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Lacàphê

About Lacàphê

Lacàphê is a welcoming coffee and tea destination in San Jose, CA, thoughtfully designed for people who want more than just a place to grab a drink.

Located at 740 Story Rd #5, this inviting café brings together quality coffee, a strong tea selection, and distinctive local specialty drinks in a setting that feels comfortable, polished, and easy to enjoy.

With a 4.30-star rating from 235 reviews, Lacàphê has earned a reputation for delivering a consistent experience that keeps guests coming back, whether they are stopping in for a morning coffee, meeting someone for lunch, or taking a well-deserved break during a busy day.

What makes Lacàphê especially appealing is the way it balances flavor, convenience, and atmosphere. Guests can choose from coffee, tea, and quick bites, with options that work just as well for a fast stop as they do for a more relaxed visit.

The café offers dine-in seating and table service for those who want to settle in, while delivery, takeaway, and on-site service make it simple to enjoy the menu in whatever way fits your schedule.

The casual, cozy, and trendy setting creates a space that feels warm and approachable, making it a natural choice for solo dining, casual meetups, lunch, or dessert. It is the kind of neighborhood spot that does not just serve beverages and food—it creates a dependable experience that fits smoothly into everyday life.

Lacàphê also stands out for the comfort and accessibility it provides to a wide range of guests. The café includes a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping ensure that more visitors can feel welcome and accommodated from the moment they arrive.

Practical amenities such as Wi‑Fi, free Wi‑Fi, gender-neutral toilets, and restroom access add to the ease of the experience, making the space convenient for lingering, working, or simply enjoying a quiet moment. Reservations are accepted, and payment is simple with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.

While there is usually a wait, that popularity speaks to the steady demand and the quality guests have come to expect. For anyone looking for a reliable café with great coffee, a respected tea selection, attentive service, and a comfortable atmosphere, Lacàphê offers a polished and satisfying place to return to again and again.

★★★★☆ 4.30 rating (235 reviews)
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More Than Just Coffee

Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.

  • Free WiFi
  • Cozy Seating
  • Pet Friendly
  • Local Roasters

Reviews

From our beloved regulars

Skye Monet

Skye Monet

year ago

I ordered the Banana matcha with oat anf we also got a Vietnamese coffee. Both were really good, I suggest 100% sweet for the matcha 😋 the Banana portion was very tasty reminded me of Banana pudding.

Judy Margaret Chen

Judy Margaret Chen

2 years ago

Pretty good Vietnamese coffee. I got their Muoi coffee and Nau cafe (for my husband). The coffee is strong 💪 and not so sweet. I have higher expectations for the salted coffee as it’s been so trendy, but I got disappointed as it’s not even as good as the traditional cafe my husband ordered. I will try their signature eggspresso next time.

Thuy Ngan Le

Thuy Ngan Le

year ago

Cozy and Unique Lacàphê in San Jose is a delightful coffee shop with a cozy atmosphere. I loved their unique menu, especially the Ube coffee, Eggspresso Hanoi and Oolong boba. The staff were friendly and helpful, making the experience even better. Though seating is limited and parking can be tight, the quality of the drinks makes it worth the visit. Highly recommend!

Vicky Leung

Vicky Leung

year ago

My favorite Vietnamese coffee (egg, salt, cream)! You can adjust the sweetness and ice level. 50% sweetness is the perfect dessert style drink. You can do 25% or 0% sweetness too! I like that their coffee is fragrant and nutty and doesn't taste burnt. Their coconut coffee comes with grass jelly. It's different from what I typically prefer but it's still very nice.

Cameron

Cameron

year ago

Modern Vietnamese coffee shop, famous for good reason! Everyone was getting the Eggspresso Hanoi, and after getting it myself, I understand why! Really great egg cream, but the coffee itself was absolutely delicious on its own too. The staff were incredibly nice and recommended 25% sweetness which was perfect. It gets really crowded, but they get the drinks out very fast, just be prepared to take it to go since seating is extremely limited.

Nancy M

Nancy M

2 months ago

Beautiful coffee and milk tea shop with a cozy atmosphere and relaxing vibe. The drinks were delicious, especially the milk tea and Vietnamese coffee. Friendly service, cute decorations, and a perfect place to hang out or work. Definitely recommend La Café for anyone looking for a lovely café experience.

Mayra Deleon

Mayra Deleon

year ago

Went here on 4th of July. I was prepared for them to be closed because of the holiday, but to my surprise it was open. I went around 8am and there was already like four people waiting on their drinks. The decor inside is nice with flowers around. The place is small so I would not recommend to hang around. I loved how the menu showed which drinks you are able to get hot. I got the coco freeze and it was just the right amount of coffee and coconut flavored. I am definitely going back and trying their matchas.

Ann Pham

Ann Pham

4 months ago

My favorite cafe in Bay Area - Lacaphe served delicious Viet style coffee as well as matcha drinks and recently, they amazed me with their avocado drinks (honestly, all of their drinks serveeeee for sure) They have free wifi, password caphesuada, so very suitable if you want a place to work or study (but I would not recommend because they're packed all the time)

Jewnary Suy

Jewnary Suy

5 months ago

I heard of this place when I was doing an externship at a health clinic last year. So, this is my first time at this place. I decided to come here wanting to treat myself. There was only one kiosk and there was this other customer who was taking a long while. I was thinking of ordering online instead and another customer behind me decided to ordered at the front due to that. I ordered at the kiosk when there's no one there. I ordered their signature drink Lotus with 75% sweetness and a Strawberry Matcha Latte with 75% sweetness as well. Lotus has a floral aftertaste which is not bad, most teas does have a floral aftertaste. It reminds me of the very fragrant white flower. As for the Strawberry Matcha Latte, their Matcha is strong and not overly bitter. It was good. Both of the drinks are good. There were plenty of parking spaces since I went in the morning.

Phil

Phil

month ago

Definitely my go-to Vietnamese coffee spot! The ube coffee and house milk tea are incredible, and the caffeine packs a serious punch. Ordering online is super convenient and usually right on time, though it can back up a bit during peak weekend hours. Recommended for a great caffeine fix.

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

From the business

  • Identifies as Asian-owned
  • Identifies as women-owned
  • Small Business

Service options

  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Quick bite

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Usually a wait
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Plenty of parking

Come Say Hi

We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.

Location

740 Story Rd #5, San Jose, CA 95122, United States

Hours

Closed · Saturday 9 AM-7 PM
Monday 7 AM-6 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-6 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-6 PM
Thursday 7 AM-6 PM
Friday 7 AM-6 PM
Saturday 9 AM-7 PM
Sunday 9 AM-7 PM
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