Phê Coffee Lowertown

Phê Coffee Lowertown is a coffee shop at 289 5th St E in St Paul, Minnesota, bringing Vietnamese-inspired coffee and café food to Lowertown. Its menu puts familiar coffeehouse drinks alongside flavors highlighted by customer favorites, including Vietnamese iced coffee, pandan, and banana cold foam. The café has a 4.3-star rating from 333 reviews, offering a useful snapshot of a place that appeals to visitors seeking distinctive drinks and a relaxed café setting. Whether you are stopping in before exploring downtown or meeting someone for coffee, this is a neighborhood option with a clear Vietnamese influence.

Guests mention specialty drinks such as Purple Lava Vietnamese coffee, Vietnamese cheese foam coffee, and Vietnamese iced coffee with banana cold foam. Pandan Coconut Bạc Xỉu, which one reviewer enjoyed with oat milk, is another example of the menu’s Vietnamese-inspired combinations. There are also more familiar choices: reviewers mention matcha and cold brew, including a sweet-and-salty drink ordered with some cold brew. Feedback on drinks is mixed, so expectations may depend on the beverage you choose; some visitors praise the creative flavors, while another found the matcha watered down. The range of reactions makes it worth choosing based on the flavors that appeal to you.

Food and pastry options give you more than a drink to enjoy. Bánh mì appears in the form of Banh Mi-Ni or a bánh mì panini, with reviews split on whether it is a standout. One guest particularly enjoyed the Banh Mi-Ni, while another found the sandwich less compelling. The Biscoff Croffle earned warmer comments, with visitors naming it as a highlight they would order again. These customer experiences suggest a café menu suited to pairing coffee with a quick bite or sweet treat, while individual preferences will shape which items become favorites.

The atmosphere is described by visitors as aesthetic, with rustic details and modern décor. One reviewer found it a comfortable place to work, while others stopped by during a trip to St Paul or before a concert, making it suitable for a casual break as well as a catch-up over coffee. Customers say you can order at a kiosk or in person. Phê Coffee Lowertown is open daily, Monday through Sunday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you are looking for Vietnamese-inspired coffee, café snacks, and a distinctive Lowertown setting, it offers a convenient daytime stop in St Paul, MN.