Some restaurants become favorites because they're fancy. Others become favorites because they…read moreconsistently do the basics exceptionally well. Philly Steak & Subs falls squarely into the second category, and that's why it has become one of our regular lunch spots. We typically eat in for lunch but tonight ordered takeout, and our standing order is a full-size Philly cheesesteak (no tomato, lettuce, or mayo) with fries for $18.56 plus tip. We split it between the two of us, and it's always more than enough food. I happily finish the fries. The sandwich is generously sized and packed with plenty of well-seasoned beef. That's really what keeps us coming back, the flavor. The meat is cooked and seasoned just right, and the fries have a seasoning of their own that pairs nicely with the sandwich. Located in the shopping center at Atlantic Avenue and Millbrook Road, parking is plentiful, making it an easy stop for either dine-in or takeout. The dining room is spacious with plenty of seating, though tonight we took our food home. One thing that has always stood out is the staff. They're consistently warm, friendly, and welcoming. On my latest visit, they were enjoying a World Cup match, and we spent a few minutes chatting about the Argentina-Egypt game. It's a small interaction, but those moments are part of what makes this place feel comfortable and familiar. There are restaurants you visit once to try them, and there are restaurants that quietly become part of your routine. Philly Steak & Subs has become one of those places for us. Good food, generous portions, friendly people, and consistently enjoyable meals, that's a combination that keeps us coming back.

Good little spot for a delicious cheesesteak. Ordered delivery and food was still hot when arrived…read morevia Uber. Easy ordering through the application that I was able to download quickly via the App Store. Ordered two Philly cheesesteaks and a turkey sub. All were good. Also had some fries which were crispy and tasty. Will definitely go back whenever I get the hankering for a tasty cheesesteak.

Sandwiches high quality, service exceptional, local home grown ownership with great engagement!…read moreCatering, corporate meetings, etc. Another great place in Lafayette village!

Got a couple sandwiches to go late afternoon on a recent Thursday. At the off-hour of 4:00 I had…read morethe place to myself. Place looked spotless (99 sanitation), and smelled awesome (they had just cooked come garlic). Ordered a turkey reuben ($16) for me, and a pastrami reuben ($17) for him. Waited a few minutes and took home a couple warm beauties. My turkey was piled high with thinly sliced turkey breast. Bread was awesome even though not the usual rye. Sauerkraut very good. However, I could not taste the swiss cheese or the honey mustard that were supposed to be on there. I would have actually preferred less meat and more flavor from cheese and mustard. Even more sauerkraut would have helped as the turkey ate dry after awhile. Husband loved the pastrami one. Said it was some of the best pastrami he's ever had and he could taste the grilled onions, the spicy mustard and the cheese on his. Will definitely go back, but would order differently for me.

It is rare I do an updated review and go down on stars. However, this place gets the nod…read more My first visit was a little off, mainly because the guy at the register was a little confused but the food and presentation was just that good. Over the past 3 weeks, I've noticed a steady decline in service and food quality. Please note I've ordered from here 8-10 times in that span, with dining in 3 times and Door Dashing 5-7 times. I can go back to my receipts but I made this place my go-to. One of the days I walked in to order and the guy flatly told me all subs were toasted when I asked if I could get mine toasted. Seemed a little uncalled for with the tone. The last visit onsite, the presentation from my first time (sub is spread open when served) had gotten worse. The tomatoes were noticeably smaller. My last door dash order from yesterday, I had a blonde hair in my sub. I do not have hair and it wouldn't be blonde, if so. It was mixed in as well. I threw the rest of my sub away. This is actually the second business on this strip I've found hair in my food. I don't complain, I just don't eat there anymore. But the fact I can notice a difference in service and food quality within 3 weeks is INSANE. At this point, I do not recommend this place.

Delicious! I ordered an artichoke sandwich that's flavor profile was perfect! Every bite was full…read moreof flavor. (Though its not a pretty sandwich to look at it.) If you are a Vegetarian like me, this and the veggie sandwich seem to be the only choices. As tasty as it is, I will order it again. Also, the lemonade is pretty good. We wanted two lemonades and found it cheaper to just buy the 1/2 quart?? of it.

We've been wanting to try this place for a while after seeing it on social media and it definitely…read morelived up to the hype! They have a wide variety of sandwiches (hogies, deli style, cheesesteaks, chicken cutlets), along with burger and salad options. We opted for a cheesesteak, deli sandwich, and small salad which was the perfect amount of food for two people. My only word of caution is that the Calabrian Ceasar dressing is quite spicy, so use with caution or pick another if you don't like spicy food. The bread, meat, and toppings were all fresh and brought unique flavors that worked very well together. There was a good amount of seating both inside and outside that was clean and well kept. Be sure to check out the daily drink specials too - when we went it was $2 Tecate cans. Will definitely be back!

I come here pretty often for a quick bite and because I love the area where it is located in. It is…read moresurrounded by other restaurants, a plant shop, yoga studio, coffee cart and plenty of outdoor seating along the whole area. It is always lively and a nice area to go eat. My favorite sandwich is the dagwood with turkey. The cheesesteak was also pretty good. Unfortunately the dagwood recently stopped featuring avocado and now is replaced by pesto so I will be looking for a new favorite soon. The sandwiches are great, prices are fair, and food always comes out quick. Both inside and outside seating is always nice and clean and the servers are friendly. I wish their bread was softer sometimes but I love the options they have. There's definitely something for everybody!

