While passing through the area my wife found this hidden local gem and it was well worth the stop. I am even thinking about going back tomorrow. We talked to the person there and found it was run by his family, and they do an exceptional job. My wife had the Liberty Cheesesteak with added onions while I had a combo Italian Beef/Italian Sausage sandwich - dipped with added onion, hot pepper and cheese. We also had a side of fries. Both sandwiches were big, which you would expect. The Philly had finely chopped steak with the peppers, onions and cheese all mixed in. My wife said it was fantastic. My combo was incredible. The beef was seasoned perfectly and was clearly not sitting all day in the au-jus (which when talking to the owner afterwards he confirmed was the case). You can always tell this because the meat had a nice texture and was not overly salty, but instead as I stated seasoned and cooked perfectly. Additionally, the fries were well cooked, crisp and hot. They take care to keep the oil fresh and clean, so the fries taste like fries instead of old dirty oil. As an added bonus he even treated my pup to a small dish of ice cream which she enjoyed on a hot day. Fortunately, we showed up a little after the lunch rush and was able to spend a few minutes talking about the business and baseball and our combined hate of the dreaded Dodgers. Even if I don't go back there tomorrow, it's definitely a must stop next time through the area. read more

What went well? Everything! A little spot of goodness here in North Aurora! Service is top notch, food is excellent! Quality meats, fresh breads, limited beer choices but that doesn't matter. Come by & give it a try! You'll never regret it! read more

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Amazing food, ambiance, service and beer. Couldn't find a good cheesesteak out of Philly until now! read more

Bruno's Cheesesteaks - Liberty Bell - Cheesesteaks Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

Good cheesesteak. Charge cc fee which they should have told me when I was paying. Sign indicating there is a cc fee is not in a spot where you notice it unless you're searching for it read more

Authentic. Delicious. Love this place. Unassuming shack that serves up cold beer and the best Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches outside of Philadelphia. Friendly owner and staff is a plus. Just finished an Original. Nap time. read more

What a gem! Nice local restaurant specializing in cheese steak sandwiches. Food is amazing - so fresh and flavorful! Staff is very friendly too and made great recommendations. We also ordered kids meal which is great value with a delicious ice cream cone. Love the little diner vibe too. Highly recommended! read more

Bruno's Cheesesteaks - Cheesesteaks Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

The employees here are wonderful and so are the fries. The Cheesesteak had great bread and lots of cheese, but the meat was a little chewy and definitely not seasoned,I only tasted the onion flavor. You should check it out,but a place with Cheesesteak in their name should make an excellent Cheesesteak. read more

Bruno's Cheesesteaks - Cheeseteak and fries $17 - Cheesesteaks Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

Just wanted to get a small snack while traveling. Stumbled across this little restaurant. In my mind I wanted one thing but ended up getting a delicious sub. Service was great! The food was delicious. It's a small restaurant with only a few tables but business was booming. In the short time I sat there and ate there were several people who came in and ordered also a lot of people did pick up orders. If I'm ever in the area again I will go back. read more

The Service here at Bruno's is fantastic. I believe it's a father and son operation. Everyone there is so friendly and engaging. It's bright, clean, and has the charm of an old school Tasty Freeze. There's usually always a game on the TV and just discovered they're now serving beer; Yuengling, Blue Moon, Revolution Anti-hero, and Miller Lite on tap. Food is outstanding as always. I tried the avocado & Swiss burger this time and was not disappointed. read more

Bruno's Cheesesteaks - Avocado & Swiss burger, and large fries. - Cheesesteaks Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

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So good. Delaware was yummy. Their bread is delicious. Steak Fries were hot and crisp. We will be back to try the Polish.

Very tasty cheesesteaks & fries! Many options so ask to get your favorite versions. Fair pricing & good quality. Been back several times with consistent quality. Thanks guys! read more

Great service and fast. This spot was small, clean, and cute. I ordered the South Philly Cheesesteak and it didn't disappoint. The bread was soft and the meat, mushroom, onions, and cheese sauce was yummo! I will definitely be back to work my way down the menu. read more

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Awesome food and excellent customer service. I go here every time I'm in the area. my favorite is the Buffalo Chicken Philly with cheese fries. I highly recommend! read more

Awesome Cheesetakes ! Just like in Philly ! Bread is amazing and sliced steak is legit !

