Lu's Sandwiches

10/10! The best bahn mi I’ve ever had. I got the grilled pork which was so incredibly juicy and flavorful. The bread was flaky and delicious, clearly baked in house. The veggies were fresh and crisp (the jalapeños were super spicy, beware). Great prices - a “small” was $8 and I left full and satisfied. Also had a veggie egg roll and Vietnamese iced coffee.

Lu's is one of the most consistently delicious spots on Eat Street. Their bánh mì is much bigger than other options around. Highly recommend if your looking for a quick, filling Vietnamese meal while in the neighborhood.

Omg! I loved this place sooooo much! Looks good from just the pictures, but man, it is so much better than you think! The staff are amazing. Rose was the one who helped us out while we were here. Was really cool seeing her speaking really good Spanish and English! Definitely check this place out. If you are on the fence, let this be the thing that helps you decide!

We came in at a busy time and they really busted their butts to keep up with orders, I was very impressed they were doing an awesome job working fast! The curry tofu and mock duck bahn mi’s were amazing, as well as the coffee, thai tea and sesame balls.

Today was my first visit and I’ll be back. I ordered a pork salad (they were out of vermicelli noodles but the rice was good) and a pork egg role. I got extra cucumbers 🥒 and the fish sauce dressing. Everything tasted so good and the workers behind the counter were friendly and helpful.

I came here after seeing a YouTube video talking about OB's best Italian Sub. I heard the bread was fresh baked and wanted mine toasted. Well that's the way to go the bread is soft but flakey. I ordered the Italian sub and ate the whole sandwich on their outdoor patio. Could have eaten another loaf of the bread its really good!

Great food at a reasonable price, note they only take credit card payments.

4/5 excellent place for traditional Vietnamese sandwiches and noodle/ rice (Buon Cha) bowls! No frills! Today's service was excellent despite the large order they were preparing also. The front entrance was smashed and broken (looks like damage to property by someone making a bad decision) so it's boarded. 1. Cold cut (small) 4/5:Very savory and well seasoned pate and mayo! Veggie & herb stuffing was generous. The whole sandwich was delightful. Would have loved a drizzle of soy sauce or house meat sauce which is a typical ingredient. I just added a drizzle of the soy fish sauce and it was great (doesn't need it but I prefer it) 2. Mock Duck Noodle Bowl 4/5: Noodles on the lighter proportion, spring lettuce mix (instead of typical romaine/ iceberg/perilla/mint), pickled daikon & carrots, cucumbers, choice of veggies or pork eggroll, and choice of tomatoes (which is a plus). The mock duck is very tender and seasoned well-I recommend this! *Vietnamese fish sauce dressing: Umami but light, very nice. Not too sweet. *Peanut sauce: Light and nutty; not thick nor too sweet. *Soy fish sauce: Lightly sharp and lightly salty. Actually perfectly made for dipping, dressings, and marinades! **Got all the to try and they were all very good. I mixed the entire Vietnamese fish sauce dressing with a spoon on the soy and peanut sauce and it gave the noodle bowl a great flavor. Fifty cents extra for sauce!

I've heard about Lu's many times but just never got a chance to go.. I ended up getting it doordashed today and it did not disappoint!! I got the grilled pork banh mi with extra pickled carrots and daikon, no mayo no pate and oh my gosh.. let's get into it. The bread is fresh af. The outside is light and crunchy and somehow yet the inside is so soft and pillowy and also light.. just wow. The grilled pork was cut into perfect bites sized pieces so I wasn't tearing meat or taking awkward bites. Also cooked well and juicy. The veggies were awesome too. I got a side of the fish sauce to add and that made it perfect. I also got the pork and shrimp spring rolls. Honestly these were also incredible i dipped them in the dish sauce. Will definitely get again!

Delicious Bahn mi. Nothing else to say . Sandwich worth the money and very full. Delicious lunch. Glam donuts accross the street for dessert. 10/10 afternoon date snacks.

