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Lilly's Café

Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Menu

Worth ordering: Spring rollsnamed in 16 reviews

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Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the vegan pho and vegan egg rolls, highly recommended by multiple reviewers.
  • Good to know: Specify no fish sauce for vegan dishes to avoid hidden animal ingredients.
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  • Request the spicy tofu bun, a favorite and specialty dish noted for its flavorful Cajun/Vietnamese spices.
  • Arrive early to avoid crowds at lunchtime, as the cafe gets busy quickly.
  • Enjoy refreshing drinks like watermelon bubble tea and lemongrass tea with your meal.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Tofu scramblenamed in 5 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Phonamed in 11 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Banh mi

People also mention bun, bun cha and avocado toast.

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Also boba tea, dumpling and dumplings.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: work & study

Praised for friendly service, fast service and affordable.

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Also praised for attentive service, good value and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Lilly's Cafe is a casual Vietnamese spot known for its standout vegan pho and a variety of plant-based dishes like vegan egg rolls and spicy tofu. Portions are generous with quick service and reasonable prices, making it a popular lunch and dinner destination. The venue maintains a cozy yet simple setting with friendly staff and accessibility features, drawing both solo diners and groups.

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1813 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–20:00
Tuesday
11:00–20:00
Wednesday
11:00–20:00
Thursday
11:00–20:00
Friday
11:00–20:00
Saturday
11:00–20:00
Sunday
Closed

the food

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, mushrooms, tempeh

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

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