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Discover the true taste of Vietnam at Buon Me Cafe in San Jose. We specialize in authentic Vietnamese coffee, brewed with premium beans from Buon Me Thuot. Our cozy, vintage-inspired cafe offers a nostalgic ambiance, perfect for enjoying traditional Phin coffee or a modern twist on classic flavors. Committed to quality and sustainability, Buon Me Cafe is your go-to spot for an exceptional coffee experience.
Hours
| Thursday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1111 Story Rd #1003, San Jose, CA 95122
Phone: (408) 564-0502
Website: https://cafebuonme.com/
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Reviews
Tien Nguyen
We only ordered bún đậu mắm tôm. We got the biggest portion, which I think was meant for four people, but it was a lot of food, and it came out to around $80 or a little more, so not bad at all. The food was quite good too; it’s above average. I would come back to try more dishes if I get the chance.
… moreJ H
The restaurant teleports you to Vietnam, and it feels like you are back in the country at one of the luxurious restaurants over there.
The food was very good. The bun cha was tasty and came with a lot of food. It was enough to share with two people. I wish it came with more pork meatballs, but it was still filling.
The banh mi chao was a bit oily and I think it was because of the ribeye. I thought it would’ve been ribeye chunks, but it was slices. I would recommend get the bo luc lac instead.
The bot chien was my favorite. Simple dish with a great soy sauce.
Overall, Buon Me Cafe is a fun place to visit. The decoration is cool. For tet, they bring out all the decorations and make it fun to take pictures. They have an outside patio where they will play sport games.
Service was also good. They were friendly and accommodating.
… moreThe food was very good. The bun cha was tasty and came with a lot of food. It was enough to share with two people. I wish it came with more pork meatballs, but it was still filling.
The banh mi chao was a bit oily and I think it was because of the ribeye. I thought it would’ve been ribeye chunks, but it was slices. I would recommend get the bo luc lac instead.
The bot chien was my favorite. Simple dish with a great soy sauce.
Overall, Buon Me Cafe is a fun place to visit. The decoration is cool. For tet, they bring out all the decorations and make it fun to take pictures. They have an outside patio where they will play sport games.
Service was also good. They were friendly and accommodating.
Dharma M
Very busy restaurant at the grand century mall. First timer here. Interesting interior. It is like you are in Vietnam. They even have the table with stool like street food in Vietnam. We waited about 20 min. There are plenty choices on the menu. We order quick bites mixed rice paper, 4 grilled sample roll, crab roll, buon me egg noodle, and Bun cha hanoi. For drink we ordered peach calamansi and lemongrass, kamquat and salted plum.
The food was ready pretty quickly. You can watch them make the mixed rice paper.
Overall all the food are good except the 4 grilled roll sampler which for me it is average. I like
… moreThe food was ready pretty quickly. You can watch them make the mixed rice paper.
Overall all the food are good except the 4 grilled roll sampler which for me it is average. I like
Nghia Huynh
Really enjoyed this spot for breakfast. The coffee is good, the breakfast is tasty, and the decor is cozy and welcoming. I tried the porridge and egg coffee today and enjoyed both!
… moreChelle T
A friend recommended this place. We ordered fried yams with shrimp and grilled steak. We got the yams, nice and crispy. We waited awhile perhaps 15-20 minutes until we finally asked where the rest of our order was. They didn’t put it in our order. We paid for what we got and went elsewhere for the rest of our meal. The decor is fun with Vietnamese nostalgia, music is very loud, perhaps that is the reason we didn’t get the rest of our order. Service is rushed, they were not that busy mid-afternoon on a Sunday.
… moreJimmy Toan Khuu
Got some mixed feelings about the place. First thing I don’t know if because we came here on a holiday so the servers are kinda overwhelmed by the quantity of the customer; it was hard to get their attention unless when they clean the table or bring foods to you. They are all seem gathering in the front together rather than some corner of the restaurant. However they are still trying to please you when you have any demand.
Foods were kinda 50 50 for me. The first disappointment was the crispy calamari. It was very soggy and oily, all the frying powder is separated from the calamari. The Hu Tieu (Dry noodles) is delicious but I just wish they put less sauce in there. It almost like too sweet because too much sauce. The rest of the foods are OK.
