Caphe House in Southwark

The salads we had were generous and fresh. However, the tables are tiny and far too close together. You can only order via your phone's QR scanner, so if you dislike using this, it's best to avoid this cafe. I'm not sure I'd go again. We went on a Saturday and it was full, so it's clearly popular.

Unclear pricing & unfair VAT charges! The restaurant clearly charges more for dining in, which is stated on the menu. However, under this situation, this restaurant charges a service fee but doesn’t provide a receipt at checkout, which is not standard practice. Even worse, they charge VAT on top of the total price (which should already include VAT in the UK), and they calculate it after adding the service fee, effectively taxing customers twice! They didn’t provide a receipt until I specifically asked for one, which raises concerns about transparency. If you dine here, double-check your bill to avoid being unfairly charged! I strongly do not recommend dinning here!

Very nice and friendly Vietnamese cafe with restaurant quality/style food. I had the pork summer rolls and the brisket and rare beef steak pho. Both were very nice especially the dipping sauces that came with them. I’d say the food was light and comforting yet filling. My friend got the char siu pork steak buns and they were delicious. Had a slight sweetness to the bun and was nice and fluffy. I got 2 things so my meal was between £20-£30 but I would say typical spend is about £10-£20 for one thing.

Best pho in London! Combo pho is the best💜💜💜

Overpriced, bland food, and an uncomfortable dining experience. The service didn’t justify the mandatory 12.5% charge, and some questionable choices in preparation, like whole coriander in bánh mì and ginger in phở, made it feel even less authentic.

One of the best phò I’ve ever had and I’ve had many in Vietnam and Toronto. The broth is very tasty and the meat/ingredients are generous.

My boyfriend and I go here religiously, the combo hue takes me back home in ho chi minh but honestly it warms us up every time we have it. We go there to eat to solve our problems, if we’re angry at eachother or stressed about the outside world, we eat at caphe house to calm down. The staff will always be attentive, and always happy to see them the same way they seem happy to see us! This place never fails. Like ever. Rain or shine, we will always take a journey to bermondsey to enjoy the atmosphere and food of Caphe house. All in all, this is a love letter to you from very happy and grateful customers. Worth every penny. - From Mia and AJ ❤️

Bland food, overpriced, small tables the usual london eating experience. One tip at least chop up the coriander and discard the stems.

Lovely relaxed vibe and extremely friendly and kind team. My friend had the egg coffee which she said was absolutely delicious. Will definitely be returning if I am in the area again.

The food is just amazing and portions are huge! We recently came back from a trip to Vietnam and were looking for an egg coffee in London as we fell in love with it. And here it is as delicious as in the best egg coffee places in Hanoi!

The best pho ever had in my life!! I’ve tried many restaurants like this, but this is truly the best one!!! Very good service and sweet waitress. 🥰🥰🥰

The food is delicious, the waiters are friendly and polite, and it’s a great experience!

Very large portions, with fresh produce that caters well for vegetarians. They also have a small selection of low alcohol beers too.

Papaya and prawn salad was delicious. Lovely service.

Very good service nice food 👌 👍 😀 👏 😋 😊 👌 👍 😀 👏 😋 😊 👌 👍 😀 👏 😋 😊 👌 👍 😀 👏 😋

My favourite stop for authentic Vietnamese food - egg coffee is the most popular (strong, with condensed milk and egg — consider in case you have allergies); pho, baguettes and steam porks buns are some of my favourites. Most of the noodles are gluten free so feel free to check with the restaurant if you have dietary restrictions.

This place is absolutely delightful. The pho is rich and refreshing. When you walk in the place smells like heaven. The portion sizes are generous, and the service is excellent - fast and friendly. The best place in London for pho by a country mile - the gold standard to lead as an example to others. They have earned themselves a new regular customer.

Great chicken pho! Generous portion and the broth is really flavourful. No extra sauces needed. Plus the service is friendly and speedy. Can’t wait to go back and try the other dishes.

This place has it all. Sensational staff, outrageous food for the price. Consistently delicious, I would move in if I could!

Good size restaurant with plenty of seating. Prices are reasonable to the portion of food. Pho was very delicious with a good deep broth. Friendly and helpful staff to top that off.

Food was really good. Portion was way bigger than I thought it be. However the rare beef in the pho was not rare enough for me.

Un educado y sabroso café / restaurante vietnamita sirve comida auténtica a un precio razonable con buenas porciones. He estado dos veces y cada vez me han sorprendido los sabores. El servicio puede ser un poco lento pero eso creo que se debe a preparar todo desde cero. Ofrecen una amplia gama en el menú desde banh Mi hasta comidas completas y café con huevo que aún no he probado. Un lugar pequeño e independiente si tienes hambre y no quieres gastar una fortuna. Sin embargo, si no te gusta la música pop, te cerraría los oídos. Y de nuevo, eso soy yo siendo gruñón. Además, no tienen licencia de alcohol, pero sirven cerveza al 0 %

Excellent place, quick service and food was amazing, try the Vietnamese egg coffee. Will definitely be there again.