I finally tried Lu's! I was going to a Vietnamese dinner party and I got take out. Wow. So good!! I can see why people love this place. Great service. We got 3 large vegan curry tofu banh mi, and they were able to cut it into smaller pieces for the party. Vegetable egg rolls and pork egg rolls. Everything was a huge hit. I was impressed with the flavors, the light crispiness of the egg rolls, the delicious veggies and curry tofu on the great bread. I loved it. I will 100% be back!

Thumbs up! Sandwiches are made very well. Beef and grilled chicken. Nice size and you feel like it's a good value. Had a bowl and again, very good. Spring rolls were hefty and tasty. The accompanying peanut sauce didn't taste like homemade but I'm not sure. Overall it was a good experience, service was fast and courteous at the counter. Come on and let's support this place. They're doing things right.

Their spring rolls are my all time favorite! Love coming here when I want something quick and delicious!

I was so excited to have Lu's today because I thought they had the best banh mi in the twin cities, unfortunately today, they changed my mind. I ordered the grilled pork banh mi and my grilled pork was very dry and not as flavorful since the last time I had it. They do give a good amount of jalapenos and veggies but the meat was lacking. The bread was pretty good, crispy and light. The servers were fine, not friendly, just a 'matter of fact' type attitude.

One of the go to places for great banh mi. Theirs made fresh to order. Always make a stop whenever we are at eat street

Update: The mock duck bahn mi is still my favorite here. I like that the bread is softer. I also ordered pork egg rolls with dipping sauce. I never find street parking and always park in the back lot. The back entrance is nasty with clutter and supplies and a dirty door. So, it's not the best first impression. I ordered my bahn mi large, so I had 2 meals from it. Reheats well in chef Mike.

Seen your video on YouTube w Josh helping the homeless ya rock. Notice many great items. If I ever come visit I swear I'll stop by. Amazing business

Stopped here looking for some simple vegan options and was surprised! The bowl was delicious and filling, the spring rolls I loved! I also got sandwich, but upon further inspection I believe the was not vegan (it contained mayo). It was "vegetarian" and I didn't want to risk it so after my first bite I tossed it. Wished their online ordering included what's inside the sandwiches. Looked cleaned inside, some on street and (free) off street parking. There was a guy sitting outside mumbling to himself.

Great food, quick service....basically has the feel of a sub shop except with Bahn Mi.

These sandwiches were excellent. Really good. We always like a good traditional Vietnamese sandwich. For the price, these big ol, bad boys can't be beat. BUT... if I had one tiny complaint- no one should eat that much pate on a sandwich. LIke no one. We scraped oof half of it off and still enjoyed the sando. They trying to give people heart attacks up in here...

Picked up Lu's when I was in the area and wanting a quick Banh Mi - and it was good! All the food tasted fresh (egg rolls were super crispy too) and the Vietnamese coffee wasn't too sweet (which can be an easy thing to do since it's sweetened condensed milk) - I wish there was a bit more of a pickling flavor to the veg on the sandwich but overall it was solid.

Located on "Eat Street" in Minneapolis. Great made to order, assembly line style sandwich shop. The first place I've found that does Bahn Mi sandwiches to order. Fresh ingredients, friendly staff, indoor and outdoor seating or carry-out. My new go-to for sandwiches!

Cold cuts is the way to go. Get the pate. Get the Mayo. You will not be disappointed. I just WISH that their bread was crispy like a true baguette. Cafe sửa da you HAVE to ask for no milk. Otherwise it's watered down AF. do not get milk in it. I repeat do not get milk in it.

Best Vietnamese Sandwich in town, absolutely 5 stars!!!!! I've heard about Lu's for about a year and finally made it, now I'm hooked. The size of the sandwich is a perfect meal, no skimping on meat here. The large actually could feed two people. I would definitely recommend either the grilled pork or the traditional cold cut pork or both on one sandwich, which I did. The pork egg rolls were also some of the best I've had in the twin cities. Lu's does have inside seating as well. On hot days treat yourself to one of their yummy smoothies, even though I did not indulge, they looked very refreshing.

