These are hearty, right-on classic Philly Cheesesteaks, all the goodness you expect in a classic presentation! Others imitate but Amato's delivers in !! Beef is tender, well seasoned, full of flavor. The owner Bill says it's 100% Black Angus and every bite of this deliciousness backs him up. Do yourself a flavor and eat a Philly cheesesteak here at Amato's, you will never go anywhere else for one! Thank you Bill for quality presentation! We LOVE Amato's!! Theyre epic! AND GET THE ONION RINGS!!! OMG the rolls holding all the goodness are always Fresh, Soft, absorbent PERFECT!!! read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - SHORTY CLASSIC WITH PEPPERS & ONIONS.. and EPIC ONION RINGS!! Perfect - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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They changed their bread! It's no longer a Philly style bread which makes a huge difference. It's now a standard sweet French type roll. I hadn't been here in years so don't know when the change happened but the bread change is disappointing. Can't call it a Philly cheesesteak without the right bread... read more

Come for: a solid cheesesteak I came on a Sunday afternoon craving a classic Philly cheesesteak. There was ample seating, easy parking, and very short wait. The ambiance was exactly what you'd expect of a philly cheesesteak shop. I ordered the short which was enough for one person and some onion rings. The cheesesteak was meaty but had some occasional hard bits of tendon or something that made it a little difficult to eat. Flavor was great, not too salty. I added peppers and hot sauce to mine which I recommend. I also added mayo which I do not recommend. Onion rings were great value. Big order with at least 15 rings. They gave some ranch to dip. The onion rings passed the "rip it open, does the onion come out of the batter" test of quality. Would recommend getting these. Overall, I would come again. It's not the best philly cheesesteak you'll ever have, but serviceable and good value. read more

Quick service. Classic cheesesteak, I substituted with provolone cheese. Grilled onions and mushrooms are a must. It was delicious. Standard cheesesteak location with various badges from different departments of authority. I'm curious if people that visit contributed their patches. read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - The Cheesesteak Sandwich (Shorty) with provolone & mushrooms - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Solid cheesesteaks but you're paying for it. Kinda pricey. Sides were mid - fries were not fresh, and the onion rings tasted of batter not onion. read more

I tried to call to place an order but I guess they were busy so I wound up ordering online. There is plenty of parking, didn't have any issues finding a spot. My order was ready by the time I got there, quick service. My boyfriend and I split a half-size the works. You get a lot of food for what you pay. The amount of meat we got was super generous. Unfortunately, I think they either neglected to or underseasoned the meat. It was pretty bland, needed some salt. The bread was good, cheese good all the other toppings were good. Might give them another chance, maybe they were having a rough day. read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - The works, half (12") - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

The menu has changed from the last time I visit this place. It seems that they're trying to minimize the amount of items there since most of the items that were removed from the menu were not much ordered by customers. Or it could be that they're trying to cut costs. Nothing has really changed so far. I find that the fries are better than the cheesesteaks in my opinions since they're freshly cut with some extra crispiness. Doesn't really mean that the cheesesteaks are bad. I'm still shocked that not only that small fries are like regular fries but the smallest size of the cheesesteaks, which is shorty, is like a regular size. Pretty much the atmosphere is the same except that they added a kiosk for us to order online. I still say that this is one of the cheesesteak restaurants in the Bay Area. read more

