If you're a little office bee like me working downtown, you're probably also on the lookout for little food court gems that stand out against your generic Thai Expresses, Franx Supremes and Sushi Shops.
Caravelle is a little Vietnamese joint in Place Ville Marie. I know. "Caravelle" doesn't sound Vietnamese, but it is. They serve pho, vietnamese sandwiches (that I hesistate to refer to as banh mi because they're not really authentic, but still tasty) and grilled meats served on rice or vermicelli noodles.
Look, it's not Pho Lien, but for a food court, this place is pretty damn good. You can even find some of the more adventurous pho fixings here like tripe and brisket and the soup isn't just "passable". It's probably the best pho option in the Golden Square Mile, and very cheap to boot!
This place is very popular at lunch time, so mentally prepare yourself for a long wait in line. The only reason I don't come here more often is that I work right upstairs and prefer to spend my lunch hour avoiding running into my coworkers like the antisocial hermit that I am!
And no, you shouldn't throw your bowl into the garbage, you asshole. It's a real bowl that's not meant to be disposed of. Give it back to the ladies at Caravelle, they'll appreciate it.
Bonus: Caravelle now accepts debit and credit cards!