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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like everyone says, this place is amazing. Definitely my go-to place for Banh Mi in the East Bay. I love the combination, the BBQ chicken, the spring rolls, the coffee, and the pho.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i would've preferred softer bread for the sandwich. But the drink selection is really trippy everything from lychee to soursop juice!
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good, but not great. There's just really nothing else in this area. I've gotten all the sandwiches on the menu, my favorite is still the BBQ pork with pate. The bread is a bit dry but...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy cow! A coworker went here today to pick up food for a few of us and came back with 4 sandwiches and 2 orders of spring rolls for... $11! I tried the chicken sandwich, which was awesome. The...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap, fast and YUMMY! If that's not a good combination, I don't know what is!! I have frequent out of towners come and visit and they love this quick cheap place. It's hard to find good vietnamese...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great sandwich spot. Great PRICES, cannot beat $2.50. The only thing better than the price is the taste. I usually get the BBQ chicken, if I worked closer to this spot I would have this for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME SANDWICHES. so cheap too
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now here's a place that get's me fed' and happy. I don't joke about this place. if you've read any of my reviews I' m harsh. It takes a little Joint like this to get my respect. Good food, great...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE THIS PLACE! 'nuff said?
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here 4- 5 times a week for months. Everything is well priced all the food is good. My favorite is a number 1, I always get that and another sandwich. All the others are good also,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so while driving past the Peppermint Tree shopping strip on San Pablo, why would you ever think that there's a good place to eat? But there is not only one but two! Banh Mi Ba Le is my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So GOOD!! I've had my fair share of Vietnamese sandwiches, and these are really good!! Located in a small strip mall, it is hard to notice when driving on San Pablo Avenue. The sandwiches are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$2.50 Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwiches)! Crazy cheap, and it's actually pretty good. The meat they use on the BBQ chicken is a little weird because it's shredded too much, but the Ham and Combination...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is crazy cheap. Every sandwich is $2.50! This isn't the best vietnamese sandwich i've had but it's pretty darn good. I also tried their shrimp rolls w/ peanut sauce and they're def worth...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So since I discovered yelp I've checked out the Vietnamese food close to anyplace I'm going, since it's my favorite cuisine these days. I've read a lot of reviews by Vietnamese sandwich connoisseurs,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Ba Le several times a week, so on that account, I should give it 5 stars, but I won't because I've had a better sandwich place in Union City, and I'm trying to be strict in my yelp scoring....
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i used to live right down the street from this hole in the wall before it even opened it's doors. and before their official signage went up i was waiting for it to open. i LOVE banh mi and this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite cheap Vietnamese sandwich shop to go to when visiting El Cerrito. You can't go wrong with the BBQ pork sandwich and the papaya salad.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love sausages of all shapes & sizes. If it's a sausage, it belongs in my mouth. But some are just too surprising to swallow for.I ordered the spicy crab w/ rice vermicelli soup to go, with a paper...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Located inside a small plaza off of san pablo ave, I love grabbing lunch here because the sandwiches are not only cheap at $2.50 each with tax included, but are extremely tasty. They also have other...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy sandwiches (I've had the BBQ chicken and pork)--the bread is crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside...crispy veggies.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH YUM!!! We came here before heading out to berkeley marina for the 4th of july festivities. We did want to pay for the ridiculous prices of food at the fair so we opted for a more economical...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend highly recommended Banh Mi Ba Le knowing how much i love Vietnamese so i have been looking for an excuse to make it over there for a while now.... SO WORTH the effort! I came and took a to go...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Banh Mi Ba Le. I am SO thankful that they exist because if not, I would not be able to get my hands on the yummy cheap Banh Mi as often as I do.... Not only are they super fast and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who would have guessed that such delicious sandiches could be made right next to an "adult" store in a strip mall (get it? STRIP mall?). Anyways, i found this joint on Yelp and had to check it out....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go figure that one of the most highly reviewed joints in the East Bay is a hole-in-the-wall bahn mi shop in El Cerrito! It's a testament to yelpers traveling far and wide in search of the best.The...