I love J's Pho and Cafe. I think I've been there now 4 times since they opened and I'm planning on making this my regular spot for Vietnamese. I had the chicken pho which was flavorful and well spiced and a generous portion. The Vietnamese crepe was crispy and delicate and I loved the shrimp. The chicken wings were crunchy and really well seasoned too. The service was pretty good. They're still working the kinks out since they're new but food comes out fast and the server was attentive. I'm hoping to try everything on the menu as soon as I can. Highly recommend! So good to have a new Vietnamese place in the neighborhood. read more

J’s Pho and Cafe - Chicken wings plate with rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Soft opening + 10% special + free soft drink We came on Wednesday for lunch. The parking lot was packed. We shared a shrimp roll for appetizer, and I got a chicken vermicelli bowl. The chicken was a little salty. The 2 shrimp roll were unfortunately just ok. My coworker asked about the free drinks, and we each got a can of soda. The service was alright, unlike what other yelpers experienced. read more

4 stars for a superb Bahn Mi (Vietnamese sandwich)! Ordered take out at the counter on a Sunday before 7pm, and my sandwich was ready in 10 minutes. The Grilled Chicken sandwich was flavorful & delicious, on a Vietnamese baguette that had a satisfying crispy crunch to it. It was a good size and decent portion of food, as well. Minus one star for their pricing & payment policy. The menu lists the cash price for food items, which can be misleading if you're not paying attention to the policy sign in the restaurant (separate from the menu) or not reading the fine print on their website's menu. If you pay with credit card, they charge you 3% extra! Most people that I know don't often carry cash, myself included. I'll be back for another sandwich, but the pho here is already quite pricey at the cash price. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Getting a close parking spot can be tough. read more

J’s Pho and Cafe - Grilled Chicken Bahn Mi Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

A cold, overcast day calls for pho, and I've been looking forward to trying J's Pho Cafe, which had recently opened in the neighborhood. We arrived around lunchtime when the restaurant was bustling; fortunately, there was one available table right next to the door. It was a bit chilly sitting next to the open door, but we were grateful that we were able to be seated right away. We browsed the menu, which offered a variety of pho, rice plates, banh mi, and other Vietnamese dishes. I ordered the chicken pho because I was in the mood for something comforting but not too heavy. After placing our order, our food was brought out relatively quickly - along with a neat, wrapped bundle of utensils including chopsticks, a fork, a metal spoon, and a soup spoon. My pho was served with a plate of fresh toppings, including bean sprouts, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime. Upon adding in my toppings and a healthy drizzle of Sriracha, I dug into my noodles. While I sometimes find pho broth to be bland, this broth had a rich chicken flavor that was only enhanced by the lime and Sriracha. The chicken pieces were thinly sliced and tender, and there was a decent serving of vermicelli noodles. The other members of my party ordered the wonton soup and spicy beef soup specials, and they had no constructive feedback on their dishes. After we finished eating, it took a few attempts to catch a server's attention to get the bill. Meanwhile, a healthy line continued to form out the door. We left very satisfied after our lunch and are looking forward to our next visit. read more

J’s Pho and Cafe - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

We returned on a weekday and are happy to update our review to five stars. The service was noticeably faster, our children were thoughtfully provided water in lidded cups, and the staff was both kind and attentive. The food was delicious, and we look forward to returning. We spent over $100 for a family of four, and were pleasantly surprised to receive a 10% discount. While prices are on the higher side, the overall experience and quality make it worthwhile - we will definitely be back. read more

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Newer place so I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt. Called for to go order. Placed me on hold for 15 mins and forgot. We decided to just stop in to eat. Ordered pho and the bun Bo hue, they brought out the bowl in the photo and I said this is not bun Bo hue the server argues with me about how it is I said this smells like and is pho broth it only has the correct noodles and pork cake... Continued to say it is bun bo hue to me anyway. I stared at the person in disbelief and took the bowl and a guy runs out of the kitchen telling me that's not bun Bo hue only then did they correct it. It's embarrassing as a Vietnamese person to experience that type of engagement at a Vietnamese restaurant because how did you not know the difference? Was excited but not anymore. Still difficult to get someone on the phone today lol. Hopefully they can work through the kinks. read more

J’s Pho and Cafe - Pho broth that they told me was bun bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Pretty good place to get Vietnamese food. Their menu isn't the huge extensive type but small and done better (quality over quantity). Their service was actually pretty good, kind of different than what you would get at a normal Vietnamese place. The restaurant is clean with cleanings after every service. They had some of the large screen TV's from the previous fried chicken place so it is put to good use. Overall it was a good experience! We just need it to get the other condiments such as the pickled jalapeños, little trays for sauce and their own chili sauce. IYKYK read more

J’s Pho and Cafe - Large portions of the special. It could feed a family of 4 decently...or a very large person singularly. - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Clean, modern vibe * Pho is good (lighter, less heavy broth) * Fresh appetizers (spring rolls, egg rolls) * Friendly service * Slightly pricier than typical spots A solid, modern Vietnamese spot--worth trying, especially if you like a cleaner, lighter pho experienced read more