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Amato's is San Jose's omage to Philly... Just a solid old school Cheesesteake. Even the venue looks like an old school diner. Ever since I discovered Amato's, it's been my go to for a typical / traditional Philly Cheesesteak sando. Not the nicest of venues; it's got that old school Blue Collar diner vibe going on...simple chairs and tables with a good amount of bar seats, nothing fancy. Parking isn't and issue, there are a good amount of spots in the plaza. If you've never been here, drive slowly it's very easy to pass. Can't say I've ever been disappointed here. Everything is on par with Pat and Geno's (creators of the Philly Cheesesteak Sandos) in Philly. Actually Amato's might even be better...they don't use the fake cheese...lol. A few sandos I devoured over the years... #CheeseSteakSando: ~ 2. CHEESE STEAK SANDWICH - 4.5/5 ~ 7. PEPPER CHEESE STEAK - 4.5/5 ~ 10. THE WORKS - 5/5 (Shorty) ~ 19. CHICKEN WORKS - 4.5/5 ~ 28. SAUSAGE, PEPPER & ONIONS - 4.5/5 (Shorty) ...and yes that FOOD INFLATION is real. Prices have crept up over the years like all other places. SMH! Still worth it... read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - 28. SAUSAGE, PEPPER & ONIONS - 4.5/5 (Shorty) - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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So I have a total "Buyers Remorse" relationship to Amato's. Don't get me wrong, the cheesesteaks are fantastic. So good in fact that it is way way too easy to overindulge and eat more than your system can handle hence the 30 minute later regret lol. Plus a good cheesesteak is like adamantium, you need to keep it warm and moving. Once it gets cold its game over IMHO. Heck as I have aged, even their smallest size, a 'shorty", is easily 1.5 meals in and of itself. Chicken California: Yes i went foophy under the mistaken notion the chicken would be a lighter way to go than the traditional CS. Nope. It was however glorious. The interplay between the chicken and cheese, the bacon doing what bacon does, and then the fresh toppings helping but failing to cut the over the top richness. Each bite of that gooey cheesy savor mixture was awesome. Awesome local place for those hankering for a taste of Philly. It is comparable or exceeds some of the best the city of brotherly love has to offer, and all without transiting through that miserable airport they have there. read more

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First time here & it Amazing! Food was fresh & hot, food was ready fast, clean inside when we came in, staff was amazing! Highly recommend!

I really hate to give bad reviews, especially for staples of community but here goes it. sadly I've tried amato's many times over 2 decades at each of their locations and still don't agree that the cheese steaks here are any good. the wrong bread never do they season the meat as it's always flavorless read more

TL/DR at bottom Staff was nice, place is definitely a diner/hole in the wall vibe but don't let that scare you away from the food. Chicken was very juicy, even though ordered parm got this by mistake and it was worth it. Sandwiches were good, but felt like missing sauce and not sure if it was the bread that made it feel that way. While works had peppers, they werent hot or too sweet so maybe need to ask for more. Definitely added some BBQ and Ranch to help and when we did that, Sandwich was fantastic. Fries are delicious and only needed a little salt and pepper which was at table. TL/DR - Sandwich needed sauce, make sure to order Sweet/Hot peppers read more

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I got the cheesesteak hoagie which was really good but felt like there were too many veggies. It was a really big sandwich and I only had half. I tried the works and it definitely better as it was well balanced. Next time I will be getting the cheesesteak for a well balanced sandwich. The fries were decent fries, very hot when they came out. The service was awesome! The helped us wrap our sandwiches after we ate half of them. read more

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What happened? We've been loyal customer for YEARS. We went in on 2/14/26 and the food was drastically different. The bread was not the same. Starting with the bread. It was not their regular sub bread. Tasted a bit stale, did not taste fresh and it was chewy. The onion rings (wish we took a picture) were burnt to a crisp and skinny. They were black. They were not their regular golden thick onion rings. The crinkle fries def tasted frozen and also super crunchy... not good. The filling of my sub was plain too, no seasoning. Im so disappointed. I don't know what happened but something was off. I hate to do this but it should be flagged so they can get it back to what is used to be :/ read more

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My son worked here years ago! And the food has always been really good until recently ordered a to go order wasn't ready for quite a while when I arrived and I was given wrong order didn't realize until I got all the way home in Sunnyvale unfortunately but the cheesesteaks are delicious and cheese fries are smothered in cheese! read more

The cheesesteaks here are quite pricey, but they are quite delicious. I've only tried this place twice from Doordash, getting the Shorty option both times. * Just meat and provolone cheese: Simple and delicious * With mushrooms + white american: Felt like there was more mushroom than meat which became overwhelming and I love mushrooms lol If you want to treat yourself to a Philly cheesesteak, I would say this place tastes authentic and they give you very generous amounts of fillings! read more

