On the phone I ordered a Grilled Pork Banh Mi with jalapeño on the side with extra pate. It's about 30 mins before closing and they were nice to sound so nice on the phone. Still I am in search for the best Banh Mi in Killeen. I've decided to take a bite in the parking lot. The bread is good. Nice a fresh and toasted. There were picked carrots I think I see cucumbers. The pate appears like a red spread. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be asking for like daikon but I look forward to that whenever I order banh mi. On this day in 02.06.2024 - my price of only the sandwich is $7.09. Ok it tasted good but I got my preferences. I'd like pickled daikon. Overall it tasted good. I should literally start a food blog because I'd like to rate all the banh mi places I've tried in Killeen. That's probably something I'll have to think about. read more

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loved the avocado smoothie!! the chicken pho was darker than I would've preferred, but still tasty. when we last went, there was a sign that the business is closing in December. I am glad I got to experience their avocado smoothie :) read more

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The family-run business is clean and welcoming. Many restaurants in Killeen have a film of buildup on the tables; Chau's Cafe doesn't have an issue with that! The dining area is dim with a cool temperature making eating so close to the window a pleasant surprise. Seating is on the intimate side. The service time is under 20min, not bad. Food presentation is nice. This will be my go-to spot for a quick lunch and Taro boba drink. The shrimp spring rolls are packed with noodles and lack veggies. I would like to have added cucumber and bell pepper or even carrots. The grilled pork bahm mi is fantastic! Filled perfectly and very filling. I look forward to my next visit. Supporting small businesses make me feel like I'm being a good citizen. read more

Chau's Cafe - Grilled Pork Bánh mì - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Killeen, Texas

The ambiance was definitely a family feel. This cute mom and pop shop is definitely a go to for me because I love supporting small businesses and I really like their service. The mom was eating but got straight up to the kitchen to make my order The pop came out and gave me my smoothies with the biggest smile and I just couldn't help but smile too and that's why I gave this place 4 stars. I knocked one star off only because I have yet to try the food. But tasting their smoothies and for their price, really brought me back to home. It's a bit of a tight space so if you have a big family (4+) and they already have people seated, it might be a bit tight in there but it definitely looks like a great place to relax and eat and enjoy your own food. I do plan to eat here soon but I just ordered some drinks to go. My smoothies were delicious and I definitely plan to come back. read more

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I found a cockroach in my beef stew! I'm so pissed and disgusted. If there's roaches in the food then trust there's a full infestation in the establishment. read more

Chau's Cafe - I found the shell of a cockroach in my beef stew.If there's roaches in the food trust and believe there's an infestation in the kitchen. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Killeen, Texas

Great food and service family owned restaurant. In Killeen, go see them. You will not be disappointed. I have enjoyed most items on the menu. read more

Family owned business, good food, decent price, excellent service! I was on a quest for pho and wanted to try all the pho restaurants in town (which wasn't that many actually). Due to their operation hours, it was hard for me to come here for dinner, after tried and missed couple times, I figured my best shot would be during lunch. This place is extremely underrated. Tucked away in between bunch of restaurants and businesses in this stripped mall, they're easy to miss if you don't pay attention. I showed up at lunch several times, and never seen more than 4-5 customers at once. Not sure if people prefer to get the food to go rather than eating here. I've had the pho, grill pork spring rolls, and the Vietnamese coffee with boba from here so far. The pho has a good flavor, however, it doesn't come with any basil (the only reason y I don't come back here for the pho after the first time), and the bean sprouts already come inside the bowl, so make sure to ask for none when you order if you're not a fan of bean sprouts. Their spring rolls are good too, just make sure you request fish sauce cuz I think it comes with peanut sauce instead. Might be surprising, but they have the best boba I could find around the area. That's why I keep coming back to get my boba fix. One interesting fact: the restaurant is owned and run by a Filipino family. It used to be owned by Vietnamese, but the previous owner moved back to California. The new owners loved the food and restaurant so much, they offered to buy it and had the previous owner teach them how to cook everything. Their 2 adorable kids are at the restaurant to help out a lot, they definitely remind me of myself when I had to do "child labor" for my mom to earn my plane ticket to the States haha (kidding of course, please don't report my mom!) read more

