The locations by me always had great reviews and people even recommended the place to me, yet were always empty. The two closest locations to me then closed. I was in the area for lunch and Lefty's sounded good. The Korean BBQ Hoagie and the Cheesesteak with spicy cherry peppers were my favorites. I ordered the cheesesteak, with fries, and some cheese sticks. It was delicious as always. Fries were crispy, cheese sticks were piping hot, and the steak was juicy. It was better than the locations by me because the place was cleaner and the staff was nicer. I was pretty shocked how good everything was, especially for a chain. Plus, it was busier than the old locations by me, leading me to think it wasn't a fluke and just good staff. I don't review places all that often, but it was just genuinely tasty and the other ones just didn't get enough business (probably because they were in weird tucked away spots). So that's why I felt the need to give it 5 stars. read more

While all the peoples are dream cruising in metro Detroit, we're spending Sunday in Ann Arbor/Ypsi. I brought my left handed wife here partly for novelty, partly for the pleasure of a great cheesesteak! The store is not as sparkling as in past visits. The staff not as receptive. The food definitely not up to par. What a terrible disappointment. Yes, this chain is currently in the middle of legal woes and massive store closings. Again, the food is decent, but not as great as 10 years ago. Even 5 years ago. Not to be paranoid, but is there an advantage to sabotaging your own product? It just didn't taste right. Like something missing or something has changed. Please bring this place back to prominence. I miss the days when I would get yelled at for eating with my right hand! lol 08/24 read more

I came here because I had a taste for a cheese steak hoagie. I received a yelp pop up offer for a free frie for visiting here when I checked in. They said they did not know what it was and did not honor it. ODD. First time this happened. Not cool at all. I did not need the fries but just the point. Probably the last visit here. Tasty steak hoagie though. 3 stars for that. read more

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We have been here twice in the past month. Our first visit, we came in and ordered a bit of everything. The reuben was pretty standard. What you would expect it to be. Pretty good. I had a southpaw with the flaming cheetos. I would recommend eating this one fresh in the restaurant. I had a bite and it was gooey because of the cheese, and a bit of crunch with the cheetos. It was a nice split. However, after reheating the next day, it had all but turned to mush. We ordered some buffalo chicken fries. These were pricy at first... but you get a bunch and it was very tasty. Lastly the korean bbq sandwich - this is the only one we have ordered twice now. We got it initially and it was delicious. My girlfriend loved it. It is what brought us back fhe second time. However when we came back, she said it was much spicier that it was before. Just a bit too hot for her. So when we come back a third time. We will see what the verdict is. read more

I was very disappointed with just the corn beef sandwich I ordered with my order of, chicken the kids meal,1 cheese steak doggie with mushrooms, red peppers on side the corn beef looked and was lunch meat dried up meat only thing was good was the side of cole slaw paid over 50.00 for lunch meat wow, never again should be ashamed MS door dsah read more

Bread was kind of soggy and cheetos on top were a bit stale. Meat wasn't that flavorful. The service was fast. read more

Lefty's - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

I'll tell you right now, whatever weird ghost kitchen they have going on is a nightmare. Crypto Grill. I have never vomited so hard in my life that I felt like I was turning inside out. My cats were at my side waiting for me to die so they could munch on this cute face. There was a hair in my food as well. God damn. read more

fresh, hot, and delicious. I loved it. the fries were super hot long after I got them, loved it!

So those who read my reviews know I don't really eat meat, that being said I decided to try this place before I do my fast. I wanted to go out with a bang, so why not try a cheesesteak hoagie and Mac and cheese egg rolls, sounds delicious right!! I ordered the new hoagie with the liquid cheese and hot Cheetos on top (southpaw)(don't judge). My mom ordered corned beef egg rolls, Fries and a cheesesteak hoagie as well. First, this place is pretty pricey for the quality of food they serve. The Mac and cheese egg rolls were awful, they were greasy and flavorless. My hoagie was just okay, decent flavor and was edible however the cheese on top just wasn't good and had a wonky almost moldy smell. My mom said her egg rolls were greasy band flavorless as well and her French fries were fried in old grease and super over cooked. Overall, I'd be okay never visiting this restaurant for the rest of my life. Oh and I can't forget.. after watching someone walk out the bathroom I asked the cashier if I could use it and she told me no.. wow! read more

Lefty's - Southpaw Hoagie - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Quality has gone down. :( It hasn't been as good lately. Pretty sloppily thrown together. read more

Lefty's - Fried mushrooms w/ ranch - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Lefty's? More like Righty's, because everything always feels just right when I'm at Lefty's! Will be a regular once I resolve my gout. Five stars. read more

I ordered 2 set of egg rolls and by the time I got home I realized it wasn't fully cooked( probably because it was about to close and they wanted to go home. So I had planned on calling the next day but it slipped my mind so I called 2 days later and someone there told me to either come back or they could refund me and I said I'll just come in tomorrow which is today and the guy I spoke to was not there and the people working and it was 3 at the counter literally arguing with me about when I called and when I came in when I was told to come in when ever! But it was the audacity of this man trying to intimidate me. And they lady saying you should of called immediately as if they were open smh Sam is the only professional there. read more

Lefty's - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

I had the #7 meal with Cajun fries and it was great! My wife had the #4 and it was pretty run-of-the-mill, no complaints at all. Quick service, clean place, and the food delivered on expectations! read more

These guy are trying, but far from being a go to place for a meal. The service is good, but the liquid cheese they put on the Philly cheese steak is awful! The ambiance is ok, nothing exciting. I hope they can turn this place around. read more

Food was not pleasant.... I ordered the Southpaw hoagie with fries... and the hot Cheetos where STALE!!!! And disgusting!!!!!!! The curly fries they gave me I bit into a rotten curly fry, I could taste the rotten brown stuff that is usually on rotten potatoes it smelled like a bag full of rotten potatoes I am pregnant and was completely dissatisfied with them never eating from there again! Also extremely overpriced for the food not to be good. read more

Lefty's - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

I've ordered from this place twice on Uber eats when I stay in Ann Arbor. I've only ordered cheesesteaks and every time they arrive at my hotel still warm, the bread is soft, meat is juicy, and the cheese is good and melted. I know it's not Tony Luke's but I believe this place does a good job when it comes to sandwiches. read more

The first thing I noticed about Lefty's was that they don't seem to have air conditioning. The second was that they were crowded. Good for them! I hope business stays good. The staff was super friendly and kind. I was impressed by how quickly they got our freshly made food out. We ordered a cheesesteak with spicy peppers (extra $0.25), a Reuben, curly fries, and onion rings to go. Of the two sandwiches, I preferred the Reuben. Reuben was good, stuffed full of corned beef, but the Russian dressing was a little on the mild side for my taste. The cheesesteak leans traditional (meat chopped small with just onions and cheese), and I thought it could have used more seasonings (or bell peppers, so shoot me). The onion rings were p e r f e c t. Arby's has better curly fries. Overall, I liked my meal but didn't love it. I probably won't be back any time soon. The prices are just too high for okay sandwiches when A2 has so many alternatives. read more

Lefty's - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

The pepper steak sub was way too Too sweet and I wish they offered lettuce and regular mayo!

Been trying to get to this location for weeks now, food was absolutely delicious. Staff was warm and friendly. Can't wait to get back. read more

Lefty's - Cheesesteak and curly fries - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

I tried this restaurant twice. On my first visit to Lefty I tried the Cheese Steak Hoagie and it was hot and delicious. I love going to a restaurant and food is nice and hot, you know it was just freshly prepared. I also had there Cajun Fries which were good also. On my second visit I tried a Corned Beef Reuben sandwich it was good too. But, I think I like the Hoagies best. read more

Lefty's - Cheese Steak Hoagie. Yummy - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

If you haven't eaten from here you just do so immediately!! This place has the BEST Philly Cheese Steak I've ever had. I had an 8" Philly cheese steak with Curly fries and a drink. The food was AMAZING! The young man, JD at the register was so kind and friendly it made my visit very worthwhile. The food came out so hot and fresh. The meat tasted really well and the bread was nice and soft. The dining area was very clean and well kept. This will be my new lunch spot. I can't get over how AMAZING the food was. read more

