Vietnam Cafe

A great gem that serves authentic Vietnamese food. Service is friendly and quick. Food arrives quickly and very tasty. The egg rolls are crispy and stuffed with filling. The pho broth is hearty and not overly spiced. The bowls are huge and good for sharing. I love their iced coffee, gives the right amount of energy to eat your way through the city. They take credit cards and great place to go with friends.

The food is really good with a reasonable price! I absolutely love the chicken fried with rice with shrimp! The waiter was very attentive. Definitely one of the rare gems I discovered. I definitely will be back to try out other things!

Came in for lunch, and the restaurant was fairly busy. We were seated quickly and our orders were taken quickly as well (i.e. less than 10 mins). Not pictured, but their Vietnamese iced coffee was really good. The egg rolls were crispy. The fried quail was alright, but not the best I've had and the sauce that came with it was somewhat disappointing. Our entrées were really good! We got seafood pho, which was full of various seafood goodies (shrimp, mussel, squid, scallops) and the salt and pepper shrimp were tasty.

This place food is really good. I ordered pork and shrimp spring rolls for an appetizer whichwas aight~. My main meal was a combination Pho which was very good broth. Staff are very serious and think that they don't have to be nice for your business. So someone could seriously get offended and go Karen on them.

Always good... So good, there might be a wait, be patient, it's worth it. Food is consistently good and people are always fat and friendly. Def my go to pho place in the kc metro.*update* that Iced coffee is so good.

Dropped in on February 21st to try this restaurant, based on some local word-of-mouth recommendations. It's a wee bit of a walk away from the main 'area' (River Market) for catching a bus home, but it was worth the walk I'd say. The place itself is cozy, though incredibly busy (line going out the door busy) when my boyfriend and I went around noon. It might've been busier because it was a holiday? Regardless, service was prompt, friendly, and attentive throughout the experience, despite how busy it was. We ordered two P1 Beef Pho bowls with eye of round beef. It's marginally pricier than other competitors but was delicious enough to probably justify the price difference. There was a hearty amount of broth, enough to take about a pint of leftovers home to enjoy later. The flavors were nice, and the bowls aromatic. If not for the extended walk off the beaten path, I'd revisit more often.

This is truly a place to visit, If vietnamese food is in your scope, well even if it isnt its worth the trip. The service was excellent and the pho came in really quick speed. I had the pho and my wife had the clear noodle soup and we defintley left full and happy. Highly reccomend the lovely establishment

Overall the price and the food is about right. I ordered the seafood with crispy noodles. I got 2 shrimp 3 mussels and a handful of imitation crab. All of which were clearly frozen before and basically flavorless. I basically paid $13 for a bowl of vegetables and noodles. I know it's my fault for ordering seafood in KC but i can dream. The eggrolls were also a little too greasy. I'll give it another try some day and probably order rice. But as of right now it's not the ticket. They also leave the spoons for the soup out which isn't good. And everyone can touch them.

My favorite pho place in KC!! I always have to stop here when I visit. The owners are very nice and the service is great. Food is amazing and they give good portions. Got the pho day biet and cafe sua da. The che was great too! Would like to stop by again to try their other dishes.

The Vietnam Cafe experience is a well oiled machine. You come in sit down, your server gives you 5-10 minutes before taking your order. Your food comes out no longer than 10minutes after ordering. You pay up at the counter and go about your day. Some may not love the simplicity of it but they know what they're doing and they're good at it. The pho is delicious, the broth is rich with flavor and they leave you with lots of add ons on the table for you to spruce up the pho with your flavors of preference. The rolls were also so dang good, it's hard to beat a crunchy crispy delicious egg roll. This place is casual and quick, and that warm delicious goodness will have you coming back for a truly great meal at an exceptional price.

I absolutely loved the food! Pho is my comfort food and is bout the only thing when my acid reflux acts up. The only thing that was disappointing was the service. We were checked on once and no refills were offered for water. Still I'd return for the food.

