Love this place and I go here often. The best bahn mis in the area, and the spring rolls might be the best I've ever had. They put julienned apples into the spring rolls and the flavor it brings is perfect. They also have a mango mint smoothie that's very good. My main critiques are prices, ambiance, and that they changed their peanut sauce/charge for it now. I've been going here for years and the peanut sauce was my favorite, and I'd order a side of it with my sandwich. Unfortunately, the price went up and they either changed how they make the sauce, or they buy it premade. It's not as smooth and it "breaks" quite often which makes it visually unappealing (still tasty though). The ambiance critique is that the inside is cramped ever since COVID. It's not much more than a counter that you order at. The menu is pretty, but any appealing decor is ruined by the boxes being stored in the foyer. Go here for the food. Get the special and the spring rolls and you'll be eating good. read more

I usually go here after my yoga class. Hands down my favorite Vietnamese sandwich spot. Can't go wrong with ordering The Special (I add mushrooms to mine). Never disappoints and I'm always full & satisfied afterwards. :) read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - The Special with added mushrooms - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

this place makes the most yummy banh mi. avocado smoothie was also rly good and so were the spring rolls, they were made perfectly. the banh mi is so flavorful and the meat is addicting. go try for yourself! service is good and there's a wait most likely. small shop tho just grab and go bc there's only two tables. read more

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Bread was tough. Sandwich was overstuff in an unhinge your jaw kind of way, but not a fun way, because the ingredients were not worth that effort. Unbalance flavors. read more

Small little hole in the wall with some outdoor seating. Amazing sandwiches and spring rolls. Not super cheap but definitely worth it. The service is brusque and straight to the point. You can see the sandwich assembly line of the kitchen. The grilled pork bahn mi was incredible. I was thinking about it for weeks afterwards. Looking forward to coming back here. read more

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Frequented this joint when my daughter was still in middle school in the area. It was $5 something, then they increased it to $7 something. Fast forward to now, it's $11.75 plus $.25 bag fee plus 1.3% service charge. So, 1 sandwich is about $13. Now the question is, Is it worth the price? I cannot say it is. I understand the concept of inflation. Our grilled sandwich had very little meat and lots of veggies. A good Banh Mi has that perfect balance of savory meats, crunchy sour daikon, sweet shredded carrots, fresh cucumber and cilantro. This one does not have enough savory meat to cut the through the pickled veggies. Not satisfying meal to say the least. Husband think it's good enough to come back once in a while. Thus, the 3 stars. read more

Food is always excellent along with Customer Service. HOWEVER, ownership has decided to raise the price again. It seems that profit margin is more important than loyalty and return customers. I have to continue to cutback on visits. Smiles for owner but smiles upside down for the customer:-( read more

First time trying this place after seeing it pop up on Yelp multiple times and it did not disappoint. Reasonably priced and delicious sandwiches. I tried the Kare Kare banh mi and it comes with a side of shrimp paste. (Yum!) Bomb to eat right away while the bread is still soft and hot. Wasn't dry, perfect amount of meat, and super filling. No crowd when I came by (Wednesday at noon) I believe you can phone in orders. They have tables outside if you would like to eat there. Good variety of options for meat eaters or veggie peeps. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Kare kare banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

Fantastic banh mi. Everything about them is good including the pate and the bread which are two often overlooked aspects of a good banh mi. Didn't even know it was a local chain but hey open even more at this point you have a winning formula. Friendly staff too! read more

I ordered a shaking beef banh mi shandwich with extra mayo & extra jalapeños. I really really like banh mi sandwiches, and I've tried a bunch of different types everywhere else, but this place is actually really really good. Don't expect too much with the ambiance of this place since it's very small inside (only good for to-go). They do have a couple chairs outside the place, but it's located in Pacifica (usually windy and cold) so check the weather. It's better to order ahead on the phone since they're really good with answering the phone. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Shaking Beef Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

I love the avocado shake ! I love the banh mi as well but I wish there were chairs inside to enjoy the food! Everyone is also nice!

The sandwhich is so small and the prices went up (of course because of inflation) the sandwhich is good. Meat portion can be a little bit better for the price of $12.50. The sandwich taste overall is perfect. Very delicious. The sandwich is semi filling. I would prefer if they added more cilantro. It makes it taste better and more fresh. The quality of the whole sandwich was good. The workers work hard there and the service was great. Definitely will be coming back. read more

I was in the area and was craving a banh mi, came here and ordered their special combo and it was one of the best banh mi I've had in a long time! So good I didn't even have time to take a picture of it! read more

Been here several times because they have delicious sandwiches and coffee. 5 STARS on their food but they need to check their customer service. They're rude & there's no good in there food being good if they don't have the customer service to match it. Also, best to order in person than over the phone read more

$12.75 for a bánh mì?! Oh my lord. I swear they used to be $8.75 for the special a year ago and I blink and see that the prices have raised drastically. I know there are people that love Dinosaurs, but I did not have the best experience today. Honestly, the sandwiches here are good, but they don't stand out from the rest of the bánh mì places out there. The reason for such a low rating I'm giving is not only because of the price, but I also experienced terrible customer service from the cashier today. He was very rude and gave me an attitude. I had to wait almost 20 minutes for my sandwich even though there was only 1 order ahead of me. When I picked up my sandwich the cashier just glared at me and did not say a single word. It was a bit uncomfortable and I was left confused. I used to work in the food industry so I know it's not easy especially dealing with certain customers on the daily, but I at least don't expect Popeyes level service. I won't say the name, but the service from the cashier flat out sucked. The special was a solid bánh mì. It was good, but definitely not $12.75 good. They also were a bit way too generous with the mayo and I usually like mayo. I had bánh mì from another place last week and I felt like I just ate the same sandwich, but at a higher price. Overall, disappointing customer service, pricing, and wait time. I was unimpressed and I don't think I will be a returning customer unfortunately. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Outside - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

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I always order the chicken bbq sandwich with honey potato chips and the fresh chicken/shrimp roll. Sandwiches are big and can request for extra veggies. I can only eat half of a sandwich with chips in one sitting so you know they're generous with their servings. As for the springs rolls, YUM! The springs rolls are big and can requests to add extra pickled carrots if you desire. I can probably eat 1 and a half of these rolls in one sitting and they have 3 pieces in an order. You can choose a dipping sauce and I love their peanut sauce. No one makes peanut sauce like they do. Other places has small portions and they serve it with the other kind of sauce. Anywho, sandwiches and spring rolls are delicious! Thanks Mike! read more

Cheap post workout yummy eats. The bread is so crunchy and fresh cilantro and jalapeños. My favorite is the grilled chicken. The mayonnaise tastes so good when the warm chicken makes it melt out. Get a bag of shrimp chips and a boba next door. You'll be a happy camper. Lots of parking too read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

First time here today awesome sandwiches, workers very friendly. Fast service, clean place. Good prices. Lots of free parking. Thank you i will be back. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

By far the best bahn mi that I've ever had,considering that it was my 1st! The watermelon lychee smoothie was a little bland but probably bc it's not fully watermelon season yet. The food is on point but the prices are a tad high for a sandwich shop. Service was also efficient and they were very kind. read more

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I will still scream that Dinosaurs has the best banh mi's-- quality, flavor, toasty, and just the right amount of everything. Consistent every time. Today I ordered shrimp and chicken spring rolls with peanut sauce. Massive 3 rolls stuffed with rice noodles(?), cucumber, and spinach. It's huge and thick tbh- I only finished 1 1/2 of the 3. They put crushed peanuts in the sauce as well. So yummy! $10~ so worth it. Vietnamese coffee never fails here. Very strong, not too creamy. 10/10 still recommend!! read more

This place is great! Tasty sandwiches and spring rolls made fresh. There's a line out the door weekends, so call in your order. Love, love, love! read more

Stepped in here w my 13yr old son. There was a line, but they moved fast. Spring rolls were different, but tasty. They had chicken, shrimp, veggies & apples which was interesting. Peanut and other sauces available for dipping. I also tried the shaking beef sandwich which I recommend. That was really good! Good service, good food & nice people. The sandwiches are medium in price and not all that big though. It's a hole in the wall, however there is outdoor seating available. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Chicken and Shrimp Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

Hands down one of my favorite places to get banh mi! I appreciate that they have two options for vegetarians, and they're both fire (mushroom or crispy tofu). There's never really been a line when I've come here, so service is relatively quick and you're in and out within a few minutes. It's in a strip mall in Eureka Square, so there is plenty of free parking. There is no ambiance here - lol - it's really just a cash register and a kitchen, but you can't judge a book by its cover! The sandwiches speak for themselves. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Mushroom banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

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Got the combination and found hair inside :( So bummed! I have no words, but they need to definitely step it up. So disappointing! Edit- They apologized and offered a refund which I didn't take, it's not what I came back for. I returned the half sandwich to inform them there's hair inside their pate, so they can fix it. It just really bummed me out. I was drafting a 5 star review as I really liked this place but imagine biting into that. It appears to be course it had root follicles on it. The owner said it must have been from one of the cooks, after my traumatic experience I scrolled down to other reviews... stumbling upon another review in the "not recommended review section", the other yelper described a similar experience. I felt so sick to my stomach, I wanted to vomit yesterday's grotesque sandwich from this place. Somehow after reading about other people's experience, it's sus! Like super sus! I think he may have a disgruntled cook sabotaging his location. I was in such a good mood for a bahn mi and then bam hair inside my pate. Yesterday I thought I'll need a year or more to recover from it. Today, a day after I decided I will never return to this location. Who knows what else the cook is doing to their food. I used to manage a restaurant and you never want an angry cook! Piece of advice, get rid of your angry cook and keep your cooks well paid and keep them happy. Wear hairnets and gloves! Although again that hair strand was course like pub hair, it's disgusting! read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Combination Bahn Don't - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

I'm really trying to give 4.5, but you know.....they don't let you slice & dice on Yelp! Sunday, raining, had a buddy over I hadn't seen in a while. Went to fav banh mi place on Palmetto. Oops, closed due to personal mishap. Ok, Dinosaur's in Eureka Square. I'd never seen this little place popping' like that. 6-7 sandwich makers on the line including a Mgr type. No one at the cash register. I asked and she came right over. Spicy tuna and a Thai Iced Tea. My bud got a pork & shrimp spring roll and the same bev. So even tho they're cranking, food was done in MAX 8-10 mins. Maybe less. Bread on banh mi is bomb. I mean, i worked with French bakers and patisseries for years and they can't make that. This is THE banh mi torta bread. NOT Dutch Crunch - kinda hate that stuff. Pfft. The perfect super crunch thin exterior. Soft tasty inside. Decent not a ton of tuna, good & spicy, lotsa julienne carrots, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeño, oil vin whatever else. Tasty, warmed a tad, perfect. Drink was great. Pricing for a nice sized sando with the goods: $12.50. Absolutely fair. That Tea in a 12 oz cup w ice: $6 ?? Mmm, sorry. Kinda steep. The other place would make an equally good sandwich for the same ~12.50. But their Thai or Vietnamese coffee or tea is $4. Maybe 4.25. Next time I'll get my beverage at the market or elsewhere. But, great job on the food!! read more

A lot better than I remember. Granted, I didn't order the spring rolls or the thai tea like previous times, so I'm not sure how those are now, but my sandwich hit-the-spot. I ordered the special and have also had the kare-kare, and I ordered them without jalapenos and cilantro, which definitely is my preference. Bread was ideal; crunchy, but not top-of-the-mouth ripping. Good ratio of ingredients. It was just a really, really good sandwich. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

Delicious sandwiches! Chicken and the tofu sandwiches are great. The mayo spread had an umami flavor to it that really made the meal addicting and paired well with the other ingredients, especially the bread. Service was simple. You order at the counter, and since it was my first time, the staff was super helpful and patient as I figured out what I wanted. Not much places to sit to enjoy the food, so it's best to pick up and enjoy elsewhere nearby. Parking is plentiful, but this place was hard to find. There's no sign so it's hard to locate. At first, I thought this spot was a liquor store or something like that. I used the yelp photos and reviews to figure out the specific unit. If you're facing the boba shop, it's to the left of it all the way towards the end of the lot. Hope to return to try their other items. read more

The best peanut sauce ever!! Their spring rolls are huge and really good. But have to admit I mainly get it for the sauce. Big sized sandwiches. Try the crispy tofu! Not what I was expecting at all but love the texture- I add pate to it. Was excited to try the kare kare one though a bit salty for my personal taste. But try if you like bagoong flavor. read more

I had been wanting to try this place after hearing good things. I had the special sandwich (the first thing on the menu) with pork and it was fantastic. I'm picky and have certain things I can't eat so I asked for no mayo and not only did they get my order correct but I watched them make it and noticed the woman, who helped me, take extra care to clean the knife before cutting my sandwich in half so mayo would not get on there. Not all sandwich spots take that level of care and I really appreciated it. I look forward to going back soon! read more

Food was just okay not worth the price $ the restaurant is only for take out there is aluminum table with chair that could get very cold especially in Daly City. We will not go there again! read more

While it's just a hole in the wall spot, I really gotta say I enjoy their grilled pork sandos. Maybe a bit pricy at $12+ but everything's expensive these days, i stay down in Palo Alto now, and the spots around here, just don't hit. The grilled pork had the carrots/daikons jalapeños the grilled pork's my favorite go to. Along with the shrimp and pork spring rolls. Those r the best to me. They have apple slices thinly in them too for a bit more texture and sweetness. Awesome. I fk with this spot. I seen some other bad reviews here, but honestly I've been goin back and forth here never had a bad meal. Just a bit pricy to walk out spending $25 for a sando and the spring rolls. Is what it is. read more

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*My friend and I are hiking in Pacifica and talking about ideas for lunch* Me, randomly: omg do you like Dinosaurs?!?! Friend: ... I explained it's my go-to banh mi place in SF. We checked out their Pacifica location and loved it. I know something feels a little off about when banh mi costs over $10, but Dinosaurs consistently has great quality. The baguette is simultaneously crisp and fluffy, and the veggies are always so fresh. I've tried the whole menu and I can vouch for all the protein options (except the roasted portobello which doesn't really have protein, and the spicy tuna has less of a wow factor since it's canned tuna). Otherwise, the pork, chicken, and beef are grilled perfectly, not too salty and with excellent flavor. I usually stick to The Special because I'm in love with their combo of slow roasted pork, fancy pork loaf, and pork pate. I've had banh mi at various places and sometimes the pork loaf seems a little artificial, but everything at Dinosaurs tastes like it's made in-house. Portions are generous--there's so much filling that my mouth isn't really big enough to bite down on the whole sandwich at once. The Pacifica location is just as good as the SF locations, with equally delicious food and friendly service. It's located in a small shopping plaza with a parking lot and a few tables/chairs outside in the patio. Prices have increased steadily over the years (currently $13.50 for The Special, $12.50 for other banh mi, $5.50 for Vietnamese iced coffee and Thai Tea). But then again it's just the reality of inflation and living in the Bay Area.... and having access to fancy banh mi is a pleasant perk of the Bay Area ^^ read more

I have been coming here for years and I love everything about it. The bread is still fresh, all the ingredients are fresh, and everything is super tasty. I love all the variety that is offered here for people who are vegetarian, vegan, or carnivore. I also like the different drink sections that they have that you can choose from. My personal favorite is the mango mint. Refreshing, sweet, but not too sweet. I know it is the way that they make their sandwiches, but I often end up choking on the cilantro stock. But that is not enough to take me away from the experience of eating here. Been coming here for years and will be coming for many more. read more

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I can't get over how delicious these sandwiches are! Although they apparently have locations in SF, I had never heard of them until my friend suggested ordering lunch from this location in Pacifica today. I ordered the Shaking Beef banh mi and O.M.G. can we talk about the baguette? I am super picky about bread on sandwiches and many banh mi have baguettes that are hard and chewy. Not Dinosaurs! The baguette is clearly freshly toasted, fluffy and light enough to easily chew, but still with the perfect crunch you expect from a baguette. I couldn't get enough! The pickled veggies and the beef were also very fresh and flavorful and the blend of textures was an absolute delight. I also had the vietnamese iced coffee which was tasty and strong. The price does seem high for banh mi but taking into consideration where we are, it's not surprising. Highly recommend and can't wait to check out the SF locations! read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Shaking Beef Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

Dinosaurs is a cute Vietnamese sandwich shop. They're Bahn mi features artisanal buns that have the crackle of gods. The jalapenos not too spicy. The pate and pork perfectly salty. It's well worth the patient wait for 10 minutes for your sandwich to be made. Simply perfection. We tried other things like the watermelon lychee smoothie and the spring rolls. The smoothie was out of this world with fresh watermelon and lychee. The spring rolls were freshly rolled so the rolls were perfect texture to order and the peanut sauce was smackin. Try this place out! read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - The specialty ban mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

Drove from San Jose to try them out and glad we did! Their kare kare bánh mi was super delicious! Bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! Their chicken and shrimp spring rolls with the peanut sauce were also delicious and I believe they added apples in it! The watermelon and lychee jelly smoothie was refreshing and not overly sweet! The sandwich was shared between mom and I and we couldn't even finish the spring rolls! read more

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Ok I guess it's time to write a review for this place Second visit here and and my opinion hasn't changed. I've ordered the special banh mi. It's not your typical cold cut banh mi. It's pretty loaded. So let's rewind a bit for 5 categories for my rating location 4/5 off the beaten path of the Pacifica area. But close to the hwy Pricing 3/5 quite pricy for a banh mi 10-12 dollar range seating. 4/5 limited and outdoors Choices 5/5 Restrooms 0/5 no public restrooms or hand washing Staff is friendly food is tasty but if this place had more to offer like a restroom that would definitely change my opinion. Only reason why I stopped here is because I was coming back from half moon bay for a fishing trip and wanted something quick and fairly fast not paying a premium for a 20 dollar sandwich chips and a soda roughly adding up tip to 30 dollars. But I'd come here again because it's the only banh mi shop before hitting Daly City or south city. Sooooo I'm a fan for the convenience. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

Dinosaurs (both SF and Pacifica locations) always hits the spot, especially when it's a sunny day. That watermelon lychee is sooo good and that Vietnamese iced coffee is strong out here. My usual: A lemongrass chicken bánh mì with jalapeños and EXTRA pickled carrots and radish, fresh shrimp spring rolls to share, a Vietnamese iced coffee, and a few sips of someone else's watermelon slush with lychee toppings. They use real watermelon and you can totally tell it's the fresh, good stuff. The bread here has to be the reason why I'm in love with this banh mi. Idk where they get these French rolls but they are FRESH and SOFT and just delish. This time I tried to be a little bold with my order and tried the shrimp and tofu spring rolls. I didn't like them so much, and I'm sad about it! I usually get shrimp only or shrimp and pork and I don't know why that day was the day for experimenting! The tofu is thinly sliced and fried, almost makes me think of fried onions (which I love) on a burger...but very dry. Anyways, this was a user error...stick to your usuals, folks! This plaza in Pacifica is not usually busy, but it's best to call ahead to order because sometimes the line will be out the door. They also have an assortment of things to add to the bill: shrimp chips, kettle chips, coconut water, and (the kid favorite cream and cracker dip) YAN YANs! Wish I had a picture, but I couldn't keep any evidence about that very tasty strawberry flavored Yan Yan that somehow didn't make it home that day :) read more

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These are the best spring rolls I've found so far. I've seen different people preparing the food on various visits, and I'm consistently impressed with how uniform and well-made everything is. The quality and freshness are reliable, which isn't always easy to find. Solid spot overall. read more

Service was fast and efficient, sandwich was just ok. 3.5 stars but leans more towards a 4.