Café 2nd Gen earns praise for its creative drinks and warm vibe, with standout options like ube matcha, jasmine matcha, tiramisu latte, apple miso latte, and Vietnamese coffee. The atmosphere is described as bright and cozy, a good spot for study sessions or casual meetups. Staff are repeatedly noted as friendly and attentive, with the owner described as especially welcoming. Food and drinks are frequently seen as high quality and original, with compliments on breakfast sandwiches, croissants, and dessert items. Some downsides include limited seating during busy times, drinks with too much ice, and occasional questions about flavor balance or value. Service is often fast and thoughtful, with touches like samples and toppings appreciated by guests. Overall this cafe is viewed as a standout in the neighborhood and a go to for unique drinks that invite return visits.
2nd gen truly upgraded the matcha game!!! I had THE pleasure to try both their sticky date & tiramisú matcha drink. Damn! Phenomenal!!! I highly recommend the sticky date one. My sister also tried the UBE matcha drink & said it was one of the best she has ever had. Pass by if you're around, Sara & her team are kind & deserve the hype! 🥰💕
Feb 28, 2026
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Café 2nd Gen has great coffee & really good matcha, definitely worth visiting for the drinks alone. The only downside is that the space is very small. I was hoping to stay & sit for a while, but there weren't enough seats available, so we had to take everything to go instead.
I have been here twice & the drinks are always so good! I could tell they use high quality matcha & coffee. I highly recommend the ube coffee & matcha.
Everyone who works there is also very nice & friendly.
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 :)
Jan 29, 2026
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Service froid, peu de places disponibles où s'asseoir & valeur quantité/prix ridicule (une boisson remplie à 75% de glace pour un prix plus élevé qu'à d'autres endroits). Je n'y retournerai pas. J'ai quand même mis 2 étoiles car la viennoiserie que j'ai prise était très bonne.
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!
Love the vibe but felt the lady at the register was lowkey bothered by the fact that I didn't tip for a self-serve $13 croissant & coffee 😭 would come again tho it's cute!
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
Jan 2, 2026
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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 🩵
