The Kindess of the owners and the authentic food and experience!The atmosphere makes you feel at home! We happened to go on a beautiful stormy night. The sound of rain, mixed with the delicious pho and spring rolls, plus the kindness of the staff and the romantic songs playing, my boyfriend and I had such a memorable night! Cảm ơn!!! read more

Pho Cali - Pho Brisket & Beef Ball Pho Flank Steak & Tendon Spring Roll (3 Rolls) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Pho Cali is seriously one of my favorite spots for pho merely for their broth!!! It's some of the most delicious broth Ive ever tasted. This is basically my go-to spot. I get the Thai iced tea, spring rolls, pork rolls and pho every time. They always give me boba when I specifically ask them not to but there could be worse things. Getting there/parking is a bit busy depending on when you decide to go. Rush times is going to be more difficult to get a spot but I've always been able to get one. read more

I placed a pick up order through their website and was a little disappointed. The food itself tasted great and I ordered from here because I've been wanting to try banh Khot but the fresh veggies it came with were not washed well enough and had bugs hidden in the lettuce leaves. read more

Pho Cali - Spring roll with grilled pork - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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We got delivery with uber eats. This review is just the delivered food experience. House Special Pho Uber says this is $13.95, but when you add to cart, you have to choose a size, and you only have the option to choose "large" for an extra $2. So this is a $16 dish. Don't like the price hiding game folks... Also, the dish was missing tripes. My favorite.. I believe the extra $2 I paid was probably just for the noodles, as it came with a huge amount of noodles, but not really a large portion of meats. I could have also used a little more sprouts. Soup flavor was good, though, as I remember it at the restaurant. Calamari Stone Not sure why it's called "stone". But it's fried calamari. It's got an interesting redish color. It was cold upon delivery. Not warm, not lukewarm, but cold. Like it came out of the fridge. Meanwhile the pho soup came piping hot, so I know they just put this on a container from the fridge without reheating or cooking fresh. I don't necessarily mind cold food, but this one wasn't good cold. The squid was chewy and the batter was separated. Sad. I didn't think you could really go wrong with this dish. Papaya salad with shrimp Meh. Another disappointment. It came with sauce on the side, but the salad was already tossed in sauce. This dish was also underwhelming, mostly because it was probably pre-made and sitting there for a lot longer than the 30 minutes it took for delivery. The papaya and carrots were wilty from having been sitting on the vinegar based sauce. Only saving grace were the huge shrimp pieces that were cooked just right. I would go to the physical location, but I'm very underwhelmed by the delivery option. Will not do it again. read more

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Loving the crisp weather because a bowl of Pho Cali's pho tastes even better than it usually does! This probably my 50th visit. Always greeted warmly, feels like home. And the pho is fragrant with spices and meat - noodles fresh and springy, the basil and bean sprouts fresh and crunchy. Please support this amazing "mom and pop" business. read more

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First time going here! Amazing food and very nice people! Good service. Boba is good! Fast service! read more

language barrier be damned, i will never eat pho anywhere else but here. so delicious and great service

My visit was GREAT!! The customer service was absolutely amazing. Food was absolutely amazing as well! 10/10 recommend!!

My family stopped by when I moved here and the owner was so kind to us and treated us like family. The food was amazing, tasted just like back home since I moved so far away the ambiance feels like home too so I come here for comfort. Must come and give it a try. read more

A simple place for Vietnamese food. Had the pho and it was a very generous portion. Ordered the shrimp spring rolls as well. Came with 3 rolls. The food is solid and prices very reasonable. This place is good for a single person to have lunch or a to go order. Perhaps a lunch for 2 people that is casual. The service is direct. Not much interaction and not much is needed as noted previously as this is a direct and transactional lunch. This is somewhat close to the airport and went a little out of my way on 27th and Layton. About 6 miles or 15 from the third ward. Overall solid place and very reasonable for lunch if in the area. read more

