This is my third time at Saigon Cafe and it continues to consistently exceed my expectations! Today we got 2 appetizers, the soft grilled pork spring rolls and the lemongrass spare ribs. I loved the spring rolls! The ingredients felt so fresh and I felt like I could eat 10 of them! The spare ribs were cooked well and the sauce had an amazing hint of sweetness at the end. For an entree, I ordered the Vietnamese crab soup which was a tomato based soup with tofu, shrimp, crab, noodles, and meatballs. This soup surprised me! I received a recommendation to get this special and loved it. It was a nice dish with a very flavorful broth. The tofu was fried well and worked perfectly in the soup and I loved the shrimp and meatballs as well. We ended with a tiramisu dessert which had a great coffee forward flavor. We had 2 drinks, champagne and a nice lemon flavored cocktail which was an awesome touch. I look forward to popping in here for a quick lunch or for a yummy dinner with friends! read more

See all

First time here and it is Rosé Day! Wonderful, fast service and amazing bartenders - they gave us a free Soju shot to celebrate the day! How amazing it is! We've got Pho and Papaya salad. They were both delicious. This is a cute little cafe in Central West End, with tasty Vietnamese food. They also have outdoor seating. read more

Saigon Cafe - A11 Papaya Salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Salmon was amazing. Their shrimp dumplings were great too. Will definitely be back here again. Staff was very good and the location was great. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Great place close to Barnes for a quick lunch. read more

Overall, our experience was great. Our server was very nice and attentive and the food was really good. A very nice place for an intimate date or solo lunch. My only complaint was that we paid $14 for FOUR chicken WINGETTES!! Not even whole wings.... The chicken was good, but that was a total ripoff. The lemongrass chicken that I ordered was spectacular. It was a little more sweeter than I anticipated but overall a 10 out of 10. They had a great amount of flavor and vegetables. My husband said that his seafood fried rice was just OK. I can't try it because I'm allergic. Overall, I will definitely be back. read more

See all

Bartender was a very helpful bartender. I will be back very soon. He makes great cocktails

A short venture to the Saigon Cafe where you'll find Superb food, drinks and hospitality!!!

Just wanted to update my review to say that Saigon Cafe STILL has the best spring rolls: all the noodles, fresh shrimp, none of the cabbage filler, lots of herbs, and peanut sauce for dipping. It's finally soup szn! (Seriously I could eat soup when it's 90°, but it's more acceptable when it's chilly). I ordered pho and it warmed my heart and soul. You have to ask for garnishes (free): bean sprouts, basil, jalapeno, lime. We also got their best seller: Bo Luc Lac. They are perfectly tender beef cubes marinated and seasoned to perfection. It's my new favorite dish of theirs. MUST ORDER! Hot tip: if there's no parking at a nearby meter, you can park in the garage at Laclede and Euclid for $2/hour. It's not just for hospital visitors. read more

So glad we decided to come here for lunch after trying to get a table at couple different restaurants. The food was fresh and delicious. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, constantly refilling our drinks and making sure we were enjoying our meal. The restaurant has a neat and minimalist decor and just the right relaxing atmosphere. We all got the cold noodle dish. I ordered the chicken, husband ordered beef and daughter ordered tofu. Pictured is the beef noodle. And oh, don't forget to try their pastries which we ordered to go. The custard cake was absolutely delightful with a cup of coffee the next day! read more

Saigon Cafe - Beef noodle dish - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

We sat at the bar. We had fun drinks. The drinks we had were tasty and unique. There are many options for drinks.

Great experience, dessert looks amazing!!!!!!!!drinks are amazing!!!! Food looks good, great atmosphere and hospitality....

Joined for the Whiskey Walk - excellent atmosphere, great servers, and a great Cherry Rocher Old Fashion!! Looking forward to coming back to try the food specials on the menu read more

Food was great, so we will go back. But really annoying aftertaste. We were charged 20% service fee since we had a big group, and were happy to pay that. Then the server brought a hand-held card reader to the table and offered us the "opportunity" to pay an additional suggested tip. A server will look at you and make you feel stingy if you tap "no tip" when you've already agreed to 20% read more

Cozy setting, great service, tasty cocktails. Stopped through on a promotional whiskey event and will be back

Jimmy and Anca were absolutely outstanding and patient with the large crowds and the drinks were phenomenal!

