Phinista – Vietnamese
The air at Phinista is thick with the rich, chocolatey aroma of traditional phin-dripped coffee, drawing guests into a vibrant space where modern flair meets soulful Vietnamese tradition. Velvety egg coffee and vibrant ube lattes offer a decadent contrast to the savory-sweet notes of sea salt-topped brews, perfectly paired with crusty baguettes overflowing with aromatic lemongrass steak or smoky BBQ pork. This lively cafe captures the essence of Saigon’s bustling energy, inviting visitors to linger over artisanal sips and the bright, bold flavors of expertly crafted banh mi.
96, Peterborough Street, Boston, MA, 02215 +16172627700 https://www.phinista.com/0Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, aip, alkaline, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Menu
Vietnamese Coffee
- Phin Drip Black - $5: Traditional Phin Drip Black, Iced or Hot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Phin Drip Latte - $5.75: Bold, smooth Vietnamese coffee balanced with sweet, creamy condensed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vietnamese Egg Coffee - $7: Strong Vietnamese coffee with a velvety sweet foam of whisked egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Iced Saigonese Sea Salt Phin - $6.25: Cà phê Sữa with condensed milk, topped with signature foam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Phin Ube - $6.5: Cà phê Sữa and ube purée with a choice of milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Bánh Mì
- Grilled BBQ Chicken Banh Mi - $12.5: Aioli, cucumber, pickled carrots & daikon, cilantro, Jalapenos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled BBQ Pork Banh Mi - $12.5: Aioli, cucumber, pickled carrots & daikon, cilantro, Jalapenos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemongrass Steak Banh Mi - $12.5: Aioli, cucumber, pickled carrots & daikon, cilantro, Jalapenos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mom's Tofu Banh Mi - $13.5: Five spice tofu, aioli, cucumber, pickled carrots & daikon, cilantro, Jalapenos Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Cold Cut Banh Mi - $11.5: Aioli, cucumber, pickled carrots & daikon, cilantro, Jalapenos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saigon Breakfast Banh Mi - $11.5: Fried eggs, aioli, pate, cucumber, pickled carrots & daikon, cilantro, jalapenos Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Bowls
- Lemongrass Steak Rice Bowl - $14.5: Rice, lemongrass steak, cucumber, pickled carrots & daikon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mom's Tofu Rice Bowl - $14.5: Rice, tofu, cucumber, pickled carrots & daikon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad Bowl - $12.5: Spring mix, cucumber, pickled carrots & daikon, scallion oil, fish sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Pastries & Sweets
- Phinista Pandan Bun - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Muffin - $4.15 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Opera Cake - $8.75: Almond sponge, coffee syrup, espresso buttercream, dark chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vegan Strawberry Shortcake - $8.75: Plant-based shortcake, fresh strawberries, dairy-free cream Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Basque Cheesecake - $9: Cream cheese and vanilla with caramelized crust (Weekends only) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Strawberry Matcha Latte - $6.25: Strawberry Purée and Matcha Latte
- Thai Tea - $5.75: Thai Tea with condensed milk and cream
- London Fog - $6: Earl grey with a choice of milk
- Latte - $5.25: Double Espresso with milk
- Matcha Yuzu Sparkling - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Crepes
- Mon Amour Crepe - $12.5: Nutella, strawberry, custard, walnut, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Nutella Crepe - $10: Nutella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Restaurants near Phinista
- Beantown Pho & Grill — Vietnamese
- pho basil Vietnamese and Thai Kitchen — Vietnamese
- Coco Leaf — Vietnamese
- Phoreal — Vietnamese
- Num Pang — Vietnamese
- Bon Me — Vietnamese
- Soup Shack — Vietnamese
- Pho Viet — Vietnamese
- Bon Me — Vietnamese
- Pho Express — Vietnamese
- What A Soup — Vietnamese
- Banh Mi K — Vietnamese
