Annie's Sandwiches — Restaurant in Santa Clara

Maybe I chose the wrong sandwich, but I don't love this place as much as other reviewers. I was looking forward to it while visiting the area for the first time in years, but the reviews set expectations too high. Service was nice enough, but the chicken sandwich I ordered had the goo you typically see in a can of dog or cat food. I may not be much of a meat eater, but getting that all down took some resolve, gratefulness that I had something to eat at all, and not wanting to disrespect the college mate who paid for the meal. One star for service, another for not dying from what I ate, and final star for not getting sick other than from imagining that I might actually be eating dog food. I don't mean this is a snarky way. It's an honest expression of my experience and I'm glad others have a higher...

With the recent change in ownership, I was excited to see what was in store! The banh mi are now made with a deliciously softer bread, but still tough enough to keep the shape of the sandwich together. There's a generous buttery spread that really ties together the grilled meats, whether it's chicken, beef, or pork, they all work amazingly well. And it was a pleasant surprise to taste herby seasoned chicken that didn't overpower the rest of the sandwich.

Would definitely recommend getting any of the grilled meat sandwiches. Remember to get 2 so you can get some of that delicious house made Thai tea!!

AND they have a tofu sandwich as a...

I've had banh mi in Saigon, banh mi in Hue, banh mi in Garden Grove, and banh mi in Houston. Annie's Sandwiches makes the best banh mi on the planet.

No I'm not exaggerating. The crust is light and flaky yet somehow still fluffy. If you're an OG, ask for the grilled lemongrass pork (thit nuong). The thit nuong is moist and slow-cooked with intense flavor, and the pickled veggies are sweet and tart enough to balance the umami from the meat.

Make your special person happy. Get sammies from Annie's. Don't miss out on this DEEP...