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think they put crack in these sandwiches. They are hands-down delicious. I usually get either the bbq pork or bbq chicken sandwich, and they are both great. The bread is nice and toasty, but not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These sandwiches are delicious. While the bread is abundant, it is deliciously crusty outside and soft like a pillow on the inside. BBQ pork and BBQ chicken are both great, and the prices are...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Bahn Mi Bah Le! The bread is fresh--crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just as a good baguette should be. I like the grilled pork the best, and I am so thankful for the Sri Racha...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I happened to be coming back from a day at the poker tables and remembered that there was a Banh Mi Ba Le in El Cerrito. I'm so there! I Yelped the bad boy on my Iphone and got the directions there. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The two sandwiches I ordered (BBQ Pork and BBQ Chicken) were both heavy on the crusty bread and skimp, skimp, skimpy on the meat. I actually heard "where's the beef?" echo in my head when I peeked...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice banh mi option, better even, perhaps, than our old favorite Cam Huong, in Oakland Chinatown. There's less variety in sandwich options, particularly when it comes to non-red meat: there's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These sandwiches hit the spot. They're the right size, variety and you can't beat the price. I wish there was more seating, but it's really just an informal drop-in kind of place.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ed Blandford told me about this place, so on my home from the 99 Ranch Market I stopped by and oh my gosh, what a find! $2.50 mouth watering sammies. The bread is fluffy and crunchy and soft all the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bit inferior than either of the two Ba Le in Oakland.6738.3
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I'm in El Cerrito for any reason (and I mean ANY reason) during hours where someone might be eating lunch in some time zone, I am sure to grab a sandwich at Banh Mi Ba Le. So fresh and so tasty!...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never understood people who got restaurants tattooed on their bodies until I became a Banh Mi Ba Le loyalist (not that I am getting a tattoo, but I do understand the sentiment). I've converted my...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest, I've never set foot in this place. Nor do I think I will ever get the chance to since it's rare I actually dine in El Cerrito.Regardless, this is the place my mom goes to pick up...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh SHIT I think I finally found a replacement for Lee's. After they made it past $3 I just knew I had to start looking for something new. I can't believe this hidden gem has been sitting in some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried three sandwiches here and one little tray of a green dessert (reminded me of sapin sapin for those familiar with Filipino treats), and they were all good. I've had the #1, #8, and whatever...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The meatball was yummy. However--and this is important--it had no balls. Only small, misshapen, completely non-cyclindrical chunks of mystery meat. When I order something with "ball" in the title, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine brought me 2 of these last saturday. Don't expect the sandwich to blow your mind like a perfect cheese steak, but these sandwiches are great in their own way. They have a nice bite...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Mary Mother of (the Banh Mi) Gods! I've found it!!!!!!The very best Vietnamese Sandwich in the East Bay. {insert angelic sounding choir voices here}Yelp. You have proven your value to me once...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i give it a 5. There lobster is very good i would recommend the french fries for everyone that likes to eat tomatoes.i come here all the time and if you know whats good for you then you ill see you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow... Justin C. is Trippin! These sandwiches are the BOMB! There are plenty of places you can get a good sandwich for 5 bucks, dude. Take your Euro and stick it... back in your pocket, cuz here...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to this mom-and-pop shop for years and have never been disappointed. The service is fast and friendly and they put their sandwiches together right in front of you. After eating one...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place for a quick lunch stop. 2 warm crispy sandwiches in less than 5 minutes for less than 5 bucks! Where can you beat that?Just make sure to beat the high school crowd, one mass crowd came...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here with my friends probably 3 times a week. These sandwiches are by far the best vietnamese sandwiches I've ever had. Especially number 5 , the meatball one. They also have some good Asian...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. I have been living in El Cerrito for almost 2 years. The first thing my neighbor told me when I moved there was how good their sandwiches are, but I never made it there until a...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Service is always great here, but they do skimp on the bread.In Belleville and in Paris' 13th Arrondissement, one can partake of great Banh Mi sandwiches for 1 to 2 Euro that have that delicious blend...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I should be careful about giving places 5 stars, but their Banh Mi are consistently good, large, and tasty as sin. The BBQ pork is my favorite, and it beats out the seven other places at which I've...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had the veggie and the bbq chicken. By far, the best Banh Mi sandwiches that I can find on this side of the bridge.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright here it is...I was at the Ranch...and I made a diversion thanks to Yelp. Wow...3 sammies and a drink~ for less than $10!! Too bad there isn't a place like this in Alameda. Sighss. The sammies...