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    Cheat’s Cheesesteaks

    4.1 (257 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Brigette B.

    Best cheesesteak in Charlotte? I think so! Definitely not as good as a Philly Cheesesteak but Cheats does a good job. Not pictured is the Cheats OG cheesesteak we ordered which had rib eye, cooper sharp, grilled onions and cheats sauce on a seeded roll. We also got wings with bbq and honey sriracha sauce on the side and fries which were seasoned to perfection! The entire meal was tasty!

    Grilled Chicken Caesar + Diablo Cheesesteak
    Khadiga B.

    Stopped by here for a quick dinner bite to go! Cheats is probably one of the best cheesesteaks in all of Charlotte. Not a sit down spot but ideal for on the go. I got the chicken Caesar hoagie and it was so good!! The sandwich was roasted perfectly and not soggy, my hubby got a cheesesteak and it was equally amazing. Fries are to die for! I'm not sure what seasoning mix they use but they are so good.

    Cheat's OG
    Don B.

    Cheat's definitely lived up to the hype. The ribeye was seasoned well, the onions were grilled to perfection, and the cheese was perfectly melted throughout the sandwich. The sauce was an additional flavor bomb. It reminds me of one of the good cheesesteak spots back home. If you're visiting the charlotte area, or live here. Check this spot out.

    Patio/Seating Area
    Ashleigh B.

    7/14 This was our first time here and we weren't disappointed. Parking is easy and they have a few tables and bar seating. There's a special on Monday's for Half Priced Large Chicken Cheesesteaks. We order that and a large seasoned French fries (they use beef tallow in fryers) and a side of cheese whiz. We got it with American cheese and added mayo & banana peppers. We sat at one of their covered tables and one of the employees even brought it out to us. Everything came out super fresh and flavorful. I'm usually not a fan of chucked chicken in my cheesesteaks so I was even surprised by how much I enjoyed this! The meal was delicious and the large was definitely enough to split. We'll be back to try the loaded chicken fries and wings!

    Menu board at Cheat's, Plaza Midwood, Charlotte
    Bruce K.

    I'm on a keto diet so this isn't going to be the perfect experience of a proper Philly-style cheesesteak. That said, if you're looking for high protein and low carbs, my lunch would work for you. If you prefer it on on a roll, they do that in spades. I opted for the "large" version of the classic cheesesteak on the bed of lettuce. It didn't take long and I was able to dig in. Presented nicely - a good mix of thin ribeye steak mixed "wit wiz" and grilled onions. Plenty of it and I cleared the bowl. Absolutely delicious combination of beef and cheese and soft onions. The flavors just gel. Good service and a clean restaurant. They do not have a dining room - a few tables outside, some have umbrellas and some do not. Oh, and for the vegetarians who walk amongst us and don't eat meat? They do it with "Beyond Meat" and vegan cheese. You have no complaints here!

    Amy J.

    This is the type of place that will never have me making the change to eat healthier. If I were ever up for execution, this would be my final meal. Hands down!!!! We orders this tonight. I choose the build your own steak, add grilled onion, peppers and banana pepper. Oh and don't forget the whiz. It's messy, filling and absolutely delicious!!!!!!!!!!! My son got the Italian hoagie, and my husband got the OG. We all agreed this had been our favorite meal since moving to NC 3 years ago. Whatever you guys are doing, never change!!!

    Unseasoned Fries
    Carson M.

    Being native to PHL this is the closest you'll get to a real cheesesteak in CLT. Cheats is delicious! They use ribeye and cooper sharp so clearly they know a thing or two about cheesesteaks. The fries and wings were both incredible. The fries were seasoned well and the wings I ordered extra crispy with sauce to dip them in on the side. Without a doubt, I will be returning next time I'm in CLT. They do have a few spots you can sit outside on a nice day or in your car but I ordered to go and felt like it was still very fresh by the time l started eating it. Lastly, the service was excellent. They were very helpful and gave great recommendations

    Cheesesteak w/provolone
    Kia R.

