This was a highly anticipated visit! First off I really like the location and vibe of Marlow's. They have a bar area (I love eating at the bar) and 90's R&B playing at a respectful volume. Points!! I stopped at 2pm on a Wednesday and there were only a few customers and myself there. I order The Classic wit Wiz, fries and a Truth IPA. My food came out quickly in a to go bag. I was eating in but no biggie. The positives: the chopped steak, Wiz and onion combo is South St Philly worthy for real. The fries were a unique shape and were delicious. The music!! I heard Guy- I like, The System- Don't disturb this Groove, Christopher Williams-Don't wake Me... I was transported back to my days growing up in Pittsburgh. My only negative: That bun! Dry as Camel heels. To be fair, I ate it as soon as it came out and when I unwrapped it, a lot of the filling spilled out. If I had got it to go, the bun would've absorbed some of the cheese, steak and onion goodness and I'm sure it would've been juicier after 10 min. I'll take it to go next time. So all in all, I think I prefer Marlow's over the other Cheese steak giant in Columbus (as far as the authentic Philly cheesesteak). The other is great as a gourmet version of a classic. It all depends on what you are in the mood for. Great job Marlow's bringing Philly to CBus!! read more

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Excellent version of the classic Philly Cheesesteak. Wiz was tasty and gooey, and the steak was chopped nicely. Sandwich was delivered double wrapped, but when I opened, it was upside down. My bad I guess. Only comment, they do not use a classic dark seeded bun. Wario's does. Is this a bar with cheesesteak or a cheesesteak with a bar? Plenty of tables and parking. read more

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Our company brought in dinner for our team and I would say service must've been fast inside with how quickly it got back to us. I did the chicken Philly with provolone onion and mushroom. Sub was piping hot however the chicken was extremely dry. I should've added mayo to do the heavy lifting. Would've loved more cheese. Onions and mushrooms were cooked tender and that was really good. I would still come back next to try the steak add mayo and extra cheese. read more

Marlow’s Cheesesteaks - Chicken Philly - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Gahanna, Ohio

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Decided to make pilgrimage to Columbus today, coming in from London, Ohio, to finally try Marlow's. I'm a cheesesteak snob, during my high school years I worked at 2 Cheesesteak restaurants patterned after classics- Geno's & Pat's Steaks in South Philly. Marlow's didn't impress me unfortunately. Tried both a Marlow's Way & Wiz Wit, in both sandwiches the steak was chopped into a texture unrecognizable as steak and hammered to point where I wonder if it was made to order or already sitting in a pile on flattop for 30 minutes. I'm declaring Wario's the winner in this war. Btw asked for Wiz Wit + Provolone & cashier said I couldn't do that...great customer service hon . The Spicy Mustard on Marlow's Way was odd & there was no provolone "pull" evident either. Also wish they offered Lettuce/Tomato/Mayo toppers if desired by customers. read more

Marlow’s Cheesesteaks - Extra meat Marlow's Way on left, Wiz Wit on right. - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Gahanna, Ohio

This place was outstanding, ample seating inside small patio. The bar was fully stocked and beer was super cold. I started with the Marlow's Way cheesesteak sandwich, and it didn't let me down. only draw back is the bread it didn't hold up with all the filling. It's definitely a sandwich once you pick it up don't put it down. The star of the show was cheese fries you must check o ut my picture. I'm not sure how they make them, but was told they are made in house. They are almost like scoops, hear me out each bite was filled with cheese wiz!These were best thing I had this weekend. The last thing was the restroom were spotless, if your in Gahanna, Ohio you must stop by! read more

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I was intrigued due to the social media war between Marlow's and another place in the city which will go unnamed in the review. So I stopped in and tried the Marlow's way steak. I ordered mine without mushrooms (I enjoy mushrooms) I just prefer cheesesteaks with onions. And it was a treat in a half. It was spicy, the spice made the cheese taste similar to a zesty nacho cheese in my opinion. Bread was quality, tender steak. read more

