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    Chau Bakery

    4.0 (31 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Phil C.

    A definite hidden location for banh mi, you could only tell of its existence by the smell of the bread. Going in, you know there's only one thing they sell: banh mi and the bread that quintessentially define the sandwich. There are stacks and trays of rolls. No one speaks English (or at least willing to speak it), so pointing and body language may be your only modes of communication. The bread is generally good, though I've had occasions where the texture was varied. The sandwich is huge is fully loaded with ingredients. The ingredients are fresher than some of the other places I've been around. For $4, it's a decent deal.

    White B.

    The people who work there are not friendly. We bought banh mi from there three times, and with different type of banh mi every time. The recent time experience, he made the wrong banh mi, even though he asked us three times what Banh mi we wanted. The Banh mi were all cold and it tasted like a day old meat. We also got very little meat in our banh mi. You can just say the entire banh mi was just the bread itself.

    BBQ beef
    Myan T.

    I figured I'd grab some Banh Mi before leaving the city. It's not too often I get the chance to go to Dorchester and experience Vietnamese authenticity... This place is definitely hidden. I only stumbled upon it as I was walking back towards my vehicle. Be warned! They do not speak any English. I was only able to order correctly since I knew what each individual sandwich is called in Vietnamese. But, I presume they know they basics if you were to state cold cut, beef, or pork, etc...... They do bake their bread themselves. I witnessed one of the employees bringing out a piping hot batch. So 5 stars for the freshness! And FYI, all Banh Mi's are well priced at $4.

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    Prices have gone up but that expected with inflation. Makes sense that if the cost of groceries go up the prices here would too. Still the same great amazing quality.

    Alma C.

    There are only 2 banh mi sandwiches I think are worth eating in the Boston area, and both are in Dorchester: Banh Mi Ba Le and Chau Bakery. Both have really delicious banh mi and whenever I'm in the area, I make a point of stopping at one or the other to have a sandwich and likely take one for the road to Providence. Where Chau Bakery gets the edge over Banh Mi Ba Le is the sandwich bread. Both places have fresh bread baked the same day but at Chau Bakery it is a little fatter in the middle, crisper on the outside, and fluffier in the inside. Also, most times the bread is still warm from being freshly baked, not being reheated in an oven to crisp. The way Chau Bakery makes its bread is why if I choose to take a sandwich home rather than eat it in house, 2 out of 3 times I'll choose Chau. The freshness of the bread is key to banh mi and having the bread even be just a couple hours fresher makes a big difference in taste when I do take out. Other notes: the workers speak English, they're just soft spoken. The wall has the sandwich choices and right now it costs $4, a steal for the level of quality and detail that goes into making banh mi. Worth the 40 minute hike from Providence, RI when I get a craving for banh mi.

    Beef banh mi $4.50 of deliciousness
    Jowanna G.

    Omg!!! I have been so skeptical with trying a banh mi sandwich. I absolutely love Pho noodles and this Vietnamese sandwich was highly recommended by one of my good friends from this location. I am so glad that I went with their recommendation for my first-ever Vietnamese banh mi sandwich. I opted for the beef selection the sauce and gravy on the bread was a delicious combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy. The meat was tender and the vegetables were very fresh. I give this location my seal of approval

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    Got a beef banh mi and a cold cut banh mi a few days ago and haven't stopped thinking about how good they were. 10/10

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    Delicious French bread. Very affordable as well. Iced coffee is best I've had in dorchester

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    The banh mi's here at A Chau Bakery are freshly baked at the shop daily and the sandwiches are always fresh and delicious..

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    4.4(159 reviews)
    0.0 miDorchester
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    Homestead Bakery is a gem, no doubt. The thing about their food is this: no matter what you order,…read moreit's going to be made well. You really can't go wrong on that front. Case in point--the turf bagel. I love it so much that sometimes it's hard for me to order anything else. Drinks are a mixed bag for me. Their matcha (hot or iced) is solid, but I always need to sweeten it. The limeade was too bitter for my taste, and the rickey-style drink didn't quite hit my sweetness preference either. Chai (both hot and iced) is nice, but definitely add vanilla. Next on my list to try? The grilled cheese. I've been coming here for years, and the space is not big, but when it gets packed -- good luck. There are barstools facing the window and smaller tables throughout, but navigating the space can be tricky, so I wouldn't call it fully accessible. Still, the atmosphere makes up for a lot--it's got that community café element that I personally love. Overall, Homestead is the kind of place you want to experience for yourself: come for the food (which will always deliver), try the drinks with your own preferences in mind, and soak in the sense of community.

    Amazing coffee, pastries and sandwiches here! The tuna melt…read moreis the best I've had in Boston. I lived so close I would get a cappuccino and banana muffin EVERY weekend, sometimes twice! Great atmosphere inside and the staff are always friendly!

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    4.5(76 reviews)
    0.8 miDorchester

    I was in Boston getting my hair done and remembered I was close to Yeanie's -- I've been seeing…read morethem all over TikTok and had them saved for the longest, so I knew I had to stop by. And let me tell you... it absolutely lived up to the hype. First of all, the ambience? So cute. The space was very clean, which I always notice immediately, and the aesthetic is this perfect mix of retro and modern. It has that nostalgic, cozy feel but still feels fresh and updated -- super cutesie and definitely Instagram-worthy without trying too hard. The food was amazing. Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every bite was worth it. It's one of those spots where you instantly understand why everyone keeps talking about it. What really made the experience unforgettable though was the customer service. I had a little accident with my bag (so embarrassing ), and they didn't just brush it off -- they fixed it for free without hesitation. So kind, so professional, and genuinely caring. That level of service is rare. Incredible food, beautiful atmosphere, and even better people behind it. Easily a 5-star experience -- I'll absolutely be back.

