They got okay sandwiches. I ordered the bbq chicken. It was kind of dry but still good. Could definitely use some more sauce. They also have a variety of hot coffee brewing on the counter. I really like their kona Hawaiian coffee read more

I work in Chinatown, and I haven't had a vietnamese sandwich in maybe a year because Little Paris on Stockton closed down related to the MUNI constructions. (I'm picky about the authenticity of my Vietnamese food.) Then, I went to Latte Express today out of desperation and found another place for heavenly Banh Mis. I was reluctant to come here for so long, because they didn't have a cheesy enough Vietnamese name for their establishment. My mistake. The sandwiches are authentic (I've only actually tried the pork and pate sandwich.) and at a great price. Their Viet coffee does not seem as strong as what I'm used to getting, but coffee is coffee when you need to wake up. Additionally, they have regular coffee, Thai coffee, vegetarian sandwich options, and a variety of other beverages and snacks to pile on to your meal. YUM. It's clean. The service is fast. There is a small seating area as well. Until, Little Paris reopens down the street, this will be my go to place for banh mis. read more

I've been going forever. I always order the combo. I think their price is below the market rate, raise it! Best sandwiches in the area. read more

This little hidden nugget in the outskirts of China town has some delicious Bahn Mí sandwiches. The bread is was softly baked and the flavors hit all notes in my mouth. Customer service was great too! 謝謝你，新年快樂！ read more

Had to "cheat" on Saigon Sandwich mid-week...sorry S.S. - didn't want to but had to because of work...I know - lame. So I stop over to Latte Express again... Ordered up a #7 banh mi combination sandwich & a Viet Iced Coffee. The sandwich contains ham, steamed pork, pâté and (yes) head cheese. I thought the sammie was average at best. The head cheese kept giving off this crunch...is that supposed to happen in a meat jelly? I'm not mistaking it for the pickled veggies...I conclude that perhaps piggie ears and/or snouts were used in the making of said head cheese. The bread had good crunch, and the veggies were nicely pickled. The two ladies that work there are super nice and make those banh mi sammie's very fast. Next time, I'll probably stick to their banh mi's sans head cheese. read more

Latte Express - #7 Banh Mi Combo (contains HEAD CHEESE) + Viet Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best Thing: Grilled Pork Banh Mi (#4) Ambiance: Tiny restaurant with maybe 6 or 7 seats Price: $5.50 for a sandwich! Banh mi, the iconic Vietnamese sandwich is a cheap yet delicious staple, and Latte Express does it well. Unlike their cleaner, less Chinatown-y counterparts, they're true to what banh mis are, a cheap, quick and delicious bite to eat. I personally could never stand that most banh mi places in the city charge people, 9-10 bucks for a small sandwich. Latte Express does it right with dirt cheap prices and delicious, honest food. While from the outside it looks like a very unassuming shop (and honestly, who calls a banh mi shop "Latte Express"? I'm not even sure they serve lattes), they've built their reputation with some solid banh mis. To me, a banh mi's success or failure depends on two things: the bread and the filling. For bread, they use a deliciously crusty Vietnamese style baguette, essential to any banh mi. While not the freshest bread, it crumbles and crunches in the way all good banh mi baguettes do. They also have a fantastic grilled pork, with all the typical banh mi fillings like cucumbers, carrots, and daikon. I'm also normally a fan of Vietnamese ham and pate for the more traditional flavor, but their version is uninspiring. All in all, it's an unassuming place with great prices and great food. So great that every time I go, I debate getting two sandwiches because they're so affordable! Then I get two, and then regret my decisions because its just so much food. That said, even with two sandwiches, I sometimes pay less than the average lunch in the area! Given where it is, the quality of food, and the price you pay, it hits the perfect lunch trifecta. read more

VIETNAMESE SANDWHICHES, YES! donuts, no. I like how I can rush a few blocks from the office to Chinatown and grab me a Vietnamese Sandwhich a corner store you'd think you can only buy a lotto ticket, donut, and a soda. You'd be suprise, they serve yummy Vietnamese sandwhiches there. BBQ PORK is the hit! Portion, filling. Price, cheap. ONE STAR DEDUCTION because their donuts aren't as apetizing in the window case. They look fresh but look closer you'll see a fly or two trapped in the window case with the donuts. Kind of scary. read more

Latte Express has amazing donuts. Couple that with friendly and efficient customer service and you're nearly guaranteed to have a superb day. Parking can be nearly impossible, but for someone that works in the financial district this is a great place to grab breakfast! Review #21 of 2017 read more

