Lu's Sandwiches

Better than average Twin Cities Traditional Bánh mì, with crisp, fresh ingredients, and an excellent app that makes ordering and pickup a breeze - congrats! The only downside is the use of a bun-like bread, which is not an authentic Vietnamese Baguette. Which, sadly, gets soft, lumpy, and dense. I would rather spend less $$ on the top waxed wrapping paper, and procure a better-tasting Baguette!

I typically order the banh mi sandwich but today I decided to order the pork bowl with rice. OMG it was so delicious, the pickled onion and jalapeños were the perfect accompaniment to the sliced cucumbers and carrots and perfectly seasoned pork. If I were to change anything next time I will order more vinaigrette

Good bahn mi and egg rolls. I had the roast pork bahn mi with traditional toppings and it was good, but not mind blowing. Same with the egg rolls. Solid place, decent price, good food with good portion sizes.

I love the sandwiches here, but I I never get pate on it. I always want extra mayo and they always end up giving me an issue when I asked for extra mayo, even if I offered to pay for it. I asked for extra mayo on the side. They said they do not do that but they have a side containers for everything else. I don’t know, but it’s not fair. I just don’t want my sandwich to be dry.

Fresh crunchy veggies, fresh hot wontons, and perfect seasonings!!! I got the grilled chicken bahn mi and it was mouthwatering-ly delicious! Will be eating here again 🙌🏼 friendly staff, great price, clean tables

My partner and I were exploring down town, got lost and stumbled upon this sandwich shop. Decided to eat here and we were not disappointed. He had a delicious chicken sandwich and i had an amazing chicken salad bowl. Fresh ingredients and well seasoned meats. Highly recommend, i hope i can get it again before i leave the twin cities.

Good flavors on a light flaky tasty bun. IMO there could be more meat without having to pay extra. Skip the egg rolls, okay flavor but not made fresh. Wouldn't want to be here when it's busy since there's only one kiosk to order.

Fantastic experience. I told the sandwich lady to put whatever she wanted on my sandwich, and she did a wonderful job. Ate the whole sandwich very quickly; the hot sauce is a little bit of a kick but not too much, and the ingredients were fresh. I also had a vietnamese coffee, and it was just lovely. Awesome experience!!

great people and great food! donated 20 sandwiches to the homeless shelter with a smile :)

Great people that make great food! They give back to the community and I would like to give back to them with a five star review!

You give back and so do we. Owner is a man amongst men and serves his community. We are thankful of you.

Delicious banh mi sandwiches, large is decently filling but still need some sides imo. Everything was great, the meats were flavorful (meatball was my favorite but grilled pork was also very good), the pate was delicious. Wish there were more pickled veggies/jalapenos, and the bread was a bit soft, but still a very very enjoyable banh mi. Also tried the garden rolls (good, but very little pork and shrimp), the peanut sauce was pretty good, and the banh cam was nice too.

Was in town for business trip and saw Josh video on ig and had to come support. The Bánh mi curry tofu was amazing. Def recommend this place is you're ever in town.

Great people, great food, thy were will to help out the homeless. Amazing place much love.

Saw Joshilij's Instagram video so I had to support you guys with a great review. Small business owners like yours are amazing people for taking care of your community. If I'm ever in your area I hope to try your food cause they look mighty delicious. Keep up the great work and many blessings to your business

Great people helping the community and making some great sandwiches! Saw you on YT with Josh, well done.

Simply amazing!!! You're not going to find a better Vietnamese sandwich around. Lu's makes a top notch banh mi. When I come to Lu's I usually go with their pork sandwich, however any meat option is amazing. Also, don't forget to try their amazing egg rolls.

Everything was just so excellent. The chicken is well cooked & seasoned. If you are looking for a spot for a quick lunch Ali's is the place.

