Guy’s Po Boys

One-​star review for posting that Guy’s is closed is unfair. Owner Marvin is in there every day and makes every sandwich. Unfortunately a drunk driver ran a stop sign and hit a truck which landed inside the restaurant. So yes, it’s «closed for renovation» — I suppose you could call it that. And by the way, the po-​boys are awesome! My daughter’s favorite is the alligator sausage.

Rode the bus all the way to this place to find out that it was shut down (not sure if for good or renovation). Sadness. Had to select one star just to post the news.

Our neighborhood poor boy shop. We split a regular grilled shrimp, I ask for extra pickles. Pair it with a cold Barq’s root beer. Say hi to Mr. Marvin — «They call me Guy, I don’t know why.»

Best poboys in town! Their fried shrimp poboy is amazing and always a crowd pleaser. Other favorites that aren’t on other menus are the grilled shrimp and «The Bomb». It’s cash only but there is an ATM on site so no worries! This poboy joint is definitely a must if your from out of town or had a longer night then expected!

Simply the best po boy place in the city; fried chicken with Swiss and grilled onions is my personal favorite. Cash only, there is an ATM. Also, try the «Bomb,» you don’t need to know what’s in it… Just try it.

A fantastic, authentic New Orleans experience. The shrimp po boy came recommended by the friendly and knowledgeable person working the counter. It was everything she said it was and worth the trip. My colleague had a salad (I know) and that wasn’t disappointing either, with plentiful portions of grilled chicken. If you are looking for a great food and service experience, look no farther. I hope to return again on my next trip.

F’ing amazingly fresh and delicious Po boy sandwiches. The shrimp is sooo fresh. The wait is worth every minute. Try to go early if you can. They don’t serve beer.

This was the best sandwich I’ve ever had. Everything was hot and fresh, the bread was amazing and the shrimp was hot, juicy and flavorful. This will be my first stop when I’m back in Nola!

Little hole in the wall place serving home cooking. Got the roast beef poboy — as it should be — HOT and dressed. I’d be upset if it wasn’t hot — that’s a staple poboy of New Orleans. It was good. Not amazing but damn good. Oh and HUGE! Lol — no way could I finish a small. Service was very good. The only thing I would would work on are some aesthetics — get a new counter or give it a facelift. Have some good music playin’ and for the love of God — clean your hot sauces and ketchups — the tops are disgusting. Most restaurants over look this and in my opinion it’s gross. I also wish they had a surf and turf poboy option as well as fried oyster. Oh and lastly — get a credit card machine. This day and age you don’t take credit cards? Come on

THE BEST. we come every time we are in New Orleans. My first trip to New Orleans about 6 years ago I was not eating much meat and the owner crafted up some amazing sandwich. I can’t even remember what it was but we’ve never stopped talking about this place since. So fresh, giant portions. Cash only and worth the walk from wherever you are. I have no clue why there aren’t only 5 star reviews… For those saying its pricey, the sandwiches are so giant. GO NOW!

Great food! Great service! A little pricy, but worth it. It was my first time here. I got the Tuesday Special to go which was grilled pork chops (there’s an option to get breaded pork chops), creamy mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, salad, and French bread. I plan to go back and try a po’ boy.

This was bad. Plain and simple.
I got the roast beef. I assumed it was gonna be cold since the kid behind the counter asked if I wanted it with mayo. But when I got it it was a HOT hero that had a disgusting gravy covering it along with mayo on top of it. It tasted like canned dog food! With lettuce and tomato smashed down on top of it. Again I repeat DISGUSTING!
My husband got the chicken special. Without lettuce and tomato. Guess what he got on it. Lettuce and tomato. He had to scrape it all off. At least his was was satisfactory.
Not some place I would spend the cash. It was over $ 25 for two people. NOT WORTH THE MONEY!!!

This was our 2^nd stop for our beef po boy crawl in NOLA/​Metarie area. Since they only take cash, we drive about 3 or 4 blocks past Guys and stopped at the Whole Foods. I needed some sea salt anyway.
Parking can be a bit tricky for Guys, since it is only street parking. We were lucky enough to snag one right in front. Parallel parking on such a busy street presented another challenge… but not impossible.
This is a SMALL but busy place. Oh they have an ATM for those that didnt realize that this is a cash only transaction.
No long lines just constant flow of customers. 8 tables total and it is still a bit too warm to be comfortable.
Grab your choice of bottled drink — no fountain drinks. Place your order. So it took about 15 mins for our LG roast beef, Xtra gravy and fully dressed po boy to make its way to our table.
Since I saw the bread bag, I knew it was «the standard» bread for po boys in NOLA.
It is LARGE and enough for 2 to share with plenty of sliced meat. It was good and messy. Once again the bread was too chewy for me. We agreed we preferred the 1^st place better.
Wouldn’t go out of our way for this one.
Oh and I didn’t see a public restroom, but didn’t ask either.

Let me keep this short.
«The Bomb» is simply da bomb! The po’boy was so full of shrimp and fried catfish that it was pooping shrimp and catfish all over the place. I know, disgusting but oh so satisfying.
Get it dressed, no one likes a naked sandwich.

So how much did I like Guy’s?
So much so that after my first encounter with sublime greatness in the form of a fried shrimp po-​boy, that I went back a second time for a fried catfish po-​boy.
So much so that I risked missing my flight out of New Orleans (arrived at the terminal 30 minutes before departure, and I still had to return the rental car) for said catfish po-​boy.
So much so that when I finally got around to eating my catfish po-​boy 2 hours later at Chicago O’Hare, when it was a little soggy from the dressing and the fried catfish had lost all of its crisp, it was still the best thing one could have eaten at that airport. And I say that having flown through (and consequently eaten at) CDX lots of times.
A neighborhood joint, in the best use of the phrase. Modest and friendly. As befits a classic po-​boy, a not-​quite-​French bread bun, a little too soft to be a baguette, fully-​dressed with shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced tomato, sweet pickles, mayo, and (a special touch of Guy’s) hot sauce. Plus your choice of protein.
Go off-​hours, and bring some patience. It’s a small operation, and it’s all made-​to-​order. But it’s worth the wait, even if it means risking missing your flight.

This is a neighbourhood joint. This is a popular neighborhood joint — it was packed when we walked in. There is not much fuss here, you walk up to the counter order, pay cash, get a sandwich and eat.
The food is inexpensive, unhealthy, filling and delicious. I had the shrimp and catfish po-​boi with cheese and that was enough to keep me going from breakfast to dinner. The wife had only the catfish and no-​cheese and was stuffed as well.
Overall, I don’t think po-​bois are my thing. However, for the experience, the taste, the price this restaurant cannot be beaten. Kudos.

Ro’Trip Po’Boys. A New Orleans staple. My plan was to stop at Domilise on the way out of town. Unfortunately, it was Sugar Bowl weekend, and all the college football acolytes must’ve gotten wind of this Manning favorite. The line was out the door and around the corner.
A quick perusal of Unilocal led me to nearby Guy’s, with ratings just as good but without the pub to match. Unlike Domilise, Guy’s is cash only. I scrounged around in my pockets and was lucky enough to find enough juice to pay for the squeeze.
The menu is very straight-​forward at Guy’s, and I ordered three staples for the caravans: fried shrimp, fried catfish, and roast beef, fully dressed. At Guy’s, fully dressed comes with a smattering of hot sauce (I typically douse my po’boys in the good stuff, but if you’re anti-​spicy, take note).
The roast beef was fine. It’s not as good as that heavenly debris from Mother’s, though Guy’s heaps a nice amount of jus on the sandwich that makes it near impossible to eat in a car without mess abounding. I didn’t get a bite of the catfish, but the shrimp was very good. Tasty batter and a helpful heaping of shrimp.
A large is the size of your forearm, perfect for quartering and sharing. All sandwiches are made to order. A few locals, presumably, picked up immediately by calling in, which sounds like a good bet. My wait was about 15 minutes, with no line prior to ordering.

I think my review is biased based on my insane wait. I called ahead and was warned that it would be 45 – 50 minutes, but it was a good ten minutes longer than that. When my friend and I walked in the door, the sign said «closed» and tons of people were waiting at tables with no food. They immediately asked if we were picking up an order, and then answered pretty unconvincingly «ok, it will be ready soon – whatever it is.» It was NYE, and I heard the manager muttering that it was like Mardi Gras crowds, but it just seems a little nuts. They told other people who arrived later without ordering ahead that they had run out of bread, but I still can’t quite understand how it was over an hour wait for two po-​boys.
That said, mine was the best shrimp po-​boy I have had in a very long time. I’m not quite sure it’s worth the wait but I was lucky to be able to chill on my brother’s couch a block away until it was time to pick them up. If you aren’t starving and have some time to kill, it’s definitely worth a shot. Had it been a ten minute wait, it definitely would have been a 5 star po-​boy for me. Much better than the ones at Domileses!

Okay what to say about guys po boys.
The fried shrimp po boy is great. And the shop and staff are BRILLANT. But… I gave three stars due to the wait. It’s about 45 minutes from the time you order. So be prepared. But it’s a hell of a sandwhich.

I’ve got some guys, they reside on Magazine
I’ve got some guys, their place is so clean
I’ve got some guys, they like to make poboys
I’ve got some guys, I like those poboys
Well, I know and I need
And I feel we’re going higher and higher
Well, I know and I need
And I feel we’re going higher and higher
Guy’s poboys has won me over. The shrimp poboy is awesome, fairly inexpensive and the service is legit, y’all. The roast beef is the best in Nola as far as I’m concerned.
Cash only. Parking isn’t easy. Worth every inconvenience.
Oh yes. Thanks Tripping Daisy for the inspiration :)