Lee's Sandwiches

Sandwich shop · Bellaire West

Lee's Sandwiches

Sandwich shop · Bellaire West

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11210 Bellaire Blvd #113, Houston, TX 77072

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Vietnamese coffee & banh mi, fresh baguettes, pastries, snacks  

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11210 Bellaire Blvd #113, Houston, TX 77072 Get directions

leesandwiches.com

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11210 Bellaire Blvd #113, Houston, TX 77072 Get directions

+1 281 933 9988
leesandwiches.com

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Houston’s 10 Best Vietnamese Iced Coffee Destinations | Eater Houston

"Don’t be put-off by the fact that the coffee here is pre-bottled — this strong brew is a staple for many in the Bellaire community, and for those who regularly make the pilgrimage to stock up. Enjoy it poured over crushed ice either in-store or at home. Make sure to grab another community favorite while there: freshly-made delimanjoo, or fish-shaped waffles with vanilla custard filling." - Christina Autry

https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-vietnamese-iced-coffee-cafe-sua-da
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Shane Tchen

Google
It’s the best banh mi I’ve ever had in the U.S. Their baguettes are baked so fresh that they stay crispy the next day somehow! I’ve had about a million and one banh mi’s in my lifetime and theirs is like the most well put together. Vindictive of like a fancy deli sandwich unlike most others if that makes sense. Their menu variety has something for everyone and ofc you can’t not grab their infamous coffee to compliment your breakfast! This place lives up their hype and I’m glad to see that

Zallain R

Google
My bestie and I had plans to go to a different restaurant but they were closed for renovations; so this was our 2nd choice. Both places were recommended. We ordered the shredded chicken Banh Mi. M Pros: Lots of parking, large space, very clean, very nice staff and delicious iced Lipton green tea. The price of the sandwich was reasonable. Cons: Flavorless chicken on dry bread with no homemade mayonnaise. Asked for Hoisin sauce- but they only had ketchup (never had that on any other Banh Mi). The small tea was $3.00. I’ve had much better.

Raul Delira

Google
Walked in at 4:30 there was only a couple of guests in the store. Service was good the girl behind the counter was very helpful and kind. The store was very clean. However the food was not good at all even though the bread looked very fresh. I literally find 4 I inch pieces of tasteless pork. My wife said she couldn’t taste the tofu on hers. No wonder why they have no business my order was number 6 at 4:30 pm. That’s scary. I really hope they put more attention to this. As of for us. We have much better options.. Goo Luck!!

Cindy Ryan

Google
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely the best bánh mì and Vietnamese iced coffee in Houston! The bread is always fresh and crispy, the meats are flavorful, and the pickled veggies give the perfect crunch. Their combo sandwich is my go-to—so satisfying and affordable. But what really keeps me coming back is the cà phê sữa đá. It’s strong, rich, and just sweet enough. You can tell it’s made the traditional Vietnamese way—perfect for a morning boost or mid-day pick-me-up. I even take home a bottle sometimes! The service is fast, the location is clean, and the menu has great variety. Whether you're Vietnamese or just love great food, this place hits the spot. Highly recommend!

S B

Google
The banh mi is mid at best. Way better sandwiches in Houston. Came here on a busy Sunday morning and it was packed at 10am. The line moved quickly, but while getting up to get some hot sauce, someone stole my chair from my table when it was obvious someone was eating there. Asian people in large numbers have no manners. The lady at the pickup station was rude. Their wings were pretty good- I’d come back for those but not on a weekend.

Sophia H

Google
Lee’s Sandwiches (often stylized as Lee’s Sanitwich or Lee Sanwish) in Houston’s Chinatown is a beloved spot—especially if you're after authentic Vietnamese coffee and a satisfying banh mi.

Lisa Castle

Google
I always come here for Vietnamese coffee. I like Lee's Vietnamese coffee more than most places because it's very strong. Once in a while I get their banh mi, their croissant sandwiches are a lot tastier and also you get a bang for your buck. The patechauds are always really good and their steamed meat buns are not bad at all either. It's a good quick stop for food & snacks.

