This is it if you want authentic Vietnamese food. The prices are extremely reasonable, the food tastes fresh, is flavorful and comes in a fair quantity. It's crazy to think I've been coming here for over 20 years and yet it still tastes the same. Signature dish has to be their banh mi - it doesn't get any more authentic than this. And the best part? Still about $4. Don't fall for the other "banh mi" places for $8-$10 - this place is one of the original in Philly. Pair it with a Vietnamese iced coffee and you're golden. read more

I found a fly in my food today. It's absolutely disgusting. We've been regulars at this restaurant. Definitely won't come back again. read more

Cafe Saigon - I found a fly in my food today. It's absolutely disgusting. We've been regulars at this restaurant. Definitely won't come back again. - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Another great find! Stopped in after getting some pho to go next door @ Pho 75.Place was packed at noon on a Saturday. Got some items to go. They have an array of prepared stuff ready to go at the counter. Owners very friendly, helpful, and accommodating.This was my first visit. I'm already anticipating my next. Summer rolls; The best I've ever tasted! Fresh, crunchy, delicious. Generous size and $3 for an order of two. Nice ratio of vermicelli to veg, shrimp & herbs. Was that Chinese chives sticking out of the end? They made mine to order as I requested no pork. Sauce was crack-like addicting. Sweet, savory, w/crushed peanuts. Broken rice w/ chicken: A nice app-size portion. Extremely flavorful dark-meat charbroiled? bbq? chicken served over nice sticky, chewy "broken" white rice topped w/sauteed onions.Smoky & delicious! Dessert; Taro-Coconut pudding.Unbelievable! Chunks of taro lightly sweetened, immersed in a pudding-like consistency and topped w/ coconut milk.Came in a 8 0z. squat deli container. The above 3 items cost $7.50 total. Gotta get a banh mi next time. Owner said they can make beef or chicken as I don't really like pork. (Except for bacon) read more

Cafe Saigon is as good as ever. Great prices for the quality Vietnamese food. I love everything from the bun bo hue, mi quang, and com suon to the banh mi and banh cam. Be sure to order the banh mi and banh cam ahead of time because those typically run out quick. read more

I haven't been to this place in a year or two. They used to put a lot of meat in their Vietnamese hoagies... But I guessed not anymore. I went there today... The hoagies were more bread then meat. read more

I've been on a banh mi cook for some time now so i was in this place's neighborhood running some errands and looked up where i can supposedly get a good one. I went with grilled pork and traditional. I got few bites into the grilled pork and was already pleasantly satisfied with the quality of the sandwhich. The price point is awesome for what you get and based on this one and only small experience of mine, i can recommend it. read more

Nomally...I liked to go buy food and eat pho .hogree this place . I know it's far from my house atlist..35mn to go there . if I'm back to go work ...I have to spend 1hour back and for but I'm happy to do it because food very delicious have qualified ,price it ok . services excellent around this Philadelphia I'm very picky about food ...I'm not easy to give people with 5 . I'm in them business more than 20year . read more

I'm very disappointed, I so love the food but today I got inside and I asked to be seated on corner table and the waiter been so rude with me, yelling that there only 4 people can seat, she tried to seat me on middle where there was a 6 people table( nobody was sitting there) , what I'm asking is what's the point: you cannot let me seat at 4 people table but you ask me to seat at 6 people table??? By the way, I was alone I will never step on that place again :(( read more

They keep raising their prices and skimping on meat. Not happy with the way it's been operating. Food preparers need to wear face mask,

My favorite place to get traditional Vietnamese food in Philly right now! If you go here, the traditional banh mi thit nguoi is a must, and unlike the other Vietnamese shops like Ba Le in South Philly, the Vietnamese hoagie here is only $3.5 and not $5! About everything here is good, they have delicious banh canh cua (crab udon) and banh cuon! On Saturdays and Sundays, come early before 2 or they will be sold out on popular to-go items like Vietnamese hoagies, the pre-made cakes and pastries they have in the front, and some of their special dishes. Super cheap and reasonable prices, they don't charge you tax if you pay in cash! read more

Been coming here for years. I have my top 5-10 dishes that are a go to here such as the Original viet hoagie, the charbroiled pork banh mi, the pork chop over rice is always a winner here, bun bo hue is super good, their vermicelli bun cha Hanoi, etc. any point is everything here is delicious. I recently tried the Bo Luc Lac over rice and WOAH is it good. Sorry I can never get pics of their food because I devour too quickly. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed. Another plus is they open early for people like me who wake up hungry with cravings before work. read more

I have the enemy sandwich which was on point, one of the best I've had in my life. It came out superquick. I would certainly come here again. Wish I lived close to this restaurant. I also had the three color dessert which was excellent. The staff was also nice enough to put in Ice for me and to prepare well. Frequented by locals, Mostly Vietnamese clientele. Next time I will try the other dishes. Kind a wish I bought more than just two sandwiches. The prices is also not expensive at all. About three dollars for sandwich. The bread is also crucial to Academy sandwich and it was just right, crunchy on the outside and very soft on the inside read more

I went in to get a hoagie the other day and it shrank. I swore these hoagies were bigger before.

