I'm always on the lookout for unique sandwich shops, and this is one of the best I have found in a while. I typically go for a cold sub, usually something like a classic Italian. Not today. Right when I walked in, I was smacked in the face by the wonderful smell of meat grilling on the flattop. I had no choice but to get the steak and cheese. The quality of the meat was second to none, and the sandwich tastes amazing as a result. Definitely ask for the hot sauce. It is a delicious combination of tangy vinegar and sweet heat. Adds another level of enjoyment to the experience. To top it all off, the staff is very welcoming as well. I was in and out in less than 5 minutes (everything freshly prepared right in front of me). Everyone was smiling and having a good time (kinda rare these days). A little on the expensive side at $20 for the sandwich, but honestly I am trying to keep myself from going back in to get another one to "share" with my wife. If you have a chance, do yourself a favor and grab one of these sandwiches. I was told (when they invited me back) that they are closed on Sunday / Monday. Enjoy! read more

Famous Phil's Sub Shop - Steak & Cheese with banana peppers on top. Mayo, lettuce, and tomatoes underneath. My highest recommendation. - Sandwiches Near Me - Plantation, Florida

The food was great I came in during my lunch break but I hate to admit that I feel like I paid entirely too much for this meal. One sandwich and a drink should not come up to $25. read more

I can not believe I passed this establishment over 30 years. I always said someday I would try. Well, my daughter who recently graduated from college is my Food Taster. She said Famous Phil is better than Sonny's on Taft Street. Amazingly, the Philly cheese steak is . We will come back. read more

This used to be an awesome sandwich shop, not so much now. Ordered a turkey sub as always and discovered while eating that there was very little meat on the sandwich. I stopped by the next day and asked about the lack of meat. I was bluntly told there was 4 ounces of meat on the sandwich and that was that. Look at the picture and see if that looks like 1/4 pound of turkey. It's right there below the cheese... read more

Famous Phil's Sub Shop - a person holding a sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Plantation, Florida

Delicious!!! Best sub I could find. Pricey and the staff is rude as all get out. Has a real deep inner city vibe. But well worth all that for the delicious cheesesteak! read more

This used to be a great sub shop to go to even though they are cash only & I never carry cash I used to go out my way to get a sub from them whenever I had enough cash or would just go to the bank. The hot sauce they put on their subs are the gem and what kept me coming back all these years. BUT this is my last straw with them, after the countless times I have witness them being rude to my father who used to just ask them to PUT ON GLOVES WHEN MAKING HIS SANDWICH, he is someone who has been going since he was a kid living in the area. Today I was in the area and decided to surprise him with one because I know how much he loves that place, but doesn't like to go anymore because of treatment in the past. His last straw was them always changing the price when he goes. Like will it kill them to put the prices on the big board they have inside listing the name of the subs. The owner's daughter or whoever she is, is EXTREMELY RUDE & will be the demise of the place if she doesn't get it together. read more

It's not even boars head and then they overprice Back in the day it was a hell of a sale place to go to not anymore

What a waste of time!!!! Do not go here!!on top of the the person in charge being rude,food is crap,and cash only!?? Garbage hole in the wall! Famous Philly cheese steak from Boston?!? What a joke. read more

They are famous for a reason and keep me coming back for good food and memories of the shops you find around up north. Cash only so be prepared. read more

Stopped by for the famous Philly Cheese steak sandwich and they did not disappoint.. in fact I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the meat and hoagie - and the friendly service from the team behind the counter. Team, it's small - there is no sitting room - but I had no problem buying four of these lovelies and stood outside with a few friends munching away. Telling you the food was amazing. When they offer their hot sauce - accept the offer - it's a perfect compliment/add to the sandwich... Been almost 10 days, and had to look them up to see if open on weekends. Think I'll make a run today and introduce my family to it too.... read more

Excellent. Everything EXCELLENT!!!!! The subs are absolutely delicious and the owners are truly amazing!!!

