Nice find. The space has the feel of a coffee shop, with some number of coffee customers enjoying the space. They also offer some basic Vietnamese items on the menu: bahn mi, pho, com, vermicelli bowls, and even a few breakfast items. We ordered takeout, and our order was ready very quickly (even sooner than expected). The staff were very friendly, and the space was very nicely decorated. If you wanted, this is the kind of space where you could order some coffee (Vietnamese or otherwise) and do some reading. In terms of the food, I was generally impressed. The vegan pho was nicely done, but the broth wasn't as flavorful as it could have been. That's mostly just the challenge of creating a vegan pho broth. The bahn mi was very nicely done, with a crisp and fresh baguette and solid fillings. I think I would order extra pickled veg and extra cilantro next time, but that's a matter of personal preference. We also added some sriracha at home to give the sandwich a boost. The sunny bowl was an interesting concept that was somewhere between brunch and Vietnamese staple. It was good, with very fresh cucumber and nicely pickled carrot and daikon. It wasn't exceptional, but it was good. All told, this was a nice place to visit. I could imagine using it as a coffee shop or as a destination for decent Vietnamese food. Or both. The overall experience was good, and the food was on par with some of the other Vietnamese offerings in the region. Well worth a try, if you happen to be nearby. read more

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Great Vietnamese coffee, with great Bahn Mi too! The breakfast sandwiches are really solid, esp the sunny side Bahn mi, and the space is a great vibe for doing work or just hanging out. Plus they have a big outdoor area too so would def come back on a sunny day for a great breakfast or lunch! read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Checked out this spot the other week to go get some work done. It is so cute inside there is so much open seating indoor and outdoor. Service is quick and food is delicious. I tried one of the breakfast sandwiches they recommended to me, but will definitely be back to try more. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Bruh. This bahn Mi was made for selfies- not for a Sunday recovery meal. There was just the hint of protein. The bread was ok. One of the restrooms was not sweltering of hot doodies. I'd skip it and spend less for more. read more

egg coffee is foamy, pho is peppery & not that clean / filling of a flavor. but great place to study bc the seats are super nice, wide, booths for 3-6 (if squeeze) ppl, outlets. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stopped by this cafe after seeing it on Instagram! It is a very great space for enjoying a coffee, meeting with friends, or sitting outside on the patio. They serve Vietnamese coffee, bubble tea, sandwiches, and bowls. The employee explained that I could only have the Sunny bowl with no sauce. It was not much substance due to the modifications. Wish they had a gluten free soy sauce! They do not have any gluten free bread options which I was surprised by. The vanilla latte was great! So if you are looking for coffee or bubble tea I would recommend. Food not so much. Hoping for some added menu changes in the future! Celiac note: I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2023 and have been on the hunt for safe and delicious gluten-free spots around Pittsburgh ever since. Everyone with celiac has different comfort levels when eating out, so I always recommend doing your own research and choosing what feels right for you. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

one of my absolute favorite Vietnamese spots ever. I visit Pittsburgh 5-6 times a year and I eat here at least once every time. Those breakfast bahn mis HIT like nothing else. I live 10 hours away and have been dreaming of them the last week. The mayo is so good, the flavor profile of each sandwich is perfect, there's a lot of places that try to make fancier versions of something classic and fail. Ineffable is not one of those places. I adore the signs that give individual credit to staff who made certain menu items that day or week. I'd love to see a little more resources put into their baked goods (my apologies but the bagels are lackluster), and I would love to see specials that are new/rotating additions to the menu .... Like a breakfast sandwich with peanut sauce ? Can't wait to stop by again! read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Sunny side Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Banh mi was flavorful and had a good crunch. The ambiance is very nice and is a good study spot. The place is so cute and well decorated. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Banh MI Thit Kho (Braised Pork Belly Sandwich) - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I loved the space that they've created; hole in the wall vibes on the outside with a deep and homey interior. The people there are so kind. The coffee was subpar compared to other Vietnamese coffees I've had before. Compared to some spots in NY, I found their salted egg espresso to be a little bitter, which I assume must be attributed to brewing method or maybeee could use more condensed milk. Anyway, maybe better for a basic coffee and a spot to curl up and read. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I got a Vietnamese iced coffee and a banh mi thit kho(braised pork). The coffee was strong and also not super sweet. The banh mi had a good baguette and great pickled carrots and daikon. The pork was sweet and tender. The mayo felt off on this banh mi, it felt a bit more liquidity than other typical banh mi sandwich and was missing a certain saltiness to it. I The sandwich was $13 and coffee was $7. Overall a solid brunch/cafe spot I would probably just come back for a coffee not the food. Food: 6.3 Staff/service: 7 Overall: 6.6/10 read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Bahn Banh MI Thit Kho (Braised Pork Belly Sandwich) - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I supposed got grilled lemongrass chicken sandwiches and Vietnamese coffee. Ended up grilled chicken looks like 3days leftover fridge chicken (see pic) and my 1/3 cup of so called Vietnamese coffee (tasted like water). Coming from West Coast and this place should sell Vietnamese food if you can't make it right. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - So called Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi, tasted awful. - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Ineffable remains a great place to grab a bite to eat and a drink while working on your laptop. I danced in my seat to the music while completing what otherwise might have been deadly dull paperwork. I needed to plug in, but outside they have tents set up if you want to enjoy the fresh air. Thanks for being you! read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Braised pork belly rice bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Stopped in for Saturday breakfast. There was a ton of seating available both inside and outside. The decor was inviting. Tons of string lights and warm wood tones. The staff were friendly and the drinks and food were out in no time flat. I had a delicious bubble tea, black tea with passion fruit flavor and boba pearls. My friend ordered a latte and asked the barista to surprise her on flavor. I tasted the latte and it was great! Had a little coconut flavor and was not too sweet. I added bacon and an additional egg to the sunny bahn mi and it was pretty tasty. I wish the sandwich was bigger. I would definitely come back and try some lunch options or maybe work a few hours remotely here. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This is such a unique space! Serves pho + coffee and both are delicious! It is also such a great place to work or study. read more

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Actually loved this place! So much seating! The ambience is as great! It all felt cozy and welcoming! I just got a iced vanilla latte and it was really good! (I always feel like you can judge a place by a iced vanilla latte for some reason!) They have so many options! I definitely need to go back for the bubble tea or some food options! My girls got marble cookies and loved them! The staff wasn't as friendly but they could have just been tired or having an off day! Overall would definitely return! read more

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This place is so cute and well decorated! I love the vibe and there was lots of seating to choose from. My orange cardamom latte was so delicious and flavorful and the bahn mi was also quite good. You pay at the front and then go back up to get your food once your name is called. They were quick and efficient and everything was good quality! read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Orange cardamom latte - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Ineffable Ca Phe is a loungy cafe serving Vietnamese cuisine. Enter thru the door on the side of the building, place your order at the coffee counter and pick up food at the kitchen window. The bahn mi sandwiches are well balanced. Soft crunchy rolls and fresh cucumber, cilantro and carrots with your choice of protein. The chicken was good. The pork belly bahn mi was ok. Pork belly is naturally very fatty and on the sandwich it felt more like a spread than a protein. I'm sure if they added more pork belly it would feel unbalanced but I probably would not order it again. read more

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I've missed this gem for years. Let me tell you up front so I can get the negativity out the way: parking is slim and tight. If you're able to find a spot on the street not too far away, you've made it, my friend. The food is excellent. I've tried the pho, rice bowl, and egg coffee custard. All delicious and worth a try. The space is perfect for either catching up with friends or bringing a laptop to get some work done. Bathrooms are gender-inclusive. All-around, great cozy atmosphere especially when they turn on the fireplace! read more

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This restaurant has an overall great vibe and food menu. The Vietnamese flavor is amazing full of flavor and great portion sizes. Though I did not try them, they do carry option to increase the spice level. Lovely decor of wood finish with seating to host medium size groups 5-10 or small groups in booths. Order and collect food at the window for a mouth watering culinary experience. read more

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Great place for Vietnamese food and drink. You order at the counter, and then choose seating whether, a table, booth, or high top tables. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food was mediocre. The pho noodles were thin, the broth felt like they just heated it up, and the marinated pork was bad in quality and doesn't justify its price either. However, the place's atmosphere is nice and self service. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Remnants of Pho noodle which they gave to us to go despite us dining there. - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I was drawn here by the reviews of their vegan pho and photos of the cute interior on Yelp. I brought my crew of seven of us and we ordered a variety between the com rice bowls, vegan pho and Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk. The vegan pho broth was delicious- my only wish would be that it included more vegetables. I thoroughly enjoyed my coffee and enjoyed all of the staff that we encountered. The interior and exterior of the space was super cute - they offer both indoor and outdoor seating along with high chairs. Those who ordered the com bows wish it packed a little more flavor and it seemed like the lemongrass chicken was an interesting cut/ texture. Overall, a positive experience. Vegan pho can be hard to come by- so I'm especially grateful for this lunch. read more

