Suzanna G.
Yelp
Overall, I had a really good experience at +84. We showed up right when they opened on 11am for Saturday - there's a bit of a rush but the cafe eventually died down. The cafe is very aesthetic, but definitely limited seating.
For drinks, we ordered the egg coffee (cold), the honey peach cold brew, the durian coffee (hot). We also ordered the beef banh mi (Ha Noi) and the BBQ pork banh mi (Sai Gon), as well as a durian cheesecake.
I think +84 really excels in their drinks:
- I will be the first to say I am not a coffee connoisseur, but I personally found the drinks to be really tasty! The Egg Coffee is VERY rich and sweet, which makes sense as I think it's an alternative to using condensed milk, and definitely helps to balance out that strong Vietnamese coffee. I will say, I didn't think it tasted particularly eggy or more custardy, but still yummy!
- We were all quite impressed by the durian coffee - the drink is quite well-balanced as the aroma of the durian is subtle but definitely lingers in the mouth.
- The honey peach cold brew was also very interesting, as it's not a flavour I would normally combine with coffee. I guess since it's a cold brew, the coffee flavour wasn't as pronounced and it primarily tasted like the honey peach. One of my friends said it's the perfect drink for someone who wants to drink coffee without having to taste it too much LOL
I'm mainly taking off a point for their food. Although the food was yummy, I can definitely get cheaper, yummier (and bigger) banh mi's at other restaurants. One of the reasons I love banh mi is how well balanced it is - the pickled vegetables and coriander cut through the fattiness of the meat and pate. However, I found the meats to be a bit overcooked and the sandwich was very saucy, without enough veggies to provide some freshness.
The durian cheesecake was quite yummy, although it would definitely taste better if it was warmed up as it was quite firm. I think it would be a great intro to durian as it was not overpowering but you definitely get the essence still.
I would be likely to drop by again if I was in the neighbourhood, but I don't think I would travel specifically for it. I think you should definitely try it at least once for the drinks, and we love supporting a small business hehe!