$12 banh mi??? To my surprise, the sandwiches are actually HUGE & really good. I usually get my sandwiches at Ba Le in Oakland but Mango & Mint is a great alternative and without the wait. We also ordered a chicken salad and the portion was pretty big, the large clam shell container was packed. I got their mango strawberry smoothie as well and they make it with apple juice. I prefer milk to make it creamy but the juice was quite refreshing. I definitely want to come back and try their other items. read more

Mango and Mint - Chicken salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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It is a bit pricy but it's worth it. Everything tasted fresh and the bahn mi was huge! They don't skimp on the ingredients.! read more

Mango and Mint - Spring Shrimp Rolls (3) - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Tasted so good and the food was big! Would recommend banh mi and Vietnamese coffee! Would come back!

Pretty easy menu to read where they offer vermicelli bowls, various types of banh mi's, rice plates, egg rolls, spring rolls and smoothies. I ended up getting the ground beef banh mi which is huge! Easy to share with someone else. While the ground beef was good, it was very watery where I felt like I should have gone with a different choice of protein. What I will say is their spring rolls are delicious! You can also see them put the spring roll together which is cool. There is little seating inside and maybe 2-3 tables outside where you can sit. If you have a big group, I recommend maybe going somewhere else to eat. Overall, pretty good and would go back to try a different type of banh mi. read more

Mango and Mint - Ground beef and fried egg banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

The sandwiches are HUGE! We walked over on Sunday and placed an order for 4 sandwiches and there was a lot of other people waiting for their food as well so it took some time. The wait was definitely worth it and I was extremely full after eating just half of my chicken Banh Mi. I also got to try the tofu and mushroom banh min and the mushrooms were sautéed very well and was also extremely filling and delicious! Although there is some seating available outside, this is more of a grab and go sort of place than sit down restaurant. It's really good! read more

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Good sandwiches. The veggie and spicy chicken are yummy. Good sandwiches. The veggie and spicy chicken are yummy. read more

Delicious food and good prices! Staff were incredibly friendly. A few veggie options available. Thai tea and Vietnamese iced coffee were both strong and not very sweet. I would definitely come again. There's very limited seating indoors and outdoors. The bahn mi was delicious and stuffed with toppings! Good bread, fresh veggies and yummy sauce. Highly recommend. read more

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I was disappointed when I went in to order the fresh spring rolls to see that the girl who had the blue gloves on making sandwiches was putting chicken into her mouth. And then going back to preparing the sandwiches putting chicken in them as well. Maybe they were her sandwiches, but you shouldn't be doing that in the food prep area when serving the public. It's negligent, food handling, and just gross and it made me lose my appetite If you're hungry, eat on your break or go in the back and eat and then wash your hands and come back . And the other lady was on the phone. I totally lost my appetite and left. Very disappointed because the spring rolls are pretty good. The last time I had them. read more

The food was excellent! Service was fast and friendly! Ambiance was perfect for a Sunday afternoon lunch. Lemongrass chicken bánh mì was delicious. Nice toasty baguette and lots of fresh veggies for inside. So glad I stopped in for lunch. Noodle bowls, rice bowls, smoothies and coffee drinks too. Loved it!!! read more

We came here per the recommendation of my aunt! She particularly loves the fresh rolls. We saw them being formed with a GENEROUS amount of avocado, I'd be interested in the future! Many people ordered Bahn Mi which I was debating on ordering. It looked really fresh and very generously filled! FELLOW MAYO HATERS BEWARE- it does come w mayo! I'd never seen it served with mayo before. I ordered the tofu rice bowl! The rice was perfect and tofu was just okay- I didn't love the marinade it came with mixed mushrooms. It was VERY salty. I would NOT order the tofu again. I'd sub for any other type of meat. I tried a bit of my mom's chicken vermicelli bowl which was delicious! The service was a bit slow and there is very limited seating. Overall I'd come back to this for a cute neighborhood bite. read more

Mango and Mint - Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Came on a Saturday afternoon and they were pretty busy. We ordered at the counter and waited for them to call our number to pick up the food. We got the shrimp spring rolls and chicken banh mi along with two smoothies- strawberry mango and mango pineapple. The portions are big here. The spring rolls were packed with shrimp and very refreshing. After two rolls I was already full. The banh mi was also packed with chicken and the bread was toasty. The smoothies were just alright although they came in a big cup. We ate outside and it was nice warm day. The place itself is pretty small so there's not a lot of sit down space. I would definitely be back again if I'm ever in the area. read more

Mango and Mint - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Mango & Mint has quickly become one of my go-to spots for Vietnamese food. Everything here is so clean and vibrant. The vegetables are always crisp and fresh, and the meats are perfectly seasoned, incredibly tender, and cooked to perfection. I especially love their vermicelli bowls and bánh mì. The flavors are bold but balanced, and the portions are generous. Big shoutout to their spring rolls too: plump, fresh, and packed with herbs and texture in a way most spots don't match. Their drinks and smoothies are fantastic as well, super refreshing, not overly sweet. One unexpected standout was the vegan bánh mì. I normally wouldn't have ordered it, and it blew me away. Savory, satisfying, and just genuinely delicious. Not just "good for vegan," but good, period. If you're looking for Vietnamese food that tastes incredibly fresh and thoughtfully made, Mango & Mint nails it every time. Highly recommend. read more

I'm so happy to see a new spot in Alameda busy! Really wish this business the best of luck. It's great to grab and go. There's 2 small tables inside and 2 outside. I've ordered the bun vermicelli and loved the lemongrass chicken - really flavorful and spring rolls and both are sizable orders for what you pay. Love the Vietnamese coffee too. It's right on Webster next to Cookiebar! Street parking could be tough but there's some in the neighborhood. read more

Mango and Mint - These are huge! Peanut sauce is good Shrimp Rolls (3) - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Came here in search of a new Banh mi sandwich shop that also offers iced Vietnamese coffee and I am happy to report - they are a good spot! I visited two other shops in Oakland in the past and 1 other one in Alameda but this shop is the one. So stoked! Now I don't have to drive to San Franciso when I want a good Vietnamese sandwich ... because as ridiculous as it sounds .. I did that. ;) Will def come back. Street parking is available. I came around 6p and it was easy to find parking. read more

Gave it a shot 2 more times after my last review. Idk what happened but they really UPPED their game. Bread both times was CRISPY and the meat to vegetable ratio was perfect. We waited during a very busy time for only 7 minutes the first time and 10 minutes the second time. There is seating available to wait and/or dine. They've added new items to the menu such as wonton soup and vegan banh mis! It's right next door to the Cookiebar ice cream shop in case you want to get a sweets fix. Glad they seem to have listened to the community's reviews because I want to see this business thrive. Yay Mango and Mint!!! read more

Mango and Mint - Chicken and Pork Rice Bowl combo with extras: fried egg (+2) and pork/shrimp eggroll (+2.50) - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

I have been here a handful of times now for their banh mi. They're super tasty and a great size! I have also tried the egg rolls and they're also really good! It's cute inside with a small section to eat as well as tables outside. Will continue to be a returning customer :) read more

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It's so good! I love the smoothies. And the banh mi is filling enough to be two meals for me.

My daughter introduced me to this place by bringing home a delicious pork banh mi sandwich that she let me take a bite of. After that one bite, I wanted more but I could tell my daughter was enjoying it so much with all the head knods and hmmms. So I stepped away slowly. I later got the combination banh mi and it reminded me of a place in Oakland, I use to get sandwiches from called Cam Huong. They were so much cheaper then and yet so delicious. They'd have lines out their doors almost everyday. So M&M has great sandwiches too with crunchy French bread, lots of pickled veggies, cold cuts and wonderful pate. I think that's what makes Vietnamese sandwiches special to me is the pate and they give a perfect amount of it, which I love! The place is small and has about 5 person seating inside and more seating outside. But I hope they can expand to a bigger place to be able to seat more ppl inside. The ladies behind the counter are always friendly and gracious. This is our go to for banh mi and we look forward to trying out the rest of the menu too. read more

Mango and Mint - Combo Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Tired it for the first time this past weekend and was pleasantly surprised with quality and quantity of the food. We fed all 4 of us with 2 dishes. The sandwiches are quite large and for the spring rolls, they come with 3 long pieces that are delicious with the addition of avocado. I would definitely go back! Next time I will take some pics of the yummy food. read more

I will say I was presently surprised with the size of the ban mi sandwich!!! The meat to veg ratio was perfectly balanced. Small shop but very well execution when it comes to their sandwiches and smoothies ! Will be trying this place again ! read more

Mango and Mint - Spicy Chicken/BM g cay - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

I'm pretty wary of Vietnamese places with generic names (say what you want, but iykyk), but their banh mi is actually pretty authentic/good. Cold cuts is good, so is their chicken, and most recently, their ground pork and egg. No frills, pretty straightforward. A little pricey compared to something like Ba Le, but expected considering the real estate, area, and demographic. Springs rolls are huge and decent too; comes with peanut sauce. They don't skimp with the filling of the sandwich and their veggies are good; bread is on par for the most part. Vietnamese coffee is actually pretty good as well. Not too sweet nor bitter, one of the better ones I've had. Metered parking around the area, free residential parking if you look/are lucky. Next to cookie bar ice cream so that's nice too. It also looks like they add new stuff to the menu often, so that's a plus. Worth a try and I'd come back if I was in the area and don't feel like braving Ba Le's neighborhood/lines. Is it better than Ba Le? No, but comes in clutch. read more

This was the best banh mi I've had in the East Bay. I've tried other spots and have felt so-so about them. That's why I feel very delighted to have discovered this spot. We came for a late weekday lunch, so it wasn't busy. They have a little bit of outside seating, so we enjoyed the sunny day. I ordered the bbq pork (because it came with pate, yum) and added an egg. She got the same sans egg. When our order came out, first impression was "dang, that thing is massive!" We then dug in -- and it was phenomenal. Plump baguette, well-executed char siu, and a great balance of pate, house made mayo, and veggies. It brought me back to banh mis I had in Hoi An. Decided to get a smoothie afterwards for the hot day. The Pineapple Coconut was delicious and fresh. I loved that it wasn't overly sweet or indulgent; the natural ingredients shined. What a fantastic experience here. It's now my go-to spot for banh mi. Can't wait to go back! read more

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This place just opened about a month ago and service and food did not disappoint. The place is small and they do have a couple of tables for people to eat there if you want. We took ours to go. The sandwiches themselves were $12 each but they really stacked the sandwich. We ordered the lemongrass pork and combo. Both were good but I preferred the combo. Definitely need to come back and try some of their other items. read more

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1606 Webster St Alameda, CA 94501 "Mango and Mint" opened on March 15, 2024 in the former site of Left Field Dogs. This Vietnamese eatery offers Noodle Bowls, Rice Bowls, Eggrolls, Spring Rolls, Salads, Coffee and Smoothies. I dropped by on Saturday at 6pm to checkout the place. The young lady was very friendly and took my order. They accept cash and electronic payment. I wanted to get the BBQ Pork sandwich, but they ran out of BBQ pork. So I ordered the Spicy Chicken sandwich. YIKES! That spicy chicken is spicy hot! It was also loaded with crunchy pickled veggies. I was surprised at how big the sandwich was. Most sandwiches at other places are like baguettes, my sandwich was like a sub. I also ordered 4-pcs of Eggrolls. They had a free eggroll promo, so I ended up with five. The dish came with dipping sauce and veggies on the side. I was told the eggrolls were made of chicken and shrimp. They were crispy and delicious. My order was packed as a to-go order. They do have limited seating for eating there. I saw two tables inside, and 3-4 small tables outside. However, it should be noted that this place is right next door to the Cookiebar ice cream shop. When I was there, I saw people with cones sitting at tables in front of Mango and Mint. Would I return? Yes, I want to try the salads and drinks. Support Local Business! read more

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Only two small outdoor tables. About 30 Minute wait so it's a great idea to order ahead. The bun noodles were cooked perfectly and cold like it should be. Ordered the $2 add on egg roll which seemed small. I appreciated the freshness of the vegetables. The grilled pork over rice was good as well. I didn't try the Bahn Mi which I thought was steep at $12. Street/meter parking. read more

Mango and Mint - Chicken Bun with $2 eggroll. - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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So happened to be walking by so decided to get into line and trial the bahn mi. It was the lunch hour so there was a slight wait to order with 2 people in front of me. The menu ranges from typical sandwiches and other Vietnamese rolls, and some bowls as well. After ordering I again stepped aside to await my BBQ pork sandwich. As I watched the ladies run back and forth prepping the orders then take an order, it became increasingly obvious that either they were still getting their workflow in order. Or they are understaffed. Because all the food sold is pre-cooked. The items just need to be assembled. Having said that, the wait wasn't atrocious, just longer than I expected for such items. The banh mi is a good size. Definitely big enough to feed 2 reasonable people. I did notice that they don't use pickled carrots or daikon, etc. So I did miss that flavor inside. However, they do include pate in a few of their banh mi which I always love to eat. So I think this is an ok place to eat. Prices are not super cheap but comparable in the area. read more

Mango and Mint - Open kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

The banh mi was the best I've had in Alameda and perhaps even from Oakland. Already planning the next time I stop by. Banh mi highlights: The bread was fresh! Jalapenos spicy. The pickled items were perfectly flavored. Pork was well seasoned. The spring rolls were good. They make their own peanut sauce which tasted fresh. read more

Mango and Mint - Pork banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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I'm so bummed I don't live closer to Mango and Mint! I got the char sui banh mi and it was delicious, flavorful and amply filled. The peach ginger smoothie is a fave - I love how fresh and gingery it is! Already looking forward to next time. read more

Mango and Mint, has quickly become my go-to spot for banh mi sandwiches. I've only had the lemongrass chicken banh mi so far, and it's absolutely delicious--tender, flavorful chicken with the perfect balance of herbs and spices. The combination of ingredients makes for a truly satisfying sandwich. It's hands down my favorite place in Alameda to satisfy my banh mi cravings. Parking can be tricky with street parking available, but the small dining space offers a few tables inside and outside for those who prefer to eat there. The staff is friendly, though they don't engage much in conversation. My partner tried the BBQ pork banh mi once, but unfortunately, the pork wasn't shredded, making it a bit difficult for him to enjoy. Despite that, the overall experience has always been great, and I'll definitely be back for more! read more

I've been here so many times and have always loved it, but today was a huge miss. In the fresh roll there was a lack of herbs, lack of filling, and very strange textured and flavored peanut sauce. The sauce was gloopy and almost like a slime that slides off the spoon. I think they had someone new today making the rolls, they were very meager and some bites of the rice paper wasn't quite soft enough. Before they were packed and delicious. Disappointing because they aren't cheap (but they are a full meal). They got out the order quickly, but I would rather have it take longer and be done well. The other items people were getting aside from the fresh rolls still looked good though. Not sure I'll want to come back for the rolls after this experience tbh. I may come back and try the bowls again, disappointing for sure. This used to be a favorite. read more

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Nice new alternative for lunch around the island! Priced at $12 a bahn mi, I find the cost a bit expensive, but I will say that 1 bahn mi can definitely fill two bellies. I visited on a weekday around 11:30AM and the shop was empty, seems like good time to beat the lunch rush. The place is small but there are at least 2-3 tables inside and a few more outside. I ordered the spicy chicken bahn mi and the combo. The combo was huge! I didn't find the spicy chicken to be too spicy, I'd say mild, quite flavorful. The combo was decent, it has all the typical cold cuts. The pâté was generously slathered on one side, but the baguette wasn't too crunchy. I actually tossed the bread into the oven the next day and it tasted much better. The pickled veggies weren't too pickled, but still added a great balance to the overall bite. I'll definitely be back to try their other food selections and their smoothies! read more

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I'm a fan. The menu is a good amount, within those items there's some variety. Chicken, pork, tofu, shrimp. Salads, sandwiches, rice bowls, spring rolls, vermicelli bowls. The place is really small and the seating is not too much. The place always seems to have people every time I pass by or pick up my food. I've had several of their bánh mì and the chicken is my favourite. The pate one is nice too. I'd prefer the rice plates over the noodles, just preference. Their presentation is always attractive. A bit pricey. AC transit buses 20, 51A, 96, and the O all bring you here. Plenty of bike locks around. read more

My top stop for bahn mi, hands down! I have one other spot that I appreciate equally but everything about this restaurant has been good. I order the pork with extra pate and I'm just thoroughly satisfied each time I visite. I will try the spring rolls next because I saw them being made and they look fresh and perfectly crafted. I also ordered the iced Vietnamese coffee and that too did not disappoint. It took me two days to eat it and the next day, it was just as good...Oh yeah, I'll be back! read more

I was skeptical at first when I saw the price of the sandwich. I was thinking not another expensive vietnamese sandwich place again. I was wrong. The sandwich deserves the price tag. They hollow out the center of the bread and fill that thing up. Ive never seen any vietnamese establishment serve a vietnamese sandwich just as big in weight and size to its American counterpart. I had a hard time eating just half. Definitely worth the bang for the buck. read more

Mango and Mint - Super sized vietnamese sandwich combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Best best best avocado spring rolls and more. Does take them awhile to make but that's because it's made with love. Smaller place if you plan to eat there but it's always amazing read more

Enormous Bahn Mi massively stuffed with fresh goodness. Superb value for the money. Nice staff. Highly recommended. Will return to devour more. read more

We had a luncheon for 60 people catered by Mango and Mint this week, and everything was perfect. The food was delicious, communication was easy and fast, delivery was on time, it was remarkably affordable for the amount and quality of food. The guests were raving about it- vegans, gluten free folks, and carnivores were all satisfied. Will definitely be back, and recommend to everyone looking for a perfect bahn mi! read more

We all know what we're comparing this Banh Mi to, and tbh it's up there! AND they're open more than 3 days out the week lol this Banh Mi cost more, but it seems like the meat cuts are thicker with more pate. I added extra mayo & an egg too. Would definitely come back! read more

Mango and Mint - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Service was fine. It was a busy time. It's an order at the counter and wait setup. Limited seating inside and outside. The portions were very generous. It was two meals for me. The lemongrass grilled chicken was all white meat and delicious. The menu is limited but the food was delicious. read more

Mango and Mint - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

I've been working in alameda lately and had to find a lunch spot. This was top rated and super close to college of alameda so I placed an online order for pick up. The food was ready to go when we arrived and the staff was super friendly. I ordered the bbq pork and rice plate and my buddy Dave got the shrimp rolls. Both dishes were excellent! Pork was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. The spring rolls had large pieces of shrimp that seemed really fresh. I've been back a few times since then and only wish they had a location closer to home! read more

Mango and Mint - Lemongrass pork plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California