The food is always delicious! And restaurant always clean. I always get a steak burrito and love it. I do believe that the portion sizes for rice, beans, queso and some toppings are usually skimped on. The scoop for them are usually only 2oz; and considering the prices it shouldn't be like that. And almost every time I politely ask for a little bit more, it's usually met with some tense energy. Now they try to double charge me for rice even though when I ask for extra it's like an ounce. I never ask for more queso bc I know that they will charge me double, but it is legit a drizzle of queso. Considering is $1.50 up charge the queso portion should be bigger. Especially when compared to Pancheros or chipotle. The food is great that's why I keep coming back, but always a little frustrated leaving paying $15 for a burrito that's half the size of a Pancheros $11 burrito. read more

I got a philly cheesesteak delivered to me, it was very cheesy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this place

Under rated, used to be amazing now it's just okay but still in my top 15 Wish they kept Auju on the side but can miss that read more

First off the food is amazing here! Second the variety of options is great. Last but not least the staff was friendly with quick service. Candy Minardi answered all my questions and was very polite and friendly. read more

PepperJax is good! They've made a lot of changes since my last review. The manager, Candy is amazing! She makes sure her staff are well trained, and she is very friendly. The food, as always is good. I always recommend the spicy ranch because their ranch is homemade and is amazing. The rice is so good here, could eat it plain in a bowl. If you haven't been to PepperJax I would recommend checking it out. read more

I ordered PepperJax today since I'm at home and didn't feel like leaving. I was really surprised that the meal came still hot as I live on the outside of Cedar Rapids! The sandwich was really good, I would compare it to Jersey Mikes! The bread is really nice and toasty and the steak was good, I enjoyed the mushroom and onion, I did ask for bell pepper but it was missing, but other than that it was really great. The regular fries were nice and warm and not overly salted. I will definitely try PepperJax again! read more

Another place I put off visiting only to be disappointed anyway. Since I moved here I'd heard all sorts of chatter about PepperJax and have had a few friends that worked at other locations. It never really called out to me, but after perusing the menu we figured we'd give it a try. There were no other patrons but the dining area was clean and service was friendly and quick. We got our meals to go and the manager suggested we separate the fries from the toppings to travel. I opted to add cheese sauce not realizing my philly did already have cheese and greatly regretted it. I think the veggies on my sandwich were better than the meat but the bread was good. My fiancé didn't finish his food before tossing it. Overall just very disappointed in the taste of the meat. If I went back, I'd probably get the veggies and cheese only. Not someplace I'd recommend. read more

It's always a treat to come to PepperJax! Their Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches area the greatest! Smothered in cheese, peppers and add-ons and gravy's, are hard to beat! Today 8-26-18, Cook, Dominique, made us two fabulous meals! read more

Food was all right. Place is very greasy, moderately clean otherwise, tons of small gnats flying around were less than appealing

I ordered their steak bowl with chicken grilled peppers, mushrooms, and onions, cheese sauce and the mushroom gravy. I don't mean to overreact but this might be the most flavorful single dish meal I've ever had in my life. I recommend this meal to anyone! read more

The staff at pepperjax were nice and very down to earth. Service was fast, the place was super clean and the seating is spacious and nice. My o"complaint is the sandwich was a bit pricey, and maybe not the best value option, in connection with the price I didn't believe it was the value option at all. The sub was overly salty, but the cheese and the peppers/onions ratio was on point. I'm willing to give this a try again, I think remixing this sub with less salt would bump it up to atleast a 8.5/10 for the taste. read more

PepperJax Grill - Philly steak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

candy is THE BEST gm this store could have ! my client and I have become regulars at this restaurant and the staff is always amazing, the food is cooked to perfection and the environment is fantastic! I would GLADLY recommend this place to anyone ! read more

Pepperjax is one of my favorite places to go for a chicken and rice bowl. Semi healthy until I add queso and spicy ranch ‍ Anyway, the manger at this particular location is awesome, and seems to be running the show like a pro. I don't normally write reviews, but today I felt compelled to. I was in line, waiting for my food for a little longer than I'd like (I was hungry and impatient. There was a mix up with a lady in front of me who literally ordered for 10 people, which caused a slight delay), and I asked the pepperjax workers if they had a microwave for my food because there was no heating lamp and it had been sitting there. I was completely out of line, and the food ended up being perfectly warm. Anyway, despite me being a pr**k, the manager, (Ben, I believe - bigger guy with ponytail) handled me with the utmost respect. Offered to remake my food (which I declined). Then came over to check on us and apologize. The company has a great employee here! read more

