John&#x27;s Philly Grille

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I tried visiting on a Monday, but they were closed. This time, I stopped by on a Wednesday early evening after the gym. The young man at the window was very helpful and friendly. The cajun chicken fries were filling and tasty. I have so many things to try, so I will return a lot! The variety of beverages was impressive too! read more

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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

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Courtney C.

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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

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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

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Steven H.

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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

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Marc B.

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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

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Anna S.

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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

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chris f.

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Great Cheese Steak "The Works" delicious pastrami, The sausage/meatball sub also excellent. Nice portion sizes and a very fair price. We have used John's for several large family functions and everyone raves about it. read more

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R M.

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Charging more $$$ & and less sandwich! Total bullshit! Lost a customer! Skip this place!!

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Tony S.

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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

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Robert B.

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

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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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Andrew J.

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1st time customer... John's reminds me of subs & grinders from "mom & pop" shops in the Northeast! Old School in the best ways! *Cheesesteaks: I had the John's Special - Outstanding 5 Stars! *Prices - it ain't cheap, however great food never is - 4 Stars. *Service: Excellent - 5 Stars! *I came back two days later for the amazing pastrami! - 5 Stars! read more

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Tommy D.

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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

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Frank O.

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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

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Frank D.

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They lost me as a customer. Showed up to get some food to go 10min before they "closed" at their posted times of 8pm, and was told they actually closed at 7:30p so they can put stuff away and go home. So, then change your store hours to 7:30p. Your store hours are when you're open serving customers, not when the staff goes home! Not returning because who knows when the staff wants to close and go home! The owner needs to update the store hours or have better training of the staff! Either way, great way to run a business! Bye! read more

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Jennifer G.

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Yummy food, and service is always good. Just a local joint for carry out or sit outside. No bells and whistles. But best onion rings around.

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Blake M.

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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

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Charlie N.

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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

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Jake M.

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Hella good. Definitely not beating the prices anywhere. Local. Never gets old. Make sure you add the hot chillies. read more

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Bonnie S.

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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

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David C.

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One of our fav lunch spots -Johns on Beach Blvd. The Original Philly #1 with hot pepper, my favorite # 7 - Godfather, excellent sandwich, # 15 Philly hoagie- very good. All sandwiches made to order fries and sandwich always hot and delicious. Employees always nice and helpful read more

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Artie P.

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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

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John S.

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

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Ryan H.

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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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Stanley R.

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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

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Bob D.

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

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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

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Paula L.

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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

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Rick L.

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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

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Tony N.

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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

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Amber C.

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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

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Hello Amber,so sorry but as we stated when you arrived we just ran…

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Dylan D.

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Fire spot to pick up grub and bring home for a feast. Thumbs up and recommend to the future customers

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Randy V.

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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

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jane b.

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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

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Christopher C.

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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

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Herbert V.

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

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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

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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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20379 Beach Blvd
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Old Town
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(714) 969-8755
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http://www.phillygrille.com

Hours

What time does John's Philly Grille open?

John's Philly Grille opens at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does John's Philly Grille close?

John's Philly Grille is closed on Monday.John's Philly Grille closes at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Sun 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does John's Philly Grille take credit cards?

Yes, John's Philly Grille takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does John's Philly Grille have catering options?

Yes, John's Philly Grille does have catering options.

Does John's Philly Grille have a happy hour?

No, John's Philly Grille does not have a happy hour.

Does John's Philly Grille serve alcohol?

No, John's Philly Grille does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does John's Philly Grille allow dogs?

Yes, John's Philly Grille allows dogs.

Does John's Philly Grille have TVs?

No, John's Philly Grille does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does John's Philly Grille have bike parking?

Yes, John's Philly Grille has bike parking.

Does John's Philly Grille have outdoor seating?

Yes, John's Philly Grille has outdoor seating options.

Does John's Philly Grille have parking?

Yes, John's Philly Grille has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does John's Philly Grille have free WiFi?

No, John's Philly Grille does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Philadelphia style Cheesesteaks and Hoagies.

History

Established in 1990.

John Came to California in 1985 after working in the restaurant and casino industry in the Philadelphia area including the Jersey Shore. The first shop opened it's doors in 1990 and the rest is history. Today John's Philly Grille has 3 locations and continues to produce the freshest and most delicious sandwiches in California.

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17 years ago

I have to say, you get your bang for your buck here. I usually get the South Philly and then take half of it home. Philly Grille really makes you feel like your in Philly, which is part of the reason I like it. The patrons and employees really give you that vibe that if you get some mustard or cheez whiz on your hands, just wipe it on your jeans and keep eating. My roommate is from Jersey and he was stoked when he saw that they had TastyKakes. The sandwich is tasty, the outdoor patio gives you a welcome feel and the guys barking out order names from inside the window make you wanna start talking wit an accent too, YaKnowwhatimtalkbout? read more

Michael W.

