4.5 stars. Saigon cafe is great. I've dined in and had it via Doordash and each time their white meat Pho just absolutely kills the game. The broth is so good, and for whatever reason they've managed to always have spicy jalapeños (not the bland ones that taste like green peppers) which I completely crave. Staff is really friendly, ambiance is super casual, but I don't care about the amibiance; I won't be looking at it anyway my face will be buried in my piping hot bowl of brothy deliciousness. Keep it up guys! read more

This place was busy for a Saturday night. The place is small, around nine tables for groups. We were seated quickly, and ordering our food and it arriving wasn't a long wait. Our server was busy. and attentive despite being short handed. I had the grilled shrimp and pork rice vermicelli that was huge and enough for two, it was tasty despite the lack of flavor and seasoning on the shrimp. I also received soup (I took it to go), imperial roll and a soda. This was all a part of their daily special for $22 plus tax. One turn off was the clogged sink that was full of water. A sign on the mirror indicated to turn faucet just a little to release the water. Why would a restaurant have a clogged sink and not fix immediately. Despite this the food was good, but I probably won't return. read more

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Nice little Vietnamese place hardly anyone in the restaurant but service is great and the waitresses is nice

I'm here out of town for a wedding. Hubby woke up craving Pho and we yelped to find this place. We arrived at around 1030am and theres no customers yet as it barely just opened. The restaurant smells very santized. It's a pretty decent size restaurant with lots of tables for party of 2 or 4s. The tables can easily be pushed together to accomodate larger parties. There's a platform with tables which can be nice for large parties to be seated together as well. We were ask to sit anywhere and menus were brought out immediately. A few minutes later, the waitress brought out the utensils and small bowls for sauce. We ordered two #15 Pho Dac Biet. I believe it was a size small (per the total of the bill) even though we were not ask for a size when ordering. It took about 10-15 minutes for our Pho. Pho should not take this long as if we came too early that they were not ready. The Pho bowls were very generous of noodles (a tad too much for me but not hubby) and various meats. The broth was decent, not fatty nor too sweet though my husband felt it was a little sweet for his taste buds. The veggie plate to accompany the pho was very fresh and had good amount of basil and jalapenos. We were not check on while we were eating nor was our water refilled. read more

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New to Livermore and I'm on the hunt to find my new food haunts. Stopped in on unseasonably warm winter day, craving shrimp vermicelli. It was a weekday late afternoon, an awkwardly late lunch/early dinner time. At the counter, I ordered vermicelli with prawns + pork, as well as an order of shrimp spring rolls. Looking around, this is a secret local spot to dine solo and get some work done. All patrons were eating alone, most working on their laptops with a finished plate pushed to the side. The restaurant is split into two rooms- one large dining space, with a side room so patrons are politely spread out. I'm making a mental note to bring my work down here when I need to be productive in a new atmosphere. I waited about 10-15 minutes for my take out order. THE PORTIONS, PEOPLE!!! The portions! Are! Huge! My vermicelli was enough to feed two, and the "three spring rolls" were equivalent to the size of 9 spring rolls elsewhere. The vermicelli was flavorful with fresh noodles and veggies, and but what stood out the most vs others was the oil- many restaurants use a cheap oil that is greasy and throws off the flavor. Here, they use a very light oil that adds to the flavor of the dish vs overpower. Super refreshing. Besides being huge, the spring rolls were very fresh and appeared to have just been made instead of being pulled out of the fridge. My only negative were that the shrimp were visibly not well deveined. read more

Saigon Cafe - 2. Fresh Shrimp Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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This is a great place to eat. The food is delicious authentic and flavorful service is great. I love the Vietnamese crêpe read more

This is by far the best pho in the tri valley area. The broth is rich and flavorful, the service is thoughtful to all customers coming in. I selfishly love this place and have tried many, many other pho restaurants and this one always comes out at no. 1 read more

