While I'm admittedly not world's number one fan when it comes to Philly Cheesesteaks, Fred's diverse menu, comfortable classic atmosphere and fantastic staff make for a great lunch experience. Star 1: How was the service and atmosphere? Excellent on all fronts. While it's no-frills, the simplistic but quaint atmosphere at Fred's is conducive to a quick and comfortable lunch. From the pictures and plaques on the walls to whatever classic movie happens to be playing on the television, Fred's feels authentic, and that authenticity is compounded by the brilliant staff behind the counter. Down for a casual conversation but attentive and caring, these guys really hold the whole experience together, and I walked out the door feeling great about the whole experience. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? $5.20 for a good sized Pepper Cheesesteak? Yup, that'll do - http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=kXqIUC5t1vJ2YAoV9-WdmA&userid=OKX-V5j_qfuOebeHeWGrHg Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? So again, I'm not the world's biggest fan of the philly cheesesteak, but I really did enjoy my pepper cheesesteak. Made to order with what tasted like good quality ingredients (that's not to say it's healthy by any stretch of the imagination), the toasted bread meshed well with what was steak and cheese cooked together instead of just having a slab of cheese tossed on some already heated beef. My only complaint was that there could have been some more peppers in the mix, but that's hardly noteworthy. Single Star Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? So here's the deal. After I'd ordered my cheesesteak, I spied a picture of what's called the 'Fat Fred'. It's a burger, but it's topped with philly cheesesteak. holy woah, potential game changer. Either way, Fred's deserves at least four stars due largely in part to the good food and the great atmosphere and service, but I'll be back in the very near future to give that burger a go. If it blows me away? We may well be looking at five stars. Star Granted. read more

Fred's Downtown Philly - Pepper Cheesesteak (Regular): $5.20 pre-tax - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Bedford, Texas

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Great phillys definitely recommend! Make sure to get the big one to make it a meal for two!

This is the best Philly you can get in the area. Don't hesitate! The food is always prepared quick and is ready to go if you call in an order. read more

Tried it for the first time the other day and I am hooked ! It was so good! Blast from the past decor

Used to love the place when it was in Hurst but it shut down decided to go to the Euless location food is still great staff is not very friendly not a good experience at this location read more

Friendly service & great food! I ordered a 6" cheesesteak while the hubs over indulged in the 10" - the Fred's homemade hot sauce adds the perfect amount of heat to your sandwich/sub. We also shared an order of the crab fries (seasoned with Old Bay). They have an eating challenge that is a 2' sub plus fries to eat within 30 minutes...are you up for it?? Lol there are a few on the wall that have! :) read more

Fred's Downtown Philly - Philly Cheesesteak (#2) with crab fries We also put the Fred's homemade hot sauce on it making it even more yummy! - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Bedford, Texas

Love the sandwich #8 Philly and skinny crunch fries are perfect. Only complaint is the place needs a wipe down. The outdoor window by the door look like someone puked or slung Something at the window days ago. All tables weren't wiped down because quest throw there own tray away. Just everything needed a spray and a wipe. Food is good. read more

I'll tell you, this place is great. Cook/cashier is friendly, food is awesome. Definitely will be back!

This place makes a damn good Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Not to mention some very tasty and crispy French fries. If you're in the area and a steak n cheese craving hits you, eat here. You'll be glad you did. read more

Fred's Downtown Philly - Two thumbs up for this pepper steak sandwich. I did however add some of my own diablo pepper on it. I like spice! - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Bedford, Texas

Nice people who took my order and I tried my very first Philly cheesesteak. I didn't know what to expect but it was pretty good. Not sure if it's cheesteak is really my thing. I am willing to try out their burgers another time. The bread could have been toasted some more, but overall satisfying. read more

Best Philly spot in DFW. KT is the man. Love the vibe every time I go the aports stuff on the wall. and he always donates to the local school. read more

This place is inviting and the employees are awesome! Great ratio with meat, bread, and cheese on the Philly's. Crabby fries are delicious as well. A must try in Euless! read more

Omg I just stuffed my face with my #8 with bell peppers and it was so delicious. I give this place a 5 star rating. I got regular fries instead of my sweet potato ones I ordered, but I don't care because the customer service and the food was A1! We will be back soon! Thank you read more

Ok before I even tried my food Fred's had already received my utmost respect. While I was waiting for my food 4 students from Trinity walked in and 3 ordered the 4th had a little trouble finding his cash, his friends were also struggling to get enough change together when either he is the owner/manager told the kid just to give him what he had and not to worry about the rest....that plus the food was good I would say 4 stars for the food but that little act earned this establishment a 5 star rating. I just want to say if you want great food with a great atmosphere I highly recommend this place, they just earned not only a fan for life but a customer who will recommend this place to anyone and everyone who asks for a place to eat in the area. ***Update**** Finally tried the Philly Cheesesteak and I must say I wish I could give more stars. read more

The Philly cheesesteak sandwich was good, had good flavor and the bread was soft. The fry's were nothing special, the soft drinks were good and a refreshing change from the normal coke options. read more

Stopped in after years of wanting to try this place and WHY DIDNT I COME HERE SOONER?!?! I tried the 6" Po Fred Cheesesteak and a side of the crab fries; the sandwich was so flavorful and the perfect ratio of meat to bread, and the fries were crispy with a generous sprinkle of old bay crab seasoning that enhanced the flavor in a totally delicious way. The gentleman manning the grill exudes pride in what he does and made the experience even better with just his personality. Will certainly make a trip back soon! read more

Just like being in Philly! Great spot! Cooked to order. Well priced! Kind chef/cashier! Will be back! read more

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I was craving a Philly Cheesesteak so I went to Fred's and OMG! WOW...that was the best cheesesteak I have had in years! I also ordered a bacon cheeseburger and it was incredible as well. Fred's has gained a loyal customer because I will not go anywhere else for a cheesesteak (unless I'm in Philadelphia). Great job! read more

Last time I had a philly was in philly. This place right here is definitely a must! Most philly places around the area don't even have cheese wiz??? This place does! Good clean eating too! And this is coming from someone who doesn't eat beef or steak anymore, I had to try it out though ;) read more

Fred's Downtown Philly - #4 with mushrooms and cheese wiz! Sweet potato fries like what???? - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Bedford, Texas

We ordered the Mushroom and Pepper Cheese steak sandwiches. I got the Pepper "hot" with the sauce mixed in. Both were very good, but not quite as spicy as the chef would have you believe. I am a fan and with limited mid-cities supply of Philly's, I will go back. The extensive menu included a great selection of Philly's, burgers, and wings. It also appeared they have some monster creation that puts a Philly on your burger as well. Caution: they appear to be fans of the eagles, sixers, flyers, and of course. Rocky. just sayin... read more

Best Philly around here hands down.i tried this place a few months back in grapevine.i thought is was great but didn't like the drive over there with all this damn construction. No problem now since this location is just right around the corner from me. Their Phillys are greatness.the meat is tender the bread is nice and soft and the cheese is melted in the middle with all the veggies.love it and will be defiantly be visiting this place on a regular basis. read more

I love Fred's. To me this place is comfort food from PA. The guy who runs this place is Fred's son and he is a friendly chap who does a great job keeping things clean and orderly. He also makes a great cheesesteak. I tend to stop on Fridays because that's when the Broad Street is on special. read more

Fred's Downtown Philly - I love the top label - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Bedford, Texas

Not impressed. Since I am originally from the East Coast, I was looking forward to trying one of their cheese steak subs and I have to admit that they do give you plenty of steak on their large subs. The biggest problem is the roll that they serve it on. It is way to soggy. Also the steak itself didn't have a lot of flavor. Also tried their crab fries since I love old bay seasoning. However it is apparent that they use some other seasoning which is not as good. Overall their food is good but I was hoping that it would be better. Probably won't return. read more

Emphasis here is on fast, hot, and simple. Cheesesteaks here are basically finely chopped meat, onion, and Cheez Whiz - no slices of cheese here! For those saying they can't "find" the cheese in their cheesesteak, it's because the stuff dissolves into a kind of gravy/grease on the meat that either clings to it or gets partially absorbed by the bread (and wrapper). For those that want something more on their cheesesteak, you got alot of variations that include mushrooms, peppers (banana, jalapeno, and cherry), various cuts of meats (steak, Italian sausage, chicken, and bacon), one with lettuce and tomato, and two "cheesesteaks" that're vegetarian - one with black beans and one without. I ordered the 10" Philly cheesesteak and while it wasn't fancy, it was hot and pretty filling. The cheesecake came with a little cup of red sauce for dipping, which definitely gave it the bit of extra flavor it needed (at least for me). Taste-wise, the sauce was a bit reminiscent of the red Arby's sauce at Arby's. If cheesesteaks aren't your thing - they apparently also do cold-cut hoagies, salads, grilled chicken burgers, veggie burgers, and regular burgers. They advertise on the menu this thing called a "Fat Fred" - a cheeseburger with a mound of cheesesteak on the patty. Side items vary a bit more than what you normally see - cheese fries, onion straws, "hockey pucs", mozzarella sticks, fried pickles, and "Philly Tooth Picks" in addition to regular AND sweet potato fries. Personally, if you're on your way home from work and just want to swing by and grab something quick for dinner - these guys are great for that! I walked in, ordered, and was out the door with my food in under 10 minutes (leaning more toward 5-ish minutes), all on a busy Wednesday night after driving by several fast food and walk-in restaurants that sported lines of 8-10+ cars/people. Yes, the place is sorta small, but it's maybe 5 tables and if it's you and a small party, you should be good. Yeah it's greasy, but it's a cheesesteak and more importantly, one that uses WHIZ, not sliced cheese - so be warned! Still, if you don't mind the occasional indulgence, give this place a shot! read more

Food was good. The sandwich was small for the price. I read past reviews and the cheesestakes looked much lqrger

First time to eat at Fred's. This is easily the best Philly Cheesesteak I have ever had. From the bread brought in weekly from Philadelphia to the perfectly thin sliced steak and onions that all caramelize so nicely on well seasoned flattop grill. I had the #2. Philly Cheesesteak w/provolone and the Philly Toothpicks. The cheesesteak was cooked perfectly and the tasted and texture was great. The Philly Toothpicks and the House Sauce were very good as well. I will definitely be back. read more

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This place is NASTY..... they fix your food with their bare hands and they are not required to use gloves. They nasty cook/ owner that was fixing the sandwich was rubbing is nasty head and then started touching all over the customers sandwhich. I walked out and will be reporting them to the health board. This is how people get sick. GLOVES NEED TO BE WORN WHEN TOUCHING CUSTOMERS FOOD... Lots of germs and bacteria are in your nails and on your skin. Please change your hygiene requirements in your restaurant.... I called them to ask why no gloves and the manager or owner screamed and was calling me names.. Please make sure they have on GLOVES when preparing your food. read more

Today was my first visit. Excellent roll and meat - and that's the important part. And their sauce (you add yourself) pushes it to another level. The place is not fancy - or touristy - so kinda like Philly. I will be a regular. read more

My buddy grew up in Philadelphia and he says this place is one of the places in town that has the the closest thing to a Philadelphia cheesesteak. So we went there I ate it and it was a complete MEH experience. However if you want to see one of the most impressive Rocky Balboa action figure collections in the world this is the place to go read more

Fred's Downtown Philly - As close to a real Philly as it gets in Dallas - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Bedford, Texas

Disappointed in this Philly cheese steak. It was basically a grease ball. The meat was chopped to the consistency of paste and even tho we asked the cook before we left we couldn't find any cheese. I couldn't taste anything but grease. I had expected maybe a sauce for the meat to cook in, onions, mushrooms, peppers and some freaking cheese on it! There was nothing but smashed up meat. My Aunt said it was more like a loose meat sandwich with nothing else on it. Sorry to Philly if these are close to the real thing, but this just wasn't what I was hoping for. Yuck. To be fair tho! I only tried one sandwich. And the fried pickles were terrific. A little skimpy on the dipping sauce but still very good. Over all I will not go back. I can get a philly with some taste else where. read more

