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Saigon Alley Cafe

2C/313 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

Recommended by 64 people

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2C/313 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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+61 7 3194 7218
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Saigon Alley Cafe

Brisbane CBD workers slip downstairs to Saigon Alley Cafe for honest Vietnamese street fare that lands fast. Crusty banh mi rolls pack in savory fillings, while morning regulars grab breakfast baguettes stuffed with runny fried eggs alongside dripping cups of iced cà phê sữa đá. Midday brings piping-hot bowls of phở loaded with brisket, rare beef, and beef balls—ready to dress at the self-serve counter with extra bird's-eye chili, basil, and lime wedges. Lemongrass beef noodle salads offer a lighter lunch crunch, though anyone after the daily chicken curry needs to show up before the 12:30 cut-off.

  • Aromatic Phở Bowls: Brimming bowls of broth packed with brisket, beef slices, and beef balls at CBD-friendly prices.
  • Breakfast Bánh Mì: Morning rolls stuffed with freshly fried runny eggs, paired alongside traditional iced coffee.
  • Self-Serve Condiment Bar: A dedicated garnish bar lets diners freely load up on fresh chili, basil, and lime wedges.
  • Coveted Chicken Curry: Rich house special that routinely sells out before 12:30 PM.
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Key Dining Advantages

Why Brisbane CBD workers and noodle soup lovers choose Saigon Alley Cafe

  • Rapid Lunchtime Turnaround

    CBD professionals can count on rapid service during peak lunch rushes, receiving steaming noodle soups and banh mi in minutes.

    service is quick even during the lunch rush, ordering is easy

    Tanya

  • Generous CBD Value

    Portions remain generous and wallet-friendly, offering substantial quality meals at accessible city prices.

    Very good portion for a very reasonable price.

    Ella Lee

  • Morning Commute Breakfast Banh Mi

    Commuters kickstart the morning with freshly prepared breakfast rolls loaded with perfectly fried eggs alongside robust iced coffee.

    just tried the breakfast version and it had the most perfectly fried eggs in it (just the right amount of runny to eat on the go)

    Marco Ransom-Hughes

  • Refreshing Morning Coffee Boost

    Early workdays get an energizing lift with authentic Vietnamese coffee brewed bold, sweet, and icy cold.

    Plus icy Vietnamese coffee. Just what you need to start the day.

    Joe Sweeney (Doc Joe)

  • Self-Serve Condiment Customization

    Guests can customize their noodle soups and salads with complimentary fresh herbs, chilli, and lime wedges at the self-serve condiment station.

    Love that you could add toppings yourself at the condiment bar.

    Ella Lee

  • Transportive Authentic Flavors

    Recipes and ingredients authentically evoke Vietnamese street food standards, transporting diners back to traditional regional tastes.

    Born and raised in Hanoi, this banh mi takes me straight back to my hometown.

    Bình Thanh Hồ

Customer favorites and signature staples for your workday routine

  • Vietnamese Iced Coffee

    Viet Iced coffee strong sweet and refreshing.

    Jasper Matthé

  • Beef Pho

    Got the Beef Pho and the beef was tender, broth flavourful, chili, basil and lime wedge all fresh, and noodles were a great texture!

    Ella Lee

  • Breakfast Banh Mi

    The breakfast Bahn Mi is the perfect mix of flavors and the bread is heavenly crunchy yet so soft.

    Ryan Kennedy

  • Traditional Pork Banh Mi

    The 5-star is solely for their traditional pork banh mi. I was pleasantly surprised with how authentic it tasted! Born and raised in Hanoi, this banh mi takes me straight back to my hometown.

    Bình Thanh Hồ

Before you head over

Helpful timing and ordering tips for your visit to Saigon Alley Cafe

  • Beat the Lunch Rush After 1 PM

    Arrive right after 1:00 PM if you want to skip the midday rush, or expect around a 5-minute wait during peak lunch hours.

  • Grab an Early Morning Breakfast Banh Mi

    Start early with their popular breakfast banh mi featuring freshly fried runny eggs, paired with an authentic Vietnamese iced coffee.

  • Customize Bowls at the Condiment Bar

    Take advantage of the self-serve condiment station to customize your pho or noodle salad with fresh chili, basil, lime wedges, and extra spices.

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