Great hidden gym in downtown louisville. Old school but tasty Asian foods. Good service and plenty of seating. Slightly pricey for where it is, but still ok. read more

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Amazing Vietnamese food can be found here! I enjoy the Pho just about weekly. Great atmosphere set by the waiters/waitresses and Annie herself. The prices are very fair and haven't fluctuated too much during this trying economy. read more

This is my second time here but it's super delicious! I got the F1 noodles, chicken, veggies, and shrimp. And split the shrimp roll with a friend. Definitely would recommend for those looking for gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options! read more

Annie's Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Ordered carry out today from Annie's. Delicious and crisp war sue gai, eggroll, and crab Rangoon! Menu has a choice of Vietnamese and Chinese food. read more

Annie's Cafe - War sue gai with eggroll - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Ordered pho and spring rolls. The Pho broth was very tasteless, and required way too many sauces to achieve flavor. The strips of meat seemed very tough, and the spring rolls tasted like they had been in the fridge uncovered and had absorbed other flavors. The service was fast and friendly read more

This place is the BEST! I come here with my friends at least twice a month and the service is always perfect. The food is delicious and the ambiance is unmatched. I love the music they play and the chill vibe inside. I recommend getting the Pho. read more

Annie's Cafe - S1. Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Annie's Café is what happens when food and vibes get married and invite only the chillest people to the wedding. It's small, dimly lit, and peacefully quiet--aka the perfect eating environment if your brain, like mine, gets overwhelmed by noise, chaos, or people breathing too loud. I went here for my birthday and split a few dishes with my wife, and honestly? Even with my usual texture issues (which are 100% my brain's fault, not the food's), everything was incredible. You can taste the love in every bite--probably because it's cooked by the owner and her boyfriend. I've never been to Vietnam, but this feels like the closest I'll get to a real home-cooked Vietnamese meal without a passport. And shoutout to the guy working who told me they'd happily adjust dishes for my texture sensitivity next time--absolute legend. Whether you're neurodivergent, picky, or just someone who likes food that hits like a hug from someone who actually gets you, Annie's Café is 100% worth the visit. read more

I love this place! I've been working on a house in the area and this is my go to spot for lunch. I go once a week! I have always gotten the bun, which is the vermicelli noodles with fresh toppings like cilantro, cucumber, bean sprouts, peanuts and my go to meat choice, lemongrass pork and egg roll. I don't know what to say about it except it makes me so happy! Delicious! Light and refreshing! Healthy! Ambiance would suggest that it's a bit of a hole in the wall. Do NOT judge a book by its cover! Check it out!! read more

Annie's Cafe - Omg goodness. B2. Bun Thap Cam without shrimp. - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Amazing! Got to try the Pork skin summer rolls and Sesame Beef Skewers - both were incredible. My entree was the Hu Tieu/Mi Xao Thap Cam (Stir fried rice noodles with chicken, shrimp and vegetables topped with peanuts) The interior is very homey and welcoming, like being in someones house. Service was quick and efficient, I would definitely come here again. read more

The food is amazing!!! I love their food so much!!! The service is amazing!!! The ambiance is amazing!!!

This place is better than Vietnam Kitchen! My sister called the day before to let them know we'd have about 40 people with us. They had set up the tables on Sunday for lunch when we arrived. This place doesn't get extremely busy, so it's a good place for large groups! I ordered B2, which was a vermicelli bowl with shrimp, a spring roll, pork, and other stuff. It was good! Prices are also better than at Vietnam Kitchen. Much more affordable and bang for your buck. Portions are reasonable. You'll end up taking some home! Everyone enjoyed their food. The staff did a good job accommodating for all of us. My only complaint was that some of us who ordered before others got their food last... I'd love to see them do a better job with this, but I understand that there were a lot of us. It's a large space though. It's a long room with tons of tables and booths. You pay at the register when you're ready. They also have parking out back. I'd come back again! read more

Annie's Cafe - B2 - vermicelli bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Not worth returning to. Tried a couple of dishes nothing was bad nothing was good either. Portion size was on the small side.

I have been coming here for several years and has never failed me! When I am sick it is not very often or it's extremely cold and snowy I like to get the chicken pho to go. They package the broth and the chicken in one separate container and the noodles bean sprouts different herbs slices of jalapeño and a lime wedge in a container so you can mix when you get home. I like to put everything in the bowl that she adds in the container the smell is amazing! Her herbs are very fresh and her chicken is perfection! I heard her say one time ...she starts cooking at 5 AM so that's the way you know that chicken does not sit around that broth is not greasy it's very thin and light I cannot say enough for this! If it's cold and you don't feel good or you just want some warm soup please try this. read more

Annie's Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Great food. Nice selection food and drinks. Fast and authentic Asian cuisine. You won't be disappointed.

