Ailun H.

After our morning coffee stop, we headed straight to Saigon Drip Cafe for a quick lunch. The cafe is very casual -- we placed our orders at a kiosk and waited for our names to be called before picking up our food. The space is pretty large, with plenty of tables and high-tops for dining in. BANH MI DRIP - 17 Prepare your stomachs in advance because this sandwich is dense. After our run, I thought I'd be ravenous, but I still only made it through about 75%. The banh mi was stuffed with incredibly tender beef brisket, pork pate, and grilled onions, creating an intensely savory, rich, and umami-filled bite. It's definitely a messy meal, so I didn't dip it in the accompanying beef bone marrow broth as often as I wanted to. The broth itself was outstanding -- deep, rich, and packed with beef flavor. What an incredible meal. I probably would've finished it if we didn't already have early dinner plans that day. This has easily been one of my favorite meals in Seattle so far. It's hard enough to find a good banh mi, let alone one paired with a good pho broth. Based on how good the dipping broth was, I'd love to come back and try their pho next time. I highly would recommend stopping by Saigon Drip Cafe if you're in the area.

Trevor H.

We visited again last week and got Pho- it was also fantastic. And, again, a casual environment and great service. Still my top pick for Vietnamese fast casual.

Mark B.

Mango salad is a newer menu item and is a must with some of the chili paste on it. The bahn mi bread was the standout of the sandwich and the broth really completes it. I gave 4 stars because I felt there were too many onions and not enough meat. I wish they put the bahn me add-on, like the radish/shredded carrot blend, actually in the sandwich but I digress

Thaila N.

The tofu banh mi (vegan vortex) was pretty good. The baguette was super soft and dense. I do appreciate that they were generous with the fillings but it was honestly a bit much. It was kind of hard to eat the sandwich because of how thick it was. The pickled daikon and carrots were cut into thick pieces as well. There were 2 slices of jalapeno for the entire sandwich, so if you like your spice make sure to ask for extra. I LOVED the vegan broth so much. It tasted almost like chicken broth!!! They do have a "banh mi drip" combo, but you can't pick which banh mi or broth as it's preset. I would love to see that option get added to the menu, since that's basically what I ordered for a higher price. Or even if they had a "vegan banh mi drip" option. It seemed like more of a fast casual restaurant. They do serve and bus your table for you. You self order on a kiosk and they allow options for modifications. I will say I asked for no mayo, but unfortunately there was mayo in my banh mi. There is a bathroom that requires a code. They give tap water when asked. They also have some boba drinks that I didn't try, but would be interested. I do recommend if you're in the area and craving Vietnamese!

Thuy N.

Oh Saigon Drip, you never seize to amaze me. I came here today because I need some of the strong coffee that you have, because none of the neighboring coffee shop compares to you. Vietnamese coffee hits differently, you know. I patiently waited for you to open, even though I was yawning so much in the office. 9am couldn't come any sooner. I ordered on the kiosk for a foam cafe sua da. It wasn't even afterward that your employee inform me that there's no salted foam available. It's okay, regular is fine with me, I didn't think much of it. What blew my expectations is that I was gifted a card for a "drinks on us" for the short-coming which I wasn't expecting and definitely exceed great customer service. This place is amaaaaazing and I'm impressed each time that I come here.

Torrie N.

Saigon Drip has been on my list of places to go for a very long time! However, the fact that they close at 5:00 p.m. on weekdays makes it challenging unless you live/work near Pioneer Square! It must be that there aren't that many folks around here for dinner time, but I'd love it if they were open until even 6:00 p.m. on week days or just one day a week at a later time. I came down for some World cup festivities on a week day around 4:00 p.m. and utilized the opportunity to check them out! We shared the Banh Mi Drip, which is their most popular item, and for good reason! So much juicy tender meat and the caramelized onions just added depth and flavor. The bone marrow dipping broth makes this next level (and akin to a French dip, although WAY better in my opinion). I'd recommend eating this in store vs. getting to go as it can get soggy pretty quickly. Still tasty, but will be better in person, fresh. I didn't eve realize that it had pate on it (but after reading the description, that now makes sense why it was so flavorful). It was huge and enough for me to share (or for one person if you are very hungry). You order at the counter via a screen/app but there is staff around if you have a question. It's a casual spot but sufficient seating. They also have some Vietnamese coffee drinks which I would have gotten had it been morning and not afternoon. I want to come back for the weekend as I understand there are some different menu items!

Stephanie T.

