Phin Vietnamse Coffee & Etc,[1] or simply Phin, is a Vietnamese coffee shop in Seattle's Chinatown–International District, in the U.S. state of Washington. Owner Bao Nguyen opened the cafe in October 2020.
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 The coffee shop's exterior in 2023 | |
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| Established | October 2020 |
| Owner(s) | Bao Nguyen |
| Street address | 913 South Jackson Street, Suite D |
| City | Seattle |
| County | King |
| State | Washington |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 98104 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 47°35′56″N 122°19′11″W / 47.5988°N 122.3198°W |
| Website | phinseattle |
Description
editThe 620-square-foot Vietnamese coffee shop Phin, which uses and is named after the coffee filter of the same name,[2] operates in the Thai Binh apartment building on South Jackson Street,[1] in the Little Saigon part of Seattle's Chinatown–International District.[3][4] The Seattle Times has described the shop as "inviting", "small", "stylish", and "tranquil", with a faux balcony in one interior corner.[5][6] According to Naomi Tomky of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "The stylish inside manages to evoke both Vietnam and another era through muted colors on the wall, painted red details, and a decorative balcony, but also through design."[7]
The menu includes cà phê sữa chua (yogurt coffee), which is coffee and whole-milk yogurt with condensed milk,[5] as well as cà phê cốt dừa (coconut slushie coffee).[8] Other drinks include black sesame coffee and a pandan latte.[9] The food menu includes banh kep la dua (Vietnamese-style pandan waffles),[5][10] which have been described as Phin's "signature" snack.[11] Among other desserts is flan with shaved coffee ice.[12] The diary and oat condensed milks are made in-house.[13][14]
History
editPhin opened in October 2020. Bao Nguyen is an owner.[3] He and Hanh Hoang began selling pandan waffles at the Chinatown–International District Night Market in 2019,[15] and have continued to be a vendor at the event via Phin.[16] Phin sources coffee beans from Austin, Texas-based Phin Coffee Club.[17][18]
Reception
editIn 2021, Allecia Vermillion included the pandan waffles in Seattle Metropolitan's overview of the best things she ate in 2021.[19]
References
edit- ^ a b Bhoolsuwan, Patranya (2020-12-02). "Asian American owned businesses that opened their doors in the CID during the pandemic share stories of partnerships, resilience and kindness". International Examiner. Archived from the original on 2024-01-06. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "I Tried Drinking Coffee for the First Time in Seattle". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ a b Nguyen, Bao (2021-06-14). "Phin Is More than a Coffee Shop — It's a Journey From Saigon to Seattle". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "Robust Developments in Seattle's Vietnamese Coffee Scene". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2023-09-04. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ a b c "These cafes are the Seattle coffee scene's hot new trend". The Seattle Times. 2024-04-26. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "14 new Vietnamese cafes to try in and around Seattle". The Seattle Times. 2024-04-26. Archived from the original on 2024-05-08. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ Tomky, Naomi (July 19, 2021). "Vietnamese coffee finds Seattle's sweet spot". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on November 27, 2022. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Allain, Lauren (2022-02-21). "Treat yourself to the authentic flavors at Phin Vietnamese Coffee & Etc". Seattle Refined. Archived from the original on 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "An Insiders' Guide to Seattle's Chinatown — Where to Eat, Drink, and Visit". Travel + Leisure. Archived from the original on 2024-06-09. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ Ellis, Stefanie (2023-08-02). "A Pandan Treat". Seattle Magazine. Archived from the original on 2023-11-29. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "New Wave of Vietnamese Coffee Shops Hits Seattle". Vietnam Times. 2021-08-08. Archived from the original on 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ Streefkerk, Mark Van (2016-10-06). "Great New Coffee Shops in the Seattle Area". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "24 new pandemic-time restaurant openings around Seattle — many with outdoor dining". The Seattle Times. 2020-11-27. Archived from the original on 2024-07-28. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
At Phin, owner Bao Nguyen features his own bean blend and makes his own condensed milk for the iced coffee. He also makes the best flan in Little Saigon, topped with iced coffee flakes.
- ^ "Phin Review - Seattle Washington - Restaurant". Fodor's. Archived from the original on 2024-07-28. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ "The Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Behind the International District Night Market". Post Alley. 2022-09-27. Archived from the original on 2024-03-24. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "Thức ăn Việt Nam nổi bật ở Chợ Đêm phố Tàu Seattle". NW Vietnamese News. 2022-10-23. Archived from the original on 2024-05-19. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ Bass, Penelope (2021-06-18). "5 to Try: Vietnamese Coffees". Imbibe Magazine. Archived from the original on 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ Dao, Dan Q. (2021-06-18). "A Vietnamese Coffee Movement Is Brewing Across America". Imbibe Magazine. Archived from the original on 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "The Best Things I Ate This Year From Seattle Restaurants | 2021". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2024-05-16. Retrieved 2024-07-27.