Annie's Cafe is a small local restaurant and though I live nearby, I never had the chance to check it out, which I can say I definitely regret. The restaurant showcases simple delicious food in a comfortable environment. I got the Vegetable Pho which I was super excited to try. Most places that sell Pho don't have a fully vegetarian version - but Annie's even included a vegetarian broth. The soup was heavy on the lemongrass and the tofu was melt in your mouth soft. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a classic, simple, and hearty meal for an affordable price! Will definitely be back. read more

Annie's Cafe - Vegetarian Pho - with Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Very reasonably priced and good food! My family and I have tried many dishes from Annie's Cafe and we are satisfied each time we eat their food. read more

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Food is decent but I can get better food and better service at other local Vietnamese restaurants. We've only gone a handful of times but the service was slow despite no one else being in the restaurant and they acted annoyed when taking our order. I've never done carry-out from this place so maybe I'll try that and see if I have a better experience and change my review based off of that. read more

The place needs to have more light and be updated. The food was good but not omg great. The service was very slow as there was only one waitress. I would get it to next time. read more

Was at the restaurant yesterday had the salt and pepper shrimp and they were excellent but than we had the pho and it had a cinnamon broth that was not enjoyable and couldn't finish which is a first for me as really enjoy it at other restaurants. We also had the vermicelli noodle dish and it was bland even with extra fish sauce. We hadn't been to Annie's for sometime and I don't think we'll be coming back sorry to say. read more

Hmm...3 stars for now but I'm hoping to up the rating on my next visit. For my first visit I had to try the crab rangoons but I was pretty disappointed in them. They were huge but had very little surimi and were mostly comprised of a black pepper/cream cheese mix. It was odd and definitely not my favorite. For my entree, I tried the Mi Xao Gion, stir fried egg noodles with shrimp and veggies. The shrimp was cooked well but the dish was overall pretty flavorless. This is near my home so I'll be back. I want to try their Vietnamese braised catfish and I really want to add a star to this local restaurant! read more

A great hole in the wall that had been in the neighborhood for years. They have the best pho in the city and their spring rolls are awesome!

In search of the best spring roll in Louisville. This definitely a great place to eat. Pho is very good with fresh spices upon arrival to our table. It's a good place to have a business lunch. Just have to remember they are closed on Monday's. read more

Annie's Cafe - Spring rolls.........YUMMY - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

My wife just reminded me we've been coming here for nearly twenty years. In those twenty years the food has remained as delicious, the service as efficient, the portions still as large and the prices as fair. I just wish I lived closer so I could come more often. read more

Best Pho I've had in Louisville, very flavorful and good portion! Their summer rolls and fried chicken are amazing as well! Their Vietnamese coffee is the perfect way to end the meal! read more

Annie's Cafe - a cold beverage and a glass of ice - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The food is good, the service is fast, adequate and the prices are fair. It's not likely that you'll leave screaming their praises but I've eaten here many times and have yet to be disappointed. Definitely a good place to go and have a nice, peaceful meal. read more

Living in South Louisville, I have see Annie Cafe for quite some time but had never ventured in. Last week I finally did, and I was very happy with the results. On this Saturday evening, there were only a few tables occupied, so we were able to be seated immediately. The restaurant itself was larger than I expected. (It's by no means "large"--but from driving by I had imagined it to be smaller.) I haven't eaten Vietnamese food too many times before, but I tried what sounded good to me on that day, a clay pot entree--Coconut Curry Chicken (which came with a side of steamed white rice). I was very happy with the dish and definitely full from it. The service was good. I was drinking water, and they kept my glass full. The fortune cookie at the end was a nice bonus. The restaurant is casual and by no means fancy, but it exceeded my average expectations, so I give it four stars. I do not plan on waiting so long to go back. In fact, I may have to go again in the next week or so. (By the way: I parked on the street in front, but I do believe there is a lot behind and a back door you can enter.) read more

Annie's Cafe - Clay Pot Entree--P3. Coconut Curry Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This gem is located right next to the grocery store. So if you don't order enough for lunch the next day you should be able to find what you need to try and replicate the dish. Food is delivered to the table in fun bowls. Our portions were so large we were able to share and still have a snack later. read more

Annie's Cafe - Table area - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

My husband and I went to Annie's Cafe when Vietnam Kitchen had a long wait. It was fine and satisfied our Pho craving but wasn't anything to write home about. We got summer rolls but the rice but the rice paper was strangely gelatinous in some places and hard in others. I think maybe they'd been made a couple days before and not been stored properly. My husband got Pho and it was okay. They only brought cilantro if you specifically requested it, which was a bit strange but maybe they were running low on it. I forgot what I ordered (largely because it was very forgettable). This place is an option if VK is closed or packed but I'd probably not make the choice to just go out to Annie's Cafe. read more

So delicious! Great food! Average prices. Worth every penny spent.Northern Vietnamese Noodle Soup

Used to be good. Flavor and portion size has taken a step down from years ago. Just do yourself a favor and go to Vietnam kitchen

Ordered 2 combination pho plates and frankly we are very disappointed. The broth just doesn't taste like good pho broth are even pho broth at all. We paid almost $12 per plate and got very little for what we paid, which is the most I've ever paid for a bowl of pho. We also got more fat than any meat or anything. Just disappointed. We will not be returning to this restaurant. read more

Annie's Cafe - More fat than anything in pho combo plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

My favorite place in louisville! Always the same nice guy working the floor, great food, great enviroment. 10/10 !