Service: not much of service to mention, but the lady working the cashier was friendly and efficient at her job. Ambiance/Atmosphere: art work on the walls were a really cool decoration. Tables were nicely spaced and inside was clean. The bar was nice and I can see this being a really good hangout spot amongst friends. Food: Marlow's way cheesesteak wasn't great. Cheesey and well seasoned meat packed into a roll. I wish the roll wasn't just a basic soft roll. Something with a little crunch or chew would have gone a long way. The spicy mustard and hot peppers made the sandwich hot enough to make your mouth burn and block out all other flavors. I'm sure without spice this sandiech would have been good, but the spice just masked all other flavors. I would recommend if you like spicy, but if you enjoy tasting your food I'd skip or ask for this without the spicy peppers. Build your own: I created a classic beef, American, onion cheesesteak. This cheesesteak was packed with meat, but severely lacking in cheese. They didn't add enough American and just the bottom of the sandwich was coated. So every second bite was great, but you had to go through a meat fest before each bite of your actual CHEESE steak. The meat was again well seasoned and for that I'll say it isn't a big deal, but some actual cheese in the sandwich would be nice. I'd say if you're gonna build your own you have to add cheese Wizz or it'll just be dry on top. read more

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The best cheesesteak I've ever had! Amazing customer service with a great bar! Must go!

After checking into my hotel for the night before flying back home tomorrow I checked yelp to see what was in the area to eat and found this gem. First let's start with the service, we felt 100% at home and every question we had was answered. Second, The food was amazing!!! We all did a build your own and they were amazing!! My mom is doing keto so they made hers without the bun, just in a box. It was all seasoned PERFECTLY. Gooey cheese. Soft bread. Literal chefs kiss!! The fries were good but could have used just a tad more seasoning but that's just my personal preference. Last but certainly NOT least the cocktails!! I had an "I'm a grown woman" and a "B's Pear-a-Tini". They were a PHENOMENAL and the prices were amazing. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

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I'm comparing my cheesesteak at Marlow's with what I had today from Wario's. Marlow's cheesesteak was not as salty to me. Maybe the mayo I added mellowed it out. I enjoyed Marlow's as much as I enjoyed Wario's except Marlo's was not as wet and was easier to eat. The inner wrapping paper was getting in my way at Wario's. I would order again from both places, probably deferring to Marlow's because it was a little less salty. read more

I found this place, totally by mistake. My flight was delayed out of Columbus airport, so I drove by the airport exit and got off at the next ramp and did some searching on yelp for a good lunch. I love a good Philly cheesesteak and when this came up, I decided to give it a chance. It's in an awesome little main street type neighborhood, and when I walked in, I was welcomed and quickly served. After checking out the menu, I decided to get the Marlow, which turned out to be a great decision. This is an amazing Philly cheesesteak on Amarosa bread, tons of tender, perfectly cooked steak, peppers, cheese wiz, provolone, and a spicy mustard that I swear is cooked right into the cheese wiz. The flavors were intense and awesome. They bring it out the proper way fully wrapped so it stays warm and ready to take home if you need to. Great service. Friendly staff. And literally amazing food. Personally, this place should be famous. This is one of the best cheesesteaks I've ever had in my life. And I will 100% make time to return the next time I am sent to Columbus for work or there for anything personal. read more

Marlow’s Cheesesteaks - Marlow Style - chef's kiss - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Gahanna, Ohio

Best cheesesteak in the greater Columbus area. Service was good and it's just what you want. It beats Warios and I've eaten both several times. If you want cheesesteak with the right balance of everything this is the place. read more

Just north of the John Glenn Airport in Ghanna, this is a must on any Columbus visit. It so happened that we were looking for something to take back to cousin Jasper's house in Blacklick. Bingo! The nice lady that welcomed us was a credit to this organization. Friendly, efficient and helpful. The prep guy was super fast. Total time in restaurant was about 10-15 minutes. That included making two Marlow Way sandwiches, a Johnny Boy and a Classic Wiz Wit. We also had their classic Steak Kobe fries. The prices are a bit high, but the portions are very generous. The food was delicious. 05/25 read more

