My go-to spot. Love the food. The warmth. The people! It's consistent in every possible way. And my favorite spot to take friends who rave about other pho spots... yeah right. read more

Go here JUST FOR THE BROTH. Never did I think Pho both could be buttery and clean but they do something different here. Never need anything else. On the side a solid imperial rolls and side of grilled pork were an amazing accompaniment. I will for sure be back as this is such an unassuming neighborhood joint. They should be proud! read more

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Coming from Houston, I had pretty high standards for pho, but Caphe Banh Mi pleasantly surprised me. The restaurant itself is small but cute and honestly gives off a bit of a New York vibe. There's also plenty of outdoor seating, which was perfect for us. I came with a group of 14 and we were seated outside right away. Luckily the weather was amazing, so it made for a really nice dining experience. The scenery was aesthetic and the service was impeccable. I ordered a customized pho bowl with beef slices, tripe, and tendon. The broth tasted authentic and flavorful. As someone used to Houston pho, I was actually impressed. I also didn't leave feeling super thirsty afterward, which usually tells me the broth isn't loaded with MSG. Their milk tea boba was pretty good too. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this spot to tourists or anyone looking for a solid bowl of pho. read more

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This place never disappoints, the staff are super quick and friendly, their food is amazing, and I love their outdoor seating in the warmer months. I'm addicted to their iced coffee and tamarind rolls! read more

Caphe Banh Mi - Tamarind Rolls - Gi cun Chay (2)Summer Rolls - Gi cun (2) Vietnamese Ice C Ph - Vietnamese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Came here around 1 o clock on a weekday and nearly every table was occupied. This was a good sign, a very good sign that the food is good. My friend and I had the summer rolls, with the peanut satay dipping sauce which is the absolute best part. We both had the vermicelli bun, which is not a "bun" how you would think in American terms, but a very thin rice noodle served with your choice of meat. I did the steak which was juicy and tender. My friend enjoyed hers with the chicken. I will say if you're not familiar with some cultural aspects of this type of dining. it can be a little overwhelming. There was no real "friendliness" to the service, we weren't asked if we had any questions, if we had been there before, etc. The service was pretty much, what do you want to order *food*, and then "here's the check". Felt a little rushed.... However, the food was great and authentic so we will be back. read more

Caphe Banh Mi is an ideal stop for this current cold weather spell if you're anywhere near Alexandria virginia. Their fresh pho and flavorful banh mi will warm you right up! Service was excellent with our water cups never going empty and our food arriving so quickly after ordering. The general ambiance of the restaurant feels authentic, for lack of a better word. You step in and immediately feel welcome as the smells from the kitchen waft to your seat. I will be back for more! read more

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Pho is one of my favorite dishes and Caphe Banh Mi is one of my top spots! The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating. The food is very quick to come out. The staff aren't too friendly but work swiftly, which is great. The pho is amazing with lots of fresh ingredients. I don't think there is AC in the summer. read more

Caphe Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Rainy winter Saturday makes the perfect day to get pho. Apparently everyone else has the same idea lol. There is seating inside but heads up tables are close together and I wouldn't recommend this for large groups. This is more of a fast casual dining experience, get in get out and get going. Service is quick to keep the tables moving and it's popular in the neighborhood as there were many pick up orders coming in while I dined. Pho will cost you around $15 for the small house to $22(?) for the most expensive bowl. They also have bahn mi and noodle bowls. Decent prices and service, I would visit again. read more

Caphe Banh Mi - Summer roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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This place is a great place for Viet comfort food. The service is exactly what you expect from most small neighborhood restaurants. The ambience is casual and the tucked away outdoor seating from bit street is very nice. Great for family, friends and casual dates. The food is excellent but note this is not meant for fancy Michelin star food. Just something you like to eat anytime. Sloppy Viet- saucy and meaty that I prefer more than a Philly Steak... a Asian take on - Philly Steak for an Asian Lemongrass Chicken - standard affairs with chick juicy and perfectly grilled and spiced. Nothing surprising, just good. read more

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My husband and I wanted pho for dinner and we found this cute little spot in old town Alexandria. The pho and banh mi sandwich were so good! Def recommend this place for a date night or with friends. They have outside seating and in door. I also love they have small and large options available. read more

Caphe Banh Mi - Pho rib eye - Vietnamese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Another amazing meal. I had my go-to lemongrass Banh Mi. Typical excellent service. It was such a beautiful February. On warmer days, I enjoy their sidewalk seating. The Banh Mi are excellent. The bread is always so, so crunchy. It was packed full of flavor. Sloppy Viet Bo Bam (spicy red curry ground beef) and the Phoenix Ga (Lemongrass Chicken) are my favorites. Don't forget to ask for extra jalapeños! I'm not a big Pho person but always hear great first hand reviews from my group. This is on my Old Town top 10 rotation for sure. Check them out! read more

