I've brought many people here for lunch and everyone has enjoyed it! Great spot. Best Banh Mi in local CC area. Drinks are amazing. Very affordable. Cool interior, highly recommended! read more

Cafe Couleur - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dined in for lunch on 3/13. Pretty unique place and kind of hidden. The owner is a chill guy. I ordered #1 and the pandan green tea. #1 Ham + Pate Banh Mi - 5/5, tasted really fresh. Glad how the Banh Mi breads were toasted on the spot. The Jalapeños were cut too, so it doesn't make it too spicy. The meat tasted delicious. I would order again! Pandan Green tea - 5/5, wow the flavors were amazing! The ice cubes are actually frozen pandan green tea which makes the drink not watered down. You can really taste the pandan! This drink was refreshing! A must try! read more

Cafe Couleur - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This place has been on my list since a really long time - we live fairly close by but the hours never seemed to work for us - until today. Finally got the chance to try Cafe Couleur and I was dying to write a review as soon as I tried their Bánh Mì. I cannot think of a reason why this place doesn't have a lot of reviews - most likely because of the location which is easy to miss. The menu is limited but that's the speciality of this place. They have two types of Bánh Mì: a Meat (a combination of a few different types of meat) and a Vegan (Jackfruit) Bánh Mì and about 5-6 different types of drinks. We tried both flavors - both ridiculously good but husband and I agreed that the Jackfruit lives up to he hype and was a clear winner. Nothing is pre-made and the owner, Pete - who is so friendly, makes them as you order. Everything was super fresh and he was generous with the ingredients. The Vietnamese Iced Coffee here is fantastic - it has a nice touch of orange peel and the ice cubes are actually made out of frozen coffee and not plain water. The interior is so cool and eclectic. The tables are made out of old sewing machines and the chair fabric is made of various pieces of jeans. We asked where he got the chairs from and he said everything in the cafe is designed by him and his wife! I was so fascinated by all the work they put into this cafe and the quality of the food they are serving to their customers. If you want to have a really nice meal, I highly recommend you stop by when visiting Old city. read more

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Amazing lunch spot in Old City Philly! It's not a huge menu but the sandwiches and drinks are made with so much care. The owner, Pete, is very nice; some might have noted he is a little eccentric and there are some cultural differences at play, but it's always a pleasure to chat with him when I visit. Not to mention... the decor is absolutely on point! read more

Cafe Couleur - Bánh Mì sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Thick cuts of meat. Bread is thin and light. Really friendly service. I can appreciate the simple, limited menu. Homey interior. Not sure if I would price this at $11 though given the smaller serving size and quaint setting. The Green Ice Tea is a standout though! I'm a huge pandan fan, so I ordered it out of curiosity and wasn't disappointed. read more

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Simply AMAZING sandwiches here! I had the Jackfruit. The best I ever had. Also great ice coffee, all prepared with care by proprietor Pete. Worth going out of your way! read more

Cafe Couleur - My Jackfruit sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A 4.5-star place. Main limitation is the very small menu. But what they do they do it very well. A cozy friendly spot for an unhurried lunch with very cool vibes. The banh mi comes on a light airy bread that's perfectly crusted, with fresh ingredients. The drinks selection is always fun and exotic. Overall a lovely specialty cafe that's a nice and friendly break without the scene or crowds. read more

Wanted to try something new and saw the glowing reviews on this place and it did not disappoint. Very fresh ingredients and the Vietnamese coffee with coffee ice cubes was delicious. It was surprisingly quiet in here but I suspect that this place will get busier soon! Definitely plan to come back! read more

Cafe Couleur - Vietnamese Iced coffee and Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had the meat banh mi and it really couldn't have been better. The bread was hot and crispy and filled with delicious roasted meats and tangy toppings. Just ideal. I also had the blue and green tea, which was refreshing and had interesting, complex flavors. My husband had the Vietnamese iced coffee, and I will be returning tomorrow for one of those. The menu is limited to just sandwiches and drinks, but he does those perfectly. read more

A breath of fresh air! Unassuming but overflowing with character, calm energy, delicious bites and super cool service. If you happen upon cafe Couleur I highly recommend stopping and pausing. a quick lunch stop on our way to see the liberty bell turned into one of our highlights of Philly! The owner is friendly and personable, from the moment you step inside the cafe you can tell that a lot of intention went into the space. From the recycled aspects of the decor, to the delicately chopped veg in the Banh mi, cafe couleur is a refreshing reprieve from any of the pop-in stops you'd expect to encounter in touristy down. read more

Cafe Couleur - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Incredible banh mi too. Awesome bread with super crunchy outside and soft inside. Probably my favorite of the 3 or 4 spots I've had banh mi from in the city read more

It's worth going a little out of your way to find this place. It's a wonderful, funky little spot that serves up a fantastic Bahn Mi sandwich. The bread is light with a crisp crust, and it's loaded with tasty pork and fresh, crunchy veggies. Great value for really good food. The owner is a really nice guy too! Enjoy! read more

