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Dolce Espresso III

Coffee shop · San Jose

3.0 · 57 reviews Google

About Dolce Espresso III

Dolce Espresso III, located in San Jose, is a cozy cafeteria-style restaurant perfect for a quick bite or a relaxing solo visit. We offer a wide selection of coffee and an excellent tea selection. Enjoy the convenience of takeout or dine-in, with outdoor seating available. We pride ourselves on bein...

Dolce Espresso III, located in San Jose, is a cozy cafeteria-style restaurant perfect for a quick bite or a relaxing solo visit. We offer a wide selection of coffee and an excellent tea selection. Enjoy the convenience of takeout or dine-in, with outdoor seating available. We pride ourselves on being accessible, with wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, and seating. Open seven days a week from early morning until late at night, Dolce Espresso III is a great spot to work on your laptop or simply enjoy a cup of coffee. We are rated 3.0 out of 5 based on 57 reviews.

What Customers Say About Dolce Espresso III

Dolce Espresso III is known for its Vietnamese coffee, but customer experience is very mixed. Some rave about the coffee's quality and the pleasant outdoor seating. However, many complain about the strong cigarette smoke, high prices, and the atmosphere being more of a smoking lounge than a coffee shop.

Popular Dishes

Vietnamese iced coffee (4) latte

Best For

Solo Dining

Tip: If you enjoy Vietnamese coffee and don't mind cigarette smoke, this might be your place. Be aware that it's cash only and can be quite pricey.

Features

🌳 Outdoor Accessible Coffee
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Frequently asked questions about Dolce Espresso III

Dolce Espresso III is located at 2326 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112, San Jose.
Dolce Espresso III offers coffee_shop cuisine.
Dolce Espresso III has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Dolce Espresso III offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Dolce Espresso III based on customer reviews are: Vietnamese iced coffee, latte.
Dolce Espresso III is ideal for solo dining.
Dolce Espresso III is known for its Vietnamese coffee, but customer experience is very mixed. Some rave about the coffee's quality and the pleasant outdoor seating. However, many complain about the strong cigarette smoke, high prices, and the atmosphere being more of a smoking lounge than a coffee shop.
If you enjoy Vietnamese coffee and don't mind cigarette smoke, this might be your place. Be aware that it's cash only and can be quite pricey.
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Dolce Espresso III San Jose Reviews

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Reviews (40)
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Linh Tran

Drinks here are better than other places. They also have foods. They are actually very good. Feel like homemade. I really like it. Scratchers and hotspot. Parking is good. I would give it 4 and 1/2 stars. I do recommend this place.

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tui duoiwa

A pleasant outdoor table and open air atmosphere can be arranged to enjoy a beautiful sunny day. The best coffee can be found here.

Linh Tran
Linh Tran

Drinks here are better than other places. They also have foods. They are actually very good. Feel like homemade. I really like it. Scratchers and hotspot. Parking is good. I would give it 4 and 1/2 stars. I do recommend this place.

tui duoiwa
tui duoiwa

A pleasant outdoor table and open air atmosphere can be arranged to enjoy a beautiful sunny day. The best coffee can be found here.

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Thomas Việt CATHOLIC Media Vu

Need more Beautiful waitress, the waitress is be friendly

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Tim Murphy

Vietnamese iced coffee. Delicious.

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Daryl Von Dunker

Probably the single best latte I have ever had in my life! Not sickening sweet like other chains, just a perfect cup. I did not need to add a single thing to it. The staff is gentle, kind and to the point. They only do coffee; nice concept - Very Italian. The place is patio styled, reminiscent of a modern Viet Nam coffee shop - plants everywhere and wide open doors. Yes, cigarette smoke caresses the air, like much of the rest of the world. It is pleasantly mixed with gentle perfumes, other fragrances and an occassional delicious cigar. While I do not smoke and never have, there is something refreshing about a business that lets people be people. I highly recommend it if you value a excellent cup of coffee.