Went back a second time, not during the lunch rush and the pork sandwich which was so terrible the first time (consisting of large chunks of pure fat) was absolutely delicious. There was ample servings of pork along with a nice portion of jalapeno, cilantro and pickled carrots. The canned cokes are also a few cents cheaper than other locations. Previous review (two star): I have no idea why this place has such high reviews. It's dark inside. The food is served very quickly, but the pork sandwich had large chunks of pure fat and the bread, though toasted, didn't really impress. Much rather go to Lee's on California or anywhere else for that matter. Also, the prices in the photos are very outdated. The pork sandwich and a coke came out to be about $7. read more

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Got the Grilled Pork Sandwich this time. Again the sandwich was pretty good. Good amount of meat and veggies. The Pork was flavorful. But I still like the Combination Sandwich (Steam Pork, Pate, Ham etc) more! read more

Latte Express - Grilled Pork Sandwich $4.25 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stumbled upon this little gem in Chinatown while I was searching for a good banh mi place in San Fran. Up to this point I'd tried 2 other banh mi shops, and this place in my opinion is the better one. I had eaten a lot of banh mi in my life (trust me, I spent my teenage years in Vietnam), and this shop meets my standards :) Can it be better? Sure! The bread was slightly dryer than my liking and crumbled a bit with each bite, but the tofu & sauces were full of flavor and totally made up for it. I liked it enough that I went for 2nd and will be coming back here for the rest of my stay in San Fran. read more

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As the reigning overlord (Duke) of Latte Express 5 for life the panda says YES to vietnamese sandwhiches. Just wave your hand #4 when you walk in if don't feel like talking. Order gets in and you can zoom out after ordering. A few talking points: 1) Spring rolls are a good price and pretty filling. Worth trying at least once. I have one per week. Comes in around 11am. Sometimes buy it in conjunction with #2 below if I know it is going to be a late nite past 8pm at work. Peanut sauce included. Under $4.50. 2) Grilled #4 Pork - Spicy and goes down good with a diet coke. Dont' know what to eat? Eat #4. The bread rolls are pretty awesome, the pork good, and the jalepenos with carrots add some off-setting kicks that make me feel crisp during summer and warm during winter. Wish they still had the Tim's jalepeno chips. Seems they stopped buying my combo:\. 3) Donuts in case things go south in stressland. I've had few this week. Starting to upgrade to bigger tires on the waist. Or as I also say i'm 4) I haven't had the rice / meat things that are there. Cheap I hear and good. Though, heard possible to get one that is obviously reheated. IDK how true that is as i haven't eaten it yet. 5) Thai-Iced tea isn't worth it. Too much ice in the drink for the price. Kind of made my heart sink. Only thing I didn't like about the place. I'm big on thai-ice tea. Taking away that is like taking away pokemon game from a clearly obese kid. Just very sad. The kid just wants acceptance! 6) Most of my co-workers go there now for the cheap meals. Including basic coffee and cocao drinks. All in all excellent service, always smiles (prob because i'm the overlord/duke/guy who visited in panda suit on halloween) and feels welcoming. Signed, Panda read more

Latte Express - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Their Vietnamese sandwiches are amazing. The portions are generous, it's basically a no muss, no fuss kinda place. 100% would recommend.

#7 combo vietnamese Sandwich $5 min credit card charge $5.71 total Craving satisfied read more

A great banh mi with the perfectly seasoned pickled veggies. This is just a sweet family owned and run small shop on the edge of Chinatown.

I've never actually been here but I've had 2 sandwiches from here (picked up by a friend) and both banh mis (combination and pork meat ball) were great! The bread was crunchy/fresh and the ingredients were fresh as well! Total comes out to about ~$6, which isn't expensive for lunch! Will definitely be back when craving for a banh mi! *cash and credit accepted read more

Awesome local mom and pop shop in the downtown area. The bread is super-soft and I think most folks will like it. The Thai iced tea is pretty good as well. I have not gotten the Vietnamese iced coffee yet but will soon. read more

Let's play a game of I SPY. I SPY.. a corner shop on the border of Chinatown and Financial District. I SPY.. a really cheap, quick lunch. I SPY.. delicious iced coffees and teas. I SPY.. SUPER AWESOME DELICIOUS BOMB-DIGGITY VIETNAMESE SANDWICHES. LIKE HAM AND PATE. ON CRISPY TOASTED FRENCH BAGUETTE. I SPY.. money still in my wallet after having a satisfying lunch. YOU WIN, LATTE EXPRESS. Anywhere with a sub-$5 lunch gets a +1 in my book. This cheap Chinese girl loves you. read more

