I've been going to DaLat's for YEARS (as evidenced by my older reviews and photos). A few years ago, it was taken over by new owners. While I absolutely loved the OG store and its owner, it has been delightful to see the new owners take it to the next level!!! They've expanded and refunded the menu, upgraded the space, and so much more!! It's an absolutely adorable, cutesy space now while also having awesome food. They still have the bubble tea that brought me in to begin with! They also do some events and other cool stuff as well. I love this place. I cannot recommend it enough. I'd go every day if I could afford it. Please go. read more

Dalat's Cafe - P1. Chicken Pho (Pho Ga) Sesame ball Mango tea with boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I can't believe we have never been here before, it's so close! I was feeling a bit under the weather and wanted some good hot soup. Took my daughter to lunch at Dalat's. It was busy at lunchtime on a Friday. The cafe is so cute! Charmingly decorated. We ordered at the counter, took a table number and found our seats. One note about that: being a large person, the seats made me a little nervous. Next time i would opt for booth seating which looked a bit more substantial. Our entrees were brought out before our appetizers, but they looked so good I didn't even care. Couldn't wait to dig in. I had Pho Ga chicken noodle soup. It was served nice and hot with a bowl of raw herbs and add ins. Sprouts, fresh jalapeño slices, a lemon wedge etc. it was so delicious with complex flavors. I finished every drop. Appetizer was pork on a stick. Tender inside, crisp and sweet outside. Two skewers was plenty for us. My daughter had the lemon grass chicken with a fried egg. It looked great, she said it was very good. Our food was appealingly presented, and service was good. We each drank water and our bill was over $36. Not cheap for lunch but not outrageous and quality and portion sizes justified the cost. We will definitely return to try more menu items. read more

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Gosh, this is truly a hidden gem! A cozy, clean and inviting ambiance, paired with friendly staff, amazing selection of drinks and top notch quality and tasty food!! I am craving to go back to this place. I tried the Honoi style pork bowl which was super delicious, perfectly balanced and enjoyable textures. The sesame balls were the cherry on the top! Match and Vietnamese coffee is customizable with sugar levels and was so fresh and made with intention. A truly nourishing experience. Cannot wait to ho back! read more

Dalat's Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Came back to say that the bahn mi is indeed amazing. Everything is delicious! We will return again and again... read more

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Dalat's is a charming cafe! There are lots of seating options and cozy touches around the cafe. The bread and coffee-shaped pillows were adorable. I visited around 10 AM on a Saturday morning and my food and coffee came out within a few minutes. I tried the Dalat's Duo with the Dalat's Special banh mi and the Vietnamese iced coffee. The banh mi was the perfect size and all ingredients tasted so fresh. The bread was the perfect amount of crunch on the outside but completely soft on the inside. The Vietnamese coffee was strong & sweet. They had many unique sweets from different tiramisus to sweet Nutella-filled breads to matcha-loaded croissants. read more

Dalat's Cafe - Dalat's Special Banh Mi & Iced Vietnamese Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I'm from Houston and back home, Houston has unbeatable Vietnamese foods with great prices. This was the closest thing to home, fresh ingredients, they care about the presentation and preserving what Vietnamese food is really about. I got tired of the gentrification of Vietnamese cuisine in Kentuckiana area! So I'm happy to have found something that stays true to our heritage. The service was speedy and the owner was there working checking on things. The setting of the restaurant itself was very convenient, with a spacious parking lot. Inside it was cute with vintage Vietnamese flyers and well decorated seating areas. My only critic is a fuller Banh mi, more stuffing. read more

Dalat's Cafe - Lemongrass tofu banh mi and banh mi dac biet with two banh cam - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Delicious bahn mi sandwich and coffee that left us planning our next trip back to Dalat's Cafe. The service was quick and it had it had nice seating options to choose from. read more

Dalat's Cafe - Coconut Vietnamese coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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After missing Four Sisters/Ngonappetit, it's nice to have another Vietnamese cafe in town. I've had a hard time finding a good banh mi. I've had their food catered before but had never stopped in. They close a bit early around 7, so my friend and I came here as soon as we could. Busy busy busy! Lots of people coming in and out! It's a popular place! My friend had ordered us each the traditional banh mi with avocado shakes and sesame balls to share. Yum! Best banh mi in town! And the avocado shake really hit the spot. The sesame balls were pretty big. Can really only eat one! I also ordered the lemongrass pork and the bunh for takeout to bring home. Delicious! Everything is well seasoned and prices are reasonable. The service was good too.The staff is really nice. They bring the food out to you and they also bring out your takeout order to you if you're not standing by the front. My friend and I also got coffee to go. It wasn't strong for me, but I had gotten the iced coffee with ube. Plenty of other things to come back and try. They have parking spots in front but it shares a parking lot with other businesses so there's plenty of spots. Overall, I'm really glad I stopped in. Probably one of my favorite places now! Can't wait to come back! read more

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This place is behind the Firestone on Southside Dr. next to a bakery. The food was light and filling. The coffee was the star of the show! The spring rolls with the peanut sauce were delicious! The service was polite. The seating is cute and comfortable. I will return to try more. read more

