If you are in Albuquerque and craving a solid banh mi, CODA Bakery is a great spot to check out. I ordered the classic banh mi dac biet, and it absolutely delivered. The cold cuts were flavorful, the bread was fresh, and the meat to bread ratio was just right since I like more meat than bread. This is an excellent option for a quick lunch, but I would recommend staying to eat if you can. The decor is simple, the space is clean, and there are a few tables available. It does get busy during the lunch rush, but the line moves quickly and is well worth the wait. While the banh mi definitely steals the show, there are plenty of other options on the menu. Their banh cuon, thin rice noodles filled with ground pork and wood ear mushrooms, was good, though still second to the sandwiches. They also offer pate chau, a flaky puff pastry filled with pork pate, including a New Mexico style version with chicken and green chile. They have a variety of Vietnamese desserts like che, which I did not get a chance to try this time. My coworker loved their traditional Vietnamese hot coffee. I do not drink coffee, but I did enjoy one of their smoothies, which was refreshing and delicious. Overall, CODA Bakery is a go to spot for authentic Vietnamese flavors and one of the best places in Albuquerque for banh mi. read more

Coda Bakery - 1. Coda Combo Banh Mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The food is great here. I never knew. I had the sandwich and it was great. It is very busy here, staff just want you make your order and just move on. It is located in a sketch area but inside was good. I would come back. There are no fountain drinks you can get in a container or they will make you a Thai tea read more

Coda Bakery - Inside - Sandwiches Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Red flagged and closed recently. Failed health inspection. Roaches and other claims by the health inspector. Please clean up! We love these guys. read more

What's not to love about Coda. Everything I have tried, I have not been disappointed. My go to orders are the sesame donuts, pork noodle bowl, or the pork banh mi. The staff is always attentive and super busy. The place is always packed with seating inside and outside. read more

Highly recommend! It was packed, but they were moving super fast. One of the best banh mi places I've ever been to. Also has a nice outdoor seating areas. read more

Bahn mi were big! I've definitely paid more for sandwiches half that size. The bread is delicious and stays delicious even after a day in the fridge- mind blown! I got the grilled chicken banh mi with extra veggies on the way to an appointment. Planned on eating half, but scarfed the whole thing in the car. Picked up my man a combo bahn mi, he said the meat texture was a little strange, but delicious nonetheless. I ordered online and pick up was quick and easy Excited to come back to try their boba! read more

Coda Bakery - Grilled chicken banh mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I had hit a point in my trip where my body just NEEDED Asian food. They had a ton of other items laid out for you to pick up, but I went solely to get my hands on a banh mi. Ordered a combination to share with my fiance and good thing I did! Sandwich was HUGE and packed with meat. Bread was soft and crunchy at the same time. Not too bready and definitely did not cut up the top of my mouth. Only thing I wished was more pate! The cashier's attitude could've been better. Asked her what's in the case since there weren't signs, but she answered like I'm bugging her. Followed up asking if they would have anything else pate filled, she just repeated her prior answer with extra annoyance. Observed her attitude with other customers and it was so inconsistent. Restaurant was large and clean. Not sure if it's a regular thing, but when I went to get napkins, there was a homeless lady there helping herself to a huge cup of water (and making a mess) and a ton of napkins.. None of the employees seemed phased? Good choice in ABQ to scratch the itch for Asian food. Customer service was a turn off. read more

Coda Bakery - 1. Coda Combo Banh Mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Coda Bakery is so amazing! It was my favorite meal of my trip to New Mexico. If you're in the area, you need to make a stop here. Love, Love, Love! This place has delicious Vermicelli Noodle Bowls and Bahn Mi Sandwiches. The grilled pork was a must get. The price is reasonable and there are plenty of seats inside to enjoy your meal at. The staff was very friendly. Plus there's free parking and restrooms inside. Highly recommend Coda Bakery and will definitely be back soon! read more

Coda Bakery - 35. Strawberry Smoothie with Boba - Sandwiches Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Restaurant is clean and spacious. Food is very good and filling. Their bread is the best. Service is quick and well organized. read more

