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    Philly's Best Pizza & Subs, Columbia MD

    2.8 (124 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Jamar S.

    This was my first time at Philly's Best and it was pretty good. My fries were a little bland, but my Cheesesteak was decent. I was a little disappointed that they didn't offer Cheese Whiz considering that's usually what comes on an actual Philly Cheesesteak but my sandwich was still good. Nowhere near Tony Luke's, Jim's, Max's or John's Roast Pork in Philadelphia good, but passable if I'm having a craving. I would go back

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    Lekan O.

    Ordered a Philly cheesesteak for lunch. Tasted pretty good. The Freire on the other hand not so good. Felt soggy like it had been sitting idle for a bit. The 8" sub was a pretty good size though.

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    Jodi K.

    I LOVE this place!!! We order pizza for our staff meetings every month. This is my go to delivery place!!! I love everything I have ever gotten and they bring it quick! Everything is always tasty, hot and at a great price!! Thanks!!!

    NEVER order the shrimp salad!!!!! The worst...didn't know shrimp came that small....and when I expressed disappointment the staff member was arguing me down saying it doesn't SAY Jumbo shrimp. These were guppies....they have LOST our business forever!!!!! Totally gone downhill...

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    Sabrina M.

    How can you serve a paying customer dry over cooked ribs? The cook must have been blind folded during the cooking process. Giving someone jerky ribs is unacceptable. Ribs should be meaty and chewable but these were the complete opposite. Returning the ribs didn't do much because they said I'd get a refund but that didn't happen. Never buying from here again and I will make sure my co workers and neighbors don't order here anymore. I'm letting everyone that is within arms reach know about what I experienced. Too many places in Columbia to eat. Eat anywhere else but here.

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    Candice D.

    After living in Philadelphia for five years it was a bit heartbreaking to move to the Maryland suburbs where there's not 5 cheesesteak places within a 5 minute walk of my apartment. I haven't tried their pizza but so far their cheesesteaks (just cheese and steak, please) are the closest I've come to an actual Philadelphia cheesesteak. The steak is packed with meat and if you get the full size one you're in for a meal. Prices seem standard for the area which is more expensive than Philly but hey it's cheaper than driving all the way to Philly and back. It does seem to take a while between the time I order and the time I leave with my order but I guess they're not whipping out steaks every five minutes, so more prep time is needed than what I'm used to. Other things from the menu I've tried have been the fried cheese (it was fried cheese, not much I can say about it), fried mushrooms (I'd go back for more), and the Philly sticks (reminded me of Little Caesar's Crazy Bread though I wasn't a fan of the accompanying marinara sauce), mostly standard sides worth going for if you have the room.

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    11 months ago

    This was delivery and it came quickly as usual. The food was good. The delivery driver was also nice

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    6 months ago

    consistent food & very fair pricing with lots of options ! i like the chicken cheesesteak sub combo .

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    There is great soda and candy and their pizza is top tier THE STAF IS SO GOOD they are nice and are nice

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    Pretty poor tasting pizza compared to other restaurants in the area. I've ordered a few times, and each time I'm disappointed.

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    This is one of the better pizza places in Howard County, and the sandwiches are okay. Service is generally good, and friendly. Recommended.

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    Absolute worst cheesesteak I have had, soup was ok, mushrooms were bland...Wife liked her turkey ranch panini.....need to change there name

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    Eataliano Market & Deli

    4.1(216 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Our favorite. Ugh, I don't even want to leave this review because I don't want them to get even…read morebusier. This was lace is a gem. Worth any wait. Has some of our families favorite options. Love their pizzas. Love their cheesesteak. Penne Vodka. And on and on. Great menu and options and has the classic feel and flavor of an old school Italian restaurant or store. They have seating inside, but we usually get delivery or to-go. They are the best and just writing this review now makes me want to order. Try and see. Tell me if I'm right!!

    I've eatten here a few times. It's a charming little Italian deli-like shop with some tables, a…read morebasic but good menu. I love that they bother to stack the store filled with various treats and specialty items that you don't often see elsewhere, as you would expect in a deli. It's cute, it's cosy, it's fun, and the food has always been rather good. Not Italian Market good, not Canal Street good, but Howard County good. It is not a full service restaurant - it's counter order. They seem to have become extremely popular for phone and 3rd party delivery orders. Other reviews mention learning of them on social media - and it seems they have been collaborating with local "influencers" for mentions. Do I think the world need "influencers" ? No, I do not, but it seems to be working for Eataliano but they unfortunately don't seem to know how to manage the volume they have created. Today I went with my entire family who just wanted some pickup food to eat while we drove around in the rain. They are sooooo slow to decide, and I am not plus I was starving so I hopped in an put in my solo order for a cheesesteak while the rest talked in the van figuring out what they wanted. That one cheesesteak too over a half hour. A HALF HOUR with me standing their waiting. It seems like they were firing phone orders before the orders of people in the store, and I watched multiple customers walk upon learning the wait time. Noone in the shop was moving with any sense of urgency and seemed completely unbothered by the wait times - one homie literally went out front to water flowers lol. By the time the rest of my family had their orders ready to place, we had already decided we weren't going to order them there. It was awkward, but I took my one single cheesesteak back into the van and we drove to Waterloos for the other 3. Waterloos had them ready in 8 minutes. To top that off, my sub wasn't wrapped properly and one half of the steak was upside down in the paper making a terrible mess, and there weren't even any napkins in the bag. They have their point of sale guilt-tip machine defaulting to 25%, with literally no wait staff. I've never more in my life wanted my tip money back, and my view of Eataliano has been forever diminished. It will probably be quite a while before I go back quite frankly. If you're going to have the bollocks to request tips for counter service, and 25% tips at that, you had better deliver exceptional service and Eataliano absolutely did not. I

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    I've been to Cushwa Brewing Company a few times now mainly for their pizza, which has always been…read moreconsistently really good -- great crust, flavorful, and just done right. But at my most recent visit I finally tried the smashburger and it honestly stole the show with its perfectly crispy edges, juicy center, and bold flavor that I'd easily come back for again. I've also tried so many of their drinks at this point and genuinely loved all of them (the photos only show a few of what I've had). Overall between the quality of the food, the friendly and efficient service, and the clean, aesthetically pleasing vibe, it's such a solid spot that I'd rate it a 4.5/5 and will definitely keep coming back.

