A cute hidden gem indeed! We popped in head of ECCC and very much enjoyed our coffees, rice crispy, and banh mi! We were a bit sad that the mochi clouds weren't available yet but the coffee was good enough that we'd pop in again next time we're int he area. The shop itself is super cute, with chairs setup as though you're enjoying a beverage at a street side cafe-being pregnant I did wish the tables were a BIT higher so I didnt have to lean forward so much. The bathrooms were spotless (probably because there's door codes, haha) and there is a cute little community library right there, which from the looks, has some really good books to read while your at the cafe or checkout. Service was quick and friendly, no judgemental looks when you struggle with pronouncing the drink names (it's okay to point and the menu here!) Parking is on the street, just be weary of the interesting characters. If you're lucky you'll find a spot infront of the aprtment/community center building and there will be a few uncles outside having a smoke break for a looooong time!

This is a super cute coffee shop with breakfast bites! I got the ca phe brulee which was cute and fun. Mix it up before sipping because the coffee on the bottom is super strong. The straws are also very interesting, seems like pasta straws. I also got the nem nuong Banh mi and loved the lemongrass mayo they use. I've only had nem nuong in vermicelli bowls and spring rolls but it tasted great in the Banh mi format as well. 2 hour street parking not too difficult to find on Weller street. This cafe is not the best for studying, it's great to catch up with friends. There's a very comfortable couch that could be a good spot for journaling/reading.

I've been here a few times and love the space. At first I wasn't a fan of their drinks until I realized you had to mix it up (user error haha) It is a bit hard since the cup is so full, but I won't complain about getting more for my money. They have a fun menu with classics on there and the food is yummy as well. The space is pretty and I like that they tell a story not just about Hello Em, but the community. It's a nice place to read a book or chat with friends. The tables do fill up quickly sometimes. Overall good flavors with decent prices and friendly staff. Would recommend to stop by!

I ordered the ca phe brûlée. It was okay. At first I tried a sip and it was all super strong coffee. You definitely have to mix it very well. The texture is a bit thick, but maybe that's just the nature from the egg portion. Unfortunately even before stirring the coffee, it was spilling. The inside was so cute. I went when they were having little pop up shops which I looked at while waiting for my coffee. The decor makes the place feel cozy and inviting. The service was speedy and efficient. It took a couple of minutes to get my order. Next time I'm planning to come try the food.

Love the vibe here--super cute decor and the history timeline on the wall about Little Saigon is actually really cool. Came here as a backup after the coffee shop I had my heart set on was closed for the holidays (thanks for nothing, holiday hours). But hey, total win! They serve some fancy coffee I've never even heard of, so I had to ask what had the least amount of caffeine (pregnancy perks). Ended up going with the brulee one, which was surprisingly delicious. The egg whip on top was THICK. Honestly, it kinda reminded me of salted cheese with boba, but in a good way! It paired really nicely with the hot coffee and was the perfect way to warm up after trudging through the rain. A solid pivot for a rainy day coffee fix!

Came here because I was in the area waiting for my car alignment. I've been here before but haven't review. I like how the sandwich are pressed. But this time I had gotten the breakfast banh mi and it's was good, I'm a sucker for pate. The fruit rambutan passion fruit oolong was alright. And interior is very big but not a lot of sitting. Some con for me is the location of this place. And it is little pricey for a sandwich. Plus there's a 3% surcharge on credit card.

I've been to Hello Em a couple times for drinks and for food! I am also just a huge fan of the space as a community gathering area with a library and everything. I am not personally a huge fan of their drinks - they aren't sweet enough for me, but I apprecitae that you can get tons of Viet coffee varients here. I really liked their food - I tried the Pa Te Banh Mi and the Breakfast Croissant. Both of them have pate, my fav part of the meal! Warning - the pa te banh mi gets pretty messy. I felt like the banh mi was a little bland, but the breakfast croissant was perfect (especially because it was so crispy). I would totally come back for both of those and to try more items!

Located in downtown in the building with the big mural with the Vietnamese girl wearing the conical hat. Street parking only. Usually I get coconut coffee or egg coffee but I'll gravitate towards something different that I normally don't see at other cafes. I don't see banana coffee often and decided to order that hot. You have to be a banana lover to like this. It's one of the better banana coffee that I've had because it wasn't that strong in syrup and had more coffee ratio. It was topped with a banana chip and peanuts. Food: Bánh mì nem nướng ($9.50) - creamy pressed bánh mì like a panini. The nem was thick like spam, the sauce was a lemongrass mayo. 10/10 Pate croissant w egg ($8). - had a creamy sweet flavor. It was a big croissant that was pressed with egg and pate. 6/10 Out of all the Viet coffee shops I've been to in multiple states, this by far has the best and unique food menu. There's a vendor in the back with a cart that sells Vietnamese flash cards and artsy pieces.

Love this spot! Food and drinks are so good!! Parking was easy to find, plenty on the street. Order at the counter and find a seat that's open. A mix of chairs, tables, couches. The ambiance is also pretty cool because they combine Vietnamese art, culture and a little store/library towards the back. Food: + breakfast croissant - this was soo good!! It had egg and bone marrow pate. Absolutely in love with how good this was! + polish dog bahn mi - also very tasty and a nice portion! We got the pandan milk steamer and this had a really nice flavor! Overall, really love this spot and will be back again soon!