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Banh Mi Shop

Ba Le Sandwiches

About

Ba Le Sandwiches is a family-owned banh mi shop at 5014 N Broadway in Uptown, just north of Argyle Street. The family dates the business to 1982. The menu runs to 15 classic banh mi on baguettes baked fresh daily, from the Ba Le special to Saigon pork sausage and basa fish, plus vegetarian and vegan sandwiches, noodle soups, smoothies and vegan desserts.

What to know

  • Time Out Chicago has called the Broadway store an Uptown fixture since the late 1980s.
  • Every banh mi costs less than $11, and soups start at $9.95, according to the shop’s site.
  • Vegan banh mi include lemongrass mushroom and vegan xa xiu.
  • Other locations are at 30 E Golf Rd in Schaumburg and in Rockville, Maryland.
  • The Infatuation recommends Ba Le for takeout.

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