Bay Area pho snob here. Saigon Cafe took us by surprise because one would never suspect to find a good pho restaurant in downtown Livermore. We both had the Pho Dac Biet which is described on the menu as '#15. Rare Steak, Brisket, Tendon, & Tripe' -- and I made it a combo for another $3 which came with an order of Shrimp Rolls and a soda of my choice. That's a steal and a deal. The broth was clear and very well seasoned. Not too sweet or salty -- just simmered with the right aromatics and beef bones for extra packed flavors. I did taste a slight hint of MSG but that can be common at Pho restaurants. The noodles were not overly cooked and still had a nice bounce in texture. We were surprised by how much meat was piled into each bowl. It was so filling (and I'm not a big meat eater by default) that I packed a lot of the meat leftover from our bowls to take home to my furry kid. Inside was spacious and could accommodate groups of almost all sizes. I'm willing to bet that the chefs are from San Jose. I'm a bit biased but I know the best cooks for Pho live or work in SJ :) Impressed all around for food, service, and prices. Bravo! read more

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Loved, loved, loved the Bahn Xeo Chay! It's packed with sprouts and tofu. Too often (most places I order this from) it's soggy or too thin and falls apart. This one is perfect! Incredibly large menu for the vegetarians :) Interior of the restaurant needs some TLC and deep cleaning (this the deduct of 1 star). Service was quick. Prices are moderate-high. Parking easily accessible any where downtown. read more

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This is not for the owner but for the patrons.This restaurant has failed in service,atmosphere,and food quality.After being seated noticed it wasn't a comfortable temperature. Way too cold! I asked the waitress if she could turn up the temperature and she said the heater did not work.Then after a extremely long wait for our food I was amazed on the low quality.The restroom is very unpleasant.I do like Vietnamese food and if you do too you may want to try Pho Saigon City in Pleasanton instead.You will see a difference in food and service read more

Saigon Cafe - Livermore, CA If you're anywhere near downtown Livermore and craving Vietnamese food that hits hard with flavor, Saigon Cafe delivers in every way. It's a small spot, but what it lacks in size it makes up for with depth and soul. You can tell right away this place is about comfort, tradition, and doing things the right way. I ordered the Pho Dac Biet and it might be one of the best bowls of pho I've had in the Bay. The broth is rich and layered, clearly simmered for hours. The rare steak, brisket, tendon, and tripe were tender and balanced the bowl out perfectly. It's the kind of pho that doesn't need anything added to it. You just sit back and let it do the work. The grilled pork banh mi was another standout. The bread had the right crisp, and the pork was packed with flavor--sweet, smoky, and just the right amount of char. Fresh herbs and pickled veggies brought it all together. I also tried the shrimp spring rolls, which were clean, fresh, and paired with a really well-made peanut sauce. The staff was friendly, and the service was fast without feeling rushed. It has that familiar, welcoming energy that makes you want to come back. No fluff, no over-the-top plating--just really well-made food that speaks for itself. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a no-nonsense, high-flavor Vietnamese meal in Livermore. Solid spot, easy to love. read more

If you like pho soup, then Saigon Cafe has very good pho. The broth is similar to my mom's. My wife loves the chicken chow mein! I ordered the Combo Deal (dine in only). I got one spring roll (or imperial roll), a bowl of pho, and a soda for $20. The food portions are huge and worth the cost. I've paid much more for a lot less food. We will be back soon! read more

Came for lunch on a Monday afternoon and we got to sit anywhere we want! We got a regular and large pho dac biet and we were pleasantly surprised! First of all, the portions are HUGE!! We've never gotten a bowl of pho that was so big! They're also very generous with the meats! Reasonably priced. Ive noticed other pho restaurants around the area only have sriracha and hoisin, but Saigon Cafe has sriracha, hoisin, AND chili oil!! I like making my pho spicy so i was happy they had chili oil here! You can also order nuoc beo which my bf loved because not many places know what it is. It makes the pho more rich and flavorful!!! Would definitely come back because this place meets all of the requirements that we typically look for when we go out to eat pho. Come eat here!! You won't regret it! read more

Saigon Cafe - Pho dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

The pho is not authentic. I don't know what it is but so far my experiences with Asian cuisine in Livermore has just been flat out misses. Or compromised misses. Saigon Cafe offers an authentic Vietnamese feel. It has that traditional restaurant vibe with the seats and Asian servers all in black. But the pho is noticeably off. That broth has a decent and nice flavor, but it's not pho broth. It lacks that richness you get from boiling the bones for hours and hours. It almost feels like the broth was only boiled halfway through and just a bunch of MSG was added--confirmed by our unquenchable thirst afterwards. The grilled pork rice plate that my wife ordered was done fine. The salad had a unique dressing, which I can't recall having before. The spring rolls were okay, but also seemed a little bit off. I wouldn't come back. read more