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Madan Menon

Review for only the coffee- one of the nicest vietnamese coffees I have had till date. The blend was smooth and the right amount of sweetness... But jolly good lord @$7 a cup, it's expensive. I like the fact that all vietnamese stores always give you a disclaimer- vietnamese coffee very strong... I'm so tempted to tell them I come from A land down under where the coffee is strong and the world makes me wonder. :-) Definitely worth a try.

Tim Murphy
Tim Murphy

Vietnamese iced coffee. Delicious.

Thomas Việt CATHOLIC Media Vu
Thomas Việt CATHOLIC Media Vu

Need more Beautiful waitress, the waitress is be friendly

Madan Menon
Madan Menon

Review for only the coffee- one of the nicest vietnamese coffees I have had till date. The blend was smooth and the right amount of sweetness... But jolly good lord @$7 a cup, it's expensive. I like the fact that all vietnamese stores always give you a disclaimer- vietnamese coffee very strong... I'm so tempted to tell them I come from A land down under where the coffee is strong and the world makes me wonder. :-) Definitely worth a try.

Daryl Von Dunker
Daryl Von Dunker

Probably the single best latte I have ever had in my life! Not sickening sweet like other chains, just a perfect cup. I did not need to add a single thing to it. The staff is gentle, kind and to the point. They only do coffee; nice concept - Very Italian. The place is patio styled, reminiscent of a modern Viet Nam coffee shop - plants everywhere and wide open doors. Yes, cigarette smoke caresses the air, like much of the rest of the world. It is pleasantly mixed with gentle perfumes, other fragrances and an occassional delicious cigar. While I do not smoke and never have, there is something refreshing about a business that lets people be people. I highly recommend it if you value a excellent cup of coffee.

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William Bryson

This place is a hangout for older Vietnamese men. They talk with their friends, drink coffee, play lottery and smoke. Coffee is good if you order Vietnamese styles of coffee. The coffee is way overpriced at $6 but there are supposed to be pretty girls in short skirts. Not today. If you are anti smoking, stay away. Otherwise it is ok.

William Bryson
William Bryson

This place is a hangout for older Vietnamese men. They talk with their friends, drink coffee, play lottery and smoke. Coffee is good if you order Vietnamese styles of coffee. The coffee is way overpriced at $6 but there are supposed to be pretty girls in short skirts. Not today. If you are anti smoking, stay away. Otherwise it is ok.

David Vongchan
David Vongchan

Good for smoking people's only

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Allen Tadeo

The name of the place is Dolce Espresso. ESPRESSO. When I asked for a shot of espresso, they didn't know what I was talking about. There is definitely a communication barrier, so maybe they didn't quite understand me that we'll??? I don't know. But again...their place is called Dolce Espresso. ESPRESSO! If that's part of their name, then they should at least know what it is. Lol. Aside from that, they made an exceptionAL Vietnamese coffee, which is called, and forgive me if I brutalize the name of it, cafe sua nong (?). Anyway, it was good.

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Tammi Nicosia

Casino with an espresso maker

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SHE BENDS

Reeks of cigarettes, pretty hard to deal with. Their overpriced $6 latte wasnt even pulled fresh. I watched the girl in a tight mini dress (obviously shes required to wear that for the old men who hang out here) pull refrigerated coffee out and pour milk on it. Weird place

SHE BENDS
SHE BENDS

Reeks of cigarettes, pretty hard to deal with. Their overpriced $6 latte wasnt even pulled fresh. I watched the girl in a tight mini dress (obviously shes required to wear that for the old men who hang out here) pull refrigerated coffee out and pour milk on it. Weird place

Allen Tadeo
Allen Tadeo

The name of the place is Dolce Espresso. ESPRESSO. When I asked for a shot of espresso, they didn't know what I was talking about. There is definitely a communication barrier, so maybe they didn't quite understand me that we'll??? I don't know. But again...their place is called Dolce Espresso. ESPRESSO! If that's part of their name, then they should at least know what it is. Lol. Aside from that, they made an exceptionAL Vietnamese coffee, which is called, and forgive me if I brutalize the name of it, cafe sua nong (?). Anyway, it was good.

