Food was amazing, service was amazing, and the atmosphere was great the owner Ben is just cool guy. read more

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Great food. I'm glad I passed by and discovered it. I got a Philly cheesesteak exactly the way I wanted it. They're very accommodating. read more

Philly Phlava - Philly cheesesteak the way I ordered it - American Near Me - Odessa, Florida

Since moving to a trailer on Gunn Hwy, I was hoping their prices would be a bit more reasonable. Good cheesesteaks, not a Philly roll but close enough. $14.25 for 1 sandwich to eat in a parking lot is a bit high Nice staff, quick service read more

I was craving a Philly cheesesteak so I went to the place where they make them the best! Just the flavor of the meat by itself makes the whole sandwich... This time I went for the white American with some chopped onions and green peppers... It was everything I wanted! read more

Philly Phlava - Philly Cheesesteak - American Near Me - Odessa, Florida

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About as authentic as you can get outside Philadelphia. All the down to the rolls from amoroso. From someone who grew up there , I approve. Get a cheesesteak with wiz. You won't be sorry. Also , Pennsylvania Dutch birch beer. read more

Philly Phlava - philly phlava storefront - American Near Me - Odessa, Florida

Philly Phlava tries to bring a cheesesteak to Tampa. They mostly bring a decent version of this Philadelphia staple to Tampa, however it pales in comparison to what you would get in the City of Brotherly Love. But to capture the advice Dorothy had in "The Wizard of Oz," we certainly are not in Philadelphia. If you are seeking a true cheesesteak (just a tip from someone who lived in Philadelphia, please do not call a cheesesteak a "Philly." It is what we call a city, not a sandwich) you won't find it here. However, it is a reasonable facsimile, though a bit on the high price side. I was on the fence about giving it three or four stars. I ended going with four stars more out of kindness than anything else. It might be a bit better than other places, especially for here in Florida, but I woukd not say that it was anything truly wonderful. If you want a cheesesteak, I guess you could do worse. read more

I'm a South Philly transplant on the hunt for the best Cheesesteak in Tampa Bay and found this place here on Yelp. The place is tiny with just a few tables. But, t looks like they are doing a huge takeout business. I ordered a Cheesesteak with Fried Onions and American Cheese ($8.95) they use Ribeye and it's a decent portion for the size of the roll. The Onions were nicely cooked with a good amount of cheese. The meat was nicely seasoned but a bit chunky. I also ordered a side of Onion Rings ($3.95) it was a nice size order, crispy, plenty hot and not greasy. Their O Ring Sauce was really nice and had a good bite to it! Overall one of the better Cheesesteaks I've had in the Tampa Bay Area. I'll be back, there are a bunch of things on the menu that look really good. read more

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Good combo - great tasting hot food . Ordered the Philly Cheese Steak with provolone cheese. It was good ! Service was fast and very friendly . Would recommend if you in the mood for a sub. read more

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Went here for the cheese steaks I have to say the best cheese steak this is the closest to authentic cheese steaks right outta Philly must get with wiz and onions yummm read more

Lunch on the boss ! Today my boss suggested Philly Phlava since I LOVE cheesesteaks scratch that out I love FOOD . Lol . I ordered the Philly with jalapeños because today I woke up on the spicy side of life . I'm surprised how good it was but for $11 just sandwich it better be good . My coworker ordered the pizza steak she typically doesn't finish her meals and this lady ate every single crumb so it's safe to say she liked it . I arrived a late but the food was kept nice and warm like it was just made. I gotta give it up to the two man crew on staff today . I'll be back read more

Philly Phlava - Pizza Philly - American Near Me - Odessa, Florida

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I came in on a Friday afternoon at lunchtime by myself. The place was moderately busy, but I was able to find a table without talking up to much space. The restaurant was clean and pleasant, except for the Philly sports teams memorabilia scattered throughout...Being a lifelong Buccaneers fan, I can do without that. I ordered the half steak and cheese with mushrooms and onions. Yes, they have wit Whiz, but I opted for the provolone. I've had both Pats and Ginos. I can say that Philly Phlava tastes like neither. If your from Philly, you'd probably say that is a good thing! I made my meal a combo, choosing some Herr's Sour Cream and Onion chips over the fries. I was in and out as fast as I need to be. The service was quick and courteous. Hands down, the best option for a steak in Tampa. I'll be back. read more

