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    John's Philly Grille

    4.3 (692 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    JOHN'S PHILLY GRILLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Amy N.

    Hole on the wall fats food place and amazingly tasty!!!! The sauce is also very good! Staff is always nice and helpful. Small parking outside but not a problem. They do have outdoor sitting area. This is the place where you can also get old school root beer!

    This thing is packed!!!!!
    Steven H.

    Oooh.. Jesus. If you can finish their full size beef sandwich... I will probably start judging you. Portions are huge and one order of fries can feed 2 with ease. Half of sandwich is all you need as the amount of meat they put in is easily triple the amount you get at those mall joints with juicier tender beef. Be careful as the cheese steaks are piping hot! Almost burnt down my entire mouth. Staffs are nice and gets the job done in a timely manner! Outdoor seating only so be prepped for that. Haven't been to Philly but this is the best I've ever had so far. I'm afraid to try the famous joints in Philly because I feel like I will be disappointed there...

    Robert B.

    Great Philly cheesesteak sandwich, it is outdoor seating only and no restrooms. Good deal for the price!

    Green Pepper Cheesesteak
    Harrison T.

    The best spot in OC for a cheesesteak! The sandwiches here are huge and a half size portion will fill you up. They also have hoagies and plenty of sides to go along with your sandwich. This place has a very casual vibe and it's a well-known local spot and they give you generous amounts of meat in your sandwich nestled in soft bread. My go to is the green pepper cheesesteak and they load it with peppers and onions. They bring out your food fast and they also have tables right there so you can sit and enjoy your food. The staff keep the tables clean and will happily take your order at the counter. If you are a fan of cheesesteaks, you have to drop by when you are in the area!

    Mushroom cheesesteak
    Blake M.

    This place continues to be my favorite Philly cheese steak. The food is always amazing and keeps me coming back. They don't go shy on the portions, as when I ate, I had stuff falling out with every bite. The customer service is always exceptional. This is the first time I've tried this location, and it's just as good as the one by the college. Tip: get the garlic pepper plant sauce to go with the sandwich

    Storefront, note the cooler full of hanks soft drinks
    Charlie N.

    Cool local feeling spot. The John's special was what I decided to get and it was solid, adding lettuce really helps balance out the rich salty goodness of the beef and cheese. Will definitely come back whenever I'm craving a Philly cheese and this time grab a soda out the cooler.

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    Excellent sandwich. Great portions. Fast service. I agree with great reviews. I recommend.

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    2 months ago

    Best cheesesteak I have ever had. Drove 2 hours just to come back. Not looking forward to drive, but hope to be back soon.

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    Always a great sandwich! Meatball Italian sausage or Philly you will be well content.

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    1 month ago

    The best Philly cheesesteak in Orange County in my opinion. Cool little outdoor spot just down the street from the beach. Fast service also

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    7 months ago

    The best Philly cheesesteak sandwiches around- I usually get the #4 the works- it's fantastic

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    7 months ago

    The subs are always the best. Price has gone up but still worth it. Their fries are the best in town.

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    4 months ago

    I've been there a few times now and their sandwiches are always hot juicy and have great flavor.

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    Ask the Community - John's Philly Grille

    Is the original owner still there?

    Yes, He was here today.

    Hamburgers are they good?

    Hello Jeanene C., Yes the burgers are very good. I eat them often . We serve 1/3 pounder of fresh ground beef on a Kaiser Roll .… Read more

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    Just happened upon this place...never having ever visited Philly but love the idea of having an…read more"authentic " Philly " cheesesteak...i stopped and give them a shot. I love the Philly cheesesteaks that I've had in my travels was curious if this location would offer me something different. First (only) offer Philly cheesesteaks with various options. I choose the "Philly Philly cheesesteak " which is double meat...it's amazing. Lots of gooey cheese, and onions...a super filling meal. I got it with onion rings, which were honestly meh, but I didn't come here for them...but still be warned if you're an onion ring person like me. The decor is what you expect with Philly being the central focus. The staff here is good and I got my order fast and made to order. A accidental discovery that ended up very satisfying. And among the best Philly cheesesteaks I've ever had...never having had an actual Philly cheesesteak in Philadelphia!

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    Omg this place is beyond AMAZING....all this time in OC & I didn't know about this small mom & pop…read moreshop. Unbelievable! But I'm so glad I do now. So many regulars, love it. The owner greets everyone as soon as they walk in. She's so sweet. Her husband takes the orders and is nice as well. We can last night for dinner and came back just right now for a late lunch/pre-dinner. Last night we ordered the 4 piece lemon pepper with potato wedges and mac salad. Today I ordered 3 lemon pepper legs, my bf ordered 1 Cajun thigh, 2 Cajun breast and small fries. OMG....the seasoning is sooooo yummy! The chicken is super crispy, I love how it's crispy, but not greasy. The Cajun is also good, but I think lemon pepper is my favorite. I still want to try the original. The fries are also very crispy, but not greasy at all. They also have chips, sodas, snapple, and sandwiches. There's plenty of seats. We dined in both days, but did notice a lot of people just order to go, or some place phone orders because they would just walk in and pick up.

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