The business owner contacted me after my review to offer a refund as well as explain the changes that were made to the ingredients. First off, the cold cut headcheese that I was complaining looked unappetizing was because I am used to seeing the red version, which he explained they now use a higher quality version without the food coloring. Second, they were trying a new bread recipe, which he mentioned they would dial it back. I went back to give them another try and let's just say the business owner really cares about his customers and his food! The bread is back to what I remember, soft in the inside with a little crisp on the outside. The roof of my mouth was thankful lol. I enjoyed the headcheese meat knowing it's high-quality and without the red dye we are all trying to avoid. And they loaded the meat more this time than last. I appreciate a business who takes their customer's reviews seriously. I'll be back again! And as a side note, my husband loves their nem nuong. read more

I decided to get a Vietnamese sandwich here after work and the one I got is very good. Very affordable coming here if you're looking for cheap options from the food court. My only concern is that they didn't cut the sandwich in half like what some other restaurants do, but it's ok. That's not going to bother me much. I think there is an option from the kiosk to remove those jalapeños I think because it really was spicy and I don't really prefer something too spicy. Anyways, hopefully the place stays there. read more

Cay Cafe - Grilled Pork Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

I was shopping around 99 Ranch Market and noticed Cay Cafe in the food court so I decided to give it a try. I ordered their BBQ pork banh mi with a fried egg and it was smackin. The bread had a good texture the pork was flavorful and the fried egg tied everything together perfectly. It's my go-to order. I also ordered their iced vietnamese coffee and it was great. Strong, smooth, and just enough sweetness. Everyone was welcoming, friendly, and gave good service. You can even do a self order too. I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

I wanted a coffee place with substantial food and this place really hit! I got a black coffee with Ube and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. I also got the combo banh mi & spring roll. Both very flavorful and delicious. It's just such a good staple spot to go to. No frills nothing super special but to get a full meal with a fancy coffee? That's not that often! Service was quick and didn't really have to talk to anyone, got everything I needed. read more

Cay Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

A bánh mì shop inside a fancy Ranch 99? I'm in!! Cay Cafe is not your average bánh mì spot. Their bánh mì, spring rolls, and drink selection are all top-notch compared to many other places I've tried. I'm a regular when it comes to their combo bánh mì, lemongrass beef bánh mì, and fresh spring rolls. I recently gave their Thai tea a try, and it's legit so good. It's made with real brewed tea, which makes a huge difference. The Ranch 99 food court in general is worth checking out! read more

Cay Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

I had been wanting to check out another banh mi spot other than the more well-known ones. Cay Cafe is inside 99 Ranch's food court. I always get a classic cold cut combination so I ordered their #1 with extra pate, which was an additional $2. The total came out to be close to $12 which is actually more expensive than Huong Lan. It was ready roughly 15 minutes after ordering from the kiosk. Let's cut to the chase -- the banh mi was disappointing. The meats were not only very thin, but more specifically, the red pork belly roll had a weird taste to it that I couldn't really get over. They did pack on the pate and mayo, but then again I did pay an additional $2. The best part of the banh mi was probably the bread, as it was a softer texture than most. read more

Cay Cafe - #1 classic cold cut combination - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

Cay Café in Fremont has been one of our favorites since the day they first opened, and they've been consistently amazing ever since. The barbecue pork bánh mì is absolutely delicious--tender, flavorful pork marinated in a perfect balance of sweet and savory, all tucked into freshly made, soft-yet-crispy bread. You can really taste the freshness, and knowing they make their own barbecue pork makes it even better. We've also tried the crunchy pork bánh mì, and that one is just as tasty, especially with the crispy skin adding great texture. Honestly, what's not to like? Their drinks are just as impressive. The Viet phin-dripped coffee with house condensed milk is rich and satisfying. The coconut smoothie with phin-dripped black coffee definitely gives a nice energy boost (in the best way!), and the blended fresh mango smoothie with whole milk is smooth, refreshing, and full of flavor. The employees are always friendly, the wait time is short, and there's plenty of seating available, plus a nearby restroom--which is always a nice bonus. We always enjoy coming here and will definitely keep coming back! read more

Cay Cafe - Mango smoothie and a Bar b que Pork Banh Mi sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

Cay Cafe is a food stall located in the EatUp Food Court in 99 Ranch Market. Spacious dining area. Order via kiosk, pay by card, then wait for your order to be called. Beef Lemongrass Banh Mi: ribeye beef marinated with lemongrass (4/5). The baguette roll was warm and toasty. Each bite was enjoyable because the bread was very soft. The ribeye was very tender and lightly flavored. Vietnamese Phin Coffee: phin dripped expresso with condensed milk (4/5). A strong and pretty good ice coffee. I'll be back to try their other sandwiches. Support your local business. read more

