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    Comeback Cafe

    4.0 (145 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Thai tea and House Vietnamese Coffee
    Ally B.

    I've been meaning to try this place and i'm sad that i haven't tried this place sooner! The meat was so delicious and you can tell that they took time marinating it. The staff was so nice and friendly. Will definitely be coming back! Support local businesses!

    Grilled pork rice with rice, and the special yellow noodle (Mỳ Quảng). Peach tea and Thai tea
    Gem S.

    I was looking for food in the area and came across Comeback Cafe. The food was really good, and the drinks were even better. I tried the peach tea and it actually has real peach pieces, which was a nice surprise. Everything felt simple, fresh, and the place had a friendly, welcoming feel!!!

    Shrimp Spring Roll and Beef banh mi

    Food was great. Visiting for work from SoCal, so lucky to find some comforting food while I'm out here.

    Tofu banh mi
    Ellie R.

    I got the tofu banh mi and it's INCREDIBLE!! Such a great balance of sweet, spicy, and acidic, and the texture of the tofu is fantastic. If I didn't know it was tofu, I wouldn't be able to tell! The service was so friendly and personable, and the shop itself is really cute with indoor and outdoor seating available. Already can't wait for my next visit!

    Chicken vermicelli with eggroll
    Ryan N.

    First, the store is really cozy gives off a nice and welcoming vibe. Family owned business so her recipes are all authentic. When I walked in I was greeted immediately with a warming smile asking "how can I help you". Food was made to order, always fresh. This vermicelli tasted really good has a lot of flavor, adding the nuoc mam really makes this dish explode with flavor. Reminded me of my grandma's cooking Definitely would recommend to try this family owned business out, they recently re opened with a new owner. Although the menu is limited there's a lot of great choices to choose from. Will definitely be coming back again!

    Pork Sausge Banh Mi. Holy Smokes. Surprisingly a BANGER.
    Min L.

    Hidden Gem Alert. Viet Auntie vibes making your food. The Banh Mi bread is fresh and soft and the flavors are balanced and on point. Had no idea they have been here for a year. Come support your local banh mi spot, it's fire. Service is great too. Family vibes

    The beef & onion Banh Mi.  Excellent gateway sandwich for those new to Banh mi.
    Philippe D.

    It's my go to sandwich spot for lunch. IMO the sign of a good Banh mi is the baquette. If the place cares enough for the quality of the bread then you know the rest will follow. I've yet to try the other sandwiches they offer because my American taste palette is all about their beef and onion. Sweet and savory ribeye! After talking to the store owners and trying their Ube Vietnamese Iced Coffee I'm definitely encouraged to try the rest of the menu.

    Inside area with tables overlooking the street and outside table. Instagrammy backdrop too
    Lianna N.

    Sweet girls at the counter, looks like this could be a very cute study spot too. Lots of chairs. They do have WiFi even though it's not advertised :) Yummy banh mi, we tried the roasted pork sausage. Bread 10/10, flavor was yummy too. Would comeback again! The iced coffee is also delicious

    Matcha Taro

    This is the best matcha I have ever had. The staff were super friendly and nice. I will definitely be back !

    Blue ocean milk tea
    Juliana A.

    the menu is so good and tasty!!! I got the blue ocean milk tea soooo refreshing and cute!!

    Caramel Jasmine matcha

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    Overpriced!! The quality was not great and the portions were skimpy. I'd go to literally any other Banh Mi place before this one!

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    Food and drinks were amazing server and others were understanding and nice very nice would go again 5 stars -Cardin

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    This place is soooooo good must try. You get your order so fast and the options are perfect for a picky eater/drinker

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    Love that this place is local to emeryville! We need more places like this. Great food and decent prices! Will be back.

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    Me Va Con Vietnamese Kitchen - Beef carpaccio

    Me Va Con Vietnamese Kitchen

    4.5(257 reviews)
    1.9 miRockridge, North Oakland
    $$

    Mini Pancakes Bahn Khot -- super fresh, fragrant and flavorful. I love the basil and mint that came…read morewith the roll. Every mouthful had a nice hint of buttery flavor from the pancake and then a hint of freshness from the veggies. Spicy Shaken Beef Pho -- flavorful beef broth, perfect amount of saltiness, lots of fresh beef slices. Super filling and warm! The food was delicious and fresh! Would come back and try their other dishes, their standard pho was yummy and flavorful!

