Too slow...waited an hour for just two baguette sandwiches. I asked them after thirty minutes of ordering and they told me its almost out...but I had to wait another thirty minutes. The food was great but the waiting time for just two baguette is too long...they are just giving the food to eat in customers first and take out customers are just waiting there...... read more

For the price, the pho (noodle soup), here was worth it and surprisingly tasty. Today, it was raining and craving a hot bowl of pho. Came here with a coworker and got me a bowl of pho dac biet, $12.99. The pho was pleasantly tasty and it hit the spot. Being it the Lunar New Year, some of the other noodle shops in the area area closed. However, Banh Mi Che Cali is open. read more

Well that didn't work out so well. Went yesterday to get take out. BOGO boba Thai tea, spring roll and a soup. If you come here, you know they have food prepared ready to go. They had a soup with broth, noodles separate, proteins and veggie seperate. Went straight home with the food and put the soup immediately into the refrigerator. Heated it up, ate and within a hour, started feeling nauseous. I went to lay down, thinking it would pass, but after a bit it did not get better. Here's a tip!if you're going to hurl be sure to get to the sink or toilet or tub. I did not. Such a mess It had to be what I ate, I chose poorly and will stay clear from the soups here. read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - Buy one get one free. $1.50 net - coolness! - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Stopped by Bánh Mì Chè Cali mainly out of convenience and curiosity. I didn't get a chance to try the bánh mì this time, but overall the experience was just okay. The spring rolls were pretty mid and lacked flavor. The vermicelli was also subpar and didn't really stand out. The sesame balls were unfortunately very hard, which made them difficult to enjoy. The one highlight for me was the egg rolls. They were flavorful, crispy, and easily the best thing I ordered. Nothing was terrible, but nothing was particularly fantastic either. It works if you need something quick and convenient, but based on what I tried, I wouldn't go out of my way. I'd maybe give it another shot for the bánh mì specifically, since that's what they're known for. read more

Still the best bang for your buck no nonsense Vietnamese cuisine in the SGV! Always consistent with taste and quality of good fast food. This is the original and my local neighborhood BMC and I will always be a loyal customer until the end of time. read more

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The best place if you want some Vietnamese grab and go good food. IMO. They offer party platters. They are quick and efficient too.

Our #1 spot for Pho. Our fave is the chicken pho. You order, they seat you and your meal is served in a flash. They have a very simple menu. Our go to's are the chicken pho, eggroll lettuce wraps, shrimp only egg rolls not fried, milk tea Boba buy one get one, unsweetened tea x2 for 99 cents each. Their pork chops and rice are delicious as well. We prefer to eat in but will order to go if needed. They have easy street and private lot parking. Hours are good... if trying to call in good luck they are always busy. read more

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This is my go-to place for Vietnamese sandwiches because of the value. Before the pandemic, most of the Vietnamese sandwich shops I went to offered buy 2, get 1 free -- it was very common. However, after the pandemic, almost all the other shops increased their prices and no longer offer buy 2, get 1 free. This is the only one left that I know of that still offers it. They raised their prices too, but they now offer 12% off, so the price is still okay. So I stopped going to other Vietnamese shops and only go here. They always have a line, and sometimes it can be long, even out the door. I guess everybody knows the value they provide here. I usually order the banh mi and occasionally get baked breads and Vietnamese dishes. The ambiance is basic, but since they renovated, it's much brighter and feels more spacious. Parking is never a problem, as they have a big parking lot. read more

A good deal is hard to beat and Banh Mi Che Cali is serving up great deals. Not only do they advertise BOGO free milk tea on the outside of the building, they also offer a Buy 2 get 1 free banh mi. If we need a quick meal on the way to Dodgers Stadium or a long drive, we swoop in and take advantage. Where else can you get 2 milk teas and 2 banh mi for under $20.00? I'll tell you...no where. The sweetest ladies working behind the register. Plenty of already prepared meals and sides available to grab. So far we've been in a hurry and taking our meals to go. I do plan on making time to dine in and try their pho one day soon. Smells amazing when it's being served piping hot to a someone while I am waiting in line. * Plenty of parking in the attached lot * Cannot place a phone order ahead of time so there might be a wait on busy days read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Essentially a Vietnamese fast food with a wide range of staples like banh mi sandwiches, curry, stews, pho, desserts, drinks, etc. For the most part, there are many grab n go items at a good price while other items require cooking time. There is also an ongoing daily special. This location is large with seating and decent parking. read more

