So I finally made it to the shop…read more I've had these sandwiches delivered to me.Ive had these sandwiches catered to me.Now I can say I've been to the shop and actually picked them up for myself. The shop itself is located in a very busy parking lot shared by many other businesses, though parking is plentiful, it can still be a challenge. The shop itself was smaller than I imagined and both visits I made to the shop were on weekend mornings and to say it was packed is an understatement. This shop is essentially a bakery-no tables, no chairs. There are multiple cashiers who service the long line of customers but I would say the line moves very efficiently. Once you order you kind of just stand around and wait for your number to appear on screen. Both times I've visited, the wait was about 20 minutes after I ordered. So let's talk about what I actually ordered. One of the things I love to order when I visit this shop is their Vietnamese coffee.($6.00) It's served ice cold and has a perfect balance of sweetness and enough caffeine to power me thru the entire day-I love this coffee. Now let's talk about the Banh Mi sandwiches. My most favorite thing about Duc Huong Banh Mi sandwiches is the garlic bread option you have with your sandwich. I cannot overstate how much of an improvement over every other Banh Mi in the city having garlic bread as the bread base truly is. This option has pretty much ruined Banh MI sandwiches at every other shop. Not only does Duc Huong literally stuff their sandwiches with so much meat and pickled veggies, but then to have the garlic bread option-Total Game Changer. I love so many of their sandwiches but if I had to pick a Top 3 1. #7 Grilled Pork & Egg 2. #1 Grilled Pork 3. #13 Pork Belly These 3 sandwiches are so delicious. Another thing about this shop is the pricing. A small sandwich generally runs around $3.25. A large sandwich generally runs between $6.00 and $7.50. So how do you have the best sandwich and some of the best pricing? One of the many reasons I truly love Duc Huong Sandwiches and why I truly daydream about when I can return to this amazing shop. Truly The Best!

After walking around Sac for a few hours, we decided to stop by to grab a few things. Like other…read moreDuc Huong spots, the place was swarming with customers buying sandwiches and other snacks! And they had plenty of items for sale on the side. I don't think I've ever seen a Duc Huong without any customers! However, the line went quickly, so service was efficient. You get a number on your receipt and they will call it when your food is ready. *** O U R P I C K S *** #7 TRUNG THIT NUONG with extra pate ~ Our friend ordered this and we split it. We expected more flavor, especially with the extra pate. There was a ton of pate since he requested it, but something was missing. Maybe the scrambled eggs took away some of the other flavors, but overall, it was much blander than a typical banh mi. The bread was crispy as expected, but the overall taste was disappointing. We know how popular this spot is, so maybe we just ordered the wrong thing! 3/5 RAU CAU ~ Multi-layered coconut pandan agar gelatin. I tried this when I got home, and wow, it was a sugar overload!! I'm used to less-sugary gelatins, and this was way sweeter than Jell-O! Sadly, I didn't care for it. I might try dicing it up and mixing it with something else to balance out the sweetness. 3/5 I guess you really need to know what's good here. You just can't pick anything and expect it to be a winner. Hit or miss!

Best authentic banh mi, banh sew, and Bun bo hue in the area. The bread is made fresh in house for…read morethe banh mi. I always order the special # 1 and # 2 with extra pate'. Absolutely delicious. My wife loves the banh sew. Not too greasy with plenty of fresh herbs and veggies. The dip sauce is just right. Not too sweet or fishy. Service is quick and friendly. Ambience is not fancy, tables and chairs, always packed. I usually order an extra banh mi to go. Check this place out. You won't regret it.