    We were in the area figuring out where to eat when a lady eating Bánh Khọt in the her freakin' car…read morecame up on my feed. Eating anything with nước chấm in the car is diabolical. With my luck, my car would smell like hello kitty for weeks. Anyhow, I found Mẹ Và Con on yelp, a mother-daughter owned resto that opened in 2024. They serve bánh khọt and have outdoor seating so we headed over. Thankfully, we arrived before the Sunday dinner rush (~5:45 pm) and before the parking lot was filled. Rezzies are accepted (via phone). M E N U Viet Cuisine with some elevated, modern twists (no specific regional specialty). Smaller menu than your typical hole-in-the-wall with 25-30 items including AZN fusion items like shrimp ceviche, kimchi pasta and tom yum pasta. Beer, wine, and soju cocktails available. F O O D * Bò Tái Chanh: Beef Carpaccio w/ Thai basil, fried shallot, house tangerine sauce ($18): https://tinyurl.com/nhcn9kxw - Served at dinner only Fresh, tender slices of beef carpaccio with a sweetness from the tangerine sauce and white onions. I appreciate their twist (tangerine sauce instead of nước chấm) but it was too one note for me...IMO, it needed acid and herbs. Plus, I miss the texture of peanuts. * Bánh Khọt: Viet Mini Pancakes w/ shrimp, coconut milk batter, herbs, pickles ($24): https://tinyurl.com/34nx7sat - Served at dinner only Fav dish of the night, the savory bánh khọt was delicately crispy and slightly custardy in the center with a snappy shrimp drizzled with fragrant scallion oil. It came with romaine, mint, and perilla leaves neatly layered for easy wrapping. The lettuce was a bit soft and soggy tho, and I think they forgot the pickled veggies. Served with a tiny portion of tangy sweet nước chấm. * Bò Lúc Lắc: Shaking Beef w/ soy, garlic, onion, cherry tomato, arugula ($26): https://tinyurl.com/3rkpukct Meltingly tender cubes of filet mignon but light on the seasoning and aromatics so it was bland. Also, was hoping for more smoky wok hei flavor. * Thịt Kho Tàu: Braised Pork Belly w/ hard boiled eggs, rice ($21): https://tinyurl.com/mr2evryw - Includes bowl of rice A traditional dish served during Lunar New Year, it symbolizes prosperity, warmth, and stability. Chunks of pork belly are caramelized in sugar and braised in coconut soda and fish sauce - rich, savory with a good ratio of lean meat to fat (4 pieces). Wish they used more braising liquid when warming up, as some pieces were a bit dry. S E R V I C E Warm, friendly hospitality. Food does take awhile tho...our first dish took about 30 minutes to arrive. A M B I A N C E Casual, no-frills indoor area with about 10-12 tables. Cute covered patio in the parking lot with 5 tables and fairy lights. Overall, Mẹ Và Con is a great place to introduce people that are new to Viet cuisine and/or you're looking for Viet dishes with different twist.

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    Me Va Con Vietnamese Kitchen - Bò Tái Chanh: Beef Carpaccio w/ Thai basil, fried shallot, house tangerine sauce  ($18)

    Bò Tái Chanh: Beef Carpaccio w/ Thai basil, fried shallot, house tangerine sauce ($18)

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    Pho Huong Que - Marinated chicken wings A10. Marinate Fried Chicken Wing - Canh Ga Nuoc Mam

    Pho Huong Que

    4.5(379 reviews)
    3.6 miEast Oakland
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    The pho, the rice plate and the bun were delicious! It's been a while since I enjoyed these dishes…read moreso much that this will now be my go to place and my recommended place for these entree. The pho was right on. Piping hot soup that didn't cool down until after you're done even on a cold day. That's just perfect for the wintery weather. The soup was so good - the right amount of aromatics and the beef flavor. And it wasn't overly oily. The amount of meat to noodle ratio was perfect, and I would even dare say I felt there was a lot of meat for a regular bowl of pho that I didn't end the pho with just noodles but had meat to go to the last bite. The rice plate, where we had pork chop with fried spring rolls was yummy! The pork chop was well seasoned that my kids ate it without complaining anything about it. Some places use black pepper and even too much of it to potentially cover up for lack of flavor or perhaps low quality meat. The fried spring rolls were delicious and not too oily either. The bun though with good amount of fresh greens was still a very filling bowl with the amount of meat, spring roll and noodles. The taste of it with the fish sauce was reminiscent of bun in Vietnam. The only thing that ok instead of being amazing was the marinated fried chicken with sauce as it was on the spicier side with the fresh chili and the marinate didn't seem to penetrate into the chicken well enough. Service was reasonably fast, but then again we were there before the restaurant filled up starting at 7pm.

    Affordable and delicious pho. Definitely recommend this humble and tasty location…read more I will be back soon!

