I stopped by Cloud Café today and was blown away by how good the pho was. I’ve eaten a lot of pho over the years, and this was genuinely one of the best bowls I’ve ever had. From the moment I walked in, the staff were incredibly friendly, polite, and welcoming. The space has a relaxed, sunny vibe, and you can tell it’s a spot locals love—clean, cozy, and inviting. But the real star here is the broth. The moment it hit the table, the aroma alone told me I was in for something special. The broth was rich, clean, savory, and perfectly balanced. I didn’t need to add anything—no hoisin, no sriracha, nothing. It was already exactly how pho broth should be: deep flavor without being heavy, fragrant without being overpowering. The noodles were cooked beautifully—springy, smooth, and the right texture all the way through. The beef slices were tender and flavorful, and the beef ball was delicious, not overly dense like at some places. Fresh basil, crisp bean sprouts, and perfectly cut jalapeños rounded everything out. Honestly, everything about this bowl was spot-on. If I lived in the area, I’d be here at least once a week without question. If you’re anywhere nearby, do yourself a favor and stop in. This place is a gem, and I can’t recommend it highly enough.
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I stopped by Cloud Café today and was blown away by how good the pho was. I’ve eaten a lot of pho over the years, and this was genuinely one of the best bowls I’ve ever had. From the moment I walked in, the staff were incredibly friendly, polite, and welcoming. The space has a relaxed, sunny vibe, and you can tell it’s a spot locals love—clean, cozy, and inviting. But the real star here is the broth. The moment it hit the table, the aroma alone told me I was in for something special. The broth was rich, clean, savory, and perfectly balanced. I didn’t need to add anything—no hoisin, no sriracha, nothing. It was already exactly how pho broth should be: deep flavor without being heavy, fragrant without being overpowering. The noodles were cooked beautifully—springy, smooth, and the right texture all the way through. The beef slices were tender and flavorful, and the beef ball was delicious, not overly dense like at some places. Fresh basil, crisp bean sprouts, and perfectly cut jalapeños rounded everything out. Honestly, everything about this bowl was spot-on. If I lived in the area, I’d be here at least once a week without question. If you’re anywhere nearby, do yourself a favor and stop in. This place is a gem, and I can’t recommend it highly enough.
I ordered traditional beef pho for delivery, with extra brisket and added steamed veggies. I've ordered this many times for delivery before and never had an issue, so I'm not sure what happened this time, but I was very disappointed with what arrived to my house. I asked in the instructions for all the meat to be on the side, this way the beef won't be mixed in with the broth and I would get a decent amount of broth rather than barely a cup of it (the to go container is pretty shallow and doesn't hold much liquid). They added the beef to the broth and it wasn't extra like I had paid for, there was also two huge pieces of tendon (I believe that's what it was), which grossed me out, I'm not a fan. I also did not order tendon in my pho. Every time I have ordered this with a side of steamed veggies, it comes in a container on the side, this time it was included with the noodles, basil, beansprouts and onions. There were about 3-4 pieces of each. I can normally get two meals out of this order with the extra beef and side of veggies. But not this time. I almost was so grossed out by the tendon pieces that I had to stop eating, but I was too hungry at this point. Bummer, I had always enjoyed this place. I'll try it again one more time to see if it was just a bad day or something, but it was a big disappointment.
I ordered traditional beef pho for delivery, with extra brisket and added steamed veggies. I've ordered this many times for delivery before and never had an issue, so I'm not sure what happened this time, but I was very disappointed with what arrived to my house. I asked in the instructions for all the meat to be on the side, this way the beef won't be mixed in with the broth and I would get a decent amount of broth rather than barely a cup of it (the to go container is pretty shallow and doesn't hold much liquid). They added the beef to the broth and it wasn't extra like I had paid for, there was also two huge pieces of tendon (I believe that's what it was), which grossed me out, I'm not a fan. I also did not order tendon in my pho. Every time I have ordered this with a side of steamed veggies, it comes in a container on the side, this time it was included with the noodles, basil, beansprouts and onions. There were about 3-4 pieces of each. I can normally get two meals out of this order with the extra beef and side of veggies. But not this time. I almost was so grossed out by the tendon pieces that I had to stop eating, but I was too hungry at this point. Bummer, I had always enjoyed this place. I'll try it again one more time to see if it was just a bad day or something, but it was a big disappointment.
Rare find in Seattle of delicious food at a decent price. For under $50, we got an appetizer, two entrees and drinks, and all the food was delicious and we had leftovers for home.