This place has an old school vibe that puts out sandwiches like they used to! The portions are generous. I got the italian sub and it had "the flavor"! The flavor that can't be replicated at Subway, Jersey Mikes, or other sub shops. My friends got the Philly Classic and they gave good reviews. The fries were meh, but the onion rings were crunchy and delish! Give this place a try! read more

Well, if I want a ground beef sandwich, I know where to come. I hadn't eaten here in around a year because the last time I did, I was disappointed with the quality and taste issues with both the cheesesteaks and the fries that accompanied the seeming change in management. The cheesesteaks that used to be full to the brim had then been stingy and the fries reeked and tasted of oil that had been reused wayy too many times. To add insult to injury, the prices had jacked up a ton. But, before hitting a road trip, we decided this would be one step above fast food so decided to give this place another shot. Huge mistake. Somehow, and at some point, someone decided that the steak that goes inside the cheeseSTEAK could be swapped with what looks, tastes, and feels like ground beef. True story. From the crumbly texture when chewing, the watery taste that could stem from what I think was a hurried attempt to semi-boil and/or thaw frozen meat, and the fact that 25% of the meat fell every time I took a bite, I'm almost certain they are using ground beef. At a minimum, it is clear they switched their meat and it is not for the better. I can only speculate that it was in response to complaints of stingy meat because they had filled our sandwiches to the brim with this meat. Unfortunately I'm going to be permanently removing this from my list of food options. This experience has even compelled me to write a review when I have not in quite some time. Wow. read more

Philly's Best - Regular cheese steak - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

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Today's National Cheesesteak Day. I ordered the Cooper Classic with fries and a drink. Of course I had to get a Tasty cake too. My Classic was delicious. Its been forever since I had Cheesesteak. I love the soft rolls. You can get your sandwiches Wit or without, I went with without. They just opened so nobody was here. Service is good. I will return. read more

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BEST PHILLY CHEESESTEAK EVER I rarely like buying Philly cheesesteaks but I was really craving one so I gave it a try. This place blew me away. I online ordered the Philly classics cheesesteak and it took 10 minutes before it was ready. It was very hot and made fresh. It was delicious and I was really happy with it. The staff is very friendly and welcoming as well and there is plenty of seating inside and outside. Definitely stop by here for a delicious sandwich!! read more

Delicious cheesesteaks and fresh soft bread shipped from Philadelphia, made with wiz.. we ordered from here after craving cheesesteaks and wanted to try a different place than we have prior. Ordered pickup, had a nice conversation with Josh, and got home to find one sandwich was made incorrectly. Called and they would replace it. Got back and picked up order and to our surprise- some tasty cake treats, extra sauces and a gift card to make up for the incorrect order. We called back to gratefully thank him for his kindness and the great sandwich and snacks. It's so nice to find a place that makes sandwiches that you're craving so good and treats you well after a mistake. I recommend phillys best- coming from NJ to Cali - you miss items from the east coast and this definitely brought me home. Thank you Josh we will definitely be back read more

Philly's Best - Phillys best cheesesteak with onions mushrooms and peppers, provolone and wiz - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

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On this one random day, my partner was craving a Philly cheesesteak, so we decided to order from Philly's for the first time. I've only ever had a cheesesteak once at a diner last year. We placed an order on their website, and got two of their Philly's Best and onion rings, which came out to about $44. Picking up was quick and easy, and they had our order ready on time. Now for the sandwiches. Y'all, when I tell you, the sandwiches were literally the length of my forearm and stuffed to the max! I was shocked at how much food there was. For the price you pay, you definitely get your money's worth in quantity. Quality-wise, I'd say it was okay. Maybe I'm just not totally into the cheesesteak idea, so it wasn't the tastiest thing in the world for me. I can definitely see this more of a bang for your buck to fill you up kind of lunch. I ended up having a quarter of the sandwich at a time, and was able to split it up into four eating sessions. I also liked that there were options to add in additional greens like lettuce and tomatoes. The Philly's Best comes with the meat, cheese of your choice, onions, and bell peppers. Oh, also, the onion rings were delicious! Very large, crispy, and the onions don't come sliding out all at once when you bite into it. read more

Please don't come here. Philly cheesesteak was ground beef with veggies, flavor wasn't even all that. And the turkey sandwich is honestly one of the most driest sandwiches I have ever had. Even adding mustard or mayo didn't help. $30 down the drain. read more

Philly's Best - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

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It was good but it didn't taste quite the same, could be my taste has changed but my daughter loved it, still satisfying though!

