One of the few locations still open and they represent! Went in on a weeknight about 15 min before closing and they cooked up 3 sandwiches, cheese steak fries, and the orders for two (almost four) more people that followed me in and thought I had a good idea for a Philly Tuesday. As delicious and habit forming as always, I had put off writing this review because I knew I'd need to go back. Now I'm hungry and it's too late to get a cheese steak. Woe is me. Wor! O woe! read more

Got the Philly: the cheese steak was big but a bit bland. Order and pay at the counter Their wifi sucked so their TV wasn't enjoyable. Also, no restroom for customers to wash hand in a restaurant that serve finger food so that was bad read more

Overpriced Philly cheesesteak with $10 for only half a cheesesteak. Bread can be softer but meat and cheese cooked well. If you add pickled items on it does lean sour. I guess one of the best options if you are craving a cheesesteak in south SJ Ordered for a quick bite. Quick service. Plenty of parking in this plaza and has decent amount of seats inside. read more

Cheese Steak Shop - Philly cheesesteak half - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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@ Monterey Plaza 5524 Monterey Rd San Jose, CA 95138 Stopped here for a quick meal break during work. Staff were busy working on orders, and I had to wait. The young man took my order and said it will take 5 mins. I ordered a Classic Philly Cheese Steak sandwich, large, no pepper. It was about $12. It's a basic sandwich, with a decent amount of meat and cheese. If you want more, then you need to order the King of Philly sandwich for $3+ more. They have alot of specialty sandwiches too. Restaurant is pretty spacious, so it can handle groups. Staff were all smiles, friendly and helpful. I would return if I'm in the area. Free parking in plaza lot. read more

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Consistently great! The fries have gotten smaller over time but that's expected with everything.

Considering we came before the lunch crowd some of the tables/chairs looked cleaner than others. Beware of the clear sign no bathrooms for customers. The service was good considering we were of a few other customers. The Motown philly had mushrooms and white American cheese. Ordered the large size and cut it into two. The bread was soft. The curly fries were freshly fried. The $1.15 for a small cup of cheese whiz is a rip. I would go back, but maybe just take out read more

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Manager has very poor customer service. Counter was dirty and the food was terrible. 80% bread, 10% meet, and 10% veggies. Old sodas as well. read more

King Philly is their Classic Philly Cheese Steak w/ 50% more cheese and meat. Also ordered onion rings to accompany my Philly. Go big or go home mentality. This place is much cheaper than Amato's but they're smaller. They definitely gave me a lot of meat. It was only $15. The meat and cheese ratio did not match, so most of my bites had meat only. Not complaining but wanted to make that observation in case you are looking for a cheesy Philly cheesesteak. The onion rings were good. Cannot go wrong w/ ordering a Philly here. read more

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This was my first time at this place. I very much regretted it. You can't expect to be tipped when I am only picking up and bringing home my food and not dining in. I have no obligation to tipping. I ordered five steak sandwiches I got ground beef that tasted like sloppy joes but without the sauce. I was expecting slices of steak but you will not get that if you ordered the steak sandwich. Not sure if they were supposed to add cheese but I didn't get it if I was supposed to. The workers there are not cheerful and friendly or welcoming. They need to work on their customer service. The french fries do not taste as good as it looks, they taste fake and overcooked. Never coming back for the second time. All right this restaurant a ZERO WITH FIVE THUMBS DOWN NO STARS! I wasted my money. When I could have went somewhere else that had better quality food.. read more

Cheese Steak Shop - It looks good but it is a deceiving kind of look, it does not taste how it looks. Does not taste fresh. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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Review based solely b/c 1) mislabeled time online, ended up driving there thinking they were open but they were closed. 2) I went on their website and left them a note, their hours miraculously got fixed online after that, but no reply or apology for the inconvenience. I'm sure they'll reply on here though, since other people can see. read more

I've been chowing on cheesesteaks at this location for over 25 years. Never have I been to Philly, yet this is my favorite cheese steak of all time.. Love the grilled onions with the sweet and spicy peppers. read more

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Cheese steak has very good sandwiches but for me being a senior is kinda pricey. I'd like to go there more often but I can't do it.

This is one of the best cheesesteaks I've had!!! I use to be a fan of Amotto's but they just kept missing the mark every visit. My BFF and I split the king of Philly, it's twice the filling, and it's to die for!!! We often order fries and onion rings if we're feeling adventurous!!! We never walk away feeling disappointed, rather we are so so satisfied! Run don't walk to a location near you. I've tried two of the three local shops. For some reason I like the shop on Monterey the staff has always been so nice and accommodating!!! But the bottom line is the food is killer!!! read more

Came by for lunch and oh boy was it packed, That's how I know the place is good! I ordered a Large Classic Philly Cheesesteak sandwich and made it a combo with steak fries and a drink. The sweet peppers and onions gave it that extra flavor from a hint of sweetness. read more

Cheese Steak Shop - Classic Philly (Large) - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Order classic cheesesteak w carne asada fries paid 18 dollars w tip , didn't get asada fries , girl at registration looked busy , she took my order right away but didn't ask me to pay till the end , won't returns sorry read more

Cheese Steak Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

I remember this wonderful cheese steak shop from my childhood. It's been here for years, and I decided to revisit it--it did not disappoint. Cheese Steak Shop serves up classic cheese steaks in various styles. You can get the classic Philly, or add mushrooms, extra hot peppers, or even pizza cheese steak. Whatever you like, they make it happen. Despite what you may order, the cheese steak tradition is strong with this place. The staff was friendly on my recent visit, and I had no problem ordering ahead. The cheese steak was fresh and melting with cheese--it was a bite of nostalgia. Not bad, Cheese Steak Shop, not bad! read more

Cheese Steak Shop - Cheese Steak Shop :) - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Good cheese steak sandwich. Fast service on a lunch break and there's always parking outside. It isn't the cleanest inside, but the sandwiches are definitely good. Good food for a good price. read more

Cheese Steak Shop - Hoagie with no onions. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

4.5 for me but I'll round up haha. I went with the regular(half-size) Classic Cheese Steak with all three options of peppers included. Delicious with melty cheese just how I like my cheese steaks/hoagies/etc. I think the Half-size with a side of fries is perfect as a lunch combo and I was full for hours later. The Full-Size with a side of fries is a challenge, but if you can finish both then more power to ya. Nit-pick: Ordering to-go, the plastic bag holding the meal trapped steam/moisture inside and softened to bread and fries, better to eat the meal dine-in or quickly after carry-out before it gets soggy! read more

Cheese Steak Shop - Classic Regular size with all three peppers - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

I don't know why I show up at 11. They're never open on time. This is the third time I've been here and had to go elsewhere.

Sorry but the staffs demeanor was sub par. No hello, welcome, or really any type of acknowledgement other than "what would like to order". So after ordering nearly $50 dollars for two combo meals they tell me a side of ranch for my curly fries is extra. The sandwiches a 6 out of 10. Ice tea was not available. The rest of the drinks were weak choices. Place was dirty, door is broken. Would not recommend or go back. read more

Came here after years of not having cheesesteak from this restaurant. I can honestly say it'll be years until I come here again. Cheesesteak has no flavor. Also very expensive read more

Cheese Steak Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Stopped into the CSS in Southwest San Jose. A lady fixed me up a delicious King of Philly sandwich and well-seasoned fries. She was generous with the meat and did not overcook. The soda machine delivered a tasty drink. Parking is easy I will return again. read more

it has been awhile since we have been here, so we decided to come back. Boy were we disappointed. When ordering on the phone I was not asked if I wanted hot or sweet peppers, what kind of cheese, or even which protein I wanted. I asked for the motown because of the mushrooms....what mushrooms??? and I could not tell the difference between the sweet or hot peppers....they were all hot and I had to take them off of my sandwich. The mushrooms and onions were almost non existant. Not sure if I will be back or not. Service was ok. I think the guy at the counter did not want to be there. read more

