Counter-service chain for Vietnamese staples such as banh mi, plus some classic deli sandwiches.
Oh how I've missed this place. Between here and the ones in LA love them sandwiches using fresh baked baguettes right there. Tons of options from Bahn mi styles, pate, bbq pork to plain ol turkey ham n cheese etc. 90% of the time I'll get the BBQ pork sandwich
If you're in the area or LA give them a try you'll like it
Spoil alert! Go to Mekong sandwiches instead! Ok fine, just my opinion, but if u really love Lee's, my mom loves u!! She's a Lee's sandwich fanatic, but only for their exceptionally crunchy bread! Me, on the other hand, I'd rather have yummy flavored meats and condiments that are inside the sandwich at Mekong sandwiches over crunchy bread!
What's good here u ask? Their boba drinks! They have really good, simple, classic boba drinks! Not too sweet and it's the perfect thickness! Their prices are on the high side so u won't find me here unless I'm treating my mom to their Lee's combination sandwich!
This place is amazing. I used to come here all the time when I lived in Chandler. I live in Scottsdale now, but still come as often as I can for their incredible sandwiches. I'm basic, but I love the #27 (turkey bacon club on a baguette, omg) and will always come back to it. I wish they would open more locations! My husband loves the #74 which is a more authentic Asian sammy with pork and lemongrass.
They also take credit cards now, too, and have remodeled the dining area. I recommend this place to everyone I know. You seriously can't find a better sandwich (or bread for that matter) in the valley!
This. Place. Sunday morning and I dropped off the hubby at worship rehearsal and had a few hours before church so I yelped breakfast fast food and came up with Lee's! I love Vietnamese so drove the 4 mins and now this'll DEFINITELY be a go-to spot when we come from Scottsdale to Tempe!
I was a bit overwhelmed by the size and all the things going on but things were well organized. There's a little market of dry goods, snacks, condiments, ramen in the center with a line to order food that wraps around the edge.
You can watch the baguettes bring made in the dining area or the specialized Asian cream-filled "donut" being made in automated cast-iron machine. (I forgot to get a box to try, next time)
The menu is electronically above the cashiers but so much to review so get the menu online to look at while in line. I wish the baked goodies upfront were labeled but I asked on a few items and ordered the large sesame mung bean donuts. Oh. My. Crunchy fried goodness on the outside with a soft mochi interior.
World's largest Bahn Min chain??? Wow! I had never seen a Lee's Sandwich shop before so I'm thrilled. The lemongrass beef #15 sandwich had perfect ratio of baguette to meat, veggies and mayo. I liked that the baguette was slim and mouth-worthy! Haha
There's lots of indoor or outdoor seating, it's more cafeteria style so order at the counter, grab seats and then have someone wait for the order to be called.