Palm Cafe — Restaurant in San Jose

I didn't understand what "Vietnamese coffee" meant. I've had Single origin, French, Italian, pour over, etc however it turns out that "Vietnamese coffee" entails scantily clad presumably attractive women serving coffee and perhaps sitting and chatting. This was unexpected and not a service I have any interest in, but I will do my best to review it in the spirit of it's intended role.

Environment has some cool water sculptures, several nice TVs, and I guess Keno/Mega touch machines. Coffee is mediocre at best (not worthwhile), service is slow (seemly very burdensome for the girls), girls look like they hate life and despise the customers (which I can't begrudge them as people but it's clearly a terrible employment choice) - though they are in their underwear and would be generally regarded as quite attractive. They can be the only reason anyone would ever come here.

My friend insisted that we go to three other "Vietnamese coffee" shops in the area that evening and this was far and away the best one which by my relative reviewing standards means this is at least a 4 though, otherwise, I'd rate it a 2 or 3.

However, I will return and try the food. If they just had decent beer it'd be tolerable (Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier would be a...

Was rather surprised to see the female wait staff dressed up in bra & panties/lingerie ensembles! But that aspect is a minor note in the overall attractiveness of this place. The female wait staff were super friendly, attentive and professional while serving me and my friend. The Vietnamese food offerings were great and the chrysanthemum ice tea they offered was simply delicious. Plus they regularly keep cleaning tables and keep their establishment quite tidy. This includes the restrooms as well. Sadly, I will need to dock this place a star due to a heavy smokers environment; despite them having "No smoking" signs, the regulars/head staff members behind the counter seem to ignore that. But since this place also has video gambling machines/various sports been played on their big screen TVs, it perpetuates a sports bar vibe which is fine I guess. I really enjoyed my time regardless. Will come and...

I guess people don't know how to read signs that say no smoking... the smell from cigarettes INSIDE is unbearable like I don't understand how anyone can sit in there, let alone order food or a single drink in that environment ( Isn't there a rule or a law prohibited indoor...