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The beef pho, egg rolls, and literally any banh mi on the menus go so hard. If you're not familiar with banh mi, then get the barbecue pork banh mi. And get the mango peach green tea! I normally gravitate towards milk based drinks, but it pairs well with the beef pho. It's not watery at all; very peachy and you can still taste the green tea flavor well. I reccomend adding lychee jelly in it! The owner is also very friendly read more

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ALL the food is delicious! I love the Bahn mi sandwiches. I love supporting private owned businesses like this one

Decided to give this place a try and it did not disappoint!!!! The Pho tai was legit the best I've had in a while! Spring rolls and the sauce was perfect! Everything was tasty! Small place you order at the register and pay and seat yourself. I will definitely come back I hear the banh mi is terrific I'll have to try that next! They also have loads of boba tea read more

Chau's Cafe - Pho fried and fresh spring roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Killeen, Texas

I guess if you have never had Pho before, this would consist to be ok. But pho here is not pho. It's water with box seasoning. .

This restaurant was hands down one of my new favorite places to go! I'm only knocking down one star because there wasn't a lot of seating. The service was great. It was a rather quiet environment, which I really enjoyed. I ordered some chicken pho and a smoothie. Hands down the best I've had here in Texas. read more

My husband and i have been looking for a better Pho place with more boba options, and let me tell you this restaurant does not disappoint! They have so many options for boba. The Pho was fresh and delicious! We also ordered spring rolls with beef instead of shrimp! Everything was so fresh and clean! i appreciated walking in and it smelled like clean incense rather than food! It was quiet and yet welcoming! We will be back! read more

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Best pho I've ever tasted. Friendly employees, fair prices. Highly recommend. If you like pho this place is an absolute must try.

Fast service, delicious Pho and grilled pork banmi makes family and I HAPPY Great price, too! I haven't tried the boba tea, yet. But I will before we leave this place today. Lol!!! They all look great! read more

Chau's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Killeen, Texas

It was our first time ordering. They messed up pur order and we live 30 min away. Spring rolls were allripped apart. Chicken pho with only broth included. Veg pho with broth and cilantro. So 19 somewhat dollars for broth...wtf 1 start because it wont let me do zero. Nice people but extremely disorganized read more

excellent service and immaculate food !! so glad i tried it out! inside reminded me of the pho spots i loved in san fran! definitely will be a returning customer! i ordered the shrimp pho and my friend ordered the beef stew! everyone was so sweet and welcoming! read more

Chau's Cafe - a hand making a heart sign - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Killeen, Texas

How is this place have so many good review. The Pho here is so bad. Its not real pho at all. This is the worst Pho place in Killeen. Any random pho place in Houston is better than this. If you are Việt, this is not a pho restaurant to go to read more

Recently moving to Killeen I've been searching for a Thai tea smoothie /boba that I can obsess over & I'm SO glad I found this place! I was not able to experience the full dine in experience due to COVID19 but nonetheless, the owner had amazing hospitality & I will definitely will be returning to try more of the menu! GREAT experience! read more

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Love this place! The food is always delicious and the service fast and friendly! One of my favorite place for Banh Mi sandwiches, Boba smoothies and Pho! read more

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I'm only rating on the banh mi/vietnamese hoagies. I came after lunch time. I wanted something light, but filling. I've had some great banh mi in Dallas, so I wasn't expecting too much from this place. But I didnt expect it to be this bad. They only have 4 options. Grilled chicken, grilled pork, BBQ pork, and meatballs. I've tried the grilled pork and BBQ pork.. Grilled pork - it didn't have any flavor. It was just plain pork with no seasoning. BBQ pork - slightly better but not good. It was more on the sweet side. It should've been both savory and sweet, but it was just sweet. It got sickening after a few bites. The bread was pretty greasy with a hint of garlic. And it wasn't fresh. Fresh bread would have nice crisp exterior with fluffyness inside. The pickled veggies were barely pickled. The only thing they got right is the jalapeños (because it's just sliced jalapeños.) Will I come back? Maybe to try the pho. But not for the banh mi. read more

