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    John's Philly Grille

    4.4 (309 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Menu 5/30/25
    Kris B.

    This is a cute little place, very fast service. There was a steady flow of customers both eating in and taking out. Onion rings and fries were very good. I asked for extra cheese on my Original Cheesesteak and it seemed like just a regular amount of cheese. Maybe other places have been more cheesy. This place uses provolone, but I'm more of a Cheese Whiz girl. My husband ordered the Chicken Parmesan and it had cubed chicken, possibly from US Foods. The sauce and cheese were ok but not something he would order again. Overall, it was a nice lunch but we were happy we'd only ordered half sandwiches since we didn't neccessarily want leftovers to eat the next day.

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    Sb W.

    Crazing their fresh tuna sandwich and it just felt like summer. Beautiful day, fresh tuna salad sandwich with amazing soft bread fresh lettuce & tomato. Chips and a drink rounded out lunch!

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    I told you they are the best! Great value, happy people making the food. RIP Cosmic Subs

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    Neal T.

    Quick and delicious cheese steak sandwich with lots of options. I'm not a cheese steak connoisseur so I can't really say if it's the best in town, but it hit the spot for me and just so happen to have the Eagles game on at the same time. Lots of interesting beverage options and small little dining area with outdoor dining as well. I'll definitely be back to try some other options. I got the half mushroom cheese steak sandwich and it was huge.

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    Amy C.

    Steak or ground beef? It looks and feels like ground beef. I asked for extra half meat. Taste good. But I was expecting thinly sliced beef.

    Ray H.

    I must say i had many many good philly cheesesteaks but this place has made one of the best i ever had and i mean it! Get the the large, its soo much good stuff going on here. I ordered the number 4 "the works" and it was just fantastic, also got an order of onion rings which was good to and comes with ranch. They have a couple of TV's inside to watch games and they have a nice outside seating area. The bread was soft and plenty of meat inside with green peppers, mushrooms, onions and hot peppers, just incredible. The customer service was great and friendly. I got soda from the fountain machine which was flat and they corrected it right away changing what needed to be change to make it fresh tasting. John's is located behind the mc donalds so if you're coming down PCH its behind it. Definitely a place i will be back to try other items and you should to! You won't find a better philly cheesesteak!

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    Kristina F.

    This spot was BOMB. Came in with my husband and toddler for a spontaneous lunch date. Located in a low-key maze-like plaza, it wasn't too difficult to find and there was plenty of parking. We tried: The Godfather Sandwich - I decided to try this one and, guys, IT WAS SO GOOD. Hearty and spicy, loaded with meatballs, sliced hot Italian sausage, and a whole blanket cheese. The bread is amazing, soaking up all the greasy saucy goodness. The marinara sauce was thin and a perfect compliment to the savory and rich meats. South Philly - my husband ordered this one as he had never seen a cheese steak like this one, and I could tell he had his regrets. The steak was delicious (in fact, everything was) but the marinara sauce just didn't hit for this sandwich. He still ate the whole thing though. Grilled Cheese - an inverted roll stuffed with tons of cheese and toasted on the griddle. My toddler can be pretty picky even about things he loves, and he DEVOURED this. Half a sandwich was good for him. Fries - thick cut, salty, and piping hot. These fries were flawless. Fried Zucchini - little medallions of deliciousness. Super fresh and deceptively hot. Pretty sure I burnt my mouth on these, pretty sure I don't care. Their ranch was yummy too. Their half size is MASSIVE. The price point is excellent for the quality. Service was friendly and accomodating, and the space while dated was pretty well kept and clean. We will absolutely be back.

    Green pepper cheesesteak with onion rings and onion/peppers on the side

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    Steak sandwiches got to love them. I'm from Pennsylvania so there's not many places out here. It's really good for steak sandwiches.

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    Pedro the owner is non responsive. The restaurant will not honor gift cards issued by them.

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    1 year ago

    Food was great! Philly Cheesesteak was great! Service is always great. Ambiance was okay.

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    11 months ago

    Great food and reasonable prices. Both the cheese steaks and the chicken parmigiana are excellent!!!!!!!!!!

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    Stopped in for a quick to go lunch. Customer service was excellent and the sandwich was even better!! I will definitely be back!

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    Great philly cheesesteak sandwich. Great fries too, and reasonable prices . I try to go every time I'm in seal

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    1 year ago

    Great food, great taste, great service! Neat little spot someone recommended to me, I will be back!

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    1 year ago

    Come on the two times we have there, out of bread! Next time will call first. You can do better!

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    1 year ago

    These are the best cheesesteak sandwiches I've ever had. I've been coming here for years and they never disappoint.

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