They should rename this place Philly's Meh. I used to come here for a satisfying phillys cheesesteak. Had been a fan for decades. But something's been off with this particular location. Not sure if the other franchisees are the same, but ever since Covid they've gone down hill. First of all, even before the recent inflation they kept raising the price of their sandwiches, I get it, costs goes up but dang higher prices and shrinkflation? We started coming here less. However this past visit, was the worst one and the last time I'll ever come here. Hard to redeem after this experience. To start: 1) Cheesesteak - barely any cheese. As you can see in the pic, it seems like they're using half the cheese they normally did or used to. 2) Dry meat - I know freezer burned beef when I taste it. And maybe cause velocity has decreased due to poor value or something, I guess they're trying to save every buck they can. 3) Onion Rings - what seemed like a smaller portion than before wasn't really the issue, huge cakey batter and over cooked. Like the onion was mushy. Eww. Taste was ok though. The only two reasons why it's not 1 star review is that the workers were nice and the pickled peppers and kosher pickles were still as good as before. Just wished they didn't charge almost $5 for a soda fountain drink cause I decided that was a ripoff and couldn't wash down my dry, semi cheesy steak down. End of an era. There's a Phillys Best in Lake Forest, the first I've been to long ago... going to try that place and hope it's still good. read more

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Likes: + Efficient online ordering system. + Plenty of indoor seating. + Nice of them to be donating a percentage of proceeds to support those impacted by the LA fires. . My sandwich tasted decent. Nothing special or particularly healthy. . Good amount of parking but crowded. Non-likes: - Despite lettuce being a staple in sandwiches, here it costs $1 extra to include. - Very messy sandwich. Sauce and ingredients spilling all over your table/lap. You'll not be wanting to eat this in the car. - $2 extra per order on UberEats & DoorDash. And neither offers pickup. Thankfully Toast doesn't sport that extra charge. I had: $12.99 Phill'ys Best Cheesesteak + Wiz + easy grilled onions + easy mayo + $0.99 lettuce + tax = $15.06 read more

A legit Philly Cheesesteak is a beautiful thing, and you can get one at this place, no cap. The drill is you order and pay at the counter, and they let you know when your order is ready. The steaks are cooked to order the traditional way and placed in an Amoroso roll, which is the only way. I'm going to patronize this place more in the hope it sticks around. Irvine has more than its share of noodle shops and hot pot shops. read more

Philly's Best - Philly's Best (with peppers) - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

Always a go to...deliciously simple! and order is up in a snap. Mostly get the large Philly with American cheese; sometimes with peppers and mushrooms. Never a bad sandwich. Great sides to choose from. read more

We got take out and it was good. Old school. My kids like it 1 sandwich is enough for 2.

Food - Philly cheesesteak, hoagies, burgers, fries, onion rings and salads. I usually order the classic or Philly's best cheesesteak but i love their Philly's best burgers believe it or not. I find this type of burger to be unique amongst the other burgers because of the Philly style. I so wanted to share my burger except I ate it all before I could even take a picture! Service - none other than order at the counter. Clean up after yourself. Ambiance - really feels like your local burger joint or even a slight Philly vibe I guess. Verdict - really a no brainer. If you are feeling some Philly in Cali, then this is a decent place to go to read more

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Good bread, good steak, good times. Fries are mid, but they are slightly amped up with a side of cheese. It had been several years since I was last here, but prices are definitely higher and the portions feel smaller. Not excited about that, but every business has done this. read more

INCREDIBLE! Seriously, could not be any better! The Amoroso rolls make the cheesesteak! I'm from the east coast and this is the ONLY place I can get a cheesesteak that tastes like home. I also only go to this specific location. So good! I really feel like I'm back in Philly when I'm here! read more

Philly's Best - I would've taken a better photo but I couldn't wait to dive in! - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

More like ground hamburger than steak. Tasteless, nasty, overpriced. What's to like? Seriously can't believe people eat this crap.

purchased food but when i asked for water cup they refused to give me one save your money and your time and go to laventinas right next to it where to customer service and food are much better. read more

I have been to to the Irvine Philly's Best on previous occasions, and it was decent. I was planning on going again today with my small fam, and after adding everything to the cart and looking at the price, we were like, nope! Two sandwiches, one basic cheeseburger, one cheese fries, and three drinks were going to be $55 before tip. The drinks are the most egregious part- $4 each for a medium fountain drink, meaning we would have spent $12 for three drinks. Crazy. Anyhow, my feeling is that this place is pricing itself out of existence. I realize everything is expensive now, but $55 for two adults and a kid to eat a quick lunch (before tip) is a little over the top. And we were getting about the bare minimum. Needless to say, we went to Habit Burger instead and paid a little over half of what Philly's Best was going to cost. I would have liked to have gone to Philly's Best, but the prices are a big deterrent. read more

I visited the first time because of a promotion with KFI Radio. Everything is really fresh, the bread is fantastic and the kitchen staff fixes everything right in front of you. Now I go back at least once per week. read more

Again I walked into Philly's Best in Irvine craving a cheese steak. But once again, I walked out with an amazing ham & cheese hoagie - chock full of thinly sliced Boars Head ham, piled high on top of my favorite veggies (as fresh as can be). If you're looking for a healthier alternative to a burger (or even one of the most delicious cheese steaks this side of the Rockies), drop on by. Their service is great. Friendly and quick. The seating area is comfortable and very clean. (Parking can be a challenge around lunch, so be prepared.) read more

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First time trying the Italian hoagie and I was pleasantly surprised. It is a solid sandwich. Their rolls are perfect for a hoagie read more

