I was in Philly, on my way to Delaware and HAD to try an authentic Philly Cheesesteak. I had already gotten one from Dalessandro's......but one of my friends recommended Max's. The foodie in me couldn't say no. So I went. The ambiance is very casual, with indoor seating. But I took it to go. The service was pretty good. The cheesesteak was DIVINE! The portion was filling. I couldn't eat all in one sitting as I had already eaten half of a cheesesteak elsewhere. But it was absolutely worth the trip. If I remember correctly, it was cash only. I definitely want to go back and have another cheesesteak from Max's. read more

Max's Steaks - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I visited Max's this evening with some out of town family members there were 8 of us total 4 of them didn't drink but heard about the great steaks so they didn't visit the bar area. But the others did and they were treated disrespectfully by the bar made this evening which was Saturday JANUARY 10TH 2026 . I BELIEVE the bar person at that time name was KeKe not certain but she was rude and because one of our family members was sitting at the end of the bar she asked why as if it was an inconvenience for her to walk that far to set e him he said he waited approximately 10-15 minutes before she even reconized him or asked him want he wanted to drink as if it was a issue that she had to walk so far from the rest of the bar area where she seemed to have her particular people sitting and gave them more attention. Once 2 more of us arrived to the same end of the bar it was still a mess the service was not what we where used too especially at Max's even though it was only our 2nd time being there on a Saturday which we were informed was her usual day. Needless to say the rudeness and irritation by her continued she argued with another patron about his drink order, cursed that she did not have to F.....deal with another paying customer who was as also in the same area, and took order from 2 person shot was with his wife and took even longer after they paid for their drink to bring the change back uni she again attended to her patrons at the other end of the bar. She acted as if we were not even worth her time or our money was not the same color as her other patrons who she catered to for most of the evening we where there. Since I work for the City of Philadelphia I would say that this was a blatened sign of what people who visit our city say that Philadelphia is NOT a friendly place!!! My family is from the City of hospitality and this was by far the worst experience for them since they have arrived. The Barmaid seemed to just NOT GIVE A DAMN period. Sincerely, A Regular weekly visiting customer during the week. Thank you, read more

So glad our friend brought us to experience this gem in Philly! Seems off the beaten path and not the typical places you hear about when you're visiting Philly and looking for a cheesesteak sandwich but don't let that deter you! First thing to note is that they are CASH ONLY. They have an ATM but I recommend bringing plenty of cash. Waiting area can get cramped when they are busy. It's pretty narrow so sometimes you might have to wait outdoors. These sandwiches are HEFTY! Check out my photos and videos. Definitely come with an appetite and be ready to either share your meal or have leftovers. There are different meat options, you can add cheese, peppers, sauces, etc. No cheese whiz unfortunately. They have drinks you can purchase at the counter, as well as a bar in the back. The vibe here is great, with classic hip hop and rap from the 80s/90s when we were there. Fun fact, this place was featured in Creed! read more

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BRING AN APPETITE. Spent the weekend on the Jersey shore fishing and relaxing and who pass by Phila and not stop and get steak and cheese hoagie....Not me!! We stopped at Max's Broad and Germantown, local spot with a bar connected for spirits. The place was not crowded at all so we were able to place our order pretty quickly. Whatever you do, do not ask for everything on it...because the queation will be what's everything!!! BE CLEAR, and indicate by item what you want on your sandwich. If you can eat for three to four people by all means order the large....if however you cannot recommend the half. How do I know, I ordered the large. Yhe sandwich was cut into four sections, I ate one section and was DONE!. REAL STEAK, FRESH CONDIMENTS ETC. Absolutely worth the trip. The challenge was staying away for the journey home. read more

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The cheesesteaks were good but not anything super special and they were kind of expensive. We were going to sit at a table to eat but they cranked the music so loud - at lunch time on a week day - that we decided to take our food to go. read more

