Fresh and Best Cafe 2 Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Fresh and Best Cafe 2, your go-to destination for authentic Vietnamese cuisine nestled in downtown Oakland. With a diverse menu featuring breakfast favorites, hearty bahn mi sandwiches, and vibrant salads, there's something to satisfy every craving.
- Breakfast Delights: Start your day with delicious options like the Egg & Cheese Sandwich or the wholesome Breakfast Wrap.
- Refreshing Salads: Experience local flavors with unique Vietnamese salads, ranging from tofu to grilled chicken, all served with housemade dressings.
- Signature Sandwiches: Indulge in generous portions of tasty bahn mi, bursting with flavor and freshness—perfect for a quick lunch or leisurely meal.
Whether you're here for a casual bite, takeout, or outdoor dining, Fresh and Best Cafe 2 promises a comfortable atmosphere and friendly service. Don't miss out on their enticing smoothies as a perfect complement to your meal!
Breakfast
Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Scrambled eggs with melted American cheese on Bagel or Croissant.Contain dairy, green onion (scallion)
Breakfast Wrap
Spinach, egg, cheese, bacon, avocado and salsa.
Asiago Bagel Club Sandwich
Mayo, lettuce, tomato, avocado, turkey, bacon and cheese.
Avocado Green Salad
Romaine and mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, olive, onion, carrot and sunflower seeds. Serve with housemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Chicken Green Salad
Romaine and mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, olive, onion, carrot and sunflower seeds. Serve with housemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Green Salad with Tuna
Romaine and mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, olive, onion, carrot and sunflower seeds. Serve with housemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Green Salad
Vietnamese Salad
Tofu Vietnamese Salad
Shredded cabbage, celery, carrot, mint, cilantro, red onion, lemon; topping with peanut and dried shallots. Served with fish sauce.
Chicken Vietnamese Salad
Shredded cabbage, celery, carrot, mint, cilantro, onion, lemon; topping with peanut and dried shallots. Served with fish sauce.
Shrimp Vietnamese Salad
Shredded cabbage, celery, carrot, mint, cilantro, onion, lemon; topping with peanut and dried shallots. Served with fish sauce.
Avocado Vietnamese Salad
Shredded cabbage, celery, carrot, mint, cilantro, red onion, lemon; topping with peanut and dried shallots. Served with fish sauce.Can be vegan if using sesame dressing.
Teriyaki Chicken Kale Salad
Chopped kale and romaine lettuce, carrot, dried cranberries, toasted walnut and crunchy chowmein noodles. Served with homemade sesame dressing. Contain nut.
Tofu Kale Salad
Chopped kale and romaine lettuce, carrot, dried cranberries, toasted walnut and crunchy chowmein noodles. Served with homemade sesame dressing. Contain nut.
Avocado Asian Kale Salad - VEGAN
Chopped kale and romaine lettuce, carrot, dried cranberries, toasted walnut and crunchy chowmein noodles. Served with homemade sesame dressing. Contain nut.
Tuna Kale Salad
Chopped kale and romaine lettuce, carrot, dried cranberries, toasted walnut and crunchy chowmein noodles. Served with homemade sesame dressing. Contain nut.
Asian Kale Salad
Rice Bowl
Chicken Rice Bowl
Grilled chicken over steamed white rice; sliced cucumber, tomato, jalapeno and chopped lettuce, pickled carrot. Seasoning with fish sauce.
Pork Rice Bowl
Grilled pork over steamed white rice; sliced cucumber, tomato, jalapeno and chopped lettuce, pickled carrot. Seasoning with fish sauce.
Chicken & Pork Rice Bowl
Grilled Chicken Vermicelli
Shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint, cilantro, pickled carrot; topping with peanut and dried shallot. Serve with fish sauce.
Grilled Pork Vermicelli
Shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint, cilantro, pickled carrot; topping with peanut and dried shallot. Serve with fish sauce.
Tofu Vermicelli
Shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint, cilantro, pickled carrot; topping with peanut and dried shallot. Serve with fish sauce.It is not vegan.
Shrimp Vermicelli
Shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint, cilantro, pickled carrot, rice noodle, boiled shrimps; topping with peanut and dried shallot. Serve with fish sauce.
Vermicelli
Summer Rolls
3 Pieces Shrimp Rolls
Lettuce, vermicelli, mint, cilantro and pickled carrot in rice paper wraps. Serve with peanut dipping sauce.
3 Pieces Chicken Rolls
Lettuce, vermicelli, mint, cilantro and pickled carrot in rice paper wraps. Serve with peanut dipping sauce.
3 Pieces Tofu Rolls
Lettuce, vermicelli, mint, cilantro and pickled carrot in rice paper wraps. Serve with peanut dipping sauce.
