friendly local staff very affordable food menu authentic food casual environment, the walls are well decorated read more

Cafe Saigon - food Banh mi bo kho Mi xao gion do bien - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great ambiance! The vietnamese coffee was strong and delicious and the matcha cold foam was good. Also is a decent space for doing work. read more

Cafe Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food was truly delicious Service was very helpful Ambience was lovely Although I was looking for something else, specifically I was directed to something similar on the menu and it was just as good. I appreciate everyone being so nice and kind also there. read more

Cafe Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've been going here for years, and it's a pretty chill spot. Their banh mis hits every now and then.

This place is something different from your average Vietnamese restaurant. First, they do not serve pho soup. They only serve a similar type of rice noodle soup which is just as good, but different. The prices are extremely low compared to other Vietnamese restaurants that I have been to (summer rolls are only $4.50!). I was surrounded by native Vietnamese people so I know it must be the real deal LOL . I will definitely be back when I am in the area. read more

Cafe Saigon - S1. Goi Cuon (Summer Rolls [shrimp and pork]) - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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No easy get the mixed pork organs congee in east coast. It totally scratches the itch of the memory of the food from Vietnam traveling. A lot of special items that use you couldn't get from other Vietnamese restaurant. This is such a good place to explore a little bit more than your ordinary selection of Vietnamese food. They do have their selection of Vietnamese sandwich's in a very good price. Service is fast and it's perfect place for takeout. read more

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It's been a very long time since I've been here to get banh mi and I'm so happy to be back! Came here after running errands around this area and decided to stop in and ordered a chicken banh mi and 2 beef banh mi. Honestly wish I ordered more but I'll go back again soon. Service was very fast, ordered and it was ready within less than 10 minutes. Place is clean and it looks exactly the same as before and it's been like 10+ years since I've been here. Highly recommend this place! read more

Cafe Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Good food quality fair prices and friendly service created a pleasant experience though small delays and minor details kept it from feeling truly outstanding during busy hours most evenings lately. read more

Foods here are AWESOME ,, specially their Ba Mi and the Shrimp wonton and Bun Bo Hue are the FREAKING BOMB..!!

Poor customer service and FOUND HAIR IN MY FOOD I came in to eat at 4:10pm. The waiter came over and I ordered a bahn mi sandwich. Then he came over again to take my main course and told me the kitchen was closing in 10 minutes. Google map and yelp states they are open until 7pm, so why would the kitchen be closing at 4:20pm? He also should inform me of that before seating me or taking my first order. When I got my beef noodle soup, I SAW HAIR IN THE TENDON. I called another waiter over and showed him. He stood there quiet trying to figure out what it was. Then he said "it is probably the twine that we use to cut the tendon" and walked away. If it is the "twine", then am I supposed to eat that? He did not offer me another bowl or say sorry. I called him over and told him this was not acceptable and asked for them to comp the noodle dish. The entire time he kept sighing and looked mad, as if I was annoying him. I went here one other time before and FOUND A HAIR (single long strand) in my bahn mi sandwich. Despite that, I still wanted to give this place another try. Also, the bahn mi really is average. There are better bahn mi sandwiches at other places. Not sure why people are raving about it in the other reviews besides the fact that it's slightly cheaper here compared to other places. Also there's a $15 minimum for card. NEVER COMING BACK. read more

Cafe Saigon - HAIR in tendon of beef noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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It's about the food. The price is good considering how much other Vietnamese restaurants. I usually get the Bahn Mi and Bun Mam and my wife usually gets the clear noodle soup dish. They also have a lot of other dishes on their menu and they have some other appetizer items by the cashier like baos. For me it is worth coming here. read more

Cafe Saigon - Clear noodle soup and bun mam. - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This no frills restaurant on Adam's Ave in the Northeast is the place to go for delicious Vietnamese fare. Everything they serve is delicious. I order the Bun Thit Nuong and Banh Mi. The service is very fast and friendly. read more