This is an absolute go to for me. I am always in the mood for a grilled pork bahn mi and an avocado smoothie. Staffing hit Lu's a little hard during covid, but know the food is always up to quality. The ability to order pick up is wonderful. It makes planning to get bahn mi easy and quick. There is usually seating in the restaurant so if you aren't planning to pick up an go, you can enjoy the bet food there. This is the place where my fiance and I look at each other and go, "Lu's?" And its always a yes!

I've heard such good things. I've tried 3 times now. 2 different Bahn Mi and a bowl. Online ordering is convenient and it's reasonable but the flavor just isn't there for me. In my opinion Lotus has the best Bahn Mi and Jasmine Cafe just down the street is slightly better. Mids as the youngsters like to say.

I didn't expect their Banh Mi to be this good! I got the pan fried chicken banh mi and it was amazing. It wasn't too dry, the meat was fresh and juicy and the size was perfect. One thing I wasn't prepared for was the jalapeños. Besides that, everything about it was great. Other options on their menu include special ham, grilled pork and Vietnamese sausage. Their banh mis are great for an afternoon snack or a small lunch. They have four locations in Minneapolis and also offer catering services.

This place really good service and the food sooooo yummmmmmmy. And the worker so friendly.

Very good food, Super nice People!! Definitely recommend! Also saw on TT very thoughtful to feed our needy.

Fantastic sandwich for a decent price. Would recommend this joint to all. Options galore. Try I and no disappointe at all.

Great price for amazing food. Bahm-mi sandwiches that are filling and delicious It's a bummer that they are prejudice and racist against my friend who is Muslim and asked multiple time for the sever to change gloves so that she didn't get pork in her food. She can't eat pork because of her religion and the staff member said: you never asked! WOW. I liked their food, but I'm not going there anymore. There's a large Somali population in the twin cities and you can't be respectful? Do better. This is unacceptable.

Oh Lu's, how I love thee. For banh mi and egg rolls, there's no place better. I regularly stop by Lu's for vegan banh mi (they offer either curry tofu or mock duck as proteins); for $8.50, you get a large sandwich on an excellent baguette with perfectly seasoned ingredients. If you're vegan, make sure to say no pate, no mayo and no fish sauce. I also love the veggie egg rolls ($4.50) which are beautifully flaky, crispy and oily without being excessive. For banh mi, you can't go wrong. I only wish they had flavorful stir-frys or pho and I'd probably be there every day. Jasmine Vietnamese Kitchen (formerly known as Jasmine Deli) and My Huong also do decent banh mi, but Lu's is the clear champion.

Delicious banh mi sandwiches! We loved the grilled pork, loaded with veggies from pickled veggies to jalapeños to cilantro. Get the mayo! Loved the fast service (it's like chipotle style serving) and the place is clean.

Lu's makes my favorite banh mi in Minneapolis! I chose the grilled beef banh mi this time around, and I was very happy with my choice. The meat itself was tender and seasoned well. I also chose to have every veggie available + mayo added in- the carrots are so good (unsure if they're pickled or just seasoned), and the mayo helps seal the deal. All together, it makes a dang good sandwich! Also, do yourself a favor and order the iced coffee. It's somewhat sweet and has a unique coffee taste. It's a VERY tasty beverage. Ambiance: both locations (northeast and eat street) have a plethora of seating. It usually isn't too busy, so finding a seat is easy. Kind of gives me the same vibes as sitting in a Jimmy John's or Subway. Service: my sandwich was made quickly with no issues. The staff was also kind. No complaints here! Parking: this is where my review goes a little sideways. Parking at both locations is pretty tough. The eat street is probably worse than the northeast location. It is parallel street parking only. Thankfully my boyfriend is a pro!