Very tasty and authentic style Vietnamese dishes and coffee. It’s a nice place although a little tight with the tables in the back you feel a bit squashed but overall a lovely restaurant and friendly staff

Great little find! Managed to get seated just before the place filled up. Easy to order through your phone. Food was served quick and it was super tasty and beautifully presented. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Can’t fault the place or experience.

Muy soso y caro. Fue un almuerzo decepcionante. Tenía la caja de mezcla de tofu de hierba de limón y no podía probar ninguna hierba de limón. Mis colegas tenían diferentes elementos del menú y dijeron que su comida era muy sosa también.

A very disappointing lunch - completely bland. I had the lemongrass tofu and couldn't taste any lemongrass. My colleagues had other items and they said theirs were bland too.

Ordered lunch. The chicken was cold and the portion size was small. No time to go back as I was on my lunch break.

I really enjoyed the Pho and spring rolls. I got it to take away but would like to return to see what the other dishes have to offer. Has a cosy authentic atmosphere with friendly staff.

Wonderful. , perfect location . Food are good Service was excellent. Overall outstanding. Would definitely recommend.

The foot was decent but it’s overpriced for the service and the portion of the food.

Pho tai bei was not great. Spring rolls were not crispy (potentially air fried old stock??) and mint and salad on side was also not fresh. Feels like if the menu was consolidated to smaller number of options maybe the ingredients would be fresher. Viet coffee was good. Arriving was told to order from application (I was the only patron - seemed silly during low volume period to do this). For what it was - quite expensive, maybe this is consistent with the area though. Preference location for viet is Hoxton.

Love the place - delicious food and fast service but mega overpriced for what it is!..

Perfect for the weather right now the lovely waiter recommended the egg coffee and I love it it was fantastic staff super friendly

Great spot - delicious pho, so fresh, loved the ginger in the broth

We had a delicious lunch. Phò & Special Bành Mi was excellent. Phó (noodle soup) is popular. Prawn & pork summe springroll is good. Not sure abt the Char siu noodles tho.

Great option for Vietnamese food in the area. It's not a big place, but there is an option to take away. Prices are fair, you can customise your order. The Bánh mì was fresh and spicy without the pate as the Hanoi style. There are options for vegetarians and gluten-free dishes.

So good! I can’t wait to come back

Best Pho in London. Staff are wonderful. Pleasure to eat here!

The pho was the blandest noodle I had in my life. I only tasted lightly salted water.

Sorry this place was overpriced, unauthentic, bland and very uncomfortable to eat in. Felt scammed because 12.5% service was charged and paid for when ordering and we didnt get very good service.

One of the worst pho soups I’ve ever had in London, and extremely overpriced. The dish is absolutely unseasoned, broth is flavourless and the side sauce immediately makes you think of a Tesco brand BBQ sauce off-shoot. For ~£20 you would not expect a disappointment of that magnitude, and the reasonable amount of protein doesn’t help as it is equally tasteless. The atmosphere is typical for a central London joint — nothing special, nothing criminal, the usual Bermondsey crowd. Bathroom is moderately clean. Staff was nice and professional — the only upside of the entire experience.

Caphe House is an off the charts Vietnamese ! The quality of the spring rolls and pork Banh Mi were exceptional and the best I have had in the last 5 years. I would go far as to say the flavour and quality of the food surpassed all the Vietnamese restaurants I used to frequent in Singapore and I will certainly be a regular customer having made the discovery. Delicious and a very friendly team.

Exceptional coffee and unbeatable service.

The vibrancy through the open door fell flat, being directed to our table in a space feeling more like a storage room than a restaurant. An easy ordering process became complicated when a table seated after us received their food before us, a near 45 minute wait had our bellies rumbling. Once food was served we were not disappointed, with a friendly waitresses smile, a large portion & delicious flavours.

Nice place but pretty expensive for not very good food.

The servers were absolutely lovely, but the food is quite bland, especially the salads. The pho was fine, but wouldn't go back

Struggling to see how this place has such a high rating. The food was really not very good. The Pho broth was fairly tasteless and the combo included short ribs, which were mostly fat and bone resulting in lumps of animal fat in the broth and very little in the way of good eating. The spring rolls arrived about thirty seconds after ordering and seemed to be microwaved or something. Also, it's not cheap. We paid £65 for two Pho, spring rolls, prawn crackers and a couple of soft drinks. This included 12.5% service, which seems pretty cheeky when you have to order using a QR code on your phone.

