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

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

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

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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While I have been eating at the Orinda Kibi's since it opened, finally tried the bam min at Kibi's in Walnut Creek. WOW!!! Perfect soft inside/flaky crunchy outside French baguette, sweet fresh veggies w/ 5 spice pork, WOW!!! Do yourself a favor and get extra pate' to truly experience this sandwich if full glory. I don't know of any restaurant anywhere w/ the freshness and beautiful simplicity of this food!!! $8 - $ EIGHT DOLLARS $ - JESUS MURPHY, this place is gooood!!! read more

If it wasn't for Yelp, I wouldn't have known about kibi's cafe! A small, takeout only restaurant, this is located in a larger business building. Driving by, you wouldn't even know it's there! There's lots of parking and since it's mostly takeout, they only have some tables outside. They offer banh mi's, summer rolls, and noodle salads, Vietnamese coffee, and Thai tea. Went with the grilled chicken noodle salad and really enjoyed it! Loved the flavor of the chicken and the noodles and veggies tasted really fresh. The broth/sauce tied it all together for a filling and healthy meal. I also had the Vietnamese iced coffee and had no complaints! A great spot for a quick casual lunch if you're in the area! read more

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

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

If it weren't for a work rep, I probably would never had heard of kibi's. I've had their shrimp spring rolls and tofu banh mi. Both were good but if I had to pick, the rolls would win hands down. The peanut sauce that comes with the rolls is to die for! Kibi's is this rep's go to spot so I (and hopefully my coworkers and boss) look forward to our next meal! I may have to pay a visit to try more items. Can't comment on the service but hopefully it's as good as the food. read more

kibi’s Cafe - Tofu banh mi and shrimp spring rolls - Sandwiches Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

This banh mi was one of the best I've ever had! I came here for lunch, and our food came out so quick even though it was pretty busy. The location is tucked into an office building area, which may seem odd, but it worked so well. It's take-out only inside, but there's an outdoor seating area right next to the cafe that is so cute and clean. Your order number is called out when it's ready and it's handed to you through a window! The inside of the cafe was small, but had a great aesthetic and I loved how you can see the food being made. I ordered the five-spice pork banh mi, which was absolutely delicious. The bread was perfectly crunchy on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside, and was still warm. They didn't hold back on the pork (check the pictures!) and the flavor was incredible. The five-spice made the pork taste more Chinese than Vietnamese but it was still delicious. There were plenty of vegetables as well in it. The employee at the counter was also very nice and helped me decide what to get. She was very patient and didn't mind me jumping back and forth between menu options lol. The free water inside is a bonus as well. Overall, 10/10 experience and I would totally recommend it for anyone in need of a quick but delicious meal. read more

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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

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

I'm updating from a 5 to a 3. We like this place because the food is good quality relatively for the area - I think we just need to find more places in the area that sells Banh Mi to compare. However, the price is really expensive, $7 for a 6" which is relatively tiny compared to the usual banh mi in South Bay. Main reason I took 2 starts is the gentleman at the counter, not very friendly. He gives off this aura that he'll snap for asking the status of your order - granted it's lunch hour, so maybe he's just not used to the pressure of the lunch rush. read more

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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

It's great to have an authentic Banh Mi's in the area! They are made traditionally with choice of meat/vegan option, Aioli, Pâté, julienned Daikon and Carrot pickle, Cucumber, Cilantro and Jalapeño. It's easy to order online and I like that it's simple to make a modification. They are ready quickly and taste refreshing and hearty. read more

The bread...the bread!!! Fluffy in the inside, nice and chewy and crispy on the outside. We found our new place to go for banh mi! I got their special for $12.50, which came with a 4 inch bahn mi and 3 spring rolls+peanut sauce, and it was delicious and the perfect amount. One thing to note is that the grilled chicken and grilled pork aren't actually grilled - seemed more like it may have been stir fried. read more

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

It was fairly priced and it had good portions. They also had gluten free options, and it tasted like authentic Viet food, which is rare in this area! My family enjoyed it and we are definitely coming back! read more

Such a hidden gem, and one of the best banh mis I've ever had! Kibi's is located in a larger business complex, and is pretty small but with a large outdoor seating area. Their prices are pretty good compared to most of the local Viet food spots around here, and they have great options for spring rolls, banh mis, and vermicelli bowls. The lady who took our order was very patient with us (we were so indecisive) and so kind. They go above and beyond with the amount of meat in their banh mis! Such a good portion size. This is some of the best five spice meat I've had, it was juicy and flavorful, not too fatty. The rest of the sandwich was loaded up with fresh and pickled veggies. The bread blew me away, it was crispy on the outside but oh so soft on the inside, and flavorful in itself. Will definitely be coming back!!! read more