Good affordable sandwiches! Comfortable seating and ambience, sandwich makers provide good service when recommending food and making sandwiches! I especially like the Beef, Pork, and Cold Cut!

First time visiting this place because my husband said it was delicious...wish I had chosen something else. Pretty sure I got stale bread, it was kinda tough, crumbling, and basically fell apart as I bit into it. Had to deconstruct it because I could no longer hold it like a sandwich. The 2 spreads that they start the sandwich off with are VERY unappealing to the eye; sorry but that does NOT look like mayo. The meat unfortunately came from a frozen/reheated pack but the toppings (carrots, cilantro, cucumber) appeared and tasted fresh. The egg rolls were a bit disappointing as well. Also frozen, from a package. Super upset that my mouth was on fire from those dang jalapeños for something that wasn't even worth it. The service was very nice, the cashier made small conversation and was very polite. Street parking is adequate on Nicollet St. bring a card, no cash accepted

Every day is Bahn Mi day at Lu's. Bahn Mi is a merger of Vietnamese sandwich with French bread. And it is not called a sub sandwich yet it kind of is And it is great Lu's is a small sandwich shop with seating. The slice open the crusty bread and then stuff it full of Vietnamese fillings. You can also get typical Vietnamese/Asian drinks like Thai Milk tea and such. Staff or ok, friendly but not so over exuberant. It is fast food and they have to turn the food out And it's great food

It's a banh mi subway! The bread was flaky & warm, the pate & butter was a nice balance. It could even used a little but more soy sauce for flavor but overall this banh mi shop is delicious!

Lu Sandwich offers an authentic taste of Vietnam with their delicious Banh Mi, especially cold cut. Each bite takes me back to the flavors of my hometown. The ham pâtés and mouthwatering mayo create a truly enjoyable combination. The restaurant provides ample space for a comfortable dining experience. Don't forget to try their Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk, a strong and awakening beverage. Their service was fast and friendly. Love coming back regularly.

Really excellent Banh Mi, for the price and portions. I was very satisfied with the ingredients and generally with the options available. True Viet Namese restaurants might have more variety, and slightly less Subway-esque bread, but overall I'd recommend this place for your banh mi hankering.

I placed a catering order for a picnic with 40 guests a week in advance, with delivery requested at 11am. The catering staff called and said that they could deliver, but not until 11:30 due to the location of the picnic in St. Paul. The day of the picnic, the order still hadn't showed up by 11:50. I tried repeatedly to call Lu's, but kept getting voice mail. The delivery person texted close to noon, saying they'd be there in 20 minutes, and finally showed up at 12:20 (by which time any of the guests had left, with no lunch). They refunded the delivery fee, but no one would return calls or emails after the event. TERRIBLE customer service - would NOT recommend Lu's for catering.

O.... M.... G!!! This place is the bomb! Very fresh and delicious. Best place in town for a quick bite. Try them, you will not regret it!

5 Stars for how good the bowls are here! I get the Mock Duck w/ veg spring roll & rice. Pineapple Sauce is delish. Thai tea is amazing with the sesame donuts. Go here! The portions and crispness with the veg used alone is worthy of 5 star rating.

so kind and considerate they helped bring food to the homeless. I appreciate their love and support for the homeless also they have awsome food

As a new customer it was a really confusing process in how to order and what everything is (as nothing is labeled). The store itself is cute and small with a good seating selection. Would revisit to try something new next time

Really solid banh mi with amazing bread rolls. I got the roast pork w pate added. Great crunchy fresh veg. Sauce is slightly sweet; not much fish sauce flavor at all. Pork egg rolls were decent Contactless ordering kiosk is simple

Great sandwich place in Minneapolis. This was my first time visiting this establishment. Ordering is done by using a computer located at the counter. There is no conversation with employees at all. I ordered the tofu banh mi and added avocado. It took a while because the place was very busy. Completed orders are placed on a shelf in a bag in the dining room. I have to say I've had better banh mi, but I would eat here again with some necessary tweaking. The tofu option is bland so I will remedy that with dressing next time. The sandwich is huge and can actually serve as 2 meals. The dining room is small but ample for a 1-hour lunch.