The C S is a neighborhood restaurant located in the Adam's Plaza shopping mall, a very busy strip mall located on Adams Avenue, conveniently located right off of the Roosevelt Boulevard. The restaurant has some really authentic, and delicious Vietnamese food. MDW, and I stopped in for a quick lunch and we both ordered Bahn Mi's with roasted pork, an order of summer rolls, and some pork fried rice. The Bahn Mi's were very good, as were the summer rolls. The pork fried rice had some little diced sausage mixed in which was a nice touch. My cold Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk was good but could have used a lot less ice which took up most of the glass... All and all Cafe Saigon is a good place to satify your craving for some good Vietnamese food. read more

Best Banh Mi sandwich in Philly. I have been buying them for years. It was $2.50 around 20 years ago and now is up to $5. read more

Cafe Saigon - Pork & Spring Roll Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I witnessed either the owner or the staff member re-wrapping the banana leaf of an unsold banh tet that was left who knows how long ago. Also, the che was left on the counter was re-prep and put them back for sell the next day. All staffs sandwich makers did not wear hair netting nor disposable glove when making sandwiches. There are no labels of the product ingredient or price on any of the food displayed over the counter. Collecting taxes when paid by credit card may not reported to the IRS. Front doors and bathroom doors are NOT accessible by handicap with wheel chair. Meats (chicken and pork) used to make banh mi are NOT properly refrigerated ! Front store windows and walls are covered with fly feces. Never dine here or order any take out food ever again due to food contamination and underhandedly establishment. read more

This hidden gem is a staple to the neighborhood. In the mornings, y'all see many people coming in for a quick grab and go breakfast, snack, or lunch for work! Cafe Saigon has amazing banh mi where the baguette is toasted and the fillings are so fresh! Service is always quick! This is a spot you go for a quick bite or just to get a meal to go! read more

Cafe Saigon - Broken rice platter - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lots of uncommon dishes on their menu. I tried their bun mam, not very flavorful and a bit bland. Very thick cuts of eggplant and skinny cuts of pork. My wife got the mi vit tiem. Salty but good. Juicy duck. The place is very low frills. Not the cleanest bathroom and order service was fragmented despite 4+ people behind the counter. There was one waitress and one bus boy. Food was very fast. Card accepted. Some ready to go dishes like xoi and bo bia. Not busy at all for a Sunday lunch. read more

Go to spot in north Philly. Always love myself a good banh mi sandwich these have extra meat + extra pate read more

Cafe Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hands down, one of the best banh mi in Philadelphia. This is purely a banh mi review. And only a review of their traditional Vietnamese lunch meat banh mi, as that is all I've had. But I've had it many times and always get the same thing as it's so damn good! Go in and order on the spot. No need to call as they prepare the sandwiches lightning fast. Roll is fresh and crisp yet fluffy always. Toasted prior to filling with viet mayonnaise, a great homemade pate, really good head cheese, juicy Vietnamese ham/pork roll. Sweet , crunchy pickled daikon and carrot, cucumber spear and Spicy jalapeño kick. It's just...perfect read more

Yummy banh mi. Affordable. Fast customer service. This is a friendly neighborhood restaurant that I frequent. The food is good and affordable compared to other popular Vietnamese restaurants around the area. The environment is clean, but aesthetically outdated. It is clear that it targets locals (including myself), but it does give off cozy and familiar feelings. read more

Have been eating here for probably 4-5 years now at this point. Broths consistently on point, great portions, tender meats, fair price, and viet snacks at the counter to take to work for lunch! I have yet to be disappointed here. Our go to orders are Roast Pork Egg Noodle soup (add a wonton of course), Hu Tieu Mi Tho (minus squid), and Hu Tieu Ga. All amazing every time read more

Cafe Saigon - Hu tieu ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food is always great at this place is definitely a local find. The soups though are off the hook amazing the broth they use for all their wonton/egg noodle soups are consistently the best I've had at the most reasonable prices. All there prices are beyond reasonable they are understandably going up because of COVID but still well worth it. The BBQ pork banh mi (sub) is always a treat. They could of let me pee when I was picking up but I guess I understand covid and all. read more

Cafe Saigon - Vietnamese hoagie awesome with Sriracha - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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One of my fave go-to places for Vietnamese food is Cafe Saigon! Got the marinated grilled pork vermicelli with a crunchy egg roll. This dish is topped with fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, and crushed peanuts that's served with a side of fish sauce. We call this delicious colorful bowl bún thịt nướng chả giò. read more

