The fillings are skimpy and overly salty, it's really gone down in the past several years. However, it's still an unbeatable price for a Vietnamese-style sub so if you don't care about taste and just need a filling, somewhat-healthful meal quickly then this is for you. read more

Ah, Bake Chef. When I was in University, their stuffed buns were one of the things that helped me get through post-secondary. One of the few reasonably-priced items on campus, they're freshly made, warm, filling, and most importantly, tasty. My favourites are the tuna buns and the chicken buns. If you're looking at the meat-to-bread ratio, the tuna buns are more favourable, but if you're a fan of chicken like I am, the chicken buns are great too. They also offer Vietnamese Subs as well, with a variety of types and toppings. All you have to do is fill out a paper card with your order and submit it. It's very filling and they load them with meat, which is something you may or may not get at similar places downtown. I'm happy they're still around even though it's been six or seven years since I've convocated with my undergraduate degree. Every so often business brings me back to my old Alma Matter, and every time I'm in Mac Hall wanting to grab a bite to eat, Bake Chef is the first to come to my mind, although to be fair, these days students have way better choices and variety in terms of food fair fare than I did when I went here regularly. Still haven't tried out all the new places myself yet. Anyways, if you're ever on campus and looking for an affordable place to grab a bite, Bake Chef is a great option. 14/30 read more

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In my humble opinion, The Bake Chef Company have the best Vietnamese subs and buns in Calgary. The Baked Chef Co and I go waaaaaaaaaaaaay back, they were one of the first places I visited when I went to University. I fell in love with the beef satay with cheese sub. They offer hot/cold beverages, fruit loaves, cookies, squares, buns, muffins and of course subs. To order a sub, you take a sheet and check off what you want: what type of sub, bread, sauce, the toppings and the spices. After that, you hand it off and wait. While you wait, I HIGHLY suggest grab a pepperoni pizza bun (if there are any left) - they are served warm and they're SO DELICIOUS...I promise you will not regret this. The Viet subs are toasted which I love because of the crunch, they are generous with the toppings and the meat is so flavorful. The combination of the toasty bread, saucy satay beef, veggie toppings and spices is just. so. darn. good. I'm probably overhyping it but it's my all-time favorite. The pepperoni pizza bun....oh good lord the pepperoni pizza bun, I think the bun itself weights 3lbs. As mentioned above, its served warm. OMG - just typing this is making me drool. I remember the first bite like yesterday (which it was) I'm normally not a bready person but the bread is made from scratch and is SO good and SUPER fluffy. Inside, there's large pepperoni(s), heaping amount of pizza sauce and cheese, seriously drool worthy (SEE PICS). I truly did not want my pepperoni pizza bun moment to end....so I got another one :) Not only did I have a sub and buns - I haven't reunited with The Bake Chef Co in so long, I had to have a chocolate chunk cookie to finish my experience off. Nice big cookie for $1! It was soft with chunks of chocolate inside, you can't go wrong with a classic chocolate chunk cookie. I could have eaten two more but I didn't want to embarrass myself as I already visited them three times in one night. The guy laughed at me haha The best thing about The Bake Chef Company???? Not only is everything so flippin' tasty, all the buns and sweet goodies are MADE FROM SCRATCH with love. Please drop what you're doing right now and head over! You can thank me later. Super reasonable prices and hours of operation are never really set, sometimes they open later than listed! GOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! read more

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Best Vietnamese Subs period. The bread is so good and fresh. Really set them apart from other sub places. Their other baked good are also amazing but you can't beat the subs read more

Ooh! Beef Satay Sub, that's what I'll get! "Hi there, I'll get a Beef Sa..." "On the paper." *points to a stack of order cards. "Oh, ok." I cross off the beef sate spot on the paper. "here you go." 6 minutes of silence. "Number 34! ...Number 34!!" "Umm, is that my sub?" "Well you're the only one here." You're right! I was the only one there, and so was the guy working there. We seriously can't break away from protocol enough during non busy times to say something to the customer ordering other barking their order number at them when they're the only one standing right in front of you? The Sub was alright. I'm pretty sure I'd still take it over many of the other places in Mac Hall. I'll check out the Korean place next time instead. read more

They call their sandwiches Vietnamese sub baguettes but if you have had an authentic banh mi you will be very disappointed if you are expecting an authentic banh mi at The Bake Chef. The sandwich is still pretty good and is a very generous size but lacks the Vietnamese flavor profile. Throwing a bit of pickled carrots and cilantro on a toasted sub bun, a bun which doesn't even resemble a baguette in texture at all, is a let down. If I want a sandwich while at the university I would consider going there as it is numerous levels superior to Subway, but as a Vietnamese sub it is just meh. read more

Bake Chef is my go to stop whenever I am in Mac Hall. They must make a mean Vietnamese sub, because there is usually a line for meat baguettes, but my loyalties lie in the form of a $3 coconut bun. Kept under a heat lamp, the little treasure comes in its paper sleeve to catch the toasted coconut flakes atop its firm surface. Bite in and the moist coconut filled interior bun high fives your face. Is it dairy free? Probably not. Healthy? I don't care cause I will buy this till I die or Bake Chef goes under. Coconut Buns for life. read more

This place is a good alternative to subway. Unlike other fast food I don't feel gross after eating from here. You check off what you want on a list and hand it to them. It's a faster system than doing it verbally. read more

Yummy vietnamese sandwich if you want something quick to grab. I'm so used to New York Vietnamese sandwiches so I can't give it more stars than 3. I would recommend trying it if you're nearby in the university. I like how you can choose what you want in the sandwich. That's a plus! read more

Great little bakery. They specialize in Vietnamese subs (Bahn Mi) but also have other baked goods like sausage rolls, croissants, buns, muffins, cookies, etc. We ordered some chicken saté subs while the kids had a variety of baked goods. Our kids (who are pretty discerning eaters) reported that their baked goods were pretty good. I liked the fact that you could "customize" your Bahn Mi sandwiches. E.g. you can choose whether you want all or none of the following on them: tomato, onion, carrot (pickled), jalapeños, cilantro, onions, lettuce, hot sauce, soy sauce, etc. (there were some other options I can't remember). Personally I like mine with cilantro, carrot, jalapeño and onion but without lettuce and tomato. I also added some hot sauce but would be careful about adding too much sauce as the salt level of the meats is already good. They also melt a bit of cheese on top of the meats, though I suppose you could ask them to leave the cheese off if you are a purist. You can also choose between white (my preference) and wheat bread. The bread was nicely toasted though it didn't have quite the baguette-like crispiness of a classic Bahn Mi that I would prefer. Overall though, it was a good sized and pretty tasty sub. Prices were good and service was friendly too. We would definitely consider coming back when we are in the area. For those unfamiliar with the area, the restaurant is inside a University of Calgary building, situated in a food court. There are a lot of other food court options there, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, A&W, Dairy Queen, Tim Hortons, a pita place, a regular sandwich place and coffeeshop. Those were the options I could see just from where we were sitting! If you are with a group of people where everyone might want something different, this would be a good place to go just for that reason. read more

Da Bomb!!! Especially their tuna melt buns!!! What kept me going throughout 5 years!!!

The best choice on campus, honestly. Simple and well-priced cookies, loaves, and pastries. Hot bakes, such as the cheese buns, are tasty. The star of the show is the sub, which is easy to order and is consistently tasty. read more

Sadly, perhaps the best part of my experience in the university. I learned a hell of a lot --- in perhaps the worst ways possible. But, I always enjoyed eating here, after my exams. I like it. I like it a lot. read more

One of the best choices of food in machall. The subs are fantastic but they can be a little inconsistent at times. I usually get the roasted chicken with cheese and man it delicious. I don't like coconut buns but the way they make it here is fantastic! The pepperoni buns tastes a little artificial so I'm not a fan. They have cookies (pretty average), muffins, pretzels... pretty much everything but the subs are still the shining star here read more

The subs are always tasty and even when the line is long they make them quickly. They subs are a bit messy and crumbly so eating them in class isn't always an option (some days I'm rushing from one to the next with no break it seems!). The spulumbos chicken sausage breakfast sub is also amazing. So if you have time to sit and enjoy a sub, you won't regret it. Yum! read more

For the money you spend, totally worth it. Their subs are above average and so is everything they bake. Prices are super competitive for Mac Hall and quality is above average. To add to it, they're always friendly and I saw their health inspections and had the best record in mac hall with 0 infractions. Go bake chef read more

They make homemade baked goods and tasty pastries. The price of their goods are affordable and reasonable. The service is fast and efficient. I enjoy that they have subs even catered to vegetarians, like myself. read more

I enjoyed the subs. It may not be "authentic vietnamese" but it's still really tasty. I prefer it to subway. Their hot dog buns are also really good. Everything is fairly priced. read more

I'm basing this review on their muffins and their pizza buns. oh my gosh those two items here are the best I've ever had anywhere. Check out their stuffed buns if you are at the university. the bread is kind of sweetened. They won't disappoint.! read more