I really liked the cheesesteak. The original Bruno uses cheese whiz but you can also get it with provolone. The beef was tender chopped up as expected and mixed with onions with little pieces of crust from Maillard reaction. All served on fresh toasted French roll. Fries were decent, thicker cut. Will be back! read more

Bruno's is what I would imagine a real Philly cheese steak to be. They bring the bread in from Philly. It's great, and really stands apart from the traditional Italian or French rolls we Chicagoans use for beef sandwiches. Bruno's offers up Phillys using either the cheez whiz stuff or provolone. Both are good. There's also grilled onions, peppers and mushrooms to choose from. A drink and fries plus sandwich is around $16, which is much cheaper than a trip to Philly! Check this place out if you drive by. Way, way better than those Philly places in the malls. read more

Bruno's Cheesesteaks - Bruno's Original w/peppers added. Good stuff! - Cheesesteaks Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

The people who own and run this place are great. Since I can't find any mom and pop Italian beef places by me I've converted to their Philly Cheese steak. I've NEVER found any grissel in my sandwiches. They ship in the Amorasa buns. Fantastic sandwiches! read more

The food is actually solid! I mean 4/5 star worthy. It's fresh, hot, and well prepared. I've eaten from here like 5/6xs now. I've never walked in the place, I order online. My babe has done pick up twice. My issue is that they're petty to me! If you add extra veggies, it's a charge. If you try to mix meats, they'll reply bk it's not avail, and do you want to cancel? Lol, they're funny... When my guy ordered light cheese, they added extra cheese! That's really probably why we don't patronize often. read more

Bruno's Cheesesteaks - South Philly, added lettuce - Cheesesteaks Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

I only came here once when I was still living in the area but I might have to return. I dined inside and seating is limited. However, the service was great. I was able to try the Delaware cheesesteak and the original a Philly cheesesteak. Both were delicious. They don't skimp on the meat, that's for sure. Everything tasted fresh. Portion size overall is good for the price which isn't too bad. read more

Bruno's Cheesesteaks - Delaware Cheesesteak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

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Found on yelp - I dined in while In the area it did not disappoint. I'll be honest I only tried the cheesesteak sandwich with onions, mushrooms and melted cheese . I did not have fries sadly this trip but next time for sure . The bread was wonderful and definitely was a cheesesteak made well , fresh and hot ! Can't wait to try again read more

Cheesesteaks, hot dogs, fries, mozzarella sticks are all good. Want to try the rest of the menu but the steaks and hot dogs are too good.

Bought a pan of cheesesteak along with whiz, onions, peppers and mushrooms for the Superbowl. The owner gave me specific instructions on how to warm the food up and how to make the cheesesteaks. My guests raved about the cheesesteaks and I loved them as well. Thank you for everything and so happy the EAGLES won! read more

Bruno's Cheesesteaks - Plain Philly Cheesesteak. - Cheesesteaks Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

Loved it, the Original was great, tasty ribeye steak seasoned well with grilled onions and cheese sauce was killer.

The cheesesteaks are good. The pizza puffs are good. The ice cream is GOOOOOD I had to lengthen this review with this so it would register

Had the Delaware and it was great! Bread was perfect, steak was excellent and veggies at the proper amount of tender. Fries were fresh and hot! Friendly people (father and son) both making sure we enjoyed the experience which we did. Will come again to try the polish! Quaint place and the counter seating reminded me of the place we went to in Philly! read more

The cheesesteak was great!!! Fries great!!! Best cheesesteak I've tasted in a long time!

Made to order food. The service is really great and food is great. The fresh made cookies are so yummy!

