Amid all the closures rocking the food industry, here’s some good news!
Ba Le, one of the city’s fav bánh mì spots, has opened a new Vancouver location!
The new location will join ETea Cafe on Vancouver’s Rupert & 22nd Street, right across from Renfrew Elementary School.
This marks a fresh expansion for a beloved brand that’s been dishing out delicious banh mi in Vancouver for 30 years.
Just last month they also opened their first Richmond outpost.
Ba Le isn’t just any food spot; it’s a story of family, tradition, and the finest bánh mì around.
Ong Ba Le, the original proprietor and a man with a serious passion for Vietnamese iced coffee, can often be spotted savoring his daily cup of cà phê sữa đá.
His wife, Ba Ba Le, keeps a watchful eye on the bánh mì prep in the back, ensuring every sandwich meets her impeccable standards.
Their daughters have taken up the mantle, preparing bánh mì from scratch and keeping the family legacy alive, a legacy that began with Uncle Ba Le in Vietnam.
But let’s talk about what makes Ba Le a standout: the bánh mì.
There are many joints in the city, but Ba Le is one that constantly dukes it out with greats like Banh Mi Saigon in terms of local interest.
With over 8 varieties, including cold cut, meatball, lemongrass pork, and even vegan options, there’s one for everything to become a diehard fan.
And it’s no secret that Ba Le’s baguette buns are top notch, so much so that they even supply them to various other shops around town.
The new Rupert location brings even more to the table, introducing a specialty Vietnamese coffee line called Hanoi Drip alongside their classic offerings.
That includes espresso drinks, egg coffee, pandan latte, and more on the menu.
Inside the shop there is a small seating area with 4 tables, which can fit around 8 people.
This expansion marks the fifth Ba Le location in Vancouver, a testament to their enduring popularity and the quality of their food.
To celebrate the grand opening of the new Rupert outpost, they are offering 10% off all menu items for the entire month of June.
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Address: 3735 Rupert St, Vancouver, BC V5M 3W2