It's not the best banh mi, nor is it the worst banh mi. It IS, however, the cheapest banh mi in the Financial District/Chinatown border. $3.50 for combo ham and pate or steamed pork $3.75 for roasted pork or bbq chicken (roasted pork is LIGHT YEARS better than the bbq chicken, imho) They serve it on toasted long baguettes with all of the wonderful accoutrements. I found my banh mi to be a little lacking in mayo so next tiem I order, I'll just ask for extra. You can't beat that price for a decent sandwich anywhere near my office. Service is friendly and kind of lethargic, but I also wasn't in a hurry so I didn't mind as much. read more

Dear Latte Express 5: Just a bit of constructive criticism from one of your many fans. Maybe you should change your name from "Latte Express 5" to "Our $4 BBQ Chicken Vietnamese Sandwiches are Crazy Delicious." You're welcome. Sincerely, Amy C. read more

January 24, 2007, about 1pm Me (looking on Yelp): So, how's Vietnamese sound today? Boss (in Irish/British accent): Hmm, Vietnamese food, what does that consist of exactly? Me: Oh, it's this sandwich place basically. Boss: Oooh, hmm, well...oh, I know what I don't want. Me: What's that? Boss: Dog. Me: *rolls eyes* Having had many a Vietnamese sammich before in my life, I was looking forward to my first Vietnamese cuisine experience in the FiDi. It turned out not to disappoint, I picked up a bbq chicken sandwich, and got my xenophobic coworker a grilled dog....I mean pork sandwich. It came with all the proper incredients, pickled carrots and radishes, cilantro, and nice spicy peppers on a french baguette. For $3.25 you could not ask for much more. They also had a nice selection of breakfast foods, which, if it were on my way to work, I would probably pick up once in a while. Otherwise, I'll probably stroll into this place for my second meal. *No domesticated pets were harmed in the writing of this review. read more

With a name like "Latte Express" you really wouldn't expect to find Vietnamese sandwiches here but you will and they're really goodl! Lately this has been my stomping ground for a quick lunch/take out meal. Order #4 (grilled pork) with extra jalepenos. It's only $3.50 (including tax). read more

I'm pretty sure we all know what a wallet hangover is. Scientifically speaking, a wallet hangover occurs when your bank account dehydrates itself to process out the toxic "rounds of Jameson" from your credit card statement. It often leaves a lingering migraine for your budget and in more serious circumstances, you may even regurgitate your savings. Don't let those Saturday night mistakes ruin you. You can slowly rebuild your strength at Latte Express. $5 for a Vietnamese Sandwich at the financial district. It's half the price of the average lunch you find in the area. That's saving $5 a day, and it will slowly replenish the essential electrolytes that are so needed by your bank account. And the sandwich is decent. The bread has a slight crunch and it is packed with a reasonable amount of protein inside. The jalapeno is hotter than the bae you bought a Jameson for last Saturday, but the crust of the bread is not nearly as flaky. But let's not be sour like the perfect amount of pickles in the sandwich, you're the winner today with your $5 sandwich afterall. So come to Latte Express and cure your wallet hangover. You'll finally be able to tell your creditors aka your co-workers that you can venmo them back the following week. You may even be able to call your spouse and tell 'em that date night is still a possibility (maybe at Latte Express tho). And if you're committed enough, you may even be able to tell your children that they can go to college one day. It all starts with saving some bucks at Latte Express. read more

The bread is stale. It is obvious the bread is from previous day. Very price compare to other banh mi around the area. Roast pork dry and old. Roast pork and the combo was ok not great. read more

Stopped by to get a lunch snack. I got a Martinelli's apple juice and a ham, cheese, and egg croissant. I like this place. It's useful for a quick bite. read more

Latte express has the best Banh Mi in the FiDi. Go with the #5 BBQ Chicken. The jalapenos are always super fresh and spicy so ask for no pepper if you don't like spicy... or ask for extra if you like it hot like me! The girls that work here are always super sweet and always remember me even though I don't go there a lot. They don't really have much seating there so your best bet is to take your order to a little hidden park on Commercial (About a half block up from Sacramento and in between Kearney and Montgomery) where there are tables and a fountain to enjoy. read more