Duc Huong went viral but I've always been a fan of HL more. They have a good selection of grab and…read morego items (hot, cold, room temp) and a whole banh mi, rice plate, and noodle soup menu. While I make it a point to grab some banh mis to go whenever I'm around, I've never eaten in the restaurant until this weekend. HL is a sleeper because their menu options are big, portions are BIG, AND the food is still decently priced with most entrees being $14. This is getting harder and harder to find, due to cost of living and inflation. Bun Bo Hue (BBH) - Really good! Nice big bowl of noodles with all the usual suspects. Can get this with or without blood cubes. They serve this with a lot of veggies and herbs which is nice because some places are so skimpy. The flavor of the broth is delicious but not spicy. You'll need to add more of the chili oil and other table condiments. Banh cuon - It only said it was served with cha lua (vietnamese meat loaf) but I was surprised to see it came with a shrimp and potato fritter, as well as a good serving of bean sprouts, cucumbers and pickled daikon/carrot on the side. They give you a small side of sambal as well fish sauce to dip or pour over your banh cuon. The portion is huge for $14 and I really loved the taste of the cha lua, which I'm pretty sure is house made. The rice rolls could be a little thinner but they were filled well! The shrimp fritter was okay... two shrimps with shells on btw. It added a nice crunch to the meal but it was pretty greasy with a thicker batter. My fav shrimp fritter comes from Tay Ho but can't complain! Nem Nuong Spring Roll - I was expecting a couple small spring rolls for $5 but these thangs were long and thicccc (thats what she said). The nem nuong inside isn't overly sweet, but its a long thin slice that spans the whole roll so every bite is the perfect bite :) The eggroll wrapper was nice and crunchy, and the the roll not overly filled with noodles. Very shareable, but ask them to cut it in half or thirds! Was a hot day so we got Soursop smoothie, no pearl and a fresh OJ. Vietnamese OJ hits different. It tastes exactly the way you imagine an orange should taste, but so much better. I'm pretty sure they add some kind of syrup and sugar to it to enhance it because no way is it just fresh squeezed oranges only. Slightly pulpy but not too bad. Soursop is usually my fav but idk if they messed up and gave me the wrong one or what. It tasted very limey lol Only took a couple sips before trashing it. I've never had their shakes before but I found it was very icey, and less creamy than other places. Service is so so. If you want to eat in, just sit at a table and somebody will bring you a menu. The food comes out quick but they won't check on you again after that. If you need anything extra like water, napkins, the check, you'll need to wave someone down. They take CC though, so that's a plus! Parking lot is big, shared with SF market and all the other stores in the plaza so it can get pretty hectic. HL side has a small side lot, so try your luck there otherwise it'll be a walk as they're the corner store.

When people discuss quality grocery stores, Corti Brothers is often mentioned when it comes to the…read moreSacramento region. I don't know how I have lived in Sac for 25 years and have never been here. The store is filled with eye popping quality foods. Think of it as a smaller version of Whole Foods when it comes to food quality and prices. I noticed they had some top quality cuts of meats. The prices are quite high so I'll have to splurge some time on a nice steak. I did notice some items were pretty reasonably priced. For example, I was rather surprised to see they had a very large variety of Temple coffee beans for for $14.99 a bag. That's cheaper than I have seen elsewhere but I didn't pay close attention to the size since I was fully stocked on coffee at the moment. I had to try one of their legendary made to order sandwiches. Someone had recommended The Tuscany. Boy, was that delicious! And the sandwich was very large for $9.99, I couldn't finish it all in one sitting. There are tables outside so I purchased a bottle soda and a sandwich. Unfortunately, I didn't think ahead because there are no bottle openers available for customers to use so I was unable to enjoy my nice cold drink with my sandwich. I'll have to either bring my own bottle opener next time or choose a drink that is a screw top or flip opener.

I've always wanted to try their sandwiches because I've heard so many people rave about them! The…read morefirst sandwich I tried was the Corti Special on a Dutch Crunch roll, and the second time I also got the Corti Special, but on a sweet roll. The Corti Special is where they choose the types of meat that go into your sandwich. Their sandwiches are big enough for two people. I don't remember exactly what meats were in my first sandwich, but I definitely enjoyed that one more. The second time, the sweet roll got a little soggy for my liking, and I wasn't a big fan of the beef that was included. I am definitely a fan of their honey mustard, though! You can order your sandwiches online, or if you're ordering in-store, there's a slip you can fill out with your order. I waited about 20-30 minutes for my first sandwich, which wasn't too bad considering it was a busy weekend. The second time, I only waited about 5 minutes. They still have a great variety of meats, cheeses, and alcohol. It's a good place to stop by if you're looking to pick up some specialty grocery items along with a sandwich.

First time visiting Mendocino Farms, second time enjoying their food from the Midtown location…read more(which was brought into a lunch meeting a while back). What a bright, fun, airy space in the Ice Blocks! This place was hopping early in the lunchtime hour. Seemed like a mix between eat-in, to-go and pick-up orders. Fast, friendly service and great food. What more can you ask for? I enjoyed their Baja Green Goddess salad with Impossible chorizo (even though I eat meat) and picked up a vegan banh mi and seasonal BLT for some friends. All were tasty and nicely packed to-go. I look forward to returning to try more things and their different locations.