This place is gross now. I used to go here a lot and it was great, but I gave it a couple tries recently to make sure it wasn't just a bad day. First off, the cleanliness is worrisome. The people preparing your food are wearing gloves, but doing everything in them and not changing them out (operating the touchscreen, then putting their hand straight into the fresh veggie containers when there are tongs). They don't seem to tidy up the prep areas. Also, honestly, if it at least tastes good I would have bumped the rating up, but the beef and pork in the bowls tasted like they overcrowded the grilltop when they cooked then (boiled taste and texture). Such a bummer, I loved this place. Just go to an old school Vietnamese place instead. This place is just coasting off their former good reputation.

Great banh mi sandwiches. Stopped in here as the place across the street didn't have inside seating and I hadn't had a banh mi in a long time. Ordered the pork banh mi and a mango smoothie with the jellies. Sandwich had a great roll, crunchy vegetables and great flavor. I though they were a little heavy handed on the carrots, but I know from the ordering system I can get less on my next visit. The meat was nice and tender and had a very good flavor. The sandwich was more than I personally could handle so I used a fork to eat all of the fixings and 1/2 of the roll. The mango smoothie was very good, a very nice flavor and lasted me all the way home on the bus to north Minneapolis. Had the receipt emailed to me so I could look at the detail at home. They automatically add on a 9.00% Employee Retention Service Fee. The ordering system is a touch pad as you enter the store so you can customize the sandwich and your order as you see fit. If it's your visit take your time when placing your order. They have several locations in the Twin Cities and if I happen on one of them again I will definitely visit them.

Lu's Sandwich is an unassuming fast casual restaurant, located at the heart of the Northeast neighborhood in Minneapolis that is definitely worth a visit. The actual restaurant is very straightforward with no frills. You order at the front on an iPad, and then sit down and wait for your food. Takeout is also extremely popular here so be prepared for a bit of a line, although they move really fast here. Food: You have to get a banh mi when you come here. For those unfamiliar, a banh mi is an extremely popular Vietnamese sandwich consisting of meat, Mayo, pate, some pickled vegetables, cilantro, and a few other things tossed onto a baguette. Lu's just nails this perfectly and for a very reasonable price. The baguette is incredibly fresh and fluffy on the inside while still being crusty on the outside. The sandwiches are HUGE and packed with so much flavor. I absolutely love these and around $7-9, it's hard to beat this in Minneapolis. Drinks: I am a huge fan of Thai tea so I have to get it every time I see it on the menu. Overall it was pretty good Thai tea, but is definitely outshined by the delicious banh mi. It is definitely on the above average side of Thai tea in the Twin Cities area, but definitely not a must get. Overall, I absolutely recommend Lu's and definitely you have to get a banh mi when you come.

Food is pretty great! Sides and drinks are a little pricey but overall love it here. Bahn mi bread has a wonderfully crispy crust without being hard and tearing your mouth up, toppings are plentiful, mock duck is flavorful. Food is prepared fast.

Really good banh mi.. great bread roll, good crunchy veg, slightly sweet, but still nice dressing I got the roasted pork, we shared egg rolls, kiosk ordering and quick serve concept was fine. Recommend it. My second favorite banh mi in the Twin Cities (Ha Tien Supermarket)

Terrible experience Walked in to check out this neighborhood sandwich place. Ordered a sandwich, sat down and realized there was no extra mayonnaise like i ordered. Politely asked for a side of mayo and was told no and refered to the cook, he also said no and apologized. He pointed toward the back and said "talk to her" who im assuming was the owner. She let me know they refuse to give out extra mayonnaise, unless it was placed directly on the sandwich. (Which i ordered) I asked if she was serious and she rudely said yes. So i was denied the extra. I told her we wouldn't be coming back and she said "good" We left our food and walked out.

Great banh mi sandwiches and taste amazing. The service was speedy too! The overall look and feeling of the restaurant was great!

Lu's is my go-to banh mi place in the Twin Cities! I usually get either the cold cut or grilled pork banh mi's, which are very classic and well done. The pate is particularly good. The bread is also nice and crisp, with just the right filling to bread ratio (although sometimes it's a bit lopsided and I have to even it out). For only $1-2 more, I always get the large size and am stuffed (but the leftovers hold up decently well in the fridge if you need). The spring rolls are quite good too. Take-out service is fast, my order is usually ready in 10-15 minutes. Can't ask for much more!

