Phở & Café Saigon

Vietnamese restaurant · Spruce Hill

Phở & Café Saigon

Vietnamese restaurant · Spruce Hill

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4248 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Noodle, soup & rice dishes with fresh-fruit milkshakes  

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4248 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Get directions

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The Best Phở In Philly - Philadelphia - The Infatuation

"This family-run restaurant in University City is one of the few places where we prefer the phở with shrimp to their beef options. Unless of course, you'd prefer not to add complexity to the fragrant and comforting broth. Either way, grab one of the smoothies or milk teas for the road. Our favorite is the taro milk tea with black pearl boba. It's the ideal, sweet after-party to a salt-laden meal." - alison kessler

https://www.theinfatuation.com/philadelphia/guides/best-pho-in-philly
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The Best Phở In Philly

"This family-run restaurant in University City is one of the few places where we prefer the phở with shrimp to their beef options. Unless of course, you'd prefer not to add complexity to the fragrant and comforting broth. Either way, grab one of the smoothies or milk teas for the road. Our favorite is the taro milk tea with black pearl boba. It's the ideal, sweet after-party to a salt-laden meal." - alison kessler

https://www.theinfatuation.com/philadelphia/guides/best-pho-in-philly
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Pho & Cafe Saigon in University City specializes in soups, noodles, and rice dishes. - Review - University City - Philadelphia - The Infatuation

"Pho & Cafe Saigon is a cozy family-run restaurant in University City, and is one of the few places where we prefer the pho with shrimp to their beef options. The shrimp are tender and add complexity to the fragrant and comforting broth. Grab one of the smoothies or milk teas for the road–our favorite is the taro milk tea with black pearl boba. It's the perfect sweet compliment to a deliciously salty meal." - Alison B. Kessler

https://www.theinfatuation.com/philadelphia/reviews/pho-and-cafe-saigon
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Where to Get A Bowl of Pho in Philly | Eater Philly

"Posted up on a corner in University City is Pho & Cafe Saigon, a cozy one-stop-shop for authentic Vietnamese dishes that are piled high with thinly sliced white onion. Open Monday through Saturday at 11 a.m., this spot has a hefty menu of food and drink that’s bound to please everyone — try the delicious chicken pho ga. They have dozens of smoothie options, so grab a seat on the patio and relax." - Tayler Bunge

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Kay Williams

Google
Amazing food! Great little place to hang out with friends/family and enjoy authentic Vietnamese food. Used to come here years ago, and the food is still as delicious as I remember it. Highly recommended.

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Google
First time, I ordered Tom Yum Phở with shrimp and squid which was absolutely delicious. I got it extra spicy, which was perfect. (For context I order Thai spicy in Thailand). Included fish which was unlisted, and a lot of veggies. That broth though...one of the best I've had in Philly. BBQ pork summer rolls were perfect as well. I'll definitely be back!

Dameda Moore

Google
I’ve passed by this spot for years and finally gave it a try. The pho was okay—nothing mind-blowing, and definitely not as fresh or flavorful as other places I’ve been to. Portion was decent, but the price felt a little steep for the quality. What really threw me off was the $1 charge just to take my broth home. It’s a small thing, but it left a weird taste—especially after a mid meal. Not sure I’d return with so many other better options in the area.

Anthony Vo Minh

Google
Restaurant offering excellent, authentic Vietnamese food. Both the pho and the rice dishes are delicious. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, and the owner even gave us extra food and shared a warm, enjoyable conversation. The best Vietnamese food in Philadelphia!

Reven Smith

Google
Ordered 2 orders of the broken rice with chicken. Have patronized this place regularly over the years. They ended up giving us 2 orders of the vermicelli noodles, a dish with peanuts, without notifying us because they ran out of rice. I picked up my order and drove 20 mins back home. When I got home I noticed their mistake. My partner is allergic to peanuts, so the food is virtually inedible. I called them and asked for a refund, as they made no attempt to contact us to tell us that they were out of the dish we ordered and that they substituted it with something else without our knowledge. They offered a refund of 10 dollars on a 38 dollar check and accused us of lying about not being able to eat the food to get free food, and that they wouldn’t give us a refund unless they had the food in hand. This restaurant is exploitive in that they will provide deceptive service to make money, and accuse their customers of being deceptive when they are held accountable. They could have called us back to inform us that they were out of what we ordered but instead they lied to get money out of their customers anyway. I am out of almost 40 dollars with no dinner.