Max's is one of the best spots for a cheesesteak in Philly, but you must go at the right time. I was visiting from Texas and was told by multiple people that I NEEDED to try Max's, but specifically not to go at night. I stopped by shortly after 1pm, and there were only a few people ahead of us, so the wait wasn't bad. I ordered a large cheesesteak with onions and mayo. They cook unseasoned meat, so I highly recommend adding seasoning or condiments when they ask! The customer service wasn't bad, but they didn't put much effort into it. Overall, it was a great experience. Considering how comically long their large sandwiches are and that they cost only $24, it has to be the best bang for your buck in Philly! read more

Max's Steaks - Large Cheese Steak with American Cheese and Grilled Onions - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My husband went in to order a cheese steak and met with rude service. He couldn't really hear the people while they were trying to cook at the same time and the ordering wasn't streamlined. Regardless the price was good since it was $12 for a cheese steak and not like $20 like most other places. We took it home to eat for lunch. The bread is soft and hot soggy from the meat and cheese piled in. They put a ton of ketchup and mayo ? Which was odd but worked! The meat is not seasoned and my bread was falling apart. Not the best cheese steak but the price is good atleast. read more

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Poor service, steaks were small and salty! Staff not very friendly! This place uses to be very good with friendly service!

This is our go to whenever we are in the area. When we were there Wednesday, I had my daughter order five cheesesteaks with American cheese, fried onions, sweet peppers, mayo, mustard, ketchup, salt and pepper!!! My goodness!!! The absolute BEST! So good we couldn't just eat half no matter how hard we tried. Will be stopping by again this coming week to grab enough to eat them and bring sone back home to Maryland!!! Service is fast and efficient and the ambiance is exactly what you would expect! Do yourself a favor & pay them a visit. You won't be disappointed. I promise! read more

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We got the wrong order but the cheese steak we got was good! We aren't from Philly - and was not aware that a whole is a whole damn baguette. It's so big! Thankfully four of us shared one so it was it didn't go to waste. Would I come back.. yes! read more

Max's Steaks - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Max's steaks makes a decent cheesesteak. But unfortunately there are more negatives than there are positives. Negatives: The neighborhood of Germantown is rough and ghetto. That's a lot coming from me, who lives in Oakland. I don't want to get jacked, just to get a cheesesteak. The staff are aggressive and the cashier screams like a banshee. It's completely unnecessary, this isn't Housewives of Philly. And for me sirloin cut is just not on par with ribeye. While it tasted decent, mayo, hot peppers, etc are needed to make the cheesesteaks here good. It's not the worst, but I don't feel the need to come back. read more

horrible!! they completely got my order wrong for all three sandwiches i ordered!!! just dry and nasty!!! do not waste your time!! the meat is flavorless!! the chicken cheesesteak that had nothing in it on it just a big sandwich of nothing!! definitely not what i ordered!! my cheesesteak was once again a big sandwich of nothing!! and my receipt had my order right but the sandwich was completely wrong!!!! all three!! everyone said max fell off but this isn't off this bad completely bad everything!! read more

Ok...Here we go! Of course being a Born & Raised Philly Resident I am familiar with Max's! I would frequent more often when I lived closer..so it has been many years since I have had a cheesesteak from here! I had a friend from out of town so they requested a visit! I took them to the other popular destination that starts with a 'D'...they weren't impressed! The lines are definitely longer than I remember...from start to finish I would say it was a 45 min wait! The vibe once inside is you specify do you want a whole new or half! Once cooked you will be given the opportunity to add; condiments and toppings! Everyone in line is patient and you just know the wait will be worth it! The long roll is soft and absorbs the flavors of the grill and meat so nicely! So my friend got the cheesesteak and I got the chicken cheesesteak on my half! I think it is worth it to get 2 half's ...you can definitely fill up on the 1/2! This is Cash Only..but there is an ATM inside! Keep Going Max's! Still a neighborhood gem! decided read more

