What a cute little restaurant tucked into one of the supporting legs of an office building! Kibi's is one of those places that you just get a feeling about, and my instincts were right! I parked to go to another restaurant when I saw Kibi's. I knew (had that feeling) I had to try it! I'm not disappointed! I ordered the Bun salad w/pork and an extra protein side of tofu. The pork and tofu were seasoned oh so perfectly, and they complimented the vermicelli noodles and greens really well! The greens were fresh and crispy and were a delightful melody of mint leaves, lettuce, red cabbage, peanuts and pickled shredded carrots. The combination was tied together by the sweet vinegar dressing that made the salad just short of amazing! Kibi's also serves Vietnamese sandwiches (Bahn mi). The prices are reasonable and the salad serving was generous! It appears to be a family run establishment. The staff was friendly, courteous and efficient. My salad was prepp'd quickly and I was on my way quickly. There's no indoor seating but they have a relatively large outdoor seating area! I was impressed enough to promise myself on my next trip, I'll try the Bahn mi! It's worth the drive if you're in a nearby location! read more

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The food was delicious and fresh. I had the combo with grilled pork Bahn mi and fresh shrimp rolls. The perfect portion at a very reasonable price. read more

I got the Banh Mi and Vietnamese coffee and I was very happy! They make the Vietnamese coffee quite strong but offer to dilute it to your taste and the chicken Banh Mi was so yummy! Perfect amount of chicken to veggie ratio. read more

I've wanted to try this place out for a while now, and I was really pleasantly surprised when I did. It's a nice little place tucked away on the corner of a busy road, but the ambiance is relaxed and casual, with nice seating scattered around. The sandwiches were unpretentious--you get a decent amount of food. I was initially skeptical when seeing the small, wrapped package, but it was surprisingly very filling. Overall, I'm pleased and will be back as the ingredients were fresh and tasty. read more

I was looking for places to eat near the hotel I'm staying at and this placed popped up. I had the lemongrass tofu banh mi and it was tasty. It's a little bit spicy so it grabbing the Vietnamese ice coffee helps it. Definitely would come back here. read more

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Amazing vegan bahn mi!! Try the Bahn Mi number 6 - ask for extra cilantro. Reminds of Little Window by Bicycle Bahn Mi from SF, but with more stuff! read more

Kibi's Cafe is a bánh mì shop located in the Atrium, across the street from the old DMV office. I had this place bookmarked long ago. Finally got a chance to try them out when my friend M and I came here for lunch on 02/08/2023. We walked in at noon and the staff was busy putting orders together, presumably most were from their online ordering system since there were only a couple customers waiting for their food. The interior was tiny with no seating. There were a couple small tables on the sidewalk outside. We ordered two grilled pork bánh mìs, a 3-pc order of shrimp summer rolls, a Vietnamese coffee, and a can of soda. The total was just a bit over $31 with tax. We got our food in about 15 minutes. Portion wise, the sandwiches and summer rolls were noticeably smaller than most places I have been to. Taste wise, they were absolutely delicious. Every bite was packed with freshness and taste. The grilled pork in the bánh mì was wonderfully marinated, and the taste of lime really stood out. Produce used was fresh and crisp. For the Vietnamese coffee, it was about 1/4 cup of coffee and 3/4 cup of ice (I watched the preparation). Not worth it in my opinion. Overall, Kibi's is a nice place to grab freshly made bánh mìs and summer rolls. Price point here is a bit high, but you will definitely get quality food. I will return. 4 stars. BONUS MATERIAL: - Private lot on site. Street parking also available. - They accept orders online. - Major credit cards accepted. read more

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The skinny: Sandwich quality is very high Decent price in Summer of '24 The lengthy: We (2 adults) had to wait for our car to finish up at the nearby America's Tire. We went for a short walk and were tired and hungry. I remembered getting food from Kibi's before. It is a booth connected to a large business building- very unique place. The ladies running the shop are very nice and they get food out very fast - sub 10 minutes for two sandwiches. No indoor seating, but a really nice shaded patio, surrounded by some bushes for privacy. We kept it simple and ordered 2 Grilled Pork Banh Mi: small, about the size of a soda can but they were dense; the bread was super crunchy, the meat was generous and flavorful; the pate, butter, pickled veggies, and jalapeño added the right balance of umami, salty, sweet, sour, and spicy. Maybe a bit too spicy for me, but the backup cashews and pistachios in my bag saved my tongue. These might be the best banh mi in the area, if you are aiming for quality over quantity. Also, decently priced in this economy: two sandwiches for right under $20, tax included. If I am in the area, I will likely be back! read more

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They have added a lemongrass tofu banh mi! Still the best banh mi I have ever had. I have to give my appreciation to the owners. They do such an amazing job crafting these sandwiches. It's not easy to nail every component. But, they have nailed it! The bread- perfectly toasted! Has a nice crunch and soft inside. I have been to so many places where they don't even toast the banh mi bread, which makes it too soft and chewy. Toasting the bread makes a huge difference. The veggies- they are dipped in some magical sauce that is delicious! This is probably what makes their sandwiches so good. The sauce is addicting and savory. They also nailed the proportions. Just a little bit of jalapeño, not too much! The carrots, daikon, and cilantro were just the right amount. I have had several banh mis that become overpowered by too many jalapeños. Lemongrass Tofu- perfect amount, and cooked well! read more

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Amazing banh mi's, very friendly staff, great price! Every time I'm in Walnut Creek I make sure to stop in.

This is the best Vietnamese lunch place! Great sandwiches, great cold noodles with lots of vegetables (they give xtra pickled carrots/turnips if you ask). This food here is delicious, plentiful and reasonable!!!!! We go here over and over again! read more

Kibis cafe is a new little lunch spot located in Walnut Creek that serves up 3 main Vietnamese dishes : banh mi, spring rolls, and vermicelli ! They specialize in to go orders, so don't expect room to sit in . Their menu is simple and straight forward. I really like how you can add avocado to your means, it's a total game changer! Everything tasted ok , not amazing but they do have vegan options which is nice . I did feel like their coffee didn't taste authentic , more like a sweet Folgers coffee. Overall 3 stars ! Not bad, not great . read more

kibi’s Cafe - a sandwich and a drink - Sandwiches Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I found Kibi's a couple years ago when I was looking for an inexpensive place my husband and I could grab a sandwich for an anniversary lunch. Kibi's did not disappoint! In fact, it has become one of our family's favorite spots. We all joke that we would be happy to eat Kibi's every day if we could, lol! Three out of four of us are vegetarian and LOVE the number 5 and their spring rolls. My husband usually gets the number 3. Both he and my son like to get peanut sauce on the side for their sandwiches. My hubby doesn't usually like peanut sauce but absolutely loves theirs!! Their service is always fast and efficient (generally best to order ahead online) and their sandwiches are literally the best I've ever had! We go as often as we can, and usually take it down the street to the park to eat. I highly recommend them to everyone. Seriously, so good! read more

Yummy banh mi! We got the grilled pork to go and it was delicious. Great flavors and crispy bread. I would come again!

Seemingly this spot has been around for awhile? It's a hole-in-the-wall counter with some outside tables outside of this sort of Atrium style mall, aptly named the Atrium. It's super casual, everything is to go boxes, and even if you want some hot sauce/sriracha, it's in the small to-go packets. We both went with the rice noodle plate with chicken and the summer roll with shrimp. It was solid. The rice noodle plate had plenty of chicken, although, I wouldn't say it was super flavorful. The summer rolls were Fresh with a capital F, you could taste the mint and the crunch of the lettuce. The $8 banh mi's looked fantastic, so maybe next time. Overall, a quick, fairly inexpensive option for a casual lunch. read more

kibi’s Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Great banh mi. Convenient little kiosk kind of location and fast service always. Good for a fast lunch.

This place is a regular for me when I happen to be in Walnut Creek around lunchtime. The bahn mhi rolls here are very very good. The service is quick and fast too. This place is a regular for me when I happen to be in Walnut Creek around lunchtime. The bahn mhi rolls here are very very good. The service is quick and fast too. read more

I'm not kidding when I say I crave their chicken summer rolls 24/7. It takes about seven minutes for them to prepare 5 rolls, and the outdoor seating is nice. This is a nice spot for a quick bite, especially during lunch breaks! read more

Without a doubt, the best Vietnamese iced coffee in the area - the coffee is so rich and concentrated without being overly bitter, with a cool refreshing sweetness that is perfectly balanced. Perfect for those hot Walnut Creek days! The restaurant is mostly counter service, though they have a few seats out back (in the shade) and online ordering is easy as can be. Despite all the staff furiously working to prepare orders, they are still kind and welcoming when you stop in - a rarity these days in fast casual restaurants. In addition to the amazing iced coffee, the spring rolls are top notch - they must've been made fresh because he rice wrapper is not all dried out or disintegrating where it was in contact with veggies, and all the veggies and herbs are super crisp and fresh as well. Their bahn mi are also amazing - cold cuts with extra jalapeños! Just do it! Bread has a nice thin crisp, but not the kind that destroys the roof of your mouth, and the interior is warm and pillowy. They're not shy with the fillings - the bread to filling ratio is among the lowest of bahn mi I've ever had. If you're craving some simple, but deliciously fresh Vietnamese food, look no further and get yourself to kibi's ASAP! read more

I love how they pack the sandwich. The veggie and meat is equal in every bite versus just putting it on top. Inside is clean, food is consistently good and the bahn mi isn't messy when eating! read more

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Best sandwiches we have ever had! They were packed with plenty of meat and toppings but not a messy sandwich at all. This will be new go to place to eat! read more

LOVE the salads so much. Super fresh and very tasty. I hope they start serving Pho here too.

I adore Kibi's Cafe. Their five spice pork banh mi with extra aioli is my new favorite, and I love their chicken noodle salad. Whichever I'm eating, I always end up inhaling it. The food is THAT good--so delicious, fresh, and balanced. I legitimately feel energized and uplifted by their food (especially when I get their coffee too, ha!). Also, online ordering is super easy and parking has been as well every time I've gone. As such, this has definitely become one of my go-tos in the area. read more

Came her during lunch with the boo to grab a bite. It's tucked away, but has a small outdoor covered patio with a few tables to eat. You order inside and wait in the patio area until your number gets called. Lunch time gets pretty busy, so you may need to wait unless you've ordered takeout. Three lovely workers behind the counter are quickly fulfilling orders so please be patient! We ordered the combo, which comes with a 4" banh mi (got the cold cut) and 3 shrimp spring rolls as well as the chicken banh mi. The chicken banh mi was delicious; the chicken was flavorful with slight curry spice. The shrimp spring rolls were also decent, strong in mint flavor, which added a dimension of fresh herb-ness. The cold cut banh mi is always my go-to, and in this sandwich was pretty good in terms of filling to bread ratio. However my only gripe is that the bun was overly toasted and too crunchy. May be a problem with the smaller 4" sandwiches as the regular banh mi had softer bread. Overall a great find for a quality lunch! read more

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On our first visit, I would have rated kibi's a 4. My pork roll and the honey's bánh mì were tasty. The service was a little confused (mixed our food up with someone else's) but overall it was a nice lunch. The second visit cinched that we wouldn't be back. I ordered the pork rolls again and when we got them back to the house we discovered it wasn't pork, it was chicken, definitely not what I ordered. I decide to just to make the best of it and although I don't love the taste it's when I'm eating it that I encounter the bigger problem - bone. There's a rather large chicken bone in my food - yikes. That's an absolute no-go for me. At the end of the day if I can't trust I'll get what I ordered and I have to worry that it will contain bones, I'm just not interested. So we won't be back. read more

Honestly I read reviews about this place and I was skeptical. In my experience, the more hole in the wall the location, the better the banh mi. Not the case here!! I was so pleasantly surprised that after I finished my first sandwich I ordered another for later. I've been back two more times this past week. Excellent banh mi and other Vietnamese dishes in a totally unexpected location. Parking has always been easy for me, and there's a cute little basic outdoor area if you want to stick around and eat. Food is fresh and pretty fast coming out of the kitchen. Workers are super friendly and helpful. Bathrooms available in the office building. read more

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If you want a quick bite to eat this is one of my go tos for bahn mi sandwiches. It is located by an office building and there is plenty of parking. The only con is that it always seems to smell weird around the restaurant but good thing it isnt inside. There is no indoor seating but plenty of tables outside. Quick service and they have a good variety of sandwiches to choose from. My favorite is the spicy pork sandwich. I also sometimes get a thai iced tea that can be a little too sweet but still delicious. read more

Stopped by after a doctors appointment for a quick lunch. Read the reviews and was excited to try their banh mi. We tried the pork banh mi and the shrimp summer roll. The shrimp roll was fresh and refreshing. The pork banh mi had good flavor. The pork was a little dry for my taste- it needed more sauce or something, but the bread was so good- soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside. read more

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I work in Walnut Creek and I've been hunting down a good Vietnamese place to go to for lunch. Kibi's is such a hidden gem, and I absolutely love it here! I've tried their shrimp spring rolls and their grilled pork noodle salad. Their ingredients are always super fresh and, of course, super tasty! I know I'm getting the best quality vegetables here for sure! I especially love their Viet iced coffee, never too sweet or super bitter, just perfect. Aside from the food itself, I loveeee supporting this cafe specificially because of their story, especially since it's one I can relate to! This family deserves the WORLD! They'll definitely be seeing me a lot more :) Note: If you're ordering here for lunch, def recommend online ordering and timing it so that they get it in on time. Did mine 30 min in advance and was ready & still fresh when I picked up! read more

kibi’s Cafe - Grilled Pork Noodle Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Kibi is a great cafe and I love their bahn mi it tastes very comforting. However my partner and I both got food poisoning after eating their spring roll and grilled chicken bahn mi. This hasn't happened before, but unfortunately we will not be coming back. It's worrisome how the actual food hygiene might be. read more

If you're familiar with this area, there's really nowhere else you can get a good viet sandwich and viet coffee! I love coming here for the traditional cold cuts with a cold cup of coffee. I do usually ask for less sweet because I prefer it, but regular sweetness is still very good. If you've never had Vietnamese cold cuts before, please try the half size first. It's one of those things where you either hate or love it and might not be suitable for the average persons palate. Kind of like bologna... which I also love. Lol. The ladies working here are always so nice and sweet. The bread is always fresh, crispy, and flakey. The other foods are good too! I recommend ordering on the website so you're not waiting too long because they get BUSY during peak hours. There's also a little patio area in the back if you wanted to eat there, but the store itself is very small, with no seating inside read more

Delicious bahn mi sandwiches at Kibi's - this is our second time and they are fantastic. James and his crew are friendly, the bread is excellent and the sandwiches are perfectly seasoned. All at a great price. We sat in the walkway and then went to the movies. Treat yourself - you will be glad you did! 5-stars!!! read more

Truly the best Banh Mi sandwich I have ever had. I'm a super fan of this sandwich and I've eaten many all over the Bay Area, the grilled chicken sandwich I had will be the new golden standard which I'll measure all other Banh Mi sandwiches. Also friendly service is always appreciated. read more

kibi’s Cafe - The best grilled chicken Banh Mi ever!!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

love this place! it's very small part of an office building and only has outdoor seats, so i go here when i want to pickup something quick. it's authentic and has good spring rolls and banh mi. read more

WOW! Wish I had taken more pictures. This place is a hidden gem. Tucked inside the Atrium at Broadway is this shop. I placed an online order to make it easier to pick up and go. The easiest, well thought out and organized system IMO. There was even an area for notes and check boxes for options. My order was made perfectly! Banh mi - (2) #2 grilled pork, (1) #3 lemongrass chicken (no jalapeño, no pate), (1) #2 grilled pork, veggies on the side, (2) cafe Sua da and (1) shrimp spring roll. My lemongrass chicken banh mi was eaten hours later after pick up and tasted oh sooo good. The bread was a bit crunchy on the outside and soft inside that soaked up the juices. It was filled nicely with meat and veggies. Each bite was perfect. My husband ate his #2 veggies on the side for lunch today (food was bought yesterday) He toasted the bare sandwich for a few minutes in the toaster over, added the veggies and BAM!! It tasted just as good as if it was just made. Cafe Sua da was nice and strong. Had to add a splash of half and half just to make it a bit creamier (that's the way I like it.) Shrimp spring roll with peanut butter sauce IF you're in the area and want banh mi, this is the place to go! I will definitely be going back! read more

kibi’s Cafe - Filled #3 Lemongrass chicken banh mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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"MSG" I really enjoyed this restaurant, "unfortunately" they rely on MSG to give many of their flavors the extra bounce! DARN !! It's taste was too good to be true and clean! It was a ingredient in one or more of their sauces that I was told they put on some of the vegetarian Banh mis. I then found out it was also in the pork Banh mi that I tended to order and at first was told that it did not have MSG by an employee, It did! This was confirmed by the owner upon my inquiries after getting mixed messages from the employees. Too bad I reluctantly felt obligated to give this review in the hope that they may reconsider adding MSG to what appears to be clean and healthy food. read more

We were in the area and decided to give this spot a try. Did the online order, which was pretty simple and straightforward. We ordered two banh mi (1 $ 2), vermicelli salad with grilled pork, and the shrimp rolls to go. Our order was ready in about 15 min, vs the 25 estimated time. Walked in and the place is small but welcoming, with tables outside. Friendly greeting by the staff. Got the food home and everything was fresh and good. Nice sized serving of meats in our banh Mi and the salad. I'd prefer a little more marinade on the grilled pork, but it was good. Fresh shrimp rolls were on the smaller side but flavorful. read more

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everything we had there was really good, bun mi, spring rolls, salad... and people working there - super friendly and professional.

This is hands-down, the best fast and casual option in the entire try Valley, how's that for a firm opinion. ‍ it's great that they're opening a new spot in Danville. That's going to have more seating, that specific one only has a couple of tables outside. read more

Clearly marked vegan options, what a rare wonderful thing! We ordered online for pick up. Service was quick, staff was friendly, and the food was WONDERFUL! My pictures really don't do it justice, the lemon pepper tofu is SO good! All the vegetables tasted fresh and crisp and the fresh herbs make it! The bread was phenomenal too! Can't wait to come back and try their other items. read more

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