
Charming outpost offering French breakfast bites & creative Vietnamese plates for lunch & dinner
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1501 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 291-2881
Website: http://elizabethstreetcafe.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: elizabethstreetcafe.comtripleseat.com
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Reviews
We ordered the Ginger-Chili Oil Dumplings, Spicy Chicken Crunch Spring Rolls, Mushroom & Tofu Bun, and Chicken Banh Mi. The Chicken Banh Mi and the Dumplings were absolutely amazing and full of flavor — easily the highlights of the meal. The Spring Rolls and Mushroom & Tofu Bun were decent but felt more on the average side compared to the standout dishes.
We also tried their French Toast, and it was excellent — perfectly cooked, flavorful, and definitely something I’d recommend trying.
Overall, Elizabeth Street Café offers a great combination of good food, pleasant ambience, and friendly service. I’d happily come back again, especially for the Banh Mi, Dumplings, and French Toast.
Must-try: Chicken Banh Mi, Ginger-Chili Oil Dumplings & French Toast
The Vietnamese wonton soup, a creative reinterpretation of the classic French onion soup, was a highlight of our visit. Rich, comforting, and perfectly suited to a chilly evening, it showcased the cafe’s ability to reimagine familiar dishes with unexpected flair.
The Bahn Coun was a testament to the kitchen’s skill, with tender, expertly cooked meat and a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Each component was carefully crafted to elevate the dish as a whole.
Dessert was a symphony of refined indulgence: the macarons were delicate, nuanced confections, while the chocolate sesame puff was a sublime marriage of crispy, nutty, and rich elements, a true tour de force of textural contrast and flavor pairing.
Overall, Elizabeth Street Cafe delivers a distinctive and captivating dining experience, one that will appeal to adventurous palaters and those seeking a sophisticated take on traditional flavors.
Elizabeth Café is an absolute gem!
I stopped in recently and was blown away by how warm, charming, and perfectly “Austin” this spot feels. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, the service is quick, and everything on the menu tastes fresh and thoughtfully made. The vibes are cozy, bright, and just make you want to stay awhile.
My food and coffee were both perfect — full of flavor and beautifully presented. You can tell they really care about quality here. Whether you’re grabbing a quick breakfast, meeting a friend, or just want a relaxing café to unwind, Elizabeth Café hits every mark.
Highly recommend! I’ll definitely be coming back. ☕️
Vietnam is known for its rich, yet light, aromatic umami food that brings complexity and depth while maintaining simple, light and refreshing. The food here really didn’t bring the flavors I know and love, being Vietnamese.
I’ve had Bánh mì far better out of trucks,
If you want to try Banh mi that is really Vietnamese, please got to Baguette House on North Lamar. Or Cơm Tấm Pa Phi.
Pho from Pho Dan is also a great pick.
The chicken Pho was underwhelming 🙁 and very bland.
There was no Vietnamese pickled vegetables in my sandwhich. And if there was Pa Te I didn’t taste it.
It just makes me sad because to me Vietnamese food is so special, and they are boasting of having authentic Vietnamese food with Vietnamese names but just aren’t executing it and slandering what Vietnamese food really is. I’m assuming the good reviews are from people who don’t eat Vietnamese Food.
Despite appetizing visuals; the flavor didn’t suffice or measure up
Kai our server provided amazing service and made some great recommendations for us first timers..we’d come back for the service alone!
The tables are set quite close together – so, at times when the noise level is not deafening, it kind of feels like a large banquet table as one can overhear conversations from nearby guests. Overall, I had two main concerns during our visit:
Noise level: the restaurant was extremely loud. Voices from a large table carried throughout the room, making it difficult to hear my husband even when sitting directly across from him. The atmosphere became uncomfortable, and I would recommend that management consider adding sound-absorbing panels to help balance the acoustics.
Food spiciness: while the flavors were bold, the redfish dish was overwhelmingly spicy. I usually tolerate heat quite well, but this level of spice left me with severe reflux, which is very uncommon for me. It would be helpful if the staff asked guests about their spice tolerance before serving dishes prepared with such intensity.
Elisabeth Street Café has great potential, with a lovely ambiance and attentive service, but addressing the noise and spice-level concerns would make the dining experience much more enjoyable.
Highly recommend getting everything as family style and splitting it up!