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How we read reviews →Hawthorn's beloved banh mi café. crispy pork and char siu rolls under $10, plus the cinnamon donuts you'll dream about
Compact, bright, and warmly run. a Hawthorn neighbourhood café with genuine Vietnamese-café character and a counter full of fresh rolls. Casual seating available. Quick-service energy with the personal touch of a family-run shop.
All banh mi made fresh to order with crispy baguette. Homemade cinnamon donuts fried fresh. multiple reviewers name them the best in Melbourne and they're reportedly $1.50 each. Vietnamese iced coffee with espresso-quality beans. Lemongrass chicken and tofu options available for variety. Free marshmallow given to kids on regular visits.
Authentic Vietnamese banh mi execution. proper crispy baguette, char siu pork, lemongrass chicken, pate-style builds, and Vietnamese iced coffee. The tofu banh mi is also an authentic Vietnamese café option. One reviewer describes it as 'not your typical Vietnamese fast food' with quality that exceeds genre expectations.
Outstanding value. banh mi around $9.50-$10 at time of reviews, cinnamon donuts at $1.50. Multiple reviewers note it's hard to find a banh mi under $10 elsewhere in Melbourne. One of the best-value propositions in Hawthorn for a fresh, high-quality meal.
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