Bon Bon Sandwiches

This takeout was incredible. I had the bulgogi bento box and a 1/2 order of wings. Everything hit. They’ll be seeing me again. 🙌🏾

I stopped in on my way to catch the blue line to the airport for a quick bite. It was my first time and I couldn’t be more impressed with the diverse menu, the quality, flavors, atmosphere and quick service! I ordered the yellow curry tempeh bahn mi, along with kimchi fries. I usually don’t order fries but I couldn’t resist the unique combo! Everything was YUMMY. The sandwich’s neat presentation superb and the lightness of the bread offset the rich flavors of the curry beautifully. It was light yet filling. My friend had pho, which I tasted and enjoyed the flavor as well. The portion was generous, so on top of being delicious a terrific value! The server and co-owner was bubbly and pleasant and helped us feel right at home! Don’t miss this gem if you’re in Chicago for the first time or a native!

Both the Pho and the sandwiches are great. Definitely more of a takeout spot than a dine-in spot, but the pho doesn't travel well. At the same time, don't let that discourage you from trying this place out!! Perfect for a casual lunch spot in the colder months

I was looking for a new food place to try after a day in wicker park and I am so happy I chose Bon Bon!! The tofu spring rolls are hands down the best I’ve ever had. The Thai curry seitan Bahn mi was absolutely delicious, too. Veggy wings were good, a little on the spicy side for me, but the flavor & texture were both on point. Have already recommended this place to friends and will 100% be back soon!

I love coming here. The vibe is very chill. From the moment you walk in. The lofi/indy music to the paintings on the wall. It feels like a comfortable environment. The staff is very friendly. The food is incredible. Their Pho is my favorite, and it fills my stomach up with joy. I enjoy this place every time I come in.

I was very surprised when I saw this place was a 3.9 because I used to live over here and loved the bahn mi’s. Today’s food was very subpar, though. Dry beef, overcooked shumai.. It was disappointing, to put it kindly. The wings were the best part and they were dry as if they were overcooked as well. Despite all of the overcooked food, my food was cold and my bubble tea was watered down. Which tells me that their online ordering system is wrong. They didn’t provide any utensils. Then to top it off, I asked for a non-pork egg roll or spring roll, and they just didn’t give me one. The person at the front didn’t say anything about not having any or asking about another substitute. Actually, the person in the front didn’t say anything outside of asking the name on the order, so customer service definitely gets a 1. I gave it 2 stars overall because I still remember how much I liked their bahn mi’s. I’ll probably just stick to those if I decide to eat here again.

Love the spring rolls here. The chicken is good, fried egg rolls and boba tea are fantastic as well as the fries. Prices are reasonable, food is great. Take it from someone who was born in HoChiMin city, (Dad was a Marine) food is authentic Vietnamese.

Kept passing by and seeing onigiri (Japanese rice balls) on the window and finally decided to come in. They got vegan options! I messed up picking up my order an hr after i ordered. I'll come back and order again. The Korean style vegan chicken is BOMB 💣. The sweet potatoes i needed to reheat or eat fresh, but I still liked them. They were soggy by the time I got them and can't hold that against them. The onigiri was fye 🔥 Wrapped it with seaweed and ate it up! The pickled plum has a strong kick but I dig it. Omg the best part was Caprice (The cashier)! She was so sweet and is a fellow Anime fan and was in there playing Future Funk music. Auto 5/5 for vibes and service. Give that woman a raise! I'll be back to dine-in 🍽

Cute eatery. Took a little while to get our order, but we also came on a whim during prime lunch time. So take that with a grain of salt. What we got: Curry fries - Ooo I liked this a lot. The fries seem like a little battered or something. They have a great texture that's tender but still has some crisp. Definitely not the soggy, limp kinds if that's more your taste. I also really liked the curry flavor (my husband said it was so-so). It has a slight sweetness to it that I enjoyed--sometimes curry can be too intense. But I thought it went nicely with the fries (plus I may or may not have poured the leftover on some rice at home later). Lemongrass chicken bahn mi - This was fine. I think I wanted more lemongrass flavor though (but I like lemongrass a lot). The bread was a little too much for me--it was just slightly thicker than I prefer. But otherwise solid bahn mi. Classic bahn mi - Husband said he liked this. He loves paté and head cheese (???)--he said the texture of this was really nice, like jammy but savory. He said it has lots of flavor. Smoked salmon onigiri - Pretty good! Our kids love salmon onigiri. The smoked salmon was a little surprising, but a fun take on the traditional salted salmon.

Came in for the pho and left with one to go! Inside was super cute. The menu was simple and to the point and posted in photos on the wall. Genius. Came in and ordered the beef pho and the ice coffee and it was all delicious. The service was fantastic. I wasn't expecting a wider noodle. But still really good. Great amount of protein and all the fixings were amazing. Would definitely recommend and go again.

Local Vietnamese restaurant that has become our to-go in the area. I usually order beef pho noodles, noodle salads, and their shrimp spring rolls. Huge portions so I'm usually taking home leftovers or asking my partner for help. There's usually seating available with drivers coming in and out every so often for pick up orders. I personally haven't seen any groups hanging out with games but there are games and books available in their community bookshelf. Reasonably priced, consistent, comfort food that's nearby. I hope Bon Bon is here to stay! Especially because I'm curious about the rest of their menu (i.e. wings, loaded fries, etc).

Bon Bon is a hidden gem. Amazing Vietnamese food. Wide variety of pho and the best wings in town. No joke, and with the rice, it's A+. It's a clutch take out place but there's plenty of room to eat inside as well. Their shrimp and tofu spring rolls are a perfect grab and go item. The peanut sauce is addicting. Friendly counter service. Highly recommend.

Delightful Neighborhood Restaurant with Fabulous Food and Inviting Ambience This is such a delightful little restaurant! The food is extraordinary, and they have a larger menu than one would expect in a neighborhood cafe. The ambience is inviting, with lots of artworks on the walls and if you love books, you can sit in a table framed by a bookshelf full of interesting, artistic and philosophical offerings. The owners are lovely, the tables have good space between them, and the service is fast. This feels like it would become my neighborhood hangout it I lived in Chicago. I hope to be back there soon.

I should have listened to the reviews? Yikes. I really wanted to love this place. It was okay - I probably wouldn't go back. Korean Philly Cheesestreak: The only saving grace? It was good, it was fine. It's a mix of bulbogi beef + cheese + giardiniera - nothing special. You can probably make this at home pretty easily. Mango Fruit Smoothie: Literally the WORST smoothie I've ever had. Ever. Ever. Ever. It tasted like Flintstone Vitamins... Yes. You know what I'm talking about. Absolutely awful.

Overall, this place is great. This place has a "mom and pop" feel, in my opinion, and I love it. I highly recommend. I really, really enjoyed the food. The owner is super sweet and nice. I order two items: Coconut Curry Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich and the Shrimp Spring Rolls. They were both very delicious. The sandwich is HUGE. I can get two meals out of this sandwich (lunch and dinner). Additionally, the Shrimp Spring Rolls were very filling. I ordered via Door Dash (because I have some Door Dash credits). When I came in for pickup, I was in a rush. I wanted to get in-and-out. However, I noticed I forgot to order Thai Tea. The owner was kind and shared that he could give me a Thai Tea now, and I could pay the next time I come in. I'm sharing this because I was absolutely shocked at his kindness. His kind act will definitely have me return. (I ended up running to my car to grab my wallet to immediately pay because I would forget to pay later.)

For us service is at least half the experience. The music was so loud it was almost impossible to hear the cashier to place my order. In fact I never actually made out what she asked me. My husband had to answer for me. And worse I don't know if the WiFi was out or not but the songs kept stopping and starting super annoying. There are a lot of vegan options which I appreciate but it's not very good. I got the lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi. It was fine but nothing special. We also had a rice ball which was not tasty at all and came with no instructions or even a plate. We asked how to eat and instead of answering the waiter just pointed to a photo. The curry fries were fine. Would not go back

Had a selection of items and loved the Korean wings - flavor is out of this world! Kimchi fries were amazing and the well-marinated meat in the Vietnamese sandwich was juicy, generously portioned, and delicious! Love the care that the owners invest in their diners' experience and how to innovate their food, flavor, and menu.

I've lived down the street from this place and I have so many regrets not coming in sooner! I tried their wings for the first time and I had to immediately write a review. When I tell you I am the most picky person when it comes to wings & these surprised me in the best wayyyyy! The quality (I don't like super slimy, veiny wings and these were not that at all) and crunch was IMMACULATE!! Highly recommend stopping here for lunch. It's super cute/hole in the wall type place. The owner or manager was extremely friendly and was giving me all the recommendations/tips. I can't wait to come back and try something new :) also who doesn't love a store that has the small bags of chips.

My sister and her boyfriend love Bon Bon sandwiches and I was so excited when my sister picked us up take out for us here today! She got me a tofu bahn mi and herself a seitan bahn mi, my mom had some type of bowl. They said their food was super spicy, but I didn't really think mine was! We also shared fries which were delicious! Would definitely recommend

I don't know why this place has such bad reviews. As a vegetarian, I've ordered from here a couple times and I love it. The vegan chicken wings are so good. And the lemongrass tofu bahn mi is amazing too!

Mediocre for a banh mi sandwich. The pickled vegetables were flavored pretty well though.

I worked in this restaurant for over one year and this new Bon Bon kimchi fries is my favorite one and it always be. Totally recommend it!!!!!!

I can only speak for one dish, as I haven't tried anything else from this restaurant, but the vegan pho is really bad. Like really bad...bland, weirdly oily, and the tofu has a very odd look and taste. Also, ordering from a food delivery app, it didn't come with sriracha or hoisin sauce, which is unusual. And there were barely any veggies. There are quite a few places to get vegan pho in Chicago (Nhu Lan is a personal favorite, and they also do incredible vegan bahn mis)...this is not one of them.

Such a great neighborhood find! I just moved and brought my family here. Tim and Jenny were so thoughtful and welcoming. We got beef pho, bugolgi bento, and ginger chicken banh mi. The broth was a great flavor and the pickled veggies on the banh mi were fresh and delicious! I will definitely come back and bring friends.

First time at this place and unfortunately, I had a horrible experience. I placed my order paid for it and waited patiently. One other table arrived after me, ordered and got their food before I did. I still waited patiently before allowing an extremely long time to go by and turns out that the employees forgot about my order. The guy working seemed to be completely lost out of his mind. The excuse I received was "our computer is kinda fucking up. I don't know where your order went" I didn't even get an apology. I was actually really excited to give this place a try

Bon Bon is boo boo I ordered takeout from them as I was sick and craving pho. I was happy about the easy delivery with Doordash & the way it was package was great. The overall taste was lacking. The beef pho lacked richness in the broth & honestly had no clear taste. It was very bland. The banh mi was a bit soggy due to the carrots/raddish & mayo (?) which I didn't mind but the bread made it hard to really bite into which I found weird since it was soggy. The pork meat was not flavorful as well. As someone who has eaten a lot of Vietnamese food, I'm definitely not gonna order from here again because everything lacked in flavor. I was very disappointed in my choice of takeout today. The only thing I enjoyed was the Thai ice tea. I'm happy they didn't mess that up at least.

Love this place. It has such a charming vibe. Situated in a wonderful Chicago neighborhood that is 'city' and 'cozy'. I've been there a number of times and LOVE the Pho (Vietnamese soup). The Beef Pho is my favorite. ALSO, the Bahn Mi sandwiches are wonderful...a combination of delicate flavors with a crisp fresh quality. Sit and relax, read one of the books in the bookshelf (an eclectic array of subjects). Great owners!

Great food, good service. I just realized that they delivered to my neighborhood. We had a Beef Pho and a Tofu noodle dish. We were really happy with both of our choices.

Really love this place. Owners are wonderful and the menu is fantastic. I hosted a dinner here for 10 people and the owner was super attentive and the food was really great.

I hope the owner reads this comment. Would love if they made some improvements. Not a lot of Vietnamese options out here in bucktown/wicker park. So I was really hoping this place would be good. Even tried this place 2-3 times giving them multiple chances. Food - 2/10 Service- 9/10 Please make your pho and banh mi more authentic!! Whoever the cook is, probably isn't Vietnamese.

Food is so good, I came back the next day! It's refreshing to find a restaurant to offer more vegan/vegetarian options than a salad or shitty veggie burger. In 2 days, we tried all vegan and vegetarian options, and everything was good. They have vegan pho....such loverly broth...we took some home for later. My only complaint...they have no vegan kim chi. My husband had the coconur curry bento box, which is really enough food for 2. Its not a fancy joint, but the food is good, and the people are happy to have you there!

Bon bon is good good. We enjoyed their veggie pho and banh mi sandwiches. The sandwiches come with different proteins and toppings, but they look very similar in the end. I had a slight preference for the seitan over the tofu, but either one is a good choice. It's a small and quiet place. I liked the atmosphere.

Every time I come here its worst and worst. The Korean Beef Bento box had dried up beef and fried Shau Mai. Super gross. And their egg rolls are fried in lard... you can taste it. Not to mention their Vegan Pho is tasteless Luke warm broth. I don't understand how this place is busy?! Go across the street the Thai place is better.

I was so impressed by this restaurant!! A (non-vegan) restaurant who so thoughtfully considers ALL customers, even vegan folks, deserves praise and success! The food was amazing and the atmosphere was so lovely, cozy and welcoming! The service was also incredibly remarkable! This was a great find and I will definitely be back!!! Do yourself a favor and go!!

Asian fusion comfort / street / fast / simple eats. Advertised as mostly Vietnamese but strong Japanese and Thai fusion influences & dishes. Food: **banh mi here costs about $8-10, so more expensive than what I'm typically used to ***rating only the banh mi, not the other dishes Classic Vietnamese cold cut - 5/5 - loved it! A very delicious version of a classic style Vietnamese banh mi Char siu- 5/5 - loved it! Amazing, this left a great impression and would be a favorite for any meat lover Ginger chicken - 4/5 - savory, caramelized chicken, worth the try but I personally liked the other banh mis better Coconut curry chicken - 4.5/5 - very good; savory coconut flavor which had a light/thin sauce not creamy nor too sweet Bulgogi beef - 4.5/5 - very good; almost a 5 but had to take off a little because while eating it I paused to realize that it was as awfully sweet the marinade was. Tone down the sugar a little, guys! Service: Tends to be kind of slow coming out of the kitchen , even though the dishes are considered Asian fast / street food Ambience: Corner casual/hipster cafe style

In the city on Saturday, and we randomly walked past this spot after another place we wanted to go was on a wait. We checked the menu for vegan options, and found quite a few. We decided to head in. The girl behind the counter was extremely helpful and also vegan, which always helps. The four of us got a ton of vegan food from the lemongrass/tofu sandwiches to the wings to the spring rolls. Check out the pics of the food we had. The dumplings and the Korokke were fantastic as well. We LOVED everything we got. Make this a regular stop in your Chicagoland vegan adventures. Check us out on IG @chicagolandvegan for more great Chicago eats!

I liked this place. I'm glad it's in the neighborhood. I had the Bahn mi and it was pretty good. Only problem is they are slow, very slow. First time I came in there was no one at the counter, but a customer was waiting so I stuck it out. Took about 20 minutes to get a takeout bahn mi. Ingredients were fresh. I really liked it, but the restaurant/take out experience was just odd. Second time, again, no one at the counter. People eating at tables, so someone is working? Waited about 5-10 minutes, got a phone call and left. I'd like to try them again, but just today, Walked by, no one at the counter....kept walking. Times are tough now. Places are short staffed. I get it. I hope they can get it together.

I ate lunch here yesterday. I ordered the fries they were soooooo yummy best fries I have had. I also had the wings which were sooo good. I also was able to try kimchi for the first time and I really liked it, shot out to the restaurant for this, giving me that experience, thank you. I look forward to going back I want to try the kimchi fries and dumplings next. But will for sure be back for the wings and fries. Next time I will order them separate as the wings come with rice which was yummy as well so I over order to me. The place is very clean and nice and quiet very homey feeling.

The wings are THE BEST. This spot has a great mom & pop, casual, eclectic eatery vibe. One of my favorite easy pick up local spots!

This place is the BOMB!! if I could give them more stars I would! Staff is super friendly Alex is the man very attentive to our needs and recommendations were excellent ! Don't hesitate to stop b

I am beginning to stumble upon more spots in Wicker Park that I cannot wait to try. I was driving down North Ave and the "Bon Bon Vietnamese" sign flashed past. I inhaled and did a double take, realizing this meant I have banh mi access in close proximity. Mini victory. As I added BBVS to my Yelp bookmarks, I prioritized trying their food the next chance I had. This is what I ordered: 8 pc (full order) Korean Bon Bon Wings ($10.50) Char Siu Banh Mi ($6.95) Thai Iced Tea ($3.50) The 4 stars are for their banh mi. I'm a fan. If I ever want to swap out my lunch to pack a banh mi, I'll know where to order. The char siu pork was sweetly glazed. Every bite had some jalapeno and pickled vegetables. The next time I order here I'd request extra helpings of each because I like my sandwiches to have an extra kick. Bread and ingredients were fresh. Their sandwiches are delicious and affordable and I hope to try their other options soon: "Classic"; Lemongrass Chicken; Coconut Curry Chicken; Vietnamese Ham, Egg & Pate; Korean Bulgogi. Their Korean wings were served differently than I'm used to. The sauce was more tangy (like gochujang-red chili paste) than savory and garlicky which I prefer. While the wings were freshly fried and sauced, the dash of sesame seeds was a little too generous in my opinion. The chewiness of the brown rice, tanginess of the sauce and crunchiness of the sesame seeds were not my favorite combo. The vibe here reminds me of Wormhole Coffee, hip and eclectic, with (presumably) teenagers manning the cash register and filling the orders. When I phoned in for pick-up, I said, "Can I please have the char siu BBQ pork banh mi?" to which the response was, "it doesn't have barbecue sauce in it." This makes me smile as I type it. Honey, char siu means barbecued pork. I didn't actually say that, especially not with "honey" at the beginning. But I thought it. Which makes me hesitant to try their pho and ramen without preparing myself... for the food to be enjoyed through the lens of a hipster pan-asian restaurant in Wicker Park: Japanese/Korean/Vietnamese mixed in with Whole Foods or Native Foods. Vegans! I'm sure this can be a spot where you can comfortably dine out and get your banh mi with seitan and vegan mayo. They have kale salad, veggie bowls, and veggie wings as well. It's awesome to see so many veggie-friendly options. All in all, a solid 4 stars for stellar banh mi's and I will probably just stick to the sandwiches.

Am a little disappointed with the bubble tea, sorry Bon Bon. It had a strange smell to it - of savory food, and found this entire clump of boba at the bottom. I know you guys are capable of better!

I was super excited when I saw this place on Amazon Restaurants. The location is not close to me at all, which is why I haven't visited there in person, but now Amazon allows me to have it when I want! Thanks Amazon! I ordered three sandwiches: 1) Minced Pork--okay, not salty as I had thought it would be but no real flavor in the pork 2) The Classic--full of meat and I like the pate but it could have been spread more evenly in the sandwich 3) Korean Bulgogi Beef Sandwich--ok but not very flavorful The most flavor came from the veggies. They were fresh and perfectly pickled. The bread was also very soft and portions were good.

Very mediocre Vietnamese spot located in Wicker Park. It's not bad for a quick takeout but definitely would not be a go-to. I had the Beef Pho which did not have a very flavorful broth while being on the heavy end. They have plenty of meat but it's on the drier end and not much variety. I asked the worker for hoisin sauce and they did not even know what that was...which kind of shows the authenticity of the place (they do have hoisin sauce but the worker just did not know that's what it was called)

I've been to this restaurant several times and frankly it's just not that great- the pho was pretty bland and not very flavorful, the broth was much closer to water than what you would expect/hope for. I have also tried a few sandwiches and similarly all of the meats were lacking in flavor and substance and the bun wasn't that great either. That being said they have lots of other things on the menu that look like they could be good so I'd be willing to go back and try something else. It's a shame that the pho and sandwiches have been so disappointing every time I've tried them but maybe they do something else right

Highly recommend this little shop! It looks a little out of place next to a busy road and construction, but once you're inside you are greeted by a cozy atmosphere. They have limited seating - an eclectic mix of chairs. Fyi- they only have one bathroom. We were very satisfied with the food. We got generous portions of delicious pho, bahn mis topped with refreshing pickled veges and herbs, and a bento box packed with meat, rice, and veges. They also have vietnamese coffee and bubble tea!