Mark Wang

Google
Vietnamese fast food consent that started in CA, and now in Houston, one great thing about this location is the drive-thru window so you don't have to go down and get your food. The drive-thru movies pretty fast also. They have more than just the banh mi sandwiches, they also have croissant sandwich that are great too. The coffee here is also very well known and it is strong!
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Michelle Y.

Yelp
Craving sandwiches and love that they have a drive thru here so I don't have to walk past all the smoky old men with cigarettes that sits outside in front. Wish they had a no smoking within however number of feet of their establishment tho. Even with the drive thru opening the windows to place my order I'm breathing in smoke *yuck* and spoils my appetite a bit. Hoping everyone will have a sandwich craving to
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Klemens T.

Yelp
Came here to for the first time. Ordered the Combination Roll and the Pork Roll. Both are delicious especially when you enjoy the Vietnamese butter mayo and Pate (pork liver) spread. These sandwiches have meats that are not found in supermarkets and kind of look like a type of bologna. These are traditional meats that are in banh mi's. So if you're not used to eating these types of meats and don't wanna try it, then I'd recommend the bbq pork. These banh mi's come with pickled daikons/carrots, jalapeños, and other veggies. Overall, decent price for a fresh and crunchy 10in banh mi. They also sell their Vietnamese butter mayo, Pate, desserts, and snacks. The staff are super friendly and fast. The dine in area is huge so you shouldn't have any problem finding a place to eat. They also have a drive thru and restrooms and an armed security guard. This place is also conventionally located across the street from the Hong Kong City Mall on Bellaire. Happy New Years
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Nathan W.

Yelp
Visited Lee's sandwich in Houston. Thus location is near many other asian restaurants. I ordered the special combo sandwich for $5.94 after tax. I was very impressed by the bread; had a soft inside and crunchy exterior. Decent amount of filling as well. I wish they had cheap and good banh mi sandwich's in Chicago. There is plenty of seating inside. You order at the counter and then wait for your number to be called. This place even has a drive through. I also saw that many people ordered fish majoo (a custard filled cake) so I ordered 2 to try. They were made to order and were scalding hot. For $0.55 each, the little dessert was tasty after a filling sandwich.
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Thuy P.

Yelp
One of the popular place for banh mi in Houston. It may not the best but it's considered good. Beside banh mi you can order finger food
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Dat N.

Yelp
It's been a while since I had their banh mi. Decided to drop by here after my father's eye appointment. Order their bánh mì thập cẩm x4 to go and pork pâté chaud, everything came out fresh and you can have them put the veggies on the side. Ordered, picked up in about 10 minutes tops, took some time because someone in front had a pretty hefty order of bánh mì. Location is just as I remembered it. They do have a drive through but opted to go inside to check out the restaurant with my old man. Come show your support if you're in the area!
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Thuy V.

Yelp
Part of a large global chain, every Vietnamese knows where to get their warm fresh baguette made a few times a day. Definitely a hangout for the old and young Vietnamese men with their Vietnamese coffee, this is a familiar cafe scene in Vietnam. Others come for their fix on banh mi and baguette, there's even a drive-in. There are many, many variations ( my last count was 18) of banh mi to pick from. Mine is the traditional 17- cha lua, jambon and pate. Banh mi is not banh mi without the pate. Service is always quick and friendly. An experience you shouldn't miss if you love banh mi.
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Jason Z.