Cafe Couleur - Fantastic Bahn Mi! Thanks Pete! - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Probably the best food I ate while visiting Philadelphia. We got the vegan Bahn mi. It came with the usual sliced cucumber, jalapeños, cilantro, carrots and daikon..and kimchi! the sour burst balanced out the braised young jackfruit that had a delicious taste of lemongrass! Mmm so full of flavor! The bread was light, crispy, and chewy..I have to admit that this was probably the best bahn mi I've ever had AND i tried many in westminster & garden grove!! You have to give this cute lil spot a try! Unique menu and drinks too! I got the green tea (sencha green tea, honey, and pandan!!!) The owner was nice, the food and drinks delicious and prices were reasonable!! read more

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Wow, just wow! A few weeks later, and I'm still thinking about my bahn mi. I was visiting Philadelphia and was walking around Old City when I saw this tiny spot next to a fire station. Cafe Couleur is tiny but mighty. Only offering 2 types of bahn mi (with meat or without), a few smoothies, and teas. I opted for the bahn mi with meat, and a mango pineapple smoothie. Only one person was working, and he was so nice, and apologized for the time he was taking to make the smoothie and sandwich, but it was truly no bother at all, it was just nice to get out of the heat. I took my meal to go and it was so hot out that I probably drink the entire smoothie on my five minute walk to my hotel. Once I got to my room, I tore into the sandwich, and I couldn't believe how good it was! Genuinely one of the best bahn miI have ever had. The pate that they add to the sandwich just elevated it to an entire new level, and made it so savory and flavorsome. I will definitely keep Cafe Couleur in mind the next time I'm in town! read more

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My coworker recommended this place and I'm so glad that she did! The banh mi was the most flavorful banh mi I may have ever had. The vegetables were full of distinct delicious flavor, more so than the usual pickled veggies included, they really stuck out. The sandwich as a whole had so many flavors working together. This place is a one man show it's seems and he couldn't have been nicer. The multiple payment options are awesome (cash, card, Venmo) and that he informs you of the options is even better. The inside of this shop is so fun and feels like you've walked into someone's studio full of a hodge podge of projects - my favorite being the jooths aka Jean booths. We didn't wait long or at least it didn't feel like it since there was plenty to take in. The Vietnamese iced coffee I ordered was a bust but I'm wondering if it was just an off day. I will absolutely be back and might even have to try the vegan option because if it's anywhere near as flavorful as the regular, I imagine it's divine. read more

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Bahmi I hold you Peacefull crusty veggie yum each bite slowly Ice orange coffee so strong are you allways sip citrus calmness friendly bluejean booth color window light and cheer glad that i am here read more

Drip coffee only. No espresso available here. Staff was friendly, but shoving food in his mouth as he spoke with us. read more

Cafe Couleur - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bahn Mi's, coffee, and energy, very spiritual. Spoke to Pete, the owner, shared wonderful experiences and adventures read more

Cafe Couleur - Meat Banh Mi is amazing - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pete's got AWESOME 11 dollar Bahn Mi sandwiches and 3 dollar Bud Zero. Sign me up. Super cute spot, they also have smoothies- can't wait to go back. read more

We were really surprised at finding this place. The drinks were very good and the visit with the owner was delightful. We will be back the next time we are in town. Scott, Joyce and MaeAlice read more

Best sandwich I've had in a very long time. Very cute shop, cute decor, owner is very attentive. I will visit and enjoy here every time I am in Philly. read more

Really solid place for Bahn mi - only two options, but both are terrific. Get it with jalapeños! The owner is a really nice guy to chat with as well. Great lunch spot if you live or work in Old City (unfortunately only open weekdays 11-5). read more

This place is so cute and cozy! Well decorated with plenty of tables and stylish hand made items, with lots of plants around, I felt welcome to stay and enjoy. The owner is extremely friendly and his pride for his drinks comes through. I got the yellow smoothie - so delicious! I can't wait to come back and try the coffees, teas, and banh mi as well. Excited about the vegan version. read more

Cafe Couleur - The menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I wanted to support a small local business. I love Vietnamese food. I just wanted the bahn mi with roast pork but the owner (I assume) didn't want me to do that. I was willing to get it with just the roast pork and the pork roll but he wouldn't let me. He said he would rather lose the business. So I won't be going back. I can't imagine every single customer wanting pate and ham on their bahn mi. read more

I've walked by this spot so many times, and it seemed every time I was hungry they were closed (closed on weekends) but today I finally stepped in. I ordered 2 bánh mìs and a Vietnamese coffee. Pete, the owner/operator of the spot was the only one there and we instantly jumped into great conversation about the music scene in Philly back in the late 90s. We ended up knowing a lot of the same people. Philly is a tight knit group. So even before eating the food I was already a fan of this spot. Pete served me his special take on Vietnamese coffee while we talked and he made the sandwiches. The iced coffee was excellent, but different and less sweet than Vietnamese coffee I've had in the past. He also used ice cubes made of coffee which was an added bonus for a coffee junkie like myself. After we talked for nearly 20 min, I walked home with my sandwich and WOW! Such a solid bánh mì! I told him to make it like he would make it for himself (spicy) and he knocked it out of the park. I'll be back and I'll be bringing all my music friends here when they are in the neighborhood. I highly encourage Olde City residents as well as Philly locals to give this place a try! read more

This place has great character. The owner is sweet and engaging. Great Bahn Mi and iced Vietnamese coffee.

