"A trip to Fresh Bowl in North Austin is one of the best ways to kick off a week. In part for the ube coffee—basically a ca phe sua da with a bit of ube syrup in it—the other part is for the bánh mì. There are a few different options here, but all of them arrive on a housemade baguette that arrives toasted and puffy, resulting in an audible crunch and a small shower of crumbs after each bite, We like to get the house special—made with a tiny mountain of cold cuts and roasted meats, plus a very generous spread of pâté and mayo. Fresh Bowl also has a pretty big menu of Vietnamese specialties, including pho made with fresh rice noodles, vermicelli bowls, and hot pots. What to order: House special bánh mì " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion