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    Tea Light Cafe

    3.9 (551 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Henry L.

    The food is delicious and hits the spot. The service was pretty standard, and the waiter answered our questions about dietary restrictions. The decorations were lovely, and you can tell that much thought was put into them. If you get the pho, I would definitely ask for extra limes since they only give you one. Other than that, I would come back again!

    Scott B.

    The banh mi is finally back!! Best sandwich in metro Phoenix And even better than before with the new softer roll.. Get the pork if you go. The bowl with the rice noodles, greens and pork and/or egg rolls on top is also great.

    4. 2 Veggie Spring Rolls with Tofu 1 with shrimp.  So fresh and tasty. I don't do spicy food but have spicy fans that love this place too!!!
    Meghan G.

    Absolutely love this little gem! Healthy fresh vegi spring rolls and love the pho when the weather cools off !!! Fast, friendly and always delicious!!! Nothing fancy just good fresh food

    1. Pork with Rice Noodles
    Mike L.

    Came by a Saturday at noon for some grub to go. Cozy restaurant with nice decor. No other patrons. Quick glance at their menu/pictures (on the wall) and decided on a couple pork with rice noodle bowls, spring rolls, and egg rolls. My order came out in decent time. Food was okay. Nothing really stood out. Spring rolls were mostly lettuce filled. Pork dishes were just okay. Egg rolls were decent. Sadly, a one and done experience for me.

    Elicia N.

    Popper in here craving pho and a summer roll. The tea light special (dine in only) is perfect. I very much enjoyed it all, choosing the steak pho for my soup. Great parking and nearby shopping by the theater. Appreciate that they give back to military service persons as well.

    Main restaurant area or you can sit outside under the individual table umbrellas or take the food go

    The casual environment and phenomenal consistent food at the tea. Café is exceptional. I'm not saying that from one visit. I've been eating here for well over a decade and enjoying every minute. Do you want casual experience with nice ambience in the venue, and food that touch the bar or the genre, he like Café is the place to come. It's quick, great value and the food rocks. Join the journey and join us

    #14 Beef Steamed Rice Plate
    Dwayne O.

    Tea Light Cafe Egg Rolls were nice and Crispy and had a dipping sauce, very good and recommend this appetizer. #14 Beef Steamed Rice Plate marinated beef or chicken or pork with jasmine rice, cucumbers, house made pickled carrots and cabbage. I chose the beef, which was a little stiff and dry, my wife selected the pork which she really liked. Was busy for a Saturday afternoon around 3 pm. We had tried this restaurant years ago and was without much impression, but enjoyed our experience. Just order the pork over the beef

    Pork vermicelli bowl was delicious!

    Service was quick and friendly. Dish was tasty, it's rare to find Viet restaurants with food vermicelli bowls nearby.

    3. Pork with 2 Egg Rolls

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    Great broth for pho. Exactly what I needed after surgery. Glad it was nearby and easy to order for pick up.

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    Always a great experience! Food is great quality! Service is very good. Great ambiance-down to earth.

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    In terms of Vietnamese food, this is not it. The pho broth is similar to great value chicken noodle soup.

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    Tea Light has become a go to spot for our family! The restaurant is clean, the staff is friendly, and the menu is simple yet so delicious!

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    Amazing best Thai food, friendly service amazing beef salad .....,,..,.. great location

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    Really like this place! Good food and people. Also they got the best take home macha. The powder is fridgerated and fresh!!

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    Great food. Fast service, very friendly people too. Love that there is good Vietnamese food close to the north side of Phoenix.

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    Amazing service, ambiance, and Pho. My favorite Vietnamese mom's and pops! Will definitely be back soon

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