New Leaf Bistro

4.3(381)

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Location & Hours

Address

2342 California Ave SW
Seattle, Washington 98116
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 9:30 PM

Monday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Sunday11:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Contact Information

(206) 938-3681

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About New Leaf Bistro

Laid-back cafe serving familiar Vietnamese dishes such as pho & vermicelli bowls, plus bubble tea.

Price range: inexpensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on November 14, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 381 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Jenny Peng

a month ago

The best Bun Bo Hue I’ve had in a long time!!! I had to stop mid meal to take a pic so I could remember this place. Very authentic! My friends got beef pho and vermicelli which they also really liked...

Mr O

6 months ago

Nice place to get Vietnamese food. The food is very flavorful and visually pleasing. Their dishes are carefully prepared and a lot of attention to the final product was achieved. The servings are big ...

N B

2 weeks ago

Just returned from dinner here tonight (10/26) and had a not so great experience with the service. We each ordered pho (one large and one regular), a banh mi to go, and some tea. The waitress seemed t...

Jeremy Yowell

10 months ago

New Leaf Bistro was a tasty Sunday late lunch. I enjoyed my pho and the bahn mi was solid. The summer roll could have had more protein in it, and service could have been a tad faster when waiting for ...

Marge

2 months ago

Rude owner(s). The owner had the audacity to question us why we were paying early — Well, let’s see, your soup was barely warm enough and you charge almost $20 a bowl. Group of workers/owner are hav...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience appears to be inconsistent, with some customers praising the food and atmosphere, while others experienced issues with service and value. The overall sentiment indicates a mixed reception.

Customer Favorites

Bun Bo Hue and Pho are popular choices among customers, with the sticky rice desserts and Banh Mi also receiving positive mentions. Vermicelli is another dish customers have enjoyed.

Atmosphere & Service

Some customers found the decor inviting and the service great, while others reported rude staff, slow service, and inattentive waitresses. The service experience seems to vary significantly.

Value & Quality

Several customers praised the food's flavor and presentation, noting large portion sizes; however, some found the prices high, especially considering the quality of service received. One reviewer felt the soup wasn't warm enough for the price.

Areas for Improvement

Service inconsistencies, including accuracy of orders and staff attentiveness, are areas needing improvement. Summer rolls could benefit from more protein.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews suggest ongoing issues with service quality, including order inaccuracies and potential upselling attempts, although food quality is still generally regarded as good. There are also mentions of perceived rudeness from the owner(s).