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was in the area and craving a vietnamese sandwich. I used the Yelp application on my iPhone and found this place was near by. I had the #9 BBQ chicken. It was good, but not the best I've had. I...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried various Vienamese Sandwiches in the area. The ones at Ranch 99 and their surrounding shops are horrible! We ended up ordering the meatball, bbq chicken and grilled pork sandwiches. Even...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I did not like the grilled chicken sandwich here as well as I liked the one at Saigon Bistro in Concord, but as this place is really "take-out", the sandwich I bought here had to travel some distance...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5/5 because it's the best i've had so far. price isn't that bad, though i hear the sandwich places in milpitas are around a dollar. (hella vietnamese people in milpitas!)this place is good. i've only...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Felt the craving for a vietnamese sandwich and rather than pick one up around the Ranch 99 plaza, wandered a few blocks over here at the suggestion of a coworker.Can't go wrong with a sandwich here if...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Almost forgot to review this place....I came here, 2 days after Thanksgiving, feeling a cold coming on. I was too tired to cook but figured I could run to Banh Mi for some good, inside warming soup....
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just taking a chance to re-iterate my rating of 5 stars... I still go here regularly after a few years now. Best craves, in my opinion, are:1st: #8 grilled pork sandwich - mildly smoky, spicy and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am officially a student again, and I need more cheap food recommendations, pronto. After reading my latest Bourdain book on BART this afternoon, all I could think about were his vibrant descriptions...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had given up on Vietnamese sandwiches after having too many really nasty ones in Oakland China Town, but I was looking for Pho nearby and saw the reviews here so I had to try again. I am so glad I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Vietnamese sandwiches at the best price. I no longer live near there and find myself wandering into other Vietnamese sandwich mongers only to leave disappointed that they are not as good as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So today i was super bored and instead of grabbing a Banh mi (sandwich) at my local Ba Le in Oakland. I wondered off to El cerrito to try out the banh mi's over here. And to my surprise the sandwiches...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They make good Vietnamese sandwiches for $2.50 but they're not consistent. On 3 separate visits my wife and I ordered 2 BBQ chicken sandwiches and we always got a different color/flavored meat. On the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had never had a Vietnamese sandwich until yesterday. They are truly delicious. I had the BBQ chicken, which comes on an excellent baguette with some veggies and sliced hot pepper. A real spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sandwich maker is a shy guy, but he makes some mean sandwiches. I went on a banh mi spree one summer (my cholesterol levels have never been the same) and this place is better than the places in...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I moved to the East Bay permanently, one of the first things I had to start searching for was a Vietnamese sandwich shop so that I wouldn't have to drive into Richmond anymore. One day I decided...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ba Le is adorable: A tiny Vietnamese deli that seems to have a menu serving only one item, Banh Mi, albeit about 10 different kinds, including a veggie version. The couple who run this are so sweet,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great sandwiches at reasonable prices.reminds me of all the shops in San Gabriel Valley.Whenever I am in El Cerrito, I always get #8 and #9.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sandwiches are tasty and only $2.50. This place is a little out of the way, so buy extra for later. I would also recommend sticking to the sandwiches, the spring rolls were nothing special. They...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What took me so long to visit? Sandwiches are tasty and fresh. Cheap too at 2:50 a sandwich. Most Yelpers recommend #9 the BBQ chicken but I prefer #8 the grilled pork. The noodle dishes looked...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love these sandwiches! Thank you Yelp, for leading me to another gem. I love the #2 and #8, but try 'em all! I would avoid the chips though, they sound good in theory, but are a little too much for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's so small but it's clean and the sandwiches are authentic tasting. The French rolls are great and the vegetables are fresh, meats taste fresher some days but they always make them right when you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why anyone would ever go to a Subway again. Go the Peppermint Tree Plaza, north of the intersection of San Pablo and Central Ave in El Cerrito for one of the best cheap sandwich joints...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good veggie sandwich. I ask them to put mayo, makes it better, otherwise it's on the dry side. Fresh bread, sometimes warm. S.wich is only $2.50! Iced coffee usually good, strong and sweet. Fast...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered a #4 sandwich (Sliced Pork Cake). I liked that there was a good amount of pickled vegetables, the bread was crunchy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth soft on the inside and not too much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best deal for lunch that I have found in a long time! It was my first Vietnamese sandwich experience, and I loved it. The sandwiches are a super steal at 2.50, and best of all, they taste awesome....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