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Dropped by on random Wednesday at 4pm...no one in line...food made to order so wait was around 10 minutes...tried the steam pork roll with pate ($8.50) and the grilled lemongrass beef ($9 plus)...price point on the high side...with almost $10 for vn sandwich the grilled beef to bread ratio could have been better...skimpy on the beef...both sandwiches tasted fine but the grilled beef didn't live up to the price tag...solid place for vn sandwiches but would stick to the steam pork roll n pate read more

Cay Cafe - A2. Pork roll & Pate - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

It's awesome to have such a legit yummy place inside of a grocery store, but also dangerous because I'll be grabbing this instead of groceries! Black coffee with salted foam: The coffee is very fragrant and just the right amount of boldness/roast for me. The salted cream is also light and seasoned perfectly--though I will say that I got some clumps of cream so maybe it could be mixed a little better, but I didn't mind it too much. It's not a large drink, especially when you factor in ice, and it's also really tasty so be careful not to finish it too quickly! Banh mi (#1 and #2): They don't stuff the banh mi until it's exploding with meat, but I feel like it has a good ratio of everything. There's enough meat with every bite, there's tons of pickled veggies and a very nice smear of pate. I personally think the mayo is a little thick, especially considering that it has pate, but I didn't hate it. The bread was also nice and soft so I was able to take hearty (hungry) bites without wrecking the roof of my mouth. I'll definitely be back--if anything, for that coffee! read more

Great sandwiches and fast service! They are high quality sandwiches and are not cheap so you know it is delicious. Bread is soft, meats are excellent and the pate nice and rich! Service is also excellent and friendly. Mom and pop flavor with quality ingredients make this a go to if you are looking for a delicious Bahn Mi! It is in a food court but that is not a hit on them. So ambiance is crowded but the sandwiches are worth the wait and crowds. read more

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I finally revisited Cay Cafe and tried the $12.50 Banh Mi Pho Dip item. It tasted great! Delicious sandwich with the small soup to dip my baguette into. Decent. Good quality slow cooked beef with veggies was good enough for my biking trip towards the next city. I specifically requested for them to cut my sandwich in half and they did it. Cool. Added the coconut matcha beverage which wasn't too overly sweet. I'm actually liking it here now. Self service kiosk. Pick up order on far right side of counter when your order number is called. What I like about Cay Cafe is they open early enough at 10am sharp/Wednesday morning which works out well for early folks. My cashier bagging up my order is detail oriented. Good atmosphere during morning hours when there are not too many people inside the food court. Stress free pickup. Got my order within a few minutes. The Banh Mi Pho Dip (pulled beef in it) is worth coming back for more. Good soft bread and beverage not too sweet. Cay Cafe has made improvements since their grand opening years ago. Looking good now. read more

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I did not dine in, my coworker picked up an online order. Vietnamese sandwiches were the choice today and I chose a BBQ Pork sandwich. The flavor of the meat is pretty good and the bread was not too hard or too soft. Although the prices are very affordable, I did feel the sandwich could have had more meat and veggies on it. read more

Cay Cafe - BBQ Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

i've been thinking about the mochito ever since i saw a tiktok video on it. the video said it was a combo of ca phe sua da and philz mint mojito, and i love both, so wouldn't i like it combined?? i'm never in the area, but i finally got the chance, but after taking a sip, i was underwhelmed. it was still good though! i think i just overhyped it too much in my head. including tax, the cost is $8.54. i don't think i'll get this again, but i'd come back to try the other stuff on the menu. read more

The most incredible freshly baked and toasted baguette I've ever had for a banh mi. $9.25 plus tax for the lemongrass beef banh mi, and I'll be back to try the classic and grilled pork versions. Also liked the pork spring rolls, but the sandwich was the real star. The ladies working there are really sweet and hardworking, so tip well. read more

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This spot is located in the food court of 99 Ranch. We visited on a Saturday afternoon. Orders are placed at a kiosk, and your number is called out when it's ready. Since there was only one person preparing everything, the wait time can vary depending on how busy it is. We ordered the tofu bánh mì with extra pickles. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and light--really enjoyable! read more

Cay Cafe - Tofu banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

The bowl and matcha latte were great. I wish they had more selections for sauces but that's just me, the latte was not bitter or too milky. Great again! read more

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I got the mochito coffee as is, no adjustments so I can taste all the flavors. This coffee was good. It was a stronger and creamier version of Philz's mint mojito coffee. The wait was longer than I expected but it allowed me to go place an order at the other dining places. There was only one barista making all the drinks and another person making the food in the kitchen. One person was handing out the orders. I went on a Saturday lunch hour and it wasn't that busy. read more

