I've gotten plenty of Bahn Mi here over the years. Very great service every time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Pork
Jared Nighsonger
Been here a few times, their bahn mi is pretty good. They also have good pork rolls.
Jair Reina
It's a nice place. The food looks good, but it's average. I got a chocolate hazelnut crepe cake and it was fine, but the only chocolate and hazelnut it had was three little things it had on top of it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Stephen Kaplus
My first time here, and it definitely will not be my last. I had the beef bahn mi and my wife the chicken cutlet. Both were really good, the French rolls that they make them on were extremely fresh. Highly recommend if you're looking for a good bahn mi sandwich to come here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shiyu Liu
If I can give zero star for the service I would. Waited over 30mins just for two sandwiches. Its a rush hour on the weekend, so i totally understand if i need to wait a little longer, but despite the long long line of waiting for pickup, the staff seen so chill and chatting around while working on pilling orders. After 30 mins of waiting, i went to ask how long I still have to wait. It seems like they totally missed my order. No acknowledgment, no apology, kept the same whatever attitude.Deeply disappointed and feel sad that this store used to be so good in every way.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Daniel Stewart
The bottled Sam Lahn - Chrysanthemum tea is so so good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Burg
Best bahn mi! Crave this on the reg.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg Walker
Best Bahn mi in town! My favorite is pro shrimp cake, but you really can't go wrong
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kien “Kiki” Lam
I love this place. I’m part Vietnamese and grew up eating a lot of Vietnamese foods. This place is much than just a Bahn Mi spot. They have so many traditional snacks, desserts and meals here.I got a Bahn Mi, it was good, a little bit dry not the best Bahn Mi I’ve had in chicago but still yummy. And it wasn’t the bread that’s “dry” the bread is naturally crunchy on the outside and flaky and soft on the inside, that was achieved. I think I felt the fillings could have been balanced a bit better is all.I got a few viet desserts and some pickled mustard greens that I grew up with. I also got a “fried pork roll” which if you’ve never had it I highly recommend it, warm or cold. Just cut a slice off and eat it or eat it with rice or rice noodles. All were flavors that reminded me of home and I am so happy I found this spot. I will certainly be back.Service was fast and friendly. My friend even left her phone on the counter and they stopped her to give it back.If you’ve been looking for Viet desserts, meats, pickled items etc. I’d say this is your spot to stop by. Bahn Mi needs improvement though. I’ve had some better spots elsewhere.
I don't normally stop by for banh mi, I usually stop by for other Vietnamese to go dishes! Great place for authentic banh day and cha! Along with great pandan soy milk!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sue Huynh
Special banh mi + xoi
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan, BBQ Pork
R. KRAMER
For a refreshingly new taste experience.try the “Chao-Tom” version of a classic Vietnamese Sandwich.“Pork Shrimpcake #11 @$8.95+ extra daikon @.20¢+ extra Jalapeño’s @ NCfrom the 1st bite through the perfectly crispy crust of this perfectly-baked-baguettetothe satisfyingly scrumptousness ofthe Slightly-sweet Shrimp-Cakecombined with a sharp-acidic biteof Daikon Radish/ Carrot “pickle”-this sandwich setsa high-bar for other competitorsin the Vietnamese Sandwich space.“Number 11 please”,is your “Secret”to Happiness-at Ba Le.????(number 11 is the Shrimp Paste Patties)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Baguette
Andrew M.
I used to go here a lot when I was younger cuz my uncle's office that I worked at used to be close by. They've since renovated it. There's a lot in the takeaway fridges! I ordered a BBQ pork bahn mi. It came out quickly but it was pretty scarce. My first two bites were really just bread. Also none of the seating has back support, which stinks for people like me who has chronic back pain. I'd rate it as a 4 but the seating knocks it down for me to a three.
Russell J.
The best band me sandwich in Chicago as far as I'm concerned. The only reason I don't give it five stars is because it has cleanliness issues. You definitely don't wanna know what's going on in the kitchen. And if you've taken a look in their bathroom, you definitely know that you don't want to think about what is getting cleaned, if anything. Some of the stuff in the fridge I think is dubious when it comes to food safety standards. But the sandwiches are so good you want to eat 10 of them just for the flavor, especially the barbecue pork.