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One of my go to's when I'm in Albuquerque, though it's been a minute since my last visit and I didn't realize they changed locations and expanded. New spot is much bigger and still fills up. Got my usual pork banh mi and tried a side of fried tofu, both were amazing. Had the tofu with green onions and wood ear mushrooms, and it was so delicious and soft and sweet and perfectly paired with the fish sauce/soy sauce side. Pork banh mi was tasty and had such flavorful pieces of pork and were well distributed across the sandwich. Perfectly pickled daikon and carrots. Crowded even on a Thursday afternoon, but still were able to grab a table. read more

Coda Bakery - Fried tofu w/ green onion and wood ear mushrooms - Sandwiches Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Coda Bakery is my favorite Vietnamese deli of all time. Whenever I'm in town, I have to stop by here! Their bánh mì are incredible. The bread is freshly baked. The sandwich itself is huge. It is 12" long and they are generous with the amount of meat/filling. They have so many delicious, authentic Vietnamese snacks and treats, including chè, bánh da lợn, and xôi. I also like to buy their freshly made tofu and chả lụa. I love that they have a New Mexican fusion version of pâté chaud that is filled with green chile chicken. They used to be located near Talin Market, but they've since moved. The new location is bigger and more spacious. read more

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Everything on the menu is a must to try! It maybe busy but all worth it especially the pork/shrimp spring rolls. It's no surprise when you see the long line and it's an experience to see how the new location is built. read more

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Carryout shrimp spring rolls were just okay. They were large enough, and the lettuce was fresh, but the shrimp weren't seasoned or grilled. For $8, a little more flavor infusion would make a big difference. Peanut sauce: solid A. read more

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Okay, I have to say this is the second time I've been here and unless something changes, this is a definite go to spot whenever I'm in ABQ! We had the rolled noodles, grilled pork sandwich, fried tofu, spring roll, and a chicken turnover type thing, and my all time favorite, the banh cam! My apologies but I was so excited to be here the second time I didn't take pics of all the food or the menu! I just wanted to EAT! Admittedly having my cute 1 yo grandson eating with us was also a major distraction. Okay back to the food! Loved the rolled noodles that come with fixings and spheres of meat. Had to ask my pals back in the Bay Area where I can get this dish so stay tuned for Bay Area and LA recs. Coda makes it great and I love the explosion of flavors and textures. Soft noodles filled with bits or pork and mushrooms contrasting with the cucumbers, cilantro, bean sprouts, fried garlic and spheres of meat. The sandwich is a foot long and way better than what you'd get at the famous "foot long" place. The bread is fresh, the veggies crisp and the meat perfectly grilled. The chicken turnover tasted like a buttery pot pie. Gson loved the buttery flakey shell. Mmmmm what's not to love about that? The fried tofu is made in house and it tastes nice and fresh. Make sure you eat it while it's warm and dip it on the soy sauce. The bahn cam is what I came for (and the noodles). It a great crunchy exterior with a creamy coconut filling. Sadly on this second visit the inside was not as good as the first time but the shell still had a satisfying crisp crunch. I'm coming back for sure! The place is a bit cramped to eat in and I see a lot of orders to go. There are a few tables outside if you can stand the heat! read more

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Name a better place to get Banh Mi and Spring Rolls in ABQ, I'll wait. It's a busy spot but well worth the wait. There hasn't been a single item I've tried here yet that I'm not a fan of. My recent favorite has become the onion tofu banh mi. The thing that first caught my eye were the burrito sized spring rolls. Filled with pork and shrimp sausage. Make sure to get the one with some crunchy roll in them. I also love their viet iced coffee but only when I'm really needing that burst of caffeine. I love how friendly, prompt and efficient they are there. Not to mention the breads are baked in house. It's bustling seating area so I typically eat outside or grab my food to go. Highly recommend next time you are craving a banh mi. read more

Coda Bakery - 7. Fried Tofu Banh Mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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OMG what an amazing spot for lunch!!! No surprise this place is SUPER POPULAR. We ordered ahead online and skipped the lines. Brought the food with us to meet my daughter at work. This place has AMAZING Vietnamese sandwiches! Tried both the meatball and combo sandwiches and both were delicious. For only $12 you get a HUGE sandwich. Might be the best deal in town. We also ordered a couple fried tofu sticks ($1.20 each) and they were really good too! Wished we had ordered the raisin buns/rolls as they also looked really good. They also have Vietnamese coffee and an avocado smoothie! So many things to try....will have to come back! read more