I came here because this place was one of the highest rated restaurants close to the downtown KC area. But oh my god, how the heck did this get the high rating it has? Maybe they were better in the past, but all the food was just so sweet. I absolutely hate wasting food. But I left this food behind because I genuinely found it just inedible. My parents felt the same way, they had a few bites and just couldn't stomach it. Service also wasn't great. We waited for about 5 minutes to be seated (party of 3) when they only had like 3 other tables to wait on. And even then, we felt like we were forgotten because we had to flag one of the employees down after 20 minutes of waiting for someone to take our order. We should have just walked away at this point... that's a huge red flag. Bad service, mid atmosphere, horrendous food. Skip this place. IF it was good before, it definitely is not anymore. Coming from an Asian person who knows what good pho is.

Although it's not overly impressive at first glance, our dinner was great! Everyone we came into contact with was friendly and helpful. The appetizer of spring rolls was well-done and tasty (2 rolls cut in half). My wife's vegetarian dish with tofu was reportedly tasty and filling. My pho dish was more than I could have hoped for, and very good (pork). Including a generous tip, the bill was less than $50!!!

Some of the best food I've had in KC. We stopped in on a Friday at around 2 pm. Probably too late for the lunch crowd but too early for dinner, so there was no problem parking right in front of the restaurant and getting seated immediately. We had spring rolls, Pho (seafood and chicken), and lemongrass beef (forgot the name). Everything was delicious and the prices were reasonable. I would love to try some of the other menu items.

Not sure if I chose the wrong day to order or the cooks was swamped. First off Utensils. I've requested it and of course they didn't give any. I was there for a business meeting and its just not convenient to hunt down forks or chopsticks to eat your food. It should be in there automatically! Ordered the Porkchop combo with their shredded crab, eggs, and meatloaf. Missing the meatloaf...and the "porkchop(s)" seemed so beat up and unevenly seared that it was just unappetizing to look at. one sided was somewhat grilled and the other side was pale white. The Shredded pork floss... was on the side which was soggy? I don't even know what made it that but i felt like it wasn't fresh. Overall this dish was a disappointment. The Pho on the other hand was decent. Portion was fair but cutting up a meatball into 4 pieces is what i call cutting corners. Vietnamese food use to be a stable of affordability. It use to be good cheap eats with great portions. Due to how trending foods are and hiked prices. You're definitely not getting your bang for your buck. Even so if I am paying premium prices or "standard" I should get a fair quality. Overall, the chef didn't pay attention to details in the order and just half assed it. I wished I got a better experience vs how others have praised upon this place.

V4/P2: Tofu curry 11/10, plenty of rice and sauce is ver spicy. Pho was really disappointing. Its not meatballs, it's sad pale hard sausage. The broth was mid at best and no sriracha to go.. I couldn't even finish it the taste was so off-putting. It also gave me a stomach ache so p sure they don't use purified water.. sensies beware

Vietnam Cafe with its unassuming green awning, lies on an quiet corner in Columbus Park. This is one of the better Vietnamese restaurants in KC in my opinion, with its no-fuss service, décor, and bountiful platters of tasty food. My husband always gets the pho, which he says has one of the better broths in KC. I'm a big fan of their shrimp bun with its cool crisp veggies and warm grilled shrimp. It's perfect for any weather honestly. I would not recommend Vietnam Cafe if you're looking for an elevated experience. It honestly is a place you go when you want a plate of good food for a reasonable price. One of the surprisingly tastiest items on their menu is the salted lemonade. It's made with preserved lemons and it's mind-boggling good. You'll either hate me or thank me later. :)

Pretty good pho with decent portion sizes. Egg rolls weren't great, though. I like they also have some chè desserts (paid for separately at the counter).

Came here for lunch, first customers in the restaurant for the day! Food was good, service was terrific!

I've been coming here for years! It was the best pho in KC then, and it still is the best pho in KC now. Even with all of the other pho restaurants that have opened up, this OG restaurant wins. Our favorite is the sweet potato fries! For only $6, you can get fresh sweet potato fries with shrimp. I always get the bun bo hue and savor the lemongrass-y pork broth. The combination pho with all the goods: brisket, tendon, meatballs. Located in a neighborhood, the parking can be difficult as it is mostly street parking. Now that the restaurant has expanded, there is so much more room and nicer bathrooms. Service is quick and friendly.

Fast service, very clean, and pay at the counter so quick when you're done. The food is delicious, flavorful, and well prepared. Details are important and you can see it in their dishes. Parking isn't bad along the street but it doesn't get full quickly! Great place for Pho but also so many other Vietnamese plates. Love the original location best in Columbus Park

Big seating area and everyone was friendly when I entered. I prefer this location to the other on Rainbow but they are equally good. I don't eat pork but decided to get the pork chops because my friend previously ordered it. The pork chop was seasoned to the bone. Very delicious and portion size is a lot.

Vietnam Cafe is a gem of a place in Kansas City. One of my absolute favorite places to eat and should become one of yours too! This place has been around for as long as I can remember, even before they expanded into the bigger space. Menu is extensive without being overwhelming. Service is always superb and food is made to order and fast, so great place to stop for lunch. FYI they are closed on Tuesday's. We always start with the fresh spring rolls and one of my most favorite dishes ever, the crispy shrimp and sweet potatoes. Served with lettuce, it's a sort of build your own lettuce wrap stuffed with the crispy shrimp and the deliciously hot sweet potato fries! Yum! A few of our other favorites include pho, rice and bbq pork platter, mushroom and beef hot pot, egg noodle wonton soup. Really can't go wrong with anything on the menu here! Get adventurous and try something new. We also love the Vietnamese coffee which is strongly brewed espresso served on ice with delicious sweetened condensed milk. 5/5 stars, a classic go to for us.

The outside of the building is so stunning. We came in about 12:30 on a Thursday and they were poppin! We were greeted with a divine smell of pho. I have gone to quite a few places that serve pho. When I tell you this is one of the best I've had !! I will definitely be coming back. I got a Vietnamese iced coffee. The flavors did not disappoint! The staff were friendly and we got serviced so quickly. I was offered a to go container for my pho and coffee. Absolutely happy with my visit !

It's bigger!! Been a while since we have been here. Cannot wait for the amazing food!! It was so good!!! Service is always amazing. And now it's a bigger beautiful restaurant. Cozy and enough room to move around.

I'm so glad they expanded! It's been a long time coming. Their dishes are beyond just good pho. They have most of the normal popular Vietnamese dishes and they have something for everyone. I always get the Mi Kho (egg noodles with pork and shrimp) and my husband gets the pho with beef meatballs every time. We will drive out of our way to get our fix. And the service in the restaurant is fast and efficient!

We have been coming here for years. It's the best Vietnamese place in Kansas City. Not the greatest neighborhood but it's safe and easy to hop on and off the highway East of and in the River Market area. Pho and noodle dishes are very tasty with just the right amount of spice. Family owned and the service is fast and friendly. We have gone to the one on Rainbow too for years and years and it's also as good! Fresh spring rolls are killer good.

I could only give stars because the employees were nice and there were good toppings, but the bun bo hue wasn't good, didn't taste like anything but watery broth (but barely). I was really looking forward to something more deep, rich, and flavorful. Even lots of sriracha didn't give it much. Maybe a bad day to get this but reviews seem back and forth.

It is one of my favorite spots for vietnamese food that is just done well all the time. I rarely get to come, but it provides nostalgia. I do miss the old environment as they have expanded and modernized it to accommodate more people, but the service is still excellent. We ordered pho and chicken cold noodle dish along with spring rolls and fried shrimp rolls and Vietnamese drip coffee. Everything turned out great but I have had better spring rolls and they were smaller than expected. They tasted like they had made it a lot earlier in the day. Overall my company and some comfort food always goes a long way so even though it's not what it used to be in terms of ambiance as a "hole in the wall", it still retains and remains a great place to eat w quality food and service

Very good Vietnamese restaurant. Ordered the spring roll, shrimp roll on bamboo, and pho. Flavor was really good, broth was not too much MSG, and the fish sauce was perfect. Will recommend!