Lu's is a nice corner shop that hits you with smells of seared beef and pork as soon as you walk in. There's a large selection of items to choose from but the Banh mi is a classic. I got the grilled beef one and it was delicious! Not the best one I've ever had but for the price, it was definitely worth it. I also like that your order on an iPad by yourself, but it doesn't allow for much customization.

Finally got around to trying Lu's in Northeast, and it met the hype!! They offer banh mi sandwiches as well as bowls, and a few sides like egg rolls and Thai tea. It's a smaller menu, but they do it all well! The Thai tea with boba was great, and I would totally recommend as a drink if you want to treat yourself to something sweet! The sandwich was also tasty, and all of the vegetables inside were super crisp which I appreciated! The vegetables, in combination with the baguette, made it feel like the perfect light lunch. The sauces were also awesome, but my friend added avocado to her sandwich and I will absolutely be doing that in the future! It helped cut some of the spice from the jalapeños. I tried the chicken which was good, but I would also try something new to branch out in the future! They have free parking which is amazing in Northeast. We sat on the patio to enjoy our sandwiches, but the restaurant also smelled amazing if you ever get the chance to eat inside in a COVID-free future. All of the employees wore masks appropriately, but they also offer contactless pickup if you prefer!!

So surprisingly good! We ordered the spring rolls and tofu salad bowl. Refreshing, crisp and delicious My 17 year old was so confused and not sure about what to order so she ordered a mango smoothie She eventually stole my salad when we got home and can't stop taking about how good the salad was. She keeps asking me to go get another one to go. Lol. My son ordered a sandwich, so beautiful and fresh looking and tasting. Definitely a place to go again.

Lu's has gone downhill. We ordered an early dinner as take out. We got spring rolls and two banh mi sandwiches. The peanut sauce had a film on top that looked like mold and it was very warm. The cucumbers and carrots on the sandwiches were past safe consumption. We won't be going back.

Lu's is hands down my favorite place for banh mi! The bread is perfect, the ratio of protein and veggies are fair and they have one of the best Vietnamese iced coffee (just the perfect balance of bitterness from the French press coffee & sweetness from the condensed milk for me). I usually get the chicken banh mi but they also have tofu & mock duck that I also have tried and liked. Tbh- I have only been to Lu's once but have had their delicious mouth watering banh mi, bowls, and spring rolls several times- catered through work and I'm excited everytime! Although I do think $7 is a bit more than other places for banh mi- it is worth it and the staff are super friendly! Definitely coming back to this simple but delicious shop! Especially to try the bubble tea that is coming soon! And as many of y'all said- parking can be tricky but there is a parking garage on the side & metered parking around.

First time at the location but not first time having the sandwiches. I got the curry tofu sandwich (small) and I enjoyed it. It's great how you can pick and choose what you want on your sandwich (Subway style). I love cilantro and added a lot more to mine (happy me). The tofu itself I thought was okay...I've had better tofu in a banh mi before. I wish there was more sauce in my sandwich. I could've asked for more but I added some sriracha and some other sticky red sauce that was available. Made the sandwich taste a lot better. Overall, this place deserves a 4/5 because prices are fair and the ingredients seemed fresh. Oh, also, I would've gotten the veggie eggrolls, but I was too full and wish they were fresh (some sitting out at register). Good sandwich, but not the best banh mi I've had though!

I love me a good banh mi, but unfortunately, the food fell flat for me at Lu's. I ordered the eggs rolls and the grilled beef banh mi for curbside pick up. The egg rolls were ok, you can't find a better deal than $3.50 for two, but you get what you pay for. The texture wasn't my favorite and the flavor of the filling was just kind of blah. Thank goodness for the fish sauce for some flavor! I was hoping for better, but upon biting into the grilled beef banh mi, I could instantly tell that ingredients, except for the bread, weren't fresh. The beef has good flavoring but the texture of the meat and other fillings was a dead giveaway that they weren't fresh. The pickled carrots, daikon, cucumber, cilantro and jalapeños had a sad, disappointing, non-crisp crunch. There were also green onions on there, which I thought was kind of strange. I would hope that this is a one time deal amid the pandemic aka less orders are being placed so the food is not as fresh, but I probably won't order again until the pandemic is over. Aside from the food, curbside pick up was easy and staff were quick and efficient!

