Saigon Grace's Cafe is a great addition to Philadelphia food scene on South St. It is a Vietnamese fusion restaurant that offers bún riêu, traditional banh mi but also has birria tacos, churros pancakes, and a cheesesteak banh mi. The churro pancakes were robust, flavorful, and lightly sweetened. My son loved them. My daughter had the bỏ né (grilled beef skillet). The bún riêu was solid... it was large sized, flavorful, and even included short ribs. I will definitely get it again. My wife got grilled pork banh mi (birria tacos for the table) and she was satisfied with both dishes. The ambiance was nice with decent lighting and a good amount of seating for the brunch/lunch crowd. We loved the pictures of Vietnam on the walls. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We look forward to being a recurring patron for years to come. read more

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Such a hidden gem! This Vietnamese lunch/brunch and coffee spot is seriously so good. They even have Mexican food on the menu, which makes it perfect when you're craving different flavors in one place. The banh mi is super tasty, fresh bread, flavorful fillings, and perfectly balanced. They also have a big variety of drinks. My favorite is the coconut water matcha, so refreshing, light, and not too sweet. The space is small and cozy, which makes it feel warm and welcoming. The staff is very friendly and attentive, and you can tell they truly care about their customers. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to. read more

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yum! unassuming neighborhood restaurant with good bites. my friend and i decided to check this spot out for lunch, and we really enjoyed it. i had the bulgogi vermicelli, and she had the bulgogi bowl. the bulgogi here is phenomenal -- flavorful and tender. i absolutely love vermicelli bowls, and the one here did not disappoint. i will say, it's pretty expensive for the amount of food given. i think we spent over $20 each for a simple lunch, and it wasn't a crazy amount of food either. their thai iced tea was good too, but the service was a little questionable. i ordered a second thai iced tea to-go for my friend, and they fully forgot about my order and we sat there for a while waiting patiently. they were nice though when i asked them about it, but it was a little disappointing to be forgotten about. i probably wouldn't come back unless someone really wanted to, there are other fantastic vietnamese options in philly. read more

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This is a nice cute warm cafe with very cute decor. It is welcoming and has limited seating. The place does get packed and I saw lot of take outs as well. We were here on a weekday for lunch. Seat was available and so we sat immediately. Limited food menu was good and easy to select from. We placed our lunch order. It was cold outside and every time someone opened the door it would get very chilly inside. So may be they can have a cover so that it does not get very cold. In terms of food, it was delicious. Portions were perfect sized i.e. not too large or small. My main complaint is the long wait time. It took over 40 mins for our food to come out. Looked like the food was ready in the kitchen and just not got to us. I could see food being brought to multiple tables together. Which meant some of the food got cold sitting out there. Hence I deducted one star. Else food was good. I do recommend this cafe for coffee or lunch. read more

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Cute cafe. We came here on a cold Monday afternoon and it was packed. There was a small line to place an order with people waiting for their takeout orders as well. We were able to place our order in about 5 mins but did not expect the wait of 35+ mins to get our food. The table next to ours got their coffee and avocado toast 30 mins after placing the order. I wish they would have told us they're running behind when we ordered. Now for the food, it was delicious!! We lapped it up within 5 mins. I want to give them a second chance because food was good but I'll probably skip if it looks too crowded when I go back. read more

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An absolute gem of a breakfast/lunch spot. My husband and I were looking for something a little different, and were stoked when we found Saigon Grace. The entire menu looked amazing (and reasonably priced!) and it was so hard for us to choose, but we settled on the breakfast burrito and pork banh mi. Both really filling and delicious. We will definitely return next time we visit Philly. read more

