Aaliyah Mae's Cafe
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Aaliyah Mae's Cafe is a family-run Vietnamese cafe and eatery at 33 Herbert Street, St Leonards, known for banh mi rolls and pho. It is busy and quick at weekday lunch, with plenty of tables, and open weekdays only. Naremburn Park is a 3-minute walk away.
About Aaliyah Mae's Cafe
Food at Aaliyah Mae's Cafe
The menu covers Vietnamese rolls, breakfast, noodle soups, juices and coffee. Reviewers praise the banh mi, loaded with meat and pate, and rave about slow-cooked marinated pork with crackling. Pho is described as rich in broth and packed with beef, and the vermicelli salad and spring rolls also get mentions. Rolls run about $10–13, with a meal upgrade of spring roll and a drink for $4 extra. Vegetarian, tuna and fried egg rolls are on the list.
What to order: Banh mi roll · Beef pho · Vermicelli salad
Facilities at Aaliyah Mae's Cafe
What visitors say about Aaliyah Mae's Cafe
- 💬Banh mi rolls that several reviewers rank among the best they have had in Sydney
- 💬Generous, flavour-packed pho and noodle soups
- 💬Friendly owners and a family-run feel
- 💬Very busy at lunch
Near Aaliyah Mae's Cafe
Visitor tips for Aaliyah Mae's Cafe
- ✓Lunch is crowded; go a little before noon or after 1:30pm for a shorter wait.
- ✓The chilli is extra hot, so add it gradually.
- ✓It is closed on weekends and in the evenings, so plan for a weekday daytime visit.
- ✓Naremburn Park is a 3-minute walk if you want to take a roll outside.
Getting to Aaliyah Mae's Cafe
33 Herbert St, St Leonards NSW 2065. The cafe is at street level in the building.
FAQ
Is Aaliyah Mae's Cafe open on weekends?
No. It opens Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 3pm and is closed on weekends.
What is Aaliyah Mae's Cafe known for?
Banh mi rolls and pho are the headline dishes, with slow-cooked pork and beef pho often praised by reviewers.
Was Aaliyah Mae's Cafe previously called Phoodle Cafe?
Yes, it traded under the name Phoodle Cafe before the change.