Despite being called "Dolce Espresso" with a giant sign stating as much outside, this is a gambling place.Dim, with large TVs displaying sports and patrons hanging around eyeballing you from the shadows. It creates an unwelcoming and actually kind of creepy atmosphere, but maybe that's what they want?Service was non-existent. When we cautiously approached the counter and replied to their "what do you want" demand by asking if, in fact, counter to all apparent signals, we can get coffee, we were met with an incredulous stare: "We don't have *that* here". Okay. Cool. Sorry for my misunderstanding, I guess? I was left feeling almost gaslit, as if I was the one who's wrong. Maybe it's a cultural thing?
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
S N
what the hell is up with this place? i walk in there’s no menu and when i ask the two ladies who were working there what they served they just stared at me and made me uncomfortable. go to a other coffee place
Melodie Muggy
coffee was good but definitely not worth the price, it was $8 per coffee and you get less than 12 oz worth to drink from since it’s filled with ice - there’s no menu, they only accept cash and they only serve one kind of coffee. this place is primarily made for gambling, and it smells like cigarettes as soon as you walk in - don’t come here unless you want to be ripped off
April Y.
Wow. I should have listened to previous reviews and skipped this place. If you like the typical Vietnamese coffee shop with an added level of...I don't even know what to call it, then this is the place for you. Needless to say, it's not for me but to each their own. Hubs and I wandered in as we were in the area and while we are not noobs to the Vietnamese coffee shop scene, I wasn't expecting the lottery tickets EVERYWHERE...the floors were littered with it and the tables had MOUNTAINS of tickets! We literally couldn't walk in without stepping on cigarette ashes and lotto tickets. Again. I'm sure this appeals to some people but personally it's not my cup of tea. So we left but ai definitely saw steady customers hanging out.
Wendell Sweet
The pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands one nation under God hallelujah
tien pham
(Translated by Google) Hello(Original)Chào
Mike Wigginton
Terrible customer service, after 15 minutes waitress comes by tables and throws out coffee. I would not recommend anyone this coffee shop. Afterwards waitress just say if you want another coffee buy another cup.
Mike W.
Terrible service, after sitting for 15 minutes the waitress came by and cleared the table with coffee I already paid for. I would not recommend and visit this place with such poor service.
tan le hoang
Smogking in the room
maribel arroyo
TERRIBLE SERVICE!!!!! My husband and I were going to meet up here and meanwhile I was waiting for him I went inside to ask if I could use the bathroom. One of the baristas said "no" because I'm not a client. I told her I was going to buy something once I came out of the bathroom but she refused to let me in. I felt humiliated because she was saying it in front of the other clients. Not only that, but the attire of the employees was really inappropriate. Her breasts were really showing and her shirt was really low cut. I left humiliated and my husband and I will no longer be returning. TERREBILE SERVICE. IT DID NOT FEEL LIKE A CAFE MORE LIKE A BAR WITH NOTHING BUT MEN AND SMOKE EVERYWHERE.!!!
Very shady place. Place is filled with smoke. Walked in thinking I could get a quick cup of coffee but the lady said they didnt sell coffee. THEN WHY NAME A PLACE CALLED DOLCE ESPRESSO.
Michelle D.
What is this place?? It smells like cigarettes and rat piss. I asked to see a menu and they didn't have one. The girl said they had Vietnamese coffee for $6 cash only. I got a small 8 oz drink full of ice and the most disturbing thing I've ever tasted. I feel like I need to disinfect my mouth and change my clothes.
Lucas Ward
This place is awful. Went looking for a quick coffee. Turned up to see everybody smoking and scratching lotto tickets. Couldn't stand in there for more than 3 minuets before the smoke was killing me. Definitely not a coffee shop
Ter L.
Never been one to frequent the million and one Vietnamese coffee shops that SJ has to offer but I'm always down. I stopped by Dolce Espresso to meet up with my girl to do a bit of chit chatting. Being that this was my very first time coming here, I didn't anticipate such a tough time finding parking. Be aware that this strip of establishments can get pretty packed due to the eateries. With that being said, there is plenty of parking behind the coffee shop- knowing this prior would have saved me such a headache. This Viet coffee shop is nice and clean when it comes to ambiance and the level of raunchy-ness. The females were all decked out in traditional ao dai, none of the typical lingerie or bikinis here that day. The females who work here are extremely friendly but they don't seem to speak English very well. I had a hard time just asking them what kind of drinks they offered [beyond coffee]. I highly suggest you bring a Vietnamese speaker or come equipped with photos of what you want. Our order consisted of: Iced Tea Soda Xi Muoi [salted plum] Soda Chanh [lemonade] & Cigarettes Hands down, this was the BEST lemonade I've ever had- not overly sweet and a good amount of tart [which I greatly enjoy]. Granted, it's also the most expensive cup I've ever purchased too. Lmao. Don't come here not expecting to spend some cash and tipping extra just cuz the females are eye candy for you fellas. 3 stars overall. I was actually bummed that they don't seem to serve any food here beyond sesame balls and another item very similar to that. Meh
Despite being called "Dolce Espresso" with a giant sign stating as much outside, this is a gambling place.Dim, with large TVs displaying sports and patrons hanging around eyeballing you from the shadows. It creates an unwelcoming and actually kind of creepy atmosphere, but maybe that's what they want?Service was non-existent. When we cautiously approached the counter and replied to their "what do you want" demand by asking if, in fact, counter to all apparent signals, we can get coffee, we were met with an incredulous stare: "We don't have *that* here". Okay. Cool. Sorry for my misunderstanding, I guess? I was left feeling almost gaslit, as if I was the one who's wrong. Maybe it's a cultural thing?