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Love this place for having Bun Bo Hue every weekend! That's hard to find at Vietnamese places in Louisville, as BBH is more of a seasonal dish. Dalat's also has good egg rolls (for kids), Combo Banh Mi sandwiches (for everyone else LOL) and cozy Pho w/ a lovely aroma. Tip: Try a unique & tasty Taro Ube Cream Coffee for a creamy and sweet bold snack! read more

Dalat's Cafe - Weekend Bon Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

One of the best coffee shop. They really have grown the space in the last few years. It is such a cute vibe, great food and desserts too. Highly recommend their lunch special and weekend special for Bun Bo Hue. They have the sweetest staff as well. read more

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Best Cafe in the Southend of Louisville! With the food selection to the drinks or just even the service, you can find anything you are looking for here. The best Vietnamese Cafe! You cannot go wrong here. It's very casual, you walk in and look over the menu and order right at the counter. read more

Dalat's Cafe - Avocado Shake (L) - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Stopped by Dalats Viet Eatery & Cafe and tried the Taro Ube Cream Coffee. I'm not exaggerating when I say it's one of the smoothest, most delicious ube drinks I've ever had. Perfectly creamy, rich flavor, not overly sweet... just really well balanced. I didn't get food this time, but their menu looks insane and everything coming out of the kitchen smelled incredible. Already planning my return trip for pho because if the drinks are that good, I know the food is about to be next level. read more

Dalat's Cafe - Taro Ube Cream Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

When I first started going there it was great but over the last month or so every time I go the food that I want is not finished being cooked or they have none of it and the drink that I want never has boba ready. I don't want to wait an hour for boba in my drink . If you open at 8:30 things should be ready you should not have to wait an hour for it . And even during the day things should be ready . read more

I have been to this place plenty of time since before they revamp. This was our go to for bahn mi sandwiches when during college days. This is the one of the Og places ar 3rd street for Vietnamese food and baked goodies. I highly recommend their bun bo hue which is only served on Sat and Sun. Their bun bot loc is good for to go but would recommend asking them to heat if it up first. This place is a hidden gem. read more

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I have loved the many versions of DaLat over the years. The latest version is a cafe that serves boba, banh mi, street snacks, noodles, with some bakery goods remaining. I got a bowl of Bun Bo Hue this time. It is filled with a big pork hock slice w bone, meatball, beef slices, tendon and a blood cube. It has not been reduced or "normalized" in any way! It was spicy and delicious. All of that was only $14.50. It was definitely worth the drive to the Southside! They also have egg coffee on the regular menu. They still have onion buns and hotdogs buns. I will definitely be coming back for more! read more

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Food was very fresh and good. First time ever trying a fried sesame ball and it was . Strawberry Matcha is the way to go if you go the match route. Vibe check of the sit down area was really relaxing. Service was great also! read more

Dalat's Cafe - Fried Sesame Ball & B B5. Bánh Mì Shredded Chicken (Ga Nuong ) - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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First time trying this coffee shop during their 4th year anniversary & Lunar new year celebration. They were very welcoming to all the different cultures wanting to immerse themselves in this celebration. The lion dance performance was super special for the children to see. The matcha I had was amazing and *not pictured was they're banh mi (sandwhich) which was very tasty ! Definitely recommend trying fairly new spot :) read more

Dalat's Cafe - Strawberry Crème Matcha - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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My new favorite pho and matcha spot. The banana cream matcha was very yummy ( the foam was thick and fresh). Lost for words for the pho must try. Great space for working from home. read more

Dalat's Cafe - Chicken pho and banana cream matcha - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We came here for breakfast when visiting Louisville. It looked like they are the only Viet restaurant in the area open at 8:30am. The restaurant was roomy, clean and well decorated. I was so happy that they serve Bun Bo Hue on Sat and Sun. I ordered Bun Bo Hue, Pho, Banh Mi and Banh Gio. Everything was pretty good. Service was friendly. read more

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This place has the BEST banh mi! The cashier is really good at giving recommendations and is so nice. The place has an amazing coffee shop vibe, with cute decorations and lighting. The food is amazing and I have been itching to go back already!! read more

Dalat's Cafe - B1. Dalat's Special Banh Mi (Dac Biet) - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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This place was excellent! Food and drinks were both well worth the drive we will definitely be back. read more

Dalat's Cafe - Matcha - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

One word! AMAZING! I can't wait to try it again tomorrow:)))) cleanliness, the staff was super friendly and the location was easy to find.

Yummy, yummy, yummy!! I will admit that, although I adore Vietnamese food (and Chinese, and Thai, and Korean, and Japanese and let's just go with that whole part of the world,) I am not super well versed in the banh mi. In fact, this was my first time trying one! Safe to say, I am a fan! The bread was nice and soft with a crunchy exterior, the veggies were fresh and the pork was super flavorful I also tried the egg rolls which were so good and didn't fall apart when dipped into the nuoc cham. The service was very friendly and helpful. She was happy to accomodate my request to leave the cucumber and cilantro off the sandwich. I chose to take out but you can eat inside as there are quite a few tables. I will 100% be back as I they have a pretty extensive menu and weekend specials. read more

Dalat's Cafe - Weekend specials. November 2024. - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

What a lovely place!! Was served the best coffee drink I've had in quite some time today, sea salt iced coffee! Yum!! Also tried the vermicelli noodle bowl and it was magnificent! Will be frequenting this spot a lot in the future! read more

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Pineapple fruit tea and chocolate filled bun was very good. Staff were very friendly! Definitely will be back!