I originally came here because of an Instagram Reel about Cay Cafe's Mochiko coffee. What I didn't expect was to have an hour and a half conversation about the cafe with the owner! (His name is Long.) TL;DR: Come here if you want to have a drink and eat food that's made with 100% real ingredients with no preservatives and tastes fresh. This stuff is made by people who care so much that they've traveled directly to their sources so they can control what they're getting. PHILOSOPHY: Long and his wife wanted to make sure that people get the best food with the least amount of preservatives and using ONLY WHOLE INGREDIENTS. They've gone DEEP into figuring out how to make the best version of their food without any added chemicals. DRINK: The Mochiko Coffee was like a Philz Mint Mojito Coffee but with a Vietnamese spin. The salted cream was exactly as advertised. We added the matcha cream and was very pleasantly surprised that the cream was VERY matcha forward. DRINK BACKGROUND: From talking to Long, his family goes to Vietnam to talk to the farmers and SOURCE THE BEANS for their coffee. They are NOT just scooping out some Cafe Du Monde canned coffee! Similar for their matcha, he travels to Japan to actually meet the matcha producers. He told us that since there's a matcha shortage, he ACTUALLY NEEDS TO SHOW the match producers the final product so they can approve the sale of the matcha. CRUNCHY PORK BANH MI: The Crunchy Pork Banh Mi is one of the top 3 banh mi's I've ever had in my life. I'm not a big Yelp reviewer, but I do eat a lot of banh mi's. Most people swear by Duc Huong but Cay Cafe's banh mi is different. BREAD: Assuming you eat this sandwich fresh, right as you order it: the bread is freshly toasted so it'll be perfectly crispy on the outside and so soft on the inside that you will think that there isn't much bread. However, what it's doing is actually sucking in the juices and mayonnaise of the sandwich. BREAD BACKGROUND: Cay Cafe's bread is made fresh every day and you can tell. Heck, Long's business partner actually went to Paris to learn how to bake their bread! I asked Long if I could buy a banh mi for the following day. He gave me instructions on how to heat it up, but you can tell he hesitated because the bread's best expression is the day it was made. The bread itself has zero preservatives and Long doesn't recommend eating it beyond 1 day old because it just won't be that good. I've never met someone who cares so much about how we eat their bread. CRUNCHY PORK: Their Crunchy Pork is amazing. It's not a tough hard skin that you can get at other places. The flavor is just right, it's not super salty, they cut it at the right size for biting. You can feel the crisp skin through every bite and it never goes soft or rubbery, it stays crispy through the whole sandwich. CRUNCHY PORK BACKGROUND: Long sources all of their pork belly from a local butcher and when they crisp the skin, they don't artificially induce the crispiness by adding sugar. All of the crispiness comes from how they cook it, which is very much in line with how home cooks would do a crispy pork belly. CARROTS, DAIKON, VEGGIES They do an excellent job of pickling. It hits the right balance of fresh, crunchy and not too sweet or sour. PRICE: Look y'all, it's a little higher for a banh mi. But personally, I'd rather pay a little more for all the love, care and real food that is coming my way. DID YOU KNOW? SATELLITE LOCATION: The Fremont Cay Cafe is their outpost and they truck everything down from their home base at La Ca Bakery and Cafe in Hayward. If you've read this far, JUST GO, don't sleep on this cafe! It's in the back of the Food Court area in the 99 Ranch! read more

Cay Cafe - Crispy Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

had to say something because their food is always delicious with generous portions all around. it's hard to find a place that sells good Vietnamese coffee without half of it being ice . my 5th time back here read more

I had no idea this place existed, I went here today because I saw the mochito coffee on IG. Decided to see what's the hype about. I ordered the mochito coffee and the ultimate fried egg. The bread they used for the banh mi was soft and fresh. Overall, meal and drink tasted really good!!! The lady who made my drink was nice and told me that the other popular banh mi's were the grilled pork and lemon grass. I will try those next time. read more

good phin! Lady was very nice to give me less sweetness. Good balance between bitterness of viet coffee. Noticed that they had several huge phins which is promising! They also have a selection of bahn mi so I'll have to check that out next time read more

Cay Cafe - C1. Viet Phin Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

Tried the chicken banh mi here and the flavor was not bad at all, price is a little steep for not the best banh mi ever but not scam level. read more

Cay Cafe - A6. Grilled Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

Love the staff. Love the food. Love their service and shop. Such a fan. I wanna gatekeep lol but so delicious. Can't wait to try their Phin coffee! read more

Cay Cafe - A5. Grilled Pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

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oh my gosh everyone come here!!!! i was going to go to wushiland but the amount of people in line discouraged me so i went to cay cafe instead and i am so glad i did! the banh mi was extremely crunchy and well toasted, seasoned perfectly meat, and tons of veggies and sides with the banh mi. AND the drinks omg!!! so delicious. i got matcha with ube foam and mint coffee. both had strong flavors of what i ordered and it was so good. i cant wait to come back to try more items. thank you! read more

Cay Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

I kept seeing Cay Cafe pop up here and there on Yelp. So on one of my drives home from work, I picked up some lunch here to try them out. In short, the prices can be shocking, the service top notch, and food quality goodness. L O C A T I O N Cay Cafe is inside the 99 Ranch Market in their food court area. 99 Ranch is off of the Mission Blvd interchange between 680 and 880. Plenty of seating inside shared by all the places inside. Parking on the otherhand can be a bit tricky. Although they have a dedicated area for parking for the plaza, it can be pretty full. You may need to park further and walk over but I haven't had too much trouble finding something relatively close. I N S I D E As I said, it's in the food court. It's spacious and pretty clean. Great spot to meet up with friends to have a variety of food inside though yes, all pretty much asian. M E N U They have banh mi, bowls, rolls, coffees and drinks. There's a kiosk to order but they also have someone there in person to also take orders. I don't recall how I ordered when I went but I ordered the combination banh mi, Lemon grass beef roll, and egg coffee. From what I recall, I enjoyed all the food. Lovely layer of flavors in the banh mi, veggies crisp. The beef roll with a lovely lemongrass flavor so if you do not like lemongrass...do not get it. The egg coffee was strong and delicious. It was a fun lunch for sure that I shared with the hubby. I just didn't realize how much I paid until I overheard another customer said something along the lines of "I don't think I've ever paid $9 for banh mi." I don't think I have either until this day. S E R V I C E Greeted and met with a smile. They answered any questions. It took a little time to get the food but the drink came out pretty quickly. Easily paid by card. O V E R A L L I don't think I could justify getting this banh mi daily but once in a while it's a lovely treat as it felt that the quality of the ingredients were high. Flavors were lovely in all of the items we ordered. Folks there were so friendly! I would definitely come back and try out more of their items. Come by and try them out! read more

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I wanted to update and add a disclaimer here. My initial review rating was based off the veggie tofu sandwich I had at that time. My family had however, gone back there numerous times in fact sometimes few times per week whenever they crave it. They felt their sandwiches were soo good that it topped the ones in SoCal. So based upon the overall feedback from other members of the family I feel they deserve a higher rating. Give it a try! read more

Cay Cafe - Tofu sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

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We tried their tofu bahn mi, it was decent. Could take more mayo for extra creaminess

A solid spot in the 99 Ranch food hall! This place opened within the past year and has become one of my regular stops. They offer a great variety of drinks, including strong Vietnamese coffee and a lot of fun, creative options. The sandwiches, spring rolls, and other items I've tried have all been fresh, tasty, and very affordable. Portion sizes are just right for the price. The drinks lean on the sweeter side, but that's pretty typical for Vietnamese-style coffee. I've been back several times and definitely plan to keep coming. read more

A hidden gem in 99 Ranch's food court. I've gotten the tofu garden banh mi twice as takeout, and it's become a favorite. The star of the sandwich is undoubtedly the baguette--soft, fresh, and with just the right amount of crustiness to hold everything together without being too tough. The tofu is flavored beautifully with lemongrass, giving the sandwich a fragrant, savory edge that pairs well with the fresh veggies. However, the only thing missing is a bit more mayo sauce to keep it from feeling slightly dry. A touch of extra creaminess would elevate the banh mi to perfection. If you're looking for a quick, flavorful bite in Fremont, Cay Cafe delivers on taste and freshness. read more

Cay Cafe - A12. Tofu Garden - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

This place is located within the Ranch 99. I got the Ultimate Fried Egg sandwich without the bacon and it's one of the best Banh Mis I've ever eaten. My favorite part is how the bread is so warm and soft, but still has a crunch. It was a bit busy during the weekend, but you can order through the kiosk. There was a lot of seating available while you wait, or you can do a bit of quick grocery shopping if you need to. Overall, I will be back for their tasty sandwich and drinks! read more