Didn't take a picture of the spring rolls because me and my friend scarfed it down. But we both got the bahn mi and the bread was one of the best breads I've had with my bahn mi. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because the meat was warm on the outside but cold on inside but it wasn't raw. Will definitely be back to try it again perhaps the chicken one. read more

Chau's Cafe - Bahn mi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Killeen, Texas

First time trying bahn mi and I was not disappointed! The bread was so stinking good; it was crunchy and fresh! I didn't really know when to expect flavor wise but, man, it was so tasty and not really comparable to other sandwiches I've had. This tasted so fresh though and the proportions were just right! The price seemed very fair for what you get! The sandwich was around $5 after tax. I also ordered a Thai tea boba drink and I love that too. The inside was clean and the service was extremely friendly! Highly recommend! read more

Chau's Cafe - Chicken Bahn Mi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Killeen, Texas

Had a beef Bahn Mi, hands down the best that I've had in this city, highly recommend this. Bread has great and flavor was fantastic

In town visiting family and needed something to remind me of home (Houston). Houston is known for its authentic cuisine and variety. I was surprised to see this place in Killeen and didn't expect it would be as good as what I'd find back home. I couldn't have been more wrong. This place has an amazing banh mi sandwich and the staff were a pleasure to laugh with while I waited for my order to go. Definitely recommend and will be back every time wifey and I come to see family!!! read more

This place is nice and all but the Pho here is not good. I don't even know what I was eating. This is not Pho at all. Some kind of soup that they called pho read more

This is my husband and I to go place for pho and boba! We always order combination Pho which is delicious! Staff is very friendly and the gentlemen that works there is very friendly! He gave my toddler his own bowl with pho broth. I have tried other boba places but this place doesn't disappointment since I can taste the flavor unlike other places which lack flavor. I highly recommend this place. read more

I've been coming here a lot since my last review and have noticed a change for the better. Their tapioca pearls are chewy, no longer mushy and overdone. Today, I'm also retrying their pho and it tastes a lot better as well - they don't skimp on the beef here. Mom had the beef noodle soup which was really good. Great improvement! +1 star read more

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This cafe has Vietnamese sandwiches, smoothies, coffee, tea and tapioca (boba) drinks. I ordered a grilled pork Vietnamese sandwich for $3.50 and the Vietnamese ice coffee with cream for $3.25. The price for the Vietnamese sandwich and coffee is affordable. I enjoyed the food and coffee. I would love more veggies in my sandwich but it hit the spot. The Vietnamese ice coffee tasted like how it should be. The coffee was in an 24oz cup but their was more ice than coffee in my drink. I will definitely come back again! read more

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one of the best viet places i've been to! owner is super friendly and the food is just superb! I'd recommend getting the mango peach green tea with jelly and the beef pho; so flavorful and not too salty. i'll definitely be back! read more

Chau's Cafe - woooo beef pho and spring rolls - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Killeen, Texas

I walked in for the 1st time around 12:00pm and didn't expect much. From first glance you can feel warmth and great vibes coming from the 2 women and the chef. The cafe was very clean and I didn't pick up on any bad odors. I ordered a large Combination Beef Pho and an Avocado smoothie. The broth was light and tasty, but a little too light for me, I prefer a richer and fattier broth, however, the quality of the protein they had provided was beyond exceptional. From the tendon, to the tripe, to the brisket, meatballs, and round eye beef, it was delicious and cooked to perfection. The toppings they provided were that of quality as well, my bean sprouts, cilantro, and basil was clean, fresh, and crunchy to the bite. The avocados used were bright and just right, the texture of my smoothie was not too thick and not too liquidy, it was perfection. I enjoyed my food very much, and I love the attitude of the owners/workers. P.s, this is not a fast food joint and all food is made to order. Do not expect fast food at the quality they provide. Its idiotic considering how many people came in at the time I did and complained about the time. There are 3 people working, be real. Also on a side note, the restroom is very clean which is a clear sign that they're serious about their restaraunt. read more

