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La Cà Café

3.8 (57 reviews)
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Beef Pho
Jim M.

The interior was clean and spacious. I ordered the beef pho and was surprised that it was served in a black plastic togo bowl. The broth wasn't hot enough for my liking, especially because it was a cold day. It took about 20 minutes for my order, which was the least of my complaints. Something to consider if you're in a time crunch.

Beef pho & spring rolls
Lauren S.

La Cà Café is the sister restaurant to La Cà Bar in Tacoma, one of my favorite restaurants to frequent. The cafe definitely has a more laid back vibe, which makes sense because it caters more to the college scene with PLU nearby. The bar near 6th Ave is definitely more of a late night party spot, with a full bar upstairs and TouchTunes always blasting. I was in the area and was looking for a spot to work and take a couple of meetings and realized their new location had quietly opened and that I hadn't tried it yet! I went on a weekday around lunch time and there was probably only a handful of people that came and went during my couple hour stay. Serving style is definitely more casual than at their bar location, with the food (even for dine in) being served in to-go packaging. I went with their beef pho and an order of spring rolls. Their pho always hits the spot for me, but at the cafe the noodles were definitely more on the mushy side. The broth could've been hotter as well (maybe because of the plastic packaging?) The spring rolls were the same quality as I've had before which was good! The pho, even though not as stellar as I've had from them in the past, still hit the spot on a cold afternoon. I'm not in the area of Tacoma too often, but definitely would come back for more remote working sessions + lunch if I were.

Thai Iced Tea
Belldandy O.

This modern Vietnamese restaurant is located near the Pacific Lutheran University campus, so it is designed to be a fast-casual type of eatery. It was not busy at all when my sister and I stopped by. We were almost hesitant about coming in because we couldn't tell if they were open since this place opened recently from what it looks like. We ordered the spring rolls with shrimp and pork to share between us. Then, we each got our own grilled chicken rice bowl. My sister also ordered a Thai iced tea. Overall, the food was good. I thought it was interesting that the rice bowl was served with kimchi since that isn't traditionally a Vietnamese side dish. The pricing for the food a bit more expensive when comparing it to an authentic Vietnamese restaurant.

Tofu Bahn Mj
Lauren H.

We were staying in Lakewood and needed a good spot to go for lunch that had outdoor seating for Gino the dog. Was happy to find this great Vietnamese spot with one of the best Tofu Bahn Mi's I've ever had!! The tofu was unbelievably flavorful and all the ingredients were super fresh. Husband got the grilled pork and a Vietnamese coffee, both of which were excellent. Staff was very kind and friendly, immediately felt welcomed. It's a casual spot, great for lunch. Would highly recommend!!

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Carrie B.

We stopped in on Saturday afternoon while our daughter was at a P.L.U. soccer camp, and WOW! We had a tastebud treat!! The young man who took our order suggested the pork over the chicken, and we are so glad we choose to go with that recommendation! While it took about 15 minutes, the food was hot and the ingredients were fresh, crisp, and full of flavor! We were almost the only people in the restaurant, so it was pretty quiet. There was a tv on, but it wasn't loud at all. If our daughter chooses to attend P.L.U., this would definitely be someplace we would visit often!

Clean, nice selection and great service.
Sandy C.

Very clean. Great ambiance with a fantastic menu. Not sure why the Banh mi was made using toaster oven up front. Took a really long time and was decent-not great. Iced coffee was excellent. Service was exceptional.

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Julie T.

Food was okay, the grilled pork was better than the cold cut. $10.50 for a banh mi is a little crazy but everything is expensive now a days. I was able to use bogo coupon so I can't complain. Very cute and clean interior would be a fun/cozy hangout spot. Service was great very kind people working here. You should definitely try this place out if you're around the area. i'm kinda interested in trying the pho and seeing how it tastes next.

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The fresh spring rolls and Thai iced tea are always on point! And ready 5 min after I call in, thank you!!!

