Great place for subs at the University of Calgary. The sandwiches are fresh, flavorful, and made quickly. Portions are generous and ingredients taste good. It’s a convenient spot for a quick and satisfying meal on campus. Definitely one of the better sub options around.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Satay
John Abraham
My son ate here most days of undergrad and loved it. He was visiting and dragged us out here for lunch. Worth the 6k walk!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Satay
Ruby Rose
I absolutely love this place. The chicken satay with cheese is the tastiest sub that I have ever had in my life. Sometimes I would get bone bits in my sub, I would get upset for a second then happily chow down the rest. Their sub is just that good :D I also love their buns and Hawaiian pizza. They close much later than the rest of the stores in MacHall.
I graduated in 2017 and have moved to a different city. I can't eat any other banh mi without comparing them to Bake Chef. I miss this place so much, it hurts. I miss the buns and hawaiian pizza too. I have so many fond memories of eating chicken satay after long hours at the library or after final exams lol
2025 Update I finally got to eat my favourite sub again... after 8 long years of longing. The sub didn't suffer any shrinkflation. This is still my favourite sub.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Satay
Brett Setter
This place slaps is the best part of my day when I go here, subs always on point just incredible. Sub didn’t stand a chance
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Baird
I’ve not had to be on campus for a few years because my job is remote, but I’ll drive in just to get a Vietnamese sub from Bake Chef as they are the best!
fallen_krill
I like this place a lot. It is a really good option for a variety of dietary restrictions and also it's enough food such that I feel actually full and it's also pretty healthy. The sandwich itself is cheaper than subway. It actually takes a bit of discipline to stick to my once-a-week rule I set for myself for outside food because of this place in particular. The system for ordering is nice since very few words are necessary and it's handled by papers. It's extremely efficient. I used to just deal with the fact that I was hungry if I didn't want to go home until late or too lazy to pack lunch or both until I was introduced to Bake Chef. Most people I know really love this place and I know people that go to uni specifically for the purpose of getting food here occasionally.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ana
I used to frequent this place regularly during my time as a student at the University of Calgary between 2017 and 2021. At the time, it was without question one of my absolute favourite spots to grab a quick and satisfying bite. The subs were consistently excellent, with generous portions, fresh ingredients, and just the right balance of flavours. It became something of a staple during my university years, and I often recommended it to friends and visiting family.
Naturally, when I found myself back in the area recently, I was eager to return and relive a bit of that nostalgic experience. Unfortunately, I left feeling rather disappointed. The quality seems to have declined noticeably since my last visit. Most strikingly, the amount of meat in the sub was far less than I remembered. It felt sparse, which made the whole thing rather underwhelming. It lacked the hearty and satisfying quality that used to set it apart.
It is always disheartening to return to a once-beloved place only to find that standards have slipped. I do hope this was a one-off experience and not a reflection of an ongoing trend, as I have many fond memories associated with this spot. That said, based on my recent visit, I am not sure I would be quite as quick to recommend it as I once was.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
José Guerra Arteta
I’ve got the Chicken Satay w/cheese sandwich, and all I could taste was the bread, the veggies and the chicken satay sauce, with barely any chicken. I’m truly disappointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken Satay
Alex Rees
It’s been a long time since I’ve been to a Bahn Mi place where I have truly felt this amazing balance of pricing and quality. The ordering system is refreshingly efficient (you get a checklist of what you want, way faster than the “subway” style where you slowly tell them what you want at the front as they add to it) and the ingredients are super good quality. Their beef satay and chicken sausage especially excellent.
You can get a 9 inch sub on a fresh baguette (been here at least a dozen times and there has never been a stale baguette) with fresh crisp vegetables and good quality meat for $9.50 and the helpings are so generous that it will fill you up better than any footlong from Subway.
10/10. A great little secret tucked away in the student union building. I’d recommend people coming to the campus just to try it.
Beef satay sub was tasty and the portion was decent! They gave a small form to fill out for the sub which was helpful and overall was very tasty. Had lots of vegetables as well
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
theresa mccourt
The atmosphere suits the food - Huge line up daily I am told by my daughter who had to show me this amazing place after picking her diploma up . This place runs like a well oiled machine serving so many in such an efficient manner. Even if there are a ton of people in front of you , you will be served quickly. Extremely organized operation. Now for the food - The chicken and tuna buns - They are outstanding . So fresh and delicious with the perfect amount of meat and onion with spices and broth with the topping of just the right amount of cheese . Only word for this is YUM with a capital Y ! My daughter tells me the subs and coffee cake muffins are every bit as phenomenal. She insisted that had to go there after picking up her diploma and I think she was far more excited to have their food for the last time ( she is moving home soon) than she was about getting diploma. Last time Blckht will be eating there . Also the price is unbelievable- $3 for the best tasting bun in town ( or city , province or maybe the country)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michal Kotkowiak
The best food on the campus for good price. Beef sandwich is in my opinion the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Riley Martel
One word: Phenomenal. Very highly recommended, cant believe I never came here during my undergrad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kashish Vij
The best! The lines are long usually, and for good reason! The food is always prepared well, with an efficient ordering system. The service is super friendly, and honestly sometimes just refreshing after coming up for air from studying for hours. Whether you go at 9 am or 7pm, there will be other people in the queue, but the service never goes down. I don’t know how they don’t get exhausted! The prices are also very reasonable, and the food is a healthier option than most of the other offerings on campus. Would highly highly recommend :)
Best place to get food on campus
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for subs at the University of Calgary. The sandwiches are fresh, flavorful, and made quickly. Portions are generous and ingredients taste good. It’s a convenient spot for a quick and satisfying meal on campus. Definitely one of the better sub options around.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Satay
My son ate here most days of undergrad and loved it. He was visiting and dragged us out here for lunch. Worth the 6k walk!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Satay
I absolutely love this place. The chicken satay with cheese is the tastiest sub that I have ever had in my life. Sometimes I would get bone bits in my sub, I would get upset for a second then happily chow down the rest. Their sub is just that good :D I also love their buns and Hawaiian pizza. They close much later than the rest of the stores in MacHall.