Came here after checking out Chalk it up event. The staff just said we missed the rush!…read more I had the pork bah mi (spell) sandwich and it was pretty good. The jalapeño had a good kick. So my mouth was on fire. To top it off I got some chips and my ding ding mind didn't read the label. They were habanero lol. It took me eating the entire bag to realize that chips. lol The service was awesome! Very tentative. Love the vibe that it's midtown. The weather was perfect! Will def come here again if I'm in the area. But I'll stick to my usual Asian chicken salad.

Saigon Oi is located in the heart of South Sac's Little Saigon district…read more Parking can be tight so what hubby did was drop us off while he circled the complex. It's a pretty popular restaurant so joining the waitlist on Yelp helps to get in the queue. When we got there, we were already on the Yelp waitlist so our wait wasn't really long. For this visit, we had the following: Dishes - Ribeye steak and Vietnamese shaking beef, Crispy Fish Sauce chicken wings both served with red rice. Drinks - Kumquat lemongrass tea and coconut coffee Their food is really good, reasonably priced. Staff were attentive and friendly, definitely provided great service. Atmosphere was lively but not loud. Simply decorated. There's a small space for waiting customers. Definitely highly recommended when you're in this area but be prepared for the wait especially on a high peak day like the weekends. August 2026

Taste was good, service was fine, I think they were having family about 1 hour before close…read more Only bad thing was my steak was very undercooked, I asked for medium rare and it was blue. I let the waiter know and I figured they would just make a new one, but they came back with the exact steak (I've cut them as I thought it might have been just some pieces that were blue.) but it was the exact steak just thrown on the fire for longer then returned back to me. Weird choice by the chef.

The Sandwich Spot is a stable in midtown and such a gem. I love the Hornet and highly recommend it…read morefor any of my chicken and pesto lovers out there. My to-go order is the Hornet on a Dutch crunch roll with everything on it except mustard. Make it a combo with chips and a drink, and you'll have an incredible lunch. The ambiance is different from other sandwich spots in midtown. The chairs and tables are older and worn, and it's small inside, but it's also inside an old house that was converted into a restaurant. That alone makes this place unique. People hang out inside or outside with friends and enjoy the vibes. There's a real sense of community that the Sandwich Spot brings along with uniquely crafted sandwiches. All of the sandwiches are named after people or landmarks in Sacramento. The staff are all friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and will help you with recommendations if you're not sure which sandwich to get. It honestly feels like you're in the company of good friends. The staff joke around and seem to enjoy their job and working together. You won't be disappointed by trying the Sandwich Spot during your next lunch break or on the weekend, hanging out with a friend.

I'd heard a lot of good things about this specific location. I think it's a local chain, but I'd…read morenever been, so I finally decided to give it a try. The restaurant is in a really cool old Victorian house, and the staff were super friendly. The interior was clean and looked like a nice place to dine in, but I ended up taking my order to go. I ordered the #19 with turkey, prosciutto, avocado, and swiss on a dutch crunch roll. The bread had just gone into the oven, so we had to wait about 10 minutes, but I can't complain because it was baked fresh to order. Overall, I thought the sandwich was very good, but honestly not quite as amazing as people online had made it out to be. It was definitely good, but I don't know if I'd be dying to go back when I think Ike's, Mr. Pickle's, Corti Bros, and maybe even Nugget or Sprouts make more interesting sandwiches. To me, those places use slightly higher quality ingredients as well, though maybe I just didn't order the best sandwich here. Overall, it was a good sandwich and a good experience. My expectations were probably just a little too high. I wouldn't be dying to come back but also wouldn't say no if someone wanted to go there for lunch.

Yummy plates. Got the new chili glazed salmon and their big chocolate chip cookie. Joon was very…read morenice and patient.

Enjoyed a relaxing, delicious lunch today. Our server Kristine was very friendly and attentive. We…read morewill definitely return

An institution here in Sacramento. If you're just looking for a good sandwich, here it is. Beware,…read morethey do take a bit to prepare so order online if you don't want to wait. And take plenty of napkins because this is not a clean nor mobile food. My go-to for the last decade is the Hot Blonde. So much fun ordering that one. It is really delicious though. Perfectly cooked chicken with sauces, cucumbers, cheese, on delicious bread. There aren't many places to sit inside but the staff is hardworking and work hard in pushing out orders. Not much of a theme inside other than brewery-male man cave, haha. I'm not here for the vibes, just the sandwich please!

