Bánh Mì Ba Lẹ and Bakery

Bánh Mì Ba Lẹ on Dorchester Avenue combines a Vietnamese bakery, sandwich counter and market in one stop. The bread is baked in house, and the grilled beef bánh mì pairs it with vegetables and strips of charred meat. Pork and combination sandwiches give you other starting points. Look beyond the sandwiches for rice boxes, spring rolls and savory pastries, or pick up something sweet to eat later. Vietnamese iced coffee and sugar cane juice are among the drinks. There is limited seating, so plan on taking your food with you. It is a useful stop for lunch and a few provisions, especially if your shopping list leaves room for dessert.