Best vietnamese iced coffee in SF. I've tried various spots, and they all cannot compare. That is all I have tried here, and that is what I will return here for every time. Best $3.50 spent. Very courteous staff also. read more

Was wandering around on Kearny Street on Friday after I brought my new (to me - they're actually abut 50 years old) watches in for a checkup. I debated between Hun's Won Ton and having a sandwich. I ended up going back to give Latte Express 5 another shot, and this time it was payday. I had a bbq chicken banh mi, which was pretty pink (?), but delicious along with a Thai iced coffee. I was sailing for the rest of the day and part of Friday night on the combo of sugar/caffeine and the amazingly hot jalapenos in the banh mi. Woo-hoo! Next time I need some extra energy I'll be back or another of their Thai iced coffee bombs. read more

This is a great take out sandwich shop. The Vietnamese Sandwiches do not cost a latte (sorry), made-to-order, fresh, tasty and the two girls always brighten my day with their incessant giggling. I recommend the BBQ pork sandwich with an iced coffee to go. Get the hot peppers in your sandwich then pick them out. You want the essence of these in your sandwich but you'll be in tears if you happen to bite into one. Also, try to get there early if possible. The BBQ pork is popular and they can run out of it on occasion. read more

Great for a quick bite! Amazing food and value. Banh mi and coffee are both delicious!

Who would've known that a place called "Latte Express" would have such tasty Vietnamese sandwiches?! I'm literally eating the #4 (BBQ Pork sandwich) right now - it was so good that I couldn't wait another minute and I had to come online and write a Yelp review in this current europhic state of reverie. The bread is so warm and crunchy, and the pork meat is so tender and juciy, even though they don't make it fresh on the spot. It's basically a to-go place because there isn't really much space to sit. The two girls who work there are really friendly and quick. Bottom line: It's cheap, fast, and delicious...what more can I say? Tasteless relevant joke of the day: What do you call it when you have two Vietnam girls in bed with you? A Nguyen - Nguyen situation..... hahah.... read more

There is a shocking dearth of Yelp reviews about the best sandwich at Latte Express. *The #2 BBQ Bacon sandwich for $3.50.* And by BBQ Bacon they really mean bright pink barbecued FAT. Heaven! This is a 4.5 star sandwich in a 3 star establishment. Its innards are shocking fuchsia pink and full of fatty flavor. It's tangy and spicy and has that delightful aftertaste of pate and mayo. I do not doubt that there is MSG. And I cannot stay away. Let's back up quickly. The other Vietnamese sandwiches at Latte Express are passable (3 star), but nothing to call home to Mom about. Their sandwich bread is the right consistency but not thick enough. As a result, the girls who work there can never stuff enough meat, pate, and assorted pickled veggies into the sammie to make me happy. Plus, they are never as generous with the pate as I'd like, and they're a little more expensive than I'm used to paying for Vietnamese sandwiches. A few other issues: #1 Ham and Pate ($3.50) - The 'Ham' is headcheese. Which is delicious and fantastic! Only problem is that I've hit crunchy parts of their headcheese one too many times. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE headcheese. Bring on the innards, brains, and organ meats. But when I've got to wonder if I've lost a tooth, there is definite detraction from the overall enjoyment of the sandwich. #3 Steam Pork ($3.50) - Delicious! The steamed pork is soft and pliable. This would be a good sandwich for someone who wants something simple and not too full of flavor. You know when you have one of those days? When you just want something like chicken noodle soup? Well, here's your answer. #4 Grilled Pork ($3.75) - It's grilled pork. Yawn. #5 BBQ Chicken ($3.75) - It's BBQ Chicken. Zzzzzz. BUT THE BBQ BACON! It's warm and barbecued fat layered onto pate, jalapeos, and pickled daikon. You can't get more flavor or taste! Yes I wish the bread was bigger. Yes, sometimes I wish they would use more pate. But other than that, it's perfect. Perfect you hear? Other things to note: -Cash only -The ladies there are super nice. They do get swamped during morning and lunch hours. They are also kick ass at dealing with the coked out crazies that wander into the shop. -When Latte Express gets swamped, the quality of their sandwiches falls slightly. (i.e. they don't bother to heat up the bread, and my plea for extra peppers is always forgotten) Do yourself a favor and go between 10:30 and 11:30 or after 3. read more

