Bon Bon is a minimal frills Vietnamese spot which has a bit of a cafe vibe inside. The Thai tea is really good although the Vietnamese coffee doesn't hit the spot, it has a bit of an artificial vanilla flavoring to it. The shrimp spring roll is massive with fresh lettuce and veggies. The peanut sauce is pretty thick but the flavor is good. I'd recommend the spring rolls. The beef pho is decent. The broth was pretty good and the beef is okay. The lime they gave was completely dry and unsqueezable. The main complaint I have is there was way too many noodles in the bowl. The noodle to broth ratio was way off so you're racing with the noodles to drink all the broth. After a few minutes the broth is almost completely absorbed by the noodles. Overall it's still a decent spot to get your Thai tea fix. If it's a cold day and you're already in the area the pho is decent. It should be noted they do have a bathroom in the back which is nice. read more

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Great pho! The beef broth is hearty! I have to try their sandwiches but I keep coming for the pho. They also do a great job at packaging for takeout. read more

Bon Bon Sandwiches - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

An alluring and peaceful shop on North Ave, Bob Bob Sandwiches has excellent ambiance, with beautiful decorations and an overall soothing vibe. With a wealth of options before me, I decided to opt with the Char Siu Pork Bahn Mi, and the 8-count order of Korean Chicken Wings with rice. While the pork on the bahn mi was tender and flavorful, and the pickled vegetables were plenty, the mayo was relatively unimpressive while the bread didn't have the fortitude and crunch that any good bahn mi should. Adding some hoisin after the fact certainly helped though. The Korean Chicken Wings were perfectly cooked with a satisfyingly crunchy exterior, but the flavor itself didn't blow me away- I found that the sauce-soaked bed of rice below them provided more flavor than they did. All in all, a very solid experience, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back before trying other Vietnamese restaurants in the area. read more

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Quaint sandwich shop right off the action in wicker park. Limited menu but what really shines are their vegan/veg offerings. Seitan curry bahn mi is amazing as is their vegan take on the classic sami. Best spring rolls in town and amazing peanut sauce. Don't sleep on this guy. read more

I made an online order for three Banh mi sandwiches and my order wasn't ready when promised. I had to wait about 10 minutes and was given a parking ticket in the mean time. Obviously my fault but wouldn't have happened if I was in and out. Sandwiches were great though. My son ordered their Korean Philly cheesesteak and he wasn't a fan of the giardenaira. I was though. I loved it and would happily order for myself next time. My wife ordered their coconut curry chicken Banh mi. This one was good but not better than the Philly. I ordered their Char Siu Pork Banh Mi. This one was also very delicious. Wouldn't hesitate ordering this one again either. I also ordered their gyoza and these weren't that good. Very small and flavorless. Would not order these again, but I would definitely return. read more

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Cute eatery. Took a little while to get our order, but we also came on a whim during prime lunch time. So take that with a grain of salt. What we got: Curry fries - Ooo I liked this a lot. The fries seem like a little battered or something. They have a great texture that's tender but still has some crisp. Definitely not the soggy, limp kinds if that's more your taste. I also really liked the curry flavor (my husband said it was so-so). It has a slight sweetness to it that I enjoyed--sometimes curry can be too intense. But I thought it went nicely with the fries (plus I may or may not have poured the leftover on some rice at home later). Lemongrass chicken bahn mi - This was fine. I think I wanted more lemongrass flavor though (but I like lemongrass a lot). The bread was a little too much for me--it was just slightly thicker than I prefer. But otherwise solid bahn mi. Classic bahn mi - Husband said he liked this. He loves paté and head cheese (???)--he said the texture of this was really nice, like jammy but savory. He said it has lots of flavor. Smoked salmon onigiri - Pretty good! Our kids love salmon onigiri. The smoked salmon was a little surprising, but a fun take on the traditional salted salmon. read more