DO NOT EAT THE PHO my stomach is still hurting from eating there everything is microwaved there which is very bad the only decent thing on the menu was the "kimchi fries" other than that if that's supposed to be a "Thai" place it's bad the pho broth is bland but you can see what crowd she's catering too but I would still never lose myself if I was the owner.

Stopped in for lunch cuz wanted to try something different. Definitely a unique little place. Street parking only. The inside is bright and colorful and has a good menu selection . Food had good flavor, nice size portions. The rolls were little bland on their own but add some siracha and it enhanced the taste.

My favorite restaurant I have found in Chicago. Quaint little restaurant in wicker park with excellent bon mi sandwiches. Many vegan options. Well priced.

Rounding up. Ordered pho ga and spring rolls. Spring rolls were refrigerated so the rice paper was falling apart when we ate it at home. Pho ga was fine, missing that really chicken-y broth flavor but it still hit the spot on a cold night. Take out was great they separated the noodles and garnishes as well.

It used to be great, I don't know if the cooks changed or what but the last few times I've been there it's been super disappointing. I wish I would've taken a picture of the spring rolls I was being offered, which were in the fridge with the plastic wrapper slightly lifted so they were all hard on the edges and the short white guy was still trying to sell them! Their pho is still decent, but their ban mi's just taste different, the meat flavor is off, maybe they're trying to be frugal to recover from the pandemic, but I'm looking for a new ban mi place!

There's a reason on a Friday night the vegan/vegetarian restaurant (Handlebar) 30 second walk is a 45 minute wait and this place was empty. One of the worst restaurants I've ever had. First my husband and I walk in, the guy doesn't even say hi. Was doing something on the side and just turns to us without saying anything. Uhhhh ok lol We ordered the vegan gyozas, vegan ramen and the yaki soba stir fried noodles with tofu. No clue what was in the gyozas but it was super mushy and gross. My husbands ramens broth literally had zero flavor. It tasted like seaweed water. He just ate the noodles and veggies and couldn't finish the broth. My dish literally tasted like high fructose corn syrup and lemon concentrate. I couldn't finish it. I wish we paid attention to the cleanliness when walking in and going to the counter. The table was sticky and so were the other ones we touched. This place says it's Vietnamese yet is in no way shape or form Vietnamese. It's so bad it's offensive to the culture. Pure example of a restaurant owner who doesn't care at all. I would never recommend this place to anyone. There's no way this place will last.

worse Asian food I've ever eaten. I had a chicken noodle dish ... it was cheap tasting spaghetti noodles lettuce a slice of tomato. the chicken was dry and no taste. they threw on 3 small bites of a so called egg roll that tasted like dirt. paid $17 and after 3 bites threw it in the trash. a joke if they call this Asian and maybe someone should investigate this place because what I tried to eat scared me. 0 stars.

I ordered Thai coffee, the beef bulgogi lunch box and Korean fried chicken wings. The rice was dry, the beef also dry, and the chicken wings was old and chewy, And they forgot my coffee. When the coffee came, it was horrible, too much ice. Will never come back!

I saw this cute restaurant while passing through Wicker Park and decided to stop by upon seeing the menu had plenty of vegan options. Their vegan wings really surprised me in terms of texture and flavor, I definitely think it was the best thing I tried from them. Everything else I got from them was really just ok, the vegan classic really lacked any real sort of flavor. I'll definitely be back to get the wings again but I'm unsure about other things on their menu.

Winter and Chicago means cold nights. What better way to warm up then some nice steamy hot Pho. At least that's what I thought. Ordered the beef pho. Waited roughly 15-20 min for order. Disappointed to say the least. The broth was luke warm at best. The beef not very tender at times hard to chew. Sorry bon bon but it's a no for me. Will make the xtra commute next time and go else where.

If I could eat this daily I would. Everything on the menu so far is amazing. Bon bon is quick, easy and has great food. The bahn mi sandwiches are delicious and I've never had better wings to go. This is my neighborhood go to.