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I saw a post about Saigon Grace on TikTok and decided to scoot over for a solo lunch. The staff/owner was so friendly and accommodating; it really made my visit wonderful. The inside was very peaceful and quiet, even when guests came in to eat or pick up take out orders. The vibe I got was that it's a nice local spot, perfect for the community. Now the food: I went with the Coconut Ube drink special and I was blown away! It was my first time trying anything with ube so I was a bit skeptical but wanted to try something new and I wasn't disappointed. I also ordered the beef bulgogi bowl and it was delicious! It was a good amount of food, so much so, that I couldn't even finish. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Did a quick brunch with my daughter! And happened to stop by this adorable cafe. Vietnamese owned, relatively new place, about 4-5months since it opened. Loved the viet-Mexican-Korean influenced menu. We asked for recommendations and tried the salted foam coffee, Thai Thea cream cheese, mango pancakes and the bulgogi banh mi Drinks were great! The wall drink menu has a few more options we missed, like the matcha coconut drink. So check that too! Mango pancakes used dried mangos, since it's in season now, fresh mangoes with a chantilly cream or mango syrup drizzle would have taken this dish to the next level. The banh mi was delish, loved the Kim chi in it as well. The taro fries were a little too oily for me. service was great. Got to chat with the owner and his wife for a bit. Definitely give this place a try! read more

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Omg the coffee was so strong and delicious. The fusion cuisine was so unique and yummy. I went to Mexico and had lots of chilaquiles and these were on point. read more

Saigon Grace Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I love this place way too much. I keep going and I keep getting more and more impressed. Their food is good. Their drinks are fantastic. The staff is so friendly and welcoming and wonderful. It's a great ambience. It's a wonderful little hidden gem on South Street right across the street from Bob and Barbara's. You really should visit them and enjoy the same experience that I've been having. read more

Saigon Grace Cafe - Salted cold foam coffee - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

DRINKS We tried their thai tea and Vietnamese coffee with salted cream. Both were fantastic. The thai tea was sweet and the black tea flavor was strong. The Vietnamese coffee was very strong, creamy, and not too sweet. If I ever need a pick-me-up, I would get it again, but the thai tea took the cake for me. They have a wide variety of other options, from fruit teas, Dalgona coffee, and more. FOOD Various pastries and an all-day menu is available, although we only sat down to drink this time around. Tableside service is available, although when it's not too busy, guests can purchase up front and sit down themselves. SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly! AMBIANCE About 9 tables for two are available inside the store that can be moved together for larger parties. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available with the password at the front counter, and outlets are available throughout. When the weather is nice, the windows open for fresh air. It is largely a sit-down restaurant and not many guests study/work here despite the free Wi-Fi. PARKING Paid hourly street parking is available at a limited capacity. BATHROOM No public bathroom is available at the store. read more

Came to this casual spot for a weekend lunch, and it's a good place if you're looking for a mix of Vietnamese, Korean, and Mexican food! When I went, there was probably a half hour wait, as it was pretty popular. You order at the front, and then they'll bring you the food. My friend and I ordered the pork vermicelli bowl and the birria ramen, along with their pina colada iced tea. The tea was super refreshing, and I've also heard good things about their vietnamese coffee! The vermicelli bowl was well balanced, but I wished the birria ramen had more flavor. It's pretty small inside with limited seats, but the service is very fast and friendly. Overall, would come back here again! read more

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I found this spot after returning from a trip to Vietnam, desperately trying to cope with my Vietnamese coffee withdrawal--and Saigon Grace did not disappoint! In my first few weeks back, I tried their Salted Vietnamese Coffee, Traditional Vietnamese Coffee, and the Ube. All were delicious, but the Ube was definitely my favorite. They really nailed the bold, rich flavors that reminded me of what I had in Vietnam. If you're looking to try a new type of coffee or just want to indulge in a Vietnamese treat, I highly recommend Saigon Grace. read more

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Cozy, unassuming spot with great food and bevs. I was pleasantly surprised by the fresh taro chips which had a lemon-y flavor that was super refreshing. Little bit far from my place to be a repeat spot but definitely a place worth stopping by. I'm not sure if they have central air or not but it was warm out when we went and they had the windows open and ceiling fans on and it was quite hot inside. read more

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Amazing (Saigon) Grace! The menu is a mix of Vietnamese, Korean and Mexican and everything my friends and I got was great! Banh mis, bulgogi vermicelli bowl, spring rolls, fun dalgona iced viet coffee drinks. You order at the front and they bring it your food. There isn't that much seating so you may have to wait a bit, but the food came out super fast! Service was very friendly. Recommend for a casual breakfast or just a fun drink. read more

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Stumbled upon this new Vietnamese restaurant on South Street on the way to the gym. They have new twists to the classic Viet coffee. The salt foam top being one of them. The coffee is strong, not too sweet, and the salt foam was a nice touch. Chatted with the staff a bit. This place opened three months ago. The owners are not new to the food industry so they knew what they were doing with this. The menu looked to have some classic Vietnamese dishes but also some fusion items. I'll be back to try the food read more

Saigon Grace Cafe - Viet coffee with salt foam top - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Saw this on my insta feed and had to try! A blend of various Asian cuisines like Korean and Vietnamese. Items: ~Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk and salted foam- strong coffee taste but balanced well with the additions! Not too sweet or salty ~Dalgona coffee- takes me back to COVID days where I would make this drink at home! ~grilled chicken banh mi: amazing!! Cucumber, carrots, grilled chicken (seasoned very well),jalapeños, and sauces read more

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Another great lunch at Saigon Grace Cafe! Though the place was full and we had to wait a few for a table, both our two top and the four top that came in behind us were seated within a reasonable time. Even with every seat taken, the vibe still felt relaxing. Service was, once again, impeccable. We ordered two rice bowls--one beef bulgogi (loved the kimchi!) and one BBQ pork--and shortly after our plates were cleared, we saw a plate of intriguing pancakes go by, so we indulged in sharing an order of pancakes with mango! The mango was dried and slightly spicy, which was refreshing in combination with the syrup. Will certainly be back to try more offerings! P.S. Don't forget to add your rewards account when you checkout! read more

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Great Vietnamese cafe! I got the Dalgona latte and it came with little pieces of cookie too. I tried my friends matcha latte and would defenitly recommend the ube foam. The bulgogi banh mi was super flavorful, I appreciate that the staff asked if I wanted cilantro because I always forget to take it off. The bread is super crispy on the outside and so soft on the inside. You order at the counter and they will bring the food to your table. read more

we didn't eat here but decided to grab some viet coffee to go. I got the regular hot viet coffee while my party got the iced one with salted foam and matcha foam. I didn't try the matcha foam one but the salted foam one was the perfect mixture of nuttiness, sweetness and bitterness. my hot coffee was just as delicious and so warming on a cold day. prices were reasonable and we're looking forward to grabbing coffee next time! read more

Best Vietnamese coffee in Philly. Haven't tried the food yet but it looks great. Place was packed the other weekend. I will be back!

Saigon Grace is a coffee shop, cafe with food, and generally a Vietnamese place although they certainly infuse some Mexican and American in their food. They are family ran with some of the nicest staff around. Saigon Grace is an order-at-the-counter type of place where you order your food at the register and they take it to you. We typically get the food and all of the food is incredible. The bowls are great and every ingredient holds its own in the flavor department. The vermicelli, while we liked it, might be a bit plain to some folks, but we think it's balanced. Would highly recommend What you didn't come here for: - Water: They have free water with some fruit (like lemon) that's self serve. - Restrooms: They have a single occupancy restroom. - Accessibility: It's accessible with a wheelchair - Seating: They don't have a ton of seating. Enough during non-peak hours but during peak hours, there could be a wait. - Will it fill you up? It should fill you up for one meal read more

We stopped in at Saigon Grace Cafe for brunch on the weekend. They have a wonderful brunch menu combining American classics with great Vietnamese flair to it. We got a stack of their curro pancakes. Topped with powder sugar and small churros on top. With syrup drizzled on top it delivers a chefs kiss of taste buds. A fairly small place with limited dine in capacity but the staff is friendly and very accommodating. I saw a lot of people take their items to go if you aren't able to get a table. read more

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Stumbled upon this super cute cafe and I really loved my experience! I got the Coconut Matcha and a breakfast burrito and it was probably some of the best breakfast food I've ever had! The staff was incredibly nice and the service was very fast. I will definitely be back! read more

Fast service, parking was limited and you had to pay in the area. The selection was all over the place and my rice bowl didn't mix with a hot coffee. The churro pancakes gave trying too hard vibes read more

On a quiet Friday , they were super friendly and quick. I got a summer roll to go and it was ready under 5 minutes read more