Yelp
Lee's has been around for a long time in the Chinatown area as a staple for banh mi and other things Vietnamese. It's located in a somewhat run down plaza and serves as more a hangout spot for older folks than anything during the times that I've went to get takeout. Due to inflation, the banh mi's are around $6-7 now compared to the $2-3 years ago. Service is very minimal/nonexistent; you walk up to the counter, order, and wait at the pick up counter. There's plenty of baguettes baked in house in the background. Interior is very meh and not very inviting to eat; the good thing about this place used to be a fresh baguette and a cheap, solid banh mi. The bread is still decent sized (you can eat 1-2 and be stuffed) but the toppings on the inside have shrunk quite a bit. Ordered the #11 combination and the #5 grilled pork. The combo had some sliced Vietnamese deli meats, some butter, pickled carrots, and veggies. This is probably the classic sandwich. The grilled pork was slightly sad; the pork was a bit tough and bland and there also wasn't much of it in there so you'd be eating mostly bread. Overall, this is still a decently quick takeout spot for banh mi if you happen to be in the area. I wouldn't recommend to eat inside as I felt pretty out of place standing around and the plaza isn't the nicest.

Kim O.

Yelp
The Vietnamese ice ice coffee was a rip off for $4.50. It was packed with ice. I got two sips of coffee. Ask them for little ice or no ice if you want coffee.
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Anthony V.

Yelp
Hey there! Let me tell you, this place in Houston has got the absolute best banh mi in town. Seriously, you won't find any better. Trust me, they go the extra mile by making their bread fresh, and let me tell you, it makes all the difference. And oh boy, don't even get me started on their pate chaud - it's simply on point! You've gotta try it. The best part? The prices are totally reasonable, so it won't break the bank. I highly recommend coming here and giving their signature banh mi a try. Believe me, you won't regret it. I'd definitely come back for more myself.
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Delilah T.

Yelp
half gallon coffee is definitely delicious i would buy again. the place could be renovated.
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Jojo T.

Yelp
Tina was extremely rude and not helpful at all. I asked her for recommendations but all she said that she doesn't know and told me to look for yourself. When I finally found the item and confront her she said that she won't sell for me because I'm unhappy and she walked into the back with her nasty attitude. What kind of customer service like that? Instead of apologies and accept that she couldn't help me but she treats me like I'm a beggar? I NEVER know that Lee's Sandwiches can't train their workers how to learn the basic behavior before sending them out the front counter to greet customers. Such a shame!

Molly U.

Yelp
Legendary. This is so good. You walk into men playing checkers, fresh baguettes in the oven, and fresh coffee. This is the best Vietnamese coffee I have had in Houston... the banh mi is up there too. It was satisfying and filling. My husband and I were so excited to find a place that serves good banh mi for so little a price. 10/10
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Deja V.

Yelp
The only place to come for the best Vietnamese ice coffee. They tend to be served with extra ice . If you can bypass about the ice thing and just concentrate on the flavor of the coffee . It's one of the best consistent coffee anywhere in the world . The only place in Texas and Cali where I craved such an excellent coffee.
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Alexa T.

Yelp
This was such a huge Lee's Sandwiches! I like coming to Lee's because it's consistent. I don't come here for the Banh mi, but rather the iced coffee.
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Jessica T.

Yelp
It's one of this places where you grab and go! One of my absolute go tos have to the Vietnamese iced coffee - total classic! Also, the Banh Mi is very good here too- I always get the combination. Also, if you're into cream puffs, they have one of the best here! Especially if you love the doughy type cream puffs, this place sure does not disappoint!
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Jaire Q.

Yelp
Bahn mi was only $5! Say no more! Will absolutely go back, it's worth it. Spacious and wasn't too busy. I know it's not the best bang"h mi in town, but it was pretty good.
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MY V.

Yelp
I always have to hit up Lee's for their Vietnamese iced coffee. Can't get enough of it. Their coffee are pretty consistent at the different locations I've tried. I got to try a non traditional banh mi. This one has fish patty in it. It was actually pretty good. Which I do enjoy eating fish patties anyways. Goes well with the fresh veggies. Plenty of table seatings indoor and outdoor, but the outdoor seating is always packed. You can't go wrong with Vietnamese iced coffee and a banh mi!
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Kim V.