Pho Cali has been my go to spot for takeout whenever I crave Vietnamese food! Their banh mi (I've had the pork and beef banh mi's) are super delicious and flavorful and their pho is so good! They give you a ton of noodles and meat, and the broth is pretty flavorful. So far it's the best pho I've had in Milwaukee! I'll definitely have to try their other items in the menu (especially the bún riêu)! read more

Pho Cali - Grilled Pork Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Best pho spot in town, and I have been all around in MKE. Quick service, great atmosphere, friendly staff, and amazing egg rolls and boba as well. read more

Food was amazing and the service too! Will be going again? The vibe felt pretty comfortable as well. :)

The Shrimp Pho is absolutely incredible!!! The service was very quick and food was out in no time! I would recommend!

Not as good as it used to be. The pho base is still delicious but the meat is not. Especially the rubbery meat balls. The restaurant seems dirty and it needs a lot of repairs. Only a few people that work there speak English and they don't always get the orders correct. My kids got the sweet and sour chicken (which is completely different that the chinese kind) and the chicken was sopped in sauce but completely dry. The service is very slow and it took forever for someone to come over and then to get the bill. We had to track them down for the bill. read more

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The customer service here was impeccable. I came on a slow Wednesday around 3:00PM. I got the tofu spring rolls and asked if they had a tofu/veggie pho since it wasn't listed on the menu. They did. It came with bok choy, celery, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, mushrooms, and onions. I do believe the broth is beef broth though (sorry vegetarians). Everything tasted amazing and they packed all my stuff up to go and gave me extra to boot. Will come back again and again. read more

Pho Cali - Tofu/Veggie pho and Tofu spring roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Contender for best Vietnamese in Milwaukee. I had lunch here today and had a really great meal. I showed up later in the lunch hour on Sunday and the restaurant was busy. I got a seat without any trouble though. Service was bare-bones but that was expected. You're here for food. I was impressed by the large menu and reasonable prices. The spring roll order came with 3 rolls and the "medium" house special pho was huge and packed with noodles and different cuts and textures of beef. I took a spring roll with me I was so full. And I was also impressed by the full chili tray with all the condiments. There was hoisin and lime juice and Sriracha and a couple other types of chili sauce. I made a point to not go overboard on the condiments but add enough to enjoy all the flavors. The pho has a lot going on by itself. I saw bun bo hue and crab noodles on the menu, as well as the crispy pancake and vermicelli and rice dishes. It's worth getting out here. read more

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SO good!! Cali special was so good and perfectly spicy with the add ins! This is the perfect take out order, will try more items in the menu next time! read more

Pho Cali - Pho Cali Special was delicious and perfectly spicy! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Best Pho in Milwaukee been going and taking out for years have not had a bad meal yet

Soooooo good!! Generous portions, delicious taste, good service. Will be back for sure.

I came here multiple times and every time was definitely an amazing experience! The workers were super nice. My first time I can here I order bun Bo hue (the spicy beef noodle) and it was perfect, spicy and flavorful. The pho is also super delicious too! read more

I order from this place literally every time in Milwaukee from Chicago. Their food is really authentic and delicious, especially for a late night place! Hard to find a place that actually adds the traditional ingredients they do, which sometimes can turn off non natives. Can't wait to return and get another late night bun bo hue/pho! read more

I love this place! i have been going here for a long time and the food never disappoints. I always order the pho with rare steak and brisket and it's so good. I definelty recommend checking this place out! read more

I love this place! this is my go-to pho restaurant. The banh mi sandwiches are amazing, very delicious and would definitely recommend giving it a try. I also ordered the Boba drinks which were so delicious! and best of all the pho. The pho was nice and hot, not only that but the portion sizes were huge, so I took it home with me! read more

The pho is generously portioned and tastes really good. The smoothies are great as well. Service was fast. We got our pho within 5 minutes of ordering. The entire place is definitely a little outdated though. The toilet seat was falling off. The restaurant could use a good remodeling. Overall good experience - would come here again. read more