J’s Pho and Cafe - Vietnamese crepe - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

My husband and I went on opening day (we didn't realize that until we were there) and we are SO glad this place has opened. The food was delicious and given the area the pricing seemed fair. We loved all the items we got (Beef Pho, Beef Rice Plate, and Pork spring rolls). The food was authentic, tasty, and a good sized portion. Our experience with our servers was totally fine! We didn't have an experience of waiting 30+ minutes as others mentioned. At the same time, this is a brand new family owned business, so I think it's important to recognize they are learning and there are always growing pains with that! Practice makes perfect and I'm excited to have such delicious food in this center. read more

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Food was amazing!! My daughter got the steak and meatballs pho. I got the grilled chicken Banh mi. Both were delicious! The bone broth in the pho was so flavorful! Idk why people are complaining about this place. Everyone was super friendly. Took a minute for the check but that's probably because it wasn't busy. I'm grateful for not being rushed. For grand opening they're giving 10% off and a free soft drink. Support this delicious spot so it stays. read more

J’s Pho and Cafe - Grilled chicken Banh Mi. - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

We are so excited to have this locally owned gem in our neighborhood! Plus they have a lot of vegetarian options, which many pho places do not. I had the veggie pho and my family had the special, and we all loved it! Plenty of fresh herbs & sauces to add in too. We can't wait to return to try the other dishes like the banh mi and the vermicelli! read more

Pho has arrived in the neighborhood! Really happy to see this nicely decorated, friendly spot open. And the food is fantastic too! I've sampled pho and banh mi this week and both were really excellent. Staff are engaged and helpful, service is quick, and we all left very satisfied. Parking is pretty easy in the lot. read more

Pho Chicken $16.95 plus 3% credit charge with out the sign... Chicken was dry and the soup was okay The sever was nice tho read more

J’s Pho and Cafe - Pho Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Too pricey for my pocket book. Worth a try if you want to check out new places. We got Bo Ne with beef ($25.99) which not many Vietnamese restaurant serve in this area. I was excited to try the Shaking Beef ($20.99) and was disappointed that it looks and tastes like a chinese stir fry beef. Shaking Beef supposed to be crispy outside and also comes with a lime and salt and pepper dipping sauce. We didn't get that. The tomato rice that came with it was good. Cooked chewy and not mushy. I am not sure if I will go back because there are lots of other places here that serves banh mi and pho and appetizers with a more appealing price. read more

J’s Pho and Cafe - Bo Ne - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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We were excited for this restaurant to open and the decor is nice. Food was tasty, however the chicken in the pho was much smaller/thinner than our first visit. The real reason for 2 stars is we were charged a higher price than what the menu showed. The cashier was not able to understand our complaint and said they don't have a manager. Bottom line - didn't care. Buyer beware! read more

Great food, great service. My daughter loved the pot stickers and fried rice, and she is a tough customer. We really needed a place like this in the orchards. read more

We got combo pho & combo fried rice. Expensive compared to other pho places in WC, portion sizes are those of medium sized bowls everywhere else or even small just an FYI. Their fried rice was also on the small side for $20 Their customer service lacked, a little unorganized and got our orders wrong. They did correct it and then were a bit better towards the end. Ambiance was ok, tvs should be playing sports or something not fish the entire time. Did get 10% off but you need to ask for the soft drink specials they don't offer it right away. read more

J’s Pho and Cafe - Combo fried rice, came out wrong , corrected later - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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We had a very disappointing experience. While our order was taken promptly, we waited over an hour and still never received our food. During that time, several customers who arrived after us were served before we were. When we asked about our order, we were assured it was coming out soon, but then watched it get given to another table that had arrived much later. After waiting so long , we went to Kevin's Noodle House where we were fed! read more

Came here with party of 8 on Monday night. No wait and service was excellent. They currently have 10% discount and free soda. They also gave us complimentary egg rolls, which we really appreciated. Got the banh xeo and it was good, but crepe could be a little crispier. The shaken beef was tender. Good portion and took it home and it was still good when reheated. Will go back to try the pho next time. read more

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So excited to have a Vietnamese restaurant nearby! I went with the steak pho and it's easily my favorite in the East Bay. I also tried the shrimp spring rolls and those were great as well. Service was fantastic and the restaurant itself is really nice. They have beautiful orchids and roses up for the Grand Opening. They also have banh mi, rice plates, garlic noodles and so much more. Looking forward to trying it all. read more

J’s Pho and Cafe - Steak Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Ordered takeout and staff was not friendly, had to repeat my order many times. We got two bahn mi sandwiches and 1 rice plate and all were bad. The bahn mi was large but there was barely any toppings in there. Way too much bread to filling ratio and my jaw hurt after chewing so much on the bread. The rice plate was so underwhelming and for $18????? You get a tiny salad, meat and rice. I could go to Kevin noodle house and get it for $12 for double the portion. Ridiculous! Never coming back here again. read more

Was the sweetest workers and the food was really good!! I would definitely come back again!!

