Friendly and fast service. We were a party of 8 and sat in the dining room. I ordered Philly cheesesteak with mozzarella cheese and fries. Food was delicious. French fries were nice and crispy. read more

Mac's Philly Steaks - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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If I could give zero stars I would. We ordered plates from here and they came to us inedible - absolutely disgusting taste wise and visually. There was a chunk of something in my plate I'm still not sure what it was - I can only describe it as leather? I don't know if the workers thought it would be funny to feed us garbage or scraps of someone else's food but that's what it truly felt like. I'm not being dramatic when I say it was the worst food I've ever had in my entire life. read more

Not too greasy, not too dry, a taste that stays with you in a good way and portions that absolutely work for leftovers. Price is solid as well and staff is super snappy and quick to serve. I wouldn't get a Philly cheesesteak anywhere else unless they aren't open. read more

When I'm craving a traditional Philly-style cheesesteak in Rochester, Mac's hits the spot every time. What sells it for me is the fact they use soft Amaroso rolls from a bakery in Philadelphia, which is what most shops use. I usually order my sandwich with grilled onions and chopped green peppers along with a healthy dose of American cheese. A cheesesteak from Mac's is the perfect comfort food on a chilly day, and the location down on Exchange Street is usually the fastest. My only complaint is that the sandwiches are placed in clamshell containers that hold in the steam and heat, which can make the sandwich soggy if you wait until you get home to eat (or get delivery). I wish they wrapped the sandwiches in deli paper like most shops in Philly. It would also help the sandwiches firm up and be a little less sloppy to eat. These minor concerns aside, a cheesesteak from Mac's is a solid choice when you're craving authentic Philly flavor in the Flower City. read more

Came here last year and ordered food and the price came out to about $15 more then what it should of based off there prices on the menu and so I asked about it and was told that's the old prices and they just haven't changed them yet. I come in today about a year later assuming that they had fixed the advertised pricing and sure enough my order came out to be a little over ten dollars extra then the advertised price so I said again why is this price not accurate and was told this time that the prices on the menu are about ten years old and that the manager knows that they are incorrect. Will never come to this lying knowingly deceiving establishment again read more

I absolutely LOVE the Mac salad here. It is so crunchy, and always leaves me wanting more of it! The inside of the restaurant is a nice, quiet area to eat your lunch and relax a bit. The one critique I have is that my experience with staff can vary. Overall, I love this place and cannot wait to go back for more! read more

Mac's Philly Steaks - the menu - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Updating to say still consistently great- no notes. And now that I've gotten take out as well as delivery I can say that the staff is the best! read more

The Philly steaks here are so good! They are on par with what you get in the city of Philadelphia. They use the tradition bread and the food is so good. It was very fresh and delicious. They offer salads, wraps, sandwiches and sides. The staff are super friendly and nice. They brought the food out to us. They were pretty busy with customers picking up orders and placing orders. They are following all covid protocols. I would highly recommend them. read more

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With all the great eating places in Buffalo, we still come across those that are not located here, but wish they were! Tried this place as it was located in the same area as the river cruise office. What a great find! We ordered a full sized philly steak with crumbly blue cheese and a mac salad side. The roll was a good combination of soft but crunchy. (A nice change from the usual Buffalo Costanzo, which gets boring.) The amount of meat was generous. The blue cheese flavoring was intense. The side of mac salad was more than enough to share. An absolutely delicious and enjoyable lunch! One of us actually had some sandwich and salad left to take home. Will definitely keep this place in mind when in the Rochester area. And I see there are a couple other locations. Will be looking forward to it! read more

I would drive by this place everyday from work and always wanted to try it out. Finally decided to try it last night and we absolutely loved it. I got a philly cheese steak with grilled onions and peppers, and fries on the side. My wife got chicken cheese steak with grilled onions and peppers and sweet potato fries on the side. We both absolutely loved it. The bun was fresh and soft. The meat fillings were a lot and was very flavorful. The fries were super crispy. The best part was we got it to-go and the sandwich was not soggy and the fries were still crispy. We will be regulars here for sure! We can customize our sandwiches and even the sweet potato fries. That was interesting. We got it well done and with salt. As someone who lived in Philly for two years and would regularly eat philly cheese steaks in food trucks and even Gino's, I love this place! It's not like some mall food, which is where I used to go to when I crave the dish and would be disappointed every time. read more

Killer Cheese Steak BOom!! Oder here , come here, just don't miss!! I'm in town on business and had just the toughest trip in. Got through and dinner time. Saw they delivered cause I am not moving. Food came so fast it was crazy and HOT. Tastes SOOOOooo good. Steak is tender and LOTS of it. Such a great place. Used mozzarella and steak sauce to have it cooked with mushrooms and onions. Then got boom boom sauce on the side. Fries and I am going to be one happy stuffed boy. Just do it !!! read more

Mac's Philly Steaks - Massive sandwich!! Taste killer. Boom boom sauce and steak sauce rock it! - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

We just got food this evening and it was the best!! So happy they are located in Corn Hill too!