Yelp
I breathe for their cafe sua da (Vietnamese Coffee). This is an addiction I am not afraid to admit but as for their sandwhiches, I am not that big of a fan. I have tried their pork bahn mi and their fish bahn mi; Neither was my cup of tea. Perhaps I have a had different experience with other bahn mi places but if you're wanting to try yourself, I'd at least encourage you to try out their coffee if you are coffee person. Let the ice melt first because it can be strong at first sip. But you didn't hear it from me..
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Lou C.

Yelp
Last time I was at Lee's Sandwiches shop, I thought, I should had used drive thru. Because it was a mess inside. Oh boy. I was wrong. Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. It was a lunchtime at 11:30 am on Thursday. The parking lot was full of worst drivers in Houston. Trying to drive a short distance from the entrance of Fountain Square to drive thru window was the hardest thing to do. Where did all these people learn to drive?? One car took 3 parking stalls to maneuver out of his spot to exit. One car wants to get out and another car squeezed by stalled cars to get on front of every car waiting in line. Then, one car backed out and didn't look for other cars. OMG. I almost got hit. The only good thing about this giant mess was no one honked and no one screamed. I should want to get out of my car to scream. WAHT DAH FOOK YALL GETT OUT DAH MA WAY!!! Not sure how the first menu looks different from second menu. First menu showed chicken pate sandwich but when I drove up to pay. They gave us chicken pate pastry. I looked at them confused. Then, they corrected it by charging the difference and gave me part of order on the spot. I drove to second window waiting for combination sandwiches. That got me wondering why everyone disappeared behind me. Looks like they got their order and took off. The lady brought me a bag of something I didn't order. Then, say "sorry wrong person." The was the worst fast-food drive thru service in the whole wide world. I would not even bother to eat here ever again. The grilled chicken was so hard, I could use them for drumsticks to beat a drum. Arrrrrrrrrgggggggggg... If there was zero-star option on a review, I would rate my experiences at Lee's Sandwiches restaurant a goose egg.
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Huyen N.

Yelp
Iced cafe sua da is a must here! It's served with a lot of ice but it's probably better that way to help dilute it some. Delimanjoo corn shaped, creme filled mini pound cake like pastries are good when freshly made. At one point, they started skimping on the filling and too much dough but today's order was nicely fulfilled. Their pandan waffles are good as well. They also sell other things like banh mi and ches.
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Kim T.

Yelp
I really love the mango smoothie! It's delicious and it tasted very fresh. It was the perfect cold drink for a hot summer day.
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Mary Y.

Yelp
Came for the iced coffee, and it was good! A little too sweet for my liking (but I say that a lot about Vietnamese iced coffee) and the line was super long. Glad I finally got to try it though!
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Maria E.

Yelp
The food here isn't spectacular or anything. It's okay and I've had much better Vietnamese sandwiches elsewhere (tried both combination and grilled chicken). The chicken was tough and dry. The combo ingredients were meager and got lost among the veggies. The pate chaud was pretty tasty although the meat inside was minimal (not meant to be shared). All that being said, the prices are excellent here. Very affordable. For me, Lee's excelled at drinks. I had an avocado / honeydew smoothie and it was FANTASTIC. Didn't get to try the Vietnamese coffee this time but it looked good. Would come back for a drink / pastry combo but save my appetite for one of the many restaurants in the area. Service was friendly. They also sell all sorts of fun snacks. I bought some egg-flavored salmon skin crisps. This is definitely a community hang-out spot. Some people here complained about the smoking gamblers at the tables outside but I kind of enjoyed it. Gives the place character.
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Keyon W.

Yelp
I have to say , this place in the eyes of an African American is amazing ! I had the Banh Mi Ga !! It was absolutely amazing . I have to say it was very good . Bread cooked to perfection , the pickled veggies added a very earthy , fragrant , yet delicious feel and taste of the sandwich . The pandan waffle however is the reason why they will not be getting 5 stars from me . Honestly wasn't bad but just wasn't fresh.
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Hannah N.

Yelp
Do you want raw meat in your sandwiches? That's what happened to me. I grew up eating banh mi my entire life (well I mean the years that I'm able to eat banh mi) and I've never been served not fully cooked meat before. Before eating my sandwich I put it in the air fryer just to toast the outside of my sandwich and it wasnt until I almost bit into it when I realized it was raw. Bruh who serves banh mi thit nuong deconstructed as if I need to grill it myself.
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Emily L.

Yelp
I went here and put up with the dirty parking lot and the cigarette smoke from the people sitting around in front of the store because they used to have good cream puffs. Well now the cream puffs are terrible too! No need to be visiting here anymore. The cream inside the cream puffs are runny and you bite into them thinking it is a thick rich cream../ instead it's runny like an uncooked egg yolk. GROSS.
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Cynthia V.

Yelp
Hands down the best Vietnamese iced coffee I have ever had. It is so rich and silky. I loved it so much I bought a half gallon of their concentrate to take home! During COVID their indoor dining is not open but you can still go inside to order. They also have a convenient drive thru that moves rather quickly. Plenty of parking available. Inside, they are very good about social distancing markers and keeping payment as contactless as possible.
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Kalvin K.

Yelp
It is a Vietnamese bakery with a focus on Vietnamese sandwiches and coffee. Bear in mind you will have to walk through a cloud of cigarette smoke and pass by scores of older Vietnamese men to enter this restaurant. You will be awarded with deliciously prepared banh mi and coffee. They had a fried fish cake banh mi which I've never had, and it was delicious. Overall it was a good time.

George C.

Yelp
I love coming here. Their sandwiches are Americanized but taste great! The special combination has all sorts of charcuterie and pâté as well as pickles and cilantro. Wish it had more saltiness but my blood pressure benefits from it. They also have vegetarian sandwiches which makes it easier if you have vegetarians in your group. Always lots of activity here. Parents with their little kids running around. Older people playing chess or Just socializing out front. Sometimes too much smoke but it's all good. Service is fast considering how Many orders go through at a time. If you want to see a slice of life and get something to eat come here. I go over and over again.
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Michelle V.

Yelp
Lee's sandwiches is supposed to be known for their "sandwiches". Not in this case, I ordered 6 sandwiches for my staff during lunch with all sorts of kinds. It was a big let down. The bread was super stale and soft. Not like a Baguette is supposed to be. Flavorless ingredients and not so fresh vegetables. The two stars is definitely for their famous Vietnamese iced coffee. The rest of the items on the menu is average. Definitely will not be back for sandwiches.
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Jamie M.

Yelp
I've frequented Lee's a few times with my girlfriend who is quite found of them, but given how many options there are for banh mi, I always leave with a lack luster feeling. There is a flow of people going in and out often leaving with a baguette or 2 , which let me be honest fresh bread is the best bread, but they are supposed to be known for their sandwiches given they adopted that in their business name. You'll for sure always see older gentleman outside reading, smoking, and playing their various table games. There has always been plenty of inside seating on each visit I can recall. The sandwiches are always on the skimpy side, highlighting the bread perhaps, which to me is to skinny to make a worth while banh mi. They don't evenly coat the bread, there is close to no innards. One single sprig of cilantro and a few thin slices jalapenos to accompany a very thin layer of cold cuts all rounded and deemed their Combination Sandwich. And each time I've had them it's been this way, just "lacking." Perhaps, if taken again I need to give the coffee a go as it seems to be the one positive I keep reading in most reviews. Though honestly I am hoping to start broadening my girlfriends horizons as there is way to many options to keep coming back to this one.
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Victoria C.

Yelp
The best Vietnamese coffee I've had in Chinatown. The drive thru makes even better too! I like their egg rolls but not a fan of their banh mi. The bread is good but the choice of protein is not that great.
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Samantha G.