If you like Bahn Mi this is your place. The menu is simple and easy to navigate. We tried the meatball and pork Bahn Mi sandwiches and both were delicious. I will say the pork option had a more authentic taste and brought me back to the delicious Bahn Mi I ate on the streets of Ho Chi Minh. The regular sized subs were actually quite large, and also affordable making this a great option to fill up quickly on a budget without sacrificing quality. The baguette had a great crunch to it, and we both opted for the "Traditional" fixings. We looked around at what other people were having and the bowls looked to be delicious as well. Overall a great experience, and we will definitely be back.

I was craving for a bahn mi and Lu's sandwich definitely gave me my fill. I was tired of the pre-made bahn mi you'd find in the deli section of an Asian grocery store. They just don't cut it anymore. Not too sure about parking here but I was able to find a spot around the corner - metered parking or street. The parking ramp in the same building is residential parking only. Which makes it difficult if all the street parkings were taken!! But it wouldn't stop me from coming here again. When you walk in, you'll be greeted by an asian art wall. I thought it was absolutely captivating and it really set the mood. Not to mention another piece of art in the middle of the dining area - a bicycle with a basket of loafs. Anyways, there's the sandwich, rice bowl or noodle bowl. I chose the grilled beef. My boyfriend got the grilled pork and meatballs - recommended!! Then you can choose whichever toppings or have them work their magic - add everything (again, recommended!!). You can usually tell how good a bahn mi by the bread. This bread was perfect! It's not the French baguette that some places use . It's crunchy yet chewable. I hate hard bread, the ones that need to be yank a little more to get a mouthful. Overall the bahn mi here is perfect. I don't think I can find it better elsewhere. I will definitely come again to try the rice and noodle bowls.

If you're a regular human being and find Bánh Mì irresistible, you're going to like this place. Unfortunately for me, I wasn't very hungry. Took one step inside and that notion changed very quickly. Ordered a sandwich "grilled beef" in regular size and topped with the "traditional" option. The ordering process was very straightforward and simple. The staff behind the counter was friendly and helpful with answering my questions. That being said, I think I scarfed down that sandwich so fast, my only recollection of it was it being incredibly tasty. We had ordered egg rolls on the side and that worked out just great as well. By the way, the regular sized sandwich is fairly large so unless you're a buffet destroyer, I would stick with it.

Both of us were underwhelmed and not very thrilled with our sandwiches. We drove all the way from Anoka on Saturday night to try something new in NE Minneapolis for dinner. Before we drove down, we narrowed it down to either The Bad Waitress or Lu's Sandwich. I let my daughter pick our new spot. She picked Lu's. I was pretty disappointed in my sandwich. It really wasn't my thing at all. And my 15 year old daughter (the one who picked Lu's) announced that she didn't ever want to come back. First of all, I wanted beef. And of course, they were out of beef. Second, I wanted some extreme flavor and some heat. Other than some wimpy fresh sliced jalapenos, I didn't get the flavor or the heat that I craved. The small selection of condiments were disappointing. Third, the 3 young staff seemed super bored and completely uninterested (and unprepared) to answer my many questions. I appreciate what they're trying to do here, the novelty and the fresh ingredients. But it just didn't cut it for me. In fact, to be brutally honest, I would have been happier stopping by a Subway somewhere. And if I really, really wanted spring rolls (which I didn't), I'd stop by the Lund's deli to grab some of them. I really like decor...the murals, the stenciled cement posts, and the framed art. We probably won't be back. -Daddy Maxx Retro

