Cheap Date: Baguette
Seats or no seats, the new banh mi stand is worth a visit.
Posted by: Christopher Werner on Mar 31, 2010 at 02:10PM
7 Comments
Baguette doesn’t offer much in the way of atmosphere. Nestled under the sign of C.C. Attle’s, the just-opened banh mi bar operates behind rolled-up doors in the former BTG Coffee space. Cars whiz perilously close to the Madison Street sidewalk on which you’re waiting. There isn’t a place to sit.
That’s okay, you’re here for the sandwiches.
Slightly warmed, chewy baguettes like the In House Favorite bulge with three types of Vietnamese ham, barbecue pork, and spiced pork pate; or for the veggie crowd, vegetarian ham and chicken and mushroom pate. Let’s not forget the dressings: pickled daikon and carrots, jalapenos, a garlic pepper and soy sauces, cucumber, and cilantro.
All sandwiches—there are six on the menu—cost $4. Each one is made according to this bold claim: “Our BIG sandwiches have 2x the filling than most Vietnamese sandwiches—2 of theres [sic] or one of ours.” Those at Baguette Box, the Hill’s other noted banh spot, actually are a tad plumper, but points do go to Baguette for length, which rival that of a foot-long sub.
Right now Baguette is only open Mon-Fri 11am-2pm (or until supplies run out), but the owner is hoping to soon expand hours. There is also talk of serving lunch box sets.
Tags: Bargain Bites, Seattle Restaurant Openings, Capitol Hill, Cheap Eats, Cheap Date
Baguette Box sandwiches are not authentic vietnamese sandwiches. They are good sandwiches however just not authentic.
True, but they are about the closest thing on the Hill, outside the ID. I do think the Drunken Chicken reminds me of a lot of banh I had abroad.
This Baguette is different from Monsoon’s sister sandwich shop, right? Baguette and Baguette Box both on the hill? Potentially confusing.
I like Baguette Box. It’s true it’s not authentic and slightly over-priced. If you want the real deal. Go to Seattle Deli in the I-District.
Indeed different. Indeed confusing.
I ate at Baguette on Monday. It was seriously delish, and I can’t wait to go back. Unfortunately, with the hours, it can only happen on my days off. :(
We tried the House Favorite, the Veggie & a bbq pork bun. All were excellent.
Don’t discourage, Jackie. When I spoke with the owner she was confident they’d be able to expand hours soon, once they get more staff.