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    Ava Street Cafe

    4.0 (292 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Kimchi Fries
    Raegan D.

    This meal was absolutely amazing and was a perfect meal for this chilly day! Always get their homemade chili oil when you get the pho- it makes it so much yummier!

    The restaurant

    Service was good. Food was amazing! First time here and I'll definitely be back. I had the pan fried dumplings and a grilled chicken salad with ginger dressing. Very fresh.

    Lemongrass tofu bao bun and tofu spring rolls
    Nick M.

    The food was great. Only had about three couples in the place for dinner. Seemed kind of slow, but the service was good and the ambiance was nice. I went with plans of getting bao bun, spring rolls, and small pho, but filled up before the pho. I recommend it, and I'll be back soon for my pho!

    two tacos on a cutting board
    Alaina D.

    So delicious!! I was craving something different and this definitely hit the spot! For starters, Ava Street Cafe is so clean and very open. All of the employees were so nice, great customer service. To start, I got the potstickers and tofu spring rolls. The potstickers were so good, I wish I got a second order! I didn't even need the sauce for them. The spring rolls were so fresh and huge! I have never had tofu before and these definitely made me a fan. The sauce that came with it was the perfection addition of spicy. The pork Bao buns were my favorite! The pork tasted perfect. I took the carrots off just because I am not a big carrot fan but everything else was perfect. I have had Bao buns before, but these are my favorite that I had so far. They even said the pork buns are the most popular, and I can see why! I will totally be back. Located in Essen, so kinda right in the middle of everything and great service!

    Vegan Vermicelli Bowl!
    Keith H.

    Ava Street Cafe is one of the many great Vietnamese restaurants that can be found in Baton Rouge. It's conveniently located on Essen right by Benny's Car Wash. They have lots of room in their on-site parking. Ava is definitely one of the more upscale choices for Vietnamese. It's got a bright contemporary interior, and has a glossy menu with lots of pictures. This menu includes a solid selection of Vietnamese favorites, including pho, rice plates, vermicelli bowls, and a wide variety of appetizers. There's even a pretty good selection of drinks and desserts. The service is prompt and friendly, and pricing is fair. Overall, Ava is a great choice, and is a different part of town than the majority of the Vietnamese restaurants. It makes it convenient if you are in that side of town.

    Taro with matcha boba
    Tori C.

    I tried ASC to-go because I was dying for pho and my main spot downtown closes after lunch rush. The young lady at the counter when you first walk in was super sweet which was nice. I ordered the shrimp pho with beef broth and I enjoyed it. It's hard to compete with my #1 spot, but this place isn't bad in a craving emergency!

    Bao buns
    Eve W.

    Everything was delicious. The food was good! I can't speak about service or ambience because my friend picked up dinner as takeout but I enjoyed everything. I need to go here again.

    Today I found the mixed plate with egg roll and shrimp plus the grilled pork for the same price!
    Sue E.

    Ava's food always amazes me because it is so fresh and delicious! They have many tasty vegetarian dishes including vegetable pho I love the grilled pork and vermicelli and the ginger salads are especially nice in hot weather The service is excellent and the ambiance is good too. We like the booths.

    tofu baguette and tofu pho
    Kayla T.

    the food is always to die for. the service is always amazing. vibes r good and clean place

    Lemongrass tofu bao buns
    Monique' M.

    Went on a Friday early evening and the restaurant was empty. There was a strong odor that I later discovered was probably coming from the women's restroom. Despite that, we decided to stay because the reviews were so good for this place. The staff is amazing. They were attentive, friendly and informative. I was overwhelmed by the menu because I wanted to try everything. With a recommendation from the server, I decided to get the Lemongrass Tofu Bao Buns as an appetizer and 225 Vegan Bowl as an entree. It was a lot of food, very generous portions. The Tofu Bao was delicious. The 225 Vegan Bowl was scrumptious and refreshing, I could eat that everyday. I hope to return soon to try the Pho and other items.

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    Food was delicious. I ordered the pork bao buns and the beef plate to go. Will definitely be going back to have the dine in experience.

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    Over priced. Quality of the food and service have gone down hill. Better options for Vietnamese.

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    The food is always exceptional and service is so accommodating!! Very authentic! Thank you for great food!

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    Had their pork sandwich. The bread was slightly crunchy with a soft inside very yummy. There were lots of veggies. Really hit the spot!

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    Bao is THE BEST Vietnamese in Baton Rouge - hands down! My family loves Vietnamese food and has…read moretried almost every place in the city, but Bao takes the cake. The restaurant is very clean with good music playing, and the staff is always very kind. They have a wide selection of foods, but I always opt for the Vermicelli combo bowl. My dad and sister always gets the Banh Mi sandwich, which they love and crave often. We usually opt for an egg roll to start also, which is delicious. The portions are large and very filling, I most of the time have leftovers! On top of that, the prices are very fair and I always feel like I get my moneys worth. If you are looking to try Vietnamese or love it already, for sure try out Bao - it's the best!!!

    Nap is amazing. The staff is so nice and helpful, and the inside is beautifully decorated giving it…read morea really nice relaxing vibe. I had to work through my lunch by sending emails and such, but the staff was super sweet and patient even though it took me a little longer to eat than it should have. Kaylee was so sweet and smiley, I think I needed that upbeat interaction more than the pho. Having said that, the pho was amazing. I ordered vegetable pho with beef broth, brisket and rare steak. I hate passing up a deal, so I ordered the egg rolls off of the happy hour menu too. They come three to an order, but my picture only shows two. I was hungry. Make a trip out to Bao. You will thank me. Ask for Kaylee. She is the bomb!

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    4.3(141 reviews)
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    BEST PHO AND MILK TEA EVER!!!!!! Don't ever consider going anywhere else. The service is amazing…read more They greet you at the door even!! They have different portion sizes for their plates too!! Don't skip out on the milk tea. The taro coconut with fruit jelly is to die for. 10/10. A true hidden gem!! The place is also so cute inside! Very retro style.

    This was the most disappointing ave I have ever eaten at thus far. Generally, for hole in the wall…read moreplaces, I'm excited because they pay more attention to quality of their food and their decorations and interior. When we were told to sit wherever, we picked a booth with chairs. Right before I sat down, I noticed a giant toe nail clipping...then I thought to myself "Okay, may be just from another customer, just brush it off." Then the waitress brought the menus. The menus looked like they haven't been cleaned in ages. The walls were splattered with sriracha and hoisin sauce. After placing the order, our waitress came back with utensils. I was still trying to keep a positive mind because I hadn't gotten our food yet. The utensils were filthy. There was some dried up vegetable on the soup soon. They barely gave us any vegetables for the pho. Once our vermicelli noodle dish arrived, I immediately notified a LONG WHITE HAIR. The pho broth was overly sweet and overpowered the richness of the beef. The rare steak was thick cut and tasted too chewy.

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