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1111 Story Rd, San Jose, CA

The heart of Buon Me Thuot, brewed fresh in San Jose.

Slow-dripped phin coffee, egg coffee, salt coffee and the street food of old Saigon — served in a cozy, nostalgic room built to feel like home.

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7AMOpen daily from
100%Buon Me Thuot beans
Old SaigonVintage dining room
Layered iced coffee with cream at Buon Me Cafe
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Our Specialties

Signature drinks worth the trip

Every cup starts with beans sourced directly from Buon Me Thuot and is brewed to order — nothing pre-made, nothing rushed.

$6.95 Egg coffee brewed with a phin filter at Buon Me Cafe

Egg Coffee

Rich, creamy whipped egg yolk over strong Vietnamese coffee — a Hanoi classic.

$6.95 Salt coffee, a Vietnamese specialty at Buon Me Cafe

Salt Coffee

A savory-sweet balance of salted milk foam over cold-brewed Vietnamese coffee.

$7.50 Avocado coffee at Buon Me Cafe

Avocado Coffee

Tropical avocado cream layered over espresso — a sundae reimagined as coffee.

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Traditional Vietnamese phin filter brewing at Buon Me Cafe
Where Tradition Meets Purpose

Sip with purpose, brewed with care

Buon Me Cafe was founded out of a profound love for coffee and a desire to bring the authentic taste of Buon Me Thuot — the heart of Vietnam's coffee culture — to the world.

  • 1Ethically sourced. We partner directly with farmers in Buon Me Thuot and embrace Fair Trade practices.
  • 2Roasted with intention. Every batch is roasted to bring out the rich, bold character of Vietnamese robusta.
  • 3Sustainably minded. Eco-friendly packaging and mindful sourcing guide everything we do.
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Taste of Old Saigon

Street food, made fresh to order

Banh mi, egg coffee, salt coffee and more — every dish and drink built from scratch with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.

Banh mi sandwich at Buon Me Cafe
Banh Mi
Vietnamese iced coffee at Buon Me Cafe
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Iced coffee with chocolate drizzle at Buon Me Cafe
Chocolate Coffee
Layered iced coffee at Buon Me Cafe
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I felt like I was transported to old Saigon! The coffee and street food are authentic and delicious. Highly recommend Buon Me Cafe!
— Ella Cruz
Plan Your Visit

Find us on Story Road

  • Address1111 Story Rd #1003, San Jose, CA 95122
  • HoursSun – Thur: 7 AM – 11 PM
    Fri – Sat: 7 AM – Midnight
  • Good ForDine-in, takeout & catching up with friends
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