Lee’s Sandwiches

Had an employee named Romo, Luis take my order. Probably a new worker because he declined my free coffee order with a purchase promo. Then he also declined a purchase of any sandwich and getting a coffee for 99cents promo. The shop needs to inform their employees better on procedures. Not a bad place but don’t give in to the so called «promotions» that they won’t give you.

First off, this place will only accept cash so make sure you have cash on hand. Other than that they make some amazing Báhn Mi! If you are unfamiliar with Bahn Mi, it’s a Vietnamese sandwich using a baguette bread. «Báhn» means: bread and «Mi» means: wheat.
I would definitely recommend getting their #11 which is the special combo loaded with everything. (Cold cut meat: sliced pork, pork bellies, pork sausage, liver pâté, head cheese) and some veggies for garnish (cilantro, carrots, jalapeño and cucumbers). These are definitely easy to eat and tasteful! I usually always order 5+ every time I visit because it’s so good and we don’t have this in Tucson!
Also if you check in on Unilocal,you get one free Vietnamese coffee. Which is a strong iced espresso drink with condense milk! Also another recommendation.
The only downfall is the price is a bit high from what I’ve see in California. A sandwich running approximately $ 5 a sandwich and in California it’s approximately $ 3-​$ 4 a sandwich.
«Taste it, love it, Unilocal it!»

I just stopped in for the first time and the sandwiches live up to the hype. Had a #11 and #18. Both were Delicious !!!

I was super excited about coming here when I initially walked in. It’s colorful, shiny, and so many options. But I found the food very mediocre.
I got the #1 Lee combo bahn mi. The bread is delicious! Crusty and chewy. But there was too much bread and not enough filling. Very little meat and pickled veggies. Perhaps I’ll try the dac biet next time.
I also got a mini chicken pâté chaud which was super disappointing. It was 98% puff pastry and 2% meat. The meat was tasty but literally the diameter of a nickel! One tiny tiny bite of chicken.
The iced coffee was free with check in so I feel bad criticizing it. Was good but super sugary. Had to dilute it 4 fold in order to drink it. Definitely worth a try but expect a sugar bomb.
Overall, the taste didn’t meet my expectations based on initial impression and rave Unilocal reviews. But, I haven’t given up on Lee’s yet and will give it one more shot!
Note: cash only!

So I’ve had enough fake and bad banh mi sandwiches here in Arizona that Lee’s is a beacon of banh mi heaven if I have a craving for a Vietnamese style sandwich. I love the additional sweets and treats they offer now, including various packaged dried squid jerky (Yep, I used to snack on these all the time as a kid!), jelly rolls, mochi, and macarons ($ 1.25 each). The bubble tea is decent here, and the taro with boba I had today was light and refreshing. One of these days I’ll try their manjoo– it looks pretty tasty! Upgrade one star!
P. S. Cash only but they do have an ATM in the store.

I’ve driven by Lee’s dozens of times and never even bothered to stop or was curious as to what they had to offer.
That all changed after I saw a photo taken by Joyce W. of a delicious Banh Mi sandwich that came across my Unilocal feed.
The flavors were through the roof! Just the right amount of pickled daikon, spicy jalapeños, and fresh cilantro. The baguette was still fresh even though I came in the evening.
I went with #11 and #5, and both were really delicious. Simple but very tasty, the best Banh Mi I’ve had in AZ easily.
The Free iced coffee on check in was also delicious! Now that I know I will definitely be back!
The affordable price is just a bonus, all that sandwich for under $ 4 each, #AllDayLong
Cash only

Picked up 2 macaron (vanilla, pistachio) @$ 1.25 each, 2 packs of mochi (peanut and red bean) @ $ 2.99 each, and a #27 turkey club on a baguette (wanted to get something safe especially with the giant line behind me)@ $ 5.39.
The poor cashier could really use some help. I also has to stop him from giving me a coconut macaron instead of the vanilla one.
The selection of packaged goods is nice. Note that the setup is slightly strange as the larger drink cooler is after the cashier, so I’d recommend doing a walk around and picking up your goodies before getting in the line.
The wait wasn’t too bad, about nine minutes at 3pm on a weekday. I saw a guy pick up a giant grocery bag full of baguettes, which may have been slowing them down. It’s also the reason I couldn’t order a baguette as the cashier was unsure if there’d be any.
Anyways, sandwich was solid, with super crispy bread and a nice amount of filling. Macarons were fine, though nothing to go out of your way for. The mochi is quite decent in quality, a step up from the packaged shelf-​stable box kind you’d find in Cost Plus World Market, but not as good as the fresh four-​packs from bakeries (Lee Lee is always sound it, sigh).
The cash only policy is a pain, and I’m not sure whether it’s better or worse than charging for credit/​debit card use. It’s definitely a turn off and requires subtracting a star.

4 for the incredible fresh baguettes made there. Fab $ 1 bins for day old bread, and great to-​go selections. Been coming here for years. Last few visits have been disappointing for sandwiched-​and I’ve been coming here for years. Very strong iced coffee. Hard bread on viet sandwiches and subs :(great croissant sandwhiches.

If you don’t know about this place then STOP what you are doing right now and go get one of their sandwiches. It’s cheap and good. That’s it! Enjoy!

So where do I start. First let me state that the food is great. Service is complacent, but disrespectful, disheveled and all around rude. CASH ONLY CASH ONLY CASH ONLY CASH ONLY CASH ONLY. There, I did the owners job and posted cash only, since you know, there is no notice on the entrance, or at the register. Now, if your used to the Asian culture, it may not be quite as much of a shock to the system, but be prepared to be treated like nothing more than a number, with cash, cuz you know, cash only.
But dang their food, and beverages are good!