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Spotted this place from Google maps. So glad I did. The food was great. Beer and wine options abundant. My friend is vegetarian and she loved her food as well. Would come again read more

Caphe Banh Mi - Lucky Budha beer - Vietnamese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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High quality Vietnamese restaurant right off of King's street. Convenient and central location. Service and food are both high quality, and all staff are Vietnamese. I've tried the vermicelli and pho. Vermicelli is somewhat of a dry version of the pho (with some additions), and my preferred choice between the two. Worth checking the place out. read more

Caphe Banh Mi - Vermicelli and salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Pork Belly Bahn Mi - fresh, crunchy bread - chewy pork belly - pâté rich in flavor Overall, a combination of distinct ingredients that contribute to a pleasant meal. Service/Ambiance - quick to be seated despite high traffic Critique - have menus ready once patrons are seated read more

Caphe Banh Mi - Pork Belly Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

My first bite was a taste sensation and locked in my opinion of 5-star food! The freshness of the ingredients shone thru! Nothing extravagant about the decor, but there is pleasant outdoor seating (in addition to the cozy indoor dining). Pleasant, attentive and quick service. read more

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jesus fucking christ this is the best pho i've ever had in my life i just had to end my yelp hiatus just to review this place wow im getting emotional read more

Caphe Banh Mi - Pho Filet Mignon - Vietnamese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Came on a Friday night and got lucky to get a table right away, however by the time we left there was a line of people waiting outside to get seated. The space itself is not very big, but they make good use of all the tables. The filet mignon pho was good and the filet mignon meat was delicious and tender, however I wish the broth was a little more flavorful. My boyfriend and I split the grilled pork banh mi which was also good. While the food is good, the prices are definitely on the higher side for pho. I wouldn't go out the way to come here again, especially since there are many pho restaurants in NOVA, but it's a great Viet food option in old town. read more

Caphe Banh Mi - Pho filet mignon - Vietnamese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Hands down the best vegan banh mi I've ever had. Fast service with good outdoor seating. read more

Caphe Banh Mi - Vegan Chay Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The "works" pho seems to have lost some of its depth of flavor, and I've realized the chicken pho is the real star here -- I couldn't stop stealing bites from my wife's bowl! The imperial roll is still excellent; overall, this place remains solid. The word is out -- this spot definitely rocks -- but with the growing crowds, the food quality has slipped a bit compared to the restaurant's early years. read more

This is the best pho place we've found in Alexandria. We love it so much! The service is super fast to make it a good in-and-out spot. We didn't sit inside, although it looked lovely, but we sat outside on the front and couldn't rave about it enough. A delicious bowl of filet mignon pho while looking up and down quaint little Alexandria streets was calming. I loved seeing the hustle and bustle of the town around us. What a great bowl of pho! Best broth in the area so far, and we've had broth all over the country and in Vietnam. 10/10 read more

Caphe Banh Mi - Filet mignon pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

phenomenal pho! fast and they put lots of meat. their hot tea is also very fragrant and yummy. the decor is also cute and reminded me of vietnam too :) read more

Caphe Banh Mi - pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This is my go to spot when I am craving pho and banh mi; the phoenix banh mi is really amazing, the taste of the grilled chicken really nice; also the the grilled rib eye pho, it absolutely huts the spot, a must try in my opinion! read more

I still LOVE their imperial rolls. So, so good. Service is always very quick. The pho, tho? Meh. I was their first customer of the day. Compared to two places I've been to lately - in PG County and Arlington - it's a bit bland and lacking before and after additions (hoisin, onion, etc.). I haven't had the lemongrass chicken in a bit but I definitely prefer that. It's always very good. Finally, $39 for: -Thai iced tea ($6) -imperial rolls ($9) -chicken pho with beef broth regular (they don't do small for takeout) -vinegar onions ($3) Just a tad bit HIGH. read more

Bún thịt nướng chả giò here is better than Eden Center imo. Quite surprising for being in this location. Lol I will come back to try their ca phê bánh mì next time. read more

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One of the best bowls I've ever had! The broth was rich and savory, the noodles thin and fresh, and every bite felt comforting and flavorful. The customer service was just as good--friendly and attentive. Plus, it's in one of my favorite areas to hang out, which makes it an easy go-to spot. Highly recommend! read more

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jesus fucking christ this is the best pho i've ever had in my life i just had to end my yelp hiatus just to review this place wow im getting emotional read more