Max's Steaks - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came back here this time to give them a try since I left soon after entering the last time I attempted to order. I know I don't order the typically cheesesteak but fundamentals are just that. No cheese on mine but the meat should still shine (bars lol) The meat wasn't seasoned and it really thought it would be. Don't know if I needed to ask for more onions or what but I tried it on its own since this "half" was ginormous and there was plenty spilling out, which I loved. Fresh jalapeños, black pepper, seasoned salt or something was missing. The atmosphere was giving an only locals vibe but welcoming. I chatted with the bartender and some patrons. It was also early in the day. We would have stayed to watch the game but not all of their TVs were working. Funny thing, I'd go back but I'd definitely add some black pepper to it. read more

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Was ok.... The plus is that they give you a lot of food so you will not leave hungry. I like that it's a local, neighborhood 'down-to-earth' type of vibe. Very 'hole in the wall.' As an out of towner they were patient with the ordering process as myself and the person I was with were clueless, lol. You can tell they're used to being very fast-paced. We each ordered a different type of cheesesteak to try (I ordered one with chicken and my sister ordered one with steak). We split them both so we could try them. This could have been due to miscommunication, but they were just ok... when we ordered (and after we paid) they asked what toppings we wanted and advised that veggies are an extra cost. They could have advised this when they were taking the order... so we skipped as we were low on actual cash and didn't want to pay more ATM fees to take out more for two toppings (cash only establishment). I also could have used extra cheese for the cheesesteaks. Bartender was super friendly though. As stated before... yes, it's very 'hole in the wall.' However, the booths on the bar side are not ideal. You can barely fit in them and can feel every move the person sitting behind you is making. My sister and I are short and each weigh about 135lbs. The space between the seat and the table were so narrow that our 'you know what's' were basically sitting on the table with the table almost at each of our ribs. The bathroom could also be way cleaner. I'm open to trying a different Philly and sitting at the actual bar in the future. Was definitely an experience. read more

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i will definitely say, you will get served a side of attitude with your beef. but let me backtrack. i'm visiting philly and this spot was recommended. so, we step in to order our food and the rude lady at the counter is just like "what you want." so i ordered a whole CHICKEN philly since i really don't eat beef like that. the sub itself was $27 but i will say its very big. the other individual i was with ordered her a whole philly & fries. okay, cool. we get our food, walk back to the car and notice the difference in the size of ours subs . they gave my friend a half sub vs a whole one, so i told her let's go back in to get her order corrected . she goes back up to the same rude lady with the unnecessary attitude & explains that she orders a whole sub. as she's walking away with her half sub, the lady immediately starts banging on the counter and is like "where are you going with the half sub." she explained she was under the impression that she would just make the other half vs and entire new one. the lady then goes to say "you want a whole sub so give me the half." so nasty, so rude . my friend gets her food and we head back to our hotel room. only for me to open what i'm thinking is going to be a chicken philly that ends up being steak. i guess apparently this day they decided they wanted to give out whatever they wanted. i'm saying all of this to say , if i ever visit this city again ... i would never go back. people work hard for their hard earned money to spend it on a place with horrible service . read more

The service was stand up welcoming!! First time eating these cheesesteaks was the perfect first bite with no grease but still packed all the flavor!! Super friendly still while being served at the bar while eating a massive whole cheesesteak. I'm now a big fan of this place, and eggs in my cheesesteak. read more

I was in the mood for a cheesesteak today, and decided to give Max's steak a try. I don't see what the deal is with this place. The staff is very robotic, and the steak had no flavor it was so bland it was like the person who cooked it was just going through the motions. There was no kick to it. When I got home, I tried to doctor it up. That was the only way I could get it down. I will not go back there. It's just not for me. Obviously, some people like it , they seem to have loyal customers, and they have been there for years, but they are not my cup of tea. read more

The food here is a 10 out of 10! Hands down the best cheesesteak I've ever had! Meat well seasoned plenty of toppings, the cheese whizz is perfection especially with the jalepenos legit couldn't have been better. The size of the cheese steak though is meant for two people unless you want it for lunch, snack and dinner lol. I was only able to eat 1/4 of the sandwich while my boyfriend downed half. Pricing was up there but the reality is quality and size definitely made it worth it. read more

Food is great service is ok but the place is not great at all I make a special trip to get there 2foot steaks which I think is a good buy.

