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Da Vien, a well-known Vietnamese coffee chain that started in Orange County, has opened its newest location in Long Beach on November 15, near the western edge of Cambodia Town.
Despite rainy weather, about 500 people lined up by 7 a.m., eager to try the specialty drinks and grab a free tote bag of goodies. One particularly enthusiastic customer reportedly arrived at 3:45 a.m. to secure the 10th spot in line.
“It was incredible,” said Vinny Nguyen, owner of Da Vien. “Even with the rain, the community showed up in numbers way beyond what I expected.”
The Long Beach café marks Da Vien’s seventh location and the fifth to open this year. Nguyen said the expansion was driven by strong community demand, noting that many customers travel from Los Angeles County to his Orange County shops.
Nguyen launched Da Vien in 2021 after struggling to find a Vietnamese coffee shop that matched his expectations. “It’s really hard to find authentic Vietnamese coffee,” he explained. “When I couldn’t find one that met my standards, I decided to open my own.”
Vietnamese coffee is known for its bold, rich flavor, made from Robusta beans, which are darker, earthier, and more caffeinated than the Arabica beans commonly found in the U.S. “It will keep you energized all day long,” Nguyen said.
Since the first shop opened in Westminster, Da Vien has grown in popularity, gaining over 79,000 Instagram followers and earning recognition in the Los Angeles Times as one of the best places for Vietnamese coffee.
The menu includes signature Vietnamese coffee available with flavored creams like ube and sesame, as well as matcha lattes and fruit teas. Prices range from $4 for a simple drip coffee to $8 for a 12-ounce bottle of Vietnamese coffee.
Nguyen noted that many customers return repeatedly to try all the drinks. “Being able to offer something the community loves and seeing them happy makes me proud,” he said.
The Long Beach location, at 715 E Anaheim Street, is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., with plans for future expansions to more neighborhoods.