Lovette Zola

Google
Honestly so disappointed. My partner and I order/eat here at least 3-5 times a month. We always order 2 grilled chicken with broken rice and extra pickled veggies, this time around we ordered pick up and got grilled chicken with vermicelli and a salad with peanuts no extra pickled veggies. We called after getting home with our order and was told they ran out of rice for the night a subbed for this dish but I’m allergic to peanuts and we didnt order this dish, they didn’t bother to call and ask before giving another dish. Usually when we pick up the bag is tied and I never would guessed something like this would happen. During the call They refused a refund unless we brought the food back, we drove 20min to pick up @8;50 and the close at 9. And they accused us of lying to get free food and they for security they would only send us $10. Honestly want to cry cause not only am I hungry, I’m allergic to peanuts horribly and I’m out of 40. They ended up Venmo us 18 but the accusation and service in the case has completely turned me off from eatting here again. As someone who frequently eats here I’m shocked to be cared for in this way, just a number to them honestly.

Bhoktear Mahbub Khan

Google
The shrimp was expertly prepared to perfection, exhibiting just the right texture and flavor. Every other dish presented a delightful taste experience, each distinctly infused with authentic Vietnamese flair. This dining experience was thoroughly enjoyable, and I am certainly looking forward to visiting again.

Eva Reis

Google
This is my favorite restaurant in all of Philadelphia! Not only is the food phenomenal, but the staff are so kind and thoughtful. As a vegetarian, there are multiple delicious options for my dietary restrictions. The atmosphere is also so homey and comfortable.
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julie t.

Yelp
Mid but I ate it all sooooooo Also the service was freakishly fast Prolly only come here if ur like super hungry
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Cynthia W.

Yelp
I found this place on Friday when scrolling relentlessly on UberEats. I just wanted a nice hot bowl of Shrimp Pho. This place didn't disappoint. I ate there twice already. The broth was so delicious and the shrimp was cooked to perfection. I didn't even need to add anything to the broth. It was absolutely perfect! I can't wait to order there again.
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Justin T.

Yelp
Pho & Cafe Saigon is a solid option for Vietnamese food in UCity. I've been many times in the past few years, and I've always had a pretty consistent experience (minus the gradual increase in prices lol). While the Pho here is good and solid, I would hesitate to say it's the best. I also haven't ventured to try out their other food options, but I am impressed that they offer so much variety. Considering the price, I feel like the portion sizes aren't that big. When the weather is nice, the outside dining area has a great ambience. I've also always had quick service. Since Pho & Cafe Saigon has always ben so reliable, I happily come back here whenever I get the craving for Viet food but I don't wanna make the trip down to South Philly.
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Candice W.

Yelp
I tried this restaurant through Uber Eats; it was my first and likely last Uber Eats order. It's only a couple of blocks away from me and I figured it would be great to find pho close enough to me to walk in the future. I ordered pho and vegetable fried rice. The delivery driver showed up without the vegetable fried rice. I contacted Uber and they refunded me $11.34. I was annoyed by eh. If that was the end of it, I might have ordered again and wouldn't be writing a review but this was literally the oddest and skimpiest assortment of vegetables I have ever seen. Two small heads of cauliflower, one small head of broccoli, two slices of carrots, and that was it. While this seems audacious, it comes second to the soup flavor. Honestly, I've had better pho flavor from a store bought mix. This has to be the worst vegetable pho I've ever had . I will definitely not be reordering.
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Angie B.

Yelp
It's so been so many years since I've been here. YEARS. I remember having somewhat of a bad experience here and so I put it to I rest. My daughter dined here the other night and came home raving about it so I had to see for myself. I ordered crispy shrimp spring rolls and grilled pork pho. The spring rolls were delicious and the pho was warm and comforting. One thing I might add however, is I expected the pork to be a slow grilled meaty pork chop. Thick and tender. I received grilled pork but it was very thin . More like "shaved" pork. It still tasted ok, however I was a tiny bit disappointed. The place is small and it felt like it was important to eat and depart, however the food was decent and the complimentary coconut jello was a sweet surprise. (BYOB!)
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El K.