This is my go to place for pho. The broth is SO GOOD. Definitely get the Vietnamese coffee. It'll wake you up :)

I have been wanting to try pho for awhile now and read great things about Vietnam Cafe. The restaurant is not big and it was starting to get busy. I tried Pho Bo. It was very good. Rice noodle soup topped with thinly sliced eye of round beef. It was a huge bowl that I could not finish. I also got egg rolls which were called Cha Gio. Deep fried, stuffed with ground, pork, carrots, cabbage and rice vermicelli and served with fish sauce to dip it in. The staff were friendly and got my food fast. It was my first time going to a Vietnamese restaurant. I'll probably come back here in the future to try other things. It's quite a big menu.

This is the best. And I say that without having tried the Pho which is one of the things they are known for. Everything we tried was delicious. Really what I need to capitalize is related to the lemonade with salt. It is a revelation. I think they use preserved lemon to give it that salty-satisfying touch. It's not too salty, just enough to make this drink interesting and quenching. The picture doesn't look like much but it'll bring the foodie in each of you to tears.

You know a restaurant is good when you get legit cravings to go back! VC's food is so fresh and so fulfilling. The spot is bigger than you think with a seat-yourself-vibe at lunchtime. Service is quick and we almost always have leftovers. Great foodie gem in KC!

Discovered this family-owned Vietnamese joint while riding the trolley. Prices range $13 - $20 per plate. Portions are small. Not the best, but decent enough for a taste of home in KC.

It was cold and I wanted to get some pho but I see now why it's lacking. Ordered the pho dac biet which is the special and a side of crispy spring rolls. The spring rolls were ok, filling was just the right amount but taste wise it was ok. The flavor of the broth for the pho was not there, the aroma of the ingredients that are used for pho was not there. The soup was very sweet and salty, luke warm as well. The majority of the bowl's filling was noodles. There were 4 pieces of meat, 2 half meatballs which meant it's only 1, and a few slices of the other beef and the rest of the it was nothing but noodles at the bottom O_o My bowl was lacking scallions or green onions, there were only 5 little pieces floating in there. The cilantro wasn't even chopped, they gave it as a whole piece. This restaurant has so many dishes, and I'm sure other dishes taste better than others but the pho here sucked. Since they have a big menu, I can see now that that is the reason their pho lacked proper flavor and ingredients. It takes hours to make proper broth, this tasted like flavored cubes or flavored powder.

The food is legit. Super great broth in the Pho Bo that had definitely been simmering a while, fresh garnishes. Staff were very friendly despite the a huge lunch rush. The vibe was great, I felt like I had found a little secret gem, but it was also still really busy at the same time. Modest and clean store, and for the price, got about 3 servings of pho will definitely be back

Clean friendly and the food is excellent! This isn't in the best area but I've never had a issue

Such a hidden gem on the outside of downtown!! So delicous. Broth was so flavorful and loved the peanut sauce for the spring rolls. Food came out really fast and was reasonably priced.

Authentic food. Love the peanut sauce for the fresh shrimp rolls. Love the shredded chicken salad can't get that everywhere. Gave one less star because not a fan of their Vietnamese iced coffee. Too much ice and don't wanna wait for it to melt to blend with the coffee. This is based on the explanation when I asked why so much ice and not a lot of coffee.

Phenomenal pho. Just moved here from California where we had tons of pho options and this was honestly one of the best we've ever had. Highly recommend.

Food is great here. Feels homey once you walk in. I love the beef pho here and lemongrass beef. It's in a great location, close to river market and walkable cafe nearby. The service is fast.

