If you are craving a good classic Philly cheese steak, come here. It is very good! The bread had good crunch, the meat was great, cheese perfectly melty. The fries are good too! Love a good fat fry. The ranch can't be skipped! Yum! It's pretty quick to order but they can get busy. Nice people working and a warm environment as well. read more

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

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There's a reason this John's Philly grille location sucks now. I recently found out John sold this location on Goldenwest and the seal beach location to a long time employee and the quality, service & portions you've been used to at John's Philly grille are no longer and tastes like crap. So, the only good John's Philly grille is the original on beach blvd near Atlanta. Hopefully that one stays true otherwise the John's Philly grille era in HB will be gone forever. Only go to the Beach Blvd location. read more

I used to buy a lot of cheesesteaks and cheese fries here, since maybe 1998. The #6 I got today was disgusting. I didn't even finish it. The cheese fries (pic attached) barely have any cheese. They changed cooks or recipes or got cheap. Something happened. It was going downhill for years. But today was the last time I'll go there. I can't do it. Steve's Charboiler 2 blocks away...same problem. They changed owners, got cheap and the food was never the same. Philly Grille. RIP. read more

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

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Came here for the World Cup game. They've got hot sandwiches and beer, tables and TV. What could go wrong? Ordered my food for my family (20% tip) and thought it was time to start having fun. After a bit I needed to use the restroom. Nope. Drink our beer and eat our sandwiches, sit in our sports room and catch the game with your whole family, but do not use our restroom. For that you must pack it up and go home. I found this absolutely mind boggling and I'm sure it's against code. I can't wait for this place to go out of business so a real place can go in. read more

I waited over 30 minutes for my order. And the food wasn't even worth waiting for. Definitely won't be coming back

I love love love getting my steak fries and subs from John's. I know of nowhere else that has such wonderful artery clogging food stuffs. It makes my day every time I get to eat them. There's no online ordering that works even if it has the Clover order system set up. But in-person ordering doesn't take too long and it ends up being better. You will get to walk away with hot fresh fries that comes with delectable ranch sauce. It's my favorite things ever. Possibly more than the sub itself. I wish I am kidding. The sub is extremely filling so if eating alone, best to do a half instead of whole. I like getting a whole so I can have some now and later. Aside from the philly cheesesteak sub, my other favorite is the Godfather. It's actually hard to pick between the two because both are wonderful. Can't wait to get my weekly fix again next weekend! read more

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The sandwiches are good but the fries were undercooked. Next time I'll tell them to make them well done. Still a good spot if you want a Philly. read more

Delicious cheesesteaks! Yummy sides too like the deep fried zucchini. Great service always!! Plenty of parking! Cool decor...There's even a picture with Kobe. read more

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Wow! Totally blown away by this place! I'm originally from Philadelphia and this place is a must try! If you've never experienced a real cheese steak you're going to get it here. I bought the original cheese steak with just white American cheese, steak, and salt and pepper. The cashier was polite and friendly and the atmosphere is definitely a chill vibe. I will definitely revisit here often. Thank you John's Philly Grille!!! read more

John's Philly Grille - The original cheese steak - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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I wanted a hot sandwich for lunch. I had never eaten here before. Got the "John's Special" with some steak fries as my side. It was scrumptious. The bread was so tasty. Reminded me of baguette-ish. Not overly salty with the filling and quite cheesy goodness. I was only able to eat half. It's quite hefty especially with the fries. Well worth it. Gave the other half to my mom and she enjoyed it. Staff were nice and efficient. Food was ready relatively fast for pick up. I'd eat here again! read more

John's Philly Grille serves a standout Philly cheesesteak that's worth checking out. I ordered the cheesesteak with peppers, the bread was fresh and soft, the steak well-seasoned and generous, and the peppers added a sharp, savory bite. The fries are a solid side: crispy and seasoned, and the hot garlic sauce that comes with the meal deserves special mention. Slather it on the sandwich, it adds heat, salt, and a savory punch that elevates the whole experience. Inside, the vibe feels authentic and unpretentious, a classic, casual sandwich shop atmosphere where locals grab a hearty meal. It doesn't pretend to be fancy, just honest Philly-style sandwiches done right. The staff is very friendly and the service is great. For a straightforward, satisfying cheesesteak with solid sides and real flavor, John's delivers. read more

I like their Italian sub, I don't know exactly what it's called, however, it's very good. Plenty of food for me. I wasn't crazy about the Philly cheesesteak sandwich though, maybe it's just me, bit it was too gloppy & fell apart when I tried to eat it , but others seem to like it. Service was pleasant, I've been back several times for the Italian sub. read more

