Thoa Cafe New

Today I stepped smack into the middle of a movie scene, you know the one: it’s a party, music bumping, cool/​happening people inside getting their schmooze on, I’m the guy who doesn’t belong there, I walk in, all eyes turn to me, the record needle skips, then rips, music stops, all eyes wide, all jaws agape. Yeah, it was just like that.
I was in Little Saigon today visiting a potential client who has a swanky office in the new-​ish Vietnam Town shopping center. After the meeting I needed to re-​caffeinate. I saw a café conveniently located next door. In the usual parlance, cafes are places where food and drink can be had in a somewhat casual environment. I was in Little Saigon, so I had high hopes that perhaps I might even be able to score some Phở with my coffee in this particular café. So I walked in with high hopes, then the movie scene, there I was, a stranger in a strange land…
Bottom-​line, I’m a moron. Although I had never been to one, I know what a Vietnamese café is. For the uninitiated, it’s like a regular coffee shop, but the target demographic is men and it has a bit of a sports bar type of overlay if that makes sense. The drinks and foodstuffs are served by scantily clad ladies. I have absolutely no issues with this kind of place, but this place did have an issue with me. This does not upset me, they were surprised to see me, I was equally surprised. I could have run away, but I did want some coffee, so I ordered a Vietnamese coffee to go. It cost me $ 5, $ 6 with the tip. It was served to me at the counter, not by the one girl I saw taking care of about a dozen male patrons on this late weekday morning. She was hiding behind the counter like I was her father. So funny, even funnier the more I think about it.
The coffee was good enough, not worth $ 6 but it was supposed to come with a shake on the side, I missed out on that.
For dudes (and ladies for that matter) who want a chill environment, dim lights, lots of sports on multiple televisions, bumping music and female service with a smile this may be fun. I think I also saw a VIP area roped off in the back corner. Not my thing but you go right ahead.

OMG, cheesy as hell! Granted we came early so their «A» squad wasn’t there (and it’s a stretch to call it a squad… there was only 1!) anyways lame as service… girl quAlity was that of an AMP (Asian face, fake boobs, skinny legs, with a pouch belly — prob had 1 kid!). Oh and it’s $ 5/​coffee! AND — I’m guessing that each glass is ½ o what you’d get at a Phở place… can’t know for sure cuz they didn’t let it drip at the table… Do what chu will with that info!

coffee tastes like cellophane
a couple of my friends like to go here because the girls are hot
i go because they want to go, otherwise i completely hate this place w no remorse

Terrible choice of music for a vietnamese place. Staff allow smoking and gambling inside. Food and price ok.

Update: bummer, the scenery is no longer good and is off my rotation.
It’s a typical SJ VNese café, but one of the newest so that’s a plus. They take care of the place or clean often because it remained nice. However, it is stuffy inside and there doesn’t seem to be much/​enough ventilation, and the window tint darkens the place. I prefer bright coffee shops.
Having said that, I’d still go back for the decent coffee and attentive service — though newbie said the coffee is strong. I can see this place in my rotation CN1. Located in the Vietnam Town shopping center next to Grand Century Mall.

Big big big big screen every where. Nice place to watch football playoffs, but the drink here is nasty. Girls are ehhh!

Pro:
Giant TVs every where
Cons:
Parking in the Plaza is horrible
Sitting area is tight
I got my coffee black with no sugar, it came about 70% full

the minus is they allow smoking in a closed room, I even saw a staff smoked in her shift, they should let the smokers go outside. never come back if smokers still there

This a much better location than the old shop across the street. Staff is very attentive, coffee is just right. TV set up so you can watch 6 games at once.
I would have no problem giving this place 4 stars just on the talent alone. Also at the times I have. Been here it was smoke free.