Much love to Mai for going above and beyond to earn a new customer! I thought they closed at 2 and arrived at 1:48 to get a Vietnamese coffee. Realized that they actually closed at 1:30. However Mai was inside cleaning and I asked if she could recommend any places nearby for a Vietnamese coffee. She graciously offered to make me one instead, even though they were closed. I really appreciated the kindness and customer service! The coffee was excellent as well! Will definitely be back! read more

Little hole in the wall on market. Decent prices for the food and drinks, and super nice staff! Combination - 4/5, loaded with meat and pickled veggies. The sandwiches taste a bit different with the dark soy sauce, but still good. Viet coffee - 4/5, pretty good viet coffee in the city read more

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Cool, hole-in-the-wall, cafe stand. Banh mi had good flavor but was stuffed so full it was impossible to it. Some people may like that but it was just annoying to me. The Dolci sauce on the banh mi was very sweet and oniony. The owner had a basket of tomatoes for the taking which was cool. Next time I'll get a bagel sandwich instead. read more

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Hands down the best Vietnamese iced coffee. Would come here daily if I lived here. The owner is also super kind, can't wait to try the Bahn Mi. It's a takeout window, so the ones interested to sit would have to go to Yerba Buena / Moscone area and enjoy the park. read more

Cafe Dolci - Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was so happy to have a day off so I can come here to get my steam pork sandwich. All of her menu items are great. Karen runs this business by herself and she offers excellent service! The ambiance is a window where she takes your order. Support her business. You won't regret ordering your sandwich. read more

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I ordered a large Vietnamese iced coffee She assured me it was authentically made It was very good Made with Peets read more

Cafe Dolci - Vietnamese iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is by far my favorite banh mi place! It's a little spot but she makes the absolute best sandwiches. I typically get a combo banh mi and it's always filled with all of my favorite things. She provides such a friendly service and is super warm. Because it's so close to my work office, I will get a sandwich once a week! read more

Pass by this place so many times and was really surprised that they have bánh mì so I have to give it a shot. The baguette is huge, definitely on the heavier side compared to the other bánh mì place. Portion vs price wise, it's a bit more expensive but given the location, I'd think it makes sense. Only tried the traditional cold cuts so I can't make any comments for other but the photos look good. If you want a bánh mì and convenience around FiDi, maybe give it a try. read more

Cafe Dolci - Traditional combo (@joeynht) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

TLDR: Go there before lunchtime to grab the best banh mi. Best for walkers on the go. Filling. Yummy. Easily the best I've had in SF. I pass by this cute little place and read their cute little quotes of the day everyday on my walk but whenever I want to go try their food they're almost always quickly sold out by afternoon. So please get there quick to grab the goodest stuff and maybe some wisdom cos they have two quotes put up to read everyday. It's a small kiosk style quick bites place with a good range of banh mi or Vietnamese sandwiches, bagels sandwiches, brunch items in the menu. My favourite is their chicken meatball sandwich. Flavours so good and mild it'll make you happy from the inside. It definitely made me. Thank you very much lady in the kiosk. read more

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Oh my goshhh! I took a stress detox walk during work the other day and saw a little line coming from this teeny hole in the wall so I took a closer look to see what it was. I am vegan and I saw they had a tofu Banh Mi. I finished my walk and called the next day to ask if it was vegan. They actually said they can swap the regular Mayo for vegan Mayo! What?! That is so cool! Usually I have to omit it completely, I was so happy. She offered to start making it so it was ready when I got there. I confirmed! Service was extremely friendly and enthusiastic which I really appreciate. Upon arrival I was surprised to see how large and thick the sandwich appeared to be in the bag. I sat to eat and opened this beautiful, delicious sandwich shown in the photo. Sweet, spicy, incredible! I would absolutely recommend this place! Side note: I don't think they have vegans cookies anymore, which I saw listed in other reviews. read more

Cafe Dolci - Vegan tofu banh mi with vegan Mayo! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This might have been the most memorable meal out of my entire SF trip. My friend and I were walking to Chinatown from Union Square for dimsum and walked by Cafe Dolci. Out of curiosity, we looked at the menu and suddenly had cravings for banh mi. So we went full out and shared the pork banh mi, with Thai tea & Vietnamese coffee. The lady at the counter truly LOADED our banh mi, with tons of daikon/carrots, meat, mayo, and HELLA CILANTRO. Also the bread was so so crispy and addicting. The drinks were SO good, not too sweet but incredibly creamy. Cafe Dolci is truly a HOLE IN THE WALL. I want to relive the first bite experience bc we were so impressed. The portions of pork were so filling that we did not have room for dimsum (not upset about this!!) Make sure to support this local mom and pop shop & don't forget to order the creamy drinks to enjoy your sandwich with! read more

