I really wanted to like this place but I personally feel like it's a Vietnamese restaurant catered to American tastes. I ordered a couple of simple things to sample their various items. #1 - Pork egg rolls - though most of the items on the menu are Vietnamese, these egg rolls are the typical egg rolls you'd find if you had Chinese takeout. The wrapper was a wonton wrapper and the filling had cabbage. The sauce was a sticky, sweet and spicy sauce. Unfortunately for me, it was not warm but almost cold. I saw someone order it and immediately got them about a minute later...so they probably weren't fried when ordered. 1 out of 5 #2 - Vermicelli grilled pork bowl - this was just ok. It wasn't bad but it's not something I'd come back for. I suspect that the meat was not made to order but either under a heat lamp or microwaved. 3 out of 5 #3 - Iced coffee - I asked if this was Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk and the guy at the counter nodded yes. They do have a can of Cafe Du Monde coffee sitting on the counter so I figured I couldn't go wrong... When I took my first sip, I noticed it was really, really watered down and did not taste like the kind that drips out of a French press. 1 out of 5 I truly wanted to like this place but it did not impress me. read more

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This is my neighborhood spot. The staff is always helpful, the food is solid, and it's affordable. There's no downside to the V Cafe. The bahn mi is cheap and it comes out hot and fast, kinda like me after a few drinks. read more

V Cafe - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Small shop that is marketing itself as a cafe but customers are more so treating it as a full fledge restaurant, especially with a full on menu that has more than just sandwiches and snacks. They have pho, soups, vermicelli bowls, etc. I got to-go a banh mi thap cam - a Vietnamese sandwich that has combination of cold cut Vietnamese deli meat. Interestingly, the cashier when I asked for it didn't know what I was saying so I had to describe to her (she's Vietnamese American that probably didn't learn Vietnamese) but this is a classic that all banh mi shops have. The meats were good. It was thinly sliced and stacked thickly per my preference, but I didn't really like the other components. The bread didn't resemble a French baguette well. It wasn't too crunchy on the outside and hot/soft on the inside. There wasn't any butter that I could really taste and Jalapeno were cut pretty thick which is unfortunate, cz thin sliced everything is good for maintaining shape and handling of a sandwich. As for the restaurant itself, I think it's going through an identity crisis. As a customer, I don't know if I am welcomed to come, towing my laptop in and have business conversations OR should I come with family and kids for dinner? The couch, seating area with candle is nice but especially with the scented candle, it seems invasive into the restaurant. read more

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I ordered a bun bo hue and love it, it tasted very good. Also ordered a chicken sandwish for the road and also was a good sandwish, you can tell much healthier than typical fast food. Overall Im satisfied! read more

We were the only people in the restaurant and it took over 30 minutes before I needed to request the food to-go. When we arrived home, the meat was raw in plastic. The banh mi sandwich was not very good. I will never go back. read more

V Cafe - Raw meat to-go....this is how we receive our order. - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

BEST pho in Austin! Wasn't expecting much from this place when we walked in. Nothing like a typical pho shop, more like a fast food cafe. All 3 of us had the pho and were shocked at the yumminess! We've been back several times! Also, the boba is good! read more

V Cafe - the interior of a restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I really loved what I ordered! You can't go wrong with the fried pork dumplings or the egg rolls. I also had the Vegan Pho with Tofu added and this was probably the most delicious fried tofu I have ever had! The flavor was so good, the vegetables were so fresh. And like most of these dishes, there was so much, I had a whole tub to go. In my opinion, the quantity of food is the price you get for 2, so it makes sense to me. Also, their Thai tea was phenomenal. read more

V Cafe - VEGAN PH D4. Thai Tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The vibe was very solitaire. More of a takeout spot. Not too sure about the seafood pho maybe won't be back there's better pho spots. Selection wasn't as good as I thought read more

So nice to have a Vietnamese cafe close to my neighborhood. We enjoy the pork bao buns, Thai iced tea, shrimp spring rolls and more! Consistent food, easy takeout. read more

This is the best Pho location in Austin. The chicken Pho is my go to. Pho is always hot and delicious. Fresh, large portions, friendly service are other pluses. You actually get reasonable meat sizes as opposed to other locations. read more

do not if i have to give 2, 3, 4 stars i went there with high hopes. its saturday afternoon i was expecting crowd but there was none. hardly 3 people and some take outs so i had to stop myself from ordering the Pho but i was there so i ordered bahn-mi its ok. i do not like sweet but its my first of yhat dish so i dont mind. i really wanted to have a great food and give 5 stars but i could not. but the staff are great people. may be you can give a shot n post a review. read more