Bon Bon Sandwiches - New Lemongrass Chicken Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This restaurant was a miss for me. I was hoping for spicier dishes because of the Vietnamese and pan Asian menu but the host explained they don't really make anything spicy, which was a red flag tbh. I was told the spiciest thing would be the Korean chicken wings. The wings were fried way too crispy and dried out and the sauce was drizzled over the rice rather than on the wings. The korokke which was also fried for too long. The beef curry fries are a good concept and have flavor but the execution needs help. It's way too much curry sauce so the fries become soggy. The pieces of beef are also super tiny. The bulgogi cheese steak was a total flop. The marinade for the beef tasted terrible. The giardianiera doesn't mesh well with the bulgogi flavor. It also looks like they may have microwaved the cheese because it became crispy rather than melted. read more

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Local Vietnamese restaurant that has become our to-go in the area. I usually order beef pho noodles, noodle salads, and their shrimp spring rolls. Huge portions so I'm usually taking home leftovers or asking my partner for help. There's usually seating available with drivers coming in and out every so often for pick up orders. I personally haven't seen any groups hanging out with games but there are games and books available in their community bookshelf. Reasonably priced, consistent, comfort food that's nearby. I hope Bon Bon is here to stay! Especially because I'm curious about the rest of their menu (i.e. wings, loaded fries, etc). read more

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Delightful Neighborhood Restaurant with Fabulous Food and Inviting Ambience This is such a delightful little restaurant! The food is extraordinary, and they have a larger menu than one would expect in a neighborhood cafe. The ambience is inviting, with lots of artworks on the walls and if you love books, you can sit in a table framed by a bookshelf full of interesting, artistic and philosophical offerings. The owners are lovely, the tables have good space between them, and the service is fast. This feels like it would become my neighborhood hangout it I lived in Chicago. I hope to be back there soon. read more

Bon Bon Sandwiches - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came in for the pho and left with one to go! Inside was super cute. The menu was simple and to the point and posted in photos on the wall. Genius. Came in and ordered the beef pho and the ice coffee and it was all delicious. The service was fantastic. I wasn't expecting a wider noodle. But still really good. Great amount of protein and all the fixings were amazing. Would definitely recommend and go again. read more

Bon Bon is a hidden gem. Amazing Vietnamese food. Wide variety of pho and the best wings in town. No joke, and with the rice, it's A+. It's a clutch take out place but there's plenty of room to eat inside as well. Their shrimp and tofu spring rolls are a perfect grab and go item. The peanut sauce is addicting. Friendly counter service. Highly recommend. read more

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Best Veggie wings in town, possibly the country. Great spot, good bahn mi and Pho. Super friendly staff and solid flavors through the menu.

My sister and her boyfriend love Bon Bon sandwiches and I was so excited when my sister picked us up take out for us here today! She got me a tofu bahn mi and herself a seitan bahn mi, my mom had some type of bowl. They said their food was super spicy, but I didn't really think mine was! We also shared fries which were delicious! Would definitely recommend read more

Bon Bon Sandwiches - Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely delicious Vietnamese but also other dishes such as their coconut seitan bento box was incredible. I also loved their vegan wings. I'm not sure why the ratings are not higher. The service was great, cashier was very friendly and I know I'll definitely be back. GREAT Vegan options read more

Overall, this place is great. This place has a "mom and pop" feel, in my opinion, and I love it. I highly recommend. I really, really enjoyed the food. The owner is super sweet and nice. I order two items: Coconut Curry Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich and the Shrimp Spring Rolls. They were both very delicious. The sandwich is HUGE. I can get two meals out of this sandwich (lunch and dinner). Additionally, the Shrimp Spring Rolls were very filling. I ordered via Door Dash (because I have some Door Dash credits). When I came in for pickup, I was in a rush. I wanted to get in-and-out. However, I noticed I forgot to order Thai Tea. The owner was kind and shared that he could give me a Thai Tea now, and I could pay the next time I come in. I'm sharing this because I was absolutely shocked at his kindness. His kind act will definitely have me return. (I ended up running to my car to grab my wallet to immediately pay because I would forget to pay later.) read more

Bon Bon Sandwiches - Shrimp Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I should have listened to the reviews? Yikes. I really wanted to love this place. It was okay - I probably wouldn't go back. Korean Philly Cheesestreak: The only saving grace? It was good, it was fine. It's a mix of bulbogi beef + cheese + giardiniera - nothing special. You can probably make this at home pretty easily. Mango Fruit Smoothie: Literally the WORST smoothie I've ever had. Ever. Ever. Ever. It tasted like Flintstone Vitamins... Yes. You know what I'm talking about. Absolutely awful. read more

