Ba Le

I can't stop eating here! Their sandwiches are super good! Haven't had the American sandwiches yet but all the traditional Vietnamese ones have been knockouts. Best flakey bread I've had in a while.

I love this place, all of the worlds flavors crammed into their sandwiches . Cool! I would love to see a Chicken Satay sandwich from them one day, if they do? I'll give my right nut to cancer research.

You can’t go wrong with the Bun Thit Nuong—piping-hot grilled pork , cold rice vermicelli , veggies and a housemade lemon fish sauce . Read more

I crave this flavor-packed lunch : crispy French bread , perfectly seasoned pork , daiko, cilantro , carrots , and serrano chilies. Read more

SPECIAL (ĐẶC BIỆT) Original Saigon-style bánh mì (combination of pate , ham , headcheese and pork roll )

Affordable counter-service dine-in or take-out neighborhood shop; popular for bánh mì and other Vietnamese snacks and staples

Get a cha chien (pork roll ). You can slice it up for sandwiches , soups , salads , or pair with steamed rice dishes.

Bahn Mi sandwiches , on baguettes with daikon , jalapeño and cilantro . They're all good, but especially the ones with "sautéed" in the name

Beef Brisket Noodle Soup (Beef brisket , beef based broth, rice noodle , onion , scallion , and cilantro )

$4.95 for a Vietnamese sandwich ?? Yes please! They're fresh and delicious. My fav is the Chinese pork sandwich (#4 I believe).

If you can't figure out which kind of smoothie you'd like, pull a wild card and spring for the fresh sugar cane juice . It's less sweet and more flavorful than you might expect.

Have been coming here daily since I was, 7 or 8. Place is usually pretty busy. Anyone around Uptown knows what a gem this place is. Best Viet sandwiches ever for 2.95! Get it, get it.

Their sandwiches are great. I usually get a banh mi and 1 other item; it's like a mini grocery store .

The Vegetarian/Avocado Vegetarian sandwich is AMAZING. So many unique flavors! Try it with jalapeño peppers for an extra kick, and make sure you skip the mayo .

BBQ pork is my go to, but all of their sandwiches are really flavorful on delicious crusty bread .

BBQ pork and ba le special are my favs, but I've never been disappointed with any of the sandwiches . Great spring rolls too. All at a great price!

Amazing shopping for a wide variety of authentic Vietnamese food . You HAVE to check it all out --

This is a great place for a quick eat at an affordable price . Everything is yummy.

Fantastic bahn mi , be sure to get #14 with no mayo . Also, check the cooler, they have coconut water but you have to look for it. Read more

Try the Rau câu from our 100 Best list: Stiff coconut custard flavored with grassy pandan leaf and poured into a skinned coconut shell to set.

Everything's great the smell draws you in the prices make it hard to choose the value you get unbelievable!

The BBQ Pork sandwich was delicious.

I'm that n****, boy they love me in the streetsI'm not tryna find nobody else to beatI'm the one they come to see because they allBelieve me. - bahn mi from Ba Le

The owner went to my alma mater (the French pastry school) so he knows what he's doing when it comes to bread and desserts . And everything really.

I've tried a dozen sandwiches on the menu and nothing else comes close to BBQ Pork . Load it up with all the toppings.

good introduction to these sandwiches ! I did the pork roll and it was grrreeeaatt

Not only good bahn-mi but also a selection of premade items, perfect for a quick bite .

Can't go wrong with the Special, a traditional banh mi .

Try the Thai iced coffee ! You'll thank me later!

Sandwiches about a dollar more these days but so worth it still (BBQ pork 4.95$). Tons of new menu items in 2013.

The BBQ pork is the best of the sandwich options I've had there

Great selection of banh mi sandwiches . I want to try them all!

#13 is awesome! lemon flavor of pork isn't too powerful and the calantro is a great touch to an amazing sandwich !

I'm addicted to the BBQ pork . It's the most affordable addiction I've ever had.

Classic bahn mi is the best! Buy 5, get the 6th free.

A tantalizing marriage of the French baguette & Vietnamese fillings, the banh mi sandwich is a coveted, mitt-fitting flavor torpedo that efficiently eradicates cravings. Read more

Great French rolls , nice bahn mi and selection

The best Banh Mi . Also great selection of Macarons .

The number 9 is awesome, also try the Pork/sticky rice ball thing. Watch out for those jalapenos in the Bahn Mi though, I bit into one and it was hot, hot, hot.

Boneless Ribeye was really good!

The chicken sandwich I had was grate! Try the eggrolls too, bangin! First time here.

Veggie Avocado Sandwich !

Excellent mousses and smoothies and they have a bunch of different kinds! And this place has free parking !

Vietnamese snacks to go and the best banh mi in Chicago

Bbq pork and lemongrass pork ! Yum yum! I recommend almond tea

I'm a big fan of the turkey sandwich . So much flavor

Feel good Uptown, your excellent, affordable lunch awaits you at Ba Le!

Very good but a bit too strong vietnamese coffee . Be sure to dilute.

The egg rolls are amazing!

Spicy veggie avocado salad rolls - $5 tasty and filling!