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Small little place with one table. They appear to handle mostly take out. The peach iced tea can be sweet, so I requested 25% sugar, which made it perfect. Not too sweet and just enough sugar. The frsh fruit and lemon grass add a nice accent flavor. The summer rolls with the peanut sauce on the side were simple but delicious. The pork "hoagie"was dressed with kewpie mayo, crunchy veg and cilantro. Everything on the sandwich complimented each other and the roll took it over the top. Crunchy, seeded on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. They have a lot of banh mi and drink options. If you are nearby, do yourself a favor and grab a sandwich. I wish I lived closer.
Jojo's Cafe is a casual Vietnamese spot in the neighborhood that serves simple eats and drinks. There is little seating inside, so this is definitely a grab and go place. The service is fairly quick, although my friend and I were the only customers inside when I visited. I was interested in trying Jojo's Cafe as there are a lot of good reviews online. I got the Vietnamese Iced Coffee, but I was disappointed. Typical Vietnamese coffee uses condensed milk to make the strong coffee taste more sweet, but this cafe used a creamer (Coffee Mate) for my drink, so my coffee tasted like American coffee. I decided to do a little digging after my visit and I discovered that they do have Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk, but it is under a different name. I feel like most people who order Vietnamese coffee opt for the condensed milk, but the employee just went straight ahead and made the coffee with creamer, even though my friend and I initially said we wanted condensed milk with our coffees. This might have been miscommunication, but I am not too sure if creamer is the go to for this cafe. However, I am sure this cafe as a whole excels in other areas, so if I were to come back, I would clarify that I want Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk.
Came here for lunch as I was working nearby. If was not too busy when I went. The food is delicious. Each Bahn mi is honestly enough for two meals but I ate it all as it was so yummy. There are a few tables and plenty of barstools if you wanted to eat there.
Honestly, I eat here with my boyfriend every week. Truly a hidden gem! My favorite is the bánh mì xui mai. The owner makes the meatball perfectly. Oh! They tend to spread a generous amount of butter in the bread. If you don't like too much, be sure to tell them.
Didn't get a chance to try many of their food items, but got to try a few different drinks and one of their desserts. The pennyworth and the sugar cane ones were so delicious and beyond fresh. Light, not too sweet, and so refreshing. Passionfruit - a bit too tangy for me, but passionfruit was never really my thing. My son LOVED it. It had fresh pulp and the seeds in it. The coconut bean dessert was delicious. Had a bit too much cream, but I just scraped some off the top. I'm glad they gave more though as I know some that love extra. Service - so nice! They were so welcoming and greeted us right when we walked through the door. Asked if we had any questions and walked us through any questions we had. I will surely be back!
This is neighborhood joint done right! They are small but powerful. So friendly, traditional beverages and some unique twists, and fresh, fast Bahn Mi. so cute inside, minimal seating bc it's small but I'd sit here to enjoy an iced bev and cool off!! I had a BBQ pork Bahn mi and peach iced tea with lemongrass and orange - so refreshing. Love these guys, go check 'em out.
We took a drive from Jersey City to meet friends and try another Vietnamese foodie spot. Was not disappointed! Had tried the banh mi at another well known Philly place and the banh mi here were 10 stars!! We had the H1 Special with added pork floss, the H7 pork BBQ. Veggies were perfectly pickled and fresh. The pork cold cuts, pate and floss were flavorful and plenty. The BBQ was rich and the lemongrass was flagrant. The D1 Viet iced coffee was not too sweet and had cocoa and coconut notes. The peach lemongrass tea was delightful. All served with a smile by a nice Asian server. We will make the 90+ min drive again to come back for more!
Quick service and great food, they provide lots of filling and don't skimp on the pate. The rolls have sesame seeds, which, while not authentic, do add a nice flavor to the sandwiches. You can ask for veggies on the side if you're getting it to go and not eating right away. My favorites are the banh mi dac biet (#1) and the banh mi cha ca (#8).
Delicious tofu Banh mi! Portion size was really big - I probably should have saved half for later but it was so good! If you're vegan just be aware the roll is buttered pretty heavily. The Vietnamese iced coffee was very tasty, but super sweet. Which is great if you like dessert iced coffee but I think next time I'll just try the black iced coffee! Overall very good!