I can’t believe there’s now a Lee’s Sandwiches within a hop, skip and a jump from me here in Chandler. I usually get my Viet-​Sammy fix at their location in one of the grittiest, seediest parts of SF.
In fact, I haven’t gone in quite some time because I hate that part of the city, so now that they’re nearby in Chandler, I’ll get my fix while I can, even if their sammies are skinnier than those in sF. All good though, since for these prices, I can just pig out by eating two. Talk about changing demographics!
Good times guaylo!!!

Hey! I gotta go to them all!
Consistent and just like the four I’ve gone to many times in California! The only thing I wish they’d have is roast pork sandwiches like they used to where it began in San Jose California
The barbecue pork is the staple and I now like the mixed veggie sandwich as well… commercializing! I saw Starbucks Frapachino in the beverage case! Come on Vietnamese coffee doesn’t need that competition!

Always a great experience here. Friendly customer service, quick ordering and preparation.
Got their iced coffee and hot coffee, a bit expensive for hot coffee but worth the trip!

I’ve been coming here for 5+years! Finally time review.
Baguette or croissant sandwich? Baguettes are my favorite, croissants are too buttery for me.
Among many options for banh mi, I’ve settled on the #6 BBQ pork sandwich. I have probably eaten a hundred of them over the years.
Overall, really good place, and I will be back.
Pro tip: don’t eat the sandwiches too quick, the crispy crust will cut the roof of your mouth.

This place reminds me of home. Most people think of phở when it comes to Vietnamese food. Well, banh mi is also a popular staple food. Even though this place is 30 miles away from where I live, I have to stop by when I’m in Chandler. I get a toasty baguette that is perfect for lunch and dinner all for the price of $ 3.49. That’s as cheap as it gets. Around Glendale, the banh mi ranges from $ 4 up to $ 7. It is no surprise that I buy multiple banh mi when I’m at Lee’s to stock up, and share some with friends.
My favorite is the banh mi thit nuong (grilled pork sandwich). It’s hard for me to eat all of it in one sitting, so I usually split the sandwich in half and eat the rest later. My boyfriend likes the banh mi cha lua pâté (pork roll pâté). I absolutely love the Vietnamese iced coffee. Be forewarned that it is strong! So strong that my heart races sometimes, but I simply can’t resist it’s unique taste that can’t be found at your regular coffee shops.
Love this place. Fast service and great food. Nice place to stop by for lunch if you are at work. They provide you with free wifi — password on the receipt. Make sure you also bring some cash since they do not accept credit card — cash only.

So back in the 19^th century, a bunch of Catholic dudes were the OG hipsters, all up in SE Asia’s business (before America made it cool) to establish «French Indochina». They said something along the lines of «This Viet food is delicious, but it’d go better inside le baguette!»
And here we are in the year 2015, where I can order delicious banh mi, that is, some decent bread with fresh pickled onions/​carrots and a little grilled pork. If one would like to be an absolute wuss, they can go with some European cold-​cut sandwich with ham or something. I enjoyed my #5 even if at times I thought I was biting into just bread. For less than $ 8, I washed it down with a very refreshing avocado smoothie. Next time, I’ve gotta try the sugar cane juice! Or all the groovy baked goods they’ve got in the little shop by the register.
Imperialism never tasted so good.
PS-​Cash or GTFO

Oh banh mi, how I love the, your pickled veggies and meat, they don’t taste like… Feet? So… Maybe I’ll stick to the actual reviews and not poetry.
I first came here a couple years ago, as a recommendation from a friend. I usually get the chicken banh mi, and a vegetarian one and put it in the freezer (for later on that night TBH). The mayo and bread are so good, I would recommend getting here earlier for really fresh bread. And beware, I’ve gotten a mouth full of jalapeño midway through the sandwich, which was mildly amusing to my date.
ALSO. Cash only! They do have an ATM inside though, in case of emergency. y

Totally solid.
At least for the vegetarian bahn mi.
Tips:
–CASH CASH CASH
–don’t go right at lunch time and you will have zero wait
–CASH! Seriously.
–Grab a croissant and some other super cheapo baked goods
–enjoy!

Tried going to China Magic Noodle right across the street but they were closed (on a Monday?)
Anyways, I’d heard great things and knew that their bread would be good because I’ve smelled it from their parking lot before. Clearly I ordered the wrong thing as I chose something from the European side based on the cashier’s profiling me.
Without question I should have gone for the other half of the menu, as it’s their specialty. I will come back, but was not even close to blown away by their club sandwich.
Also, it’s 2015 — I just don’t like it when businesses don’t bother to have the ability to take debit /​credit cards. Yes, I get what you’re doing. You own the ATM that’s fifteen feet away and thus customers are forced to pay your stupid fee.
The place was clean, and the market did seem to have some cool stuff, but if I ever make it back I’ll hafta try something from the other side and then possibly edit my review.

Can’t beat a cheap meal here. Composed of asian sandwiches and European sandwiches this caters to both type of palettes. Among sandwiches there are gourmet drinks such as boba drinks, coffee drinks, fresh sugar cane juice and bottled drinks. Viet egg rolls and veggie egg rolls, breakfast foods and grocery odds and ends are also available.
Bring cash as this is the form of payment to keep these food items at low costs. An ATM machine is available but looked like today it was not working for a couple ahead of me.
The grilled chicken sandwich with onion slices, pickled carrots slices and sliced daikon, cilantro and jalapeño slices all arranged in a baguette completed the meal. If you’re not a fan of spicy then I suggest to immediately remove those jalapeño slices filled with seeds as this will burn your mouth and make you squeel for a minute or 2.
The turkey sandwich with tomatoes, red onion slices, cheese of your choice can be put on a baguette or croissant. Make sure you check that the right bread was given. Luckily they corrected the issue.
If you’re looking for pâté, look no further. They sell a few different brands here!