Quality of food for the price was appalling. Staff was friendly and order was filled quickly, i just can't justify the price. I would not recommend this place. That strip mall has many more superior options. read more

The other reviews pretty much cover it, this is a small cash only take out sandwich shop. The shopping center that it is located in was recently remodeled, to bad the inside of the sandwich shop was not! You could easily mistake this place for a broom closet, it is that small! While the inside is extremely small, they manage to work with what they have. This is strictly take out and cash only. Do not come here if your looking for a place to sit and eat, won't happen. I have been coming here on and off more off for about 10 years. The Philly cheese steak is my favorite, actually it is the only thing I have ever tried. They usually pack the bread full of steak and add plenty of provolone cheese. The meat has a good flavor, yes it is greasy but isn't that what makes a great cheese steak? The bread is soft and the optional toppings are endless. read more

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They make a good cheesesteak however it's about $3 overpriced. And these people don't take credit or debit card. I don't know what year they think this is. The other day a friend of mine picked up three subs and it cost $51. I wouldn't mind paying $13 for a sub if there was some place to sit down and eat it. But it's literally a hole in the wall. read more

A friend of mine has been talking about the best subs in Fort Lauderdale for a long time and today I finally got a chance to taste one. And I must say sub the was delicious down to the last bite. I went during a lunch break and it wasn't packed... thank goodness because this sub shop was standing room only (with the exception for a two chairs and a small die table). From my understanding all the subs are foot-longs and the average price is $6 and some change. The staff (two females when I went) were really nice. The phone rung nonstop with incoming orders, so it can be busy. I ordered a tuna sub and it was soo good! I plan on going back soon to try different subs. read more

This place charge $16 for a steak and pepper sub and it taste like shit. The place is super smoky and dirty on the inside. Highly not recommended read more

Better job on the Second Time. I got the American Cold Cuts Sub. It's bologna, spiced ham, and cooked salami. I made sure to say easy on the onions and O and V. I even added their homemade pepper sauce. The sub was constructed perfect (see pic). The pepper sauce had a sweet hot punch which gave the sub some added flavor. By the way, this place is a hole and very tiny. There were four of us waiting for subs and one dude waiting outside because the place is so small. Also, the decor is old old old. With that said, if you are a clean freak don't come here. If you want a good sub with some friendly employees, served in a place that has character then I would bookmark this place for you to try. I'll be back for sure so remember to tell them Dan sent you and Stay Hungry! read more

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This was the worst sandwich I ever had. I should have gone to Publix. It was a soggy mess

First timer. Ordered a Philly Cheesesteak sub. Excellent! Cash only. Cramped. A bit greasy but well worth a visit. The owner was very friendly. Worth a visit. Bring your appetite. read more

Got what was possibly the largest steak and cheese omelette I've ever had at this place for less than $15, and it was also very good. The lady who made it also gave me a bit of extra steak without charging me as well, and I'll definitely be coming back. Just be aware that it is take out only though! read more

Really enjoyed cheesesteaks each time I've gone. Will be back for more. Customer service is really good.

Filthy. Greasy ceiling, flood water damage on walls, nothing updated or cleaned since the '70s. Cheesesteak was good, but $10? read more

Why why why didn't I listen to my yelpers on this one?!?! Steak was overcooked and the cook was extremely heavy handed with pepper and salt.. It is a real dive which I wouldn't care if it was a good cheesesteak but it wasn't... I could even eat it.. Fi yourself a favor and take an extra drive to Sonnys famous steak hoagies... read more

A little disappointed today with my sub and I brought one of my coworkers there today for the first time. I really hope she likes her sub, but mine again was disappointing. This is the 2nd time I've been there because they make grinders like I grew up on in Cape Cod Massachusetts, in particular my all time favorite cheese burger sub. Usually the meat is chopped up into smaller peices and the veggies and cheese are cooked on the grill and season real well. Well unfortunately it does taste the same nor was it cooked.the same as the first time I went there. Spent $15.00 tipped the young lady $4.00 and I'm about to throw my food away. Very disappointed. Only been there two times and that is probably.my last time. read more

Place was small, lady didn't know prices of subs and on top of that it was cash only. Really!! We in 2015. Went next door to Jerry's. New place and the Philly was good. read more

I just ate my first cheesesteak from this place and all I can say is WOW!!!! So good. Wish I lived closer.

