One of my friends forwarded me a social media reel and Phillies has been our list to visit again. The food is good here. We had a Rocky Balboa cheese steak $22, garlic tots $6, onion rings $5 and a Coke $2.50. The Rocky Balboa cheese steak is supposed to be extra meat and cheese. A regular one would have been fine as this was indeed a lot of meat and cheese. The garlic tots were tasty. An adequate amount of garlic made it burn. The onion rings were served with ranch sauce. No complaints. This was a good meal. Service was fast at 9pm on a Saturday. Good job Phillies. I like their motto of "Serving everyone with brotherly love." read more

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Food was simply great. We were the first ones when they opened, and the gentleman at the counter was awesome. He guided us to which were the best options and just great. All and any cheesesteak needs... come here! read more

Phillies - BBQ Steak, tater tots, garlic fries - Cheesesteaks Near Me - San Francisco, California

What got me was the mushrooms and onions before they added the provolone. The sandwiches here are made to order fresh and pretty authentic The bread is fresh as well and tasty and the service was happy! I forget the name but you can order double the volume and stuff yourself as I did and will again! So should you! 15 read more

My brother told me about going to Phillies a while ago and wanted to see if it's as good as before. I'd never been there and we checked them out last night. My brother had the classic cheesesteak and I had the works. They were delicious! The meat is well seasoned and the bell peppers and jalapeños take the sandwich to another level. Also, great crinkle cut fries. We will be back:) read more

My husband and I have ordered from Phillies many times over the years, enough that it's become our benchmark for cheesesteaks in San Francisco. Whenever we're in the mood for something hearty, salty, and comforting, this is usually where we land. Let's start with the sandwich itself. The cheesesteaks are generally solid, though not without a few quirks. The steak is flavorful and clearly cooked to order, but it can sometimes be a little on the dry side, especially if you don't load it up with toppings or extra cheese. That said, the seasoning is good, and the meat still tastes beefy and satisfying rather than bland. Portion-wise, it's not overflowing with meat the way some East Coast purists might expect, but by San Francisco standards, it's reasonable. The biggest standout here--and the reason we keep coming back--is the bread. Phillies uses a proper roll that's soft, slightly chewy, and easy to bite into. This might sound like a small detail, but it makes a huge difference. So many places around the city try to pass off a baguette or overly crusty roll as "authentic," and it completely ruins the experience. Here, the bread actually complements the sandwich instead of fighting you. You can take a real bite without everything sliding out or feeling like you're gnawing on a rock. We usually order our cheesesteaks pretty simply, typically with provolone and not much else. Part of that is personal preference, and part of it is practicality--extras add up quickly. Still, even pared down, the sandwich holds together well. The cheese melts nicely, the roll absorbs just enough of the juices, and the whole thing feels cohesive rather than sloppy. Service has always been friendly and efficient when we've ordered. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place itself is small and no-frills, but clean and focused on getting food out quickly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This isn't a spot you go to linger; it's a place you go when you want your cheesesteak fix handled competently and without drama.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Is it the most indulgent cheesesteak imaginable? No. If you're looking for something overstuffed with meat and cheese dripping everywhere, this might not completely satisfy that fantasy. But for a straightforward, reliable Philly-style cheesesteak in a city where good versions are surprisingly hard to come by, Phillies does a lot right. We haven't gone deep into high-end or gourmet cheesesteak options, but for something classic, approachable, and consistently decent, this place continues to earn our repeat business. It's not perfect, but it's dependable--and sometimes that's exactly what you want. read more

THE BEST cheeseburger in San Francisco! Thank you, it was very tasty and [[HIGHLIGHT]]very beautiful place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I want to give this place a better review. I've been coming here for years and for the most part its been good, one of my preferred cheesesteaks in the area. But today they dropped the ball. Ordered my usual original Philly, no peppers with fries, decided to get a brownie as well. Cook was on his airpods talking to someone while the other took a good few minutes before he even noticed I was there. When I got home, not only did they put peppers in my cheesesteak but they forgot the brownie as well. Never have they made this many mistakes in one order. I hope this was just a one off. read more

Best Philly cheesesteak in this part of San Francisco/ Daly City. Ordered 'the works' with provolone. Every bite is/was just pure satisfaction. The roll closes the deal. Support this independent; the cheesesteak sandwiches here BEATS BOTH Charlie's AND Great Steak out-of-the-park easily. Only caveat is SF parking. Worth the fix. Edited note; got my philly 'while' owner was present (Saturday). Been here before, on a weekday when it was only 'two' of his workers present.... they hella 'slack off'. Service and their attitude needs to be put in check. See it firsthand. read more

I was craving a cheesesteak, and though The Cheesesteak Shop is my go-to, I wanted to grab one from somewhere different. Yelp to the rescue! lol I totally forgot about this joint! I now recall having Phillies a couple of times when they first opened ages ago. Off to Phillies we go! We each got the original with provolone, onions, sweet & hot peppers. I't ain't a cheesesteak without them sweet & hot peppers! We also got some onion rings and a brownie. The cheesesteak were a decent size, but I felt it could have used a little more meat, or the buns need to be a little less bun (that make sense?). It wasn't that serious and we enjoyed the cheesesteaks. The onion rings were standard and ranch that came with it was house made and was ok. The star of the show was the brownie! We were both wishing we had gotten another one! The employees there were really cool and helpful as well. I'd go back. read more

