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K Sandwiches

4.0 (2.1k reviews)
Closed • 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

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K's Special ( K Dac Biet)
Christi S.

The sandwiches were pretty mid here. Mid as in, the bread had little flavor to it, and the fillings were okay. I got the #1, their Dac Biet. I thought it was under-seasoned, imo. Usually I like my bread with a bit of butter flavor, cuz some other Viet places have butter distinctly lathered on top. K Sandwiches does not. The pickled veggies, mayo, and pâté were also nothing to write home about... I tried other pastries that they had, like the croissants, but they were also subpar. The order also took a long time, and I didn't order many sandwiches. Would I come again? Probably, if I'm in the area again.

A hairy pickle of a situation.

I've been coming here since before K Sandwiches was even K Sandwiches, back when this location operated as a restaurant. I was around before the kitchen fire and happily returned afterward. That's how far back my loyalty goes! For years, this was my trusty lunchtime escape, and I've sent plenty of colleagues their way. The food was always worth coming back for. Now, I'm not one to expect sunshine and rainbows from every employee. We all have our days, and I get it. But there's one particular gentleman here who has somehow perfected the art of making a simple sandwich transaction feel like an inconvenience. A smile? Forget it. A friendly greeting? How about "What do you want?" delivered with all the enthusiasm of someone being summoned for jury duty. Between his uneasy demeanor, frequent admiration of his permed hair in the mirror, and the rather unceremonious receipt handoff, customer service doesn't exactly seem to be his calling. But I've let it slide. Repeatedly. After all, I'm not there to make friends. I'm there for my beloved #1 sandwich. And then came today. There I was, minding my business, enjoying my usual order, when halfway through my sandwich, I suddenly found myself flossing a strand of HAIR out of my mouth. Excuse me?! I ordered a sandwich, not a side of someone's personal grooming routine. Look, I can tolerate an unfriendly cashier. I can overlook the lack of pleasantries. I can even appreciate that not everyone is thrilled to be at work. But when the customer service is already leaving a bad taste in your mouth, the last thing you need is an actual hair to accompany it. After all these years, it's disappointing to feel this way about a place I've genuinely enjoyed and supported. I suppose every longtime relationship eventually reaches a crossroads. Unfortunately, mine came with a strand of hair. It's been a good run, K Sandwiches. But I think it's time we split hairs and go our separate ways.

Inside
Joyce L.

OG banh mi! And while the former low, low prices are a thing of the past, the restaurant interior is far superior (albeit eating surfaces are often dotted with crumbs as there is simply too much guest turnover to keep up with, so be sure to get some extra napkins to clear your own space) and the sandwiches as good as ever. Not sure why so many people line up at the counter when ordering at a kiosk is so convenient, but, hey, faster service for those in the know. ;) My fave banh mi is the Grilled Pork (Thit Nuong), but slap anything between those perfectly baked French baguette halves and I'd probably love it!

The building outside.
Felicitas N.

As a nurse who has worked in this area for years, lunch from K Sandwiches is a given. They have the best sandwiches in the city -- fresh, generous, and consistently excellent. One sandwich is so substantial it can last me all day. Highly recommend.

#11  Grilled Chicken (Ga Nuong) Very meaty. I loved this one.
Craig W.

This is an unassuming spot that makes very, very good banh mi sandwiches. Are they the best in San Diego? I have no idea. They make other things, too, but it appeared to me that almost everyone ordered either banh mi sandwiches or coffee or boba drinks. The #1 sandwich provides a "variety" of cold cuts, whatever that means. The bread was soft and pillowy and the veggies were nice and fresh. It is a good sandwich but wasn't incredibly meaty, The #11 grilled chicken was a flavor bomb and seemed meatier than the #1. I loved it. They offer lots of fresh baked goods, pastries, and bread in the back. Everything looked very nice. You serve yourself and then bring your selections up to the front counter. I could easily have picked ten or more items that looked great. A proper banh mi requires excellent, ultra fresh bread and you get that here. Free parking in the lot but watch out. There are some ridiculous drivers here.

Warm buns
Rosie W.

Read through their Yelp page pretty extensively before heading here for coffee. Apparently this place has been around for decades, and almost everyone describes it as nostalgic -- always a good sign in my book. I love a hole-in-the-wall that's kept customers happy for that long. What really caught my eye was the coconut foam Vietnamese coffee, so that's what I ordered, and it did not disappoint. Strong in flavor, not too sweet, and once you mix in the coconut foam on top it balances the whole drink out. I also loved that they serve it in a tall bottle -- it justifies the $8 price. I got the pandan one too, which was rich in color with a good amount of real pandan flavor. We also got the grilled pork sandwich with pâté. I would have loved for the pork to have some char or smokiness to it, but it was just cooked. The bun also wasn't as crispy as I'd hoped. I'd give the sandwich a 6.5/10 -- fine, but not the highlight. The shop itself is huge, with a big variety of Asian snacks and maybe 10 different croissant flavors ranging from guava to chocolate to cream cheese. If you're a croissant lover, you have to take a look at what they've got.

#9  Grilled Pork (Thit Nuong)
Mirei K.

If you are looking for something really good and cheap, this banh mi place should be your go to! I get so full with $8 and I feel amazing eating it since it has a good mix of veggies and meat! The workers here are always so friendly and they check up on you if it seems like you've been waiting for a while. I like that they also have a small grocery store vibes with drinks, snacks, baked goods, And drinks!

Georgie M.

K Sandwiches is a great place to go for sandwiches, lunch, breakfast, coffee fresh French bread, you get the idea. It's a Counter service operation. I've been here twice. Once for breakfast and coffee. The other time I stopped for lunch. Service is quick and the staff is friendly. For my lunch visit I had a huge #14 Roast Beef on a Baguette and an espresso drink. There were plenty of open tables and I relaxed, while enjoying my food and reading a paper. Nice!

#1 K's Special (K Dac Biet) $8.59
Allison L.

K Sandwiches is a neighborhood classic! We've been coming here since I was a child, but recently we get our banh mi fix in OC, so it's been a few years since I last stopped by. On a Saturday lunchtime, it was pretty packed and crowded as usual, with limited seating and parking. Ordered on the self-order kiosk and it was ready within a few minutes I usually get the #1 special (dac biet). There's not a lot of meat and the bread could've been crunchier for my liking, but overall still a good banh mi! Their fresh baguette bread is also a favorite. The variety of drinks also look good!

Thai tea and spring rolls
Lisa M.

I've been going to K Sandwiches for years and I won't get banh mi anywhere else. I love that they've kept their recipes the same over the years. My favorites are the grilled beef banh mi, shrimp spring rolls, Vietnamese coffee, and Thai tea. So good every single time!

Wuchie W.

I hate to admit it, but I haven't really had many Bahn mi sandwiches. I have had other Vietnamese food, but most places I never think to get one. I know this place is pretty popular so I was in the shopping plaza the other day and I decided to get some to go. Place was very busy, lots of people ordering food, walking around inside. They have an ordering counter, to the right is a little refrigerated section which looked like some delicious Viet snacks and sweets. I was going to get the mango pudding, but I opted out during this visit. I went up and asked the lady what was popular so I got 3 sandwiches: I got #9, marinated Grilled pork. My niece got #10, marinated Grilled beef. I got my sister also #9, minus the cilantro. At first I thought it was somewhat dry but after eating it more, I really enjoyed it. The grilled pork definitely was marinated and had great flavor, everything with the daikon, carrot and cilantro made the sandwich so delicious. It definitely had a little bit of spice to it. (even if you take off the jalapenos) The bread was absolutely delicious. 5/5 My niece did like theirs, i think the beef was marinated just like the pork. I think they found their meat a bit chewier than the pork. 4/5 I did love how you could order other items and I loved they have a little bakery to the left. I was going to get a few baguettes to go, but they were all sold out. (430 minute wait for next ones) I ended up getting 2 cheese croissant danishes, I thought they were ok. Delicious on the outside, but the filling was ok. I'm sure the next time I come, I will be trying different bakery. (guava pastries, chocolate croissant, Jalapeno/cheese croissant) Staff was friendly and efficient. I definitely will remember to stop in if I'm in the area and in the mood for a Bahn mi. Service: 5/5 Food: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5

K's #1  K's Special ( K Dac Biet)

Love this place before, but the amount of inexperienced employees are out of hand. Don't get me wrong, love the food, but the service lately has been so awful. Not to mention the hair that was found in one of our sandwiches!!! Disgusting!!!!

#1  K's Special ( K Dac Biet)
Elisa L.

K sandwiches is a classic, I've been coming since I was a child! My go to order is the K's special (dac biet) and it's good but doesn't come with a lot of meat. I usually enjoy their baguette bread but during my recent visit, it was a bit chewy and not super crunchy. It's usually pretty busy but they have self order kiosks on the side.

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Do they still have mung bean sesame balls there?

They sure do!

Do they still sell the Banh Bot chien( taro turnip cake) in the ready made food /grab n go packaging?

The day I was there I didn't see any.

How much outdoor seating do you have?

There is outdoor seating, around 4-5 small tables

Are you selling Banh Mi Rolls? During this Covid

Yes, they're selling their pastries, etc. Sanitizers and gloves are provided.

Is there WiFi?

They do not provide WiFi there. At least I never saw any signs saying so.

How busy is this place on Sundays for lunch? And is there lots of seating?

It can be busy but the orders come out fast.

Your phone number is disconnected - is there another number?

(858) 384-7373

What's their schedule for Chinese New Year?

They are closed on Friday the 16th

Has it re-opened from construction yet? If not, do they know when it will be opening again?

K Sandwich will be having a grand opening at January 5, 2018.

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4.7(2.3k reviews)
6.3 mi•East Village
•$$$
Family-owned & operated
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4.0(9.3k reviews)
5.6 mi•Little Italy
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Locals and foodies know about this place. The only challenge here is finding parking…read more There is a paid parking lot south on Union street and that is only a 5-minute walk including the wait at the stop light. This place sells itself. If you want to have an amazing dessert experience this is the place! There is another location north of this location about a 7-minute drive but there are not as many tables. The same inventory but the parking is even more limited. The ordering workflow can be confusing at this location but here's how it works. The line on the left lets you view the dessert display that line will get you to the cashier but patrons think the line starts at the cashier. It does not, it can be confusing. I recommend having one person in your party stand in line near the register and have another party stand in line near the dessert display case on the left side. Swap places with your party if they want a better visual of the desserts. The coffee, tea and lemonade are good here, just be patient with your order it's a process here but the wait is worth it. Enjoy!

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4.4(274 reviews)
1.3 mi•Kearny Mesa
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This bakery is in between Ross and Mitsuwa. Parking is tight in this plaza where you'll need to…read morefold in your side mirrors and suck in to get in and out of your car. Super cutesy vibe and pretty delicate desserts. Almost reminds me of Nothing Bundt Cake interior with merch, candles, gifts, flowers. Things you can pick up last minute if you're on your way to a party. They offer cheesecake, cupcake, cookies, cakes and few others. Lattes, matcha, Hojicha, teas and lemonade. I got the earl gray lavender cupcake and black sesame matcha Hojicha drink and lychee hibiscus tea drink. The cupcake was moist, not too sweet, had some grittiness to it from the seeds. Tasted the earl gray and lavender combo. It was delicious, I could have ate the entire thing but had to share the other half. There were a few tables outside but none inside.

Small bakery in Convoy next to Mitsuwa that does Western style desserts, many with an Asian…read moreinspired twist. We ordered a bunch of desserts to share at work so I got to sample a good selection. Pricing is in line with other fancy dessert places. Presentation is beautiful. Some items were to my taste, others not so much. Creme brulee cheesecake - The brulee is very slight, not enough to form a sugar top or anything. More just like a good slice of cheesecake. Cookie - This was my favorite, strong vanilla flavor from the icing, a pretty densely baked cookie. Very large, worth the $4.50 in my opinion. Carrot cake tres leches - Not for me, the cinnamon was overpowering and I would've liked to taste more of the other spices. Pandan cake - The texture is slightly different, almost bouncy like some tapioca or rice flour was used. The pandan flavor is very present; I enjoyed it, reminiscent of some Southeast Asian desserts. A bit on the sweet side. Mango cupcake - Very delicate whipped frosting, overall good but nothing standout to me Passion fruit tart - Very good. Can be a bit sweet for some, I think some of my coworkers didn't enjoy the gritty sugar in the center filling, but I thought the flavor was excellent. Coconut cake - Also not very popular among my coworkers; for me it was a little sweet but also a little one note. Not my favorite. Hojicha cheesecake - Good! Strong tea flavor which balances out the sweetness, and possibly the most unique flavor out of all the desserts. If I were to return here for something, it would be for this. Pavlova - The eggy smell is too strong. Least popular item among my coworkers. The custard inside is decent and the dessert itself is beautiful, more of an instagram dessert.

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4.3(265 reviews)
4.6 mi•Banker's Hill
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While wandering around Bankers Hill, we happened upon Michi Michi, which sits at the corner of…read moreOlive and 5th, and knew that we better visit before the crowds hit. I had heard lots about this spot from my local pal, so it was on my short list of bakeries in the area. The layout is small, basically counter service, but they have a few tables/seats to enjoy your goods along the sidewalk. The bakery is a haven for local artisans showcasing lots of local bakers and purveyors on a rotating basis, and is even woman owned! We popped by shortly after opening and had our choice of goods, I went with a cinnamon roll and it was absolutely divine! Pillowy, fresh, a little crisp on the edges, and legit perfection. We got a few cookies to go and our partners absolutely enjoyed them as well. Not a bad bite to go around! Additionally, we scooped up a few cold brews that were on pop-up, and as expected, delightful! Service was friendly, welcoming and fun. We chatted with the team, talked all things current rotations, got recommendations and spent a few minutes talking all things local. The space is cool, and definitely special. Really glad we caught it open and no busy on our walk! Definitely worth a stop by!

Some unique options, but quite overpriced. Limited seating and parking. Items run out very early…read more Ultimately the items looked better than they tasted and I found the prices steep. I don't plan to come back again. There is normally a line but it moves quite quickly. $18 for the chicken croissant. The one on display was WAY bigger which I found deceptive.

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4.6(295 reviews)
5.5 mi•Little Italy
•$$

I'd been watching ASMR videos of these pastries for a while, so it was finally time to give them a…read moretry, and they did not disappoint. We had the ghost dessert (maple mousse, hazelnut praliné crunch, and brown butter cake), the pumpkin mousse layered with pumpkin caramel and pistachio sponge cake, and the Frankenstein monster roll, a croissant stuffed with pumpkin pastry cream and pumpkin salted caramel. We also tried the vanilla bean flan parisien and the vegan mango dessert. For drinks: the fig and pistachio matcha, fig and pistachio latte, pumpkin spice cold brew, and banana cold foam latte. Good to know: Indoor seating plus a few small outdoor tables Vegan and gluten-free options available It gets very busy, and some pastries sell out by noon, so go early Closest parking is the State & Cedar lot (1616 State St.), a very short walk away, with another lot at 1620 Union St. A perfect stop for a cafe date or a seasonal treat in Little Italy. Will absolutely be back!

Whenever Cako and I go for an early morning walk, we like to pick up some baked goods as a…read morereward...for ME! LOL! I told her if there was parking close by, I would go in, and of course there was one right across the street! Always a friendly hello or good morning when I enter. I had to have my favorite pistachio cream filled cronut(?) Tightly would croissant dough baked crispy with delicious, and generous, filling! I also got a plain croissant, because I love theirs, and a crookie...a chocolate chip cookie baked in a croissant hug. Everything was all so good! I only stop here when I can get close parking. Otherwise I'd be here everyday if it was that easy. Not that that would be a bad thing!

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4.5(373 reviews)
7.3 mi•La Jolla
•$$

At first I walked into the store and thought I was lost. I double checked the address and realized…read moreit was inside! Pretty neat how the store shares a space with the bakery. It's a small little place with a few tables outside its doors - still within the store. We came on a random weekday afternoon and it looked like most things were in stock. There were still quite a few people who were in and out. I brought home some pastries and my whole family loved everything! They said everything wasn't so sweet, which is a very good thing for when coming from Asian adults. I concur, the pastries weren't too sweet and the fillings/cremes were generous. I love pastries with filling and all of the ones I got did. I really enjoyed my selection. My favorite from most to least was: crème brûlée, pistachio, mango, almond, and fig. They were very close in ranking though. None of them were disappointing! Only thing was it was a bit pricey, but what isn't anymore... I would highly recommend.

When people talk about the magic of La Jolla Village, this is exactly what they mean. Nestled among…read morethe walkable, sun-drenched streets lined with palm trees and ocean breezes, this boutique café captures that rare blend of upscale SoCal charm and effortless European sophistication. It's an absolute staple of what makes exploring the Village so special. Walking through the front entrance, you're greeted by a curated retail space that feels like Crate & Barrel met a boutique shop in the heart of Paris. It's packed with unique home goods, chic trinkets, and aesthetic lifestyle items. Be sure to wander all the way to the back shelves--there are so many hidden gems worth taking home! The staff upfront and on the floor were incredibly warm, welcoming, and happy to chat while you browse. As you head toward the back, the space opens up into a dream of a café. One of the cutest touches is being able to actually watch the bakers rolling out fresh dough and crafting pastries right before your eyes. The smell of rich espresso and buttery pastry crust filling the air is irresistible. I grabbed a coffee and a fresh pastry, waited a short bit for a table on the patio, and pulled out my journal. Listening to the ambient music and ocean breeze in the courtyard while writing was pure heaven. Whether you're stopping in to shop for home decor, grab a top-tier espresso, or just soak in the slow, luxurious rhythm of La Jolla, this place is perfection.

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Towards the back June 25, 2025

Parisien Gourmandises - Awesome coffees and a $10 tiny stick eclair.

Awesome coffees and a $10 tiny stick eclair.

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Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe

Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe

4.5(874 reviews)
6.3 mi•East Village
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Hinar is one of the most recommended spots in San Diego, and it lives up to the hype. The drinks…read moreare sweet and dessert like, but the cakes are what really stand out. If you're waiting in line or making the trip out, I'd highly recommend adding a cake or pastry to your order. We came on Saturday around 11:30am and there was a line outside that took about 30 minutes to get in. While we were waiting, we saw parking enforcement come around a few times so make sure that you pay the meter! The inside is soo cute! We ended up staying here for a bit and studying because it was super spacious and cozy. There is a lot of seating in the front and back and even outside too! A lot of people were there working as well. There are plenty of outlets available so that was nice. If you do plan on studying/working, just bring noise cancelling headphones cuz it does get loud. The biscoff matcha latte was pretty sweet and the matcha flavor was not that strong but it was definitely a dessert more than a drink. Their cakes are pretty great too, I don't like cake but their cakes are worth trying. I liked the banana dessert the best though, it was like a banana pudding. My bf did say it was too sweet and he has a big sweet tooth, but I preferred that over the cake!

Rating matcha at Hinar * very cute interior with more…read moreseating in the back, could be nice for a study spot * so many desserts/pastries to choose from although I didn't get to try Earl grey matcha 7/10 - very creamy and smooth but the earl grey was strong overpowered the matcha flavor so I couldn't taste much

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Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe - Inside

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Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe - White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe - White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

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White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

K Sandwiches - sandwiches - Updated November 2026

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