The menu looked overwhelming but the nice young lady at the register helped us navigate what we wanted. I got the regular cheese steak with peppers and onions and an order of fries. The bread was soft with good texture and the steak was seasoned perfectly. The fries were piping hot with good seasoning and came in a separate bag. Yes, a bag of fries! Overall, good experience and enjoyed all the Philly memorabilia on the walls! I've been to the other location on Beach Blvd. But this location you can sit inside and not just outside. read more

John's Philly Grille - Cheese steak with peppers and onions - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

We were excited to stop by and eat indoors since the other location only has outside seating. Can't say it was a good experience. Giving 2 stars for the large dining space and cleanliness but that's it. Girl who took our order was not friendly at all. You could tell she didn't want to be there. The food was hot but lacking flavor. The other one on Beach Blvd was absolutely delicious. Maybe they're not connected, who knows but the food was very bland. Minimal cheese, leaving it dry to eat. You'd also think with a decent size dining area, that serves beer, would have a restroom for their customers. Nope! No restroom. Won't be going back here. read more

I've had quite a few Philly cheesesteaks on the East Coast. This one is about as good as it gets I don't know how you can improve it. The bread is perfect the seasoning, the meat, and the cheese. Perfectly prepared it all blends together to create the most amazing Philly cheesesteak that I've had on the West Coast. Good job guys. read more

I hate to leave such a bad review but when I'm paying 25$ for a combo with a full sandwich im going to say what is honest. Upon first entry into the restaurant, the higher ceilings of the walls are extremely dirty and it doesn't look like it is very well taken care of , the soda & ice machine is completely rusted and you could see buildup all along the edges of it in regards to my actual food there were a huge chunks of bell pepper and onion. I didn't even get to finish the first half of my sandwich the fries were not crunchy and tasted like a bag I get from Walmart with the cost of food these days the Quality has to be raised. read more

Overhyped mediocre sandwiches that just capitalizes on "Philly" nostalgia. It takes more than some Philly team merch and soggy sandwiches to impress me. Tried to give it a second try and witnessed the owner be rather disrespectful to his own staff which is a major no from me. I guess if you wanna support an establishment with moist soggy sandwiches this might be the place for you. read more

One of the best philly cheesesteak I have had in Orange County. I gave the mushroom philly cheesesteak a try and it did not disappoint. Good sized portions with lots of different options will definitely come back and try other sandwiches. I also recommend getting the hot sauce that they offer, gives it a good kick with lots of flavor read more

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John's Philly Grille is the best place to get a Philly Cheesesteak in the world . You have to get The God Father Fries, or the Cajun Chicken Fries, which are 10/10. The service is always on point and they're very easy to be friends with them, anything you need to they got your back. The God Father Fries are so good, they taste absolutely divine and have a great cheesy and sweet taste. The Cajun Chicken Fries are the best thing on the menu they have a good kick with a spicy sauce, that is out of this world and it gets rid of your sinuses, in one day. You need to come to John's Philly Grille, because you will think this place is just as good as good going to Philly. read more

They don't got Whiz! Cheez Whiz, that is. But they do have Tastykake (yeah!) First visit, and one of the better Philly cheesesteaks I've had. I ordered a half Mushroom Cheesesteak ($8.75), which had a nice roll, a decent amount of meat that was well seasoned, mushrooms, and Provolone cheese. Unfortunately, when I asked for Cheez Whiz (processed cheese sauce that's oh so yummy!), I was told they don't offer it. I skipped the grilled onions and hot peppers, but you can get them with your standard sandwiches. I wasn't super hungry, so I opted for a half order of fries (not on the menu board, but available for $2.95), and a standard fountain soda ($2.35), which comes with free refills. They served "steak fries", and the half order was plenty big. As any great Philly cheesesteak shop should, they carry Tastykake dessert products, so I picked up a pack of Butterscotch Krimpets ($3.45) to go, as well as a couple bottles of Hank's Gourmet sodas ($2.95 ea.) I got Root Beer and Cream Soda, but they carry Orange as well. There are plenty of tables inside, and a couple small ones out front. Parking is easy in the large private lot. I would definitely return when I'm in the area. read more

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Wow, look at the size of this sandwich. Freakin' huge. Delicious ingredients. Definitely will be back again! Best sandwich in Southern California. read more

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

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Sometimes I just don't review because it is a great place, redundant, and we enjoy the food. This time I thought that I needed to update the review with our most recent visit to John's Philly Grille. We were surprised to see a nice busy place as we entered the small almost hole in the wall. Our turn to order. The lovely missus really likes #2 GR PEP CZ SK HALF with onions but no hot peppers. I am still on that difficult quest for a stellar pastrami sandwich my way, thus I ordered #23 PASTR WHOLE, no onions.. no cheese... no hot peppers...yes on pckles.... EZ Mustard, light mayo and HOT grilled. Two lemonades are brought to the table since there is no refilling. One bag of CHIPS. We sat at a table now that some of the crowd has departed. Oh boy, the sandwiches came all wrapped in white butcher paper. After two trials of pastrami at other sandwich places, "Perfect" is how I describe the John's Philly Grille abundance of Pastrami with pickles inside a tasty and crusty hoagie roll. We enjoyed John's Philly Grille and we will certainly be back for more. read more

