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First Phin First

TagsCoffee, Tea, New York Food Trucks
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LocationNew York, NY
15 Months in business

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First Phin First Menu

Drinks

Coconut Latte (Cà Phê Dừa)

A creamy fusion of robust Vietnamese coffee and rich coconut milk, stirred into a chilled, tropical delight. A drink that cools the body while awakening the senses.

Saigon Latte (Bạc Xỉu)

A gentler cousin of cà phê sữa đá (the classic), this drink tilts the ratio in favor of milk - giving you a light and creamy beverage with a whisper of coffee. Perfect for mellow mornings or afternoon indulgence.

The Classic (Cà Phê Sữa Đá)

This iconic Vietnamese iced coffee blends dark-roasted robusta with thick condensed milk. Chilled over ice, it delivers a strong, sweet, and silky caffeine hit with every sip.

Salted Cream Foam (Cà Phê Muối)

Our house salted cream floats atop dark phin-brewed coffee, creating a surprising harmony of sweet, savory, and bitter. Inspired by Hue-style salted coffee traditions, every sip balances edge and elegance. Contains nut syrups

Dirty Matcha Cloud

Matcha meets bold. Creamy condensed milk and robust Vietnamese coffee are topped with our house matcha cream foam for a quick moment of contrast that melts into a smooth, earthy, high-energy blend.

CoCo Matcha Cloud

Our fluffy house-made matcha cream foam tops cool coconut water. Creamy yet refreshing, this one’s especially made for those hot days - a dreamy alternative to our coffee-forward drinks with all the flavor, none of the jitters.

Extras

Krispy Kreme Donut

Donut freshly catered from Krispy Kreme.

Mini Donut from Doughnuttery

Fresh Uniquely Sugared Mini Doughnuts

Meet Chad Lei
What is the story behind your business' name?

First Phin First grew from our simple love for Vietnamese coffee. Our coffee is brewed with a traditional phin filter - the same tool used across Vietnam for generations, and the one we use to make our morning coffee before emails, errands, or even making the bed. That’s where the name comes from: First phin, first.

About First Phin First

  • Women Owned
  • Asian Owned (AAPI)
  • Immigrant Owned
  • Mom & Pop Business
  • LGBTQ+ Owned
First Phin First is a Vietnamese coffee cart bringing phin-brewed perfection to the streets of New York City. Specializing in slow-drip brewing with robusta beans, this pop-up delivers coffee that is smooth, strong, and beautifully balanced. Each drink is made to order, showcasing layers of flavor and a brewing style that turns every cup into an experience worth savoring.

The menu highlights authentic Vietnamese classics and inventive twists. Cà phê sữa đá serves up dark-roasted coffee with creamy condensed milk over ice, while the matcha cà phê sữa đá layers earthy matcha foam over the same rich base. For something surprising, cà phê muối tops phin-brewed coffee with salted cold foam inspired by Hue’s traditions. Coconut lovers can cool off with cà phê dừa or the refreshing coco matcha cloud, and those seeking a softer sip will find comfort in bạc xỉu, a milk-forward white latte with a gentle coffee note.

First Phin First is also available for private events, offering custom menus that can include curated coffee creations or even coffee-based cocktails. Whether it is a weekday caffeine fix or a special gathering, this cart brings a fresh perspective to coffee culture in the city that never sleeps.

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