Went here on a whim in search of sesame balls! We were staying in San Jose and were in DESPERATE NEED of sesame balls, so this bakery was nearby. It's a Banh Mi deli plus a bakery, but we were on a mission to get JUST sesame balls! They had two kinds to choose from - red bean or mung bean, and we did an 18 ct of red bean (excessive?? Possibly. But it was vacation!). I was so excited because they looked and smelled fantastic! However, I was disappointed that I didn't get much of a pull from the dough nor was there a lot of filling on the inside (it was extremely sparse). The flavor did not lack though - the sesame taste was PERFECT (heavy for a normal person, not for me though!), but I wanted more of the filling to balance that heavy sesame taste. The ladies running the shop were your true Vietnamese aunties who were gabbing it up with the regulars, and were sweet to my friend and I (who again, were on a mission for one thing!). Overall, I'd come back to try the Banh Mi and the rice-based desserts. read more

a small vietnamese/chinese bakery located in lion plaza. I had saw reviews about how good the sesame balls and vietnamese desserts were so I had to give it a try after lunch in the food mall. Staff is friendluy and the location is relatively organized and cleam. Found the store a bbit cramp for those in a wheelchair. They now accept credit cards which i a plus.I tried to locate the sugarcane juice, but I couldnt find it in the store and since I was in a hurry to get home, I didnt ask the staff. Not sure if it is freshly made to order but i'll try to ask next time. I had gotten the semsame balls as recommended. There is a pandan ,or custard filling in the ones without black sesame. and mung bean filling in the ones with black sesame. I prefer the custard filling ones. They had under a heat lamp and bitting into one gave the most satisfying crunch of the mochi and sesame skin. The best dessert in hte bay. I had salso order the pat8e chaud. they were cold upon arrival but I found them decliious despite it losing a lot of the crispy and flakiness of the outer skin. The filling is pork and chicken. Declious but found it less so over time as I brought 4 for the next several days. Ordered the xian jian bing, the fried chinese or asian donut. That was extremely cold and priccey, not worth buyign and Im glad I only bought one. I also purchased some some Vietnamese desserts such as the pandan jelly cakes and the taro jelly cakes. Foudn both very delicious. I would definitlycome back to see what else I havent tried and comem back for the sesame balls. read more

Looking for a low carb snack with bold flavors that makes your tastebuds explode? Nem Chua Fermented pork or beef with sugar and spices producing a distinctively sour flavor with pungent raw garlic, spicy floral peppercorns, and fiery chili. It has a satisfying bouncy texture woven in with gelatinous pork skin. I prefer the pork for its milder meaty flavor. Best enjoyed with beer, you eat it as is. Can be kept in the fridge for up to a week. Be careful about 'em bird eye chilies tho. I got several seeds on my lips...causing it to swell like Darcy's duck lips. If you need to temporary *plump* your lips...now you know. The nem chua are available in packs of 8, pork ($15) or beef ($16): https://tinyurl.com/tvbcr24e Don't sleep on their pâté chaud, a Vietnamese pastry: https://tinyurl.com/tpj7bt57 Shatteringly crispy on the outside (puff pastry) with a deliciously savory pork and chicken meatball filling. The filling is generous compared to than other places. They come in mini ($2 each) or regular size ($3 each). Bonus points for accepting CC's ($10 minimum) and the staff (uncles and aunties) are super sweet. Offering sample of their mung bean pandan milk tea and the young lady providing a bag of ice for drive back home to the city to keep the nem chua cold. Next time, I'm bringing a cooler! O T H E R I N F O * CD Bakery & Deli has been around for decades inside Lion Plaza. * Great place for a grab 'n go meal - bánh bao (steamed buns), spring rolls, bánh cuốn (rice noodle rolls), chè (desserts), array of sweet + savory pastries, and more. * Housemade deli meats and accoutrements (jars): chả lụa (Viet ham), giò thủ (head chese), pickled garlic, pickled veggies, and more. Bánh mì are made to order. * Imported Viet snacks. They also have hột vịt lộn aka balut. * Party trays available. * For drinks, they have a fridge of bottled drinks, freshly pressed nước mía (sugar cane juice), teas + milk teas, and more. * No price tags. read more

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We love this Asian bakery and always buy too much when we come here. Dropped in to pick up some pate chaud last weekend and ended up leaving with a bunch of things, including banh bao, hot dog bread, pork floss bread, and even sugarcane juice. Everything here is really good. They are well known for their sesame balls which are perfectly crunchy. You can get them with mung bean or black sesame filling. CD also offers a variety of prepared snacks, desserts and other food. There's so much going on in the store that you might miss all of their offerings, so be sure to really look around and behind the counters to see everything! It helps to speak Vietnamese but isn't necessary, and there's also signs to help translate some of the items like the banh bao fillings. read more