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I'm giving a generous three stars because the food tasted good and the gentleman that checked us out was friendly. The girl that was our waitress from beginning to end was not very friendly or attentive. She definitely lacks customer service skills. The place is kind of dirty and the bathroom is nasty. Passing through from out of town, so I just decided to suck it up and eat there knowing I wouldn't ever come back. Writing this the next day and thank God I didn't get food poisoning lol. Posting some pictures of their nasty walls and chair bottoms as well as grimy chili oil containers. The place is not elegant or anything and that's fine but it should at least be clean. read more

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3 words. Spicy. Veggie. Soup. 10/10 good for the soul Located downtown livermore. Indoor seating. Very relaxing environment and good vibes. Hot good and fast! Kind staff. read more

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There's nothing better than getting rice plates at pho spots! We ordered the grilled pork chop plate and sautéed shrimp plate at Saigon Cafe which is nestled in downtown Livermore. Both plates came with beef broth so that's a plus since I love having soup with my rice plate! Saigon cafe has lots of seating and the service was fine. Actually at first I think the lady forgot about us and didn't give us any menus but that's alright as the food made up for it! I would definitely come back to try their other dishes. read more

This was one of the worst pho I've ever had... Its honestly kind of rare for pho to be bad, and this pho... Was bad. The broth was bland, the meat portion was miniscule, and when I hoped to add more flavor with their siracha or hoisen sauce, oh man, it turned out that even their sauces were bland. Their siracha was noticably different than the standard one. It tasted as if it was a weird knockoff that was then further diluted. So disappointed. read more

stopped by here on a very cold day with my friend after going out, and I would say that the service were amazing and attentive - however, the food we had ordered was a little bit disappointing for me. i had ordered pho but the soup wasn't really flavored in the way im used to/enjoy as it had a pretty sweet taste attached to it. my friend had ordered bun bo hue and it wasn't too bad but it also wasnt the best either. maybe it was an off day/it was later on in the evening. if you are in the area and youre craving pho/noodle soup still stop by and check them out as they also have a pretty extensive menu (lots of vegetarian options) and yall might find your experience differently! read more

Saigon Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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If you live in Dublin or Pleasanton make to drive to Livermore to get your Pho here. . I've been to every Pho place around and this is the one. Some places have that oily broth from the day before and if you got hangover you need that fresh batch to get you back to Square one. lot of places, Mr. Mark on the peanut sauce too, but this place has the best peanut sauce for your spring rolls. - Johanna V door dash read more

I have to give some love to Saigon Cafe. An establishment I routinely visit for orders to go. I'll typically call in order from work and pick it up on my home. My daughter and I love pho . Our typical order is chicken pho, rare steak pho, grilled pork spring rolls and steamed vegetables. Located in downtown Livermore and known as one of the best restaurants for pho . read more

This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in all of the Bay Area, amazing value, generous portions, delicious taste. Perfect little no frills hole in the wall. Clear soup accompanying the chicken rice dish- 5/5 I don't know what it was but I could get drink this all day everyday. Probably great for weight loss! Lemongrass chicken- 4/5 slightly powerful lemongrass flavor Curry chicken- 4.5/5 yummy, slightly sweet Chicken pho- 4.5/5 yummy Beef pho- 4.5/5 yummy The rice items come with salad and a yellow ginger dressing which can make any veggie delicious. They should sell it by the bottle. Want to return to try all the other items! read more

Steven the waiter was super fun and attentive! Big shout out !! And the food was top tier

Goatville. This is top 2 places to eat in Rohnert Park and it's not number 2. The chicken rice bowl is pretty affordable and super tasty especially with the orange sauce. If you want something more summery get the chicken bun bowl. Every time I'm sick I order beef udon for takeout, it is the richest most delicious broth ever that has the ability to cure any ailment. Plus the owner is super sweet and works super hard to keep this place running. I want a chicken rice bowl now. read more

Food was terrible 2 different lemon grass salad could not eat the waitress took it to show chef and brought a 50.00 bill sad used to be great read more

