I am absolutely OBSESSED with their banana coffee. I have been back multiple times since I discovered this adorable coffee shop. Quick service, although it does get busy on the weekends. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Banana Coffee
Charles Yu
Great coffee, friendly staff, and positive vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banana Coffee Front & Coconut Coffee Rear, Cafe Phe Sua Da Phin Style
Millena Pham
Parking: Parking is either a hit or miss. There’s free street parking. Careful parking in some street spots as they have restricted times.Ambiance/Environment: You’ll notice they are always busy. Constant customers walking in. It’s very spacious inside with enough seating for large groups, doubles, and singles.Service: Don’t be intimidated by the long line. Their throughput is quick and efficient! We ordered two drinks and waited under 3 minutes. Baristas are very knowledgeable about their drinks. What made this a unique experience for us was their reversed operations. The usual coffee operation is ordering with the cashier and paying at the register prior to retrieving your order from the barista. At Phin Smith, you actually place your order with the barista at the bar, try out your drink first, and if you’re satisfied with your order, then you pay at the register in the end. If you’re not satisfied with your order, let the barista know so they can remake your order until you are satisfied. Genius!Drinks:1) Seoul Latte (seasonal) - Made up of three layers. The bottom layer is your choice of milk, the middle layer is the Phin dripped coffee, and the top layer is house made foam. So delicious! Not too sweet at all! It is definitely a taste of Korea. 8/102) Peanut Butter Coffee - I heard this was one of their popular drinks, so I had to try this for myself. I looove peanut butter, and I love coffee. Why not get the best of both worlds? The peanut butter wasn’t too overpowering; not too sweet either. Tasted well with their Phin dripped coffee. 8/10Pricing: Prices are $$ average and fair. We ordered two large drinks, and the total came out to $13.05 after taxes.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peanut Butter Coffee
miguel gutierrez
I met the owner and he was very kind and made me a coffee himself. This is my girlfriends favorite coffee place with good reason, nothing but positive things to say about this coffee shop and it’s owner
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Charlie Te
One of my friends recommended that I try this place out since I was in the area. I am glad that I took her advice and came here. I was torn between the banana coffee and the coconut coffee blend, so I just got both. I am super glad that I did. The banana coffee was unique but surprisingly very good. The coconut coffee blend was just something out of this world. It's one of the most refreshing coffee drinks I've ever had. I would highly recommend this place out if you want something that's out of the ordinary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily B
This place is very efficient and super well done! You order and get to try the drink for any modifications before paying. The coffee was so great, no changes needed. Would definitely recommend the banana coffee. There is ample seating and a nice relaxing atmosphere. A great stop for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Banana Coffee
anastacia pham
That’s not my choice of quality bean and the cafe’s atmosphere but it’s quite good for someone who loves Vietnamese coffee and the professional operation they’ve had, so I’d love to vote 4*
AR R
My personal favorite
Ellyn Ngo
My sister has always gotten PS drinks for me so this is my first time being inside their place and order in person. The service was extreme rude when I asked about the details of some items on the menu. I believe this is fair to ask from me since there is no description on the menu. I even looked up their menu on their website while I was in line and there was no description either. I want to emphasize that their coffee and matcha latte are great but I am super disappointed with their service and will probably not come back.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Cafe Phe Sua Da Phin Style, Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Banana Coffee
Claudio Garcia
Love everything about the place except for one thing. The Internet. The reason I did this review was so that hopefully it gets brought up to the owner's attention. I love coming to study here, but the internet goes in and out all the time. Other than that, its the perfect place to study and get really good coffee. Staff is 10/10.Parking: Parking is good.
I'm not too big on sitting and enjoying coffee at a coffee shop, let alone paying for coffee instead of making it myself at home, but that's what I did today with my fiance as we reflected on 2023 in our annual year in review. I had a Vietnamese coffee which I felt could have been made stronger (i.e. bitter), but I didn't complain. The service here is great and this place can get very crowded with a line out the door. I also tried their guava cheese danish and wish it could have been warmed up. There's also a bathroom here which typical requires a code to enter and use. There's also a light switch right by the bathroom which controls the main chandelier lights and occasionally an oblivious person would lean on thereby briefly turning off the lights. There's also outdoor seating here too.Parking: It was very difficult to find a spot but maybe I wasn't looking in the right areaKid-friendliness: I'd say not for kids.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cafe Phe Sua Da Phin Style
Katie o
The best coconut coffee and service. Everyone was kind and told me to try the coffee first before to make sure it’s to my liking! Amazing! Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banana Coffee Front & Coconut Coffee Rear
Debbie Fogel
Overall great coffee and wonderful experience. No changes to drinks so "as is" it is to not change the recipe. Makes ordering quick and easy. The iced drinks are so pretty when served in layers. Once mixed, the flavor is solid. Love coming here as a treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Anna
Excellent drinks! Visited on my last day in town and tried their Taiwanese sea salt coffee ? Shout out to Ken for your patience and awesome service! ?