Some of the best Pho we've had. Ingredients tasted fresh and the meat was soft and cooked to perfection. The staff was very friendly as well. We will definitely be back! read more

Fricking trash , worst ever, I received cold greasy spring rolls and soup that pretty much chicken stock that tasted nasty, I am assuming they gave me egg drop soup when I ordered hot and sour soup , bathroom was absolutely disgusting, sticky flors and sewer smell, avoid at all costs read more

I added 3 yuan of beef, and may add 5-6 after inspection. The soup is tasteless and 10% is oil. What I want to say is that this is for people to eat? read more

Annie's Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

It had been many years since I had been to Annie's and I have to admit upfront that I'm a long-time Vietnam Kitchen fan. A friend and I were headed to a concert at Iroquois Amphitheater on Thurs and wanted a filling dinner beforehand. Alas, Vietnam Kitchen was closed so, I suggested going to Annie's. Entering from the back parking lot, you walk right past the kitchen and station with dirty dishes. As with most restaurants, I don't want to ruin the magic so I walk fast. We sat at one of the worn, but comfortable booths that line the sides of the room and ordered limeades to hydrate while making our selections. The menu is a bit smaller than some other local, Vietnamese restaurants, but has all the favorites - spring rolls, clay pots, pho, vermicelli bowls, banh mi. We started with shrimp spring rolls and crab Rangoon. The pair of spring rolls ($3.50) served with satay or peanut sauce were large and fresh. Maybe too large for the amount of shrimp inside? Crab Rangoon (also $3.50) was crispy, cheesy, fried goodness. I knew this morning that I'd be getting Bun Tom Nuong ($8.50). Eight, grilled shrimp with lemongrass and sesame oil in a vermicelli bowl. The regular ingredients - lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumber, cilantro, noodles - were all there. The sauce is at Annie's is slightly different than I'm used to but still good. The shrimp were large and grilled perfectly. They could've use a stronger marinade however. The veggies and herbs in the bowl weren't chopped small enough in my opinion. I also missed the peanuts (there were only a few) and mint/ basil found elsewhere. My friend loved everything about her ginger garlic beef in a clay pot ($9) served with white rice. While I'm not a convert, I do think the friendly folks at Annie's Cafe offer a solid array of affordable and tasty food from Vietnam and China. read more

Had a craving for Vietnamese food for lunch and found this place on Yelp. They have all the staples that you'll find at a Vietnamese restaurant - pho, vermicelli bowl, clay pot, etc. I appreciated the complete menu. I went with my standard choice of vermicelli with chicken, and wasn't disappointed. The chicken was a tad bit dry but just a different style than I am used to. My partner got the seafood pho, and liked it as well. I feel like you can always tell a good pho by the broth - it was full, flavorful, and not too salty. Our server was really nice and the food came out quickly. If you're looking for a not too fancy sit down spot with consistent Vietnamese staples, this is the place to go! read more

Annie's Cafe - Vermicelli with chicken - I couldn't help taking a few bites first and ruined the presentation - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Went with a friend the other day on his recommendation. The owner (or Im assuming she was) was very sweet and relatable; she explained to us why her resutraunt doesnt stay open late... she's human,too, and wants to go hole after working all morning! However... she was a little pushy about me trying the crab Rangoon my friend ordered; I don't like crab, at all. I understand encouragement, especially if its something youre proud of... but after the first "No" the topic should be dropped. I had the coconut curry, which was good, but not amazing? A bit more watery and sweeter than i was used to. Pricing was fine. I thought portion sizes were good and a nice change from overly large American sizes, while still being filling. The establishment could use a little tidying up. Some of the booth chairs had large rips im them, and the floor tiles seem a bit old. The owner and food will have me coming back... if a friend invites me. read more

My son recently moved to an apartment near Annie's Cafe which was a perfect reason for me to try this Vietnamese restaurant I've driven past many a time and have always wondered about. I took him to lunch and the service was quick and laidback. The menu selection was large but my son started with crab Rangoon and I had the shrimp spring rolls. We both were impressed with this appetizer. I order spring rolls lots of places and these are probably my my favorite. So fresh! I ordered the lemongrass curry tofu over jasmine rice. I like the flavor but the only had huge pieces onions in it besides tofu and I would have liked other veggies. My son ordered a egg noodle soup with seafood and he really liked the flavor of the broth. Overall our visit was good and I would Try it again. read more

Nom! Every time I come here I am rewarded within an amazing dinner. The flavors are clean and well balanced. Spice is a flavor here, not a punishment. Here's what I love: Vegetarian/vegan options are clearly labeled and expertly executed. You won't experience flavorless food! The spring rolls are fantastic with the savory peanut sauce. It's in a sweet little area. The service is great! And the flip side: My compatriot in flavor exploration said that the fried rice was salty. I tasted and agreed. I also noted that it was dry. The coconut curry (a personal favorite) could have a bit more sour and salt (according to another taster). However, I'm in love with this place and nothing could make me shy away from the oh so flavorful pho! read more

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