Restaurant offers cozy, intimate atmosphere with live music and an upbeat vibe. Decor includes visible kitchen and playful signs, creating a special feel. Wine selection features top-notch French and Italian varieties, enhancing the dining experience.
"The duck pâté here is delicious with gorgeous accompaniments."
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Reservations are recommended because the restaurant fills up quickly.
The happy hour offers $10 glasses of Sancerre and Caymus.
Parking in Hillcrest requires circling around for street parking.
Small bakery offers Cantonese Vietnamese pastries with a homey vibe like Chinatown shops. Savory puff pastry shines as the main pate chaud, perfect with taro and pork floss buns. Atmosphere stays lowkey and grab-and-go, ideal for affordable, diverse Asian baked goods.
Savory puff pastry with a meat filling stands out as the main feature of the pate chaud. It sits by the cashier counter and pairs well with the taro bun and pork floss bun.
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On weekends, they have special pastries that are worth checking out.
Cash is needed to avoid a 3% service charge on card payments.
The bakery offers a good selection of Asian flavors not found elsewhere.
Modern sandwich shop offers a light atmosphere with clean seating inside and out. Older crowd loves the traditional banh mi made with fresh, crunchy baguettes. House special shines with perfect pate ratio and fresh herbs, all at reasonable prices.
Freshly baked baguettes come with perfect meat to pate to pickles ratio. The House special Banh mi features quality meats and a notable pate spread with cucumber and cilantro.
"The pâté sandwich is large and a solid price."
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The price of $7.05 offers high value for the quality of the banh mi.
They do get a lot of big orders, so sometimes they might get backed up.
There is outside seating available for customers.
Vietnamese spot offers a cozy atmosphere with simple decor and authentic dishes. Pho and bánh mì shine, especially the sandwich with excellent pâté and cold cuts. Indoor seating feels dated but stays a chill spot for flavorful meals.
Meats and pâté have good flavor here. The special sandwich features cold cuts and pâté, which is excellent.
"I thought the banh mi sandwiches with pâté were terrific."
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The best parking is behind the building.
The prices are very affordable, with meals around $23.
They are closed on Wednesdays.
Grab-and-go spot serves affordable Banh Mi with fresh ingredients and generous portions. Sandwiches feature a bold pate paired with pickled veggies for balanced flavor. Small space offers quick service, focusing on efficiency over dining in.
Sandwiches come with a generous helping of pate paired with pickled radish and carrots that blend well with cold cuts. Some sandwiches could use a bit more pate for balance.
"The Pâté's bread is warm, crispy, and tender."
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There is no option to dine in at this restaurant.
All Banh Mi sandwiches are priced under $6.50.
They offer a lunch set with a banh mi and egg rolls for a great deal.
Vietnamese eatery shines with large banh mi sandwiches and a welcoming vibe. BBQ pork and beef banh mi come with extra pate by the can, though pate chaud can be hit or miss. Spacious seating includes community picnic tables for a relaxed meal.
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Sandwiches are priced between $7 to $9, making them affordable.
Expect a wait time if you don't call ahead for pickup.
Vegetarian options are available, catering to different dietary needs.
Small shop offers authentic Vietnamese sandwiches with exceptional pate chaud and extra pate options. Cozy, remodeled interior creates a quiet atmosphere ideal for takeout. Smoothies add a refreshing touch to the steady crowd's experience.
Pate chaud stands out as exceptionally good here. Banh mi comes with extra pate on request, and the banh pate-so is also amazing. The combo of pate with Vietnamese bolognese in #3 is less impressive.
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Saigon Sandwiches & Coffee Tea House accepts both cash and card payments.
Sandwiches cost about five or six dollars, with BBQ pork at $7.99.
They offer a buy 2, get 1 free promotion on sandwiches.
Small cafe serves freshly baked French bread with a modern twist on banh mi. Pate Chaud Meat Pie offers a flaky, savory treat, while banh mi with pork loaf and pate delivers rich flavor. Atmosphere is simple, best for takeout, with prices reflecting quality.
Pate Chaud Meat Pie offers a savory, flaky option. The banh mi includes pork loaf and pate, which adds rich flavor. Bread without pate and butter lacks appeal here.
"I encouraged others to try these banh mi."
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The price of a banh mi is around $11, higher than most places in San Diego.
Cali Banh Mi is the only non-fast food option open before 10am in Convoy.
They offer a large selection of menu items beyond just banh mi.