Never ate inside this restaurant before but decided to try Sunday morning plus we were starving. Ordered me the beef stew noodle soup and man that was delicious. They really give you a good amount of meat and pho noodles. I like how the soup is thick and sticks to noddles making every bite mouthwatering. The place is somewhat crowded because it's small but people sure get around hahah. We also had the seafood soup and egg rolls. They also have plenty of takeout dishes prepared ready to go. I usually just grab whatever they have on the table like the little appetizers and desserts. read more

I have been craving for a Vietnamese hoagies, since I was in the neighborhood this was the place to go too. Now, I remember why I stop going here. Every since, they have new owner. The hoagies are worse than before. I asked for extra butter & pate. They charged an extra dollar which I paid happily. I ordered 2 with extra and another 2 extra butter only. I spend a total of $19, taste the damn hoagies and it was dry. No extra butter & pate. This was not the first time, they did the same thing last time. Never again, got rid off twice!! read more

This is one of the most authentic Vietnamese restaurants in Philly. My favorite dish is Bánh hi bò nng là. It's kind of DIY dish, I can add whatever I want onto the rice paper and wrap it myself. They usually give the regular fish sauce with the dish, but if you want to have the local experience, ask them to get you the sauce made with pineapple and fish. There are other delicious food too, explore yourself! read more

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The best rice dishes in Philly. Better than any places in South Philly. The meat is well marinated and had a great grilled taste. The portion size is also great. The banh cuon is also very good. Not as good as Texas, Cali, or Virginia, but good enough since it's hard to find in Philly. I just think they are a little too thick. The batter should be thinner. read more

Hells yes to Banh Mi A culinary joy ride with friendly service I've recently started eating my way down the Adams Ave. Vietnamese corridor. Sadly to this point my experience with Vietnamese food has been limited in the seemingly limitless combination's of Pho ingredients...not any more. I have taken off the water wings and jumped into the deep end (mouth first). Seeing Dave H. and others review this as the best Banh Mi, I scrapped my systematic progression down Adams and jumped right to the end. I ordered the charbroiled pork version and with in minutes everything I thought I knew about sandwiches was rearranged like some cosmic Rubik's Cube in the hands of a sandwich genius that had correctly "solved" the puzzle by my last bite. The server working the tables was quite attentive and in between taking orders, getting people's drinks, running down the strip mall to make a delivery, and explaining things, he was bringing checks to the tables at a pay at the counter place...just a little extra effort on his part and it was noticed and appreciated. I rolled in just after 1:30 and was one of 4 tables sat in the tiny restaurant. I understand there is a hefty lunch crowd and even in my after lunch time slot they were doing a steady, if not frantic, take out business. This is a well liked establishment, by me for one and seemingly the rest of NE Philly too read more

If you want quality, authentic Vietnamese banh mi...GO HERE. I've been going to Cafe Saigon for banh mi since I was a little girl. There is no other place in Philadelphia that has banh mi thit nguoi like Cafe Saigon. I've tried plenty of banh mi places in Philadelphia, including the famous Fu-Wah Market, and I still end up going back to Cafe Saigon. The quality is top notch and every is made fresh right in front of you. The baguette is absolutely to die for and the pate & mayo they used are the perfect. The store itself is kinda of small and old-looking, but it's pretty clean. If you ever happen to sit down and order from the menu, you won't regret that either. The food they prepare is incredibly fresh and it comes out moderately fast. So, if you're short on time and what something satisfying, delicious, and cheap...and PERFECT banh mi - Cafe Saigon is my #1 place. read more

Dave H. organized an outing here since I'd never had banh mi, and boy am I glad he introduced me to it! You can't beat a $3 tasty sandwich. I was not in a good mood when I arrived (navigating roosevelt blvd during rush hour in a new car isn't fun), but the staff accommodated my lateness and the food cheered me up. They did a great job of handling our large party, and let us stay beyond their 7pm closing time to finish our meal.[ I kept it simple and went with the #1, but I'd love to try the #2 charbroiled pork banh mi sometime. Unfortunately I'm near this area for lunch, and dread making the drive from KoP after work again... Cafe Saigon can you please relocate to a more convenient location for me? read more