This restaurant has 2 tables and 2 separate rolls.of seating. Really reminds you of a small vietnamese Cafe. This place was on my husband's list of food places to check-out. We were greeted and seated right away. They also have off menu specials. Ofcourse, I tried the Banh Canh cau which is a seafood tapioca noodle soup dish. This was pretty good. All of the ingredients were fresh and even the quail eggs. I really enjoyed the chewy noodles and soup broth. My husband got the bo kho with bread. He said that was good. I added goi cuon which is a summer roll (rice roll with shrimp, pork, lettuce and vermicelli noodles), I was in for a surprise with these rolls. They were huge. The sauce was phenomenal. Homemade sauce that tasted better then any other I have ever had. So you know I had to order one to go. We also got a Vietnamese hoagie to go (dac biet). Have not tried it yet but will report back. Parking is a plenty and metered outside. They close earlier then most restaurants. The plus is they also do catering. The staff were very nice and spoke English very well.
Great banh mis, smoothies, freshly squeezed sugar cane, and iced coffees. Feels like being in a family member's house and Jojo is super friendly and takes pride in her restaurant.
New local Vietnamese bistro style restaurant! Good size menu for takeaway items including banh mi, iced coffee and ready made off the menu items like goi cuon and specials like bun bo hue and pha lau. Food was delicious! Banh mi dac biet (special) was very crispy. I enjoyed the sesame seeds. The pate and meats were very good too. We also got canh bun. Very good, complex broth. Rieu was very very juicy with both snails and shrimp. Fresh blood cubes too. Really really good. Some seats available for individuals and couples - very clean inside and street parking is easy. Highly recommend this place. We will be back!
Delicious banh mi and so many varieties of yummy Vietnamese snacks and drinks to choose from.
24 days ago
Great price, clean store, colorful, authentic, very fresh tasty food! I really appreciated how affordable it was. I am visit from NYC, and to get a filling, flavorful, and fast lunch is awesome. Tender chicken; crisp veggies! read more
1 month ago
First time here and I wished they were closer to me because I would love to try other menu items. I ordered their Vietnamese iced coffee and the spam and egg banh mi. I added pate to the banh mi as that is not traditionally made with this version of banh mi. The bread is seeded, which is different but in a good way. The sandwich was a perfect balance of pickled veggies, jalapeños, spam and eggs. So so good! The Vietnamese iced coffee was very creamy and velvety. I've never had that kind before but it was delicious. You can easily miss this place along the strip of other eateries but if you're in the broad and passyunk area, give them a try! read more
1 year ago
Small little place with one table. They appear to handle mostly take out. The peach iced tea can be sweet, so I requested 25% sugar, which made it perfect. Not too sweet and just enough sugar. The frsh fruit and lemon grass add a nice accent flavor. The summer rolls with the peanut sauce on the side were simple but delicious. The pork "hoagie"was dressed with kewpie mayo, crunchy veg and cilantro. Everything on the sandwich complimented each other and the roll took it over the top. Crunchy, seeded on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. They have a lot of banh mi and drink options. If you are nearby, do yourself a favor and grab a sandwich. I wish I lived closer. read more
2 years ago
Jojo's Cafe is a casual Vietnamese spot in the neighborhood that serves simple eats and drinks. There is little seating inside, so this is definitely a grab and go place. The service is fairly quick, although my friend and I were the only customers inside when I visited. I was interested in trying Jojo's Cafe as there are a lot of good reviews online. I got the Vietnamese Iced Coffee, but I was disappointed. Typical Vietnamese coffee uses condensed milk to make the strong coffee taste more sweet, but this cafe used a creamer (Coffee Mate) for my drink, so my coffee tasted like American coffee. I decided to do a little digging after my visit and I discovered that they do have Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk, but it is under a different name. I feel like most people who order Vietnamese coffee opt for the condensed milk, but the employee just went straight ahead and made the coffee with creamer, even though my friend and I initially said we wanted condensed milk with our coffees. This might have been miscommunication, but I am not too sure if creamer is the go to for this cafe. However, I am sure this cafe as a whole excels in other areas, so if I were to come back, I would clarify that I want Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk. read more
