We were passing through town at dinnertime and took a chance on eating at a small town pizza joint. We were surprised and delighted with the quality of the pizza here! Fresh ingredients, homemade sauces, and a tasty crust were all used on some unique pizzas. My wife built her own while I ordered the Chicken Carbonara which includes a spinach artichoke heart cream sauce with fresh mushrooms, bacon, chicken, tomatoes, and onions. It was superb and I'm not a fan of heavy cream sauces like alfredo; this was a lighter cream sauce. My wife ordered a build-your-own pepperoni mushroom pizza with light sauce and loved it. The only criticism was that the crusts were a little overdone, especially my wife's which was black on parts of the bottom, but you could not taste a burnt flavor. The service was average; the attendant at the counter could not tell us the answers to some detailed questions and didn't make any effort to find out but the service time was typical for a fresh-made pizza on a fairly busy Tuesday night. The place was very popular for both dine-in and take-out. There is an outside covered patio which more than doubles the small inside dining space. The inside is LOUD so don't expect a quiet intimate conversation when you go. The place could use a little attention to detail in clean-up, the bathroom door had dirt and grime that could have been easily removed. Sizes are small, medium, large and extra large and value increases with size, naturally. The prices are not inexpensive but we felt that the quality of the pies was worth the cost. We are pleased to have found a good spot to eat while we are out on western Idaho day trips. read more

Shy Simon's - Small (10") Chicken Carbonara Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Council, Idaho

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Every time we come to Council to visit we always plan on getting pizzas from here because they are absolutely delicious. This last week we picked up multiple pizzas for family visiting. My personal favorite is The Lumberjack but they are all so good. Their salads are also great. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming too. read more

I was in to pick up wings and a salad. While the food is great quality, the customer service leaves alot to be desired in person and on the phone. Especially the newer older lady taking orders tonight on 9/3/25. She was very rude and acts like she hates her job. She has a snooty tone of voice and needs to learn how employees attitudes affect customers. As long as she works there i will not return. When it was picked up she made sure to take care of customers that had come in after me before me. Make sure if you want to run a business properly the employees are trained in how to appropriately talk and converse with their customers. Customers are the only reason a business will flourish. So treating them as such would be a good start. read more

They have the best pizza and the staff is amazing and very accommodating. In the summer we love to sit in their outside seating. Definitely recommend it. read more

Great selection of pizza styles that go beyond what they franchise pizza places offer. And their mozzarella twists are to die for.

What a fabulously fantastic place to get some of the best pizza in the state!!! The staff is fun and friendly, with a lot going on and still smiling and laughing!!! They have a list of beers and sodas to go with the meal. The place is small so order it to go if it's a busy day. Peace be with you all Sherri Annkin read more

We go to Shy Simon's at least once a month and it is always excellent. I highly recommend you try it out.

For a small town this restaurant has good food. My grandson wanted fettuccine and the first question I asked is the sauce homemade? The waiter replied yes, it is. I got a chicken sandwich. The only thing I would've changed on it was to remove the sprouts. Coleslaw was really good. Grandson loved his fettuccine alfredo. Service was friendly and fast. read more

Stopped in here on our way to some hot springs for lunch. So glad we did. Both the food and the service were amazing. My husband had the turkey club sandwich and loved it. Everything was fresh and tasty. I had a person pizza that was delicious. I got the artichoke spinach sauce and it was so yummy. My only complaint would be that the artichoke hearts I ordered on my pizza were marinated. I wasn't expecting that. Thought they'd just be plain. Not a big deal but worth noting as the menu didn't specifically say marinated. Still good though and we'd definitely go there again. Another bonus was an unusual soda option there (at least unusual to me- never seen it before) was pineapple cream soda. Was super tasty. All in all was a great experience and would highly recommend the place. read more

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Great place to get a sandwich or order a yummy pizza. The restaurant is clean with friendly staff. Always a tasty meal whatever you fancy. It takes awhile 30 minutes for a pizza so order ahead of time! read more

Shy Simon's - people sitting outside a restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Council, Idaho

Consistently great food and always pleasant staff ... even their GF pizza is tasty! Add in a dog-friendly outdoor patio, a rotating selection of beer and you're all set for a quintessential Idaho evening. read more

I've been here exactly 4 times in the last few years. Once on a long trip around Idaho. Again just for the sandwich and to pick up a vehicle nearby. Two years later I went an hour out of my way twice on the way to and from McCall from Boise. Why? It's a bit of a story. Our van broke down about 10 minutes south a few years ago. We got a ride here to sit and wait for the van to cool off. I remember it like yesterday, because on that day, I had the worlds best pastrami sandwich. The rest of my family had other stuff that was all very good, and we had a couple pretty cold beers too. But that Pastrami Sandwich was ridiculous. So much so we drove from Boise a few weeks later. We were picking up a vehicle nearby but it was the sandwich I went for. Two years later planning a long trip, we took that same route out of the way just to stop by again. On the way back too. We're taking the same trip again and There was no question if we were going the long way. I MUST HAVE THAT SANDWICH AGAIN. The service is solid, they're patrons are nice to us as well. read more

Definitely good pizza! That's what my traveling companion Matt just said! I say it's better than definitely good pizza. I think it's spectacular pizza. People are friendly and the food is well priced! Have been here many times you should try it as well! read more

Shy Simon's - Lumberjack pizza!! - Pizza Near Me - Council, Idaho

We love Shy Simon's Pizza. They have fresh, delicious food. they have great sandwiches & great pizza. It's friendly and clean. Highly recommend! read more

This little pizza place is great. We recently moved to Council and we are so glad we get to enjoy this little gem. The pictures do not do justice to how delicious the food is. We got the chicken Alfredo pizza, a pepperoni and sausage, and the cheese breadsticks. It was quality, fresh, and delicious. It had that fresh homemade flavor and the staff was so nice. Can't wait to go back. read more

Shy Simeon's is a great place! It is small but you can watch them make the dough and pies, We try to take all our out of town visitors! read more

Best pizza I have had in a long time and it's really hard to find a good gluten free pizza but they knock it out of the park!