I firmly believe you can't get a good cheesesteak in Illinois, let alone the suburbs. While the man that greeted me was pleasant, that's where it all ended. I ordered the Delaware, no peppers and it arrived in about 5-7 min, so no complaints there. I get the sandwich home and it looked pretty good, but noticed it was A LOT of bread, I mean almost overwhelming. I heated it and took a bite and the bread was soft, but tough..which was weird. The meat, onions, and mushrooms had absolutely zero seasoning on them, which should be a crime for a $13+ sandwich. If this is you at your best, than there is a reason I should have left because there was NOBODY in the parking lot. My advice having working in restaurants for 20 years: season the meat and ingredients, get better bread, get better meat and really try the food for yourself because you would hopefully agree with me. read more

I had to go down to Plano, IL to the DMV and needed lunch on my way down so I was looking for lunch spots around Aurora. This place popped up and looked tasty so I was like why not! I'm so glad I came in! The line was maybe like 10 people deep when I walked in around lunch time but it moved quickly. Since it was my first time here, I just ordered the staple - the original philly cheese steak - and some fries. The people working there are so great and you can tell it's full of regulars, which makes me happy to see. :) they also filled up my water bottle for me! It was kinda pricey - around 17 for the sandwich and fries - but it's a bit portion and oh so good. Note that there's a small % fee added to your bill if you pay with card! There were a variety of seats - some without back support and some with back support - both indoors and outdoors. I'd definitely come back! read more

Bruno's Cheesesteaks - Original philly cheese steak. Hand for size reference! - Cheesesteaks Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

Was in the area and looking for a quick bite to eat that wasn't your standard burger joint and stumbled across Bruno's. My wife and I tried the chicken Philly and the south Philly cheesesteaks. Didn't get to eat it fresh as we had time constraints but I was not disappointed when I ate it at home, which was about a 30 min ride. South Philly was full of flavor and had a generous amount of meat and cheese. The chicken Philly was bought to indulge in our "healthy" eating habits for the weekend, and it was decent. Should've just taken the extra hit on our macros and went for a beef cheesesteak instead. Overall, Bruno's hit the spot, I was so hungry when I got home that I forgot to take a picture. Will definitely add the the visit again when I'm in the area category. read more

Delicious sandwich. Freshly cut steak and vegetables. The bread is fresh and delicious! Friendly staff. Highly recommended local food. read more

Bruno's Cheesesteaks - Liberty bell cheesesteak and onion rings - Cheesesteaks Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

Food is excellent. Fresh, properly prepared, spot on taste, large portions. Food was what one would hope to find at a specialty diner such as Bruno's. However, as we enjoyed our dinner at the outdoor tables, I have never found better service at a most posh restaurant. Never. Fantastic. Well done, Bruno. read more

So good! They include a lot of meat and it's a good size! The sandwich was not greasy which was great. There doesn't seem to be indoor seating, you order at a window. There is some outdoor seating. read more

What a great place to get a Philly! I was searching Yelp in an unknown area and found good ratings for Bruno's. As usual Yelp reviews are right on the money and I will double down on that! I can only speak for the Chicken Philly and it was excellent! Fresh, tasty, and the perfect roll. Nice menu with some good options including delicious cheese fries and ice cream I wish I could have tried. The service was very friendly too. I've eaten a lot of Philly subs across America, and this place is yet another great one for those of us who seek it out. Enjoy.... read more

Conveniently located on Route 23 just north of I88. Place was clean and staff was super friendly. We both had the Phili Cheese Steak Sandwich. Remember to bring cash since they charge a credit card processing fee. read more

The food is amazing, it came out super fast and the owner is super nice. Would recommend to any person that is wondering if they want to go here. read more

Best cheesesteak I have ever had! My son in law was travelling through town, in 2016, and ate at Bruno's. He's been raving about it for years so, when we traveled to Illinois for the holidays this year, we had to check it out. There's a reason he's been dreaming about this place for all of these years! Hands down, just go there! I had the Bruno's original cheesesteak and onion rings. read more

Bruno's Cheesesteaks - Bruno's Original Cheesesteak and onion rings - Cheesesteaks Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

Great food, great service, cutest neighborhood roadside diner! Polite and friendly staff.

These are legit Philly Cheesesteaks!! From the bread to the cheese.....the spices on the meat and how the meat was prepared.....it still has my mouth watering. read more

The service here is outstanding. Alvin and Noelia were so kind and attentive. The cheesesteaks were solid, the cheese fries were so good. If you need a bite to eat in the area definitely stop in. They'll also have beer and wine soon read more