Yelp
A cute spot in UCity. Food: The wings are great - crispy and flavorful. The summer rolls are good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The pan fried noodles could have a better color for presentation and remove that tough behind steak. Add a bit more flavor wouln't hurt The beef cubed was just okay. Service: Kind servers but need to know their menu a bit more. We asked one of them a question abt one of the foods and he's confused himself. Maybe a new guy - so he'll get a pass for now. Price: Not too bad.
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Tiffany T.

Yelp
My previous review 6 years ago I gave 1 star for the Pho Ga since it was literally inedible, and I haven't been back since (see previous review) Two nights ago, I had a hankering for Pho Ga and this was the best convenient option for me at the time. I decided that it's been 6 years, the place is still open - maybe that 1 star review was just a bad night.. I'll give them a try on takeout. I ordered on Grubhub and the order was ready upon arrival, easy pick up process. I am happy to report that the Pho Ga was good! Solid broth, the noodles were a little al-dente and undercooked, but only barely. My go-to for the last 6 years in this area has been Vietnam Cafe and I still think their broth is more flavorful, but their portion is slightly smaller. I'm glad to say that based on my experience, I would have no issues returning back when I'm craving pho in this area.
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Justina A.

Yelp
Convenient spot for students in the area. I've only tried their vermicelli, which is really yummy, but the meat is always slightly too oily for my liking. They definitely reduced their portion size over the past two years while increasing their prices.
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Sarah S.

Yelp
GOSH I wish I could give this place 5 stars just based off of the Fish Sauce Chicken Wings alone!!! Literally SO GOOD. I have gotten it twice now and I absolutely loved it. You cannot go wrong with anything that you order from here, the quality is so great and fresh! I also got a Vermicelli bowl and it was so delicious. However, I do give it 4 stars because of the price. I'm not sure if it is because this is located in University City, but for the price point I would hope to get a bit bigger portion sizes. I have been to several Vietnamese restaurants in Philly and either the portions match the price or it's cheaper for less food. I do want to emphasize again though that I wish I could give this place 5 stars based off of the food alone. The service was good. It's a cute restaurant with outdoor seating and there is a fan in the inside when it's hot but still has you sweatin a bit inside since it's not actual AC, not complaining just an FYI for future customers. I do love this place and I will for sure be back (with or without friends)!
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Julian L.

Yelp
Great place quick service and even better food in my opinion very cozy they never rush you they closed at 9pm during the week I believe and I went at 845 they let me stay until I was finished even gave me bottle of wine and orange on the house made me feel special around the holiday lol
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Ben Y.

Yelp
Honestly not bad. I'm more impressed with the non-pho options here. The food was cooked well and my catfish in clay pot was immaculate. The only real gripe I have is the fact that the prices here are quite high. The meatball springrolls were interesting but not something I would ever get again but the sauce it was served with was delicious. The fried sping rolls were also fried well but a bit heavy and debatably almost too much food.
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Jessica S.

Yelp
Pretty Reliable pho spot with some good vegetarian options! I usually opt for the special pho chay, the taro wontons are to die for and taste uncannily meat-ish (make sure to specify to add them if youre ordering thru snackpass or another delivery app cuz sometimes they forget). Drinks are great here, really cant go wrong with any esp like the avocado smoothie and vietnamese ice coffee. I got the stir fried vermicelli w tofu this time around and it was okay, probably wouldnt get again. Also had a mix up with the numbers while ordering -- tried to get a #59 on the drink menu to go but by accident a broken rice food dish came out. Just make sure to b specific abt what your order is!

Savanah K.

Yelp
Some of the best pho ever. So much food too! I spent a month in Vietnam and this is the closest I can find to it !
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Caitlin L.

Yelp
Yeah, I don't think I'll be coming here again. Even though the restaurant is fairly aesthetically pleasing, the food is far from authentic. I ordered Pho Tai Bo Vien, but I guess they forgot the beef :( The first thing I noticed was that there were a lot of noodles. The broth tasted like flavored water and was a huge letdown. I also ordered a Pina Colada boba drink, but it wasn't good at all. I could tell that the boba was cooked in water instead of sugar. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy my meal here and do not plan on coming back.
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Sherry L.

