4 stars for the mixed shawarma (beef and chicken) plate with 2 sides. The beef was slightly dry but well seasoned. The chicken was juicy. For the 2 sides, got French fried and Greek salad. The Greek salad was fresh and delicious. It went nice with the meats. As for the French fries, not crunchy enough and too starchy. This meal also came with pita bread which was a nice addition. At $13, it is definitely on the high end compared to halal guys and gyro king. Overall, solid dish and solid halal restaurant. I've been here a few times and the food is always filling and good. read more

Busy Boy - Mixed shawarma plate - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Confessions of a pregnant Yelper: Maybe this is my fault. Maybe I let my pregnancy related cravings, emotions, and hormones get the best of me. Maybe we can go ahead and just blame it on the baby?... I had a hankering for Philly cheesesteaks. Not something I ever crave, but that's pregnancy for you. Anyways, I thought about Pappa Geno's since the one time I had it, I remember it being pretty good. However, when I opened my Yelp app and realized Busy Boy was killing it, the hubby and I drove over for a Philly cheesesteak fixing. The restaurant looks like some of the others in this shopping center. Big enough space and nothing really fancy. There were just a few people in the restaurant. The staff seemed really nice! I noticed they had a condiment bar of sauces. I love condiment bars! Giving people the flexibility to make something of their own choosing is always great. In addition to ordering the Philly cheesesteak, my husband also wanted to try the spicy chicken sandwich. The food came out, and it didn't look half bad. However, I wish there was more color on the bread. It looked pressed but not hot. Both sandwiches tasted ok, and see that's the problem. There wasn't anything that tasted bad, but there was nothing memorable. My Philly cheesesteak craving was partially satisfied, and I won't need another for a while I imagine. The spicy chicken was padded down and thin, and this may seem offensive so I want to say ahead of time I don't mean to say that the food tastes bad, but the spicy chicken tasted similar to a McDonald's spicy chicken sandwich. Not the same shape, but similar flavors. read more

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I love the flavor it was amazing, Even though it took sometime for my food to be ready only meant I got fresh delicious food Beef was cook on point. Hummus was delicious and the Greek salad just amazing delicious read more

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Always a pleasant experience at Busy Boy! Great customer service and great food. I recommend the crispy chicken sandwich. Ask them to make it spicy and add extra cilantro sauce, you won't regret it! Another one of my favorites is the turkey po boy. read more

This place is clean and the Arabian brothers who works there are very friendly . The food was great we tried lots of stuff . Classis cheese burger Philly cheese steak sandwich ( my favorite) Mushroom and Swiss burger (2nd best ) Shawerma chicken sandwich wraps Shawerma meat sandwich Flalfel plate ( least favorite) Egyptian flalfel is better and greens wasn't good that day Dessert we tried the chocolate waffles with different scoops of ice cream yummy. Definitely recommend the place . Specially for halal burger which is hard to find . read more

Looked up Philly cheesesteaks in Houston and came across this Yelp page. After seeing all the positive reviews, I had to check it out for myself. Got myself the Philly and been craving it ever since read more

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We ordered food from here on a few occasions. It takes a long time. The food was just okay. Some items were good and others left a bit to be desired especially at this price point. There is nothing bad about the place. I found BBS to be an average food place. read more

Been going since I was a child, this place doesn't disappoint. Shawarma wrap has remained the same for years, and that's a good thing. :) keep up the good work! read more

Beef shwarma was alright the flavor was good, but the beef chunks were chewy and hard to eat. The onion rings were actually pretty good. Crispy light and doesn't taste greasy or fried. read more

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The philly cheese steak never fails me and this time I tried the chicken philly also which was amazing. I'm a fan of busy boy for years, they're friendly, provide great service, good prices, and quality food. The meatball sandwich, kafta sandwich, cheeseburger, and phillies are all really good. The reason I took away one star is because the frito chili pie I got was absolutely too salty cause of the Fritos but to even out the saltiness they should add more chili cause there was absolutely way too little chili on the chips and if it's hurts to add the chili bumping up the price to $4.99 won't bother the customers much for a greater quality plate. read more

Busy Boy - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is a good spot, been coming here for years. They have tons of options and is usually our go-to pick while out running errands on that side of town. There's something for everyone. It's a bit chaotic since always busy, but it's managed well. These guys know what they're doing, take a seat, relax, get a beverage, they treat you like home. You'll get your food. read more

One of the worst lunch experiences. Food- bellow average ( soggy pita, burned meet, cold fries) Stuff- lunch time, 4 customers in the restaurant, 6 employees ( 1 placing the order on the computer, other 5 on their phones). Waited 25min for lazy Shawarma wrap. Disaster ! read more

Ordered Philly cheese steak. Service goid. Person who took my order had big smiles and greeted me appropriately. SNdwich was good but not served on traditional hoagie roll thst I'm used to. I paid 11.97 for the sandwich alone. 10.99 plus tax The sandwich was served on the bread you would get a grilled pannini (flat bread ). I saw they had hoagie rolls...why would he serve mine on a flat bread. I didn't see the sandwich till I got home or I would have questioned this in the store. Meat was tasty but sandwich really small for $12. Overall sandwich better than decent...but it's all about the bread when eating a Philly cheese steak. read more

One of the best sandwich places in houston! Their Philly cheese steak is a must try and get it spicy for an added kick. Their middle eastern platters like the chicken shawarma plate are also really good I get it with rice and hummus on the side. It also comes with pita bread. The portions are well sized and will fill you up. The regular fries are very good but I wasn't a fan of the chili cheese fries. They also have a dessert section where they make crepes and have Frappuccino type drinks. 5/5!!! give the Philly a shot you won't be disappointed. read more

Been eyeing this place for a while and I'm glad I was finally been able to go. I got the deluxe burger and I expected more when it came to it's looks but the flavor profile was excellent. You can literally taste every ingredient they put on it. The fries were okay nothing to special. Their seasoning helped. It's a nice lunch date/spot. It's nice that they have a nice range of options. Overall a 8.5/10. I would definitely come here again. read more

Busy Boy - Fries, deluxe cheeseburger, and the lotus cookie milkshake. 9.5/10 - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Busy boy is the perfect halal restaurant for sandwiches! I order the crispy chicken sandwich (a classic for me) and it did not disappoint! read more

Busy Boy - a chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

I wish I could give it a 0 stars but sadly I have to give it a 1 to be able to leave the review ! They stated the closing time was 11pm how ever me & my boyfriend showed up at 10:30 and they refused to serve us or take a order pretty misleading on the time ! Really wanted to get a taste of the food for the first time but I guess the customer satisfaction doesn't matter won't be returning !!! read more

Headed to this place as I was in the area. Got 1 Kufta gyro, along with 1 chicken shawarma with fries. The only criticisms I have are, that the kufta was quite old and dry tasting. Not a regular order I presume... Also the contents of the gyro were kinda swimming in the large dry pita bread; which happens to be my other criticism. It wouldn't have been as noticeable if they were filled with meat. The chicken shawarma however was out of this world good. Not an easy treat to find in Houston. Next time I visit I'll ask for double meat, or just buy the meat and take it home and put it in some fresh flour tortillas with some onions, lettuce, tomato and garlic sauce. Dammmmn now I'm drooling. read more

Great food for a good price! My brother says their French fries are the best!! I got the grilled chicken salad & Philly cheese steak & crispy chicken sandwich & Momma Meatball Sub! All were delicious read more

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Pretty good food! They have a couple of good burgers. I'd recommend the philly cheese steak and the spicy crispy chicken! Also the shakes are pretty good! read more

Busy Boy - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have been coming to Busy Boys for years. It is probably one of if not the best restaurants in Houston. I am not exaggerating when I say every single item on their menu is delicious; you can't go wrong. To top the great food, the owners and staff are incredibly friendly people who make you feel welcome and taken care of. This is a wonderful small family owned business to support. They have a new location (finally!) and it's just as good as the original. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

I was visiting from out of town and really liked the food I had here. I had a philly cheese and it really hit the spot. The sandwich side looks like it could use some renovation because when you walk into the dessert side of the location, it looks like a completely different place. My group preferred to sit in the newer part of the location. I love dessert and saw they have an extensive dessert menu with unique crepes. Unfortunately I didn't have room to try any, but next time I visit I will absolutely try their dessert. read more

The best halal Philly cheesesteak in Houston hands down! The bread they use is very soft and the sandwich is pretty cheesy. Def not healthy but worth it. read more

The Good: Busy Boy Sandwiches has a huge menu with a diverse selection that make it easy to find something for everyone. Mediterranean? Traditional American? They've got it all. I really enjoy the bread they use for the wraps, and most all the sandwiches are great portion sizes for the money. The sauces are great, too. Not-So-Good: Some of the mediterranean sandwiches are a little generic, they'd be good anywhere else but considering the location you're surrounded by amazing mediterranean food. The rice is fairly plain and uninteresting. The service could be a little better, too. Overall, a great stop if you're in a hurry or have a group of people with diverse tastes and want everyone to be happy. read more

Busy Boy - Falafel Wrap Combo w/ Rice (substituted for fries) and various sauces. - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good food but I made the mistake of coming here during Ramadan right before sunset. Hordes of people descended on the place while I was waiting for my food. Not only did I see people potentially cheating (what exactly counts as sunset?), their manners apparently go to all hell after fasting. People were pulling chairs away from my table without asking and then were hovering over my table while I was eating so they could claim my spot. The second I got up, one woman dove right in. Sure, my falafel wrap was good and the fries were cooked just right. Good prices too which explains the horde. I'm not going to hold the clientele against the business, but they certainly don't make me want to return. read more

I'm rating 5 stars because this is a place I can go to on a weekly basis and always enjoy the varied food and consistently great service!

Hands down one of my top 5 restaurants in my books. When my office was close to this restaurant I would definitely eat here consistently. Anything you order from here is made fresh, hearty, and delicious. The staff is nice, and never miss anything on your order. I definitely would recommend the burgers, the filet mignon, and the cheesesteaks! Everything is cooked to order and is definitely worth the wait. Only sad thing I can say is that there isn't a location in north Houston. One day, hopefully. One of my go to places to take my family if I am in the area. read more

WOW! I am thanking my boss for introducing me to this place. Baby and I were not feeling so well, and I needed to eat something fast, or I would have passed out. Luckily, my boss told me of this place, and it was a very fast service and when I arrived back to the office, the food was PIPING HOT still. So, this tells me that it is all freshly made. The Philly Cheese Steak was great. I do not usually have these types of sandwiches, but pregnancies make you crave crazy things lol. I loved LOOOOVED their french fries. They are seasoned with a little Tony's Creole (I am sure it is Tony's lol) and they are so fresh. I will definitely be coming back and bring my husband as well! read more

Busy Boy - Get in my belly, you cheesy deliciousness! - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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So I was looking for something new and ran across this establishment. There weren't many veggie options so I settled for the Vegetable Panini with fries. Originally the person taking my order over the phone said they only had sodas until I got there and saw they had brisk. After making my food a meal for about $10, I was on my way. All and all, the food was ok. The vegetables weren't very seasoned, I wish I could have used the ton of seasoning on fries to put on sandwich. Fries were very good. It wasn't bad but not would I go back for more. Now the dessert/breakfast options, that's another story. read more

Busy Boy - Vegetable Panini - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The staff is welcoming and provide quick service. The menu is pretty big and everything tastes good. I highly recommend the Philly cheese fries! You can have sandwiches made spicy for more flavor. They recently opened Busy Boy Café right nextdoor and there's and opening into the restaurant. The buns are a bit chewy/hard to tear. Their french fries are thick and pillowy, NOT mushy! They have a variety of different sauces for you to try by the fountain drink area. I love the white garlic sauce. read more

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The beef shawarma over rice was hella good, would recommend to my family members that aren't here right now.

The BEST, and I mean, THE BEST Philly cheesesteak are the BEST I've ever had. Obsessed with the garlic sauce

They have extended and now have a Busy boy cafe!!!! We tried the s'mores waffle and Nutella and bananas with the three choc drizzle crepe. Big portions! Really good taste. Generous drizzle of chocolate. I'm tempted to say it's better than Sleek. But I'll wait and see if the quality remains consistent! read more

Me and my girlfriend came here to eat when Mustafa recommended that we try Knafah. And that was the best knafah I ever had, everything was just perfect and it wasn't too sweet which was a plus read more

I love the place very enjoyable spot to eat ... guys at the front entrance where the fountain drinks are ... are respectful, and very attentive to get your order correct and quickly but unfortunately, on the other side where the crepe's are made, and can be ordered I was unsatisfied with the cashier.... At first she was very attentive but she was asking to many personal questions ... as I ordered my desert ... I entered one form of payment with my pin number and then decided to use my card to purchase another crepe but I used credit and signed for my purchase and it went through but I glanced away and wasn't able to push print for my receipt then the cashier said my payment didn't go through so she made me pay again ... come to find out she charged my card two times the pin payment stated complete but the credit always states pending.... I wouldn't mind but I think that is not OK as she could be doing this to numerous people. I disputed and I know I'm not in the wrong as they should have cameras and should be able to view everything. Everyone has their needs ... but she shouldn't take it and stating in my face that the payment only charged once when I asked her to confirm. Also she grabbed my phone and that's not professional as I didn't give her permission to do that. Luckily I reacted quickly and smoothly grabbed my phone back and showed her without her having to go through my phone. read more

Truly phenomenal food at great prices! Try their onion rings and Philly cheese stake sandwich. Absolutely amazing!! read more

Busy Boy - Philly cheese stake and onion rings - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

waaauuuuuww been meaning to try this place off of a recommendation of a friend for about a year and a half now and I'M SO GLAD I DID we didn't get their famous cheesteaks/chicken sandwiches bc we were craving something mediterranean. We ordered the lamb plate with hummus and french fries and then a falafel wrap with a side of baba ghanoush (sp?) The lamb was cooked perfectly tender and juicy and SO flavorful. the fries were seasoned very well and tasted great when dipped into any of their wonder sauces/spreads. that HUMMUS was what gave this place the 5 star from me. it wow'ed me completely!!! it tasted storebought in a good way, like a mass manufactured tried-and-true recipe that should be earning millions of dollars worldwide. you HAVE to try this hummus. The falafel shawarma was very good, but i'm gonna try something else next time and i know i won't go wrong. the baba ghanoush (sp?) was very yummy as well, but man that hummus is still on my mind. i don't mind burping this up all day. can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. it's extensive but all of the dishes that came out of the kitchen were steaming hot. service was incredible and exceeded my expectations. the poor cashier had to answer my fifty questions regarding what i should order but was still entirely sweet afterwards. the runners and other workers were constantly smiling and very good natured. lots of families came in to enjoy a hot meal during our time there. read more

This place is the bomb !!! Really good food ! Philly cheese steak was amazing. Large portions of food Clean bathrooms read more

Lots more than just sandwiches at this Mediterranean / Middle Eastern focused grill. Quick friendly service, clean and comfortable venue. Prices were very reasonable and the food was fresh and hot. Burgers and subs as well! There are so many options to eat in this area, but this one is definitely worth a visit. read more

The new cafe section is a great addition to the area- it easily became my new favorite cafe in Houston because of the quality of the food and the great service. The staff was very patient as the beeline of kids with me tried the different flavors of gelato and placed their orders. My favorite item ordered was definitely the mango gelato - super creamy and really flavorful (think real Alphonso mango), but they may change as I eat my way through the rest of the menu! I also definitely recommend to students because there are a lot of tables and on the weekends they are open until midnight so it's a perfect study spot. read more