Cafe Saigon - bún thịt nướng chả giò - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Only been here once, but the food is very good. The Bahn Mi was really good, but like many reviewers have noted, wish it was bigger. I don't remember what the noodle broth dish we ordered was called, but it was good as well. The Vermicelli Bowl was also very good. Once again, just wish it was a little bigger. It was packed with Vietnamese people as well, which I always take as a good sign. Can't wait to come back after Covid. read more

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Cafe Saigon has the best banh mi in Philadelphia. Don't believe me? Locals can't be wrong: there's usually a line of folks waiting to pick up their orders. Or go there yourself (they are open 7 days a week, you have no excuse!): Saigon is easy to get to, in northeast Philadelphia near where Adams Ave. and Roosevelt Boulevard (Route 1) meet. The shopping center also has a KFC and a post office, in case you need landmarks. I've been going to Saigon for about eight years (they've been open longer for sure). When I stop in I'm recognized, greeted, and given quick and amicable service. I get at least one banh mi (those are Vietnamese hoagie, by the way) - usually two. There are regular and pork hoagies, selling for $2 and $3 each, respectively. These delectable creations consist of, a crunchily thin toasted roll, pickled carrots, spicy green peppers, pate, cold cuts or slices of pork, soy sauce, hot sauce, and cilantro (its zesty aroma is more vivid than ever now that Saigon is nonsmoking). I also order a coconut drink to wash it all down. In recent seasons, Saigon's recipe has changed slightly (example: pork is not as caramelized, pickles are different). Why mess with success? Maybe they are cutting costs? Thankfully, enough of the original formula remains for me to still recommend them. If you tire of banh mi, the eatery also has a decent assortment of Vietnamese cuisine on the menu including soups and desserts. I have yet to find a place that sells better sandwiches than Saigon - if you know of one, tell me! *Strongly* recommended. read more

TAKE OUT REVIEW I was looking forwarded to sampling the kitchen of Saigon Café, especially for a bowl of their bun bo hue and a bahn mi sandwich, but I failed to note that their hours were from 7 am to 6 pm. When I walked in at 6:55 pm, I was advised that the kitchen was closed and the doors would be locked in 5 minutes. My bad. Luckily, one of the women working the counter took pity on me and offered to make a bahn mi for me to take out, as she had all the ingredients available, and nothing needed to be heated. I could work with that. I thanked her and ordered a roast pork bahn mi with all the trimmings. I watched as she and a cohort put it together, wrapped it up, bagged it, and handed it over - all for $4. Couldn't beat the price. I realized as I stood there that Pho 75 was right next door and I could bring my sandwich there and have it with a bowl of their excellent pho. That's exactly what I did. The guys there acted like they had seen this before and were fine with me spreading out my meal with some solids. The beef noodle soup was awesome as always, and having the sandwich to eat with it made for a very nice meal. The banh mi was very good, with plenty of daikon, carrot, tender pork and leafy cilantro. The only weakness was the roll itself, which lacked the crispness of a French style baguette, but was soft and too pliant. I guess at the end of the day, the bread had been around awhile and lost its crispy edge. Aside from that I was satisfied, and plan to return to Saigon Café earlier next time so I can enjoy their menu more completely. read more

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Vietnamese iced coffee is like crack. Super addictive. Order one.... or 5. Drink them all. Food here is delicious. Typical Vietnamese food options. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I like the rice dishes. The rice porridge is my favorite especially after a night of drinking. read more

I've been to many places to search for the best bun bo hue in the city because that bowl of deliciousness has everything I could want. I came here with a friend who wanted to eat there not thinking it could be much because basically I judge it like judging a book by its cover. It was small, nothing fancy looking about the restaurant but boy was I wrong. We both ordered the bun bo hue and after the waiter brought it, I took one slurp or the broth and my mind exploded. I didn't think it could get any better and wow! I was hooked from that moment. The broth was wholesome, the noodles and meat was tender. I was thinking to myself, why I didn't come here any sooner! I've been going to the wrong place and the best thing about eating here is that it's less expensive and taste better then all the other places I've been to! Is that even possible?! read more