Coda Bakery - Outside - Sandwiches Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Have gotten them as take out and in person! If you going during the week at lunch time prepare that seating might be hard to come by. There is ample seating inside, they are just bus at lunch! Service is quick and friendly! I have gotten the noodle bowl with tofu each time it's good there and good as take out it holds up well in transport! I thought I had a picture but can't for the life of me find them.. read more

I expected a little more.... Granted my expectations and this place was fine but nothing blew my mind. The avocado shake was decent, rich buttery but what'd you'd expect. Service was ok, not as helpful as I would've hoped it terms of recommendations. Additionally around 3pm they were sold out of most items. The sesame ball was too oily. Fresh spring rolls were decent but again not the best I've ever had. Maybe it was an off day, but I wouldn't make the detour. read more

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Great experience at Coda Bakery. I was looking forward to this place when I saw it on Triple D. I really love the fried tofu and the sauce that would go with it. A great experience and the banh mi was great too. A must if you're in the ABQ area! read more

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As a Bay Area native, I was excited when I found Coda Bakery. I was craving Vietnamese coffee and a bahn mi. I've tried the pork and beef bahn mi. I was disappointed because the beef bahn mi didn't have actual beef slices but a hot dog shaped piece of beef. I'm used to the bahn mi's having actual meat pieces/slices. Their sandwiches come with pickled veggies, cilantro, and jalapeños. I also get their sesame balls (filled with red bean paste, I believe). Their coffee is good but beware, it's very very strong. I always ask to have mine diluted with more half and half which they do, only sometimes. Service is good other than that. I only come here for the coffee now. It's always packed and busy and there's hardly any seating when I've gone so plan ahead for that. read more

It was my first visit to Coda in several years, the first since their big move. You get in line and give your order. The wait staff takes your money and gives you your drinks and a number. When your number is called, you go to the counter to get your food. It was 11 AM when I met my long-time friend there, so I went for a brunch. I began with the chicken pate chaud, a French pastry wrapped around a delicious chicken-green chile creamy mix. I cannot imagine going there again and not ordering this delightful dish. Next I had a shrimp spring roll. Spring rolls come in pairs, so my friend ate the other with liberal dips in the peanut sauce. The veggies and the shrimp were quite fresh and tasty. Those two items were plenty for my brunch. I wanted to try their fabled banh mi sandwiches, so I ordered two to go. For supper that night, I had the grilled pork banh mi. The pork was just the right thickness and had been grilled perfectly. It was moist and pliable as well as very tasty. This was, frankly, the best banh mi I have ever eaten. The bread was perfect (they bake their own). The crunch mix was fresh and excellent. I would have liked more jalapeno in my crunch and will ask for it next time. This banh mi was so good that I think in my remaining years, I am not going to bother eating banh mi from anywhere else. The next morning, I had a grilled chicken banh mi for breakfast. The grilled chicken was not great. It tasted of garlic and cilantro, but not of chicken. The bread and the crunch mix were still top notch, but I will not order another grilled chicken banh mi here. Or any other grilled chicken dish. The ambience is strictly strip mall simple. Clean and pleasant, but no frills. The service staff were very polite and helpful. read more

Good food-was tasty, fresh ingredients and priced well! Ordering in-person and waiting is a bit cheaper than online. read more