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Patricia

Gross. Indoor cigarette smokers.

Patricia
Patricia

Gross. Indoor cigarette smokers.

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Evan Brothers

Went looking for a restroom to use, fully Intended to get a coffee afterwards but I was stopped by the lady behind the counter saying " Restroom for customers only" I said that's fine can I use it then get a coffee? She responded by saying no... also all the other reviews are on point..

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Jeff Assadi

A very strange and weird place. Not a coffee shop at all. A place with many cigarette smokers. Never seen anything like this, speechless.

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Steven Luong

They allow customers smoke inside the shop. Against the law, no one dares to report. Under table every where. Cash only!!!

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David Hardy

Creepy Vietnamese men chain smoking and women in mini skirts behind the counter. They said "you will not like the coffee here."

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Liliana Paz

Creepy, stinky. Got in there and now I smell like an ashtray. Wish I had read reviews before opening that door.

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Gordhan

Definitely not a coffee shop. More like a smoke shop/lounge

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Carrie Nastansky

This place is a nasty ghetto smoking facility. Probably some hooker establishment as well. Barf.

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mary hodder

$7 for mud coffee. Asked for Vietnamese iced coffee and they put in 1 teaspoon of condensed milk — horrible — asked for more milk — so they added one more teaspoon. Absolutely ridiculous when the coffee is 12oz of muddy grounds. It’s a lottery shop masquerading as a Vietnamese coffee shop. Find another Vietnamese coffee place. This isn’t it.

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Cali Native V

Thought it was a place that served bubble tea but I was dead wrong. Place was absolutely disgusting and filthy. Walked into a cloud of smoke in very tight quarters full of old dudes staring at TV's and video games. Coffee was $7 for a tiny cup full of ice. Cash only

Jeff Assadi
Jeff Assadi

A very strange and weird place. Not a coffee shop at all. A place with many cigarette smokers. Never seen anything like this, speechless.

Cali Native V
Cali Native V

Thought it was a place that served bubble tea but I was dead wrong. Place was absolutely disgusting and filthy. Walked into a cloud of smoke in very tight quarters full of old dudes staring at TV's and video games. Coffee was $7 for a tiny cup full of ice. Cash only

Gordhan
Gordhan

Definitely not a coffee shop. More like a smoke shop/lounge

mary hodder
mary hodder

$7 for mud coffee. Asked for Vietnamese iced coffee and they put in 1 teaspoon of condensed milk — horrible — asked for more milk — so they added one more teaspoon. Absolutely ridiculous when the coffee is 12oz of muddy grounds. It’s a lottery shop masquerading as a Vietnamese coffee shop. Find another Vietnamese coffee place. This isn’t it.

Steven Luong
Steven Luong

They allow customers smoke inside the shop. Against the law, no one dares to report. Under table every where. Cash only!!!

Evan Brothers
Evan Brothers

Went looking for a restroom to use, fully Intended to get a coffee afterwards but I was stopped by the lady behind the counter saying " Restroom for customers only" I said that's fine can I use it then get a coffee? She responded by saying no... also all the other reviews are on point..

Liliana Paz
Liliana Paz

Creepy, stinky. Got in there and now I smell like an ashtray. Wish I had read reviews before opening that door.

David Hardy
David Hardy

Creepy Vietnamese men chain smoking and women in mini skirts behind the counter. They said "you will not like the coffee here."

Carrie Nastansky
Carrie Nastansky

This place is a nasty ghetto smoking facility. Probably some hooker establishment as well. Barf.

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5:15AM-11:30PM
Rating
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📞 Phone
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🌿 Outdoor Seating
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