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We got the Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwiches) to go in this afternoon. We ordered #1 Special and two orders of #5 Grilled pork sandwiches. Each sandwich costs only $7.5, and they have a buy two, get one free promotion on sandwiches, plus a 12% discount. We also got the sweet version of sticky rice ($4) as dessert, and we liked it. My daughters and I liked the grilled pork sandwiches; they tasted okay, even though they weren't the best. For the price that we were paying, it was a very great deal. They always have a lot of people waiting in line to get to-go. Overall, it was about 3.5 stars. read more

This place, in my opinion, used to be around 4 stars rating because of its return on investment which is a bit higher than one may imagined. That is, high on quality and quantity, but a bit lagging in amenities and decor. We went there for boba milk tea. Boba milk tea options were limited to six choices. But it was the BOGO free option that would make it more attractive for most customers including myself to order the boba tea. Although bang mi has 2-order-for-1 free option available, we didn't order any banh mi here. Catering order also was not so bad; see the menu in enclosed pictures. Enjoy boba milk tea! read more

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I have been coming to this place for years and I really enjoy it. My favorite is the teriyaki sandwich since it's a classic and good flavor every time. I recently tried the spicy wonton (new item) for the first time today and I was unfortunately disappointed by the taste. Doesn't taste like restaurant made, missed the mark a bit for me. The service is okay too, they're fast at taking orders. Casual place where you can take your food to go or dine in. read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - Teriyaki Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I wanted to try a new place for banh mi and I saw this place nearby and decided to give it a try. I doordashed banh mis in bbq pork, ham & meatloaf and bbq chicken. Also did an order of shrimp spring rolls. The shrimp spring rolls were beautifully packaged and wrapped. Very generous on the peanut dipping sauce. Their version is not your typical spring roll. There is no vermicelli. The lettuce leaves are not whole and chopped up. The rice paper is very soft and delicate where even when I was gently pulling the rolls apart, it would break. The meat in the banh mi were seasoned and cooked perfectly. One thing that would make these sandwiches better is that I wish there were more carrots and daikon to make it more filling. Upon opening my sandwiches the veggies and herbs were very lacking. read more

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My go-to spot when I need a pho and banh mi boost! I first had them delivered when I was super sick with COVID several years ago and have since done pick-up, too. I've never eaten on location but they have a decent sized parking lot. The Rare Steak and Well Done Brisket Pho is so good and always high quality meat. I looooove their BBQ Pork Banh Mi ~ a lot of Vietnamese places in the SGV don't offer Banh Mi, so Banh Mi Che Cali hits all the marks for me! Plus their packaging for car travel is super secure and I've never had anything spill in transit. read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - BBQ Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

private parking lot, cozy little restaurant. has indoor seating for dine in, grab and go dishes, and a cashier where you can order made to order banh mi sandwiches!!! service is fast & pleasant. definitely not the most classy place, but that's just an indicator that you're about to eat amazing authentic food! most of their banh mi's are $7.50 & buy 2/get 1 free. what a steal! if you want authentic viet food, visit banh mi che cali, one of sgv's most iconic chains read more

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Great spot for breakfast - they are open earlier then the nearby bahn mi places! Got the combo and 5 eggrolls the egg rolls were very good and so was the bahn mi except the day I visited they didn't add cilantro. Or is this typical of this place? Nonetheless, I am a fan of cilantro so I was a bit bummed my sando didn't come with it. The service was fast and friendly ambiance that of an asian café and it was very clean inside for being open at 7am they have a ton of workers! Smell of fresh baguettes when you walk in! I should've read the sign bogo on milk tea! Will come back for that next time read more

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I called in last minute and they were still able to prepare a party tray of egg rolls for me. They were super fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced. I'll definitely be ordering egg rolls from here again. read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - Egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Super busy and lagging on order, someone even yelled at them for taking too long as o walked in but I went in anyways because I'm craving for a banh cuon plate! It's a mad rush in here as people are very impatient! Keep your cool because you're in for a Disneyland line but with grumpy people. read more

Waited 30 min for a to go sandwich Never again Crazy wait time They are nice but it's not that good read more

I used to not like this place because it's like Vietnamese fast food. However, I have come to really appreciate this place. Their prices are affordable and their pho and plates are always good for a decent meal. Cannot beat their boba prices too. The ladies work so hard here and they are a staple to our community. read more