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Service is bad. The cashier was not friendly at all. The Vietnamese coffee tasted like regular black coffee.

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They have Good food and good beverages also very friendly service will come again good menu

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Service amazing, portion size great and food was tasty! Get the pork rice bowl! It is delicious!

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No flavor with plastic bowls.... Service was mediocre and grilled chicken was not even grilled.

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Enjoyed my 74th birthday celebration here. First time dining here and found it to be delectable and will be coming back.

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Mama's Pho - The special on the left, beef stew pho Beef pho on the right

Mama's Pho

3.9(361 reviews)
2.9 mi
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This spot is largely unassuming; it's pretty straight forward without any frills or pomp. You walk…read morein, someone will spot you and wave you toward a seat, and then you'll sit and wonder if perhaps you misunderstood and they were talking to some invisible being behind you. It feels a bit...chaotic inside. Not necessarily in a bad way, there just isn't much polish and you may be helped by a variety of people from all ages. It feels like it's run by a family and everyone is expected to pull their weight. Grandpa may very well top off your water! After trying it a few times, I realized that I think about it much more than I ever anticipated. I have no idea what I order (my fiancé ordered for me and I loved it so he always orders for me here) but everything I've tried has been delicious. It's filling, nutritious, and it's like getting a warm hug on a chilly day. The first place I went after landing in the airport from my honeymoon? Mama's Pho. Definitely recommend this restaurant. You won't get a fancy show and you might not get an instagram worthy shot but what you will get it worth a lot more.

Service and food came out quick, which I really appreciated. They're open late, the space is big,…read moreand it was our first time checking it out after an Uber driver recommended it--definitely did not disappoint. The broth was really good, and the place was popping, which is always a good sign. I can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu! Also, the parking lot is large and well-lit, which made me feel a lot more at ease leaving my car in South Tacoma. .

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Mama's Pho - Dirty fish tank with the live fish inside

Dirty fish tank with the live fish inside

Mama's Pho - Number 50 Large Pho.

Number 50 Large Pho.

Mama's Pho - Grilled Pork with fried chicken and fried egg, opted doe spring roll instead of egg.

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Grilled Pork with fried chicken and fried egg, opted doe spring roll instead of egg.

La Cà Bar - Grilled pork bánh mi, 5 spice wings, and bánh xèo

La Cà Bar

4.1(418 reviews)
7.7 mi
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Full bar
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Tldr: great place for thai food. I love the quail fried rice. Pho broth is good!…read more Ambiance: kind of loud at night, ngl. I could not hear my family over a 4 person table, coz it doubles as a bar upstairs. But its clean, and decorated well. There's just enough seating for people to come have food. BTW, parking is shared w a market, there was barely any parking when I got there. The parking is also a little narrow, especially when people dont park correctly. Service: very good. They were quick and friendly. No complaints. Food: love the food here. I had the quail fried rice thay came with salad and a side of the pho broth. Broth is flavorful, so Im sure the pho is good. The quail was also marinated nicely, with a tomato based fried rice which was not oily, and just the right amount of flavor. We also ordered two orders of spring rolls, which was more than we thought! One order is the one plate of 2 spring rolls cut in half - so four pieces. Pleasant surprise i suppose, more spring rolls!

