Bridget B.
Yelp
Have you ever gone somewhere and felt at home? I don't mean that the place smelled like your grandparents' house or that they made a dish that your parents made growing up; I mean a place where you are so warmly welcomed as if you live there, where you are so comfortable having conversation and relaxing, and where you want to come back again and again? THAT'S CHIMLANH!
To preface, I had NEVER been to Chimlanh (or Sandwich Hag) prior to this experience, yet everyone was so friendly that I felt like a regular! I was given warm greetings, a menu overview, recommendations, and a full experience when they served my order. All of their drinks are crafted with intentionality and attention to detail that is unmatched! I would consider myself a local coffee connoisseur and can promise there is no coffee like this in the DFW. I ordered the Cedar Sáigón (December Special) & the Cà Phê Trứng. The Cedar Sáigón is a creamy and rich iced Cà Phê with a refreshing coconut & pandan cold foam while the Cedar Sáigón is a hot Cà Phê with and egg cream that gives the drink texture and carries the flavor notes well.
In addition the the general dining experience, they also are a great community contributor. At the restaurant, they offer games and books with a focus on Asian authors (like I mentioned earlier, intentionality is so notable here which I love!). They also serve meals to the VA weekly so truly an involved establishment for the Dallas community!
I will definitely need to come back to try some of their food offering and recommend this highly to anyone looking for a new go-to coffee spot!
P.S. when you GPS there, the entrance is in the back of the parking lot. From the front, I thought I was in the wrong place or that it had closed; however, was glad to see I just had to drive in a little further!
