My daughters and I were craving Asian food while visiting Juneau, so we decided to try the Lemon Tree Café. It's a small, casual spot with eclectic furniture and bright decor. The food and service were excellent. The owner was friendly and he even spoke Cantonese with me. We ordered the shrimp dumplings, beef stew with rice, and the Old Friend Noodle Soup with pork. Although the shrimp dumplings were a bit pricey for just five pieces, they were delicious. The noodle soup had just the right level of spiciness, and the pork was very tender. The beef in the stew was also tender and flavorful. Overall, it's a great place to enjoy some Chinese/Vietnamese comfort food in Juneau! read more

Lemon Tree Cafe - Shrimp Dumplings - Specialty Food Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

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This place is very, very easy to miss! The interior is messy with sterile lighting. This is definitely not a place you come for the ambiance. The soups though, are good. Hot soup is a food that's appealing nearly year-round in a place like Juneau, so I'm glad they have a great Asian place like this serving up pho and similar dishes! It seemed like everything in this small space was being run by a single person. He was very friendly and event made our soups extra-spicy for us. Worth a stop if you're in Juneau. read more

Big fan of the old friend soup. Awesome when you are under the weather. It's small and cost and definitely ok to get your soup to go.

This is one of my favorite places for comfort food. I go there when I feel like I need to kick a cold, need a pick me up, or really anytime. The family who owns and runs the restaurant is extremely kind and the food is truly amazing. read more

Perfect breakfast noodles on a cold winter morning. They open at 9:30am! I liked the chili oil. The black beans were very tasty. I'd come back here for any of the soups! It's like what my mom would make if she could make a tasty pho broth. The chicken broth was also good with the wontons! read more

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The quality is okay but everything steamed is freezer bag food. It would be nice to have freshly made dim sum. The soups are good but nothing home made or fresh ingredients. The Thai iced tea is great! Hope to see some quality improvements and fresh ingredients. read more

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Being on the cruise ship for several days, I was excited to find authentic Szechuan style beef noodle soup in the area. It's a nice walk, very quiet area. The restaurant is a hole in the wall, but the food and service makes up for the aesthetic surroundings. Cheers read more

Lemon Tree Cafe - Chicken dumplings and beef noodle soup - Specialty Food Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

It's kind of a hole in the wall with poor signage, but the food is good. I had the Veggie Delight rice and Eight Treasure tea. Not making me cry for its sheer deliciousness, but quite good. A welcome vegetarian option. read more

Lemon Tree Cafe - Veggie Delight rice and Eight Treasure Tea. - Specialty Food Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

Comfy and warm atmosphere and food to satisfy your hunger. I had the tofu soup and my partner had the cold noodles -- amazing dishes all around. The service was amazing! read more

Love this place. I stop in every time I'm in town. I've tried several dishes and they are all good. A hole in the wall ? - Yes. Worth it? - Yes! read more

If you're looking for pho or an old town mystery soup dish this place hits home! Definitely try their shrimp dumplings and moon cakes when they're available! read more

This place is my comfort. I miss Chinese food, specifically the beef noodle soup, from New York and this is the closest thing to it. The chicken steamed buns are amazing. I usually get the old friend noodle soup with either chicken or pork and it's always delicious and spot on. With COVID there's no indoor seating so I usually call ahead and it's ready in 15 minutes. I also get their Thai iced tea with boba and the boba is cooked well. read more

Nice traditional portions, good flavor and (But not as flavorful as others I've had.) cheap. I ordered the tofu noodle bowl. Would recommend. read more

Lemon Tree Cafe - Tofu Noodle Bowl - Specialty Food Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

Little place downtown. Came during lunchtime on a weekday. Almost every table was taken. We had ordered the beef noodle soup (was suggested by the cashier), chicken rice porridge, and steam buns. The beef noodle soup was good but could had more beef flavor in broth. The chicken rice porridge was delicious. Tasted similar to something my family would make at home. I was surprisingly impressed with the chicken steam buns. It had good flavor and the bun was soft. I would order the porridge again. Service: The girl on the counter was extremely friendly and helpful. She checked on us often. I would come back again because of how friendly she was. Overall would come back again. read more

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First review AND first customer! How cool is that! This is pretty unique to downtown Juneau even though there are a lot of different Asian restaurants. This cafe reminds me of something I would find in SF and it's a much needed oasis of comfort food. The interior is bright and sunny and they have comfort foods like porridge, boba and soy sauce eggs. You can even order food on their website. You're left feeling full in the tummy and super satisfied. And I'm left feeling a little less homesick. read more

Lemon Tree Cafe - Chicken porridge and home made pickled veggies. - Specialty Food Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

My family and I went here on a rainy day and got some bao buns and some soup. The soups are perfect for takeout. This is the perfect place if you're craving comfort food! Thank you! :) read more

Lemon Tree Cafe - TAKEOUT VERSION: Chicken pho, beef noodle soup, and pork pho. (Broth for each not pictured.) - Specialty Food Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

I had the wonton noodle soup and was thoroughly impressed. It was flavorful, perfectly salted, and filling. The man that took our order and served us (and I believe made the food too) was friendly. The interior could use a good cleaning and organization-- it was messy. The drink selection was also small, mainly cans of soda. read more