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I usually go to their location on Beach. Tried this location for the first time today. Got my usual pastrami sandwich. IDK what happened, but it was so sour, mostly tasted like pickle juice and mustard. It was hard to get through it. Almost sent it back. The pastrami had a great flavor, but, soo soour. ‍ IDK read more

If you've ever wanted to hold a symposium of ranting disguised as "casual lunch" while devouring a cheesesteak the size of your 6-foot partner's entire forearm, this is it (wow, he's so useful when I am describing the size of things, more reasons to keep him around *swoooon* lol). The cheesesteaks here are so impressively long that I half-expected them to come with their own zip code--or at least their own municipal code of conduct. But to be fair, I haven't explored Philly cheesesteaks SO... maybe they're all this big..? Every bite is of savory steak, melty cheese, and onions, but I'm guessing that's the standard. but it's big. When I ate the sandwich, I wondered if I had somehow entered a time loop (or if the cheesesteak spontaneously regenerated when I blinked). (My 5ft self shared with my 6 ft partner). Now, the atmosphere is prime for delivering unsolicited lectures to your captive audience. Whether it's your partner's argumentative friend (a.k.a. "the nemesis," or "the debate troll," or "Dr.__ evangelist" you know who I am talking about--I'm talking to YOU), and his friends, or a random onlooker entranced by the towering sandwich (and my everflowing, smooth logic), this is the perfect place to impart wisdom. My words mingled with sizzling grill sounds and the aroma of frying goodness, ensuring no one was bold enough to leave mid-lesson--because who would abandon a cheesesteak masterpiece halfway through? But I guess it didn't dissuade my partner from dissociating mid-ppt. In short, Come for the massive cheesesteaks; stay for the chance to talk at length, uninterrupted. Just don't drink too much water because they don't have a bathroom, and *I* had to leave my own lecture halfway through (OH THE SHAME, My flawless flow foiled). read more

Came here for lunch and ordered "John's Special" Cheese Steak Hoagie with a side of Fried Zucchini for a total of $27. Sandwich was properly filled with savory meat, and the cheese melted nicely into it. The pairing veggies were just slightly dry, and felt it brought the quality of the sandwich down a bit. The fried zucchini was alright, the breading was cakey on in the inside. Service was quick and friendly, overall had a good experience and a solid sandwich. Would have to come back and try some other sandwiches. read more

John's Philly Grille - "John's Special" Cheese Steak Hoagie & Fried Zucchini - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

I would eat here almost 3x a week back then sinced I work Nextdoor. Although it's been more than 10yrs....a cheesesteak shouldn't be that much different...was kinda disappointed...dry no flavor and barely any cheese. Pastrami...too salty and a bit dry as well. Then I heard new owner took over...might explained it. read more

John's Philly Grille - Philly steak 2/5 - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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1. The sandwich was delicious, and I love the mushroom mixed in! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes with lots of love for Philadelphia! 3. The staff was friendly and quick with my order! Less than 10 mins! Note: Lots of parking in this plaza! Photo: The "Works" Cheese Steak read more

John's Philly Grille - The "Works" Cheese Steak (TikTok: @justandyvu) - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

I've been wanting to try John's for a while now but I'm always in my work uniform and I work at another sandwich shop so I've been hesitant! My husband and I finally had a day without the kids so we decided to try John's and see what's really going on over here. It was delicious! I got just the regular Philly with onions/peps, my husband got a pastrami and we shared zucchini. The Philly has a lot of flavor and the bread is really what sets this place apart from other sub spots. The woman who took our order was very nice and helpful and the dude who brought us our food was very friendly. We will be back to try some other subs, as long as I'm not in my uniform! read more

went in today not same looks like change ownership not same ingredients and taste everything in restaurant that was there is gone and remove never coming back so sad read more

What has happened to your food quality John?? Got a large #1 with peppers and onions and had to send it back because the cheese wasn't even melted! Then after waiting another 5 minutes while they cooked other food instead remaking mine on the fly, I received a FULL REFUND because what came out the 2nd time was pretty pitiful. I've known you since the day you opened Beach Blvd John and I know this wouldn't have been acceptable to you at all. 1 45pm Saturday read more

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

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Great food with so many different options for Philly cheese steak. Service is quick and the cashiers are friendly. Make sure to try the garlic sauce! read more