Yelp
Love this place! It definitely isn't the nicest looking place but it always hits the spot for us- and at a good price. We get the #5 BBQ pork sandwich with mango smoothies. We are never disappointed!!
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Kano K.

Yelp
Always a pleasure going to Lees, still the best banh mi in Texas. I highly recommend their coffee and sandwiches.
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Hannah N.

Yelp
Lee's Sandwiches is the Vietnamese version of Subway in that it's a place you come to when you want a sandwich, but you're not going to blown away by it. There are other far better banh mi joints in Houston, but you come here because it is convenient, has a drive-thru, and reasonably priced. The bread is baked in house and when it's fresh, it's delicious. The banh mi here are basic as far as quality and quantity of ingredients. The "Euro" sandwiches are pretty good. Basically, cold cuts on a croissant. The main thing I come here for is the iced coffee aka cafe sua da. It's rich, creamy, and gives me a caffeine boost like no Starbucks drink could ever do. Service is good for the most part in the drive thru. The order is usually made pretty fast which is impressive since they always seem to be busy. You guys, be careful when you come here. There are people walking around crossing the parking lot without looking and also lots of old people driving.
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Anasira G.

Yelp
If you want a pick me upper?!?!?! This is you ice cold coffee place! Orig ice coffee the best nothing on start bucks and coffee bean don't get wrong I still enjoy my caramel macchiato and white chocolate mocha hot from time to time. Sandwiches are always fresh baguette rolls are the bomb service is always attentive!!
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Phillip N.

Yelp
Worst banh mi Xiu Mai I've ever had. Tasted like they added 5x the amount of corn starch to the pork mixture and didn't add salt or pepper. Chicken banh mi tasted really old and stale like it's been sitting out. Only redemption is the cafe sua da. I made this account just to testify to my disgust
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Kim T.

Yelp
We stopped at Lee Sandwich Bellaire, Houston on September 26, 2022. Because on the way back to New Orleans, so we bought 6 combo baguettes , we thought at least they were easy too eat, But we were very disappointed with the quality and the food tasted,,,, next time we will never mistake again, and will never stop at Lee Sandwich any more
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Samantha M.

Yelp
I drive 3 hours from Austin to Lee's! They're mini pound cakes and breaded chicken wings are amazing . Definitely a Houston classic :)
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Hieu V.

Yelp
This place is famous for their Vietnamese ice coffee! You can order one ready to drink or the concentrated version to make at home. Honestly, the is the best and yummiest cup of coffee to keep you awake and alert throughout the day.
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Jessica T.

Yelp
The parking lot and drive-thru can be such a nightmare, but what do you expect in an asian shopping center. Lord help us all. Honestly the sandwiches and ice coffees make it somewhat worth the stress and road rage. I come here once in a while and purchase a half gallon of the Vietnamese milk coffee. $22 for a half gallon, honestly pretty good deal rather than spending on $4-5 at Starbucks each morning. Oh yeah, try the fish cake banh mi. Its not on the menu but they have it. And eat it fresh... So yummy!!!
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Fox E.

Yelp
If you are the lock, I have the KEY If you're Anthony Kaedis, I am FLEA And unlike freedom, this isn't FREE So get Banh MI from a place called LEE If you are Edam, I'll be BRIE If you're the princess, I'm the PEA If you want sausage, I'll bring the D But if you want Banh MI then go to LEE I ran here so fast, I blew out my KNEE It hurt so bad, like an EMERGENCY But I said no, don't call the EMT Cause I need Banh MI, let's go to LEE If you're a kitten, I'll kill your FLEA If you have 2 lovers, wanna make it THREE? If the bathroom's empty, I need to PEE And if you're tum's empTY get Banh MI from LEE WHAT! Ignore the scandalous low ratings. They're as clueless as a kid who doesn't know who Miss Scarlett is. What to get: Banh Mi, but esp. the Viet Iced Coffee mmmmm. What not to get: Brainwashed by the American gove.... oh too late. I don't Lee's my car... I own it. But when it comes to Banh Mi... I Lee's all the f***ing time. It feels weird to say this because it is such a common chain all over the country, but they literally have some of the best Vietnamese sandwiches and possibly the very best Vietnamese Iced Coffee that we've ever had anywhere. I'm not really into the Fresh Rolls, not always so Fresh, oh the irony. And they have Viet Sausage in them, if that's your thing. Wanna see my thing? (Pulls down pants) Not into chains but Lee's is so amazing (and underrated), way better than most alternatives. My aversion to chains is not just political - they are usually crap. When one is this good, I have to give kudos. Plus it's cute that they put one of their biggest and landmark stores in Houston. In fact it's the largest Lee's in terms of floor space, and was their 100th location. It was not the first location of Lee's Sandwiches that we went to, we've been to the one in Oklahoma City a few times and loved it. But this is now my favorite. It's a large and spectacular sandwich shop with absolutely wonderful Vietnamese Iced Coffee that is second to none, and some good spring rolls that are very different to the others we've had. Don't get me started a big long sexy Banh Mi sandwich. Every bite is delicious. If you're going to do a chain this is how to do a chain. Honestly the quality is so good - much like 85 Degrees Bakery - that it never really feels like you are in a chain. They use top-notch stuff and everything tastes homemade. Because honestly everything is. They have everything right and it's not like me to endorse a chain but I fully and totally endorse this one. Other top choices are nearby Nguyen Ngo who make the best Banh Mi on buttery fresh homemade croissants, and then Tapioca Place/Smootea - different style but wonderful - and the best in town, in my opinion, the Banh Mi at Les Givrals in Midtown. So after visiting Lee's about 117 times in the last few years, I can say that they have some of the best sandwiches around and are very consistent with their sandwiches. Even more consistent are their phenomenal Vietnamese iced coffees, as their milk is the creamiest most delicious Vietnamese coffee I've probably ever had. However, while they do make the very best Vietnamese Coffee, they also make one of the stingiest portions. I feel like three sips and it's gone, sort of like your boyfriend only needs three strokes and he's gone. The most recent time we even had to order a second one and ask for it with less ice. I swear it came in a cup that was smaller and yet had even more ice. Whatever - at least they didn't charge me for the privilege. I'd love to downgrade for such stinginess, especially since it's a chain, but the products are soooo good, that I can't. Speaking of not charging - you're supposed to be charged if you use your credit card for under $5 which I accidentally did this most recent time, and he said don't worry I didn't charge you for the credit card because you already spent more than $5 on your previous transaction. I thought this was really nice and, so I definitely have to say good job to that young man who was also checking out my girlfriend a lot (but who doesn't). And now for the closing rap: If you're on Kayak, I'm on TRAVELOCITY If you're Siouxsie, I'm a BANSHEE If you're Boba, I'm the TEA If you're the Titanic, I'm your DEBRIS If you like Sade, call me MARQUIS If you're running for election, I'm an ABSENTEE If you're in Somalia, I'm in DJIBOUTI If you're Pamela, I'm TOMMY LEE If I'm a Spice Girl, you're a WANNABE If I'm a sports better, you're a BRIBED REFEREE If you're Macauley in My Girl, I'm a BEE So float like a butterfly and get BANH MI Are you from Nashville cuz you're the only TEN I SEE If I'm Dallas, you can do me like DEBBIE But if I'm in Houston, I go to LEE! If you're Charlie Brown, I'm SNOOPY If I'm JWoww, you're SNOOKI If I'm your husband, you're my TROPHY Wanna see a Wonka, I'll show you my WILLY And if you want a big long cylindrical hard thing... Well, yes, that too But also, come for BANH MI And get it from LEE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
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Sarrang P.

