Banh Mi Cho Cu Bakery

They upgraded the store couple yrs back and it looks WAY better and I believed that they kids took over to manage the store, the owner still there helping out (family business). They had been around for ages (back then their 1st store was in Sana Ana (1st /Harbor) and they open this location then closed the other. They do stick to their basic sandwiches (now added roasted pork belly) which is nice. I like their sandwich, which is abit chewy, crunchy outside and less filling inside than other places before adding the meats. Quick, easy, and nice services and clean spaces. You can watch them assemble your sandwich(s) -: you wait and you and inform them if you want more pickles or veggies.

I ordered the dac biet, thit nuong, and crispy pork belly. You can get long or short sandwiches. Longer ones are skinnier baguettes. Short ones are the short fatty ones like the one pictured. The service is amazing, they're quick, friendly, and not over priced. Small mom and pop shop, no frills.

Why the 3.5 Yelp stars? Ouch. I had a chance to finally stop by Cho Cu Bakery and was pretty excited because this banh mi place was highly recommended by the former owner of Heroic Italian Restaurant; and also I am always on the look out for the best Banh Mi spots. I thought Banh Mi Sandwiches here were stellar. The pate and bread are above average and I love that's it's a Vietnamese grandmas/Aunties preparing your sandwiches and running the show! This place is an old-school type banh mi shop - love! Recommend: Crispy Pork Belly and Dac Biet Special. **CASH ONLY**

1. The roasted pork in this Banh mi was crispy!2. The spot has fast casual vibes as you mainly order and go!3. The staff were friendly!4. Parking lot is small!5. There are no seatings at this spot!Note: This spot only accept cash transactions!Photo: Roasted Pork Sandwich

Since my previous review, the boiled plaintains/bananas are always sold out when I arrive at the store in the afternoon. However, lately, they are always super hard and tasteless.I don't think the owner realizes it, but the bananas were boiled way too early (to fulfill the demands) and they are too green still.They need to wait a bit longer (another 2-3 days) for the bananas to ripen up just a bit more. Not overripe & mushy when boiled, but at least a bit ripened so they would be a bit sweeter, but still firm.I have to throw them out now since they are no good. This is the third time it ishappening. :(

Bánh mì heo quay very good,I will be back soon and recommend for everyone to come in,thanks!!

such delicious banh mi! LOTS of parking but it does get busy at meal times. friendly service! English and viet! Cash only! I recommend the banh mi heo quay, or banh mi with roasted pork. I always get do chua packed separately, because I am bringing to work or somewhere else for lunch (no seating). $7.50 eachI am gonna come back when I feel like eating a delicious crispy and flavorful heart attack in a baguette!!!! they have a lot of different drinks that I may try tooSuper convenient location it's just down the street from the 22 on Magnolia across from the park and the medical plazaEdit: tried to come here today at 6:30pm. Closed, no answer when we called. Hours on the door say it should be open till 7:30pm, on Apple Maps it says open till 8pm. sorry had to knock down some stars for the inconvenience.

My friend told me about this banh mi place. I ordered it because I needed sandwiches for a concert for my friend and I. The prices were good and my friend LOVED the chicken sandwich. I had the chicken sandwich and another friend wanted the pork belly sandwich and she loved it, too. The prices were better than other banh mi places. I will definitely be back here!

fried bread with shrimp was hard like a rock container storing bread was cardboard that's never been changed

This banh mi spot is my best kept secret. It's in a hole in the wall with fantastic banh mi, we specifically come here for the Banh mi heo quay. Nothing beats the quality, price, and the overall experience. My parents took me here a long time ago and I can see why it's been a family favorite. Banh mís are buy2 get 1 free, I typically buy 3 to eat throughout the work week. Small baguette banh mis are typically ~$6 and the heo quay is ~$7. It is CASH ONLY here. Additionally, the parking lot is small.