I don't even have a picture because the food was THAT good I completely lost all thought once I took my first bite! The portions are huge, way more than I expected. The bread is perfectly soft, and the meat is clearly high quality. I also loved the hot peppers that come on the Marlow's Way so flavorful. This cheesesteak was worth every penny of the $17. Hands down one of the best I've had, and I can't wait to go back! read more

Try out this amazing place for the best cheesesteaks in town!!!!!!!!!!!! You can get Philly or chicken cheesesteaks. You can get sautéed mushrooms, onions, pickled veggies. Shall me move onto the fries?! HOLY HECK PEOPLE!! No wonder they were voted #1 last year. So different. I wish they had more cheese in their cheesesteaks & more sauce..but hey?! You can't have everything. Pretty local place. I would highly recommend for a stop in. Amazing owners. Alright cleanliness. read more

Marlow’s Cheesesteaks - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Gahanna, Ohio

OMG!!! This place is always hit or miss but this is it for me. Went into the restaurant to order and it was done in 10 minutes - clearly old food just sitting. The bun is super hard, the cheese stiff and hard, sandwich not hot. Definitely no where near as hot as I am. Waste of time and money. I also asked for cheese whiz - UGH!!! read more

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Yup, it's a legit cheesesteak. Just like in Philly, it doesn't have green peppers on it. For you weirdos, you can add them, for whatever reason. Next time I think I would ask for extra whiz on mine. The chips were unique. I would get whiz on them the next time I go. The only thing I found a little strange is that the place didn't open until noon. Maybe because it's a bar? I'm not sure on that. Limited seating so it might behoove you to go after lunch time. I got there around 12:30 and it was pretty full. I sat at the bar, which was fine. Nobody was in there pounding down drinks on a Wednesday. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Yum!!!!! Got to try some of the restaurants favorites all at once and I was stuffed! The beef and cheese was amazing, seasoned perfectly, and exactly what you want and expect from a Philly cheesesteak. Chicken was good too (a little dry for me but I don't like a lot of toppings on my steaks so definitely a me issue) but the steak was my favorite. Fries live up to their name as the best!!! Also got to try a blackberry cocktail mule with Kevin Harts new tequila and I really liked it! It was tasty and the perfect drink to sip at dinner or outside! This is ran by a husband and wife and I loved that and hearing there story!! I never come to this area much but I will definitely be back and bringing friends. Thanks for the great night!!! read more

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This place is sooo good. The vibe is chill and there wasn't a lot of people when I came in. My order was ready quickly, and the lady who helped me was very nice. I ordered the salmon cheesesteak and the kobe fries. I asked for no cheese by accident, but they put it on the side for me which I appreciated. When I got home everything was still fresh and hot. Everything was seasoned perfectly and was very filling. The flavors were immaculate. There was also enough for me to save half for the next day (everything in moderation) read more

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Great food, great service. Paying for what you get, which definitely fills you up for the price. read more

Marlow’s Cheesesteaks - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Gahanna, Ohio

It was an excellent experience all the way around: service, cheesesteak sandwich, fries and cocktail.

I visited this restaurant on 5/8/26. This was one of the best cheese steak sandwiches I have ever had!!! I ordered the Johnny Boy which is a mix of beef and chicken and this was a packed 15 inch sandwich worth every penny. I opted for no onions and loved the combination of sweet red peppers and hot peppers on one sandwich. This place has a great laid back atmosphere with a bar counter. Several tables sprinkled around for those who want to stay and eat. You order your food and sit back until your name is called. You receive your food bagged up with utensils/napkins - I call it efficent and hassle free. The cashier was also friendly. This will now be my go to place when I'm craving cheese steak. read more

Marlow’s Cheesesteaks - Johnny Boy Cheesesteak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Gahanna, Ohio

If you can snag a seat at the bar when you enter Marlow's in hopes of dining in, consider yourself lucky. All the (well deserved) hype around Marlow's makes it a busy place most of the time (or at least when I go). There's a full service bar and the bartenders are friendly and quick to take your drink and food order. Marlow's participates in Gahanna's seasonal cocktail trail so I always ask what new seasonal drink they have but there are also seemingly endless options of cocktails to choose from or water ice for your designated driver. If the bar isn't your thing, you can order from the host stand and find a table to sit and wait for your food. All the food comes out to-go style but Marlow's welcomes anyone to dine-in. If you've been living under a rock since they opened, Marlow's has the best cheesesteaks in Ohio. I always get the Classic Wiz Wit. It's a huge savory cheesesteak but I somehow always finish it no matter how much my stomach is begging me to stop. Fries are not an afterthought here either, they're perfectly seasoned and no matter what add on's you put over top they are crispy and delicious. You're definitely going to be walking out of Marlow's with a full, uncomfortable belly but you are absolutely not going to regret it. read more