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First timer! I've heard good thing about this spot so I decided to check it out for dinner recently. This is a small spot but has a few tables and seating available. I ordered a Buffalo chicken hoagie with bay fries (old bay seasoned). Everything was made to order so hot and fresh when it came out. My hoagie was stuffed with nicely sauced chicken with plenty of mix ins such as onions, peppers and lettuce. The fries were fried to perfection and well seasoned. I would definitely return. read more

Philly Phlava - BUFFALO CHICK'N HOAGIE - American Near Me - Odessa, Florida

Just an fyi... this place is closed! Not sure when they closed but it has been in the last month as we just went on 12/13/23! So sad, they had the best phillys around here! read more

My son and I ate here after we flow into Tampa and needed a quick bit to eat. The cheesesteaks were awesome!

I'll keep this review short. It's just average. There's not too much to say about this place. The cheesesteak I ate was average. The fries were average. The service was average. Idk what this place is missing but it's something. I can't put my foot on it. With changes I see this restaurant doing really well. "But" right now, it's not just it read more

Really great cheesesteak's and subs consistently and conveniently. Philly Cheese Steak

Why 3 stars? Because this is another solid lunch option in my neighborhood. --- --- --- I was recently sitting at a light at Fletcher and Dale Mabry, when I looked over and starred at Philly Phlava. I knew it was there, but it was one of those weird moments where it suddenly just hit me that I'd never been there and I wasn't really sure why. I looked it up on Yelp to see it carried a 4-star rating and I was pretty much mentally committing to visiting during the upcoming weekend. I floated it by the wife and she had a similar reaction, so off we went. It's a small shop with only a few tables, but we ordered ours to go. We both custom built our cheesesteaks - I added steak, mozzarella, provolone, peppers, onions, mushrooms, oil, vinegar and mayo. I also ordered the garbage fries, which is basically their code for "fully loaded cheese fries." I definitely didn't dislike mine, but I wasn't blown away either. The garbage fries were the highlight of the meal, for me. My wife was pleasantly surprised with her chicken based sandwich, for what that's worth. But for me, I think it honestly landed right about where my expectations were. With that being said, the menu is pretty expansive, so I will happily try something else on a future visit, as it's just too close to home to not check them out again. read more

Love this place great customer service and quality drinks and meat, they make a perfect sandwich each time I go

Had some delicious phili cheesesteaks here the other day! Friendly staff, food came out quick, will definitely be coming back!

Great cheesesteak. Good service. Reasonably priced. They do a good job of providing you with what you paid for.

Really good pizza steak. No gristle, great roll. Hope this place survives, it's hard to find a good cheesesteak in Florida. Would definitely go back again. read more

Philly Phlava - Considering you're not in Philly, this is a good place to go. - American Near Me - Odessa, Florida

WARNING! During my visit, I witnessed that staff of this store are not practicing the COVID-19 safety guidelines put in place. They are putting together cold cut sandwiches without fully covering their faces. See attached photos. There were 4 staff members working and 2 of the younger ones PREPARING THE FOOD were not covering their nose. By doing this they are risking health of patrons in the store as well as the cold-cut food they are preparing. They are also putting their own other 2 co-workers at risk. Such blatant negligence to guidelines is very hard to witness and observe. I threw away my cold cut sandwiches that I got via carry out. I'm not going back here again. Regardless how good or bad their food is, no food is worth such negligence in my books. read more

Philly Phlava - Half the staff (2 out of 4) not practicing proper prevention guidelines. - American Near Me - Odessa, Florida

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My gf and I were in the area and wanted some lunch. When the place we wanted to eat at was closed, we stopped in here for lunch. Well, what a great find! The Philly cheesesteak (with provolone, my choice) was delicious! The meat had a nice flavor while the cheese was perfectly melted. The fries were yummy too! The staff was very nice and the owner guy was funny and friendly. Highly recommend this cool spot! read more

Philly Phlava - Philly cheesesteak with provolone and fries - American Near Me - Odessa, Florida

This visit to Philly Plava was prompted by our trip to Philly a few months ago. Typically a Philly cheese steak wouldn't necessarily excite me but after our food adventures in Philly my mind is forever changed. The prices here are good. The usual suspects are on the menu but they also offer Italian subs too. Skip the wings, although they were cooked nicely there was no flavor whats so ever on the hot garlic. The garbage fries were great. Real bacon, jalapenos, whiz. Do you like your Philly wit or witout? I can tell you I like mine wit cheese whiz, chopped onions and hot cherry peppers. Philly Plava does a good rendition. The meat is chopped very finely. Could use a bit more whiz bit overall very good. My son loved his hot Italian too. He gave it a 9 out of 10. Overall for 3 or dinner was $40. No bad when we had 3 meals and wings. I will definately revist. read more

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Everything was just alright. Skimpy on cheese, you can't even see it on the Philly. Online ordering is weird and not user friendly. You are forced to modify certain items for a charge when they don't need to be modified. And then they don't come out as advertised on the menu bc you had to modify just to send it through. All that for an extra 50 cents. Odd. Food can be really good but fix the online bugs. read more

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Wow might just be the top Philly cheesesteak in town.Great steak is used.The bread is so good.Get the lemon lime fountain drink. Im not sure about anything because all I get is the Philly cheese with cheese and onions. read more

Philly Phlava - Philly cheeses with onions real deal. - American Near Me - Odessa, Florida

This place was pretty good. Very fast order. I walked in and did a to go order on Friday. I had my food in about 7 minutes. They are a bit pricey. $20 for 2 sandwiches with no drinks or sides. The bread is really good. I got the chicken philly and it did have a bone in it. My boyfriend was really excited that they have cheese whiz and he wished there would have been more on his steak philly. I'm giving it 4 stars for now and will be returning soon to both Philly Phlava and Yelp to update read more

I really enjoyed my cheesesteak. I have order twice through Uber Eats food was very tasty. The fries were ok get the onion rings were fantastic worth the extra charge. I will order from them again. Hope to go and eat at restaurant in the future. I loved the sauce that came with the onion rings I even put it on my cheesesteak. read more

Philly Phlava - Philly cheesesteak and onion rings. - American Near Me - Odessa, Florida

Great little place in carrolwood. Authentic except for the romaine leaf in my steak and cheese Sandwich was delicious. Classic with provolone, onions and mushrooms. Very friendly owner. Will be back to try the pork and provolone with spinach read more

I went in today for a quick lunch as I was on break from work. The cashier was rude and seemed bothered that I was coming in to order. She was abrupt, not helpful and rude. I eventually ended up ordering loaded fries. The food was ok. Being from the Philly area..they were no way near real loaded Philly fries....but weren't horrible. They were ok, not bad..but certainly not good. Would I recommend this place? On customer service alone, no. On food..if you are in a pinch..sure. read more

Best Phillies in Tampa hands down! Never disappoints! Friendly staff and great sandwiches. So much more on the menu than just Phillies. Fast service as well good for an hour lunch break. read more

Philly Phlava - Teriyaki cheesesteak with wiz and provolone. - American Near Me - Odessa, Florida

Almost everyone knows Philadelphia has the reputation for THE PLACE for steak sandwiches. As a non-consumer of red meat, I cannot attest to this. So, walking in to Philly Phlava, I thought, "I dont know if they have anything I can eat". Well, they DO and I can! Their Chicken Philly was more than I expected! I ordered it with mushrooms, green peppers and sauteed onion. SO GOOD! Served on Amorosso bread, which is shipped from Philadelphia, the sandwich has a delicious taste all its' own. It' s foot-long sandwich stuffed with all the afore-mentioned ingredients. I was certain I couldn't eat it all in one sitting, but before I knew it I was staring at an empty sandwich container. Even if you're not from Philly, do yourself a favor---stop in and enjoy one of their delicious sandwiches on that "Straight from Philly" Amorosso bread. But, be sure to save one for me. read more

