Saigon's Civet Cafe

Hands down my favorite 1. coffee place 2. restaurant and 3. study place. I get an iced latte each time but love the Bahn me steak sandwich. Don’t you dare buy the last blueberry danish from under me! All baked goods are made in house and are phenomenal. The Classic French menu they serve Fri-Sun is excellent. Chef Christian is great along with his friendly staff. They also have a drive thru which I’ve never used, but hey, added convenience for those on the go.

- Phil C -

The food was so savory, the decor was adorable. The counter service was just ok. I was dinning in ordered a cappuccino but was served in a to go cup, not the experience I wanted. I did request to have it served in a coffee cup and it did not disappoint.

- Maribel Lopez -

First off, really good coffee! We had a latte, a matcha latte and a machiatto. All three were just right. We had a croissant, a croquant and a muffin. Simple choices and so good. If I lived here I'd come back to try every single menu item. If the food or coffee doesn't tempt you, the place is so cute. Just come to enjoy the atmosphere. There was live music playing at a level you could appreciate but still talk at the table without having to shout. I hope locals keep this place prosperous so I can enjoy it again at a future travel date!

- Melba -

I ordered the Beef Bourguignon and it was phenomenal. The carrots and potatoes melted in your mouth, the beef and broth was so rich and sublime. My boyfriend got the Steak Au Poivre the mashed potatoes were delicious the steak had a lovely char on the outside while maintaining that blue to rare inside. The peppercorn sause was masterful overall 10/10. For drinks we got the Pandan milk tea also fantastic and I don’t even like pandan. I got the strawberry lemonade which was more sweet than tart but still delightful. 10/10 my favorite weekend brunch spot. The French cuisine is only Friday-Sunday so it’s hard to get spoiled on delicious food.

- Mary Willis -

We came out to Corpus Christi for the weekend and stopped at this place for coffee on the second morning. I read reviews and decided I want to have the authentic Vietnamese coffee with coconut milk. Barista decorated it with dragon! I loved it! We also wanted some breakfast and I really liked the description of thr ‘Michelin scrambled eggs toast’. However, they don’t have gluten free bread, and I’m gluten sensitive. The owner, Christian, came out and gave me alternatives to the bread that included avocado and cherry tomatoes. I enjoyed this breakfast very much! Next time we are in town we will definitely stop by for another cup of coffee and breakfast. Oh, they also have ceramic house cup! I don’t like to drink from the paper cups. Also, the atmosphere inside is very inviting. Several tables had chess boards. This would be a good place to chill at!

- Inna Benyukhis -

Definitely coming here again. If you don’t know what food options to try, we got the Paté Choud and if was amazing. The pastry was crispy and buttery and the filling tasted similar to a wonton. Also their atmosphere is so relaxing! There is a piano for talented guests along with chess, a lot of books, and trinkets for purchase. Staff was so kind. 10/10

- Izzy Ray -

Duuuuuude, Corpus is sleeping on Saigon. Their pork bahn mi... Is massssive and delicious! They specialize in a variety of Vietnamese Coffees, but also have traditional lattes/etc. they recently opened up a French menu that my buddy said was the best he'd ever had. The only downside is that their location is too small. It's suuuuper cozy but man they've been getting popular (for good reason) so sometimes you may come in and not be able to find a spot to chill and eat there.

- Matthew Perkins -

Highly recommend! I love this coffee shop! I was in town visiting from Austin and just happened to stop by on my drive back home. Nicole recommended the coconut latte and it is SO GOOD. I also ordered the Pate pastry and banh mi, both incredibly good with authentic flavors. The staff is all very friendly, Christian was telling me the story behind the shop and how they source their coffee beans. Everything is ground fresh daily. Very cute aesthetic, books to read, chess on multiple tables.

- Jasmine -