order a #9..bbq chicken. it's the best. and if you're not full yet, order 2 of those. it'll cost you less than 6 bucks. they also have this veggie sandwich with slices of tofu, but i swear that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been trying to get the husband to try a bahn mi forever, the only weak version he had was at sea salt (see my review), so i was happy that we took the short trip to el cerrito to grab one from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In high school, I used to eat these things every day for lunch, 3-5 days a week. I think it must have taken about 2 months for me get sick of it. Then after taking a few days off, we'd come back ready...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GOOD FOOD, CHEAP, INEXPENSIVE SANDWICH, HOLE in the WALL! (this is what i usually put on "seach for" hehehehe...)Thank You to Yelp! I'm really glad to find this Vietnam sandwich place in El Cerrito!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For what it is, a solid 4 stars! A classic hole in the wall with quick friendly service, literally across the street from my house! The shrimp spring rolls were ok (the peanut sauce was a little less...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Banh Mi Ba Le Vietnamese Sandwich Deli is the best Vietnamese Sandwich place in the Bay Area. Hands down!BBQ Chicken sandwich is the best. I always get the BBQ Chicken whenever I roll through this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Scrumptious & DelumptiousComing from Southern California I am used to getting good and CHEAP Vietnamese sandwiches. Unfortunately for the Bay Area, anywhere outside of Oakland Chinatown is sorely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think most of the people who go here know how good a Vietnamese sandwich CAN be. #7 banh mi xa xiu = 3 stars. It gave me a headache, which suggests MSG in the meat marinade#10 vegetarian = 2...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$2.50 sandwiches! Fresh rolls! Stale Yan Yan! 100 yards from my house! This is the defacto lunch since we never eat at KFC.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was my first time with something so hard... yet tender. I'm talking about the Vietnamese sandwiches at this joint -- my first and favorite -- but I might as well be talking about a lover. Being...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. $2.50 for a sandwich. I had the Grilled Pork and Grilled Chicken sandwiches. They were absolutely delicious. The bread has a good balance of softness inside and crunchiness on the outside....
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Moved down here from Seattle recently, and was missing a good Vietnamese sandwich joint. But hey, this place is better than any of the delis up north- absolutely insane sandwiches at $2.25 a pop. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No place to sit (except one table for four), so make sure you're going some place you can eat it that's not your car.I always get the shredded pork bbq sandwich and a diet coke. It's spicy, nummy, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These are best vietnamese sandwiches I've ever had!! I always get the combination pork. Lots of filling, oh so tasty and fresh! Only $2.25! This is where I go when I have my cravings.This is a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I often don't get out of the house on Saturdays until the sun burns off the morning fog. We love to drive down to Banh Mi Ba Le Vietnamese Deli in the Peppermint Tree Plaza on San Pablo...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me: Hi there I want to place order for 2 sandwiches #1 (combination ham with head cheese) extra pate, no jalapenos, and a #7 BBQ pork sandwich (or #8 Grilled pork sandwich or #9 bbq chicken sandwich)...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I liked it alot until their pet cockroach greeted me by crawling over the menu on the wall. Yum
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always eat pick headcheese ham sandwiches (Banh Mi Thit Nguoi) andBa Le's are very good and the best I've had so far in the East Bay. The bread and pickled veggies are fresh and crisp, and the hams...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm only reviewing the sandwich itself since I didn't go inside to get it cuz it was pouring cats and dogs today.. The sandwich was pretty cheap.. $2.50? The bread was crusty on the outside and inside...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a hop skip and a jump away from my friend's place, vietnamese sandwiches! my favorites...and this place can do it no wrong. it is always the number 2 sandwich, with ham & pork. everthough i have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, the spring rolls are nothing special---kinda funky actually...maybe I just came late in the day. But the sandwiches, man I love them! They are so deliciously cheap. My personal favorite is the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so happy to have found this place. It's been almost a ritual for me to come here every weekend to get a sandwich and am always recruiting people to come with me. Last week I bought the papaya...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Move over Lee's sandwhiches. This semi-run-down place may be tiny but it offers a fairly good selection of yummy Vietnamese sandwhiches and cheap eats. I actually come here for my spring roll (comes...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummie rolls and banh mi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously the best Vietnamese sandwich in the bay area. I can't say about the rest of the menu but the #9 veggie sandwich is the crunchiest, juiciest, tastiest sandwich ever. The right amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had them several times and thought they were good. Not great, but good, and priced right.
