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Walk-up burger stand dishing out sandwiches, hot dogs & hand-dipped milkshakes since 1942.
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A Durham, North Carolina icon serving up locally world-famous burgers, dogs, fries, shakes, tots and Bull City love since 1942.
King’s Sandwich Shop | Open Durham
From a search of old city directories, it appears that King’s first opened around 1950-51. (But may have been as early as 1942.) Eleanor Cox, who sent me some …
King’s Sandwich Shop – Discover Durham
King’s Sandwich Shop has been a Durham icon since 1942. Stop by this walk-up sandwich stand at the corner of Geer and Foster Streets and ask for King’s …
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Kyle
When we walked up to the store Curtis greeted us and made us feel like we were right at home. He was helpful with the menu and got us right. The Philly cheesesteak was the best one I’ve had in NC. If you are ever hungry in Durham, you MUST go here
… moreShane Oakley
This place is just perfect. I used to work in Elizabethtown NC and I thought that the burgers at Melvin’s were the best in the world. Until I ate here… Old school drive in right next to the old Bulls ballpark. You’ve gotta try it.
… moreMax Wiley
Oh my days! I was headed to a brewery/burgee spot in Durham when Kings popped up on my map and the kid said he would rather try their burger. Thanks kid! Walk up counter style burger. You cannot beat the the value of this burger in Durham. HUGE patty, thick melty cheese, plenty of toppings. Single burger of this size for under $10 is hard to find these days. (Great for hungry kids) Next time I’ll try the Philly. All they need is BEER! If you’re a burger hound, this is a must stop
… moreJ B
King’s Sandwich Shop is a local staple for a reason. The burgers are fresh, flavorful, and made to order. Simple menu, done right. The service is quick and friendly, and the atmosphere has that old-school charm you don’t find everywhere anymore. If you want a classic sandwich spot that delivers consistency and quality, this is it.
… moreJermey Miller
Awesome food today. Price was about $18 which I thought was high INITIALLY. But when my food came and I had a box of fries covered with fixings and a huge piece of chicken on my sandwich it immediately was justified. Food was very tasty. Will be back!!
… moreNichelle Hopson
I have always been a fan of King’s since I am from Durham. I hadn’t been in a while so went late Friday afternoon. I ordered the beef hotdog all the way, cheeseburger and tater tots. The food was delicious, especially the hot dog and tater tots. I’ll be making this a monthly stop.
… moreJustin Lai
King’s was a great experience. They get thru the busy line of lunch goers pretty quickly. But if you decide to come during lunch, expect a decent crowd.
The menu has the spectrum of grill foods- though when I went they didn’t have some items in stock (Pulled pork sandwich). It didn’t bother me as the server recommended a host of other items. I settled for the Philly cheese steak with some onion rings on the side, my wife opting for a single patty burger and tater tots.
Both were really good. I was impressed by the tots being so crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The onion rings are the battered versions, they are smooth on the outside and have a great crunch, the onion also doesn’t get pulled out which means it’s not over cooked. Burger and Philly cheese steak tasted good, nothing special to note but it hit the spot!
They had a picnic table area to eat, it might be limited during lunch due to the number of people but maybe you can ask to split the bench.
… moreThe menu has the spectrum of grill foods- though when I went they didn’t have some items in stock (Pulled pork sandwich). It didn’t bother me as the server recommended a host of other items. I settled for the Philly cheese steak with some onion rings on the side, my wife opting for a single patty burger and tater tots.
Both were really good. I was impressed by the tots being so crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The onion rings are the battered versions, they are smooth on the outside and have a great crunch, the onion also doesn’t get pulled out which means it’s not over cooked. Burger and Philly cheese steak tasted good, nothing special to note but it hit the spot!
They had a picnic table area to eat, it might be limited during lunch due to the number of people but maybe you can ask to split the bench.
Will Hoyle
My 85 year old father told me about Kings. He grew up in Durham. Best dang hot dog in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill. I didn’t like their pre made burger patty. Was hoping for old fashioned hand made of fresh beef. Not to be. But I’ve eaten lots of dogs all over. Hands down, the BEST hot dog in the Triangle!!!!
… moreHarvey Wall
ALWAYS great food, people, and service. Burgers are always juicy, onions and jalapeños always seem to be super fresh. Fries are great, the hot dogs you can’t go wrong with, and the hidden gems like the Philly are something you’d want to make sure you get!
… moreAustin Dorenkamp
Overrated. Simple food, terrible service. Ordered two burgers, hot dog, and fries. There were only a handful of other customers and after I waited for 20 minutes and watched people who came after me get their food, I finally got a staff member to acknowledge they forgot about my order and had to re-do it. Took another 15 minutes and additional reminders to get my food while staff sat around and did nothing. They advertise shakes on the building and their Google Maps posting, yet they don’t do shakes anymore. Definitely false advertising. If you want a great shake, stop by The Milkshake Factory instead down the street at the American Tobacco Campus.
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