Trang Bakery and Cafe

Ask anyone with a serious Smith Street lunch habit where to score a proper bánh mì. The answer is always Trang. This bustling cafe doesn't mess around—lightning-fast counter action, massive portions, and baguettes that shatter perfectly on the first bite. Sandwich purists will point you straight toward the juicy grilled chicken or the crispy pork, both packing a fierce, unapologetic hit of fresh ớt (chili). Plant-based eaters are just as hooked. The lemongrass tofu and vegan chicken rolls hit every savory note, while the gluten-free crowd piles in for vibrant, deconstructed banh mi bowls. Cheap, fiercely flavorful, and always buzzing. Just grab a spot in line—it moves fast.