Cafe Dolci - Cold Cut Steam Pork Sandwich - AMAZING!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is a hidden gem. The exterior is unassuming but warm and has a human touch that is present in every aspect of this restaurant. The proprietor was kind and responsive, asking about how I wished for my order to be made, and showed patience as I reviewed the menu. I ordered a teriyaki chicken meatball banh mi, in a roll of freshly baked bread. The crust of the bread and the snap of the carrots gave the sandwich textural complexity, and the freshness of the vegetables offset the rich meat and sauce. I also ordered the Vietnamese Iced Coffee, which balanced bittneress and sweetness perfectly. read more

A great stop if you need a quick meal or drink in the downtown area. The small spot operates through a window and the super nice worker manages to get orders out pretty quickly. I really like that you can choose what kind of bagel to use for your bagel sandwich. Wouldn't mind coming back to try their other drinks and sandwiches! read more

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A tiny little shop slinging breakfast sandwiches and Vietnamese sandwiches. Not a very big menu, which would be expected given the size. The veggies were fresh and the bread was high quality, but I've had better meat fillings at other bánh mì joints in town. Chicken Teriyaki Meatball Bánh Mì: I'm usually a fan of Vietnamese meatballs, whether on sandwiches or in phở, so had to give this a try. Their meatballs were kinda smaller than I'm used to. And they weren't exactly plentiful either. But what I did get was tasty. All the veggies were fresh too. The bread has a nice crusty crunch. And they were very generous with the mayo, so very rich. Combination Bánh Mì: I usually opt for the warm meats, but since I was getting a few sandwiches, figured I might as well try the classic combo. The steamed pork was very nice, kinda reminded of a similarly white/gray bratwurst. The headcheese was like a mild salami, though the texture was as bit squeaky. And the pâté added that rich iron taste. A unique mixture of flavors and textures. However, I still think I prefer the warm cooked meats more. Chicken Bánh Mì: I asked for pork as my third sandwich, but I was given chicken. So that was disappointing. The meat wasn't heavily marinated (compared to pork, which is usually quite marinated). It was like they kind just sliced from a roasted chicken. I mean it still tasted yummy with all the fresh veggies, mayo and bread. But I bet the pork would have been better. read more

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The best Banh Mi I've ever had. The first time I got a Bahn Mi from Cafe Dolce was back in 2019, and I'm so glad that this place survived from COVID. I had a chance to visit SF for a business trip in Dec. 2023, and I got 4 Bahn Mi while I was staying there (I couldn't get one Saturday morning since they close weekend). All Banh Mi were great, and I will definitely go back whenever I have a chance to visit SF again. The owner is also very kind and friendly, and I was surprised by that she remembers each returning customers' previous requests (like adding or not adding some ingredients). A great place!!! read more

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WHEN: Thursday @12:30pm My boss has been raving about this place so one day I agreed to go with him. It's a tiny spot I recall walking by many times--like a food kiosks. So after you order, you step outside and wait. Here's what I had: BANH MI - COMBO - $8.25 This sandwich has all the cold meats with pickled stuff. No cucumbers though, which I had hoped to have. The pickled daikon was cut thick julienne style, which I was sceptic at first but it's actually not bad! I had asked for extra aioli in case this ended up being dry. Unfortunately it looks like mayo--not the kind of fatty spread that's more translucent. This was a straight up white mayo cream. Not a complaint! Just stating a personal preference. There was a good amount of pate and it wasn't until the ends of the sandwich that I taste the sweet soy-like sauce. Oh I had mine cute in half with no jalapeño peppers. I thought it was a very decent sandwich and a hefty one. Sure I may be used to paying $4 for a Banh mi, but I get it--it's downtown SF. If they share $4, this place would be our of business. I really appreciate the service and can see this mom and pops shop are great people. Little gestures like handing over things (receipt and credit cards) with both hands is a great gesture of respect showcasing Vietnamese mannerism. Go you!!! If you want to support local mom and pops shops for some reasonably priced food that's tasty, give this place a try! I know I'm coming back to try other things! read more