Authentic Vietnamese food and delicious EGG coffee. The best Vietnamese food since we were in Hanoi. Egg Coffee was amazing and food so fresh.

This review is strictly for the food, and is not a reflection of the staff or service. The people are lovely and the service is good. They should disclose that the broth for all the pho is vegetarian. Typically, beef pho has a beef broth, and chicken pho has chicken broth. Not as flavorful or authentic as I was expecting based on the reviews. And very very expensive.

Consistently really lovely service and food

Best egg coffee this side of Hanoi

Small restaurant serving generous plates of Vietnamese cuisine. Delicious papaya salads (great spicy level), tasty pho and fresh summer rolls! A little bit pricey, but worth the big portions and quick service.

We've been to this restaurant a few times now, and it never disappoints. One of the highlights is their egg coffee—rich, velvety, and absolutely worth every penny. The restaurant offers a wide range of Vietnamese dishes, all prepared with care by this lovely, family-run restaurant. Whether you're a meat lover, vegetarian, or vegan, there's something on the menu for everyone. During our last visit, I had a prawn pho with vegan broth, which was good! My partner had the fried chicken with noodles and loved it. This place is perfect for a quick lunch or for spending some time relaxing over a meal. If you're looking for an authentic Vietnamese dining experience, it's definitely worth a visit.

I’m a big fan of Caphe House—their pho is exceptional, perfectly balanced, and refreshing. It's our go-to choice for dinner because it's a healthy option. Our daughter especially loves the soup, and the chef is always accommodating when we request just noodles and a few prawns for her. I've visited many times and will continue to do so as long as we're in the area.

Friendly staff. Good service (via QR). Lovely fresh, tasty food. Excellent value for money

Cut of meat could be of higher quality, but the pho is very good. They ask to pay the tip as usual although it's order by phone. It's also fairly priced.

It’s been over a week that we slid into Caphe House just around 8 pm hungry for a sumptuous meal. I can still recall the tastes of what we dined on. The Vietnamese prawn summer rolls and raw papaya salad we started with were fresh and crunchy with herbs, the prawns were steamed just right and the dipping sauce was perfect. The hits of lemongrass then lime then a little anise from the papaya salad whetted our apetite for more! (My guests and I gobbled the rolls so fast that we didn’t even think of a pic.) For mains one of us had the spicy prawn vermicelli pho and two of us ordered the seafood pho. Both served in generous bowls that we were unable to finish!!! The pho stock was so flavourful and most fragrant yet light, it was a slow revelation of flavours from herbs then lime then star anise and lemongrass and a hint of garlic. My guest who has travelled to Vietnam several times was delighted with this authenticity at Caphe House. Our seafood pho had lots of pieces of tender squid, several tasty fish balls and just 2 prawns albeit large ones. Please next time add a couple more prawns in your beautiful bowls of goodness. The manager Nicky and our server Vivian (hope the spelling is right) made us feel so welcome, our next visit is very soon !!!

Very tasty, loaded and filling Banh Mi's at great prices and value for money. Having tried both the beef and chicken Banh Mi (and this sandwich from other Vietnamese cafes across London), the flavours are great and the baguette is as it should be. For me personally, the meat is a bit too tender and pulled where it loses its texture and bite. The summer rolls are delicious but the dipping sauce is a bit strange, not sure what's in it. It would be nice to have sriracha or other condiments on the table too to spice up the sandwich. As always, Vietnamese ice/hot coffee is just delicious! The staff are very nice, and you can order and pay through the QR code on your table which I like. Would highly recommend for a great meal at very good prices for London and in Bermondsey! Will definitely go back to try the other dishes.

The best! Fresh, tasty, fantastic.

Very tasty brisket & rare beef pho. The broth was great, fresh spicy chilli’s and a good portion size. Bit pricy at £20, but to be expected for that area of london. The pork bun bao was ok, nothing special and limited filling. They had run out of Bahn mi. Service was efficient. Electronic QR code/app payment only, no cash. Will likely be back to try the Egg coffee

Oh wow! So happy we found this cosy restaurant! Food is delicious, affordable, and healthy, and the service is great. Vegetarian and vegan options avaliable 😋 ! Try the egg coffee, is yummy 😋

No rice available, wouldn't ket you order from the till, had to do by app only from the table, mouse ran across whilst eating.

Amazing food, very friendly and welcoming owner

Great find in Bermondsey, portion size for eat in is fab!

Some of the food is different from the photos, which can be a bit misleading for customers.

