I've driven by this place many times, seen it on socials, and am happy that I finally got to try it out this weekend. My new fave Viet Coffee spot in the 626!?
ITEM'S ORDERED:
Sesame Coffee
Vietnamese Coffee
Matcha Coffee
Ube Coffee
Pandan Coconut Waffle
Black Sesame Waffle
TASTE:
Not to be unoriginal but my favorite was the OG, straight up Viet Coffee. Not to say the other drinks were bad in anyway, it's just I enjoy the original version so much, I don't think any variation ever stands up to it. Strong bold coffee, balanced out by the proper amount of sweetness, always so good.
The other drinks which are basically Viet Coffee but with a flavored cream on top all reminded of Da Vien (in the OC) when I first saw the pics. I'll have to say that I may prefer these though simply since I like the texture of the creams better than the overly thick versions at Da Vien. This way they can more easily be mixed into the overall drink for better flavor balance.
The Sesame Coffee was interesting since even though the coffee is so strong, you can detect that roasted, nutty flavor adding another dimension which is worth a try. The Matcha Coffee has a strong enough matcha flavor which is not lost when it's paired with the strong coffee base and is a good choice if you enjoy both matcha and coffee. The Ube Coffee has a nice look with it's deep purple color and was overall the sweetest with light notes of coconut coming from the ube.
I don't get these type of waffles often but since I enjoy the black sesame flavor I tried the Black Sesame Waffle and it's really good paired with the sesame cream. The waffle itself is quite light and has a pretty subtle sesame flavor which is nice. Having it with the cream added a little more sesame flavor along with salt and sweet.
SERVICE, LOCATION & PARKING:
The service was very good here. They were nice at the counter and even though it was very busy, they service was still there.
The are located right at the corner of Rosemead & Garvey in Garvey Rose Center, right across from Starbucks. Parking is easy since the center has it's own parking lot. If you know the area, you know the intersection right here is very busy so be careful leaving the parking lot.
There are about 6 tables inside and an aesthetically pleasing wall for you to use for your IG photos of your drinks.
If you are looking for a solid Viet Coffee spot that's not in the OC, you should make your way to Waffle Studio.
Cheers!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Egg Waffle Sesame Cream
It's was okay experience and I felt like the worker need to be cleared up the trash because its fill up with plastic cups and plates. I saw the worker forgot make someone drink or something. I might come here again only speical rarely occasionally.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
