For the last 50 years, this shop has been producing the tastiest and most generous Vietnamese banh mi at the lowest prices. Until today, no other shop even comes near with taste, quality, value and prices. The baguettes and most ingredients are produced on site at each branch, fresh, healthy, delicious. The 8-inch sandwiches are now $7, buy 2 get 1 free, which average out about $5 each. The house special has roast pork, pork roll, pate, butter, pickled daikon, carrot and cilantro. 6 other meat options include roast beef, chicken ect. , all tasty, delicious, great values for the prices. The long baguettes are $1.75, about 3 feet long, authentic with fresh baked aroma. I would cut them up and store in freezer, good for months. Just defrost at room temp and rebake. read more

If you want standard Vietnamese sandwich and a buy 2, get 1 option, this place is where to go. No frill but get ready for some loud Vietnamese lady screaming at each other. This spot has been around for awhile and it's not that big at all. I think it used to be a Taco Bell or something before it became Banh mi spot. The cashier was taking orders/taking payments and in between she's yelling at the other ladies making the food/drink items. Kinda turn off but I needed to grab fast food to share with the family so I cannot complain really but turned off by the loudness and was standing there with others waiting for our food orders and get out. read more

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I LOVE Che Cali! I've been coming to this spot since I was a little kid and it never disappoints. The baguettes are always on point. They're soft, airy, and freshly made daily. Their Vietnamese coffee is ‍ nice and STRONG. One cup and you're set for the week! The ladies who work there are always kind. It's definitely a small hole-in-the-wall spot. Nothing fancy or updated, but it's clean and well kept. The prices are unbeatable, especially for the quality. Super affordable and consistently good. read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - I always grab one for the drive up to the Bay Area! - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

I grew up with this place, it's been around forever, and the bread doesn't cut up my mouth. They open really early, as any bakery would, no fuss, just get what you need and get out. It's been a family staple, and the 3 for 2 specials can't be beat. read more

This is a no frills place to get banh mi or quick takeout. They always have the buy 2 ($12) get 1 free banh mi deal. My favorite is the BBQ pork. They also have rice combos for $8.50 which include 4 items. Their crab & tomato vermicelli soup (bun rieu) is pretty decent. If you order it to go (cold) it's $7 but if you eat there (hot), it's $9. Service here is slow and unfriendly. Knowing this, I try not to take anything personal when I go here. I literally just order my food and leave. read more

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This is a local's spot! People come to buy in bulk and convenience. Buy two get one free banh mi. It's the cheapest I've found in the area. It's not fancy but it's not meant to be. They have plenty of other quick grab dishes like summer rolls or prepackaged rice dishes and lots of che. Again, good and cheap but maybe not the fanciest of fixins or even service. Been here may times and I'm happy to have it so close to take home! read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Small shop at this location, this place is mainly order and go. The inside is small with no chairs or tables, the Vietnamese sandwiches and spring rolls were decent. Nothing to rave about. They do have a deal going on buy two get one free, many options, but the flavor of the food was not there for me. The sizes are good portions. read more

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I was skeptical about trying this chain although I have before but I know different locations have different flavorings. This one was the express one located right next to the big bakery. Small but quaint and plentiful readily made to-go items depending on what time of day you go. We went closer to closing so a lot of items already gone. They have a buy 2 get 1 free special which is nice. I ordered (2) #2 (ham, meatloaf, head cheese) and (1) #5 (bbq pork), grabbed 2 steamed bao buns, and 1 banana wrapped rice flour with stuffings. I got veggies on the side for my banh mis and that's a game changer if you plan on eating later. We ate hours later and even the next day as well. The bread was still fluffy and not stale. Both the sandwiches I got were really good in flavor. Surprisingly because sometimes I find places to be bland or just ok. I would definitely come back for my banh mi fix. read more

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There are two spots to this place. One is a bakery and one is just strictly to go orders. It gives me the old school run down vibes with a hole in the wall place. The food is very cheap for what it's worth and the taste and quality is still good. We got the Ham sandwich, bbq pork, and spring rolls. All is worth the price. The bread is super fresh, hot, fluffy, and crispy. Strong 4/5. read more

