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K Sandwiches

4.0 (2.1k reviews)
Open • 8:00 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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Ask the Community - K Sandwiches

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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4.0(181 reviews)
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This is a hole-in-the-wall type of spot, and it's delicious every time! Their freshly made coffee…read moreis SO fragrant and a must-try if you haven't had it before. We ordered the banh mi dac biet (variety of cold cuts) and banh mi thit nuong (grilled pork). Didn't get a photo of everything, but both were so good! The bread is warm and flaky, the meat is flavorful, and the pickled veggies pair perfectly with the jalapeños for that extra kick. We also got the avocado smoothie with boba to share. It's HUGE, freshly made, and delicious! Overall, my perfect grab-and-go lunch spot. Simple, satisfying, and always hits the spot!

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4.1(28 reviews)
1.2 mi•Linda Vista

I so wanted to try the coffees, licuados, tortas, and pastries. Posted hours for the coffee shop…read morethe day I went was 7am-6pm. It was 1:30pm when I arrived. I parked in the alley in front of the entrance. I noticed they had security patrols by the building. There is a recycling center in the alley across from the bakery, it was busy over there today! Sadly, the coffee/smoothie bar was closed, and I settled for regular brewed coffee, some pan dulce, and a pollo torta - two out of four things I wanted to try. The prices are very reasonable here. I almost ate one whole pan while waiting for my torta. It was sooo good. The girl at the counter was quick and friendly. My food came out within 10 minutes, behind customers that ordered two sandwiches as well. I didn't mind waiting for made to order at all. The torta was gigantic! Lots of pollo, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, frijoles, mayo, avocado, jalapenos. The taste was omg. Coffee was also good, just what I needed today.

3.5 stars Came to…read morethis bakery early morning to try one of their Breakfast Bolillos. They open at 5:30 which is nice to go before work or to grab something for the plane before your morning flight. I got the bacon bolillo; Bacon, mayo, cheese, beans and jalapeños on Bolillo bread. You can also order Reparados which is basically the same but on Telera bread. It was very reasonable at $5 given its large size and considering that McDonalds charges almost that much for a sausage McMuffin with egg these days. The bread was fresh and the egg freshly cooked to order, the jalapeño and mayo added a lot to the sandwich. The bacon however was chopped up and cooked into the egg, so it didn't stand out too much. I wish there were 2 whole slices on top. But for $5 its a great value. Knowing that the meat is chopped up and mixed with the egg, I think id go for another meat instead of bacon next time maybe ham or chorizo. They offer breakfast burritos for $8, breakfast sandwiches Bolillo or Reparados for $5, they also have regular meat (asada, pastor, pollo) tortas, tacos, burritos and quesadillas as well as bakery items as the name of the business states, the flan and cannolis look so good. Its located off of Linda Vista Road, they have their own parking lot which is nice. The entrance is not visible from the street, it faces the opposite direction of traffic, so it can be a little difficult to find. Theres also a coffee shop side to the shop with an espresso machine, which seemed to be closed at the time I visited. They also have fresh smoothies or juices I'll have to come back and try some of their other items.

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San Diego Bakery - Closed coffee bar at 10am

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Lima-n me in for seconds!…read more Found a little taste of Peru near Mesa College, and @theperuvianspotsandiego is serving up some seriously Lima-legit flavors! Ceviche Limeño -- Wild-caught mahi mahi marinated in lime juice & leche de tigre, with ají limo, red onion, sweet potato, and crunchy Andean cancha. Bright, fresh, bold, and sooo delicious! Chicharrón Sandwich Crispy marinated pork, sweet potato, and salsa criolla piled onto a fresh French roll. They call it the world champion breakfast sandwich... and honestly, I'm not arguing! Tallarin Saltado Peruvian stir-fried noodles tossed with your choice of beef, chicken, or mushrooms, plus onions and tomatoes. Wok'd, saucy, and packed with flavor! And don't skip dessert: Picarones & Mil Hojas -- freshly fried pumpkin/sweet potato donuts or delicate layered pastry goodness. From ceviche to chicharrón, this place has me saying "Peru-fect!"

Went here for lunch on a weekend with a girl friend. It's a cute and bright restaurant with nice…read moreseating inside. They have been open only 2 years. Lots of good offerings on their menu but I was there for the loma saltado. Ordered that with their chicken empanadas and fresh passion fruit juice. Everything was good. Will have to come back to try now things on their menu when we're in the area again. Counter order and they will call out your name when the food is ready. Good served in disposable paper bowls and plates so they didn't stay warm for long. I wish it was on actual plates and real utensils. The girl who took our order was nice and friendly. She recommended a few items off the menu for us to try next time.

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