Sarah-Lorraine K.

WHY WE WENT HERE: - lunch/dinner THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located in a plaza off Russell Blvd and in between Sycamore Ln and Anderson Rd - located in the same plaza as Trader Joe's THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - loved the Eiffel Tower - decent amount of seating (high chair, booth, and standalone tables and chairs) - ordered via kiosk - texted when your order is ready for pickup THE MENU: - Paris Banh Mi - French Patisserie - Specialty Beverages WHAT WE ORDERED: - Special Combination Baguette - Shredded Chicken Baguette THE TASTE: - Special Combination Baguette hit the spot for my friend - Shredded Chicken Baguette had too much pate, but it was fine CUSTOMER SERVICE: - minimal since we ordered through the kiosk and when we went to the counter to pick up our order it was sitting there in a bag

Leslie Q.

Came to Paris Banh Mi for a late afternoon meal after a day of exploring downtown Davis. This shop is located in a shopping plaza on the corner of a large open courtyard. It was a hub for college kids to hang out and chill after school. The inside is bright with lots of seating (inside and outside). Paris Banh Mi serves banh mi, but also pho, desserts, and boba drinks. We ordered via the kiosk and barely had any human contact except for when we picked up our food. The kiosk claims it will text you when the order is ready, but we waited pretty long outside and never received anything. My friend and I ordered: - Banh mi dac biet - This was well-stuffed with lots of pate. Maybe I'm deprived of banh mis around me, but this was really delicious. - Banh mi with chicken floss/shredded chicken - My friend said this was just aight. I asked for extra veggies on the side and noticed the pickled daikon and carrots were more on the sour side. Overall a decent banh mi spot but it doesn't hold a candle to Duc Huong.

Alana E.

Showed up on a rainy morning looking for something warm to eat. They were open a little earlier than their hours state and I headed in, ordered at the self serve kiosk, and sat down. There was nobody else inside, but it was comfortable and inviting, though the music was a little loud for 10 am. Something that I found interesting was that when I ordered, you could specify less/more cilantro and onions in your pho. I went with the standard amount, but appreciate the level of customization you can do. The food came out about 15 minutes after I ordered, which isn't too bad, but could have been faster given I was the only customer. It was flavorful and light, though a bit more cinnamon-forward than other pho places in town. Overall, it's a pretty standard place with standard prices. I would come back a little later in the day when they are more prepared for customers.

Lim L.

Another new food option at The Davis Collection! I was just passing by and happened to notice their grand opening. I quickly got in line for the kiosk and tried a few things from their menu. Oh, and there's a promotion for 10% off this weekend. I got the special combination but instead of the usual baguette, I tried it with a croissant. It was smaller than I thought, and I'm leaning toward preferring a traditional banh mi more. The steak pho with fresh noodles was decent, but nothing to rave about. Food took almost half an hour to come out, though I'm not sure whether it's because their kitchen and operations are still new. Overall, prices seem kind of high given what you can get around the Davis area.

Kristine M.

I came here at 9 pm (we thought they closed at 10). my brother and I ordered at the kiosk, but it froze so we ordered at the counter. I think the staff forgot or misunderstood because I received a lychee milk tea with 100 percent sugar instead of zero sugar. They were closing at 930 pm that night instead of 10 because of maintenance. We were not given boba straws with our drinks. Maybe we were supposed to get the straws ourselves so it could have been our own fault as well. When we remembered, we were already out the door and the door was locked. Luckily I had boba straws at home. I felt a little rushed. I also ordered the Nutella cheesecake. It was ok. The ambiance is modern. The AC was soooo cold. I'm sure I will appreciate that in the summer though! Haha. I will give them another chance and not come so late next time.

John C.

TLDR: Spacious and modern spot with fast service, but the pho lacked depth and the meat quality was disappointing. Not my top pho choice in Davis. --------- I visited on their grand opening day when they were offering 10% off your order. Ordering is done through a kiosk, and the interior has a contemporary feel with lots of light colored design elements. The space itself is quite large, with plenty of indoor seating and an outdoor porch area, though the porch does not get much light. I ordered the special pho, which was priced at $18.95 before tax and tip. The food came out fairly quickly, and the portion size was generous. One thing to note is that you have to grab your own utensils, as they are not brought out with the food. Unfortunately, the pho broth lacked depth and richness, and I had to add quite a bit of sauce to boost the flavor. There were not enough sauce trays available, so I had to wait until someone else was finished using theirs. I also wished there was chili oil available to add some heat to the dish. The noodles themselves were fine, and there was a good amount of them. The meat, however, was quite tough, and the rib did not have much meat on it, which was disappointing given the price. Overall, I found this place a bit underwhelming, especially compared to other pho spots in Davis like Sit Lo Saigon. There is potential here, but the food needs improvement for me to choose this over other options in the area.

