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    Philly's Best

    3.8 (506 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Phillys best cheesesteak with onions mushrooms and peppers, provolone and wiz
    Jennifer M.

    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

    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.

    Overcooked onions.
    Adam D.

    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.

    Philly's Best (with peppers)
    Chris A.

    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.

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    Rob C.

    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

    I would've taken a better photo but I couldn't wait to dive in!
    Vanessa J.

    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!

    My awesome ham & cheese hoagie!
    Guy B.

    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.)

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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!

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

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

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

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

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    Ask the Community - Philly's Best

    Is this the same as Philly Cheesesteaks?

    If you are asking about a place called Philly Cheesesteaks, no. If you are asking if they are authentic Philly Cheesesteaks, yes. Only place my family, from Philly, will eat a cheesesteak outside of Philly.

    How are the salads?

    Never had a salad there but the sandwiches are to die for.

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    Yesterday heavy rain and very cold weather I stopped by…read moreBoard & Brew (my first time) Sam is very nice and helpful! He answered to my questions by writing back forth since I am Deaf. He offered me some samples to see if I like them I appreciate his being Deaf friendly towards to me. Many waiters are uncomfortable talking with me as a Deaf person. The food was so GOOD! Be sure to give Sam a raise Ambiance is awesome! I will definitely come back and try your yummy food! Thank you Sam you are the best waiter!

    This is my husband and I's first time at this location. We were on our way for a visit at the…read morehospital down the street so we decided to stop by. I would like to say that we both really like this location. The ambiance is nice, there's a lot of seating, indoor and outdoor. Good spot to hang out with friends and family. The food was very delicious, so kudos to the cooks and a big thanks to the guy at the bar, he handled everything very well. That being said, our experience was not the best. Upon entering the establishment, we browsed the menu for a couple minutes and came up to the counter when we were ready to order. We were not greeted or even looked at by the cashier so we weren't sure if she was busy or waiting to take our order. She finally made eye contact so we started ordering. She asked us something but the music was a little loud and there were customers chatting at the bar so it was a hard to hear. We apologized for not hearing and she repeated herself in a very annoyed tone and rolled her eyes. She already seemed annoyed as we entered the establishment so the entire process of ordering was very uncomfortable and her attitude after we missed what said, was very rude. She was giving us dirty looks our entire stay. When we got our food dropped off by the same cashier (I believe her name was Kadence as stated on the receipt) everything looked fine except they forgot to give us our sauce on the side. Not a huge deal, my husband went up to ask for it and the guy at the bar was very nice, even gave us extra sauce. We got to eating and when my husband took a bite of his sandwich, he bit into bacon and we do not eat pork! He was very upset and doesn't like to make a fuss (normally would eat the sandwich even if it was the wrong order) but again, we do not eat pork and not eating pork is a big deal to us so he just wanted the sandwich he ordered. I went to the register to ask if we can have the correct sandwich made and let them know they can take the other sandwich back and once again the guy from the bar came to help, our original cashier did not want to make eye contact, didn't bother coming up to the register or apologized for anything. We felt bad because they threw away the whole sandwich, which I know is the typical process for the food industry but still sad seeing the food go to waste. While we were waiting for the correct sandwich, Kadence was still giving us dirty looks so we decided to go eat outside and from outside we could still see her in the window continuing to give us dirty looks! Laughable at this point. My husband and I are both very friendly and understanding people, we always love to give the benefit of the doubt. Maybe she was having a bad day and it was an honest mistake, but her demeanor just made things very uncomfortable. Overall, we would not come back to this location as there are two other locations closer to where we live and their staff is always very friendly and helpful.

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    4.3(2k reviews)
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    I recently moved back to SoCal from being in NorCal for a decade, and one of the first places I…read morevisited upon my return. I've been going to Le Dip for at least two decades, and the Chicken Dijon is something that always lingers in the back of my head. I will say that I was left a bit disappointed at my last visit. I, of course, purchased a Chicken Dijon. The garlic aioli and the bread were the shining stars. The bread has the perfect balance of crunch and softness that makes it so easy to eat. The chicken breast was a bit dry, and there wasn't much present in the sandwich. I like the unique contrast that the artichoke provides, but it sometimes feels like it's just placed into the sandwich straight from the jar. The artichoke comes in large chunks, and it would be much better integrated if it were roughly chopped up beforehand. I hope these are so adjustments that the owners can implement, because I think it's going to affect their bottomline if it stays the way it is.

    Been a customer for over 25 years. If I ever just need something quick bite to eat, Le Diplomate is…read morethe place. My go-to sandwich is the tuna salad ($10). Inside seating only has a couple tables but go and enjoy the outdoor tables...clean and plentiful. I remembered when I worked in Laguna Hills 10 years ago, I'd call in my order so that I could pick up and go...enough time to enjoy every bite. Since they cut the sandwich in half, you can eat at the 2nd half for later. The sweet young lady was nice and apologetic for not having the soft baguette nor the croissant anymore. It's a small place but it feels like home.

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    4.1(676 reviews)
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    Postmated a Italian sandwich and this "Dutch" bread is one of the best breads I've ever had. It was…read moredelicious. Just be careful with it cutting roof of your mouth but worth it. So delicious. The sandwich has so much deli meat on it. Definitely worth it. Came fresh and fast. Have to stop in store

    We had a late night craving for their Dutch crunch bread, so we drove down here from Corona and…read morebarely made it before they closed at 9 pm. We got there at 8:30 pm, and they were already cleaning up, so we asked if they were still open before we ordered. They were so kind to let us order our sandwiches even though they were cleaning up the kitchen. We love their Dutch crunch bread so much so we bought two loaves to have at home. They made the sandwiches quick and we took ours and ate it in the car. Hubby got the whole Baja Cheesesteak with Dutch crunch bread and the meat was pretty red and the sauce was a bit spicy. He enjoyed his sandwich and his free cookie. I got the Sammie French Dip with Dutch crunch bread and the meat was too red for me. I like my meat cooked a little more, so I decided to wait to cook it more at home. The dip had a horseradish flavor which was too strong for me, so I will probably not eat it. I loved my free cookie! I really liked the Mr Pickle sandwich last time so I will definitely try another cold sandwich next time. I can't wait to make sandwiches with the Dutch bread we got!

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