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So sleepy's is always good when you are ready for a good poboy. They are open late and during the day time the service is super quick. When you go after hours it will be a bit of a wait but where else can you get a poboy at 1am. The place is always clean and has everything you need. The reason it's only four stars is because lately it seems like it's been lacking seasoning and I'm eating more bread than the protein.
Excellent food! Ordered boudin balls and shrimp po boy and both were tasty. Environment is unassuming, staff is friendly, place is clean, and the food speaks for itself. We would visit again!
First timer here! Hmmm ok so I had the fried shrimp platter with Marconi and cheese, toast and a 20oz fruit punch kool aid. The shrimp was seasoned very well and fried hard how I like them. But the Marconi and cheese was off to me. It tasted sweet and I didn't like it at all. Best toast I had in a well and it wasn't that Texas toast bread. Just regular thinly sliced buttered and toasted bread. That kool aid was good too
Very pleasant staff clean restaurant. The fried fish and chicken reminded me of my mom's it was very comforting and delicious seasoned excellently and fried very crispy while still being very juicy. That's the way you do chicken and fish! The potato salad was also very tasty as well as the macaroni and cheese was creamy and tasted of grilled cheese flavors the noodles are very large elbow noodles so lots of cheese can get in between them it was very good I enjoyed this whole dinner and can't wait to have more
It was my first time there and it was packed. The staff was friendly it it took a bit for us to get our food. I take that to be because it was packed and on a Friday. The food was hot and good tho. Overall, I will def go back.
I tried Sleepy's on a whim the other day when I was craving a good sandwich, and I have absolutely no regrets! I got the fried shrimp po boy and potato salad and it was all *chef's kiss.* The po boy came out with a good amount of shrimp and was a big enough size to share. The potato salad has a little bit of a mustard taste to it, but I'd recommend giving it a try even if you don't normally love mustard as it was pretty tasty! It was creamy and had just the right amount of potato chunks and tang. Parking was easy to find as the restaurant is located in a big plaza. If you go later in the evening, you might have to wait a while for your food as everything appears to be fried fresh, so call ahead if you want to speed things up.
In 2013, I wrote a 3 star review here for 2 dinner visits. Recently, I have returned twice again since I was in the area for an update. First of all, I was impressed when walking inside as the interior is much improved from 2013. Back then, it was a real hole in the wall restaurant really only suitable for to go orders. Now, they have real tables and booths along with interior decorations that make a dine in experience much more enjoyable. Good job! Sleepy's is still a counter service restaurant but the counter has been upgraded too. I ordered a shrimp po boy and made it a combo with fries and a drink for around $13 with tax. The food came out in about 10 minutes in a styrofoam container. The po boy was split in two sections and was dressed. It had plenty of fried shrimp and I really enjoyed it. The remoulade/Mayo sauce they use is smooth tasting and added to the sandwich. The fries were the standard frozen out of a bag kind but they were hot and seasoned. I gave this meal a 4. About a week later I returned to try a large seafood gumbo for $11.25. Again this meal was ready in about 10 minutes and came out in a large and tall styrofoam container. This meal was a problem. First of all the container was fine if you take it home to transfer it to another bowl but for eating it in the restaurant it was very awkward. The container is too tall and with the small plastic spoon given difficult to spoon it out. Second, this "seafood" gumbo contains far more beef and sausage than seafood. Mine had some crab pieces and a few small shrimp with the roux and rice along with the red meat. This disappointed me and besides that the flavor was just average. Considering all of these factors I gave this meal a 2 and wouldn't order it again even if I was talking it home. Put it in a better container for those dining in and add more seafood Sleepy! For these two visits I still rate this place as a 3 and would return for that shrimp po boy just like last time. At least the interior is much improved.