Ordered pork + beef banh mi's, and bun bo hue. I had seen the photos of the bun bo hue this place has served from other reviewers and was curious to try it since it looked authentic. When we ordered though, we got a clear soup stock reminiscent of canned pho soups. I think they ran out of their bun bo hue soup stock, but didn't tell us and just served pho soup with chili oil because maybe they thought we wouldn't be able to differentiate. The bread on the banh mi crumbles, is soggy, and the meats in it are very sweet, with coconut flavoring. Did not taste like Vietnamese-style grilled meats. Pretty disappointed by the food, management, and the long wait for it. read more

So good! I always get the dumpling pho and my husband gets the beef pho. It's delicious. We usually get it to-go.

I gauge Vietnamese restaurants with their Bun aka Vermicelli dish, if it's good I'll try it again and again--then get out of my comfort zone and try other dishes. Their Bun is amongst the best I've had anywhere. Because of COVID19 I only dine outdoors now and chose this restaurant because they offer patio dining. I first went on 3/18/2021, it was so tasty I went back on 3/20/2021 but they're closed Sunday. As I was in the parking lot trying to figure out where I'd eat (outside) several people entered the building and I think they were there to clean. Excellent reason to close, get your restaurant spiffed up. Ever hungry for some Bun, I went back on 3/23/2021 and as I pulled in, someone was spraying and cleaning the patio tables! She had on her mask. I felt so relieved, because on Sunday the alternative Vietnamese restaurant I went to was so filthy I shouldn't have stayed, my shoes crackled as I walked across the dirty floor on my way to the nasty and disgusting patio. But at this wonderful restaurant that is sparkling clean, I noticed several Vietnamese folks getting takeout. I'd say that's a good sign because I'm no connoisseur of Vietnamese food but I imagine they are. The cherry on the top, the prices are very competitive! I bet everyone enjoys this restaurant it's an excellent choice! read more

Superbly clean and well-kept little restaurant with great customer service from friendly staff. Pho and spring rolls were high quality and so delicious. Every ingredient down to the sauces and greens were incredibly fresh. Prices are really low for the great quality and service, really good value. Can't wait to try their other items next time. Definitely a hidden Vietnamese gem. read more

V Cafe - Kid bowl pho with eye round steak + shrimp spring rolls (comes in 2, I couldn't wait for a pic so I ate one, it was so delicious) - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great service and fresh ingredients. Super flavorful pho. Good filling portion. Very clean and quiet environment as well.

The Bao is delicious! Thai tea is also really good and not overly sweet. Will definitely return read more

V Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

As a Vietnamese person, I'm a little disappointed in this place. I was so excited that a Vietnamese restaurant opened so close to me AND they were serving banh mi. But after giving this place multiple tries, I won't be returning or bringing my family here. When I was sick, I thought what a great time to get pho. But was disappointed in the broth. It wasn't as flavorful as I hoped it would be. Unless you prefer a lighter broth. The spring rolls had a horrible veggie to protein and noodle ratio I though for a second I ordered a salad?! I wanted to be able to taste the flavors of the protein but it was overwhelmed by all the veggies. My biggest disappointment was the banh mi. When they first opened, the price was 8 bucks a sandwich so I cried a little. I've never paid more than 5. When I saw that they lowered it to 6 I was more willing to try. I was so excited that I didn't make myself lunch on purpose so that I could have a banh mi. First glance, it was beautiful. The deli meats were there, all my favorite veggies were there, they even remembered to not add pate for me. After first bite, I knew I had made my mistake. One of the staples of a Vietnamese banh mi is the Mayo/butter concoction that's made special for it. But all I could taste was regular Mayo. If I wanted a regular sandwich I would've went to Thunderclouds. I agree with one of the yelpers, "Vietnamese restaurant catered to American tastes" tl;dr- not enough flavor, too Americanized Vietnamese food, would not bring family here. read more

The food was DELICIOUS!! We had been in the mood for Pho for a few weeks now and this place fulfilled that craving!! The dumpling soup had the perfect balance of dumplings, noodles and broth. My fiancé ordered the combo pho and said it was quite yummy We also ordered the Grilled Beef Bahn Mi but were too excited to try it to remember to take a picture. Trust me, you are going to want to try it! And don't forget to add that fried egg in the sandwich too. We loved this place and are already looking forward to going back again! read more

