Drive past this place all the time & finally got to try it! Well shaded outdoor seating with a very chill vibe. Got "The Works" Cheesesteak Half Sandwich & the combo plate (appetizer sampler) and holy moly! So much food!! The sandwich is LOADED. The hot peppers gave it a nice spice & you will need napkins (possibly a fork!). The fried zucchini & mushrooms are great. Great amount of food for the price read more

John's Philly Grille - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Came here after years of not coming and was so glad that the food was just as amazing as I remember. Was super fresh and really tasty. The only thing that I don't like is that there is no public bathroom. I usually have to drive about 40 minutes to get there so it's inconvenient to have to find a bathroom elsewhere. read more

John's Philly Grille - Half of a #1 with onions and no peppers - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Visiting John's Philly Grille never fails to hit the spot. The fries are always super fresh as are the sandwiches. It's overstuffed with meat and perfectly melted cheese with grilled onions. I am glad I don't live too close there because I would go there all the time and die from a heart attack!! It's no health food but something I enjoy very VERY MUCH. Also.....there's free parking right outside the shop and outside seats to gobble down the yummy piles of food right there and then. The service is quick and efficient. Hardly any waiting needed although placing the order ahead of time helps. Just go to their website and submit the order about 10 minutes prior to arrival. read more

John's Philly Grille - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

My three go to's: original w onions no peppers and extra cheese. The godfather or the "works" with extra cheese. The flavor of the beef and the fresh rolls are always consistent. And it's in a quaint little shack. It's a place you'd see on diners, drive ins and dives. Surf City staple they've been feeding the neighborhood locals for decades. read more

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! read more

John's Philly Grille - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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... read more

John's Philly Grille - This thing is packed!!!!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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

John's Philly Grille - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Okay I won't say it's the best Philly's but I will say it's one of the best I've had and without a doubt the most packed ever, if your hungry they got you ,fry's hot n fresh steak style I suggest bring some banana peppers like I did and hit it with the Frenches mustard couldn't get past the first half ! Meat could use just a tad seasoning but still 5 stars read more

Been eating the cheesesteaks here since 1995. Grew up eating this and was always a stop after hitting the beach. Always hits the spot. Always remains consistent. I moved to Vegas and always come to visit and make a stop here. Forever in my top eats of my life. Haven't had a Philly beat this one yet. You have to eat this fresh so sit outside and enjoy the beach air with it. Just fire! read more

I made the hour-and-half trek from Marina del Rey all the way to Huntington Beach just to try this place. Definitely worth the drive! As a New England transplant, I'm always on the lookout for the top dog of cheesesteak subs, and this place doesn't disappoint. I can't quite give it top ranks yet, but it definitely deserves an 8.7/9 out of 10. The perfect cheesesteak has a certain drippy-to-dry ratio so that your bread isn't completely soaked and falling apart by the end of your meal. They're pretty close to the top, but don't let this one factor take you away from everything else that's great. Meat quality? Awesome. Portion? SIZE. Value? Absolutely. Now.... if I can somehow convince them to open one near me..... read more

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! read more

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So if you drive by this place and you haven't stopped by yet, you are missing out. Yes they have very good cheesesteaks, but they have Fantastic burgers and hoagies too. They have a comfy pation to sit down and enjoy your food, but usually do take out. One family member is super picky of their turkey sandwich, but thoroughly enjoyed it from John's. The burgers here are fresh and hot , but also good sized burgers. Even though this may not be my goto for cheesesteaks, they are still super good here, and i just can't day a bad thing about their burgers. You have got to try it out. Hope you enjoy it. Oh and the tasty cakes are good too, but they don't make those. read more

So we went to a family function and right after we all were hungry and found this wonderful diamond in the roof if you love steak sandwiches this is the perfect place so flavorful so filling the bread is amazing. I highly advise you should go. read more

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

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

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 read more

John's Philly Grille - Mushroom cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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. read more

John's Philly Grille - Storefront, note the cooler full of hanks soft drinks - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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

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

Not sure the hype. Bread so soggy my sandwich just fell apart been here more then once with the same result. One of the men I think he's a manager or owner comes off as rude and I've witnessed him belittling the staff while also making offensive jokes read more

Good variety of items on their menu. We ordered onion rings and the works philly sandwich. It was good with lots of flavor but a little greasy. The onion rings were 5 out of 5 stars. Service was interesting. The young man working the register was really friendly and talkative and had a lot to say lol. There isn't a bathroom for customers. They have a decent amount of tables under a covered patio. read more

John's Philly Grille - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Best Philly west of South Philly. Food is great and lots of it. The price may seem steep until you see what you get. Even a 1/2 is a full meal. read more

Looked at hours of operation and was looking forward to a few good sandwiches for my family. Showed up at 7:28pm on a Friday night. They had finished cleaning everything inside. They said they closed early. I wish their hours would reflect online. read more

My friend had a need for a sub sandwich at lunch today. I immediately brought him to our favorite sandwich in Surf City! The Philly Grill! Zack was manning the order window at noon today. That guy is really good at providing the very best customer service and entertaining show! He may be the best in the business. His performance was just as good as the fabulous sandwich's John's Philly Grill is famous for. I ordered the number 5, and a half order of their famous fries. My friend got his submarine. It really was perfection! read more

John's Philly Grille - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

THE Best Philly cheesesteak outside of Philadelphia. Crusty bread, nicely seasoned meat with generous portion and tasty toppings. Very filling. Don't forget the Hank's sodas. Whenever I'm in HB, I make the stop. read more

Dakota recommended THE WORKS and it was beyond the BEST! We also ordered their famous Pastrami accompanied by their onion rings. Another item that we highly highly Recommend. Will be having sweet dreams tonight and that's for sure !!! read more

In my opinion, one of the best sandwich/deli/Philly style shops Huntington Beach. First off you can't have a good sandwich without great bread, and you can't have a great sandwich without great fillings. And they have both! The shop doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's inside what counts....the work staff and the food. read more

Great food great service. My go to place for Philly Cheesesteak. No indoor seating or bathrooms, but the food makes up for it. The one in Seal Beach is by far my favorite, but they only stay open till 6:00. This one is open till 7:00. read more

I came here with my friends after our half-marathon. Fun fact Kobe Bryant visited this place! They have a photo with him on the wall haha. The Philly cheese steak here is great! They really pack it on with the chili peppers so it was really spicy. We also got the pizza fries and those were 10/10. Service is pretty quick. They only have outside seating. read more

John's Philly Grille - Pizza fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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

The most delicious cheesesteaks I've ever eaten. The rolls are excellent, and the meat is juicy and flavorful. I no longer live in Orange County, but think about these sandwiches, often. read more

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

It's nice seeing family and friends when I go back down to Socal, but if I am being honest, I am mostly looking forward to a juicy chicken and mushroom hoagie from Philly Grille. Now that Two Bros is back, that is a double treat. My mouth is seriously watering as I type this and dream about that cheesy chicken hoagie. It doesn't get much better. read more

My experience yesterday was really bad. I ordered a steak sandwich with cheese but they didn't add any cheese. The steak was really bad too. The fries were also very salty, I couldn't even eat them. The bread seemed wet as well. I had high expectations for this place but turns out it was really bad. I don't think the price is worth it, it's too expensive and the food isn't great. read more

Healthy = 2 stars Yummy = 5 stars Price = 4 stars Staff = 4 stars Fast = 4 stars Get the Philly cheesesteak obviously. "Nothing else matters" read more

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

Best Philly Steaks around be it beef or chicken. The Team on Beach Blvd are top notch and make you feel welcomed and special. Love their Philly Fries too! read more

I absolutely loved John's Philly Grille after coming here with friends. It's an old shack with a few tables for patio seating and the workers here are friendly and helpful! There are also chips and soft drinks available as well. I ordered "The Works" which came with onions, peppers, and mushrooms; and it was lovely! Not too sour or acidic and the portion was huge, especially for $13.95 in today's economy. The order came out in an instant and the sandwich was fresh - I also enjoyed the Pastrami Fries as well, which were not the highlight although they did the job. read more

John's Philly Grille - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Great place for a Philly cheesesteak or pastrami sandwich. Juicy, messy and delicious. I always tell myself I'm gonna get a half but end up getting a whole :-) they'll serve it anyway you like. I love to support local businesses. Nothing fancy about the place, Just good food. They have a small seating area, but I think most people order to go. read more

Everybody always raves about the Philly place that tastes like it's Philly, or the best Phillys in the west! I love a good Philly on a very rare occasion, but craving one. I thought I'd try this hole in the wall, quite unique, sandwich place. You really can't miss it, the Philly Grill is bright, yellow and blue. They take your order through the windows on the cute little shack, but there's also quite a nice patio to sit outside and eat your food. If you're not taking it to go. They have all kinds of unique bottled pops, sides of onion rings, fries, a huge selection of sandwiches, other than just the original Philly. I had an original Philly with mushrooms, half size. My son had a John's special large size. Shared an order of wonderful large cut fries. I went here with the full intention of giving five stars but I feel that my sandwich wasn't made as ordered and it was really soggy and quite a mess. I couldn't differentiate between the bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or meat? It was great when I added provolone and re-toasted it when it was half eaten lol. And I do you have to say bread was perfect. I will be back to try again, I just think I need to work around the menu little bit. read more

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