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If you love authentic Philly's with great customer service, enjoy this story: Someone in my office had an order scheduled for the following Monday and the delivery man brought it a week early. When we told him it was the wrong day, he seemed confused and left. We weren't going to take it. Because it was a mistake. It's for a specific occasion why would we want to steal one sandwich? It isn't the Mona Lisa. So after the delivery man left, my coworker just handed out the sandwich to all of us, which we ate. What else do you do. The delivery guy comes back and says "I need the sandwich." Now, let's pause here. If you knew that this was the policy to bring the sandwich back, you shouldn't have left. 100% your fault. Also, the people who ate it didn't even know. They just thought they were given a free sandwich by this coworker. Anyway, so he says "I can't go back without a sandwich." yatta yatta. Spoiler alert. He went back without a sandwich. My coworker tried calling all week to make sure the sandwich would be delivered on the right day, because it was their mistake. "You'll have to talk to the owner". Day after day. FINALLY the owner calls. He's like "you can't have a sandwich on Monday because you ate that one." And after some arguing he caves and says "fine it'll come Monday." My coworker says "I'm a little concerned with how you're acting that you're going to spit in it or something." And he erupts "How dare you question my reputation" etc etc. Notice the quotations. That's how you know I'm not making this up. So all to say, we, as a business, won't be going here anymore. The customer service was absolutely laughable. Act like a grown up and a professional. Also, the sandwich was subpar at best. read more

I love this casual spot! When you're craving a philly, you've got to try Philly Phlava. Their cheesesteaks are fantastic and their staff is friendly. I dined in last week and loved seeing their staff having fun together. I also love their fountain drinks... YUM! read more

Philly Phlava - This photo doesn't do the sandwich Justice... Steak, cheese and onion. I dined in and enjoyed seeing the employees joking and having fun. - American Near Me - Odessa, Florida

Grew up in Philly area and have been called a "Cheesesteak Snob" and I LOVE that Philly Phlava is making REAL Philly cheesesteaks right here in Tampa! They use the Amoroso rolls, they offer the only two cheeses acceptable for a Philly cheesesteak (Provolone and Whiz), and you can hear the metal spatulas chopping and tossing the thinly sliced ribeye on the charred flattop grill. For just a few minutes, I was HOME. If you're from Philly and you left the area you know what I'm talking about. Places put "Philly cheesesteak" on their menu all the time and it's just a lie. If there's no flattop grill it's not a Philly cheesesteak. If it's not on an Amoroso roll it's not a Philly cheesesteak. This place gets it, 5 stars! read more

Literally so Gooooood!!!!! My boyfriend and I were starving and looking for a new spot. We came across this place through a quick Google search and we were not disappointed. My boyfriend order a cheesesteak with mushrooms, lettuce, onions and cherry peppers with provolone cheese. I got a cheesesteak with lettuce and pickles with cheese wiz. I normally avoid anything that's not chicken but I'm a sucker for a Philly cheesesteak. So I just had to try it. We ordered online and our food was done in 20 minutes. Literally perfect! Everything was cooked so perfect. The cheese was empty and the steak was flavorful. It was honestly so good I forgot to take a picture. Well... guess I gotta go back and get another one! read more

My son and I ordered Steak and Cheese Subs from this place and the name says it's all. It was one of the best steak and cheese subs I've ever had. The bread was melt in your mouth soft and the steak and cheese was loaded with flavor and tender you barely had to chew it. We would highly recommend this place to any steak and cheese sub lovers. read more

Wow! What a delicious Philly steak sandwich. Great taste and Excellent bread! Best Philly I've had since moving to Florida from NYC! Great friendly staff. read more

Dude..eat here. Dietz and Watson meats, fresh rolls, friendly service. Prices are more than fair and they have PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH BIRCH BEER. Update: Porkroll is no longer on the menu. read more

Very tasty. Generous portions. Friendly staff. More of a take out/fast food than sit down. Seating limited to 15-20 inside and maybe 12 outside. Located in the shopping plaza with Sam Ash Music and Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Plaza is Tunstall Financial Center. Awesome sandwich shop. read more

Philly Phlava - Egg Salad Club - American Near Me - Odessa, Florida

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