Nice little family friendly place with great service and good food. We stopped here on our way through town and will definitely be back.

We were driving around one weekend and decided to stop and had lunch here. The pizza was pretty good and spinach salad was decent. Cute place with outdoor patio, perfect for a nice sunny afternoon. read more

We shared 3 small pizzas and a side salad for 4 people. It was delicious and more than we needed. We ordered the Hawaiian, Mediterranean and the Thai Chicken pizza and they were all delicious. The service was excellent. We took a lot of pizza Home. This is a fantastic place. read more

Shy Simon's - Pizza Near Me - Council, Idaho

The best pizza in the West!. I have lived by Shy Simons for 2 years and finally had a Pie. We enjoyed the SSS and some garden salads and wings. This place is very good with fresh ingredients. Stop by for a world class Pie and the other menu items hold there own too. Five Stars..... read more

Yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy! Called ahead from Midvale, and it was just about ready when we got there. Clean, friendly, perfect. Got the Thai Pizza and it tasted fantastic with just the right amount of heat. Xoxoxox! read more

This was a nice little place off the side of the road. We got the pastrami sandwich, hot BBQ chicken and the Malibu sandwich. Everything was delicious and will definitely spot by again if we are passing by. read more

We lucked into this place going through Council, and were very impressed. We had delicious pastrami and Swiss on rye, and they had several styles of tasty beer in bottles. Next time I'll try the pizza. read more

Cycled through Counsil and got a pizza here with my girlfriend. It was good - lots of delicious sauce and the veggies were really fresh and plentiful. The owner was nice and seemed to be into making sure his ingredients were high quality. read more

When late fall arrives and the local golf course's close down we load up my friends Explorer and head down to Council to play at the local golf course, which is a blast to play. About 15 minutes out we call ahead and order pizza. They have the best pizza bar none at Shy's. It beats any pizza that's made in McCall ! All the ingredients are fresh and top quality. The pizza crust is amazing. They have super cold beer poured in a frozen glass. One of the beers they have is a Deschutes Porter which is yummy. Sometimes there is a bit of a wait for the pizza, but be patient, it's worth the wait. The atmosphere is small town friendly, as is the staff. read more

I was totally surprised by Shy Simon's Pizza... the salad was beautiful and the Tai Chicken pizza easily rivaled something similar from Wolfgang Puck. The owner was super friendly and the entire experience was a delight. Highly recommended if you're in Council, ID. read more

This place is really good. I wish you could a little bit more for the price but hey it's a small local joint so I expect that. Very friendly and attentive staff. Good quality food and good variety! read more

Great pizza - everyone of the pizzas has been well made Staff is courteous, friendly and helpful Glad they are in council! read more

Lots of options...all delicious. Everyone in our family has a different favorite because it's just that good! They offer both indoor and outdoor seating with a cozy atmosphere...the perfect family restaurant. read more

Consistently good food. Sandwiches are delicious. The pizza is always hot and fresh.

I was staying over the night at a local truck stop and was looking for something to eat and came across this place near by so I offered my friend to go.. we were both pleasantly surprised how really really good this place was just like the others mentioned in the reviews.. The staff were really friendly locals, THE PIZZA, don't get me started , it is not like your usual Pizza Hut or even papa John's.. This is an authentic moms and pops pizza place and it's beyond better then the usual pizza chains.. you can just taste how different it is.. I would definitely 100% recommend this place in this little town and would stop by this place again if I get a chance. read more

Such fresh pizza! Delicious sauce, homemade crust, this place is a must stop if you're passing through town! Ranked one of the best places to get pizza in the state and it's no surprise. read more

I am visiting my family in council and we went to shy simmon's for a late lunch on holloween . The service was great!! The pizza was great!!! I will visiting them from now on when we come to visit again!! Oh yeah it has a great family feel to it!! read more

Pizza is the last on my cravings when I travel, but unfortunately this town only has shockingly only a handful of options for grabbing a bite. Nevertheless, the pizza and the service was very impressive. Way to go! Small blip, they don't take AMEX cards. read more

Pizza is awesome. Came in from California and this is the best pizza I've had since being in town. Toppings are fresh and dough is awesome.

Stop here! I've eaten here several times and it is always very tasty! Great sauce and crust. Pretty traditional pizza options but well executed. Fresh ingredients and they don't skimp. Clean and bright and good service. read more

My wife and I eat here as often as we can. The pizza is great, and they'll do off menu orders. My favorite off menu is jalapeño mozzarella sticks. If you are just a little hungry and not sure what to get, give them a try. read more

Food was great. Sevice was fast and staff was helpful and nice. A must stop if your in the area.

Consistently delicious pizza and sandwiches and really friendly staff! They keep a couple of good beers (bottle/can) to go with the pies. A great stop for Highway 95 travelers! read more