Service was great Young man did his job Interior -great Food - well I'm a native of NOLA and took a chance on the oyster poboy. Combo was 21.22 with tax Room for improvement - I doubt there was 8 oysters on the sandwich - they were crunchy fried. Lots of bread . Fries where good I'm generous so 4 stars but not like a NOLA oyster poboy
Small place in shopping center but it's good is cooked to order. Very clean place and staff gets your order to the detail. Ask for any sauce you would like to go with whatever you'd like. Excellent poboy bread warm inside crunch outside, great fixings
It's very difficult to park close to the restaurant at night bc of the night club. The parking lot attendant is very rude and curse two other ladies as the walked into Sleepy's (this is because there were not allowed to park at Sleepy's ,everyone was forced to park at Slim Chicken's next door) I understand controlling the club flow but it's to the detriment of this business. The food is good but I'm not sure if it worth the hassle. Also my toast was black by comparison to my husband. Now this might be splitting hair but, when it's such a hassle to get to the business it can make one become very critical.
If you like Po Boys then try this place. The bread was good. Nice sandwich place to get through a lunch break.
Sleepy's was ok I'm giving a strong 3 stars only because I've had shrimps and oysters way bigger than what was on my poboy. The oysters was so small you can barely tell it was oysters at all. I had so much lettuce on the poboy I thought it was a lettuce sandwich. The French fries was good though I will give them another try.
Heading down S. Main to pick up something at Nellis, I spied Sleepy's and made a note to check it out on my way home. The $10 shrimp po-boy is good. Fully dressed. Hot sauce on the side. Mayonnaise slather. Warm, toasted bread. I'd order it again. Note: I could tell they're having to use Asian import shrimp, necessary to stay competitive. Good batter. Nice crunch. read more
1 month ago
Good food. Fast service. Thia is my first time here. The sandwich is great! I am very satisfied by this place. I'll come back again. read more
1 year ago
So sleepy's is always good when you are ready for a good poboy. They are open late and during the day time the service is super quick. When you go after hours it will be a bit of a wait but where else can you get a poboy at 1am. The place is always clean and has everything you need. The reason it's only four stars is because lately it seems like it's been lacking seasoning and I'm eating more bread than the protein. read more
6 months ago
Excellent food! Ordered boudin balls and shrimp po boy and both were tasty. Environment is unassuming, staff is friendly, place is clean, and the food speaks for itself. We would visit again! read more
2 years ago
First timer here! Hmmm ok so I had the fried shrimp platter with Marconi and cheese, toast and a 20oz fruit punch kool aid. The shrimp was seasoned very well and fried hard how I like them. But the Marconi and cheese was off to me. It tasted sweet and I didn't like it at all. Best toast I had in a well and it wasn't that Texas toast bread. Just regular thinly sliced buttered and toasted bread. That kool aid was good too read more
6 months ago
3 months ago
Very pleasant staff clean restaurant. The fried fish and chicken reminded me of my mom's it was very comforting and delicious seasoned excellently and fried very crispy while still being very juicy. That's the way you do chicken and fish! The potato salad was also very tasty as well as the macaroni and cheese was creamy and tasted of grilled cheese flavors the noodles are very large elbow noodles so lots of cheese can get in between them it was very good I enjoyed this whole dinner and can't wait to have more read more
1 year ago
It was my first time there and it was packed. The staff was friendly it it took a bit for us to get our food. I take that to be because it was packed and on a Friday. The food was hot and good tho. Overall, I will def go back. read more
5 months ago
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I tried Sleepy's on a whim the other day when I was craving a good sandwich, and I have absolutely no regrets! I got the fried shrimp po boy and potato salad and it was all *chef's kiss.* The po boy came out with a good amount of shrimp and was a big enough size to share. The potato salad has a little bit of a mustard taste to it, but I'd recommend giving it a try even if you don't normally love mustard as it was pretty tasty! It was creamy and had just the right amount of potato chunks and tang. Parking was easy to find as the restaurant is located in a big plaza. If you go later in the evening, you might have to wait a while for your food as everything appears to be fried fresh, so call ahead if you want to speed things up. read more
8 months ago
