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Lilly's Cafe
Vietnamese Restaurant$$$$
Lower Garden District, New Orleans
"Best or 2nd best pho on the east bank!"(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, 2016If 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!
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Sara NicolesDecember 1, 2014We'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.Upvote4Downvote
Heat MiserSeptember 24, 2015Best Vietnamese, great phở, bún, and my favorite: the bánh mì! Lilly is friendly and welcoming- I try to go at least once a week!Upvote4Downvote
Serious EatsDecember 4, 2013One 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.Upvote4Downvote
KayeJuly 2, 2013Lilly 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.UpvoteDownvote
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.UpvoteDownvote
Brandi BruceDecember 28, 2016The pho combo was amazing! Wish they served some cilantro, but definitely was authentic and delicious
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Luminous FractalJuly 16, 2021everything. its all amazing. from the friendly staff to all the dishes and drinks. couldnt be happier with the place. 👍👍👍👍UpvoteDownvote- Luminous FractalJuly 16, 2021spicy chicken is wonderful. everything is above your normal standard though. and its clean healthy food. just perfect.UpvoteDownvote
Ella EvansNovember 18, 2016Vermicelli with Pork was the perfect combination of fresh AF and savory marinated goodness. Highly recommended.UpvoteDownvote
Liz TanMay 17, 2017The spicy shrimp pho had a good clean broth with fresh ingredients and summer rolls were scrumptious!UpvoteDownvote
Ben BlueSeptember 19, 2017Fantastic vegan food - super fast service - exceptional quality, fresh healthy food ! Will returnUpvoteDownvote
Adam GambrelFebruary 10, 2015Completely lives up to the hype. The best Pho in this part of the city!
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Melanie W.November 21, 2017Everything is fresh and delicious. The perfect antidote to all of the fried food in Nola.UpvoteDownvote
IJke BotmanMay 2, 2016Delicious Pho and spring rolls. The strawberry lemonade was very good as well.UpvoteDownvote- Leslie KernOctober 25, 2013Best or 2nd best pho on the east bank! Kim Ahn's is the only place as good this side of the river.UpvoteDownvote
Jake PaulNovember 6, 2017Spicy Shrimp Vermicelli Bowl. Spring Rolls with Strawberries. Delicious!UpvoteDownvote
Genny DeanJune 19, 2015My favorite pho in the city! Get any of the spring rolls as well!UpvoteDownvote
Anna ToujasDecember 9, 2014BEST PHO IN NOLA! The broth is amazing! Also great spicy tofu!Upvote1Downvote
Pho tai with veggies added... Bok choy, broccoli, snow peasUpvoteDownvote
- Get the spicy tofu and the rare beef pho - incredible!Upvote1Downvote
- Best Pho in town! Try the brisket one.UpvoteDownvote
Taisiia I.March 10, 2015Pho was not bad. But better go to MoPho, it's a lot better there!
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J SNovember 13, 2018Def not as good as Bay Area. But passable for a cold and rainy day in New Orleans.UpvoteDownvote
Alexis T.February 20, 2015Good 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!
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- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(504) 599-9999
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