Bon Bon Sandwiches - Korean Philly Cheesesteak - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I don't know why this place has such bad reviews. As a vegetarian, I've ordered from here a couple times and I love it. The vegan chicken wings are so good. And the lemongrass tofu bahn mi is amazing too! read more

Restaurant is really cozy and the service was really great! I got the lemongrass tofu noodle salad and it was pretty decent- definitely wasn't bad just wasn't anything too special. This place has a lot of vegan options and the portions are huge for the price. Overall decent place. Would like to come back to try out the sandwiches read more

Bon Bon is boo boo I ordered takeout from them as I was sick and craving pho. I was happy about the easy delivery with Doordash & the way it was package was great. The overall taste was lacking. The beef pho lacked richness in the broth & honestly had no clear taste. It was very bland. The banh mi was a bit soggy due to the carrots/raddish & mayo (?) which I didn't mind but the bread made it hard to really bite into which I found weird since it was soggy. The pork meat was not flavorful as well. As someone who has eaten a lot of Vietnamese food, I'm definitely not gonna order from here again because everything lacked in flavor. I was very disappointed in my choice of takeout today. The only thing I enjoyed was the Thai ice tea. I'm happy they didn't mess that up at least. read more

I've lived down the street from this place and I have so many regrets not coming in sooner! I tried their wings for the first time and I had to immediately write a review. When I tell you I am the most picky person when it comes to wings & these surprised me in the best wayyyyy! The quality (I don't like super slimy, veiny wings and these were not that at all) and crunch was IMMACULATE!! Highly recommend stopping here for lunch. It's super cute/hole in the wall type place. The owner or manager was extremely friendly and was giving me all the recommendations/tips. I can't wait to come back and try something new :) also who doesn't love a store that has the small bags of chips. read more

Bon Bon Sandwiches - Korean Chicken Wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Asian fusion comfort / street / fast / simple eats. Advertised as mostly Vietnamese but strong Japanese and Thai fusion influences & dishes. Food: **banh mi here costs about $8-10, so more expensive than what I'm typically used to ***rating only the banh mi, not the other dishes Classic Vietnamese cold cut - 5/5 - loved it! A very delicious version of a classic style Vietnamese banh mi Char siu- 5/5 - loved it! Amazing, this left a great impression and would be a favorite for any meat lover Ginger chicken - 4/5 - savory, caramelized chicken, worth the try but I personally liked the other banh mis better Coconut curry chicken - 4.5/5 - very good; savory coconut flavor which had a light/thin sauce not creamy nor too sweet Bulgogi beef - 4.5/5 - very good; almost a 5 but had to take off a little because while eating it I paused to realize that it was as awfully sweet the marinade was. Tone down the sugar a little, guys! Service: Tends to be kind of slow coming out of the kitchen , even though the dishes are considered Asian fast / street food Ambience: Corner casual/hipster cafe style read more

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For us service is at least half the experience. The music was so loud it was almost impossible to hear the cashier to place my order. In fact I never actually made out what she asked me. My husband had to answer for me. And worse I don't know if the WiFi was out or not but the songs kept stopping and starting super annoying. There are a lot of vegan options which I appreciate but it's not very good. I got the lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi. It was fine but nothing special. We also had a rice ball which was not tasty at all and came with no instructions or even a plate. We asked how to eat and instead of answering the waiter just pointed to a photo. The curry fries were fine. Would not go back read more

Bon Bon Sandwiches - Japanese Curry Fries - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Bon bon is good good. We enjoyed their veggie pho and banh mi sandwiches. The sandwiches come with different proteins and toppings, but they look very similar in the end. I had a slight preference for the seitan over the tofu, but either one is a good choice. It's a small and quiet place. I liked the atmosphere. read more

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Had a selection of items and loved the Korean wings - flavor is out of this world! Kimchi fries were amazing and the well-marinated meat in the Vietnamese sandwich was juicy, generously portioned, and delicious! Love the care that the owners invest in their diners' experience and how to innovate their food, flavor, and menu. read more

Mediocre for a banh mi sandwich. The pickled vegetables were flavored pretty well though. read more