Yelp
This place is amazing! The grilled chicken was amazing however I probably wouldn't get it with vermicelli again. The pho was super flavorful and the noodles were just the perfect amount of tender and chewy. The curry was also super flavorful and the bowl was hugeee. The spring rolls were also delicious. Got the thai tea and it was nothing special. They have a HUGE drink menu so next time I would probably try something a little different like dragonfruit lychee or something. Outdoor seating is nice. In the summer they have these super powerful fans. It was 90 degrees outside but with their fans I ended up getting super chilly. During the winter they have heaters that work super well too. The place is also decorated everywhere with flowers and plants, super cute. 10000% coming back. Everyone was super sweet too thanks guys :)
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Amar H.

Yelp
The pork is tender and slightly crispy on the outside. This is my first time at this place, and I am impressed that I went back for dinner. I'm not from Philly, but I will return when I'm in town. Give it a try. You won't regret it.
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Randy B.

Yelp
Lots of options if you're looking to try Vietnamese food! Went on a rainy day, looking for a good warm bowl of Pho. Got the pho with brisket and beef eye round along with a mango smoothie. The pho itself was okay. It was filling and warm, but the soup lacked aromatics that I wanted in a soup. It felt mainly heavy on the meat and MSG to bring flavor to the soup. The mango smoothie was great honestly, and they were very generous. Definitely try a smoothie if you want a sweet treat. The service was quick and kind, no complaints here. Something I noticed was the drinking water- it was undrinkable? It was very very chemically/plastic-y and I couldn't bare to drink it no matter how thirsty I was. Not even tap water- it was far far worse, enough to notice. Hope they change this.
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Janette N.

Yelp
Coming from California, specifically getting my weekly pho fix at Garden Grove comes with great expectations for pho. Sadly, Pho & Cafe Saigon isn't even on the same tier as their broth is filled with msg and frail cuts of meat. In my opinion the pho deserved a two star but the server and owner of the shop was really sweet so I'll bump it up to a three! Their complimentary coconut dessert was really refreshing and reminded me of the ones my mom use to make.
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Adel W.

Yelp
New owners update: apparently they took over in April, and have since reopened in August. Man, I was kinda excited seeing the new sign, decor, and cool renovation but the food has sunk to worse/less authentic than before. However, the new renovation has attracted a lot more customers than before I think. We ordered a bowl of deluxe pho and pork/spring roll vermicelli, and both didn't taste as great as I had hoped. The broth of the pho was overly sweet(?) and lacked depth of flavor :( They did give a free coconut jelly at the end which was cute though. Everyone working there seemed young and quite new.
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Emma F.

Yelp
My go-to spot for a comfort meal in Philly. The food always hits the spot. We had the pho deluxe, saigon rice special, and rolls. Food came out promptly and we always appreciate the free coconut jelly for dessert!

Marcus B.

Yelp
I literally never leave reviews on anything, but the service at this restaurant left me feeling like I must vocalize my appreciation for the staff. We had a large group so called ahead to make sure that the establishment could handle us. The servers were all very patient and very accommodating for us while still operating as normal for all their other customers. They were very attentive and would often take care of any need we had even before we realized that we might need it. They answered all of our questions, even the kids who they handled very well. The dining area was very small. For large groups, I would definitely suggest taking your order to go or calling ahead. The serving sizes were nice. Nothing too large, but definitely a good amount of food for the price. The dishes all looked modest, but the flavor was very good. I won't list everything we ordered, but some of our favorites were the Tom Yum Soup, Crispy Salt and Pepper Seafood with Squid, Crispy Fried Beef Lok Lak, and the Taro Milk Tea. All their fruits and vegetables tasted fresh and had a nice crunch to them. The meats were well cooked and seasoned. The sauces weren't overwhelming or overpowering. However, the Tapioca Pearls in the Milk Teas were bland, so I would suggest skipping the pearls unless the texture is what you're after, and the Lemongrass tofu and vegetables didn't have much of any lemongrass flavoring. For those looking for accessibility options: This building is NOT wheelchair accessible. The building does offer two individual bathrooms for customers. The lighting is moderate and has good window lighting. For those who have difficulty seeing, come during daylight hours. For those who have sensory issues, I would come into the restaurant to test your reaction before committing to dining in.
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Mali M.

Yelp
I tried pho Saigon for the first time today and it was absolutely delicious i tried the pad thai and my coworkers had the butter fried chicken and the salt and pepper shrimp the food is freshly made to order and the portions are generous the place is clean and cute and the customer service is excellent
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Tamesha G.

