Off the beaten track and overshadowed by its neighbor Emeryville Marketplace, Comeback Cafe is a find and worth seeking out. The menu is solid offering banh mi sandwiches, rice and noodle dishes, and boba drinks at affordable prices. They also have a happy hour specials from 1-4 pm. The staff is friendly and kind. This will be my go-to for Vietnamese food cravings. Note that this current has only been open for 6 weeks. The past negative reviews do not apply to the current management. read more

Comeback Cafe - Chicken vermicelli dish - Vietnamese Near Me - Emeryville, California

Came across this shop while looking for some coffee near my work. I grew up in Socal, specifically in Little Saigon, so I have high standards and am incredibly spoiled in taste when it comes to viet food. Comeback Cafe is a quaint little corner shop with about a dozen highchair seats and a very "quick lunch" vibe, but in a welcoming way. Service was solid, very nice people. Very clearly a family run restaurant - the parents seem to be in the back making the food while their children handle the front end service. They actually speak vietnamese to each other as well, which is always a good sign. I ordered the pork banh mi and a viet coffee. Came out to about $17, theres a $15 happy hour 1-4pm though per their instagram. Banh mi was on the smaller side compared to my usual socal experience, which Ive found is typical for sf/oakland places, but it was not lacking in flavor. Veggies were fresh, jalapenos were spicy, pork was warm and flavorful. Bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Very crumb-heavy, which is the hallmark of a good banh mi to me. Not a real banh mi if I'm not wiping off crumbs from my pants after eating it. Again, small size overall but they do well with the fillings and quality. I'm 6'3 so typically eat more but i could see most people feeling satisfied for lunch with this. Coffee is also solid. Bit creamier and less bitter which i enjoy and find that fits the taste profile of my generation of viets more. Theres also a good amount in the cup and not 80% ice filled like many places, including socal. Overall, good, local, family-run spot. I can tell they are putting their best foot forward here. It's a nice taste of home for me and I'll be back to support them whenever the craving hits me again. Do wish they had a banh mi dac biet though! read more

I've been meaning to try this place and i'm sad that i haven't tried this place sooner! The meat was so delicious and you can tell that they took time marinating it. The staff was so nice and friendly. Will definitely be coming back! Support local businesses! read more

Comeback Cafe - Thai tea and House Vietnamese Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Emeryville, California

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Food was great. Visiting for work from SoCal, so lucky to find some comforting food while I'm out here. read more

Comeback Cafe - Shrimp Spring Roll and Beef banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Emeryville, California

I was looking for food in the area and came across Comeback Cafe. The food was really good, and the drinks were even better. I tried the peach tea and it actually has real peach pieces, which was a nice surprise. Everything felt simple, fresh, and the place had a friendly, welcoming feel!!! read more

Comeback Cafe - Grilled pork rice with rice, and the special yellow noodle (Mỳ Quảng). Peach tea and Thai tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Emeryville, California

I got the tofu banh mi and it's INCREDIBLE!! Such a great balance of sweet, spicy, and acidic, and the texture of the tofu is fantastic. If I didn't know it was tofu, I wouldn't be able to tell! The service was so friendly and personable, and the shop itself is really cute with indoor and outdoor seating available. Already can't wait for my next visit! read more

Comeback Cafe - Tofu banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Emeryville, California

I would come back to Comeback Cafe. The shop is small so good for a short lunch or take out options. The owners were friendly and helpful with recommendations. I ordered the lemon grass tofu with rice. The pickled veggies on the side was pretty good, the lemon grass tofu was delicious. But the steam rice was dry, as if it's been cooking for a very long time. It's just a side so not a big deal. read more

First, the store is really cozy gives off a nice and welcoming vibe. Family owned business so her recipes are all authentic. When I walked in I was greeted immediately with a warming smile asking "how can I help you". Food was made to order, always fresh. This vermicelli tasted really good has a lot of flavor, adding the nuoc mam really makes this dish explode with flavor. Reminded me of my grandma's cooking Definitely would recommend to try this family owned business out, they recently re opened with a new owner. Although the menu is limited there's a lot of great choices to choose from. Will definitely be coming back again! read more

Comeback Cafe - Chicken vermicelli with eggroll - Vietnamese Near Me - Emeryville, California

It's closed at a time listed as open - 10:30 on Thursday morning Please update hours read more

My favorite neighborhood family-run cafe!! Was so relieved they opened after the pandemic in this area where good quick restos are a bit scarce outside of the Public Market. Not an extensive menu but everything you need from bun me sandwiches, rice or vermicelli plate, and pho with even vegetarian options. Don't forget boba on the side. I personally love the mango. You can order online, call ahead of time, or even dine in with limited seating. Very convenient for me as a local even to pick up lunch to take to work. Support local business with me! read more

Definitely my favorite Vietnamese spot in town! I've tried nearly everything on the menu, and everything is delicious. Great prices too, so I am always happy to support this small business! read more

Tasty and made to order. Bahn Mi baguette is crispy and fresh. Portions are generous. Note This isn't super fast service as the owner goes to the back to make your order- but they are friendly and the food is good. It's cute inside, but I'd like to see them create a little better and comfortable use of space and seating inside, and I'd sit down and enjoy lunch more often : ) read more

Hidden Gem Alert. Viet Auntie vibes making your food. The Banh Mi bread is fresh and soft and the flavors are balanced and on point. Had no idea they have been here for a year. Come support your local banh mi spot, it's fire. Service is great too. Family vibes read more

Comeback Cafe - Pork Sausge Banh Mi. Holy Smokes. Surprisingly a BANGER. - Vietnamese Near Me - Emeryville, California

It's my go to sandwich spot for lunch. IMO the sign of a good Banh mi is the baquette. If the place cares enough for the quality of the bread then you know the rest will follow. I've yet to try the other sandwiches they offer because my American taste palette is all about their beef and onion. Sweet and savory ribeye! After talking to the store owners and trying their Ube Vietnamese Iced Coffee I'm definitely encouraged to try the rest of the menu. read more

Comeback Cafe - The beef & onion Banh Mi. Excellent gateway sandwich for those new to Banh mi. - Vietnamese Near Me - Emeryville, California

Disgusting bathroom and very under staffed. Manager needs to step up and get things in order. I get bad for the waiter that was working and bartending all by herself. read more

Overpriced!! The quality was not great and the portions were skimpy. I'd go to literally any other Banh Mi place before this one!

Sweet girls at the counter, looks like this could be a very cute study spot too. Lots of chairs. They do have WiFi even though it's not advertised :) Yummy banh mi, we tried the roasted pork sausage. Bread 10/10, flavor was yummy too. Would comeback again! The iced coffee is also delicious read more

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This is the best matcha I have ever had. The staff were super friendly and nice. I will definitely be back ! read more

Comeback Cafe - Matcha Taro - Vietnamese Near Me - Emeryville, California

the menu is so good and tasty!!! I got the blue ocean milk tea soooo refreshing and cute!! read more

Comeback Cafe - Blue ocean milk tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Emeryville, California

I love their matcha lattes!!! I never liked matcha before I came to the come back cafe! This is a fantastic family business and they are very sweet. They have great service and make everything fresh! Their bahn mi sandwiches are amazing! They put in pate and delicious meats. All it needs is a lil sriracha and it's a perfect meal. The sandwiches are big too! I can eat half for lunch and save the other half. If you love food and great teas, this is a must visit. Cute location and easy street parking too read more

This place is incredible. This was my first time trying the Jasmine Matcha. It was a very interesting taste but I enjoyed it! The matcha was very creamy and you can taste the jasmine in there too. They also have the regular original Matcha for the option if you like it. And the good part is the matcha is not really sweet. For me I think if you are a matcha lover, absolutely give it a try. Service 10/10 she was really friendly. It's make me feel like home when I come here. You should come here to check it out! read more

Comeback Cafe - Caramel Jasmine matcha - Vietnamese Near Me - Emeryville, California

Open again with tasty bubble tea and Vietnamese food! Very nice local cafe. New longer hours too read more

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The comeback cafe has become my new favorite place for boba in Emeryville. Their Blue Ocean milk tea with boba is a 10/10 and the staff are very friendly! read more

Comeback Cafe - Blue Ocean milk tea with boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Emeryville, California

The matcha and banhmi were so goodddddd I stopped by because of graduation but it was such a sweet little shop and you even get two free stickers! So cute read more

Food and drinks were amazing server and others were understanding and nice very nice would go again 5 stars -Cardin

Just had a mushroom and tofu banh mi from here and it was excellent. Easy to pass this place and not know it's there but well worth seeking it out! read more

This place is soooooo good must try. You get your order so fast and the options are perfect for a picky eater/drinker

Love that this place is local to emeryville! We need more places like this. Great food and decent prices! Will be back.

My First time, I give it 10/10 !! Very Good Vietnamese Food!! Come try there Chicken Sandwich & Brown Sugar Boba. Trust me, this place has good food and is only down the street from Bay St In Emeryville. P.S. The ladies that is working are very respectful and kind. They offer great customer service!!! read more

Comeback Cafe - Brown Sugar Boba Brown Sugar Boba Latte Brown Sugar Boba Latte - Vietnamese Near Me - Emeryville, California

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Nice ambience and super friendly staff. The boba is bomb too. Great little corner shop. read more

Comeback Cafe - Brown Sugar Boba Latte - Vietnamese Near Me - Emeryville, California

