Birdie M.
Yelp
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, friends would occasionally surprise us by leaving bánh mì sandwiches at our front door as a random act of kindness from their favourite shop, "Mr. Baguette". For the uninitiated, a bánh mì is a sandwich popular in Vietnamese cuisine served on a baguette filled with meat, a variety of fresh vegetables (e.g., pickled carrots & daikon, cucumber, pepper, cilantro, etc.), condiments, & more. I'd eaten bánh mì from a few other popular chains, but for some reason the bánh mì sandwiches from "Mr. Baguette" just seemed...better.
Fast forward to 2024...When we finally visited "Mr. Baguette" in person, we were pleasantly surprised. Located in the Little Saigon area of Westminster, California, this location of the "Mr. Baguette" chain is tucked away in a modest strip mall, & if you're driving too fast you just may miss it! Upon entry, we immediately noticed that this shop offers a different experience compared to other popular chains we've frequented. During our visits to "Mr. Baguette," it's been pretty low-key & quiet. The take-out only shop is very clean, & (to date), the polite staff handle your food in a sanitary manner, wear face-coverings/masks & gloves, & have maintained the plexi-glass barriers. Their efforts to keep customers & staff safe (rarely seen these days) are very much appreciated --- especially for those who are immune-compromised. Thank you so very much for caring about the health & safety of your customers & staff! The nice variety of bánh mì sandwiches offered at "Mr. Baguette" can be customized with your choice of breads, meats, condiments, & fresh veggies, & they are more than happy to cut your sandwich in half. They even offer faux "meat" options (e.g., vegan chicken, ham, & turkey) for non-meat eaters!
The sandwiches we've enjoyed here have always been fresh & delicious, & the baguettes are wonderful. I only wish they would offer gift cards or certificates...it would be great to share the love with others! I'm a fan!