Quick service and good street parking in front. A mix of tables and cozy seating inside and outside. Any Bahn mi sandwich can be turned into a rice bowl. So I got the chicken rice bowl with jalapeño peppers. All fresh ingredients and balance of flavors. The Vietnamese coffee is very refreshing especially on a hot day. Always a good lunch choice. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Rice bowl with chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Grabbed a quick breakfast sandwich at ineffable today! Service was quick and friendly (I got it to go). Plenty of seating inside and out! If you work from home, this would be a great place to set up. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - tables and chairs in a restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I'm a fan of cute cafes. And I'm an even bigger fan of cafes with boba, banh mi AND Vietnamese coffee. This place is charming with a decent amount of indoor seating. There is wifi, so there are people studying and meeting. I think the seating will be more spacious during warmer days. If you've never had Vietnamese coffee / caphe sua, it's a rich strong drip coffee over condensed milk, making a creamy strong awakener for the morning (or anytime you need a pick me up!). Get it hot or over ice. I love it. The banh mi is also delicious. The proportions are just right with a good amount of filling. They actually make my favorite banh mi in the city so far. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Banh mi, Thai tea, caphe sua - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Such a cool and unique experience! Came here to do some work and was pleasantly surprised with all of the seating available. The pho ga made for some great study fuel! read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Pho ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Heavily censored review. Let me tell you what happened the other DAY I was visiting Pittsburgh with Barbi, my BAE I took her to Lawrenceville and asked her to STAY But a tanned J-Woww lookalike whisked Barbi AWAY My mind was in complete DISARRAY About her eating cake like it's Rihanna's BIRTHDAY I was struggling to get Oxygen down my AIRWAY And then I saw the 279 HIGHWAY I wandered under a bridge, like ANTHONY K Past a Dunkin Donuts and a Swiss CHALET Just when I thought I too had gone ASTRAY I "came upon" the apt-named INEFFABLE CA PHE The food they were cooking had a yummy BOUQUET But I wasn't here for a salty ENTREE I asked for Cafe Sua Da to come my WAY And drank it faster than you could SAY This review has been censored like the other was. YAY. I can't believe this effing place. It's effing excellent. Or eff-celent as the case may be. We had a lovely time in this little cafe which is a little bit more hipster than it is authentic Vietnamese, but then it is in a hipster neighbourhood which is Lawrenceville, and has a lot of hipster tendencies. Having said that, they have good food and great drinks and it's a wonderful addition to Pittsburgh. While it's not my favourite place for Vietnamese stuff in Pittsburgh, it's definitely awesome and much better than places in a lot of a nearby cities. Great spirit, great addition to the local scene, and somewhere we'll definitely come back to. All in all, we definitely had a good time here, even though there were a few things about it that we would change. It doesn't surprise me that a lot of Yelpers come here though. Yelp is strong with the Hipster crowd. But we love you for turning PA blue, that's for sure, hipsters. Go go go. More of the same. That was one hell of an "eff" ort, you might say. read more

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Set back from the road just a bit, you could easily miss this gem. You're greeted by festive string lights outside and a clean modern inside with greenery but also old books. The staff is super friendly and helpful if you're a first timer. The food is fresh and flavorful. I had the Bahn Mi Thit Noung, which is a pork belly sandwich, and it was excellent. The mocha latte and cookie were also tasty. Ineffable definitely has intentionally included environmentally conscious elements focusing on reuse and non-plastic packaging. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Menu board - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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To start, all the food is phenomenal. I haven't had a meal I didn't truly enjoy between the pho, banh mi and rice bowls. I also enjoy the bubble teas and cold brew. Pictured is a peach green tea with pomegranate popping peals. So good! It's also a great atmosphere if you're looking to work, study or just read a book. They also have plenty of outdoor space and seating. 10/10 recommend if you're in the area read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Best Banh Mi next to Lucy's in the Strip. Love coming here to chill, read, have an iced coffee. The pho is pretty good too! Great breakfast sandwiches. Beautiful space and great to sit outside when it's sunny! read more

I went to have a quiet study time and was delighted by the interior of Ineffable. I drank a delicious Vietnamese coffee and then spent over an hour in quiet conversation my son and good study time. It is a hidden gem read more