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    Again here :)

    Pho Huong Que - A1. Spring Roll - Goi Cuon

    A1. Spring Roll - Goi Cuon

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    Tay Ho Oakland Restaurant & Bar - 12th and webster was strong and good

    Tay Ho Oakland Restaurant & Bar

    4.0(864 reviews)
    3.0 miOakland Chinatown
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    LGBTQ friendly

    I'm almost feeling speechless over how good the meal here was. We arrived about 15 minutes after…read moreopening on a Saturday evening and were seated immediately. The wait staff were attentive and came by promptly to take our order. We put in a first round of apps and cocktails and ordered our main course and dessert later. Everything was quite tasty, but I especially enjoyed the main courses, bánh hỏi bò lá lốt and bún chả Hà Nội. The quality of each was top tier. I've tried quite a lot of bún chả, and I could detect the marginal increase in quality here compared to other places. The phở-nominal cocktails and fish sauce ice cream were also delectable. I loved the savory take on each, and since they're rarer finds, I was glad that Tay Ho had them on the menu. Also notable is that even though we came early, there were already a substantial amount of diners and the place was busy, which is a good sign this place delivers the goods. I surveyed the other tables of patrons as I dined in, and other guests represented a diverse range of backgrounds across ages, so this place has something to satisfy every palate. I could go on about this place, but I won't because you really just gotta come try it for yourself to discover how good it is.

    We stopped by Tay Ho for a late lunch while driving through Oakland. I got the bun cha ha noi while…read moremy friend ordered the house bahn cuon. I really liked the rice noodles with came with grilled pork and pork patties in a sweet fish sauce and served with a ton of lettuce, herbs and cucumber slices. The pork was on the sweeter side but really yummy eaten as a lettuce wrap. The rice roll texture was fantastic and I liked the rice rolls with mushroom and pork filling. I'm not a huge fan of the fish cakes and other pate and pork products but this one was pretty good and it's a fun way to try a bunch of different bites.

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    Tay ho introducing the New York Sour.

    Tay Ho Oakland Restaurant & Bar - Viet iced coffee (w/ condensed milk) - Better than Cam Huong's

    Viet iced coffee (w/ condensed milk) - Better than Cam Huong's

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    Banh Mi Ba Le - Banh mi dac biet

    Banh Mi Ba Le

    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    4.8 miEast Oakland
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    As a local, I've grown up walking 5 minutes to this spot my whole life for over 25 years. I can say…read morethat it is the best authentic vietnamese banh mi in the east bay as I've tried many other spots that haven't particularly matched or exceeded their level of quality. I usually order a #2, #7, and #13. It's very affordable, especially if you're on a strict budget for lunch. $7 sandwiches? I mean it's a pretty good deal. #2 Banh Mi Dac Biet/Special Combo Ham Sandwich - If you're looking for a cold italian sandwich but want to explore new options this is a vietnamese version that also has pate butter taking it to the next level. #7 Banh Mi Xiu Mai/Meat Ball & Egg Sandwich - An elevated version of the #3 with an added egg. This was my absolute favorite as a child and still is now. Nice balance of sweet and salty. The meat is tender and with the added egg yolk that pops when you take a bite takes it the next level. I think this is also slept on since I don't see many people ordering it. #13 Banh Mi Xa Xiu/BBQ Pork Sandwich - This is their secret weapon. My god the sweetness from the bbq pork with the pate butter is incredible. I always look forward to eating the bottom end of the sandwich because that's where most of the flavor and butter are hiding. The pickled veggies help give it the acidity it needs for a well balanced bite. By far my favorite. They also have many other options besides banh mi that make and sell on the day of like Banh Cuon, Che, Egg rolls, etc. Definitely give those a try especially the Mochi Ham sandwich aka Banh Day they got there too. I always have a hard time choosing between the #7 & # 13 so I always end up getting both. Service is straight forward, you line up, order, and wait for them to call you up for your order. Simple. You don't have to ask me twice if I want to grab some banh mi here. But do be aware that at certain hours of the day it can get very busy and crowded. Either to super early when opening or closer to closing about an hour before. For new comers, I highly recommend starting off with #7 or #13 for your introduction to their banh mi for a better first time experience.

    Best bahn mi of the entire East Bay. The #2 combo is…read moreprobably their most popular sandwich, but I am just not a fan of the Vietnamese cold cuts. I rotate through the meatball (loose, juicy and very flavorful compared to western meatballs), lemongrass pork, grilled pork, BBQ pork, and BBQ chicken sandwiches--all of these are great. As of May 2026, most sandwiches come to $7 after tip, which is an unbeatable deal for the Bay Area. Parking sucks and the neighborhood is super sketchy, I do feel for the businesses of this area. Only open Fri/Sat/Sun, unfortunately. Pro tip: get an egg roll ($1) to eat while you wait for your bahn mi to be made. And be forewarned: your car will stink to high hell for a few hours after transporting your sandwiches home. It just means that your bahn mi are legit!

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    Banh Mi Ba Le - #2 combo banh mi $6.30

    #2 combo banh mi $6.30

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