Hungry and only got a few bucks on you? And somehow you're in Northeast Philadelphia? Well being a yelper who actually grew up in this area, I recommend you skip the dollar menu and come here for a yummy Banh Mi! Do order the #1 ($3.50)- It's an airy baguette served with various Vietnamese cold cuts, sour pickled daikon and carrot, crisp cilantro, spicy chilis, cool sliver of cucumber, pork liver pâté, special homemade mayonnaise, and drizzled with Maggi soy sauce..mmm I'm dying here. I want one now. I also love their wonton noodle soup and Buon Cuon. Both are incredibly delicious compared to other places. If you have room for dessert, order the Che Ba Mau (3 colors drink- served with mung beans, black-eyed peas, kidney beans, tapioca, and jelly). Final tips include bring cash and come before 7 PM when they close. read more

I LOVE their banh mi's here! Better than the other places I've tried, and growing up in a Chinese-Viet family, I've tried a lot. The hoagie isn't the only good thing there though, I've been there since childhood probably on at least 5 different occasions. Their beef tendon soup (in tomato sauce) is pretty good, but kind of lacking veggies. Their curry is fantastic too, but not too good of an item on the dieter's list. I can go on and on, but I really gotta say, their bun thit nuong is the BEST I have ever tasted, ever. Though my complaint is that the bathrooms aren't the most well kept..This is pretty far away though, so I don't go here often anymore. Best part, my aunt's the lady that makes the Viet hoagies =) (I'm not biased) read more

After dropping by earlier this month, mister and I realized that this place was under new management. Not a single familiar face was to be found behind the counter. The food shouldn't be affected, right? They wouldn't replace the chefs! I ordered my usual banh mi thit nguoi and was very disappointed as I opened it up. Instead of thin, layered slices of Vietnamese deli meat, I found four 1cm-thick pieces. To be honest, the sandwich just seemed like it was made in a half-assed manner. The flavoring just wasn't the same. And yes, they replaced the chefs. This USED to be my to go spot for banh mi thit nguoi. Oh, Cafe Saigon... you are not the same anymore. We miss the old you. I don't know where else to go... I'm sad. read more

Probably the BEST banh mi (Vietnamese Hoagie) in Philly... maybe the east coast. Yes, I have eaten decent banh mi in other places around Philly, Boston, Toronto and DC/VA, but this place is better. Seriously. Our family has been coming here for a long time, since I was in high school... and without giving away my age, that was more than 10 years ago ;) OK the location is not the best (this area is shady and has gotten worse over the years) and the place is a hole in the wall. I always get takeout, it's an easy enough drive from my parent's place in the burbs. Recommend: Banh Mi Thit Noung (bbq pork) with extra hot peppers. (See Dave H.'s photo) read more

Cafe Saigon is one of my favorite finds. I used to regularly visit the Pho 75 in that shopping center, until I tried my first banh mi (at Cafe Viet Huong on Washington Ave, still my #1). I had always been curious about the place next door - one day, Dad in tow, I barged in and ordered me some hoagies, and I've been going back regularly ever since. The huge menu both delights and mystifies me. Pretty much anything I've ordered has been tasty - from rice plates to noodle bowls to soups to a bangin' stir fry of wide flat noodles (ho fun?) with seafood, and of course the banh mi are both cheap and tasty (although as previously mentioned, a step below Viet Huong's in my book). Servers are friendly too. It ain't fine dining, but it's one of my favorite places to swing by for a cheap and tasty dinner. Highly recommended. read more

Had a great experience here, my Vietnamese sister in law recommended it. It's a spicy noodle soup hu tieu xa te, good for the soul read more

Cafe Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was really craving some Bun Bo Hue so I decided to give this place a try. I frequent the pho shop next door pho 75. I decided to try Cafe Saigon which has more Vietnamese options then just pho (which is all you get at pho 75). I ordered the Bahn Mi with pork which was really good. The bread was crispy, the chargrilled pork had great flavor. I of course also ordered the Bun Bo Hue (spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup), because like I said I was craving it. It comes with a side of vegetables (cabbage and bean sprouts). When I received my soup I dressed the soup with all of the cabbage and bean sprouts lime and chili. I began eating and after a few bites I both tasted and smelled the aroma of chemicals (bleach or chlorine). I smelled the plate that the vegetables were on and it was a strong smell of bleach. I stopped eating the soup and started eating the banh mi. About 5 minutes into eating I started to feel nauseous and my stomach was killing me. I immediately wanted to pay for my food and hopefully make it to a restroom so I could relieve myself. I really liked the banh mi but I don't think I would go back after reading the health reports on the internet and the taste of chemicals in the shredded cabbage. It was a very scary experience. read more

It doesn't get better than the $3 banh mi sandwiches here. Cash only. The bread is always perfectly soft and crusty and the pork is flavorful and deliciously complemented by the crunchy, sweet, and tart pickled shredded radish and carrot. They don't skimp on the meat portion, either. Grabbed a few today for the family to have for lunch on my way to the supermarket. And yes, they are still good the next day. It's a tiny little place but the food is great and the prices almost unheard of. I have been coming here with the family since I was 12 (yeah, this review is very overdue) and this was actually my first introduction to the world of Vietnamese fast food. They have always been great about answering my beginner questions and making recs. read more

