I have to confess that I have even less of a yen for cheesesteaks than I do for actual steak at a place like Gallagher's or Smith & Wolensky. I've been in Philadelphia numerous times and have never felt an urge to sample for myself and decide which of the "famous" cheesesteak competitors in the city, across the street from each other-- Pat's or Geno's--- is actually the "superior" one. Couldn't have been less interested (unless it was someone offering me free tickets to an Eagles game; THAT I would have been less interested in, given my near-total boredom when it comes to sports of any kind). I did go through a phase during my college years (money ill-spent, given my subsequent "career" trajectory) where I ate lunch often in the cafeteria and invariably ordered a cheesesteak and a piece of German chocolate cake. Not quite sure at this late date what that was all about, but let's just say it's not one of my admittedly few "treasured" memories. Having said all that, I did order food the other day from Midtown Philly and was well satisfied. I was at work in Hoboken, suffering through yet another migraine and the nauseating effects of the medication I take for it (I really should have been home in bed, but if I take off every day I have a migraine...which is usually every single week and occasionally 2 or 3 days in a row...I'd be out of my job in no time at all). As I've perhaps mentioned in previous reviews, when I am in the throes of a migraine, it almost never proves deleterious to my appetite. If anything, it enhances it. I glanced over at my co-worker/friend, the former Godfather of Lunch (in his newly found sobriety from gluttony, he has sworn off ordering food to be delivered to our office, calling it "stress eating"). Not expecting an affirmative response, I asked, "You feel like ordering out?" Surprisingly, he immediately replied, "OK. We can't order Lo Fatt Chow anymore. What does that leave?" "What do you want?" He mentioned Midtown Philly. We had ordered from there before, a long time ago, and I hadn't disliked it, but...as I've said...I rarely, when hungry, say to myself, "What I need right now is a cheesesteak." This time, though, it seemed like an inviting and inspired change of pace, and I responded, "Ok. Let's do it." I ordered a Pittsburgh cheesesteak, which was the steak (ribeye, as I've learned-- not Steak-umm's, as I once thought), cheese, and tricolor coleslaw. The sandwich was just enough-- not enough to be uncomfortably over-filling, not skimpy enough to leave one hungry and feeling cheated. It was a moist, flavorful sandwich that did assuage my hunger, and left me thinking, "Maybe I need to re-think this lifelong indifference to Philly cheesesteaks!" It was helped by a plentiful side order of French Fries (they have a decent side order selection to choose from, if one is so inclined), which were crisp, just as I like them. They were too many of them, in fact, and I unloaded some on the Godfather, who in turn spooned over his tomatoes to me (don't ask me to explain his antipathy to tomatoes; I don't know! Tomatoes are one of the very few things he won't eat). I also had a lemon-lime Gatorade, which sometimes helps soothe (or so I've thought) a migraine, the electrolyte draining preparation for a colonoscopy, and...in the past...the fierce hangover left by an overindulgence the previous night in alcohol and opioids. I'm unsure what the Godfather ordered-- either the Diablo cheesesteak or the Volcano cheesesteak-- but it was ... obviously, given the name they've bestowed upon it...very, very hot indeed. Not something my delicate digestive system would have been able to handle (although I do sometimes wish fervently that I could still eat like that). However, the Godfather pronounced himself well satisfied on finishing it and he wasn't breathing fire in my direction. This was one time he didn't chastise me for "pushing" him into ordering food. They have other items one can order, like Hoagies-- including "Sinatra's Hoagie" (of course; it's Hoboken, after all!), which consists of ham, Genova salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato, raw onions, olive oil, red wine vinegar. Next time, I might be tempted to order it. Salads too. And desserts. Prices were reasonable, delivery was quick and efficient, and the food really hit the spot, making the agony of my medicated migraine less intense and debilitating than it otherwise would have been. I very much recommend Midtown Philly. I look forward to ordering from there again, and I won't let a few years go by before I do so. And it has the enthusiastic seal of approval from the former Godfather of Lunch! What other recommendation do you really need? read more

Midtown Philly Steaks 523 Washington St. Hoboken, NJ 07030 Cheesesteak Financially speaking, this was an excellent deal. It was the most cost effective sandwich. Regretfully, its taste did not live up to its price. The onions needed more sauteeing, the cooper sharp cheese wasn't completely melted and the hoagie roll lacked flavor. #midtownphillysteaks #cheesesteaks #cheesesteaksandwich #njcheesesteaks read more

