Banh Mi Factory has been crowned Queensland’s best banh mi place in the 2026 QLD Day All the Best competition, after more than 74,000 votes were cast across 15 categories statewide.
The announcement came on 3 June, the day before Queensland Day, with Banh Mi Factory taking the top spot in a category that put some of Brisbane’s most beloved Vietnamese eateries up against each other for public votes.
For the regulars who have been lining up at Zillmere since this family-run shop opened its first bricks-and-mortar store after years as a market stall, the result will not come as a surprise.
The shop holds a 4.8 out of 5 Google rating across hundreds of customer reviews.
What makes a banh mi worth driving across Brisbane for
The banh mi at Zillmere is built the way it should be: a crunchy baguette, housemade mayo and pâté, pickled carrots, cucumber, and your choice of filling from chicken, beef, pork, tofu or mixed.
The Friday crispy pork special has earned its own following. Orders move fast at the counter, even during the lunch rush that reliably builds by mid-morning.
Beyond the banh mi, the menu includes pho made with a 24-hour broth, rice paper rolls, rice bowls and noodle salads. Everything is affordable, and portions are generous by any measure. The shop is alfresco-friendly, child-friendly and accessible, with dine-in seating inside and outdoor tables when the weather suits.
Banh Mi Factory has a second location at 10 Austin Street, Newstead, for inner-city regulars. The Zillmere original is open Monday to Saturday from 7am to 3pm and closed Sunday. Phone (07) 3061 5067 or visit banhmifactory.com.au.
Published 5-June-2026