This is my go to when it comes to working remote. Amazing coffee, some of the best workspaces in the city complete with light dimmers and outlets. And their coffee and tea selections are great. Also, don't sleep on their Banh Mi. It's some of the best in the city. read more

This place didn't need to be as good as it was! The cafe is decorated in such a cute way and I have to give a nod to their lighting design. It makes the space light yet cozy. The breakfast banh mi was super delicious and the tea was great too. Fast service as well. Would definitely recommend. read more

Stopped for an early lunch in a Saturday morning...pretty steady crowd. Ordered the lemongrass chicken banh mi and a breakfast sandwich. Both were very solid, just slightly light on the lemongrass and chicken spices. Had a drip coffee which had a nice roast as well. Will definitely try again. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

What a cute restaurant! Never in a million years would I have expected the inside to look like this. It's such a large space, and great place for bigger groups and for study/work sessions. The food was pretty solid too! When we we visited they were all out of the traditional pork options so we didn't get to try any of that, but the lemongrass chicken was yummy! read more

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It was a Sunday morning coffee run! I got their cold brew, light ice, no sweetener at all. It definitely helped me to pick my brain up, the atmosphere is good as always! read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - cold brew - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I was very hesitant to try this Vietnamese place. It looks very hipster, and hipster Vietnamese can go very, very wrong. However, with the free parking, proximity, and rave reviews, I had to at least give this place a chance. And I'm so glad I did. Is it somewhat hipster Vietnamese with a price tag to match? YES. But is it delicious? DOUBLE YES. Ineffable Ca Phe and Bahn Mi and Tea are the two best Vietnamese places I've tried in Pittsburgh, but the bahn mis at Ineffable Ca Phe are just slightly better. The French bread is nice and crisp (but may scratch up the roof of your mouth a bit), and the fillings are delicious. I also got bubble that was good as well. It's no Kung Fu Tea or Cafe Bistro 33 bubble tea, but decent enough to wash down that delicious bahn mi. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Cute little cafe! - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This shop is SO cute and convenient for working and holding business meetings! We used to have monthly meetings there for a freelance job I had before. The tables and booths are big enough to fit a group of people. We usually had about 6 of us and the tables were comfortable and had plenty of outlets. It is a very chill atmosphere and would be a good spot to read a book too. I love their coffee, bubble tea, and pastries. I haven't tried their bahn mi or bowls because oftentimes they are sold out later in the day. When we would have morning meetings, I would get either an almond milk latte or sometimes I would add lavender. My colleague would always get the french press coffee and we would laugh as he would carry a full pot of coffee over to the table. If you are planning on working there for a few hours, the french press might be a good idea! I love their coconut bubble tea and taro bubble tea. You pick green or black tea, then your flavor, then if you want boba or jelly, and pick your sweetness level and milk. I LOVE that they let you pick the sweetness and the milk. This most recent time I was super bummed they were out of boba, so I tried something a little different. I got black tea with taro flavor, lychee jelly (wow-addicting) with almond milk and 0 sweetness. I knew it would be sweet from the lychee jelly. It was really good even though it didn't have the chewy tapioca pearls. They also have great pastries. I'm not sure where they get them from, but they are always fresh! The employees are always very friendly and willing to suggest things on the menu. They have a small section for outdoor seating too. This place is easy to pass over since it is a little bit secluded on Penn Ave. It is near Piazza Talarico and Arsenal Cider for reference. Next time I hope to try one of their veggie bowls! read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Bubble tea menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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What brought me here was the really cool "coffee passport" someone gifted me for Christmas! I was so happy I came as soon as I entered the place... the coffee shop has ample room, especially on a beautiful sunny day. From a side area with twinkle lights, an w covered patio, as well as a very spacious inside, all with outlets. I think it's very convenient if you want to do work there (which I did). It is also one of the most welcoming cafes I've come across in Pittsburgh... they really want you to stay and enjoy yourself, making everything easy to obtain- water, wifi, etc. Lastly, the food was AMAZINGGGG and definitely reasonably priced! read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Drip Coffee (Vietnamese) & Coffee Passport - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Very cute place! Nice decor and seating - it's a cool touch that some of the tables are old Singer sewing machines. The banh mis are decent but the meats aren't as flavorful as you get at really good banh mi places. I wish they had the classic traditional banh mi with pate and cha lua, but their offerings are not bad. The cold brew Vietnamese coffee is an Americanized halfway between ca phe sua da and American iced coffee - I'd recommend getting their actual ca phe sua da. read more