Ineffable Ca Phe

Pho? Coffee? All in the same place? YES! I cannot rave about Ineffable Ca Phe enough. The food is excellent and authentic. The coffee is expertly brewed and prepared. The café experience is unique, inspired, and smart. First, the food is authentic and excellent. I inhaled a delish pork banh mi. It was simple, yet delivered layers of flavor and texture not found in other sandwiches. A plethora of accoutrements are available to tinker with the flavor profile of any dish you order. Hoisin sauce, Thai chili sauce, and sesame oil are some of the extras available if you choose. The Vietnamese coffee drinks I could tell are authentic and I regret not ordering one. Also, looking back I wish I ordered a tapioca pearl drink to take as dessert on the way out. However, the drip coffee I ordered was absolutely delish. I noticed that La Colombe beans are used, which I am not typically fond of. However, my coffee tasted absolutely amazing so it is clear that the Ineffable Ca Phe staff are expert coffee brewers. Way to go! Finally, the cafe experience is unique, inspired, and smart. There is a printer available for printing over the WiFi. I've never seen that service offered, but can see how it would be useful for someone cramming for a test or working very hard under the watchful eye of strangers to meet a deadline. For the free spirits among us, there are a ton of random books around. The bright greens, light colors, and adequate lighting facilitate a relaxed but productive atmosphere. I'm sure in the warmer months the outside seating is a big hit. If I'm ever in Pittsburgh again I will go out of my way to get back to Ineffable Ca Phe to sample more of the menu and get things done!

Edit: The bagels are SO good. Fluffy and a bit cakier but delicious. One of my Pittsburgh favorites. The jalapeno cheddar is the best. This place is huge! I had never been here in my 5 years of Pittsburgh but would recommend to anyone now. I ordered the cold brew and lemongrass chicken banh mi. The cold brew was stronger than I'm used to but was still tasty. They also serve pho, bubble tea, pastries and more. The ambience inside and outside is really great and offers a range of opportunities for people. Some areas are open and louder, some are quieter and cozier, and the outdoors has a nice patio with another enclosed dining area. The whole space has great interior design and warm lighting which makes it feel homey and unpretentious. Definitely stop by!

This was my favorite coffee spot in Pgh before we moved, my husband and I would stop in weekly! I used to get a papaya latte when it was a special, and I’d continue to order it long after it was taken off the menu. The owner (such a kind and cool guy) always knew us and exactly how I liked my drink every time! We just visited after a year of living elsewhere and this HAD to be our first stop. He still remembered us and made my drink exactly the same!! Best coffee and best service ❤️👏🏼

The food was delicious. I had the lemongrass bahn mi, my partner had the pork rice bowl. The pickled carrots and veggies on both were perfect. The portions were not gigantic American diabetes making. This is a plus for us. We noticed several reviews noting that the food was served in takeout containers. The owner must have listened because we didn’t receive our food that way but in a metal tray for the sandwich and a standard plastic bowl you get pho in. All in all this was a great find.

Great vibes and super friendly folks. Had the veggie banh mi and was really happy with not only the filling (flavorful tofu, spicy but not overwhelming jalapeños, sharp pickled bits) but also the bread, which was crusty enough to notice but not so much that a bite just smooshes the fillings out the sides. They know good sandwich construction, and I appreciate it!