I always pass this place but never actually go in. I've heard about Lu's all the time and tried some at a YEE but that was the only time. I am so glad I decided to give it a try today. I really like banh mi sandwiches but never really know where to get them from. First, the menu is pretty straight forward. You choose either banh mi or you can do a bowl with rice/noodles. Then you choose your meat + toppings. I ordered the meatballs which were very soft and had good flavor to them. I wish you would get more meat but you have an option to pay extra for added meat. I also ordered the pork egg rolls. Wow.. these were sooo good. I love egg rolls and to be honest these have set my standard pretty high. They were so crispy and the insides had just the right amount of fillings. I'd definitely go here just for egg rolls even. The banh mi was good. You can get small or large. I ordered a small which was the perfect size. The bread was soft but hard on the outside. It really complimented the meal. I can't wait to come here and try some other sandwiches out! I parked on the street because the parking ramp said it was only for the apartment building.

The concept is good and the sandwiches are also a nice value. You can get a jumbo banh mi here for under $8. Toppings are fresh and service is nice. Outdoor tables are pleasant. I wish they would use real banh mi bread, or any flaky bagette bread for that matter. The soft roll makes me feel sad. Looking back, the mediocre bread on my sandwich overshadowed an otherwise positive experience.

Someone greeted me right away as I walked up to the counter. The menu was behind he counter, above the kitchen. The man behind the counter took my order, gave me my options, and told me he can make me a traditional one if I wanted. I was siked! I let him know I don't usually order my own sandwiches as my family usually order and come home with them. I think I was overwhelmed by the cleanliness and freshness of their food and fixings as well. I ordered 2 large banh mi's: one chicken and one meatball with all the traditional fixings on them. I learned my lesson from the past about waiting to get to my car and having "a" bite. I sat my butt down at one of the tables and took a half of my chicken sandwich out. It was cut was gently that my sandwich was not flat. My first bite was as tasty as the last. See, I'm glad I sat down and ate there. There's no such thing as "a" bite when it comes to their sandwiches. Especially, when Lu's have the softest baguettes. Soft and fluffy af! I noticed they serve egg rolls, spring rolls, and you can get your banh mi with noodles like a vermicelli noodle salad instead of with bread. That blows my mind! I'll be back for more. I have a personal opinion to share: if you must get a sandwich, get the large.

Luuuu's, thank you for your fast, quality, and affordable banh mi in the neighborhood! You've done perpetually hungry and impulsive people like me good. Like most have said, parking can be iffy if you can't grab one of the few spots in the garage, but it's worth walking a block or two for. Once you get to Lu's you'll be served quickly and leave full. You build your own banh mi's or bowls, but I always go for banh mi because of their bread that's crispy on the outside and soft and a little chewy on the inside. It's like, ASMR triggering, fyi. I also love their rich creamy mayo and savory pate. For protein, I usually go for a cold cut combo or the meatballs. Oh hell I'd scarf both whole in a sitting. Though, I wish they'd take an extra couple seconds to drain the meatballs so it makes the bread less soggy. I then pile on all of the standard toppings; the veggies and herbs are always fresh and crisp. They have other treats like fresh spring rolls, Cafe du Monde coffee, kombucha, and beer, plus they even have a happy hour! But note: there's not a lot of seating at this location.

This was my first time actually having lu's at one of their stores. I choose the large chicken banh mi sandwich made traditional and a side of veggie egg rolls. Both were really delicious. There is plenty of parking around however it is paid street parking. Overall I really enjoyed lu's my only complaint is that some of the tables were dirty and when I got there, there was no one in the restaurant so there is no reason the tables couldn't have been cleaned off. That being said I would still recommend lu's to others

Best bahn-mi in town with awesome service! I am especially a fan of the marinated tofu!

Meh. Not as good as Peeps Hot Box (gold standard) or Quang (always dependable). Too much soy sauce flavor (is there even supposed to be soy sauce in banh mi?)

