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Brew & Banh Mi Cafe

3.8 (195 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Happy hour specials

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Matcha latte with matcha cream
Liz C.

Brew & Banh Mi is connected to a gas station, but don't let that deter you from checking out all their drinks and food. I ordered their matcha latte with matcha cream, less sweet. It was a decent matcha, though the matcha could definitely be stronger. Matcha cream was smooth and added extra sweetness. I also tried their large grilled pork banh mi. Decent portion, and was filled enough. Wish there was more meat spread throughout the sandwich, but otherwise, there was a decent amount of filling. The cilantro and pickled veggies tasted good, as well as their bread. However, I wish there was either more mayo or pate spread as it felt a little on the dryer side. The banh mi did take a while to come out. I got my drink fist and probably waited roughly 15-20 minutes for the banh mi. The staff were friendly! Overall not the best, but also not bad. They have a variety of coffees and matchas so I might return to try more or possibly their pandan waffle!

Kate A.

Modern and light coffee spot in Milpitas! Even though they aren't a coffee roaster, the menu is huge - plenty of matcha and specialty brews with customizable sweetness. That egg iced coffee with the thick, eggy foam is a total winner. Mango matcha is another must try if you're not into coffee. Friendly baristas! Pro tip: Restrooms are located in the gas station market next door. But parking is limited as you have to share the parking space with the gas station.

Pandan Coffee Latte
Ethan A.

So it's shared with a gas station which is a little confusing but inside, it's nicely decorated and gives off a cute cafe. The only thing is, I think the restroom is the gas station restroom. Parking is shared with the gas station. They have a wide array of different Asian flavors which is what drew me in and I would've got the blueberry matcha as that's always my go-to but I went with the pandan latte and it did not disappoint. It's different than a pandan cold foam as the flavor is mixed with the coffee and not sitting as a foam on top. Interactions with the staff are limited as I ordered on the kiosk, but they're friendly. Overall, if you're feeling Asian inspired drinks, go check them out!

Vietnamese Coffee and Grass Jelly Latte
Vivian T.

Great for a study space, the wifi is relatively fast and the staff is great. I love this as a study spot!! However, I am a more bitter coffee fan. Grass jelly latte- Very sweet, granted I got regular sweetness. However, I got no condensed milk and an extra shot of expresso and it was still very sweet. Since it was sweet, I got an extra black iced coffee and mixed the drinks together, then the grass jelly latte was good for me. It had this nice basil/ tea touch to it with the grass jelly and was a strong coffee. If you like sweet coffee alone, then this is a hit for you. Vietnamese Coffee- Still sweet but holds that strong coffee after taste. If you like condensed milk, you'll definitely taste it.

Jonathan B.

I was hoping for more pork in the banh mi because I typically get more of this type of pork in other places. Although the flavor isn't bad (it's still delicious), I wish there was more meat, especially because of the cost (~$10, the tv menu is outdated).

sesame foam coffee and lychee matcha
Graschelle H.

A friend invited me here to study and I was pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem! They have a huge selection of drinks of authentic and unique Asian flavors on their menu. SO many foam and topping choices too. I tried the lychee matcha (a combo I'd never seen or tried before) and it was super refreshing and not too sweet. The matcha leaned slightly floral and could've been stronger, but overall decent. I would definitely come back to try their food and other exciting drinks on their menu, like the pink peach matcha or red velvet foam coffee that caught my eye. Take note that parking and restrooms are shared with the adjacent gas station, but my overall impression was that it's a cute cafe to be productive and try some pretty vibrant drinks!

Banana Coffee Ice Blended & Red Velvet Foam Coffee
Neha N.

Tried this place on a whim and ordered via Uber Eats. I was in the mood for some strong coffee and wanted to try something new. I can't speak to the banh mi but my coffee was pretty good. I really enjoyed the red velvet foam coffee. Great flavor and strong coffee, the tastes were well balanced. I also tried the banana blended ice coffee drink. It did have really nice natural banana flavor but it was on the sweeter side and honestly I couldn't taste the coffee. It tasted like a banana milkshake. I'd definitely try some of their other foam coffee drinks!

Kitty K.

There were no lines when we arrived around 9:45 on Friday morning, and parking was easy. The staff were very friendly, and the dine-in environment was very comfortable. A great place to hang out with friends and coworkers for the coffee time.

Elaine G.

Located at the gas station :O Nice, clean, good amount of seating available! They offer a variety of drinks and food! I love me a good banh mi with my drinks :) Drinks can be a little on the sweeter side for me, so I would adjust it next time. My fav banh mi would be the cold cut combo or the all topping as they are loaded!! There is parking available around the gas station. I went a few times already. Friendly service! Be patient with them when ordering banh mis :)

Red velvet coffee
Melissa N.

Great spot for a very decent food and drink stop. Yes it's in a gas station. Never had trouble finding parking in the lot. Bahn mi are a good size, the large is quite big and could be two smallish meals. The viet coffee is good and strong. I got the red velvet and it was very sweet and intensely red - next time I'll probably try to reduce the sweeteness. They can take a bit of time when I order in person so we usually do online orders and pick up. Their hot snacks are also very tasty.

Xmas tree decor
Lynda S.

12/25/25 overall 4.5 stars for us! Came in on Christmas Day to check out the new chevron gas station hype! Ordered 4 drinks and 2 Banh Mi's. Mango Matcha Mango Passion Pineapple Sugarcane Passion Sugarcane Coconut #3 Pork Belly Banh Mi #7 All Topping Banh Mi There wasn't much of a greeting and for Christmas Day, they were fairly busy after we placed our order at 12:30! Self ordering kiosk. Banh Mi's were loaded. Jalapeños were spicy hot! Bread was soft with a light crunch. There seemed to be 2 workers avail in the front, I saw 1 in the back make an appearance here and there, it did take some time to get our order out. -1 Unable to adjust beverage sweetness/ice/etc. Drinks were all pretty sweet. Love the convenience of gas and a clean place for good eats and a variety of drinks! I have to come back and try the Vietnamese phin coffee's!!!

Phin with coffee jelly
Michelle H.

Service: one self-service kiosk. A lot of customization options (toppings, ice level, even condensed milk level!). Loyalty program where you can rack up points with every purchase. Ambiance: inside a gas station lot, so parking is very limited. Inside was very spacious and clean. Different sized tables for a variety of party sizes. Food: 1. Phin coffee with jelly - 4/5 I liked the option of being able to customize the amount of condensed milk. I chose a lesser amount and it was the perfect amount of sweetness for me. The jelly was a nice touch to add some change to just drinking straight coffee. Coffee flavor didn't feel as strong as other places. A bit overpriced 2. Pork belly sandwich - 3.5/5 I like how it already comes with all the staple toppings. Options to add/remove as you'd like. Comes in small/large size. Bread was not toasted, which I was surprised about (I prefer the crunch). Pork belly was also a bit too chewy for me. Got the large and it was enough to share

Kathleen B.

What a cute little gem. I was a bit confused because it's literally connected to the gas station. The design is cute inside. Not much parking and while we were there, they ended up getting a lunch rush so it can get a bit busy. Workers are really nice. There's an ipad to order on your own but they'll also take your order. Bathroom is the gas station bathroom so you have to get the code from the gas station attendant. It's a small cafe with decent seats, but not really meant for larger groups. The drinks and food are really good! Loved the crunch on the bread for the banh mi. I will definitely be back. Such a lovely find.

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