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Pound House Coffee

Name: Pound House Coffee
Address: 703 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02144, US
Price range: $$$$

Pound House Coffee is one of the best vietnamese restaurants in Boston for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Somerville.

Ball Square in Somerville has been waiting for a spot that takes Vietnamese coffee seriously — not as an afterthought to a pho menu, but as the entire philosophical center of the room.

Editorial review•Nov 6, 2025

Ball Square in Somerville has been waiting for a spot that takes Vietnamese coffee seriously — not as an afterthought to a pho menu, but as the entire philosophical center of the room. Pound House Coffee, which soft-opened at 703 Broadway in spring 2025, is built around exactly that premise: a café drawing explicitly from Vietnam's ancient coffee traditions, where the intensity and preparation method are the point, and where the food menu exists in genuine dialogue with the drinks rather than alongside them. It's a compact, quiet room — limited seating, described by early visitors as neat and peaceful — which makes it a neighborhood café in the truest sense: not a destination for large groups, but a deliberate one for people who want to sit with something exceptional. The anchor of the menu is the Iced Egg Coffee, a Vietnamese classic that Pound House positions as a signature, and early diners consistently report it delivers. The preparation involves a layer of sweet, whipped egg foam over cold coffee — the move regulars describe is eating a spoonful of the foam first, then drinking through it, letting the bitterness of the brew cut the richness. It is a specific technique, not a novelty, and the kitchen appears to understand the distinction. On the food side, the Bo Kho — Vietnamese beef curry soup, served with a baguette for tearing and dipping — is among the dishes drawing repeat visitors, offering the kind of slow-braised depth that makes sense anchoring a coffee-forward menu. The Grilled Pork Bánh Mì rounds out what is a tight, intentional food program: bánh mì as a craft item rather than an afterthought. Because seating is limited and Pound House is still in early operation, the practical move is to arrive early or plan around off-peak hours — this is not a walk-in-and-linger-for-hours situation. Co-owners Jacob and VTec have been present on the floor during early service, which means the café is still in that formative window where feedback lands and experience is being shaped in real time. Order the Iced Egg Coffee with the Bo Kho, eat the foam first, and dip the bread aggressively.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Somerville · 703 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144, USA

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Splurge territory

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9.6 from 154 reviews

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Somerville | 703 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144, USA

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Signature dishes at Pound House Coffee

Iced Egg Coffee

Bo Kho

Grilled Pork Bánh Mì

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What makes Pound House Coffee worth the move

Pound House Coffee is a strong vietnamese option in Somerville in Boston when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Iced Egg Coffee and Bo Kho also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 154 Google reviews.

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9.6 from 154 Google reviews

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brunch and hidden gem

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Vietnamese in Somerville

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Splurge territory

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Google rating: 9.6 from 154 reviews

Popular dishes: Iced Egg Coffee, Bo Kho, Grilled Pork Bánh Mì

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Address: 703 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144, USA
Price: $$$$
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.6 (154 reviews)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Neighborhood: Somerville

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What cuisine does Pound House Coffee serve?

Pound House Coffee is a Vietnamese restaurant located in Somerville, Boston. Ball Square in Somerville has been waiting for a spot that takes Vietnamese coffee seriously — not as an afterthought to a pho menu, but as the entire philosophical center of the room.

What is Pound House Coffee best for?

Pound House Coffee is best for brunch, hidden gem. Pound House Coffee is a strong vietnamese option in Somerville in Boston when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Iced Egg Coffee and Bo Kho also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 154 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Pound House Coffee?

Pound House Coffee is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.6 from 154 reviews

What should I order at Pound House Coffee?

Start with Iced Egg Coffee, Bo Kho and Grilled Pork Bánh Mì. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Pound House Coffee worth visiting?

Pound House Coffee holds a 9.6 Google rating from 154 reviews. Pound House Coffee is a strong vietnamese option in Somerville in Boston when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Iced Egg Coffee and Bo Kho also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 154 Google reviews.

Where is Pound House Coffee located?

Pound House Coffee is located at 703 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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