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I don't go to Hoboken like I used to, BUT after a couple of hours at Pier 13, my friends and I stopped off at Midtown steaks and bought the Volcano cheesesteak. Service was fast and efficient. They were cranking orders out. This place never disappoints. Well lit restaurant. Menu is on the wall as soon as you enter and it has plenty of options. read more

Midtown Philly Steaks - Volcano Cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Had dinner delivered. Great delivery service . Had the chipotle Philly Steak with Cajun fries! Large portions. They both were very good. I recommend this place. read more

Banging food! The bread was amazing. Great flavor. Having the wiz sauce on the side made it even better

Had the buffalo cheesesteak which was delicious! Service was quick! Location is tiny; a few tables and chairs, nothing fancy at all but good if you're solo and are grabbing your bite. I'll say my only gripe and the reason why I gave it 4 stars was the $5 up charge to get my cheesesteak on served as a bowl/salad. It was about the amount of lettuce you'd place on a sandwich and two slices of tomatoes. Definitely not worth $5 more. I still don't grasp the concept of being charged more to be a little healthy lol. read more

Midtown Philly Steaks - Menu - Sandwiches Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Ordered via a delivery app. I got the Philly Cheesesteak with American cheese and then added extra Pepper Jack cheese for more $ but I don't think they added any. It ay least had a good amount of meat but I didnt like the taste of the hoagie roll. The bread can really make a difference to the taste. The Sinatra's Hoagie was just pathetic, a complete waste of money (Sinatra would definitely be offended). It was supposed to have ham & salami & provolone but literally just had 1 thin slice of each as you can see in the pic. Never seen so little sandwich fillings. Mainly it was lettuce & some tomato & the same meh hoagie roll. The Onion Rings were at least good, crispy with a good batter but not over-fried. read more

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Very quick service. Good option for a cheap grab-and-go lunch if you want to sit by the waterfront. Although I wish the chicken cheesesteak used minced meat instead of cubed. read more

Midtown Philly Steaks - Chicken Cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Decent cheesesteak ($9.75) that needed more gravy to add flavor and moisture. It came with chopped steak, your choice of cheese (I got mozzarella ), and sautéed onions. The sub was sizable, so it was good bang for buck. However, the sub roll was a bit soft and low quality. Decent meal and value, but not on the same tier flavor and quality tier as Hoboken Italian delis read more

Midtown Philly Steaks - Philly Cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Love their food and portion. The guys there are super nice and food quality is always impeccable!!

Decent Philly cheesesteak. Definitely needed more cheese. For the price it's a good meal read more

Midtown Philly Steaks - Decent Philly cheesesteak. For the price it's good. Just felt as though it needed a lot more cheese. - Sandwiches Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

My order was supposed to come with fries, drink and dessert. I called the restaurant and they said that I didn't get it because I didn't pay for it. I explained to them that I did and it says this on my receipt. He said oh well call Uber. False advertisement and took no responsibility even after I told them that I would show them my receipt. Never ordering from here again and I am getting a full refund. read more

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Who in the world is giving this place 5-stars? Is it the drunken hipsters who don't know any better? This was the worst cheesesteak I've ever had! I've had better cheesesteaks at Subway. I'll admit that Midtown's fries were nice and crispy but all they had to do was open a bag of it from the freezer. (Not to knock this place alone on using frozen fries as a large majority of restaurants, even the fancy ones, use frozen fries.) The bread was bland at best. They probably only put two slices of provolone because I barely saw it, and the meat is just low quality and unseasoned. Their topping choices are weird too. No onions and peppers. Just sub style toppings like tomatoes and lettuce. On cheesesteaks? Philadelphians would shoot and stab you if they heard this, and they normally only shoot. On a warm Friday night on Halloween weekend as the streets were bustling, the fact that this shop was empty should've been my first red flag. I stuck around to eat inside hoping at least one other person would come in. Nope. About 30 minutes there, and the only person who came was the delivery guy. Ok, at least some other sucker got food from Midtown while I was eating there. Here's the cherry on top though: instead of being glad that someone bought something for $18, as the delivery guy came in, I overheard the owner/cashier blatantly informing him "I don't know why he's (me) eating inside here. I thought he'd take it to-go." What difference does it make if I eat there or elsewhere? I had to go to Manhattan and had time to kill before the 126 bus came, you ungrateful dolt. The owner must've been horrified that he had to tell his employees to take out trash for the night instead of letting it pile up before the health inspectors come in. I'm sure if Midtown Philly Steaks was actually in Midtown Manhattan or anywhere else in NYC, this place would have either a "grade pending" or "B" health inspection rating because the kitchen area seemed a little suspect. At least their bathroom and dining area were clean. Now place your bets! What's the over/under on this place closing? I say by the summer of 2024. No way in hell this place is turning a profit. The rent alone along Washington in Hoboken has to be sky high. Oh, no wonder they charge $18 for school cafeteria food. read more

Buffalo chicken cheesesteak hit home for a good price. Great takeout spot for a quick lunch!

I got a Philly cheese steak, requested Swiss cheese but ended up with no cheese. There were very few peepers and onions. It was mostly meat. The bread roll was good, the meat was good, but I expected more from a Philly Cheese steak. It was served quickly. The person that took my order didn't seem to speak a lot of English? Or maybe just English wasn't his first language, so something got misunderstood. Anyway, I enjoyed what I got. read more

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great cheesesteaks, quality food and service, and newly renovated dining area! Would recommend it 100% read more

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Ordered for pick up as I was getting my glasses adjusted across the street. My order was not quite ready by the time I was done (probably roughly 10 minutes), so I would say the average order time is probably 15 - 20 minutes? Sandwiches were tasty and I like how they let you pick your preferred cheese. I'm a gross cheese whiz kind of gal, but X only likes provolone on his cheesesteak, so it was perfect for us. I wish the default came with some onions, because it did feel like it was missing something. Staff were very friendly and masks are required to enter. read more

This place used to be okay, I liked the whole wheat wrap with chipotle sauce Cheesesteaks very much. However it seems to be under new management now, not only the price hike, the meat quantity for extra steak is questionably low. From time to time there are small chunks of bone in the meat. Not to mention sometimes they just rush themselves and the bread/wheat wrap tastes undercooked. read more

Enjoyed our sandwiches.. good portions, nice selections & yummy sides They were running the shop very well during covid. We visited back in April 2021 read more

Great lunch special. All included in lunch : Drink dessert fries and saucy sandwich. Good deal and tasty. I got the Buffalo chicken and it's delicious every time read more

Solid cheesesteak from jersey wish it had more meat like the ones in Philly but not to bad.

The Diablo Cheesesteak was an amazing spicy midnight snack! Generous portions, delicious food and affordable pricing.

I ordered here a few years ago when i lived in hoboken (ordered a cheesesteak and wings) and I was underwhelmed. More so because if delivery time than the food. I decided to give them a second go - went with a classic Cheesesteak with Wiz. It hit the spit made be think of some of the authentic Philadelphia spots I've been to. I forgot to get onions and peppers you have to mention that. I do wish the bread was toasted. Nonetheless great sandwich . They sell all type of cheesesteak variations and even Tasty Kakes. Feels like a little bit of Philly inside Hudson County. read more

Midtown Philly Steaks - Sandwiches Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Great place with great owner. He was so nice and welcoming when I came in and the food was also very good. I got a cheesesteak and ate it when I got home and it was delicious. Will definitely be going back soon. read more

I come here almost once a month. Nice people quick service great philly's. Would recommend, especially for hoboken quick food

They are very similar to Philly. But be specific. More cheese plz. They are fast, unlike most places in Hoboken. Highly recommended ordering the butterscotch tasty cake! read more

Fantastic subs! I was visiting Jersey City for work and looking for some cheesesteaks for dinner after a night of social drinking. This place came highly recommended and did not disappoint! This place is actually less expensive, tastes better, and has a more extensive selection than any place in Chicago (Delivery costs included) ! I ordered a California Cheesesteak (Steak, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onions), a Philly Cheesesteak, and cheese fries. I'll make sure to add some Wings and TastyKakes next time, and my stomach will be completed! read more

Best bang for buck in the area. Food comes out quick and hot and tasty. We also come here when we want a snack after getting bubble tea lol. Fries are awesome and fairly priced! Definitely get the whiz. read more

I don't know why there's so many 2-3 star reviews not unless they have higher standards for cheesesteaks than I. Anyways, I can't lie I was hesitant at first because of the reviews but I decided to go ahead and I do not regret it!! I got the Garlic Mozz Cheesesteak but I subbed the Mozz for provolone and it was AMAZING. It hit the spot perfectly! I might just come back again tomorrow! But will DEF double the steak since Im greedy hehe read more

We got the cajun fries and a cheesesteak. The fries were incredibly oversalted and flavored. I ate one and couldn't continue, and my friends were shaking and dusting the fries off before eating them. Everyone else said the cheese steak was great, but I honestly thought it looked very unappetizing and tasted the same. Luckily I did not order one so I just tried a bite. I'm really not sure why this place has such good reviews. The customers in line were hyping it up as well, and this is a pretty hole in the wall joint, so my expectations were elevated. It's definitely possible that I am the weird one, but I feel like my college dining hall had better custom cheese steaks... read more

Food is alright, but after recent delivery experience I will forever cross off this establishment from my list of delivery places. Place the order online for dinner, and end up getting a phone call from the delivery guy "hey I'm here". I ask "where?" And he goes "outside I was knocking.". I think the delivery guy will be outside my door, and when I inquire where he is he said "oh I'm outside the main door of your building now." LIES. So you're claiming you were outside my apartment door, I didn't come to the door so you walked OUTSIDE to call me and then wait for me there? LIES. You simply didn't want to bring the food upstairs to my apartment. Unsure what I paid a delivery fee AND tip for. Have no respect for delivery places like this. read more

Definitely a guilty pleasure! I love a good chicken cheesesteak and i love how you can customize these to exactly how you like it. You can add as many or as little veggies as you like. They have like 5 or 6 different types of cheeses to choose from. You can even get your cheesesteak on garlic bread! They have the low carb option (but in my mind I'm gonna do it or not). I really like their Cajun fries too. They're crispy just like I like them. Satisfying cheat meal. read more

First time trying Midtown. One of the best cheesesteaks I've had ever. Order was made exactly how I asked. Customer service was impeccable. Will definitely come back next time we are in the area. read more

Midtown Philly Steaks - Cheesesteak with American, chipotle cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Meh, the steaks were nothing special. The whiz was watery. Fries were on point however

I have no clue why some reviews are ruthless on here. I can honestly say every time I have eaten, taken out, or got my cheesesteak delivered from here it has been flawless! The sweet potato fries and Cajun fries are to die for and the cheesesteaks are really authentic! I can say they can compete with the south st. Vendors in Philly! The meat portions are good and the cheesesteak just has a lot of flavor! Loved them! read more

Midtown Philly Steaks - Cajun fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Three stars for mediocre , overpriced cheesesteak and one star for awful service. The guy in the front was a jerk with miserable attitude. I can't wait until this places goes out of business and another vegan chonut spot or retro bookstore opens up. read more

Going down hill. They raised their prices to $9.50 for a plain cheesesteak. Meat is frozen and completely tasteless, bread is soggy. Other items are bland and you can tell straight from a frozen package. They raised their prices and dropped their quality, I know a handful of people who refuse to go back. read more

Wow. What a considerable drop off. About a year ago I ordered from here and it was FANTASTIC. I don't know what happened, but what tasted fresh and delicious a year ago has become dull, mediocre, and tastes like it's from an assembly line. I don't believe the obviously frozen mozzarella stick were cooked/heated up all the way thru. I barely believe the bread the cheesesteak was on had fully finished baking. Nothing was terrible, but nothing was particularly good. Delivery came pretty quickly, which is why it was weird that the cheesesteak and the mozzarella sticks were barely warm and had the texture of having been sitting out for awhile. (I'm also probably cheesed off because I rarely let myself indulge in a meal like this anymore; so when they're not great, it feels like wasted calories. I ain't getting any younger and my metabolism ain't getting any faster!) In fact, the only reason I'm going as high as 3 stars is because of how good it was LAST time. Splitting the difference here. That being said, having a 50/50 consistency doesn't inspire me to try again. read more

This is a delayed review since I was here about a month ago. I found myself in Hoboken visiting my cousin and we came here for lunch. I've spent a lot of time in Philly, so I know my cheesesteaks! This one was very good. Fresh and flavorful. and served super hot. read more

I ordered Midtown Philly Steaks through delivery.com at 4:56. The delivery driver came at 5:07. I really don't know what kind of wizardry exists that makes this happen, but holy heck was I impressed. The food was obviously hot and also happened to be delicious. God speed the obvious time traveling delivery driver, who can only have gotten our food this quick due to some kind of black hole or possibly a particle accelerator.. I have to write this review, I feel compelled to, because this isn't the first time I've ordered from here and received my food in less than fifteen minutes. I believe more research is required on my part to understand the quantum mechanics of making and delivering hot food in 11 minutes. read more