I'm on a mission to try all the cheesesteaks in Philly! Max did not disappoint. The cheesesteak was delicious. The service was quick and efficient. The ambiance at the bar was great. They played all Philly music. I enjoyed my sandwich. read more

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This is to me the top of the top cheesesteak spots in Philadelphia. It's a must if you have time and patience. Lines usually get long so arrive early as possible. Area is not ideal for long stay as it's very local area and community, so come to order quick and arrive early as mentioned. It's definitely worth the wait... Note - Post covid, they sustained online ordering that immensely great option with credit card payment as well. It has since stopped unfortunately So bring your cash, yes it's CASH ONLY and get ready to enjoy one of the best cheesesteaks ever!!! read more

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Hadn't been in years so it was definitely nostalgic. People yelling at each other, the guy making the steaks begging everyone in line to tip him all while singing old school R&B songs, and slow service lol. But, by the time I got my chicken cheesesteak home condensation got the best of the bread, and so it was unappealing. I picked out the chicken and ate it but it wasn't seasoned well. read more

Max's Steaks - Chicken cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

First of all I'd like to say that I visit Philly occasionally from Washington Dc and this spot has the largest most meatiest Steak and cheese I've ever had. They did not skim on the meat or seasoning, you will definitely be satisfied after eating here. I don't think anyone can finish a whole sandwich. I've tried a few cheesesteaks in Philly. think this place taste better than Geno's and Dalessandro's. Be prepared for a wait, they line was out the door when I arrived, but I quickly learned that the place was just small and there was no waiting room inside. They also have a small bar located in the back of the restaurant. I took away 1 star because I feel like the Guy who waited on me had no patients. I feel like I was rushed when inquiring about the different cheeses and I explained to him that this was my first time but he spoke so fast I could barely understand him. However that wasn't enough to keep me from returning again. I will more than likely be back again. I feel they should be more patient, knowing that they are a staple in the community and out of towners come to get a taste of Philly and won't be able to place their order within 30 seconds. read more

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Cash only Came by to try their famous cheesesteak. The meat is pretty tender and more like ground beef as opposed to the usual steak. No-frills spot and the person who took my order was friendly. They have different options of peppers and cheeses that you can add on (at cost). The whole size is huuuuuge, I'd recommend the half. Overall not my favorite cheesesteak in Philly but it's not bad. read more

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DINE OUT & CASH ONLY - ATM inside. Hole-in-the-wall for sure. The first thing that hits me is the frenzied energy that permeates the space. The constant clang of the metal spatula chopping up the steaks and the sizzle of ingredients being sautéed creates a symphony of sound that can only be described as chaotic. Ordering a whole is almost 2ft long (enough to feed 2 people or 1 if you're drunk). Highly recommend ordering mushroom cheesesteak with mayo, grilled onions, provolone, hot peppers, salt & pepper. read more

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The service was sooo slow, waited 1hr and 20 min for 2 half chicken cheesesteaks plain. They ran out of beef cheesesteaks. Staff was not customer service minded. Won't be back. read more

I specifically ordered a half cheese steak with onions and cheese only- However when i return to my hotel to eat my sandwich, they add mayonnaise and it was very greasy. Lastly the lady taking my order was very rude and abrupt read more

We were in Philly for the weekend and received tons of feedback on where to get our cheese steak and decided to check this one out. One of my friends had already eaten here and praised their sandwiches. The spot was a little out the way but very well worth the drive. We happened to visit here on Mother's day so there were no longggg lines. I was able to check out what was going on behind the counter and the young lady cooking was banging and clanging very loud. There were two loud but cool and funny servers talking smack. (all in good fun) LOL Unfortunately, I decided on the half sandwich because I didn't know what to expect. Baby, when we got back to the hotel and I bit into that sandwich with all the different flavored peppers I was so pissed I didn't get the full sized. That cheesesteak was one of the best I've ever tasted. I purchased a half sandwich for my mother hoping she didn't like it but she also loved it. I am definitely returning soon to get a full sized cheesesteak! read more