Philly's Best - Italian - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! LESLEY welcomed me with a smile and helped me with my order since it was my first time trying them out!!! She pointed out the most popular sub/hoagies they have as well as side they have. I choose the classic cheesesteak with a side of onion rings. Josh ( the cook ) made sure my sandwich was perfect and was done then and there freshly! He made sure my onions rings were nice and crispy as they should be. Thanks again Josh & Lesley definitely recommend coming to this location! read more

Had the worst sandwich Over done chicken with a black water dripping out Soggy bread read more

If you want a real East Coast steak and cheese sub, here you go. When I went by, just looking at the 2 O.G. doodes working there, I knew it was going to be great and I was right. Got my samich and fries steaming hot!! Portions was great. If you don't like this, Then you don't like real steak and cheese subs. Trust me. read more

Family owned, best Philly flavor around. Delicious quality ingredients paired with a fresh soft bun are a winning combination at this joint. Good job guys. See you soon read more

Had the classic Philly cheesesteak and onion rings. They were delicious! Far exceeded my expectations. The workers were also really nice and provided great service. I love the environment too. Price is cheap and food is great. I love it! My type of place. read more

Philly's Best - Classic Philly Cheesesteak, Onion Rings - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

Best Philly steak sandwich I've had in SoCal. Really good Italian sub.. and they even sell Taylor Ham / Pork Roll! If you're from Jersey or Philly you know what I'm talking about. Don't forget your Tasty Cakes for dessert. read more

Conveniently located next to our children's karate school, Philly's Best has been a great find! I've only had the chance to try their food once so far, but it was delicious. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars for now is that I've only been there once. I anticipate a 5-star update soon as I return and try more of their menu! read more

I met the owner Bob & his wife Andrea a while ago at Homegoods when they saw me wearing a Cape May shirt & he told me to check this place out!! First- I'm mad it took me so long to come here when it's less than 10 minutes from my house! Second- this completely satisfied my craving for a hoagie that I've had for the last year! Third- they had malt vinegar on the tables when you walk in- so you know you're in the right place. From one east coaster to another, thank you this was amazing, will be back ASAP read more

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These are some of the best if not best cheesesteaks I've had in California and the French fries are absolutely amazing too - crispy, flavorful, tasty and perfect complement to the sandwich. read more

Food was delicious, service was quick and friendly, but parts of the store looked a little grimy. Grime wasn't enough to keep me away though. Overall, good experience and will be back for more. read more

Tried a few places in the area, but here consistently has the best cheesesteaks I've had in a long time.

Traditional style sandwiches and quick service. The staff are quick with a smile and make sure to acknowledge you as you enter. Counter ordering with table service when food is ready. Variety of condiments on the table for use if desired. Ask for the pickle chips - they have moved them to a refrigerator after C19. Busy plaza and shared parking with several other restaurants. You'll have to hunt for a spot or plan ahead and arrive a little outside normal rush hours. read more

This is my jam! Recently I've been on a hardcore sammie kick! I guess because it's convenient and no mess for me when I eat it later on LOL! Anyways, I've been to {3} PB locations and 2/3 of the locations are winners! The 3rd one was awful in Santa Ana! This one is my go to location, it's not exactly super close to me, but when I'm in the area or my sister is going to drop by she picks food up on her way to me, I'm asking for Philly's Best!! I order the most basic bitch food item but it's sooo delish and sooo simple! I get the kids meal with a turkey sammie and fries! LOL! I know what your thinking, really?! You go to a sammie shop and get a kids meal?! First off, their bread and meats they use is really good, especially on the kids meals! They use a round a hoagie! It's super soft and pillowy! Braces friendly! I swap out the cheese for provolone and I'm so content! Did I mention the fries are crack?! Especially for a sandwich spot?! They come out piping hot and better than most fast food places!! They make my food in under 10 minutes and I'm out the door!! PB is my jam! Can't believe it took me so long to finally try this location! ^__^ read more

When you want an OG cheesesteak this is the best spot. This is the taste I crave. No, I have not been to Philadelphia so I can't compare but this has been around since the good ole days of walking here from high school. That bread, the melty cheese, the thin sliced steak... so good. Parking can be a pain but I went on a Sunday at 2 and pulled right in front. I love Philly's Best! read more

Philly's Best - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

Fantastic sandwiches, very authentic! The restaurant is clean and extremely well kept, plus the staff is very friendly. Definitely recommend for a quick lunch read more

This place always get my order wrong. So sick and tired of coming home only to find toppings that I paid for missing. If you're going to eat here, make sure your order is correct before leaving. read more

Pretty solid cheese steak and fries. Generous meat to vege to cheese ratio. Good bread. Crispy tasty French friend. For an Friday night order for take out. It was quick and well packaged for travel. The sandwich was sizable and could easily be a meal for 2 if you're not heavy eaters. Same with the order of fries. They sell Wise potato chips which is a thing. Will be back for more sandwich read more

The food was fresh and hot. We ordered the Philly Original with mushrooms. It was delicious! We will be coming back.