Phở Cyclo Café

My favorite Vietnamese restaurant currently because there are so many good options here. Bún bò is a must try. It smells really good and the broth is very well-seasoned. The taste is very different from the bbh at other places. Another must try is bún mắm. Although they only have cabbage and lettuce and not the typical veggie that comes with bún mắm, it is still very good. You get roasted pork, fish, shrimp, and squid. Mì vịt tiềm is also delicious. The meat in bún chả is tender and well seasoned, but the noodle is not that good, a bit overcooked. Also the bowl is really small so it is hard to eat. Although it is called phở cyclo, but phở here is meh. The wait time can sometimes be long and it's a pretty small place.

A little gem of a restaurant, small & cozy, good service and excellent food. For appetizer I ordered the Goi Cuon pork & shrimp summer rolls with peanut sauce. My main meal was the Pho Tu Chon (thin slices of tender beef & meatballs) noodle soup garnished with raw bean sprouts, fresh basil, scallions and jalapeno peppers. Both dishes were superb. I will certainly come back for another meal and try something different.

Just found this place while I was in the area. Whole in the wall, pho was great. Fast service

Recommendation from my nail tech, and she DID NOT lead me astray. This pho is excellent and very affordable. It’s definitely a fattier pho broth but that’s what I prefer. The only other pho I’ve ever had like this was a small place in Youngstown Ohio and was afraid I would never experience such a rich pho like that, and now I’ve found it. Will definitely be coming back over and over again.

Very good beef pho. Lots of meat, tai was actually served properly. The gau was especially fatty and thick and crunchy. Noodles had good chew.

My daughter and I were looking for somewhere to eat and saw this place on South Broad Street. The outside is not very fancy. I thought it was a little take-out cafe'. It turned out to be a nice little restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised with how great the service was. The host was very professional and polite. The music was relaxing and the food was delicious. I recommend going here if you want a nice quiet dinner in a relaxing atmosphere.

This is my new favorite Pho spot! I’ve had the build your own pho, shrimp pho, spring rolls, summer rolls, and all were phenomenal. The broth is super flavorful, and the staff has been extremely friendly every time I’ve come. Definitely recommend!

This family owned restaurant is a gem in South Philly. Inconspicuously located on Broad Street, when you step in you are kindly greeted. The staff is wonderful, kind, and will strike up a conversation. The service is incredibly fast. The food is delicious. I recommend the Pho and the Pork Banh Mi. The Pho broth is one of the best in Philly. The price has gone up in the past years, but I'll blame it on inflation nationally. Pho will be $12-15. The Banh mi is relatively cheap at $6-9. I would 100% recommend and would happily eat here again.

My favorite Vietnamese restaurant currently because there are so many good options here. Bún bò is a must try. It smells really good and the broth is very well-seasoned. The taste is very different from the bbh at other places. Another must try is bún mắm. Although they only have cabbage and lettuce and not the typical veggie that comes with bún mắm, it is still very good. You get roasted pork, fish, shrimp, and squid. Mì vịt tiềm is also delicious. The meat in bún chả is tender and well seasoned, but the noodle is not that good, a bit overcooked. Also the bowl is really small so it is hard to eat. Although it is called phở cyclo, but phở here is meh. The wait time can sometimes be long and it's a pretty small place.

This is the best bun bo hue in Philly. Great food overall. We love this place, even if it's hours away!

A hole in the restaurant in South Philly. It is more like a family restaurant run by an old couple. Service is quick and the couple are nice. The bun dau mam tom tastes amazing and is the first place that I found that offers pig tongue. Bun dau mam tom is a sampler platter that is often dipped into a shrimp paste, which might sound scary but tastes amazing. I'm not a big fan of tofu, but the deep-fried tofu was amazing. They also offer other Vietnamese dishes like pho and rice platters but this place is known to have the sampler. The fried rice cakes were also good and had a nice soft and crispy texture to it.

These PHÒ devours come all the way from the south Philly elite. @phocyclocafe the staff is always nice. The mother of the business is super helpful and very welcoming. The food is absolutely delicious and it's always fresh. Here are ordered the shrimp.Phò with no noodles with Asada rice and all the spices included lol. It's my absolute favorite. They do not offer outdoor dining nor do I think that they have a bathroom, but it always feels like home. If you ever find yourself wanting some comfort food, please check out @phocyclocafe and of course please tell them that shimmy sent you. #phò #soup #philadelphia #philly #foodie #food #foodporn #foodblogger #foodphotography #water #shrimp #spice #comfort

Small hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese restaurant with many menu options! I got the pho and it came with a generous portion! I wasn't able to finish the entire bowl. It was around $15 for a bowl of pho with 3 different kinds of meat.

Feel bad vibes when your a different As a black women ge made me feel weird he was only nice to the asians and didn't get my food right if your coming for good pho don't come here

I've come to Pho Cyclo Cafe a couple times now. I was excited to get pho especially with the weather getting colder recently. I ordered the make your own pho and I got the beef, brisket, and tripe. I also got the summer shrimp and pork rolls. The food tasted pretty good and I would recommend ordering either of these items if you come. The second time I came I decided to order the pork banh mi, which is typically a delicious Vietnamese sub. However, I'm more inclined to get a different menu item if I return next time. The restaurant makes the food pretty quick. And quality of customer service changed from day to day for me. If you want to pick up a quick meal in the area, this place is a viable option.

What a hidden gem on a pretty rundown block of South Broad. You enter to a fairly unadorned room that doesn't strike you with high expectations. The service is quick. The food is delicious. Try the Vietnamese crêpe.

Vermicelli bowls are where it's at! Really solid and tasty portions for the price. Generous with sauce. Grilled pork is excellent. I considered knocking off a star for the tiny hair I found in my food but other than that really can't complain. Takeout was ready quickly, it just kind of sucks that they use styrofoam and include utensils when you don't ask for them.

tofu soup: flavor was good but What I liked most was the feeling of a healthy diet without guilt that filled my stomach yet had enough left over for another meal.

First time trying this place, I heard a lot good review about this place. And tonight was the night to trying out. Weather in Philly so cold today, a warm bowl of phò would be nice. Grab the menu and ordered the no.27 (the everything meat) bowl with the spring roll for sure. The vibe was pretty warm, since the restaurant not that big but it has the homie feels to it. The food was great, the broth were amazing! Spring roll top notch! Taste way different than any other phò, I guess it was homemade. I don't see many ppl work here, maybe just a small family owned business, but the service was great. This definitely became my number ONE spot in south philly. Totally recommended!!

This is a great find. Not elegant or fancy inside but this is that hole in the wall that you've been looking for. Been a few times and I've never been disappointed. The atmosphere inside is very casual but does the job. Dine in and takeout are both consistent and I will be going back as long as I live in Philadelphia. Highly recommend!

This is kind of on the higher end of Viet cuisine in terms of price, but doesn't really compensate with portion sizes or flavor. I got beef with broken rice to go, which came out pretty expensive ($12!) when compared to places along Washington Ave. The actual portion size was shocking since it was about 10 strips of meat, a couple scoops of rice, and then the little side salad. To be fair, it was actually really good, but this seriously cannot compete with the other Viet places in the neighborhood where the same thing goes for like $10 and you get so, so much more. This is the only item on the menu I've had (except the matcha latte, which was way too sweet) so perhaps other things on the menu are more worth their value, but I'd be cautious of broken rice dishes unless you have a small stomach.

We wanted to try this place after reading an article from the Philadelphia Magazine. We went on a week night. There were no customers dining-in but a few were picking-up orders for take out. The server had a stoic face aka RBF and no customer service skills at all. He didn't look stressed but obviously looked like he didn't want to be there. The food was edible but not the greatest. We ordered 2 bowls of pho and a summer roll which were all very mediocre. I also have to mention that their menus have outdated prices with a front-of-menu note asking for your sympathy because their prices have not been updated. In the end, we ended up disappointed for the price we paid. We could have eaten at our favorite Vietnamese restaurants for less.

I decided to try this place out on new year day ! It's a small and cozy place. Their menu is pretty large and I decided to try the pho special, since it was so cold out ! The pho was delicious! The broth was flavorful and a good serving size as well! I can not wait to come back to try other items on their menu. Update 01/20/18 Return to pho Cyclo for another meal with some of the fellas. This time I ordered the hu tieu mi ca, which means rice noodles/egg noodles in fish soup. The soup was very flavorful, soup had chunks of fish, and the mixture of noodles were just right ! I would recommend this soup ! The owners are very nice people as well! The prices are very reasonable Update 01/27/18 I tried the Mi bo Kho (beef stew noodles)! The broth was so flavorful and delicious !!

This is a dope new Vietnamese spot that popped up in South Philly. Came here twice with friends during a recent trip to Philly and was impressed both times. Their Báhn Mìs are absolutely delicious and really hit the spot, especially with a side of steamed white rice. My recommendation is to get the standard meatball báhn mì, because due to my personal tastes I didn't enjoy the, fried egg, pate and vietnamese meatloaf as much. (I called myself trying something unique, but it was still good nonetheless). Their service is pretty fast and friendly, my only suggestion is that they write things down so they don't forget to bring out items for larger parties. Other than that Phô Cylco is pretty bomb.

Sort of a small potion on the banh mi, and there was no jalapeño and very little mayo on the sandwich. They seem to be open for just take out and delivery this summer. Beef was alright and the bread was a good texture.

The depth. The scent. The absolute rollercoaster all the way to flavor town. Strap me in baby, I'm ready for the ride. And you better believe it, theyve got a seat for you too. No height requirement. Pho cyclo is beyond your wildest dreams. The staff? Sweet and subtle-- as if by some sort of magic, your glass will be replenished after each slurped sip. Absolutely bottomless. The decor? Think your favorite aunt Linda, with a knack for DIY, was hired as their consultant. Cozy & relatable. Yeah we get it, you all go freaking berserk for Pho 75 (rightfully so) but little did youse guys know, Pho cyclo is about to put you through the spin cycle and hang you thoughtfully out to dry, on broad street, where you belong. Skip your cute little patootie over to pho cyclo and take a dip in this broth. Breathe it in. Freaking relish in it. You deserve it, you big broth baby.

Amazing delicious broth and what a soup should have. I ordered the 3 meat beef Pho. The service was quick and would definitely recommend for family but not too big of party as the space is limited. It's family owned so it feels that way how you get served

The best Vietnamese food in the city! Every time I've stopped by, the food has been delicious and the owner has always been extremely kind and friendly. Makes me feel like I'm visiting an uncle. Last night I came with my family and had the bun dau. It was the best I've ever had! Comparable to the bun dau I've had in California and my mom said it was just as a good as the ones she's had in Vietnam!

My friends and I did takeout from this place yesterday and all had a great experience. We had to wait 40minutes to pick up our food, but it was worth it. I ordered the lotus root salad with shrimp and pork. Very different, but I liked it a lot. Refreshing and filling. I never had lotus root prepared that way before. My friends ordered the bbq pork and tofu hoagie (bahn mi) and sadly all complained how hard the bread was. I tried some and agreed. Baguettes are supposed to be hard, but the bread yesterday was stale. The hoagie itself kinda lacked flavor and could've used more sauce. Maybe because the bread was so stale it was hard to taste the flavor of the hoagie? Or maybe the filling needed extra flavor? Maybe both? We also ordered the spring rolls, which was a win. Our food came with the complimentary chips. Tasted a bit like shrimp and I loved it so much! Wish they gave more because it was so addicting. My friend who suggested this place said their pho is amazing so maybe skip the hoagie and get the salad or pho

Nice shmoody rainy type day, felt a crave for some comfort food the Vietnamese way. Me and the homie decided to try a new spot and so she got #72- broken rice pork chop combo, and I got the Pho combo. Size is very acceptable because I had leftovers. The broth was definitely what I needed, super flavorful and delicious, I was disappointed with the one piece of beef tendon I found in the soup, but it was well worth the trip. Will def be back to try their other dishes.

Absolutely must ignore the fact that it's an unimpressive store front on a sketchy stretch of South Broad. The broth is sublime - have tried the chicken and beef and both incredible. Owner is incredibly nice (I prefer to go in person than using an app). Have only had the Pho there so far and it's absolutely amazing. Will be back to try other things as well. Would highly recommend

Delicious, flavorful vegetarian pho (with veggie broth which not all Vietnamese restaurants offer. The best shrimp goi cuon I've ever had! My husband had seafood pan fried noodles and also loved it. Plus they are BYO. We will definitely be back!

Pho Cyclo is one of the first restaurants I visited when I moved to Philly, and it has remained one of my favorites. Their more typical offerings like Banh Mi and Pho are excellent, but I've also fallen in love with many of the less common (and very authentic) offerings from their extensive menu. Tonight's crispy pan fried egg noodles were out of this world! If you're on the market for authentic, affordable, and delicious Vietnamese food in a cozy and family-owned location, look no further!

I used to love this place and recommended many people to try the food here. When it first opened, their bun mam and pho were amazing. I just got take out a couple days ago and the food simply does not taste the same. Bun mam lacked the flavor and pungency this dish is known for. The pho was bland. So disappointed and now I either have to learn to make bun mam or find another place that can make it.

This place is the bomb! Hidden in plain sight right on South Broad it's a perfect bowl of pho in the neighborhood with an exceptional flavour. Rather than trek to Chinatown, we have some really good options here now. Instead of just basing my decision on food flavour alone, I like to look at the ambience and cleanliness of a place. Chinatown has some deplorable locations, as does the Vietnamese strip on Washington Blvd. We're going here from now on !

First and last time ordering! Damn order pho special and i got pho basic?!!!! Got broken rice special and egg wasnt even cook correctly its still rawwww like the white yolk is still half rawwwww. Never again!!

I'm all about welcoming more places to the area that offer veg friendly pho as it's been a tad difficult for me to find. We were definitely excited to try this new spot which has recently taken a home hidden in plain sight on south Broad. We had heard nothing it wonderfully things. The menu is huge, perhaps a bit overwhelming actually. Luckily they have numbers corresponding to the items for easy ordering if you, like me, will butcher the names of these Vietnamese dishes. We stuck with what we knew this time around to be able to compare dishes to other joints, but look forward to venturing out a bit more next visit... Tofu Bahn Mi- excellent. The tofu was of the perfect consistency and marinated wonderfully. Great flavor and not terribly spicy even with the gutted jalapeño. The roll was crispy and the entire sammy was filled nicely. A winner and I can imagine the other varieties of this sammy are as well. I have a feeling I'll be sneaking in for this quite often. One of the best Bahn Mi I've had. Brisket Pho- ok The meat was said to be really great an given generously, but the broth which looked oily to me unfortunately needed a bit of spicing up. "Bland" was used to describe it. Bummer. It was ordered simply with just noodles, meat and broth, but still lackluster before enhancing. For a place that specializes in soups, I would think the broth should be a hit alone regardless of what else is in the bowl. Crab and shrimp rice noodle soup-good Bite sized pieces of shrimp in every spoonful of this more creamy based soup. You wanna creep your kids out? Get them this soup which contained "worms" aka rice noodles. They weren't fans, but hubs was more than happy to step in and takeover. He loved this bowl and the flavor. To me it looked a bit gelatinous, but he slurped it down...very quickly and happily. Shrimp summer rolls-great. Hard to mess these up. Didn't see a tofu option but I'm sure the will oblige me next visit. Hoisin was tasty and they were decent sized, and inexpensive. Overall we were pretty satisfied and look forward to diving deeper into this massive menu next time. I'm happy to have some veg-friendly soups so easy accessible especially with the cooler months ahead. Takeout option will be something we keep in mind also. Soups were huge as they usually are in this cuisine. If you can agree on a variety, I would split one and enjoy some other plates also as they have so many interesting ones. We didn't share and had leftovers. Never a bad problem to have though. Super casual joint. Quarter meter parking. BYO We were served by the owner who was working hard with her husband to keep the half packed house happy at dinner time on a Sunday night. She was pretty no nonsense and on top of water refills and getting our meals out remarkably quick.