Best banh mi I've ever had! Although, the banh mi is on a first come first serve basis. Once the restaurant is sold out, they don't make or have any more until the next day. Come early if you want one or want ten of them. read more

The owner Drop the slide of meat and pick up then blow with her mouth and put back in the meat tray. When I look at her she throw me a nasty look! Never come here again! read more

SO good! reminds me of Westminster in Orange County!!Authentic vietnamese food! read more

Cafe Saigon - Delicious bun bo hue! Reminds me of home cooked meal that my mom makes. Generous serving & yummy broth. Great service and friendly staff! - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cheap and delicious, what more can you ask for? Good variety of authentic Viet food to satisfy your cravings - from pastries to rice dishes to noodle dishes. Haven't had a bad dish here yet! Just don't expect spectacular service. You come, eat and go. It's also a great place to pick up pastries or banh mi for a road trip! read more

Cafe Saigon - Banh cuon & bo luc lac - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This is my comfort home away from home spot. When I'm in the mood to just be myself and enjoy a peaceful, easy, delicious meal, I'm here. Saigon is the original authentic Vietnamese restaurant before all the other establishments ever existed. One thing that you will definitely notice here is that the food comes out fast! I mean, this gives fast food a run for their money, and it's all gourmet home cooking! Just about everything is good. Their banh mi is fresh every morning and their soup noodles are full of flavors. The highlight here however, is their "bo luc lac". Unlike most places where the beef is pan fry in the sauce, here, it seems like the sauce is coated around the beef, almost like a candied glaze. Get like 2 orders of this and just eat away, it's better than any five star steak house I've tried. Yes! It's that good! Another recommendation would be their "banh bot chien", which is pan fry rice cake with eggs and served with sweet soy and Vietnamese pickles. Originally a fusion dish from Chinatown in Vietnam, it has become one of the stables of Vietnamese's cuisine. The seasoned rice cake is pan fried to a golden crust before eggs are put in. Saigon is one of the few Vietnamese restaurants that serve this, so make sure you get them when you're here. There's maybe like 3 places in Philly that even offer this menu item. The only dish I have complaints with is their "mi xao gion", which is crispy noodles with gravy on top. Their sauce is very light and flavorless. So if you're here for the first time and you hear all this great reviews, don't start with this dish. Considering the huge menu they have and this is the only dish with issues, I'd say this spot is pretty awesome. Come in and try everything here, chances are you'll love it all and then some :). read more

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This place used to be so good, who knows what happened... everything don't taste the same anymore.. this is why I stopped going there.. it's sad bc this used to be my fav restaurant. read more

Philly Banh Mi is infinitely better than LA Banh M & Cafe Saigon proves it. I lost my taste for banh mi for a little while now...but my cravings have been resurrected. Other Philly banh mi's use italian rolls, whereas this place uses a french roll. The roll makes a difference. Matter fact, they should be using french baguettes but I'll take what I can get. Even with that said, this place rocks the banh mi, which is largely due to the french roll. It is flavorful and not dry compared to almost everywhere else. Nice ratio of pickled radishes, cucumber, carrots, hot peppers, and cilantro. FOOD: #2 Charbroiled pork - $4 juicy and flavorful. This was a hit. I have not tried 1 place where I actually liked the charbroiled pork banh mi until this place happened to exist in my life. I kicked it up a notch by adding the chili garlic sauce (not sriracha), which nicely paired with the fat pieces from the pork. #3a Chicken - uses only dark meat, but I didn't mind at all. This was equally tasty. Iced French coffee with Condensed Milk - standard. $2.50 I think (obligatory) SERVICE RANT: The main man with the glasses seems to be the only one with "customer service" skills and I use that term loosely, folks. He seems to be the only one that works and takes orders when we were there. Female employees seem inconvenienced, stare at you even after you have paid, and manage to ignore you when you try to get their attention even though you are literally right in front of them. Ahhhh ,ma Philly peeps, it's good to be home. Joking aside, the sheer neglect hindered me from ordering the rainbow ice because they were too busy ignoring Enji *sad face* Acknowledged customers actually buy more. Hmph. Location: in the corner, in the strip mall Adams Plaza, to the right of Pho 75. Parking: free parking lot read more

