Wonderful restaurant managed by the BEST!!! Sandy is just absolutely the sweetest person. And June…read moreis right up there with her! We love Saigon yummy food and superb service!

Loved this place!!! Returned with my Grandson and he loved the food as well…read more Great service from the staff and every time I can I like to stop and enjoy this place!!! Sooo soooo many different choices you could probably eat a different item every day for months. Hope to try the Pho next time!!! Great place I highly recommend it!!!

What can I say!! Not just a Vietnamese cuisine but an…read moreauthentic take on all dishes served! Excellent !! GOAT!! As we entered the restaurant we were immediately warmly greeted by who I think is the owner ( found out she was indeed) !! Ordered at the counter and was a table number: Beef Pho Egg rolls Banh Mi Sandwiches Grilled Pork Bowl Egg Rolls are very crispy with very tasty filling !! Bahn Mi buns made fresh ! Grilled Pork Bowl was a generous serving of grilled pork meat, sliced crispy egg roll, fresh veggies served top of vermicelli noodles with a side of their house sauce!!!

Drink: I ordered a large peach and mango fruit tea (no ice,…read more25% sweetness). The flavor itself could've been great, but the sweetness level was shockingly high, more like 100%. If it was made incorrectly, that's fine, but just offer to remake it. It's a $7 drink; the cost to fix it is minimal, and customers remember when you take the time to make something right. Because I requested no ice, the drink also wasn't filled to the top, which felt dismissive considering it was a full-priced order. Unfortunately I cannot drink super cold drinks or food. Seems silly to let a customer walk away with 2 oz shy of a full drink because you usually put ice Service: The staff member was polite when I walked in and even suggested one of their specialty drinks, which I appreciated. However, after I explained that I wanted a simple peach and mango tea and didn't want the specialty item that included strawberry and jellies, she continued to try to steer me toward her suggestion -- saying, "I think you'll like this better." I value recommendations, but once a customer has clearly declined, it's important to respect their preference. After receiving the drink, I realized how overly sweet it was and politely asked if it was truly 25%. I was told it might be because the boba had honey, but having visited hundreds of boba tea places, that alone wouldn't cause such a strong sweetness. I mentioned that I'm pregnant and watching my sugar intake, an opportunity to show care, yet there was no offer to adjust or remake it. When I politely set the drink down and left, there was no follow-up or acknowledgment. I didn't ask for a refund; I simply walked away. If keeping that one cup meant more than keeping a customer, that says something about priorities. Ambiance: Poppa Bear has a cozy café setup with Wi-Fi and a warm, casual vibe. When I visited, a few college students were working quietly on laptops. It's the kind of space that could easily become a community favorite. However, the experience felt like the team was more focused on avoiding loss than creating loyalty. In business, especially hospitality, a small margin for remakes or mistakes is simply part of good operations and it pays back tenfold in customer trust. Overall: Poppa Bear has real potential. The drinks and environment are inviting, but consistent service and responsiveness will determine its long-term success. A little attentiveness and flexibility go a long way in building loyal customers.

Walked in, was asked if we were there for take out or dine in--and told to sit wherever. Three…read moregirls sitting behind a counter. One came and brought menus and a bottle of cold water to the table. Walls could use a good cleaning, but other than that a pretty chill spot. We chose what to order and she came back to take our order. Appetizer was delivered to the table in about 5 minutes. Waited probably about 15-20 minutes for the food to come out. One of us order shrimp fried rice, which came out earlier than the rest. The soups all come out together. I ordered the Wonton Noodle Soup. There were only three wontons in the whole bowl--which was a little disappointing. The flavor of the broth was lacking. I used the toppings from one of the Phos that got ordered to razzle dazzle it up a little bit--and some chili oil. Chili oil didnt not pack much heat or depth in flavor. All in all...pretty mediocre. Would check out some other spots before I decide whether or not to return.

Love this place, the shrimp is always clean and not so fishy in our pho. The service is great and…read moreon Tuesday and Wednesday they have military discount dine in only. They never take long and it's very clean. The shrimp spring rolls are big and tasty with some great peanut sauce.

On the phone I ordered a Grilled Pork Banh Mi with jalapeño on the side with extra pate. It's…read moreabout 30 mins before closing and they were nice to sound so nice on the phone. Still I am in search for the best Banh Mi in Killeen. I've decided to take a bite in the parking lot. The bread is good. Nice a fresh and toasted. There were picked carrots I think I see cucumbers. The pate appears like a red spread. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be asking for like daikon but I look forward to that whenever I order banh mi. On this day in 02.06.2024 - my price of only the sandwich is $7.09. Ok it tasted good but I got my preferences. I'd like pickled daikon. Overall it tasted good. I should literally start a food blog because I'd like to rate all the banh mi places I've tried in Killeen. That's probably something I'll have to think about.

loved the avocado smoothie!! the chicken pho was darker than I would've preferred, but still tasty…read more when we last went, there was a sign that the business is closing in December. I am glad I got to experience their avocado smoothie :)

The food, service and ambiance were great. Soft music, great smell, politely and helpful staff, and…read morea great owner. This local spot is becoming a favorite of mine. I'm always happy to support local restaurants. We loved the pho and Vietnamese iced coffees.

Why only three stars? I averaged down as follows:…read more This place gets five stars for the taste of its food, which was truly outstanding. Obviously, that's very important. I had a pork banh mi sandwich along with a vermicelli pork, bowl and an extra eggroll. Without question, the best Vietnamese food I have had in Waco and this place would situate itself very well in a bigger city, such as Austin, based on the taste of the food. Simply delicious! But, portion size in terms of the meat was inadequate. Incredibly small portion of meat on the vermicelli pork although the overall dish was filling, I did not buy noodles and some veggies, I bought a pork dish. Same was true of the bahn mi sandwich. Not enough meat. Unfortunately, I would have to say that I do not believe this place offers good value for the money I n Waco, particularly for the pork vermicelli bowl.

Everything we ordered from this place was amazing! The Pho has great flavor. My picky 2 year old…read moresmashed the chicken banh mi.

One of my favorites is the Bahn mi sandwich and after reading some of the reviews I was sceptical…read morebut still went. Man I'm so glad that I did! It tasted so good and the meat was perfectly seasoned. The waitress was attentive. I was the only one there which was surprising with how good the food was. It has a more modern setting and isn't run down. I would definitely recommend this place. I'd like to see it when or if it's ever busy

Love this place. While my go-to for Vietnamese (I drive from Georgetown), this time I did take-out…read moreselections of Chinese dishes. Amazing! The best and most flavorful hot and sour soup I have had! The lunch portions of the General Chow's Chicken and Chicken and Cashews were generous to say the least. Service is always top notch and the order came quickly. This is a definitely MUST TRY establishment. Still can't figure out the county western music though.....lol.

Saigon 512 is amongst the top rated Vietnamese restaurants in the Austin-Metro area! I've been…read morecoming here occasionally the past few years (before and after their renovation) and leave satisfied every time. I uploaded their recent menu items as they have a new staff and are still in the process of training them to serve their whole menu again. My personal favorites that I get on rotation each time I come are the Banh Cuon w/ Pork (Vietnamese Rice Cake), Large Banh Xeo (w/ no squid), and Com Ga Di Bo (Rice Plate w/ Boiled Chicken). I always order a side of Goi Cuon Nem Nuong with my respective entree as well. The Sugar Cane Juice is absolutely delicious, fresh, and not too sweet. The service here is always friendly, attentive, and timely. Nice relaxing atmosphere with television and restaurant music for your dining experience. Definitely recommend for all my fellow Vietnamese food lovers!