I used to love Philly Cheesesteaks from the Philly Connection but the one near me closed down several years ago. A few days ago, I was at the Cumberland Festival shopping center and saw one there. As it was already past my usual lunchtime and I was hungry, I went in to get a Philly Cheesecake Sandwich and was so looking forward to enjoying one again.
About half way into the store, I saw that the man at the counter was not wearing a mask. Then another employee came to the counter and she was not wearing a mask.
I literally stopped for a few seconds considering turning around and leaving. It was very strange that I actually felt worried about the place but I did. I have not been in any restaurants or stores since the pandemic where the employees were not wearing a mask.
But, as I said above, I was quite hungry and really wanted that sandwich, so I went ahead up and ordered it, but staying further away from the cashier.
While waiting, because of back issues, I needed to sit down and the only option was bar stools at a counter. The stools were so high that one would need a step ladder to get on one. I could only manage to get a bit of my bottom on it to try to take the stress off my back. I guess these stools are to discourage customers from staying.
As I was leaving, I turned around and asked the one who made the sandwich, why no one was wearing a mask. Her reply was "We're not required to".
So many thoughts ran through my head, but I just turned around and left. I couldn't believe that this would be the attitude of a business that directly serves the public.
As they are reckless and irresponsible in not wearing a mask, they are probably that way about keeping things sanitized and clean. I know the bar stool was not clean as I had something smeared on the back of my pants and I had not been anywhere else where I sat down.
We are not out of this pandemic yet and I feel the employees here could contribute to continuing to spread this virus.
Of course, I don't know but I would imagine they do not test temps either.
Anyway, I should have saved my money as the sandwich was not very good - not at all what I expected and remembered from the last time I had one. I don't know what type bread the bun was but it was not at all palatable. The meat (of which there was very little) could not be a very good cut of beef. It had no flavor and apparently none was added. The onions were somewhat over browned and there was not enough cheese to even know there was any in it.
What a disappointment!
A "I'm Sorry" to "Harrys Pizza and Subs" on Powers Ferry Rd - I temporarily lost my mind, going somewhere else.
After the "Philly Connection" near me shut down, I tried many other places and finally found Harrys.
If you want the best Cheesesteak sandwich, this is where to go. You will not believe how much meat is on this sandwich, along with diced tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and lettuce that is cooked with the other ingredients. The bun is also good. Their 12 inch will do anyone for 2 meals and the cost is about $1.00 less than the Philly Connection's 10 inch.
I don't really see the need for the lettuce so I always ask them to leave that out but add more tomatoes.
(My personal taste - others may like it a bit different)
And now, talking about this, I'm hungry so I'm heading to Harrys! read more