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I went for a Hanoi Egg Coffee again and it was consistently very good! The cafe was a bit less busy and we got our drinks fairly fast. read more

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got the pandan matcha and green thai tea. pandan matcha was pretty good tasting pandan milk. matcha wasn't there. green thai tea was really milky to me. i think they specialize in coffee, and i should have tried that! read more

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Spacious, fast and friendly. I stopped in for the first time and got the Hanoi egg coffee. You know it's good when even the workers are drinking it. Very tasty and has a nice thick creamy mouth feel...from the egg cream Also hilariously I understand why people call it the uncle hang out spot. You got old viet uncs chilling inside and some hanging outside having a smoke. read more

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Really great Vietnamese coffee here along with the speciality drinks. This is the place where all the uncs hang out to play their games. Lots of space and seating here to the point they have potential for more tables. The coffee here tastes good and is not too expensive. I'll be back read more

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Very decent Vietnamese dessert place. I like the fruit Che. My friend got a matcha with house milk and it was decent too read more

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solid matcha at a very unassuming place. No frills just an asian cafe with solid options and drinks. I can't complain

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Solid shop. We needed a pick me up before our drive to Dallas and this hit the spot. Coffee was strong, in typical Vietnamese fashion. Flavor was satisfying. We'll be back! read more

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I've heard great things about the pandan coffee here & one of my favorite coffee flavors . I'll be honest though, I like the one at Sip Sip Munch better. Don't get me wrong, the Veitnamese coffee was delicious and strong , but the pandan flavor was not there.It honestly just tasted like cream. I did mix it, which helped balance things out, but then the coffee wasn't as bold. I actually preferred it without the pandan. It could've just been an off day, so I'd definitely be open to giving it another try. The space itself is huge, and they have games and activities you can play, which is a nice touch. My drink also came out super fast, so I didn't have to wait long at all. read more

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Angelica L.

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Rating: 3.2/5 We came with a group of 10, so I was surprised they had a table large enough for all of us. The café is pretty spacious and has games you can play which is a nice touch. They have a lot of drinks with unique combos, but unfortunately the ones we ordered didn't work out for us. I wouldn't recommend the matcha here, but I might be open to trying their coffee next time. Passion Fruit Matcha ($7): Of course my husband got this since it combines two of his favorite flavors. Unfortunately, the passion fruit sourness doesn't go well with the matcha, so we didn't like it. Pandan Matcha ($7): This was a bit better, but the flavors were very subtle. It tasted very homogeneous, and nothing really stood out. read more

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Chao Cafe absolutely has the best Vietnamese Iced-Coffee in Austin! This Coffee shop specializes in Vietnamese Iced-Coffee and has the best tasting (and very strong) coffee I've ever had. Aesthetically designed coffee shop and spacious. Plenty of room for everyone to come enjoy coffee and socialize. Service here is always friendly and speedy. You won't be waiting more than a few short minutes for your drink. Absolutely recommend this place for all my Vietnamese Coffee lovers! read more

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After an hour long fitness class this morning I needed some hydration. Chao's Matcha mango latte to the rescue. This latte was so nicely flavored and ice cold with lots of clear ice. Latte Nirvana!! Chao was quite packed with only male customers. My cashier, Qwen, was quite friendly. Overall, laid-back atmosphere... read more

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Dora S.

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Decided to try a new drink and WOW DID IT SURPRISE ME!! The selection and quality of the drinks were amazing!! I was sipping so slowly so i could savor every gulp. I will definitely be back to explore more of their menu!! Staff was also so patient and kind when I asked for recommendations! read more

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Khanh T.

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Typical Viet coffee shop. They're located in the My Thanh market area which is very convenient if you wanna stop by. The space inside is so big with lots of tables to sit at. I got the Hanoi Egg Coffee and it was good. It kind of just tastes like every other Viet coffee you can get anywhere, nothing special. I heard Sip Munch is better though. read more

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Stephanie C.

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I got an oat milk latte with pandan foam, it was a classic strong Vietnamese coffee that was great and perked me up. I do wish that the pandan flavor came through a little stronger because when mixed with the coffee I could barely taste it, but on its own, it had a slight taste of pandan. The service was fine, the waitress was very attentive to the ingredients in my order and straightforward about which drinks would be best for someone trying to watch their dairy intake. The only thing I wish would have happened was being greeted, though I was one of four people in the cafe (there was another customer, the person in the kitchen, and the waitress) and said hi three times, I was met with a stare until I began my order. Again, the waitress was attentive when it came to my drink, she didn't really say much which made it feel less welcoming. As for ambiance, it basically feels like the old Bambu, which was nice, since it was chill and had fun music, but the music kept changing at the halfway point of each song, which I thought was odd and ended up just putting in my headphones Good place to work outside of that! read more

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Macy N.

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This place is yummy! Went on a busy day so there was a 25 minute wait, but it was worth it! Sarah was so nice and pretty (hi Sarah hope you're reading this) and gave me really good recommendations! The coco matcha is sweet and equally creamy. I feel that this coconut water actually came from a coconut because there is pulp and some parts of the coconut in the drink. The vietnamese coffee is strong, sweet, and exactly what you think of when you hear "Vietnamese Coffee." If you are like me and have a hard time enjoying matcha that is not your own, go to Chào Cafe! Yummy matcha and coffee :) read more

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Kenny N.

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This place used to be Bambu. I came right when they opened, so no one was there yet. The inside looks the same from when Bambu was here. Tons of tables and open space to sit back and enjoy your drink. Service was quick. I was also the first customer of the day. I ordered the Pandan Coffee. It looks like they use Pandan Milk instead of foam like other places. It lacks the Pandan flavor, but the Vietnamese coffee flavor is there. I believe they are still in their soft open phase as they do not have everything on their menu. I would like to come back and try other things when they get used to everything. read more

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Charli V.

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Yum! So happy this spot is open and in the hands of someone in the community that really understands what we want and need. Happy to see the vets and fine gentlemen of Austin back in the front congregating over cigs, coffee, and Chinese chess. I got a build your own Che, Halo halo lovers, rejoice. You can build your own halo halo. (missing ube ice cream) The menu is extensive in drinks and coffee. Love this and hope it'll become an integral part of this plaza as it rebuilds with other new coming stores (miniso!) read more

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Jenny L.

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Vietnamese iced coffee here is super delicious, strong, sweet and authentic tasting!! Highly recommend, and the cashier was very sweet and friendly too, we will definitely be back. read more

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Gwen G.

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The match with Vietnamese milk is made with sweetened condensed milk so I got it with 50% sugar and that was perfect, not overly sweet but very tasty. Interior is very spacious and nice. read more

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Jessica N.

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It was great to find a Viet coffee shop that had Pandan Matcha and Red Bean Matcha! The drinks weren't too sweet which is great and the Pandan waffle that I ordered was very aromatic and had coconut shavings in it making it even more tasty! Overall, 8/10. read more

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I went to get coffee, and I loved it. I got the pandan coffee, and it was cute and tasted great! I'm excited to try the pandan matcha and ube coffee next time! read more

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Judy C.

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Vietnamese drinks store located in China town. I recommend their Che series. Solid choice for sweet tooth but not too sweet, with a lot of toppings. read more

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Krasti Q.

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This place used to be Bambu but is now under the name Chao Cafe. Upon entering, the interior is very much the same as the prior establishment. Same furniture, just a new name. They offer a variety of drinks and desserts. I've tried their pandan coffee and hanoi coffee so far. The pandan is unique because you can taste a hint of (artificial) pandan. It's nice if you want a different variation from the standard Vietnamese coffee. The hanoi coffee is good but too sweet for me, but that's to be expected with the egg coffee. The prices are a bit on the high side. Otherwise would love to come here more often for their drinks. The space is large with plenty of seats. Parking isn't a problem since it's located in a strip mall. read more

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Megan L.

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Brand new Asian coffee/boba spot! This used to be Bambu. I was shocked by how many people came in to order while we were waiting because I only found out about it through an Austin foodie influencer's page. Their coffee is pretty good. My boyfriend and I love Vietnamese coffee, so we each tried their pandan and ube. Both were creamy and quite strong, but we did wait a really long time for our drinks. Really solid spot though! read more

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Good spot to hangout in the Chinatown plaza. Drinks were refreshing and STRONG - my favorite combo - but on the pricier side. Seating is a worn and outdated, and could use a refresh. read more

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Sheila m.