I'm glad I gave Famous Phil's a try. I was a bit turned off when I walked in there by the cramped space and overall decor, but it is a mom and pop place after all. They only take cash too! No square, apple pay or venmo. The staff was friendly, looked like the owners themselves. I tried the sub bomb, which was great! It was more like the crater left after Hiroshima though! There was so much stuff on that sub it couldn't close whatsoever, it was like a pizza sub, open bread with tons of stuff on it. Thats how I ate it and I loved it! Definitely worth the $10. I will be back. read more

Decided to try this location because I was craving a cheesesteak sub. The reviews were fairly good so I was expecting an awesome sub. The inside is small but the employees are very nice. I watched the cook make the cheesesteak sub and instantly knew I wasn't gonna like it. I HATE when the steak is chopped up so much it looks like ground beef, I want it to feel like I'm eating a steak sub not a ground beef sub. *sigh* I finally got home to eat the sub and all though it was huge I knew my first impression was right, the sub taste like a burger sub, the meat was falling out and it was simple not what I expect to have in a steak sub. I won't be trying this place again. The people that said this was the best cheesesteak they ever have they do not know a good steak sub. The reviews have failed me and the search for the best cheesesteak in Broward continues read more

Famous Phil's has the best cheesesteak subs in South Florida. I highly recommend trying them out if you are looking for a great steak and cheese sub. It's a small carry out location but the staff is friendly and the food is fantastic. You won't be disappointed check them out!!! read more

BEST CHEESESTEAK I HAD IN YEARS ! Fat freedys used to be the best until the location changed they meat taste like dog food . But Famous Phils Has the best meat !!! GREAT if I could give more stars I would read more

Coming from the neighborhood, I've seen this place downward spiral...from the original Fat Freddie's to the doable Famous Phil's to the almost unrecognizable Famous Phil's. I think the only thing authentic to the original shop at this point is the name. Obviously under new management - no type of customer service etiquette. You call and get a rude, "yeah, what you ordering." The steaks are way overpriced and they are over seasoned and not what you are used to from this establishment. If you are in the area of Prospect and Andrews on a weekday, try the original Fat Freddie's and you'll know what I mean. read more

If there is one thing Phil is famous for, it has to be the world record for health code violations. I dont think the place has been cleaned since it opened 40 years ago. I would rather dine in a crowded truck stop restroom after having my food prepared in the base of a porta potty. read more

They have one of the best subs you will not be sorry just have cash they dont take cards

If it wasn't for the condition of the inside of this sub shop, I would give it a five star rating. The food is that awesome! If you like cheesesteaks, this is the best one I've ever had, and I've never been a big cheesesteak fan, until now. The chicken Philly is my favorite sandwich here and I love how much they stuff into their soft sturdy buns! It's definitely worth the price you pay per sub, and the whole staff is super friendly. If you're one of those who judge a place by it's looks, this isn't the place for you, but if you're in search of a tasty sub this shop won't disappoint. As others have said, it is a tiny place and it is cash only so if they're super busy you might have to wait outside for a bit, but I personally believe this food is worth the wait! If you're in the Fort Lauderdale/eastern plantation area, and tired of the same old subs, I highly recommend you give Famous Phil's a try. read more

The shop itself is a very small storefront with no indoor (or outdoor for that matter) seating. Like others have said, it indeed looks like it's from the 70s (signage included). None of that is really an issue for me though. I got the Steak Bomb (steak, cheese presumably provolone or mozzarella, green peppers, mushrooms, onions, and spaghetti sauce which was withheld) for $10.34. The menu posted on the wall doesn't have prices, but I believe the take out menu does. The sub itself was indeed big but didn't really have any flavor. The bread had the taste and texture of a hot dog roll, and the meat only had a slight peppery taste. Maybe it was an off day? read more

The sandwiches here are decent depending on whomever is preparing it. The same can be said for the service. This place is a roll of the dice

Now we are from the home of the New Orleans Poboys and have experienced hoggie and sub sandwiches in every major city. Phil's is top rate. the cheese steak is labored over and the cold cuts are terrific! read more

Walked in the famous phils in a very small shop. Wasn't expecting that much was just hungry. To my surprise the owner was there cooking all the food herself. It's been open for 48 years and she's owned it close to 30. The food was amazing and I can't get enough good reviews for this small sub shop. read more

I drive a half hour to get here! Every time I come, I'm never disappointed. The meats are awesome. The bread is soft. The toppings are fresh. The fruit punch is the best! The customer service is fast and superb. I always order the pastrami and Swiss! read more

Other reviewers sum up this establishment rather accurately. Small, old, and in dire need of a renovation, but it produces a delicious steak sub! I prefer more than just steak and cheese and they had me covered with their Super Steak which includes mushroom, onion, sausage, pepperoni, marinara, and the other usual sub toppings. It was a tad over $11, but it was fantastic and I see many more in the future, regardless of where it was created! A bit of history, this place was called Fat Freddy's in the 70s and they had the best steak subs. I hadn't been here for years, but it appears the only change is the name. Freddy must've gave Phil his secret for a good sub during the switch. read more