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Wait I thought I did a review on this place already after having it a million times in my life! Oh well, better now than never. This place is one of my first favorites for banh mi sandwiches after the quality of those in Seattle's Little Saigon area have rapidly declined. It's also a place I've been going to since I was little, though I don't remember most of the interior changes that have occurred here if any. This place shares parking in a plaza that is absurdly strict about perfect, not-over-the-lines parking, so be warned. This place serves banh mi, drinks, pastries and a lot of packaged Vietnamese street food near the front. But forget about all that, because this is also the place where most people carry bags and bags of their baguettes, and JUST baguettes. Heck, I used to get them back then too when I was making my own banh mi sandwiches or just wanted some freshly baked bread. For a majority of my visits and this one, I got their grilled pork banh mi, which uses those same baguettes. I will say that their quality of banh mi has declined over the years, but not as hard as other places I used to have banh mi at in Chinatown. For the one I got for this review, it came with everything and was done very well. Pork was still grilled though not as much, and there was an ample amount of veggies and jalapeno peppers that I look for and thoroughly enjoy in my sandwich. It's not runny or drippy with sauce, and the baguette is the right kind of crispy each time. This is also the place that has the most consistent quality of banh mi that I've had so far over the years, so that's something I love about this place. It may not be as awesome as some other places that go above and beyond (like Saigon Drip Cafe or even Banh Mi Deluxe very close by), but I like to think of this place as a middle ground for what makes a great banh mi. Besides their banh mi, I sometimes also get their steamed buns, which have a ton of pork, a small slice of Chinese sausage and a small hard-boiled egg too. This and their sandwiches/baguettes are really good when you come here!
This place is clearly a local spot! The lady that took my order was very sweet and confirmed it with me. The bahn mis were delicious and they came out really quickly too. They also have a market area where you can buy their Demi baguette for $5.50 and around 3:30 people came pouring in the door to clear them out. For ambiance it's very busy and popular! There's nowhere to sit but the sandwiches were really well packaged to go so I was fine with take out.
First off i'd love to rate this place at least a 3.5 out of 5. Anyways, I came to grab a Bahn Mi at this place because I'm still on the search for a go to Bahn Mi place in the greater Seattle area. One that's cost effective while also providing that flavor that I'm familiar with. Cost of a Bahn Mi is decently priced around 8-9 dollars or so. I got the grilled pork Bahn mi Texture of the baguette has that crispy with a flaky crust texture. This one doesn't cut the roof of your mouth like typical baguettes do and it has some softness to its flesh. Accoutrements are layered and have that classic flavor profile I like. Only thing that fell a little short was the amount of grilled pork. The unique thing I noticed as well was their grilled pork was sliced thinly. In comparison to the BBQ pork that my friend got. They had a larger portion of BBQ pork on their Bahn mi. This place also has some grab and go Asian baked goods. One that I tried was a fried bread with sesame seeds. It reminded me of the sesame balls at dim sum places without the red bean paste. Also was way larger and had tons of surface area in comparison to a sesame ball. All in all. I may consider giving them another try because their BBQ pork Bahn mi did look good. Establishment is nothing too fancy I think it's equatable to other Bahn mi spots I've been to.
The Bakery makes bread for banh mi. As soon as you drive in to the parking lot, you immediately smell the wonderful aroma of fresh baked bread in the air! My favorite is the butter bread! It's like a big croissant, so good, so buttery! It sells out quickly, so get there early (opens at 6am) if you want to get some. Customers come in and purchase bags of bread rolls. They also have assorted pastries, banh mi, smoothies, coffee and vietnamese snacks.
Hands down the BEST place to get banh mi in south Seattle. The fresh bread makes all the difference. Everything is super affordable for the quality and amount of food. Plus they have a huge parking lot so it's easy to grab things and go.
Located in the back part of a has-been tiny shopping center having a parking lot with failing pavement, Q Bakery is a great little bakery featuring good bánh mì, great pâté chaud, and lots of fresh-baked rolls. It is popular -- having a line is the norm, despite the somewhat obscure location -- and there's good reason for that. The staff is friendly and helpful (and very busy), and the bánh mì are good, with many varieties to choose from. Most of the customers are local, and a great many of them are Vietnamese -- a testimony to the authenticity of their food, and the reasonable prices too. It is obvious that many delis and restaurants get their bread (for bahn mi and other things) at Q Bakery, and indeed their rolls probably set the standard for bánh mì in Seattle (Vietnamese style, rather than French or American style). Why a 4-star and not a five? Because this is a solidly good place, but there are other many other establishments where the bánh mì are good too.
We were recommended by family to try Q Bakery since we were craving for banh mi! It definitely did not disappoint. The banh mi ga (chicken) and dac biet (original) were really tasty. The original was $6.25 and the chicken was $5.50, which is a great price, seeing that a lot of banh mi shops in Portland sell them for around $7-9 now. We tried the banh mi, banh bao, pate chaud, nem nuong (meatball) and bought some baguettes. Our favorites were the banh mi for sure and the banh bao was really good too! They had a banh bao deal, so you could buy 4 baos for $15. Our least favorite was the pate chaud because it just didn't come with a lot of meat. We saw a lot of people coming in and out of the restaurant around 9:30 AM, so we knew it's a hot spot for Vietnamese sandwiches! We'd love to come back again for the banh mi when we're in the area.
In the neighborhood and was picking up a sandwich for a friend. Since I saw the guy bagging the rolls non stop in the back I knew the bread was going to be fresh. I was going to be standing around waiting for one sandwich so i figured I'd get myself one as well. It wouldn't look good if I bit my friend's sandwich just to try it A little confusing on where to stand. Order your sandwich from the window deeper in. The window up front is for phone orders and purchases of the bagged bread. They do a great business of the sandwich rolls and smaller ones. The bag of 6 was $3.25, maybe a dozen of the smaller ones was $5. I saw a guy from Smarty Pants pick up 150 rolls! Sandwich was good - toss up on whether I'd want a $7 banh mi with less meat, or a more packed sandwich from my neighborhood for $14.
I stopped by when I was in the area and wanted to pick up a quick lunch. Q Bakery was pretty busy on a random weekday at 12, but the food came out quickly. They sell fresh baguettes and other bread/pastry items there that locals seemed to love and were buying in bulk. I tried the grilled pork banh mi ($6.25), which tasted really fresh and was delicious! I also had the Vietnamese iced coffee, which was very strong and not too sweet compared to others I've tried. Service was not amazing, but kind of to be expected for this type of place. Overall, would recommend if you're looking to buy inexpensive lunch for yourself or many others!
The bread here is so fresh, light, and airy, perfect for banh mis! Value wise, Q bakery is tough to beat at $5.50 for a sandwich! I ordered their combo banh mi and it was very satisfying. Includes pate, mayo, cilantro, jalapeño, pickled veggies, and a fair amount of meat. Just wish it had more of the pickled veggies or cilantro. Overall, would recommend!
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Amazing bread. Amazing sandwiches. There isn't anything more to say about it. Oh, If you take the sandwiches home, pop em in the microwave for 30 seconds, then drop some laughing cow and an fried egg on top and stick that in a George foreman for a bit..... *Chefs kiss* Reminds me of the bahm mi's in Hoi An. read more
Pros: - Favorite place for Vietnamese sandwiches; favorite is grilled pork (sauce is a little heavier on soy sauce than other delis); crunchy bread - Love purchasing plain baguettes too--pre-bagged and ready to grab and go; options for large and mini baguettes - Pork banh bao is tasty; like the egg inside; pepper gives it a little kick which I enjoy - All food is affordable, inexpensive, and tasty - Fast and friendly customer service - Lots of free parking in plaza - Would highly recommend/return Cons: - Often busy with multiple lines and lack of organization, but you eventually figure it out - Cars are sometimes parked right in front of the store which can seem like an inconvenience but adds to the image of being a quick grab-and-go deli read more
The floor markings and line to purchase is honestly a bit confusing but if you follow the others...I'm sure you'll get to the register some time. After hearing my boyfriend rave about the banh mi's here, we decided to make a trip. It was about 11:30am on a week day and it was fairly busy inside, if you're worried about running into a lot of people. They have baskets full of pre-bagged baguettes, which unfortunately were not the softest/freshest they could have been (according to S/O). The situation was the same with the banh mi. The price is really good though; less than $5 for a banh mi. It could easily be double that price closer to the east side and beyond. So, for the price and taste, I would say that it's worth it and would recommend. I hope I can return and have some really fresh bread to get that optimal Q Bakery experience. :) read more
Still on my quest to find the best banh mi. Checked out Q Bakery - one of the first things you'll notice about this place is that all the Asian grampas are buying a 2-3 bags of bread and that's it. So that alone tells me that the bread is good. I ordered the dac biet banh mi - it's how I establish that banh mi baseline. The bread was good. I see why they have so many bags of it on sale and why so many people are buying bags of it. The sandwich itself was solid but it was just a little on the dry side. Not sure if it was the layer of what kind of looked like pork floss meat or maybe there was less mayo and pate than other places. They had some other pastries too and I bought a bbq pork bun and that was just ok. If i come back i'll try a different sandwich and then one of the little pate chauds. read more
4 years ago
This place makes a PHENOMENAL banh mi. All of my Vietnamese coworkers told me that this was the best place to get a banh mi in the area, and this store lived up to the hype. Right when you walk through in the door, you are greeted with the warm aroma of freshly baked bread. In the back of the store, you can see staff baking bread nonstop. I ordered the grilled pork sandwich and my friend ordered a BBQ pork and a banh bao. The filling was nothing to brag about, but the bread was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Their baguettes and banh mi are truly what makes this place so special. read more
This hole in the wall bakery tends to get crowded with folks grabbing bags and bags of fresh Vietnamese baguettes but - I come here for one thing only - their Pate Chaud! This light, flakey, and buttery heaven sent creation is hands down the best item here. Every time we've gotten it, it's been consistently delicious! The meat filling is always well flavored and juicy. Another item, such as their deep fried shrimp cake is wonderful too but it tends to get sold out often. The bakery is tucked away toward the back of the plaza on the left hand side of the giant parking lot. It can get missed but locals already know it well so it's hard to find the place empty. At least every time I've gone it's been crazy crowded. Most folks are following social distance protocols so I've always felt comfortable here. If you ever stop here, get their Pate Chaud! read more
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This is a small bakery on MLK that has a variety of baked goods and sandwiches (banh mis). The baguettes used for banh mis are sold here for those who want to make their own sandwiches at home (I've purchased some for French dips before and they work great). They also have a case with a mix of traditional baked goods like croissants, as well as Asian items like Chinese donuts (which inspired my trip today). The case had a limited selection by the time I got there this morning, but everything that was still there looked good. The service is a little slow and lacking (my only interaction with the cashier was when she pointed at my bag and asked "how many?") but I was coming here for cheap eats not world-class service...and I got my cheap eats, so I shouldn't complain. Even though there's a parking lot, be warned--it is a shared lot and on weekends, it can be a little bit crazy! read more
5 years ago
While I agree with other reviews that their french bread and banhmi are fresh, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, very tasty and good value, their customer service is nowhere acceptable to me. On the day I visited, the shop has no checkout system. People do not form lines and cut in whenever. They allow customers to walk up to the counter and leave the cash without waiting for their turn. Over the 8 mins in line, I had many cut in front of me and not follow any social distance. I feel that though it's their customers that ruin the experience, it's also the shop's responsibility to direct the traffic and enforce the store capacity rule. In the little shop, there was over 30 ppl at once. I have to minus a star for the lack of system in place. read more
5 years ago
This was my first time trying out Q Bakery. I must say my sandwiches were quite yummy. This place was definitely more banh mi sandwiches than it was a full bake shop. Lots of patrons going in and out buying bags filled of freshly baked baguettes. I saw maybe two handfuls of actually baked desserts. I ordered two banh mis, #11 and #14. Both ordered with extra pate....the jalapeños in the photo are my own personal pickled jalapeños from home. read more
I came here purely on a whim... just following my nose to the smell of bread. I was literally across the street at another block but the carbs beckoned me come. So I went.... Unbeknownst to me, they serve fresh bread that is apparently a thing to grab in the masses in paper bags. So even tho we had no idea that this fresh bread is a thing, we ended up standing around waiting for it and grabbing a bag. 50 cents for the medium baguettes and 35 cents for The small ones... not bad! And the bread is hot, fresh, flaky, and super soft inside. All the bread on the racks disappeared in like 1 minute of being rolled out. (Reminiscent of Black Friday....) Also got a #11 sandwich for like $4. Not bad! Yummy sandwich! Very happy w randomly stumbling into this place! read more
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Fresh Banh mi Yummy I Love this restaurant deli Very nice employees Ice coffee delicious A lot of parking available. Clean inside Great value lunch read more
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This place is delicious. The bread they make for the banh mi makes me want to hang loose and stuff my goose. They make it right: spicy jalapeño creamy tofu umami cilantro crunchy bread fresh bread Yum Yum Yum nom nom nom read more
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Best bahn mi sandwich I've had since I was in Vietnam. Absolutely delicious, including the fresh bread. I highly recommend the combination sandwich. read more
My family and I have been going to this place for years! The quality of the foods and the serve have been consistent, and it remains as a staple for the Vietnamese community here in Seattle. Here are my recommendations: -Banh mi dac biet (Traditional): This is a great sandwich to try if you have not had Banh mi before. It consists of pork three ways (sliced, cured, and shredded), pate, butter, and pickled veggies. It's really good fresh and even better the next day when you pop it in the oven to let the bread crisp up. -Banh mi thit nuong (grilled pork): This is a great sandwich if you enjoy marinated grilled meats. It consists of grilled pork, pate, butter, and pickled veggies. -Bánh Tiêu: This is the Vietnamese take on fried donuts. It's made fresh at the bakery and it's good to try. Always ask the employees if they have any fresh ones! -Cà Phê Sữa Đá: Always get the Vietnamese coffee with your sandwiches! Pro tip: dip your Bánh Tiêu in your coffee! When you come here, order a bunch of sandwiches for a whole week's worth of lunch. You won't be disappointed. read more
3 years ago
Visited at noon on a Thursday. The line situation was a little confusing because after you order the waiting area where you'd also line up. I came here on a mission for a pate chaud. I was not disappointed. They had five, we bought 4 of them and two bags mi's. The total came to $18. The pate chaud was buttery flaky pastry with well seasoned pate. The bahn mi had great bread, which explained people buying it in bags. The pickled veggies and grilled pork were good, but I'm used to bahn mi's having homemade Mayo and pate, but this has neither so the sandwich ate dry. I will be back again. read more
This bakery wasn't super busy when we arrived (around noon on a Saturday) and we got our order pretty fast. We got the #13 - pork roll and 14 - grilled pork and both were tasty. The grilled pork didn't have too much filling but it was still good. I enjoyed #13 - pork roll much more, the pate was very flavourful and there was a good amount of pork slices in the sandwich. For the price you're paying and quality you're getting, Id recommend checking this bakery out! read more
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3818 S Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118
Hillman City
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