This is such a nice surprise of a place. First, the prices are very reasonable and more accessible…read morethan many places in the city. $30 per person as opposed to ones that are $75 and up per person. They have a wonderful selection of teas to choose from and they have delicious menus of tea sandwiches, scones, and other treats. Everything is presented beautifully and every item we had was absolutely delicious. Another cool thing...you can mix and match items if you so please which most tea services do not allow. They have gluten free items as well and vegetarian options too. The service is lovely and the server we had is such a kind and lovely person. She offered to take pictures for people who were trying to do selfies of their entire table w/ friends/family. It was so nice to see. She was so excited for people having a great time and wanted to help them capture the fun w/ a nice photo. I will definitely be back and would love to try their other locations. I know they also offer a catering menu, and I would not hesitate to get an event catered from them. The food was perfectly presented and delicious to boot. So happy I cancelled my reservation at a more pricey place in the city after I read bad reviews about the pricey place and saw excellent reviews for The Vintage Tea & Cake Company. The excellent reviews were right and I'm so glad I took my mom to tea here.

Went for Mother's Day 2026 and could not have been more disappointed. We made a reservation for 2pm…read moreand by 2:50 had still only received water. When our tea came we did not even have napkins or spoons to stir the tea; the place had only one server for a holiday and everyone in the restaurant was waiting an extremely long time. Why wouldn't you have more servers at a tea house on Mother's Day? I wound up getting up from our table to get our spoons, knives, and napkins from a stand I saw because we weren't being paid attention to. The food itself was pretty measly. Would never ever return. Very bad experience.

Each visit has made me truly fall in love with this tiny little spot that ports you back to the…read moreside streets of France. I don't find it pretentious; rather, I find it humble and unique in the way it serves up phenomenal pastries that tickle every single corner of your palate. From the croissants, the turnovers, to the delectable desserts or macarons, not one detail is spared in the intricate process of making each item stand out. They sure make the French proud (as some of the patrons openly brag about this being closest to "home"). The friendliness that they greet you as you enter to the simple smiles and gestures accommodating any and every possible question you may have is truly what seals the deal for this spot. As I sit and slowly put away whatever pastry I decided to indulge in the moment, sipping on my cafe au lait, I get to watch as different locals enter and go, chatting up a storm with each other like long lost loves, before disappearing in delight with full bags in hand. Can't wait to be back. Definitely now a weekend staple.

Horrible customer service, rude, especially by the owner. The pastries are relatively good, but…read morethere are plenty of other establishments that are able to treat customers w a modicum of respect.

Super cute place, very good vibes!! Would love to come back and sit and have tea. Only negative was…read morethat it was a teensy bit dusty. The drinks were SO SOO good. My favorite milk tea boba I've had in Boston so far. Really delicious classic tea and perfectly made boba. Nicer server too!

Really nice store. Felt very zen inside. Chill music and a nice little grass display with little…read morestuffed animals. Puerh Milk Tea: Milk tea tasted pretty average. The balance between milk and tea was missing something, I think. The boba was also average. Not bad, but not a standout. A little on the pricier side.

Super happy to have a banh mi spot that isn't so far into Boston!…read more Super yummy flavor in the banh mis, my boyfriend loves the grilled pork and I love the cold cuts. The grilled beef skewers are also super good. I love the thai tea here as well. Would definitely keep coming back!!!

I have friends who tell me, "You could just make those spring rolls yourself, you know..."…read more Lies. (I've tried. They tasted like sadness.) The ones from Banh Mi Cafe are enormous, sooo fresh, and exactly what I wish mine tasted like. Both the fish sauce and the peanut sauce are excellent, and when I need to bring something to a summer potluck but don't have time to cook, I just order six orders of spring rolls and suddenly everyone at the potluck is happy. Their Vietnamese iced coffee is also absolute jet fuel. It's my go-to whenever I need to work a late night. But the reason I'll always be loyal to Banh Mi Café has nothing to do with the food. ::IT'S STORYTIME:: One evening I developed an absolutely irrational craving for their avocado smoothie with boba. I spent the whole day thinking about it, finally placed an online order, and then got a phone call saying they had just run out. They apologized and offered a replacement or a refund. Instead, I asked them a weird question: "I know this is kind of crazy...but if you'll have avocado again on Saturday, could you just make this exact order then instead, and I'll come pick it up?" To my surprise, they said yes. A couple of days later, I picked up my avocado smoothie, my fresh spring rolls, and went home happy. Maybe it was more work than it was worth for the employee, maybe it wasn't; either way, they took an odd request seriously, and that's the kind of customer service that sticks with you. Beyond the spring rolls, I've also really enjoyed the nem chua, the cold cut banh mi (I wish the bread were a little softer, but the condiments and veggies are excellent), and the grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves, which I hadn't tried before and now LOVE. I still have a growing list of desserts to work through, including the flan. One thing to know before you go, regarding ambiance: this is more of a grab-and-go spot, not somewhere to settle in for lunch. There are only a few bar seats, so I almost always take my food with me, sometimes to the nearby park. There are plenty of Vietnamese restaurants around Boston, and while I'll always happily try new ones, Banh Mi Cafe has earned my loyalty, one avocado smoothie at a time.

the mochi there are very soft and when they made it the night before they have discounts, it's very…read morefair. The staff are also very friendly! They have very good hospitality :) But something I need to say. The desserts they have there are quite expensive. And I had to wait very long for a simple order.

I woke up with a very specific craving for mochi, and my dear husband gave in and drove me 20…read moreminutes to Crystal Bakery. We ended up getting two strawberry cream mochi, one mango cream mochi, and the mango pomelo sago. The sago was definitely on the expensive side for the portion, but it absolutely hit the spot and satisfied the craving. The mochi was the real star. The outer layer was soft, chewy, and pillowy, while the filling was light, creamy, and not overly sweet. The strawberry cream mochi tasted fresh and delicate, and the mango version was rich, fruity, and refreshing. Each one felt like biting into a little cloud. The mango pomelo sago was creamy and packed with mango flavor, making for a nice contrast to the mochi. Not exactly an everyday treat given the prices, but for a special craving, it was worth the drive and I'd happily come back.

Came here by total accident. Seriously ... I was thinking of a different restaurant when I…read moreaccidentally clicked on this one. So happy for the mistake because this place is so quaint and yummy!!! From the outside ... and honestly on the inside too, it's very underwhelming. However, once you experience the home town friendliness and delicious, diner-like food, you really forget about the ambiance and instead ... enjoy the diner-next-door vibes and hominess. The place is small, but I appreciated the online "waitlist" feature. It goes by a lot quicker than expected. I had to re-put myself on the waitlist cuz we weren't at the restaurant yet. This place also has a "order at the counter" first and then get seated situation, which helps things move along and turn tables over, but I'd have to say that this is my least favorite part. You get more fast food vibes than dining in vibes. The food, however, was definitely worth it. They have a large menu with amazing coffee drinks. The coffee drink I got was probably my favorite part. The food is also really good and feels like breakfast without being too greasy and heavy feeling. I came here for breakfast, but I definitely want to try their lunch menu too. I'm glad my family and I stumbled on this place by accident cuz I definitely discovered a gem in the rough.

Honestly, this place is a hidden gem. The food is incredible, and decently priced, with huge…read moreportions. Sitting outside is unbeatable. Its just the perfect diner vibes. The coffee is mid ... but maybe thats just cuz its diner coffee. It's a bit chaotic in there but in a loving way. Definitely a staple in our household.

The parking is limited. It is definite pricey where I spent 6:00 for a large ice coffee. I was…read moresmall at any other establishment. There was seating inside. It looked like it was strictly a coffeehouse. I would think twice before returning.

I have a weakness for this place. That is, I really really like their coffee. It's got great…read moreflavor, and I enjoyed it every time. This morning I had the sticky bun, and it's really tasty. So generally I would recommend, especially if you're a coffee fiend. The place is kind of small, and parking is pretty tough. It's also not cheap. but I think at least worth trying once either here at another of their few locations.

1st time experiencing this gem that sits by itself other than the salon next door - all because I…read morehad seen the hashbrown waffle and had to try it! Although it took a while to prepare - I enjoyed my hazelnut oat milk latte with a delicious flavor of ESPRESSO throughout the entire drink - not just the syrup! Once the hashbrown waffle arrived I knew I made the right choice for my Sunday brunch - YOU HAVE GOT TO TRY THIS and I can't wait to come back to try their remaining menu items.

First time here. Fantastic service and food. All made fresh. Coffee is incredible. Cortodito was…read moreamazing. I had the avocado toast, but I added salmon on top. Excellent definitely coming back. Cute clean atmosphere.