R & D Cafe is a casual Vietnamese restaurant on Channel St in San Lorenzo, offering familiar favorites such as banh mi, pho, and other comforting dishes in a snug, cozy setting.
Whether you are stopping in for a quick bite, enjoying a relaxed lunch or dinner, or looking for a satisfying dessert, the menu includes comfort food, healthy options, and small plates to suit different tastes and occasions.
With seating and table service available, R & D Cafe provides a welcoming place for solo dining, quiet meals, and everyday visits.
The cafe also features a great tea selection and serves a local specialty, adding a distinctive touch to the dining experience. Guests can choose to dine in, order takeaway, or use the on-site services, while reservations are accepted for added convenience.
Coffee, a restroom, and a calm, comfortable atmosphere further support an easy and enjoyable visit, whether you are meeting someone or taking time for yourself.
R & D Cafe is rated 4.70 out of 5 based on 232 customer reviews. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping make the restaurant more convenient for guests with mobility needs. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
Located at 15813 Channel St, San Lorenzo, CA 94580, United States, R & D Cafe can be reached at +1 510-317-0888.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at R & D Cafe
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Vietnamese black iced coffee
Vietnamese iced coffee w/condensed milk
Thai iced tea / iced milk tea
Fresh squeeze lime juice w/lce
Young coconut
Soda (coke, diet coke, sprite, pepsi, soy bean milk)
Grilled chicken w/garlic noodle
Grilled beef w/garlic noodle
Grilled pork w/garlic noodle
Grilled prawns w/garlic noodle
Grilled pork chop w/garlic noodle
Tofu & veggie w/garlic noodle
Grilled chicken
Grilled beef
Grilled pork
Pork meat ball
Ham,pate,headcheese,steamed pork patty
Steamed pork patty
Lemongrass and curry tofu
Hear from our valued guests
Wow the pho is legit. Broth is flavorable with the right spices. Portion size was good for the price of the bowl. My friend (also Vietnamese) got the garlic noodle dish and it was spot on. Will be coming back to try other authentic dishes.
Within 5 minutes of walking in I had my food. Hands down the best Pho I have ever had. I had steak and brisket. The broth was incredible! …
Common questions about R & D Cafe
R & D Cafe is located at 15813 Channel St, San Lorenzo, CA 94580, United States , Channel St, 15813 Channel St, United States.
You can reach R & D Cafe by calling +1 510-317-0888.
R & D Cafe has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 232 customer reviews.
R & D Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
R & D Cafe features the following service options: On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
R & D Cafe features the following highlights: Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
R & D Cafe features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
R & D Cafe features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates.
R & D Cafe features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
R & D Cafe features the following amenities: Restroom.
R & D Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet.
R & D Cafe features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
R & D Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
R & D Cafe features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
R & D Cafe features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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