Chill Zone Cafe - Arlington Yorktown

Quality, flavor and service has gone way down. I usually come here and love it but today I had a bad experience. staff was very distracted but not busy so we ordered take out. messed up out order— missing the peach sticky rice and my keto pho came with regular noodles. will have to go back and get a refund and the peach sticky rice

Ordered the beef vermicelli and it was rich in flavor—the meat melted in my mouth. Simple ingredients done really well. The portion size was generous—I tried to finish it all but it was a lot, and I’m already looking forward to enjoying the rest as a late-night snack. I came during live music night and the atmosphere was exactly what you’d hope for: very chill, lots of art, live plants, and genuinely good vibes. The music night felt inclusive, with performers really inviting the crowd to join in, which made the whole experience feel warm and communal. The So Mint Cooler was very refreshing, and even the water tasted good—simple as that.

Great hidden gem! Craving Vietnamese food and found this place on my way home. I didn’t have much expectations and I’m so happy to stumble upon it. It’s a cozy cafe that is tucked away near the Safeway. It’s super cozy and gives PNW vibes. One person was working on their laptop. Some ladies catching up over coffee. Definitely recommend and will be coming back soon! Service was friendly and helpful. I ordered a lychee tea, pho tai and Vietnamese summer roll/goi Cuon. The pho broth and tea came out 5 mins after I ordered it. The broth was piping hot to cook the meat, and it was so rich you can see the fat at the top which is where it gets its flavor. I want to say this was the best goi cuon I’ve had in a long time. It came out a little later than my pho, but it was VERY fresh and I ate it at home a few hours later. Most restaurants assemble them well in advance, and you can taste the stale rice paper sitting in the fridge for a bit. I thought the cost of everything was reasonable. I looked up the cost of a bowl of pho in Eden and it’s similar to what you would get there. If a few bucks is too much, then drive 10 mins to Eden center for some good chaos.

Cutely decorated Vietnamese restaurant/cafe. I tried the chicken tacos, which seemed like a fusion of flavors that worked well together. The iced Vietnamese coffee was delicious too. You can make origami swans while waiting that the restaurant may hang up.

We love this space! We’ve attended together and solo. Each time, it’s a wonderful experience. Great dishes and drinks. Calm energy and cozy cute space! Make sure to take off your shoes when sitting on the high rise section to work (I missed the sign!) *sorry* 💞