R & D Cafe

"A small mom & pop shop in a little plaza. Parking's easy to find in the spacious lot, but there are often school kids biking or milling around in the afternoons, which can be a bit chaotic while driving. Be advised that they have a strict $10 minimum for credit cards! Otherwise, there's a bit of an extra charge. I really enjoyed my grilled pork bahn mi. Having tried both beef and pork now, I'd recommend the pork more. They get a really good texture on the bread (not too hard that it cuts into your mouth), fresh and crisp pickled veggies, tasty marinated meat, and a good sauce. Interestingly, their meat marinade appears to be more of a savory soy sauce than the typical sweet BBQ flavor you'll often find at other bahn mi places. It's good, though! The portion was great, and the price was reasonable. Note that the jalapeños can really pack some heat in these sandwiches. Even after picking out the slices, you still get quite a bit of residual oil left on the sandwich. If you're sensitive to spicy, please let them know while ordering to make yours without. I can't wait to try their other offerings, as well. I'll be coming by whenever I can for lunch!"

"Very authentic Vietnamese stop! Their store is small but service is pretty fast. We got the grilled beef bahn mi, the grilled beef spring roll and prawns. The bahn mi was crunchy in the outside, soft in the inside. The prawns were okay. They also have fresh coconut water and boba"

"This place is pretty hidden in the corner of a center near a grocery store. One of the best places I've had since being in the east bay and I didn't even try what they were best for. Will definitely keep coming back."

"What a wonderful place to call or even walk in and eat. This is a family restaurant that welcomes everyone like if part of the family. Food is great and flavorful. Like the garlic noodles with tofu. Or a vietnamese sandwich in beef, chicken, pork or tofu. You have the same or even more options with the soup. The point is that you have plenty of delicious food to choose from."