Natomas just got a new spot for budget-friendly banh mi and still-warm pastries, courtesy of a family-run Vietnamese cafe that quietly opened this spring on Truxel Road. The shop has already turned into a neighborhood pit stop for quick breakfasts, milk teas and strong coffee, with many items made in small batches each morning by owner Huong Nguyen, her daughter and her son-in-law.
Nguyen, who moved to the U.S. from Haiphong in 2021, opened 68th Street Cafe to share the joy of Vietnamese food with her new community, according to The Sacramento Bee. The Bee reports that the cafe first opened in March 2026, that the family runs the business together and that customers can choose between in-person seating and to-go orders.
What’s on the menu
The cafe blends Vietnamese staples with a European-style bakery lineup. On its online ordering page on Toast, a Banh Mi Ha Noi clocks in at $3.99, while the bakery case features garlic butter bread, pain au chocolat, croissants and multiple tiramisu varieties. Drink options range from traditional Vietnamese coffee to matcha lattes and milk teas, with many beverages listed in the roughly $3.90 to $6.99 range.
Hours, seating and how they operate
The cafe’s website lists hours as 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays, along with a small indoor seating area and full to-go service, per 68th Street Cafe. The site highlights fresh preparation and notes that each dish is made with a focus on consistency and care.
Neighborhood response
Early listings and user comments call out flaky croissants, friendly service and strong value, pointing to steady interest from locals, according to Roadtrippers. The buzz suggests Natomas residents are more than ready for another independent cafe that keeps everyday prices in check.
For more on the opening and Nguyen’s story, check out the feature in The Sacramento Bee. The full menu and current pricing are available on the cafe’s ordering page via Toast.