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First time coming here and honestly so disappointed in the lack of customer service, cashiers were not friendly at all, do better and work on yalls customers service, if your not in a good mood , don't take it out on customers. read more

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Gina G.

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The chai was delicious. The egg coffee was rich and creamy, tasted like ice cream. Very nice relaxing place to take a break. read more

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Jasmin B.

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A friend recommended this coffee shop to us and I'm so glad they did. This is the best coffee that I've found in Austin so far. The egg coffee was so creamy and rich. I highly recommend chao cafe for their amazing Vietnamese coffee. read more

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Casara H.

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LOVE their pandan coffee! I have had coffee with pandan foam but this is more so like a pandan latte which I didn't think I'd enjoy more than a pandan foam but this drink is so good! I like that the color *isn't* alarmingly green like other Pandan drinks I've had (they probably have too much dye). Pandan paired with strong Vietnamese coffee is a nice balance. Highly recommend. read more

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This is a new option for more Vietnamese drinks in the Austin area. It has lots of seating and plenty of parking. It is located in Chinatown. It is quick and easy to order. read more

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Vermin L.

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Seriously delicious vietnamese coffee/other beverages at really good prices. They have loads of comfy seating, free water, and friendly staff. This is my go-to coffee shop. read more

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I got the pandan coffee and it was really good. Light pandan flavor paired with strong coffee. They replaced the Bambu that used to be here and so the entire interior is basically the same layout- so it felt comfortable for me. read more

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Chi T.

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Chao Cafe's serves Amazing drinks. My favorite is the egg Vietnamese coffee and the che Thai cay. Totally recommend.

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Chao café has been my go-to for forever now! The staff is always so nice and it's an amazing spot to study and just relax, plus the coffee is always made perfectly to order. Highly recommend! read more

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Chau N.

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new ownership but Lychee smoothie and Chè ba màu actually even better than before. try it, yummy!

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More info about Chao Cafe

10901 N Lamar Blvd
Suite A120
Austin, TX 78753
Directions

Hours

What time does Chao Cafe open?

Chao Cafe opens at 9:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Chao Cafe opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Chao Cafe close?

Chao Cafe closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 9:30 AM - 7:00 PMSat-Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Chao Cafe serve alcohol?

Yes, Chao Cafe serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Chao Cafe allow dogs?

Yes, Chao Cafe allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Chao Cafe have parking?

Yes, Chao Cafe has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Chao Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Chao Cafe has free WiFi.

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Heavenly Hash Donut

Paperboy East

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

It's been two days and I'm still thinking of my meal here because it was that good. This place is…read morepopular so I highly recommend making reservations or risk waiting two hours. I love that you can sit upstairs and they play really fun music. It's a perfect place to come with friends. I loved the Lox plate, it's something that I will crave again and order the next opportunity I get. The migas with carnitas is so good too and vey filling. 10/10

I don't know what to say about this. The place is super cute, parking is whack. The menu is a bit…read moresimple but complex at the same time. First time bring here and the waiter recommended these items. I feel like I ordered the wrong items, or maybe a Texas Hash is not my type of breakfast food. I didn't expect it to taste like curry and I don't want to eat curry spices for brunch. 4/5 The fried chicken with biscuit is okay, the chicken was great, well done great seasoning. The egg was cook to perfection, the biscuit was dry though, and the gravy was a bit weird. It was more like a dressing than gravy. 3/5 Texas hash was sweet potatoes and pulled pork in what I can guess is like a curry sauce with lime, cilantros. I wouldn't order this again, we ate like 1/2 of it and didn't even togo home. I was expecting more like... breakfast sweet potatoes with a side of pulled pork, didn't expect that it was all mixed in and mashed together. 5/5 free rice Krispies, this was amazing. Probably the best home made rice Krispies I had in my life. Overall I need to comeback to try something else. Also the water here was good, didn't taste like Austin city water.