Bon Bon Sandwiches - Char Siu Pork Banh Mi Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I worked in this restaurant for over one year and this new Bon Bon kimchi fries is my favorite one and it always be. Totally recommend it!!!!!! read more

Bon Bon Sandwiches - New Bon Bon Kimchi Fries - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

In the city on Saturday, and we randomly walked past this spot after another place we wanted to go was on a wait. We checked the menu for vegan options, and found quite a few. We decided to head in. The girl behind the counter was extremely helpful and also vegan, which always helps. The four of us got a ton of vegan food from the lemongrass/tofu sandwiches to the wings to the spring rolls. Check out the pics of the food we had. The dumplings and the Korokke were fantastic as well. We LOVED everything we got. Make this a regular stop in your Chicagoland vegan adventures. Check us out on IG @chicagolandvegan for more great Chicago eats! read more

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I hope the owner reads this comment. Would love if they made some improvements. Not a lot of Vietnamese options out here in bucktown/wicker park. So I was really hoping this place would be good. Even tried this place 2-3 times giving them multiple chances. Food - 2/10 Service- 9/10 Please make your pho and banh mi more authentic!! Whoever the cook is, probably isn't Vietnamese. read more

First time at this place and unfortunately, I had a horrible experience. I placed my order paid for it and waited patiently. One other table arrived after me, ordered and got their food before I did. I still waited patiently before allowing an extremely long time to go by and turns out that the employees forgot about my order. The guy working seemed to be completely lost out of his mind. The excuse I received was "our computer is kinda fucking up. I don't know where your order went" I didn't even get an apology. I was actually really excited to give this place a try read more

Ambiance feels cozy, however, don't be mislead. Holy crap, the food was disgusting. The chicken was soooo dry . We heard the microwave in the back being slammed and beeping over and over again. Fries had no flavor, and tasted like they sat under a lamp. The beef curry was GROSS and liquidy. Curry should always have rice with it. The fries were not enough to sop that up. it's not even actual beef chunks like Japanese beef curry, it's ground. So off putting. AND SOOOO OVERPRICED it's laughable!!!! read more

Every time I come here its worst and worst. The Korean Beef Bento box had dried up beef and fried Shau Mai. Super gross. And their egg rolls are fried in lard... you can taste it. Not to mention their Vegan Pho is tasteless Luke warm broth. I don't understand how this place is busy?! Go across the street the Thai place is better. read more

I am beginning to stumble upon more spots in Wicker Park that I cannot wait to try. I was driving down North Ave and the "Bon Bon Vietnamese" sign flashed past. I inhaled and did a double take, realizing this meant I have banh mi access in close proximity. Mini victory. As I added BBVS to my Yelp bookmarks, I prioritized trying their food the next chance I had. This is what I ordered: 8 pc (full order) Korean Bon Bon Wings ($10.50) Char Siu Banh Mi ($6.95) Thai Iced Tea ($3.50) The 4 stars are for their banh mi. I'm a fan. If I ever want to swap out my lunch to pack a banh mi, I'll know where to order. The char siu pork was sweetly glazed. Every bite had some jalapeno and pickled vegetables. The next time I order here I'd request extra helpings of each because I like my sandwiches to have an extra kick. Bread and ingredients were fresh. Their sandwiches are delicious and affordable and I hope to try their other options soon: "Classic"; Lemongrass Chicken; Coconut Curry Chicken; Vietnamese Ham, Egg & Pate; Korean Bulgogi. Their Korean wings were served differently than I'm used to. The sauce was more tangy (like gochujang-red chili paste) than savory and garlicky which I prefer. While the wings were freshly fried and sauced, the dash of sesame seeds was a little too generous in my opinion. The chewiness of the brown rice, tanginess of the sauce and crunchiness of the sesame seeds were not my favorite combo. The vibe here reminds me of Wormhole Coffee, hip and eclectic, with (presumably) teenagers manning the cash register and filling the orders. When I phoned in for pick-up, I said, "Can I please have the char siu BBQ pork banh mi?" to which the response was, "it doesn't have barbecue sauce in it." This makes me smile as I type it. Honey, char siu means barbecued pork. I didn't actually say that, especially not with "honey" at the beginning. But I thought it. Which makes me hesitant to try their pho and ramen without preparing myself... for the food to be enjoyed through the lens of a hipster pan-asian restaurant in Wicker Park: Japanese/Korean/Vietnamese mixed in with Whole Foods or Native Foods. Vegans! I'm sure this can be a spot where you can comfortably dine out and get your banh mi with seitan and vegan mayo. They have kale salad, veggie bowls, and veggie wings as well. It's awesome to see so many veggie-friendly options. All in all, a solid 4 stars for stellar banh mi's and I will probably just stick to the sandwiches. read more