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I got the 3 bánh mì deal for $12 and tried the BBQ pork, sardine, and ham & meat. All three had good flavor, but the BBQ pork was definitely my favorite and the one I'd order again. The sandwiches could use a bit more meat, but for the price, it's still a solid deal. The ham & meat tasted good, though the texture was a little unusual. As for service, the woman working seemed a bit irritated I'm not sure if that's just her usual demeanor or if she was having an off day. But okay. read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Was craving for a vietnamese sandwich. Found this place directly across the hospital where I had an appointment. You have to cross the busy street if you are coming from the hospital. Entered the place with a multitude selection to choose from. Egg rolls, pho soup, sandwiches and deserts. At the front counter, I ordered from this old Vietnamese lady x 2 Bun sandwiches, pork and chicken along with a fountain soda. The old lady that took my order was rude. She treated me with a demeanor of , your lucky your eating my food versus the other way around. She forgot who the customer is. Ordered and received my number for pick up. 10 mins go by then another 10 mins, I had to intervene and say.. where is my order? The lady again responded rudely. It was too late for me to walk out since I have already paid for my order. I became upset and turned it around on her. I stated I want my order that I paid for, do not give me an attitude. As the situation simmered down, she just handed my sandwiches without an apology. I walked out with my order in disbelief and dissapointment. Ate my sandwiches, not bad at all. Deserves a star after my experience here. This is my experience only. Food is good with alot of varieties. You may have a different outcome then mines. :) read more

What more can I say about this place. I crave this place in the middle of the night. The bread is so fresh. It tastes like candy. The sandwiches are always hitting the spot. Perfect. They've always been kind and considerate to me. read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - Number 9 chicken with milk tea boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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I love the Pho here it's super cheap and yummy! The service isn't the best however the food is good. The sandwiches are good too. They're buy 2 get one free! Their egg rolls are yummy too and only 90 cents each. I come here at least once a week. read more

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It seems like everytime I try to order a che tai here, I only get asked if I want Thai tea. Im not Vietnamese, so there are moments of confusion. I said che tai multiple times today and lady said I have to let her know what I want. Which I said multiple times. I said "Che tai" not tra thai. Easily misheard terms between each other. I get charged 0.75 cents for what? I said CHE TAI at least 5 times to make sure the lady understood me. I did not want che tai. I cannot speak Vietnamese. It confuses me when I ask for che tai and then get asked if I wanted a drink. Yeah.. no. Please try to understand even if my pronunciation is not strong. read more

Been on a banh mi binge lately and after a great experience at the Fullerton location, we thought we would try our luck at the Westminster location as well. Unfortunately it was close, but not as good as the Fullerton location. We made our order at the smaller building (not the dine-in area) and the service took quick a bit longer than the other location. The banh mi rolls were not as crispy and flakey as the Fullerton location. Perhaps we had dud batch, but the Fulleton location's banh mi crunch had us hoping for the same experience here. Nevertheless, the ingredients were fresg and the price was still great for the amount we received. read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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TL;DR: Solid, affordable banh mi spot great for grab-and-go. CASH-ONLY and they aren't known for their service. --Interior: Stopped by around 9 PM on a Wednesday, and the place was empty. The setup is more like a deli shop than a sit-down restaurant, clearly designed for quick pickups. Important to note: this is not the same as their full restaurant next door, so don't mix them up. --Service (3/5): The ladies behind the counter are all business--don't expect smiles or answers to your questions. While I had no issues ordering, the "cash-only" policy and some unclear menu rules (like the buy-two-get-one-free deal only applying to items #1-#12) could catch you off guard if you're not prepared. --Food (4/5): The buy-two-get-one-free deal is unbeatable at $12 flat. My order of three sandwiches came out in less than five minutes. I went with the #5 BBQ Pork, and it was definitely a standout: *Bread: Soft yet slightly crisp, a great foundation for the sandwich. *Filling: The BBQ pork was flavorful with a smoky, slightly sweet profile. The veggies--carrots, daikon, and cilantro--were fresh and well-portioned. A few slices of jalapeño added a nice kick. It's not quite at the level of the banh mi I've had in Vietnam, but for SoCal, it's one of the better options I've tried. Definitely beats out Lee's Sandwiches & their rock-hard bread by a mile. Overall: If you're looking for quick, tasty, and affordable banh mi in the area, this is a great choice. Just make sure you come prepared, grab your sandwiches, and go enjoy them elsewhere. read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - #5 BBQ Pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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My favorite banh mi here is the egg banh mi with pork roll and pate. They do a good job on this. I'd like it without the mayo/butter spread but more pate instead. I also like to pick up a few desserts and jello when I'm here. Don't expect much service at these places though. They're busy and just want to collect your money and quick onto next customers. :) read more

