This place has been around forever! Staple at Square One. Philly cheesecake is always my goto.

Pretty good for fast food. Was in the mall on the long weekend and decided we want sandwiches, but didn't want to go to Subway... So instead, came here. Got the pepperoni sandwich and a strawberry lemonade. The sandwich was amazing and the lemonade was so good with the sandwich. The only reason it loses a star is because I would it if it was outside the mall... Not inside because it's so crowded in the mall cafeteria... read more

Hard for me to review a cheesesteak place in Toronto as I used to live in South Philly !! So my GF was craving a cheesesteak so we gave it a shot ...she got the fixings as they do here in Toronto meaning peppers lettuce all that crap . But I wanted it as authentic as possible which would be whiz wit !! I know your all like what the hell is that ? Well a real cheesesteak is with cheese whiz and onions so they sort of made it for me as they had there cheese sauce for the fries and added fried onions ...it wasn't bad it was actually alright . I mean it needed to be more greasy but was ok for me not having to drive 10 hours back to Philadelphia. Anyways it was nice of them to try and make it as authentic as possible the server was nice and price was ok . give them a try . read more

Pretty disappointed when I tried it for the first time yesterday. Serving Mississauga but no halal meat. The cashier and staff in general were pretty unpleasant and some seemed stressed. Cashier was frustrated that I didn't know how to place my order quickly. The vege option regular size w fries w cheese and a lemonade ended up costing 20 and change. Veggie sandwich was supposed to have onions mushrooms green peppers but it was really just mostly onions... I will basically not be dining here again ever, and cannot recommend this establishment to anyone else. read more

Stopped off here mid shopping! This actually has a different name as you'll see on the drinks pic I upload! This is located in the food court to the left hand side in Square One shopping centre in Mississauga! It's pretty good as foodcourt food goes! Mine was a little dry (asked for mayo but she barely filled it on one side) and I got the veggie steak (no steak) Would come back here! Service isn't great, there is a big language barrier; but my only real issue was the fact you're ignored and zero eye contact while they're cooking. even when I asked about ketchup they just threw their arm in one direction and looked away again! Anyway at least I can see the food being made so I'll be back cause to be fair, was very yummy! read more

Charleys Cheesesteaks - So it's called "Charley's Philly Steaks".. this is my veggie steak with fries and a drink! Reasonably priced too - Fast Food Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

I remembered I tried this place a long time ago and told myself never to eat here again. Three years later, my memory got the best of me and I took the bait - again. And like last time, this place was an utter disappointment for "Philly cheese steak". Go on their website and you'll be dazzled with images of mouth watering beef abundant sandwiches. The reality is far less satisfying which would be fine I suppose if they were not charging $13 a sandwich. There is a lot more veggies than steak in sandwich and you are left wondering, "why did I spend my $15 here?" Don't do it. There are far better options for food here. read more

A decent option, but not something I'd go out of my way for again. I was on my way back home after an event and decided to make a stop at the Square One food court, suited to boot. Faced with few options and knowing that the mall would be closing soon, I opted for Charley's Steakery, one of the options that moved in when the food court rebranded itself as "high-end". As others have mentioned, the mystique is more impressive than what you actually get. For just under $14 dollars, I picked up the Ultimate Club (regular) combo, which came with a drink and fries. The portion size was smaller than I expected, although I was starving and wolfed it down without a second thought. I probably should have just gone for the original cheesesteak, but I erroneously assumed that ordering an "ultimate club" sandwich would have a bit more to it than a small pile of meat. One point I will give them is that the fries are delicious and are served piping hot. Likewise, it is a decent sandwich - just not $14 delicious. This is the second time I've been disappointed overall by Square One's food court, after Big Smoke Burger. Charley's Steakery is decent, but overpriced and not worth the visit unless you're really into cheesesteaks or don't have other options. read more

I don't know why, but I love this place. It's slightly greasy, unhealthy but cooked in front of your eyes. When I come here, I have the Philly Cheese Steak with fries. The cheese melts on top of the meat and the bun is so crispy. The fries are nice and fat. This is a great place to come before you shop and then you can work off all the excess calories trying to find your way around Square One. read more

