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    kibi’s Cafe

    4.6 (446 reviews)
    Special Hours Closed
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    grilled pork banh mi
    Merilou B.

    Very quick service! Small outdoor seating outside. I loved the proportions between the meat and veggies, the bread of the banhmi was good too! Just wish it was a little bigger but worth it for the price :)

    Tareq B.

    Great food and good service. Family run new establishments that needs our support. I had one (3) piece spring roll and (1) bahn mi sandwich. The spring rolls were freshly made. The sandwich was also fresh, but the chicken lacked flavor. I added some Siracha and Hoisin sauce and it was perfect. The interior is clean and having an open kitchen is encouraging.

    Cold cut banh mi
    Billy L.

    This was my second visit to Kibi's Cafe. My first time was at their Orinda location where I tried the chicken and pork vermicelli bowl, which was really solid, especially for the price. This time I ordered the cold cut bánh mì and the grilled pork spring rolls and swapped the peanut sauce for fish sauce. The bánh mì was decent but definitely more on the Americanized side compared to other spots. The bread was the biggest giveaway. It was denser and darker than the typical Vietnamese baguette, which should be lightly crisp on the outside and soft inside. The darker crust also gave it a slight wheat-bread flavor. The aioli (Vietnamese mayo) was another miss for me. Traditional Vietnamese mayo is rich and yolky, but this one didn't have much flavor, even after I asked for extra. The spring rolls were the better part of the meal. The grilled pork had a strong lemongrass flavor that I enjoyed, and the fish sauce was sweeter than what I usually get at Vietnamese places but still good. Overall, I'll give them credit for keeping their prices reasonable, especially considering they're in pricier areas. I just wish the bánh mì leaned a little closer to the traditional style.

    Tofu bahn mi
    Kaitlyn M.

    I could not say enough great words about this place. Even with how busy life is, it's important for me to take the time and share how much I love this restaurant. The pro's of eating out are typically met with the cons of an unhealthy meal, especially as a vegetarian, but not here. I can finally pick up food quickly that has fresh vegetables and tofu and feel great. They have both tofu and meat, so it's perfect for my boyfriend and I. Hands down the best part about this place is their spring rolls. We will search far and wide for spring rolls that are not deep fried (fresh rolls), have a good peanut sauce, and contain a good amount of vegetables. I can't tell you how many places have a veggie spring roll that consists of 99% rice paper, rice noodle, and lettuce. Where are the veggies! But that changes here. They even have multiple options for me! A full veggie and a lemon grass tofu. We frequent here often specifically for the spring rolls. I am so lucky to live nearby Kibis for this. We've also tried their bahn mi which is okay. The veggies are delicious and fresh, but the bread is a little hard for myself, and my boyfriend doesn't like how dry it is. The noodle salads are much much better. I tried one for the first time on our last visit and became a new fan. The location is in a very small building adjacent to an apartment complex I believe. It's an interesting spot that also has a little patio area outside. Overall I couldn't be happier to finally have a spring roll spot, and one that works for meat eaters and vegetarians. We love Kibis!

    Combo meal. 4 inch sandwich and spring rolls.
    Aileen V.

    Didn't even know about this place till my daughter took me here. In a middle of a business area. Super small inside but there's tables right outside to enjoy your delicious food. I got the lunch special which was a mini sandwich and 3 good size spring rolls. It was a perfect amount for me. Sandwich was tasty and had a good amount of meat in it. Mini one was so cute lol. Super fast to get your food and very friendly staff.

    Grilled pork salad
    Genevieve G.

    Great lunch spot with healthy options. It's pretty small so better for take out, but they do have some tables outside.

    Five Spice Pork Banh Mi
    Mike P.

    This place is small but the food here packs flavor! Ordered 2 Banh mi sandwiches and both were really good. It's the kind of place to order and go, or just eat in the car. Staff is friendly and service is fast.

    Fresh rolls
    Debbie F.

    Delicious fresh food here! Loved the banh mi sandwiches! The fresh shrimp rolls come with a delicious peanut sauce. Outdoor seating and easy to park

    Coffee
    Jonathan O.