Overall this place is still a great place to hang out and try some delightful foods. But if they want to stand out and reach to the top, there will be more place for improvement.
… moreFoods were kinda 50 50 for me. The first disappointment was the crispy calamari. It was very soggy and oily, all the frying powder is separated from the calamari. The Hu Tieu (Dry noodles) is delicious but I just wish they put less sauce in there. It almost like too sweet because too much sauce. The rest of the foods are OK.
Overall this place is still a great place to hang out and try some delightful foods. But if they want to stand out and reach to the top, there will be more place for improvement.
Alex Luu
We ordered the #25 Bánh Mi Cho Bò Ribeye Xao and #30 Bánh MI Bo Kho.
Bánh Mi Cho Bò Ribeye Xao (3.75/5)
The dish is served on a sizzling cast iron, with a side of salad and a baguette. The ribeye were sliced thin, stir fried and cooked to a medium rare. Which finished cooking from the residual heat. The meat was very tender and well marinated slightly sweet but not overpowering. It had a nice variety of meat, the taste is all balance, but nothing stood out. The sauce was a bit oily but had a nice mellow flavor. It’s a standard dish can’t go wrong with ordering.
Bánh MI Bo Kho (2.5/5)
The meat was very tender. But I was not a fan of the soup, it was too much on the sweet side instead of savory for me. It has a good amount of star anise flavor, not too strong. Tho, the sweetness needs to be reduce to create a more balance dish.
… moreBánh Mi Cho Bò Ribeye Xao (3.75/5)
The dish is served on a sizzling cast iron, with a side of salad and a baguette. The ribeye were sliced thin, stir fried and cooked to a medium rare. Which finished cooking from the residual heat. The meat was very tender and well marinated slightly sweet but not overpowering. It had a nice variety of meat, the taste is all balance, but nothing stood out. The sauce was a bit oily but had a nice mellow flavor. It’s a standard dish can’t go wrong with ordering.
Bánh MI Bo Kho (2.5/5)
The meat was very tender. But I was not a fan of the soup, it was too much on the sweet side instead of savory for me. It has a good amount of star anise flavor, not too strong. Tho, the sweetness needs to be reduce to create a more balance dish.
Tam Le
Vietnamese foods are scrutinously prepared and so scrumptious they are. Service is pretty good due to a busy atmosphere with short of staff. Actually I recommend this restaurant for meeting with friends and family.
… moreTeresa Tran
I like the ambiance when I walked in, feels like you’re walking to a Vietnamese restaurant in Vietnam. The food was good, the ideas are there but need a better execution. Lacks some flavor. I would come back to try different foods and the drinks are good! I like the variety of drinks and the ambiance is nice for a new & hip Vietnamese restaurant in town.
… moreJasmine Floresca
I usually don’t write reviews, even when I’m disappointed, but I felt I needed to voice my experience this time. From the moment we walked in, it was horrible. Our host wasn’t welcoming at all and didn’t even greet us with a smile—but I let that slide. Since it was our first time there and there were six of us, it took us a minute to go over the menu. I had actually chosen this place because I saw it on TikTok and wanted to try it out.
Unfortunately, our server messed up our order twice and didn’t seem attentive at all. She looked like she didn’t even want to be there. The service was terrible, and the food was mediocre at best. To make things worse, they automatically added a party gratuity of nearly $30 when our bill was under $200. They never informed us beforehand, and typically party gratuity applies to groups of eight or more—not six. If that’s their policy, it should at least be noted on the menu or somewhere visible.
The only thing we found somewhat decent was the calamari. Everything else we ordered was just okay at best. Overall, definitely not worth the hype.
… moreUnfortunately, our server messed up our order twice and didn’t seem attentive at all. She looked like she didn’t even want to be there. The service was terrible, and the food was mediocre at best. To make things worse, they automatically added a party gratuity of nearly $30 when our bill was under $200. They never informed us beforehand, and typically party gratuity applies to groups of eight or more—not six. If that’s their policy, it should at least be noted on the menu or somewhere visible.
The only thing we found somewhat decent was the calamari. Everything else we ordered was just okay at best. Overall, definitely not worth the hype.