El Cerrito banh mi counter with fresh-baked baguettes
Based on 352 reviews
fresh house-baked baguettesgenerous fillings at low pricesauthentic Vietnamese flavors
minimal seating and no dine-in atmospherecan sell out of bread late in the day
$10/person
Best for: Budget-conscious lunch — full meal under $10 · Quick grab-and-go on a San Pablo Ave errand · East Bay locals who know authentic Vietnamese bánh mì · Anyone comparing Vietnamese sandwiches across the Bay Area
Busiest: Weekday lunch (11:30am–1pm)
Reservations: No reservations
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Đặc Biệt (Special Combination Bánh Mì)
$5.00
The house calling card: layered Vietnamese cold cuts, silky pâté, mayonnaise, crisp pickled daikon-carrot, cilantro, and fresh jalapeño on a crackly house-baked baguette
Thịt Nướng Bánh Mì (Grilled Pork)
$5.00
Char-edged grilled pork with the same crisp baguette base and full condiment spread — a slightly smokier alternative to the cold cut version
Cà Phê Sữa Đá (Vietnamese Iced Coffee)
$3.00
Strong drip coffee over sweetened condensed milk and ice — the standard pairing that cuts through the richness of the pâté