3.5. Yum yum for the banh mi! I've only tried the bbq chicken, pork and meatball. Quality of meat is not super stellar. But all of the tried sandwiches were pretty good. Fresh, crusty on the outside but soft on the inside rolls; fresh veggies; and pretty cheap for the FiDi. Depending on the line, you may have to wait a bit. That's cool, tho, b/c you can run next door and grab a bag of cheetos. What ELSE? read more

A small sandwich, coffee, pastry shop on Kearny in between the Financial District and Chinatown. There is about 6 seats at the window and one small table in the middle...so I do not recommend eating here unless it's pretty empty. They have a great drink selection in their fridge and the #5 is my favorite (Grilled Pork). There is also a great combo, #9 I believe (grilled pork with vietnamese iced coffee) for around $7.05 plus tax. There is free refills on Peerless coffee. Their donuts are pretty good also, and there is a selection of random snacks and instant noodles for purchase on the right side of the wall. Overall, their sandwiches are very good. Great pickled carrots and radishes..very spicy peppers (but you can remove that if you don't enjoy spicy) read more

A co-worker turned me on to this quirky little shop. As others have mentioned, from the outside, this place looks like it's all about coffee and muffins, but walk inside, and along the back wall is the menu of delectable vietnamese sandwiches. I alternate between the pork and the chicken, or if we go there in pairs, we order one of each and split. Generous portions and quite the bargain at $3.50 for a FRESH sandwich in SF? Get out! With an iced coffee, I think it's just under $5. The girls there are always friendly and courteous. Don't make the mistake of passing this place by next time you're in the neighborhood--it's truly a hidden treasure! read more

Why didn't I know about this place sooner? And to think I've been wasting my time on those wimpy Veggie Delites at Subway! I just ran down there and picked up two made to order sandwiches, the BBQ pork and ham. Two sandwiches and a can of Dr. Pepper for $7.80...what a steal! And y'all were right...the two girls behind the counter are so sweet and giggly! One rang me up and was standing at the counter until the other one said that her boyfriend was on the phone. Aww. I'll definitely be back! read more

STILL THE BEST Vietnamese Sandwich in Chinatown. Fresh bread & a nice, spicy bite to it. This place cannot be beat at $4.10 for a sandwich. BTW, how did this place get its name? Weird... Ambiance - 2 stars Service - 3 stars Location - 5 stars Food - 5 stars Value - 5 stars read more

Admittedly, I know nothing about Vietnamese sandwiches. These were my first ones and I was very apprehensive about the whole idea. I am a total baby when it comes to spicy foods so I was worried it was going to be a total waste. Lucky for me I was with some friends who have more experience with these totally amazing sandwiches, and they advised me to get the jalapenos on the side. I got the #4 Grilled Pork (jalapenos on the side) which is the only type I have ever ordered. And I'm totally fine with my lack of variety. These sandwiches are addictive! So flavorful! And helloooo, cheap! Whatever that cole slaw type concoction that is on this sandwich totally makes it. They are a pretty decent size, too. If I weren't such a glutton I could probably save half of it for later. If I weren't such a glutton I probably wouldn't add on half a dozen donut holes to my order each time I go. The donuts are good, too! Now that I have discovered this place I go at least once every other week. The service is fast, but sometimes they run out of donut holes, so if that is something that interests you, go on the earlier side. read more

Thought this place was my little secret but I guess the secret's out! I love this place. It's a hole-in-the-wall donut shop that apparently sells Vietnamese sandwiches too. And clearly the money is in the sandwiches, not donuts or coffeee. The grilled pork and BBQ chicken sandwiches are both excellent. My husband works in the South Bay and used to rave about the Vietnamese sandwiches he had for lunch. One day he brought some home for dinner and I was expecting them to be better than mine in the City but I have to say, hands down, Latte Express' sandwiches kicked butt! read more

This is a great place for lunch if all you want to do is grab and go. It is very convenient for people who work in the financial district. The two workers in the coffee/sandwich shop are very efficient, and not to mention friendly. I have been meaning to try the other sandwiches, but always end up getting the #4 BBQ pork - the best Vietnamese sandwich ever. Occasionally, I would order the combo, Vietnamese Iced Coffee along with a sandwich. The Vietnamese iced coffee is stronger than the standard lattes at Starbucks, which definitely keeps me awake during work hours. I would watch out for their jalapenos - the spiciness is inconsistent. Although I love spicy foods, there were many times I was nearly crying from the burning sensation coming from my mouth. Also, they don't take credit cards, so make sure you bring cash! read more