Lefty's - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

I have had the very best cheesesteaks in Philly, those being Pat's and Genos and they are 5/5. Perfectly seasoned not too greasy and soft cloud like bun. Perfect before a baseball game, feels light in gut. Very pricey at Lefty's. Guys were friendly but cheesesteak was more like a milk cheese soup poured inside a soft bun. Or seemed like someone bought a subway cheesesteak chewed it up and spit it into a bun. Couldn't taste seasoning at all. They add lettuce and Tomato which makes no sense. And it could've used some salt. I couldn't tell the meat was beef. The fries were soggy also. It's low end quality. I think there's hope if they can change the cheesesteak and not make soup out of it. Instead put cheese on top moments before serving. GUYS YOU NEED TO FIX THIS. And lower the price a bit since it's about $18/ person. Maybe the plain steak sandwich is better. The best I've had in Ann Arbor is Izzys. Perfect meat. Cheesesteak is done right. Good but not great bun. I have not tried Mr Spots. Subway. Surprisingly decent but bun ingredients are banned in Europe not sure if they changed chemicals which I assume make it soft. But price is cheap and with chipotle sauce it's pretty good. read more

Very excited Ypsilanti now has a Leftys! I've been going to the Livonia location for a few years and now I don't need to drive as far Checked it out over the weekend and it was delicious. We came in a group and had a little bit of everything, it was great. Definitely my favorite cheesesteak I've ever had in Michigan. Really reminds me of eating one in Philly! The steak is perfectly cooked with cheese evenly melted throughout the entire hoagie. I prefer extra cherry peppers, they're loaded with flavor. Cheesesteak egg rolls and corned beef egg rolls are a must try and even the Cajun fries are super tasty. In addition to having great sandwiches and sides the staff is extremely friendly. I was honestly surprised how well they treated customers, going the extra mile to ensure a satisfied patron. They opened on Friday, I went on Saturday for lunch and they had a consistent flow of customers. I would recommend any sandwich lover to check it out ASAP. read more

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Heard about this place via Instagram. Looked great on IG, so I decided to try it out when I saw that it opened up in Ypsilanti. Fairly priced, generous portion of hot juicy meat in the steak hoagie that I had ordered. Went well with the order of fries on the side. Loved the hot pepper sauce (make sure layer on that pepper, because it's so good). Nice and friendly staff. Will be back again. read more

Lefty's - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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This was the best cheese steak i had in a long time. Everything was fresh and delicious and everyone was so nice. I will definitely be going back for more!! read more

Lefty's - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Love this place. Did not realize how good it was til I ordered on DoorDash. It's everything I want in a cheesesteak with a bunch of options for customization. read more

Wasn't sure what to expect but it was delicious. The restaurant was clean and service was quick.

My husband and I ate here for lunch today. The guy at the counter took our order wrong but when the food came out and I told him that I ordered the big poppa they cooked it in 5 min or so then I got what I ordered. It was hot and delicious. My husband got just a regular cheese steak and It was really good too. I can't believe thAt they got rid of the booths they used to have here. The fountain coke I had was the best I ever had! I only give it four stars because they messed up on our order. Other than that it really is a five star restaurant especially for Cheese steaks. We also had really good curly fries which were done perfectly and had great flavor. We love coming here from Canton since there isn't a cheese steak restaurant in Canton. Wish there was one though so we didn't have to drive to Ypsilanti for it. read more

Went to Lefty's as it came highly recommend and ordered the 8" Italian Stallion. The food came within 5 minutes, however it was not what I expected. The meat appeared to be chopped processed meat (covered with cheese and some pepperoni). The hoagie was soft with no texture. The entire hoagie had little flavor, combined with a mushy bun - It was not my cup of tea. Based on Italian Stallion hoagie, only cheap ingredients that result in a tasteless soft substance. I had a few cheese steak hoagies in my life but this one was on the bottom of the barrel - I felt I wasted my money. read more

Poor quality generic ingredients soggy bread. For the exact same price that I could go to a restaurant and get a good fresh one.