Tender steak, perfectly seasoned, dripping with juice, soft bread, just the right amount of cheese. Absolutely perfect! Staff were friendly and we were served quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant was clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the Philly ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also, beer on tap! read more

Ok, so I was in town overnight for work. And I was craving a chopped cheese but couldn't find anywhere near my hotel that had them. Then I went down the rabbit hole of looking g up the best cheesesteaks that were in the surrounding area where I was and Phillies was very highly recommended. So naturally I was super pumped because I love a good cheesesteak. After about an hour wait the food finally made it to my hotel and I was starving. I ordered just a classic Philly and the chili cheese tots. Initially when I got the bag it smelled great and everything was still piping hot. Folks, when I tell you this was the most bland cheesesteak I've ever had I am not joking. The meat didn't seemed cooked very long, I had a few different clumps of chew meat in the sandwich and they super skimped on the cheese. I was disappointed so I went for the tots. I opened it up and it didn't look good at all, but I was super hungry and decided to give it a try. The cheese sauce was watery and tasted horrible, there was no actual chili on the tots and they decided I didn't need the onions on it for some reason. The only bright spot about any of the food was the tots were crispy and my coke was cold. read more

Love the classic Philly here! They give you a lot of steak and I always go with the cheese wiz for that classic Philly cheese steak flavor. The service is always so friendly, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant decorations just give you Philly vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Solid cheese steak. I got whiz, onions, plus hot and sweet peppers. It felt like the items weren't cooked together enough. Also, short on cheese. But, the overall taste was great. Bad garlic fries though. Garlic from a jar that tasted old, along with mid fries. read more

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Place is highly mid. Fries are absolute garbage. that's like hard to mess up a nice crispy fry, well there's is potatoey and basically raw, not even a lick of color on them fries. Cheesesteaks are cool but Great Steak is better. this is my second time trying them and for how much you pay, this place is not it. Save your money and go to the local food chain, because this place is underwhelming asf. If they had great fries maybe I'd give them three stars. read more

Very good cheesesteaks located right on Pearl Harbor Navy base submarine pier. They offer multiple options for additions to a cheesesteak to fit your flavor profile. The staff were extremely friendly and provided a Valentine's cupcake as a part of each order to celebrate the holiday. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can dine in or carry out but there are multiple TVs available to watch sports while waiting or dining.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I asked for lite on the mayo and the sandwich was perfect. Thanks C Cxxxxc Ccxxccccxxcccccccccc read more

Rocky Balboa with onions, hot and sweet peppers. W/ wiz AND american cheese. Folks, I've tried them all and this is the best steak sandwich in town. Do yourself a favor and eat it fresh. None of this delivery BS. 5 stars read more

A Philly cheese steak shop down the street from me. Gf and I walked in hungry. Met Bo the owner nice guy and passionate about service and cheese steaks, super friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of Phillie gear.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We both got the works. Sandwiches came out with soft bread and tasty meat and sweet peppers. It could have used more cheese. Overall the place and sandwiches were great. Next time I'll try a burger. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The place has a cool vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a TV playing 80s funk band.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the classic Philly Cheesesteak and was not disappointed. The owner was friendly and welcoming. If in the area drop by for a reasonably priced cheese steak. read more

It's an alright cheesesteak but it was a little light on the cheese which made it a little dry and dryness is the cardinal sin of the cheesesteak where I think unctuousness is the whole point of the sandwich. But cheesesteak is always at least pretty good. read more

Best Philly steak in SF, service is amazing and great with a smile, [[HIGHLIGHT]]looks clean and great spot[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], read more

Phillies - Philly Cheesesteak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - San Francisco, California

When I tell you I've lived all around the bay and we have no great Philly cheese steak but this great spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop is very cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is always great and the quality of food really shows and is what makes them the best. if you haven't tried Phillies you need to! read more

Love the food had a Regular Cheesesteak with chili garlic fries and it was wonderful! Here is a pic of it. The service was amazing very nice and kind staffing, The environment is great and definitely a spot to eat at! read more

Phillies - Cheesesteak and Chili Cheese Fries - Cheesesteaks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got the standard cheesesteak with cheddar and one with cheese whiz. Cheesesteaks lean a little on the bready side. Bread was soft and fresh. Overall good standard cheesesteak. Would recommend cheddar over whiz. Cheese fries are similar to school-cafeteria-crinkle-cut fries with cheese whiz drenched over them. Not terrible, but also not really good either. read more

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I had my girl go try this place out and they decided to make this lazy version of a chicken Philly cheesesteak 20$ for thid and some fries don't waste your money! read more

Phillies - Chicken Philly cheesesteak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cheesesteak is always so good. I've got many different kinds but the cheese wiz one is tops! Highly recommend and always wish I had another one right after read more