I graduated in 2017 and have moved to a different city. I can't eat any other banh mi without comparing them to Bake Chef. I miss this place so much, it hurts. I miss the buns and hawaiian pizza too. I have so many fond memories of eating chicken satay after long hours at the library or after final exams lol
2025 Update
I finally got to eat my favourite sub again... after 8 long years of longing. The sub didn't suffer any shrinkflation. This is still my favourite sub.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Satay
This place slaps is the best part of my day when I go here, subs always on point just incredible. Sub didn’t stand a chance
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve not had to be on campus for a few years because my job is remote, but I’ll drive in just to get a Vietnamese sub from Bake Chef as they are the best!
I like this place a lot. It is a really good option for a variety of dietary restrictions and also it's enough food such that I feel actually full and it's also pretty healthy. The sandwich itself is cheaper than subway. It actually takes a bit of discipline to stick to my once-a-week rule I set for myself for outside food because of this place in particular. The system for ordering is nice since very few words are necessary and it's handled by papers. It's extremely efficient. I used to just deal with the fact that I was hungry if I didn't want to go home until late or too lazy to pack lunch or both until I was introduced to Bake Chef. Most people I know really love this place and I know people that go to uni specifically for the purpose of getting food here occasionally.
Food: 5
Service: 5
I used to frequent this place regularly during my time as a student at the University of Calgary between 2017 and 2021. At the time, it was without question one of my absolute favourite spots to grab a quick and satisfying bite. The subs were consistently excellent, with generous portions, fresh ingredients, and just the right balance of flavours. It became something of a staple during my university years, and I often recommended it to friends and visiting family.
Naturally, when I found myself back in the area recently, I was eager to return and relive a bit of that nostalgic experience. Unfortunately, I left feeling rather disappointed. The quality seems to have declined noticeably since my last visit. Most strikingly, the amount of meat in the sub was far less than I remembered. It felt sparse, which made the whole thing rather underwhelming. It lacked the hearty and satisfying quality that used to set it apart.
It is always disheartening to return to a once-beloved place only to find that standards have slipped. I do hope this was a one-off experience and not a reflection of an ongoing trend, as I have many fond memories associated with this spot. That said, based on my recent visit, I am not sure I would be quite as quick to recommend it as I once was.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
I’ve got the Chicken Satay w/cheese sandwich, and all I could taste was the bread, the veggies and the chicken satay sauce, with barely any chicken. I’m truly disappointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken Satay
It’s been a long time since I’ve been to a Bahn Mi place where I have truly felt this amazing balance of pricing and quality. The ordering system is refreshingly efficient (you get a checklist of what you want, way faster than the “subway” style where you slowly tell them what you want at the front as they add to it) and the ingredients are super good quality. Their beef satay and chicken sausage especially excellent.
You can get a 9 inch sub on a fresh baguette (been here at least a dozen times and there has never been a stale baguette) with fresh crisp vegetables and good quality meat for $9.50 and the helpings are so generous that it will fill you up better than any footlong from Subway.
10/10. A great little secret tucked away in the student union building. I’d recommend people coming to the campus just to try it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Beef satay sub was tasty and the portion was decent! They gave a small form to fill out for the sub which was helpful and overall was very tasty. Had lots of vegetables as well
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The atmosphere suits the food - Huge line up daily I am told by my daughter who had to show me this amazing place after picking her diploma up .
This place runs like a well oiled machine serving so many in such an efficient manner. Even if there are a ton of people in front of you , you will be served quickly. Extremely organized operation.
Now for the food -
The chicken and tuna buns - They are outstanding . So fresh and delicious with the perfect amount of meat and onion with spices and broth with the topping of just the right amount of cheese . Only word for this is YUM with a capital Y !
My daughter tells me the subs and coffee cake muffins are every bit as phenomenal.
She insisted that had to go there after picking up her diploma and I think she was far more excited to have their food for the last time ( she is moving home soon) than she was about getting diploma.
Last time Blckht will be eating there .
Also the price is unbelievable- $3 for the best tasting bun in town ( or city , province or maybe the country)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best food on the campus for good price. Beef sandwich is in my opinion the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One word: Phenomenal. Very highly recommended, cant believe I never came here during my undergrad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best! The lines are long usually, and for good reason! The food is always prepared well, with an efficient ordering system. The service is super friendly, and honestly sometimes just refreshing after coming up for air from studying for hours. Whether you go at 9 am or 7pm, there will be other people in the queue, but the service never goes down. I don’t know how they don’t get exhausted! The prices are also very reasonable, and the food is a healthier option than most of the other offerings on campus. Would highly highly recommend :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Satay, Spicy Beef
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