Wow, just wow. I got the Vietnamese iced coffee and you can tell they put love it in it. Best iced coffee I've ever had PLUS it woke me up right before the mid day lag at work. Will be coming back! Also very cute interior with a lot of seating. Outside benches are pleasantly unique. read more

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Such a cute place! Great addition to the Old City neighborhood. Pete, the owner, is super nice and considerate when serving orders. He confirms if you have any allergies before making drinks and uses ice cubes made of coffee/tea so your drink doesn't get watered down. My favorite is the Iced Green Blue tea - very refreshing! But I'm sure you can't go wrong with any of the menu items. This will quickly become one of my regular spots! I also love that they accept Venmo as a form of payment - makes it very easy to quickly grab something even if you forget your wallet at home. read more

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I've past by this place on my lunch break several times, so I decided to come here! I'm glad I gave them a chance! Cafe Couleur is tiny, but is very colorful and vibrant! Pete the owner is a super friendly guy! We were talking about everything from living in NJ to the Eagles. This place has a tiny menu of meat banh mi and veggie banh mi, but sometimes small menus can have amazing food! I got the meat banh mi, and it was delicious! Nice crispy roll with tons of meat with the right amount of sweetness and acidity. Fantastic small spot to grab lunch! read more

Such a cool spot! The interior is really unique with some sweet denim couches to sit on. Right outside are a few seats as well with plants all around them. Walked past here several times thinking it was just a standard cafe, but finally popped in and realized it was a Vietnamese cafe with banh mi and viet iced coffees. Only had the chance to try the Vietnamese iced coffee, which is super well made - the ice is even made of frozen coffee so it doesn't dilute your drink! Will be back to try the banh mis for sure. read more

Cafe Couleur - a menu on a blackboard - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've never felt so at peace at lunch. Ordered a meat bahn mi and a Vietnamese coffee and chatted with Pete the proprietor about sandwiches and how he develops ideas for menu items. Such a cool place. Ate my delicious meat Sandwich in the adjacent park and thought about returning soon to try the veggie. Cannot recommend this place more highly. It was truly an honor to experience Cafe Couleur. read more

I was in the mood for something different and hadn't had bahn mi in quite some time. I found this place on yelp as the closest to my new workplace. Well, let me tell you I'm glad I did! The store is quite cute, the owner is very charming and chatted with me while he made my sandwich fresh. It was the most delicious bahn mi I've ever had! read more

Vietnamese coffee was very much on point and delicious. Ice cubes are made of coffee which was a nice touch. Peter, the owner, is so friendly and we had a great chat with him! Will definitely be going back. read more

I'm guilty of going to the same places over and over. I'd passed this place more than once in my way to the RTM but have never stopped in, u til today. I had no idea it was a Vietnamese cafe with a friendly owner, a lot of plants, and cute comfortable decor. I got the Vietnamese coffee which wasn't quite what I was expecting, less sweet and far more interesting than what usually goes by Vietnamese coffee. Even the ice is made of coffee so it doesn't dilute your drink. I'll be back! read more

This place is phenomenal. Their Banh Mi is so good. Both the original with the pork and the veggie one with jack fruit are so amazing. The owners give really good service and it's nice to know I have a go to Banh mi place in Philly. They also have really good coffee and is a great place to bring your computer and do work or study. Highly recommend! read more

delicious food.. good drink.. cool Convo w owner. overall cool as hell they got the full package goin

Excellent Banh Mi and Black Tea Latte, nice vibes and the owner is super cool. Give this place your business

Just right. It felt like I stopped in to a (much hipper than I) neighbor. Tasty iced beverages with the added detail of frozen tea or coffee so the drink doesn't water down. It was bustling with locals and tourists enjoying their lunches in the beautiful park next door. read more

We popped in for lunch and can highly recommend the banh mi, salad, and Hot Pete Tea! All were fresh, well-portioned, and made with care. Vegan and meat options available on almost all of the food options, and extra points for biodegradable carry-out containers. This spirit of care spills over to the decor, which is colorful, upcycled in clever ways, and comfortable for the space. The owner, Pete--who made everything to order--really made this an enjoyable neighborhood cafe experience. You can call ahead if you need to pick-up an order quickly, but my recommendation is to stop in and enjoy the atmosphere. On nice days, there's a really delightful park just next door with abundant seating and shade. read more

So delicious and welcoming! I enjoyed the vegan banh mi with jackfruit and the uncaffeinated purple tea with lemon, butterfly pea flower, and super flavorful honey. By far my favorite recent lunch out. Also appreciated the nice benches to sit outside. read more