3 Pieces Avocado Rolls - VEGAN
Lettuce, vermicelli, mint, cilantro and pickled carrot in rice paper wraps. Serve with peanut dipping sauce.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Mayo, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Mayo, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich
Mayo, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
Grilled Pork Sandwich
Mayo, pate (pork liver), cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
BBQ Pork Sandwich
Mayo, pate (pork liver), cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
Coconut Pork Sandwich
Mayo, pate (pork liver), cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
Combo ( cold cuts - pork roll, ham & headcheese )
mayo, pate, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce & cilantro
Vietnamese Sandwich
Vegetarian Sandwich
Spicy Lemongrass Seitan Sandwich
Homemade mayo, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro. Spicy and Vegetarian.
Tofu Mushroom Sandwich
Homemade mayo, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
Curry Yuba Sandwich
Mayo, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
Curry Tofu Sheets
Homemade mayo, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrot, soy sauce and cilantro.
California Wrap
Mixed greens, spicy mayo, turkey, cheese, bacon, avocado and tomato.
Apple Tuna Salad Wrap
Mixed greens, shredded cheese, red onion, carrot, tomato, apple and tuna mix.
Grilled Chicken and Avocado Wrap
Mixed green, spicy mayo, chicken, avocado, carrot, tomato, cucumber, jalapeno and onion.
Wraps
Classic Sandwich
Turkey Breast Sandwich
Mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle, sliced olive and red onion.
Roasted Chicken Sandwich
Mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle, sliced olive and red onion.
Veggie and Avocado Sandwich
Mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle, sliced olive and red onion. Vegetarian.
Club Sandwich
Bacon, turkey and cheese. Mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle, sliced olive and red onion.
Bacon and Avocado Sandwich
Mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle, sliced olive and red onion.
Tuna Sandwich
Mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle, sliced olive and red onion.
BLT Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise
Roast Beef Sandwich
French Bread, mixed green, horseradish, honey mustard, roast beef, Swiss cheese, tomato and onion
Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
Coconut water, coconut cream, kale, cashew, (honey) and pineapple. Topped with coconut flakes.
Tropical Green Smoothie
Spinach, parsley, banana, mango and pineapple, blend with soy milk.
Blueberry Avocado Smoothie
Spinach, avocado, blueberry and whey protein powder, blend with almond milk.
Minty Peach Pineapple Smoothie
Orange juice, vanilla yogurt, kale, mint, honey, peach and pineapple.
Ginger Peach Green Smoothie
Spinach, honey, ginger and peach, blend with almond milk
(4G)Berry Peanut Butter Green Smoothie
Almond milk, spinach, mixed berries, banana & peanut butter
(2G) Double Green Smoothie
Kale, spinach, banana, pear with almond milk
(7G) Citrus Green Smoothie
Blend of orange, lemon, spinach, honey, pineapple and almond milk
(6G) Super Creamy Green Smoothie
Almond milk, spinach, avocado and mango
(3G) Berries Green Smoothie
Blend of almond milk, mixed berries, mango, banana and spinach
Green Smoothie
Classic Smoothie
Banana Strawberry
Blend with Apple Juice
Peach & Pineapple
Blend with apple juice
Mango & Strawberry
Blend with apple juice
Mango & Pineapple
Blend with apple juice
Strawberry & Pineapple
Blend with apple juice
Mixed Berries
Blend with apple juice
20 Oz. Mixed Vegetable Juice
Apple, carrot, ginger and beet.
20 Oz. Radiance Juice
Apple, orange, carrot and ginger.
20 Oz. Cleansing Juice
Carrot, beet, cucumber and parsley.
20 Oz. Double Spicy Juice
Apple, beet,lemon, ginger and cayenne pepper over ice.
20 Oz. Mean Green Juice
Kale, cucumber, celery, lemon,ginger and apple
20 Oz. Green Power Juice
Spinach, Kale, apple, carrot and ginger.
20 Oz. Orange, Carrot and Ginger Juice
20 Oz. The Mixed Green Juice
Apple, pear, cucumber, kale and mint.
20 Oz. Pineapple Sunrise Juice
Pineapple, Apple, beet, orange and cayenne pepper, with some ivery
Fresh Juice
Acai Bowl
22 Oz. Acai Bowl
Blend of organic acai, vanilla, yogurt, banana, mango and pineapple with almond milk.
Acai Shake
Blend of almond milk with whey protein, peanut butter, organic acai and strawberry
Avocado Milkshake
Super creamy drink blending from real tasty Avocado with sweetened condensed milk and whole milk
Shake
Beverage
Can of Diet Coke (12oz)
Can of Coke (12oz)
Can of Pepsi (12oz)
Thai Iced Tea (20oz)
Sweetened Black Tea with Half & Half Milk
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Strong black coffee with sweetened condensed milk
Iced Chai Latte
Iced Latte
Whole milk, 2 shots espresso, ice
Iced cold brew coffee
Please note if you want a splash of milk or sugar.