Came with the OPEN sign on and 5 minutes before their scheduled closing time. Havent driven 20 minutes just to be told they already put everything away, why not just turn off the open sign and close when you start the closing prep. Will take my money across the street.

Grilled Pork was recommended :) and it is delicious asf the recommended toppings is the way to go, the sauce and veggies are fresh and the protein is quality! Check it out! Shop local.

Lu's, I love you. Perfectly soft but crispy bread (the last banh mi I had hurt my jaw from how tough the bread was). Grilled pork, so flavorful. The veggies, ridiculously fresh. Why have I never come here before? My greatest regret is sharing one with my bf. I should've gotten my own

Delicious sandwiches, staff friendly and helpful. Interior pleasant and clean but someone broke their glass entrance door s so they are boarded up right now.

I go here as much as I can justify. Delicious. Made fresh in front of you and prepared within 10 minutes. I fear the workers are starting to recognize me, but that's fine- I love this place a lot. I always get the Pork bahn mi, which is absolutely wonderful, and the spring rolls are fantastic as well. Everything is priced really awesomely too- this is the type of sandwich I WOULD shell out 12 bucks for, but their "small" size (still a full sandwich) is like 8 bucks. The spring rolls could be their own meal for me, and those are 7 bucks. I love this place a lot.

Very solid Banh Mi sandwiches here. Somewhere in the middle of the Americanized banh mi spots in Dinkytown and the more authentic places on Eat Street. Chipotle style ordering for banh mi's where you can customize your sandwich with very quick service. I got the large chicken banh mi to share with my brother. Bread was pretty crispy which is a staple for a good banh mi. They have the chicken listed as fried but it definitely is not. Still pretty solid. We also got the egg rolls as well which were quite good. Long, crispy with fish oil dipping sauce. Not my favorite banh mi on Eat Street but pretty solid and affordable for a quick lunch.

Got both the beef sandwich and the beef noodle bowl. The bread is puffy and chewy and tasty. The other ingredients were basically the same for both items. A few rather limp and peppery greens, some little tiny pieces of meat, and CARROTS, CARROTS, CARROTS! I had to remove some and still had plenty left over. The ingredients just seemed randomly thrown together. I ordered both with some sauce but couldn't detect any. I can't say there's very much to recommend either of these items. Perhaps other selections are "better", but I'm not likely to make another trip to check them out.

Delicious bahn mi. Easy to order. Don't believe the review that says they're not authentic. If you want authentic order the pork, not the beef barbacoa obviously. Definitely ask for extra jalapeños since they are not too spicy otherwise. Would definitely eat here again!

Banh Mi = Delicious and HUGE! They recommended the grilled pork and it was delicious. The bread is so crusty it might tear up the roof of your mouth but it's worth it!! Macaroons: Not the best in the cities and very small but convenient to grab when you're already there if you're looking for something little and sweet. They're a little more gritty and flavor is very almondy with a touch of filling flavor. Coconut Smoothie = YUM on a hot day. In the app notes I asked if they would do Mango-Coconut and they did. It was the perfect smoothie combo for a hot day. Pro-Tip: Order through their app to gain rewards!!

The grilled chicken for the Bahn mi came out of a plastic bag they cut open to refill the ingredient. The person making the sandwich answered his phone in the middle of the order and did not change gloves before finishing the sandwich. Second person at the register who wrapped all our sandwiches was not wearing gloves. When I ate my sandwich there was a short hair a few bites in, and I had to throw the rest of my sandwich away. Seemed very unsanitary and I would not recommend.