Okay, I'm giving it five stars, even though I threw my sandwich away after the first bite. There was mayo in that bite. Communication was a struggle on both ends. I tried to get the man behind the counter to understand that I wanted half a muffaletta, with no mayo. I expressed this in several different ways, because the confused expression on his face indicated that none of it was registering. In the end I gave up and accepted the whole, giant sandwich wheel. It wasn't till I got home that I realized he'd misunderstood more than just the size I was asking for. I can't tell you how much I despise mayonnaise (unless I'm having a BLT, and am thoroughly in charge of the application of the condiment). Why would it even be an option, mayo on a muffaletta? It would be just as ridiculous to have to specify "no ketchup" on one. I don't mean to come off as overly dramatic, here, but that bite was more harmful to me than anything that has ever happened to anyone in the history of humankind. You're probably thinking, "He-LLO . . . Have you seen Schindler's List?" And you may have a point. I sat through that whole film just letting valuable hours pass me right by. But this sandwich thing was even worse. So, after all that bitching, why the five stars, Mike? Because I know it would have been good without the mayonnaise. And because I remember the old Antone's. Not gonna let one assassination attempt ruin that history. I can't go back until I'm completely fluent in Spanish, though. Como se dice "mayo" in espanol? read more

This review is based on an UberEats order. I ordered 2 potato salad, 2 macaroni salad, 2 baklava and 1 tambourine salad. I received 1 baklava, 2 pasta salads (not ordered), and one macaroni salad. The lack of attention to the order was disappointing. The food: The mufalata is excellent, great flavor and value for the price. The 4 oz salads are too small and all of the pasta salads are bland, so I doubt recommend them. The fruit salad was great and very fresh and tasty. The hummus is lemony, but also gritty, so it depends on your preference on whether you'll enjoy it. The pasta salad is smooth, but tasted great. The cheesecake is meh, and tastes like it is just a basic store bought dessert. The baklava is super sweet, but good value compared to other restaurants. The Greek salad was very fresh and comes with plenty of shredded feta. I'd recommend Paulie's for the sandwiches, potato salad, and fresh salads. The desserts and pasta salads are not worth trying. read more

Went for lunch, cute little place, nostalgia is what makes this place! It was a late lunch so, I was the only customer. Walked to the counter to order, was looking for a hey how are you or hi have you been here before? None of that happened. I went with the supreme poboy, was asked if I wanted it all the way, I did. A premade sandwich was pulled out of the cooler and handed to me. I was kind of taken back by that. Nonetheless, I chose my chips and drink. The sandwich was fairly simple, dry, and not rememberable. For being a premade sandwich the bread was still fresh, just dry. Would I go back? Maybe, but I would ask if they could make the sandwich fresh, you should too. read more

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Wonderful experience from the time I entered the deli. Paulie the owner was very nice and immediately spoke upon us entering. I love the atmosphere as there was soft, soothing music playing in the background. I got a intimate, family feel as I saw who I believed to be a young family member there. This is definitely a family owned business which warmed my heart. The Smoked Turkey sandwich which I added avocado to was fantastic and exceeded my expectation. The French bread was nice and fresh. I also bought a jar of capers which I love, Zapps Spicy Cajun Crawtators chips (new flavor I hadn't heard of) and a Sesame snack from Greece that I can't wait to try. I love sandwiches and Poboys and now I have found my new Poboy spot. Hats off to Paulie and his staff. I will be back. P.S. Oops I was so anxious to taste the Poboy I forgot to take a picture before biting into it . read more

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i tried this place through Lunchdrop. I ordered the muffuletta sandwich and I was very disappointed! One bite was enough,It was flat and nowhere near what I was expecting. I won't order there again. read more

Paulie's Poboys - Muffuletta - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Excellent sandwiches I get the muffiusfer and wow. Service is fast and I have to try the other sandwiches next time. read more

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Saw this place show up on lunchdrop, and was excited they had a Cuban poboy. Was very disappointing to say the least. Agree with other reviews here: way too salty and too much mayo. Most of all the poboys are overpriced as they are way too small. Probably won't order from here again. read more

The renovation of Brae Heights plaza several years ago resulted in numerous changes: a larger more defined parking lot, a revamped and more modern look to the building, and the conversion of what was once Antone's and what is now Paulie's. The ownership is all in the same family and is still going strong as a specialty sandwich destination. The interior is bright, clean, and full of natural light during the day. Despite the ample seating, it's been rarely full in my experiences, apart from a decent lunch crowd. Due to all the prepackaged foods, Paulie's also serves as an ideal grab and go / takeout spot. The customer service can be a mixed bag at times, but calling ahead of time goes a long way. Most of the staff is bilingual in Spanish and the parking is plentiful. I admire the niche for all things Louisiana. Whether it's a one of their poboy's, the Zapp chips, or the muffulettas, there's a lot to appreciate. The muffuletta was impressive visually, but similarly to the poboys, they're a bit skimpier than something one would find in New Orleans or Louisiana in general. The feel is a bit more corporate than it is small business, but beggars can't be choosers. Lastly, they shouldn't be confused for the uber popular Italian spot in Montrose. Both of the signs might look similar due to having the same name and being red, but it's completely different. read more

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The service was great especially when I found out the cashier was Paulie. The Smoked Turkey and Supreme sandwiches made fresh were great plus we tried some spicy Cajun chips I've never had and they were good. The order was bright out quick. The bread was chewy and soft at the same time. This is a real poboy. The inside reminded me of a New York Deli I've seen. read more

The sandwich I ordered was delicious but had too much mayonnaise but the flavor of the bread made up for it. However, the service left much to be desired. The gentleman who took my order was not welcoming in the slightest. When I approached the counter with chips and a drink, he simply asked, "Is that all?"--with no greeting or warmth. I replied that I'd like to order a sandwich, at which point he gave me the total and then immediately turned his attention to a man that had already ordered before me. I had a couple of questions, but his responses came across as dismissive, and he spoke to me in a condescending manner, without making eye contact. Unfortunately, while the food is worth coming for, the lack of hospitality significantly detracted from the experience. read more

Let me begin... the customer service here was of the highest caliber... reminding me of a time when business actually cared about their customers and made you feel wanted. Throwback to good times here at Pauline's. Next; the Sammy or PoBoy... if you're missing that Antone's sub... it's waiting for you here at Pauline's. Fresh deli cuts, from scratch chow chow and pickles ... and a serve yourself market fridge for those on the go. The dine in is clean and plenty of seats to sit and enjoy your meal. We got the supreme (Togo) baklava, a muffeletta, ham, and a regular. All we as great as a PoBoy gets! Thanks Paulie's for keeping it sweet; appreciative to your customer and making us smile the whole time. The woman behind the register was so sweet and pleasant... we are brining Dad back here for sure!! read more

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Always fresh, great poboys. My husband loves the Cuban sandwich. The cashier is friendly. They have served us a large portion for our large family! My daughter LOVES the chow chow and comes from Austin for your poboys. read more

I had the regular po'boy which was very good. However next time I'll try the supreme to have more meat. I will be back to try other sandwiches on the menu. The staff were helpful and friendly. The store was clean and spacious. read more

the muffuletta sandwich was delicious. their deviled eggs were not very flavorful. the pasta salad was good. read more

Paulie's Poboys - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is the best dang muffuletta. Yes it's $13 but you can split with someone as it's massive read more

Paulie's Poboys - Big as your head you can split it with a friend. Amazing - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Not a poboy place but sandwiches were good enough. Bread could have been toasted. The sandwiches needed something to give them flavor. Just okay. read more

This location will forever be my favorite sandwich shop. I can't tell you how many times I've ordered the Cuban sandwich off DoorDash during my lunch hours. But I'm sure every time they see my name pull up on DoorDash, They already know what the deal is. Everyone that works there is extremely friendly. They are always on top of their game. I'm never dissatisfied with this place. read more

First time eating at paulies and it was delicious . The bread was so good and toasted and the chicken,bacon and cheese had a delicious flavor to it as well . The staff was very friendly and attentive. Very clean deli . I'd definitely recommend and I'll be back to try other menu items . read more

Paulie's Poboys - Bacon Chicken Ranch Po' Boy - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

To celebrate Mardi Gras, we ordered the Muffaletta sandwich, and it is really close to the Central Grocery Muffaletta in NOLA. Paulie's PoBoys' lemony tabbouleh salad as a side helps to balance the brininess of the olive salad. The toasted sesame seed bread holds everything together nicely. Their potato salad is also excellent. Highly recommended! read more

Paulie's Poboys - Quarter of Muffaletta sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Bread on the shrimp Po boy is crispy and fresh. The sauce on the sandwich is amazing, but I wish they added more shrimp. read more

Paulie's Poboys - Shrimp po boy - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Fantastic sandwiches! They have a variety of them and other items such as the deviled eggs which are delicious. The service was great. They can make them fresh or you can buy them premade. I'd honestly eat them every lunch if I could read more

great tasting fresh food and quick service at reasonable ptice with helpful employes.

I've passed by this place for years and finally went in. I was pleasantly surprised--good food, a few different sides options (hummus, tabbouleh) in addition to the usual chips and potato salad. Good, fresh, quick and friendly staff! I've been back twice since I discovered. Will return again. read more

I had their muffuletta and totally loved it! It was better than some I've had in New Orleans. Can't wait to try the Po'boys.

I've always been a fan of the Antone's sandwiches at HEB, but I don't know if I'll be able to eat those again. Having a Paulie's Supreme poboy is like seeing in color for the first time. All the flavors are dialed up to 11 and it is so dang good! Not a thing I would change about this place - friendly people, fair price, quick, and very tasty read more

I have loved this place for years. Quick service and easy to customize orders. Always good quality. Both cold and hot sandwiches are good. Never had one I didn't like! read more

Love having this place nearby for a quick sandwich pick-up. They've got a section to choose some of their favorites prepared, wrapped and ready to go. Super convenient and tasty sandwiches. read more

This is probably my favorite sandwich place in Houston, and if you live here you know it's a pretty competitive category. Some of their menu is reminiscent of Antone's when they still had their $hit together and consistently used great quality meats and fresh bread and sides... but that was back when actual train cars were part of their restaurant building and provided a unique seating option and I'm pretty sure they sold every pickled item known to man. Paulie's does their version of cold poboy hoagie sandwiches with chowchow and similar deli sides like potato or macaroni salad, deviled eggs, and great baklava for dessert. But they also have salads and several hot sandwiches like a Cuban and my fav is their "whole muffaletta" (which I prefer over the muffaletta poboy). Staff has always been pleasant and order comes out quick. read more

So I ordered the Supreme Po ' Boy online tonight and from the pictures online it looks like a big appetizing sandwich, I also ordered a brisk tea to go with my order. When I received my sandwich it looked nothing like the picture and it is very similar to the pre made sandwiches from Kroger , it was obviously cold and not freshly made. I also received a lemonade instead of my tea. I'm very disappointed. read more

I got the muffalata po boy. Shocked at first bite by how little meat was on this sandwich. I mean I couldn't even see it between the pieces of bread. But the flavor overall was ok. It wasn't like a classic muffalata. It was like really cheesy and had lots of mayo. read more

Great sandwiches and a local tradition. Every time my daughter comes home, it's the first place she wants to go to get the smoked turkey sandwich. I usually get the "piggie" which is ham salad that reminds me of the ham salad my mother made 60 years ago. Bread is fresh and they also have hot sandwiches. Staff is friendly and professional. Manager/owner on site to make sure things are just right. Plenty of tables to eat in and it's usually not too busy except at lunch. Local business people grab a quick bite and others getting sandwiches to go. Pretty quiet. read more

I occasionally stop here whenever I want a shrimp poboy. Ingredients are always fresh and tasty. The staff are friendly and they keep the place spotless. I love the inside interior. Very spacious and they have an array of snack options and beverages. read more

We came here for the first time not expecting anything good or bad. Just wanted some decent sandwiches. And this place blew us away. Food is delicious. Staff is friendly. Dining space is large, plenty of seating, very warm atmosphere. Really enjoyed sitting here for dinner. Would absolutely come back! read more