Came here for dinner on a Monday night cause we were craving noodles. I got the combo pho and added meatballs and also a Thai tea. We ordered regulars for the pho and the portions were big! They do not skimp on noodles or meat which is really nice, I feel like their regular is a large at a lot of other restaurants so definitely a good meal and worth the price. Service was nice and friendly and they have all the sauces and condiments that you want. read more

Saigon Cafe - Thai tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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This place was an unexpected delight. Beef cubes with French rice was highly recommended so we tried it. It was delicious. Will be coming back to try the other dishes. read more

Saigon Cafe - 78. Beef Cube Steak with French Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

Those portion sizes are really big!!! We got Tofu Rolls as appetizer and then Lemongrass Chicken and Spicy Vegetable and Tofu Noodle Soup. Both the entrees were delicious!! The peanut sauce with Tofu rolls was authentic and very rich. We went on a thursday evening around 6 PM and the place was packed!!! I guess it was the effect daylight savings being turned off recently. So, it took a really long time to get our appetizers and entrees but the food was worth the wait. Definitely get their hot tea on the side. We had to get to go boxes as it was too much to eat. read more

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Good, tasty Vietnamese food. Good ambiance, good service. My go to for take out when I'm sick and just want some warm soup. Also, it's a great lunch spot! read more

Our fave pho spot close to home!! This is our go-to spot for pho. It's one of the best in the Bay Area imo. Delicious pho broth.. you don't even need to add much seasoning. I looove their steak cube rice plates that come with yummy French rice and side soup with TONS of garlic. For their appetizers, we love their wings. Their coconut juice is always a must, super fresh!! Their smoothies are all good, the avocado is my fave since it's made of real avocado and fresh. Service is always great; fast and attentive! Don't forget to sign up for their point rewards, you can get pretty good deals like free smoothie/drink. 5 stars all around :) read more

Saigon Cafe - 78. Beef Cube Steak with French Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

The pho is so good I can't even describe the flavor as to how good this is. Hands down the best pho place I've ever had in my life. Everyone's super cool and the food gets made pretty quickly. If I could give this place 100000 stars I would. read more

Really good food I love there veggies and there quesadillas also love how they give us little paper to customize and not expensive

Food was not very good. Potstickers were stale and the pho broth was flavorless. Food was 30 minutes later than the estimated time.

This is a no frills and fast place to get delicious food. Everything we ordered was delicious. Bonus points for actually making in-house the fried scallions served on the crepes! read more

Saigon Cafe - Inside - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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Saigon Cafe is one of my favorites! The classic chicken pho is my go-to and they always provide generous portions so I can look forward to leftovers. Tonight Ariana waited us and was very on top of our service, regardless of the dinner rush the restaurant had. read more

My new favorite pho place in Livermore! I recently moved here and wanted to find a new authentic pho place. We were seated immediately and the server was helpful and friendly. They have good combo deals in my opinion. I loved the rare steak and beef pho and my boyfriend loved his chow mein plate. The servings are big and worth the price! They had a cute waterfall and decorations around the room. I personally really enjoyed this place. Definitely going to come back again! read more

Saigon Cafe - Rare steak pho, 35. Chicken Chow Mein - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

I can't praise my experience here enough. Saigon cafe has a small family diner feel with a big personality. The food here is amazingly flavorful. I ordered the combination beef pho. The soup was one of the most flavorful I've tasted. Didn't even need sriracha and hoisin in the broth like I usually do. The portions are also massive. Plenty of tender quality protein and soup with a balanced amount of noodles. I usually think there's too much noodle at other places but definitely not here. Just look at the size of the bowl compared to the spoon and chopstick! Each order of pho actually got their own plate of bean sprouts and stuff which is crazy. I've always thought it was cheap to serve only 1 plate of the stuff at other places regardless of the number of orders. Definitely worth a try for fans of flavorful pho. read more

Saigon Cafe - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

Made phone order for pickup and was ready at my arrival. Ordered grilled pork chops and it was awesome. read more

The service was good but the soup stock had a funny taste to it and they don't really offer much in the way of choices.

Casual dining with relatively easy seating. The menu is a good sized with a lot of options. The food is adequate to be honest, It's good for a quick fix but not somewhere I would go out of my way to go to. On 2 of my visits now I've found Chicken in my dish (Curry with Coconut) to be overcooked yet still edible. During this pandemic it is good to see that they are taking the correct precautions. read more