Yelp
Really good Vietnamese food ... absolutely love the lychee drink here. Establishment is neat and clean. Won't be disappointed.
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Margaux B.

Yelp
What a delicious place. I had a wonderful vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and spring roll. Yum. My girlfriend had brisket pho which was delicious I tried some of the broth it was so good... she also got some kind of egg cream soda drink that was out of this world. I had the Vietnamese iced coffee and it was awesome. Will definitely be going back. I also loved the decor and music. Thank you
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Jasmine S.

Yelp
My go-to on-campus pho! In the times I've gone, I've always been seated & gotten my pho quickly (probably because it's quicker to assemble). I always order the pho with beef eye round & beef ball (although the beef eye round sometimes tastes strange :/) Overall, I love how large their menu is and the yummy complimentary dessert (coconut jelly). I think it's definitely worth for the price and prefer it over Nam.
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Angie L.

Yelp
solid vietnamese spot! came with a group of 5 and sat inside. we got a mix of broken rice dishes, vermicelli, and pho. really liked their rice dishes, but the pho is also decent (not the best especially with pho 75 also in the city). a comfy place to sit, eat, and chat. you also get coconut pudding at the end of your meal. can eat a filling, delicious dinner for $16 post tax + tip.
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Meagan N.

Yelp
Mediocre. The pho flavors were really lacking. The broth tasted really watered down. The meat was pretty meh. Overall, it was a pretty forgettable experience. This is probably the closest place in the area for pho but tbh I most likely won't return. They had outdoor heated seating which was nice. The indoor seating was too close for my comfort with tables set up back to back.
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Nory T.

Yelp
Okay...so first things, wow. When I first tried this place out, I wasn't too impressed but that's probably because I got something I'm not used to eating. I got chicken pho since I'm on a 'no red meat' diet. I'm Vietnamese and I grew up eating pho with beef or meatballs so it wasn't my cup of tea. I was definitely impressed with the customer service though. The owner gave us free dessert and a free smoothie and I looove free!!! That alone was good enough to keep me coming back, and boyyyyy let me tell you...I'm sho glad I did! lol. This time I was willing to have a cheat day and I opted for pho with beef and got rice with pork chops to share with my boyfriend and oh my God *foodgasm* it was amazing!!! Like I said, I grew up eating this food but this is the BEST Vietnamese restaurant I've been to thus far and I'll explain why. 1) the pho - so I've always been the one to freakin add basically half a bottle of hoisin sauce and sriracha in my pho, but at this place that was not needed at all. Initially when they gave us the pho and a little bit of sauce on the side I was like huh?! This is def not gonna be enough for me...But it actually was! And that speaks volumes. That means the broth is good enough on it's own. 2) the rice and pork chops - that thang came out glistening and sizzling like it was seducing me, but we were so full from the pho that we took it to-go. We ate it about 2-3 hours later and it stillllllll tasted amazing so that's how I know that it's good, period. This time, they gave us free dessert again AND an appetizer as well which were fried wontons. Just exquisite. Crispy out the outside and full of flavor on the inside. This is my new fav pho place and I'm never turning back. Everrr. If you're wondering if you should check it out, don't hesitate. Everything is good, from the customer service to the food. Plus they offer outdoor seating! What other pho places in Philly you know do that?!
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Huda S.

Yelp
Came in to this place one evening when I was craving some genuine pho. It's a pretty small, clean place near University City. The owners greeted us and sat us promptly. It was around 8PM, and the restaurant wasn't too crowded. We ordered from a menu that was numbered for easy order clarity. Our food came out in less than 15 minutes. It came in very home-style dishes, and the taste was delicious and genuine. I ordered the Pho with Rare Eye Round Beef, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The broth was definitely one of the better pho broth that I have tried. The owners didn't speak very good English, but they were pleasant and very attentive. Overall, I definitely recommend this place if you're in University City area. The service is good, and it's a truly genuine cuisine and authentic restaurant. Prices are also very fair for around 10-12 dollars for a bowl. Super filling as well.
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Sean E.

Yelp
Menu is enormous! A lot of options, really cool variety plates in addition to the pho. I'd definitely go back to try something else on the menu with so many options. It's in a great central location. They also give free coconut jello dessert. I wasn't a big fan, but my friend was all about it.
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Tess S.