    Excellent again from customer service to the food! No inside dining but plenty of tables around the property.

    Small original
    Emily B.

    Cheat's slapped when it was a pop up!! I've tired both b/m locations and they're subpar at best. The taste is still decent but size is much smaller and quality is downhill at a high price tag. We ordered ourselves on a tablet at the south end location and after a 20 min wait we got our food. Got a large truffle cheesesteak, small original cheesesteak and a fry. Cheesesteak bread was so soggy the sandwich fell apart. No chew on the bread. Couldn't hold up to the ingredients. Peppers had a good heat. Fries were room temp and tasteless. I was excited to see they use beef tallow but they weren't good. Disappointed to say the least. Love the location and idea but think they're doing too much. The menu is large now.

    It was a crispy fry and good on its own!
    Team KP S.

    Last night, my wife and I tried Cheat's Cheesesteaks for the first time, and overall, it was a great experience! We ordered two large sandwiches, but honestly, one would have been enough to share--my eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach. There are a few picnic tables outside, but this is just a walk up place. And everything was hot and cooked fresh and pretty fast considering the line, but honestly, the guy who took our order wasn't overly friendly. The bread was a standout: soft, flavorful, and sturdy enough to hold all the fillings without falling apart. Speaking of fillings, they were generous with the steak--plenty of it and perfectly cooked. The cheese on the classic sandwich was decent, but next time, we'll opt for American cheese for a simpler, creamier taste. The onions added great flavor to the original classic, though there were almost too many for my liking. We also split a large fry, which was more than enough to share. However, I wasn't impressed with the ketchup--it was an off-brand packet that lacked flavor. The fries themselves were decent, but a bit pricey, and the $2 charge for a small cup of cheese sauce felt steep. While the sandwiches were fairly priced considering the quality and quantity of ingredients, the overall meal felt a little expensive, partly because we over-ordered. Still, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit and plan to return, with a few adjustments to our order. To those about to nosh, we salute you!

    Classic Cheesesteak
    Andrew T.

    The best cheesesteaks I have ever tasted. Perfectly seasoned, great buns, and oooey gooey cheese sauce all over. It's made with cheeze whiz which sounds weird at first but it's differently good than other places. This is how it started! The best lunch and a great spot to check out. The outdoor seating area is right next to the city so it's delightful to sit around.

    Classic Cheesesteak
    Ida S.

    I got my sandwich via DoorDash and it was delicious! The fries were seasoned very well and the Cheesesteak OMG has been hands down one of the best I've ever had! I am unsure of the service and ambiance inside, but if it is anything like the food! Then it gets a five for me!

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    Quality cheesesteak! The gentleman Leaven was very helpful and made great recommendations.

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    Tried this off other reviews while in town for work. Very good cheesesteaks and good sizes. Seating is outside or order to go.

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    Best fucking cheesesteak I've had in my life. Can never go wrong with the Cheat's OG.

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    Fancy Funnel Cake - Strawberry Hot Wings, Strawberry Cheesecake Funnel Cake.

    Fancy Funnel Cake

    3.8(4 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    I came here with high expectations after seeing their Instagram posts and the lines wrapped around…read morethe tent on Saturdays. I arrived at 6:30 PM on a Wednesday after seeing their Instagram post saying they would close at 7 pm or when they sold out. I ordered a classic: funnel cake with powdered sugar and fresh strawberries without whipped cream and syrup. I was told it would be about a 30-minute wait which was a spot-on estimate. I was super excited about the funnel cake, and I unwrapped the box and took a picture. The funnel cake was shockingly small, and there wasn't a lot of powdered sugar and just a few strawberries. I expected a more significant portion for the $10 price. Additionally, the flavor of the batter was delicious, but the funnel cake itself was pretty greasy, though otherwise cooked well. The greasiness made it soggy and not a super tasty experience. I'd say that it was overall a 3 to a 3-1/2-star product. The extra star I'm giving is for the excellent service. They are probably a new business working out the kinks and need more feedback and guidance to step it up to a headling product. I also think their menu was a bit extensive and varied, which may make it challenging to prepare orders promptly. With some refinement, this could be a great spot. It doesn't do much in the ambiance as it is an outdoor tent adjacent to a barbershop in the Roses parking lot on the Plaza, but I don't think that's what people come here for. I would give them some space to grow and give them another shot.