Philly steak and fries for lunch, nothing special. It was a good portion and average price for the size of the meal. The meal was prepared fast and cooked in front of your eyes. It delicious and well presented for fast food. One thing that keeps me coming back is the Cajun seasoned salt on their fries. It is a nice blend and keeps me wanting more every time I pass by. I'm a sucker for good seasoning. Therefore I will be back. read more

Charleys Cheesesteaks - Philly steak and fries - Fast Food Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

dont even waste your time here. Go somewhere else. There are a dozen other options in the food court at Square one and I am sure they all taste better than this place. No flavor or seasoning, it actually tastes like the beef is boiled or steamed or something, its not for me, thats for sure I think one visit was enough. If for some reason i ever crave bland, i will think about this place but in my 45 years of life that has not happened yet read more

Pretty good, made to order. Not a bad price and they will customize your order for you. I get the cheesesteak with buffalo sauce and salt and pepper. Stick with plain fries, gourmet fries are too much. The line up moves fast and you get your food fast. read more

Charleys Cheesesteaks - Large Buffalo Chicken. - Fast Food Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Pros: Philly cheesesteak,fries Cons: No private seats, no Wi-Fi On Monday around 1:00PM, the food court was crowded, but the line to the restaurant was not big. We did not take so much time to ask for our lunch. The restaurant seems clean and not messy. One big point for this restaurant was that we did not need to wait so much for our food to be ready. Something that happens a lot of times with the so called "fast-food" restaurants. Because the court was crowded, it was hard to find a seat for us. We needed to spend some time to find a seat. This time I ordered the Philly cheesesteak and fries. Overall, the experience was nothing special. Not bad neither fantastic. Just the good feeling when you leave a "fast-food" restaurant that knows what they are doing. The fries were not greasy and the sub was tasteful. The next time that I go back to Canada if I want to have a quick and good food for sure I'll eat here again! read more

Phenomenal picture of a Philly Cheese Steak with loads of meat. The reality is mostly bun. Bland flavour. Definitely pass by this place. read more

As far back as I can remember, I always make a stop at Charley's Steakery in Square One for their 3 Cheese Bacon and Steak sandwich. It's the only one I've been getting all this time and don't see myself ever changing that. At times when I'm starving, I get a side of fries. Which is made hot & fresh every time. What stopped me from giving this review 5 stars is them starting to be stingy with portion size. Sometimes I ask for mushrooms & onions with my sandwich and I'm only given a pinch full of those items. They don't charge for it, which is probably the reason why I'm given so little. Also, whenever I feel like it, I ask for extra cheese. Which is a $1 more. Which is fine, but the menu states it's a 3 cheese sandwich. Sometimes they forget to add it and I have to remind them. Or they just add one slice of cheese. Guess I should ask next time how much extra cheese they add for the $1 cost. Lastly, they're inconsistent with their bread to meat/cheese/lettuce/tomato ratio. Sometimes there's not enough for the price I'm paying and sometimes it's perfect. All I ask is for a little consistency. Other than that, I wouldn't go anywhere else for a steak sandwich. read more

I'm sure it's not as good as in Philly, but I thought it was pretty tasty! I got a large with mushrooms and peppers, onions, etc and did a combo with gourmet fries. God the gourmet fries are great! I took about half the large home (the gourmet fries are filling!), which was great. I took off the lettuce, and heated it up a few days later. Excellent. I do agree that the meat needs more seasoning. Guys, please use seasoning salt, it's cheap and good! (Like the now, sadly, defunct, Great Canadian Steak and Potato Company). read more

