In all the years I've spent around Los Gatos, I cannot believe I never knew about this hidden gem! It was a gloomy day and I was craving some Vietnamese comfort food, and I'm so glad I landed here. The moment I walked in and saw all the Aunties cooking and prepping bánh mì, I already knew I was about to get some authentic Vietnamese deliciousness. I ordered the beef pho and let me tell you--it HIT THE SPOT. For a place known for sandwiches, I'm not gonna lie, my expectations for the pho weren't that high. And being Vietnamese myself, I can definitely be a tougher critic when it comes to Vietnamese food. But this did not disappoint! I'm not sure if he was the owner, but Thai was incredibly welcoming and greeted every person who came in so warmly. You could immediately tell how many regulars they have, and I can see why. It honestly made me smile because it reminded me of something I love about our culture: it's not just about blessing people with amazing food. There's so much heart, hard work, and care behind it--and food has always been one of the ways we build community and make people feel welcomed. I'll definitely be back...and not just because Thai blessed me with a yummy Thai tea on the house! read more

My favorite Vietnamese small mom and pop to order from when I'm in Los Gatos. I have ordered this plate several times already but I have to say this time they forgot the Vietnamese egg-roll. Sometimes it's fire and other times it seems like the door-dasher may have shook it around a bit but all and all everything is made fresh. The owner is always friendly and respectful to all who come in. I enjoy coming here to eat outside solo, and will probably come back to eat here even after we move office locations from Los Gatos later this year. Definitely a Los Gatos hidden gem. read more

Sandwich Maker - Vermicelli with Grill Pork, Chicken or Beef, and Thai tea. - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Gatos, California

I've visited this place several times and have generally enjoyed it, so I was hoping to leave a positive review. Unfortunately, my last couple of visits have been less than stellar. The gentleman at the front has come across as rude on both occasions. Most recently, I called in an order and he answered with noticeable annoyance in his voice, took my order, told me it would be 20 minutes, and hung up. I arrived after about 10 minutes and the sandwich was already ready. Had I followed the full 20-minute wait time, the sandwich would have sat for another 10 minutes and likely become soggy. I ordered the tofu banh mi, which has historically been very good. However, this time and the last time, it tasted like some of the ingredients may have been refrigerated for too long. I know that may sound picky, but at $13.99 for a sandwich, I think freshness and service are reasonable expectations. I'm sharing this because I've enjoyed this place in the past and would like to see it return to the quality that made me come back. read more

After reading other reviews, I decided to order in advance. To my surprise, I arrived not more than 10 minutes from when I placed my order and it was already prepared. As others have noted, the seating area is limited but at 11:55 AM there were still tables inside and outside available. However, patrons started coming in at about 12:05 PM and while a good majority of folks (seemingly regulars) took their food to go, table availability quickly filled up. It wasn't the best Bahn mi that I've ever had, but it was still good. The bread was mostly crunchy on the outside and the veggies were fresh. Something, perhaps the pickled veggies were sweeter than I expected but it didn't take much away from the rest of the sandwich. Portion-wise, it's a good sized sandwich. Check out the photos below showing the pork and tofu bahn mi sandwiches. Overall a good value and it's definitely a place that I'll keep in mind next time. I'd be interested in trying the pho but perhaps in the Fall or Winter when it's a bit cooler. read more

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Came here for an early lunch yesterday for the first time. Even though it was early, they still had a constant stream of online orders and customers coming in, mostly regulars. It's a mom-and-pop shop at the back of an office complex, with 3 tables indoors, and 4 tables/2 benches outdoors. The menu at the entrance had quite a number of Vietnamese items. The breakfast menu and the specialty sandwiches/salads menu were behind the counter. They did accept credit cards/Apple Pay. The prices listed on their menu included a 4% cash discount. The shop was clean and service was friendly. I ordered the chicken banh mi and Vietnamese coffee combo. It took a few minutes as the sandwich was freshly prepared. The coffee was pretty strong. While the sandwich was not as flavorful as I would expect, it tasted healthy and super fresh. I also loved how crispy the outside of the bread was. It was quite expensive considering the size of the sandwich, but not surprisingly as it was Los Gatos. read more

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Everyone was nice came with our friends we love the pho super good the food was good many choices family owned but amazing the food came quickly will come back read more

***USP: Tiny little restaurant/cafe with less than 5 or so tables. They serve pho, Vietnamese sandwiches and some western style "specialty" sandwiches. ***LOCATION: they have plenty of parking but are tucked away in the back of a building so I had some difficulty finding them. ***FOOD: I got the chicken banh mi. Priced at $12, it's inline with most other sandwich places and surprisingly not expensive given the location. The sandwich was exceedingly fresh, I thought I would have 1/2 of it but ended up chowing down the whole sandwich by myself. Though the ingredients were great, bread was crusty outside and soft inside, I missed flavor. The jalapeno slices provided a much needed element of heat but they were very few. The pickled veggies had a tartness but failed to rouse the taste buds. I think they can be a little more generous with their in-house sauce. read more

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Ordered takeout of their Grilled Pork Banh Mi and the Spring Rolls. The Banh Mi was decent, but I thought the grilled pork lacked juiciness and flavor. It was served in a baguette and was very crunchy. I'm more of a fan of softer bread. The spring rolls were very good. Very long and packed rolls, and came with one of the best peanut sauces I've ever had with them. read more

Sandwich Maker - Grilled Pork Banh Mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Turn key $16 Vietnamese sandwich And a cafe cold coffee Bing! Place is busy, efficient And the standard American sandwiches look hearty and good. The grilled pork was tasty I will be back It was recommended on Yelp to me! read more

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Tasty pork banh mi sandwich! A bit pricey but it is quality. The spring rolls looked delicious at the counter but I cannot resist a banh mi sandwich. It was the right amount of meat to pickle vegetable ratio. Service was good and the owners are friendly. There are a couple of tables inside and a few outside for those who like a bit of Sun. The place is away in an office building strip mall. Plenty of parking. read more

I just happened upon this spot while in between meetings. I ended up getting Lemon chicken and rice plate. The chicken was so tender and delicious! It was served with steamed white rice and vegetables. So good!! The service was excellent and friendly. It was crowded when I got there, however the wait was quick! It's a small space with only a few tables inside and a few outside but with the quick turnaround it's easy to get a seat. I will definitely bookmark this place to come back! read more

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I was surprised! I was delighted! The location was between me and the Bay Club in a small office complex I go past everyday. I loved the spring shrimp rollups in the fresh Vietnam style with the peanut sauce. They also had our usual coffees and some specialty ones. read more

Ordered a Grill Pork Baguette, which taste good. I am not sure why this place isn't packed.

Hmmm reviews seemed legit and that's why we went. Unfortunately we weren't impressed. I ordered the Grilled Chicken. It was bland. I didn't see any pesto or sun dried tomatoes on it. Disappointing to say the least. The owner recommended my sandwich and my boyfriend's too. He was unimpressed with it also. It's a good location for them because they're the only food offering in the vicinity. Businesses in the area essentially have one choice if they need lunch. The price point is not worth the sandwiches. At least not the ones that we had. Inside is a regular sandwich shop with a few tables to sit at and a few places to eat outside. It's ok. Similar to other sandwich shops in the environment but definitely better choices in town for certain. I gave it 2 stars because the owner seemed nice and helpful when we told him it was our first time and what he recommended. Otherwise it would probably be 1 star. We won't be back. read more

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Meh... Premium price for mediocre sandwiches. Sandwich Maker is hard to visit because they're only open on weekdays and close early afternoons. I finally took a Friday off and we were able to grab a to-go order & take it to the Santa Cruz Wharf to see the king tides. We told the owner it was our first visit and asked him what he liked. We went with his recommendations so I got The Californian and my gf ordered the Grilled Cheese. Mine was just okay and I expected much better based on the reviews. My gf didn't care for hers and she didn't finish it. Service was friendly & each sandwich is made to order but lacking anything to make them amazing like others are saying... our orders didn't stand up to the hype. So on top of a mediocre sandwich I was disappointed too. Inside you'll hear the owner behind the counter talking to customers on the other side of the room. The topic during our visit was the Mike Tyson boxing match happening later that evening. If you work in the surrounding offices it would be super convenient spot for lunch but at a high price. I can't think of a reason for us to try it again when there are fantastic sandwich options in, and close to, downtown Los Gatos. read more

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Stopped by here on a Monday afternoon since we were craving some pho and there was no wait! We ordered the Grilled Pork Banh Mi, Chicken Pho, and Shrimp Spring Rolls! Everything was delicious and the service was so fast. There was a wide variety of sandwich options here but since we were in the mood for some Vietnamese food, we didn't end up trying out their sandwiches There were both indoor and outdoor seating and the restaurant was clean. There were the sweetest ladies working there too so I'm glad we were able to support their cafe/ restaurant! read more

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Stopped in during a road trip because of the positive reviews. We were not disappointed! We tried the grilled pork bhan mi and tofu banh mi sandwiches which were very flavorful and hit the spot for what we were looking for. The place is a no frills location tucked away in an office park. Ordering was easy and service was good. We came in during the lunch rush and there was a bit of a wait but the team did a great job managing. Worth a try if in the area! read more

Sandwich Maker - Tofu banh mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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The Sandwich Maker looks like a standard sandwich shop hidden in the back of a Los Gatos office complex but it has a twist. While it serves good versions of the Western style regulars (main board) it also offers a selection of very flavorful Banh Mi sandwiches (side board). I got a bbq pork Banh Mi served in a crunchy roll with all the trimmings. No pate offered so traditionalists take note. But .... Yummm! (See picture) The guy at the counter said they'd been there for 28 years and were part of the neighborhood. Given he knew half the folks who came in by name and where they'd just vacationed I'd say he's not exaggerating. He went on to plan a club meet up with the UPS driver (Mamma Kin's in SoFa). From what I saw today half came in for the Banh mi and half for the conversation. Oh ... the owner also handed out some ice cream snacks to all for free! Yep, I'll be back soon! (Closed on Sat/Sun) read more

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The food was great! This place has the best pho. One of the workers even offered my dog some leftover beef.

No doubt, hands down the best banh mi place in the area. Service is exceptional and food is consistently fresh. Come here! I always get the pork banh mi but evening is worth trying. read more

Based on all these great reviews, I was very excited to try this place. The shop itself seemed very popular during lunch hour. It was a no frills kind of sandwich shop. They had outside picnic tables and some inside seating too. Unfortunately, I was overall disappointed. First, I ordered pick up for the most popular items: a pork banh mi and spring rolls. The guy over the phone seemed pretty rushed but it didn't seem like he missed an item. When I got there, it was the same man who took my order and he completely missed my spring rolls order. I expected to immediately pick up my food since I didn't have much time left for my lunch break. He then proceeded to charge me for it and said it would take four minutes for it to be ready. He didn't double check with me if I had time to wait nor did it take only four minutes. It took closer to ten minutes. For the food, it was expensive for a banh mi. Almost $12 for a skinny banh mi. For reference, a banh mi at Duc Huong is $8 and they are THE golden standard. The bread could have been crispier. There was not enough meat (at least for the price). They didn't have pickled radish, just pickled carrots. The carrots were also not very crunchy/snappy . It was more soft. Sauce and pork marinade were very good though. Springs rolls were good and expertly rolled. They're rolled to order, and they didn't fall apart when you ate them. However, they were a bit pricey in my opinion. It was $11 for three rolls. I don't think I'd come back. read more

This was my first time here and I really enjoyed it!! I got the shrimp pho which was FILLED with FLAVOR!! The shrimp were not peeled but it added an authentic touch ;) the broth was just incredible though. Food came out quick, service was great. There are not a lot of tables inside, but there is also outdoor seating so they can accommodate a few groups. Definitely will be coming back. read more

Sandwich Maker - Shrimp pho, banh mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Amazing service very patient with orders and goes above and beyond for every request. Decent tasting sandwiches and fresh ingredients. Kids definitely love this place :) read more

Great little place to grab lunch. The owner is very friendly and he's diligently working to clean up the chairs and tables, including the outside. It's a family affair with all the ladies working in the back of the kitchen. The place is nice and clean with no frills lots of pick up orders coming through, which is a good sign. Looks like they have bought me sandwich but I didn't have room to eat all three dishes. I tried the chicken phoa and it was very good. I really enjoyed the spring rolls. Majority of places do no longer include the Thai basil, but this one had it. read more

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I came over the hill for a doctor's appointment and stopped by this place for a bite before I headed home to Santa Cruz. Really glad I found this place. This was the best banh mi I've had since visiting Vietnam 8 years ago on my honeymoon. The bread was amazing, the proportions were spot on, the meat was perfectly cooked / delicious, and all of the fixings were fresh. I may be making the 40 minute drive on occasion to get my fix. The service was excellent and the prices were very reasonable. I'll be back and thank you! read more

Sandwich Maker - Grilled pork banh mi. - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Gatos, California

The Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi (sometimes with a fried egg added) at The Sandwich Maker is in my regular rotation and an all-time fave. This sandwich shop is a classic mom and pop office park deli, with a Vietnamese twist. They have all the classic traditional American sandwiches, chips, cookies, etc, plus Banh Mi with the usual protein options and vermicelli, rice bowls and random other specials. No frills. Just good quick lunch hour options made with personal care at a reasonable price. Find it in the back behind the office spaces. Great place. read more

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The BEST bread! Nice crispy crust, but soft inside and very fresh and warm. I did the grilled pork banh mi and Vietnamese iced coffee combo for $13.95, an amazing deal honestly. (Other options for the banh mi + drink deal are chicken or beef) Grilled pork was perfectly grilled with nice lemongrass and other spices flavor. Sandwich came with light pickled veggies, a few sprigs of cilantro, and a just a touch of Vietnamese butter. Most other places overdo the veggies and give you a few measly slices of meat--the reverse was the case here. Everything made to order and took about ~5-7 minutes to prepare, so you got your food at peak deliciousness. Interior is giving family owned business. Hum of refrigerators, music playing softly, staff speaking in native Viet, and random aquarium wallpaper haha. The business owners keep the shop immaculately clean--no sticky countertops here! They take credit card, Apple pay and cash. There are 5 small tables with 2-4 chairs each, not ideal for big groups. Seems like most people grab and go for banh mi and spring rolls and a handful dine in for their lunch break. I'll have to come back for their other dishes next time! read more

I was at Vasona County Park and wanted to find out if Los Gatos had any Viet food worth trying. I got a grilled pork Banh Mi. It was SOO GOOD and AFFORDABLE! The bread and pork were soft and warm--so fresh and the pickled veggies were what made my day. Crunchy and sweet and I'll come here again for more stuff and that grilled pork Banh Mi again. read more

The Sandwich Maker in Los Gatos has quickly become one of my favorite spots. I've been here three times now, and both times the experience has been excellent. The bánh mì is one of the best I've had--fresh, flavorful, and very filling at a great price! What stands out is the consistency: all visits were consistent in customer service and food quality! They're not stingy on the meats or toppings, and the bread is top quality--crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. The service is also outstanding: friendly, welcoming, and fast. The gentleman even greeted me by name, which made it feel extra personal and authentic. This is hands-down one of the best bánh mì spots around, and it's definitely going to be a regular stop for me! read more

Fast, fresh, flavorful sandwiches: my husband and I were both pleased with our Bahn Mi. Service is quick. Seating is indoors and outdoors and there is plenty of parking. There are also bathrooms nearby. Would return! read more

The pho is simple but soo good. The owner is incredibly kind and always give my dog extra meat when we come!

I've only tried one item here, but it's absolutely incredible. I always keep coming back for it! It's their Tofu Banh Mi sandwich which is so yum, topped with fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor. For an extra kick, I like to add their sriracha sauce, which takes it to the next level. It's the perfect choice for a delicious lunch, and I know I'll be returning again soon. If you've had a bad experience here, give this sandwich a try, you won't regret it! read more

Saw some pics of the Bahn Mi on yelp and just got a craving. BBQ Pork Bahn Mi (4): Solid sando! The bread was crispy and chewy at the same time. The bbq pork was plentiful and tasty. The mix of veggies were well balanced. Solid sandwich. Unassuming place nestled among the other businesses in the complex. There were a few tables to eat outside. Seems like most just get it to go though. Staff was friendly. We'll probably be back. read more

Sandwich Maker - BBQ pork Bahn mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Family owned spot with great sandwiches. Reasonably priced unlike most things in Los Gatos.

Excellent Banh Mi sandwiches! Great place to get a quick and tasty sandwich, pho or their assortment of specials. Owner operated with top notch service read more

I've been looking for a delicious Pho and Bahn Mi sandwich place nearby and I found one. Even though I have lived nearby for quite some time I never knew about this gem. This place is amazing. The Pho is homemade with no MSG. I had the chicken. Yum. The pork Bahn Mi hit the spot and I will be back to try some of their other offerings. Open Mon-Fri and close at 3:30pm. Friendly owner and clean. read more

Nice family-owned lunch option! Lots of traditional sandwiches as well as excellent Vietnamese options. The pork bahn mi was great. Cold beef vermicelli bowl was also tasty and plentiful. Owner is customer focused offering good service. Few tables inside but lovely round tables with umbrellas outside. Best part is the excellent value for prices that won't break your budget! read more

The sandwiches are good and tried their curry chicken with mild spicy, it was delicious

Nice little sandwich shop tucked backside of a business complex. Owner was super nice and helpful. Grilled pork banh mi was really good. Grilled pork was seasoned and cooked well. There was enough mayo and sauce to keep the banh mi from being too dry. The veggies were fresh and complimented the grilled pork well. Bread was crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Their iced vietnamese coffee tasted like they made it the traditional way and not from that Lee's iced coffee mix that a lot of places use or mimic. read more

Sandwich Maker - Grilled pork banh mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Gatos, California

I have been here multiple times for lunch with my family. It's a small spot with seating indoor and outdoor. The service is friendly and prompt. The owner is very sweet and accommodating. We love to get well done brisket pho or seafood pho- both are very delicious. Fresh food. My personal favorite is grilled pork banhmi! Plenty of parking outside and around the building, bathrooms are right around the corner. Definitely, will recommend this spot and will come here again! read more