I'm hardly in the area but when we do come here, sugar cane juice is a must! I know many other places sell it but I really do enjoy the kumquat option here. It's quite refreshing on a hot day! I've tried their fried sweet potato and bananas as well. The batter is too thick in my option but they taste good only when they come out hot and fresh. read more

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Finally got to go to this place....the hype is mediocre. I came specifically for the sesame balls. I was shocked to find out it's 2 for $1.00 (0.50 each) and the size is average like any other sesame ball at Chinese place. I got $3.00 and it's okay. I also got the sugar cane juice and that's worth $8.00. I will only come back for the sugar cane drink if I'm on the area. read more

CD Bakery & Deli - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

This is one of my favorite Vietnamese bakery for its sugarcane juice (nước mia), sesame balls and patê chaud been coming out here for the past nine years. These ladies are so amazing and so polite and would offer free samples and majority of their snacks are Vietnamese extremely low prices and pastries are a must loved the custard croissant price $2.35 and cash only policy. Patê chaud at $2 each not the mini size but you're getting a lot more for its rich meaty portion comes with either pork or chicken a definitely a hearty meal as well as having a cup of sugar cane juice a great energy booster for those quinch thirsters on a hot summer day. Best time come by early in the day even on the weekends beat the crowd with ample parking located in a large shopping mall right off Tully Rd. read more

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Big fan of this bakery. Favorite items are the sugarcane juice (get it with ice and calamansi to dilute the sweetness), pate chaud (love the puff pastry with its peppery meat filling), and sesame ball with taro. I also took a look through their various bakery items such as the steamed rice cakes (banh beo) and those were delicious too! read more

I went there just for the cane sugar juice, and CB Bakery/Deli did not disappoint. Like many authentic Asian stores, there was a bit of a funky smell when I walked in but I'm so used to it, and it didn't bother me. The juice was sweet, refreshing! They also offer a great variety of authentic Vietnamese snacks. Definitely worth a try! read more

Friendly staff, has a varieties of snacks and food. Love their banh cam with mung bean fillings. read more

CD Bakery & Deli - Sugarcane icy so good - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

I was in the area and looked up bakeries to grab a snack and this spot showed up. This was my first time at a traditional Vietnamese bakery and it was amazing. I had never seen most of the items they had and got to try a couple of items which were very good. Super nice lady at the counter. read more

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I stopped by C&D Bakery for the first time today and ended up having one of the most unexpectedly comforting food experiences I've had in a long time. Everything I tried was delicious without being overly sweet--which is rare and so appreciated. The sesame balls were warm and perfectly chewy, and they recommended a pandan-coconut frozen banana popsicle that was creamy, subtle, and absolutely calming. It's the kind of treat that feels nourishing, not just sugary. What really stood out, though, was how kind and welcoming the staff were. They offered me samples, explained the flavors, and were just genuinely lovely people. You can tell they put pride into what they serve. If you're looking for something a little different--thoughtful textures, balanced flavors, and a place where you're treated like a regular even on your first visit--this is it. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates comfort food with soul. read more

Amazing service! Sugar cane juice is $8 and panda waffle are fresh for $6, they gave me a free sesame ball and and 1 extra panda waffle since I had to wait a little bit. read more

Old school fast food convenience type of store. one of my favorite place to go for mung bean sesame balls and sugarcane drink.

So glad I saw the Tik Tok on this place. Best sesame balls and they have taro filling too! The ladies are super friendly and helpful. The pate chaud was bomb as well. Must try!! read more

Best kumquat sugar can drink. Location: Lion Plaza Logistics: -Cash ONLY -Private, free, limited parking -Serve lots of other viet snacks and treats read more

Something appears to have changed with this establishment. I use to get green waffles here and they were great. They are no longer the same.

Literally the best sesame balls and sugar cane juice! Everything here is delicious and affordable. We bring these items to every party we go to and it's a hit! Don't skip this spot. read more

Sugar cane drink with calamansi is . I really like their sesame balls too - crispy and bite sized! I saw that they had banh mi and tried their thit nuong/ grilled pork. It was delicious! Their baked bread/pastry was also really good. The bread was so fluffy and airy. I could just eat the bread plain I randomly had the spring rolls. The peanut sauce was a bit spicy so that was fun. My friends also enjoyed it. read more

Food is delicious and fresh. The lady is friendly and patient with my questions. Price is reasonable and you can pay with cash or cards.

I only come here for the sugarcane drinks and balut. The sugarcane drink is delicious and a family favorite. They have a lot of sweet and savory bags that are a childhood favorite. read more

CD Bakery & Deli - Freshly made sugar cane drink. Nuoc mia - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

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Sugarcane juice heaven. Refreshing taste. They sell it in half gallon $20 Freshly made as you wait. Definitely call ahead and pre order. They can run out of sugarcane. Friendly staff. read more

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This review is based on the Vietnamese sandwiches (banh mi), pate chaud (meat pies), nuoc mia (sugarcane drinks), banh bo nuong, and customer service. My boyfriend always gets me banh mi dac biet to go from here. I finally got to go inside and check out the interior and ambiance. The place definitely has a regular homey feeling when you're inside walking around and talking to the ladies working. I love getting the banh mi from here because they don't skimp when it comes to sauce inside -- the pate and butter. The sauce was oozing out of my banh mi when I took a bite. The pate chaud is my other favorite thing to order from here. I like to order extra to take home to snack on. The nuoc mia was good for what it is at a banh mi store. Customer service here was friendly and attentive :) read more

CD Bakery & Deli - Banh mi dac biet - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

This bakery and deli has a ton of items, but I've only ever really come for the nuoc mia (sugarcane drink). When I went, the place was cash only, so make sure you carry some if you plan on stopping by! I haven't tried anything else that they sell here, but they have baked goods, banh mi, some small to-go Vietnamese platters, and more. NUOC MIA: 5/5 The nuoc mia here is amazing! I typically ask for this without kumquat but that's personal preference. I like getting nuoc mia here over than the spot in the food court. It has the right amount of sugar and is so refreshing. I like how they list how much sugarcane juice you're getting with or without ice so you know what you're expecting to get. read more

CD Bakery & Deli - Nuoc Mia (32 oz) - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

my all time favorite place to get SugarCane staff are so friendly, juice and bakery item selection are huge and yummy! what else can get better? its in the same plaza as Lion Market so you can go shopping and then come grab a little refresher as well here. for $8 you get a large cup! yum! read more

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Yum! $7 for a large cup of fresh sugarcane juice? Count me in. The drink was the perfect sweetness and the hint of kumquat made the drink very refreshing. There weren't any sugarcane fibers in the drink either! They juice the sugarcane right in front of you and they prepare it before you pay. CASH ONLY! The staff are friendly and we got our sugarcane juice pretty quickly. Definitely will come back in the future to support this local business! I'm definitely interested in the larger jugs of nuoc mia that they sell. read more

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I was looking for sesame balls for Chinese New Year and theirs are truly some of the best I've had. Not too sweet or oily, perfectly crispy. Their chicken sandwich was so good and their fresh sugar cane juice was really delicious. We said no to the calmansi, but would add it next time. Overall, this bustling deli and bakery is a hidden gem in a shopping plaza that I look forward to visiting in the future. read more

I haven't been here over a year; the last time was pre-pandemic. After all this time, they still don't disappoint! The purpose of this trip was solely for pandan coconut bread rolls, but none of the bakeries in the plaza (Euro Delights, Van's) aren't selling baked breads currently, so to satisfy my pandan craving, I stopped here for the sponge cake. There was a short line when I arrived--they offer many delicious Vietnamese treats, but I just wanted the sponge cake. They do a great sponge/chiffon cupcake. It came out fresh and I could smell the fragrance of the pandan. As I waited for my pink box, I watched them make pandan waffles. I walked out of the shop with 4 ginormous sponge cakes. It's so soft and spongy and really fragrant--it was worth the long drive. read more

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I think this deli is popular for sandwiches but I've never ordered a sandwich here before. My go to is their freshly pressed sugarcane juice! I love the stuff! Can't get enough of it. I drive all the way from SF just to get my sugarcane fix. *Half gallon is $15 but the cup prices are still an awesome deal too. *google sugarcane health benefits. You're welcome. read more

CD Bakery & Deli - Best sugar cane! $15 each - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

I come to this bakery every time I go to San Jose. They sell nuoc mia and it is very tasty here. They also have a bunch of other items such as nem, cha lua, etc. I would highly recommend checking this spot out if you are in the area. read more

CD Bakery & Deli - Nuoc mia - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

The ladies that work here are super sweet. I usually get nuoc mia (sugarcane drink) & banh tieu (vietnamese hollow donuts) when ever I'm here. The sugar cane juice with kumquat is decent and always get the large size so that u can get your sugarcane fix! Cuz it's not often that you're gonna be able to drink this unless u live in SJ. It's totally shareable between two people too. Also, I love banh tieu! It's so simple and crispy and I could probably eat these for days lol. It's literally fried dough with sesame seeds. I ended up buying 6 of them so I could take them back with me to the city and drop some off for my mom as well. Just a heads up it's cash only. read more

