Modern Vietnamese Coffee & Boba

About Kem coffee

Experience modern Vietnamese coffee

Kem Coffee and Boba, which translates to “cream” in Vietnamese

A popular spot in National City, CA, offering a delightful blend of modern Vietnamese coffee and classic Taiwanese boba drinks. Since rebranding in January 2025, the shop has quickly become known for its rich and robust Vietnamese coffee, often featuring sweet condensed milk and creamy foam toppings, alongside a diverse menu of customizable boba teas and refreshing specialty drinks.

Whether customers are looking for a classic, powerful caffeine boost or a fun, refreshing treat, Kem Coffee and Boba provides a sweet and comforting experience for the local community.

Coffee. Boba. Sweets.

If you like any of the three, you’re in for a nice treat.

Rich, Bold, & Fresh

Experience the bold, rich flavors of modern Vietnamese coffee at Kem Coffee & Boba. From smooth espresso-based drinks to creamy milk teas and refreshing iced teas, every cup is made fresh with high-quality ingredients.

Espresso to Tea

Whether you’re grabbing a quick pick-me-up or savoring a flavorful treat, our drinks bring a modern twist to a beloved Vietnamese tradition for coffee and Taiwanese boba tea.

Our Mission

To provide accessible, high-quality Vietnamese Coffee and boba for National City. Our mission is to keep our prices fair and our impact high, supporting local students and families with every cup we serve.

Halo Halo

Our modern take on this popular Filipino dessert combines various ingredients for a refreshing treat. It features a mix of textures and flavors, making it a vibrant and colorful dish showcasing its colorful layers.

All Year Round

Enjoy a blended banana kem or coconut mango slush during every season, but they’re a must to try on a hot summer day also.

Kem Reviews

I have been going here since it was Ding Tea and one of my fav boba places to get my boba drink fix. They recently changed from Ding Tea to Kem Coffee and Boba and let me just say, I LOVE IT!!

Phuong G

Choco Pistachio: I think this was a special item they were offering. This drink was so good! It wasn't too sweet as some drinks can be sometimes. It's "Asian sweet," which was perfect. This spot also offers catering, so I will definitely be looking into getting drinks catered from them!

Nolita N

Amazing! First time trying Vietnamese coffee, modern at that! I would highly recommend visiting the service and scene are good vibes! You won't be disappointed! Like hazelnut? Try the hazelnut foam (5 pumps!)

Kristina B

If you're looking to get boba let me tell you that the boba and coffee here is a 10/10! Not to mention it's inside a market that has so many yummy treats and food to buy. The taste in the teas and coffee are very flavorful and made really well! The staff here are also very friendly and sweet and have great customer service.

Bianca V

Little cafe located tucked inside an asian market 🙂 ! super sweet worker here told us about a B2G1 FREE happy hour deal they had going on & all our drinks came out quick and were so good , highly recommend.

Cindy Z

Come Visit Us

Stop by any day of the week to sip and grab some Kem coffee and boba in the heart of National City.

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We also offer fundraising and catering too.

600 East 8th St National City CA 91950

Monday-Friday

9am - 8pm

Weekends