Phinista Cafe
Phinistia is a gift bestowed upon the Fenway. It is part Vietnamese cafe, part Parisian crêperie. This establishment serves a variety of authentic beverages to keep you energized, most notably its phin coffee, which is brewed using a traditional Vietnamese metal filter for a strong but smooth result. Try the Phin en (best served black) or the Phin Trng (a traditional combination of coffee, egg yolk, and condensed milk), and if you don't like coffee, try one of its colorful, Instagrammable milk teas or lemonades.
Crêpes are made in front of everyone, sending a sweet aroma throughout the delicately wallpapered cafe, and lunch-goers love the bánh m and noodle bowls filled with fresh Far Eastern flavors like mint, lemongrass, and pickled vegetables. If you want to get your midday meal here, make sure to arrive early, before the lunch rush leaves no noodle or baguette behind.
Google rating: 4.5/5.0
Address: 96 Peterborough StBoston02215
Contact: 617-262-7700
Website: phinista.com