Opening hours
Open now · closes 4:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Local time in Philadelphia: 12:08 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (215) 574-0527 to confirm.
Location & directions
811 S 8th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
About Cafe Cuong
Cafe Cuong is a Vietnamese restaurant located at 811 S 8th St in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It's part of our guide to 1,632 restaurants, cafes and bars in Philadelphia. Prices are budget-friendly ($1–10 per person).
Cafe Cuong is open 6 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed Monday).
Cafe Cuong's menu features 6 dishes and drinks. Listed prices range from $3.25 to $3.75, with a typical item around $3.75. Dishes worth a look include Hoagies, White Pork, and Fried Wht. Pork.
Service options include takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, and it is a good fit for locals and tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible entrance. Parking: free of charge street parking. Phone: (215) 574-0527.
Quick facts
- Category
- Vietnamese Restaurant
- Address
- 811 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
- Phone
- (215) 574-0527
- Price range
- $1–10 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Menu
- 6 items · $3.25–$3.75
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Vietnamese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Cafe Cuong’s weekday schedule with 9 other Vietnamese restaurants in Philadelphia. On a typical weekday it opens at 8:00 AM, earlier than 89% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 4:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 48 hours a week, 19 hours fewer than the local median of 67. 100% of Vietnamese restaurants in Philadelphia open on Sundays, and Cafe Cuong is one of them.
Compared with 9 other Vietnamese restaurants in Philadelphia that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Vietnamese restaurants in Pennsylvania
Based on 11 menus with 651 priced items from Vietnamese restaurants in Pennsylvania, the median menu item costs $13.75, and half of all items are priced between $8.45 and $16.99.
At Cafe Cuong the median listed price is $3.75, lower than the typical $13.75 for Vietnamese restaurants in Pennsylvania.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 27% | $10.75 |
| Spring Rolls | 27% | $3.00 |
| Grilled Pork Chop | 27% | $14.95 |
| Grilled Shrimp | 27% | $15.95 |
| Thai Tea | 27% | $5.95 |
Calculated from 11 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Locals
- Tourists
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Cafe Cuong there are 85 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 342 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (54), Bars & Pubs (50), Bakeries & Desserts (27), and Pizza (23).
Competition is light: 2 other Vietnamese restaurants are within a mile and 11 within three miles. The closest is Ba Le Bakery, 0.3 mi away.
134 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ItalianO Sole Mio Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Bars & Pubs12 Steps Down< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeAnthony's Italian Coffee & Chocolate House< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsGet a Gato Cat Café< 0.1 mi
- PizzaNannie Franco's Pizzeria0.1 mi
What to expect at a Vietnamese restaurant
Vietnamese restaurants are best known for pho – a fragrant beef or chicken noodle soup – and banh mi sandwiches on light, crackly baguettes. Menus also feature vermicelli bowls (bun), broken-rice plates (com tam), fresh spring rolls and a strong coffee sweetened with condensed milk.
What to order
- Pho – order by the cut of beef you like, or chicken (pho ga)
- Banh mi – a cheap, filling sandwich
- Bun (vermicelli bowl) – grilled meat over cold noodles and herbs
- Fresh spring rolls – rice paper rolls with peanut sauce
Good to know
- Add herbs and lime to pho gradually and taste the broth first.
- Many pho shops are busiest at weekend lunch; mornings are quieter.
- Banh mi shops often sell out of bread in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Cafe Cuong's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Is Cafe Cuong open on Sunday?
Yes, Cafe Cuong is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Where is Cafe Cuong located?
Cafe Cuong is located at 811 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147.
What is the phone number of Cafe Cuong?
You can call Cafe Cuong at (215) 574-0527.
Does Cafe Cuong offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Cafe Cuong offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Cafe Cuong?
The typical price range at Cafe Cuong is $1–10 per person. Menu prices range from $3.25 to $3.75.
Is Cafe Cuong wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Is there parking at Cafe Cuong?
Parking options: free of charge street parking.
Is Cafe Cuong open late?
No, Cafe Cuong usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Cafe Cuong?
There are 342 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Cafe Cuong. Nearby options include O Sole Mio Restaurant (< 0.1 mi), 12 Steps Down (< 0.1 mi), and Anthony's Italian Coffee & Chocolate House (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Vietnamese restaurants near Cafe Cuong?
2 other Vietnamese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Ba Le Bakery, 0.3 mi away.
How much do Vietnamese restaurants in Pennsylvania cost?
Based on 11 menus with 651 priced items from Vietnamese restaurants in Pennsylvania, the median menu item costs $13.75, and half of all items are priced between $8.45 and $16.99.