    DISGUSTING RUN!!!!!!! He post on instagram videos of…read more certain plates looking good but when I went there Smdh! It was something hard in the chili I had on my hotdog(which was burnt) and the fish was burnt tasting and they fried the chicken wings in fish grease! I spent 90 bucks there and it was disgusting! The juice taste like water and sugar! My son caught food poisoning because he had funnel cakes we didn't! Don't waste your money !! Everybody eats is what's hitting I promise you the best!!

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    Halal Gyro Man

    3.7(50 reviews)
    1.7 miUptown, First Ward
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    Halal Gyro Man is my go to for Sunday funday food orders! (So good I once ordered it 3 times in one…read moreday) Their food is amazing! They have great combos. I like the chicken and lamb over rice. And you get to pick your sauces, all are tasty! This past Sunday I ordered the Gyro Man Platter with chicken, white sauce, and hot sauce. It was so good. But they forgot my fries :-( So I had to place another order through Yelp, and they refunded me $3, even though the 2nd order I placed cost $9 with another delivery order, tip, etc. So I was a little irritated that the restaurant couldn't just send more fries because I placed the order through Yelp. Whatever. The food is great, the prices are reasonable, and the portions are big. I love their falafel too, so tasty. I like how you can customize all their dishes as well. Like a Mediterranean gourmet Burger King, have it your way! From what I gather, Halal Gyro Man is a food truck the services downtown Charlotte during events and lunch, not sure if they have a brick and mortar restaurant. They also do catering. I am so glad you can order through Yelp or Uber Eats because I am not sure I would've ever found this place. But I am so glad I did. Halal Gyro man is a must try in Charlotte!

    I'm not super impressed with this place after trying other halal spots in the city. I ordered the…read morecombo plate with chicken and lamb which I was excited to try. The portion was huge, but the taste isn't all quite there. I'm sure someone else would enjoy it, but for me it's a no.

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    Charlotte Christmas Village - Warm, spiked cider at the Christmas village in Charlotte

    Charlotte Christmas Village

    3.0(27 reviews)
    2.0 miUptown
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    I've been going to this Christmas market since its first year. It used to be a lot better, but it's…read moregone down hill. It used to be at Romare Bearden Park and I think that's the when it was at its best. After that, it moved to a random parking lot and then most recently to BB&T Ballpark. The number of vendors has gone down significantly. They added a lights display last year which was kind of cool. They also started charging an entrance fee. I might go back if it goes back to being free, but I definitely don't think it's worth paying to get into.

    I was very excited to visit the Christmas Village while visiting Charlotte during the holidays. I…read morethought it'd be a perfect thing to do! i was very disappointed and underwhelmed. The market was crowded in a small parking lot with very small stands for vendors. It was very crowded so it was hard to go in and check all the stands. Some were empty, they weren't too many to begin with. I even witnessed somebody breaking an ornament inside a stand, a first for me! Holiday craziness, I guess? More like lack of space. The decorations were minimal and subdued, Santa was crawling along to take his place in his house, guess he was on a break? Prices were high for the merchandise on sale. I got a cheese strudel, a parmesan pretzel and 2 hot apple ciders (small sizes) for $23? Seriously? They ran out of cherry and apple strudels and I settled for cheese, left with no choices. It was the worst I ever had, I couldn't taste the marzipan, the cheese was barely any, no raisins or anything, pretty bland. The market is free and for what they have to offer, they better not charge admission. Worst Christmas market I ever visited! And the smallest!

