My daughter and I were in the area and had a taste for cheesesteak. Came across this place on Yelp. We walked in and it was only one other person in there. Looked over the menu and made our decision. The man at the counter was nice and answered all questions. The walls are very colorful. My daughter got the Original Cheesesteak with cheez-wiz & provolone 5/10 I go The City Cheesesteak with cheez-wiz and provolone. 5/10 Frings 6/10 Fried mushrooms 5/10 All items lacked flavor. If they were seasoned I would definitely come back and recommend read more

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I wanted to try more cheesesteaks, so I decided to get food from here. I went here on a Friday for an early dinner. I ordered the Jay's Favorite for to-go. The Jay's Favorite was good, but a bit messy mainly because of the amount of toppings inside (not a bad thing though)! The food also wasn't that hot, which I usually prefer it to be hotter. Overall, I still do like this place for their sandwiches so I'd still recommend this place. Next time, I'll try their sides since those sounded good too. read more

Jay’s Cheesesteak - Jay's Favorite Cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Just had lunch at Jay's. I think I must have been the first order of the day cuz I got there about 10mins after they opened. I Had the go-to, mushroom and cheese, no onions, small fries. I laid off the side of whiz today. Since I was there first, the food came out right away! Nice and hot. The register lady was nice. Usually they have tables outside but maybe it's not warm enough today. The food: fries were hot and crispy. The sandwich: nice and cheezy, almost too salty, but good. I only ended up eating 1/2 of it and some fries, it's quite a bit of food. I took the rest home. Jay's is good. read more

I was finally able to stop by this wonderful establishment before they had to close due to the lease and less customers. I was greeted by the owner Jay who was warm and friendly to me and everyone who stopped by. As it was the second to the last day, they had less stock available which is understandable. I ordered the hangover steak with fries and mushrooms. It was outstanding! The chefs made it as perfect as possible. If Jay reopens another cheesesteak, I will be there for his fixings. Good luck Jay! Thank you for making some amazing cheesesteaks. read more

2.5. it was really mediocre. One and I'm done kind of thing. Not much else to say than underwhelming, lacking cheese. Served at room temp. I think they forgot about me and let it sit a while. How about more than a few sprinkles of cheese? Neighborhood is sketchy. Homeless guy begged for some. He didn't like it either. Oh well. read more

This review is mainly for the veggie cheese steak which consists of a few veggies with cheese . Overall it was bland ,since there were no seasoning added it seems. The meat options maybe be better .also it took really long to get the order ,even though there were just orders ahead of me read more

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I use to go to Jays Cheesesteaks great service until one day. I went in for a cheesesteak and mozzarella sticks as I was waiting, I noticed they were making chicken tenders using a frozen brand from a grocery store they said don't tell the manager makes me wonder what else are they doing back there. They said they had ran out not mention it used to come on a nice baguette, roll perfectly toasted they changed it to some kind of pretzel. Top roll in the heart of the mission. They should keep it original. Always when you put your order in pretty sure it's the owner kind of looks like Vin Diesel always trying to up the sale when you clearly said your order when you called or walk in Now I remember they were using Tyson tenders frozen brand from the store.‍ if I wanted that, I could do that at home. I understand neighborhoods changed, but still you're in the heart of the mission. I live around the corner at 3246 22nd St. Born and raised. . And yes, just in case you're wondering. I have walked in there and let them know how I feel. read more

Good cheese steaks. One of the best in the city. And one of the cleanest u will find

I'm vegetarian and finding a delicious sandwich place can be hard if you don't know where to go. Jay's Cheesesteak makes amazing vegetarian sandwiches! Definitely come if you're hungry bc I could only finish half of my sandwich! The portions are really big. I had a Seitan Sandwich with pesto and mushrooms and it was so flavorful! My boyfriend got the SF Giants cheesesteak and he was super impressed. The bread was the right texture (not too dry or soggy), great flavors, and the perfect hot sandwich. The place is very small! We came with a group of 10+ and we pretty much took up the whole space. The servers were nice and were able to serve us quickly considering how many people and one cook, probably 4 sandwiches and some sides at a time. Overall I was really impressed and would definitely come again! There is only 1 bathroom and it's pretty small. There was only a hand dryer available. read more

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I think they do fine cheese-steaks but never order a Patty Melt there! They toasted (not grilled) the sourdough bread (not rye) they added tomatoes, lettuce, pickles and red onion (not grilled onion) and the cheese was not even melted. I do not think they have a clue what a Patty Melt is, at least not the guys there today. ugh read more

Used to love this place and have it delivered regularly. Has become so expensive that it just doesn't make any sense to order from here anymore. $40 for a sandwich and side? C'mon man. read more

My family and I hosted a Super Bowl party, and since the Eagles were playing, we wanted to serve Philly cheesesteaks. Instead of making the meat myself, I figured I would order enough for 12. I called several of SF's highest-rated cheesesteak spots, and Jay's was the easiest to work with and most reasonably priced. Guests were happy. We were happy. The meat was delicious. The only con was that they said they'd include onions but must have forgotten. I will definitely be a repeat customer. read more

Well I made it here today it's been awhile for me a cheese steak was very delicious got (2)orders for the family onion rings and fries thanks for the good food read more

I dream about these cheesteaks. Extra cheese, extra mayo with the garlic fries?! My god. I'd come here often after school and grab these with a rootbeer and just be in my happy place. Sadly I moved away but think of it often when I want a really good sandwich. read more

Jays was on my list of places to check out in SF for sandwiches. I've struggled finding a place for good cheesesteaks around here and Jays was an example why. Terrible quality bread with not so great ingredients. The picture says it all, just a soggy brown cheesesteak in the end. read more

Jay’s Cheesesteak - The Mission St Cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Depressing as hell to say it, but Jay's got rid of all of their seitan. Rumored to be a distributor issue, sadly Jay's seems to have been yet another victim of the pandemic. Damn, it's sad. Tried their replacement for the Seitan cheesesteak - it's just impossible/beyond burger crumble. Definitely do not recommend. Disappointing to see that Jay's has moved towards having what every other restaurant in the city has. The flavor of that stuff is gross. read more

I ordered a pizza cheesesteak off of DoorDash and it was honestly disgusting. I took a few bites and I noticed there was mayo in my sandwich. Who puts mayo in a cheesesteak?? Honestly it was disgusting. It completely ruined the sandwich. I took a few bites and threw it in the trash. What a MASSIVE DISAPPOINTMENT! read more

Jay’s Cheesesteak - Pizza cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food was good af! The cheesesteak I got was the mission one and it was really good seasoned , and the cheese was melty. Highly recommend

I really love this little spot! It's a nice little hole in the wall type place and the food is amazing! When I used to work in the city I would visit this little place often for my street burger type fix. I love how they put the shredded lettuce on your burger and how they have hot peppers on the side that you can snag when you pick up your order. It reminds me of a SoCal spot I used to love growing up. I call it a little burger joint. So it's cash only at this establishment but everything is fairly priced so you don't need too much cash! What I like about jays is it's consistency. No matter what I know when I come here my food is going to be good! There are plenty of places in the mission but to be honest the other spots that serve burgers are over priced and not as delicious. You could easily spend $20 in the mission for a burger but at jays you can get a burger fries and a drink less than $20! I come here whenever I'm in town and in the mood for a good burger. read more

Jay’s Cheesesteak - Order counter and menu - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've came here twice and each time the owner was amazing. From the greeting to the exit. Food was hella good fresh and hot, place was clean. The owner is appreciative of everyone who visits his spot. Keep it up! read more

Got a craving and this was it. They make the best cheese steaks and the variety is amazing. So many choices and all so delicious. And those curly fries! Enjoy' read more

Jay's Cheesesteak is family owned and operated. This establishment has been in the 21st St. Mission location for more than 22 years. It is a fast food restaurant offering cheesesteaks, hamburgers, sandwiches, and staple sides like fries. It offers up to 12 options of vegan menu items. This is a counter order style restaurant and you will immediately notice staff at the front kindly waiting for you. Inside feels comfortable and it is a very casual spot as many come and go quickly. It can be spotless or a little disarrayed depending on rush hour. It is a perfect stop to grab picnic items for Mission Dolores Park nearby. Overall, a great place to eat in or grab and go. I never would've imagined having a vegan cheesesteak until I tried this place out. I ordered a custom cheesesteak which was a tasty vegan cheesesteak. It had Impossible meat, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, mustard, vegan mayo, and with a side of free spicy, tangy cherry peppers. I wish that vegan cheese was offered here to complete a traditional Philly cheesesteak that is vegan. I heard that you can bring your own vegan cheese and they can cook it in for you. read more

Jay’s Cheesesteak - Custom: Impossible meat, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, mustard, vegan mayo, and with a side of free spicy, tangy cherry peppers - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious, fresh, hot gooey cheesesteaks in a perfectly toasted and crispy roll. I don't eat cheesesteaks often, but I think the ones here are delicious. They also have every fried side you can possibly want- fries, curly fries, waffle fries, tater tots, mozzarella sticks... it goes on. Grab a smoothie from sidewalk juice next door to treat yourself! read more

Jay’s Cheesesteak - Jays favorite cheesesteak: grilled onions, mushroom, and peppers. With a side of tots - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cheesesteaks were really not good. My daughter picked up 2 Cheesesteaks yesterday afternoon for $31.00. As a regular customer, I was totally disappointed!! I really was craving a good cheesesteak! The steak sandwiches had a vinegar taste and was inedible. They were not my usually delicious steaks. Hopefully, this was a first time experience. Joan 33 Dukes Ct. San Francisco. read more

Proportions were good for the price. Bread was soft on the inside and crispy flaky on the outside. Steak was a bit over salted but decent flavor. Cheese fries were made with nacho cheese, I was expecting melted American cheese. It wasn't clearly described. Service was good and quick. read more

Cheesesteaks aren't what they used to be. Bread was soggy, not crispy. The meat was tough and overcooked. There wasn't enough cheese and flavor was lacking. Years ago the hoagies were good but not anymore. Have to find a new spot read more

The food was really good but the atmosphere was strange and the service just ok. I had a Beyond Meat Vegetarian Cheesesteak with grilled onions, cheese, pickles, mustard, and mayo. It was really good. Lots of flavor, didn't miss the meat. The way the mustard, mayo, and cheese blended together created a fantastic sauce. The pickles were an accident but they added to the flavor nicely. Giant side of deep fried tater tots were also quite good. Bordering on heavy but very tasty. Only 4* because the experience itself was kind of weird... They were busy, so the service was rushed... like they were just sort of putting up with me. No ETA for the food when I ordered and apparently they had some large orders ahead of me so I waited probably 15 minutes without any clue how long it would be. And I asked for side sauces and they didn't give them to me. Plus the crowd was sort of weird. Someone was hanging out at a table inside with a full size sledge hammer. Not actually a customer, just someone hanging out? Odd odd odd. Not scary or dangerous. Just odd. So I think I will probably get the food again but have it delivered next time. Or at least order ahead. read more

Service was not so good food had my stomach hurting soon as i ate it yesterday and it's still hurting they are not clean in there i dont hate on people buisness but that food it's not ok no gloves be was touching everything back there then touching the food that's sick i was just so hungry i have the benifit off the doubt if i was to rate the food would be 2/10 read more

Best cheesesteaks around, seriously. Very very good. And I don't think cheesesteaks are usually that great, but these are wonderful.

Decent food(cheese burger) but their customer service sucks. They need to do better and move faster. I waited over 20 mins just for them to take my order. read more

Ordered food & it had hair in it & after notifying the staff they refused to refund it.

Cheesesteaks are solid, prices are reasonable, and the sandwiches are huge! This is one of my go-to cheap eats in the mission. They used to only take cash, but now appear to accept credit cards as well. I recommend the pepper cheesesteak, with a mix of sweet and spicy peppers read more

In 2004, the original (?) Jay's Cheesesteak may have scored three stars because its Divisadero cousin (owned and run by the real-life brother of the owner of Jay's Cheesesteak) was larger, had better places to sit, and gave you bigger portions of everything. Jay's Cheesesteak #2 (RIP) also cared deeply about the differences among its seitan varieties. At Jay's on 21st Street, a pizza seitan often tastes suspiciously like a plain seitan, and the seitan-variant pricing is similarly suspect. If you haven't noticed, it's not 2004 anymore. Many of my most beloved places to eat in San Francisco are long gone, including Jay's Cheesesteak #2. After that sad closure, I would sometimes order delivery from this Jay's, but it was never the same. It's so far away from my place that it just wouldn't taste the same, and it would just make me sadder if I ordered too often, so I stopped. Then about halfway through COVID, I realized that parking in the Mish probably wasn't as bad as usual, and what do you know? I was right! So about every three weeks or so, I'd find a parking spot within a block or two of Jay's on 21st Street, order a seitan sandwich, and be back enjoying it in my living room right quick. As time dragged on, parking became more difficult, not just near Jay's, but also near my place. So delivering Jay's to myself isn't as easy or rewarding as it used to be, but tradition is tradition, and the seitan sandwiches are still delightful, even if they're not as good as they were at Jay's #2 in 2004. And probably the best part, the very thing that saves it all for me, is that this Jay's still has its OG Sirron Norris mural on its wall. The horrible people who took over the former Jay's #2 storefront on Divis promptly painted over both SN murals, including I Fell in Love with a Girl on Fell Street. Heathens, I tell you, heathens. Don't come for the atmosphere. Come for the seitan. If you see me waiting for my pizza or teriyaki seitan, ask me about the glory days of Jay's #2 on Divis. I can still do a pretty good, "Hello, Jay's!" impression. read more

Jay’s Cheesesteak - What happens if I order No. 8? - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Not for Philly purists, so just admit that and get over yourself. However, in terms of a warm shaved meat sandwich, this was delicious! I'd take this over boring cold cold cuts any day! The SF Giant Cheesesteak w/ Cheez Whiz: Fresh beef and cured beef (i.e. pastrami) play off each other unexpectedly well. Dare I say it's the perfect balance of saltiness since all pastrami would be way too intense and all fresh beef wouldn't be that salty? I opted for cheez whiz and got a generous portion nicely distributed throughout the cooked meat and onions. They also added a little mustard to the bun, which was a fun addition to enhance the pastrami side of things. The bread was fluffy and crispy at the same time. A really filling sandwich, so you could probably split this with someone else or save half for later. Waffle Fries: Love the shape, so much more fun than stick fries. There seemed to be a lot "seasoned fry" type of coating cooked out, which was decent. What's really nice is to dip these in the two sauces by the counter. One seemed creamy and garlicky while the other seemed creamy and spicy. read more

Jay’s Cheesesteak - The SF Giant Cheesesteak w/ Cheez Whiz - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The size of these cheesesteaks is an embarrassment. Try looking toward original cheesesteak restaurants such as busters if you are looking for something that will fill you up. I was really excited to come here and when I got my food I was thoroughly disappointed. If this restaurant is going to charge that much they should include fries and a drink. Service was alright nothing special, it's a walk up fast food style cheesesteak place but wasn't rude or bad. Ambience was a tad messy and could have been more clean. read more

Sometimes you just need a good sandwich & some tasty chili fries (not in this pic)! The Cheese Steak Sandwich at @jayscheesesteak in San Francisco was so bomb! Also, this is the "The Dodgers Suck Cheesesteak Sandwich." So, plz don't come for me lol & Whooo go SF Giants! The Cheesesteak Sandwich includes the following: Hotlink Grilled Onions Peppers Mayo I enjoy eating the sandwich w/ a side of peperoncini, it gives it bit of a kick! I also like their Jalapeño Burger too! Check them out when you're in the area! They have many delicious options worth trying! read more

Jay’s Cheesesteak - Taken by IG eatswithkatheerinna - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Don't confuse with Jake's, we did and were sorry. Bread soggy no flavor. Steak ????? Says it all read more

Pretty basic sandwich honestly, it was ok. I'm not sure if I'd return but maybe because they have top notch service and friendly ambiance inside! read more

Jay’s Cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Soooo good. I loved it. I will be coming back soon. The waffle fries were so bomb and the cheese whiz too. The 12 inch cheesesteak was bomb too I was very happy. Thank you. read more

I went in last night craving a cheesesteak sandwich got a garlic sandwich with avocado. Man it's good! The order taker is friendly and welcoming and all tho the area in the city at night does have the occasional crazies outside, once you step inside of Jays Cheesesteak you are welcomed by the warmth of the kitchen and all the amazing smells from the grill. Will definitely be back! read more