Phở Cafe

Pho restaurant, Meal delivery, Takeout restaurant, Restaurant, Thai restaurant, Vietnamese restaurant

Comfortably situated on W Cermak Rd in Chicago’s vibrant Chinatown, Phở Cafe serves up a delightful array of Vietnamese favorites in a trendy yet casual setting. Known for its quick service and extensive drink offerings—including a great selection of teas—this cozy spot is perfect for solo diners, families, or groups looking to savor hearty pho or flavorful lemongrass dishes. While its prices are wallet-friendly, be sure to check your order details as modifications can sometimes be tricky. With generous portions and a welcoming atmosphere, Phở Cafe is a charming destination for both lunch and dinner.

Contact Info

  • Location: 232 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
  • Phone: (312) 600-9636
  • Price range: $
Phở Cafe

Opening hours

  • Monday: 11 am-9:15 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am-9:15 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am-9:15 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am-9:15 pm
  • Friday: 11 am-9:45 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am-9:45 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am-9:15 pm

Services

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Fast service
  • Great tea selection
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Alcohol
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • University students
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Good for kids
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Somewhat difficult to find a space
Phở Cafe Food & drink

Food & drink

Phở Cafe Vibe

Vibe

Phở Cafe Pho

Pho

Phở Cafe Iced coffee

Iced coffee

Phở Cafe Beef soup

Beef soup

Phở Cafe Soup

Soup

Phở Cafe Thai basil

Thai basil

Phở Cafe Spring roll

Spring roll

Phở Cafe By owner

By owner

Phở Cafe Street View

Street View

Menus and Prices

Phở Cafe menu prices 1

Menu 1

Phở Cafe menu prices 2

Menu 2

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Menu 3

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Menu 4

Phở Cafe menu prices 5

Menu 5

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Reviews

The food was pretty good.
I enjoyed the “Rare beef with rice noodle” I asked for the meat to be cooked more tho.
I liked the crab rangoons.
They had a strong onion flavor and they didn’t give enough sweet n sour sauce with the rangoons.
Definitely will ask for more next time.
Also pls add chili oil at the table.
The little dark container on the table is full of soy sauce (I think), green onion, and some kind of chili.
Before tip my total was about $23


Came on a Thursday evening around dinner time 5/6 p.m, it wasn't busy. Ordered the lemongrass shrimp and beef, and the pancake from the appetizer menu and the house special pho. Everything was delicious, the pancake was stuffed with shrimp and bean sprouts and the egg didn't taste like any egg it was crunchy and savory really enjoyed it with the semi sweet dipping sauce they provided.
They did go overboard with the sprouts though and really stuffed it, we had some leftover on the plate.
This appetizer also came with fresh lettuce and some carrot and cucumber.
The pho was great, no issues there! I really enjoyed the lemongrass beef which was thinly sliced and not over cooked, very tender.
The flavor was great! I like that the dish came with rice and side salad.
Most places nowadays charge extra for rice.
Their rice was soft and fluffy. I docked a star bc the shrimp was plain tasting not too much lemongrass flavor like the beef had.
They should add more flavor to the shrimp and gave more than 3 shrimps on the skewer, at least 4 shrimps, since more could have fit on the skewer. Overall, the service was quick, in part because nobody was there except us and one other person, the food came out quickly, and the food portion was generous, dishes were decently priced, and the quality of the food was good. Will be returning to try their lemongrass chicken!


I ordered the chicken with rice noodle pho for delivery with an avocado smoothie and side of extra noodles.
I placed my order online then immediately called the restaurant to request my avocado smoothie to not be sweetened (restaurants tend to add a ton of sugar and I can't eat that).
The woman told me too late, she already made it, she could not modify my drink, or remove it from the bill and that I'd have to call door dash.
Door dash assisted by the third call.
Great I got the food and smoothie (gave the smoothie to the driver, bc why not, he deserves it and might enjoy it) - then I open my food order.
The slimiest chicken (this has to be like lab-grown meant or, "not chicken" meat idk, no mung bean sprouts, no jalapenos, no fresh basil leaves, or even a lime...
Just a pinch of cilantro and some cooked onions? Very, very disappointed for $39.
Love door dash for helping me, and I personally will not be eating from here again.


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