# Lotus Banh Mi - Chicago UIC > Small, cozy space with bright sunlight and wood tables creates a peaceful, inviting atmosphere. Music stays chill and unobtrusive, making it suitable for working or relaxing. Known for authentic Vietnamese food with consistently flavorful pho and banh mi sandwiches. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Lotus-Banh-Mi---Chicago-UIC - Address: 719 W Maxwell St, Chicago, Illinois, United States - Phone: +13127337595 - Website: https://lotusbanhmi.com/our-food/ ## What it is good for - Curry — 10/10 - Lunch Spot — 10/10 - Coffee — 10/10 - Cafe — 10/10 - Cozy — 10/10 - Iced Coffee — 10/10 - Chill — 10/10 - Food — 9.3/10 - Banh Mi — 9.3/10 - Vietnamese Food — 8.8/10 - Pork Banh Mi — 8.8/10 - Salad — 8.8/10 - Pho — 8.6/10 - Sandwich — 8.6/10 - Meditation Spot — 8.3/10 ## What people say - "The pho here has the best, most flavorful broth." - "I thought the iced coffee was like a little dessert." - "The atmosphere here has such chill vibes." ## Good to know - Parking is hard to find, with metered parking except on Sundays and a garage costing $3 for 2 hours. - The total cost is $24 USD, with $17 for beef pho and $6-7 for spring rolls. - They charge $10 for a sandwich and don't skimp on the meat. - Expect your pho to be ready in 5-10 minutes. - Credit cards and mobile payments are accepted. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.