Ordered the "mad mushroom" Philly cheesesteak. It was delicious! The shaved ribeye makes a…read moredifference because you can taste the quality. I will be back to try different menu items. If you are from up North, it is not your typical deli, where you walk in and see different deli meats and options displayed, and different bagels with cream cheese assortments. On the other hand, the options they do have a are great. Definitely recommend!

We stopped in for lunch and had a chicken mushroom cheese steak, a side salad, and a French dip…read morewith fries. The sandwiches and sides were delicious, and truly tasted like authentic Philly sandwiches. It is a great gem of a deli!

This Charleys location is located inside of the food court at triangle Mall. There are several…read moretables and chairs to dine in the food court. The business sells cheesesteaks, fries, wings, etc. The cashier was patient and friendly when taking our order. We got our food in a timely manner. I got an order of lemon pepper wings and fries. My food was served hot and tasted good but some of the wings were a little over seasoned.

Charley's cheesecake has never failed me. It's usually in the food court in the mall. Food always…read morefresh made right when you order. Fries always hot and crispy. Can get combo for $7.77 (I believe don't quote me on the price). Either way it's worth it and only place I eat from when I go to the mall.

Outstanding. Love it The service was great. Good food. Great atmosphere I like to go back again.read more

A friend suggested that I try Cloos', and what great advice that turned out to be. Cloos' brings…read morethe feel of Northern short-order stands, grills, and diners to the NC State area. I had lunch there on Thursday--and liked it so much that I went back again on Friday. Two days in a row. One word of caution: this is a true short-order grill. Everything is freshly made to order, and they are often very busy. You will not get your food as quickly as you would at a fast-food place like McDonald's or Wendy's. If you are in a big hurry, head west on Western Boulevard to McDonald's, Bojangles, Wendy's, or Cook Out--all places I patronize--but they are not the same type of venue. Cloos' Coney Island is a hot dog and classic American comfort food restaurant that has been operating in Raleigh since 1988, with strong ties to the NC State student community and local residents. According to their own signage and social pages, they proudly market themselves as "An Original Detroit Hot Dog Stand, Est. 1988." The restaurant is decorated like a classic diner or luncheonette. White tile gives a clean, bright feel, paired with black checkerboard accents. The décor is reminiscent of original White Castle, White Diamond, and Waffle House locations. There's even a Sopranos-themed pinball machine. Seating includes a lunch counter with round revolving stools and 1950s-style dinette tables and chairs. On Thursday, I ordered a Coney Dog and French fries. With the exception of the Chicago Dog, their hot dogs are 90 percent beef, with the remainder pork products. The Coney Dog is their specialty, served on a steamed bun with chili, mustard, and onions--try it; you'll love it. The fries are excellent--thin, string-style fries like McDonald's used to make years ago. My friend had the Chicago Dog, a Vienna all-beef frank customized with Carolina flair, adding slaw atop their Coney Dog toppings. They have a soda fountain with Coke products, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and both sweet and unsweet tea. As a fun detail, there's a Coca-Cola CLASSIC sign near the fountain--perfectly fitting for a place established in the late '80s. Because they offer both tea and lemonade, they list Arnold Palmers (sweet or unsweet) on the menu. They also offer bottled water and a selection of domestic and premium bottled beers. On Friday, I went alone, sat at the counter, and ordered the Philly Cheesesteak--listed on their menu as one of their signature items, and now I know why. I chose steak with green peppers and onions and added mushrooms for a small extra charge. I don't care for mustard (a Midwest thing) or mayonnaise (a Southern thing) on my cheesesteaks. When I worked in Philadelphia and ate at Pat's and the street carts, I always had ketchup on the bun. At Cloos', I dipped both my cheesesteak and fries into genuine Heinz ketchup from glass bottles--outstanding. I liked the fries so much the day before that I ordered another small order. Growing up in New Jersey, a root beer with a cheesesteak just felt right--even though I rarely drink soda. Some pairings are simply meant to be. The staff are great--nice, patient, and constantly engaging with customers. There's an ongoing conversation about everything, and you can tell they genuinely enjoy their work, their coworkers, and their customers. If you're expecting service with a deep Southern accent, this might not be the place--but the warmth and authenticity more than make up for it. Needless to say, I plan to go back. Two five-star experiences, back-to-back.

A sign of a good bbq place is if you can smell the food before you walk in. I could smell the bbq…read morefrom a block or so away. This is the best bbq sandwich that I've eaten in NC. The sauce was amazing and the perfect balance of vinegar and taste. The brisket has the option of fatty, mixed, or no fat. The mix had a lot of fat, I wouldn't order it again. The service was great too, I think our food was ready in less than 5 mins. The food came out before the water lol

My oldest daughter has been craving barbecue so we decided to give this restaurant a go. The…read morehostess was really nice and the decor of the restaurant was sports themed with a bit of country... we liked it. We could watch the World Cup as well as other things. Our waitress was kind and went over the menu with us. Our orders: side of fries Well-fed (4 proteins and 2 sides) 2 of us shared Burnt ends plate with 2 sides We know that NC barbecue is NOT SC barbecue but anywho, the portion size was not what we expected for the Well-Fed nor did it match previous photos we'd seen. Our food was cold but tasty except for the macaroni and cheese, my daughters hated it. We politely let our waitress know and she took our plate back and the kitchen in turn, provided us with a whole new plate of food. We were ready to dig in but this time, the barbecue lacked flavor and my daughters were so disappointed and were ready to leave. I definitely appreciated the kitchen for trying to make it right but I don't think we'll be returning on our next trip to Raleigh.