I don't think I can say anything bad about this place. It's my favorite restaurant. The food comes out quick, the food is so tasty and has great flavor, and the waiters are attentive. I've become a regular customer to where they know I want additional sauces with my vermicelli noodles haha I just love them! I don't know the name of all the dishes but you just need to try and love it for yourself. Pictured here as well is a mocktail for the people that are trying to cut back or are NA! It's pretty chill when I go. I tend to go right after work and sit outside and it is so peaceful. Highly recommend. read more

See all

This place. It has been on my list for over a year and did not disappoint. The food, the DRINKS, the service (family) was everything and then some! They have a great space and their outdoor patio is perfect! The food options here are amazing and the flavor packs a big punch! There is something here for everyone! Their tofu is amazing and their beef strips are UNREAL! Now for the drinks, Eddie (mixed_by_eddie) does an amazing job with both creating the menu and mixing those drinks! His passion for flavor is shown in his drinks and his take on a tequila sunrise is absolutely unreal! This place has an amazing food menu and their drinks are Top Notch! I'll be coming back to this spot more and more. read more

See all

Stopped at Saigon Cafe after arriving to STL for a little getaway. This is more of a modern Vietnamese restaurant with tablecloth napkins and elevated decor. We had their shrimp spring rolls as an appetizer (a little on the smaller portions) and their Chicken Vermicelli Bowl and my hubby got the Crab Noodle Soup. Overall, our main dishes were very tasty and flavorful with good portions. The chicken was super tender and juicy and the egg rolls were double fried. Yum! The crab noodle soup had a nice umami to it as well. Service and staff were friendly. You're definitely paying premium here because of the location and because it's a full restaurant and bar. Their Vietnamese inspired drinks looked pretty good, especially their Lemongrass Mojito. If we're back in the area next time, we may come back. Overall, a pretty decent spot worth checking out! read more

My fiancé and I came here last week for the first time and absolutely loved it! The service was fast and friendly, and the ambiance inside was great for an impromptu dinner date. Our food was delicious, we had one appetizer and two entrees - can't wait to try more off their menu in the future! read more

See all

I sooo needed this. The ambiance of sitting outdoors without the beaming sun was really enjoyable. A slight drizzle was okay by me. Their music selection was 70's hits and so what if Im telling my age. Anyhoo, in between song shuffles I could hear this awesome guy across the way playing tunes on his guitar. The food was great and I even impressed myself with the chopsticks. Practice makes perfect and I cant let my 1 yr old nephew show me up next time either. Customer service was 5/5! Would definitely recommend. read more

Saigon Cafe - N7 Veggie Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

If you like authentic food go here... It's always packed for a reason. Go for the soups if you are debating.

This is the best vietnamese restaurant in STL. I am making it a regular place to go to when I come back to visit the city.

The best service - patio is very dog friendly and the staff clearly loves animals. My fav thing was the crispy spring rolls and the chicken wings. But honestly - such a beautiful and comfortable place to have dinner. read more

Was put on to this place by a food blogger video. It's a cool little place in the CWE. They take reservations so that's pretty cool. The video from this blogger showed some pretty delicious looking apps...Suon Khia-Grilled lemongrass spare ribs, honey, fish sauce and Canh Ga Chien Nuoc Mam-Fried chicken wings in caramelized sauce, onions, mint, crispy garlic too be specific. I ordered those and Cha Gio-Crispy spring rolls, pork, shrimp, crabmeat, woodear mushrooms, water chestnut, glass noodles, nuoc mam dipping sauce. I can't comment on the wings, because I think I ordered wrong and got the Goi Cuon Chay instead, which were good as well. The ribs were awesome and so were the spring rolls. My wife got the Bun Bo Xao Cha Gio which was very tender and delicious. I got the Bun Dau Hu Chien Cha Gio Chay (Tofu). I didn't really enjoy the tofu that much, but it's tofu. everything else in the dish was awesome. I will definitely be back to try the wings and other menu items. Its a fun place for group too. Do it!!! read more

I am really overdue to review Saigon Cafe! Love this place! Conveniently located a block away from my workplace! Central West End is poppin'! This place has great food, great drinks, great staff and service! What more can you ask for? Their Lemon Grass Mojito is so refreshing! Not too sweet and not overpowering with the citrus. We actually had few drinks at TRUST STL before coming here so we didn't want to drink too much and got their mocktail for our second drink! Just as delicious! Throughout all the years, I've been coming here, I feel everything was good! Their Bo Luc Lac and Papaya salad are my two most favorite! You can't go wrong with any of their appetizers! Noodle dishes are flavorful! Surprisingly, the only thing I did not enjoy "as much" was their Pho. It wasn't bad, it was just my least favorite! Patio seating! Street parking! If you haven't been here yet... what the heck are you doing? read more

See all

Food is great. I had the Com Chien and was delicious. Service is great and wait staff are very courteous.