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Man prettyy disappointing because there are so many different banhmi places that is so much better but idk what the hype is about here. My banhmi was so small, so little meat, and the bread was so tough and chewy I got tired of eating just half of it. The pastries I got has the tiniest amount of meat in the middle it was so sad. I think the only good thing about this place is that its fast and kinda cheap but other than that I have no clue. I'm glad I got to try once but prob never again.
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Holly H.

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I love how this place has a drive thru! Convenient and fast. Everything I've tried here has been really good. Their bahn mi and croissant sandwiches are superb. They also have a huge menu with tons of other options. This is my go to place for a quick lunch or a drive thru dinner.
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Hoa N.

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Only recommend going here just for their coffee, not the food! I tried two different banh mi, the #11 special combination and the grilled pork. The bread was kind of hard, so it may have been sitting out for a while. I can see why Lee's Sandwiches is more popular with older, Vietnamese adults as they were both very plain-tasting and simple banh mi. I also got the chicken and pork pate, which looked delicious but was mediocre. The sesame ball was nothing special either. The Vietnamese coffee was delicious, which is probably the only thing worth getting from here.
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Bad B.

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Men.....The bread on the sándwiches is hella DRY. We always order the #5, today we ordered 10 #5 for the family and we are all talking about it. If I come back here it will be for the smoothies. Even the pork inside the sándwiches is dry. They barely put any Mayo. Basically the bread is so dry that it soaks up the little mayo they put. Anyways step it up Lee, sandwhiches is in your name. P.s. why don't yall cut the sandwich in half?

Ami K.

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if i can give this store a 0 star i would, be careful of their patechaud. Okay so here is the story time: i bought their patechaud before 9:00 so i can bring to work to eat. I start the day feeling so good to live. So i have their patechaud for breakfast I didn't have anything before that nor drink water. After that i went to do my work suddenly 10 minutes later, my stomach start hurt so bad and i start throwing up. I have to take a day off come home and rest because of a patechaud i loose my whole day work moneys and loose money to go see the doctor turn out i got food poisoned because the patechaud meet, the doctor think they use the old meat to put in the patechaud
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Ruthie W.

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When I used to live in Houston years ago, my friend brought me here for the banh mi sandwiches and I was hooked. It's been a while since I've been back. Yesterday we were stopping for drinks and snacks. My husband got the bottled Japanese green tea and chicken puff pastry. I got the pickled mangoes. My husband felt that the chicken puff pastry was better than average. The bummer thing is that I didn't get to try the mangoes because I ended up leaving them with our family. Will have to go and get some next time we're back in town. The reason why I gave 4 stars was that this place didn't have decaf coffee which was what I wanted.
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Ithor N.

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I just went there yesterday and met the cashiers, who are very friendly and enthusiastic to help me choose the best sellers there. There are things you should keep in mind. When you buy an iced coffee with easy ice, it's just that they don't refill the top; you have to spend an extra $2.75 to get an extra 2 ounces of coffee for satisfying . Let's buy food in the morning! Everything was fresh until the afternoon. They were just trying to keep up with KPi, because the food was not good anymore. You should try the Cream Puff here; it's sweet enough--not too sweet, not too bland. Their bread, according to me, is according to taste because I feel like the bread they make is for people with strong teeth because it is hard! If you have problems with your order, you must keep the "receipt" because the manager there will force you to show the proof to compensate you. A place to sit back and eat? Not really, because of their noise every morning. If you want to be quiet, go in the afternoon. I bet you will have a quieter space. Wifi here is very weak; even if you ask the cashier, they are showing the "free" area. I have never found their wifi to be useful. An ice coffee aka Ca Phe Sua Da ( Vietnamese coffee with milk) with a lot of ice, so much that you can't plug in a straw easily. If you are sleep deprived, buy a coffee here; I bet you will stay awake all day.
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Bella C.

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Completely disappointed in this place now. The iced coffee is straight ice with not even half a cup of actual coffee. I asked for light ice for that exact reason and instead got less coffee and still a lot of ice.