In 2013, I wrote a 3 star review here for 2 dinner visits. Recently, I have returned twice again since I was in the area for an update. First of all, I was impressed when walking inside as the interior is much improved from 2013. Back then, it was a real hole in the wall restaurant really only suitable for to go orders. Now, they have real tables and booths along with interior decorations that make a dine in experience much more enjoyable. Good job! Sleepy's is still a counter service restaurant but the counter has been upgraded too. I ordered a shrimp po boy and made it a combo with fries and a drink for around $13 with tax. The food came out in about 10 minutes in a styrofoam container. The po boy was split in two sections and was dressed. It had plenty of fried shrimp and I really enjoyed it. The remoulade/Mayo sauce they use is smooth tasting and added to the sandwich. The fries were the standard frozen out of a bag kind but they were hot and seasoned. I gave this meal a 4. About a week later I returned to try a large seafood gumbo for $11.25. Again this meal was ready in about 10 minutes and came out in a large and tall styrofoam container. This meal was a problem. First of all the container was fine if you take it home to transfer it to another bowl but for eating it in the restaurant it was very awkward. The container is too tall and with the small plastic spoon given difficult to spoon it out. Second, this "seafood" gumbo contains far more beef and sausage than seafood. Mine had some crab pieces and a few small shrimp with the roux and rice along with the red meat. This disappointed me and besides that the flavor was just average. Considering all of these factors I gave this meal a 2 and wouldn't order it again even if I was talking it home. Put it in a better container for those dining in and add more seafood Sleepy! For these two visits I still rate this place as a 3 and would return for that shrimp po boy just like last time. At least the interior is much improved. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Service was great Young man did his job Interior -great Food - well I'm a native of NOLA and took a chance on the oyster poboy. Combo was 21.22 with tax Room for improvement - I doubt there was 8 oysters on the sandwich - they were crunchy fried. Lots of bread . Fries where good I'm generous so 4 stars but not like a NOLA oyster poboy read more
3 years ago
Small place in shopping center but it's good is cooked to order. Very clean place and staff gets your order to the detail. Ask for any sauce you would like to go with whatever you'd like. Excellent poboy bread warm inside crunch outside, great fixings read more
11 months ago
3 years ago
It's very difficult to park close to the restaurant at night bc of the night club. The parking lot attendant is very rude and curse two other ladies as the walked into Sleepy's (this is because there were not allowed to park at Sleepy's ,everyone was forced to park at Slim Chicken's next door) I understand controlling the club flow but it's to the detriment of this business. The food is good but I'm not sure if it worth the hassle. Also my toast was black by comparison to my husband. Now this might be splitting hair but, when it's such a hassle to get to the business it can make one become very critical. read more
4 years ago
Sleepy's was ok I'm giving a strong 3 stars only because I've had shrimps and oysters way bigger than what was on my poboy. The oysters was so small you can barely tell it was oysters at all. I had so much lettuce on the poboy I thought it was a lettuce sandwich. The French fries was good though I will give them another try. read more
2 years ago
I am the worst when trying to decide what to eat. We are in town visiting and before turning in for the night we decided some good food was what we needed. This place did not disappoint!!!!! I had to stop eating to snap a pic, LOL. The staff was so welcoming and nice, the feel of the restaurant was so comfy. We will definitely be returning on our next visit. read more
2 years ago
Well I tell you thisthey will always have customers the red beans was delicious and hot and fresh at 8:50pm, the Yak-a-Mien on pointI'm saying the beef melts in your. This is the real deal and I'm from New Orleans so I know how food taste should be. Excellent service and I appreciate you guys at sleepy joes read more
2 years ago
The wings are off the meter the kool-aid is sweet the shrimp pasta was on point it's a nice chill spot read more
The food was worth the wait! I flew in for a few days with my friends to hang out and decided to grab a bite. I'm not going to lie; when I first stepped in, I saw a long line of people waiting for their food but decided to wait. Within 10 minutes, all of those people were out of there, and my order came out about 25-30 minutes later. The food was cooked with so much flavor that I wanted to return the next day. I did the fish and chips with shrimp, jambalaya, and Mac & cheese with toast. The bathrooms were clean, and the staff were so friendly and right on with their recommendations. As well as accommodating the food I could not have due to my diverticulitis. Prices were not too bad with the inflation in the market today. I would highly recommend this place if you are craving New Orleans Creole-style food. I would definitely be returning when I'm back in Houston read more
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4 years ago