This isn't the best Vietnamese restaurant around but it was good. The service took forever though, we sat there for 15 mins waiting for our food and we were the only people. We also only ordered pho which should have come out quickly. The restaurant is small and is a quick service set up where you order at the counter, I don't care for this, I'd rather be seated and given a menu. The pho however was very flavorful and delicious. I didn't like that it only came in one size and only 2 choices of meat, but it was very tasty, I can't think of a complaint. So overall it was good, just not my favorite experience. I probably won't be coming back. read more

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Tried to order take out. That was impossible. The lady on the phone could not hear a word I said, so I told her never mind and hung up. When my husband drove there he said the tv in the restaurant was really loud. Which was probably the reason the woman on the phone could not hear me. So that was a bad start. After getting my food. I noticed the portions are smaller then what I usually get at other pho restaurants. Especially the portion of the meat. Have to say the broth was yummy though. Ordered a beef Pho and a Coconut Boba drink. Both was good, until I got sick soon after and threw some of it up. My husband got the Thai tea Boba drink and felt sick soon after too. Don't want to bash this place because I'm sure other people love this place, especially with all the great reviews here on yelp, but I will not eat here again. read more

Chau's Cafe - Take out container of noodles, veggies raw meat and limes. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Killeen, Texas

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We had a lovely meal here. The Pho here is absolutely amazing! It's the best I've had in Killeen or anywhere else. The service was friendly and the food was reasonably priced. The environment is clean and relaxing. They offer a wonderful selection of beverages which include tapioca pearls and tea. Our drinks were perfect in every way. The only small complaint we had was that the eggrolls didn't seem very fresh as they were sitting under a heating element before our arrival. They were dry, lacking in crispness, and a little bland. But everything else was completely 100% perfect. If you are looking for the most incredible Pho in town, this place is a must. We will be returning soon. read more

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Meh. Got the shrimp pho. No basil was on the vegetable plate. Broth was sub par. I would bet that it was generic store bought vs. made on site. The worst part was the music that was blaring. Soulless auto-tuned bubblegum noise. Felt like I was in a crappy night club 10-15 back trying to get in with a fake ID. read more

This is a great place love there food. It's a small place and I only found it because I was looking for big lots when I moved here. The customer service is always great. The only complaint I would have is there hours but once you figure out when they are open I'm there for my big bowl of Pho. read more

My family and I just moved here from CA and we absolutely love Pho, we love Chau's because it's fresh and absolutely delicious! The customers service is absolutely amazing and welcoming, we did try Pho 9 and will never be back. Chau's Cafe has customers for life! Thank you for being so kind to my 16 month daughter and welcoming to us, and the delicious food. read more

My husband and I love coming here. The Vietnamese Special sandwich is THE most delicious sandwich I have ever had and the pho is even better. In my opinion, best pho in Killeen. I like to eat half of it there in the cafe and bring the other half home so I can enjoy it again later, lol. The boba milk tea is my favorite, I love that they don't make it way too sweet like the boba teas in O'mart. Good prices, too! We're leaving Killeen in 2 weeks which I am so HAPPY for but I will definitely miss this place a lot. read more

Chau's Cafe - Boba Milk Tea, Pho, Vietnamese Special Bahn Mi/Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Killeen, Texas

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Hole in the wall but sometimes you find a really rear place. Wa helped by a very cute girl and she took my,order and rang everything up like a pro. Good was wonderful. For the price you pay well worth it. Veggies were fresh and meat had good flavor. Also a good selection of bubble tea and juices.. not a big menu but what they have is done well. Will be back, read more

This is always my go to spot for pho and smoothies! They never disappoint. Even their substitutes when they don't have basil are delicious! I highly recommend and you can't beat the price. Best pho in town read more