Pound House Coffee

Pound House Coffee is a Vietnamese restaurant and café at 703 Broadway in Somerville, MA, serving Vietnamese coffee, matcha drinks, and a selection of bánh mì and other food. It is a place to stop for a carefully made drink, a casual meal, or time with a laptop. Visitors mention strong Wi-Fi, a spacious setting, and lovely service, making the café appealing to people who want to work or study as well as those meeting for coffee. Its customer rating is 4.7 from 176 reviews, offering a useful snapshot of guest feedback without taking the place of your own preferences.

Coffee is a central part of the experience. Customer favorites include the iced egg coffee, salted coffee, and egg coffee, with reviews describing the Vietnamese coffee as strong and the drinks as thoughtfully prepared. One visitor especially enjoyed the iced egg coffee, savoring its egg foam alongside the coffee for a rich, layered sip. Others praise the salt coffee for its distinctive taste. Matcha is another draw: guests mention iced and salted matcha lattes, smooth texture, balanced sweetness and bitterness, carefully made foam, and crushed ice. If you enjoy drinks with contrasting flavors and textures, these options may be a good fit.

For food, Pound House Coffee offers Vietnamese favorites such as tofu bánh mì and grilled pork bánh mì. Reviews describe the tofu sandwich as fresh and enjoyable, while another customer chose the grilled pork bánh mì with drinks. Egg rolls are also mentioned among the food items, though one guest who arrived a little after noon on a weekend found that several dishes had sold out. That experience is a reminder that availability can vary, particularly during a busy visit; checking with the café when you arrive is the most reliable way to learn what is being served. The menu brings together café drinks and Vietnamese food for a flexible stop rather than a coffee-only visit.

The atmosphere appears suited to a range of everyday plans: a morning coffee, a bánh mì lunch, a study session, or a relaxed catch-up. One review notes that the café was already packed shortly after noon on a weekend, while other guests highlight the generous work-and-study space and strong Wi-Fi. Pound House Coffee is open daily, Monday through Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Whether you are looking for Vietnamese coffee in Somerville, a salted matcha, or a fresh bánh mì alongside your drink, this Broadway café offers a convenient daytime option. Consider arriving earlier if a particular food item is important to your visit.