Love love love Saigon Cafe! Friendly staff who thinks of every little detail. I'm sure anything you order from the menu will be perfection. Kudos again to mixologist Eddie! The mojito was the best l have had yet. Steak Cubes and the Fried rice never disappoints. The crispy spring rolls is a must if you are there just for a cocktail or there for a meal. I recommend the patio if the weather allows it. I sat there on a cool Friday evening. Pleased! read more

See all

It was my first time visiting this area and I saw that this place was open while walking around and decided to stop in for some lunch! The waiter was very friendly and our food came out pretty fast! I highly recommend getting the drip coffee. The inside was clean and the bathrooms are clean as well. I would say our portion sizes were fair too. I would definitely come again to try other dishes like fried rice or noodles. read more

See all

We parked right outside on street parking and took ten steps to the entrance. We were greeted and sat immediately. It is a small intimate restaurant, great for dates and solo dinners. Our food came out fairly quickly and everything tasted amazing. The flavors were well balanced but still packed some punch. The sauce on the appetizer wings was SO good I would put it on anything. The veggie spring rolls were good and crispy but a little greasy light they weren't drained. The rice was good and fresh. The vermicelli noodles and peanuts with the sweet vinaigrette was like nothing I've never had. The lemongrass mojito was really good but think a little more lemongrass flavor would've made it exceptional. The rose ice cube was a nice touch. Everything was above standard and service was good too. read more

See all

Saigon Cafe is the place you need to visit when you want great food in a casual environment! The menu is filled with flavorful options, including creative cocktails/mocktails, for everyone in your group. Be sure to check out the live music on the weekends! MY FAVS: Fresh Shrimp Rolls, Pho Ga, Bun Bo Xao Cha Gio, Guavanator read more

Saigon Cafe - 26. Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I am a big fan of Mai Lee and it's usually my go to for Vietnamese food in STL, but this was also an excellent experience. The menu is not as large as Mai Lee but in the dishes I have sampled over a couple of visits, the favoring is uniquely their own and interesting none the less. Excellent spring and crispy rolls and the pho is also great. I am particularly found of "B1" a beef noodle bowl. Very good service and the prices are not out of line. If youre looking for a solid alternative, I can recommend this place as well. read more

Hands down, the best Vietnamese food in St. Louis. The pho is amazing. The service is always friendly and fast. Every dish I've had there is incredible. the papaya salad is so refreshing. It's my favorite restaurant in the city. read more

My first time coming here! I've heard good things about it, and I missed the Yelp event this year to try it out. Everything tasted fresh and clean. The staff was very attentive and helpful and the food came out very quickly! It was kind of busy for lunch, but I didn't have to wait long. I really liked the salmon spring roll! read more

Saigon Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

See all

Everything about this place was amazing. It was my first time here it was very clean and cute the staff were awesome and the beef short rib pho was out of this world. They also make a damn good espresso martini. I'll definitely be back and sharing the word about this gem. Thank you so much for an all around great experience. Can't wait to come get some more of that pho!!!!! read more

Saigon Cafe - N3 Short Rib Soup and a espresso martini - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Delicious option in the downtown area of St Louis. I had the A1 appetizer which was deep fried eggrolls, very delicious. And the E5 entree which was pork, shrimp and a fried egg. The pork chop was very tender. For dessert I had the pandan honeycomb cake, which was pretty good! read more

Had a good time visiting on a Saturday around 4pm. The place was a bit hard to find because their sign is pretty small. Service was amazing, quick and thorough. Jenny checked on us throughout the night and made us feel very welcomed. The food portions were huge for us! We each got an entree and shared 3 appetizers and it was much more than enough food for us 4. Our favorites were the bo lúc lắc and calamari. The noodles and the lemon grass chicken we ordered were a bit on the salty side but flavor was definitely there. Place was nice and really clean. Parking is street parking. read more

See all

Had the E1 steak Cubes meal Awesome! Quick service. I will be back, the next time I'm in town read more

A friend and I had dinner here and the entire experience was great. The service, food and decor are all fantastic. Highly recommend this place for fresh and flavorful food. I ordered E1Bo Luc Lac to go and the B1 Bun Bo Xao Cha Gio* for dine in. My friend had the Pineapple fried rice and enjoyed it very much. I'll be back to try the rest of the menu! read more

Saigon Cafe - E1 Steak Cubes - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

See all

The food is so good I've only ordered pho, but it is such a great comfort food and I've ordered it to go. Every time I come in to pick up everyone is very nice and welcoming. The setting of the restaurant is very relaxed and comfortable there is an option to sit outside for when the weather is nice or to dine inside as well. I love ordering from here and I'll be excited for when we choose to dine inside. read more

Fantastic vietnamese food that's so flavorful. I got the lemongrass tofu and it was aromatic with some spice but not anything aggressive (thankfully). Their rice is delicious--something so simple but done perfectly. The spring rolls are the best in St. Louis in my opinion, packed with noodles, crunchy veggies, and herbs, and the sauce is perfect. I went for lunch and it was perhaps a little pricy for a meal (expect around $25 per person) but worth it in my opinion. read more

Saigon Cafe - lemongrass tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Overall very good Vietnamese food. Flavorful and well prepared. I had the lemongrass chicken and papaya salad which were fresh and delicious. read more