I close my eyes and travel back in time where I envision my younger self, hands pressed against the cold glass of the living room window, the flickering of the Christmas tree reflecting in the foggy pane. It is Christmas morning and I look out upon the smooth white blanket of snow, undisturbed and sparkling in the cold air. It's sound-deadening properties quiet our suburban soundtrack of dogs, birds and the occasional car, and in this moment, before anyone wakes up and the chaos of present-opening begins, I am truly happy. This is the memory a part of me secretly hopes to relive during my visit to Toronto after living in Glasgow for the last 6 months, but unfortunately the forecast calls for 14 degrees and sunny, so that fantasy seems unlikely. I had compiled a list of eateries to visit during our three weeks here, a veritable who's who of fast food delight that may sound abhorrent to some but as a once-a-year pilgrimage seemed like a great idea prior to actually going through with it. As of today I've eaten through them all, and am sad to report that 95% of them were an utter disappointment, another set of misinformed memories of flavor (or the lack thereof). That being said, there was one place that stood out so much that I had to go back and eat there 2 more subsequent times during my trip. That place is Charley's Steakery. This little gem of a place is located in the Square One Shopping Mall food court - a food court that's now been redesigned, gentrified and rebranded into a shadow of its former self, now blanketed with the same marketing-friendly font found throughout many upgraded malls around the city. Gone are the days of Styrofoam containers and waxed soda-cups, they've been replaced with real plates and cutlery at every establishment - the 'up-market chic' branding an attempt to hide the fact that for the most part you're still eating the same bottom-of-the-barrel grub as before. As such, Charley's Steakery may seem like a pretty innocuous stall nestled between two chain-eateries, one proclaiming to be an 'experience' in 'Teriyaki' and the other a barely-edible global-chain sandwich shop, but I've always considered it so much more than just that. Their showcase dish is a Philly Cheese Steak, a meal that's brilliant in it's simplicity - flank steak fried up with onions, green peppers & mushrooms on the freshest bun I've ever had anywhere. But that's not what I was specifically here for this fine mild day in the middle of December - cause dat gravy was calling me from all the way over in Glasgow. At a hearty 80% Canadian opacity, this was a gravy that screamed 'hey, let me help drown out the irritating din of the last-minute Christmas shoppers with my deliciousness', and brother let me tell you, it followed through on that promise. As I plunged the solidly built French fry into the jus, my first bite was a delightful dancing of thyme and a mystifying sweetness rarely found in a sauce from a food court. It was a 60/40 mixture of beef and chicken respectively, and that majority flavor of beef resulted in a surprising sweetness that burst forth not unlike Jack Nicholson bursting through a wooden door. But instead of his famous line, this sauce instead screamed "HERRRRRE'S GRAVY!" You don't get gravy like this in Scotland. My time here in Canada has almost come to an end, and when I inevitably return for a visit this is the only place I'll be returning to eat at. Memories are a difficult thing to quantify; blurred by time, distorted by perception, and while some still hold true - like the warmth and welcoming nature of our families and friends, others never quite measure up to the images imprinted in our minds eye. I'm not sure I'll ever get to experience that childhood memory again looking out on the snow covered lawn, at least not here in Toronto, but as long as Charley's Steakery keeps operating on that same grill, with the same staff, in the same location it's been in for 20 years, I know that coming home again will be worth it. For more gravy-reviews visit gluttonforgravy.wordpress.com read more

Not sure why all the hate on this place, if you've been to philly for a cheese steak this place can't be compared to them mainly bc you're not in Philadelphia and surrounded by hype traveling to eat a chees steak, BUT I'd say better buns then most places I've tried in philly, soft rolls that still hold the meat and toppings without breaking apart. Yes it isn't stuffed to the brim with meat, but really for a $6 combo what are you expecting?? Not sure how many people have the understanding of cost of goods especially when it comes to food as we've been conditioned by the fast food machine. In terms of being bland, I never had a bland experience and have been going there since it opened, it's better than food that sits out all day and shovelled into a take out container, at least the grill the meat and veg to order on the spot so you know you're getting fresh cooked food instead of processed prepackaged food. I'll be coming by soon Charlie! read more

i ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich and it was not good. there was not enough buffalo on the chicken and the chicken didn't even taste like chicken. the fries were amazing and the food was made right in front of you but it lacked taste. maybe trying a steak sandwich would be good since that is what they are known for but the buffalo sandwich was not good at all. my friend had the teriyaki sandwich and she did not like it either read more

Most flavourless Philly Steak Sandwich I have ever had. Not even worth the $6 combo price. Fries where pretty meh too...