Cafe Dolci - Banh Mi - Combo - $8.25 (extra mayo) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've finally got myself to visit this quaint lil joint. I ordered #6 along with a Vietnamese iced coffee. Also, I noticed when I ate my sandwich they dropped a complimentary bag of Doritos! Vietnamese Iced Coffee: An in-between an iced coffee and milkshake/frappaccino. It was thicker than usual and definitely a dessert/treat type of drink (yummy but not for the health concious) #6 sandwich: packed with protein and flavorful Overall a hole in the wall spot worthy of visiting for a grab and go meal. read more

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Fast service, generous size, lots of options and reasonable tip options! There is no seating space so it's take-out only. read more

Cafe Dolci - Dolci favorite Banh Mi - fully loaded with vegetables and 9. BBQ Pork Belly - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great value for downtown food options. You get a large Banh Mi for a reasonable price. The grill pork is my favorite but you can't go wrong with others. The owner is very friendly. read more

Delicious combo bahn mi! I believe it was $11.75. Would go again! The woman behind the counter was very friendly and it was easy to grab this to go. read more

Cafe Dolci - Combo Bahn Mi. $11.75, March 2023 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Everything about this little spot is great - the worker was so cordial and patient, the bahn mi was amazing, the wait time was very little. Very very decently priced for its location, which was quiet. We got the americano and the macchiato and both were very good too! Would love to come back for a breakfast item sometime. There is no seating but we took our items to go. I highly recommend! read more

I use to work at the job site near Cafe Dolci and I come here almost everyday. Mai was the face of this little gem and she is absolutely the best. She is always approachable with a great big smile and she remembers customers by their names. Always getting out our breakfast, lunch or coffee fast. Make sure you check this place out and keep a good eye out for it because it's sort of tucked in the corner on Market street. Some of the items I get is the sausage, egg and cheese breakfast bagel, Vietnamese sandwiches (pork, chicken or combo) and Vietnamese coffee. Everything is really solid and I wish I hadn't moved job sites or I'll still be coming here almost everyday. Overall, I give this gem 5 stars and keep up the good work Mai I will try to see you soon! read more

Super quick and easy spot for lunch. They have great Vietnamese sandwiches that are super warm, fresh and quick. Do the grilled pork sandwich! It's such a good value and the sauce they add makes it so rich and creamy. I've gotten their coffee before as well, which has also been good. Nice hole in the wall spot for a quick bite to eat! read more

Everything about this place is memorable. The woman working the stand is incredibly kind and did not steer me in the wrong direction as far as food goes.... Combo Banh Mi is the way to go. Coffee looked bomb too. read more

Cafe Dolci - Combo Banh Mi with jalapeños - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Among all places that sell banh my in SF, I love its version the most. So good! The only downpoint is that they close very early and they do not open during weekends. and I rarely go to downtown nowadays during weekdays read more

Best Banh Mi. Reasonable prices and friendly service. Love coming here!

Literally a hole in the wall. Best banh mi I've had in the city. Quick and friendly service too!

Excellent food and service. She's efficient, friendly, and prices are very reasonable for the area. Come support the business! read more

A no frill hole in the wall cafe that serves banh mi, bagels, muffins, and coffee right there on Market. Of all the places that serve banh mi in "FiDi", hands down Cafe Dolci is probably the only and the best combination Banh Mi you'll be able to get. Can't speak for other filings but nothing hits like a good ol' Vietnamese paté, headcheese, and steamed pork roll banh mi! read more

I honestly wasn't expecting much from this place. I ordered the combo bahn mi sandwich for lunch. I asked for it to be extra spicy. It didn't take long for it to be made and off I went to eat it. They didn't cut the bahn mi in half, but that was OK. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. Exactly how the bread should be. The ham, steamed pork, and pate were excellent in taste. Each did not overpower the other. There were a lot of pickled carrots, radishes, and cilantro inside, so it added to the size of the bahn mi. This was no small thing to eat. The price of an $8 bahn mi to the large size and amount of food was a good value. I definitely will be coming back here again for lunch. read more

I love this little Vietnamese cafe. I have been going to this cafe for about 1 year now and I finally have the time to write this review. This is the best Vietnamese sandwich spot I have eaten in SF. Service - A tiny hole in the wall next to Walgreens. The women there are super nice even when things get hectic. Their Vietnamese sandwiches are cheap. The service is really fast and they make the sandwiches fresh on the spot. Food - I've had every kind of Vietnamese sandwich here and my favorites are the grilled pork and combo. Their sandwiches are huge and they are very generous on the meat and veggies. The sauce that they added to the sandwich is AMAZING. Overall - I love this place! Best spot for Vietnamese sandwich in SF, hands down. They provide very good food with affordable price. Highly recommended! read more

Cafe Dolci - Friendly cashier - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very much above average banh mi. Banh mi and coffee for lunch what more would you want? If it's raining though the line is in the rain so bring umbrella read more

Was looking for a place for lunch, and found this gem! The sandwiches were delicious! Would highly recommended this place.