Best lemongrass chicken and shrimp combo. The pina colada smoothie was also good! Friendly service :) A bit on the pricier side, but it's ok, everything is nowadays read more

Pho Cali is the best pho place I've eaten at in a long time... and I have frequented quite a number of Vietnamese restaurants in Virginia and Florida. This restaurant also is deemed "pretty authentic" by my Vietnamese friends who have eaten there in the past. The pho there is excellent. I think one thing that sets it apart from that of other places is the soup base, which is very flavorful. The beef is cooked to tender perfection. I only wish the medium size would include more pieces of beef. I've tried the spring rolls, which are large compared to similar rolls I've had at other restaurants. Even though they are considered an appetizer, they can definitely be quite filling alone. The banh mi sandwiches (have only tried the pork) are well made and tasty. When served, they come with a bowl of soup for dipping. The only things I wish would be better: - service does not seem to be the highlight of the location - I have ordered delivery and dined in. It seems like more is offered in restaurant e.g. banh mi did not come with bowl of soup when delivered read more

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People be hating.... But this has been favorite pho place everytime I'm in Milwaukee. Pho broth is so good

Top 5 favorite restaurants to go to! The Pho is to die for! I always get the P2 with the beef and it is spectacular. It is my favorite soup ever with its everlasting mouthwatering flavor that just makes every sip that much better! I truly love the Pho here and haven't really thought about going anywhere else because it is that good! Pro tip: if you are going with someone, get a large Pho (P2 my fav) and the beef Banh Mi sandwich for under $20 before taxes and dip the Banh mi into the Pho! Truly amazing! The Banh mi beef sandwich is amazing with the contrast and synergy between the grilled marinated beef mixed with pickled veggies and spicy delicious mayo like spread all inside a warm toasted FOOT LONG baguette FOR 7.95$. DOES IT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS?! It's truly spectacular for taste, simplicity, price, service and lastly quality! Trust me, just go once and you will be hooked by how large the portions are, how cheap the food is and the tremendous quality! Lastly, it took less than 10 minutes from the time the server took our order to the food on our table. I go here every time I come to Milwaukee or probably once a week and you will be too after trying it! Enjoy! read more

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This one of those really authentic places, you can tell because a lot of natives eat here - definitely a good sign! It's one of my "go to" places if in the mood for pho or any Vietnamese food. And I enjoy that they have some international beer options, but this isn't a full bar type of place. The service can be a little less attentive than we're used to. But, I'm one of those that doesn't mind getting up and seeking out someone if I need something. I'm not "that spoiled" that it'll ruin everything for me during my eating adventures. Overall, it's a great spot for traditional food that is packed with native eaters. 'Nuff said. read more

Always my gotoo spot when I'm in Milwaukee! Fast service and nice servers. I came in on a early sunday morning with a party of 12 people. The server helped us connect a table. We ordered within 5 mins as there wasn't thay much people in yet. Food came in about 15-20 mins as we were a big party. But usually when I go, if there are 6 or less in the party, the pho will come out within minutes! Pho is always amazing. Will always come back here, as I been here many times in the past. read more

Pho Cali - Pho - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

In my endless search for a good Banh mi in Wisconsin I've tried many restaurants in different cities (Green bay, Appleton, Madison, Milwaukee...) I must say, Pho Cali is the spot! We called in an order on a Saturday around 11am while driving through Milwaukee. We ordered a Chicken Banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) and a Pork Banh mi for $8.99 each. Once I walked in, I noticed all three employees didn't have masks on. I guess I shouldn't be surprised since Wisconsin is not enforcing this. But this is the only reason why I'm giving them 4 and not 5 stars. The restaurant didn't have any other costumers at the time so I'm thinking maybe they put on masks once ppl start coming in. They did have social distance signs. I didn't see any signs in regards of masks. While waiting for them to run my card I got tempted and ordered a Vietnamese Iced Coffee for $3.50. So glad I did! It's one of the best I've had, ever. The banh mi were huge! And they come with a side of Pho broth for dipping. I don't personally like to dip my banh mi, but if their broth is as good as their sandwiches and coffee, I can see why ppl would want a side of it. The sandwiches were delicious. Overall I would definitely recommend Pho Cali! The employees were all super friendly. I would definitely eat there again. read more