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Such a great neighborhood find! I just moved and brought my family here. Tim and Jenny were so thoughtful and welcoming. We got beef pho, bugolgi bento, and ginger chicken banh mi. The broth was a great flavor and the pickled veggies on the banh mi were fresh and delicious! I will definitely come back and bring friends. read more

Bon Bon Sandwiches - store front - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food, good service. I just realized that they delivered to my neighborhood. We had a Beef Pho and a Tofu noodle dish. We were really happy with both of our choices. read more

I was super excited when I saw this place on Amazon Restaurants. The location is not close to me at all, which is why I haven't visited there in person, but now Amazon allows me to have it when I want! Thanks Amazon! I ordered three sandwiches: 1) Minced Pork--okay, not salty as I had thought it would be but no real flavor in the pork 2) The Classic--full of meat and I like the pate but it could have been spread more evenly in the sandwich 3) Korean Bulgogi Beef Sandwich--ok but not very flavorful The most flavor came from the veggies. They were fresh and perfectly pickled. The bread was also very soft and portions were good. read more

The wings are THE BEST. This spot has a great mom & pop, casual, eclectic eatery vibe. One of my favorite easy pick up local spots!

I ate lunch here yesterday. I ordered the fries they were soooooo yummy best fries I have had. I also had the wings which were sooo good. I also was able to try kimchi for the first time and I really liked it, shot out to the restaurant for this, giving me that experience, thank you. I look forward to going back I want to try the kimchi fries and dumplings next. But will for sure be back for the wings and fries. Next time I will order them separate as the wings come with rice which was yummy as well so I over order to me. The place is very clean and nice and quiet very homey feeling. read more

I liked this place. I'm glad it's in the neighborhood. I had the Bahn mi and it was pretty good. Only problem is they are slow, very slow. First time I came in there was no one at the counter, but a customer was waiting so I stuck it out. Took about 20 minutes to get a takeout bahn mi. Ingredients were fresh. I really liked it, but the restaurant/take out experience was just odd. Second time, again, no one at the counter. People eating at tables, so someone is working? Waited about 5-10 minutes, got a phone call and left. I'd like to try them again, but just today, Walked by, no one at the counter....kept walking. Times are tough now. Places are short staffed. I get it. I hope they can get it together. read more

I can only speak for one dish, as I haven't tried anything else from this restaurant, but the vegan pho is really bad. Like really bad...bland, weirdly oily, and the tofu has a very odd look and taste. Also, ordering from a food delivery app, it didn't come with sriracha or hoisin sauce, which is unusual. And there were barely any veggies. There are quite a few places to get vegan pho in Chicago (Nhu Lan is a personal favorite, and they also do incredible vegan bahn mis)...this is not one of them. read more

There's a reason on a Friday night the vegan/vegetarian restaurant (Handlebar) 30 second walk is a 45 minute wait and this place was empty. One of the worst restaurants I've ever had. First my husband and I walk in, the guy doesn't even say hi. Was doing something on the side and just turns to us without saying anything. Uhhhh ok lol We ordered the vegan gyozas, vegan ramen and the yaki soba stir fried noodles with tofu. No clue what was in the gyozas but it was super mushy and gross. My husbands ramens broth literally had zero flavor. It tasted like seaweed water. He just ate the noodles and veggies and couldn't finish the broth. My dish literally tasted like high fructose corn syrup and lemon concentrate. I couldn't finish it. I wish we paid attention to the cleanliness when walking in and going to the counter. The table was sticky and so were the other ones we touched. This place says it's Vietnamese yet is in no way shape or form Vietnamese. It's so bad it's offensive to the culture. Pure example of a restaurant owner who doesn't care at all. I would never recommend this place to anyone. There's no way this place will last. read more