Came here for lunch as I was working nearby. If was not too busy when I went. The food is delicious. Each Bahn mi is honestly enough for two meals but I ate it all as it was so yummy. There are a few tables and plenty of barstools if you wanted to eat there. read more
1 year ago
Honestly, I eat here with my boyfriend every week. Truly a hidden gem! My favorite is the bánh mì xui mai. The owner makes the meatball perfectly. Oh! They tend to spread a generous amount of butter in the bread. If you don't like too much, be sure to tell them. read more
Didn't get a chance to try many of their food items, but got to try a few different drinks and one of their desserts. The pennyworth and the sugar cane ones were so delicious and beyond fresh. Light, not too sweet, and so refreshing. Passionfruit - a bit too tangy for me, but passionfruit was never really my thing. My son LOVED it. It had fresh pulp and the seeds in it. The coconut bean dessert was delicious. Had a bit too much cream, but I just scraped some off the top. I'm glad they gave more though as I know some that love extra. Service - so nice! They were so welcoming and greeted us right when we walked through the door. Asked if we had any questions and walked us through any questions we had. I will surely be back! read more
This is neighborhood joint done right! They are small but powerful. So friendly, traditional beverages and some unique twists, and fresh, fast Bahn Mi. so cute inside, minimal seating bc it's small but I'd sit here to enjoy an iced bev and cool off!! I had a BBQ pork Bahn mi and peach iced tea with lemongrass and orange - so refreshing. Love these guys, go check 'em out. read more
2 years ago
We took a drive from Jersey City to meet friends and try another Vietnamese foodie spot. Was not disappointed! Had tried the banh mi at another well known Philly place and the banh mi here were 10 stars!! We had the H1 Special with added pork floss, the H7 pork BBQ. Veggies were perfectly pickled and fresh. The pork cold cuts, pate and floss were flavorful and plenty. The BBQ was rich and the lemongrass was flagrant. The D1 Viet iced coffee was not too sweet and had cocoa and coconut notes. The peach lemongrass tea was delightful. All served with a smile by a nice Asian server. We will make the 90+ min drive again to come back for more! read more
3 years ago
Quick service and great food, they provide lots of filling and don't skimp on the pate. The rolls have sesame seeds, which, while not authentic, do add a nice flavor to the sandwiches. You can ask for veggies on the side if you're getting it to go and not eating right away. My favorites are the banh mi dac biet (#1) and the banh mi cha ca (#8). read more
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Delicious tofu Banh mi! Portion size was really big - I probably should have saved half for later but it was so good! If you're vegan just be aware the roll is buttered pretty heavily. The Vietnamese iced coffee was very tasty, but super sweet. Which is great if you like dessert iced coffee but I think next time I'll just try the black iced coffee! Overall very good! read more
2 years ago
This restaurant has 2 tables and 2 separate rolls.of seating. Really reminds you of a small vietnamese Cafe. This place was on my husband's list of food places to check-out. We were greeted and seated right away. They also have off menu specials. Ofcourse, I tried the Banh Canh cau which is a seafood tapioca noodle soup dish. This was pretty good. All of the ingredients were fresh and even the quail eggs. I really enjoyed the chewy noodles and soup broth. My husband got the bo kho with bread. He said that was good. I added goi cuon which is a summer roll (rice roll with shrimp, pork, lettuce and vermicelli noodles), I was in for a surprise with these rolls. They were huge. The sauce was phenomenal. Homemade sauce that tasted better then any other I have ever had. So you know I had to order one to go. We also got a Vietnamese hoagie to go (dac biet). Have not tried it yet but will report back. Parking is a plenty and metered outside. They close earlier then most restaurants. The plus is they also do catering. The staff were very nice and spoke English very well. read more
4 years ago
Great banh mis, smoothies, freshly squeezed sugar cane, and iced coffees. Feels like being in a family member's house and Jojo is super friendly and takes pride in her restaurant. read more
New local Vietnamese bistro style restaurant! Good size menu for takeaway items including banh mi, iced coffee and ready made off the menu items like goi cuon and specials like bun bo hue and pha lau. Food was delicious! Banh mi dac biet (special) was very crispy. I enjoyed the sesame seeds. The pate and meats were very good too. We also got canh bun. Very good, complex broth. Rieu was very very juicy with both snails and shrimp. Fresh blood cubes too. Really really good. Some seats available for individuals and couples - very clean inside and street parking is easy. Highly recommend this place. We will be back! read more