V Cafe - Combo Pho-Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I love Vietnamese food, but this is the first time I've gotten a Bahn Mi sandwich. I typically get vermicelli bowls. As for Covid stuff, I got my order to go. They don't do curbside pick up, which I prefer because I usually have my young kiddos in the csr with me. But I was able to call when I was outside to make sure it was ready and run in to pick up my order. Heads up that there is an $18 minimum when ordering online. So I had to get a little extra since I was just ordering for myself. I got three appetizers: 1. Pork Egg Rolls: They did taste like they were from a frozen bag and then fried, but still tasted decent. I would probably get them again. 2. Dumplings: Also, tasted as if they came from a frozen bag. Probably wouldn't get again. 3. Shrimp Spring Rolls: Really refreshing. I don't often get spring rolls, but I would get them again based on this experience. There is quite a bit of cilantro, which I'm not a fan of, but it didn't ruin it. For the entree, I got the Pork Bahn Mi sandwhich. The bread wasn't the freshest, which could be because I got it as a late lunch. The dressing on it was really good. But the pork seemed to be more fat than meat. There was also a good amount of cilantro on this too. so beware. Overall, it was good The flavors were decent. I would try a Bahn Mi again, but probably elsewhere. I would be willing to come back to V's Cafe to try something else, but not my first stop for Vietnamese food. $18 minimum - sandwich: bread not the freshest, maybe because late in the day, good dressing, fatty pork, cilantro - egg rolls: kind of taste frozen, still good though - dumpings: also frozen tasting - spring rolls: refreshing, cilantro read more

Good quality Vietnamese food served by even better people! I have had all of the Pho selections and vermicelli dishes. All excellent and have me coming back weekly for more. read more

Excellent food! Great bao with pork and meat pho! Also incredibly fresh veggie egg rolls. Can't wait to try the banh mi pork as well as viet ham. So glad to have found this delicious food....even the black iced tea was super flavorful! We will become regulars here! read more

I stopped by for the first time this week and had the Dumpling Pho. It was amazing and will be a part of my routine from now on. So happy to have found this place. read more

Came one night because we were craving Banh Mi Sandwiches and this was literally the only spot near by that was open and had it on the menu. This is literally a hole in the wall spot, took me a bit to find it and almost missed it. It is tucked away in a tiny corner in a shopping center that is mostly vacant so it was kind of hard to find. Inside very clean only a few tables and a bar top to sit in but clean and organized. I came in kind of late so was probably in their clean up phase. There weren't very many people there again probably cause it was late. Menu pretty standard vietnamese menu from what I could see again was only look at the banh mi sandwiches. Not too expensive reasonable priced. Sandwiches were good not great definitely have had better but definitely have had much worse. It was filled with a good amount of meat so that is a plus. Bread was a little chewy not crisp like it could but again it was late and I think they were closing. Overall good spot and it really hit the craving late at night. I'll have to come back and try the other stuff on the menu but for now 4 solid stars. read more

Over the 4th of July I went to Austin to visit a close friend of mine and stayed for about a week or longer to visit other friends as well. During one of the days we decided to order take out from this Vietnmese restaurant that we heard about. So, my friend and I both ordered the Spicy Beef Soup. We both wanted ordered an additional "Rare Beef" on the side to add to our other meat that goes with the Spicy Soup. We loved it! The flavor was great, the veggies were fresh, and the rare beef was perfect. Even though it was a phone order for pick up, they were nice to is and friendly too. Quick side note to one of the comments about the slices of rare meat that came in a plastic bag. When you order a Pho Soup Dish, the slices of beef come rare and you add it to the hot soup base where the rare meat gets cooked. Ours came the same way, which is 100% normal. It would be so strange to see the meat come already pre-cooked Anyhow, my friend and I would recommend this restaurant and I'd come back again the next time I visit Austin, TX. read more