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I always try to my a trip here when I'm in Philly!! Juiciest biggest cheesesteak ever! My favorite of all times!! No frills, cash location. My go-to is the cheesesteak with provolone cheese, topped with sweet and spicy peppers. Ketchup mayo salt and pepper read more

Max's Steaks - a hot dog in a wrapper - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The cooks here are so darn rude. I mean they yell, and scream at the customers, curse, and argue meaning go back and fourth, and try to make u seem as if u did something wrong to them. They get upset if u mentioned "hey, u didnt add my onions" I mean hell break loose. If u are big on respect,and treating each other the way u want to be treated, its best to not GO HERE. read more

The hype is real, Max's serves up some great Philly cheesesteaks. Parking is tough, and seating is nonexistent unless you go next door into the bar, but the steaks are still worth it. read more

First cheesesteak on our Philly trip, and I fell in love with it. It was huge, so I split it with my husband. The roll was tasty, and the chopped steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. We had three cheesesteaks on our trip (Genos being one of them), and Max's was by far the best! read more

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Great service! Phenomenal people working! Delicious food! The staff were some of the most efficient and friendly people! GPS took me for a ride and parking wasn't too bad. Found a spot on down the block. My only unrelated issue to the business itself was I accidentally came through the door to the joining establishment (not sure if it's all one). This grown man said some WILD and disrespectful words to me that I will not repeat here. Out of anyone's control but heads up to the ladies that are going in alone. read more

Max's is the type of hole in the wall that you know you are going to get good food but you might have to go through somethings to get it but doesn't that make it more fun!!? This place ONLY accepts cash so heads up! I believe they have an atm inside the store. Don't go here if you are in a rush. It's going to be a long line, so just be prepared to wait. And it's tight inside the store be prepared to be all up on someone else. They only sell sandwiches and a few drinks no sides(That should tell you how good it is). The sandwiches are huge! Me and my friend split and I was more than stuffed. I will say this place is not located on the nicest side of Philly so heads up on that. This is also the type of establishment that you need to know what you want when it's your turn to order, they are not plying any games! I heard this place got a lot of hype because it was featured on a famous movie. I will say it delivered and it wasn't just hype so if you want a legit Philly Cheesesteak this is the place to go! read more

Max's Steaks - Philly Cheese Steak - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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stopped in late yesterday and grabbed a cheesesteak with mushrooms 1/2 size was sufficient... huge portions great taste... fair price... friendly people coking back again for sure!!!! read more

This is a world famous hole in the wall steak sandwich joint. It is located in a less than savory part of town and has a private parking lot available. There is also limited street parking available. The restaurant has been featured on some of the Creed movies, and shows like this is us. It comes with a lot of hype and is a Philadelphia staple. Their menu consists primarily of various steak sandwiches. You will not find any side such as fries here...booooo. Anyway the sandwiches come in half and whole. I got a half and it was enough for me....and I am a big guy. To save time I ordered my food online. It was relatively easy to do. They do not accept phone orders. The restaurant is co-located with a bar and my food was ready when I got there. The staff was not the friendliest group of people I would say. They did their jobs, but without all the pleasantries and stuff. I ordered the pepper steak and it was fresh and hot. It was not the best that I have had, but it was good. The steak was fresh and made me wish that I would have went with a cheesesteak. You can probably find a better joint to get a steak sandwich than here, but you definitely could find much worse. read more

Found a long peice of beard hair in my sandwich haven't been back since after I threw up smh.

As always, the food is amazing. We came in about 5 PM on a Saturday and the line was out of the door and around the building. Staff is very vibrant and personable. The overall vibe is just great. I highly recommend and will return in the future. Be prepared, you must pay in cash and parking can be a bit chaotic. read more

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Even though there is always a long line, I think it's worth it. You get lots of meat and the steak is pretty good. It amazes me to watch them make the sandwiches. I definitely prefer them to some of the overrated shops around the city. I would like to try Angelo's in South Philly next. I hear they're pretty good. read more