4 years ago
Cute little Vietnamese shop with banh mi's, other Vietnamese imported foods, and a cozy selection of home-cooked noodle soups. There's only enough seating for 10 people tops, but the set-up is cafe-style with 2 small tables and a wall bar with stools. Jojo, the owner & chef, suggested Hu Tieu My Tho, which came out huge, hot, and delicious. There were so many interesting ingredients, including thai style fish cakes, fish balls with some lemongrass blend of herbs, pork, celery, and a few other things. I never had this dish before and fell in love with it! I also ordered Rau Ma, which is a sweetened pennywort drink. Refreshing! The menu changes often, depending on what Jojo wants to cook the next day. I'm excited to come back and try some more of her specialties! read more
4 years ago
Great food and drinks. I got the large Vietnamese latte - very good and strong. I also tried the lemongrass pork banh mi and it has become one of my favorites. It has a toasted seeded baguette with a decent portion of meat. They also have traditional Vietnamese desserts in the fridge and a rotating menu of hot Vietnamese food. The dining area is small with a couple of tables and long bar seating on the wall. I wouldn't say it's really a place to chill or study if you're looking for that, but good for takeout. The service was great and the owner/workers are very friendly. read more
3 years ago
Mmmm, good bahn mi on the best bread. The tofu, signature and bbq hoagies were delicious. Thai tea, black Vietnamese coffe and peach iced tea were all delicious. We played Jenga. read more
3 years ago
Perfect south philly spot for a banh mi and a Vietnamese iced coffee. The staff is very friendly and they have a wide variety of banh mis to choose from, along with coffees, teas, and smoothies. They also have summer rolls and other Vietnamese dishes! Definitely will be back, great prices as well. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
food is absolutely ridiculously amazon(dot)com bomb! i've had a taste of a few different entrees and bánh mi's here, so it definitely isn't my first nor my last visit. my personal favorite is the bánh mì thịt do and need i say less? THEIR FAMOUS SUGARCANE beverage!! one sip, eyes closed and that'll bring you to or back to the motherland itself! my daughter actually loves the sugarcane drink too, "it's so good it makes my belly explode!" stated the lil princess. (^_^') per request ahead of time, i was able to try vietnam's breakfast hit bo nè! delishhh!! as far as the service, i was greeted within a minute of walking in by a young woman that's smoking lamb chops, talk about dreamy! the staff here are all very accommodating with an upbeat personality, so if you need a smile, stop on in and grab a grub! read more
2 years ago
Best iced coffee and bahn mi in town. Very nice staff and dining area. Highly recommended. read more
3 years ago
Really delicious food and cute decor! Service was excellent. A great addition to the neighborhood. Definitely recommend. read more
Delicious Vietnamese food here, a welcome addition to the neighborhood! The staff is friendly and the bahn mi (hoagie) I had was delicious! Check it out for a great lunch while working from home or stop by for a quick bite with a friend. read more
4 years ago
I am in love with this place. Gave this place a try and had a banh mi and iced coffee. It was one of the best sandwiches and drinks I've ever had. Very cool place inside and counter-tables. Jojo is a very kind person whom greets you when you walk in. This establishment has my highest recommendation. I'm from out of town, but I will come here every time I'm Philly from now on. read more
4 years ago
I would give higher than five if they gave a rating you're a 10. Your food is amazing. We ate in your building for lunch. It was fun. It was clean and the food is outstanding. We brought home dinner enough to feed an army. We ate some of the food that we brought home and again it is outstanding and the quality of the food was, I feel like I'm eating in our kitchen and my wife is cooking. It is real homemade authentic Vietnamese food highly recommend best place in South Philly. The service is the best. I asked for an item repaired special and you were absolutely happy to accommodate. It's best will be back. The service is the best. I asked for an item repaired special and you we're happy to accommodate. It's best will be back. Tom & Jenny thank you for everything. Happy New Year. read more
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I came in today with a few friends looking to cafe hop but once we saw the menu we couldn't help but order everything. The service was absolutely amazing. The vibe of the restaurant makes you feel like at home and the food makes you feel like you're at your grandparents home. The banh mi's were 10/10. We can't wait to put this place on our list to come back. Already craving it again! read more
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