Great pho spot for the Old Town Alexandria neighborhood. The spring rolls were delicious, pho broth was flavorful, and service was friendly. We were able to be seated immediately and I enjoyed the pho ga small. It was just the right amount for a lunch portion. You may want regular though if you are starving. If you order pho ga, I'd ask them to hold the fried onions as it gives it an interesting flavor that I'm not accustomed to when it comes to pho. Overall, I would definitely come back! read more

Caphe Banh Mi - Pho ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Place is always crowded and while we had a reservation for 8, they didn't have our table ready when we arrived so we had to wait 10 mins. Service was slow, things were forgotten and experience was just not great. Food was good but the service took away from enjoying fully as we had to keep asking for forgotten things that were needed. The service was not personable. read more

Caphe Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I love coming here. It's one of the only Vietnamese places outside of Arlington that's actually so good and reminds me of the places in Philly I'm used to. The highlights for me are the pho (even though the broth could be a touch more flavorful) and the banh mi (thank god!). The service is quick and even though the place is tiny, you really do get in and out without feeling rushed. I will take everyone I know who's open to this food here for all the reasons, not to mention the price is so competitive for the area. read more

Overall good food and good service ! I'd rate this an okay place for a quick bite, but no reason to go out of your way to visit. I've gotten: tamarind rolls (tastes just fine, sauce was sweeter than expected), phoenix Banh mi (chicken was okay, bread was dry ), catfish banhmi (catfish was crispy and freshly fried, bread was dry), house Pho (not anything special) Service was fine for the establishment. Overall a casual place for some decent food and super convenient location if you're craving a quick bite! read more

Cute spot in Alexandria that has excellent banh mi. We got the lemongrass chicken banh mi and thought the meat quality was great and the chicken was very well seasoned. The bread was not too crunchy and the pickled veggies added the perfect freshness to the dish. Sorry I didn't take a pic of the banh mi! We also ordered the pho and didn't love it. But the name of the restaurant is caphe banh mi, so I'll give them a 4 since their namesake dish was delicious! read more

Caphe Banh Mi - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I liked the small space and the overall vibe, and the service was very fast, almost too fast, which may be part of the problem. I ordered the lemongrass chicken sandwich, but the chicken didn't taste like lemongrass at all and was extremely dry. We ordered extra chicken, and within two minutes it arrived just as dry and clearly not freshly made. The tea was good, but unfortunately the food quality was disappointing. I won't be returning. read more

Low key, homey restaurant serving tasty Vietnamese dishes. I was tempted for pho, but opted for a Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi. It was my first real Banh Mi- they did a great job. The bread was fresh with the right texture/bite. The chicken was well flavored and paired nicely with the fresh jalapeños, cilantro, carrots, and sauces. Definitely a more affordable option compared to other places in the area. I'd come again to try their pho for sure! read more

Caphe Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Wow the best vegan viet food I have ever had! The food was absolutely amazing and it tasted so good! The service was over the top good. They really went the extra mile for their service! And the decor in the place was super duper cool! I will def be back here, will be my go to place! We got all vegan pho, banh mi, and spring rolls and rice vegan dish! The prices were also very fair for what we paid! read more

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I've been here twice, and both times were fantastic. The place is usually busy, but service is still great and quick. I've gotten the Pho and the vegan Banh Mi, and both were fresh and packed with flavor. Fun vibe as well, cute inside and outdoor seating is great as well. Love it! read more

We tried both the house pho and roasted pork Banh mi. Look, it's not as good at pho 75 or dc Banh mi but definitely hits the spot if you're craving those things and much closer to you if you're in the Alexandria area. As expected, they are no frills but quick and efficient with quality food. Definitely a recommend from me to check it out for some Vietnamese food! read more

This place is very tasty!! This place isn't very big but has outdoor seating and very stylish inside. We started off ordering imperial rolls. They were so hot we had to let them sit. Very crunchy and thick. I enjoyed them. We ordered the house pho. It is really good and comes with a lot of meat. I wish it had more noodles. I enjoyed the visit here. Street parking might be available but there is also a parking garage very close. read more

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Cute little restaurant and friendly staff. We had a busy morning and skipped the normal lunchtime. It was rainy, and we craved pho, so we came in 35 mins before their afternoon break. We knew what we wanted, so we quickly ordered, but once we started eating, we never felt rushed. I loved the taro in the Crispy Vegetarian Imperial Rolls. The Phoenix (lemongrass chicken) Bahn Mi was great, plenty of crunch and seasoning, chicken wasn't dry. My mom and I shared the Regular size House Noodle Soup. Such quality ingredients- The broth was light but flavorful, meat wasn't fatty, and noodles cooked perfectly... basil leaves, bean sprouts, and jalapeño garnishes were all fresh. Everything was flavorful but tasted so "clean" (not greasy/oily). Glad they accommodated us in! read more