Favorite restaurant in south Philly--1 of my fav in the city! Every single dish is made with love. Dine in or takeout is delicious. Love the salted fish fried rice, bun dac biet, and broken rice with shrimp paste in tofu skin. Their soups are exquisite and each with a different and delicate broth. Eaten here dozens of times with my family. I recommend to any and everyone! You will be addicted!!!

Food here never disappoints. Authentic taste and clean atmosphere! My go to everytime is dry Hu Tieu Nam Vang but most items that I've ordered before are top notch as well!

Amazing place for Vietnamese food, especially for pho. It is hard to find good Vietnamese noodle soup and this place really delivers. I definitely recommend this place. One of the places I go to Pho and Vietnamese food. P.S. The smoothies could use improvement. Not sure what goes in there but it is not just the fruit, ice, water and condensed milk.

It's a nice small shop on broad street. The pho there is tasty and so are the bahn mi. However, they don't use pâté on the bahn mi and rather a chilli jam

The pho here is really, really good. I mostly get the Pho Tom (with shrimp), and I keep coming back for more. The shrimp fried rice is really good too!

For me, this is the first pho place that has a banh xeo, which I liked. I would describe the dish as egg-crepe with pork and shrimp filling. It came with lots of fresh vege. I guess I was supposed to make a wrap with veges. If not, well I did it any way. I also ordered a pho with steak and brisket. No complain about pho. The pho costed me one or two dollars more than other pho places, but I was happy to see the menu that has more choices than regular pho place. I will try other types of Vietnamese noodle dishes that I didn't see in other places.

One of the best spots for pho outside of Washington Ave and Chinatown. The beef broth is rich, flavorful, and savory, and they don't skimp on the meat. The spring rolls are perfect - crispy on the outside but full of tasty pork/mushroom goodness on the inside. Don't sleep on the fruit smoothies, either! A perfect complement to a piping hot bowl of noodles. Lychee is my favorite flavor here. Really cozy place, and the servers are always sweet and friendly. My boyfriend and I went for the first time on New Years Day of 2019 (miserably hungover, mind you - because what better for your hungover, sorry self than a bowl of pho), and have already been back many times since. Felt a little guilty cheating on Pho 75.... but trust me, this place is worth the infidelity. Check it out!

We ordered a BBQ pork hoagie and BBQ chicken on broken rice for takeout. Service was very friendly but they had made a pork broken rice instead of chicken, so I had to wait for a new one to be made. The food was good - the hoagie was flavorful and spicy, but the broken rice dish was a disappointment - only three small pieces of chicken were scattered on the rice. Not really worth it for the $11 price tag.

Been here a few times, this is my first review though. At first, my (very traditional) grandmother and I were hesitant to try due to the location being on Broad St, but our curiosity got the better of ourselves and we dived in right away. Delicious food, my grandma and I have yet to encounter a single bad dish. At the worst, it's bland. At its best, it's phenomenal.Not to mention, the staff is extremely welcoming and friendly. The older female waitress is like the friendly Vietnamese auntie you've never had- don't be afraid to ask questions! My grandmother ordered broken rice with charboiled pork, and I ordered goat curry. While the rice plate was pretty standard, my grandma noted that the meat's seasoning seemed to have more of a zestier flavor than usual, as if there was ginger in it. Vietnamese curry is more like a soup in texture than hummus, so the goat curry was super slurpable and delicious- not a hint of gaminess to be found. Definitely cannot recommend enough.

I ordered pho to go, which I have done at other restaurants that usually give me great pho, however this restaurant gave me my noodles in a styrofoam container ( where am I supposed to pour the broth?) and raw meat. literally, they packed me some raw meat.

This place has great Yelp reviews. I did not order pho which most customers at the restaurant were having. I chose two pan fried flat noodles with seafood and beef for takeout. The food was kind of disappointing. The beef was hard to chew on, and the seafood had rubber-like squid. The Spring Rolls were not so delicious. Overall, I did have have anything that is worth a returned visit.

Great for takeout. No ambiance. If you love Pad Thai and can handle variety, try theirs.

