Lees Deli Inc

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Family Roots Lee's Deli began as a small sandwich shop in 1983 run by Lee and his wife, Claudia. However, Lee's commitment to serving his customers began at the age of 14. As a teenager, Lee worked in his dad’s butcher shop on Fillmore Street, called Daily Meat Market, to provide quality meat at a low price. It was here that Lee learned the importance of serving fresh food in a timely manner and making sure that customers left happy. In 1983, Lee's Deli was a simple deli selling down-to-earth sandwiches at a low price. Because one of the featured items was fresh roasted turkey and roast beef, Lee arrived at work at 5am to open the store, brew the coffee, accept fresh pastries and deliveries, and slice the turkey and roast beef. Claudia would arrive later after dropping the kids off at school to work at the cash register. The kids grew up around the business and often helped out as much as they could. At the age of 7, Lee's son, Sterling, stood on a milk crate and helped his dad ring up customers at the cash register during school vacations! More Locations, More Choices The family business grew as customers were drawn to the fresh turkey and roast beef. Lee and Claudia started adding locations around San Francisco and expanding the menu by offering breakfast egg sandwiches, soups, a salad bar, wraps, burgers, sushi, wonton noodle soup, ramen, and even a hot food and breakfast buffet! The kids remained involved and worked many hours during high school and college making sandwiches, at the cash register, or in the office. They are now grown and each responsible for different aspects of the business. Lee’s Deli now operates out of 12 locations around the San Francisco financial district and Berkeley, and the foundation of fresh ingredients, value and service still make up the center of the operation. Lee likes to joke that Lee's Deli embodies his personality. It is a straightforward and down-to-earth deli offering low prices, a large selection, quick service, and convenience. Although in the 80's, Lee's could only cater to customers within a close vicinity of the store, now Lee’s Deli operates delivery vans and caters office meetings, parties, and large events around San Francisco. Though it has expanded from a small sandwich shop, Lee's Deli is still a family run business. Besides Lee and Claudia's family, Lee's Deli employs several families (husband/wife, brother/sister, aunt/niece/nephew, father/daughter, etc). We hope to share our commitment to food and serving our customers from the Lee's Deli family to you! Voted "Best Turkey Sandwich" in SF Weekly's Best Of Award 2005! Awarded "Best Rapidly Multiplying Low-Cost Deli" in SF Bay Guardian's 28th Annual Best of the Bay 2002! Awarded "Best Dirt-Cheap Lunch" in SF Bay Guardian's 26th Annual Best of the Bay 2000! We would not be here without our customers! We value your opinions. Please feel free to email us at

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