Experts' Choice Award Elizabeth Street Cafe
What the experts agree on
Elizabeth Street Cafe blends Vietnamese street food with French bakery charm in a stunningly designed space. Experts rave about the bánh mì sandwiches, fresh spring rolls, and locally sourced ingredients, plus excellent coffee and pastries that draw
“Elizabeth Street Cafe is the stuff dreams are made of: flavorful Vietnamese food and eye candy in the form of gorgeous design choices everywhere you look.”
– Time Out
Fodor's "Fresh shrimp spring rolls, spicy pork meatball banh mi on a fresh baguette, and spicy beef and pork bun with thick, soft airy noodles are safe bets." Full review
Zagat "From the folks behind Lambert's and Perla's, this Bouldin Creek spot serves French pastries and coffee in the mornings followed by upscale takes on Vietnamese dishes." Full review
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"A sensory delight, Elizabeth Street Cafe is equal parts Vietnamese street food purveyor, New Orleans cafe and French bakery." Full review
Austin Chronicle "Stellar cuisine with grass-fed meats, eggs from pastured chickens, locally grown organic produce, and San Miguel Seafood fresh from the Gulf." Full review
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Try to walk or bike or carpool when you come, and aim for a nonpeak time unless you want to wait for more than an hour.
The Infatuation "File Under: Probably the cutest place you’re going to eat this year." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This is where the cool kids dine, splitting perfected bánh mì sandwiches in the modern French-Vietnamese café." Full review
Frommer's "Elizabeth Street serves everything from baguettes, nice hot curries, coffee, and phở, to The New York Times and cold beer. Vegetarians and vegans will find plenty on the menu." Full review
Fodor's "This clever French-Vietnamese concept sitting on the corner of South First is a picture-perfect café and boulangerie known for its delectable menu of banh mi and pho as well as a..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "From the charming front patio to the bubble-gum pink front door framed by turquoise shutters, Elizabeth Street Café has some colorful curb peal. Inside, the blue bar is backed by pastel,..."
Lonely Planet "Elizabeth Street Cafe is a great stop for croissants and tasty banh mi"
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