Don Cafe

Food was visibly fresh & prepared sandwiches in front of you which is always nice when a restaurant has the made-to-order option.😀 yum. This was my first time here and I was impressed with the FOOD & TOTAL! My boyfriend and his friend love these Vietnamese sandwiches here! 🥪 it was busy but you didn't have to wait no more than 10 minutes at most. Worth the money $& wait. I drank an iced coffee, comes black and it was a little sweet (which is good) & surprisingly strong (also a plus)! Definitely trying the ph@ next time.
-must try
-quick bite
OR
-dine-inn
-clean & courteous
-delicious authentic Vietnamese food

A hateful attitude isn’t something you should encounter while trying to order a cheap sandwich. Pathetic and unacceptable customer service. The cashier got aggressive and yelled, accusing me of ordering wrong, when I very clearly stated my order. I had encountered mistakes before, so I made sure I was very clear with my words when ordering this time. He then got passive aggressive and deliberately took an excessive amount of time to get my food out, so I asked for my money back and left. I have been going here for years, and have had friends say they quit going because of this extremely rude cashier.

The sandwich makers are very kind and clearly working very hard to correct this unacceptable cashier’s mistakes, and make up for his unacceptable treatment of customers. I will never return, and will spread the word. There is fantastic banh mi in this city at other restaurants!

After eating Bánh mì in so many places from Pearland and Sugar Land to Katy, I began to wonder why I haven’t tried many in Bellaire. I guess I’m usually focused on other Vietnamese foods when in the area. Shoutout to David Lu on YouTube for giving the inspiration to check out some Bellaire bánh mì shops.
After hopping in the car and taking the twenty minute drive, I arrived at Don’s, I walked in and it was busy and alive with action. I started for the counter and a young man politely stopped me and asked if I was eating there or to go. I decided to eat in there to catch the vibe. He showed me to a table. Every time I’m in Bellaire, I’m taking the opportunity to practice my Vietnamese. So while ordering my sandwiches, with a combination of Vietnamese, Spanish and English, I ordered a Bánh Mì Bò Nướng and a Bánh Mì Đặc Biệt.
Both of these bánh mì were excellent. The bread tasted fresh and was crispy on the outside and so soft on the inside. It’s one of the best baguettes I’ve had so far. The meats in both were delicious. The Bò Nướng was tender and packed with flavor. The Đặc Biệt was excellent as well, with all the meats tasting fresh and flavorful. The Vietnamese mayo and veggies combined for a creamy crunchy inside that satisfied my desire for complex simplicity. After devouring the first two, I decided I should get a couple more for the road. I wanted the Bánh Mì Cà Tuna but I was informed they were out of Tuna. No problem. I ordered another Bánh Mì Bò Nướng and Bánh Mì Gà Xé. In retrospect, I should have gotten either the Bánh Mì Pâté or Bánh Mì Xíu Mại. Next time for sure along with a ca phê sữa đá. I heard its strong here and that’s how I like it.

One last note on the service. I thought for the amount of people coming in and actually eating in there , the waiter did very well. He was polite and efficient. The cashier seemed polite as well, although very busy with all the to go orders coming in. The people behind the counter seemed to be very good at making the bánh mì quickly and efficiently. I was surprised to see some negative reviews later when I looked it up. I’m not a regular (yet) but I didn’t notice any issues at all, while I was there. The food was great , the service was good and the vibe was cool. I enjoyed seeing the mix of diverse cultures in there while I was eating. From the Vietnamese and Mexican/Central American staff to the 80’s tunes like Journey playing over the speaker, it was truly a mix of culture and cuisine in the heart of the city. I’m always impressed to see Vietnamese cuisine and culture be introduced to new audiences and I thought Don Cafe was doing that really well that evening.

Pho is great and a soup is not too thick. I like this level of richness of soup. Sandwich is also tasty.

Cash only. Friendly staff. Delicious food! Baguette is crispy on the outside and soft inside. Good amount of ingredients in each báhn mì, prepared in front of you. All items on menu are full of flavor and delicious.

Vietnamese Banh Mi ( sandwich) is out of this world tasty. Now a day, the owner still find ways to keep the price reasonable. Highly recommended.

Was so excited to try the Bahn mi sandwiches. Not good, bread too hard, went at lunch time. Spring rolls were okay. No frills place, maybe the pho or soup is better item to get there. Won't be returning. The only good thing was that i trued the hot saucevChin-Su, i liked ot better than Sriracha. Charcoal Flames way better sandwiches.

This family owned establishments are one of my favorite places to get fresh, custom Banh Mi sandwiches. I typically go for the Banh Mi Thit Nuong aka grilled pork for $5 each. The egg rolls are great and Pho is good, but not the best in Houston. (CASH ONLY) Don cafe is very casual, most people get to go orders.

I’ve come here since a child and it has not changed, still very good! It may be a little confusing when you walk in and see a line to place orders to go and people standing around with a number to be called to grab their order from the front. Typically, someone will ask if you want to order or dine in which they will ask you choose a table and hand you a menu and take your order.