Comeback Cafe recently just opened back up 3 months ago and are ready to serve the surrounding community. I met the owner/family and they are just the sweetest. Simple hole in the wall spot with yummy milk tea drinks and delicious sandwiches. The bread they use for their Bahn Mi Sandwhiches were fresh and soft. Also, the shrimp and Turkey rolls were generous in size and worth the price. Menu is small but provide just enough to give everyone some options. I very much enjoyed their blue ocean milk tea. It was not overly sweet and you can tell they use fresh ingredients. They also have some free and cute stickers to give away with your order which was such a sweet and nice touch. :) Will definitely be back. read more

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I tried ordering the spice noodle bowl which shows online for $10 and was avilable for pre order and pick up. When I mentioned wanting to dine in, I was told that only one type of phone was available for $15 read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a long time and finally had the chance to do so! All I can say is that I'm kicking myself for not coming in sooner, especially when I worked in Emeryville. This little hole in the wall restaurant serves comforting homemade Vietnamese food. The portions are large and prices are very reasonable! My friends and I ordered the Vietnamese beef stew, banh mi and pho. The food came out hot, tasting fresh, and was overall delicious! The only downside is the limited business hours, but this place is perfect for a daytime meal! Highly recommend Comeback Cafe :) read more

Comeback Cafe - Vietnamese beef stew with rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Emeryville, California

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Good boba, quality bahn mi, friendly service. Great value for the area too - the drink and sandwich combined was the same price as some other overpriced banh mi I've had in the area. Will definitely be back! read more

This place is decent for the area. I agree with others that are better places in Oakland, but this is Emeryville so you gotta give them credit. I've had a few different things here: Pork cold noodle - I'm not entirely sure if they make the pork themselves, but I do know it's not grilled and it came in lumps stuck to each other. Not too enticing to order again. Pork banh mi - the bread is nice and it's a decent size. Again, the pork is not grilled and also not the red BBQ one typically found in Chinese places. This is missing that punch of flavor with the pate and mayo.. The veggies didn't have too much of a taste from the pickling. Spring rolls - I feel it's worth it to get the more expensive Shrimp ones as they are the best tasting ones. You get 3 and it even has some fried onions in it which I liked. The wait depends on which items you get. Spring rolls take a bit longer as well as the other entrees, but the cold noodle is very fast for some reason which relates to the pork. All in all- it's okay, but don't expect too much. There is street parking (time limited) and a communal table for sitting outside. read more

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Nice little gem in the area. I got a Vietnamese coffee and spring rolls. Generous portion. Both got my Vietnamese approval. Now I don't have to get Spring Roll for a quick fix from Berkeley Bowl anymore! read more

This little cafe has a basic variety of Vietnamese foods such as pho, banh mi's, and other snacks. The portion sizes were decent; the beef stew over rice filled me up. You'll walk out of here spending the average $10-$15 on lunch. The food quality was alright, nothing that wow'ed me. I ordered the beef stew, which had a home-cooked feel to it. The flavor came through, but not as bold/spicy or as much depth in the flavor as I'd expect when it comes to Vietnamese food. Nonetheless, it was acceptable. I also wish it came with more rice. You're only given one small bowl. I also ordered the Thai iced tea, which was surprisingly good. This is good to know as I have no idea who else serves Thai iced tea in this area. The restaurant itself is pretty small, with a couple high tables and a couple normal height. Probably fit about 8-10 people inside comfortably. Right outside is a patio where you can eat outside and people watch all the business people walking over to the Emeryville Public Market. Though the beef stew over rice didn't amaze me, I am curious as to what their other dishes are like. I intend to come back to try the beef pho and spring rolls at some point. Provide you all with an updated review when I do! read more

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For lunch I ordered the spicy noodle bowl at $10 post-tax. The portion size seemed quite satisfactory; the dish itself seems simple enough, with noodles, vegetables, grilled pork (or chicken if you prefer), and peanuts in broth. At this price point, this sort of humble simplicity is all I expect - a no-frills, quick stop experience. read more

Comeback Cafe - Spicy noodle bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Emeryville, California

This is my favorite place to eat lunch in Emeryville, especially after all my favorite places were closed at the Public Market and replaced with overpriced hipster food. The bread for banh mi has changed over the years, and the current supplier that they use is very good--the baguette is crisp yet easy to bite into. I love their banh mi sandwiches, so I haven't tried many other items over the past 8 years. The prices are very fair. It is a small shop without ever a line, so food has always been ready in plenty of time to eat and get back to the office. The seating configuration and furniture are the only things I would change. I am always happy to get one of the two outside tables and enjoy the warm sun. PS this is currently marked as "good for groups," but more than 4 people would have a hard time sitting together. read more

me and my boyfriend stopped by for some sandwiches before our picnic. this place popped up on yelp and we decided to check it out, we were not disappointed! staff was so friendly, and the ambiance was extremely cute and cozy. the beef and pork banh mi's were delicious we will definitely be coming back anytime we're in the area read more