Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen

Cafe 79 is our favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the East Seattle area. There are a few parking spaces in front of and around the area but they can be crowded usually. There is also an outdoor shopping mall with a large parking lot across the street so you can also park there if a short walk is acceptable. The restaurant is small and cozy with a few small tables. I think most of the servers are Vietnamese and they are all friendly and happy to explain the menu if you are not familiar with Vietnamese food. They have a variety of options ranging from the classic Pho, vermicelli to sandwiches. Our favorites are the Nha Trang roll for appetizers, Bun Bo Hue, and Bo Ne. The Nha Trang roll is delicious with a mixed of different flavors. It also pairs well with the peanut sauce. I recommend adding a bit of chili paste to the sauce if you like it a but spicy. Their Bun Bo Hue is cooked in a unique way from Da Nang, a city in Vietnam, that I cannot find it anywhere else in Seattle yet. And Bo Ne is one of the signature dishes in Vietnam that is a variant of beef steaks. Cafe 79 is a decent restaurant that I highly recommend it if you live on the Eastside and want to try Vietnamese food differently and don’t want to drive very far north or south.

Great place to eat Vietnamese food. The special pho was very aromatic, fresh and there were sides of Jalapenos, basil and bean sprouts. The meat was tender and flavorful. The beef noodle soup was also good but I preferred the pho. The egg rolls with pork were freshly made and one of the best I have had. The price is $20 for the pho and $18 for the soup, $8 for the rolls. Decent portions for the size. Recommended.

I always come here when I need something warm, grounding, and real. There’s something deeply comforting about sitting down with a bowl of Vietnamese soup at Cafe 79 — the steam, the herbs, the quiet richness of the broth. It feels like care, not just food. Every time I have the chance to go out for a meal with family or friends, Cafe 79 is always the ideal choice. It’s a place where everyone feels welcome, conversations flow easily, and the food brings people together without trying too hard. This is a place that simply does things well. Each visit leaves my body feeling calmer and my day feeling softer. If you love Vietnamese soups made with patience and heart, Cafe 79 is a place worth returning to, again and again. 🍜✨

I ordered the beef pho and their broth is so flavorful and aromatic. The ingredients are fresh and clean, and one of the best phos I have had on the Eastside. Parking is limited and challenging, but if you miss rush hour you can most likely find a spot. Highly recommend checking out Cafe 79.

The pho was good but just ordinary, nothing stands out. The grilled pork bowl was the best dish. Perfectly cooked and flavored. It is a little more pricey than expected.

This is the best tasting pho I've had in the area! Other menu items looked really good also but it was a cold day so pho was perfect. Brisket was tasty and thick pieces unlike other places. The chili sauce they provide in a little dish is also so tasty! Will definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

Food was good. Cooked perfectly, very flavorful and all the veggies were fresh. Only negative is the restaurant was getting ready to shutdown for two weeks and they were out of certain ingredients and menu items. Service was fast and friendly. It’s a little small so not great for big groups. Prices are reasonable and portions good. I’d say it slightly cheaper than other options in Redmond.