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Still one of the best deals for banh mi in OC. Buy 2 get 1 free. Each sandwich is $6. So if you buy 3 that makes them $4 each which is such a steal these days. Their viet coffees are also only $3.25. Their Vietnamese desserts also buy 2 get 1 free. The downside is that they take very long to make the sandwiches. There were only 3 people ahead of me but it took at least 15-20 min for them to be ready. They do take credit card with $10 minimum. read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Is it the best sandwich in the world? Nah, there are def. better sandwiches out there. Is it cheap? Heck yes. Buy 2 get 1 free is ALWAYS a good deal. I've been getting these sandwiches for over a decade and they never fall short. We usually come here strapped with cash, but they do take card now if your order is over $10. Is there a little bit of a language barrier when you order? Yeah, but that's how you know you're getting the legit stuff! Nothing a bit of pointing and numbers won't fix. The banh mi itself always hits the spot. You can also buy their freshly made bread. If you're saving your banh mi for later, opt to get the vegetables on the side and stick that bad boy in an air fryer on a different day. Do expect a bit of a wait though as there's always people around waiting for sandwiches and they're just constantly churning those sandwiches out. read more

The combo banh mi is always my fav. The bread is fluffy and buttery. Everything is pretty perfect. They used to be 24/7 (didn't check if they still are). They have big two and get one free for the smaller size. I ate two haha. Usually I get two larger, but the two small is filling and the bread just rocks. read more

This place is gross. The employees are extremely rude. The restaurant was dirty. Saw a roach and a rat on same visit. Food was old and left sitting out. The health department needs to shut this place down. read more

Best banh mi. Plenty of meat. Flavor is spot on which outweighs crappy seller's attitudes.

i grew up eating banh mi che cali (in sgv) so i wanted to try the one down in oc since i moved here. i had really high expectations since i am very familiar with the menu. i came during late evening (~8pm) and expected a lot of items to be sold out. they only had 1 spring roll left and a few chicken entrees. i decided to get the spring roll and a few french baguette sandwiches. i also ordered eggrolls, which were amazing! the skin was still super crispy and it was warm. the spring roll was just okay and was poorly wrapped. the rice paper was broken, leading to the contents spilling out. the baguette wasn't crispy and was a bit stale/mushy. i was deeply disappointed :( i think i just came at a bad time and would love to give it another try! i know the potential this chain has. read more

My go-to spot for no-frills Banh Mi and Che. Bring cash. Paid for the Che first, got a piece of paper with numbers, then order it separately, very organized chaos. The egg rolls are good too! Honestly, just as yummy as the other place read more

This review is for their sit down restaurant. The food is pretty basic, typical and gets a pass. Not the best, not the worst. Prices are good. They don't clean the tables that well either. Most of the customers there know how to get in line. Most. The service up front is pretty bad, meaning that most employees don't speak English well, and seems like they are hard of hearing too because they squawk loudly. I have to repeat the order twice to make sure they get it right. One time this lady was taking my order then switched to her drive-thru headset midstream without informing me, kept me thinking she was till talking to me. WTF moment for sure and very annoying. They don't do friendly service, no smile, no thank you, no nothing. Maybe it's a cultural thing, therefore, I believe that in Vietnam, no tipping is a cultural thing too. If you're just looking for a quick and basic Vietnamese meal, then this is a good place for that, but keep your service expectations low. read more

Not to be confused with the resto in the next parking lot over with the exact same name, but my review is based on the "take out" spot right next to Jack in the Box. Not only does this place have great deals on delicious banh mi (in French bread or baguettes), but they also have THE BEST tasting eggrolls in my humble opinion. Not all eggroll fillings are the same, and theirs is next level! *Someone please prove me wrong, and I will definitely try your spot for the best eggrolls, promise!* You walk into this fairly small interior and will see many prepackaged baked goods and ready-to-eat little meals. Inside the glass counter are many sticky desserts, which I'm sure are delicious but have yet to try. The nice cashier takes your order and reads it back to you, so there's no misunderstanding or confusion with your order. The ladies making the sandwiches however may not be the fastest, so just be sure to pack your patience! It's worth the wait!! ;)) The breads are made fresh there daily. My "go to" is the BBQ pork baguette (no. 25), or two no. 5s with my freebie being a no. 9! For me, the common denominator here is the BBQ pork...lol...but please try their eggrolls too (they run out quick!). Okay, hurry go! :)) Note: Cash only read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Ordered the banh mi pork skin it was not like the real pork skin it is more of grounded pork skin. Also ordered the soup with crab it's ok. Tried to ask for water but want to charge me .50 cents for the cup read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - Banh mi pork skin - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