Delicious Almond Horchata

Bar seat/ kitchen view

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Classic breakfast plate

Sammie’s

Who would have thought an Italian red sauce joint would go straight to my top tier Austin recs?…read more Place is just legendary. Sammie's has been hyped up on social media for a long time and I gotta say it's still underrated! I will gladly have Sammie's take the Pepsi challenge against red sauce joints in NYC/NJ etc. In fact, I've told friends and family that I am going to take them to Sammie's when they visit from there. We just had such a fantastic experience - everything..the vibe..the red light fixtures and the color of the booths and the floor..the service - our server was great..loved their outfits..really had an old school little italy feel to it. The food was much better than I even anticipated - as a guy who grew up on NJ diner mozzarella sticks, I have a high bar for them and these were magnificent. And seriously...taking the "everything's bigger in Texas" slogan and applying them to mozzarella sticks?! top 10 achievements of the decade. The chicken parm was perfect - well seasoned, proper amount of crisp..the basil on top...the perfect browning of the cheese. Also the lasanga was excellent..and best part - the leftovers..took it home and the next two days put them in a small cast iron and re-heated them..and the magic was right there in my hill country kitchen! Lastly and certainly not least - the cannoli...just look at the photo below.. I'll say, yes, the place is pricey but you can really easily split these entrees and then it becomes cheaper than a jersey strip center Italian joint. I haven't stopped raving about Sammie's since I've been there, and I cannot wait to return, recommend it, and take friends and family that visit.

I have to apologize that it has taken me this long to write this sweet and short love letter to…read moreSammie's. Back in the Dec. we did a guys trip to Austin and the culinary highlight of the weekend was Sammie's. Stepping through the doors felt like stepping into elegance and onto the set of Goodfellas. From the hostess to the waiters to the manager everyone was super attentive and on top of their game. You can't go wrong with anything from the bar. I have never been a fan of Negronis but the one at Sammie's changed my life! I order them everywhere I go now searching for that Sammie's Negroni high but nothing comes close to it. The food was EPIC! Take a look at my pics everything we ordered was prepared to perfection but I still dream about the veal which took the whole table to devour. Also the Caesar Salad was .

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Kiin Di

Kiin Di was one of my first food truck experiences in Austin, and I remember really enjoying it the…read morefirst time. So when I found out they opened a brick-and-mortar location, I knew I had to come back. I re-ordered their Killer Noodles and loved how they kept that fun food truck feel in the presentation. It felt playful, quirky, and true to their roots. Their soft shell crab curry dish was also really impressive. It was a bit too spicy for me, but the flavors were bold, layered, and explosive in the best way. Based on what we tried, I have no doubt the rest of their menu is just as delicious. Definitely a fun spot to check out if you're looking for bold Thai flavors in Austin.

Great food, but I don't recommend sitting inside…read more Food: - Dipping Roti (10/10): Appetizer with 2 pieces of roti. Amazing dip that is slightly sweet and very flavorful. Would recommend highly! - Beef Dang Curry (8/10): Spicy and great flavored curry. The beef was tender, and it paired well with the potato. - Shrimp Pad Thai (9/10): Good amount of shrimp, and the noodles are amazing. Chili flakes did not add any spice. Very yummy overall. Service: Semi-hard to grab waitress' attention to get boxes for leftovers. They started cleaning the table while we sat there. Okay service, but could be better, Ambiance: Came here for dinner, and they seated us in the middle, where there was no AC running. Dark ambiance and busy atmosphere. Took about 30 minutes for 2 people to get seated! Very loud inside.

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The Lost Recipe

Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

A friend and I wanted to get some drinks and oysters before we headed to dinner--we were able to…read moregrab seats at the bar and were served by Clay. He was very attentive and checked in throughout, ensuring we had enough water and beverages. After being sat, we were immediately met with sourdough bread with butter and sea salt. We ordered oysters including 4 that were dressed--very fresh, tasty and I'd return for the oyster happy hour which is Monday to Friday from 3pm-5pm (they are a bit pricey) The star of the show was the octopus--I've had octopus across the US and globe and honestly one of the best I have had, so glad we ordered in. Definitely try it out.

Just went here recently and the oysters were really good, probalby the best in Austin I've had. I…read moretired the lobster roll too and it was good. The service was nice and friendly. It is a little small inside but looks like they had nice outdoor seating too. Very nice way to spend a weekend lunch.