Da Vien Coffee, the rapidly expanding Vietnamese coffee brand based in Orange County, will open its first Long Beach location. It is to take over the space at 715 E. Anaheim St. in the fairly new shopping complex that prompted the demolition of the KH Supermarket in Cambodia Town.
In a stellarly strong coffee game already existing in Long Beach, this one happily contributes not toward the oversaturated third-wave market but for those who seek Vietnamese coffee, joining brands like Trung Nguyen (which opened earlier this year) and longtime Viet coffee vets like Knead Donuts.
So what is Da Vien Coffee—and what does it bring to the Long Beach coffee scene?
Da Vien Coffee—whose name playfully means “ice cube” in Vietnamese—was established in 2021 in Garden Grove, rooting itself firmly in the region’s rich Vietnamese coffee culture. Founded by owner Vinny Nguyen, the shop quickly captured the attention of locals. It uses  Robusta beans imported directly from Vietnam. It uses the traditional phin method for brewing. And a creative lineup of drinks, including favorites like banana and matcha lattes.
Starting as a beloved neighborhood coffee spot, Da Vien expanded rapidly across Orange County: planting its third location in Stanton and gearing up for a fourth in Cerritos by mid‑2025. Despite economic headwinds like U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese imports, Nguyen committed to absorbing extra costs rather than passing them on to customers—demonstrating both business savvy and community focus
Hold up—the ‘phin method’ of brewing coffee?
The phin method is the traditional Vietnamese way of brewing coffee—and the one most Americans recognize as “Vietnamese coffee” when they order it.
It’s as much about ritual as it is about flavor. A phin is a small, stainless steel or aluminum drip filter that sits directly on top of a cup or glass. Ground coffee—often bold, earthy Robusta beans—is placed inside, pressed lightly with a gravity insert, and then hot water is poured over the top. Instead of a fast pour like a Western drip machine, the phin allows the coffee to slowly drip through tiny holes, drop by drop, over the course of several minutes. The result is a strong, concentrated brew—similar in intensity to espresso but with its own distinct texture and depth.
Traditionally, it’s enjoyed in two ways:
- Hot (cĂ phĂŞ nĂłng):Â Served black or with a generous pour of sweetened condensed milk.
- Iced (cà phê sữa đá): The condensed milk version poured over a tall glass of ice, creating the iconic creamy, bittersweet drink that defines Vietnamese coffee culture.
Because of its slow pace, the phin method also carries cultural weight: it’s about pausing, savoring, and letting the coffee become a shared experience rather than a rushed one.
Da Vien Coffee will be located at 715 E. Anaheim St.