Our first visit here. Nicely appointed restaurant. Outstanding service and the food was fantastic. We had the Grilled pork bahn mi sandwiches and shrimp combo spring rolls. Both were delicious and presented well. We will definitely be back! Thanks, Tony!! read more

Went with a couple friends on a Sunday afternoon for bahn mi. We ordered at the counter to-go and didn't have to wait too long for our sandwiches. We ended up with the grilled pork and BBQ pork options. Both were tasty but wish there was a little more meat. Glad to have this option in the neighborhood and look forward to trying different menu items in the future. read more

Food was okay. Not great. If I return, I will order something different next time and hope it is better. If not, then I won't return a third time. It is illegal in California to spring a credit card surcharge on a customer at the end. Businesses are required to be transparent. Per other people writing Yelp reviews, they post this 2.5% surcharge somewhere in their restaurant or menu, but it is not clearly visible (none in my part of three noticed it), so I am dinging the business for this behavior. When presented with the bill, I noticed that the price was higher. I asked the waitress to explain why the price for dishes was higher than the menu, and even she didn't know! She had to go in the back to speak to someone. She informed me of their policy, I mentioned that it was illegal to hide this, and she couldn't point to the menu and say, "This is where it says it." All she could say is something along the lines of, "That's what they said." Next time I will make sure to have cash, if I return. read more

Got the pho with rare steak and meatballs and the shaking beef rice plate. Generous portions, high quality ingredients, and overall tasty food! Service was a little clunky but the servers were all very kind. We'll definitely be back and are so excited for a Vietnamese spot in the neighborhood. read more

A lot of staff but can't handle 10 tables. Small menu but staff isn't even familiar with it when placing order on handheld device. Phone order? Don't even try to call. Get put on hold and forgotten. Hopefully, it'll get better since it's new. Pho is good though. read more

Great vibe! we got an appetizer, the shrimp spring rolls, and i got the chicken pho. the broth was delicious, and the chicken was thin and full of flavor. the servers were really nice, and wait time was around 15 minutes. will definitely be coming back! read more

Mediocre dining experience first time there. Large facilities with indoor and outdoor dining. Hopefully they will work on getting their rhythm together on attentiveness to clients and services for drinks and foods. Drinks came out different times and easily prepared foods came out last. Most of flavors were average and seemed fresh. Maybe retraining staff on diligence and cooks on timing will improve dining experience. read more

So me and my co-worker wanted to try this spot out for their Vietnamese Coffee. We were excited to try it. Just to be disappointed by it. First off, it was a small cup. Second it's was $8. And lastly it wasn't worth $8. Over priced, bitter, dark coffee with ice is what we ordered. We should've went to Tea Spoon across the street and spent our $8 there. read more

J’s Pho and Cafe - Vietnamese Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

We tried three kinds of pho, banh mi, and garlic noodles with shaking beef- all delicious! The food was ready in 10 minutes & service was friendly. I'll be driving right past my local Vietnamese place to eat here from now on. read more

Grilled pork banh mi was delicious It was huge. I wish they marinated the daikon and carrots more. It needed a little more acid. read more

Attentive and friendly service from all the staff! The food was well priced and yummy and we were very impressed by the cleanliness of the restaurant! Pineapple piña colada smoothie - YUM! read more

Service was friendly and great. The food was outstanding! This was our second time there. Love the grilled shrimp vermicelli and shrimp spring rolls and the noddle soup. The restaurant is very nicely decorated with lots of flowers and plants. We will return many times! read more

Delicious food! The broth was richer and more flavorful than any pho I've had. The staff is super friendly. It's clear a lot of effort has gone into this place--opening a new restaurant is no small feat, and it deserves a bit of patience and support. I'd much rather see spots like this succeed than end up with more generic chain options. read more

We got seated right away and the no frills service was good. I ordered a P4 and my wife ordered a P3. They were both good. The broth is lighter than Kevin's Noodle House but the amount of noodles and meat is generous. The meat is noticeably better quality than other places. The slices are thicker and the brisket was well cooked. We enjoyed it. read more

Both food and service needs improvement. Got food here twice. Vermicelli with tofu was bland. Veggies were good. Not enough tofu. Second order was missing one order of soup. They don't pick up the phone, I called a few times to report the issue. One time they picked up and the guy told me rudely to look at the menu and didn't answer my question. Veggie pho was tasty but too expensive and low on veggies and tofu. read more

The pho was good. The BBQ pork sandwich is not good. The BBQ pork over rice is tastless.

Been there twice now. The food and service were better the first time. I asked to speak to a manager the second time and they told us they did not have a manager. They are currently offering 10% off and a free soda. Well you have to ask for the drink - they will not offer it to you. Honestly $17.95 for Pho Ga is very over priced. How do they justify charging a fee for using a card with these prices. Aa happy as I was to see this open I won't go back. read more

The service was amazing and the staff were so friendly! I got the chicken pho and the broth was so flavorful and delicious! I definitely will becoming back! read more