The Ramen is so damn good I would slap my mother if she tried to take it from me. Five stars for the quality of the food alone.

Grabbed a fantastic lunch at Vietnam cafe with friends. It was BUSY even at 1:00 in the afternoon on a Saturday. We waited for a seat, but things moved quickly. I've never had Vietnamese food before, so I asked the server what he suggested. I ended up with the B7, which is a noodle bowl, and our table got an order of sweet potato fries and shrimp to share. Everything was delish! I loved the egg roll on top of the B7. The bowl was so fresh and delicious, I'd order it again in a heartbeat. I also want to come when the weather isn't so hot to get some soup!

As said by my 10 year old daughter "Delicious food and I would go back everyday if I could." Service was prompt and friendly. Food was Fantastic, pricing was spot on. It was a busy lunch service and we were in and out within 25 minutes.

Authentic, delicious and large servings! Been a favorite for years! Service is fast! A few years ago they enlarged the restaurant making the wait much shorter.

Food was delicious!! Everything was amazing we got the spring rolls and crab ragon for starters. Delicious so much flavor! The pho was spot on so big portions! Definitely coming back

This place did NOT disappoint! The broth was hearty and rich to perfection. The staff were very attentive and friendly. As I always say here on yelp, Cleanliness is next to Godliness and this place was in tip top shape! I didn't give 5 stars b/c they didn't have the oil chili paste sauce. I'll definitely be back!

We loved our food and would go back again to explore the menu further. Service was cheerful and attentive. The interior is diner-like--nothing fancy, but it's clean.

My main complaint is that the prices have increased, but I guess you could probably say that about every restaurant these days.

I've heard so much about Vietnam Cafe, and I have to say that it hasn't disappointed either of the two times I've been able to visit! What continues to sound good as the cold weather moves in? One word: Pho. Need something to combat that cold you feel coming on? Pho. And this is definitely some great pho (I've had beef and chicken at this point). They give you all the fixings (even when you take it to-go), including bean sprouts, thai basil (when they have it), cilantro, jalapenos--but if you do take it to-go and you want sriracha or hoisin, be sure to put some in your container of broth! Definitely recommend the pho, if you can't tell. I also got the vegetarian spring rolls (with tofu, yum!) and the deep fried egg rolls with pork (they were okay). Overall though, the people at the restaurant and the vibe of the place have been exactly what I'm looking for--friendly but very relaxed (but also super quick!). I forgot to take pictures from my first visit (took my meal to-go), but this last time, I got a chance to take some photos before digging in and leaving no piece of Vietnam Cafe's offerings behind. I will definitely be coming back to check out their other offerings on the menu!

Easy location, street parking. Place was crowded so assuming it's pretty popular amongst people in Kansas. Broth was more on the sweeter side to our liking.

Vietnam Cafe is a casual, and cozy spot with incredible, authentic Vietnamese food. I especially love the chicken pho. Good spot for huge portions, and comfort food!

Comfort food! We had a bowl of pho (pho bo) egg rolls (cha gio), and coconut crepe (bahn ceo). Generous portions and freshly made! Didn't take any pics because we were too busy enjoying the meal. It was delicious! It's a hole in the wall and can be easily overlooked, but great service and food!

I am very impressed with Vietnam Cafe! I've tried their chicken pho multiple times and have never been disappointed. The flavor of the broth is well balanced and not too salty. The noodles were the perfect texture. If you are looking for good pho in Kansas City, Vietnam Cafe will not disappoint!

Vietnam café has been a routine stop for several years now and they always deliver good food and service.

While I didn't love my main entree, the appetizers saved the day. This was my first time trying vermicelli noodles, and it was okay. I didn't expect it to be cold and the marinated grilled pork was a tougher/dry consistency. Glad I tried it--- just wouldn't choose it again. The Spring Rolls, Sweet Potato Fries, and Omelet were SO GOOD. The peanut sauce is amazing, the clear sauce pairs well with the fries, and the omelet was sticky and delicious. Appetizers are a must!