Saigon Grace Cafe - Summer roll - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

cute cafe on south street with a strong viet iced coffee that's not too sweet. staff were very friendly and they also offered a carrying strap for my drink. will have to come back to try their food! read more

Saigon Grace Cafe - vietnamese iced coffee - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Went for breakfast this morning and everything was incredible! Great addition to the neighborhood. read more

Saigon Grace Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great service and food! We ordered the breakfast burrito, banh mi and avocado toast, and everything was scrumptious. Free WiFi, as well! read more

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Awesome new Vietnamese cafe in Center City!! The Banh Mi was stellar -- perfectly crisped baguette exterior, flavorful pork, and just the right amount of heat in the jalapeños. Texture balance and heat/umami/acid balance in ingredients was perfect. The salt foam coffee is also special -- definitely try this. Servers were super attentive and kind. Ambiance is calm, decor not too busy, but with a fun nod to Philly home (Eagles + exposed brick). Definitely coming back :) read more

Was really looking forward to this place but was sorely disappointed mainly on the service. I stopped in on a Friday afternoon (9/12) around 2pm. The place was completely dead. It was warmer out and they had ceiling fans going and the door open. I sat down at a table directly beneath a ceiling fan and was immediately told by the woman that I couldn't sit there and that it was reserved for a larger party. Mind you every single table there moves easily. I told her my reasoning for sitting there (hot, under fan) but she was unrelenting. Made zero sense to me since every table is a two-seater and I could have even helped her move one if she needed. It was pretty asinine. I ended up getting takeout given the interaction and was disappointed. So yea. Sad. read more

The best iced coffee in the land!!! Just incredible really.. Beans are shipped into PHL from the family farm in Vietnam! Food is fresh and tasty! read more

My new favorite spot! The coffees are a 10/10 along with their food as well! Great service and comfortable setting. read more

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I got the breakfast burrito and a coffee. This was such a good breakfast burrito, definitely one of my favorites. HIGHLY recommend! read more

Saigon Grace Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The customer service was amazingggg!! Khai was absolutely great with helping me decide what to order and the food was lovely! I loved the cheesesteak egg rolls and Thai tea cracked chocolate drink, definitely is an excellent place to eat! read more

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I love this place. The family who owns it couldn't be friendlier, and their attention to detail in their food and drinks is pretty unrivaled. My favorite is the chicken rice bowl, but everything is good and the well-known salted foam Vietnamese iced coffee never disappoints. Highly highly recommend this place. It's an incredible addition to our neighborhood. read more

This restaurant is all about attention to detail and delicious combinations of flavors. I had a lovely breakfast here on the recommendation of a friend, and boy were they spot on: Saigon Grace is LEGIT, there coffee is amazing. The owner is gracious and friendly, and I enjoyed talking to him about how to best enjoy the viet coffee, and where the coffee beans themselves came from! I ordered an avocado toast and it was one of the best I've ever had, with a perfect fried egg, some sauteed greens and grape tomatoes, with high quality bread underneath. I liked the relaxed atmosphere, it was just a chill place to enjoy food and coffee, with a few fellow diners quietly chatting away and a steady stream of customers. My only regret is not coming here sooner. read more

I've been here several times, the food and the coffees are both amazing! The Noodle Bowls with Chicken and the Bulgogi Bahn Mi are both great. The staff there is incredibly friendly and helpful. Great vibe and great addition to the neighborhood! read more

Our coffees were unbelievable as well as the food! We got a pancake, bahn mi and the beef bowl. I normally take home left overs and never finish my coffee, but everything was SO good we had nothing left!! Amazing service to start. Everyone is so nice and welcoming! They have great music playing too. 10/10. We will DEF be back and excited to have a new take out spot! read more

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Coffee Ube, Coconut Matcha, Bulgogi Vermicelli Bowl, Breakfast Burrito, Chicken Fingers with fries were all amazinggggg!! So happy there were brunch options for our range of dietary preferences - especially perfect energy boost before heading to the museum!! We absolutely love this cafe for their specialty drinks, hearty cafe dishes and attentive service!! Definitely recommend!! read more

Saigon Grace Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania