Restaurant Info
San Dee’s Café, nestled at 412 Pineola Street in downtown Newland, NC, has been a local fixture for over 37 years, drawing both residents and tourists to enjoy its classic American fare. This family‑owned eatery is best known for its hand‑held sirloin burgers, chicken tenders, cheesesteaks, thick‑cut curly fries, salad bar, and creamy soft‑serve ice cream. Open weekdays from 10:30 AM to 8 PM (with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays), it offers a cozy spot with walk‑up counter service and nostalgic booth seating. With a solid 4.1‑star average on Google from over 500 reviews, diners praise its juicy chili cheeseburgers, tender pot roast, and friendly, and down‑home atmosphere. Whether you’re craving a hearty burger after a scenic drive or a quick lunch in a welcoming setting, San Dee’s offers a taste of comforting, small‑town charm in the heart of Avery County.
Contact Info
828-733-0441
Hours of Operation
Sunday – Closed
Monday – 11am-8pm
Tuesday – 11am-8pm
Wednesday – 11am-8pm
Thursday – 11am-8pm
Friday – 11am-9pm
Saturday – Closed
Sandees Starters
Fried Pickle Chips
served with Ranch dressing.
$ 8.99
Mozzarella Sticks
served with marinara sauce.
$ 6.99
Sweet Corn Nuggets
cream-style corn, battered and fried.
$ 7.99
Chicken Nuggets & Tenders
Chicken Nuggets (5)
$ 5.99
Chicken Tenders (1)
Choose how many chicken tenders you want to eat?
$ 2.59 each
Salads
Side Salad
Iceberg or Spring Mix, lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese, cucumbers, and choice of dressing..
$ 4.99
Chicken Salad
Fried or Grilled Chicken, lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese, cucumbers, and choice of dressing.
$ 8.99
Create Your Own Pizza
10" Small Cheese Pizza
Creat Your Own Pizza!
Choose your toppings ($0.99 each)
Extra cheese, ground ebeef, grilled chicken, ham, green peppers, onions, black olives, banana peppers, pepperoni, smoked bacon, italian sausage, pineapple, jalapenos, mushrooms, tomatoes.
Base Price Before Toppings – $ 8.99
14" Large Cheese Pizza
Creat Your Own Pizza!
Choose your toppings ($1.49 each)
Extra cheese, ground ebeef, grilled chicken, ham, green peppers, onions, black olives, banana peppers, pepperoni, smoked bacon, italian sausage, pineapple, jalapenos, mushrooms, tomatoes.
Base Price Before Toppings – $ 14.69
Cheese Sticks-Small
$ 8.29
Cheese Sticks-Large
$ 12.99
Specialty Pizzas
All Meat Pizza
Pepperoni, Ham, Sausage, Ground Beef, Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella Blend of Cheeses.
10″ Small – $ 13.19 | 14″ Large $19.30
Veggie Pizza
Mushrooms, green peppers, banana peppers, tomatoes, black olives, onions, marinara and and mozzarella cheese.
10″ Small – $ 13.19 | 14″ Large $19.30
San Dees Combo Pizza
Pepperoni, Ham, Sausage, Ground Beef, Onions, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Black Olives, Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella Blend of Cheeses.
10″ Small – $ 13.19 | 14″ Large $19.30
Philly Cheese Steak Pizza
BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ Sauce with Chicken with melted Cheddar and Mozzarella Cheese Blend.
10″ Small – $ 13.19 | 14″ Large $19.30
Buffalo Chicken Ranch Pizza
Buffalo and Ranch Sauce with Chicken, bacon, onions, with melted Cheddar and Mozzarella Cheese Blend.
10″ Small – $ 13.19 | 14″ Large $19.30
Hawaiian Pizza
Hawaiian Red Sauce Pizza with marinara, pineapple, ham, bacon, and mozzarella cheese.
10″ Small – $ 13.19 | 14″ Large $19.30
Sandwiches & Subs
Hand-Crafted Subs & Sandwiches are Made Fresh to Order.
Served on choice of traditional bun Small (6″) or Large Sub (12″) Hoagie bun
Classic Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken blackened or fried with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Served on choice of traditional bun Small (6″) or Large (12″) Hoagie bun.
6″ Halfl – $ 7.49 | 12″ Whole $10.09
Parmesan Chicken Sandwich
Grilled, blackened or fried chicken with marinara and melted mozzarella. Served on choice of traditional bun Small (6″) or Large (12″) Hoagie bun .
6″ Half – $ 7.49 | 12″ Whole $10.09
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Grilled, blackened, or fried chicken, mozzarella, ham , lettuce, tomato , mayo. Served on choice of traditional bun Small (6″) or Large (12″) Hoagie bun.
6″ Half – $ 7.49 | 12″ Whole $10.09
Veggie Sub
Grilled chicken blackened or fried with honey teriyaki, pineapple, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Served on choice of hoagie bun (12″) or tradition bun (6″).
6″ Half – $ 8.99 | 12″ Whole $11.59
Ham & Cheese on Bun
Baked ham slices and American Cheese, choice of lettuce, tomato, mayo. Served on steamed bread choice of traditional bun Small (6″) or Large (12″) Hoagie bun. .
6″ Half – $ 7.49 | 12″ Whole $10.09
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Grilled baked ham slices and American Cheese, choice of lettuce, tomato, mayo. Served on choice of traditional bun Small (6″) or Large (12″) Hoagie bun..
6″ Half – $6.19 | 12″ Whole $8.79
Turkey & Cheese
Oven roasted turkey slices and American Cheese, choice of lettuce, tomato, mayo. Served on choice (6″) traditional bun or (12″) hoagie bun .
6″ Half – $6.19 | 12″ Whole $8.79
Ultimate Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken blackened or fried with melted Swiss Cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Served on choice (6″) traditional bun or (12″) hoagie bun .
6″ Half – $7.69 | 12″ Whole $10.29
Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken blackened or fried with honey teriyaki, pineapple, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Served on choice (6″) traditional bun or (12″) hoagie bun .
6″ Half – $8.19 | 12″ Whole $10.79
San Dees House Sub
12″ Sub Roll, Choice of steak or Chicken Philly on 12″ hoagie with melted Swiss Cheese, topped with grilled peppers and onions.
$ 13.25
Grilled Cheese
Melted American cheese, served on choice of white or wheat bread.
$ 3.99
Classic BLT Sandwich
Bacon. lettuce, tomato, mayo, served on choice of white or wheat bread.
$ 5.89
The Club Sub
Ham, Turkey, Salami, Bacon, Swiss Cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, Italian Dressing.
$ 10.50
Fish Sandwich
Fried fish with coleslaw. lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Served on choice (6″) traditional bun or (12″) hoagie bun.
6″ Half – $6.79| 12″ Whole $9.39
Italian Subs
Italian Sausage Hot Sub
Fresh baked with melted mozzarella and mild Italian sausage with marinara sauce. served on 12″ hoagie roll.
$ 8.99
Pepperoni Italian Hot Sub
Fresh baked with melted mozzarella and mild pepperoni with marinara sauce. served on 12″ hoagie roll.
$ 8.99
Southern Platters
Fillet of Flounder
served with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies
$ 13.79
Chicken Tender Platter
served with fries, coleslaw and Texas Toast.
$ 13.79
Hamburger Steak Platter
served with fries, coleslaw, and Texas Toast.
$ 13.79
Hamburgers & Hot Dogs
San Dee’s Burgers are ground in house and made fresh daily.
Cheeseburger Sub
American Cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo on a hoagie.
$ 10.29
Blackened Burger
blackened spices, pepper jack, onions, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato and mayo..
$ 7.49
Bacon Cheddar Burger
smoked bacon, melted cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.
$ 7.49
Old Fashioned Burger
chili, slaw, mustard, onions and melted American cheese.
$ 7.49
Hot Dog
$ 3.99
Patty Melt
Melted American, grilled onions and mayo on grilled white bread.
$ 5.89
Pizza Burger
mozzarella and marinara. ADD pepperoni $1.00
$ 7.49
Classic Cheeseburger
melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo.
$ 5.89
Shroom & Swiss Burger
melted Swiss, sauteed mushrooms, grilled onions, peppers and mayo.
$ 7.49
Corn Dog
$ 2.99
Sides
Crinkle Cut Fries
$ 3.70
Wedge Fries
$ 3.70
Onion Rings
$ 4.50
Fried Pickle Chips - Half Order
$ 4.00
Tator Tots
$ 3.70
Curly Fries
$ 3.70
Corn Nugetts - Half Order
$ 4.00
Drinks
Fountain Soda Drinks
$1.59
Swwet or Unsweet Tea
$1.59
Desserts
All Desserts are made with Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream
Soda Floats
One flavor Vanilla soft serve ice cream
$ 4.05
Hot Fudge Cake
$ 4.15
Ice Cream Cup
$ 2.95
Milkshakes & Malts
Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, banana, reese peanut butter and chocolate, pineapple, peanut butter, caramel, snickers, chocolate chip, cake, fudge, cafe mocha, butterscotch.
$4.05
Banana Splits
$ 4.79
Ice Cream Cone
Toppings: caramel syrup, strawberry syrup, butterscotch syrup, pineapple, nuts, chocolate syrup, cherry syrup, fudge, vanilla
$ 2.50
Apple Turnover Ala Mode
Toppings: caramel syrup, strawberry syrup, butterscotch syrup, pineapple, nuts, chocolate syrup, cherry syrup, fudge, vanilla
$ 3.29
SanDees Sundaes
Toppings: caramel syrup, strawberry syrup, butterscotch syrup, pineapple, nuts, chocolate syrup, cherry syrup, fudge, vanilla
$ 3.15