Priscilla C.

It's nice we have another chain that opened in Davis. More options. We walked in around noon on a Friday and it wasn't crowded. Maybe it was also because it was a long weekend so everyone could have been gone. Some reviews said the food took long to come out. Ours didn't this time. I ordered the meatball pho and my colleagues got some banh mis. The meatball pho was pretty good. The soup was flavorful. I think for what this place is and what they serve, it's pretty good. Viet coffee was good too. I really wanted to try the pate chaud, but next time. My colleagues said the banh mis were also pretty good. Overall, I would come back to try the other items on their menu.

Lina P.

I got myself a grilled pork sandwich and it quite authentic and filling. I asked for extra cilantro and less mayo, but I think they flipped those two. Atmosphere is nice and chill. Good music. Nice solid chairs. All in all it was pleasant and tasty. I'll likely be back.

Dalena H.

Cute place and nice ambiance. They sell more than just vietnamese sandwiches (banh mi). I came in to try their banh mi only. I got the special combo on a baguette. You can choose 2 other types of bread. I asked for my bread to be toasted. I ordered takeout and don't live very far. I thought my sandwich was going to be warm when I got home. My bread had a nice crunch as if it was toasted but it was cold. It was a pretty big stuffed sandwich. I only ate half of it. The veggies taste fresh. The meats were good. I love pate in my banh mi and it was pretty good. Im glad to have a decent banh mi in Davis so I dont have to go to Sac. Now that I know their pate is good, I would like to try the pate chaud.

Christina T.

Came on the grand opening day (around 4pm) as they were offering 10% off the entire order. Tried the large pho with steak and jasmine green tea. There are options to sit outside or indoors which make great options for spring in Davis. The order took about 15 minutes to come out after ordering despite the amount of people in the restaurant. The broth was flavorful but the steak was a little chewy. Will come back to try the banh mis and other drinks (if I can ever find parking again).

Vi H.

Soft opening. So excited to try this place. Solid banh mi and Pho. Drinks were good! Nothing to write home about but it offers different selections than other Vietnamese places in town. It's by Calicraft. Mostly self service, order via a screen, prices reasonable, loved the efficiency! Food came out pretty quickly. Friendly service. Cafe ambience. Hope they expand the menu a little after soft opening. Great addition to the Davis Collection!

Eric V.

There's a slight urine smell in main seating area. Hope they are able to isolate bathroom smells in the future, the door to floor gap is pretty big, and ventilation could be improved. The bathroom is scented enough to mask the smells while in it. Napkins aren't the right type for their dispenser. I got a classic Special Combination cold cut sandwich with no modifications , but felt it was light in too many regards: Light on pate, light on mayo, light on meat, and light on flavor. Balance was Veggie heavy. Not bad but not my preference. This is the second Paris Banh Mi I've tried and prefer the Elk Grove location.

Catherine M.

I was excited to see a viet spot opening right across the street from me, however the grand opening line was crazy so I didn't get the chance to go. When I was finally able to, I got to try the banh mi thit nuong and pho tai. When I first went in for a banh mi, I ordered at the kiosk and waited outside because it was pretty packed indoors. I didn't receive a text that it was ready after 20min, so I went in. I saw my sandwich (confirmed the order number too) just sitting on the counter. The staff never said anything so I just took my banh mi and left. After I got home and ate it, they finally sent me the text message that it was ready for pick up. So, it was a strange experience. The banh mi itself was alright, but the meat was dry. When I gave this place another shot, I got pho tai. Much like the other pho places in Davis, the pho broth here was not really flavorful. Unlike the other pho places in Davis, however, the wait for pho was long. It was a rainy day, so I was craving some pho. I spent 30min watching people come and go before the pho was ready. Had I known they would take this long, I probably would have gone somewhere else. The inside decor was cute though.