Came to this place based on really good reviews (not only on this site, but also on other outside sources), but sadly the shop doesn't really meet expectations.
The Good: Great coffee (had Hazelnut Latte and Caramel Macchiato, both for 23k LAK) in terms of...flavor and cup size. Didn't have a dish, since we had already eaten elsewhere, so can't really comment on the food quality. You can stay as long as you want and are given the Wifi password after ordering. Staff was friendly and refilled our water as we ran out of it.
The Bad: Shop's doors are wide open, so as the day heats up, so does the inside environment. Since it's an open space there's no AC, and while there's several fans on the ceiling doing their best, it's not enough. Consequence of having an open space, there's a few flies/mosquitoes flying around. This might be an issue if you intend to visit later during the day. Internet is slow and little spotty. Don't expect to be able to hold video calls.
The Ugly: There was no soap left in the bathroom so I approached the staff and asked for some. "Finish" isn't an acceptable to this request. I don't blame staff for this, I understand they can't just go out and buy some. It is up to management to make sure bare minimums are always covered, like toiler paper or soap.
On the bright side, there's plenty of space for The Mekong Espresso (also goes by name of The Mekong Coffee Lounge & Residence) to improve and become a great coffee shop. They have the basics well covered, in most aspects.More