The banh mi here became my favorite in the area when Viet Kitchen's took a turn for the worse sometime in mid-2010 (a place I had previously given a 5-star review to) and when Cafe Nhu Quynh started running out of hoagie rolls by noon. There was Cafe Saigon, still churning out delicious pork banh mi for only $3 or "BBQ pork" for $3.50. My fondness slowly grew for the speedy if not a bit unfriendly service. I began ordering one of each type so that I could eat half and half for lunch, then again for dinner. Please hide your judgment. I really love these sandwiches. They don't carry grass jelly drinks here, but we can't all be perfect. read more

Yum this is my favorite banh mi (vietnamese sandwich) ever! Yes-- finally Philly wins again vs. California/Vietnam (other time being Pho Ga). Wow incredibly blown away by the small but incredible Vietnamese food scene here. BBQ Pork (thit nuong) Sandwich is a must try! Perfectly balanced with fresh veggies/pickles/smokey yummy pork and incredibly fresh. I choose these over cheesesteaks any day =x I just wish it wasn't so out of the way from where I am. It was very heartbreaking that one time when they sold out of sandwiches after I waited in 1+hour traffic arriving at 4:45pm. My GPS/map app was doing something really weird and kept putting me in the wrong place, too. I would advise to map to Pho 75 if your GPS does the same thing. Cash preferred otherwise you pay a credit card fee. read more

This is a low key Vietnamese restaurant with a wide array of food dishes. Many of the locals from the community come here. This food is great and will satisfy your fix for Vietnamese food. This is cash only and no credit card. read more

Probably oldest restaurant in NE Philly serving Vietnamese noodle soups, rice dishes,banhmi, and other stuff. Oldie but goodie read more

Cafe Saigon - #17 - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Happy New Year! My first dine out of 2012, whoop! I ordered the pork chop with shredded pork broken rice. It was very delicious. My friends ordered the seafood rice noodle soup and was just complimenting its authenticity (they are Cambodian and Viet origin). Soooo, I'm looking forward to that next time. Also banh mi (but darn I'm fasting from wheat). Anyways, I had an avocado smoothie and that was 5 stars! Prob the best around town. I hold off to giving a place 5 stars until I get a repeat wow from them but I will def go again. FYI, its located in Adams Plaza in case you got sorta lost from TomTom like me. ^_^ read more

If you want to try something different from pho try this place. Great place for lunch, try the beef stew with egg noodles, BBQ pork bahn mi is so good, you won't be disappointed. read more

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I came here for a late lunch absolutely HANGRY because I hadn't eaten since early morning, and the Google Maps decided it couldn't find this place (*more on that below). So I was tempted to judge this place unfairly. I'm very that lucky Cafe Saigon didn't let me do that because they are AWESOME. My boyfriend and I ordered fried spring rolls, wonton soup w/ egg noodles, pork vermicelli soup noodles, beef w/ flat fried noodles, and a rainbow drink. All were freakin delicious, and I especially appreciated that they did not skimp on the (very good) cuts of meat. Service was great! They overcharged my rainbow drink by a dollar but we resolved the issue. *BEWARE: Typing in the address into Google Maps or something similar may bring you to the middle of an intersection. Keep going down on Roosevelt until you see the KFC. It will be in that shopping center. The only thing seriously wrong with this place is that there isn't a location in Baltimore, MD! read more

Me and my husband just went here for lunch. I was asking something about the menu with regards to a spring roll. After a question or two, the server or male staff became very impatient and annoyed. I have been coming to this place and have always enjoyed their food but was really disappointed with how this staff was so unhelpful. read more

Best BBQ pork banh mi and Vietnamese coffee in Philly. Your $5 meal right there. (The broken rice dishes are good as well.) read more

Great authentic and reliable spot. They've been in business for a while. The food is always good and consistent. Call in for takeout or you can sit in. They have great Banh mi or noodle dishes. I also like the diced beef dish. read more

Cafe Saigon - Diced Beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

If your gps misdirects you try 773 Adams. It's right near the KFC. I picked up 3 Banh Mi with BBQ Pork while visiting Philly on business. Pretty good stuff but compared to Saigon Sandwich in San Francisco is just ok but passable in a pinch. read more

We found the place randomly one day and decided to stop in. My gf was skeptical but shes not into trying new food really,but anyway lol. Cute small place,inside a strip mall. We you come in they have authetic Vietnamese baked goods for sale, and fresh rice paper spring rolls. You seat yourself they have everything from hoison sauce to sirracha at the table for you. The menu is pretty easy to understand and the service was great, plenty of food for a great price. Id go again and try something new. read more

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