I believe the Owners are New Orleans natives. I tried the shrimp poboy which came with fries. The shrimp poboy was just ok. I don't know if I would come back. read more
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So, I decided to give Sleepy's a second visit, mainly because I found a Groupon which was a bargain; in fact, I purchased two Groupons (wish I had not done this). Well, still not my cup of tea. This time I purchased the seafood platter and fried wings. Again, the seasoning is just too salty for me. Maybe this is expected of Louisiana food...overly salty food is not good for anyone. After getting past the saltiness, the fish. I don't remember my first visit having the fish having a soft, almost mushy texture like this time. I tried to eat, but I just couldn't... had to trash. Not sure what kind of fish this was... but no... just could not do it! The shrimp was, tough, rubbery, and was translucent in color instead of being white... not sure what kind of shrimp this is. The only thing that I could salvage were the chicken wings. I know some people like huge wings, but not my preference. I had to put in oven as they needed a little more time to get completely done. Chicken was salty too, but not as bad as the seafood. I am so mad at myself for purchasing two Groupons for Sleepy's... thought second time here would be better than first since so many positive reviews , but NO! Now I have to see if I can try to sell other Groupon voucher to someone who likes Sleepy's; or hopefully try something that I will like; but I feel everything here will be salty; or buy $30 worth of desserts. read more
3 years ago
Food is great here. Service is slow here. Waited 25 minutes for my food. I asked to bro g the soup out 1st wile dining in and it never happened. Do t know why you have to leave a tip if you have to pickup your own food with no service. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Yea this place is it., the area it's in isn't the best. But the food is Amazing. The Hot sausage Poboy was so good. Boudin ball was good . Someone I had at other places that sell them. I'm sure they come frozen or something because they all taste the same. Not bad but nothing special. If you come ,come for the poboys . Ps the fries was bad. Like bad bad but the pho boy so good I'm not even mad read more
Craving a solid po-boy? This is a great option. I was impressed by the size of the po-boys. I had the crawfish and my dad had the shrimp, nothing we hadn't tasted before but good none the less. Now, if you want to get lunch, you really need to call in advance because they had a huge lunch rush. I ordered in store and was told it would take about 20minutes, but it actually took about 50min. Luckily I had a little extra time, but I definitely had to rush back to work once I got my meal. read more
1 year ago
Girls (and guys) (lots of guys) keep asking me to Sleepy's with them after seeing me upload pix to this place. I'm like... are you serious? I don't even know you. I don't Sleepy's with complete strangers. Who does? What do you mean, you know I do? Who told you that? Anyway, instead of Sleepying with you on the first date, I'll bring you here, for sandwiches. Good compromise? I actually think it's overrated, overpriced, and disappointing. Sorry. I like the gumbo here. It's tasty even if it doesn't have a whole lot of seafood in it. It's expensive, too, and Barbie isn't crazy about it, but me? I'd get it again and again. If all they sold was Gumbo, I might give them a 5. I also like that they're open late and I think the decor is pretty cute. However that's where my affinity with Sleepy's ends. I can't believe the prices they are charging for sandwiches! Especially in the hood! People are poor in the hood! How can they justify it?! So much more expensive than the New Orleans equivalents, and inferior, too. The roast beef is beyond disappointing. We're talking about chemical-ridden grocery store deli beef that really tastes like it was just grabbed off of the shelves at Kroger. A big disappointment because I was looking forward to a delicious juicy roast beef - there's just not much effort put into it. However the price reflects it there should be. Grr. I'm not a big fan of the shrimp either which is pretty basic. I guess you expect that though so it's a little better than the beef. Barbie enjoyed the shrimp, but not a ton. However she has a ton of guys that she Sleepy's with, without even ever having met them before. The sausage is particularly disappointing. It's really just spicy breakfast sausage. I was hoping for some New Orleans Andoulle or something delicious but I have nothing against basic entry level Meats being put on sandwiches, honesgtly. And I can even grow to love that - but if that's going to happen then you better be charging me $2 and $3 and not 10 or $12. If the prices and portions are ever in congruence with what they should be, I'll raise it to 4. If the Beef and Sausage ever make it to even half the level of New Orleans, I'll even give them 5. The Gumbo, until then, will be their only saving Grace. I bet nobody wants to Sleepy with me anymore after reading this. read more
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