Beef pho broth was very good. Flavorful, aromatic. Didn't need much add-ins. Best I've had in a while....this place beats the Chinatown stops. Tried my friend's chicken pho and it was also pretty good! Good ratio of meat to noodles in all our bowls. Heads up: Thai tea was a powdered drink mix, not real steeped tea :( Would be back.

Best egg rolls and spring rolls I've ever had, and I always order egg rolls and spring rolls anytime I get Vietnamese food. The pho was tasty!! I wish they had oxtails, but the XL was big enough for two. The shrimp fried was pretty good too. I'm def ordering again!!!

We ordered the vietnamese steak and eggs and the special beef pho noodle soup with eye round steak and beef meatballs. Excellent food and service!!! The steak and eggs was good but I really enjoyed my noodle soup, it was warming and comforting on a rainy day and the broth was very delicious, packed with a lot of flavor and...HEAT (because I added a lot of jalapeno for that extra kick in the mouth!)

Food is soooo delicious here. However, they are understaffed!!! They only have have one person working and juggling everything (taking customers orders, cleaning tables, and etc.) It took about 20-25 mins to get our check and our take out! So overall, we stayed at the restaurant for at least an hour for dining and waiting time!But overall, it's a very nice and cozy place. My family loves coming here and we will definitely be back again when we visit Philly!!!

Hands down Best vegan pho in town, it's not on the menu, just ask! I've been here many times and my friends order a variety of dishes, none have been disappointed.

Can't say much more than another satisfied dining experience at a neighborhood restaurant. Went in with my heart settled on hot pot but decide to go with a variety of traditional Viet plates. This time, the dinner breakdown was: Canh chua ca (Sweet & Sour Soup with Catfish) Ca kho to (Claypot Fish) Banh Hoi Tom Thit Nuong (Steamed Rice Vermicelli with Grill Shrimp and Pork) Banh Xeo (Sizzling Crepe/Pancake) Now, if you don't like to eat with your fingers, don't get the latter two. But then you would be missing out on some tasty food. What went well: - The crepe came out sizzling hot and stayed crispy for every bite. A poorly mixed batter would result in a more dense and mushy pancake so the chef got it right keeping it crisp! Came with a heaping pile of fresh veggies. - Vietnamese grilled meats always hits the spot because it was well marinated and seasoned. The steamed vermicelli was steamed well so the noodles kept together nicely without being dry. Typically, you would eat this with the usual homemade fish sauce. But here, the waitress knew we were here for authenticity so she brought out the mam nem (a pungent, sweet dipping sauce). The sweet, tangy, and saltiness of the sauce paired so perfectly with our rolls. Delish! - The claypot fish had the perfect caramelization and a thick molasses-y sauce that you want from this traditional treat. Pairs nicely with the sourness from the soup and some rice to cut down the saltiness. - Soup came with just the right combination of vegetables and herbs. Very aromatic and fresh! Warmed our tummies right up! The waitress also brought us some Thai hot chilies to make a dipping sauce with fish sauce to enjoy our catfish. Another fulfilling dining experience in the books and I haven't even tried their Pho yet! Guess that's for next time!

Convenient location for me because I live right up the street. New to the neighborhood. Nice and small pho spot. For the food : price per bowl was good. Bun bo hue wasn't the greatest I've ever had in my life, but it was pretty good! Perfect spice and not as salty, generous portion. The pho with beef I must say wasn't good at all. The broth is full of star anise flavor, doesn't taste like it was simmered with beef at all and it was actually a very small portion for pho. The Vietnamese coffee was overly sweet, too much condense milk, and doesn't taste like it's the drip coffee, tastes like the bagged one yuck! Overall, great place to pop in for a quick, inexpensive and filling lunch!

What a surprise! Their signage outside is odd as you can miss it right on Board St. but once your walk inside, you are pleasantly surprised. Apparently, this is their 2nd location as they have an established Vietnamese restaurant in southern Jersey. Now to the food. My wife order the Pho Dac Biet and I was surprised again to see Bun Mam on the menu. I had to order it. Both came out promptly and hot, but we both agreed it was just a smidge salty. Great additional to this part of South Philly. Legit.