A little hole in the wall restaurant you don't want to miss. I placed an order by phone for pick up. It took less than 10 minutes for my order to be ready. I was thanked which is such a rare thing these days. We ordered the liver mush and egg biscuit. They were fresh, pipping hot, and good. We were very surprised at the amount of liver mush on the biscuit. They definitely don't skimp. We will visit again soon to try other items. read more

Lee's Sandwich Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

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Lee's Sandwich Shop is a tried and true "joint" in Kannapolis. I use that term because it's off the beaten path. It's not very big inside (although in the warmer months there's patio seating) and it's just hometown folk doing all the jobs!! Staff is always warm and inviting. Helpful if you have any questions and just good people. The menu has breakfast and lunch items but usually go there for the burgers. And they are good. So is the iced tea which is also important. So when in the area GPS your way to L read more

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I had a good first experience at Lee's. I had the Regular Lee's burger and a side of fries. Both tasted great. The meal was fresh and hot. Service was good. I would go back for another visit. read more

Nice little quaint place with good home cooked food. The service was very good. They have outdoor seating. read more

Lee's Sandwich Shop - Crispy potato wedges - Sandwiches Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

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Local legend. The hamburgers are great. Also, don't forget to ask about the daily specials.

Always a good experience at Lees! LOVE their hotdogs!! Service is always great, everyone is friendly. Has that small town vibe!

Lees is the Best Breakfast in the area for the price. Hard to beat! Great local, hometown place.

Great food and service! I've been going to Lee's since the early 70's and I can't ever remember having anything bad... Chic has a great restaurant and a business...! read more

I'm not sure if I can recommend anything in this town at this point. Nothing stays open long enough to try. Everybody wants to be open when everybody is at work but close when everyone is off. This business is no different. I've tried once since I've been here and liked what I had and I've tried to return on the weekends since I'm off and if not there before 2 on Saturday you cannot get in because they are closed until Tuesday!! WTF? How has someone made this business work so long not catering to working people? Obviously some are able to make these hours work but not all. Too many places in this town work banking hours. read more

Like the Facebook advertising I chose to visit this week at about 1:30PM Seems staff more concerned with ? ? ? Never acknowledged or offered a drink After sitting at a table for 10 minutes, I chose to leave the building I guess it is better to do videos than serve cash-paying customers read more

I love old school places- and this place nails it. Everything is cooked to order and is super fresh. The menu is just the right size and service is fast. You can still enjoy a nice lunch out without breaking the bank at places like this. The burgers and hot dogs are go- tos, but you can't go wrong! read more

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They are very good at serving. And there cook, Ryan does a good job at cooking. They have nice manners. And it is very cheap.

It was exactly what we thought it was. A greasy little delicious hamburger joint! Onion n Rings and French Fries were Yummy Too!!!! Small place inside not to many tables very local customer based restaurant. Not a extremely welcoming place for out of towners but if you need a good hangover cure this is the spot!!! read more

Lee's Sandwich Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

friendly service with good food . the burger is great , had the single , patty a little flat so next time ill do the double . but great flavor and you cant beat the price read more

Food is great, prices are reasonable, service is great, the workers are nice. Small place though.

If you are looking for a decent breakfast with no frills and great price, this is the place to be. Food and service were both delivered fast and the young lady who served me never let me see the bottom of my cup. I will be back to try a burger 1st chance I get. Only 4 stars because of limited options but the options they offer cater to almost all, so no one will leave without finding something you like. Bring your friends, the country needs more of this home town atmosphere. read more

Lee's Sandwich Shop - Ham and cheese omelet - Sandwiches Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

Lee's sandwich shop in Kannapolis is owned by "Chic" who worked there with his parents previously. The shop has the small town feel where everyone knows each other and there are conversations across the counter between the regulars and the staff. The dining area is small, with about 8 tables and 3-4 seats at the bar. They recently added on a porch dining option, for the spring and summer months. They also have a steady flow of pick-up orders. If you like diners and dives, this one must be on your list to visit. read more

Absolutely the best Hamburger steak in NC !! All the burgers and hotdogs are delicious. Great Service, Great friendly place to eat. You will Love it ! read more