We drive nearly an hour just to eat at Amato's -- and it's worth it. This time, we ordered the fried egg and peppers, fries, buffalo wings (no sauce), and the Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Everything was made to perfection. The food was ready on time for pickup, hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The mild and spicy special/secret sauces are delish -- perfectly balanced, seasoned just right, and they brought the whole meal together. Each item complimented the others -- from the crispy fries to the savory cheesesteak to the simple yet flavorful egg and peppers. And those wings? Even without sauce, they were juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. It's rare these days to find a true mom-and-pop shop that puts so much care into what they do. You can feel it from the moment you walk in -- the ambiance, the friendly vibe, and the wall of values and stories that reflect the heart behind the business. The owner clearly takes great pride in keeping this place special, and it shows. In a region where finding a solid Philly cheesesteak is nearly impossible, Amato's is a true gem. We highly recommend it to anyone craving authentic, delicious food made with love. read more

Great place!!! Had myself a cheese steak hoagie that was delicious. Super clean flavor that you can individually taste. I got the 7" and it was pretty filling. read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - 4. Cheese Steak Hoagie - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

The Works (shorty) was decent overall. The fries were freshly made, and the customer service was pleasant. There was ample parking and plenty of indoor seating available. read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been coming here forever. I enjoy the works with whiz on top of the white American cheese. An occasional guilty pleasure. Nice staff, same people have been there forever. Bummed they had to move out their Eagles vehicle out because the city said it was an eye sore. That vehicle was a landmark. read more

Amato's is simply the best cheesesteaks in the Bay Area. Large and tasty sandwiches. 10 out of 10 thumbs up.

On the regular this place hits the spot,I recommend not going after 8:30 or else you'll get a super cold Philicheese sandwich,I was so disappointed first time ever getting a cold sub frm this place.. I work 10min away and it's always steaming hot but not today idk they probably wasn't having it knowing I was the last customer of the day.. when I say cold I meen cold.. u can tell by the cheese if it's super hot too the way it melts.. this cheese was set and not melting read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Cheese not melted only enough to blend with the meat.. biting into a cold sandwich is crazy AF - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Delicious cheesesteaks! The best in the valley! Lots of fresh hot juicy meat grilled with fresh veggies all on a tasty roll! If you can eat a large by yourself, then you need to enter into contests! Amatos is wonderfully friendly and homey in appearance. I could probably stay here all day watching football and eating a large cheesesteak. The fries are wonderful and so are the onion rings! I love this place! Go here! You will be super happy you did! read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Rings and fries - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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Holiday Treat !!! Ordered the Philly CheeseSteak with The Works ... tasted great ... also had the onion rings ... they too were amazing !!! Good service, fast service, great tasting food, no complaints !!! Will be back soon !!! read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - 24" Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich and Onion Rings - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

I've never given a review. I've been coming here for years with my son and daughter. We always order the original cheesesteak. Sometimes we also add onions and/or peppers. It's always good. We will be coming back this summer. The service is fast. The ambiance is good. A little crowded inside, I will try sitting outside next time. read more

First time having a hoagie and it did not disappoint! Will definitely be coming back for a cheesesteak! read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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I was really looking forward to this place but my sandwich was all messed up. My sausage was undercooked (pink) and unseasoned. Im disappointed meanwhile the union rings were very delicious. read more

So i think i just popped my philly cheese steak cherry i mean at 50 years old ive had what others called cheesesteaks but i have a sneaking suspicion they only dreamed of being this tasty read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - A laboratory of wonder - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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Amato's never fails to deliver. I don't get here as often as I'd like to, but when I do I'm always glad. The last time around, I mixed it up a bit and got the buffalo wings--I was pleasantly surprised! Being from out east, I've been pretty non-plussed about the lack of wing scene here. Wingstop is some pretty marginal stuff. The wings here were way better than they needed to be, for just being a side dish. Not sure if it's because I was a late order in the day, but damn my sando was huge! I swear I got upsized--I had food for two days! read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Crushin' it with the Italian hoagie. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

I don't like to do this but I was so disappointed in our food that I have to let them and you know that the food had no seasoning and was so bland that we didn't finish the meal. It looked really good and I was looking forward to cheesesteak. The price was high but I figured it's probably worth it. 12 inch sandwich $25 and onions and mushrooms extra. I wouldn't recommend going. read more

