Banh Mi & Rolls

The bread at Bánh Mì & Rolls Factory deserves a fan club - Review - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"Like any good sandwich, it all starts with the bread. And when it comes to Vietnamese baguettes, you won’t find better than the ones at Bánh Mì & Rolls Factory. There are several locations around the Bay, but this one in the Excelsior is where the bread is baked fresh daily. Each baguette has the trademark texture of a slightly bubbly, crispy shell and an effortlessly airy chew. And if you’re lucky, you might get one still warm from the oven. The fillings lean classic, with a few lesser-seen ones like sardine and tomato or ham and cheese. Our move is the combo, stacked with headcheese and Vietnamese cold cuts, along with a hearty smear of pâté. It’s heavy on the bread, but the baguette deserves the attention. This small takeout counter is usually packed with people waiting for their orders, and regulars chatting or testing their luck on scratchers (which you can also grab here). That said, there can be a long wait, so we recommend ordering ahead online. Be sure to keep an eye out for specials, including bundles that come with a free bonus sandwich or a Vietnamese iced coffee. Just don’t be late to your pickup—timing is everything if you want that fresh baguette experience. Food Rundown Bánh Mì There are 14 options, but we always stick with the classic combo. Everything is layered generously, especially the pâté that would be great on its own. But no matter which one you get, you’re guaranteed a weighty, forearm-sized sandwich that you could easily split with someone else. PlayMute video credit: Patrick Wong Spring Rolls Standard in every way except for size. Each one is thick and sturdy enough to hand off during a relay race. Get the peanut sauce over the fish sauce one. photo credit: Patrick Wong" - Patrick Wong