Cali Banh Mi, nestled in the heart of San Diego, offers an enticing glimpse into Vietnamese flavors with a modern twist. This vibrant restaurant serves a variety of Banh Mi sandwiches, like the popular lemongrass beef and grilled chicken, loved for their bold, fresh flavors and hearty portions. Customers praise the attention to detail in their signature baguette—a perfect balance of crispness and softness, essential for a great Banh Mi experience. Phyllis Rostykus noted the sandwiches are generously sized and the fast, welcoming service adds to the pleasant dining atmosphere. Patrons can customize their orders, including spice levels, which caters to diverse preferences. The menu extends beyond sandwiches, featuring refreshing avocado spring rolls and flavorful Cali Bowls that invite diners to explore several sauce options. Notably, Cali Banh Mi excels in customer service, with Miller Williams sharing a heartwarming experience of the staff's willingness to accommodate and resolve order mistakes with grace. Overall, the combination of authentic Vietnamese tastes, large servings, and attentive service solidifies Cali Banh Mi as a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts in San Diego. Indeed, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience worth savoring.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Cali Banh Mi
Phyllis Rostykus
May 3,2025
Very Americanized Bahn Mi, but they were done very well. They really paid good attention to the bread, which makes or breaks a good Bahn Mi. The sandwiches are large for the price, lots of sides to choose from in racks out front and interesting bakery items for dessert. They are fast and accurate and offer some really interesting choices. We got our jalapenos on the side as I don't like them and my husband does and they got it perfect. The very traditional roast meats and pate sandwich has the good funk of fresh pate, and all the crunch of fresh carrot and daikon pickle. The bread was perfectly toasted. The lady at the counter was super friendly. With all the windows up front it could be very hot in the summer, but it was pleasantly toasty in the winter.
David Drew
Apr 26,2025
Delicious, I ordered the lemongrass beef bahn mi. The flavors were bursting in the beef paired with the refreshing toppings. Definitely coming back
Micaela El Fattal
Apr 1,2025
Incredible Vietnamese sandwich. I had the grilled chicken and it tasted so amazing. I also had the surf and turf fries, which were really tasty but still had the Vietnamese spices and flavoring on the meat. It was pretty good. The banh mi was very filling and the chicken was thick pieces. Both meals could have easily been shared, they were very large portions. They told me that my order would be done in 10 minutes and it was probably done even faster. I highly recommend checking this out. One thing to note is the prices online are not the prices in the store. Both items were around 13 dollars, but definitely still worth it. The sandwich was as long as much thigh!
gLo gLo
Mar 23,2025
DELICIOUS as usual. One of my go to bahn mi spots in SD... hadn't been to this lication. I like it... way more parking than the other lication
Miller Williams
Mar 13,2025
Absolutely amazing experience at Cali Banh Mi in San Diego! My girlfriend and I recently visited and accidentally ordered the wrong sandwich. The staff were incredibly kind and understanding when we explained our mistake. Without any hesitation, they generously replaced our order, making sure we were completely satisfied. The level of customer service here is unmatched – they truly care about their customers. Plus, the sandwiches were delicious, fresh, and packed with authentic Vietnamese flavors. We highly recommend Cali Banh Mi for anyone looking for great food and exceptional service. We will definitely be back!
Rob Stephenson
Mar 3,2025
I driven past this place a lot. I decided to give it a try. Although I haven’t had a lot of Vietnamese food, this is my favorite. I would highly recommend giving this place a try.
Michael Trossbach
Mar 1,2025
Amazing food. Got the Vietnamese style tofu banh mi and it is insanely flavorful and filling. Nice indoor and outdoor seating. Bathroom was a little dirty but overall a really nice spot
Doug Shelton
Feb 6,2025
This is a clean, fresh, new restaurant with excellent choices and great food. We came in at noontime on Saturday and ordered right away. The food took a little longer to prepare than I expected but it was worth the wait. Lemongrass beef bowl was big and very tasty. Highly recommend.
Reviews For Cali Banh Mi