    At last, a good day and time for us to finally try Yeanie's!…read more Me and my wife have been wanting to try their smash burger for so long. I don't have anything to compare the smashed burger to because this is my first time trying a restaurant quality smashed burger. I'm a little torn if I like smashed burgers or beefy burgers lol I must say though, their burgers are seasoned well. I'm sure it's just salt and pepper but it's enough! The edges had enough burnt edges. I did a double with Yeanie sauce. I'm going to give the burger a 8/10. I wish my burger had more onions. I also tried to loaded fries. It was a little overwhelming LOL there was alot going on including 2-3 different sauces including cheese. I'll give it a 7/10. A little more light on the sauce would be better but that's just my preference. I was told that the tenders were amazing. I ordered that for my son and he loved it. I agree, the tenders were pretty damn good. My wife tried the Nashville chicken sandwich . She rate it 7/10. The slaw inside the sandwich was amazing. The sauce itself was ok. She wish there was a little bit more of a kick to it. Overall, I would definitely come back to get their burgers. Just once in a while. Reasoning is, it's a bit expensive. You do pay for what you get and that is good quality dishes. But $13 for a burger that doesn't come with fries can be a little steep... Definitely come and give it a try!

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    3.7(14 reviews)
    1.1 miDorchester

    This review is solely just for my order today and the experience I had…read more The reason why I'm giving this review 4 out of 5 instead of a solid 5 out of 5, is because I tried calling ahead of time to place my order but no one picked up the phone... i called a few times at 11am. I arrived to the shop at 11:05am and they were open. But it's definitely not the end of the world! I really wanted to try their chicken Caesar wrap. It's been on our minds since Tuesday lol FOOD - Chicken Caesar Wrap is 11/10! I'm not even exaggerating it. Please come and try it for yourself. Lettuce tasted fresh, the right amount of chicken and Parmesan cheese and croutons, nicely wrap in a tortilla wrap, and the RIGHT AMOUTH OF DRESSING/Sauce. I will definitely come back like every other week lol Chicken Buffalo ranch wrap was also good but lacked sauce. Next time I will definitely ask for more sauce. Chicken tender dinner 3pc for $10 with fries is definitely a deal. A deal because their tenders are the right size and fried perfectly . Only down fall is, it does not come with sauce. It's $.75 or $1 for sauce. I believe it should come with one sauce per order. Just my opinion. Strawberry tres leches was mid per wifey. I'll get her the original plain one next time to see how it is. Overall, great customer service when you order in person. The cashier was super friendly and helpful. Their wraps are very good. I will come back to try the other 2-3. Glad I finally decided to come and check this place out.

    First let me Say I'm from West Texas. Im here visiting my daughter in Boston. So she found this…read moreplace on TikTok in the Boston area and wanted to try it out. So I agreed. She ordered the Chop cheese with an order of fries and 3 buffalo Chicken Egg rolls with munchie sauce and ranch. Ok, the chop cheese is just ground beef with cheese mixed in so it's creamy with peppers, onions and lettuce. Where I'm from that's called a "Taco Burger". I've seen people raving about this place online and I have to say it's nothing special. Not even close. The buffalo chicken egg rolls were dry. Shredded chicken with a buffalo sauce rolled up and fried. Again nothing special. The fries were really good and crunchy. The munchie sauce was good and the ranch was way too thick. If the people here in the North East consider this type of food awesome then more power to them, it's an acquired taste. Again this is my opinion and we all have different tastes in food. The only reason I'm giving it 3 starts is for the beautiful Woman behind the counter. Her accent was killing me!

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    4.4(107 reviews)
    0.8 miDorchester
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    We were in the area and wanted to try a new place out, so we decided to visit Honeycomb Cafe!…read moreLocated right in Savin Hill, by the train station stop, is this lovely cafe that offers a good selection of different sandwiches, bagels, & drinks. What we ordered: -Italian Stallion -Let Them Eat Steak -Caramel iced coffee Thoughts: The caramel iced coffee was okay, a little more watery tasting than I usually like but not bad. Both the Italian Stallion and Let Them Eat Steak sandwiches had good fillings. We wished that they incorporated some type of spread like mayo because we found our sandwiches to be dry. Made it a slightly difficult to finish, however, we were able to get some mayo (made in house btw!) and that definitely helped! The staff was very kind & helpful + they were playing some jammin' music. Would come back again.

    Nice little gem in Savin hill, first time in and the staff was super nice and inviting. Cute spot,…read morelocals seem to pop in all the time. We grabbed a coffee for the lady, The Italian stallion and let them eat steak. Both sandwiches were good imo, breads, I went with the recommended selection by the staff on the steak sandwich. Was debating an everything bagel. I wasn't disappointed. Only two critiques for me, maybe some cheese would help it from being too dry. The nice staff did offer their homemade mayo and it was great! Helped a lot. Without it, I wouldn't have finished my meal. Saw a lot of cute dogs while eating in the window seating! Will be back

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