Unless you have dietary restrictions that prevent it. Making at least one stop at Kings Sandwich Shop is basically required to consider yourself a citizen of Durham. The staff is always great! They will help you out with the menu and try to do or add what you need so just be open and ask. The portions are also good. I usually get the cheese steak and they load it up generously (see pic). They make up their own fried okra so I recommend that as a side. Sometimes there is a line and a wait around lunchtime and it doesn't have its own parking or really much seating. Most people take their food to go. read more

King's Sandwich Shop - Cheese Steak and Fried Okra so good! - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Really good service for a mom & pops type of place. Rustic seating. Ye ole' country style setting. I decided to try the chili-slaw hotdog. It had great reviews on a site referring to the best hotdogs in NC. I couldn't make up my mind between the beef or pork, so I got one of both. The red dog wasn't bad, but the texture did not suit my tastes. The pork dog was bangin' y'all! I had them both dressed all the way. The onion rings were stupidly delicious The couple sitting next to me had the Shrimp Po'boy. They shredded that bad boy like it was their last meal ...said it was loaded down and also hitting in all the right places'! It was a beautiful day for outside seating and they have a canopy overhead as well. So...there ya go. Thumbs up folks! read more

King's Sandwich Shop - King's Banner - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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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! read more

King's Sandwich Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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. read more

King's Sandwich Shop - Single burger and fried okra - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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 read more

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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. read more

King's Sandwich Shop - Double cheese burger - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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. read more

King's Sandwich Shop - Walkup window - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Just an Ok hamburger and fries I've had better. Very greasy and the bun did not hold up. Wouldn't go back. read more

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. read more

King's Sandwich Shop - King's Single Cheeseburger all the way with King Sauce and fries. . - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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

Really good service. I got 2 fried chicken sandwiches with fries for under 25 bucks. The service was quick and other prices were relatively on the cheaper side. The fries were good and the chicken sandwhich was juicy. Would go again! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

King's Sandwich Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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! read more

King's Sandwich Shop - Cheeseburger and fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Let me tell you. I discovered this place about a month ago. Maybe 2 I had the Philly cheesesteak, which was one of the best I've ever had top 5 without a doubt. Then? I had a shrimp, poor boy man again. One of the best. Well, I just had their cheeseburger and brother, I tell you no disappointing. One of the best d*** cheeseburgers I've ever had. I read some of the negative reviews. I don't know where the hell you guys went. But this place is great, love it. read more

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! read more

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Really solid working class place to eat. Prices are very fair and the food is good. The increased their hours recently which is awesome. All outdoor seating with shade. Nice spot. read more

Perhaps we went on an off day but the burger was comparable to a burger out the box nothing memorable. The fries were okay and I'm just not motivated to revisit. Gave 3 stars because the employees were nice. read more

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 read more

King's Sandwich Shop - Single with cheese. grilled peppers, and onions. - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Food: ordered a single burger with all toppings. Received burger with just lettuce and sauce. Service: Nothing fancy, as expected. Boxes came out greasy Ambiance: Dirty tables read more

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. read more

King's Sandwich Shop - Shrimp poboy - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Great burger and fries with no need for anything else on either in terms of seasoning Will be back! read more

I hate this place. Now, I've never actually eaten here, but at this point I have a legitimate beef...and unfortunately it's not the kind found in their supposedly great burgers. I have tried and failed FOUR times to go to this spot while in town, but it has been closed every time, with zero notice on their website, Google, or Yelp pages, and their phone is simply off the hook. This is indicative of a company that rests on its laurels and clearly doesn't give a damn about customers (especially potential new ones, like myself, who don't live in the area). Owners, it take TWO SECONDS of effort to post random closings and/or when you're on vacation. I give up. read more

King's Sandwich Shop - Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me four times...shame on you. - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This spot like wimpy's where bull city classic spots for year's something is missing in them both one lacks biscuits making skills and the chilli recipes are missing the mark. read more

Food was GREAT expect to go back and exhaust the menu. Service was great. The atmosphere...baseball across the street and people all around. Will definitely be back. read more

King's Sandwich Shop - King's Sign. - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

A classic Durham quick old school burger shop. No frills cheeseburger is pretty tasty at a low cost. Cheap corn dogs, crunchy fries and a nice staff. Fun ambiance too. read more

I have been a harsh critic of Our State Magazine's list of Top 10 Hot Dog joints in the state. And with good reason. I have now been to over two thirds of the 30 places they recommend (in addition to the top 10 they have 20 honorable mentions), and have found that I agree with their assessment only 43% of the time. The other 57% are recommendations for places that are merely average (JB's in Statesville plus many others), and some are downright bad (Bill's in Washington). And there are also some CRIMINAL omissions (PB's in Winston-Salem). That said, one place I generally agree with them on is King's Sandwich Shop in Durham. When I arrived, I was impressed with their menu and wanted to try everything. But I came here to assess the dogs, so I stuck with that. And a fried bologna sandwich for which they are famous. I ordered two hot dogs, both all the way. One was southern red and the other was Nathan's all beef. I also ordered a fried bologna sandwich and fries. Both dogs were very good, though I would definitely recommend spending the extra 50 cents and going with the all beef over the southern red. Both the chili and slaw were tasty and not too wet and not too dry--no soggy buns here. And it is always a positive when your buns are not soggy. Fried bologna sandwich: served on Texas toast, I found that the bologna, which was tasty but mild, was lost in the bread. It was not bad at all, but I think the bologna would have performed better on a burger bun. The fries were run of the mill crinkle, but had some nice seasoned salt on them and were perfectly cooked and tasty.  No nonsense here. A line will form and you'd better be ready to order. While she was not rude, I could feel "hurry up" rolling off the order taker. The hot dog prices were reasonable, but everything thing else seemed a bit high. So Our State got this one right. I don't know if I will make it to the remaining 9 places. I almost feel as though I have to if for no other reason than to see if their track record improves. Stay tuned. read more

King's Sandwich Shop - A line will form, so be early or be prepared to wait - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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

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

I lived in Durham for a while and have always been curious about kings. I had heard murmurings of a carrot hotdog. I wanted it to be weird and I wanted to love it. I wanted it to be divey but also quirky and solid. Alas, the fryer oil desperately needed changing and everything was pretty meh. read more

I've been meaning to go for years and finally stopped by with the family. My wife and I had the double cheeseburger with fries. Both were traditional and very good. My kids enjoyed the corn dogs and a vanilla shake. The service was very good and the little outdoor seating area was nice. We'll definitely go back. read more

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I love coming here, the food is always fresh & hot! I like to get the King's sauce on the side to dip my fries in and it's so delicious! Single patty, no onion, add cheese, add bacon, sauce on the side w/ an order of fries read more

King's Sandwich Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

A classic! The burgers are perfectly grilled, served with any condiments you might want and the ubiquitous 'king' sauce. The grilled chicken sandwich was well-grilled and juicy. Can't go wrong with either. Had not been to King's in a long time, but glad we stopped in on a Saturday afternoon. King's has upped it's game as this neighborhood has gentrified. The building remains the same, but the grounds have been cleaned up and the patio areas are also clean and neat. The building is now topped with a metal crown, and late night hours are coming. Looking forward to being able to get a bite in the early evening! read more

Terribly slow service, especially during lunch hour. Make sure to bring a book or your phone while you wait in line. And hopefully you don't have a short lunch. Love the food though. Hope the speed changes soon. read more

[INSERT DISAPPOINTMENT EMOJI HERE] This was our first visit to King's and until the morning of our visit we'd never even heard of it. Consequently, it is largely my own fault for getting excited that there was an old school sandwich shop in its original location serving burgers, shakes and even tots. Still, it would have been nice if they'd at least met my expectations. Instead, this is what we found, PROS - Hot, crispy tater tots. Better than fast food burgers. Soft, fresh buns. Original building near downtown. Good menu. Fair pricing. CONS - Brusque staff. Oddly long wait for food despite few others in line. Burned burger patties. Over cooked tots. Not fresh lemonade. Below average sauce. Outdoor only seating with no fans. Overall, the experience was fine, but I doubt we'll go back. Durham just has too many better options. read more

King's: "serving up some of Durham's best hot dogs, burgers, fries and shakes since 1942." I've only been a resident of Durham for a very short period compared to King's, but I keep going back. Located on the corner of Geer Street and Foster Street, this long standing burger and hotdog shack provides a great list of: hotdogs, burgers, chicken sammies, salads, soft drinks & shakes, vegetarian options, tots and fries. You walk up to the window to place your order, and your name is called when it's done. In addition to being tasty, King's is one of the cheapest lunch options in the area, with menu items ranging from $1.85 (King's Southern Red Dog or Corn Dog) to $6.99 (Burger Royale or Shrimp Po' Boy served with fries and slaw). You can also get 10 wings for $12.00. The combination of friendly service, outside seating, melt-in-your-mouth, classic American drive-in food and that classic old-style feel, leaves you wanting to pay another trip to King's in the future. If you stop by during lunch, you have no doubts that it's going to be a good decision, because there's always a line. Consensus: great stop for a long day of drinking in the warehouse district, fun lunch with friends outside, or a mid-day shake treat. My personal favorite: the grilled chicken sandwich with jalapeños and bacon added and tots (throw on some blue cheese if you're really feeling crazy! read more

King's Sandwich Shop - Shrimp po' boy with tots. I'd request some jalapeños or spicy addition to add an extra layer, the sauce is a little sweet. - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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That was a delicious burger! I was impressed​ with the quality of the burger and look forward to returning to try other items on the menu. Please don't let the look of this little hut scare you away, it's actually a super classic and old fashion, burger joint! I love​ the atmosphere and how you order through the tiny window. It's hard to find places like this anymore. I​ ordered the King burger with a side of tater tots​ (the combo) + drink. The price point was great for a quality burger. The burger was moist and cooked perfectly. It came with the right amount of lettuce, onions, and tomatoes. I did wish that there were more of the special sauce on it. As for the tots, it was a bit too salty for my likings but it was edible. The lemonade was sweet but not too​ overpowering. I can't wait to eat here again! read more

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Average burger from a cool little historic burger joint. Overpriced for what they give you. Probably won't return because there are too many other places to choose from, but I like to see small mom and pop places surviving in a growing city. But they better step up their game now that the competition is growing every day in Durham! read more

King's Sandwich Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I wanted this place to reopen for years after I saw it sitting lonely on the corner. Finally it did and although it took me a while to get over there to try it, I'm so glad I did! I sure with there were more places like this in town. I had the brat which was excellent!! It's cooked in beer (nice!) and they split it down the middle and then grilled it. I had mine topped with grilled onions and peppers (yellow peppers, nice touch!) and some brown mustard. It was so good I thought, this can't be your typical brat. I asked, and it's local. Really, it's sooo good and for $3.99 well worth the price. Also got an order of onion rings ($2.99) and very good too!! Crispy on the outside and perfect onion on the inside. Yum, yum, yum! Something I really like is rather than having your typical soda fountain, they use the kind of hose squirter like you see behind a bar. I mentioned to the owner I really like that, nice touch. He said, sometimes he likes it, sometimes not, but they didn't have room for a fountain. Well it was fine by me. A perfect blend of soda & water/carbonation. I suggested they have deep fried mushrooms w/ranch dressing and was told someone else mentioned that too. Hope they do, but no matter, definitely coming back! Super nice people who worked there too and really nice picnic tables too! read more

King's Sandwich Shop - Beer Brat & Onion Rings - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

It's so dang good !, I went there after a skate session ordered a double cheeseburger with onion rings and chili cheese fries, seriously this is my new lunch spot during a skate session. read more