I went with my son for lunch 4 days ago. We ordered some spring rolls and two bowls of pho. The lady behind the counter kept acting as though she didn't want us to order and glancing at the kitchen- literally over and over. The place is super small, but there weren't very many people inside the restaurant. My son was sitting at table 2 in front of the cash register by the door. She says "I want to put you at table 5. (Which was way over in the corner in a weird spot) I said "we would like to sit at table 2 if possible. My son is sitting there) again seemed annoyed. We then wait for our food. I went to get the silverware at the little station- it was filthy. My feet stuck to the floors with every step I took. Went back and sat down. Waited......40 minutes go by and she brings two small fried egg rolls to the table. Ma'am we did not order that. We ordered spring rolls. Again she's annoyed. She then comes back and said "I'm sorry I never put in an order for an appetizer for you. This was my fault. There is no charge" ummmmm......ok so we have been sitting here for 40 minutes for just pho.......ten more minutes pass and I go back up to the register. Ma'am I would like to cancel and get my money back. It's been almost an hour for two bowls of pho. Again she becomes annoyed. She begrudgingly says she has returned my money. Says she has no way to give me a returned money receipt. Says she has no pen and that her name is Tiffany. It's been 4 days and the money is still not returned in my bank account. I will not be going here again. Much better places in cedar park with great service and the pho comes out in less than 10 minutes every single time. read more

It was a ok! The service was spectacular. It's fast casual - order up front and then they bring t he food to you. Fast and friendly! Restaurant had a lot of space, was very clean. The food was good size and tasted alright. It's not the most authentic, but it's not bad at all. Probably a space to drop by if already in the area. The lunch combos are a good deal, $10 sandwich or noodle, with soft drink, and 2 spring rolls. read more

They're like 5 minutes from me. My mom likes the vermicelli, the banh mi is pretty good (I kinda wish the bun was toasted, but it's pretty addicting after 2-3 bites?), but the Pho was kinda whatever. 5/5 for convenience, and I hope they stay open. The staff was friendly and the ambience is nice. I like the interior design they have. read more

Cute place located in a small plaza. Surprised there was a viet place in the area so I called in for a grilled beef banh mi. They made it when I arrived so it was fresh. The grilled beef was microwaved so a few bites were hot and some were cold. It lacked a bit of flavor. The bread was good. Will try it out again and get something else next time. read more

Our favorite Vietnamese local place so far. Spicy beef noodle soup with tendon, spring rolls and pho #1 is what we usually get there, it's always delicious! read more

Found this place randomly on yelp, and I'm glad I decided to give it a try. Friendly service, cozy shop with a family feel. I had their grilled pork springs rolls, the ingredients were fresh and the peanut sauce was delicious. We ordered the grilled pork Bahn mi and the grilled beef as well, the baguette was fantastic and the ingredients gave it a nice texture. Overall I was impressed by their food and will definitely be back to try out their pho/coffee. read more