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Never again will we return to Pho Cali. We used to enjoy dining with our family and they're lacking flavors and their Pho does not meet our standards at all. I had far more better pho elsewhere and not even close to Pho Cali. There were flies flying around and the condiments were unsanitary. I'm surprised they're still in business. If you want good quality pho, Chicago Argyle town is the best place. You can never go wrong at Tank Noodles, Bar& Grill and DaNang Kitchen. Their pho is top quality and very flavorful. Check it out and you will not regret it. It's worth the drive to Chicago read more

Amazing pho delivery! Reasonably priced, HUGE portions, great pho broth. We ordered two beef pho, crab Rangoon and Vietnamese crispy pancake for two people. My wife and I ate half of the crab rangoons, split one bowl of pho and were stuffed! Had the pancake for breakfast the next morning which was delicious! It came with lettuce, carrot slaw, mint and basil, and was stuffed with bean sprouts, shrimp and beef. Definitely enough for two people. The crab Rangoon was mostly cream cheese with very little "crab," but the wonton was nice and thin, very crispy. The pho came with cooked, fatty brisket and raw, thinly sliced beef. This is the BEST way to keep the beef medium rare in the soup- you must cook it at home. The pho broth was also great- could tell it had been made from scratch. Very complex flavors and great depth. It came with tons of rice noodles- ALMOST too many :) Would definitely recommend for fast, easy, delightful pho! read more

Pho Cali - Pho Brisket and Beef Ball - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Best Thai tea boba out there Delicious Thai tea with the perfect ratio of tea & milk Always made with love read more

Pho Cali - P3, rare beef pho - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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The beef pho and Thai tea are amazing. The server is very friendly.

Food here was delicious although place is small and kinda crowded. The two old guys that worked there were flirting with us in a nice way but a few minutes later they went to the kitchen and came back arguing but we couldn't understand what they were arguing about besides the swearing part. The bigger guy sat down and took off his hat and looked over at us as if we didn't not just seen the whole thing unfold. But yeah kinda funny now thinking about it. Their steam rolls and noodles are excellent! read more

I had food delivered from a delivery service. My food arrived quickly and was very fresh and the right temperature. The fair rating is somewhere between a 3 and a 4. I got the charbroiled beef, bun no nuong, and it was so delicious and satisfying. I was super hungry and this dish filled my belly without being heavy or too filling. No Thanksgiving stomach woes over here! I loved the crunch in the dish from the peanuts and fresh, crunchy carrots and cucumbers. I also got steamed dumplings and shrimp spring rolls. They weren't bad but they didn't have me yumming out loud either which is always sad. I did get their Thai milk tea and it was by far the best Thai tea that I've ever had! I'm still wishing I had a big cup of it to drink! Remember that horrible orange "juice" powder Tang? It wasn't great but you'd drink it. And, then one day you got your hands on some actual legit orange juice, no powder and real oranges. Everything other Thai milk tea is the Tang and Pho Cali's Thai milk tea is the real deal orange juice. You'll notice the difference right away! read more

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Pho cali is 1 of my favorite places for pho, I've ate so many bowls in my life and this place is amazing. What makes it amazing is mainly the broth, you can taste the broth has been cooked for a few hours and all the flavor is in one. Service is amazing, they always get to busy. So if your ever waiting for the check just get up and walk to the register to pay and leave. Great spot! Try it! read more

Pho Cali - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Food is consistent and always hits the spot. The service is usually hit or miss. Staff is on the older side and no one really speaks English so it's hard to get your order corrected if it comes out wrong. Just gotta point out the obvious (I.e. ordered the pork spring rolls and not shrimp, or the obvious piece of hair). If you can overlook the bad service, the food is well worth it. read more

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