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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.
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!
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.
Ordered a Vietnamese egg coffee and the pork belly banh mi. The egg coffee was delicious and worth a try. I got the banh mi to go. It tasted overwhelmingly acidic from the vegetables, and the first 5 bites or so had no meat at all. Bread got very soggy very quickly and was mushy. Not the most pleasant eat:
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
I'm from CA so finding pho in pittsburgh has been one of my biggest missions yet and I honestly think this one was pretty good! The broth had good flavor, it wasn't watered down like some places and the noodles were a good consistency. The service was really nice and fast they helped me when I had questions about the base and let me do beef base with tofu which was cool. The vibe inside is really nice a good place to study but the vietnamese cold brew was just too milky for my taste but their other coffees are way better. read more
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
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
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
4 months ago
Ordered a Vietnamese egg coffee and the pork belly banh mi. The egg coffee was delicious and worth a try. I got the banh mi to go. It tasted overwhelmingly acidic from the vegetables, and the first 5 bites or so had no meat at all. Bread got very soggy very quickly and was mushy. Not the most pleasant eat: read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
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
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
7 months ago
3 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
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
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
3 years ago
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 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
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
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
3 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
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
4 years ago
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
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
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
2 years ago
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
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
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
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
2 years ago
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3920 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Lawrenceville
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