5 Best Pho Restaurants in Athens, GA
We looked at every pho restaurant we track in Athens, Georgia, and ranked the five with the strongest Google ratings and review volume. Here's exactly where to go, and why each one made the list.
Maya Chen
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How we ranked these restaurants
We ranked every pho restaurant we track in Athens by Google rating first, then by review count as the tiebreaker — the five below are the highest-rated spots with a meaningful number of real diner reviews behind that score, not just a high average built on a handful of ratings.
Athens Pho
#1. Athens Pho holds a 4.7-star average across 248 Google reviews, a solid sample size for a neighborhood pho shop.
Google describes it as: “Vietnamese noodle soup joint featuring a variety of options (including vegetarian and chicken versions), plus banh mi, fried rice and bun bo hue.”
92% of its reviews land at 4 or 5 stars — a strongly positive spread with very little polarization.
Lists vegan options, and is wheelchair accessible — practical details worth knowing before you go.
It keeps evening hours later than most of the competition, which matters for a post-work or late dinner.
Pretty Boy
#2. Pretty Boy holds a 4.6-star average across 150 Google reviews, a solid sample size for a neighborhood pho shop.
86% of reviews are 4 stars or higher, a healthy spread for a working restaurant.
Takes reservations, and has outdoor seating, lists vegan options, is wheelchair accessible — practical details worth knowing before you go.
It keeps evening hours later than most of the competition, which matters for a post-work or late dinner.
Paris Banh Mi Cafe and Bakery - Athens
#3. Paris Banh Mi Cafe and Bakery - Athens holds a 4.5-star average across 253 Google reviews, a solid sample size for a neighborhood pho shop.
88% of reviews are 4 stars or higher, a healthy spread for a working restaurant.
Takes reservations, and offers delivery, lists vegan options, is wheelchair accessible — practical details worth knowing before you go.
It keeps evening hours later than most of the competition, which matters for a post-work or late dinner.
Just Pho...and more
#4. Just Pho...and more holds a 4.1-star average across 528 Google reviews, a large enough sample that the score reflects real consistency rather than a handful of visits.
Google describes it as: “Vietnamese restaurant with a relaxed vibe offering pho, banh mi sandwiches & bubble tea.”
78% of reviews are 4 stars or higher, a healthy spread for a working restaurant.
Takes reservations, and has outdoor seating, offers delivery, lists vegan options, is wheelchair accessible — practical details worth knowing before you go.
It keeps evening hours later than most of the competition, which matters for a post-work or late dinner.
Mother Phở
#5. Mother Phở holds a 4.0-star average across 395 Google reviews, a solid sample size for a neighborhood pho shop.
Google describes it as: “Relaxed eatery dishing up Vietnamese staples, including pho, curry chicken and bubble tea.”
Takes reservations, and has outdoor seating, offers delivery, lists vegan options, is wheelchair accessible — practical details worth knowing before you go.
It keeps evening hours later than most of the competition, which matters for a post-work or late dinner.