Prologue Coffee & Tea: A hidden East Bay gem offering Asian fusion drinks and food
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Prologue Coffee & Tea, located in the Walnut Creek Public Library, is gaining recognition for its Asian coffee, tea, and food offerings. Owned by Thuy Nguyen, who transitioned from a 20-year banking career, the shop was ranked fifth among the 25 new women-owned restaurants nationwide. The name 'Prologue' reflects Nguyen's new chapter in life, inspired by the café's library setting. Prologue specializes in Vietnamese coffee and banh mi sandwiches, using housemade ingredients and traditional recipes. Nguyen emphasizes the importance of quality bread in banh mi.
Prologue Coffee & Tea specializes in Vietnamese coffee, banh mi sandwiches, and Asian-fusion drinks, with all ingredients made in-house, reflecting traditional recipes and family heritage.
Nguyen transitioned from a 20-year banking career to open Prologue Coffee & Tea, inspired by her love for coffee and the flexibility to start a family.
When informed that Prologue Coffee & Tea was ranked fifth among the top 25 new women-owned restaurants nationwide, Nguyen expressed her joy and surprise.
The shop's name, Prologue, signifies the beginning of Nguyen's new life chapter, akin to the introductory section of a book.
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