Stopped by Merci Beaucoup and really enjoyed everything here. * Beef stew bánh mì: caught me a little by surprise because it had a flavor closer to phá lấu (Vietnamese offal stew), which is different from the beef stews I usually have or make at home. But I actually love phá lấu too, so it worked out. It was still a very comforting dish. * Vietnamese-style rice noodle: was also pretty solid with a generous portion. Merci Beaucoup is warm and welcoming. It has that relaxed, neighborhood feel, and the staff are super friendly and attentive. read more

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I enjoyed coming here when it was drizzling. Watching the movement outside while restaurant while eating was so serene. The staff is incredibly kind and accommodating. Our order came out so quickly. I got the combo banh mi and it was flavorful and juicy. We asked for spicy but it didn't taste spicy. I think the jalapeños were deseeded. I would 100% return for the banh mi and to try other menu items. read more

Merci Beaucoup Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A homey staple for my partner and I when we've had a long trip or day. I always get the rice with lemongrass chicken and my partner always gets the pho tai nam. There's not much to say other than it's delicious! The lemongrass chicken comes with two large pieces of chicken thigh--flavourful and cooked to perfection. Lots of rice, side vegetables, and a yummy nuoc mam to pour over. They don't serve soup with their rice dishes though so I steal my partner's pho soup for the end heh. The pho soup has a good depth of flavour. Still nothing like homemade pho, but good for a restaurant! The service here is always kind and welcoming. Love that they serve tea for free too. read more

Merci Beaucoup Cafe - Lemongrass chicken and rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

BÒ KHO BÁNH MÌ Merci Beaucoup serves an amazingly delicious steaming hot bowl of bò kho which is a Vietnamese beef stew. We added pho noodles and ordered lemongrass chicken bánh mì on the side. This was the perfect combination on a cold winters day. On the table: BEEF STEW BANH MI 15 茄汁牛肉麵包 banhmibokho Beef Brisket, Carrots, Tendon, Beef Tomato Stew served with French Bread LEMONGRASS CHICKEN BANH MI 7.95 燒雞麵包 banhmigasa Lemongrass Chicken, Pickled Carrots, Cilantro, Cucumber, Jalapeño, Mayo, Soy Sauce read more

Merci Beaucoup Cafe - BEEF STEW with LEMONGRASS CHICKEN BANH - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

*Small Family Restaurant Series* Commercial Drive is also referred to as Vancouver's "Little Italy"! But thought the years, it has become a melting pot of all cultures you can imagine...just made coming to this neighbourhood that much more interesting every time! Merci Beaucoup Cafe .. the name rekindles the link between Vietnam & France and how the two cultures co-created one of the most interesting cuisine in the world! ( Google this and it makes a good read...while sipping your Vietnamese Coffee! ) Highlight of our meal ... Banh Mi - House Special #1 ( Highly Recommended ) All the ingredients are make with care and I have to say their house meatball really put this BM up a few notches!! Fresh crusty French Baguette's texture and the savoury & moist filling immediately satisfies your taste buds!! Service is very friendly, no wonder all the customers that I have observed during our meal, are mostly regulars and I can surely see why! PS .. Their "London Fog" is outstanding!! read more

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Happy to see that Au Petit Cafe lives on through this venue as Merci Beaucoup Cafe. It's nestled on the same street that houses Vera's On The Drive, Harbour Oyster + Bar and Marcello Ristorante & Pizzeria. We've been twice for lunch and never had any trouble snagging a table. Service is friendly and they brought us out both water and tea. Seems to be a popular spot for takeout. The menu consists of banh mi, pho, vermicelli bowls, rice and drinks. Their pho is in the $14.00 to $16.00 price range. They also sell their own chili oil ($11.00) and xo sauce ($18.00). Trip #1 - Banh mi ($1.50) - fresh and crispy. - Herbs - bean sprouts, basil and lemon wedge. One of the smaller portion sizes I've seen. - Pho ga nuong sa (#16) ($16.00) - broth reminded me of a tastier version of wonton soup. Sweeter with some star anise coming through. Lemongrass chicken was tender. - Pho ca ri bo (#21) ($15.00) - the beef was the star of the dish but there were also a couple pieces of tendon. Carrots were chunky and tender. Broth had body and depth; interesting with turmeric added. Trip #2 - Pho bo kho (#21) ($15.00) - as close as you'll get to Au Petit Cafe's best dish. The broth was flavourful but a touch on the sweet side. Beef was tender along with a couple of satisfying chunks of carrot. The noodles clumped up slightly but we liked the bean sprouts that were underneath. - Bun cha ca (#18) ($15.00) - broth was light, clean and simple. Doesn't beat our favourite bun cha ca in town but it was decent. Wish it was more dilly. MBC is a nice addition to the 'hood. Will return soon to try more bowls. read more