Had the Combo Banh Mi and it was absolutely delicious. Super loaded with meats and the pickled daikon and carrots. The mayo and soy sauce put it over the top. Great to have such a great sandwich working in Downtown San Francisco! Always glad to support a friend's business! read more

Cafe Dolci has the makings of a great Netflix sitcom, don't you think? A married couple has to spend the entire work day in a space no bigger than a hall closet without driving each other crazy, while their wacky work neighbors from Walgreens and Wells Fargo stream in and out shooting the breeze with them as they wait for their pastries and banh mis. Orange may be the new black, but I could see how lunchtime claustrophobia could be a trend that takes off. Smells like a hit to me. In fact, if "Grace & Frankie" didn't get picked up for a second season, I would have suggested recasting the Asian married couple with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as lesbian partners in that tight, little space. Let the hilarity ensue. While that concept went into turnaround, I decided to come here as a fallback when I was looking for the Mob Dog kiosk and realized later he didn't set up his stand on Tuesdays. Gee, I walked down Market on a gloomy day for nuthin'? That's when I turned around and thought I should give this place a try. I was amazed at the sight of both of them in that tiny space acting very civil with each other and to the customers (photo: http://bit.ly/1BjmJN8). I'd be stark raving mad after ten minutes, I'm sure, like I felt as a teenager in a much bigger space selling Chinese food in my little pagoda stand at the World's Fare in the Great America theme park. I ordered the $6.50 Grilled Pork Banh Mi, and it was just fine when I got it back to the office (photo: http://bit.ly/1FjM8BF). I smell an Emmy. FOOD - 3 stars...perfectly decent banh mi although a bit too much bread for me AMBIANCE - 3 stars...uhhh, it's a closet SERVICE - 4 stars...let's give it up to the couple who can work that closely together TOTAL - 3 stars..."Lunch in a Closet'...how's that for the title of that sitcom?...hey, it's better than "My Mother the Car" read more

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Banh Mi Dac Biet and Cafe Sua Da! This is a tiny little shop that reminds me of the tiny bakery and coffee shops in the train stations of Japan. Linda, the very nice lady running this place, has a whole sandwich shop set up in about eight square feet. The French drip coffee with condensed milk (café sua da) was ok. The sandwich was fresh for the most part but was expensive. The baguette was not the freshest but ok. For the cost, I would expect more in the bread. The pate stole the show! It was soft with a strong and distinct flavor. I enjoyed the food but for the cost, I think it is A-OK. $11 for banh mi and café sua da. read more

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Very convenient. Not too busy for lunch. Very rare Vietnamese sandwich served with Pate which is the best part of the sandwich

Good sandwiches , love the owner . She gave me free stuff sometimes cause we are viets and we are tight like that! Come support her!

Best Banh Mi I have ever had. LOADED with quality meats and pate, yet perfectly balanced. My new favorite Union Square eatery. The tiny shop is super cute, nestled in between giant buildings. read more

A teeny tiny spot right next to Walgreens. I can't get OVER how expensive banh mis are in SF. Paying 8.25$ for a Vietnamese sandwich is BLASPHEMY. But, it is SF and everything in SF comes with a price, so I'll eventually get over it. I was craving for banh mi since I haven't had it in a while so I wanted to stop by and grab a sammie. The last time I had banh mi in SF was at Saigon Sandwich. I wasn't sure if I would like this place because I wasn't in love with Saigon Sandwich. But...surprisingly, it was quite good! I'll take it for what it is. I got the combo for 8.25$. It was a very small spot so it takes time to make my sandwich. The bread was good. The sauce has a hint of sweetness which is not something I am fan of but it didn't affect the overall sandwich. They have been operating for over 20 years! But I can see why. Their banh mis are pretty dang good. read more