House Of Phin
1920 International Blvd, Oakland, CA
Crema's Take
“House of Phin crafts boldly creative coffee drinks that blend Vietnamese tradition with unexpected flavors—think Sea Salted Vietnamese coffee and Pandan coffee that taste as thoughtful as they are delicious. Beyond the stellar espresso and pour-overs, the baristas here genuinely make you feel welcomed, whether you're grabbing a quick specialty drink or settling in for hours of work by the window. It's a warm neighborhood spot where attention to detail shows in every cup and the pastries are worth circling back for.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Came here with little expectation... Wow just wow! Had a Sea Salted Vietnamese coffee and a Hojicha Black sesame seed drink and not only was it delicious but you can tell the barista took their time to properly prepare and serve them. Great coffee ☕ definitely one of the top spots in the Bay Area . MUST go to!
Wonderful customer service from start to finish. Everyone was warm, attentive, and made me feel welcome right away. When I ordered my drink, they even asked if I wanted Valentine’s flowers added on top, which was such an adorable and thoughtful touch. I passed, but it made the experience feel personal and kind. My drink was excellent, and the level of care they showed made the whole visit memorable. I’ll happily be back. ❤️
Excellent crafted coffees, matchas and teas. The coffees are drip and made to order, the matcha is excellent. Had some pastries and they’re tasty as well but the drinks are the signature. Nice, friendly workers. The inside is very cute but limited seating, seems like it’s much more of a to-go place. It’s kind of easy to miss outside so look for its yellow awning neighbor. I usually walk here but did drive once and found parking rather challenging as it’s a tight one lane street. If you see a spot, grab it or park up the street past the shop. But don’t let parking deter you from these fantastic drinks.
Hung out here for a day while catching up on some work. It's a nice little shop... some bar sitting areas along the window-side of the cafe and found a place to charge up my laptop a bit. I loved the House of Phin classic! Great drink- so sweet and tasty and perfect for sipping on as the ice melts away. I also tried the pork floss bun, which tastes just as it sounds and I loved it! Reminded me of a green onion bun with that added pork floss flavor. For all of what International is like, it was a sunny and quiet day along the street which made for a nice working atmosphere. :) Friendly folks who greet everyone walking in and make some great snacks! I do wish they had a bathroom as it makes it tough for hanging around too long.
Great service and tasty coffee. Got a ca phe coco crush and it was not too sweet. The pastries also looked very appetizing—will try next time. 7/26: tried their pandan coffee and it was also amazing!
Crema Reviews
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