Lotus Banh Mi - Loop

Name: Lotus Banh Mi - Loop
Address: 200 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60606, Chicago, IL, 60606.0, US
Telephone: +1 312-600-9774
Price range: $
Rating: 4.6

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About

Lotus Banh Mi - Loop — low-key vietnamese in Loop that runs on repeat customers. It has that lived-in, been-here-forever warmth. Honest, uncompromised flavors throughout. Quick and efficient.

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

5.0

👥Service

4.8

✨Ambiance

4.4

💬Sentiment

4.6

Art JIMENEZ III

68 reviews

Highlights

Old SchoolQuick BiteGreat ValueFast Service

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Authentic flavorsFast & efficient

Some noted

Far from the review itself, the food was low quality, tasting like instant.
— Lory K.

The pho take out does not include the seafood and siracha source. So disappointed.
— Guanwen Janet Lai

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Location

200 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60606

What 98+ diners say about Lotus Banh Mi - Loop

Literally the best Pho Bo I have tried in Chicago. There are two sizes available, and the smaller one is good enough (for women). Also, they make spring rolls when you order, in front of you. I'd say it's on the pricey side, but that's The Loop.

“This is my go-to lunch spot.”

This is my go-to lunch spot. Really great flavorful food. They have a few vegan options. I love their tofu noodle bowl with the peanut sauce and also tried their tofu banh mi, which was delicious. I wish they had a vegan broth because I would love to try their pho.

Sylvia G

Oct 2024

“Bright, clean, and delicious.”

Bright, clean, and delicious. This place is the only good thing I have to say about my trip to Chicago. Yuuuuum!!!!!

Casey Allen

Jul 2023

“This is the chipotle of pho.”

This is the chipotle of pho. Meat is precooked and assembled via Ford motor company line. It does the job...

Santana Adame

Sep 2022

“Good for what it is.”

Good for what it is. Think Chipotle but for Vietnamese food. Choose your protein, choose how you want it, and then your toppings. Busy at lunch but line goes fast.

stacylaughs

Jan 2026

“This is a great option for a quick lunch.”

This is a great option for a quick lunch! Long lines during lunch hours. I don’t think the food is very authentic Vietnamese but still very good. The classic Banh Mi was delicious and affordable but missing the strong pate and pickled daikon and carrot tastes.

Stephanie W.

Nov 2025

“Well it's nice that they have a trendy touristy not necessarily traditional Vietnamese restaurant on Wells Street.”

Well it's nice that they have a trendy touristy not necessarily traditional Vietnamese restaurant on Wells Street. So far the food was actually delicious. I came in early before 12:00 pm for lunch so ambience was not so rowdy and noisy on a Friday. Service was actually pretty fast if you do enroll with your phone app after five points you get a $10 discount. The spring rolls were actually delicious as well as the traditional beef pho soup. I ordered a small one which was actually pretty decent size cuz I didn't want a big one. The beef slices though we're decent tasting but not exactly fresh like in most traditional Vietnamese restaurant. I saw they had other dishes and I would most likely come back for the chicken curry rice dish. I give it four stars because I've tasted a little better but it's up there it's good but it's not the best in regards to how they made their Vietnamese traditional cuisines. Also was surprised to find my favorite fresh ginger ale brand Bruce cost. They stop selling it at Filipino grocery store seafood City

Art JIMENEZ III

Aug 2025

“This place was solid.”

This place was solid. I’d easily go here again.

Curtis Yu

May 2025

“The place has a good ambiance.”

The place has a good ambiance. Vegetarian options are only about 1 and not that great. Pho has bone broth in the crispy tofu pho and hence none of the pho is vegetarian. The vegan tofu salad with crispy tofu and peanut sauce was good in taste. The place is spacious and has ample space to dine in. It gets quite busy during lunch hours.

Annu Priya

Jan 2025

“Far from the review itself, the food was low quality, tasting like instant.”

Far from the review itself, the food was low quality, tasting like instant. The ham in the sandwich tasted raw and disgusting. Additionally I don't understand how on earth the Vietnamese soup can be that sweet. The lady at the food bar was not welcoming either. I wouldn't call this Vietnamese cuisine.

Lory K.

Apr 2025

“Favorite place to get lunch near work.”

Favorite place to get lunch near work. Beats a slop bowl any day ! Not cheap, but reward stars make it comparable. Beef pho, chicken banh mi, grilled pork banh mi, and sometimes add-on pho broth for making soup at home 👌🏼