Looking for an authentic Philly Cheesesteak in SF? Look no further. Vegetarian friendly menu, fast and friendly owner and service. I had the veggie philly sandwich with Swiss cheese. It hit the spot in terms of flavor and texture. Will definitely be back here. Their fried appetizers are great as well as sandwiches. read more

Phillies - Sour beer - Cheesesteaks Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Really nice people that work their they food is really good.And the speed of the food is fast

I must say... it has been FOREVER since I've had a really good cheesesteak. Tiny hole in the wall location in South SF that has certainly impressed me with their amazing flavor and variety. You have the staples like Cheese Whiz as well as Provolone as choices for cheese, but have other choices as well with what you want. With other cheesesteak places I've gone to, there are places where meat/bread ratio can be a little off. I don't like mine too bready and with the Rocky Balboa (with extra meat and cheese), it works out perfectly the way I like it. Now if you're a little more crazy, if you attempt and can finish 5 of them in under an hour with a soda, you can get that whole meal for free (only 2 people have completed that challenge). NOTE: you must give them a few days advanced notice and pay for the meal ahead of time (it's almost like $90!) Is the Rocky Balboa worth the $17 or so? OMG yes. I could probably eat 3 of those just by myself in one visit... hahaha.. yea.. not gonna try to eat 5 at one time.. not yet anyway.. LMFAO. all about the CHEESE WHIZ! Will have to swing by the next time I'm in town when they put up the menu item Raina made (the most recent winner for the challenge). read more

Phillies - Phillies Challenge. 5 Rocky Balboas!! - Cheesesteaks Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very Disappointed I ordered the Rocky Balboa's with mushrooms thought it was a little pricey but I really wanted the extra meat and cheese. But there was no chees. How do you make a cheesesteak without cheese? Its described as extra meat, extra cheese, WHERE HELL IS THE CHEESE!!!!! The Sandwhich was very Dry but had a lot of chicken. Jay's on 21st is hands down the best so far in San Francisco.Not going back to this place anymore. The funny thing is I was talked to the cashier??? Asking what happened if I don't like it or it tasted gross and he told said nothing because you came here. I'm dead. The sad part is this place use to be good a couple of years ago. Hey are going to loss out on so much businesses. read more

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Excellent CheeseSteaks. Choice of American , Provolone, or Whiz. Pretty darn close to authentic. Fries and Onion rings are tasty. Wish they had Tasty Cakes. read more

Hands down best cheesesteaks I've had in SF!! Might even be the best I've ever had! Amazing service!! Very friendly staff that made us feel like friends! Definitely worth the drive across the bridge!! read more

Delicious steak sandwiches and quick and fast customer service. I love the way the place makes you feel a bit of Philadelphia in SF. read more

Phillies - a bar with three stools and posters on the wall - Cheesesteaks Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food was great, the fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I've never been to Philadelphia but if this sandwich is a direct reflection of what a real Philly Cheesesteak would taste like then you're representing Philly well. My sandwich had some ingredients that wasn't in the picture/description but I didn't have an issue with that. The QR code's out front didn't work so I had to order in person which isn't an issue. Other then that I would definitely come back here. read more

Sad Cheesesteak barely any cheese and meat was dry. It was a sad cheesesteak. Garlic fries were cold and no flavor at all.

I got a regular Phillie with provolone and my husband got it with the whiz cheese. Mines was dry but his was good. So I'll be getting that next time read more

The food was delightful & served Hot. Service was A-1. The Ambiance made me want to order one of the craft beers and just look @ the Television. Parking is limited the 14 14rapid , 54 , 8 8ax , 43 busses stop near the restaurant . Plus Lyft & Uber, Waymo can provide arrival. But again parking is limited. read more

Super nice staff! I got the vegetarian Philly and it was ehh. 2/5I guess that's what I get for getting that. I feel like how could you go wrong basically same ingredients as regular Philly but wasn't quite it. Could of used more caramelized onions, use trumpet mushrooms or something to give it a meatier texture . Also tried cheese fries 2/5weren't crispy and seemed to be cooked in old oil. I would return based on the customer services alone they were really nice. Stick to the regular Philly I guess read more

I've ordered a from this place a number of times since my initial (happy) review. Tonight was my last order for the foreseeable future. I ordered my standard cheesesteak (cheese with onions and peppers). The sandwich was missing the peppers (sweet and hot)--one of my favorite things on the meal. I had ordered the orange cane soda, but they gave me the Boylan (brown) cola. It just tells me someone didn't care enough to read the order. Good thing there's still Jake's and the Cheese Steak Shop here in the Bay. read more

I went to school outside of Philly so I know a bit about what an authentic cheesesteak should taste like and Phillies is the real deal! Highlights of my first visit include authentic Amoroso rolls brought in from Philly, a wide selection of Boylan sodas, and, for old school ambience, an impressive collection of pennants from Pennsylvania universities that adorn the walls of the place. We ordered two original cheesesteaks, one with Cheese Whiz, the other with white American cheese, plus garlic fries. The sweet and hot peppers in the sandwiches were awesome! We also enjoyed the Scrimshaw beer (Fort Bragg) and the locally produced Headlands beer. Service was friendly and efficient. Highly recommend! read more