PhinHolic Hand-brew — Restaurant in Hue City

this is a newly opened building in huế, with the first floor rented by a new branch of phinholic. it combines a coffee shop with a souvenir space. the staff are very enthusiastic and friendly. drinks are on the higher side price-wise, but reasonable considering the coffee quality, which is excellent. the shop offers a wide range of coffee beans, so it’s worth asking the staff for recommendations. i enjoyed sitting outside since it’s airy with a nice view, though outdoor seats are limited. one drawback is that many people were taking photos on the staircase while i was having my drink, which felt a bit uncomfortable. hopefully, the management can arrange better or put up a notice about...

For me this was a generic corporate “factory artisan coffee” experience. The staff were all pleasant, but when asked about the origins of their Ethiopian coffee, never could answer as to whether it was Yirgacheffe (seems like they never heard the word before—same with Sidamo) and could only answer that it was catimor. Fine. I ordered a V-60. It was just okay though the presentation looked fancy enough. Ambience—very corporate, but...

The cafe is hidden away in a small alley from the Main Street, but easy to spot with the Phinholic sign. Inside the cafe there are several floors available. Looks like some students were working here this day, being quiet and focused on their computers. The Galaxy Pure Juice was not only creative, but also flavorful. The blue color comes from the flower, blending together with orange juice and smashed strawberries as...