Yelp
Food is delicious and high quality, but staffing is poor, so service is slow. They don't have enough servers, so you end up waiting a really unreasonable amount of time. I had to go and get my own to-go container and request the check from the desk, because time was really dragging on unreasonably. The waiter was trying his best, but this place needs to hire more servers, or make fewer tables available so that existing servers can manage.
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Alicia J.

Yelp
There's better pho if you're willing to make a trek, but if you're in University City and looking for that classic no-frills, affordable Vietnamese spot, this is it (Check out Vietnam Cafe down a few blocks if you want a more bougie ambience). The food is similarly standard, though that's not a bad thing to me because standard Vietnamese restaurant food is already delicious. The pho is great and as big as expected, which is to say it makes two meals for me - I wish they put more cilantro though! The summer rolls and rice dishes are solid as well. One pretty unique thing is the range of beverages they have, including fresh smoothies, which I haven't tried but seem intriguing. For a rather hole-in-the-wall place, service is quite good and very quick. They were cash-only when I went in the past, but at least right now they also accept card above $10 and Venmo. I dined in one Halloween and saw the staff giving candy to trick-or-treaters which was adorable. During COVID, they're even giving little cups of this coconut jelly/pudding dessert for free with takeout! A good neighborhood Vietnamese spot like the kind every neighborhood should have.
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Dan K.

Yelp
Pho & Cafe Saigon is a lovely place to get Pho in west Philadelphia. With their new outdoor seating area, you can safely enjoy the dine in experience as well. My party of three loved our pho dishes, which had super flavorful broth. Their seating area is fairly open around 5 but always looks busy later in the evening so keep an eye out if you want to dine in.
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Grace W.

Yelp
Tasty authentic Vietnamese food! Was super impressed with the service. Went with a large group of 15 people- they mixed up my order unfortunately but were quick to make the correct order and gave it on the house.
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Abhi M.

Yelp
Good pho option in University City with large portions at a decent price. We ordered the Pho Beef Eye Round, Flank And Brisket and Pho Shrimp for takeout. For both orders, the broth was separated from the raw ingredients. The broth was piping hot when it was delivered which was surprising. For each dish, both the quantity of broth and ingredients (lime, bean sprouts, meat pieces, spicy sauce, and noodles) was enough for about 1.5-2 servings. So at $11.75, it's maybe not the cheapest or best pho, but still a decent value. The beef eye round, flank, and brisket were all properly cooked and when added to the pho, took on a great meaty and fatty flavor. The shrimp were also well cooked and was good in the broth. Overall, the pho was solid but nothing extraordinary. Pho & Cafe Saigon is a very solid pho option if you're looking for something close to University City.
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Celina W.

Yelp
I believe this was the best pho (brisket) I've ever had in my life, and that's saying something (I've had a lot)!! The shrimp summer rolls were fantastic, and so were the shrimp & pork spring rolls. We also had a mango blueberry avocado smoothie-which was also to die for- and green tea. I'll definitely be back many times. This place deserves ALL the hype.
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Kenneth R.

Yelp
After a quick pick-me-up at the Green Line Cafe, we headed over to Pho & Cafe Saigon for something more substantial. The gentleman who served us (quite likely the proprietor) told me that my initial choice of #17 was A-OK but thought that people tended to like the #9 even better. I went for the #9. The pho was exactly what I was hoping for -- lots of rich tastes with a generous amount of broth and noodles. Lunch for two was $24 all in. I tried to pay with a credit card but was told that the operation was "cash only" -- it was a lucky thing that I had some currency in my wallet.
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Hung V.

Yelp
Great service! A very cozy place! The best Vietnamese restaurant in the university city area! Strongly recommended! I came here with my good friends. We enjoyed everything here, from the authentic decoration inside the restaurant to the workers and the food. You should give it a try when you have a chance.
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Fia M.

Yelp
Way too cluttered inside, hardly any seating, heat was not on inside and there was a woman working right in the middle of the dinning room...? Definitely not a place to take a date or to have a meeting. There is seating outside but it's November and it's too cold to be eating outside and it's unacceptable to not have the restaurant heat on. I ate with my coat on! Pho was not flavorful, and had no depth. Portion size was small, so disappointing and will not be returning.
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Natanya G.