Hate to be that person, but when you modernize the banh mi and try to make it appeal to a specific audience. You lose all the unique qualities and flavors that makes banh mi.....well, banh mi! Don't get me wrong, it's great to have options for those who have dietary restrictions....but do we really need to have avocado as a topping option? I'm a banh mi snob, what can I say? The banh mi I grew up with usually was adorned with meat (or veg option), pate, mayo, cilantro, jalapeno, pickled daikon and carrots. It's savory, creamy, tangy, spicy, and crunchy! You've already got all these flavors, why add anything additional? Enough of my rant, I have favorite banh mi spots but they're all out of the way. I've been to the Lu's on Nicollet -- always busy and jam packed. First time I've been to this location in NE, pretty slow and less people but that's just the way I like it. Toppings and all of that are laid out like yes, if I must say it, Subway. I always get my usual cold cut and all the fixings. They're a bit skimpy on the meat though, but I always take advantage of that and load up on xxtra pickled daikon and carrots. I also sometimes like to add a teeny tiny bit of soy sauce for a bit of saltiness. Besides banh mi, they have rice/noodle bowls, other appetizers, all kinds of drinks, and yes, you can definitely get Vietnamese coffee here or a bag of chips on the side with your sandwich. Now go get your fix of banh mi, but whatever you do or get is on you. Just try not to upset my ancestors and I alriiiiight?

Wow. Best Bahn Mi in Minnesota. Fantastic and fresh. Don't sleep on the amazingly crisp and delicious egg rolls with fish sauce or the fresh and refreshing spring rolls! Excellent service including an up to date cashless ordering system, friendly staff and clean restaurant. I'll be back soon!

These sandwiches are so good! They've got all sorts of meat and vegetarian options but I think what makes them my favorite banh mis is that they use really really good bread with a nice crunchy crust.

First time having a Banh Mi sandwich and I realize I've been missing out my whole life. We did curbside pickup and it was very fast and easy. The bread is so flaky and the sauces are very flavorful. Great with the cilantro. I'll be back for more.

I stumbled upon this place when I was going to my bank which happens to be next door. I happen to be hungry at the time and decided to stop in and see if the food was as good as the restaurant appeared to be. So I went inside the menu was very simple and easy to read. I ordered a chicken bowl because I am on a diet and I didn't want the carbs from the sandwiches. The chicken looked good however the beef looked like it had sat out for too long. I took the Chicken bowl to go and when I got home and try it I enjoyed it. The only thing I would change is less carrots this time, and more chicken. I like to have equal portions of everything. Also I am glad I didn't try the beef as it looked dry and stale.

Got the traditional banh mi ( w it's special ham), veggie eggroll, & happy hour priced local beer ($2.50 2-8 pm every day). Asked for fish sauce & sriacha sauce. Great! Very nice crispy bread. GF got the rice bowl with mock duck. They keep it nice and clean. Almost like the chipotle of Vietnamese fast food. Nice fresh alternative ! Will be back! 4.5 stars, rounded up.

Always a good experience at Lu's! They fast and great quality. I've tried the chicken and pork sandwiches and both are amazing!

Out of rice and avocado when I was there during dinner rush...Didn't tell me until after I ordered and paid and then volunteered to add extra salad to make up for it? Awful service and the foods ok. Many better options in the neighborhood.

Decided to get Lu's delivered for a Faculty Meeting I was hosting; usually I'm very nervous ordering from a place I've never been before for my group because we have so many different tastes and food interests: vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, meat lovers, etc. However, I heard amazing things about Lu's and wanted to try it out! First of all--lunch prices are amazing. $7 for a sandwich, noodle bowl, or rice bowl?! Second--each Bowl came with an egg roll in addition to the meat! I got the pork noodle bowl and was obsessed! Egg rolls were perfect amount of greasy goodness dipped in perfect fish sauce. Try out the tofu spring rolls too--the peanut sauce is perfect with them!

Fast service, good food, and affordable prices. Can't beat that! I loved how they craft Lu's as a "make-your-own" banh mi assembly line. So great for expanding people's options and allowing customization. I had the grilled pork banh mi and my bf ordered the grilled beef banh mi. Both were excellent! It was my first time at Lu's, but it won't be my last :)

I picked this up curbside. It was alright. I had never tried anything from here. I live only 10 minutes away from here and ate it right as I got home. I don't know if it's supposed to be warm/cold? But I definitely had to warm it up to try to enjoy it. The egg roll did not taste fresh. The grilled pork was very dry and hard to chew. I was left disappointed, but I am willing to give this place another try.