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Delicious, fresh spring rolls! I can't comment on their banh mi or the rest of the menu, since I was craving spring rolls and spring rolls only, but I was very satisfied with my spring rolls. Each order of spring rolls comes with either 3 or 5 rolls, and your choice of either fish sauce or peanut sauce. I tried 3 of the lemongrass tofu spring rolls and 3 of their shrimp spring rolls, and was able to try both the fish sauce and the peanut sauce. Their menu is catered towards fresh, healthy, Vietnamese eats so they offer a variety of vegetarian/vegan/plant-based options. In addition to shrimp and tofu, they also spring rolls with chicken, mixed tofu, and avocado. Can't wait to try their Bun/noodle salads next time! This location is a bit hidden. The door doesn't face the street and their shop is attached to what looks like an office building. The interior is very small and only has enough room for maybe a few people max at a time. This location seems best for take-out as there is little seating -- maybe 1-2 small tables outside for a quick meal? Not meant for more formal, sit-down dining. Service was efficient. I placed my order online so I just went right inside and picked up my order. Can't comment on the manner of the staff but they seemed friendly! read more

Literally the words don't do justice. Speaking from a vegetarian point of view, but I have certainly have had my share of banh mi from around the Bay Area. This one is by far the best I have had. It speaks to my soul and my heart sings with every bite. Each flavor is so delicate but combined to make a sandwich masterpiece. Their creation has no overwhelming flavor but every element combines in a way you can taste and appreciate each one- cool cucumber, tangy pickled veggies, heat from the jalapeño and tofu that isn't depressingly saucy, oh and the bread is divine. Everything is fresh and consistent- 10/10 recommend. read more

When I'm looking for something healthy but still tasty, this place always has my back. It's a super tiny spot tucked away from all the other shops in downtown. There's some seating space outside, perfect for relaxing over a quick and casual bite. My go-to order is the chicken noodle salad with extra veggies and extra fish sauce. The chicken is well seasoned and the overall meal - fresh, salty, sweet and affordable. I'm not a big fan of healthy food, but this place makes eating my veggies easier. Overall, I give them a 7.8/10. read more

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

I've been so disappointed in finding good Vietnamese food (esp banh mi) ever since we moved from socal last year. For reference, we tried a banh mi place in the peninsula that charged $12 for a banh mi and they gave us baloney & ham as "cold cuts". Needless to say we were cautious of other banh mi spots (except for the San Jose area) in NorCal. Dear Kibi, you don't know how happy you've made us feel by discovering you. Your Banh Mis are delicious, perfectly baked flakey bread and the fillings are generous. Not only will we be coming back, we'll let everyone we know & their moms about you. read more

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

"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

I added Kibi's to my Contacts - on my phone - that's how often I order. Not every week, but enough to have their number saved for the sake of convenience. Their bahn mi's are amazing. I've tried every filling; grilled pork is my favorite. And I don't know where they get their bread, but it's heavenly - its got that crunchy/soft combo, when bread is super fresh. Love you, Kibi's! read more

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

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

Good for decent prices, fresh and delicious. I call ahead and pick up on my commute home.

Imagine... You're in a studio ghibli film. A small sandwich shop connected to a commercial business center. Where the owners are hustling and bustling to keep their shop running in tip top shape. That is the setting you'll get from this place. No indoor seating. No need. Sit outside and enjoy Service is always nice. If you happen to be sitting outside. There's a little service window that they hand you your sandwich out of. (Just like a scene from a cartoon) A little bit high on price for a bahn mi. (I can't complain. This is a "high-end" city) BUT I will GLADLY pay this price to have a Vietnamese sandwich place here on this side of the Caldecott tunnel. I got the #4 (pork) My wife got a #3 (chicken) All in all if I'm craving a bahn me. Kibi's cafe is where you'll find me. read more

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The grilled chicken is sooo good. great takeout spot! Location is a bit annoying but oh well. Service is quick and professional. There is an outdoor seating area with a few tables. read more

This review is focused on a pickup order. The place is great to "grab and go". There is a parking lot for the building and around 6pm on a Tuesday there was plenty of parking. We ordered #2 (grilled pork banh mi), #4 (5-spice pork banh mi), #11 (shrimp spring rolls), and #21 (grilled pork noodle salad). Everything was delicious! read more

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Absolute hidden gem! Banh mi, fantastic. Spring rolls, fantastic. Simplicity meets sophistication. Very nice staff. Handful of tables outside to enjoy. read more

kibi’s Cafe - Grilled pork banh mi. - Sandwiches Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

An unassuming gem! Kibi's is a tiny store tucked into an office plaza serving delicious banh mi's for under $10 - everything about that is so special :) I tried a grilled chicken banh mi and my friend had a five spice pork. There is pate and aioli on the toasted bread and plenty of cilantro and pickled vegetables. I liked that the sandwich came warm and that everything was very fresh! The pieces of jalapeno were slightly too big and spicy for our preference but after removing those from the sandwich, I'd venture to say it was a perfect bite. Employees are friendly and considerate, letting you know how long your order will take and wrapping sandwiches up nicely. The store is small with no seating, but the space is used brightly and optimally. Noodle bowls, spring rolls, and Vietnamese drinks/desserts are also on the menu and very reasonably priced too. Unfortunately Kibi's is closed Sundays but I will definitely be returning on a weeknight when I can! read more

Absolutely delicious, fresh, healthy food with tons of vegetarian options. Very reasonable prices, and the coffee was strong and delicious! Quick service as well. The store itself is small (just a counter to order) but there is plenty of seating outside. 10/10, plan on coming by every time I have a work shift in Walnut Creek! read more

kibi’s Cafe - Lemongrass tofu noodle bowl and Vietnamese coffee to go! - Sandwiches Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Kibi's serves absolutely delicious banh mi, the best I've eaten in this area by far. I had the grilled pork today, as did my friend, and she agreed with me that it was *perfect*. My friend's son ordered a few different spring rolls, and he was very pleased with his order too. My sandwich was so good in fact that the moment I got home from lunch, I turned around and brought my daughter right back to Kibi's to try one for herself! Same reaction from her. On my trip back, I ordered a Rainbow Che while my daughter ate her sandwich. This dessert was yummy and refreshing, I'd love to have it again, especially on a hot day. The staff mentioned that everything is made fresh by them, which helps explain why everything tastes so amazingly good. The generous portion of pork in the sandwich is perfectly-seasoned, all of the veggies are as fresh as can be, and the house-made aoli is chef's kiss! It definitely kicks things up a notch from the standard mayo. But the best part was the bread! You don't need perfect bread to make a great sandwich, but it sure helps. Kibi's banh mi tasted like it had just cooled from the oven, it was baked to perfection and fresh fresh fresh. The staff is so very friendly here and the wait time was good considering everything is made-to-order. On both my visits today, we were able to get seating outside, but it's pretty limited, so have a back-up plan if you're going at peak lunch time. We found street parking to be plentiful on this Friday afternoon, but I saw there is a parking lot as well. For those concerned about Covid protocols, the staff followed every guideline, including asking guests to wait outside after ordering, and limiting the # of people ordering inside. I can't wait to return to Kibi's often, not just for my banh mi fix, but everything on their menu, I'm excited to try it all!* *I didn't want to write a full update this soon, so I'm adding a footnote that I went back today (a week after my post above) and ordered the BBQ Pork Noodle Salad. The bun thit nuong here is absolutely DELICIOUS. My husband had the vegetarian version and loved his too. I especially enjoyed the generous amount of mint! read more

kibi’s Cafe - Delicious Grilled Pork Banh Mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Ugh bummer. I would've given 5 stars, but the cashier was not wearing a mask. Ordering was easy, you can call or text the number listed on their menu. I asked for extra jalapeños and they accommodated! We ordered 6" grilled pork and grilled chicken banh mis and 3pc shrimp spring roll. Both sandwiches were flavorful and they do not skimp on the fixings! I thought the grilled pork packed more flavor upfront, but you won't go wrong with either. Great balance of flavors and acidity given the ample ingredients. The spring rolls were fresh and the wrapper was still very soft, so these are definitely made to order. They're on the smaller side, so they could benefit from a bit more rice noodles, but that could just be personal preference. Overall, $7 banh mi + $5 3pc spring rolls is a great meal at a fantastic price. I hope when I return, all staff members are following proper safety protocol. read more

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Finally got around to trying Kibi's. The prices aren't the worst, but not the best either. With that being said, I think it's worth it. The vegetarian bahn mi is packed full of filling and flavor. I would prefer a more vinegar-y/pickled daikon & carrot, but one of the best fillings for a vegetarian version I've tried. The bread tastes so fresh and not the kind that will cut off the roof of your mouth. The sandwich came warm and toasty. The fresh spring rolls are way smaller than expected, but they were delicious-I did not regret it ($5 for 3). It's a little shop and one person in at a time, you can also text to order. I like that it's not in downtown and no real traffic on the street. I'll definitely be back. Pros: Vegetarian option Lots of filling Flavorful Ingredients are fresh Tasty peanut sauce They are thoughtful of how they wrap the fresh spring rolls so they don't all stick together Cons Limited menu (but is that a con really?!) Slightly more pricy (but the quality is there) Limited made to order drink menu (a decaf Vietnamese coffee or something other drink options would be nice) read more

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Great food and fantastic prices Crispy French rolls with tasty ingredients Good salads and spring rolls read more