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Elizabeth St. Café
Vietnamese Restaurant and Bakery$$$$
Bouldin Creek, Austin
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"Pate bahn mi, bun, spring rolls, brunch menu, best macarons!"(22 Tips)
"The pork belly buns are my favorite and they are gluten-free!"(5 Tips)
"Also any Pho is great and big enough to share"(32 Tips)
"Breakfast sticky rice and Singapore noodles are the bomb!"(7 Tips)
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CaraAugust 22, 2017Both the priciest & BEST banh mi I've ever had. The pate on the house banh mi is rich, savory, and smooth as velvet, and their baguettes are both soft and crunchy. Simply perfect and totally worth it.
Oz LublingFebruary 10, 2017My favorite place in austin. The breakfast selection here is divine. The sticky rice and poached eggs are delicious and the perfect breakfast if you're tired of tacos. The croissants are excellent.
EpicuriousOctober 7, 2014Chef Greg Garwood decided to reinvent the classic French-Vietnamese sandwich, Bánh Mì, as a morning meal. In short—it's the Franco-Vietnamese-Texan sandwich that a breakfast town like Austin deserves. Read more
J POctober 4, 2014I ordered the Beignets & Jam (pic) and the Sticky rice with ginger sauce and poached eggs. This is a magical place with magical food. Highly recommended for brunch.
- Kendall ThorntonMarch 12, 2018Had the beignets with raspberry jam, sticky rice with poached eggs, and the French toast. SO delicious. Sit on the patio - they have heaters.
Sabrina MajeedOctober 21, 2015A little pricey for the area, but the Singapore noodles were delicious and a great portion size. The sauces for the spring rolls also good. Very cute cafe.
- Ariana VoyerFebruary 5, 2018The Sticky Rice with Ginger Sausage and Poached Eggs was delicious! Served with herbs, sriracha and hoisin. Also enjoyed the house mint tea and Chicken and Rice soup.
RaniaDecember 9, 2018A gem. Great vibe, generous portions and too busy to expect a last minute table. Loved their cocktails, chili ginger dumplings, and drunken noodles.
For an excellent non-Tex Mex breakfast in a ridiculously cute atmosphere, this place hits the spot. Don't miss the French-Viet crossovers like Breakfast Banh Mi. Read more on WinstonWanders below!! Read more
Paulina BalliApril 16, 2017Dessert is a must ! There pastries are delicious ! They have this biscuits with layers of of flaky bread and butter covered in a sticky delight of sweetness!!! And have a Vietnamese coffee !
George NassarJanuary 28, 2017Arguably the best breakfast in Austin, at inarguably one of the few places where everything good about Austin fuses into one establishment.
Staff PicksMarch 14, 2017"This new dish has my favorite Asian flavor, kaffir lime. Roll it up in a lettuce wrap and your lunch is golden. Grab a chocolate bouchon on your way out." - Chekmark Eats Read more
- EaterOctober 8, 2013Top picks include their inventive punches, the house special banh mi with chicken liver mousse and the Singapore noodles. [Eater 38 Member]
Erika LoyaNovember 9, 2014I Love a great Bahn Mi so this is the only thing I ever order when I come here Its French infused Vietnamese Perfection!! My husband has had the Pho which is also excelent!
Loved the many spring rolls and the banh cuon as well as the insane lassi and fizz cocktails
Caro LMay 19, 2015Had breakfast/brunch here. Vietnamese-french cuisine and bakery. Delicious Shanghai noodles and pork buns. Highly recommended. Cute location and deco. Great staff and service.
- Dianne HillhouseApril 17, 2016Pate bahn mi, bun, spring rolls, brunch menu, best macarons! Love the atmosphere, everything tastes fresh and flavorful. One of my favorite Austin spots.
Austin ChronicleJanuary 25, 2013Vietnamese cuisine made with grass-fed meats, pastured eggs, local organic produce, and seafood fresh from the Gulf makes us happy, but not as happy as the dreamy drip coffee served iced or hot.
Chez StockMarch 18, 2023I am still apposed to a bowl of pho tai costing $26 dollars… but this red curry dan dan noodle dish was so life-changingly good that I think I have to try the pho next time.
They say you can't have one but I do.. this is my favorite restaurant in Austin. Decorated beautifully. Order a specialty item (bottom of the menu). Macaroons are a must, two of every flavor!
Anisha ReddyAugust 18, 2017Elizabeth St. Cafe is my goto sunday afternoon. The Pho and Dan Dan noodles are great. I usually finish with their financier and cappuccino. Absolutely love the ambience too!
Alex PandelMay 26, 2014Fantastic atmosphere and tasty food, but you'll pay for it - pretty expensive for Vietnamese. Skip the bùn and go for the pho - broth is amazing, and save room for a pastry or two!
PhoebeAugust 12, 2013The pork belly buns are incredible. I could've eaten two portions for dinner but I'm glad I didn't because the chicken thigh bahn mi was also amazing!
Lime fried chicken bun with added mushrooms on a hot summer day is a perfect way to cool down. Get a naughty and end your yummy lunch with a fresh pastry or the sesame profiteroles
Amanda CooperOctober 14, 2013Crazy good pork belly bun, great for hangovers. Got the drunken noodles and Banh cuon to share & was not disappointed. Only down side was very little alcohol in the punch drinks but they were tasty.
Edwin Recinos-LeivaAugust 31, 2016If you don't want to drink Phu (soup) definitely get the Bún or the Bah Mi sandwiches. It's absolutely fantastic. The best part is that everything is FRESH
LisaMarch 15, 2017Rice noodles with lime chicken were great! Also get the Red Dragon punch - super refreshing on a hot day.
Jeff BobulaJune 12, 2012Beautiful women, awesome music, cozy environment, and crazy good food that's not pretentious. Sign me up! (And take a look at the hilarious canvas art tucked back in the big table corner)
Cecilia OgudeOctober 23, 2013Love the food!!! Service was alittle slow but the options are great. Definitely will recommend and I won't mind going back again.
AmateurConciergeJanuary 20, 2020Casual Vietnamese spot with plenty of coffee and alcohol to go with the range of tasty treats
Will StokesAugust 10, 2014I got the Kaffir Lime fried chicken Bún. This particular dish I give a 3/5, but the spring rolls are a solid 5. Great outdoor seating.
Social News NetworkJune 27, 2012Funky and clean atmosphere. The food isn't what you'd expect, but it's amazing. I've never called Vietnamese refreshing before, but this place is. Great tea selection and fantastic macaroons.
Great new Vietnamese spot on South 1st. Good banh mi, pho, bun and good brunch (the crispy vermicelli cakes are like high fiving your taste buds).
Chris HallAugust 28, 2014Great Asian food with a cool hipster atmosphere. Loved the fried chicken vermicelli, and don't be afraid to get coffee (they serve StumpTown).
Chris PellegrinoApril 18, 2013Try any of their patio punches! The Shady Blonde with sparkling wine, littet, grapefruit, and thyme, or Saigon Morning Punch with pineapple-infused dry sake, jalapeno, mirin, lemon, and fresca!
Austin Fine PropertiesApril 25, 2013Try any of their patio punches! The Shady Blonde with sparkling wine, littet, grapefruit, and thyme, or Saigon Morning Punch with pineapple-infused dry sake, jalapeno, mirin, lemon, and fresca!
Raul Bustamante JrApril 4, 2016All 10 times I've been here I've ordered something different and it was all f!$king amazing
David SelfAugust 16, 2014Sticky rice and ginger sausage for breakfast. So fresh and good. I love the tea and Vietnamese coffee as well. Really fun spot.
Alex PriceJune 15, 2018The French toast is amazing, but really you can’t go wrong with anything. Vegetarian friendly.
- Jacobo GómezAugust 17, 2015Ask for the burger, it's a secret menu item and it's amazing. Also any Pho is great and big enough to share
Travel + LeisureMarch 19, 2013"Vietnamese with a French accent" is a good description of Elizabeth Street Café. Start with an order of pork buns before digging in to a bowl of pho. More places to eat like a local: tandl.me/12ufz7c
JenKuduMay 1, 2016The steamed bun is delicious and super fluffy! The fried red fish fried rice is pretty good. Charming ambiance!
Victoria SchaeferApril 4, 2015Can't go wrong with one of the Bahn mi's. Dumplings and pho are delicious too. Wine is decent. Fun casual place.
NathanFebruary 15, 2016Try their take on the bánh cuốn: it's a bit chewier than the real deal but the flavors are on point.- MyerDecember 25, 2019It was all great. Specifically the cucumber and mango salad, baguette and escargots and steamed pork buns.
The breakfast banh mi are fabulous, and the baked goods might be the best in Austin
Tasty pressed mushroom and tofu bahn mi on house made bread - ask for no mayo for a vegan version of this stellar sammie.
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French Vietnamese cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Menu includes bún, phỏ, báhn mî, tea, Vietnamese coffee (made with beans from Stumptown), punch and much more.
Open until 10:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 8:00 AM–10:30 PM
(512) 291-2881
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Wi-Fi
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Outdoor Seating
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