Great food and service. Food wait times should be expected to take quite a bit. A bit pricey but I've been here 3 times so far and have no complaints. read more

We've order food here through grubhub a few times and every single time they've blown us out of the water. Everything is decently priced! The food is delicious, fresh and warm and filled with flavor. Definitely one of our favorite places to order from now! Keep up the fantastic work(: read more

Having been a fan since they popped up in Farmington, Canandaigua and ER (closed now), this location is super close to me. That being said, I'm pleased that they're within walking distance, as I definitely needed to walk it off! I'm a huge fan of their Philly Hots steak with the hot peppers on it, and can definitely appreciate the Fat Mac (like a philly cheese steak version of the garage plate on a giant roll!), and the Buffalo Chicken Philly. Let not forget they make wraps, hoagies, salads and even burgers! Side offerings like the standards - fries, cheese fries, Mac salad...and pickle fries! Their fried mushrooms are pretty bomb too! Tonight, I had the Bacon Bleu Cheese steak - loaded with bacon, and crumbly blue - and then jazzed up with onions, peppers and mushrooms. So bomb! read more

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So we decided to try this spot out for lunch today. To give you an idea where it is.. it's in Corn Hill in the strip mall with Tony D's, Silk Road Pub and Flight Wine Bar. They have some parking but if it's later or close to the weekend it could be tricky. Ok. Due to Covid they seem to be doing a lot of to go orders. They have maybe one or two tables inside you can sit at the rest are outside. We sat outside probably the best option at least for the short term with good weather. They have a very large order board. Although a great idea sometimes less is more. You order at the counter, give them your name and they bring it to you. We ordered Cheese Steaks.. (if you have ever been to Gene's, Pat's or Tony Luke's) you would order "wit" this is not that place. Thing is most cheese steaks come with Cheese Wiz as it should. Why it was not offered she asked with American Cheese I said yes cause when you look at the board no info? My husband asked if they had it, Cheese Wiz they do he was confused as to why we were not asked about that. Also what you want on it again nothing on the board about it.. I guess you just tell them you want grilled onions , mushrooms or green peppers and you see if they have them. Sorry it would be nice to know.. if I've missed it that's on me but I also checked online so... Service is expedient but we had to go back in to get my drink. Everything came out fresh and hot. Why 3 Stars I give them 3.5... it looked good but everything except the fries (they were tasty) was bland. Yes I'm from the land of Italian Beef (Chicago) I know this is a Philly thing and I've been. I was not impressed nor was my husband. I felt that I had more grilled onions and mushrooms than meat. We both got an 8' inch which was about $8 dollars or so. Maybe next time I ask for extra beef.. I had more veg and bread, the wiz was good but again it was meh. Will I return maybe but for the price I had hoped for more meat it was kind of skimpy. I'm only speaking my truth. Parking situation is a small shared lot or street. You may love it.. to me it was meh. Party on. read more

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A cute spot in the Corn Hill area, with much more seating than you first realize. When you walk in it looks small, but then you see that there is an entire upstairs seating area, as well as the seats outside. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I got a combo which comes with a small sub, French fries, and a drink, all for around $8--pretty good deal! I got a classic cheesesteak with mayo, lettuce, and banana peppers. The food was done quickly and tasted very fresh, especially the fries. The sandwich was good; a little heavy on the salt, but still good. They offer a variety of sauces, including country sweet/boss, hot sauce, etc. My favorite thing was that they provide vinegar for the fries, which not many places do. I also tried a bit of their Mac salad, which was very good. read more

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I really wanted to like this place but as a first time customer, the customer service was really lacking. The cashier was short with me and not helpful with understanding the ordering process. The wait was not told to us until well after we ordered, which should have been expressed at the time of ordering. (Like. 15-20 min wait for a philly cheesesteak with fries) Beyond that, I checked my receipt and discovered their listed prices were different from the prices I paid. The cashier said the prices changed recently due to Covid except there no way of knowing. The sandwich itself was not bad. A bit soggy (and we didn't wait to eat it). The fries were average, at best. There is no where to sit at the restaurant, no outside seating even though neighboring restaurants had outdoor tables. All in all the experience was mediocre. At best. read more

Second time ordering the Garlic Parm Cheesesteak!! It's delicious!! Great food for great prices! read more

Mac's Philly Steaks - Menu - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Good food fast! I've only eaten there once but it was great! Not excellent but great!

