# V-Nam Cafe

> Simple hole-in-the-wall space with a run-down interior and tight seating. Atmosphere feels laid back and cozy, often bustling around meal times. Known for affordable, high-quality Vietnamese food with standout banh mi and pho.

Source: https://www.atly.com/location/V-Nam-Cafe

- Address: 20 1st Ave, New York, New York, 10009, US
- Hours: Thursday: 12:30 PM - 09:30 PM Friday: 12:30 PM - 09:30 PM Saturday: 12:30 PM - 09:30 PM Sunday: 12:30 PM - 09:30 PM Monday: 12:30 PM - 09:30 PM Tuesday: 12:30 PM - 09:30 PM Wednesday: 12:30 PM - 09:30 PM
- Phone: +12127806020
- Website: https://vnamcafe.com/
- Google rating: 4.6 (553 reviews)

## What it is good for

- Affordable — 10/10
- Summer Rolls — 10/10
- Dairy Free — 10/10
- Vegan Friendly — 10/10
- Coffee — 10/10
- Vegetarian Pho — 10/10
- Beef Pho — 10/10
- Authentic — 10/10
- Cozy — 10/10
- Local Spot — 10/10
- Vegetarian — 9.8/10
- Vietnamese Food — 9.7/10
- Banh Mi — 9.7/10
- Food — 9.3/10
- Spring Rolls — 9.3/10

## What people say

- "The Vietnamese food, especially the pho and banh mi, is incredible."
- "I thought their banh mi was the best I ever had."
- "The vegetarian pho here is the best I've ever had."

## Good to know

- Do not plan on bringing more than a party of 4 due to limited seating.
- The restaurant offers vegan options, including the veggie pho.
- Reservations are required on weekends.
- The wait for pho is 20-30 minutes.
- The restaurant is open late, until 12:45 AM instead of the advertised 12:00 AM.

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than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real
reviewers say, with the statements behind every score.

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Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.