Paulie's Poboys - Club with Mayo and Dijon Mustard. Club Po'boy - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Enjoyed Paulie's for the first time today and wish I would've given it a try sooner! Their menu is mostly sandwiches and salads, but if the rest of the options are as good as the muffuletta and Greek salad I tried today, then I'll definitely have to go back. The muffuletta was huge and the olive spread on it was SO yummy. The Greek salad was also packed with lots of tasty toppings and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. A great spot for a quick, easy meal! read more

Paulie's Poboys - Whole Muffaletta - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Best Muffalata I've ever had! The deli meat is high quality, bread was fresh and toasted perfectly, cheese was great! Every piece of the sandwich is top notch! read more

Impressive sandwiches and the bread is actually good. They have a cooler with East picking to-go options, but I highly suggest you try a hot sandwich read more

I've been buying Antone's sandwiches in grocery stores for quite some time, but it was not until today that I realized that Paulie's is one of the descendants of the original Antone's brand (The saga of Antone's is a long one: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/article/The-strange-saga-of-the-Antone-s-po-boy-13290766.php). A recent Houston Chronicle article about muffaletta sandwiches in Houston mentioned this place as one to check out, so I made my way there for a quick lunch (https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/article/The-muffuletta-sandwich-is-having-a-moment-in-16115098.php). Walking in, the interior is clean and bright with a smattering of tables whose coverings are patchworks of old wine bottle labels. In addition to the sandwiches available for immediate consumption, on the right wall there is a selection of olive oils, pickles, chow-chow (pickled relish), and a number of other food items and ingredients available for purchase. Lettering painted on the wall encourages patrons to ask if something specific is sought, as the business can always import what is needed. As one continues in, classic cold sandwiches running the gamut from turkey to roast beef to corned beef lie pre-wrapped in a refrigerator alongside various kinds of salads (Greek, chef, tuna, etc.) as well as a number of sides evoking different regions like the South (potato salad, deviled eggs), Texas (stuffed jalapeno with cheese) and the owner's birthplace of Lebanon (hummus, baba ghanoush, tabouli, dolma). If you want something hot you'll need to order at the counter where you can request sandwiches ranging from a Cuban to a gyro to a Philly cheesesteak to a bacon chicken ranch. I had come for the muffaletta but was in the mood for something warm so ordered the hot version of the New Orleans-born sandwich. Paulie's offers both a po-boy muffaletta that comes on skinny bread like other poboys or the whole that comes on the traditional round sesame bread from which the sandwich derives its name. I opted for the slightly more expensive whole version so as to maximize the amount of bread and meat. The sandwich was quickly prepared by the friendly lady on duty, and I soon discovered that the Houston Chronicle's recommendation had been spot on. The bread was soft and well toasted, containing an ample helping of ham, salami, provolone, and mortadella. Every muffaletta, though, is defined by the signature olive salad, and Paulie's olive mix passed with flying colors. The blend was tasty and adequately seasoned without being overly soggy, as such olive combinations sometimes are, and worked together fantastically with the various meats. Given the size of the sandwich, I often will eat half a muffaletta and save the rest for a separate meal, but this one was so good that I ate it all in one sitting. Despite only having the muffaletta, Paulie's strikes me as a quality operation with the tender loving care of a family business. I very much enjoyed my sandwich and overall experience and will be adding this place to my list of sandwich spots to return to. read more

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Excellent customer service. Amazing Philly Cheesesteaks, stuffed grape leaves, pasta salad, shrimp poboys, and a large assortment of interesting drinks. Antone's vibes. We will be back to try the rest of the menu. read more

Bacon chicken ranch was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Definitely coming back to try more.

This whole strip is under construction but Paulie's is going strong still open during all the mess. It's a little inconvenient because 1) you have to walk behind some construction to get to the entrance and 2) your view of the outside is completely blocked by said construction. But that's not what makes this place just average. That's done by the food. In the line of sub sandwiches shops this fails to shine. The one positive thing I did note is that it seems pretty clean on the inside despite all the construction going on. Once you enter, to your right they have a selection of cold subs that you can grab and go. This is what I chose. There weren't many left so presumably this place is popular. Then directly ahead is the check-out counter. It's not bad, it's not particularly expensive it just doesn't scream amazing. Got a lovely reply from the owner will be back to try this location again for a hot sub or something more personalized soon! read more

Paulie's Poboys - inside - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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