If you're looking for the most authentic Vietnamese food in town, this place it! Their pho is absolutely phenomenal, hands down the best I've had outside of Vietnam, clearly the best in town. The broth is deep, rich, and bursting with flavor, and the best part? A giant rib right in the bowl! The meat is fall-off-the-bone tender, soaking up all that broth, making every bite a perfect mix of savory goodness. And let's talk about their cakes--I ordered one recently, and it was next level. Beautifully decorated, intricate, and made with such attention to detail. But the taste? 10/10. Whether you go for the durian flavor (which was amazing) or the assorted fruit, you can't really go wrong. Their banh mi and Vietnamese coffee is easily the most delicious and authentic in the city. They also have a diverse menu of boba tea that can suit any flavors from the refreshing fruit teas to the classic matcha lattes and even fresh avocado smoothies. Honestly, this cafe is a hidden gem, and I can't recommend it enough. If you love real Vietnamese food, do yourself a favor and try it--you won't regret it! I might have a crush on one of their staff too ;) read more

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Five out of five for the Vietnamese salted coffee. Female Staff could be a little bit more friendly and welcoming. The old Vietnamese man who brings out your food is the sweetest. read more

Thai tea, so good, I HAD to order another drink, and they even fulfilled my request to combine matcha milk tea and Thai milk tea together and it's amazing! Food was amazing, vibes were so cozy--first time here, I'm not from Kentucky, but I would make the trip back out for the beef pho and tea I had today. read more

Dalat's Cafe - Combination of Thai milk tea and matcha milk tea! - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Great coffee! Especially if you are VN and looking for something authentic. Food is pretty good! Will definitely come back for more.

We tried this cafe for the first time based off social media posts about the boba and spring rolls. We ordered the spring rolls (delicious an by FAR the best thing we had!) the pork skewers (tasty but nothing too special) the sesame balls (unsure what was in them or quite what to make of the texture but they were fine) and the grilled pork bahn mi (good but a bit boring). I ordered the bahn mi with jalapeños and none came on it and there also was no mayo. I asked for a side of mayo because none came on the sandwich and the owner of the shop said she wouldn't give us any without us buying it separately despite the sandwich having none. That was frustrating. The service is decent but a little hostile at times. The menu also was not detailed at all and as someone new to the cuisine, I would have liked to know what I was eating. Overall we will be back to try more things because we really want to like this spot and haven't tried any drinks yet. The food was good truly, but the service knocked off a star. I will be dreaming of those shrimp spring rolls though. read more

We love getting the Iced Coffee there on our way to the Fruit Stand around the corner. Bang Mi sandwich is very go

Atmosphere was amazing, but the food/drinks are even better! Staff was super nice. I'll definitely be back

So good I got 2 drink at once. Durian and Viet coffee flavor is out of this world. Customer services is good too read more

Dalat's Cafe - Durian and Viet coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This was my second time visiting this cafe and I love it! The strawberry cream matcha latte is my favorite of all the matcha lattes on the menu! I've also gotten the DaLat's Special banh mi previously and really enjoyed it! Good for on the go or to eat in. Today, I tried one of the noodle bowls and it really hit the spot! Flavorful and fresh, I'd definitely get this again too. The service is so good too, they're always patient and kind, greeting me with a warm smile! Inside the cafe, it's super aesthetic and fairly spacious! It's a good study spot, place to chat, or simply a cute cafe to eat at. read more

Dalat's Cafe - strawberry cream matcha latte, dalat's special banh mi, grilled pork and eggroll noodle bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

absolutely delicious. I come here often. I will. I should try the hot coffee it is to die for.

Such a cute shop! We came here and got a few items to go since we were in the area. My favorite thing here was their banh mi. I asked them not to toast it and told them I was taking it to go and I really liked how they left the veggies on the side. We don't live in this area, but when we finally got home, I toasted it and tried it, and the banh mi was pretty good. The bread was very yummy. They also had some drink options and other bakery items. Cute shop to check out if you're in the area. read more

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Food is always amazing and its very close to my family's. Service is quick and they are very straightforward and helpful. The place is also well decorated and pretty. Comfortable place and good, cheap food. read more

Absolutely great lunch! Their pastries and cakes are great! But the stand outs are their bahn mi and bun bo hue! The absolute best in Louisville! read more

Dalat's Cafe - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We had a great experience here, I almost wish we would've come hungrier. We just got a couple of bubble teas. I wanted the taro milk tea but my sneaky and evil fiancé ordered it before me, so I got the regular milk tea just to get something different. The both of them were absolutely delicious, but the taro one was special and it was a really beautiful purple color. Again, we both really regret not coming here hungry because they have really delicious looking bahn mi. We will definitely be back soon! read more

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