The nicest staff the best presentation of sandwiches and all at a good price. This is my go to spot for all those reasons. They know you by name and are just always nice even though they are so busy. read more

The people there are so friendly that I hate only giving 3 stars. But solely on their steak sandwich and my taste, I think there are certainly more tasty steak sandwiches available. My choice at the moment is from Good Guys pizza in Chili where the steak and toppings are not chopped into one glob; each component is layered. And the sandwich is finished off in the pizza oven. Now this may not qualify as a Philly Steak, so Mac's may still be the best if Philly style is your preference! read more

It doesn't look like much from the outside but it's the best Philly cheesesteak I've had in a long long time.

Had the Philly plate with the meat sauce on top and it was sooo good. The half seems like it would feed two people. Service was great and quick too. read more

Mac's Philly Steaks - Quick, friendly and good food. Closes at 8, not 8:30 - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Asked for a custom Boom Boom Plate and received just what I asked for. Would recommend this for lunch or easy dinner do-er's.

Comfort food and quick bite all at a cheap price this is definitely a place your going to want to come and check out! Hidden in the Corn Hill area of Rochester you'll find Mac's Philly Steaks. It looks small at first glance but there's upstairs seating which I think is pretty cool. Other little perks that come with this place is the free WiFi which in these times I think we can all appreciate! I originally came in for the Philly Cheese Steak but unfortunately I wasn't that impressed. Overall there's lack of flavor and the bread was incredibly soggy. However I gave Mac's 3 Stars because I still have faith in the other options on the menu. The French fries are AMAZING! After not being please with the Steak Sub I decided to give the Mozzarella Sticks a chance (with another side of fries) One of my favorite foods! Luckily they didn't fail me. The breaded layer was mouth watering and the cheese was melted perfectly and tasted so fresh! However the side of marinara sauce they served me was obviously frozen and defrosted. It was almost as if you could taste the ice in the sauce. Thank god the mozzarella sticks alone were so good. I probably wouldn't come back here for a philly steak sub but I'd definitely come back for a lot of other items on the menu! read more

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I was so hungry that I didn't get any pictures. The fries were crisp and have a yummy coating on them. The 4 inch cheesesteak is probably the perfect snack size but I'd probably get a medium next time. Order a combo and get a side and a drink. Easy parking, lots to choose from on the menu. I'll be back again and I'll take some pics too. read more

A few months and a few visits later and yes ....it IS JAMMED EVERY DAY FOR LUNCH. That means it is good stuff.

Although I've been eating here since they opened I haven't since the pandemic it's really good. So I had a taste for a steak sub I've always ordered it the same way (no cheese) considering the children in my house have a dairy allergy. One bite of the sandwich I realized cheese was on it!! What a crucial mistake they made. Although we had to find something else to eat thank God we didn't end up in the emergency room. read more

YUM. I am a philly steak fanatic, and also from Pennsylvania, so I obviously had to try out Mac's!! I am SO glad that I did. The space is next to Tony D's in Corn Hill, where there's parking in a small lot or on the street. The space itself has a ton of seating - even an upper level for extra space. The decor is fresh, fun, and clean, and I love their giant painted menu! The staff was really amiable and helpful. We ordered: philly cheese steak combo meal, philly hot, kids meal with chicken tenders, and pickle fries.... Yeah, I was super hungry at the time and we ended up with way too much food!! The 8" phillys were the perfect size; or, if two people want to order the same thing, a 16" would be great to split! The fries portion was good, and I love the salt + pepper combo for seasoning. The kids meal came with 3 large chicken tenders, the same size side of fries as an adult combo, and a 16 oz drink - holy cow! The pickle fries were also AWESOME. I love fried pickles. Also found on the menu are burgers, garbage plates, roasted pork, reubens, chicken phillys, and more. We are totally coming back here when I get my next philly cheese steak craving, and the buffalo chicken philly is on my list to try as well! Be sure to check the website, their Instagram, and their Facebook page for discounts. You should be able to save a decent amount with coupons from any of those pages! (20% off, $1 off, 1/2 price kids meal, etc) read more