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I totally crave these sandwiches at least twice a week! At $2.50 a pop, and only a few blocks from work it is easy to get my fix. I usually go with the #9 Chicken, but the #8 bbq pork and the meatball...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food at a Great price! The best things in life are free...and in this case...the delicious sandwiches are close to being free! I almost feel guilty for not paying more.I've never had something...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vietnamese deli specializing in sandwiches (banh mi) all of which run either $2.00 or $2.25 depending on choice of filling.Personal faves include the ham & headcheese combination with pork pate (#1)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The other day I had a craving for Chrystemum tea in the can, not the box. Luckily I was in the Pacific East Mall and decided to go the R99 to pick up a couple of cans. Can you believe they only sell...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've consumed a lot of banh mi in my time and this is a place I would try again.We happened across it on our way down San Pablo and it's easy to miss in the strip mall. We had the BBQ chicken sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Note: this review is only about Banh Mi, because I've not had anything else from this joint. Yelp hipped me to this little place in an unlikely strip mall in El Cerrito, and to give it a fair shake we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Forget your western palate at the door and induldge in something completely different. Perfect mix of wonderful french bread and vietnamese flavors. Forget about trying to identify the meat in your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place!!!1. tons of parking 2. all types of banh mi, and they are all standard, so can't go wrong.3. very strong vietnamese coffee. i go loopy every time. 4. excellent banh cuon and banh uot...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fine if you need a Vietnamese sandwich and you live in the area, but they're not the greatest. I've now had the BBQ Pork (#7) and BBQ Chicken sandwiches. The BBQ Pork did seem to be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Working near Fourth Street surrounded by very pricey (but good) restaurants really affected my budget. Pasta Shop can only go so far, if ya know what i mean. Was I therefore ever grateful when I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finding this place has seriously made my day. IMHO, Vietnamese sammiches (banh mi) are simply the best kind of sandwich and very very addictive when made right. We got the vegetarian version (banh mi...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm such a huge fan of this place. It truly has a special place in my heart. When I discovered that there were finely prepared bahn mi ten minutes from my house I felt blessed. I've had bahn mi,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1: I live walking distance from this place.2: I LOVE Bahn Mi Vietnamese Sandwiches3: I would have never found this little hole-in-the-wall it weren't for yelp.Adding one more 5 star review, just to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where else can you get a sandwich and dessert for under $5? I've only tried the BBQ chicken sandwich, but based on that alone I'll keep going back. And since this place is close to where I live, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word: CHEAP! Try the chicken or pork sandwiches for $2.50 a pop. Crazy cheap. The shrimp spring rolls are also very tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What an odd odd place.The have about 12 sandwiches all on 6 inch French bread loaves all for about $2-$2.50 each. Most of them are great (I recommend the BBQ Pork). However beware of the peppers.Plus,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently, this place has two names because there is another restaurant with a different name that sells Vietnamese sandwiches at the same exact address with a different set of Yelp reviews. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks Yelpers for pointing this hole in the wall place to me. Although I know the area and passed by the little strip mall on San Pablo numerous times, I would have never known about the great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Vietnamese Sandwich place in the East Bay that I know of, for the selection and price. I recommend the BBQ variety, or the "Dac Biet" which has all the best meat variety goodies.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not THAT well versed in Vietnamese food, but I heard about "the sandwiches" that can be found in certain spots around..so I check out what might be available on my side of the bay...Bingo...in El...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got THREE veggie sandwiches and a packet of three fresh rolls to go for $10! Very tasty and filling! We'll definitely go back here.They have 9 other sandwich choices-all meat, as well as pho,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My co-workers and I trust this find for lunch at least once a week. It's actually not close to work, but the food is worth the drive. Besides, who would sacrifice a brief distraction from the office,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is the best vietnamese sandwich shop you'll find next to an adult video store and smoke shop. the sandwiches are cheap, the rolls are warm and though I can't vouch for how fresh or clean...