Sandwich is good but manager must have been having a pretty terrible day! No harm but she's a tad bit rude eh.

I went to the place Anthony Bourdain said was the best bahn mi in Hoi Ann, Vietnam. You guys, Lu's is just as good! The location is great, however parking can be tricky. There is an attached parking garage with a few spaces, and paid street parking. Its worth paying or walking a few blocks for free spots. Employees are always super nice and will help you through your first order. Pro tip: Go for a traditional style if you have never had a bahn mi before. My favorite is the meatball bahn mi, traditional style. I will always devour a large size, the small is just not enough delicious for your mouth. The bread is great, the perfect combination of soft inside and crispy outside, but not hurt your mouth crispy. The meatballs are everything perfect in this world, I love them so much. For sides, the eggrolls are pretty tasty, too. I tend to eyeball the prepared springrolls, but haven't tried them yet becuase the sandwich and eggrolls are way more than enough food for one - lets be honest, two - people to consume. There are bowl options for the non-carbaholics out there. I always take my food to-go, but there are a few tables to sit and enjoy your meal. The space is cute and classy, not trying too hard to be a trendy NE establishment. Always a good bet for a fast-casual meal in NE. Thanks Lu's for being delicious.

I stopped in to the new Lu's location in Northeast and here's my take on it: It was Thursday right as the sandwich shop opened when I came in for the first time. My first impression? This place has a sleek and appealing look. I appreciated the large mural of the Vietnamese girl on the wall and the modern undertones that the place has. It felt inviting and "hip." I have to admit, I did expect it to look similar to its' other location on Nicollet which is not the case whatsoever. So don't worry, you are not lost and you do not need to do a double take like I did to make sure you were in the right place. The second thing I noticed was that their sandwich options do not exactly match what is available at the other location. I found myself comparing the two places a lot because in my mind, I thought that I'd most likely walk in feeling like I already knew the place given my undying love for Lu's over the years. I usually order the most simple sandwich on the menu because I love the freshness and quality of the ingredients...however, I noticed right away it wasn't listed on the menu. But wait...they would never have the heart to get rid of their cold cut sandwiches right?! Right. Kim had a mini panic attack, but I quickly recovered when the employee told me he could make a cold cut for me. Once we got that settled, he passed my sandwich on to the next fella in line handling the veggies. He asked me which veggies I wanted and I started to list some off, but realized that I'm not too picky about veggies, so I told him I wanted all of them. Rookie mistake #1...after I paid for my sandwich (which was overpriced compared to the Lu's on Nicollet. I usually get a cold cut there for about $4 whereas they charged me over $7 here), I opened it up in my car come to find that the guy had sprinkled peanuts all over my sandwich. Now it wasn't the biggest blunder of all time, but I am not sure how he thought peanuts are considered to be a veggie. I wondered why he didn't ask me before putting the peanuts on the sandwich to see if I'd like that. Unfortunately, I didn't. It ruined the sandwich for me and I kept picking as many peanuts as possible off of the sandwich. I was honestly disappointed because it made no sense to me that peanuts would be placed on a perfectly good sandwich otherwise. Some people love their peanuts, but it does not fit on a cold cut sandwich...that's for sure. Other than the peanuts, the sandwich was savory. The bread was the best part. Crispy and fresh..and some of the best I've ever had. The meats, veggies, mayo, and pate made for a heavenly masterpiece. I will always be a devoted customer of Lu's but I personally prefer the Nicollet location after visiting the Northeast location. There are more options at the original location and the prices are better given the option between two sizes. I am giving Lu's 4 stars because I understand that this shop is relatively new and I adore Lu's as a local business...and of course because the bread is BOMB. Note #1: The parking ramp right next to Lu's is the best place to park and it is free, so no worries on having to scramble for extra parking change. Note #2: They do not offer bubble tea at this location, so if you're craving some, head over to the location on Nicollet Ave.