Omg I am from Toronto Canada can we please get a place like this up their. From far the place looks a little run Down, But man oh man is this place a hit for me awesome the food is good and you can tell the owner really cares about his clients. Will be back before my trip to Texas is done read more

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We called in a lunch order for six people. After placing the order over the phone, the woman read back the order to confirm it was placed correctly. It was. When we arrived to pick up our food, our order was again read back to us to confirm it was correct. It was. After picking up our food and returning to work, we found that several components of our order were, in fact, not correct and/or missing completely. We placed a call to let them know this, and we were met with complete rudeness. They demanded to know "What do you want us to do about this?" They asked that we bring back the incorrect portion of an order to "swap it out" with the correct item. Seriously?! It's as though the person on the phone completely forgot that he worked in the service industry. There was no apology for the inconvenience, nor was there any attempt made to remedy the error. A rude, angry, and accusatory staff does not inspire repeat business. We will not be back. read more

I've eaten here several times, as well as the Fred's in Grapevine, and both are really good. Not a big philly cheesesteak guy, but I usually find myself here when I want one. Fries and onion straws the usual fried standard, but they're fine and I'm here for the sandwiches anyway. I usually don't review multiple locations of any chain places. The reason I'm doing this one mainly is to help offset the 1 STAR review from the person who had their obvious fragile feelings hurt by the employee who turned the door sign closed at two minutes till close. Honestly? Sheesh... Hey, maybe the employee's watch read different? Maybe they had already shut down some of the grill or kitchen equipment? Maybe they just wanted to close on time for a change...Who knows! The fact is, the reviewer wasn't even going here in the first place, but got upset. Kinda like the 1 STAR review I read from someone one time who was upset at the long drive thru line at In N Out and "The line is too long, I'm never going to eat here, forget about it, 1 star". Sorry, just my own personal rant here. But if you haven't eaten here, don't slam the place for basically...nothing. If other fans of Fred's feel the same, I encourage you to do what I did, get on the Yelp website, and flag the review. read more

1st off, I love that they always have Fresh Prince of Bellaire playing.. Simple, inexpensive Philly's, burgers, fries & big wings..

Not even close to a real Philadelphia cheese steak sandwich no flavor at all. Will not be going back even though it's within walking distance from my house. read more

The staff could not be more friendly and the food could not be more tasty! I had the 6-inch cheesesteak with sweet peppers and fries. Best philly cheesesteak I've ever had! They also have their own signature dipping sauce and hot sauce. I didn't try the hot sauce, but the other one was the perfect complement to the sandwich. As another Yelper said, it's no-frills and you order at the counter. It's a great spot to go for a quick lunch. I'm so happy Fred's is 5 minutes from where I live - I'll definitely be back to try some other things on the menu. read more

Fred's Downtown Philly - Sweet pepper cheesesteak with onion straws - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Bedford, Texas

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Man this place is good! My husband dragged me here because he said I would love it, but you see, I do not like Philly cheesesteak, so it was going to take a lot to impress me. We ordered the "pepper steak," and it was VERY good! I will be back for sure! Who would've ever thought I would like Philly cheesesteak? :) read more

Went here after my friends and I played volleyball. Twas a good decision, it was my first time having a Philly Cheesesteak. Haha, I really liked it! I got the #6 - Pepper Philly. With crab fries, basically seasoned fries. They're crunchy! It was good. We also shared some wings and they were huge! I would definitely come back to this place, workers were really nice and helped us make our decisions. Would definitely recommend. read more

Best Philly Cheesesteak in the DFW area! I've been to Pat's, Geno's & even Max's in Philly. This is the closest thing to any of those. Fred's is definitely legit when it comes to a Cheesesteak. Everything on the menu is good, nothing disappoints! Try the Crab fries too, really good with their Fred sauce. read more

Fred's Downtown Philly - 10 inch #8 with fries. - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Bedford, Texas

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I grew up in South Jersey so I have years and years of cheesesteak eating under my belt. Literally. These cheesesteaks are stellar. A bit smaller than than I expected but still filling. The bread is on point! We also ordered hot mozzarella sticks and they were just the right amount of heat. We will definitely be back! No photos....didn't have time to stop and take any before inhaling the food. read more