Banh Mi & Che Cali Bakery

Been a fan of Banh Mi Che Cali for decades. My family and I used to frequent the location off the corner of Brookhurst and Westminster for their very fresh and affordable banh mi, che, and other Vietnamese pastries. It was my first time visiting this location recently, as I never knew they opened on this end of Westminster off Bolsa. The parking was a bit tedious to find and the plaza doesn't feel all too pedestrian friendly.The little bakery does not have an organized ordering system. You basically wait in line to pay for your banh mi and have to flag staff down to pick out your che. It's absolute chaos.Nonetheless, the deals here are good. We personally enjoy the che. The staff here are generous with the amount. Absolutely love the Che Thung and Che Ba Mau from here.

The absolute best place to get banh tieu! I'm also a fan of their banh cam and chao quay.In non-fried foods, they have the best banh mi dac biet out of all the places nearby. Their che is good, but I think hien khanh is better. For value though, you can't beat their che prices.The inside is usually pretty cramped and hectic, which makes for a truly authentic Vietnamese experience. If you aren't getting elbowed while tiny old ladies yell at you, what's the point? I always come here when I visit Little Saigon.

I am so disappointed in my order today. I was craving a Vietnamese dessert Che and decided to venture in here after visiting the Abc market next-door.4.50 for this tub of coconut milk, water down Che. It should be $2 at best. The other desserts look good. I wouldn't come back for their dessert and their banh mi is average for $6.Quick service and located in a strip mall in the heart of little viet town bolsa.

o5.o4.2o24After our lunch, here we are for some authentic bun mi - mainly our friends. They got a bunch of food. I decided to get a 3 color dessert because that's what I usually like. Here, you need to pay first and they give you a ticket. Then you go to the drink and dessert station, give them the ticket, and someone will prepare your order. There was a minimum to use card. Anyway, I gave my ticket to one of the ladies and never got my drink. When my friend asked them, they said I needed to pay first and give them the ticket... which I already did all of that! Eh... I went back to the front to the lady who collected my money. Luckily, she still remembers me. And I told her they lost my ticket or possibly gave my order to someone else. They were able to give me a new ticket for it. It was such a chaotic experience, esp when they hardly spoke English. I don't think I'll ever go back here again, though I wanted to try how authentic the sandwiches were. The drink was also very sweet. I haven't had it for a very long time and can't remember if that's how sweet it normally is.

Needed to order 150 egg rolls. Came in the morning and less than 30 min it was freshly made. At .85 cents each when buying bulk, that is excellent with today's inflation. Also so many other foods and desserts to choose from.

Classic cold cut : 4/5. Not the best bahn mi (bf) ever had but pate and meats is good. He enjoys this spot when he beats the crowds.Veggie banh mi: 3.7/5. I'm just glad they have an option, lol. Veggie ham is very standard, like they just cut it out the package.Come early AM before 0900 and you'll be okay. Any time after, good luck. Very long lines, can be fast out, kinda depend on your luck. Last time we went, workers and customers were all screaming at each other. It was wild. Not great service.

I always loved Banh Mi & Che's but 2 get 1 free deal for their sandwiches on a French bread. My go to is the bbq pork but I also get the ham, meatloaf with head cheese. Seriously their special is such a steal.

**Food:**There is a selection of on-the-go bakery items, which is a convenient choice for those with a busy schedule. The chè special has a buy-2-get-1-free deal, offering three delightful chè varieties for $6. The chè is good and fresh. If you're concerned with sweetness levels, they are able to provide the coconut milk separate and on the side! It's also easier to pay if you bring cash!**Service and Parking:**A bit of Vietnamese familiarity could help with the ordering experience. There is quick and efficient service as well as freshness in the bakery items. The parking is also not that difficult to find. I haven't had trouble finding a spot.

Another solid place to get some freshly made banh mi as well as other snacks. The banh mi here are some $6 each, and if you buy two, you get one free. They also only accept cash.

They put too much ice in milk/thai tea! even though the price already went up! Banh mi che cali on Bolsa near ABC supermarket really ripped off customers.