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
what the hell is up with this place? i walk in there’s no menu and when i ask the two ladies who were working there what they served they just stared at me and made me uncomfortable. go to a other coffee place
coffee was good but definitely not worth the price, it was $8 per coffee and you get less than 12 oz worth to drink from since it’s filled with ice - there’s no menu, they only accept cash and they only serve one kind of coffee. this place is primarily made for gambling, and it smells like cigarettes as soon as you walk in - don’t come here unless you want to be ripped off
Wow. I should have listened to previous reviews and skipped this place. If you like the typical Vietnamese coffee shop with an added level of...I don't even know what to call it, then this is the place for you. Needless to say, it's not for me but to each their own. Hubs and I wandered in as we were in the area and while we are not noobs to the Vietnamese coffee shop scene, I wasn't expecting the lottery tickets EVERYWHERE...the floors were littered with it and the tables had MOUNTAINS of tickets! We literally couldn't walk in without stepping on cigarette ashes and lotto tickets. Again. I'm sure this appeals to some people but personally it's not my cup of tea. So we left but ai definitely saw steady customers hanging out.
The pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands one nation under God hallelujah
(Translated by Google) Hello(Original)Chào
Terrible customer service, after 15 minutes waitress comes by tables and throws out coffee. I would not recommend anyone this coffee shop. Afterwards waitress just say if you want another coffee buy another cup.
Terrible service, after sitting for 15 minutes the waitress came by and cleared the table with coffee I already paid for. I would not recommend and visit this place with such poor service.
Smogking in the room
TERRIBLE SERVICE!!!!! My husband and I were going to meet up here and meanwhile I was waiting for him I went inside to ask if I could use the bathroom. One of the baristas said "no" because I'm not a client. I told her I was going to buy something once I came out of the bathroom but she refused to let me in. I felt humiliated because she was saying it in front of the other clients. Not only that, but the attire of the employees was really inappropriate. Her breasts were really showing and her shirt was really low cut. I left humiliated and my husband and I will no longer be returning. TERREBILE SERVICE. IT DID NOT FEEL LIKE A CAFE MORE LIKE A BAR WITH NOTHING BUT MEN AND SMOKE EVERYWHERE.!!!
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Vietnamese coffee
Very shady place. Place is filled with smoke. Walked in thinking I could get a quick cup of coffee but the lady said they didnt sell coffee. THEN WHY NAME A PLACE CALLED DOLCE ESPRESSO.
What is this place?? It smells like cigarettes and rat piss. I asked to see a menu and they didn't have one. The girl said they had Vietnamese coffee for $6 cash only. I got a small 8 oz drink full of ice and the most disturbing thing I've ever tasted. I feel like I need to disinfect my mouth and change my clothes.
This place is awful. Went looking for a quick coffee. Turned up to see everybody smoking and scratching lotto tickets. Couldn't stand in there for more than 3 minuets before the smoke was killing me. Definitely not a coffee shop
Never been one to frequent the million and one Vietnamese coffee shops that SJ has to offer but I'm always down. I stopped by Dolce Espresso to meet up with my girl to do a bit of chit chatting. Being that this was my very first time coming here, I didn't anticipate such a tough time finding parking. Be aware that this strip of establishments can get pretty packed due to the eateries. With that being said, there is plenty of parking behind the coffee shop- knowing this prior would have saved me such a headache. This Viet coffee shop is nice and clean when it comes to ambiance and the level of raunchy-ness. The females were all decked out in traditional ao dai, none of the typical lingerie or bikinis here that day. The females who work here are extremely friendly but they don't seem to speak English very well. I had a hard time just asking them what kind of drinks they offered [beyond coffee]. I highly suggest you bring a Vietnamese speaker or come equipped with photos of what you want. Our order consisted of: Iced Tea Soda Xi Muoi [salted plum] Soda Chanh [lemonade] & Cigarettes Hands down, this was the BEST lemonade I've ever had- not overly sweet and a good amount of tart [which I greatly enjoy]. Granted, it's also the most expensive cup I've ever purchased too. Lmao. Don't come here not expecting to spend some cash and tipping extra just cuz the females are eye candy for you fellas. 3 stars overall. I was actually bummed that they don't seem to serve any food here beyond sesame balls and another item very similar to that. Meh