Perfect spot for Vietnamese street food and late-night cravings, but a nightmare of a parking lot…read more My family was visiting from California last month, and naturally we needed to find somewhere to feed our party of 6 after our Seattle tourist trip. We arrived around 9 PM on a Thursday; I picked this restaurant because we were all craving Vietnamese food, and thankfully La Cà Bar is open late enough that we were still able to spend time eating together over a yummy meal. We sat downstairs since we were there primarily for the food and wanted to actually sit down and eat together. It was pretty empty when we arrived aside from one table, and we were able to seat ourselves wherever we wanted. They close at midnight, so arriving around 9 PM still gave us plenty of time to order, eat, and enjoy ourselves without feeling rushed. And then we proceeded to order an unreasonable amount of food. Everything we tried was delicious. The spring rolls were definitely superb (especially when dipped in the sauce), and I highly recommend getting a few for the table because apparently my family and I devoured them ASAP while waiting for our main course. I had to get the Bánh Xèo, because I have absolutely no self-control when I see it on a menu. The crepe was savory, filling, and delicious. Since it was cold that night, I also ordered Bún Bò Huế, because apparently being cold means I need to consume an entire bowl of spicy soup. I personally missed the classic cubes of pork blood that I usually expect in Bún Bò Huế, but it was still flavorful and satisfying without them. I also noticed the food here leans more toward Northern Vietnamese-style cuisine, but everything we had was still really tasty. I somehow managed to finish most of my food despite ordering enough to feed a second family. My family enjoyed their meals too. My son got a bánh mì without the garnish and was impressed by how huge and satisfying it was. Teenagers can be difficult to impress, so when the teenager says the bánh mì is huge and good, I listen. Our server was also really nice and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Now, parking... Oh, sweet Jesus. The parking lot is TIGHT. The surrounding streets aren't particularly spacious either. If you have an SUV like myself, or anything larger, prepare yourself. I was genuinely relieved when I got back into my car and discovered that my vehicle had survived the evening without acquiring any new battle scars. But honestly? Worth it. The best part for me was how nostalgic the food felt. Vietnam is the country where I was born, so getting to sit down with my family and eat Vietnamese street food that reminded me of home was really special. We live far from where I grew up, so finding food that brings back even a little bit of that familiarity means a lot. And after moving away, I really appreciate those little moments where a meal can transport you somewhere for a couple of hours. So yes, 5 stars. Great late-night option, delicious food, friendly service, generous portions, and a menu that scratched the Vietnamese food itch perfectly.

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La Cà Bar - 5 spice wings

5 spice wings

La Cà Bar - Grilled Pork Banh Mi (one of the best items on the menu)

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Grilled Pork Banh Mi (one of the best items on the menu)

Tho Tuong BBQ - Lunch box with rice, roast pork & roast duck with pickled veggies & dipping sauce. Comes with complementary soup when you dine in.

Tho Tuong BBQ

4.4(287 reviews)
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So I had this place bookmarked from idk how long ago. I probably saw some random tiktok and the…read morefood looked so good that I bookmarked it on Yelp, hoping to one day try it out. Well that day has come. We ended up staying at a hotel nearby for a friend's wedding. We were getting hungry and I luckily checked Yelp and saw that I bookmarked this place when it showed up on my nearby food list. What a crazy coincidence. So we drive over and park on a side street. There was a small line outside and we waited patiently for a few minutes. Once inside, we were seated at the counter and it was packed, a little hot and everything smelled delicious. My friend and I both ordered the duck and pork noodle soup and it was maybe the best noodle soup I've ever had. The pork had crispy skin, the duck was soft and flavorful. It was all just so delicious. The iced coffee was strong and sweet. We also got the dessert. Make sure to add durian if they ask. It made it 1000x better if that's even possible. Honestly one of the best meals I've ever had. I'd definitely be back if I'm ever in Tacoma again.

Food: Known for their BBQ flat duck, and for good reason! Very tasty and worth trying…read more Service: Very slow, with long wait times, and they tend to sell out quickly. Recommend calling ahead to place your order! Ambiance: 0/5 -- Extremely crowded and loud. I'd recommend ordering takeout instead.