I decided to try Lefty's on 3-8-22 and ordered a cheese steak hoagie which I thought was excellent and the lady took care of me and walked it over to my seat when she finished. I enjoyed it so much I came back the next day on 3-9-22. I arrived about 8:40 pm the guy at the counter told me " I stop taking orders at 8:45" it was not quite 8:45 yet.. I said "You guys close at 9pm right?" he said "Yes but I quit taking orders at 8:45 and cash out sorry" Even through I enjoyed their food the day before this encounter will not allow me to spend my money there again. read more

If you're thinking run of the mill base line good cheesesteak hoagie... they got that. But why get a standard when you can get a hoagie with popcorn chicken on top; or an Italian stallion that's a cross between an Italian sub and a cheesesteak hoagie? There's several "hybrid" hoagies available and the ones I've tried are so good. I typically make it a combo which includes 8" sub, fries and a drink but I've never been able to finish it all. Seriously a pile of curly fries. If you're hungry as a mug then try a larger size but be ready to take some home. read more

Always reliable, with a wonderful staff. I went to college in Philly, so I know the benchmarks of Pat's, Geno's etc. Lefty's are a different style, but very satisfying. Did I mention the wonderful staff? read more

I ordered a southpaw hoagie from this place & all I can say is yuck. The main thing about this hoagie & maybe all the hoagies are that the meat they use is either unwashed but for sure unseasoned. I would not recommend this place. I hope they see this & add some seasoning to their meat because this bland piece of crap is money down the drain. read more

Lefty's - Southpaw hoagie - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Unbelievable that this restaurant won't let you use the restroom! Covid or not...letting a paid customer not use the restroom is just rude.

I live in this area and am happy that they replaced bread basket with this hoagie spot. For a cheesesteak shop they actually have a pretty good selection of food. For my order I went with the cheesesteak, which was simple excellent. Everything about it taste top of the line (even the white American cheese, which I'm normally not a big fan of, but is good here) and the addition of the red pepper relish takes it to another level. Honestly this is probably one of the two best cheesesteaks in the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor area (Izzy being the other spot). In addition to the cheesesteak, I also had them do me a chili cheese curly fry, which was also very very good. Good people working here and good (quick) service plus great food equal a place you must eat at. read more

Tried this place tonight for dinner. We got the 8" cheese steak with mushrooms and the peppers (which was slightly spicy and I was surprised thinking they wouldn't be lol). It was good for what it was. Nothing too crazy or out of the ordinary. I also got the Reuben on rye. I've had better reubens, and I think this one was lacking in flavor. I wanted more sauerkraut, and the corned beef was just mediocre. We also got the Italian coldcut. It was decent enough and had good flavor. Doesn't beat a cold cut sammich from Subway though. We also god the cheese steak egg rolls and corned beef egg rolls which I liked the most! They were good. The food was good enough. It probably won't be apart of my regular rotation of restaurants to eat out at. But I wouldn't mind coming back every once in a while! read more

What a great find! This place is what you want when looking for a cheesesteak shop. Simple straight to the point overflowing cheesesteak with the right about of cheese steak onions peppers. Nothing healthy here just good cheesesteak and honestly what more do you want? read more

Sam, thank you for bringing a Lefty's to Ypsilanti! We love the cheesesteaks and other goodies, as well as the first-rate service, and look forward to visiting the store closest to our home more often than our bellies should allow! And we will always be proud to be the customer who was the first to visit all THREE Lefty's locations - Dearborn, Livonia, and now Ypsilanti. read more

I don't know what they put in their sandwiches here, but I crave this every day of my life. I am trying to diet, but this has become my cheat place. I haven't had a bite of anything bad here but highly recommend the cheesesteak hoagie, fried pickles and snickers cheesecake. The service is also exceptional. The manager and owner are accommodating, friendly and appreciative of every customer. Overall a good pick with lots of guilty pleasures. Give it a chance and you will be happy you did. read more