BBQ pork sandwich was great!
I've gotten plenty of Bahn Mi here over the years. Very great service every time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Pork
Been here a few times, their bahn mi is pretty good. They also have good pork rolls.
It's a nice place. The food looks good, but it's average. I got a chocolate hazelnut crepe cake and it was fine, but the only chocolate and hazelnut it had was three little things it had on top of it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
My first time here, and it definitely will not be my last. I had the beef bahn mi and my wife the chicken cutlet. Both were really good, the French rolls that they make them on were extremely fresh. Highly recommend if you're looking for a good bahn mi sandwich to come here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If I can give zero star for the service I would. Waited over 30mins just for two sandwiches. Its a rush hour on the weekend, so i totally understand if i need to wait a little longer, but despite the long long line of waiting for pickup, the staff seen so chill and chatting around while working on pilling orders. After 30 mins of waiting, i went to ask how long I still have to wait. It seems like they totally missed my order. No acknowledgment, no apology, kept the same whatever attitude.Deeply disappointed and feel sad that this store used to be so good in every way.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
The bottled Sam Lahn - Chrysanthemum tea is so so good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best bahn mi! Crave this on the reg.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Bahn mi in town! My favorite is pro shrimp cake, but you really can't go wrong
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place. I’m part Vietnamese and grew up eating a lot of Vietnamese foods. This place is much than just a Bahn Mi spot. They have so many traditional snacks, desserts and meals here.I got a Bahn Mi, it was good, a little bit dry not the best Bahn Mi I’ve had in chicago but still yummy. And it wasn’t the bread that’s “dry” the bread is naturally crunchy on the outside and flaky and soft on the inside, that was achieved. I think I felt the fillings could have been balanced a bit better is all.I got a few viet desserts and some pickled mustard greens that I grew up with. I also got a “fried pork roll” which if you’ve never had it I highly recommend it, warm or cold. Just cut a slice off and eat it or eat it with rice or rice noodles. All were flavors that reminded me of home and I am so happy I found this spot. I will certainly be back.Service was fast and friendly. My friend even left her phone on the counter and they stopped her to give it back.If you’ve been looking for Viet desserts, meats, pickled items etc. I’d say this is your spot to stop by. Bahn Mi needs improvement though. I’ve had some better spots elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I don't normally stop by for banh mi, I usually stop by for other Vietnamese to go dishes! Great place for authentic banh day and cha! Along with great pandan soy milk!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Special banh mi + xoi
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan, BBQ Pork
For a refreshingly new taste experience.try the “Chao-Tom” version of a classic Vietnamese Sandwich.“Pork Shrimpcake #11 @$8.95+ extra daikon @.20¢+ extra Jalapeño’s @ NCfrom the 1st bite through the perfectly crispy crust of this perfectly-baked-baguettetothe satisfyingly scrumptousness ofthe Slightly-sweet Shrimp-Cakecombined with a sharp-acidic biteof Daikon Radish/ Carrot “pickle”-this sandwich setsa high-bar for other competitorsin the Vietnamese Sandwich space.“Number 11 please”,is your “Secret”to Happiness-at Ba Le.????(number 11 is the Shrimp Paste Patties)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Baguette
I used to go here a lot when I was younger cuz my uncle's office that I worked at used to be close by. They've since renovated it. There's a lot in the takeaway fridges! I ordered a BBQ pork bahn mi. It came out quickly but it was pretty scarce. My first two bites were really just bread. Also none of the seating has back support, which stinks for people like me who has chronic back pain. I'd rate it as a 4 but the seating knocks it down for me to a three.
The best band me sandwich in Chicago as far as I'm concerned. The only reason I don't give it five stars is because it has cleanliness issues. You definitely don't wanna know what's going on in the kitchen. And if you've taken a look in their bathroom, you definitely know that you don't want to think about what is getting cleaned, if anything. Some of the stuff in the fridge I think is dubious when it comes to food safety standards. But the sandwiches are so good you want to eat 10 of them just for the flavor, especially the barbecue pork.