Yelp
This is one of my all time favorite places to eat. I have been eating here weekly for about 3 years now, as I work across the street. Johnny is an excellent host and always has suggestions for food. He will also modify almost any dish as necessary depending on dietary restrictions. My go-to's: Chargrilled pork w/ spring roll over noodle Veggie Pho w/ tofu & noodle Sweet Potato and Tofu Curry over noodle
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Peter C.

Yelp
We were feeling like pho for dinner and had been meaning to try the university city location. I'm very glad we did, as that was some of the best pho we've had in AGES! The broth was very well seasoned, the meats tender and flavorful. I usually don't finish the broth at most places as it gets bland after a while but in this case we HAD to finish our bowls completely. And the Vietnamese coffee smoothies we got were DELICIOUS! A definite recommendation!
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Gloria E.

Yelp
BYOB spot with smoothies, quick service, and a no frills attitude. Pho bowls are big with all of the additions on the table like sprouts and jalapeños, and you're able to take it home after with extra broth as well for two meals covered. Got a cracked rice platter with a pork chop, and everything that came on it was new and awesome. A sort of eggy pancake with a cool texture and great flavors, tasty pork, and some extras that made the night worth the cash only payment. Can host big groups if you call ahead, and doesn't mind if you're loud or not. Overall, good for a Vietnamese craving, but no bahn mi.

Sheena C.

Yelp
Food was okay, service was horrible. Everyone in there treated my mom and I like we were a nuisance from the moment we sat down. After we received our menus no one checked on us for 15 min. We had to ask for help so we can order. Once we received our food no one checked on us the whole time we were eating. And when I asked one of the servers for soy sauce - she just stared at me, got up & held up a bottle on a table. And another guy huffed and puffed when my mother in law asked for something. Even though we said thank you. He never said "you're welcome." Another table with a black guy walked in towards the end of our meal and he and his friends ended up leaving. Due to not being checked on or served. I watched how they treated black customers differently than everyone else.
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Saaurav B.

Yelp
Really great food and byob! Got the Dry Vermicelli with spring rolls and grilled pork. Fulfilling lunch after West Philly Porchfest! They also give free appetizers and free coconut jelly dessert for meals above $40 ish. Will be back whenever I'm in West Philly!
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Patrick D.

Yelp
Woke up craving Vietnamese food on a Sunday afternoon so decided to try this place out since its close to home. It's a small, casual place on the corner. The menu isn't huge but pretty good for a place of this size, with all the Vietnamese staples like pho, rice, vermicelli,etc. We ordered goi cuon (shrimp and pork spring rolls), chicken pho, and lemongrass garlic chicken with rice. The spring rolls were alright, but the peanut sauce that came with it was a little more vinegary and less salty than is traditional. It wasn't bad, just sort of a surprise. The chicken pho was large and filling, but the broth could've been better. It had the right amount of salt but lacked the strong, savory chicken flavor you'd expect from pho. Also, the chicken breast pieces were kind of dry. Not the worst pho ever but you can definitely find better options around the city. The sautéed chicken was a bit lacking in seasoning and used the same thin chicken breast slices as the pho, which wasn't a problem in itself but the meat ended up pretty dry and chewy. I really wanted to like this place and was hoping for a good, convenient spot near home, but it just doesn't stack up against the Vietnamese food I'm used to. Would be willing to come back, maybe I just didn't order the right dishes.
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Vanessa T.

Yelp
So yummy and our food came out so quickly! Very authentic and will be back again! Took some home because I couldn't eat it all and it was still just as good the next day
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Jade C.

Yelp
Love this spot!!! The food is consistently fresh and very flavorful. The staff is warm and very nice and while they are very busy and sometimes the wait for food is a bit long, the wait is worth it!!!! I always get the dry vermicelli noodles w grilled pork and spring rolls. Solid dishes! Also the coconut jelly they give complimentary I know have cravings for!

Alexis D.

Yelp
Food is good, but I found a bug in my food and they took it back and gave me the same plate and still charged me for it. might not come back to dine in
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Lady X.

Yelp
1st time ordering Pho & Cafe Saigon from Ubereats, and I was pleasantly surprised. I had Vegetarian Fried Spring Rolls & Pho Shrimp. I enjoyed my meal, & plan to give them a try again in the future.