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October 2018 by kaylita S.
The best and most affordable Banh Mi's in town!!! I have been frequenting this place for over a decade and am never disappointed. The ladies that work here are extremely friendly, the prices are dirt cheap (approx. $3.50 for a sandwich) and they have the BEST avocado shakes to pair with those warm, crunchy/fluffy, moist and flavorful sandwiches. I have tried all of the other local stores (including Le's Bahn Mi), which I also like but I'll stick to my smaller mom & pop shop that takes the time to ensure that I'm an extremely satisfied customer. No offense to the other places, but Lee's Store is by far the most attentive to it's customers and its food.
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August 2016 by Sandy T.
The best banh mi in Boston. I consider them a hidden gem, but that may be a misconception if their banh mi runs out by 1pm. You have to come in the morning in order to try one of their delicious subs. I've only ever had their barbecue pork banh mi, but its enough to have me coming back for more. Let me break down a bite of Lee's sandwiches for you. The first thing you taste is the flaky, warm bread which lets out a nice crunch since they are toasted to order. Aside from the veggies, next comes the heat & spice from the grilled pork with the golden yolk from the fried egg coating the pork. Each bite has a hint of sweetness from the fish sauce which cuts through the heat of the peppers. By the time I'm done with one of their sandwiches, I'm always left with just a pile of bread crumbs. And there you have it, a delicious sub for $4. Its a shame that they don't try to expand their banh mi business to supply enough for the afternoon.
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August 2014 by Ladyjane S.
They've upped the prices of the banh mi to $3 but this place is still the shit. It's up there with with Ba Le for the tastiest beef banh mi in the city. They do typically run out of bread by 1pm so call ahead.
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November 2013 by Alexandra M.
Not much in the way of...food...some junk food, but random off brands. No milk! I give it 2 stars instead of 1 because they do have some Vietnamese things, which is who they are marking to.
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November 2012 by Bacon B.
I remember the place from the time it was called the Avenue Bakery. I live very close by and am in here at least 6-7 times a week. The coffee is excellent and for the price, there's really no comparison. I've never developed a taste for Vietnamese cuisine, but I've heard good things about the offering that Lee's puts forth. They also have very cheap and tasty "traditional" sandwiches...traditional being ham and cheese, roast beef, etc, etc. for under 3 bucks! There's usually a group of older Vietnamese men to the left when you walk in playing keno or some mysterious game from the orient at a table. They can sometimes get in the way, but generally they're pretty nice. Also, Lee, the proprietor is a very nice and friendly person.
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November 2009 by Tracey N.
Is it still bahn mi if the sandwich has lettuce, tomato, and cucumber instead of pickled carrots and cilantro? Is "no onion" code for an Americanized bahn mi? Or does it simply mean that you don't want onions? Although I asked for carrots in the hopes of finding an answer, the woman was so into making my sandwich she didn't seem to understand, even though I saw an open container of cilantro on the the work surface. So I admit that I wussed out, instead of saying, "Hey, why are you making this kind of sandwich?" I wasn't going to make any assumptions, and figured I'd give the lettuce and tomato a try for my grilled steak bahn mi. It was OK for a $2.50 sandwich, and it had a decent meat-bread-veg ratio. But I don't think I'd call it a bahn mi; it was a grilled steak sandwich on French bread made by Vietnamese people. The women working in the store were friendly enough, but I definitely interrupted the sandwich maker, probably while she was eating her own lunch. They didn't have much in the way of baked goods, though the black and white cookies looked very fresh.
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June 2009 by Kerry D.
I feel like I shouldn't put this on Yelp, but in my opinion, Lee's Store and Bakery has the best Vietnamese sandwiches in Dorchester. It's totally mom and pop, and they don't always speak English, but the barbecued beef is way tastier than the bigger, flashier stores (I won't name names, but I have eaten at them, too.) I find it less sweet and less dry, which makes for a moist and yummy sandwich experience. All for $2.50 which is cheaper than the other places, too. My kids like the little pastries (and the gumball and tattoo dispensers!). Worth a stop!
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April 2008 by Cherie C.
It's a convenience store, but they also make Vietnamese subs and birthday cakes. There are some great options on Dot Ave for banh mi, but I'm trying to give them all a chance. Stopped in here and ordered a sandwich for lunch. One woman behind the counter made my sandwich. A mixer whirred behind her, probably making a cake. The other woman behind the counter rang up my purchase. She chatted happily with my sandwich maker as she CLIPPED HER FINGERNAILS, standing about 2 feet above a small receptacle positioned near one of the food prep areas. The end.
