Duy’s Vegetarian Cafe

Got the BBQ, lemongrass, and mixed banh mis, bun bo hue, a vermicelli egg roll bowl and chicken/vegetable baos. Everything was so good! I preferred the BBQ banh mi but all were good. Bun bo hue was nice and spicy on a cold day. The vermicelli bowl was refreshing and plenty of meat! We bought the baos at the register and the filling was similar to the egg roll filling - still really good with a soft bun. The workers were super sweet. Can’t wait to come back to try more!

Great food..so filling, i think 2 pple can share the soup bowl... priced reasonably...loved the taste

As a die hard carnivore, I surprisingly enjoyed eating here. It’s a pretty small restaurant. They sell some groceries and have coolers of vegetarian items for sale. The bun bo hue was very flavorful. I would come back to try some other items on the menu. There’s plenty of parking. The staff are very friendly.

Pass by here for a quick lunch. I ask for a combination and I got what it look like a vegan sandwich. Only few piece of cha in it. $6 each… wasted $12. I rather go elsewhere….

Worth a visit when looking for a (Chay) Banh Mi or other vegetarian/vegan Vietnamese fare, but I wouldn't call it the end-all or be-all as other reviews do. The staff IS extremely friendly and they do have a wide selection of take away products choose from at moderate pricing.

My favorite banh mi place with the best prices I have seen for the quality of food. You can’t go wrong with any order and everything being vegetarian friendly is literally so special when wanting to eat authentic vietnamese food. I love it here and have happily driven over 45 minutes for this stuff (and will continue, too!!)

An inconspicuous hole in the wall cafe that packs a flavorful punch in every bite & sip! The BBQ sandwich & vegan vietnamese coffee are my go to breakfast items

They’re closed from June 2nd to June 8th and will open again Mon. June 9th (2025) This place has home-y service. All the staff are always friendly and the banh mi here is SO GOOD. There are many other Vietnamese vegetarian dishes you can have for dine-in as well. It’s like Vietnamese Vegetarian heaven here :)

I effing LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I always come here whenever I'm in Houston and my parents used to get me banh mi from here every week. My favorites are the lemongrass tofu banh mi and the mixed fried vegetable banh mi. I could eat these every single damn day.

Wow. A vegetarian mom and pop store that serves delicious, fresh food. We've tried a variety of their noodles in addition to their banh mi and everything is made fresh and is a hit. Their shredded chicken and also their combo banh mi are full of flavor and the bread has just the right amount of crunch/freshness. The store itself has a large variety of offerings as well - from spices to vegetarian meats to fresh rice rolls. Everyone that works there is super friendly. Definitely worth a stop if you're looking for a great vegetarian place in the area. Note that it is on the wilcrest side and just around the corner from Quan Yin.

I'm a huge fan of Vietnamese vegetarian food and this place is one of the best! The banh mi dac biet was the perfect sandwich. The baguette was fresh, the vegetables were plentiful, and the vegetarian meat was very realistic and delicious! Nuoc Sam was the right choice for a refreshing not too sweet drink. You can also buy lots of premade dishes here!

Service is amazing Food is amazing One stop shop for vegetarian hot foods Bahn Mis , cafe dumonde coffee all the good stuff.

I wanted to check this spot out, since I've had it bookmarked for some time. It's all vegetarian. I'm not vegetarian, but it's nice to eat just veggie's sometimes. We came in and ordered their lemongrass tofu banh mi, banh cuon, spring rolls, and tofu bun vermicelli. I think our favorite was definitely the lemongrass tofu banh mi. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the lemongrass flavor came through on the tofu, the tofu texture was great, and the veggies were fresh. Their banh cuon was pretty good. But, it wasn't as flavorful as the banh cuon from thien thanh. It helps to add the fish sauce on top. Unfortunately, the spring rolls and the tofu vermicelli weren't our cup of tea. The spring rolls had raw bean sprouts and a vegetable that we didn't enjoy. The tofu vermicelli also had a really strong mustard green in it that overpowered everything else in the dish. When I plucked out the mustard greens, the tofu vermicelli was not too bad. Overall, we'll definitely be coming back to try out their other banh mi sandwiches and their ca phe sua da. PS - they also take Apple Pay

Randomly decided to stop by here. Interesting that the BBQ and Vegetarian combo sandwiches were priced the same at $5.50. Wish it had a bit more meat in the BBQ. The place was small and intimate and you were able to get some groceries or food items here which I thought was pretty cool. Service was quick.

My friend was craving this spot so we came in for lunch over the weekend. I was intrigued to hear about a vegetarian Vietnamese spot and was super excited to try. The shop is pretty small, but there's a good amount of tables for dine in as well as other tables set up with things you can buy. Service here is super quick and the servers mainly speak Viet. We got the bun bo hue, hu tieu, and lemongrass tofu banh mi. The bun bo hue does not taste like bun bo hue made with meat, but it was still really good and super flavorful. The hu tieu tasted more true to hu tieu soup flavor and was also super delicious. My favorite by far was the lemongrass tofu banh mi. The bread was crispy and the tofu was super flavorful. I would bring my vegetarian grandma here!

Excellent service and good food. We surprised the restaurant with a large group on tet (Lunar New Year). Staff rearranged tables and accommodated quickly. Everything came out quickly and was delicious. Highlights were the noodle soups. Highly recommend for those seeking vegetarian options.

As a die hard carnivore, I surprisingly enjoyed eating here. It's a pretty small restaurant. They sell some groceries and have coolers of vegetarian items for sale. The bun bo hue was very flavorful. I would come back to try some other items on the menu. There's plenty of parking. The staff are very friendly.

This place has got a pretty extensive menu to choose from. Lots of options: banh mi, soups, noodles, rice, curries, etc! I got the spring roll wraps. One with shrimp and another with pork floss. Both wraps were kind of flavorless to me. Don't think I would get them again. The house combination Banh Mi was delicious though. The bread was crispy and the meat tasted real. They could have added more greens but the meat was really the star of the show! Great and friendly staff. I would recommend and would come again.

Really good vegetarian viet food! I especially loved the lemongrass tofu banh mi. The tofu was flavorful & saucy, and the baguette had a light crisp on the outside & fluffy inside. The noodle dishes were on the lighter side since no meat was used, but the essence of each bowl was captured well. They sell lots of pre-made food in the store and also do catering!

Delicious food and good customer service! Easy to park in the shopping center, I recommend the sandwiches

The banh mi is so good and the bread is warm light and fluffy. I don't usually eat vietnamese sandwiches but even these are meatless, they are really tasty. The noodle soup is simple yet satisfying. It's counter service where you order and pay first then get your food. The staff is nice.

Came here for the first time with my parents. I never go anywhere to eat vegan food lol. My parents are both vegans so I ate with them. Even though I love my bloody steaks, these vegan dishes are delicious. We ordered the vegan pho, spring rolls, and banh mi pork. All dishes were meatless, but looked and tasted like it was meat products. Prices are decent considering the portions. They also have a freezer so you can buy food items to take home and cook yourself. Staff are very friendly and they have a few tables and chairs to dine at. Very clean restaurant. The parking is huge.

If you and/or an chay (Buddhism Vegeterian) then this is a great place for to-go or dine in cafeteria style. Interior is pretty simple and overall clean. Service is always friendly. My family have been coming here, especially for their banh mi. It can be a day later and their banh mi is still nice and soft. Just throw it in the air fryer if you're eating it later! It doesn't even matter which one you get, all their banh mi are delicious but can never be wrong with banh mi dac biet. If you're fighting on who pay, especially with an uncle who has cash... they will always pick the cash payer, just an FYI. The vermicelli noodles (usually at the front) is not my favorite compare to other do chay restaurants but not bad for an-chay-to-go. Tea is always extra and they only have jasmine tea. Still, a nice chay (Vegetarian) restaurant with plenty of grab-n-go options. Tip: they have their full selection at 9 AM on the daily.

If you are vegetarian and looking for Vietnamese food, this place is for you. We ordered a variety of vegetarian banh mi and they were all really tasty. There's a nice blend of vegetables with the fake meat. The bread was flaky and a great car ride meal on the drive back to Dallas. I ate mines two hours after we bought it and it was still delicious. The bread was soft but not soggy but also didn't get rock hard. There are other vegetarian dishes to order from as well. We also got some chay meat floss which pairs great with rice and some pickled radishes and eggs.

The best Vegan Banh Mi's I've ever had. They're simple, the bread is perfect and best of all they are Vegan.

Thank You So Much It's so delicious that I just wanted to pack the entire store to go to St. Augustine with me! Best vegetarian dishes especially so many! Just what I was craving for Bánh cuốn chay!!! Yummy

My first time at Duy's resulted in me being so enamored with the food, that I didn't even realize it was vegetarian. I was convinced I was eating banh mi dac biet but after realizing there was no meat, I was in disbelief to learn it was completely chay (#1). If the execution is enough to fool a carnivore into wanting more, then they're as legit of a vegetarian eatery as they come. Like any good Vietnamese bakery, the shop is loaded with all sorts of good stuff. The banh mi gets all the shine due to the namesake but their pre packaged offerings from noodles to rolls to sticky rice is close to hypeworthy. I've always appreciated their house special (dac biet) banh mi; it's packed full of the fake meat fixins, lots of quality cilantro, pickled veg, and fake pate, and the bread is fluffy and airy. They are also a good option for catering, as I've seen them make some really awesome platters of everything from noodles to desserts. Nothing like having a party of faux canh chua and cha lua, it'd be perfect for special occasions and potluck parties. Prices are affordable and they also accept credit cards. While I know they used to offer seating, I haven't seen any table + chair setup since the pandemic began. Right now it's been primarily a takeout spot and I've never seen it crowded. The ladies behind the counter are the nicest people I've encountered. Last but not least, I really like their caphe sua da. It's one of the more underrated ones in Houston and goes perfectly with their banh mi. ____________ (#1) Vegetarian.

Absolutely incredible food. I'm just mad I didn't find this place sooner! Even my non-veg friend absolutely adores their wonton soup and will drive out of her way to get it, and we've both made the trip to Houston to get their "chicken" and "beef" products multiple times. 10/10 you should definitely give this place a try.

This is my go to spot during lent but even after Easter is okay, the bo luc lac Chay or the vegan beef shaking cube is soooooo good. I also got the tumeric mi quang noodle and I have loved them both. Comfort food even at your own home.

Stopped by yesterday since we both were craving banh Mi's. Located on the side of a strip mall. I could consider the place more appealing to vegetarians. Overall the banh mi were both delicious. The baguette had a crunchy exterior and soft interior. They also sell a wide variety of dishes like a miniature market. Will definitely be choosing this place over Lee's sandwiches while I'm in the area

So solid! You cannot go wrong with anything you order here. PARKING: large parking lot and very easy to park here SERVICE: always efficient and friendly FOOD: I really like the mi quang--turmeric noodles with crispy chips and peanuts. Delicious broth and thick yellow noodles. Spring rolls here are really good. We tried a banh mi which was very crisp with fluffy interior. Try anything and everything--it's all delicious!

Everything on the menu is phenomenal and the little grocery store items are amazing! This place is one of my favorite spots in Houston

This place is a GEM for vegetarians and vegans! The customer service and food are great :)

Placed an order for pickup through the Yelp app, it goes through no problem and it says that the order is ready for pickup after about 20 minutes. Then, I get there to takeout and the place was closed. Really inconvenient.

Delicious vegan Vietnamese food. Even my family members who are not vegan love the food here. Wide variety of options--Banh Mi, Pho, Banh Cohn, chow fun, egg rolls, baos. They also sell a lot of vegan meat products. The staff is always friendly.

Best Bahn mi i have ever had period. Ordered and came out fast and I've been dreaming of that sandwich ever since

Has a good selection of vegetarian food. Love coming here when I need my quick vegetarian fix. This is my to go to when I'm in town.

If you're vegetarian or vegan and searching for something to eat during the lunch hour? Look no farther because this restaurant got you! Everything in here is veg; meaning everything you see (food wise) is contains no meat! Oh, what a blessing! #4 and #6 are the bomb with those spring rolls. $11 if paying with a card the minimum is $10. So much flavor in a sandwich, forget about Subway. Delicious! I wasn't expecting much from the spring rolls (since before they were bland at a buffet I went to), nahhhh, these rolls are so flavorful I was wishing I had bought more. The sweet sauce it comes with, dip it, and thank me later. My first time trying veg shrimp, I watched Ghetto Vegans on YouTube far too long to not sample these. I wasn't disappointed, texture same, taste way better! I bought my mum and dad a sandwich (they aren't veg) and they loved it. They didn't even notice if it was veg meat. Hahaha! I love this place. I was craving Vietnamese banh mi and thanks to Yelp I found it.

I love this little hole in the wall place! You won't miss meat here. Their veggie banh mi options are all delicious. I recently discovered one of their soups that I just can't get enough of--No.17 vegetarian turmeric noodle soup. Try it! You won't be disappointed!

Sandwich was just ok. Bread wasn't as soft as I would have liked. I love the vegan banh mi at Roostar and will continue to go there. I wanted to try somewhere new but unfortunately they just didn't measure up to my beloved roostar. I am still giving them a 4 star rating due to the fact that they are helping me change the world by creating a more conscious and cruelty free meal. The staff was also friendly. Now the real reason I won't return; it was in the literal ghetto! I knew when I had to go south it wasn't going to be a pleasant trip. Anything south of the galleria is just not where I want to be. There were homeless people laying outside of the establishment and plenty more walking through the parking lot. Now mind you, It is not the unfortunate homeless that is bothering me, it's just the fact that the restaurant is sitting right in the middle of the filthiest of areas.

OMG. Ranks right under grandma's vegetarian food. Food: I was a vegetarian for about three years and this was my spot. Sometimes I would make the 4-hour drive from Dallas just to stock up on the bo luc lac chay and the ca kho chay, then spend the night with family, then head straight back. Their food here doesn't have that rubbery overcooked tofu taste. Also, I was able to fool some of my non-vegetarian friends into eating what they thought was normal meat. There is a little earthy taste to it, but that's given since it is..vegetarian food. Environment: Not exactly the spot I would like to sit down and eat at just because this spot has more of a "lo dau hu" type of vibe (kind of like a bakery/pick up your food and go spot?). Service: The ladies are the sweetest and they always make sure there's fresh food out on the shelves. If there's something they normally serve but is currently unavailable, she'll do the most and cook up some for you.

$3.50 for delicious vegetarian banh mi??? Hell yes. FYI bring cash unless you're planning to spend more than $10 here. So Duy Sandwiches offers a completely vegetarian menu, with fake meat made of soy. Hubby and I only had the appetite to share one sandwich, and we opted for the tofu. It was delicious!! The bread was crisp yet soft, and it had great flavor! I really wanna try some of their fake meat though. Maybe next time... If you're vegetarian but want your Vietnamese food fix, definitely come here! If you're not vegetarian, you should still definitely come here!

I love DUY - it's not just cheap but really tasty too, without compromising the quality. My friends and I really love the fresh spring rolls and their #17 Turmeric Noodle. This is a completely vegetarian place and has a lot of vegan meat options too. They have good sandwiches too, but for me noodle soup is the reason to go. They close quite early, so this could be a perfect place for lunch, late lunch or early dinner! They also sell vegan meat packets just in case you want to do some grocery shopping.

Let's start off with the truth: I'm not a vegetarian, and I love my meat and seafood! However their food is so good I can eat it without hesitation. My favorite is the Banh Mi Cha Lua. They also have dine in menus to order from and they also cater. Half the restaurant is for dining and the other half is "store front". There's vegetarian sauces, food to go, and a freezer section. I typically come early mornings because of work and 2 days ago I came around 7:35am and they weren't open--The signage says open at 7am :( They also have "food to go" where you pick 3-4 items but that's not available until 9-10am. Other than those teeny gripes, this is the place to try vegetarian banh mi and food!

Confirmed in person today that all of the sandwiches are vegan! Coming from a non-veg person, I really love this place.

Favorite vegetarian place in the area! #4 bbq sandwich is my go to. (Check the hours before going). The green soy milk is delicious! Staff is friendly. They have a nice selection of pre made dishes.

A friend of mine brought me a sandwich from here and I loved it! I visited the store and tried another sandwich and loved it! Even my meat eating hubby liked it. We bought the homemade pate home and made our own the next week. Friendly staff for sure! They helped us figure out what to buy from their offerings of homemade sauces and more. We will be back to try more menu items.

Delicious sandwiches! I have gotten the lemongrass tofu banh mi the past several times I've gone and it's been amazing each time. Also quick service which is always a plus.

All vegetarian...wow They have bánh mì, bún bò hu, h tíu, cm (rice), and more. There's also pre-made things like chè, but I've seen better, bánh cm, veggie dishes, spring rolls, veggie jerky, and some packaged items like soy paste. It looks a bit run down, but the food was decent; for me, the h tíu was too much. It was good though. There was tofu and imitation pork in broth with egg noodles and also ph noodles, which I though was a bit strange. It was a good, quick, and easy lunch experience.

Delicious banh mi! I always get the banh mi thit or tofu banh mi. Their shaking beef rice and all of these soups are great, too! If they have egg rolls, get them!! I dream about the egg rolls. I hope they bring back dine in seating!

One of my favorites! Love the pho or tomato soup. Ive tried a lot there and everything is great! Theres sometimes a language but they just get an english speaking staff to help us. Great place, not fancy but delish!

Delicious soups here, I had the wonton soup and I was pleased with the flavor. Service is also good considering that it was busy. Dishes came out pretty quickly.

Went in not knowing anything about the place. Very small, clean, and well kept. Family owned. Tried the #4 Sandwich..... Fire Tried the #6 Sandwich...... Fire To my surprise everything in the shop is vegetarian. Very flavorful and delicious, especially if you are famished. This shop is a HIDDEN GEM

This has always been one of my favorite vietnamese food shops despite it being vegetarian. They have amazing vietnamese dishes. The sandwhiches taste the best super flavorful stuffed with veggies and I love their bread its not too crunchy and hard. It's easy to bite down on. Their prices are always good. The bun rieu i had recently was good too, although it doesn't taste like the traditional one so be warned. It just tasted like a really great noodle soup spicy and with the squeeze of lime really made it. i took it to go and they very generously gave us all the herbs and veggies to go on top. It tasted great still even reheated at home.

Really yummy! My bf and I had the egg rolls, fried rice and BBQ Bánh mì. All of them are super delicious! I wish I could come here more often. Thank y'all for the great service as well, very fast and lots of food that you can grab to go if you are in a hurry.

RUN here! We stop here once a week to do a pick up / to go order. I love everything I have ever had from here. Their fresh spring rolls, are 10/10 the banhi mi 100/10. EVERYTHING is top notch. They are closed on Wednesday so plan ahead. I woke up dreaming about Duy Sandwiches and was so sad when I went to call in an order and they were closed. I have since learned from my mistakes and come before then. :) I love this place so much, that this was my birthday meal request. Its so good and super affordable. I'm sorry it took me so long to give a review.

Well, sure fooled me. Got two banh mi, braised catfish, beef, and a vegetable/tofu stir fry to add a healthy alternative. Surprise! Its all vegetarian. And I couldn't stop eating it. Flavors are unfamiliar yet comforting, textures are snappy, veggies are fresh and crisp - cooked just enough. I never would have come here if I knew it was vegetarian, and I can't wait to go back.