Reviewers describe Café 2nd Gen as a standout for inventive drinks and quality coffee, with highlights including ube matcha, jasmine matcha, tiramisu latte, date tahini latte, and a kafta sandwich, plus Vietnamese coffee with creme brulee toppings. The drinks are praised for being well crafted and not overly sweet, and the menu is noted for ambitious twists and seasonal flavors. The staff are consistently described as friendly and welcoming, contributing to a warm, cozy atmosphere, though the space is relatively small and seating can be hard to come by, so many visits are to go. A few concerns include price for the small cup size and occasional too much ice or sweetness in drinks. Parking around the area is challenging, but the cafe is regarded as a valuable neighborhood spot with high repeat visits and a loyal following.
The drinks here are absolutely delicious - I come every week. My favorites are the Tiramisu Latte & the Matcha Jasmine. The space is very cozy, & the staff are always incredibly kind & welcoming.
It's always such a pleasant experience coming here💕💕
Juste waw!!! Perso, j'ai essayé beaucoup de cafés & je trouve que c'est le meilleur. Autant au niveau de la qualité , du goût & de la variété. Incluant la nourriture. On sens que c'est frais & chaque bouches est succulentes. J'adore le spanish latte , grille cheese au pesto & tomates sèche & le biscuit fleur de sel. Je compte tout essayer. Dès que j'ai la chance je fais un détour pour y aller. Clairement c'est mon coup de coeur. J'adore aussi l'histoire des propriétaires 🩷✨🙏🏻 bless
Mar 8, 2026
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We tried their tiramisu latte which was such an amazing treat, their kafta banh mi was extremely delicious!! Their date tahini latte, can't pin the taste of dates or tahini but it makes the sweetness balance the bitterness of the coffee perfectly. Their hot chocolate was so good & not too sweet.
The owner is just the sweetest & so welcoming.
Definitely will be back to try more & especially for that kafta banh mi!
I ordered a hojicha latte with maple syrup & cinnamon. Unfortunately, I could not detect the flavor of the maple syrup or the cinnamon; it tasted essentially like a standard hojicha latte.
It cost $7.5.
?The cafe was busy with many patrons using laptops. When we arrived at 1:30 PM on a weekday, there were no seats open initially. A table became available after a short wait.
J'adore ce nouveau café dans le quartier! Café Second Gen est rapidement devenu, selon moi, le meilleur coffee shop du Vieux-Port. Leurs cafés sont uniques & créatifs, comme leur incroyable café à l'ube & le latte pomme-miso , deux boissons presque impossibles à trouver ailleurs, & encore moins aussi parfaitement réalisées. Chaque visite est un petit plaisir, & l'ambiance est toujours chaleureuse. Sans oublier la propriétaire, qui est tout simplement la plus adorable de toutes. Une vraie perle! / I'm absolutely in love with this new spot in the neighborhood. Café Second Gen is easily the best coffee shop in the Old Port. Their drinks are unique & inventive, especially their ube coffee & the apple-miso latte - flavors you'll rarely find anywhere else, & certainly not made this well. Every visit feels special, & the vibe is always warm & welcoming. & the owner? Truly the sweetest of them all. A real gem.
J'ai beaucoup aimé leur bol de chia, mais je dois avouer que j'ai moins apprécié le latté à la pomme miso. Ça n'était pas mauvais, juste mon dans mes cordes. Au total c'est revenu à 18,11$.
Le service à la clientèle fut très agréable & rapide, la jeune femme à la caisse m'a apporté mes items à ma place pendant que j'enlèvais mon manteau.
Une bonne musique de fond & une ambiance relaxe au sein du café.
Je recommande l'endroit !
Nov 13, 2025
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I love this place. The employees are very attentive & super kind. Their coffee flavors are original & always hit the spot. Very chill & laid-back atmosphere.
Finally had the opportunity to try this new café in downtown, & it did not disappoint. The interior is industrial-inspired, with a few seats & charging spots available. We ordered the classic Vietnamese iced coffee & the hot Matcha 2nd Gen (matcha latte with condensed milk). Both were excellent. The matcha was rich & well-whisked - perfect for those who enjoy a classic matcha taste.
If you want to try their specialty & more trendy combinations (matcha/Vietnamese coffee with foam toppings like ube or tiramisu), you will need to order the iced version instead.
Excellent drinks & plenty of fun options! It was my first time trying a matcha latte with ube cream & I loved it. I'll definitely come back to try more.
Oct 22, 2025
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The coffee was so good. I highly recommend the tiramisu latte. It has a little touch of saltiness but its super good. It is very caffeinated 😍😍😍 The cup is also very big. Rapport quality/price is excellent! For sure I will come back!!