Coda Bakery - in-person menu is a little lower - Sandwiches Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Okay, the important thing is that Coda Bakery's food is fantastic and quite reasonably priced. The other important thing to note is that it's probably the loudest restaurant I've ever not simply left and probably one of the most crowded (during our visit), too. Oh, and lock your car doors and be careful driving in and out of the area (drugged people freely walking in and out of the street) and getting in and out of your car - there aren't many worse locations in town. Coda Bakery has fantastic food (probably the best spring roll I've ever had - that crunch! - and a couple of the best banh mi, too - and the raisin/coconut flake "croissant" I had was wonderful). Good coffee, too. Made to order. Great and efficient counter service. Lots of seating (these six-seat tables that really only have space for four people), but not enough for the crowds that come in (and stand around waiting for a seat to open) at lunch. Pricing is reasonable, even inexpensive for these inflated times. Serve yourself water, sauce, utensils and napkins at the counter. The room itself is pretty and well appointed but every surface is hard, resulting in that clattery banging that makes conversation a challenge. And the entire world knows about Coda Bakery. Got there and lined up with a friend at 11:30 on a Friday. Got through the order line pretty quickly and were fortunate enough to find a just-opened table. Then - BAM! - the place was full past capacity with people standing in line, eating, ordering and standing around behind diners, just waiting for a table to open. Since all the surfaces are hard, it was LOUD - my friend and I had a really difficult time conversing while facing one another across the smallish table. Yowza. The ambiance is so oppressive during the rush that it's hard for me to say this is a five-star experience . . . but the food is so wonderful that it's impossible for me NOT to do so. I'd recommend timing your visit for off hours - it's what I'll be doing . . . and I'll certainly be back soon _despite_ the crowds and the horrible location. read more

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This place is delicious! The decor is well thought out. It works well. Outside doesn't seem like much and when you go inside, you're transformed into a modern world. The kid taking orders at the counter is hustling. He's only 17 and he is doing an amazing job taking orders. The food does take a while to come out. So plan for that extra time. read more

Coda Bakery - Spring rolls about 8" long! - Sandwiches Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We came here at the new location, never had a chance to visit the old location by Talin market. It is still pretty close from the old location. It really isn't in a safe part of town as you'll see lot of homeless people in the area walking around. Location aside, everything is great. Nice modern and clean looking interior and the menus on the walls are pretty self explanatory. We ordered 2 sandwiches, 1 iced coffee, and a pork pate chaud and it ran a little over $30. Girlfriend ordered beef lemon grass, which i didn't taste, but she said it was good. I had the grilled chicken which was good. The Vietnamese ice coffee was too strong for my girlfriend, she wanted it less sweet, but it's batch made so the put less ice to counter it. For reference, we like Lee's ice coffee from the bay area, which is on the sweeter side. Even if it wasn't less ice, I think it would be too strong, even for me. But this is strong bitterish coffee as Vietnamese coffee should be. The bread is what makes the sandwiches though, very good texture and the right amount of soft crunch which is ideal for me and you know the bread is fresh. The pate chaud was really good, the pastry had the perfect amount of flakiness and the filling was on point from what I'm use to. I would say it's the best I've had in a long while and the best compared to all I've had in the Phoenix AZ metro area which I moved from last year. I would come back for these 100%. Overall it's the best banh mi I've had in the ABQ area. We will be back when ever we are close by. Would recommend it to anyone, but just be aware it isn't in the best area since there is a lot of transient people loitering around. Which there was one on the west side! read more

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I ordered the pork bánh mì. The baguette was fresh as was all the vegetables on the sandwich, the pork was flavorful and went well with the veggies. Service was fast, even though it was very busy and the staff friendly. the restaurant was clean. read more

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Just popped into their new location and its sooo big ! I am so excited for them. Today I ordered a Vietnamese coffee, two sesame balls, #6 and #21. This is for two people. The sandwiches are always to much for me so I half it with my wife. The spring rolls are my favorite here, they are always fresh and the herbs inside are great. The price for lunch was $26 for two people is not bad at all. I am a happy customer that will continue to come . read more

This place is so much more than a bakery, they have salad, banh mi, rice plate and dessert. I visited this place 3 times during my 1 week work trip. Everything is really good, big portion and reasonably priced. read more

Packed on afternoon of NYE. We got to go pork and onion tofu sandwiches, and onion tofu bowl. I have to admit at how great they tasted hours later. The location is meh. read more

Tried the new location today. It was so packed at lunch, love that! I did a phone order of bulk banh mi & bulk pate chaud to reserve some to take back while in town. They were quick to pick up during busy lunch hour, and delicious. I really love how the jalapeños are shaved paper thin for the grilled pork banh mi...a special touch! And it is very rare to find a Vietnamese restaurant w fresh authentic pate chaud!! read more

Coda Bakery - 6. Grilled Pork Banh Mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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We went to the new Coda Bakery location on Central and San Pedro. As usual everything was delicious. It's a Vietnamese bakery. I'd say about 3/4 of the customers were Asians, and even though this place is bigger than the old location, it was pretty full with a steady stream of customers. We did share our table several times with other others, many who were not speaking English. That's how you know it's good. It is in the international district so getting through the parking lot was a little bit like driving through the zombie apocalypse, but think of it as the scenic route. After we were done eating, we did do a takeout order and one item was left out. We drove back to go get it and they gladly replaced the missing item even though it was close to closing, and they had to remake it. So check your to go order orders before leaving.r read more

Coda Bakery - Rice bowl with pork chop and a fried egg - Sandwiches Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Recently visited for lunch on Saturday, the restaurant was constantly busy with customers revolving in and out. Seating wasn't an issue since many orders were take-out. This place was clean, modern, and had a nice stock of bread and desserts on display. My boyfriend brought me here since this place was featured with Guy Fieri on Food Network. #1 Đặc Biệt / Coda Combo - (5/5) Delicious! I love a good cold cut, this sandwich was packed with meat & condiments. Great balance. Super filling. #61 Bún Thịt Nướng / Grilled Pork Noodle Bowl - (5/5) So good. Ended up eating this the next day, reheated with the sauce and it was delicious. #33 Mãng Cầu / Soursop Smoothie - (5/5) Interesting flavor, sweet, and I enjoyed this! #38 Sầu Riêng / Durian Smoothie - (4/5) I expected a stronger durian flavor, it tasted more like mung bean. Still delicious though. Overall, I loved dining here and hope to try more on the menu! read more

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Coda Bakery has the best banh mi sandwiches in town! My favorite is the shrimp & pork sausage, and I love how soft the bread is. All the pickled veggies in it help freshen it up too. The banh cuon is also a great option, and of course you can't go wrong with their freshly made tofu. read more

Coda Bakery is a amazing restaurant, there food is fresh and delicious, the service is fast, I wish they had more room for seating but it's always busy because the food, bread and egg roles are so tasty. if your tooling for something delicious and satisfying this is a great place to try.! read more

Coda Bakery - Sandwiches Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Great Place!!! Worthy of being on DDD. Everything is exactly what you see on the TV show. If you want to try that smelly fruit milkshake, this is the place! read more

A busy Vietnamese sandwich shop in ABQ. The service was fast. They took our order quickly and even though they had tons of customers our sandwiches came out with 6-10 minutes. Our favorite of the 3 was number #6 the grilled pork but they all hit the spot. We'll definitely be going back! read more

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I was so sad. I went through the original location and assumed that it was closed. But I am so glad that it was just the fact that they moved to a better and bigger location. Service is satisfactory, in that the utilize self service (picking items from the fridge) and person check out. Their menu didn't change, which is fine by me, but now they even have pictures on the wall so that you're able to visualize what those sandwiches look like. Clean, modern environment, matches the elegance of the food. Their Banh Mi was top-tier. Freshness from the jalapeños, carrots, and other veggies, created an opportunity for the grilled pork to shine so much more and being incorporated in every single bite. Bread was fluffy with a nice crunch. read more

Coda Bakery - #6Grilled Pork Banh Mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

First time meeting here and it won't be my last food was delicious. Probably the best place in Albuquerque service was extremely friendly clean environment. Great job. read more

Coda Bakery - 21. Shrimp Spring Rolls - Sandwiches Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Everything that we got was delicious, drinks are too good! Service is quick and there's ample seating.

Coda Bakery is a unique and delightful experience. The quality of the food is excellent and the portions are generous. I encourage everyone to try this restaurant if you like Vietnamese food. Coda Bakery is not primarily a sit down restaurant. There are a relatively small number of tables available. The format is to order and pay at the counter and wait for your order number to be called. The process is very efficient and the staff is also efficient at handling a large number of customers quickly. There are spring rolls, noodle bowls and a large variety of banh mi sandwiches. Of course as a bakery there are delicious baguettes available. At lunch time the restaurant is crowded but as noted the customers are served quickly. Coda Bakery is a real gem. read more