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I had read many reviews of this restaurant before actually getting the chance to experience this cozy little restaurant. The food is good and the portion sizes are generous, depending on what you're ordering. I ordered the Large House Special Pho and the spring rolls. I usually have a big appetite, and this place put me in a satisfied state. I'll be back if I'm ever in the area, as I'm curious as to what specialty menu items I can order that others places don't carry. For instance I noticed they have a egg foam Vietnamese coffee, I've never even seen this at other Vietnamese restaurants; so I'm eager to go back and try this. Anyways, the experience was pleasant and the service was good. I'll definitely be back. read more

Merci Beaucoup Cafe - Large House Special Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The 20 - 30 yr old female server rushed us to order as soon as we sat down and it wasn't busy with only 1 other customer there at 5 pm Thursday March 28, 2024. Curry Beef is not pink or red, but if properly cooked, is first seered to keep the juices in and browned. https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/food-drink/article/3156482/how-make-hong-kong-style-curried-beef-and-tendon The 30 - 40 yr old male server told me " I don't know what to say but it is cooked slowly for 4 hours " However he is not the cook and this reddish pink beef always had too much fat until i asked a friendlier Japanese female server last month to ask the cook to remove the fat. The Curry Beef with noodle might have been left covered in a warm pot for 4 hours, not cooked properly. He most likely doesn't know how to boil water, so maybe he should work in a gym as he's too old to be a go go dancer in a club. read more

I must say this before I post my review... I wasn't supposed to come here. I was supposed to go to Lunch Lady. Fortunately, Lunch Lady wasnt opened that day so I ended up walking into Merci Beaucoup! SERVICE: I was greeted once I got into the door and they were super friendly. The guy here was ready to take his lunch, but decided to help us out first and also get our order in. What great customer service! FOOD: I have to recommend this place to everyone because it's just fantastic and clean viet eats. Real viet coffee and amazing viet banh mi! The crunch and the flavors you get. I would highly recommend the special house banh mi! I also really likes the pork vermicelli bowl. PRICE: If you're trying to compare this with other places in vancouver, it's about the same price as you would pay anywhere else. Not too pricey but not cheap either. Really really enjoyed my time here and came a few times after that day without a thought of going into Lunch Lady. So that's saying lots for a foodie like me :) read more

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Really tasty local spot! We dropped by last minute not knowing what to expect as few Vietnamese restaurants are along commercial. Merci Beaucoup delivered! Seemed like the locals new all about it with frequent pick ups and people dining in. Not a place I'd go for the decor and vibes as it was very basic. It also felt quite chilly with the wind coming in every time people came and left We tried the following: Spring rolls 5/5: great portions and well stuffed Bun bo cay 4/5: nice and flavourful broth, nicely cooked noodles and great variety of meat toppings Meat lover banh mi 5/5: the bread was crispy and well stuffed with ingredients Beef stew noodles 3/5: the beef was really well done; however I think this dish would've been much more elevated if the noodles were rinsed before being paired with the broth. The taste of starch was evident. Chilli oil 5/5: well seasoned, spicy with a strong garlic flavour -- you can purchase this to bring back home if you'd like read more

As I have been on a Banh Mi kick lately, we were interested to compare as this place is always busy. We had the meatball Banh Mi and the Vegetarian Vermicelli bowl. Both were very very tasty. I would say the Banh Mi was the best I have had. It is a small place, very relaxed, casual service. Prices reasonable. Food good. It will now be my go to for Bahn Mi. Would recommend read more

BEST BANH MI !! Okay, first off, everybody knows about the other Banh Mi place in Vancouver on Victoria Dr in South Vancouver. But this place is even more amazing for Banh Mi IMO and it is such a hidden secret. I got the shredded chicken Banh Mi and what makes this banh mi my favorite is that it's different from others. It's very nicely toasted and the chicken was cooked so well that it was tender and moist so that when you bite into it, it feels as if the entire sandwich just melts in your mouth. The sauce also feels as if it's a little more creamy, but overall i am definitely coming back here and recommending it to family, friends and others. I would definitely eat this on the spot as they actually toast and warm the sandwich up as they serve it to you! read more

Merci Beaucoup Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I noticed that they have vegetarian (indeed vegan) options, so I stopped in for lunch during the week. Located very close to a couple other Vietnamese places that also have vegan options (Viet Family, Lunch Lady), this area is becoming even more concentrated with vegan options. It was quite packed inside when I arrived, but there was a spot at the window for one I got their vegetarian pho ($15 plus tax), which comes with a tomato squash broth, unusual for vegan phos I've seen anywhere. I was told it'd take 10 minutes, since they cook up the veggie broth from scratch, and indeed it came out in about 10 minutes. It comes with nicely cooked thin noodles, sliced fried tofu puffs, and various veggies: squash, tomato, zucchini and Asian celery, sprinkled with cilantro and green onions. The garnishes include lettuce (romaine), fresh basil, bean sprouts and lime. The broth was unique and really nice--fairly tomatoey, but too overburdening. Large portion and very hearty. Not exactly authentic, but it was very satisfying. On the pricier side for vegan pho options in town, but the quality seems higher and thus worth it. Very friendly and astute service. Recommended. read more

