Dinh Tran, co-owns Khanh Vietnamese Pho and Sandwich with his family. In addition to pho and rice dishes on the menu, there’s also a selection of bánh mì. Try the shop’s namesake with barbecue and shredded pork, pâté, and ham, the shredded chicken, or the fish cake bánh mì. Tran plans to open a second location in Avondale Estates, too.

It’s all about bánh mì at Banh Mi Cafe in Duluth. Sandwiches here include everything from the oft-ordered barbecue pork or Vietnamese pork cold cuts (dac biet) to scrambled eggs, sugarcane shrimp, and pork skin bánh mì. The menu is vegetarian-friendly with tofu, avocado, and sautéed mushrooms listed among the cafe’s meat-free options.

This Norcross shop has regulars claiming it has the best bánh mì in metro Atlanta. The counter service shop includes over 15 bánh mì options like grilled or steamed pork, liver pâté, fish, and a combo with ham, head cheese, pâté, and steamed pork.

Many consider the bánh mì at Quoc Huong in the Asian Square complex (where Sweet Hut Bakery is also located) to be the best in metro Atlanta. Their fresh French bread definitely contributes to this reputation. The favorite order here is the barbecue pork. The shop is cash only, but sandwiches average around $3.00 per. Order five bánh mì, and that sixth one is free.

Pho Bac in Chamblee offers a straightforward and traditional bánh mì selection on its menu like the dac biet (pork cold cuts) and the grilled pork, and vegetarian options like tofu or fried eggs. Each sandwich is $3.75.

Lee’s Bakery is not only a Buford Highway staple, it’s an Atlanta institution. This is where to head for steaming bowls of pho at 8 a.m. and bánh mì deals; buy five sandwiches and get one free. Try the bakery’s dac biet with ham, pork head cheese, and pork liver or the bánh mì cá made with fish cakes.

Owners Sang Ho, Thao Dinh, Cuong Bui, and Truc Mai opened their restaurant in Buckhead in order to feature a mix of old and new world Vietnamese flavors and dishes on the menu using fresh and local ingredients. Bún Mì’s bánh mìs, for example, consist of grilled short rib and garlic turmeric chicken or wild-caught Gulf shrimp that come in larger portions. Baguettes are custom-made locally for the restaurant, too.

Midtown’s Pho King is a fast and affordable intown option for bowls of pho and a quick bánh mì fix. The shop only offers two sandwiches on its menu—barbecue pork and chicken—but both are solid options for when a trip to Buford Highway isn’t possible.

We Suki Suki lies in the heart of the East Atlanta village and anchors the restaurant incubator the Global Grub Collective. The tiny kitchen churns out comforting bowls of lemongrass-infused pho and super satisfying bánh mì. Try the lemongrass chicken or the dac biet. The grilled Asian eggplant is a great option for vegetarians or for those seeking a meatless bánh mì that isn’t tofu. Order at the counter, take a number, and find a seat at one of the communal tables.

This small shop in south metro Atlanta offers a variety of bánh mì on its menu, including meatball, barbecue pork, and shredded pork skin. There’s also a buy five get one free deal here, too. Hours can vary.