First time ordering their party tray. I called in to place my order the day before. They asked for my phone number and date/time I needed it ready. Came in and my tray was ready on time. Stood in line to pay. They verify the order by the phone number provided. Pretty straight forward and easy. With their current 15% off, I got the cold cut sandwich party tray for $32. Brought it for a potluck and it was a hit. Will definitely look into other party trays next time as well. read more

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During weekdays a current 15% off everything makes this an unbelievable bargain. It's a ordering counter with non reserved tables (with about 10 available 4-tops) Food is back to regular portions from last month when they used to have daily specials instead of the flat discount. All the noodles are fresh, the broth's rich, and the stew gravy are tasty and well balanced. There's an entire French bakery section to buy different kinds of cake, cakes and pastries, as well as fresh baguettes. they also have Banh mi sandwiches available, well, not a specialty here the value can't be beat by the price for the size and taste, plus fresh baguettes. really great Vietnamese food closer than Westminster. it's a very casual dynamic experience more like a small donut shop might be than a true restaurant. plentiful parking in the adjacent lot plus more on the street. Note, there is probably a line for the bakery, but if you're eating in, they do take orders separately at the second register rather than all trying to stand in the same line. read more

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Went for a bogo bbq pork sandwich. Nasty and no meat! Like it was made hours ago. Do not eat here. Ugh!

Came here for the buy one get one drink coffee isn't included. Wanted the Thai tea but the lady said they didn't have any but they had a dispenser full of it. Order the milk tea with boba and one milk tea with jelly the one with jelly was super sweet and the milk tea and boba could've been better. The Vietnamese coffees was really strong read more

Food is always good and very affordable. Their consistent deals like the buy 2 get 1 free banh mi is a steal especially to save on food for 2-3 days! Soups are big portions and flavorful. Their ready-to-go food like the chicken and rice, shrimp rolls, croissants, etc are very convenient and remain fresh. read more

Wow, this place is really affordable! You order at the counter if you're taking food to go, but they do take orders at the table if you're dining in. It's usually busy and the tables and chairs have that sticky feeling. We got the Steamed Rolls with Meat and the Bun Bo Hue. We didn't have high expectations given the prices but everything was good and we were stuffed by the end of the meal. We also ordered their party trays for a family event, and they were a hit! Just make sure to place your order (in person) the day before pick up. read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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A must-visit anytime I'm in the area. They've got a full line of veggie options, tons of prepared food, and of course their amazing banh mis. We've been coming here for about five years now, and the food is always consistently good. The selection is huge, fresh items, ready-to-eat meals, and plenty of snacks to grab. Che Cali is our family favorite, especially the banh mi special. read more

We noticed that Banh Mi Che Cali reopened after a post on SGV Eats, and knew we needed to visit. They offer a variety of dishes for a great price. We opted for their buy 2, get 1 banh mi, along with their $1 egg rolls, but might swing by another time for their other premade dishes. Great service from the cashier in front. read more

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One star only because we're unable to give negative reviews. Probably the most infuriating experience i've ever had. I've been here countless times on my way home to grab something quick to eat. The food isn't amazing, but it's cheap and usually fast. Today I went in, grabbed some stuff off the counter, and ordered a wonton noodle soup. This typically takes 5-10 min to be ready. Today I watched 10 people that came after me get their orders within 10 minutes of me ordering. After waiting 20 minutes, I asked a waitress if my order was ready. After 25 minutes I asked another waitress if my order was ready. After 30 minutes I asked a 3rd waitress if my order was ready. I guess after nearly 40 minutes of waiting they decided to finally make my order. My issue wasn't with my order being forgotten, but the 'idgaf' attitudes the waitresses gave me. I'm guessing my look of frustration with their service was noticeable so they decided to make me wait. I stood at the counter and watched as they made other orders for customers that came after me. Each of the waitresses, old viet ladies, did not seem to care that I was just trying to get my order and go home. I grew up in SGV and i'm used to bad service, it's the norm and the social contract you agree upon for good food, but this was absolutely ridiculous. The wonton noodle soup takes 2-3 minutes to put together and again, i've been there countless times. This was the 4th time i've waited over 30 minutes for a single order. Absolutely trash service and the workers need an attitude adjustment. Again, i'm used to bad attitudes but this was the worst experience i've ever had at a restaurant in SGV. FYI i'm Taiwanese and grew up on SGV and you know we normally don't cause a fuss with service, but this was absolutely ridiculous. I've never actually been so mad before today with a restaurant. read more

It's alright. Food is not the best but not bad for the price. A good small place to grab a quick bite

I was so happy when it came back to business after it has closed down a few months amid the crazy egg price hike. This used to be my goto place to get fresh breads, cakes and banh mi. Now they have re-opened but refuse to sell baguettes. I have visited the place 3 times and they always told me "no baguette". I thought the outage was temporary. Until today when I saw baguettes in their kitchen on the shelf, and they still refused to sell it to me. :/ I mean you could raise the price of a baguette to $2 and not to give the 12% off. I would still buy it. It was really disappointing. I will skip this place for a few months. read more

Banh mi Che Cali you can never go wrong, I'm glad this one is much better than the one in Pasadena and much closer than the one I go to in Anaheim. The food is always good for fast food Vietnamese, the staff friendly and really direct and the place is clean and well lit and lots of parking too. I like that you can get soup and noodle here already made to go. Similar selection but not as large as the one in westminster. But overall solid and very affordable. I'm glad there's on here now that's better! read more

Bbq pork on a baguette....as it should be. It's not overstuffed, but it looks like chunks/slices of a pork chop. With julienned carrots and cilantro. And generous with the sliced jalapeños, open it to check if that much heat works for you. Basically a big awesome sandwich...easily shared by two. 5/5 but why share when they offer great deals. 15 percent off. Or buy two get one free. Great deals for great food. 5/5 And the deals extend to drinks too, inxluding the boba and milk teas. I got two green iced teas nooooo boba for a BOGO buy one get one free. Nice. The pho looked so yum and many diners looked like that was what was set in front of them. See menu attached here. Next time, pho. The ambiance is functional...I'd call it happy counter clutter ... counters displaying food to go...it all looked intriguing and yummy. I didn't know most of what was displayed, so it incites and invites an adventurous foodie spirit to try something....but thats not me today. I wanted to dive into my sando and I got it within 5 minutes of waiting. Drinks came fast. Banh mi came fast. I'm so glad this place survived the pandemic. I will be back with mom and friends in tow. The dining area is clean, seating spacing is wide so a feeling of privacy for conversation. The ladies behind the counter are efficient and hard working...they might not smile or greet you warmly, but the aunties sense a confused newbie and were patient and helpful...and didn't want customers (me) to miss out on deals, so tip them anyway. read more

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Excellent Banh Mi for take out with slow service 這次早上來買了6條法包（買二送一，$7 ea)! 一進去已有5個人排隊點餐⋯⋯他們的收處前桌上放滿早餐面包、甜點⋯⋯以及順化牛肉粉以及蟹肉粉。他們也有堂吃，總括是一間出品不錯，價格實惠的越南美食店！ read more

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I like Vietnamese food that has been coming to the restaurant for years.. Mostly to get Chicken Noodles Soup I love it, also Fried Rice, Baguette that is fresh and perfect for a good sandwich, my hubby always gets the milk green tea boba with no ice and it's buy one get one free for $5.50 such a great deal. The service is ok, not that friendly but I'm fine with it. Just go and get what I need. The ambiance well I always get food to go to the restaurant needs a makeover, it's mostly busy, so you know that food is good. Have a parking lot on the back of the restaurant. read more

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Deals, buy 2 get 1 free banh mi and buy one get one free boba. The quality is OK - meat was ice cold. So hard to beat the value in this economy though. Ladies up front were so nice. read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - Pork skin banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

The food here is consistently good, which explains why it's almost always busy. Even during peak hours, the quality holds up and the flavors are solid across the menu. Prices are very reasonable for the portions you get, making it a great value if you're craving Vietnamese food. Overall, it's a dependable spot with authentic flavors that keeps people coming back. read more

These egg rolls are fire! Where else can you score crispy, flavorful egg rolls for just a buck each? Seriously--$1 for quality you can taste. Milk tea BOGO deals? Nowhere close. On top of that, the staff here are super helpful and genuinely nice--great food and great service. Total win. read more

Banh Mi Che Cali - Egg roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Always satisfied when we come here. We come for the tea and sandwiches and stay for the soups and extra Yums. Food is always good. Service is fast and friendly. Ambience can be busy but always a good place for a nice comfy soup read more

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