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Tho Tuong BBQ - Interior (taken from the back of the restaurant)

Interior (taken from the back of the restaurant)

Tho Tuong BBQ - Combination noodles

Combination noodles

Tho Tuong BBQ - Noon 9.8/24. Almost sold out, line on left takeout, seating line out dooe 8 deep

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Noon 9.8/24. Almost sold out, line on left takeout, seating line out dooe 8 deep

Hello Pho - Ricky and his pho

Hello Pho

3.8(206 reviews)
7.2 mi
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If you're in the area and looking for a proper bowl of pho this is the spot. The pho they have is…read moreconsistent, tasty, and they even offer tripe and tendon! Once your order is place it usually comes out within 5 minutes. Interior is well lit, always nice and tidy, and the staff is super friendly.

My husband ordered us food and had it delivered using one of the delivery apps (I don't know which…read moreone -I don't personally use them). Our food arrived in less than 30 minutes and I'm sure that it being a Tuesday night helped as it's not usually a busy day/night. We just finished eating and I told my husband I'm writing a review so people know the food is quality. First off, I told my husband I'm hoping the pho broth tastes like grandma made it and it did. Very clear and flavorful broth -a bit heavy on the aromatic spices and I mean that in a good way. It tasted great. I ordered the shrimp pho and substituted for beef broth. Very delicious. I love that there was a to-go big bowl with the noodles so I could pour the broth directly in there. It was the size of a Korean instant noodle bowl and it did the trick. Bean sprouts were on the side. I didn't get the cilantro or jalapeños, but it tasted good enough that I wasn't upset. They did put in the green and white onions I requested and they were fresh. We also ordered the crispy chicken vermicelli and the box was quite full. They give you your money's worth, which I appreciate since so many restaurants short-change you on food quantity when ordering to-go. Not here! The chicken is crispy and not at all greasy. There was also a fair amount. Large pieces of fresh crisp cucumbers. Healthy amount of noodles. Overall, excellent. My husband ordered the gyoza/potstickers, walnut shrimp and rice --all appetizer sized and we are happy with the flavor and quality of all of them. Overall, definitely recommend! Great flavors, fresh food, and good value. We feel we got our money's worth. We will order from here again.

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Hello Pho - Dining room

Dining room

Hello Pho - Steamed chicken on a bed of rock salt.

Steamed chicken on a bed of rock salt.

Hello Pho - Interior.

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Interior.

Cafe La Vie - Special Vietnamese French Sandwich (Deluxe)

Cafe La Vie

4.5(99 reviews)
5.4 mi
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Cafe La Vie has easily become my go to spot. Ever since my wife put me on, it's basically turned…read moreinto a weekly ritual. They never miss every visit is consistent, fresh, and hits every time. Opening at 6am makes it clutch for early mornings too. Pork and shrimp noodle soup is my go to here . Service is amazing, the owners are great, and the ambiance really feels like a true Vietnamese café hangout spot. It's the kind of place you can just sit, eat, and vibe.

This place has been a Vietnamese staple in Tacoma for years. You'll often see a bunch of men…read moregathering here having coffee with their friends before they go about their business everyday. This place is consistently busy. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The building is a small house and has enough space for about 20-30 people inside. Probably another 20-30 if outdoor seating is available. You seat yourself or order from the front if hou are ordering takeout. Tables get cleaned immediately as soon as people leave. Service is quick and the workers are friendly. Their bánh mì đặc biệt (deluxe sandwich) and the cà phê sửa đá (iced condensed milk coffee) are my typical go-tos. The sandwich has layers of meat and portioned appropriately. The pâté adds a rich umami flavor and the Vietnamese bơ (mayo) gives it a buttery flavor. The veggies are always healthy and seem fresh. Also their jalapeños actually have a kick unlike most places I've been to. I recommend this staple to anyone looking for a solid Vietnamese sandwich in Tacoma. Great place to chill and have coffee to start your day. They have other foods like noodle soups, stews, and a rice plate. I haven't tried any of them, but it might be something I might look into in the future

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Cafe La Vie - Rice plate with deluxe bahn mi

Rice plate with deluxe bahn mi

Cafe La Vie - Hello!!!!

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La Cà Café - vietnamese - Updated October 2026

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