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    King's Sandwich Shop

    4.1 (171 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Holly K.

    Durham has AMAZING burgers- so I was expecting nothing less of this place. I live across the street and watch the long line wrap around the building daily. However, the burgers just didn't live up to the hype. Burger patty was thin and dry, and the bun was STALE (worst part about the burger). Tasted like I was eating a bun from 2 weeks ago. Fries were medium-sized crinkly fries, and were delicious (can't really go wrong with Old Bay seasoning though). Was also disappointed to see milkshakes advertised all around the building, only to find out they no longer serve milkshakes. Limited (dirty) tables outside to sit, trash cans that are overflowing and need to be changed, and pesky flies swarming all around (maybe due to the trash). Outside of the face definitely needs a facelift, in addition to improving the burgers. Note: place has WEIRD hours, check them before you go to make sure they're open!

    Single burger and fried okra
    Makayla P.

    This is a Durham classic that I've driven past all my life and not given a chance, but I'm glad I did because I've been missing out this whole time on a good burger. Great place to grab a quick filling lunch. I got the single burger and fried okra and it was so good. You can sit at one of the picnic benches or take it with you. The staff was nice and was referring to everyone waiting on their food by name which I thought was cool.

    Mitchell S.

    I was working across the street and walked over to grab a cheese steak mid day and it was amazing. Two different kinds of cheeses, mixed well, and the banana peppers were a great addition

    Double cheese burger
    Benjamin H.

    I've heard lots of good things about this place, and it certainly has a very nice retro vibe. You wait outside and place your order, and you pick it up at the next window. It's pretty straightforward. The day I went, their soda machine was broken, so I just went with a burger and fries. It's a solid burger, reminiscent of older times. The grilled onions were not very well grilled, so I would suggest skipping them. It's very juicy, and plenty of toppings. The parking is mostly paid on the weekends, so beware of that.

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    Glenn G.

    Yes, we know King's is an institution in Durham and we appreciate it's longevity. We also have to acknowledge that the food is decent but not outstanding. This place has its fans and that's fine if you want quick fast food in this neck of Durham. We've been here twice, once for burgers and once just for a quick snack of fried okra. I suppose the relatively low price point is another plus. For a long time, they never seemed to be open in the evening but it seems like they do have evening hours now.

    King's Single Cheeseburger all the way with King Sauce and fries. .

    Excellent food, great service. Best cheeseburger in the Bull City. My favorite! I like to eat outside under the umbrella & savor the freshly cooked food.

    Impossible Philly
    Alexis L.

    I was so excited to hear that they had vegetarian options because ya girl likes to eat. I ordered the Veggie Philly with a side of onion rings. I will say, I am also tired of having to pay extra for veggie options when the regular meat options are ways cheaper, but I digress. I feel for the amount I paid for the onion rings and what I got did not match, but the sandwich was GOODT, OKAY! It was very tasty. The bread was soft, the veggies were flavorful, and make sure to ask for the spicy mustard I added that to mine (it's not spicy at all). Now, I was expecting them to have a thin sliced veggie alternative but honestly, I think they just broke up a beyond patty and put it in a bun. I also asked before ordering did the veggie come with everything that the regular one did and it didn't. The cheese was different from mine. All in all I would definitely go back and recommend that you check it out.

    Cheeseburger and fries
    Destiny H.

    I had a cheeseburger for lunch today and it was pretty tasty. King's is a Durham STAPLE and they never miss! I recommend trying the black bean burger, grilled chicken sandwich, crispy chicken sandwich, cheeseburger and lemonade/Koolaid. Quick, affordable, and delicious!

    Janel L.

    No frills spot serving your classic American fair with a few extras. Burgers, hotdogs, fries and the like. I headed over on a Monday afternoon to give it a try for the first time. No one was at the window so I had to wait a little in the sun and definitely broke out into a sweat before someone notice me 5ish minutes later. I got a single burger with cheese and it came out fresh a few minutes later. I grabbed a seat at one of the three picnic tables next to the stand and dug in. Burger was hot, cheese was melted and it was nestled on a sesame seed bun. It was pretty good don't get me wrong, but for $9 with tip and tax, it left a little to be desired. Fries are an additional $3 and were run of the mill. For these prices, I'd rather trek to my favorite spot in Chapel Hill *cough, cough* Al's *cough, cough*. Overall, it was a decent meal, a little over-priced but I'm not upset that I gave it a shot.

    Single with cheese. grilled peppers, and onions.
    Thuy H.

    First, it was unbelievably busy already at 11:15am on a Saturday with a lot of repeat clients (you can tell from the way they order their food). I thought that King's sandwich was just ok. We ordered two single burgers, and a King's red hot dog with everything and fries. My burger was extremely dry and tiny compared to the entire bun. Also, the beef patty was not salted at all. All of the flavor from the burger actually came from the grilled peppers and onions, so thank goodness I got that added or else it would have tasted so bland. The buns themself was not grilled or buttered, and just tasted like store bought buns. The hot dog had more flavor, but was extremely soggy because of the chili. Although the hot dog was perfectly salted, it was the soft hot dog variety and had no snap to it (disappointing). The chili included in the hot dog was good and the fries were crispy and perfectly salted. Overall, I would not recommend this place. You can get an $8 burger at another place with better taste. Taste: 2.5/5 Presentation: 2/5 - they dont care about it though lol Recommend to a friend?: No Consistent: 1st time Cost: $$ Parking: Find street parking - kinda hard for downtown

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    Brad B.

    Recently stopped by this little joint while in Raleigh for a Carolina Hurricanes game and will now make this a regular stop while in the area. Not sure I've ever had a better double cheeseburger and the hot dog was great as well. You order at a window, receive your food at another window, and can then either eat at a picnic table or take your bag of deliciousness anywhere you choose. The guys in the kitchen seemed to enjoy what they do and really take pride in making you an amazing burger. Keep up the good work, guys!

    Shrimp poboy
    Lexi R.

    Cute little no frills spot with enthusiastic staff. You place your order at the counter and when your order is ready, they'll call out your name. It's mainly take out but they do have a few tables for you to enjoy your meal. The shrimp poboy was pretty good! Think it could have used at least one more shrimp to make it full (see picture) and I probs would ask for extra sauce. Otherwise pretty solid, hits the spot, and satisfies the craving.

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    Soooo good here. Hole in the wall order at the window place. Great portions for the price, great taste and such nice staff.

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    So good if you want an old fashioned grease burger. The build your own was great. I will be back!

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    Fantastic sandwiches and burgers, very fast and nice. Nice place to eat. A true staple of Durham

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