Shy’s Downtown Steak Shop

We rode our bikes past to this place during the Buffalo slow roll one week and for some reason the outside reminded me of another steak shop in Buffalo that I really enjoy, so my wife and I decided this needed to be added to our to do list. This place was really good. It is really hard to find a steak sub that I like, and I really like their subs. When you enter their bootleg movies on your left and then ordering counter on your right, there isn’t much else to this place. The steak subs are definitely delicious and unique in a good way. The roll seemed to be high quality and so did the meat. Where this place sets us apart is the unique sauce that they put on their subs. It’s hard to describe but believe me when I say its special. This sub can definitely get messy, so grab some extra napkins, roll up your sleeves and get ready to have one of the better steak subs in the area. Give it a shot you’ll be sure to like it, the only reason they get 4 stars instead of 5 is because I think Ricks on Bailey is better.

Shys has a new restaurant on genesse & Bailey which is a lot closer to my house then the original on Jefferson, so we ordered sum steak hoagys. …disappointed is what I was the hoagys looked very good big, juicy even cheesy but it didn’t taste CHEESY¿¿¿ & the special sauce had a odd taste maybe on the lines of Italian but mixed with some thing else, my husband had no complaints so I guess its a matter of taste-​buds. This is not the 1^st time in resent months that I ordered a steak hoagy and was unhappy (something about spending money on THAT doesn’t hit the spot really gets me) I think I will just make my own for a while. After all I AM a very goid cook just lazy

The best steak hoagie in buffalo! Most people will tell you Jims is best and it’s good, but definitely not the best. A friend was visiting and was describing what she called the best damn thing she ever had but didn’t have a clue where she got it from. Literally through description I knew it was Shy’s! Their sauce is amazing and it’s served on soft Costanzo rolls. The staff is friendly and everything is fresh. I definitely recommend stepping out of your comfort zone and check this place out. You’ll be happy you did!

I was in buffalo and Unilocaled hoagies and this spot popped up, so I said fvck let’s try it. This spot is cool. The cd/​DVD man has all the movies for sale so holla at him if you want somethin. The steaks are alright they use a sauce or spread on it that gives it a unique flavor profile. It is definitely different from any steak that I’ve had. I ate the first half when it was hot and since I was on the road I ate the second half when it got cold. The cold half was better than the hot I guess because all of the flavors marinated. I got my steak with hot peppers. Overall, it was cool sandwich.

Went here a few days ago and ordered a cheeseburger sub (under $ 5). Shared with my wife when I got home… She thought it was the steak hoagie. Didn’t tell her it wasn’t until the next day.

I saw all the reviews here so I thought I’d chime in… I have been here many times… I have to say from all the steak hoagies in the city this is my favorite… My old favorite wa in Artone’s in South Buffalo but when that closed I found this…
The steak hoagies are very good here… The secret is the sauce they use… It’s tastes to me like it could be a mustard based sauce… Don’t let that fool you it is very good…
If I was not dieting I would be visiting this place a LOT more, lol…

Wooo whee — where has this steak shop been all my life? Apparently right here on the east side! The neighborhood doesn’t have the greatest reputation, but I’ll gladly risk my life to come here for these steak subs (it’s really not that bad).
If you have a smidgen of doubt, just take a look at the photo I uploaded. That is a heavenly sandwich. Yes, it’s oily, greasy and cheesy… and you’ll love it. A ton of freshly-​grilled beef, with cheese, onions, mushrooms and peppers served on a white locally baked Constanzo roll. The 8″ sub is around $ 9, while the 12″ is $ 12, but even the 8″ sub can be split in half.
They grill right behind the counter and it is take out only. The sandwich itself is immaculately packed inside layers and layers of tinfoil and will be piping hot, even if you open it 30m+ later. The grease will absorb all through the roll and I don’t suggest eating it in your car, as it can get a little messy.
Nonetheless, I’m so thrilled to have discovered this east side steak shop so close to downtown. You bet I’ll be venturing down for a delicious steak sandwich very often and I urge you to get out here and try one for yourself. Forget Jim’s — come to Shy’s.

I have bad news for you boys. Well most of you. Whoever it was that said Shy’s Doesn’t Matter, lied to you. SHY’S MATTERS. This place is the proof.
What to order: Cheesesteak with everything, of course.
When I’m over here on the East Side getting one (so to speak), all the locals think I’m a spy, because I’ve got Bette Davis Shy’s.
Some restaurants have very shy employees, and some are «Shy“er than others. But none are as shy as the employees of Shy’s. They are absolutely, definitely, positively, undeniably, irrebukably, «Shy“er than any other restaurant employees in town. Did I just invent the word irrebukably? Jesus.
This is in what suburbanites would call a sketchy neighborhood, but it’s perfectly safe to visit and buy food. They serve some of the biggest, heftiest, juiciest, hottest, sexiest and heaviest hoagies in town… they might be the best in town, and if not, they’re definitely right up there. I like the ones from Zip’s, too, and some other places. I definitely think the food at Shia’s, for example, is better than Jim’s Steak Out.
You can basically get a steak sandwich (or some other sandwiches), piled with onions, mushrooms, peppers, and whatever else you want. The bread is wet and dripping from the juice, it’s basically heaven. It’s a little bit sweet for my taste, but I still adore it, and will go back here on a regular basis to try these very bad-​for-​you but very good-​for-​your-​taste-​buds sub sandwiches.
I went back just the other day to give it another try (my 4^th try), and was delighted to find out they’re open until something like Midnight or 1am every night. Who can beat that? It took about 10 mins to make my sandwich… it’s $ 2 extra for 4 extra inches (if only renting male escorts was so cheap. Other than me I mean)…
The sandwich was every bit as juicy and delicious as I remembered it. The lady wanted to sell me some sandwiches that hadn’t been picked up for $ 5 each, to save me money, but they’d been sitting for 40 mins so I declined. I’m not really into lukewarm food so it would have been a waste of calories. My fresh one was amazing.
There is hardly anywhere to sit in here so plan on getting it to go, or better yet call it in. They have steak and sausage, or chicken steak too, but I’d start with the original with everything and see what you think. It’s probably the best cheesesteak in WNY, and significantly better than Jim’s as I said, and better than Mike’s on Bailey near the 33.
I’m not one who Shys away from honesty and honestly you have to get out here and try these cheesesteaks.