Elizabeth St. Café

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.

9 / 10
760
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  • Phone

    (512) 291-2881

  • Website

    elizabethstreetcafe.com

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  • Type

    Vietnamese Restaurant

Address

1501 S 1st St (at Elizabeth St.) Austin , TX 78704 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 171


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Cara

Both 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 Lubling

My 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.

Epicurious

Chef 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 P

I 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 .

Sabrina Majeed

A 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 .

Eater

Elizabeth Street marries stylish and colorful design with a fusiony take on Vietnamese and French cuisine . The house banh mi , macarons , and playful punches are highlights. [Eater 38 Member] Read more

Kendall Thornton

Had the beignets with raspberry jam , sticky rice with poached eggs , and the French toast . SO delicious. Sit on the patio - they have heaters.

Ariana Voyer

The 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 .

Visit Austin

With a special menu dedicated to dessert and the cocktails that love them, this south side Vietnamese French fusion café is the perfect spot for your girls night out, special dinner date or brunch . Read more

Rania

A gem. Great vibe, generous portions and too busy to expect a last minute table. Loved their cocktails , chili ginger dumplings , and drunken noodles .

Paulina Balli

Dessert 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 !

Mike Winston

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

Caro L

Had breakfast/brunch here. Vietnamese-french cuisine and bakery . Delicious Shanghai noodles and pork buns . Highly recommended. Cute location and deco. Great staff and service.

George Nassar

Arguably the best breakfast in Austin, at inarguably one of the few places where everything good about Austin fuses into one establishment.

Erika Loya

I 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!

Dianne Hillhouse

Pate bahn mi , bun , spring rolls , brunch menu , best macarons ! Love the atmosphere, everything tastes fresh and flavorful. One of my favorite Austin spots.

Chez Stock

I 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.

Austin Chronicle

Vietnamese 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.

Monica Desai

Loved the many spring rolls and the banh cuon as well as the insane lassi and fizz cocktails

Staff Picks

"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

Eater

Top picks include their inventive punches, the house special banh mi with chicken liver mousse and the Singapore noodles . [Eater 38 Member]

Rosalyn Rojmar

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

Adrienne Strange

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 Reddy

Elizabeth 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!

Phoebe

The 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!

AmateurConcierge

Casual Vietnamese spot with plenty of coffee and alcohol to go with the range of tasty treats

Travel + Leisure

"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

Edwin Recinos-Leiva

If 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

Alex Pandel

Fantastic 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!

Amanda Cooper

Crazy 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.

Social News Network

Funky 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 .

Jeff Bobula

Beautiful 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)

Chris Pellegrino

Try 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 Properties

Try 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!

Michelle Wiles

Breakfast bahn mi will result in heavy breathing ????

Cecilia Ogude

Love the food!!! Service was alittle slow but the options are great. Definitely will recommend and I won't mind going back again.

Chris Hall

Great Asian food with a cool hipster atmosphere. Loved the fried chicken vermicelli , and don't be afraid to get coffee (they serve StumpTown ).

Lisa

Rice noodles with lime chicken were great! Also get the Red Dragon punch - super refreshing on a hot day.

Will Stokes

I 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 .

Kyle Bunch

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).

Alex Price

The French toast is amazing, but really you can’t go wrong with anything. Vegetarian friendly .

Sam D

Exquisitely fresh and full of flavor, a lovely light lunch of shrimp spring rolls

David Self

Sticky rice and ginger sausage for breakfast . So fresh and good. I love the tea and Vietnamese coffee as well . Really fun spot.

Victoria Schaefer

Can't go wrong with one of the Bahn mi 's. Dumplings and pho are delicious too. Wine is decent. Fun casual place .

JenKudu

The steamed bun is delicious and super fluffy! The fried red fish fried rice is pretty good. Charming ambiance!

Jacobo Gómez

Ask for the burger , it's a secret menu item and it's amazing. Also any Pho is great and big enough to share

Myer

It was all great. Specifically the cucumber and mango salad , baguette and escargots and steamed pork buns .

Nathan

Try their take on the bánh cuốn : it's a bit chewier than the real deal but the flavors are on point.

James Sidey

The breakfast banh mi are fabulous, and the baked goods might be the best in Austin

Erika Perzi

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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