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Suggested by a friend to give Mac's a try. Not disappointed! Large selection to choose from. Friendly greater with tableside service! Highly suggest the Mac's Plate. Perfect combination of everything. Location is easy to fund and area was clean. Will be coming back soon read more

Mac's Philly Steaks - The menu - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Ugh. Mac's is pure comfort food at its finest. I grew up in the Philly area and spent two years in the city itself for grad school and I can confidently say that Mac's does cheesesteaks RIGHT. Whether with provolone or whiz, the texture and flavor are on point and the secret is the rolls. These are the same rolls as in Philly. If you venture outside of a cheesesteak, they also do a killer cheesesteak be plate (a full size is HUGE btw), A+ mac salad, killer fries, creamy mac and cheese, delicious onion rings rivaling my all-time faves at Perri's, and solid pulled pork. Seriously, I have not gotten anything here that hasn't hit the spot. I love their upstairs seating and they have a cool royalty program where if you get a certain # of bucks, you get a free sandwich. Only downside is they close a tad early. Worth planning your schedule around read more

This was my first time order from here and Honestly I get so disappointed ordering garbage plates but this place didn't fail at all is was the best! & there cheesesteak sub was amazing as well & my food also arrived early. Happy I ordered from here and definitely will be ordering again. read more

I'm from Philly Born and Raised i came to this Place while visiting my Relatives that live in Rochester. I must say they have good steaks, their Rolls is Super Soft and they have my stamp of approval being as though I'm a Philly native. The staff is super friendly as well. Its a go to stop for a good steak. read more

This was a great place and fun atmosphere! The philly was great as well as the mac and cheese! I would go there again if I'm ever in town! read more

Mac's Philly Steaks - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Macs is not bad, but it's not great. I'd leave 3.5 stars but I wouldn't go as far as a four. I had the garbage plate and the hamburger was dry. The Mac salad was great. My husband ordered the cheesesteak. They sent him the wrong sandwich. It had extra banana peppers and it was pretty bad. We will try them again sometime. read more

ordered a garlic parm steak sub and it was sub par at best! the steak had absolutely no flavor to it. barely any cheese. your name has Philly steaks in it but I would never get another one from you again read more

Easily the best cheesesteak in Rochester. The combination of hot peppers and caramelized onions, well-cooked steak, and great bread makes for a great meal. Many say that without cheese whiz it's not an authentic Philly cheesesteak but I disagree. You'll be hard-pressed to find a better cheesesteak sandwich in Rochester. There are no frills when it comes to Mac's. They know that they make great sandwiches and they make them well. The menu is pretty extensive so if you aren't in the mood for a cheesesteak, you have a ton of other options. To go along with those sandwich, you have the option of a huge variety of sides, from mac and cheese to pickle fries. But if you're looking for the original side of french fries you can't go wrong. I'm so glad they opened a location in Corn Hill. It's a fantastic location about a block away from Blue Cross Arena so it's an easy walk to anything you might have in mind. The location itself has a pretty large seating area for despite looking small from the outside. Even if you want take out, there's hardly a long wait. If you're looking for a great cheesesteak at a really affordable price, check out Mac's. read more

Okay so me and my boyfriend are big on trying new food and going to places to eat , we are cooks so we are harsh critics lol But we were so dissatisfied with this experience We didn't take a picture sorry But we got the 16 inch philly cheese steak sub with a simple combo fries and a fountain drink and some mozzarella sticks those were the only thing that tasted good The sandwich was terrible no flavor no taste. It was beyond bland . The veggies were over cooked steak no seasoning what so ever bread was okay the cheese sauce was un flavorful as well . We aren't coming back here again . read more

You'd be happy to come here just for the cookies alone. But the food is great too! What I love is consistency from location to location. The fries are hands down the best quick fries to snag. They have that yummy light texture that just melts in your mouth. Great portions for their salads if that's your thing too. The classic veggie sub is my go to and the bread is so soft and yummy. If you're looking for a quick easy meal with options to please everyone. Hit up Macs. As a corn hill resident. This location checks all my boxes for a lazy night of not wanting to cook! read more