Inside the ranch 99 food court, finally a good banh mi place! When it comes to banh mi, I almost always get the cold cut combo, and the key to a good classic cold cut combo is the quality of the pate. The pate here is really good, and different than most of the other places, is really good and creamy. They also toast the bread for you, which makes a big diff vs having cold bread, especially during the winter! Place is clean, the owner is attentive, definitely will be part of my friday night rotation when I am waiting for AOPS class to finish, lol. read more

Cay Cafe - classic A1. Combination Cold Cut very good pate - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

Came here twice since their soft opening. Owner Long was friendly and helpful in recommending Banh Mi options from their menu. I decided to go for the Banh Mi Pho Dip and Vietnamese Egg Coffee before the grand opening. The dip was a pho broth made from scratch with some spice and oh boy, each bite made me want more. The egg coffee was strong, but there was too much ice and less egg cream foam in a regular cup. I should request less ice the next time I order. I came back again to try their Nem Nuong and Combination Cold Cut that Long recommended on my first visit. Since I ordered it through the touch screen, I forgot to add a note to cut in half on the Bahn Mi, which I recommend if you can't finish it all in one sitting. The Nem Nuong was so good and crispy, it went well with the matching sauce. Even the combination cold cut had flavor with the right amount of topping and crispy baguette. Very friendly and fast service. There's lots of spacious seating available in the food hall, but I prefer to takeout more. I wish they open on Mondays so I can get a Bahn Mi for lunch or dinner. read more

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Delicious food and wonderful people! Cay Cafe is truly a gem. The way they make their sandwiches is extremely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared every time. On top of that, the people who work there are so friendly, respectful, and genuinely thankful. It's such a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes the food taste even better. Highly recommend to anyone looking for not just a great meal, but a great experience! read more

Cay Cafe - Inside their store, by the counter while im ordering my favorite sandwiches. - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

Nice sandwiches. My first visit, I ordered 2 Bahn MI sandwiches. One chicken , one BBQ pork. Sadly , I didn't realize until I was back in San Jose that the pork sand was beef .(I cannot eat beef) That was a bit disappointing. My partner had eaten over half of the chicken sand, but traded with me (score) I was able to eat a small portion of the chicken sand , it was really good. I also ordered egg cream coffee it Delicious !! All & all, I liked this place (minus wrong sandwich) I will go back & try again , just need to check my order read more

First time here. Very good bahn mi Very clean and great customer service. Definitely will be back to try more read more

I love this addition to the 99 ranch food court. It's offers variety since there are no other vietnamese food stands. I like the spring rolls. The banh mi and coffee are decent, but nothing special. There are definitely a lot better and cheaper banh mi in San Jose, but it's nice to have this option in Fremont. They could improve the taste of the sandwiches a lot by using better bread! read more

I absolutely love this spot. Located in the food court of ranch 99, I got their cold cut combo which had the usual pork roll slices and ham and pate and pickled veggies. I also had their avocado smoothie in which you can actually adjust the sweetness of. Banh mi - Delicious. The bread was for sure on a different level. It looked more like a bigger torpedo style baguette but it was still loaded with all the fixings. The bread was super fluffy and soft on the inside. Something about their pate or mayo sauce they use in their sandwich made made me want to take bite after bite. It just ignited a flavor that isn't usually typical of a regular banh mi. Each bite was like euphoria on my taste buds. Avocado smoothie - Decent. It was not too sweet and vary fragrant and subtle tasting. Overall, solid spot. read more

In the food court of ranches 99, is a great mom and pop banh mi and coffee place. Their bbq pork is the chinese red one, which is amazing and that bread rocks. They have 13 counter space and the rest of the food court can uold another 100, so lots of space. They are slow, but worth it. I have been eating here once a month since they opened a few months, so consistently good. read more

Cay Cafe opened in the vacant space behind One Zo. Cay was only eatery that had lines. Quick cordial service by cashier/owner. Food came out in 10ish minutes. Plenty of seating in food court. Offerings: smoothies, bowls, coffee, cay rolls, banh mi (sandwiches). Sips: dirty matcha (6.90) iced ( wasn't aware of this) -ceremonial matcha flava muted by strong Vietnamese coffee. Buzz worthy. Smooth taste -melting ice diluted impact of 2 caffeines...no notes prominent. Bites: classic grilled pork banh mi (8.95) -house made banh mi slightly grilled, smeared lightly with house sauce, mayo subtly tasted. -grilled pork pieces slightly moist/flavorful. Crunchiness & flava enhanced with jalepenos, cilantro, carrots, cucumbers & pickled daikons. Tasty *average size.not much veggies...muted flavas 4ish stars. 10% off during soft opening. read more

Cay Cafe - Dirty matcha (6.90), grilled pork banh mi (8.95) - Vietnamese Near Me - Fremont, California

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