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    The Premiere Chef - Pork ribs

    The Premiere Chef

    3.9(14 reviews)
    2.8 miNorth Charlotte

    I tried this food stand after being told about the online reviews and videos. I pulled up right at…read more1 p.m., and there were already people in line. I got in line and waited to give my order. The line moved pretty decent to me. I think from waiting in line, ordering, and receiving my food, the total time was around 20-25 minutes, and that's with about 7 people ahead of me. My order consisted of pork ribs, the half chicken, potato salad, beans, and mac n' cheese. Ok, so the ribs and chicken were really good. Just as I was told, everything fell off the bone. The sauce is good as well. The potato salad and beans are good also. Unfortunately, the mac n' cheese was not giving. There was barely any cheese in the mac. Because everything else was good, I'm giving 4 stars, but that mac did not do it for me. I still recommend that you try this spot but shoot for the other sides. Also, I love that this stand is in an area with other entrepreneurs and their stands. You can shop for custom tees, sweatshirts, and handmade jewelry. It's a vibe in the area. Music is playing, and someone was on a mic walking around making sure that everyone was on good spirits while waiting on their food, and he was pumping up the other vendors as well.

    I finally made it to try to The Premier Chefs. I always hear people talking about how good the food…read moreis, and so one Saturday afternoon, I decided to go to see for myself. First of all, I wanted to order a turkey leg as well as a beef rib and salmon plate. Unfortunately, they did not have any beef ribs or salmon. I decided on ordering a turkey leg plate with a side of baked beans, yams and a roll. As far as the Turkey Leg goes, I didn't care for the yellow sauce on it, and I was so upset that I forgot to tell them No sauce, but I didn't like it and I didn't hate it..... If that makes sense. Anywho, I really enjoyed the turkey leg because it was so so tender and you can tell that it actually failed right off the bone. I would definitely order a turkey leg from The Premiere Chefs again.... Minus the sauce.. The yams were great.....either my taste buds were in overdrive or I detected a hint of smokey flavor. What I loved about the yams is that they were not weighed down by sugary syrup and butter. The beans was kind of 50/50 to me. They taste as if they added mustard to the beans, and of course I don't like mustard. I would give The Premier Chefs another try because they offer so many different options. Cost $15

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    Big Dave's Cheesesteaks - Inside of chicken egg roll

    Big Dave's Cheesesteaks

    3.9(76 reviews)
    6.9 miUniversity City
    $$

    I like Tony's in Philly, and I like Big Dave's even more. Excellent cheesesteak!!…read moreThe service was top-notch, and the food was so good. Definitely making this a go-to when I'm in Charlotte. Big Dave, add a store in Statesville or Troutman, NC!!

    We were in the area and decided to have Big Dave's for lunch…read more The space is small, but they have a few tables inside that you can sit and enjoy your meal if you choose. You walk up to the counter and place your order, we were the only ones there at the time so ordering was fairly quick. The young lady that took our order was polite and patient with us while we decided what we were going to order. I ordered the steak cheesesteak Dave's way with no onions, and added mayo, lettuce and tomatoe. They have a few items listed for dessert, but we were told that they were out of the banana pudding at the time. Our food was cooked to order and was piping hot when we received it. They placed my lettuce and tomatoes in a separate container which I'm grateful they did, because the lettuce was old and had a brownish tint to it. The cheesesteak was cheesy and really good. As I was eating I just noticed how dirty the place seemed. Although the staff were nice on their downtime every one was on their phone. I think they could have used that time to clean off the sticky tables, swept and mopped the floor etc. Everything just looked a bit dirty. Service was decent and fast, the food was freshly prepared and tasted great. Sanitation was a 96, not great but not bad either. If they could clean this place up and keep up with it, I could see myself coming back more often. Happy my bestie brought me by to give it a try!

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