Once Upon A Time Cafe — Restaurant in Vientiane Capital

I think you pay more for atmosphere than food. The food is nutritious, but I felt there was something left to be desired.

Got the protein bowl and it was not bad, but it didn't make me dance. The fruit was ripe and tofu cooked well. If you eat for the natural flavor of vegetables and such, you'll like this.

I asked them for the cheese fries with no bacon and said I was vegetarian. They nodded like they understood, and yet chunks of cooked pig were in my fries 😩. My dog liked it tho. She was stoked.

I think if you eat meat you will like it. But if you're Veg or Vegan, order from the safe items and do not attempt to alter the dishes.

The vibe inside the place is really nice. It would be a good, peaceful place to sit and work.

I give 3 stars bc I think it was too expensive for what is was and they told me they'd put no meat but...

visited Once Upon a Time while I was in Laos, and I ended up going three mornings in a row that’s how good it was.

Their latte is honestly perfect. I’m not sure if it’s the beans they use or how they make it, but every cup was consistently smooth, rich, and full of flavor. It was the kind of latte that made my whole morning better.

The shop itself is quiet and perfect for studying. The staff were also nice. Even now, I still miss that latte.

Highly recommended for any coffee lover visiting Laos. If you try just one coffee spot, make...

It took a while, but I finally tried other items on the menu. I find that I really like the food and menu options - a lot of familiar but uniquely crafted items with reasonable pricing (mostly 25,000 - 50,000 kip). Coffee is great - they roast their own beans. Plenty of seating - especially good for groups. Normally decent Wi-Fi and enough outlets to plug in your electronics if you want to stay and work.

So-so: Car parking can be a challenge, and it's a bit...