The customer service/ cook she was enraged when customers kept coming in she was so upset mad angry I don't know she needs a attitude adjustment or Maybe a raise could control her rage. She needs to go or something because she hates her job it was super hot in there so the atmosphere was full of hate and Heat. No thank you I won't be going back. Was not made with love made with rage. Terrible attitude this needs to be addressed by management. You need to make your workers happy or if they're just miserable people you need to get them out of the customer service jobs cuz it's not going to help your business read more

As a long time Cheesesteak affecianado (of the Pat's Steaks faction in the S. Philly Cheesesteak debate) I am always dubious of West Coast Cheesesteaks. When a friend heard many commercials during Giant's broadcasts she suggested we give this place a shot on our way to see the SJ Giants. A small unassuming place in a strip mall on Monterey Rd., like most good grab-n-gos, there wasn't much in the way of ambiance. They specialize in one thing and their menu accommodates little else; cheesesteaks, accessories, fries, and a vegetarian option. Service was quick, the folks nice, and the food right on. The only difference between this and my cherished Pat's was this steak is chopped, Pat just lays on layers. The roll was soft and soaked up the juices without falling apart, and the flavor was excellent. We'll probably go back before every game, it's cheaper and better than ballpark food. read more

Best cheese steak shop I've ever visited! I visited Philidelphia a year ago and tried the famous Geno's Cheese steak shoo in which I was given poorly made cheese steak. The cheese steak was bland and didn't even have melty cheese. Coming back to the Bay Area, I decided to try this place out. I ordered two Philly cheese steaks in which one was with chicken and the other with steak. The classic philly cheese steak made with Sirloin steak and gooey white American cheese was delicious! The sirloin steak was moist, flavorful, meaty, and tender. The bread was soft, warm, easy to bite into. Lastly, the pepper were perfectly sweet and spicy. In the chicken philly cheese steak the chicken was in crumbles or small pieces. The chicken tasted a lot like chicken sausage. It was exceptionally seasoned and went well with the cheese which was gooey and creamy. Surprisingly, for both cheese steaks the bread wasn't soggy even after sitting for 20 minutes in the paper packaging. Overall, I love the quality of the cheese steaks here! I hope to be back soon! read more

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This is not a satisfying cheesesteak if you like CHEESE. There is relatively NO cheese but there is plenty of steak. I had a Togos cheesesteak and it was much proportional. Not the right cheese but still satisfying. Gaglione Brothers in San Diego beats all. read more

Love this place. They never let us down. Love the Hoagie with beef. My son loves the beef Philly with just meat and cheese. He compares all others to theirs. He says theirs are the best. I also enjoy the steak fries and the fact that they have malt vinegar to dip them in. Yummy. read more

The Cheese Steak Shop always came highly recommended by my little sister and since she was feening for one of these sandwich I finally made the drive. I arrived to one person awaiting for their order and I went directly up to the register. The young gentleman stood at the window with his head down and no greeting given. I gave it a few minutes, thinking he was busy doing something before I spoke up and said "hello". Interaction with this guy was undesirable to say the least and I quickly placed my order for [half] Chillin' Chili with steak fries and a [large] Motown Philly with curly fries. Meals are made fresh to each order so there will most definitely be a wait. CSS has a designated waiting area and they try to limit 6 people in at one time to help maintain social distancing. Food was pretty good and that says a lot coming from someone who doesn't like any kind of philly cheese steak. Steak fries are an absolute must thanks to their signature GUYLIC seasoning. Sandwiches were messy but packed with ingredients. 3 stars for this visit but I know there is potential for so much more. Not bad CSS, not bad at all... read more

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We walked downtown and decided to try this place out. The cheesesteaks were okay. A little pricey for what you get but it was just something to eat before we go watch a movie. If you are looking for a quick bite with friends or family, come here but I'm not sure if this place made it to my top list of places to come back and eat at. read more

Stopped here a couple times over the past year for a cheesesteak to go. It's tasty, but I really hate that the cheese is under the meat and stuck to the bread. I barely taste it :( Service is quick and the price is reasonable. read more

Cheese Steak Shop - Classic Philly Cheese Steak large size with onions and no peppers - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Perfect sandwich hot sweet peppers made the way I like it. Been going there for 30 years

Place isn't open within the hours it says it's open for , this location over the years has got worse and worse both quality is food and customer service , go to any other cheese steak shop besides this one read more

Had the classic combo with curly fries. I enjoyed it - the sandwich did it's job. Nice portions, gooey cheese, nice spice on the peppers and jalapenos. Curly fries were a little bland. The operation was led by a pretty young staff, so I can tell their inexperience translated to their customer service. I would suggest they try a little harder in this department, otherwise, they should consider maybe a food truck model instead of a brick and mortar. I'll be back though. Literally only came here because the drive-thru at taco bell was too long. Lucked out, cause this was my first time trying this place. read more

We ordered DoorDash for pickup. The menu was comprehensive and allowed for easy customization in a comments section provided for each item. We arrived at the set time and our piping hot order was waiting for us. My husband and I ordered the basic chicken cheese steak sans peppers (as I said, it was so easy to delete those yucky peppers). It came double wrapped which was good as quite a bit of liquid came out when I unwrapped it. I thought it would be soggy but honestly, the bun was just right. Speaking of the bun, it was absolutely stuffed with chopped chicken (chopped is the best word I can use to describe the chicken - it wasn't ground but was almost shaved. I thought it was steak when I first saw it). The cheese was melted and mixed into the chicken - not gloopy, just right. There weren't a lot of onions but we did add mushrooms and they were quite plentiful. We shared this sandwich and it was more than enough for the two of us. You do have the option of ordering a half sandwich which may be the way to go if you aren't sharing. We also ordered curly fries. Unfortunately they didn't make the trip home very well. They were soggy but that isn't too unusual for fries sitting for about 15 minutes or so. The large was big enough for four of us to share. (Our sandwiches were so large that we didn't really need that many. In fact, we really didn't need them at all). The fries themselves were large - fun to eat a curl that was almost as big as the potato it was cut from. They were seasoned like a typical curly fry. I'm sure they would be just fine if you were eating in but really not so much for carry out. Our friends ordered the "king" cheese steak. It had extra meat and cheese and was colossal. They did opt for the peppers which were so plentiful that they were almost too much. They devoured their sandwich so I guess it must have been pretty good. We will definitely be back - that was a really good cheese steak! read more

I was craving a cheesesteak last weekend and decided to try the cheesesteak shop. I tried the King of Philly - Classic cheesesteak with white American cheese and onions. I also tried the steak fries and curly fries. The cheesesteak met with my expectations. Meat, onion and cheese were all chopped up together and had great flavor. The bread had gotten a little soggy with the 30 minute drive back to my house. That is not the store's issue...that's a consistent challenge with this friggin pandemic. To that point the fries were also soggy. But I just put them in a hot oven and crisped them up...no big deal. My son-in-law also had a cheesesteak with provolone, peppers & onions. He ate his in less than 5 mins so I'm convinced he enjoyed the sandwich. His only criticism is he felt it could have used a little more cheese. All-in-all, if you are looking for a solid cheesesteak, I don't think you have to go to Philly...you can get one in south San Jose at the Cheesesteak Shop. I will be back! read more

I was right down the street and it was 8:27. On Yelp and google it says they close at 9. Thought I'd get them a heads up to place a takeout order. The girl tonight says they're closed. What?? I drove all the way here to find out they closed at 8:28? Not cool at all. Atleast update your info. I'm thinking they wanted to close shop early but atleast let me Place the order I was gona be there by 8:29. Sadness. Food is okay, kinda greasy. read more

Their cheesesteaks are terrific. Love the Garlic & mushroom ones. Get all the hot peppers!! I only get takeout but I watch sports tv while waiting. read more

Sandwiches are so yummy. Shrinkflation seems to have got a hold of them though. Their king sandwiches seemed smaller lately but the food is still very good read more

This was my favorite cheese steak shop, however my last visit made me livid, their service is absolutely horrid. So much so, that this will be my only 1star review. I will never come back again. read more