Great Vietnamese place - Asian person

The pho, Vietnamese coffee, summer rolls and spring rolls are my favourites. The flavour and portion of the pho itself gets 5 stars! Although slightly pricy, it is understandable for the generosity of ingredients, flavour and quality! Love the variety of Vietnamese dishes and noodles! Really love this place overall - no frills and delicious :)

Absolute gem of a place. The food is fresh, beautiful and delicious. Full of flavor. Quick, friendly, efficient service. I like ordering and paying upfront on my phone so you can just leave when done.

Food was pretty good. You get soup for £20 that will not fill you up is a bit steep. Asking for a service on top is a bit too much. The service is fine but they took away my table just after I finished my food even though we were sitting as a group.

busy local eat in and take away restaurant. serves some delicious food well prepared and nutritious. always busy and deservedly so

Absolutely delicious!! Hands down one of the best Vietnamese in London - outside of Kingsland Road.

Lovely coffee!! Love from pakistan!!

Our Vietnamese go-to. Awesome food. Highly recommended

Popped in today as was passing. Very unimpressed. £19 for a vermicelli salad with thin strips of tasteless pork, the nuoc mam sauce was watered down so dish had no flavour. I also had a bottle of fentimans cola which had more taste than the meal.

Delicious pho and hue soup. Bit pricey, but the serving sizes are generous, especially the hue soup with well cooked brisket chunks! We had 3 soups and 2 Vietnamese coffees. Broth was also very nice, enjoyed the experience overall 👍 and the menu has many many other delicious options to try. There is also take away option if you want to eat in the park. Would recommend

Fresh and delicious! Wonderful and friendly people.

Food was delicious. Superb service. I will be returning 🤗

Amazing food, friendly staff and the best Vietnamese coffee. Highly recommend

Had the house special pho. Excellent broth, but missed the side plate of coriander and Thai basil that I'm used to getting with pho. The dip (tamarind?) seemed more suited to, say, spring rolls than soup. Also, my companion got more meat!

It is recommended that those who want to eat Vietnamese food choose this place. The rice noodles are very generous and authentic. The environment and atmosphere are very good. The service staff are very kind.

I ordered rice noodles and there was a lot of meat and the broth was delicious. The price seems a bit expensive at 43 pounds for 2 people.

I’m afraid I can’t give this more than 3* due to the price for a tiny portion of prawn papaya salad. I was expecting a lot more food for the £12 I paid. This was more of a side salad not a main. Looks like a lot of prawns but they were in fact all cut in half down the length. Tasty but tiny.

Best place in the UK let alone London. You just gotta try the Egg Coffee it's amazing

Came here based on a recommendation from a friend, they did not let me down. Absolutely fantastic lunch, generous portions, and the egg coffee is so much better than it sounds, absolute must have, very happy that Halal options are also available.

i had the coffee here, and it’s amazing! love the atmosphere too and fantastic service too!

Nicky was phenomenal for us, and such lovely food - thank you so much Caphe!

The photo looks amazing! The food looks delicious and the restaurant seems to be adorable and friendly. The service was fast and the staff was nice. I highly recommend this place. Special shoutout to Nick, the amazing restaurant owner.

Best egg coffee in the UK. Thank you so much for having us. We love Vietnam 🇻🇳

The egg coffee is delicious, I’ll be back to try the food too!

first time going there, food and service was amazing, will definitely be going there again!

Reasonably priced, good portion, tasty salad. Friendly staff and service we're quick. Must try their salads!

Had a quick stop to grab some coffee. Their egg coffee is fantastic; just like the ones I have had in Vietnam when I visited some years ago. The staff is really friendly.

Not great food but does the job

I’m currently writing this while eating and I would have to say the experience has been amazing from front of house; the guy taking the orders to even the waiter. And their pho is absolutely amazing. The caphe house has a quaint atmosphere and you can tell they care about all their customers. I came here on my lunch break knowing I only had 45mins-1hr. They brought out my food in good timing and it was piping hot and delicious. Thank you for such a great experience

Amazing food and customer service. Thank you

The staff are lovely and welcoming, the food is great, the egg coffee is fantastic. Always have a nice experience here.

Great location and great quality pho. Soup was clean and flavours were great. Only concern I have was with regards to pricing. £9 for 2 summer rolls which could be finished in 4 bites didn’t seem great value. £42.50 for a regular beef pho, chicken bun bo hue and summer roll before service charge left us a bit disappointed. Especially since you’re asked to order via an app so service provided is just being served your food on a simple table. Quality was good, but can definitely find the same quality for much better pricing elsewhere.

Perfect soup noodles in the cold weather. They have halal options

I visited for lunch and tried the house pho which did not disappoint. The broth was sensational - perfectly seasoned with fresh flavours and ingredients. Very filling with generous portions, great value for money. Exactly what I needed on a cold winter afternoon. Staff were also very friendly and super efficient. I will definitely be back!