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96, Peterborough Street, 02215, Boston, Suffolk County, US United States
contacts phone: +1 617-262-7700
website: www.phinista.com
larger map & directionsLatitude: 42.343035, Longitude: -71.099229
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::Move out of the Cicada this place is delicious! Searching for a delicious Bahn mi after my disappointing hike and long wait at Cicada I found Phinista Cafe! Such a cute semi hidden away cafe with a decent amount of indoor seating and plenty of outdoor seating! A friendly smile greeted me when i walked in the door. I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and chill indie/alt music playing. I took an empty seat at a wall facing table next to the counter. It was a cozy nook with photos and letters on the wall giving it a comfortable vibe. There is a QR code which you can order through as well which i liked. I ordered the Phin drip latte hot, the Mon amour crepe and grilled bbq pork bahn mi. The coffee came out quickly and was very smooth and not too sweet (which i requested). The crepe came out next but i saved it for after the sandwich. The sandwich looked fresh and had a great ratio of meat veggies and sauces! The bbq sauce was flavorful but not too over powering so you couldn't taste the paté or the delicate pickle on the veggies. I usually prefer more of a pickle on my bahn mi veggies and a thinner sliced veggie but i did enjoy the freshness of the less pickled veggies on this sandwich. I cannot emphasize enough that all the flavors of this bahn mi were balanced perfectly! The bread was crispy on the outside but not dry on this inside so it ate easily. 10/10 bahn mi! The crepe was crispy and stuffed full of layers of crepe, custard, nutella, and strawberries! The strawberries were fresh and sweet! The sweetness of the dessert crepe paired well with the latte. Tge crepe was still mostly crispyb on the edges by the time i finished my sandwich as well! Great work guys! I really appreciated this spot. Its a perfect combo for me! French crepes and Vietnamese bahni mis! Solid spot to chill our even just take a quick lunch break.
Alex C
::I really enjoyed visiting this cafe. The Phin drip coffee black is an experience in itself, but balancing it with the sweetness of the Is This Heaven? crepe was truly transcendent and shouldn't be missed. The couple workers were very nice and polite, and made sure everything was great. The vibe if the place is warm and invites one to lounge for a bit and sip. I'll be back to explore some of the bahn mi options.
Ayman Mobin
::Cute little crepe spot! I got a crepe and Thai iced tea and they were both amazing! The outdoor seating was nice especially when the weather was nice out. Service was quick but most of all the food was good. If you’re looking to check out a spot for crepes Boston, I would definitely check this place out!
Nicholas Kieler
::Biked here and needed breakfast. The Vietnamese style coffee was great (a big personal favorite of mine), and we got two crepes that were well cooked. It was very busy, and difficult to find a seat but luckily some people noticed us holding our food and were finished so they moved so we could sit down. It's a little off the main strip near some other restaurants, but I think it offers better cuisine than the strip which is mostly chains. Support local business and try this place out!
Yolanda Helle
::I love this little cafe. The Vietnamese coffee is amazing! I tried the lavender syrup yesterday for a change and I highly recommend that too. The Banh mi is very authentic (okay, granted, I'm not Vietnamese but have traveled to Vietnam and have a real appreciation for their delicious food). Next time I want to try out their sweet options!