King's Sandwich Shop

Sandwich shop · Durham

King's Sandwich Shop

Sandwich shop · Durham

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701 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

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This legendary walk-up burger stand has been serving hearty sandwiches, hot dogs, and creamy milkshakes since '42, delivering satisfying bites and speedy service in a casual vibe perfect for lunch lovers.  

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701 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701 Get directions

kingssandwichshop.com
@kingssandwichshop

$10–20 · Menu

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701 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701 Get directions

+1 919 682 0071
kingssandwichshop.com
@kingssandwichshop

$10–20 · Menu

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"With the exception of a year or two, King’s Sandwich Shop has been open since 1942 — long enough that it’s not unusual to find grandparents bringing their grandchildren for the same burgers and hot dogs they enjoyed when they were young. Griddled burgers with King’s sauce, hot dogs with all the toppings, piping hot fries, and ice cold shakes round out the menu. There are often specials, but it’s the classics that have brought people back for decades." - Matt Lardie

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"For more than seventy years, King’s has been the go-to for generations of Durham families. Burgers, hot dogs sandwiches, fries, and more are almost all under $10. There are a variety of milkshakes available, and a side of the chili cheese fries with onions and jalapenos will only set someone back $3.25 ($6.50 for a large)." - Matt Lardie

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Michele Bianchi

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Stopped here for lunch on way to Raleigh. Very generous servings and congenial service. No milkshakes tho. Did not disappoint exactly what you’d expect

Zuri Pinckney

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I always come here for my lunch on this side of town. They guy who takes my order is always nice to me, I get the same order each time and my burger is always fresh, hot, and cooked to perfection. Fries always hot and crispy seasoned and nice portion size. Will always be coming back 😊 Black run as well, nice too see some many hard working brothers making good food. 💪🏾

Cori Alyssa

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This was the best choice I’ve made all day. I was greeted so kindly and ordered a burger & tots. My gosh it was AMAZING!!! Definitely come try this spot out you will not regret it!

Andrew Andreae

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Burger was very average. Nothing close to the burgers at queenies or queen burger. Menu has different pricing compared to old pricing listing online. About 2x price as historical.

Eric Crowder

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The chicken Philly is always delicious. Service is always fast and friendly. This place is a must try!!

Justin Lai

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King’s was a great experience. They get thru the busy line of lunch goers pretty quickly. But if you decide to come during lunch, expect a decent crowd. The menu has the spectrum of grill foods- though when I went they didn’t have some items in stock (Pulled pork sandwich). It didn’t bother me as the server recommended a host of other items. I settled for the Philly cheese steak with some onion rings on the side, my wife opting for a single patty burger and tater tots. Both were really good. I was impressed by the tots being so crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The onion rings are the battered versions, they are smooth on the outside and have a great crunch, the onion also doesn’t get pulled out which means it’s not over cooked. Burger and Philly cheese steak tasted good, nothing special to note but it hit the spot! They had a picnic table area to eat, it might be limited during lunch due to the number of people but maybe you can ask to split the bench.

Maggie Danielian

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King’s you know how to do it RIGHT. Tasty delicious fresh food that hits the spot every time. Crispy tater tots seasoned to perfection, cheesy Texas toast crispy bacon & egg breakfast sandwich like no other! Quality & quantity—no skimping all love ❤️ may you have all the continued success you deserve

Harvey Wall

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ALWAYS great food, people, and service. Burgers are always juicy, onions and jalapeños always seem to be super fresh. Fries are great, the hot dogs you can't go wrong with, and the hidden gems like the Philly are something you'd want to make sure you get!