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    Banh Mi & Coffee

    4.6 (109 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Grilled Pork Sandwich and Combination Ham Sandwich
    Patrick S.

    While Banh Mi and Coffee was not the best I have had, I would say this is the best in San Rafael at a decent price. For years, I had passed by this banh mi shop knowing that I wanted to try it. However, downtown San Rafael is a bit of a hassle, and the parking here is a bit limited with the spots in front limited to customers and 20 minutes. The small diner does specialize in banh mi sandwiches which takes a French baguette slathered with butter and filled with some meat, herbs, peppers and pickled vegetables. However, there are definitely places that do it better than others. I ordered the grilled pork and the ham combination sandwich, and I had to say that these were higher tier. The bread was not too bready and toasted to give a nice crunch to each bite. The meats were well seasoned, and I especially enjoyed the meats in the ham combination. So the meat to bread ratio was good, but I did wish it had a bit more herbs to balance out the sandwich. In general, prices have gone up for everything so the cost was a bit higher than expected. However, considering how satisfied I was with one sandwich, I would say the price is reasonable. In terms of service, it was pretty quick. Only room for about limited number of people (max 5?) so do not plan to stay there to eat. As mentioned earlier, parking is limited as it is shared with other businesses. If none available, I would probably park at the nearby parking lot and walk over really quick. Overall, while the banh mi was not the best, I would still recommend it especially if you are in the San Rafael are looking for your banh mi fix.

    Chicken banh mi
    Mark K.

    My daughter and I both had the chicken banh mi sandwich. The meat and veggies were very tasty and it was served in the appropriate banh mi roll. I asked for the jalapenos on the side. The middle-aged man (owner?) who served us was very friendly and energetic. He recommended #2 or #5 (chicken or pork). I don't usually make a comment about price unless things are really expensive. In this case, it was a very reasonably priced sandwich - only $5.50. It's not a huge sandwich but it was the perfect size for me. I ate the whole thing. The food is 4 stars. I've had better banh mi (in SF). The rest of my experience (service, price) bumped it up to 5 stars.

    Thai Tea with Boba
    Mary V.

    A cute casual little shop in a small shopping center. I wanted to love it but it was just ok. Maybe I was there on an off day or time. Hopefully. I tried a vegetarian banh mi and a milk tea with boba. The banh mi was full of fresh veggies; it was flavorful and spicy which I appreciated. Sadly the bread didn't seem as fresh which was a bummer because I love bread. The tea was tasty: milky and sweet but not overly so. Overall I'd give it 3.5 stars. It hit the spot but didn't knock my socks off.

    Menu.. Sandwich only
    ben s.

    The menu and decor have change, just vitenames coffee, smoothie and banh mi. Sandwiches are but Limited New name: Thuan Phat. Cash Only

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    Cheap, fast and good. Very authentic Vietnamese food. Owner was very friendly. I would definitely go back.

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    Good, solid Banh Mi at a fair price. Just a few tables if you want to stay; otherwise take away.

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    Very authentic Banh Mi taste! The owner moved from Santa Rosa to San Rafael and they bring the same taste to here!

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    Fast, friendly, delicious, and affordable. Happy I came here. I will 100% be coming back!!!

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    Everyone raves about the food here so of course I had to stop by and try it…read more The menu is overwhelming but there was a person at the door who explained that the combinaciones are their most popular items, so I ordered pollo al horno which is baked boneless skinless chicken thighs served with organic salad, white rice, black or pinto beans, and plantain or P.R. fries. The food is good but I don't think I would order this meal again. What I will rave about is their house made hot pepper sauce. It's delicious, mild, sweet and tangy. The seating is family style or community seating where sitting with others at their table is encouraged. Service is fast and the restaurant is usually busy. It's a unique experience and I'm sure I'll go back to try another menu item.

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