Basu Coffee Bar & Vietnamese Eatery – Vietnamese
Sunlight streams into this vibrant neighborhood hub, where the rich, nutty aroma of freshly pulled espresso mingles with the sweet scent of steaming Nutella and vanilla lattes. It is a space that bridges the gap between a quick morning caffeine fix and a lingering afternoon escape, offering a warm, modern atmosphere where every velvety pour is crafted with precision and care.
1362 Shermer Road, Northbrook IL 60062 https://basueatery.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, keto, heart-healthy, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, low-fat, paleo, whole30, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, aip, renal, carnivore, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the welcoming atmosphere and professional service, frequently recommending reservations to secure a spot in the inviting dining room. Standout dishes include the exceptionally well-seasoned chicken and flavorful appetizers that reviewers highlight for their consistent quality across every course. Diners praise the accommodating staff for their attentive care, noting that the warm environment makes it a perfect destination for a well-paced and savory meal.
Menu
Beverages
- Hot Coffee (Regular) - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hot Coffee (Large) - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Espresso Double - $3
- Latte (Regular) - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Latte (Large) - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Latte (Regular) - $5.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Vanilla Latte (Large) - $5.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Mocha Latte (Regular) - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mocha Latte (Large) - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Nutella Latte (Regular) - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Nutella Latte (Large) - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vietnamese Coffee (Hot) - $4.65 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Vietnamese Coffee (Iced) - $6.45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Egg Custard Viet Iced Coffee - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pandan Viet Iced Coffee - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ube Viet Iced Coffee - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Iced Milk Tea (Jasmine or Oolong) - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rishi Tea (Hot) - $2.95: Herbal, Green, or Black Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Rishi Tea (Iced) - $3.45: Herbal, Green, or Black Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Kid's Chocolate Milk - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Appetizers
- Crispy Pork Eggroll (1 PC) - $2.75: Rice noodle, carrot, taro, sweet potato, sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Springrolls (2 PCS) - $6.95: Rice paper wrap, tofu, avocado, lettuce, rice noodle, cucumber, pineapple peanut sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Springrolls (2 PCS) - $6.95: Rice paper wrap, lettuce, rice noodle, cucumber, pineapple peanut sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soy Glazed Wings (6 PCS) - $11.45: Garlic, sweet soy sauce, chili oil Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Banh Mi
- Belly Classic Banh Mi - $11.95: Pate, pork roll, pork belly, raw onions, soy sauce, house mayo, pickled daikon and carrots, cucumber, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Grilled Pork Banh Mi - $10.95: Honey, lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, house mayo, pickled daikon and carrots, cucumber, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Chicken Banh Mi - $10.95: Ginger, grilled onion, soy sauce, house mayo, pickled daikon and carrots, cucumber, cilantro Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunny-Side Beef Banh Mi - $13.95: Sunny-side egg, grilled onion, oyster sauce, five spice, house mayo, pickled daikon and carrots, cucumber, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggiecado Banh Mi - $12.45: Crispy tofu, avocado, tomato, sweet chili, soy sauce, house mayo, pickled daikon and carrots, cucumber, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Bowls
- Curry Chicken Rice Bowl - $13.95: Grilled onion, tomato puree, kaffir lime, lemongrass, coconut curry sauce, choice of brown or Jasmine rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Rice Bowl - $15.45: Grilled onion, oyster sauce, five spice, garlic sauce, choice of brown or Jasmine rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Tofu Bowl - $13.95: Grilled onion, tomato puree, kaffir lime, lemongrass, coconut curry sauce, choice of brown or Jasmine rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soy Glazed Tofu Bowl - $13.95: Grilled onion, oyster sauce, five spice, garlic sauce, choice of brown or Jasmine rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodle Salads
- Pork House Noodle Salad - $16.7: Rice noodle, pork eggroll, honey, lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, lettuce, beansprouts, pickled daikon & carrot, cucumber, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Noodle Salad - $18.2: Rice noodle, pork eggroll, oyster sauce, five spice, garlic sauce, lettuce, beansprouts, pickled daikon & carrot, cucumber, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Salad - $16.7: Rice noodle, pork eggroll, honey, lemongrass, garlic sauce, lettuce, beansprouts, pickled daikon & carrot, cucumber, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pho
- Beef Pho (Small) - $13.95: Onions, scallion, cilantro, basil, beansprouts, lime Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Pho (Large) - $17.45: Onions, scallion, cilantro, basil, beansprouts, lime Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pho (Small) - $12.95: Onions, scallion, cilantro, basil, beansprouts, lime Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pho (Large) - $15.95: Onions, scallion, cilantro, basil, beansprouts, lime Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Pho (Small) - $12.95: Bone broth, onions, scallion, cilantro, basil, beansprouts, lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Pho (Large) - $15.95: Bone broth, onions, scallion, cilantro, basil, beansprouts, lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering Appetizers
- Pork Eggrolls (Small Tray - 20 pcs) - $55 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Eggrolls (Large Tray - 40 pcs) - $110 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Springrolls (Small Tray - 20 pcs) - $69.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Springrolls (Large Tray - 40 pcs) - $139 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Springrolls (Small Tray - 20 pcs) - $69.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Springrolls (Large Tray - 40 pcs) - $139 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soy Glazed Wings (Small Tray - 20 pcs) - $38.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soy Glazed Wings (Large Tray - 40 pcs) - $77 Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering Banh Mi Boxes
- Belly Banh Mi Box - $59.75: Steamed pork belly, pork rolls, pate, raw onions, soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Grilled Pork Bundle Box - $54.75: Lemongrass, garlic, scallions Dietary tags: Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Chicken Bundle Box - $54.75: Ginger puree, grilled onions, soy sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunny-Side Beef Bundle Box - $69.75: Sunny-side egg, grilled onions, oyster sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggiecado Bundle Box - $62.25: Tofu, avocado, tomato, sweet chili, soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Bundle Box - $69.75 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Restaurants near Basu Coffee Bar & Vietnamese Eatery
- Le Colonial Lake Forest — Vietnamese
- Pho Phu Linh — Vietnamese
- Max & Benny's — American
- That Little French Guy Patisserie & Café — French
- Shiroi Sushi — Japanese
- Little Lan's — Chinese
- Egg Holic — Indian
- Omega Restaurant & Bakery — Greek
- Papagalino Cafe — Greek
- Tala Coffee Roasters — American
- Chill Bubble Tea — Chinese
- Chipy Cafe — American
