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vietnamese restaurant

Cafe Lapines

4.9(60)
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About this score

A weighted average across available review sources.

Google 4.9 ★ (60)

What to Order

Taro bubble teaVietnamese coffeebanh miduckfresh rollsmatchanoodle soupsphosaladswrap

What People Say

"The banh mi here is absolutely awesome — fresh bread, tasty fillings, and packed with flavor."

Reviewers consistently praise the delicious food, friendly staff, and welcoming atmosphere, making it a favourite for quick, tasty meals.

"The wrap is so yummy!! The bread is so soft, not that dry. Great! And the duck is so yummy! The diakon and carrot are flavored and the source inside are just right. So great! And I love the Taro bubble tea."

"So delicious! Amazing flavour, good price and so clean. Everything’s made fresh and they’re happy to accomodate menu changes (eg no mushroom) Highly recommend the fresh rolls, banh mi and the noodle soups. Haven’t tried the salads yet but looking forward to that next visit!"

"Can’t rave about this place enough. The food is always delish and the staff are always so friendly. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area!"

"Bahn mi was delicious and absolutely worth the price. The matcha was also epic!!! Lovely owners and a very cute vibe inside the cafe. ❤️❤️❤️"

The Vibe

friendly clean cute vibe welcoming regulars quick meal seekers

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Last reviewed April 2026 · Suggest an edit

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