Loc's Cafe

Beloved Hawthorn Vietnamese cafe with standout pho and crispy pork banh mi.

A compact, cosy neighbourhood cafe beside Auburn station that punches well above its size. The husband-and-wife owners. Loc and his wife. greet every customer warmly, filling the small space with genuine energy and good humour. Tight seating adds to the intimacy; regulars squeeze in knowing the food makes it worthwhile.

Family-run by Loc and his wife for over seven years; homemade tofu in pho; Vietnamese iced coffee made in-house; dim sims served alongside Vietnamese staples; no website. counter orders only

Vietnamese-run by Loc and his wife, the cafe reflects a home-style approach to Vietnamese street food. The pho broth is described as peppery and fresh, and the crispy pork banh mi draws consistent comparisons to street-food quality.

Consistently praised as remarkable value. Banh mi, pho, and rice paper rolls at prices that feel like a throwback. Generous portions across the menu make it one of the best-value Vietnamese spots in the inner east.

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