Food was unexciting. John's Special was nothing special. Not bad but not great either. Fried mushrooms had no seasoning and bland. Mushrooms from a can. And the place was a mess. Staff spent time in the back talking instead of wiping down tables and seats. Food crumbs and mess on every table. Seems they don't care enough to clean enough. Ick. read more

Mom wanted a hoagie and told me to go here. I had them saved in Yelp, with a note to try the Phillie Steak. When I heard that there was no provolone on their sandwich. I decided to share half of mom's sandwich. I'll come back for that Philly steak when I'm feeling more open-minded. There was a guy ahead of me waiting for his food. One gentleman and a family of four eating in. The establishment is very clean. They have specialty sodas and chips. The menu is huge. A crew member popped up to help when she saw I was waiting to order. While waiting, I saw another crew stay quiet when a customer questioned the food she delivered. She stayed quiet then calmly explained. Really great customer service. The sandwich had an even distribution of lettuce, tomato and meat. The bread was crusty. I didn't know if Mom wanted hot peppers or onion so I asked for them on the side. The peppers were fabulous. The onions were smelly, old and soggy. The hoagie earned a 6/10 in tastiness (with Cortinas setting the bar with a 10/10). That's a personal call therefore my STAR level. will not alter. However, Two stars removed for a lack of pickles and those nasty onions. read more

I had been there 2 and I always forget how delicious their sandwiches are, the only complaint I have is far from me but the 2 times I had been there food is delicious they give you plenty meat, their sandwiches are big and very substantial, great atmosphere and excellent customer service! Highly recommended! read more

When you first come by here, it's in a lot that is somewhat hidden and almost as if it was a hole in the wall. I want to say that the two sandwiches I got were generously packed. I bought two full sandwiches and you have a choice to either buy half or the full baguette. The meat is juicy and they taste so good! So to end it off, I will definitely come back here! read more

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My wife and I stopped by for lunch the other day, we shared a mushroom onion cheese steak. The Chee steak came full from end to end this time. The bread was very good, as it did come from De Simone's Bakery. The meat was kind of dry and didn't have the flavor that Philly's Best does, as they are very different sandwiches. read more

John's Philly Grille - Cheese, mushroom, and onion steak sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Take out order from this joint. Getting into my South Phillie persona! We ordered five sandwiches (hoagies, subs, grinders...you choose) across the board- consistent great rolls, hefty portion of meat and tasty condiments Great flashback to my days of living outside the city of Brotherly Shove. If you want the full experience, soft pretzels, Wise potatoe chips and Tastycakes are offered but I will need to wait for the next visit. read more

I've been debating on gatekeeping this spot since my 1st visit this past Sunday. After careful considerstion I have to let the Yelp world in on this spot... John's is quite possibly the BEST philly Cheesteak spot in So Cal..go argue with your momma not me LOL!! What a hidden gem located in Hungtington Beach of all places! I happen to be in the area late Sunday morning after taking my son to his swim class and stopped by a few minutes after they opened and I had an appetite for a cheesesteak at 10am lol. I ordered the mushroom steak no onions with peppers along with an order of Jalapeno Poppers...They didnt miss at all....There were no games to be played lol...Service was friendly and fast. Dont believe me? Go see for yourself! Its worth the drive to the OC and take it to the beach and get some sun while you are at it! read more

Here's the unfortunate thing about John's Philly Grille: It's not the quality. While I've had lesser quality sandwiches from them in the past, they are generally consistent and offer generous portions for the price, considering the terrible costs of supply chain problems these days. The problem is their HOURS. They seem to have gone out of their way to make sure I can't order from them. They now close at 6pm. A cheesesteak is DINNER. You need to be open later. And Mondays are my "cheat day" that I would allow myself a cheese steak. They aren't open on Mondays anymore. Let's assume for a moment that these aren't hard and fast rules for me. But, literally EVERY SINGLE TIME in the last year I got an uncontrollable craving for a cheese steak, being genetically predisposed to craving one since I'm ACTUALLY a Philly native, John's is NEVER open when I want one. Honestly, I'd much rather order from you guys over Jersey Mikes, but guess who winds up getting my business? You've made it impossible to do business with me. You've forced me into not even considering you anymore to give you my business, and that's a pretty sad business model. read more

This is my go-to spot for a delicious Philly steak sandwich. For the past several years I've only ordered the #1 cheese steak with no hot peppers. Just recently I decided to change it up and I ordered the #6 Cheesesteak Hoagie. OMG it was amazing. The extra ingredients made it even more tasty and fulfilling. If you're craving a Philly steak sandwich, just check out their menu online and place an order. This place can get busy so it's better to call ahead. It's usually ready in 10-15 minutes. The sandwich also stays warm during the drive home. read more