Cafe Cuong

While in my hunt for the right bahn mi I found this spot and whole looking through the photos it seemed like a good place.However!This place is tiny with a single table which might be uncomfortable to sit at to "dine in" if at all.The bah mi was not that good. More like a sub you get from the corner and it had some type of mayo sauce.Maybe I am being extra picky but I wasn't the biggest fan.

We were really craving a banh mi and decided upon this small seemingly family owned shop. There's only one table to sit at, so take your food to go. We ordered a chicken banh mi, only one, because we weren't that hungry. It came out quickly. But I was a bit shocked when I saw it. It is long, but so thin and $9! For the price, they could have at least filled it more. The chicken wasn't pieces of chicken, it was shredded and I honestly think there was mayo in it. Which for banh mi, felt a little weird. The guy before me asked for his to be mad extra spicy, which I understand why now because their jalapeños are basically bell peppers in their level of spice. I was thoroughly disappointed.

Somehow I'd never been here before. It's a bit farther north of Washington Ave than I tend to venture for SE Asian food, but it is now squarely my favorite Banh Mi in the city.Their bread is crispy and light, they are filled up with meat and toppings, yet still manage to stay balanced in the filling ratio. This is a big deal to me.As much as I'll allow people to call a taco a sandwich (if a hoagie is a sandwich, so is a taco, fight me, you will lose), there is an art to constructing one that won't fall apart if you stare at it for more than 2 minutes (looking at you, Corporate Wawa). Cafe Cuong makes sandwiches that are a pleasure to eat and don't require 20 napkins and a fork.And the flavors. Everything is a combo of bright, fresh, and filling. I'm thinking about getting one right now, and you should too.

My favorite Banh Mi in the city hands down. Consistently delicious in every way. So happy I live so close to it! Cheap and filling!

I was really excited for all the Vietnamese food when we moved to this neighborhood. What a Great chicken banh mi! Also happy that they offer a chicken option and it's not ground chicken. It had some really great flavors that paired well with the sarcones roll. I love that this spot has a small menu; it shows that they are good at what they make and I think that holds true. Everything is quickly made in front of you. Not a lot of space to sit and eat so it's easiest for pick up. I loved that they were playing kid cudi in the kitchen while preparing food. Can't wait to visit this spot more in the future!

So good, solid and dependable spot for Vietnamese hoagies. They take Venmo now!Their classic banh mi is delicious and is perfect for lunch or dinner. Or breakfast, which I just had...

Delicious!!! Got 7 banh mi's before I left Philly yesterday. Have to say the sandwich taste way better than Ba Le. The staff was so nice that they even gave me two packs of ice so I can have it in my bag cooler. I have to say the quality of the bread and meat is so fresh. I wish they had a bakery here out in NYC!

This is a nice mom and pop shop. Friendly and nice couple. The banh mis are just the classics but that's all you really need. I always get the deluxe and it has not disappointed me yet. The rolls are nicely toasted and just yummy. The iced coffee hits the spot on a hot day.

Bahn mi that just hits the spot - local eatery with the family preparing the bahn mi and coffee in the back.

Best tasting Banh Mi sandwiches and awesome customer service. I love how their menu is simple and straightforward. Cafe Cuong is the best!