I am absolutely OBSESSED with their banana coffee. I have been back multiple times since I discovered this adorable coffee shop. Quick service, although it does get busy on the weekends. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Banana Coffee
Great coffee, friendly staff, and positive vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banana Coffee Front & Coconut Coffee Rear, Cafe Phe Sua Da Phin Style
Parking: Parking is either a hit or miss. There’s free street parking. Careful parking in some street spots as they have restricted times.Ambiance/Environment: You’ll notice they are always busy. Constant customers walking in. It’s very spacious inside with enough seating for large groups, doubles, and singles.Service: Don’t be intimidated by the long line. Their throughput is quick and efficient! We ordered two drinks and waited under 3 minutes. Baristas are very knowledgeable about their drinks. What made this a unique experience for us was their reversed operations. The usual coffee operation is ordering with the cashier and paying at the register prior to retrieving your order from the barista. At Phin Smith, you actually place your order with the barista at the bar, try out your drink first, and if you’re satisfied with your order, then you pay at the register in the end. If you’re not satisfied with your order, let the barista know so they can remake your order until you are satisfied. Genius!Drinks:1) Seoul Latte (seasonal) - Made up of three layers. The bottom layer is your choice of milk, the middle layer is the Phin dripped coffee, and the top layer is house made foam. So delicious! Not too sweet at all! It is definitely a taste of Korea. 8/102) Peanut Butter Coffee - I heard this was one of their popular drinks, so I had to try this for myself. I looove peanut butter, and I love coffee. Why not get the best of both worlds? The peanut butter wasn’t too overpowering; not too sweet either. Tasted well with their Phin dripped coffee. 8/10Pricing: Prices are $$ average and fair. We ordered two large drinks, and the total came out to $13.05 after taxes.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peanut Butter Coffee
I met the owner and he was very kind and made me a coffee himself. This is my girlfriends favorite coffee place with good reason, nothing but positive things to say about this coffee shop and it’s owner
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
One of my friends recommended that I try this place out since I was in the area. I am glad that I took her advice and came here. I was torn between the banana coffee and the coconut coffee blend, so I just got both. I am super glad that I did. The banana coffee was unique but surprisingly very good. The coconut coffee blend was just something out of this world. It's one of the most refreshing coffee drinks I've ever had. I would highly recommend this place out if you want something that's out of the ordinary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is very efficient and super well done! You order and get to try the drink for any modifications before paying. The coffee was so great, no changes needed. Would definitely recommend the banana coffee. There is ample seating and a nice relaxing atmosphere. A great stop for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Banana Coffee
That’s not my choice of quality bean and the cafe’s atmosphere but it’s quite good for someone who loves Vietnamese coffee and the professional operation they’ve had, so I’d love to vote 4*
My personal favorite
My sister has always gotten PS drinks for me so this is my first time being inside their place and order in person. The service was extreme rude when I asked about the details of some items on the menu. I believe this is fair to ask from me since there is no description on the menu. I even looked up their menu on their website while I was in line and there was no description either. I want to emphasize that their coffee and matcha latte are great but I am super disappointed with their service and will probably not come back.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Cafe Phe Sua Da Phin Style, Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Banana Coffee
Love everything about the place except for one thing. The Internet. The reason I did this review was so that hopefully it gets brought up to the owner's attention. I love coming to study here, but the internet goes in and out all the time. Other than that, its the perfect place to study and get really good coffee. Staff is 10/10.Parking: Parking is good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Restaurantji Recommends
Coconut coffee was the bomb!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm not too big on sitting and enjoying coffee at a coffee shop, let alone paying for coffee instead of making it myself at home, but that's what I did today with my fiance as we reflected on 2023 in our annual year in review. I had a Vietnamese coffee which I felt could have been made stronger (i.e. bitter), but I didn't complain. The service here is great and this place can get very crowded with a line out the door. I also tried their guava cheese danish and wish it could have been warmed up. There's also a bathroom here which typical requires a code to enter and use. There's also a light switch right by the bathroom which controls the main chandelier lights and occasionally an oblivious person would lean on thereby briefly turning off the lights. There's also outdoor seating here too.Parking: It was very difficult to find a spot but maybe I wasn't looking in the right areaKid-friendliness: I'd say not for kids.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cafe Phe Sua Da Phin Style
The best coconut coffee and service. Everyone was kind and told me to try the coffee first before to make sure it’s to my liking! Amazing! Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banana Coffee Front & Coconut Coffee Rear
Overall great coffee and wonderful experience. No changes to drinks so "as is" it is to not change the recipe. Makes ordering quick and easy. The iced drinks are so pretty when served in layers. Once mixed, the flavor is solid. Love coming here as a treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Excellent drinks! Visited on my last day in town and tried their Taiwanese sea salt coffee ? Shout out to Ken for your patience and awesome service! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5