Luke's Bakery

If you're after banh mi in Reservoir, Luke's Bakery is a name that comes up locally. It's a Vietnamese bakery at heart, and people will happily travel past other options to get their fix.

The rolls are the main event. The bread comes fresh from the oven, crisp on the outside and soft within, and the fillings are generous. Locals talk about the juicy pork, the crunchy pickled vegetables, the fresh herbs and a rich, savoury pate with egg butter that has some people ordering it weekly. The Luke's Special and the classic mixed ham roll are regular picks, and the crispy pork and BBQ pork combination has its own fans. The betel leaf banh mi is one you don't see at many other places.

Vegetarians and vegans are well looked after here. We've heard the vegan crackling pork roll is a standout, with a texture that surprises people, and there are several other vegan options on offer. One local who ordered a vegetarian roll and found the pate and butter missing said the staff were patient and happily put it right. Beyond the rolls, there are rice paper rolls, Vietnamese iced coffee, and custard tarts and lemon slices that get a mention of their own.

Expect a queue at lunch, but it moves quickly, and there are plenty of staff behind the counter. People describe the team as friendly, and the value is a common thread: big portions, fair prices, and rolls that still taste good hours later.

Takeaway and delivery are both available, so you can pick up on the way past or have it brought to you. Coffee and breakfast are on offer too. There's free street parking and a free car park, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park, and they take cards and mobile payments. It's worth checking the hours before you head in.