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Lilly's Cafe

Vietnamese Restaurant$$$$

Lower Garden District, New Orleans

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Lilly's Cafe

8.7^/10

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Ranked #1 for Vietnamese restaurants in New Orleans
"The best Pho in this part of the city!"(6 Tips)
"Get the spicy tofu and the rare beef pho - incredible!"(4 Tips)
"Best bowl of Phở I had in a long time"(3 Tips)
"... and my favorite: the bánh mì! Lilly is friendly and welcoming- I try to..."(3 Tips)

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Deborah BNovember 27, 2016
If you're sick of fried greasy Cajun/Creole food, go here and get a bowl of pho. Coming from NYC, I have high expectations for pho and I must say it more than exceeded my expectations. Authentic!
Sara NicolesDecember 1, 2014
We've always received good service and great food. Love the spicy shrimp bun and the vegetarian pho. Great vegetarian options for a Vietnamese restaurant. Also try the vegan egg rolls.
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Heat MiserSeptember 24, 2015
Best Vietnamese, great phở, bún, and my favorite: the bánh mì! Lilly is friendly and welcoming- I try to go at least once a week!
Serious EatsDecember 4, 2013
One of the many excellent Vietnamese restaurants in New Orleans, this Lower Garden District cafe produces well-executed classics like pho, vermicelli bun, and banh mi.
KayeJuly 2, 2013
Lilly does not mess around with Pho here. The flavors are great and bowls are bigger than your head. Between Lilly's rolls and soup, we could have easily split a bowl and both been full.
Juan StoneApril 27, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Best Vietnamese in New Orleans, I've never had a bad meal here, in fact they've been excellent every time. Staff is very friendly and welcoming, a must for Vietnamese food lovers.
Brandi BruceDecember 28, 2016
The pho combo was amazing! Wish they served some cilantro, but definitely was authentic and delicious
Luminous FractalJuly 16, 2021
spicy chicken is wonderful. everything is above your normal standard though. and its clean healthy food. just perfect.
Luminous FractalJuly 16, 2021
everything. its all amazing. from the friendly staff to all the dishes and drinks. couldnt be happier with the place. 👍👍👍👍
Ella EvansNovember 18, 2016
Vermicelli with Pork was the perfect combination of fresh AF and savory marinated goodness. Highly recommended.
Liz TanMay 17, 2017
The spicy shrimp pho had a good clean broth with fresh ingredients and summer rolls were scrumptious!
Ben BlueSeptember 19, 2017
Fantastic vegan food - super fast service - exceptional quality, fresh healthy food ! Will return
Melanie W.November 21, 2017
Everything is fresh and delicious. The perfect antidote to all of the fried food in Nola.
Jake PaulNovember 6, 2017
Spicy Shrimp Vermicelli Bowl. Spring Rolls with Strawberries. Delicious!
Adam GambrelFebruary 10, 2015
Completely lives up to the hype. The best Pho in this part of the city!
Genny DeanJune 19, 2015
My favorite pho in the city! Get any of the spring rolls as well!
Anna ToujasDecember 9, 2014
BEST PHO IN NOLA! The broth is amazing! Also great spicy tofu!
IJke BotmanMay 2, 2016
Delicious Pho and spring rolls. The strawberry lemonade was very good as well.
Leslie KernOctober 25, 2013
Best or 2nd best pho on the east bank! Kim Ahn's is the only place as good this side of the river.
Natalie JonesJuly 16, 2021
The Banh Mi was really good. Also the shrimp rolls
Virginia ThomasJuly 12, 2018
Best Pho. I dream about their broths.
Darrell JohnsonNovember 29, 2023
Great food. VERY friendly service. Nice duck off.
VictorAugust 16, 2018
Pho was good but not much meat, get the Lilys rolls though!
Amber ENovember 4, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Pho with rare flank. Best I've had in town.
LolaJanuary 11, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Get the spicy tofu and the rare beef pho - incredible!
Mike RaineySeptember 28, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Pho tai with veggies added... Bok choy, broccoli, snow peas
Ruben FloresSeptember 23, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Best Pho in town! Try the brisket one.
Sahana KumarMarch 17, 2015
Great veggie options! Spicy tofu
Ruben FloresOctober 21, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Best pho in the city!
Amy GarrettJanuary 9, 2013
Great food, a little slow on the prep. It's worth the wait!
J SNovember 13, 2018
Def not as good as Bay Area. But passable for a cold and rainy day in New Orleans.
Daniel AmundsonOctober 11, 2015
Rice and chicken with egg rolls!
Taisiia I.March 10, 2015
Pho was not bad. But better go to MoPho, it's a lot better there!
FrommageAugust 31, 2012
Best bowl of Phở I had in a long time
Timothy MountcastleMay 22, 2014
Best bowl of pho and spicy tofu
Andrew AllenApril 3, 2017
The service was amazing
Kane ThompsonJanuary 26, 2021
Everything
Jeremy CookerJuly 2, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Lots of vegan options on the menu.
Insun ChongJune 12, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Rice with grilled pork!!!
NaomiJuly 6, 2014
Almost famous... Lol
Ruth VernoticoJanuary 26, 2016
God this place is amazing!
Alexis T.February 20, 2015
Good food, but ATROCIOUS service. Abridged version: when I informed Lilly, the owner(!), she said "he's our best waiter" & threw in my face they have 4.5 stars on Yelp 😡 Just accept responsibility!
Chloe CondonNovember 19, 2017
Great pho!!
Alexander GorbachevMarch 26, 2016
phos are great
Katie TemrowskiJuly 4, 2012
Pork bun is fantastic

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