This laid-back spot on Magazine Street serves up satisfying Vietnamese staples like pho and banh mi in generous portions and a friendly vibe.
"Lilly’s anchors a busy block of Magazine Street in the Lower Garden District, a bright purple sliver that’s beckoned comfort food-seekers for over a decade. Its simple, bright interior is a welcoming space for steaming bowls of lunchtime pho, famed for a rich broth simmered for eight hours. Any combination of beefballs, brisket, and rare flank steak is a highlight — but don’t overlook the spicy shrimp pho, a less common menu find." - Clair Lorell
"This LGD staple is where numerous locals go to get their lunchtime pho fill. Many consider the broth here to be the best in town, but the menu is also home to numerous Vietnamese classics that won't break the bank." - Eater Staff
"Mondays are my only day off from the restaurant, and it’s definitely a “me” day..."
"Lilly’s sits on a busy stretch of Magazine Street and is usually packed for lunch. The interior is simple and clean, but the rich pho broth simmered for eight hours has a decadence that puts it at the top of the city’s crowded pho list. Any combination of beefballs, brisket, and rare flank steak is a highlight — but don’t overlook the spicy shrimp pho, something you don’t see very often." - Clair Lorell, Beth D'Addono, Justine Jones
"Located on Magazine Street, Lilly’s Cafe is known for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine, contributing to the vibrant Vietnamese cultural presence in New Orleans." - Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton
