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Hot Cafe

4.3 (221 reviews)
ModerateThai, Laotian, Chinese
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Quiet
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Kamille H.

Yum, yum, yum! You can order anything you have a taste for at Hot Cafe - pho, fried rice, mussels, soup, edamame, spring rolls, duck, fried chicken, Laos sausage, etc. I'm not sure if it's family owned but that's how it felt (in a positive, intimate way). Food came out hot and delicious. The servers were nice and checked in, but everything you would need is already at the table (soy sauce, fish sauce, white pepper, chopsticks). Must try the Thai coffee.

Annie M.

We hadn't been here in years so my mom asked to go for mother's Day because it's so far from us now. Well worth the hour drive though! The parking lot is not huge but enough for these shops in the strip The food here is so good. I don't remember the last time I came but I'd wager it's improved! We had 6 in our group but my mom wanted to try everything so we had a ton of leftovers I loved their som tum lao with crabs! If you like spicy, it's a must try! I got it spicy and they actually gave it spicy unlike many other places We also got pork & beef jerky, sticky rice, nam tok (beef salad), sausage, fried rice, pad Thai, chicken wings, larb moo and maybe more. I didn't try everything but the table was filled to the brim Everything i tasted was delicious & well cooked! The pad Thai sauce was so flavorful and perfectly chewy noodles! Definitely give this place a try; it's worth the drive!

Basil Fried Rice
Abena O.

This is one of our go to spot for takeout. We decided to sit down and have dinner instead of taking it to go. The space is larger than it looks. Very clean and they decorate for the holidays. At the time we were the only ones there and I think more people get take out but it's a nice place to sit and eat. The service was very quick and friendly. We got spring rolls, chicken wings and basil fried rice. My son always ask for Thai tea. This is a very solid place. You can't go wrong here

Pho!!
Amy P.

I keep going back!! The pho is great and so is the drunken noodles & pad Thai. Service is great and place is like home. Highly recommend!!

Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles) | 8/7/2024
Samantha C.

IYKYK. Hot Café is a staple. Every time I land at ATL, I make a stop at Hot Café because I know anything I order is going to hit. My go to order is the LAO COMBO which is a platter that comes with Lao-style papaya salad, chicken wings, and Lao sausage. We tear this thing up and it doesn't stand a chance. Another go-to item is their PAD KEE MAOW. So many times, I want to try other items, but I always just go to my tried and true. I can't recommend this place enough and I will always be a returning patron!

Combination fried rice
Angelica D.

The viral video of Lovely Mimi on TikTok brought me in for what I had hoped to be the fried rice of my dreams. Sadly it was not. On the video, the food looked SO good. I decided to make my way to the south side to try it out on a Saturday afternoon. It's a hole in the wall and from the reviews, it's been around for a while. I placed my order and waited about 15 minutes. I ordered the combination fried rice medium spicy, minus the imitation crab and squid.The total was $24 and the portion sized was generous. When I opened the box, I was surprised to see that it didn't look as flavorful as what I saw on TikTok. The dish contained chicken, shrimp, beef and pork. None of the protein seemed seasoned and the rice overall was lackluster. Some of the meat was tough as well. While I received great customer service from the gentleman taking my order, I can't see myself returning.

Duck Fried Rice
Juliana S.

Big and delicious portions every time. I love it. My favorite dish so far has been the duck fried rice. Their signage is always funny, too (the candy dish in front says not to be greedy). The service is fast and the employees are personable. They play pretty good music when I go, as well. I usually go for take out, but it's also quaint and clean so dining in isn't a bad option either. And there's plenty of parking in their lot! I've never had an issue with that.

Khao piek, keo jerky and sticky rice
Maii L.

I came to ATL for work and I wanted some Lao foods. So I found this place on grubhub and order the Khao piek, keo jerky and sticky rice for $48. Got my order and it was good. The only disappointment is that they did not include any chili oil or sauce. I have put it in the special instruction too. Server should have looked at the order better next time. Don't think I would order to go again.

Pad Thai with Duck
Autumn R.

First time trying this restaurant on Postmates, I'm very impressed. The food was fresh and was a perfect portion

I ordered the Basil Fried Rice with shrimp
Anna L.

I ordered the Basil Fried Rice with shrimp and it was 500000000 damn good! Seasoned well, loads of veggies and big shrimp! The portion that was given was HUGE...I couldn't make a dent in it! Next time I'm in town...Hot Cafe will be my FIRST stop!

Chicken Egg Rolls Basil Spaghetti Side of Fried Rice
Kiara B.

Food was nothing short of AMAZING! The service was great, I brought my laptop to work and they quickly went to get WiFi without me even having to ask. The atmosphere was full of great smells. I'll be back for this exact meal.

New menu
Joseph R.

Been coming for years even with change in owners I've never been disappointed. They've updated the menus twice in the past year. This is the most recent iteration. The photos are VERY accurate.

Pad See Ewe
Dee P.

Love the ambiance, larger interior than I expected. Located in Riverdale right off the highway, I thought it was going to be a small restaurant, but walking in. I can see that I've completely misjudged this place. Staff is great, front of the house is a lady who refers to herself as an auntie, as she is not the owner. Great pace in service, no hovering, and we didn't feel rushed finishing our food. They don't have tofu on the menu, but if you ask, they'll be able to accommodate if it is available, they don't always have it. Food serving is generous, and you can tell it's made with lots of care. Really delicious. My friend got the Pad Thai, and I got the Pad See Ewe. The Pad Thai sauce is made in house. So glad that I have another option for good food in this area. We'll have to try the Lao dishes next.

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2 years ago

Local hole in the wall. Good food. Family business. Food was excellent prices are fair for what you get.

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Food was everything we needed. Laos sausage and spicy combo fried rice is on another level. They're also very friendly.

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1 year ago

I had a lemongrass soup and omg! It was delicioussssssss! My mouth is watering thinking about it lol!

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1 year ago

Love hot cafe !!!! Love the shrimp fried rice and spring rolls. The drunken noodles are always a hit too !

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Got it to go. The Laotian food was fantastic! Try the Laos Steamed Dumplings!! Highly recommend!!

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2 years ago

The veggie egg rolls extra sauce and the veggie noodles are my go to when coming here ! Hidden gem on the south side must try

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2 years ago

They are back open after a short (seemed loong) time, due to a plumbing issue. Love that they took sanitation over profits

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Food and service here is wonderful. I recommend the drive to patronize this establishment.

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Found this place by mistake but glad I did. The chicken fried rice is amazing and the curry is just as good!

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Everything was delicious! I recommend sea food lad na, lao papayah, & sugar cane! This is the most authentic thai/lao food spot in ATL

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