Steaming phở bowl with fresh herbs and spring rolls at La Cà Café

Your Parkland Study Spot & Vietnamese Comfort Food

Fresh pho, banh mi, and bubble tea near PLU campus. The perfect place to study, meet friends, or grab a quick bite.

Parkland's Vietnamese Café & Study Haven

La Cà Café is the neighborhood spot for Vietnamese food, bubble tea, and a place to sit and study. Steps from PLU campus — students and locals come in for a quick lunch, a study session with Vietnamese coffee, or dinner with the family.

Grab a banh mi between classes, settle in with pho and your laptop, or meet friends for bubble tea. We're here to fuel your day, whatever it brings.

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Warm, inviting interior of La Cà Café near PLU campus
8+
Years in Parkland

Fuel Your Day

Vietnamese food and bubble tea — quick enough for between classes, good enough to stay for

Classic beef phở with steaming broth and fresh basil at La Cà Café

Classic Pho

Classic Vietnamese beef pho with tender noodles and aromatic broth. Great for studying or a quick, satisfying meal.

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Crispy bánh mì sandwich with fresh cilantro at La Cà Café

Grab & Go Banh Mi

Crispy baguettes with savory fillings - perfect between classes or for a quick lunch break.

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Creamy milk tea boba with tapioca pearls at La Cà Café

Bubble Tea & Drinks

Specialty bubble tea, Vietnamese iced coffee, and refreshing drinks to power through your study session.

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Your New Favorite Study Spot

Free WiFi, student-friendly pricing, and the best bubble tea in Parkland. Perfect for studying, casual meals, and meeting friends.

Happy Hour

4PM to 6PM ~ 7 Days a Week

Happy Hour Specials

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Draft Beer

Special pricing

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Well Drinks

Discounted cocktails

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Appetizers

Select starters

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about La Cà Café

Our hours are: Mon-Sun: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM. We recommend calling ahead on holidays as hours may vary.

Give us a call at (253) 212-1088. For groups of 6 or more, we'd suggest calling ahead — especially on Friday and Saturday nights.

Vietnamese — phở, bánh mì, rice plates, spring rolls, and a bunch of dishes from Central Vietnam that you won't find at most places around here. Check the full menu on our menu page.

Takeout — just call ahead or walk in. For delivery, we're on DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub. Big orders? Give us a heads up so we can have it ready.

We do. Tofu phở, veggie spring rolls, and most of our rice and noodle dishes can be made without meat. Just let your server know.

323 Garfield St S, Parkland, WA 98444. There's street parking and a few lots nearby.

Have more questions? We'd love to hear from you!

Call Us: (253) 212-1088

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Three La Cà locations in Tacoma — café, bar, and bistro.

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La Cà Café

Vietnamese Food & Bubble Tea Near PLU

  • Near Pacific Lutheran University
  • Specialty bubble tea & Vietnamese coffee
  • 12 rotating craft beer taps
  • Study-friendly with free WiFi
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La Cà Bar

Vietnamese Kitchen & Full Bar — Open Late

Mon-Thu: 11:00 AM - Midnight

Fri-Sat: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Sun: 11:00 AM - Midnight

  • Family recipes from Central Vietnam
  • 24-hour bone broth phở made fresh daily
  • Full bar with craft cocktails & local drafts
  • Open late until 2am Fri-Sat
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La Cà 38th

Vietnamese Bistro — Lincoln District

  • Lincoln District on S 38th St
  • Full bar with craft cocktails
  • Central Vietnamese specialties
  • Date nights & celebrations
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323 Garfield St S, Parkland, WA 98444

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