Ambience - New Vietnamese restaurant on the Anderson Mill road to 620. The store had its soft opening on Saturday thru the 11th. The grand opening is on the 12th if i remember correctly. Anyways, very small but modern decor with the cashier and kitchen right up front. They have 2 TVs that serve as the menu board plus 2 other TVs for your viewing pleasure. It is brand new so the place is obviously clean and just pops with the natural sunlight from 2/4th of the walls are glass. But it is a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. I have been passing by for the last few months and always wondered what kind of restaurant it was. The V made think that is was going to be a Vegan or Vegetarian joint. Guess not so much, guess the V stands for Vietnamese? Menu - Since it is only in its soft open the menu is pretty limited to the main staples and basics. You have a choice between Banh Mi, Vermicelli/Rice Bowl or Pho. But those are the most popular anyways. Plus those are the main staples and if you cant do the main stars well, then you probably cant do anything right. But right now it is just limited to those 3. Each of the categories you get to choose what kind of protein you would like in them. Which is mostly pork or beef. But hey, everyone loves dead animal meat. Service - Service here was wonderful. Granted it is still new and they have the wide eyed enthusiasm of a young girl at cheer camp. When i walked in i was greeted by a young Caucasian girl. She was pretty friendly and still learning the POS system. No points deducted obviously as this is their learning step. There was also an Asian woman working in the kitchen, which is literally right next to the cashier station. She was super sweet. After all the orders were made she came out and checked on me and the other 2 guests in the lobby. She seemed a little shy but it was adorable. She just had the sweetest smile and had a great attitude. The service overall was very good. Food - I got 2 things to really test the mettle of this establishment. I got a Beef Banh Mi for togo and a combo beef pho dish for dine in. First things first is the Pho. It came out in a very traditional large bowl of huge proportion. It came with a side of herb and bean sprouts to add as wanted. The broth of the Pho was very simple and light yet still flavorful. It was nice and piping hot and had a really nice freshness to it. Kind of basic, not overly complex, but very tasty. The meats in the dish were also very good as well. Had a great meaty taste and wasnted overcooked. I dont know exactly what kind of beef or meat it was but they were all really good. The meatball looking one was very wonderful as it a very unique but yummy flavor. The meats were great. Obviously it is a noodle dish so there is a ton of noodles in the bowl. They were good, pretty standard flavor Pho noodles. Cooked very well, not over or under cooked. The bean sprouts added a very nice crunch and extra freshness to the dish. I know they are just bean sprouts but they are some of the best handled sprouts i have had. They were nice, fresh and crunchy. Bean sprouts can go bad real quick and become really slimy and limp. Anyways, the bean sprouts and herb added a nice extra level of flavor and freshness. The Pho overall was very good. Nice and simple, flavorful and fresh and very filling. The Beef Banh Mi was pretty good. They advertise they make all their own breads so that was a nice touch. The Banh Mi had a pretty decent amount of meat, condiments and veggies. The bread was a little "crispier" than i expected. Most Banh Mi i have had, had a soft(er) bread. I dont know, maybe i have been have the wrong kind of Banh Mi bread. Anyways, it did add a nice crunch texture to it. Im not sure if thats how it is meant to be or maybe it was just an older bread from the day or the day before. It wasnt bad just something new to me. So the beef was very good. Had a nice great flavor that paired very well with the veggies and sauces. The veggies had a great freshness to them that really surprised me. So they either do fresh produce or really know how to handle produce orders. The meat to bun to veggie to condiment ratio was a little off for my liking thou. There was just a little bit to much bread. Some bites were basically just bread. It was a decent amount of filling but it was either a little to little or a little to much bread. But thats just my preference. Overall thou the Banh Mi was really good. Overall - super excited to have a Vietnamese store super close to my apartment. Of the 2 main staples i had, they executed them both very well. Both were very filling, flavorful and had a great freshness to them. The pricing is also very reasonable with most entrees around $8. But yeah, overall, very solid restuarant read more

V Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Clean and friendly service. Most importantly I have finally found a Thai tea that I love without getting out of my neighborhood. read more

V Cafe - Tasty Thai tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

They have decent pho and bahn mi sandwich. Nothing to die for. I only go here when I'm extremely hungry and lazy because the price is more than what I usually pay for and it's close to me. Otherwise there are better places to choose from at a lower price. read more

This place was pretty good. The pork spring rolls would be better if they had leafy green lettuce and grilled pork as an option. They have the pork patty and shrimp. My pho had a really light flavor and was satisfying. I liked how it wasn't packed with impurities on the top of the broth (I hate places that have this). I will be back to try the beef banh mi. read more

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My place to go for Vietnamese food in Austin. V cafe food is consistently excellent and the service is good. We ordered pho, vermicelli, banh mi, pork bun and spicy beef noodle. All were great but Imo the spicy beef noodle was the best especially with extra house chili paste. If you like authentic Vietnamese food with no msg, search no more, V cafe is the place. read more

The combo pho (meatballs, brisket and flank steak) was delicious. Really good broth and the noodles held their integrity in the broth. All of the fixings you can think of. I would recommend asking for extra noodles and chili paste as it's a lot of broth and the chili paste gives you an extra kick. Will definitely be back. read more

There's some dude in the comments saying they received raw meat. LOL he clearly doesn't realize he's supposed to cook it himself and that all asian food stores do this for soup dishes. Please educate yourself. The food tasted good with their authentic taste. Definitely recommend read more

Great new Vietnamese restaurant! There are not really any Vietnamese restaurants in this part of town so I was super excited to see this one open. I went a couple of times during their soft opening and tried their Beef Banh Mi, Beef Vermicelli, V Combo Pho, and Thai Tea. Everything was flavorful, delicious, and authentic. The customer service was great and the owners are super friendly. This is definitely my new favorite Vietnamese spot! read more

V Cafe - V Combo and Beef Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best pho I've had since moving to Austin. Everything from the noodles to the meat to the broth is satisfying. As someone who's been here in Austin for a few years it's a bit hard finding good authentic asian restaurants, I'm happy to add a new place I can return to to eat. The strawberry banana smoothie was fresh and delicious as well! read more

V Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas