Fresh and Best Cafe 2
Fresh and Best Cafe 2
Scrambled eggs with melted American cheese on Bagel or Croissant.Contain dairy, green onion (scallion)
Spinach, egg, cheese, bacon, avocado and salsa.
Mayo, lettuce, tomato, avocado, turkey, bacon and cheese.
Romaine and mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, olive, onion, carrot and sunflower seeds. Serve with housemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Romaine and mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, olive, onion, carrot and sunflower seeds. Serve with housemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Romaine and mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, olive, onion, carrot and sunflower seeds. Serve with housemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Shredded cabbage, celery, carrot, mint, cilantro, red onion, lemon; topping with peanut and dried shallots. Served with fish sauce.
Shredded cabbage, celery, carrot, mint, cilantro, onion, lemon; topping with peanut and dried shallots. Served with fish sauce.
Shredded cabbage, celery, carrot, mint, cilantro, onion, lemon; topping with peanut and dried shallots. Served with fish sauce.
Shredded cabbage, celery, carrot, mint, cilantro, red onion, lemon; topping with peanut and dried shallots. Served with fish sauce.Can be vegan if using sesame dressing.
Chopped kale and romaine lettuce, carrot, dried cranberries, toasted walnut and crunchy chowmein noodles. Served with homemade sesame dressing. Contain nut.
Chopped kale and romaine lettuce, carrot, dried cranberries, toasted walnut and crunchy chowmein noodles. Served with homemade sesame dressing. Contain nut.
Chopped kale and romaine lettuce, carrot, dried cranberries, toasted walnut and crunchy chowmein noodles. Served with homemade sesame dressing. Contain nut.
Chopped kale and romaine lettuce, carrot, dried cranberries, toasted walnut and crunchy chowmein noodles. Served with homemade sesame dressing. Contain nut.
Grilled chicken over steamed white rice; sliced cucumber, tomato, jalapeno and chopped lettuce, pickled carrot. Seasoning with fish sauce.
Grilled pork over steamed white rice; sliced cucumber, tomato, jalapeno and chopped lettuce, pickled carrot. Seasoning with fish sauce.
Shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint, cilantro, pickled carrot; topping with peanut and dried shallot. Serve with fish sauce.
Shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint, cilantro, pickled carrot; topping with peanut and dried shallot. Serve with fish sauce.
Shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint, cilantro, pickled carrot; topping with peanut and dried shallot. Serve with fish sauce.It is not vegan.
Shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint, cilantro, pickled carrot, rice noodle, boiled shrimps; topping with peanut and dried shallot. Serve with fish sauce.
Lettuce, vermicelli, mint, cilantro and pickled carrot in rice paper wraps. Serve with peanut dipping sauce.
Lettuce, vermicelli, mint, cilantro and pickled carrot in rice paper wraps. Serve with peanut dipping sauce.
Lettuce, vermicelli, mint, cilantro and pickled carrot in rice paper wraps. Serve with peanut dipping sauce.
Lettuce, vermicelli, mint, cilantro and pickled carrot in rice paper wraps. Serve with peanut dipping sauce.
Mayo, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
Mayo, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
Mayo, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
Mayo, pate (pork liver), cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
Mayo, pate (pork liver), cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
Mayo, pate (pork liver), cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
mayo, pate, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce & cilantro
Homemade mayo, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro. Spicy and Vegetarian.
Homemade mayo, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
Mayo, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
Homemade mayo, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
Mixed greens, spicy mayo, turkey, cheese, bacon, avocado and tomato.
Mixed greens, shredded cheese, red onion, carrot, tomato, apple and tuna mix.
Mixed green, spicy mayo, chicken, avocado, carrot, tomato, cucumber, jalapeno and onion.
Mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle, sliced olive and red onion.
Mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle, sliced olive and red onion.
Mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle, sliced olive and red onion. Vegetarian.
Bacon, turkey and cheese. Mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle, sliced olive and red onion.
Mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle, sliced olive and red onion.
Mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle, sliced olive and red onion.
Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise
French Bread, mixed green, horseradish, honey mustard, roast beef, Swiss cheese, tomato and onion
Coconut water, coconut cream, kale, cashew, (honey) and pineapple. Topped with coconut flakes.
Spinach, parsley, banana, mango and pineapple, blend with soy milk.
Spinach, avocado, blueberry and whey protein powder, blend with almond milk.
Orange juice, vanilla yogurt, kale, mint, honey, peach and pineapple.
Spinach, honey, ginger and peach, blend with almond milk
Almond milk, spinach, mixed berries, banana & peanut butter
Kale, spinach, banana, pear with almond milk
Blend of orange, lemon, spinach, honey, pineapple and almond milk
Almond milk, spinach, avocado and mango
Blend of almond milk, mixed berries, mango, banana and spinach
Blend with Apple Juice
Blend with apple juice
Blend with apple juice
Blend with apple juice
Blend with apple juice
Blend with apple juice
Apple, carrot, ginger and beet.
Apple, orange, carrot and ginger.
Carrot, beet, cucumber and parsley.
Apple, beet,lemon, ginger and cayenne pepper over ice.
Kale, cucumber, celery, lemon,ginger and apple
Spinach, Kale, apple, carrot and ginger.
Apple, pear, cucumber, kale and mint.
Pineapple, Apple, beet, orange and cayenne pepper, with some ivery
Blend of organic acai, vanilla, yogurt, banana, mango and pineapple with almond milk.
Blend of almond milk with whey protein, peanut butter, organic acai and strawberry
Super creamy drink blending from real tasty Avocado with sweetened condensed milk and whole milk
Sweetened Black Tea with Half & Half Milk
Strong black coffee with sweetened condensed milk
Whole milk, 2 shots espresso, ice
Please note if you want a splash of milk or sugar.
Spicy Lemongrass Seitan Sandwich (Vegan with no mayo)
Grilled pork banh mi ($8.95)
Shop
Kale banana pineapple smoothie
Blueberry protein smoothie
Menu
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Front counter for ordering food.
Variety of drinks and snacks
Combo ( cold cuts - pork roll, ham & headcheese )
Front counter for ordering food.
Inside
Roast Beef, on French roll
Entrance
Standing sign
Menu as of Jan10, 2022
(6G) Super Creamy Green Smoothie
Curry marinated yuba (tofu skin) bahn mi (Vietnamese sandwich) - delicious!
Ginger cookie
Restaurant front
3 Pieces Avocado Rolls - VEGAN
menu
interior
Grant S.
Feb 4, 2025
While we got takeout, the service was great, and the restaurant seemed like a nice place to dine in and hang out, with a clean and peaceful atmosphere.They have vegan friendly options (make sure to ask for no mayo). I got the Curry Tofu Sheets Vietnamese sandwich. It was quite good, and overall the sandwiches are very reasonable for the prices. They are around 8-10 inches in length. The tofu sheets were firm, coming in a generous portion size, and while the sandwiches weren't dripping with a heaping amount of curry, the flavor was there. Great place for quick and affordable banh mi!
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Molly L.
Sep 12, 2024
Came here with some coworkers for lunch on a workday and was not disappointed. They have a great menu and lots of options for lunch.The sandwiches look amazing, but I ended up going with the chicken rolls. They came with amazing sauce and were nice and light and had so much flavor. Next time we came back, I'm planning to try the chicken vermicelli.
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Olivia C.
Mar 3, 2025
Now they claim to be fresh and best...tbh yeah it was giving fresh and pretty best. I ordered the mango, spinach and avocado smoothie which was so creamy and sweet and refreshing! The chicken bahn mi was pretty big and the chicken was very flavorful. Both of these items came out to around $17-not bad! My mom's vermicelli bowl was incredibly flavorful, I'll probably order that next time. I'll definitely be back!
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Sylvia C.
Mar 3, 2025
Wow, what a great little place! Ordered a Vietnamese vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and it came in mass quantity packed in a to-go container for under $12. My daughter ordered the chicken sandwich which was also pretty massive and reasonably priced. She got an avocado spinach smoothie and I got a really tasty peach honey spinach smoothie. It's a very small place with limited seating and limited street parking. But so worth it. We were extremely pleased and will definitely be back. Highly recommend this place.
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Margaret W.
Jul 20, 2024
Saw this in social media and sent my husband over for lunch. He likes it so I gotta try. Came on a Saturday - got a grilled pork Bahn Mi + Vietnamese iced coffee. The bread of the sandwich was warm and crunch yet soft on the inside. Generous portion of meat. We were able to share the sandwich and were satisfied. Service was no nonsense and fast. Cute little mom and pop cafe, ran by a few ladies. They're so efficient.
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Elena J.
Jan 14, 2025
Ordered the coconut pork banh mi, which is a flavor I've never had in banh mi before. It was so so good; the flavor and portions were well worth the price (~$11). You could really taste the coconut!!
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Rick M.
Jun 4, 2024
First heat wave of the summer had us not wanting to cook tonight, so hubby suggested salads from somewhere in downtown Oakland. He'd heard good things from coworkers about Fresh and Best Cafe 2, and the idea of a Vietnamese salad with grilled meats sounded especially tempting. We are happy to say that after this first experience we are already dreaming about the next visit!We both ordered the Vietnamese chicken salad that featured well-seasoned and grilled chicken atop a bed of shredded green and red cabbage, red onion, celery, carrots, and fresh mint & cilantro. The salad was topped with crushed peanuts and crispy fried shallots. Salads come with a side of nước chấm, a Vietnamese sweetened fish sauce-based dipping sauce/dressing. The dressing was light and flavorful and blended perfectly with all the flavors going on in the salad. Both salads had a few slices of fresh jalapeños to turn up the flavor even more. But we reached for some chili sauce as well to help get some cooling sweat going!All the salad ingredients were crisp, fresh, and cold. The mint and cilantro were beautiful additions to the flavor profile going on. And the chicken we selected as protein was well-grilled and perfectly charred in places to add that wonderful texture and taste. We both agreed the nước chấm could have been spicier, but I guess this way customers can choose their own spice level adventure. We called in our orders, but the website also has an ordering portal for everything from breakfast, lunch, to dinner as well as coffees (American and Vietnamese) and smoothies. Our orders were bagged and ready for take away when we arrived. There is seating inside, but today was a scorcher or a day, and the place does not appear to have AC. If salads aren't your thing, Fresh and Best Cafe 2 also makes well-filled bánh mì as well as vermicelli and rice dishes. We can't wait to return soon and begin working our way through the rest of the menu!
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Dianna H.
May 8, 2024
A nice neighborhood cafe that serves fresh juices and smoothies, sandwiches, and some Vietnamese items such as banh mi and vermicelli bowls.I stopped by for a quick dinner right before closing on a Wednesday evening and it wasn't too busy. Though as I sat here and ate, I observed a steady stream of customers walking in and either ordering or picking up. I got the grilled pork banh mi without cilantro and jalapeños for $8.95. I wasn't too hungry, and the sandwich ended up being bigger than expected, so I had trouble finishing it. The grilled pork was tasty, and I impressed with the amount of pork that they stuff in here. Definitely felt like I was getting my value for a $9!I'd love to come back and try their other sandwiches or perhaps get a fresh juice or smoothie here.
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Henry D.
Mar 3, 2024
A solid 4.5 stars Banh Mi restaurant rounded up for good and fast service. I'm an American Sandwich type of diner and my wife loves Banh Mi sandwiches. I had to make a trip to Oakland Chinatown and my wife wanted a Banh Mi sandwich. I found Fresh and Best Cafe 2 which is less than 5 minutes away from Chinatown.My wife ordered a Grilled Pork Banh Mi which had fresh vegetables, slightly chewy roll and overall great blend of flavor between the well seasoned grilled pork and veggies. Overall, she thought it compared well to a Banh Mi shop in Honolulu that she uses as the benchmark of Banh Mi sandwiches. A solid #2 on her list overall and #1 locally.I had a ham and swiss cheese sandwich on a regular roll. The sandwich was constructed well with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and mayonnaise. The roll was a bit more bready than rolls like Maggoria so it was a more filling type of roll.I will definitely stop here again and try a sandwich with a Dutch crunch roll and a Banh Mi for my wife. Best Cafe 2 is one of the better Banh Mi sandwich shops in the East Bay.
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Wan-Yu L.
Oct 8, 2024
This is one of my favorite local places to eat at in Oakland! Their smoothies are delicious and relatively cheap compared to other smoothie places in the area. They are soooo refreshing on a hot summer day.As for food, I always get the tofu summer rolls with avocados. The tofu is marinated well, and the veggies are super fresh. I've personally not tried their banh mi, but I have heard really good things about them. The wait can be a little long on a busy day, but you should definitely swing by if you're in the area!
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