They have 2 locations at the same site. One is a sit down restaurant with drive thru and the other is the old location with just the walk up sandwich basics. read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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First, I arrived really early. The sandwich was fresh. Also, I didn't have any problems with the sandwich. The meat was tender, and the bread was soft. Last, the area was clean. For example, the area was well organized. Also, it didn't have a bad smell. Thank you, for making the food, for me. read more

I usually like to stop by here for a quick snack or some of their specialty sandwiches. If I need a quick pick me up I'll order the Vietnamese coffee with extra condensed milk to sweeten it up a bit more. This time I got some sweet crispy sesame balls that are filled with some yellow mung bean paste inside . Also got some fried Chinese donuts that have this perfect crisp and flavor that is so nostalgic to have as a snack but also so good to have with some soup or pho as well. read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - Register area , menu and food display . May 2023 - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Im a regular customer here. Ms. Huyen who claims to be the Manager and Owner of this place has no customer service skills. Many times I came here I saw her arguing with customers over little things. She probably hates to work here so she doesn't care if the business loses customers. Bad customer service but the food is as good as other locations. read more

They close 20 minutes early for some reason. Was sad, wanted to grab a sandwich for my grandmother

No meat in the sandwiches, they speak in a very bitter tone look annoyed. Not worth the stop

I always come to this place for banh mi. Came in today and ordered 8 BBQ pork and 1 cold meat on baguettes. Cashier lady rings me up for more than the "buy 2 get one free" deal $54. So I asked her. Then she gives me this giant attitude and says that deal is only for the French bread sandwiches. So I asked if she could just switch the sandwiches to French bread. Again, another attitude as she crosses it out on her paper. It's a simple request. A simple switch. She then charges me for the buy 2 get 1 free deal $36. I come home and open the bag. Guess what. She charged us for 9 sandwiches and only gave us 6. And as I waited for my sandwiches, I saw how nice and smiley she was to Vietnamese- speaking customers. But not me- probably because I don't speak Vietnamese. Racist, horrible customer service. I am Never coming back here again!!! read more

The Banh mi sandwiches were okay. Usually I order a grilled pork banh mi sandwich. I had hoped to get one but unfortunately the selection for banh mi sandwiches is limited. The service was great, the bread is soft. I just had hoped they had more selection. read more

I was shocked at the long line when we walked in the door. We could see the big amount of workers working their magic in the large bustling kitchen. We got only 1 banh mi, afraid that we'd be disappointed, but nope! The banh mi was absolutely scrumptious! I could taste every single ingredient from the spread, to the cilantro, to the jalapeno, to the sour pickles, and the charring of the bbq pork. And the French bread is made fresh in-house so it was warm, crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside. The ingredients and textures and flavors all melded together so well. Honestly wished we bought another one but didn't have the time. I would have to try their other desserts and drinks to give it 5 stars, so next time I'm definitely coming back here when I'm in town. read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - Thit Nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

This review is for the togo shop, not the actual restaurant which is across the street with the same name. I was nervous because i see all the bad reviews on the customer service, but my experience was pleasant. It was easy to order and it was fairly fast. They made all 3 of my sandwiches in front of me and i was out the door w/in 5min. They have solid deals where you can buy 2 get one 1 free for the $6 banhimi. You can't really beat that price anywhere 3 banhmis for $12. There desserts are also buy 2 get one 1 free, so 3 desserts for $6. Their banhmis are solid imo, comparable to anywhere else except for maybe pickle banhmi as pickle banhmi is a bit different. Ordered the #1, #7, and #11. #1 is solid, stuffed with all the classic vietnamese deli meats. #7 and #11 were good too because their hot sandwhiches, but the meat wasn't as much compared to #1. This place is cash only so just be prepared. read more

ask for more mayonnaise but did not get it worker say there is mayonnaise such bs hardly any meat rude employees here give me a free sandwich i would not even come back rude as employees! read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - front - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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The friendly service, low prices, and food quality are very good! B2G1 free Banh Mi sandwiches with a great selection in sub or baguette size. Also, they have hot meals with rice for you to choose: 3 meat dishes or 4 vegetarian dishes for only $8.50! They have family seating available and the place is quiet enough to carry on a conversation. read more

Went to the smaller building, unlike other reviews I found everything was fresh. Food was good, but they make sandwiches to order so don't expect them to be fast. Worth the wait though ! read more