I never knew a fast food joint could do such a solid philly cheese-steak until now. I was passing through the area along my cross country move and after being so totally over fast food in general, this stood out as something different. And it was. I got a signature steak philly (hold the shrooms cause I don't eat no fungus) and my husband got it with the shrooms (he does) plus some pepper jack sauce. Each philly comes with your choice of meat plus grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms and cheese. You can opt to add a cheddar or pepper jack cheese sauce. Husband loved his pepper jack sauce. I loved mine just the way it was. The bread was fresh, the meat seasoned well and cooked correctly. You can't go wrong with grilled onions, peppers and melted ooey gooey cheese. I love the fact that it's cooked to order right in front of you. No hanky panky sketchy cooking done behind a wall. The place was clean and from start to finish I was there maybe 10 minutes. Not bad for cooked to order philly's. We got fries and those were made fresh as well. Everything was hot and tasted excellent. Money-wise, it was a bit more than a typical fast food meal but it was absolutely worth it. The employees were patient with me as I navigated an unfamiliar menu and when I ordered 2 small fries, they were kind enough to tell me they would just charge me for a large as it was the same amount of fries but less money for me. I appreciate someone who helps me out like that. Can't say I'll be back anytime soon as my new city doesn't have a Pepperjax (boo!) but if you're in an area that does, you're in for a treat. read more

Best Phillies in the area! I try to stop here every time I come back to visit family. I always get the Philly Cheese Steak with everything on it (onions peppers and mushrooms) and I have them "fireball" it (cook the meat in jalapeño juice) and add double cheese. I love how the put the cheese under the meat which helps it melt and it also keeps the bread from getting too soggy. The lines can be long but the staff is fast and the line goes by quickly. If you're looking for something fast that tastes great this is the place to go. read more

PepperJax Grill - Philly cheese steak fireballed with extra cheese! - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Had delivery. Cold sandwich. Ripped bread. Missing cheese sauce that costs extra. No sauce that i asked for. Absolutely garbage experience for the price. read more

PepperJax Grill - Cheesesteak: Missing sauce, ripped bread and skimpy for price - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Pepperjax is okay, the grilled vegetables are very good. The service was good, it was easy to order from the many choices. But the sandwich was underwhelming. It looked good but very little flavor. There are better places around to get this type of sandwich. read more

This is a really nice alternative to all of the other fast food options. It's kind of like Chipotle but for cheesesteaks. Check out all of the photos of Cedar Rapids back in the days - they're pretty cool. read more

I thought it was pretty good. Nice variety of meats to choose from. Friendly staff. Plenty of melty cheese on the sandwich. Fireball addition was great. read more

I visited on a slow Saturday afternoon. I was greeted by a friendly smile and server with pleasant demeanor. I told her it was my first time visiting and she explained the food and offering to me. Complete with Bread fresh from Philadelphia, sauces to top your sandwich and customize the flavor. I opted for a traditional cheesesteak to go and devoured it before leaving the parking lot. The bread was soft helping the sandwich to be flavorful with good quality cheese. The meat and veggies weren't overcooked and the veggies maintained some of their crisp. I am now tempted to come here every Sunday after church! read more

PepperJax Grill - Cheese steak heaven!! - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

I don't give out a lot of one-star reviews, but my experience at Pepper Jax was just awful. My first experience was the one on Fountains Drive in Cedar Rapids and it will be my last. The employees there were really the only highlight. They were nice and made my philly the way I asked for it. They didn't do anything wrong. That was the highlight of my visit. There is no way that this is "America's Best Philly" or even close. They salt the crap out of their sandwiches, making them nearly inedible. They try to drown that salty taste by offering a bunch of sauces which can only cover up so much. The whole thing was soggy and just not pleasant. The meat is stringy and not flavorful. Again, the sauce has to rush in to save it. The fries were also salty, overfried and not something I'd ever want anyone else to experience. This place just doesn't do it for me. I may have been there on a bad day, but I just wasn't even remotely happy with my visit. I gave it a second chance later and it was just as bad in another city. Not a good Philly and a bad restaurant experience. Avoid if possible. read more

Great Philly! Everything is fresh and delicious and you can watch them make the food right in front of you. The only problem with pepperjax is that the menu is pretty small and not all of the choices are high quality. So if you're gonna try it, stick with the Philly; you won't regret it. P.S. The fries are always hot, but they usually take awhile. read more

Above average Cheesesteak. I liked the bread, light and crispy unlike nothing I've seen elsewhere. Meat and veg's flavorful. Had a basic steak onion pepper mushroom- enjoyed !! Walking distance from the Sharaton. read more

Should be called the freakin fantastic Famous Philly! I love Philly cheese steak sandwiches. I mean, it's on my bucket list to go to Philly for a Philly. But until that day occurs, I am so satisfied to have Pepperjax Grille. There meat, toppings (choice of peppers, mushrooms, onions, and jalapeños), bread, and sauce combine to make a very filling, very delicious, and very reasonably priced sandwich. It was easy to see that the employee atmosphere was centered around efficiency while being able to maintain a positive experience. About the only thing the wasn't great were the fries. They were meh. But with how filling the sandwich was, I will go with out the fries. And yes, yes there will be a next time. And many times after that! read more

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Not bad for a franchise fast casual joint. After the first two visits we learned to order ahead so we could actually eat our lunch on lunch break - if you're in any kind of hurry make double sure they put fries down as soon as you order or you'll be standing with a hot sandwich and no fries for a few minutes. Otherwise the premise is solid. Plenty of choices from a basic start - Philly sandwich style meats and hoagie bun flash grilled in front of you. Price is a little high but about average for this kind of place. Clean new building still has the shine to it. Three stars - will return if convenient but wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more

Think made-to-order burrito place and add Philly sandwiches. Pepperjax is a well done "quick casual" concept. (Read that fancy fast food). Their marketing is great. College kids seem to be a primary target as they have a lot of college town locations and are open 'til 3:00 AM on weekends, I presume to catch the midnight church crowd. On my first visit I had the Philly steak sandwich, fireball style, which means jalapeno juice. It was served on generous size hoagie roll that tasted fresh. It could've used a few more peppers and onions. The wife noticed the seasoning which she thought was a little heavy. The sign said you can request light or no seasoning. The fries were tasty and the staff stayed in good humor despite the huge crowd they were feeding during their opening week. I'll probably have a burrito next time to see how they stack up to Panchero's Hot Harry's and the rest. read more

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I just want to say... Ben (the manager) one of the best guys out there! He always starts a personal side conversation with me and I love it and makes me feel more welcomed. I'm also a regular customer, so he has my order memorized haha read more

This is a horrible establishment. I have been here three times, and the employees are incredibly rude and disrespectful. I walk in today and a teenage employee with brown curly hair yelled out "do you guys eat anywhere else??" As if he was bothered to do his job. I was further convinced that he was unhappy having to serve us when he said "I'm quitting this job". He went on to roll his eyes as my pals ordered their food, and could not remember what they ordered. He threw around the pans and lids, causing a huge ruckus. He tried to act cool by flipping the spatula around, but failed miserably when he dropped it. If this man is not fired I will NEVER, and I mean NEVER come back, and I will tell all my pals not to come either. This establishment is so far out of the way to get to and I'm wasting my time and money to be disrespected while I am here. Whoever his parents are, you did not raise him right. He is everything that i would not want as an employee. If i was the manager, i would burn this place to the ground and start fresh. Very disappointed. Returned to this poorly ran, mediocre establishment tonight because my pals wanted it again. Luckily, there is a pancheros across the way. The employee in question was working again tonight, and while he had a better attitude than last time, he still put mushrooms in my pals bowl when he asked for none. I'm tough to please, I'll admit, but I do not believe that I am unreasonable. read more

Awesome food for our family of four and service was great, very clean and we liked the way the manager helped and guided a new employee rather than barking down his throat, we'll be back! read more

PepperJax Grill - the front of the restaurant - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

If you're wanting a cheese steak sandwich, you won't find a better one in town! Food comes up fast, the staff is friendly and the food is really good. We even tried the chicken which was really good as well. But lets face it, they're a cheese steak place and they're doing it right. Ask for them to "fireball" it and they will cook your stuff in jalapeno juice, awesome!! Its not cheap, but you get a HUGE sandwich. You probably won't need anything else to go with it, besides, the fries will only take up space where you could put more cheese steak!!! read more

The best cheesesteak in town. I have tried other places however I am very picky when it comes to beef. I do not like tough, chewy meat. This place is always tender and juicy. I LOVE this place and the only thing better is if they got one closer to Marion. read more

If you're looking for fast food. It's fast food. Cheap, non adventuresome huge portions of food. If you're looking for really good Philly cheese steak, these are pretty vanilla. Nothing wowing. Nothing spectacular or worth writing home about. A step up from a steakumm (sp?) with some undercooked onions, mushrooms and green peppers. The queso had been sitting so long it had a film over it and the server didn't even bother mixing it up. That said, the staff was really nice and got through the line quickly. You get what you pay for. read more

Great for company lunches and good focus on their specialty. The cheese steak wraps are pretty good. They can get greasy, but if the craving for cheese steak is there, this is the place in cedar rapids. Pretty large sandwiches. read more

Very good fries and friendly service but I can't say much that is good about their signature cheese steak sandwich. Although the meat was good, it had a slight off-taste and the peppers and onions were overcooked. The sandwich was also overpriced. Worst was the roll used. It was not the crusty toasted bread you might be used to if you lived on the east coast but the soft tasteless hoagie that falls apart in your hands. I hate to think what the sandwich would have been like if I had gotten it as a take-out and not eaten it in store. The Pepper Jax burrito was good though tasteless, and better ones can be had elsewhere in town and at a lower price. And lastly, if you value your hearing, you should avoid staying too long in the restaurant. I t was the noisiest and loudest establishment I have been in for a long time with the sound system turned up to ear damaging range. I pity the poor staff. If I return, I think I will try the salad instead of the sandwich. read more

Nice addition to the area. Some diversity to other stuff in the area. Not quite as good as Capriottis, but you get more food for the price. Expect an $11 bill for a sandwich, fries and drink - too much in my opinion. Place gets busy around noon but the line moves quickly. Nice selection of sauces. Clean and friendly. read more

I usually don't take the time to review places, but I can't keep this to myself. Had a FABULOUS experience at Pepperjax in Cedar Rapids, IA today. My family and I had never been before and we were very impressed with the customer service, atmosphere and quality of the food. The staff was very friendly and welcoming (especially manager Chad) and the food was delicious. I highly recommend Pepperjax in Cedar Rapids, IA. Thanks! read more

The only reason I am going to give this two stars is because the burrito I purchased tasted okay. The reason this Pepper-Jax only gets two stars was because of the absolutely embarrassing service. I stood at the counter waiting to order for 5 minutes before an employee walked out from the back. Nonchalantly he said, "What do you want?" I said I wanted a burrito and he asked me three times if I wanted any vegetables on it. Eventually we got through the condiments and my burrito was finished. He told me my total, I paid him, and he looked up and asked "What do you want?" for a second time. I swear this guy was high on something. Not only that but I bought some nachos and cheese that ended up with more cold water than cheese. Overall a terrible experience, I'm not sure I'll be going back! read more

Thought Pepperjak's was very reasonably priced and their food was very good. Cant wait to try some chicken nachos!!

I was in Iowa a few months ago and happened to eat here. I was surprised how good the food was. I got a chicken philly, fries, and a drink and it was really tasty. Large portions, too. If ever I'm in the Cedar Rapids area again, I'll be back. read more

We visited Pepperjax in Cedar Rapids recently and overall we were pleasantly surprised. My husband and I visited with our two young children. The employees were all very helpful and the manager was working right alongside the employees. They were all very friendly and gave us tips and advice for ordering for kids. The price was okay. We paid $25 for two sandwiches, two kids meals, an order of fries, and a large drink. This is no more than we'd pay at a similar casual dining restaurant like Pancheros, but it's still more expensive than many drive thru places. The food was good. My husband got a steak burrito and really liked it. The fries were hot and fresh, the kids' meals were good. I ordered a chicken philly sandwich. The veggies were fresh and the onions were perfectly caramelized on the grill, which was good. I wasn't sure about the chicken. It tasted okay but it had a texture I'm not familiar with, it tasted almost canned. It was white when the put it on the grill, so it must be pre-cooked somehow. It wasn't a bad taste, but the meat was different than what I've typically had on a chicken Philly before. The store was really clean and it's decorated with local photographs, which were fun to look at. Overall, this was a nice change from typical fast food and we'll probably be back. read more