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3 years ago

So, if you're on the hunt for a cheesesteak that exceeds all expectations, head straight to John's Philly Grille. With their commitment to using the highest quality ingredients, they've truly mastered the art of crafting the perfect sandwich. Don't miss out on the incredible "John's Special" and be sure to explore the enticing flavors of the "Green Pepper and Egg" with the Pepperplant Sauce. And for a refreshing option, indulge in the mouthwatering "Guido's Favorite" hoagie. Prepare to have your cheesesteak cravings satisfied like never before. You can thank me later for introducing you to this gem of a place. Enjoy! read more

Ashley W.

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6 years ago

I've only been to this place a couple of times, and surprisingly the same cashier was there! Nick is awesome. Super friendly, and knows the menu well. I left the fate of my lunch in his hands, and was not disappointed! He ordered me a #4 works cheesesteak, and told me that that Jacob, the cook, would have it out as soon as possible. Sure enough, I didn't have to wait too long, and by the time I was at my car, I was already digging into my bag for the sandwich. Absolutely delicious, and rivaling many places that I've eaten at in Vegas. If I could give you more than 5 stars, I would Keep up the good work guys! read more

Kevin P.

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7 years ago

Philly Grille when way out west! If an actual philly cheese-steak is what your wanting in HB, the search is over. The choices of different types of steaks could be a little overwhelming, keeping it simple I got "The Works". The bread is Cheese-steak perfect and good luck eating a whole in one sitting, it made a great dinner and leftover lunch. With more meat and filling than I've had before, it wasn't all about quantity, it was the quality of the seasoning and flavor. I have heard they had good fries, maybe next time. I'll be back. read more

Tony C.

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17 years ago

I love how the guys behind the counter are kind of unpolished and brass. "what you want?" "I got an order for Sandy!!! Sandy, orders up!!!!" But at the same time they aren't a-holey at all. The sandwiches are freakin massive. My grimey neighbor was chomping a south philly cheesteak just yesterday and I had to snag a bite. No qualms with the fact that it had bite marks all over it already, that's how tasty these dudes are... Go check it out. Piping hot sandwiches that will easily make for two meals. read more

Aydan B.

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5

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9 years ago

This has become my new favorite lunch spot during my work day, food is A+ and they will know you by name. The Godfather is the best, as are all the Bully Burgers. I find myself here every day at lunch when I'm at work and never get tired of it. Great place to go if you are visiting from out of town too read more

Dave B.

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8 years ago

Shout out to Lizzy the manager. Food is always delicious. But the customer service that i receive from her every single time i go is STELLAR. Running a business myself i pride myself on service. I'ts a lost art. Big smiles extremely friendly and always a good vibe. Thank's Lizzy you ROCK! See you soon. read more

Grill S.

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8 months ago

Food is always good can't complain, My issue! Went several times to closed doors out of bread. Not once probably at least 10 times. Seems like its and excuse to get off earlier. Should plan better inventory. Although went there last week open and food and service was great. read more

Matthew D.

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12 years ago

I have been coming here for years and the experience is always great. The Works is by far the best Philly I have ever had. Everything's on the menu is really good though. The staff is rad, always kind and never kept me waiting long. read more

Landon H.

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9 years ago

Love the egg and bell pepper sandwich.. An easy coast classic.. The godfather sandwich is huge and spicy...my friend loves it. All their sides are worth trying, the chili cheese fries are great! I stop by whenever I'm around. read more

Paul S.

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15 years ago

its a taste of home for me. it bring back to NJ. I have to say hands down the best cheese stack, meat ball and sausage sandwiches i have had.. If you are from the east coast like i am you will agree with me have to try it.. read more

Reed B.

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9 years ago

I drove from California to Philly & tried Pats AND Gino's and I can tell you with 100% certainty that John's Philly Grille is faaaar better than both! Its funny that the best Philly cheesesteaks are right here in Cali. read more

Amanda O.

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8 years ago

Favorite cheesesteak hands down! Love their mushroom cheesesteak! You can also order low carb and just get the cheesesteak without the bun and it tastes "almost" as good ;) read more

Merlin I.

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4

6 years ago

OMG Heaven in a bun!!! If you want a GENUINE Philly Cheese Steak... THIS IS IT!!! Thank you for bringing the BEST of the East Coast to the OC! Much Love read more

Liz P.

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6 years ago

Stopped for a 6" to take to the beach. It was fresh and yummy! Ordered ahead and it was ready when I arrived. Fast and fresh.

Katrina S.

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12 years ago

Absolutely delicious! And huge! Yum yUM YUM! Flavorful philly, get "the works" expect to spend about $10 a person.

Rodney M.

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7

11 years ago

I have never been disappointed with anything I have ordered here The Philly Cheese Steak sandwich is very good.

Marisol C.

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7

1

8 years ago

Hands down on this place!!! Always delicious,price is right for what you friendly employees at both locations.

Cassie C.

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7 years ago

Best customer service I love the food so much been going here for 20+ years always have the most caring staff

Jimmy P.

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7 years ago

Good very good authentic spot! Fast and generous. I'm been a regular from a while and never disappointed. read more

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