We tried the Pho & the Old Friend soup -- both hit the spot on a cold and rainy evening. The steamed dumplings stole the show -- sublime! This place doesn't look like much, but it's special. We're going back for the steamed chicken buns! read more

This is not a full wait staff establishment. You order at the counter and take a seat, if you can find one, waiting for your number to be called. Service can be SLOW, things are more or less made to order and they are busy. Extra plates, bowls and water are in a caddy by the cooler, help yourself. Your patience is rewarded with high quality food, everything they serve is amazing. How spicy something comes is hit or miss, it's either lightly spicy or nice and spicy. My favorites are; The Spicy Tofu Rice, Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, The Steam buns and Pork dumplings. However, I can't stress enough EVERYTHING on the menue is super awesome. So if your feeling patient, stop in for a great meal. read more

Service today was really fast, the chicken pho was well seasoned, it was hot and plentiful. The ambience was quite and homey like. Service was friendly. I'd also like to add that I love the simplicity of their menu with pictures of the dishes. read more

Lemon Tree Cafe - A big hearty bowl of flavorful chicken pho, perfect on this rainy day. - Specialty Food Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

I went with a couple friend and was able to try a few of their menu items. They encouraged us to order from your phone (which one person did). I wouldn't recommend that if youre already there. I think it could be a good tool if youre going to be there for a short lunch break and you order on your way in or you order from your office. My friends order was taking longer than usual, but they brought her out a few other things to try while she waited. All of the food was fresh & tasty! My favorite was the cold noodle dish! I will be back to try some other menu items! read more

Great place for Pho in Juneau Alaska. The dumplings were great as well! We have been on an alaskan trip for a week and have had many great seafood dishes. It was nice to eat some great Asian food as well. read more

One of my favorite places to eat in Juneau. Delicious and fast, friendly service.

Owner looks very nice, she's Chinese born in Vietnam, I want have pho when I check Yelp, but when I be there I just order house noodle, it's made by seafood, actually more fish ball than seafood， anyway, it's really yummy! read more

Lemon Tree Cafe - House noodle, with chili sauce, yummy! - Specialty Food Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

The cold noodle is really good. I love their steam buns as well. One of my favorite is the chicken porridge and the fish stick curry. Overall, everything is good. read more

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Food was okay. Not traditional pho, had lettuce instead of basil! Pork dumplings were a little too soft for my liking.

Come here for the food ,which is great not the wifi. Rating the place 1star because they don't want you to take up the limited table space for hours so you can play on your computer is just spiteful. They make good dim sum, great soups heck local cops eat here cause it's cheap and tasty. read more

Tasty Pho, although the broth can be a bit greasy, a good option for Juneau. The dumplings and steam bun are very good.

I came here because I needed wifi. I saw the sign on the window offering wifi. I ordered the Vietnamese sandwich & then saw the sign offering wifi for $1. Usually wifi is free with being a customer. I've never been in a restaurant where they charge you for wifi. Don't come here expecting free wifi with your food. The food was mediocre. read more

This is a great little cafe for lunch or dinner. The food is affordable, and they have a good variety. I love the Yummy Cold Noodle and the steamed buns. The staff is hard-working and so friendly. There aren't very many restaurants like this in Juneau, and it reminds me of my hometown. read more

Excellent Asian fusion (pho, etc) food and very reasonable price. I strongly recommend.

Friendly and eager staff to help answer my questions. Looking forward to my next visit! Haven't had a moon cake in Juneau before! Love having dim sum even if it's a daily special! read more

Great food, great service, wonderful staff. Delightful little restaurant in the capital city of AK. Nestled in a great location in downtown Juneau nearby local shops and immediate access to hiking in the mountains, or strolling along the pier. A must! read more

A spicy bowl of Old Friends Soup REALLY warmed me up on a cool Juneau afternoon. Delicious medley of veggies and noodles plus a choice of protein (I had tofu) and did I mention it was spicy? read more

Thought this place looked good from the outside. Beef noodle soup contained almost all fatty low grade beef. A little too authentic for my taste. $12 is too much for fat filled low grade beef. Maybe the Vietnamese sandwich at $7 would have been a better choice. Didn't ask for my money back, and owner didn't offer. Last time I ever go here. Wouldn't even feed the fat filled beef to my dog. read more

Enjoyed many banh mi's here and recently tried the pho too, both are amazing! And cheap too for authentic Vietnamese food. Also the service was very good extremely polite and helpful read more

Great fresh cooking and reasonably priced. The steamed buns were perfect and very tasty. The Pho was perfectly seasoned. Eat in at this quirky but charming atmosphere or take-away. A great value and a must eat while in Juneau read more

Second time enjoying Lemon Tree. Old Friend noodles are my new go to spicy noodle fave. Very reasonably priced, great service and turn around time. Delightful. read more

The service is slow and disorganized! I preordered and paid online and received a text message saying my order was ready at 12:07pm. I've been sitting here and it's already 12:31pm and order is still not ready! Very disappointed and will not come back until they straighten up their service. read more