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Best cheesesteak I've ever had. I traveled here after a facebook group had it listed as the best cheesesteaks in Ohio. I've never had a real cheesesteak in Philly but this is gotta be close. We travel here for a cheesesteak quite often. read more

Finally made it out to Gahanna to give Marlow's a try! You order at the ordering counter or the bar, and they bring it out to you. All food comes prepared "to-go" but you can eat it there no problem. They have a full bar which I wasn't expecting for a sandwich joint. My SO and I split the "Classic Wiz Wit" and got an order of fries with a side of cheese. The whole sandwich is probably 12-14 inches so definitely split-able for two people. It was ready in less than 10 minutes and we started chowing down. The steak was delicious, with little to no 'chewy parts' -- the little bits of tendon or other parts that are always a risk with some steak subs. The fries were the star of the show. Somehow they had the shape of a thick potato chip, but also had sort of curled edges, which made it perfect for dipping in the cheese sauce. Overall, we enjoyed the food. The cheesesteak was good but the fries were better. Although after hearing from countless others about the cheesesteaks from Marlow's, I was expecting it to be in the "best I've ever had category," which it fell just short of. That said, we would definitely come back. Lastly, shoutout to Morgan who was working behind the bar and did a great job for us first timers. read more

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Food was hot and fast - and the portions were very generous. Service was very friendly and attentive. Loved the atmosphere as well, very relaxed and comfortable. This will definitely get put on our regular rotation! read more

Definitely gets the award for my favorite cheesesteak in Ohio. I've had lots of cheese sticks. I enjoy a good one from Penn State or Charley's from time to time, but this was a revelation. The fries are kind of a unique potato crisp style Fry and are excellent with ketchup. The cheesesteak is seasoned unlike any other than I had ever had. You can tell that the product is well thought out. If you were looking for a cheesesteak in the Columbus area, I highly recommend it. Always service with a smile and taking care of the customer first. read more

I've been a fan of this place since I used to order from their food truck at various events. These cheesesteaks are fabulous and a perfect representation of the Philly Cheesesteaks you would enjoy if you ever had a chance to visit the city of Philadelphia. Although I didn't get it on mine, they provide the famous Cheese Wiz topping that balances that sandwich so well. The portion sizes are more than generous, the meat tastes fresh, is the right temperature and that bread is scrumptious. My personal favorites are the steak and chicken sandwiches. Thankfully my wife is always with me so we can get one of each and share them. Otherwise, I'd have to eat two all by myself (no complaints there!). One of these days I'm going to have to try that Parkside Salmon Cheesesteak because it sounds flat-out delicious! My problem is, I'm a creature of habit and tend to order my favorites. I'm gonna end up ordering all three and popping my shirt buttons. Lastly, I finally had the cheese fries. Now these are among the best I've ever had. Great kick to the cheese while the fries have the best texture. I'm a fan. If you get out to this area, be sure to try this place out and, as always, tell 'em Kenny sent ya! read more

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My husband has been talking about going to Marlow to get his cheesesteak fix. We ordered the Marlow's Way Cheesesteak, Kobe Fries with Chicken and Flavored Ice (Mango and Pineapple) The cheesesteak was pretty big size. You can easily have two meals with it. The Marlow's Way cheesesteak, has jalapeno and therefore has a little kick to it. But it was delicious. It was meaty, cheesy and oh so good. The Kobe fries with chicken had the right balance of cheese, chicken and perfect seasoning. And the flavored ice was the perfect ending (or beginning) to the meal. I have tried mango flavored ice from different places and they always disappoint me due to the lack of mango flavor. However, not at this place. You definitely can taste the mango. It was SOO good. The pineapple flavor was good too. We ate 1/2 of the sandwich at the restaurant and took the rest home. Next day we warmed it up and it still tasted delicious. The place is very clean with plenty of seating. The staffs were very friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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Woman that helped us up front was very helpful and was patient. Very friendly and a quiet atmosphere. The cheesesteaks are smack!!! Very good ingredients. The cheese wiz is on point. Also got the cheese fries its like they cut the potatoes themselves. Very good. Drink selection was limited on no alcoholic drinks but very good. read more

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LOVE taking new people here and introducing them to what food tastes like in heaven! Do yourself a favor and get the Kobe fries. AMAZING! read more

Marlow’s Cheesesteaks - Kobe fries - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Gahanna, Ohio

One of the best cheesesteaks ever! Perfectly loaded, wonderfully fresh sub roll. Definitely lives up to their reputation. Malcom and the servers were all on the ball. Well done! read more

Marlow’s Cheesesteaks - Fantastic cheese steak! Marlow's really does make one of the best. And the Old City mule was a perfect side! - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Gahanna, Ohio

I got the Marlowe cheesesteak and fries & also the chicken Philly and fries And it was good ... would recommend to friends..

Walking in the service was pretty good. We ordered our steaks and they came out promptly. I was expecting a little more cheese on my steak in a little more toppings. Are steaks had a excellent amount of meat. We love the french fries with the cheese sauce on the side They were cooked perfectly and had a decent amount of salt on them. Very unique and flavorful. read more

Marlow’s Cheesesteaks - Cheesesteak with provolone, onions, mushrooms, and sweet peppers - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Gahanna, Ohio

This is a HIDDEN GEM! If you like cheese steaks.... There is no other place to go in Columbus Ohio than to this year old restaurant located in the heart of Gahanna on the corner of Town and High. Here u will find a Philly themed restaurant with hand painted murals, famous Philly athlete jerseys on the wall and a nice size bar with servers who have the best personality. The food... omg. Perfect. SO perfect!!! Haven't had a Philly Steak this good in Ohio... maybe not even in Philly. They cut their own fries and have chicken and vegetarian options as well. Prices are very reasonable. Dont give this a second thought... it is 200% worth the time and money to go. You wont be disappointed. read more

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Marlow's Cheesesteaks serves the best cheesesteaks in Ohio -- and it's not close. Incredible food, great vibes, and one of the nicest owning families you'll ever meet. You can tell they genuinely care about the product and the people who walk through the door. Do yourself a favor and support this spot -- you won't regret it. read more

First time here and realized it was the old Arepezo Latin restaurant. A few changes to the interior but the exterior is the same. It's easy enough to order when you're there because the sandwich is ready fairly quickly. You are asked for a tip on the screen after your order is taken. I am glad to tip a waiter but for someone that took my order and has yet to hand me my meal is all part of another topic (tipflation). I still tipped and my bag was handed to me a few minutes later. I'm not from Philly and have only had Max & Erma's and Arby's cheesesteaks. Sandwich was very good. Looks a little smaller than expected but is packed full of steak. Steak wasn't as juicy as I hoped but flavor was great. I want to eventually try the Salmon and Johnny Boy cheesesteaks. They both look delicious. read more

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You get a whole lot of meat on your cheese steak and it was yummy! Hot and out very quickly. The fries were good, worth a stop. Next time, I'll add more cheese onto my sandwich. read more

The cheesesteak here is the best thing I have ever eaten in Ohio. It is also one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. The Philly experience has come to the Midwest! They get it all right here. Takeout order was fast, hot and expertly packaged. The cheesesteak is almost too good to describe. The meat, toppings and bread are perfectly proportioned. I don't know what they do to season the meat, but the flavor is incredible. Fries are thick potato curls with magical fairy dust house seasoning all over them. The cheesesteaks are 10" so perfect to either split or enjoy as two meals. They offer beef or chicken (and sometimes salmon apparently). They also have a full bar and small outdoor patio. read more

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The space was smaller than I expected, but filled with character. The ordering process was simple and the cheesesteaks were incredible. True works of art. read more

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