My younger brother was craving pho so we stopped by here while we were hanging around Pioneer Square. Seating inside is rather scarce. My family couldn't get a table until a big group left, but the staff here is pretty nice and quick to help. We were given dirty utensils and a dirty bowl, so they swapped that out quickly but it's concerning that so much wasn't clean. But to me the most important thing is the food, which felt like it was lacking in flavor. The pho broth wasn't very flavorful. We got the pho hotpot style and while it was great for pictures, the taste was mediocre. Also, you have to order on a kiosk and they have an area for you to put dirty dishes. I found this strange since we were eating soupy dishes.

David P.

Nut allergy friendly: I didn't even ask, just assumed a banh mi wouldn't have any problems, and I didn't have any problems. Time to Order: 7 Minutes for a to-go order placed at the counter. They're pretty quick! Parking; Difficult, we parked a few streets away and walked. It's a small shop, but don't let looks fool you. You enter a very modern interior with small fun decorations like a Taylor Swift cutout and a selfie booth. Orders are self-service at two kiosks, and a team works to make orders very quickly. It was packed when we went, already a good sign. We got our banh mi to go and got them pretty quickly. I initially balked at a $17 banh mi, but the concept seemed interesting enough and it was very hyped up by a good friend of mine. The banh mi drip opens up to a baguette packed with onion, beef brisket, and some cilantro. They give a container of pho broth wide enough to actually dip the banh mi, which I appreciated. It stayed decently crispy with a 15 minute commute, but I'd definitely recommend it fresh. Really, it looked more like a French dip than a banh mi. Anyway. It's a genius concept. It's delicious. Probably in my top five meals I've had in all of my Seattle trips. It really begs the question - what else works as a dip? Can we do baos dipped in tonkatsu Ramen? It's like they took a birria taco with consumme and made it even better. It was really, really good. Unfortunately, we also tried their regular pork banh mi and I found it great with the veggies, but very short on the meat. (2.5/5). Skip it. Just get the dipping banh mi. That's carrying their entire score. Would love to try their bun bo hue hot pot. I'd let these guys cook.

Vicki S.

Saigon Drip Cafe is one of my favorite spots in the Pioneer Square neighborhood of Seattle. Not only is their logo cool, but I'm a fan of their free stickers and tote bag they give away with to go orders. They make delicious Banh Mi's. I don't think you can go wrong with any of their fillings, but I usually get the "Piggylicious". They also make mean Fresh Rolls. Shrimp is what I typically gravitate towards. They make tasty drinks, too. Yep, they drip in both style and the food they serve ;-)

Frank S.

I absolutely love Saigon Drip!! The customer service here is truly top-tier. From the moment you walk in, they treat you like family and make you feel genuinely welcome every single time. The environment is always incredibly clean (even their kitchen) and comfortable, which I really appreciate. You can tell they take a lot of pride in their restaurant. The food is also consistently great. That's one of the things that keeps my staff, family and friends coming back. Everything is fresh, flavorful and always prepared the same way every time I visit, which, to me, says a lot about their ownership and staff. Honestly, this isn't just one of my favorite Vietnamese and pho spots in Seattle, it's one of my favorite restaurants overall. If you're looking for great food, great service, and a place that makes you feel appreciated as a customer, this is definitely the spot. Highly recommend! Easy 5 Stars

Francesca T.

The first time I had the Spam Slammin Egg was at a catered work event & I knew I had to have it again at Saigon Drip. It's truly so delicious and I've told multiple people about it. One of the best Bánh Mì's I've ever had... it may be my favorite ever. I appreciate the efficient, counter service vibe and tables inside. I'm truly a fan of Saigon Drip and will continue to revisit!

Diane T.

Parking: paid street parking only unless Sunday. Honestly it's overpriced. We served ourselves - cleaned up a dirty table when we arrived and bussed our own dirty plates after. Ordered via a tablet and there's no service or free water. It's limited tables/seating inside. We both ordered the beef brisket Bahn mi. The broth was luke warm, not hot, and too salty. The brisket would have tasted better if it came with pickled veggies. And it's a little sweet. We wouldn't come again.

Mya C.

WHOO this place was CROWDED and rightfully so! This was my second time coming here, the first was for a yelp event, and I was soooo glad I came back. We came around lunchtime so the place was packed but people rotate in and out pretty quickly so I was able to find a seat just as my food was ready. They are great with making sure their staff is nice and full so the service was quick despite the crowd and they were all so friendly and helpful. I love the vibe of this place and seeing it during Christmas time was cool. The food was SPECTACULAR as always. I was trying to suppress the delightful sighs that wanted to escape after each bite of sandwich, melting in my mouth, and each sip of bone broth. 11/10