Merci Beaucoup Cafe - Vegetarian pho (vegan) - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Very average Vietnamese food, especially for the price you pay. We got a large pho for $18, which would be considered a small size at other pho places in Vancouver. The meat was good quality however the broth was too salty. We also got the meat lover bahn mi and while the price for this item was acceptable, the bahn mi itself was dry and lacked flavour and ingredients. Overall, this meal was pretty disappointing considering there are much better options around the city. read more

Merci Beaucoup Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The hype is REAL! You wouldn't believe how estatic I was when I saw on an IG story about a new Vietnamese spot opening called Merci Beaucoup Cafe, which is owned and operated by a former Au Petit Cafe chef (honestly, they had me at Au Petit)! I was quite bummed when Au Petit closed down permanently last year (after 25 years) due to the pandemic. It was one of my all-time favourite Vietnamese spots in Vancouver.. so I was happy to hear about Merci Beaucoup Cafe! And what a happy coincidence that I had the Friday off of their official grand opening day (March 18). Looks like I went at a perfect time as based on their IG account, seems like things got pretty hectic later in the day. I ordered before 11am and picked it up around 20 mins later. I chose their House Special, Meat Special, and Lemongrass Chicken banh mi sandwiches. Fiancé and I shared the House Special and Lemongrass Chicken, and both were absolutely delicious. They don't taste much different than Au Petit's (which is completely a good thing). The Meat Special went to my brother (verdict unknown but I don't doubt that he loved it too). Can't wait to order more again soon! What a great addition (back) into the Vancouver restaurant scene. read more

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Great place for Vietnamese food on the Drive. We got the shredded chicken banh mi and the lemongrass chicken rice dish. Their banh mis were in the middle of the range of banh mis we've tried. Their lemongrass chicken was quite flavorful although I wasn't a fan of the salad included. Overall, a good place for Vietnamese food! read more

Merci Beaucoup Cafe - Shredded chicken banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Delicious and fun place! Highly recommend the sandwiches here! My first Vietnamese cuisine experience in BC and wasn't disappointed. Proper cafe su da also! read more

Merci Beaucoup Cafe - Banh Mi! - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Merci Beaucoup is a small restaurant so it is likely you will have to wait if you come during the peak hours. As for the food, we believe its Pho is superior to many other Pho places around town (we think it is comparable to Pho Goodness on Main). Their banh mis is decent too. Bottom line is that this place is solid. read more

We arrived about 3pm on a weekend day, and were told it would be about 20-minutes before our party of 5 would be able to have a table. It's a quaint little space that seemed pretty relaxed, and we would learn exactly how incredibly relaxed when we returned (after their call 30-minutes later) that our table was ready. When we returned, they space they intended for us was most definitely not ready: there were still food scraps on both small tables and the third they had intended to include for our seating still had diners at it - who (not that they had to) ended up rushing their exit when they noticed us waiting. Once we were seated, we were quickly given menus by a friendly waitperson, and furnished with our choice of iced-water or hot tea. That was the last of anything being anything happening quickly. After we asked to place our order, the serve of fried spring rolls arrived in a reasonable time; but when it came to our individual orders of noodles.. the time between the first of us receiving our bowl of pho and the last (fifth) would have been at least 20-25 minutes. No check-ins or apology from any of the waitstaff until we queried if the meal for our fifth diner had been missed because it had taken so long and everyone else's food was getting cold. Worth noting that there were empty tables by then, and no one else appeared to be waiting for their meals. Perhaps I've been fortunate with literally every Vietnamese place (mostly similar sized or a bit larger) I've ever had pho at, where even when we had 12-15 people dining together, serves of pho were turned around quickly usually with everyone at the table receiving their food in quick succession. About my order: the waitperson that took my order allowed a substitution on my order for tendon instead of meatballs with my raw beef: my order showed up with raw beef and meat balls. When I queried and they took my order away without any apology, what came back was now cooked beef and some pieces of tendon (perhaps they fished out the meatball pieces and added a couple of pieces of tendon). By the time it was returned to me, I'd resigned to hoping it tasted okay. What I had was a bowl of pho with: * sliced medium-well beef (2 or 3 pieces) * well-done beef flank (2 pieces) * tendon (2 pieces) $15 + tax + tip = ~$19 / $20 average When we got the attention of a waitperson to be able to pay for our meals, no bills were provided and we were each asked what we ordered - was there no record of our order?! One of our party laughed saying they were surprised we weren't asked to quote the prices of our orders also. It was just awkward. Overall the company of my dining companions were the highlight of my meal. There are too many Vietnamese cafes, bistros and restaurants in Vancouver with good food and service for me to say I'd dine here again. Summary Food: 2.5/5 it was okay, wasn't bad, wasn't good Service: 2/5 I'm sure they're nice people, from a dining experience perspective though, it wasn't good, especially since a tip of 20% or more seems to be generally expected at these small businesses. Space: 2/5 dining space was worn but okay, the washroom floor was wet, slippery and a space waiting for someone to fall over and be possibly seriously injured. COVID-19 protocol: vaccine passport scan + photo ID check read more

