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    SP Café

    4.1 (425 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Sonja J.

    Holy CoW! Major changes to the restaurant since i was last here, but all of them are good. The place looks as feels great for breakfast and lunch. I adored my Vietnamese Banh mi but my husband had issues with the bokho, insisting my was better. I use beef only and make a thicker soup. All the same, i cannot wait to eat here again - the menu is outstanding and needs to be explored!

    Patty H.

    Food was made to order, fresh jngediwnts. Service was friendly. Decor was typical of a cafe. Nice. Would be back.

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    Vanessa R.

    This place is amazing, I've gone three times this week, the coffee is amazing, the food is always fresh and service is spectacular, I tried something new with the grilled pork chop and it did not disappoint!

    Vegetarian pho and passion fruit juice
    colleen w.

    I haven't been back here in such a long time but I'm so glad I circled back because my visit was great! The service is quick and friendly, everyone who we interacted with was very kind. I ordered a passion fruit juice, tofu spring rolls, vegetarian pho, and my husband ordered the brisket pho. We were super impressed with how fully loaded both of our bowls were. We each had plenty of our selected protein (veggie pho has tofu) and the broth was very flavorful also. This is definitely a place I'd return to if I'm craving pho in the future.

    Small brisket pho, French fries & banh mi cold cut sandwich
    Angela S.

    We just returned from a trip to Vietnam & wanted to find authentic pho & banh mi in SA. This place did not disappoint! It was clean, newly remodeled & super cute & inviting. Waitress was helpful & friendly. My husband & I both ordered the cold cut banh mi, split an order of French fries & I had the kid sized brisket pho. Everything was delicious & very fresh! We will definitely be back!!

    Bo Ne
    Hanna D.

    A friend of mine recommended SP Cafe for Bo Ne when I told him my husband was craving it. Ever since we came back from VN, it's been difficult to find good Bo Ne with the same flavors. We've tried a few different places in Houston but not only was it not the same, it's also like $25 each. Well my husband definitely approved SP Cafe's! He said it's been the best one he's had so far after coming back from VN 2 years ago. I wanted to get Bun Bo Hue but they didn't have it that day. So I got Hu Tieu instead. Broth was very good, lots of fixings, and it was an overall good bowl. They also had a lot of boba options. Next time I think we'd wanna try the Bánh Mì's too.

    Love that the banh mis are clearly labeled. They're also soooo good!
    Toan N.

    The food is so good here! I always get the Vietnamese (dac biet special) and the meatballs banh mis. The popcorn chicken is amazing too. If you see pate so (meat pie) in the display case to the right of the cash register, please grab them. It's only $4 for one! Call ahead so they'll have food ready for you for pick up. You can also dine in and they'll bring food out to you after you order at the counter. The staff is very friendly and willing to answer any questions you may have. The menu is extensive so take your time ordering.

    S4 - Grilled Pork Sandwich / Banh Mi Thit Nuong

    The Banh Mi combo is a super good deal! The milk tea I had was yummy and the crab Rangoon was the best I've had in a while. The staff is super friendly and attentive as well.

    Brezzy G.

    SP Cafe is one of those low-key spots that truly delivers where it matters most: the food. The pho here is absolutely authentic, with a rich, flavorful broth that's easily some of the best I've had. You can tell it's been simmered the right way--deep, comforting, and full of flavor. I also tried the beef stew soup, and it was incredible. Classic, hearty, and perfectly seasoned, with tender beef that just melts in your mouth. It tasted like the kind of dish that's been perfected over time. The Vietnamese sandwiches were just as good--fresh bread, well-balanced fillings, and packed with flavor. The inside of the cafe is small and nothing fancy, but that honestly adds to the charm. This is a place that focuses on great food rather than appearances. They also have some of the best soups around and a solid selection of milk tea drinks that are definitely worth trying. The menu is huge, so there's truly something for everyone, whether you're in the mood for soup, sandwiches, or drinks. Prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality and portion sizes. I'll definitely be coming back again--SP Cafe is a gem if you're looking for authentic Vietnamese comfort food.

    F3. Roasted Marinated Chicken Sandwich
    ronald m.

    REALLY GOOD SANDWICHES! My fiancé recommended this place solely for the sandwiches and she couldn't have been more right. They have variety of sandwiches that utilize Vietnamese cooking flavors and meats and veggies on soft sub style rolls. They are excellent. I didn't have time to eat in but upon walking in, I immediately noticed the nice seating and table arrangements. This is a great looking niche lunch spot in my opinion with good lighting and a refreshing vibe. Stop in if you're in the area.

    Tyler W.

    We always grab boba here but decided to try some of their snack/appetizers this time! They have a popcorn chicken which was juicy and flavorful, the fries were nice and crispy, but the crab rangoon had an odd flavor :( the middle was a yellow color, which was confusing because it's cream cheese.. not sure if they were experimenting a new recipe or something! Definitely try out some of their other food items though -- they've expanded the menu!

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    Glenda G.

