Don Café & Sandwich: Authentic Vietnamese Flavors in Houston

7/15 revisited this place I got the banh mi special, it was roughly 5-6$. It is a savory sammich, with flavor and the spice was there w/ the jalapeno. The cucumbers were crisp and the bread was crunchy. I can see why its a fan favorite, and why it gets the hype. Something I thought was funny - tried to get them to cut the sammich up in 4s so my teeth or lack of would have a better chance at eating this sammich and they were like no. The most they would do was 2 xD.

CASH ONLY my favorite restaurant for banh mi. This place can get really busy and the wait may be a while. But food is fresh and delicious. My go to is their combination banh mi and egg rolls. Their egg rolls are made in house and come out piping hot. The floors near the seating areas may be a little dirty but not too bad.

The food is good, faced paced and always busy I always forget to take a picture of my food but I buy enough to bring back for seconds home. The place is not as clean as it should be but the food areas are clean. And cash only

True OG legit bahn mi experience for the connoisseur. Delicious Vietnamese sandwiches packed with flavor in an old school cafe vibe.

Truly a staple in Houston's Chinatown, the food here can't get any more authentic. I was so shocked when I found out the workers here who are of Hispanic descent, can speak fluent Vietnamese. Make sure to bring cash and they'll bring out your food which comes out pretty fast and fresh. The portions are good for the prices and there are plenty of seats. There's never really a crowd as people come and go. You can see everything being made in front of you behind a clear glass screen and they have a lot of variety on the menu. The place is usually clean and neat.

We always make a stop when in town, the bahn mi can't be beat here, tasty and great price. The bread is exactly how it should be, crispy on the outside but yet holds up with the sandwich within. The filling is perfect and just the right amount. The way the bahn mi is made, makes every bite just perfect. The place is cash only so be prepared with that if you want to grab a bunch of Bahn mi to eat. Though it won't set you back that much, around $5 or so for each bahn mi depending on the filling.

Love Don's! It's my first place I go to for Banh mi when I'm in town. The prices posted is exact price you pay. Cash only, $5-$5.25 a sandwich. The bread is crunchy, the pickles add the right crisp, and the meats are savory goodness. I think it's good value and my kids devoured theirs.

Don Café & Sandwich makes the best bánh mì sandwiches in Houston! Each sandwich is made with exceptionally fresh ingredients - the pork is flavorful, the pâté creamy, the veggies crisp, and the baguette lightly brushed with butter and toasted. We called ahead and placed an order for pick up because Don's can get very busy, especially on the weekends. The service is always fast and friendly, and many of the staff members speak multiple languages. The inside of the restaurant is fairly typical of a locally owned Vietnamese restaurant in Bellaire. It combines function and typical Asian decor - traditional money plant, lucky cat, and a tribute to Buddha. Note: Make sure you have cash on hand because Don's does not take credit cards!