Merci Beaucoup Cafe - One side of the menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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A bit tough to get through on the phone at lunch, so I hope an online system is forthcoming. Sammy was great though - I've only tried the house special. First one was a 5/5 with a sublime bread texture and great taste. Second wasn't as good but still better than most. Stoked to have them in the neighbourhood and looking forward to trying more of the menu! read more

My heart just stopped feeling sad passing by Au Petit Cafe on Main Street when I learned about the chef opening up her own place on Commercial Drive. Same curry beef pho, spring rolls and the meat special pate banh mi. That crispiness is long-awaited nostalgia. So happy this place opened up 3 months ago, and so happy we can get that same craving fixed. It's a smaller place so call ahead to reserve if you want to dine in. 'Tis an establishment. read more

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I've been eating at the original Au Petit Cafe since I was a child and I was so sad to see it close during COVID. However, Merci Beaucoup is owned by one of their original chefs. I've been craving their banh mi's so much so I decided to get the meat special which is my favourite. Everything was quite the same as before except there is little to no sauce, which is why I will have to bump it down a star. Their original recipe consists of this amazing creamy meat sauce that sometimes will even drip off the sandwich and I think the sauce really seals the deal for the banh mi. Overall, I'm glad that I can still get the same sandwich after all these years, I just hope they add more sauce in the future cause it would be perfect. read more

Very relaxed and delicious. Also very clean and organized considering the small size of the restaurant. Service was good. Bah Mi sandwich was fluffy and great! read more

Great service with a smile. Lovely friendly atmosphere. Fair prices. Traditional South Vietnamese family restaurant style. Delicious Veg options. read more

I've heard a lot great reviews about this restaurant and since I'm frequently on the drive, this place always appears to be full or almost packed with customers whenever I walk by. I decided to give it a try and got a chance to try the lemongrass pho and the shredded chicken as it was recommended to me. The food in general is fantastic and the customer service is top notch. This small mom and pop shop feels like a cozy place to satisfy my cravings for something warm and comforting, especially during this winter. The workers are nice and friendly. I highly recommend this place. read more

We ordered the bahn mi to try as we heard great things about this place. Don't bother , portions are abysmal and very over priced . The bahn mi had barely anything on it including mayo or sauce. We had about an ounce of chicken in total on our sandwich, and the "jalapeño " was actually a green pepper. Don't waste your time or money , non merci. read more

Merci Beaucoup Cafe - Lemon grass chicken bahn mi, if you could actually call it that, the pathetic little piece of meat was supposed to be chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My friend and I literally bumped into this cafe while looking for a place to eat on the drive recently. We shared the Lemongrass Chicken bowl and it was delicious, like nothing we'd had before! We will be back to try another dish soon! read more

Was super excited to try this spot so my wife and I ordered a couple veggie banh mi's. The bread is decent and veggies fresh. The zucchini in it is super weird but the disappointing part is that the mayo tastes off and the tofu is bland, hard and chewy. We also tried calling for take out but that's a no go. They don't pick up and when asked why she just said we don't answer the phone if we're busy.. let's hope they get it together sooner than later. Could use a solid spot in the neighbourhood read more

Tasty selection of items on their menu. Everything we ordered was great- beef stew, house special banh mi and signature pho.

Amazing food! I had the rice noodles with lemon grass chicken and it was so flavourful and delicious. The staff there are super kind and my dietary restrictions/requests were very well taken care of. I would 100% order from them again! read more

My favorite spot on commercial drive for a delicious sandwich or bowl of vermicelli noodles. Make sure to order well in advance on the weekends because they get super busy. read more

Hard to enjoy your food when the customer service is this poor. No matter how busy you are, there's always time to acknowledge a customer with a nod or a smile, or god forbid, a pleasantry. I would like to wish them luck in their new endeavour, but I think developing some basic customer relation skills will do more to ensure future success than any wishes of luck. read more