Pho Cafe

The food was fine but everything else made the experience not great. While these types of places are never the cleanest places around, this one was a bit too much for me. The table was sticky and the cups were very old.There's also better pho out there -- the soup was on the blander side.

My bf and I are regulars here! It's hard to find some good pho outside of the Argyle area so when I found this bowl of pho, I was so happy. Their pho broth is well balanced and for the price, you can't complain. The #14 House Special Pho is my go to. We've also tried some apps like the spring rolls, eggrolls and crab rangoons - nothing super special, just your standard apps! I love having this place as a go-to pho spot because some spots just aren't as good for pho and sometimes I just don't feel like spending nearly $20 for a bowl of pho, so Pho Cafe has my heart. Service is quick and fast! They also validate parking if you park in the Chinatown lots or if it's not too busy in the area, street parking is available. There are also 2 small steps you'll need to get through to enter the restaurant. I haven't checked to see if there is a ramp to allow access from the sides.

I've been on the search for an affordable & tasty pho place in Chinatown for a while now until I finally stumbled into Pho Cafe. This establishment might be my new go-to for a rich bowl of pho. The winner for me is the affordable price and portions. From what I can remember, their pho range from $11-14 which is unbeatable. The broth was so good it cured my soul on a rainy day. Service was surprisingly quick, we got seated and served right away. Don't expect a fancy ambiance, but do expect quality flavors and a quick dining experience.

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I came here with my husband after 1.5 weeks of traveling, and Asian food is always the first thing I crave when I'm back home. We chose Pho Café since it was pretty close to the parking lot under the CTA redline and I knew they were open later (their closing time is 10:00pm).I've been here several times with my family before (dining in), and usually there is plenty of seating inside. If you're craving pho or Vietnamese food and don't want to wait in line elsewhere, Pho Cafe will do the trick! It's pretty low key and quiet which is sometimes a nice change from all the bustle of Chinatown.The review is for the food when I came here to dine in last week. While I normally order pho, I decided to get a grilled pork chop vermicelli bowl with a side of broth (extra $2). My husband got the grilled pork rice plate. For apps, we shared the beef skewers which were really tender and flavorful - my favorite thing we ordered that night. I got some fresh shrimp spring rolls as well (an order comes with 2).Pho Cafe has a wide selection of items on their menu, but my most recent visit felt kind below average. The spring rolls did not have bean sprouts (just shrimp, Thai basil, and rice vermicelli) and the hoisin dipping sauce tasted extra watered down. My husband's pork plate that comes with Chinese sausage only included two meagerly segments. Perhaps it was an off day when we went, because my mom is a huge fan (!) and overall it's nice to have Vietnamese options in a Chinatown, in addition to The Noodle on Wentworth and a version of it from Joy Yee's. Generally it's pretty solid. And a lot of folks do carry-out or delivery.Has the shortage of sriracha really (negatively) impacted pho in restaurants around the world? That was kind of the vibe of our meal there: "we are out of sriracha, we are doing our best (and we understand there was more to be expected)..." I could be projecting. Anyway, their replacement sriracha was actually a Tabasco branded hot chili sauce. It's not the same, and that's the way it is.This won't be my last time at Pho Cafe, but I hope next time we dine here we will feel a little bit more love from the dishes.

Pho Cafe in Chinatown, Chicago, offers an outstanding Vietnamese dining experience. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff make you feel right at home. We started with fresh spring rolls, which were deliciously crisp and flavorful. The highlight was the classic beef pho, featuring a deeply flavorful broth, tender beef, and fresh herbs. The chicken pho was equally delightful. We also enjoyed a perfect banh mi sandwich and ended our meal with rich Vietnamese iced coffee. For authentic Vietnamese cuisine, Pho Cafe is a must-visit in Chinatown. We'll definitely be back!

I usually just order Uber eats from this place. But today I finally got a chance to visit and try the crab soup (bun riue) it was so delicious and comes in a big bowl. You can probably share a bowl for 2 people. The place seems clean and the pho (meat ball soup) is always good. The egg rolls are pretty tasty too. There was a family dining at this place and was complaining that the food was nasty but I think they are just a bunch of uncultured idiots. This is not marrucha ramen place ..this is Vietnamese cuisine be prepared for the flavor and some heat if you like.

Food was good. The skewers were not my favorite. The fried spring rolls were good. The staff was all nice.

My daughter saw great reviews here so we Uber here from downtown. Every dish ordered was very satisfying. The service is customer driven, very attentive. We received our food quickly and the restaurant was clean and welcoming.

The service at this place was good, but I can't say the same for the food. The pho I ordered was just okay, and I've definitely had better elsewhere. However, the biggest disappointment was the crab rangoons, which were downright terrible. It's a shame when one part of the dining experience falls short.