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    Mike's Steak Joint

    4.2 (26 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Parmesan Sub
    Amber B.

    Quarantine delivery order: Chicken finger sub - tastes fine, ingredients fresh and cooked correctly Chicken parm sub - tastes fine , ingredients fresh and cooked correctly 10 wings ( hot ) - decent sauce flavor , kinda hot as hoped, cooked correctly Large Fries - warm but super super soggy :( Packed well for transport. Condiments included. No napkins included.

    Beef in the hood and steak in the hood
    Fox E.

    The only "Mike's Steak" I used to know is the "Mics Take" that those people at that club on the West Side (or was it Black Rock) did when they stole my microphone after I played for free at a benefit there. Grrr. I guess they really did benefit from my presence. In England, when you make fun of someone it's called a Mickey-Take. (Or a P... never mind). In America, a Mickey Take is known colloquially as a Mike's Take. Ok now I'm just rambling. It's been a long time since I had a cheesesteak from Mike's Steak Joint, but I remember that it was really delicious. I don't think I like it as much as Shia's which is downtown on Jefferson, but it's very good, and an excellent alternative to Jim's Steak Out. I'll need to try it again sometime soon so I can make a proper comparison and decide if it's a 5/5. Edit: So I tried it again, and I really liked it. I ordered the wrong thing, and when I changed it, they charged me for the wrong thing that they made (negative point) but only half-price (positive point) and it turned out that I really enjoyed trying both of them anyway, and the one I didn't mean to order was actually even better. The Beef In The Hood is the really good one, it's made with smoked sausage. The Steak In The Hood is made with Italian Sausage and it's a little less tasty, other than that they are identical so I recommend the former, not the latter. Just because of high-ish prices and because it doesn't taste as good as Shia's to me (and maybe not as good as the Diavlo at Jim's), I'm keeping it as a 4-star but it is a very very high 4-star. Still, if you are a fan of Mike's, try Shia's near downtown and see what you think. On Jefferson, I think. As for Mike's... It's in an area that a lot of people don't go to, yet it's only a short distance south of UB South, so I wish it was more popular. Bailey Seafood is this direction too, you could get a delicious Cheesesteak and the best Fish Sandwich in the Universe all in one fell swoop! That's like, when a bird tries to do a nose dive and then hits the ground accidentally. A fell swoop, because it fell during a swoop. No?

    Mikes subs in Buffalo.....this is one great sub
    Gary P.

    I'm not from the area but travel to the VA every once in a while. It's up the street. I told myself I would stop sometime. I mean.... steak sub! Today I stopped. Friendly staff. I wasn't disappointed. This steak sub is one of the best!

    Back home feeling the breeze and tasting the legacy that is street Foods at its finest***
    Julius R.

    I just have to point out this part of town was very affluent in the 80s. Huge homes and pretty girls were a staple until the cocaine hit the East Side like a ton of bricks. Literally. The East Side blessed with some really great street foods and the Italians with their passion for customer service and flavor made street foods a way of art and culinary genius. I am not being over the top when I say genius. I've been to other cities and the street foods are not the same. Even in Philadelphia the steak and cheese sandwich is hit or miss. Leaving me to wonderwhy do they bare the namesake? Buffalo has the best grill action on the East Coast. Pizza the best. Hoagies the best. Cheese Steaks the best. Hot Dogs the best. Burgers too easy. We Do Street Food, because it's what we do. I worked Mikes grill back in 91'. I learned so much in a short time. Feeding drunk college kids from UB, made me a better cook indeed. This neighborhood deserves some respect. East of Main Street has felt a lot of hard times. Its a huge part of the foods and flavors of Western New York. The special sauce is Scotty's very own yellow steak sauce. He deserves more credit. A true street food legend in every right. I love Mikes Steak Hoagies. This review is in memory of the legendary Scotty's Steak Hoagies on Jefferson Ave.

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    Jimmie H.

    I have been making my rounds to the steak hoagies spots in the inner city of Buffalo and almost forgot about this spot. Yes it is in the inner city. Yes you may not be used to the neighborhood but it is not far from where I grew up. And yes we have some of the best food around!!!! :) This spot is a few blocks from UB's south campus and Veterans Hospital at bailey and Minnesota Ave . If you want a great steak hoagie this is one of the places you must go to. I have added a picture of the menu. There specialties are Steak Hoagies, Chicken Hoagies, Turkey Hoagies and Steak with pork or beef sausage. They also have tacos and claim to have invented the steak taco. Hots subs, wings and other items grace the menu. Today I ordered a "Steak in the hood" with pork sausage. It included cheese, lettuce, tomato, cooked onions, mayo and their special sauce. Yes, Yes, Yes! I am still in heaven. They have daily Lunch specials and also accept credit cards for those who don't want to carry cash...lol

    a piece of meat and cheese
    Evelyn B.

    A friend of mine was looking for a ChopBurger.. this is something that I've never had.. so I did some research and came across this place.. the lady who took the order was so nice and professional, that is the only reason for the 2 stars.. The subs were dry and had no flavor..I also asked for mayo and I didn't see that on my sub.. on my photo you will see cheese but it literally was only in that 1 area of the sub.. this was just a disappointment and a waste of money..

    Steak in the Hood with Pork Sausage
    Kanwar S.

    Steak in the Hood with Pork Sausage! Omfg it's good. Right along the Steak Taco. An people the small is good for a bunch I'll assume with either. You're not here for the anterior. The ambiance is minimalistic. The staff is amazing, very courteous and friendly. It's the food though..mmmmm perfect bite to eat in a hurry. Or in a drunken slumber.. Or btw classes consider ub is like 5 min away. That steak taco was great, nice amount of meat and veggies but the Steak in Hood really hit the spot. So utterly delicious. Def a place I'd come back to!

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    No matter what you orders always great food it's sad that I need more words like I said it's fast hot is hot

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    8 years ago

    Great food... not good for my diet life change but i wasted my cheat day for it and it was worth it

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    7 years ago

    Excellent steak sub . The best around. Great service. I stop every time I'm in the area.

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    I must say for a place that doesn't appeal to many it has amazing food their tacos were unbelievable good seasoned to perfection!!

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    12 years ago

    Mike's reopened remodeled and still has the best "Steak in the Hood" sub. Chicken wings are very good also.

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    Ask the Community - Mike's Steak Joint

    I worked here back in 91'. Do the young guy still own it ? I think his name was Mike lol. I learned a lot from this place about working the grill. Greatest hole in the wall in NY.

    No, Mike is not the owner any longer.

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    DiBella's Subs - Italian Assorted sub on everything bread

    DiBella's Subs

    3.8(92 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    As with most sub places, you can only hope your order is made correctly when being delivered. It's…read morenot like they can just remake it. Well....DiBella's is right there with every other sub place when it comes to screwing up an order. My wife ordered "The Cowboy" which is supposed to have chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese and BBQ sauce. As you can see from the attached photo, there IS chicken and a little spurt of BBQ. Cheddar cheese? Nope! Bacon? Nope! My sub had a nice thick pile of meat in the center of the bread but none on the ends. Maybe I should have specified where I wanted it? I guess we just got the "special" subs only available on Friday the 20th. Thanks anyway DiBella's. We'll just continue to get our orders screwed up elsewhere....for a lot less money.

    Ordered from DiBella's for the first time and had The Cowboy and DiBella's Cheesesteak. The cowboy…read morecame with chicken, bacon, bbq sauce, and cheddar cheese. The cheesesteak was classic style. Both sandwiches were solid and the veggie addition options were great. Due to COVID-19, I didn't dine in to get the atmospheric experience, but the service and pickup was a breeze and I got two free cookies for signing up for their free rewards programs. I definitely recommend with chocolate chip with walnuts.

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    DiBella's 5" mini sub. Featuring our classic turkey sub on sesame bread and our famous Godfather sub on everything bread.

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    Da Nando - OMG OH SO GOOD

    Da Nando

    4.8(86 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    A quaint little Italian shop tucked off the beaten path in snowy Buffalo. I ordered the Meatball…read moreCulletto, and it was absolutely delicious, easily one of the freshest sandwiches I've had in the area. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients. The service was quick, and everyone was incredibly welcoming and hospitable, which made the experience even better. My only small caveat is that the menu is somewhat limited, especially considering how fresh and flavorful everything is, I would have loved to see even more options. That said, I was genuinely pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem and will definitely be stopping by again!

    I went today to Da Nando with 4 friends today. None of us had ever been there. First, I have to…read moresay the owner is very friendly and makes you feel instantly at home. It's cafeteria style (for now, I'm sure), where you go up, order, pay for your food, then sit at one of the 4 tables. The place is very clean and for now, they have folding chairs, but you will absolutely overlook that when you try the food. It's a small place and I'm sincerely hoping eventually they can expand. And I'll explain why... . As the owner will proudly tell you, they have won awards for their sauce. I'm not in the least bit surprised... it is absolutely scrumptious! It's not like the sauce you find at most places. This is authentic Northern Italian sauce. The flavor is so rich, I could literally drink it from a cup! The meatballs are very flavorful, and the homemade bread... thick and hardy. . I ordered what was a breaded rice ball with a meatball in the middle. They threw in a couple extra meatballs and cut me a huge hunk of bread. My friends all ordered what was a stuffed half loaf of bread and got to choose their own fillings. We were all extremely happy with the food. . Now what makes this special other than the food... the two men who make sure your dining experience is a good one. The owner, once we were finished eating, sat with us at our table and got to know a bit about us. He told us that he also offers cooking lessons with Italian lessons! What a great idea for a group of people to experience. . Please give this little gem a chance. They certainly deserve all the kudos. We all agreed we will be returning soon. .

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    Da Nando - One of the pieces of furniture brought directly overseas from the region of Rome, Italy. Oh, it is so antiquated and exquisite in detail.

    One of the pieces of furniture brought directly overseas from the region of Rome, Italy. Oh, it is so antiquated and exquisite in detail.

    Da Nando - Under the veggies is mortadella and cheese with olive oil and balsamic vinegar! Delicious!

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    HCK Hot Chicken

    4.2(86 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    This food was so good it's making me come out of Yelp semi-retirement…read more A certain hot chicken sandwich chain was giving out free sandwiches with a download of their app today, and as we drove by the restaurant I knew it was not in the cards - that place was PACKED. So instead, I perused Yelp for other fast dinner options. Here I came across HCK Hot Chicken, skimmed reviews (I rarely let other people sway my opinions anyway) and after checking the small-ish menu we decided to check it out. THANK GOODNESS WE DID. The space only had a few people when we got here, and after sitting and waiting for food I did notice many to-go/takeout orders come and go. They have a SOLID menu, with many staple chicken dishes (chicken sandwich, chicken & waffles, even a mac & cheese bowl), and of course, hot sauce of varying degrees. There's also a big ol' neon sign that says "HALAL" over their menu, so I'm assuming they ARE halal to some extent (would ask to confirm). I ain't no pansy, so I got a medium heat chicken sandwich. If that's not your baseline, you don't know hot chicken baby!! One of two combos (the other being just tenders) comes with the sandwich, fries, and a drink for about $15. My husband ordered the mac and cheese bowl, also medium. Now, you know how sometimes you order medium heat, and it's more like a warmer mild? Well, that's definitely not the case here. This is where HKC would get an extra star from me if it could. SIX stars for a medium hot chicken sandwich that was ACTUALLY medium, ACTUALLY cleared out my sinuses pretty well, and the fact that I slammed that sandwich down like it was my job speaks volumes. I tried my husband's Mac too, and it was so, so good. Y'all underestimate how much I've fallen for this place. I don't even live in the area anymore, and I'm already plotting ways and reasons for me to come over here so I can stop by for lunch when so desired. Staff was also very pleasant! We didn't spend too much time waiting in the lobby, an our food was out within 10 minutes of ordering. They're advertising as "made to order" and I can concur with that - our meals were fresh, and of course, HOT! I need these guys to move next door to my house! Until then, I'll be back to visit soon for sure.

    Walked in at 5:45pm and there were customers eating at several tables. Stood at the counter for…read moreseveral minutes but no one came out from the back to greet me or take my order so I left and went somewhere else. 3 stars because the people at the tables seemed to be enjoying their food..... which I'd gotten to try it. Casual tables. Seemed chill :(

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