Amato's is still the only accurate steak sandwich in town really. The cheesesteak is always some goofball last minute add-on to a menu somewhere else but I legitimately have never ordered the other food here although I've been told its great. Cheesesteak shop in Sunnyvale is pretty close but I feel like they don't capture the excess of a true steak sandwich. They use really quality meat here, cheese, and they know how to cook the peppers and onions through. Nothing is better than a day off and sitting with $30 (half) worth of sandwich in front of you fully loaded with nothing to worry about for the rest of the day. The owner and his family are lovely people and they're always appreciative when you stop by. I honestly wish I could buy more. If you're a boss and you want to win over your staff for the week, nothing beats spending $50+ here for a lunch for 4 people. I feel like eating out has less and less value these days when it's like $60 for dinner out to start, but when I come in here I always feel like my money always takes great care fo me here. You get NOTHING for your money these days until you come back here and realize that for $15 you can revisit the good ol days. That and you physically couldn't make one this nice for that much less money. read more

Ewwwww trash... they don't even use rib eye! They use cheap rump roast! Disgusting! My family and friends laughed when I told them this!

My cheese steak was pricy and not all that great. There are plenty of other cheese steak shops in the east bay that I prefer over Amato's. The interior diner theme is fun and bright and the servers are friendly, but the cheese steak is just not very tasty. The sandwich was very soft and lacking any char or texture from the meat, and overall not flavorful. read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - 4. Cheese Steak Hoagie - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

This is probably one of the worse meal Ive had for a while. Food: cheese fries, onion rings, meat ball parm, chicken cheese steak. The onion ring is probably the best out of all of them but still just standard onion rings. Nothing great. Now comes the bad, meatball parm was abysmal. Super dry. Marinara sauce was bitter (why???) it was so dry and tasteless that I had to keep sipping water to keep it down. Cheese fries: fries was standard, under seasoned Chicken cheese steak: hubby had it but said it wasnt good either. Service: they charge $1 extra for credit cards. Which I dont mind but didnt realize it later until looking at the receipt. Hated this. Should have told customer before paying or display a sign. Ambiance: crowded, stuffy, not food for kids I believe the only reason this place has 5 stars rating is bc of their portion. The shorties were so big. So if you are like most of the base customer here who are just looking to fill your bellies with cheap prices then this is the place to go. If you are looking for taste, go somewhere else or you will waste consuming all these calories although I couldnt finish the rest of the sandwich due to it tasting so bad read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Meatballs 32. Meatball Parmesan Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

My wife and I went there for the first time! The lady that took her order, helped us immensely with what to order! We both agree this is the best sandwich we have ever had 100% recommend! read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Onion rings! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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Went a couple weeks back with my brother and friend, the cheesesteaks were fantastic. The garlic fries were a little soft and soggy because of the butter but that's neither here nor there, we were there for the cheesesteaks and they hit the mark 100%. We just got the traditional, added mushrooms and it was one of the best I've had. read more

Been coming here for 20+ years I feel like they're not moving with the times. I hate to say it but I probably won't be back anymore. I'm giving them 3 stars because they are a mom n pop shop and my heart won't let me go less. The shop is looking a bit rundown, the food lacks flavor, the meat bland basic cuts of beef nothing special, fries bland not super crispy usually softer side, cheese on side pretty bland, portions have gotten smaller while prices have gone up. My biggest issue was the sanitation. I tossed my sandwich without eating because A) they don't wear gloves B) the front register girl that is touching money, register, phone etc grabs my sandwich and starts loading it up with tomatoes, lettuce, peppers etc. without washing hands or wearing gloves that is absolutely unacceptable in 2025 and disgusting wasted 20+ bucks on a sandwich I didn't even eat. read more

Love coming here!! I can't believe I haven't made a review Been coming for years, I appreciate the excellent customer service, attention to detail, and the size of the portions. I usually get the Death Basket and in my normal gain I always have customized orders and they deliver without complaints!! It gives the sitcom Cheers vibes. Even when I forget my order they usually remove me. Gotta love that!! And they remember my name!! It's the small things that keep me coming back. The beef is always fresh!!! Who doesn't love something right off the grill. No dirty grill taste either. If you're looking for an authentic cheesesteak come here!! And the bread omg delish!delight!! The death Basket has crinkle cut fries YUMMY read more

So much meat and fillings in this cheese steak I think I need a fork. Tastes great and filled me up read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - 10. The Works Sandwich + both cherry peppers no mushroom - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Food was amazing and the chef made us a free sandwich because my boyfriend was feeling sick. Amazing service and very nice staff!