Càphê Roasters, Philadelphia’s first Vietnamese coffee roastery, recently served filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and his wife, Bhavna Vaswani, during a surprise visit.
It would be an understatement to say that the couple enjoyed their hot Vietnamese latte and cà phê sữa, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
“This was a 10,” Shyamalan said about Càphê Roasters. “The food, the atmosphere, the drinks — amazing.”
Shyamalan has been a supporter of Càphê Roasters from its start in 2021.
He and the M. Night Shyamalan Foundation support 12 Plus, an education nonprofit co-founded by Càphê Roasters Raymond John. The nonprofit helps high schoolers access college and career opportunities.
This, however, was Shyamalan and his wife’s first visit to the Kensington roastery.
Co-founder Thu Pham said he “very honored that he tried to fit [us] into the schedule and finally visit.”
Càphê Roasters has built up a strong reputation over these four years.
It’s a strong social hub for diverse visitors; hires a range of people from 12 Plus, the Kensington neighborhood, and local public schools; and also earned a 2025 James Beard semifinalist nomination.
Expansion is also in the works.
Now, Shyamalan’s visit is yet another nod in its favor.
Read more about Càphê Roasters after M. Night Shyamalan’s visit in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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