I can give you three reasons to go to check out Lee's Sandwich Shop. And one or two reasons to skip it. One reason to go is that the staff is very nice. They know a lot of their customers by name--my waitress has been serving up meals at Lee's for 31 years (I overheard her say this), and she was kind and helpful. Secondly, the place is chock full o' locals and it lends a homey vibe as they talk to one another from table to table. Thirdly, it is classic country with amusing signs and nostalgic memorabilia on the walls, a television showing "The Young and the Restless" while no one watches it, and a fellow sporting a mullet that would have been the envy of Billy Ray Cyrus circa "Achy Breaky Heart". But that's about it for reasons to go. As far as the food is concerned, it's merely ok. I had my customary cheeseburger (the Big Lee), a hot dog, and fries. The Big Lee: patties had an okay taste, but were overcooked. They were not burned, just cooked to dryness. Just a painfully average burger. Hot dog: the cole slaw was very good and was just enough to make this a good tasting hot dog. The wiener itself was average and the chili was bland and grainy. Fries: the fries were a little underdone, making the thicker ones dense and too potatoey/starchy. One additional thing to be aware of if you go to Lee's is to bring your parka. Maybe it was just today, but it was one of the coldest restaurants I've ever been in. Putting on my North Face jacket barely even helped. I admit that I am cold natured, but even the burly, beflanneled construction workers at the table next to me were complaining about it amongst themselves saying, "What is this cold air upon us and from whence did it come?". I looked at the thermostat and it said 77 degrees. This thing must be reading in Kelvin. So Lee's is worth a stop if you want to experience a lively, local/ folksy/country environment while having average diner-fare food. read more

Lee's Sandwich Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

Never had any bad food here. Lees has been around a LONG time. So have I. You can trust my review. Lee's is a good choice for eating out. read more

Lees is a nice little restaurant with home cooked meals and a variety of choices. Ppl that work there are nice thus far.

according to local rumor the business has continued for 70 years in different hands and it's moved once but the food and the mood stay the same. small adventure locating this place but finding Kannapolis is the hard part. Nice looking brick building with way too much parking alongside and just enough room inside. Took a seat at the counter and was asked about a topper on my coffee before I knew what was happening. Decided a to go with the tastiness of gravy biscuit and fried bologna sandwich. Biscuits were warm, soft, and gravey as advertised, a fancy drizzle of hot sauce set it up nicely. My sandwich came over nicely wrapped in paper as if it were going somewhere other than my plate but I guess it's easier than precision timing. Probably not the most best for me meal I've had but it was good and filling and came with a steady supply of hot black coffee and friendly banter for a reasonable fee. yea breakfast diner!! read more

Lee's Sandwich Shop - bologna, egg, and cheesey plus gravey biscuits - Sandwiches Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

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Chic, and all the lady's here are always so nice. The best breakfast in town, and the absolute best burger's in NC!!

When living in Kannapolis from 1997-99, I was a regular at Lee's Sandwich Shop. It's wonderful to visit some 22 years later, I return to the same quality of food and friendliness that brought me there in the first place. Lee's is where the locals meet to eat! Whether breakfast, lunch, or anytime, you'll find the majority of folks know each other, but are welcoming to even the tourist from across state lines. One main breakfast entree in Kannapolis and regional to North Carolina is livermush, and though not to my liking is heavily loved and consumed everyday. If you enjoy eating good food with a local appeal, you might give Lee's Sandwich Shop a try. read more

Been seeing this place recommended to me for awhile and I finally went and tried it. I used to live in Gastonia, NC and we have a place similar to this (balls grill) and their livermush egg and cheese are good! I was looking for my replacement place, and I think I found it! The food was hot and fresh! The staff was really nice and the best part? The sweet tea is THE BOMB! read more

Lee's Sandwich Shop - Livermush, egg, & cheese with mayo - Sandwiches Near Me - Kannapolis, North Carolina

Burger was great hot chips extremely good and fast service Tammy is the absolute best always a smile on her face

The stretch from China Grove through Landis, and into Kannapolis, and on to Concord offers a variety of locally owned, old school cafes, diners, and even the occasional drive-in. Guy Fieri could spend a month here, and still might not do the area justice - this definitely is a "Back To The Past" area of the state. This place is one of the older joints (been around over 60 years now), a truly quintessential, small town, Southern cafe - small, a little tired & worn looking, and usually crowded with locals - law enforcement, truckers, senior citizens, even a few suits. They serve all 3 meals except Sat when the close at 2 PM, and they're closed Sunday The lunch and dinner fare is standard diner fare - burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, a few soup & salad choices, and a plate choice or 2, including Spaghetti. We tried the Cheeseburger and the Chili Dog, and both were superb, in fact I'd be hard pressed to name more than a hand full of diners in the entire state that serve a better diner style Cheeseburger or Chili Dog. This is a destination place for those two items, and we'll be back - wouldn't mind having a go at that Spaghetti, as well. read more

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Great Service! Lady in front was extremely friendly and very attentive. Sandwiches were delicious. 10/10 must try.