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience here was alarming and terribly handled…read more I visited for the first time around 1:00 PM. Upon walking in, the music was so loud it was overstimulating, making it hard to even hear the cashier. They were already out of sourdough and wheat bread, and the Arnold Palmer I ordered tasted almost entirely like lemonade. The sandwiches were prepared quickly and looked great initially, but while eating mine, I bit down on something hard and spit out a piece of glass. Finding glass in food is a serious safety hazard that could cause severe harm. I called immediately, and they offered a refund or a replacement sandwich. When I returned around 3:15 PM, the shop was closing early because they ran out of bread entirely. When I mentioned my call to the staff member up front, she dismissed me, saying she couldn't help because they were out of bread. After I clarified that I just wanted the refund I agreed on with the manager, she handed me off to someone else without another word. Instead of an apology for serving a dangerous foreign object in my food, the staff handed me cash (even though I paid by card) and essentially brushed me off with a poor attitude. Mistakes happen, but finding glass in my meal combined with zero accountability or basic customer service ensures I will never return

Been going here for years. Quality of their food has never changed…read more Best chicken noodle in town, although I do miss the young eggs that used to come with it. Great place, great food, great services. Food comes out quick. Reasonable price. Great variety on menu. Small private parking lot.

This restaurant has been here for the longest I can remember. This place is super tiny, run down…read more The staff are semi friendly unless you know how to speak their language then they're super nice and will serve you your food quicker (from what I noticed and my experience). There are flies flying everywhere. The food used to be good but now it's mid. The waiters doesn't check up if you're doing good either or ask to refill your water. I asked for a to-go box, the guy in the red seemed like he was going to get it for me when he said yes, he never came back and acted like our interaction never happened. The spring rolls are mid, the peanut sauce is ok not as flavorful. The fried rice tastes ok too. Their eggrolls are super good and crunchy tho. I ordered the vermicelli noodles, it was also mid. I used to love coming here but I probably won't come here anymore.

Finally got to try this place! I went close to closing on a weekday but they still had most options…read moreavailable. I tried the Panko Crusted Eggplant and it was soooo good. I'm usually a meat sandwich girlie but others raved about it so I wanted to give it a try. Note: I am an eggplant fan so not sure if you'd like it if you're not into eggplant. The sourdough is so soft and chewy, the aioli is fantastic, the whole composition is well done. The place is no frills, go up to the counter and order to take out, no tables but I took it to McKinley park which is just 4 min drive away. I'll definitely be back to try other sandwiches. Don't forget to get cash on the way!

Juno's has been recommended to me by numerous coworkers and been on my list to try forever. I tried…read morecoming here twice, on Sunday and Monday only to find out those are the two days they're closed... this past third time was the charm and oh man these sandwiches are amazing -- well worth the hype! By far the most popular sandwich here is the Panko Crusted Eggplant, so while I'm not the biggest fan of eggplant --especially as part of a sandwich -- I knew it was a must try. Packed with roasted peppers, arugula and layered with Manchego cheese in a light balsamic reduction, this is a delightful symphony of textures and flavors that even non-vegetarians will fall for. Just try it, trust me! We also got the Grilled Chicken, which was a more classic combo of tender (despite not being thinly sliced) chicken, crispy bacon and greens. While the eggplant was more texturally complex and unique, for return visits it's more likely that I'd gravitate to this one because of how how clean it tastes overall... but honestly both sandwiches were pretty much tied for my favorite! The key ingredients that make these sandwiches so magical are simply two things: their bread and the addictive basil aioli sauce. Imo, bread is always the foundation of a good sandwich and Juno's has perfected a chewy, crunchy and airy vehicle with simple yet delicious ingredient combinations and just the right amount of sauce. I also appreciated how each sandwich comes with your choice of side: either thinly sliced herb potatoes or balsamic salad. It's crazy that I've been living here for over three years and only just tried this place for the first time?! A super no-frills deli with friendly staff, Juno's officially wins my vote for the best sandwiches in town. PS: closed on Sundays and Mondays and cash-only but if you forget there's an ATM conveniently located at the liquor store across the street