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We love this place and I get the language barrier in some real deal places makes it hard to order sometimes the young man had an ear bud in listening to something other then us. Found out no sugar anymore for your tea you used to have it but now you don't very strange guess its better for me? but still miss it. Plus 20% added on gratuity to bill and I tip more usually for the service I got today was over the line. Still love your food. Just disappointed. read more

I've been coming to Cafe Saigon for banh mi for about forever and day & I can always count on it being warm and tasty. I've tried a lot of other viet hoagie places, spanning from philly to new york, even all the way up to montreal and nothing has beat Cafe Saigon's banh mi! They're relatively cheap, 3 bucks for a regular hoagie, though I can remember when it used to be $2.50! But hey, the economy's rough! Not many bad things to say about this place- the wait isn't terrible, even if you or someone in front of you has a large order. All in all, a delicious treat! read more

This is a lead-in: So, I recently visited my dentist, who is working out in Rhawnhurst and has been for the last umpteen years. My family started going to him when I was just a kid, and we were still in North Philly. Now I have my own insurance and can choose my own dentist, but I still make a trip every six months - and maybe sooner if we've been bad - to see him. He's known me for at least 21 years. Ridiculous, right? Part of the tradition of Vichet getting a tooth pulled/drilled/cybernetically enhanced is that I always pass by the Adams Avenue shopping plaza, a local Asian small-business dominated lot that is home to Cafe Saigon. And a Pho 75. And a Dunkin' Donuts. And an IHOP. More on those later. We'd usually get lunch at the Pho 75, then my mom would pick up some munchkins (really, mom? Right after getting a cavity filled?) while my dad got us a couple of hoagies at Cafe Saigon. Anyway, my point here is that, like my dentist, I've been coming to this place for Vietnamese hoagies for longer than I have a clear memory of anything. They're the perfect combination of meaty, crunchy, fresh, toasty and buttery. I want one right now. I kind of want one all the time. This is part of the reason my dentist has so much work to do. All you need to know is that it's three for a regular, three-fitty for a barbecue beef. What I like especially about the hoagies that this place slings is that they really load you up on the pickled carrot and daikon, and jalapenos slices. Also, if you do get the barbecue beef, they pile it on, and it's still tender and smokey from being cooked. If you're ever out this way (I doubt you will be unless you live in the Northeast or have business there), try this place out. Cash only, but hey, it's only 3 bucks. Pro-tip: - The only thing I've ever tried at this place are the hoagies. Can't speak for any of their other stuff. read more

Cafe Saigon, the king of the north when talking about Banhmi. I always get the number 2 hoagie with BBQ pork and it delivers every time. However if you go in the morning when the bread is nice and fresh it is seriously the best I've had. I didn't think the bread would make that much of a difference in the morning but it almost makes it worth waking up extra early for it, almost. I should really give their other food a try sometimes. I see a lot of Viets eating in there so I'm assuming it must be good. Will report back with further deets read more

Cafe Saigon - I like the iced coffee but damn if it's not 80% ice - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

As a Viet person I would say this place is pretty legit. It's a decent size restaurant no-frills kind of ambiance. Food: it's authentic and reasonably priced #bun bo hue or lemongrass beef soup - it's darn good here. It's south Vietnamese answer to Pho. It's not anything alike but just as addictive. Broth super savory and refreshing with plenty of lemongrass zest. Meat thinly sliced and soft but not as many options as other places. #broken rice with crab quiche, grilled pork and shredded beef - this is standard viet fare and they do a good job - add a sunny side egg on top and it is banging - good portion size #viet hoagies - this is our go to place for this - crunchy and great value at $3.75 - also make it with grilled meats as well Parking: plenty in the front lot Service: typical of mom pop Asian place. Gets the job done but you will need to be proactive Overall tasty, good portions and pricing. They also do quite a bit of takeout business I think. Would definitely come back here again. read more

Cafe Saigon - Broken Rice with crab quiche shredded beef and grilled pork. With a Sunnyside egg on top - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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