This is the place to go for a delicious lunch!! They have daily specials and the owner is usually there.. love love this place!!

Thank you, Yelp, for this find! Visiting the area and needed some lunch, and there's nothing better than a diner style, local joint! The atmosphere is exactly as you're expect for a place that's been around since the 40's - a small 'L' bar, wrapped around the grill/griddle, and mostly 4-top diner style tables in the small, adjacent dining room. Staff is super friendly, and there are clearly regulars all around, chatting it up with each other and the staff. The food is good - nothing to rave about. But then I'd never expect anything gourmet at a joint like this. I'll definitely go back if/when I'm in town again. read more

Great place , always love coming here. I highly recommend the big Lee. It's the best burger in town.

One of my favorite places to eat! The best place in town for a burger! We eat here often and have never been disappointed. Best chili I've ever eaten! read more

I am in love with their omelets! My favorite place to go to for a diner breakfast. Cooks and servers are amazing!

Best burgers and hotdogs in Kannapolis! To entice you even more, they run specials on the hotdogs every Friday. It's a must try restaurant!

So disappointed with my order from Lee's today via Postmates. I I ordered a hamburger and hotdog that were described as having chili, onions, slaw, and then you could select ketchup or mustard. So I ordered both with mustard and my burger I asked for the addition of cheese. I get my order and I got a hotdog with nothing but mustard and a hamburger with cheese and mustard! I also ordered the homemade chips and they were basically raw and dripping in oil. Disgusting. I'm trying to salvage them now by putting in the oven. I just couldn't believe this from this place. I'll try again maybe after things go back to a bit more normalcy. read more

Really good eats on the cheap. It's what I would refer to as a bit of a 'hole in the wall' which many old school diners are but it is so worth a try. I can only speak for breakfast. I had liver mush deep fried so it would be hard which is my personal preference. That was accompanied by two eggs scrambled with cheese, a biscuit and hash browns. I'm a southern girl so I had to wash it all down with sweet tea. The entire meal was delicious, staff was friendly and they had a 100 inspection score. I'll definitely return for breakfast and possibly try lunch since the burgers and dogs are supposedly some of the house faves! read more

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I visited a friend of mine in Kannapolis for lunch and she said this is the place everyone has to try first. This is a typical small town favorite. When you walk in it is full of regulars! Which is always great but also a tad weird if you are an outsider. The restaurant is small has less than 20 tables to sit at, but there is a breakfast bar area to sit at. The kitchen is wide open so you can see everything get cooked in front of you. The prices are well priced! I ordered the Jr cheeseburger that came with fries for about $7. They have specials everyday. I went on a Thursday which was spaghetti and brisket specials. My friend got the spaghetti and she said it was very tasty! They have burgers, hot dogs, salads, BBQ, and more. Again, the menu it very typical small town diner, which I love!! All small town staples are always good. For the service, it was fast but don't go in expecting 5 star politeness. These servers are used to their regulars and felt a little annoyed that I didn't know what I wanted right when I sat down. Our server was a tad pushy but the place was also packed! I don't want the comment on the service to make you not want to go. What else can you expect from a small down, super packed, small town restaurant. The cashier was super nice! Anyway, coming from an outsider and not a regular I enjoyed my visit to this establishment! Great food and great price! What more do you need? read more

Ya GOTTA eat at Lee's! Ya gotta!! When I'm K'Town, don't miss this delightful dive! Great service, great food. Blast from the past read more

The best food in town of a hole in the wall best big Lee around and the wage you can beat and home made hot dog

This is one of the few restaurants that is actually able to piss me off. Every single time I decide that I would like to eat here its closed from them either: being on vacation, or randomly deciding to change their hours. If you wanna run a restaurant, I advise you do the exact opposite of what the owners of Lees do. Food is good tho read more