Nhu Lan Bakery — Lawrence Avenue, Chicago

Nhu Lan Bakery on West Lawrence Avenue is a longstanding Chicago destination for Vietnamese baguette sandwiches, bakery goods, spring rolls and drinks. Its combination of bread baked for the shop and a wide sandwich selection makes it an important reference point for bánh mì in the city.

A bakery-led approach to bánh mì

Bread determines whether a bánh mì feels light and crisp or heavy and chewy. Nhu Lan’s bakery identity is therefore more than a name: current restaurant coverage documents baguettes baked fresh daily, giving the sandwiches a crackly shell and a softer interior able to hold generous fillings.

The Lawrence Avenue shop is the original location listed by the business. A second Nhu Lan operates on Sheridan Road, but this page covers the bakery at 2612 West Lawrence.

What to order

The house Nhu Lan sandwich is a sensible first order for diners looking for the shop’s signature combination. The broader range is reported to run to roughly twenty sandwiches, including grilled pork, chicken, meatball and tofu choices. Availability and numbering can vary, so read the menu board rather than relying on an older online list.

Lemongrass tofu is a useful meat-free option and has been specifically promoted through the shop’s current ordering presence. Vietnamese coffee, smoothies, juices, dessert drinks and spring rolls can turn a quick sandwich stop into a fuller lunch.

Planning a visit

Nhu Lan Bakery is at 2612 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625, west of Lincoln Square. The official website lists 773-878-9898. Online ordering is not always available for this branch, so calling ahead is sensible if you need a particular sandwich or a larger order.

Good to know

• Neighbourhood: Lincoln Square / Ravenswood edge
• Style: Vietnamese bakery and takeaway sandwich counter
• Best first order: House combination or grilled pork
• Meat-free choice: Lemongrass tofu
• Other items: Spring rolls, Vietnamese coffee and dessert drinks

Sources and verification

Location and contact information were checked on 20 September 2026 using the official Nhu Lan Chicago website. Bread and menu context were cross-checked against current Chicago food coverage. Hours, prices and availability should be confirmed directly.

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