    First time visiting and I noticed they specialize in Detroit-style pizza!…read more The place was bouncin' when we got there and with a toddler, it was hard to find seating, but a spot opened up fairly shortly :) it was kind of loud and hard to hear each other talk. We ordered the In Crust We Trust pizza. If I'm being honest, as someone who used to prepare deep dish pizzas, I was a little underwhelmed that I paid $24 for a small pizza. But the dough was deliciously springy like a focaccia, and the toppings worked well without making a soggy pizza! The service was good, straightforward and to the point :) with our toddler near the end of his rope for the evening, we ordered our food to go and it was ready in about 15-20 minutes. We added the cannoli bouquet and it was soooo good

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    Wings - 24Kt Gold I enjoyed the sauce, enough spice without…read morebeing overpowering. They sauced the wings really good too. I can't speak to the cook as I reheated them the next day instead of eating that night. Since I was able to reheat and they didn't become dry, then I would de deuce that the wings were cooked perfectly. Chicken Tikka Pizza Sunday was the first time I got this, it was phenomenal. The cook that works on Sunday night gives a plentiful amount of cheese, toppings, the chicken was spice perfectly. It was gooey with a fabulous cheese pull. The Ingredients tasted fresh and the peppers were freshly cut and cooked, so they weren't mushy. I made the cardinal mistake and went back the next day (Monday). The manager was there and the quality was not the same. Skimpy toppings, barely enough cheese to cover the pizza, the peppers were mushy. Not at all like the first time. FYI: Tandoori wings were what I wanted, unfortunately they just sprinkle the seasoning on after cooking the wings. I skipped these. They do have an intriguing menu so I may go back. The pizza not being consistent, really was a huge bummer. Unfortunately I didn't get pictures on either occasion. Here's hoping your visit is better.

    I have ordered from here a few times.great for carry out…read more. The pizza is good. Good crust, cheese, sauce What I dont understand about this place is that it has potential to be a full restaurant. Would I dine in ? NO !!! The way the decor is taken care of is very questionable...like a hungover party and no one was invited. Seriously when do they have partys??? now im questioning the food.

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    3.8(443 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    What a great place for a thick, juicy, topping filled pizza! Came here with 12 people on a late…read moreSaturday afternoon, with a reservation, but the place was quiet. Seems like there were a good amount of online/phone orders coming through. Wings were solid and the pizzas were filling. We came hungry so 3 pizzas satisfied 5 of us, with some leftover slices to take home. Staff were very nice and accommodating, especially with bringing a birthday cake out and preparing the table after our meal! I forget what the full name of the pizza was, but get the hot honey pizza !! It will not disappoint.

    Came here on a Tuesday evening to perform at their comedy open mic that's hosted by Sandy Bernstein…read more& Walter (highly recommend checking it out if you're into watching standup!) got a personal pizza with their signature sauce, it was delicious, very filling if you're petite with a decent appetite- couldn't finish the last slice. Bartender didn't know how to make a henny sidecar and my first drink came in a regular glass with ice- had to send it back after I was little black things floating around in it and it was also made incorrectly D: but, I give him credit for trying and of course he gladly remade it and 2nd time around it tasted good. Also a plus that they even carried henny. It took a while to get service maybe due to the mic going on. Bar is in a separate room. Ambience is a small pizza shop, homey, good for a casual bite. My friends seemed to enjoy their food and drinks as well. Will deff be back!

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    4.4(79 reviews)
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    In the heart of the Merriweather District is the GameOn Columbia location. This location has two…read morebars, and a ton of arcade machines. I remember there was a Dance Dance Revolution machine if I remember correctly and a Guitar Hero arcade machine. This one I believe has the largest selection of games and is possibly the largest location out of the 4 locations GameOn offers. The service, food, and cocktails are great and they provide a nice laid-back experience that makes a great date night or day activity with your family!

    This place is chaos in the best possible way…read more Game On in the Merriweather District is basically your inner child with adult money. The arcade selection is legit. Not a couple random machines tucked in a corner, but enough games to keep you busy way longer than you planned. The cocktails? Oh they're gimmicky. Fully. And that's the fun of it. They're colorful, dramatic, a little extra, and totally fit the vibe. If you want a quiet, serious cocktail moment, this isn't that. If you want something playful in your hand while you dominate skee ball, you're in the right spot. Now the food -- this surprised me. The cheesesteak egg rolls are a must. Crispy, cheesy, packed with flavor. Absolutely order them. The buffalo chicken sliders were also a win. Messy in the best way, saucy, juicy, and perfect for grazing between games. What really made it though was the staff. They genuinely look like they're having a good time working there. Not fake smiles. Real energy. That kind of vibe changes everything and makes you want to hang out longer. Game On knows exactly what it is and leans all the way in. Fun first, good food, playful drinks, great energy. We'll be back.

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