Lee's Sandwiches
88 E San Carlos St, San Jose, CA
Crema's Take
“Lee's Sandwiches in San Jose is a beloved neighborhood institution where Vietnamese-inspired flavors meet classic sandwich craftsmanship—think BBQ pork with fresh vegetables and passion fruit smoothies that keep locals coming back. The casual, no-frills vibe makes it perfect for a quick lunch or meeting spot, with consistently friendly service and portions that give you more bang for your buck than typical chain sandwich shops. It's the kind of place where the aroma hits you before you even order, and regulars swear by their specialty combos as a healthier, more flavorful alternative to standard American sandwich fare.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
What can I say i love there sandwiches much healthier than a burger and I think I even get more for less than I would at Togos or any other sandwich shop. Fast service . Love ❤️ it love it.
Lees is an absolute classic, but the downtown location is pretty bare bones. The food is fantastic as always, but the interior is dirty and service was friendly and polite, but a bit slow and disorganized. Highly recommend the meatball bahn mi!
I got the #22 BBQ pork and a passion fruit smoothy!!!! Perfect mix of Asian BBQ and veggies. Gotta get here and enjoy this sandwich place if your in the area. Just a few blocks from San Jose convention center.
After passing through this place so many times today I decided to have my lunch there and won't be the last time. Inside, the place smells good, is clean, tidy, and tidy. The staff are friendly and serve the customers as quickly as possible. Its menu is very varied, with options for everyone (vegetarians, vegans, meat lovers, bowls lovers, if you want something salty, sweet, or both.) I ordered:- Fresh vegan spring rolls- Cured pork sandwich (cured pork, house pickle, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, salt & pepper, soy sauce, and house mayonnaise)- Grilled pork sandwich (grilled pork, house pickle, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, salt & pepper, soy sauce, and house mayonnaise)- Asian salad bowl with portobello mushroom- cookie Everything was on point and I still thinking about the cookie!
The outside looked like it was located at an old shopping center but as I entered the restaurant it was very nice and clean. They followed the safety guidelines in social distancing. Restroom clean and everything looked sanitized. The variety of food they offer was freshly prepared or baked and the smell to the Baguettes they sell was inviting. Me and my husband ordered, spam and egg sandwiches, curry chicken, steamed pork buns, shrimp spring rolls and chicken n meatball kabobs. Beverages we nice and cold as well and I can say that their staff keeps the entire place clean.
Crema Reviews
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