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There is something Great about this Hidden Gem of a Bahn Mi Bakery! Feels homemade and authentic! The Mayo and page is never skimped, the bread is just crunchy enough and soft enough to enjoy the whole sandwich without hurting your mouth. They make all the Deli Meats in house which I love and the staff is super friendly always asking how was my day at work! Also the price for these sandwiches are $6!! Unmatched Service! read more

CD Bakery & Deli - 10/10 Bahn Mi in San Jose! I come here for the Authenticity and Homemade - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

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If you want really flavorful and savory Viet baked goods, you NEED to visit CD Bakery & Deli. I live in the 626 (SGV in LA) so when I went up to visit family up in San Jose, you know I'm gonna search for the best banh mi. Let me tell you: their banh mi dac biet--which is my go to for fair comparisons--was *chef's kiss*!! & I went to 3 other places during that trip up including Duc Houng and Dakao Sandwiches. No offense to those places cause they were already REALLY good, but then I tried CD Bakery's banh mi and the bread was A+ (light and crisp on the outside but not too much where it'll cut your mouth and soft on the inside but keeps the filling all together) and the meat inside was flavorful, but not too salty. They also loaded on the mayo and the liver pate, which I look for in my quest for the perfect banh mi. They also have the perfect amount of pickled veggies and cilantro to balance the savoriness. I also tried their pate so (Vietnamese meat puff pastry pie), which was one of the best that I've had. They're nice and flaky with a perfect meat:bread ratio. Other bakeries have too little meat or their meat is overly salty. Besides the banh mi, another "Must Have" are their sesame balls. They have 3 different flavors: yellow/mung bean, taro, or red bean. My wife LOVES the red bean and yellow bean so we got 10 of each before heading back to LA haha. We also got a gallon of their freshly squeezed sugar cane juice. Make sure to get some calamansi squeezed on top! Adds a bit of tartness and balance to the sweetness. Perfect drink for a hot day (or any day for that matter)! Best of all was the service. The owners (husband and wife) treat everyone like family as they are a family business. I'm pretty sure their kids work their too. So support this mom & pop! One thing I do regret is not getting their cafe sua da (Vietnamese iced coffee), as I saw multiple people after me order and receive their drinks. Next time! Good to know: Accepts cards. Plenty of free parking. Tremendous value for money. read more

One of the best bakeries ever. Best banh kep la dua (pandan/green waffles) ever. You get to watch them make it right in front of you! They have great egg bread as well, and it's colorful with purple and green swirls. read more

This place has all kinds of snacks n goodies n things to share! I really came in for the pate choud and sugar cane drink but everything I got was so yummy! The old lady at the register was friendly and adorable. She suggested that I get my juice with kumquat because it apparently makes it taste much more refreshing but I think for my personal taste, I'll just get pure sugar cane juice next time. Nothing beats it. read more

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They make the best fresh-squeezed Nuoc Mia (sugarcane juice) here - and they even sell them in gallons as well! I make sure to stop by here everytime I'm in San Jose to pick up some juice and check out all the cool random foods they always have. A bonus is that they accept credit cards here as well! read more

This is my go to spot for Banh Mi sandwiches and sesame balls! The sesame balls here are unmatched, they are the perfect blend of soft and crunchy. They have Red bean, mung bean, and taro flavors, i love them all! They make fresh sugar cane juice as well which is delicious. I'm vegan so i always opt for the Vegetable/tofu sandwich, which is SO good. It has a mixture of marinated shredded mushrooms and tofu along with fermented veggies, cilantro, jalapeño. (Just be sure to ask for NO butter if you're vegan as it contains egg) The staff are very friendly and helpful when it comes to my questions regarding vegan options, which they have a lot of! read more

Good coffee, great service. They sell tons of great looking pastries although I only got the pate so mini. Great prices so far. Will return to try other items. read more

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Small place but very cool......I'm not vietnamese so I didn't know what most was but the place is fun. The lady behind the counter is super nice. They make amazing viet-waffles. read more

I stopped by to see if the bakery had banh bot lot. Sadly, they didn't but they had other to-go items like goi cuon. Their che selection was also limited. I only saw the yellow one and the ginger balls. I got the small nuoc mia for $6.50 with kumquat and I really liked it. The ratio of sugar cane juice to kumquat was perfect and refreshing. I like the nuoc mia here more than the one in the food court at the grand century. However, in this same plaza is Van's Bakery that also sells different flavors of nuoc mia (with mango/lychee/coconut/etc) for $7 so I like to go to both depending on what I'm in the mood for. read more