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food-4Value-5Service-N/Ai give this place a four for authenticity but a five if you're a banh mi virgin. I never thought vietnamese sandwiches were anything special: just meat, cilantro, and pickled...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so here's the important part: they toast their bread in a little toaster oven for every sandwich -- that's why the sandwiches are warm and the crust is ultra crispy. After getting started on Banh...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We got sandwiches 1-9 on our first trip. We didn't like that the bread was quite dry. It tasted fine, but wasn't the best Banh Mi we had.The number 1 is great for the people who like the classic Banh...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the bomb for one thing....the bbq chicken sandwich. Please don't compare this restaurant with the real ones in SF.......there is just no comparison, but for a quck fix, it works well....
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I get my lunch here all the time. Friendly staff, great food, inexpensive ($2.25 sandwiches). My favorite is meatball sandwich, which is just seasoned ground pork, but you can't go wrong with any of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about Ba Le as a rumor of a rumor from a MSF coworker. "There's supposed to be a pretty good Banh Mi joint on San Pablo in El Cerrito!" Thanks to Yelp, I was able to track it down.Very good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have finally found it! A good vietnamese sandwich place that's almost comparable to my favorite place to eat at back home in Edmonton. My roommate told me about this place, but I was doubtful at...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! legit VN sandwiches in the east bay outside of Chinatown! I'm as surprised as you are.Don't get me wrong, I don't think the sandwiches here are as good as Saigon Sandwiches in Lil Saigon, but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? I drive 10 miles regularly for a $2.25 sandwich. Other reviewers have said it more eloquently than I.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, finally a place for Vietnamese food around here where the people actually speak Vietnamese! Their sandwiches are pretty good and their prices are very cheap (around $2.25-$2.50), especially...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Am I missing something about this place? Maybe I'm spoiled by the competition away yonder in my old stomping grounds of 12th St and 8th Ave in Oakland, but I have never had a bbq pork sandwich made...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BBQ Chicken sandwich from this hole in the wall joint in a strip mall is the standard by which I measure all other banh mi sandwiches. And, at under $3, it's a steal! I drive here from Berkeley...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first establishment that I have visited on the basis of its Yelp reviews. Go Yelp! It's definitely a find. I biked over from my house, ending up by rolling downhill on Central Avenue in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you've never had banh mi, you are in for a treat - a mouthful of blending and competing flavors vie for your attention - the cool crispy carrots and radish balancing the spicy jalapenos, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this little hole in the wall serves up some authentic Vietnamese sandwiches! i get the Banh Mi Dac Biet (the special). it's a baguette (a softer version of its french original) topped with mayo, pate,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, its a tiny hole in the wall, and the shelves are in total disarray, but the sandwiches are SUPER delicious, its SUPER affordable, and the people behind the counter are always SUPER SWEET. There...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you dig vietnamese-french $2 dollar sandwiches (french roll, cilantro, peppers, carrot, bbq), this is the place to go. There is also a place on international blvd. I always order two, cannot help...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this was my first little comfort food lunch joint when I moved back to the bay area. Yummy sandwiches for around $2 -- ten different kinds -- how could you go wrong? Well sometimes I wish it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having a location in a dive shopping center next to an unknown pizza place and a shop that advertises "adult video clearance--$9.99," you'd wonder about Ba Le's integrity as a sandwich shop. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had the sandwiches here, but I can vouch for their yumminess and cheapness. The sandwiches here represent the somewhat mundane (BBQ chicken) to the final frontier (head cheese), but they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The taste to price ratio at this very modest deli is through the roof.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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