Phin Cafe - Bollinger Rd | Cupertino

Phin cafe is a cutely decorated coffee shop with Vietnamese-inspired drinks and snacks - and drinks are clearly their strong suit. The hot egg cream coffee (ordered less sweet) had a thick, rich custard-cream layer blanketing strong espresso. The sweet and bitter flavors were well-balanced. Sipping it felt like an indulgence. We took several of their snacks to go including their spinach and cheese pate chaud. The filling was seasoned well and the outside layers of the pastry was light and flakey, but the inside layers of the pastry were denser than ideal. The grilled pork bánh mì sandwich was ok and the texture contrast was there with the crunchy pickled veggies, and nice, soft pull-apart grilled pork. However the meat was overly sweet and didn’t have any char or smokey flavor. Similarly the teriyaki spam musubi was on the sweet side and it would have been nice to have a little char to add another taste dimension. Both the pandan and bubble waffle were dry and bland. Microwaving them improved the taste and texture slightly, but I do think the batter itself needed a little more salt and milkfat to get extra richness and flavor. Overall Phin Cafe’s drinks were nicely done but their snacks have room to grow.

Tried the favored coffee at Phin Cafe in Cupertino. Something unique and different. Taste good with their signature coffee. The durian coffee is Vietnamese style with durian cream on the top. Overall, worth trying if you are in the neighborhood. Cafe is closed to the dynasty Chinese restaurant.

Great food and study spot! I got their phin coffee and it looked so cool. The drink itself looked very fancy and tasted very good! The bahn mi was really good as well. Had lots of seating, with a ton of outlets available, and it wasn't noisey at all.

I stopped by this café and tried the sesame rose matcha, which was beautifully presented with a vibrant green color and a rich, authentic sesame flavor. While the sesame notes were pleasantly strong, I would have preferred a slightly bolder matcha taste for better balance. The service was quick and very friendly, and the overall environment was clean, cozy, and well-kept. The restroom was also spotless, which reflects the café’s great attention to detail. Soft, calming music added to the relaxing ambiance — a perfect spot for a quiet break or a bit of work. I’ll definitely be returning.

I got to try lavender coffee, one of the spring series drink. Its a perfect balance of bold and delicate, i love how rich the coffee is in contrast of the soft floral note from the lavender (they had flower bits in the drink as well!) Highly recommend to try out this drink! I also love the vibe of this location, i could be here for hours for a study section, service is warm and personal as well. Totally would come back for the experience 🤌