    This is the go to spot by far. The traditional bahn me sandwiches are so good combined with the iced coffee... name a better combo... don't think you can. This business is expanding to Danville as well... which they should. Make sure you get in here asap. Best food I have had in a while.

    Natalie M.

    Delicious and fresh. The bread was perfectly crispy and the toppings inside were great. They were fresh and crunchy. It paired well with the fresh herbs too and the juicy meat. This was so flavorful. I loved this cute café! It's very small but you can eat outside.

    Isaiah G.

    I was in the area and decided to stop by for lunch. This is a grab and go place you can not eat there. The parking is small but it connects to a larger parking lot. It's literally just a small Kitchen that you go pay and leave. About three people fit inside. There's no tables. The menu is big where you can see it. I ordered a chicken bahmi sandwich. I've had a lot of bahmi sandwiches so i know what to expect. This one the chicken was like in a curry yellow sauce not at all traditional. I personally don't like curry so the sandwich was not good for me. I asked for extra veggies and it didn't have extra. Unfortunately I did not like the yellow chicken but they were very nice.

    Chris Y.

    kibi's Cafe Walnut Creek is located just on the outskirts of the downtown area down the street, and where the old John Muir PT center used to be located. Now it's kind of a desolate business center, but that could certainly be a good thing for parking, as the side where the PT center used to be has nobody there now, though I can't speak for the parkability of those spots without worrying about towing. Nevertheless, kibi does have some spots right next to them. They're kind of in a odd location, at the corner of the front part of the building, but the actual shop front where you order and such is just a small area, where you go in, make your order, and then go outside to wait because there's no space inside. They do have seat behind their shop, which can seat maybe a handful of smaller tables, but at least they have seating, and it is covered from above, but again, weird spot. The menu itself is pretty straight forward. Got banh mis, got some basic spring rolls, and some noodle dishes that includes their grilled meat options. The cost of everything here does seem to be on the cheaper side, especially since it's near Walnut Creek downtown, so a good option to hit up. They even have some lunch specials that are quite comparable where you get a banh mi and a spring roll which is what I got on this visit. The food here was decent. The shrimp spring rolls were good. No complaints, plenty of sauce, and I'm glad it's not filled with mint here as some other places tend to do. The bani mi here was also good, as I got the basic pork banh mi. My main complaint about the banhmi here is that it's tiny. After considering the size of the banhmi I received, and the cost of it, I do feel that it wasn't quite the bang for my buck I had initially imagined when seeing the prices of everything on the menu. The portions of the meats at the very least was good, but again, the size of the banhmi was just so short and small compared to other spots. They also do not use the typically banhmi rolls, and use a different bread, but I don't necessarily hate the bread it comes in, so no big complaints there. Overall, kibi's is a nice spot, especially for those who are in the area, to grab a sandwich and also a spring roll to go, and for a decent cost. While the portion here was just okay, at the very least, the cost makes up for it as it's not expensive, especially when you consider downtown is just down the street, and a banhmi there could cost you 50% more, and you may still be getting the same portion, so not a huge deal in context. I do want to try some of their other sandwiches now, but for heftier eaters, just keep in mind you may need to get two sandwiches to feel full.

    Emily P.

    Dont remember the name of what i got, but this place is alright. Doesn't taste authentic. There was barely any pate in my sandwich or it just wasn't flavorful enough. Definitely need to get the extra pate if you want to taste probably.

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    Ask the Community - kibi’s Cafe

    Is parking available?

    Yes

    Is the chicken breast or thigh meat?

    It’s thigh meat please. Thank you!

    Are all the spring roll options gluten free?

    Hi, I think shrimp, pork, chicken and rainbow rolls are gluten-free if they go with sweet and sour… Read more

    Are you vegetarian options (sandwich, spring rolls, and noodles) also vegan? Do they contain milk or egg?

    Hi Wendy They do not contain milk or egg. So they are also vegan.… Read more

    When will you start selling sandwiches?

    We have started to reopen the cafe more than 2 weeks ago. Thank you!

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