Caphe Banh Mi - Crispy Vegetarian Imperial Rolls - CH gi Chay - Vietnamese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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One of the best low key restaurants in the Old Town Alexandria area! No frills, just good food. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Service is quick and friendly. The food comes out in a decent amount of time no matter how busy they are. My favorite go to here are the summer rolls and the Grilled Pork Bun (bowl). Both are so refreshing and bursting with flavor. Can't go wrong with their Vietnamese iced coffee either. read more

They say they have authentic Vietnamese street food. When I saw that, I got a bad feeling. Street food is generally simple and inexpensive, authentic or not. They proved me right on the simple part, but the prices were high for what was served. The food wasn't expensive, though. My wife and I tried 4 dishes that I assumed could be outstanding, even as authentic street food. Never assume. We found some issues with the food. Well, hope springs eternal for us. 1) Imperial Rolls 2 thick skinned extremely crispy rolls with shrimp, pork, onion, carrot, taro, wood-ear mushrooms, and mung bean noodle with a side of fish dipping sauce. They were deep-fried in clean oil. The sound of crunching as we ate these was laughably loud. This is not a traditional spring roll. The filling was ground paste that tasted mostly of plain mung bean noodle with a little of everything else and a touch of salt. The dipping sauce was typical but watered down. It had lime, fish sauce, garlic, rice wine vinegar, and sugar. The filling needed seasoning, the sauce was weak, and the $9 price wasn't justified. The crunchy wrap was great, though. 2) Sloppy Việt Bánh Mi It had spicy red curry ground beef, basil, cucumber, cilantro, pickled daikon, carrots, jalapeno, and house garlic mayo spread served in an 8 inch baguette. The beef was moist and tender with a sweet and spicy flavor. There were flavors of onion, red chile, sugar, garlic, cumin, coriander, and salt. Great flavor and savoriness. There wasn't enough beef to match the bread. The bread had a thick crunchy crust with a soft, moist, and slightly chewy crumb. The vegetables were fresh and typical. The spread was garlic, mayonnaise, and a touch of sugar. Everything worked well together. It was a great tasting banh mi that was overpriced for the small amount of beef. 3) The Works Phở Eye of round, brisket, meatballs, flank, tripe, tendon, rice noodle, white onions, scallions, and cilantro in broth. It came with jalapeno slices, basil, bean sprouts, and lime on the side. The meat was slightly chewy and moist with some savoriness except for the chopped meatballs. They were the frozen type found at Asian grocery stores. They had light flavors of pork, chicken, msg, salt, pepper, and garlic. This type of meatball has preservatives and binders. It is kept frozen until used. So, they had a rubbery texture with a preservative flavor. The noodles were slightly chewy and well cooked. The broth tasted like chicken, beef, and typical seasoning with a hint of sweetness. It was decent tasting but not special. Overall, it was enjoyable, but the awful meatballs were disappointing. $18.50 was high for pho of this quality. 4) Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Bún Bún means vermicelli in Vietnamese. It had rice vermicelli, grilled chicken pieces, pickled daikon, carrot, shredded lettuce, mint, cucumber, and crushed peanuts with Việt sauce and a vegan imperial roll. The white meat chicken was marinated in a sweet light soy sauce. It was moist and tender with a slight charred flavor and a strong lemongrass aroma, but a hint of flavor. All of the components were fresh. The sauce was the Achilles heel. It was the same sauce as the one with the Imperial Rolls. The weak sauce made this dish so-so. The chicken was the best part. The vegan roll was super crispy with a bland filling. It needed seasoning. The service was polite, helpful, attentive, responsive, and quick. They don't give you a check. You have to walk up to the cash register, and the cashier will give you a total. That's not a good practice for many reasons, but it's typical of Vietnamese restaurants. The dining room was old and relatively clean. The 2 restrooms were the tiniest that I've seen. You could wash your hands in the sink while sitting on the toilet! They looked relatively clean. Parking can be hard to find. There's street parking and garages. Tavern Square garage is the closest. Their Yelp reviews were not helpful. I picked dishes that had many positive comments. However, those reviews were short with few or no useful details. So, I took those comments with a grain of salt while keeping hope at the forefront. My reviews are detailed to help people with their choices so they don't waste money or time. I didn't find one that let me know that the food I picked had issues. Now, you know. The food and value deserves 3 stars. The service deserves 5 stars. There are restaurants with better Vietnamese food at lower prices in Eden Center. read more

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