Café 2nd Gen comes across as a cozy, well thought out spot with friendly service and inventive drinks ranging from strong Vietnamese coffee to nuanced matcha blends and playful toppings like ube, tiramisu and jasmine; the menu rotates seasonally and the croissant and pastries are praised for texture and balance. The atmosphere is warm and relaxing, suitable for work or conversation, with small details like board games and a calm playlist adding to the vibe. Seating can be limited at times, but the high quality ingredients and creative twists keep many guests coming back, making it a standout go-to in the area.
Best ube matcha ever!!! I highly recommend it to everyone. I'm so happy they finally opened their own cafe. They used to have a shed outside in Dix30 last summer so I'm glad to see them evolving & having a successful business! Their drinks are amazing & the price is very reasonable for the quality you get. The staff here are also so sweet every time I come :)
Ce petit café de quartier est un endroit très sympa pour prendre un café ou autre sur place ou emporter. J'ai particulièrement apprécié leur matcha ! Ils proposent également une sélection classique de boissons chaudes & froides. Le service était rapide & sympathique.
Ube matcha was very rich so felt more like a dessert rather than a drink. Seasonal jasmine matcha was really fragrant & unique! Down side is the amount of ice in their drinks; a bit too much
Tried their unique matcha, Marweh was kind & helpful in making the right matcha for me! Highly recommended, will come back for their sticky date 2nd gen matcha 🩵
Dec 28, 2025
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The service & atmosphere was okay. Theres not a lot of seats available. I really wanted to try their crème brûlée matcha because I love crème brûlée but this was just a thicker consistency of matcha & tasted nothing like crème brûlée. Would not recommend.
Nov 25, 2025
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Bonjour, on a prit un matcha au jasmin & un café au tiramisu & c'était super bon , c'est parmi les meilleures que qu'on goûté en ville , l'espace etait très chaleureux & lumineux & ça vaut la peine de se déplacer au moin 1 fois & l'essayer. Merci à toute l'équipe
Un des meilleurs matcha au ube que j'ai pu tester jusqu'à maintenant. Le goût était très riche & le service était super rapide. L'endroit était très lumineux & relativement calme.
Seul bémol pour le prix : 17$ pour deux matchas (taille unique, pas de choix + grand ou + petit).
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.
Nov 1, 2025
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The coffee & matcha are really tasty & good quality! I love the variety of flavours, especially the seasonal ones, which are really unique. The kafta sandwich is also super good, & the meat is halal. Its gonna be a new go to for me!
Visited this cafe a few weeks ago with a friend & the girl at the counter was lovely, she offered us a sample of the toppings before we ordered. The matcha was delicious & the place was very nice. Will revisit again soon!
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.