    It was a cool little experience. Yesterday's was better than today' s because today was Sunday so it was very crowded. I ordered a taro cheesecake and it was good. I forgot the tapioca pearls.

    This place is my favorite pho spot in San Antonio! Marcus is a wonderful server when we came in & really took great care of us. Me and my wife love SP cafe and it truly is authentic, rich broth.

    Either the Grilled Pork or Shredded Pork with Egg Roll Vermicelli

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    Decent Vietnamese food in SA. The food menu is small, but the drinks are awesome and we tend to stop in while shopping in the area.

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    The best boba and Bahn Mi sandwiches! We love coming here for random Saturday lunches. Friendly staff, and yummy treats!

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    I always get their milk tea boba, very delicious. fast service and friendly. Plus, never crowded when I am there.

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    Great little cafe with delicious food and drinks. Highly recommend the grilled pork bang mi. Delicious!

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    Pho Kim Long

    Pho Kim Long

    3.9
    (502 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    In San Antonio meeting my niece and her friends after a DCI competition. All three wanted something…read moredifferent than the usual food provided by them during the competition.... All wanted Pho. After reading different reviews and based on our location, we decided on Pho Kim Long. Little place right on the corner. When we walked in, place was busy... Noon on a Saturday but we were seated right away. The wait staff was super friendly. We ordered an order of Crab Ragoons and each of us ordered a bowl of Pho. The Crab Ragoons were very good sin size and portion of cream cheese to wrapper. Freshly fried.. Crispy on the outside and soft warm in the inside. I got the combination Pho with Brisket, Rare Steak and Meatballs. Good portion of each type of meat. Broth was hot and so very comforting. Great sense of complex of spices in the broth. Nice portion of the traditional garnishes that comes with Pho. All of us were able to equally share them. Prices very reasonable and all of us left with our tummies full. Not from the San Antonio area but if I was, I'll be making this a regularPhod spot!

    I am afraid that I must change my review of Pho Kim Long. I am sad to do so because this was one of…read moremy favorite local restaurants for over a decade. However, my most recent encounter has soured me completely, and I think I will never return. My favorite dish here was something that did not appear on the menu, Bo Tai Chanh salad. Even though it was not listed, they would whip it up at my request. It consists of beef cappaccio on an iceberg lettuce salad with Vietnamese vegetables and a fish sauce based dressing. Tonight they refused my order. What makes this refusal all the more frustrating is that Pho Bo Tai Chanh (the soup version) is listed on the menu and promoted as one of the favorite dishes. All that was needed, to meet my request, was to cut up half a head of lettuce and throw the non-liquid ingredients of the soup on top. Every restaurant should remember the customer is always right. Their only purpose is to meet their customers' requests to the best of their ability. I understand when a kitchen cannot meet requests with the ingredients or equipment they have. For example, I always call 24 hours ahead to order Peking Duck because the traditional methods require that amount of time to prepare the dish. Or I remember being refused a request to have my meat served rare when the restaurant had already cooked all its meat to medium rare using sous vide. I don't expect the kitchen to do the impossible. But every kitchen must be ready to meet special request whether health related like peanuts, shrimp, gluten, salt, carbohydrates, etc. or relate to tastes or ethics like vegetarian, vegans, seafood, etc. To fail one's customers is the first step to being one of the numerous restaurants to fail and become irrelevant. Any restaurant that refuses to meet reasonable requests fails the fundamental test for good service and does not deserve to be patronized. P.S. I end up going down the road to Yaya's Thai Restaurant (another local restaurant) to get something that met my tastes and preferences.

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    Pho Viet

    Pho Viet

    4.3
    (137 reviews)
    12.9 mi
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    We'll I sure am happy we came across this place. Came for…read morelunch and already looking forward to having my leftovers for dinner. Bright, clean space with exceptionally friendly staff and service. Started with the fried tofu fresh spring rolls. Unique and delicious. Super freah veggies and tasty tofu. Then enjoyed the oxtail pho and the house special fried rice. Both were excellent. Will definitely be back.

    This place was a very special surprise. It wasn't too crowded as we walked in, there were 4 empty…read moretables were dishes were stacked but not bused and a slight smell of acetone from the nail salon next door. All things in my mind brought this down from a 5 star to a 4. Clean up the tables is definitely something the restaurant has control over. We sat down, and the acetone smell dissipated so either I was use to it or they turned down a shared ventilation system. The food though was the big surprise! It was excellent. We ordered the Special House Bun with beef, pork, chicken, shrimp and a crispy egg roll. The proportion of vermicelli noodles to fresh lettuce, carrots, cucumber, bean sprouts and peanuts provide d that perfect bite were one ingredient dominated the other. All the proteins were cooked perfectly. The real winner was the lemongrass Banh mi with once again perfectly proportioned ingredients. We also ordered the fresh spring roll, which never came but wasn't missed except that they did try to charge us for but did remove them. They definitely have some work to make this a comfortable dining experience but I wouldn't let it stop you from trying some phenomenal Vietnamese food.

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    Mi combo dry. It comes with the soup 5/5
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