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    Philly's Best

    3.8 (511 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Regular cheese steak
    Aileen K.

    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.

    Full view of a double double meat and cheese cheesesteak with mushrooms!
    Dan B.

    At the recommendation of my daughter, I drove 30+ miles to try this cheesesteak spot! I ordered (3) double double meat and cheese cheesesteaks. They were all awesome. Despite driving back for over 1 hour, the cheesesteaks were delicious. They contained lots of meat and lots of cheeses. I had them add mushrooms to my steak. It was really delicious, tender, warm, and flavorful! I would definitely eat there again.

    Cooper Classic
    Frank P.

    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.

    Cheese Fries
    Eddie C.

    Had a Philly Classic Cheesesteak it came with Thinly sliced steak cooked to order with melted white American cheese served on a genuine Amoroso roll it was so delicious and every bite you taste the melted cheese and onions. Also had cheese fries and it came with French fries that was salted good and nacho cheese on top and it went really well with the Cheesesteak. I love this place the service was good and the ambience was good to watch the sporting events

    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.

    Dining area
    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

    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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    Very authentic Philly Sandwich. Eats like a true Philly cheesesteak sandwich! Highly recommended. Destination place!!

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    2 months ago

    Great friendly staff and excellent Philly cheesesteak. I can say that with confidence because I am from Philly!!

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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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    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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    Le Diplomate Cafe - Hot Chicken Broccoli Mushroom Sandwich and a cold Carribean Cruise Smoothie for the summer days

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    I visited Le Diplomate Cafe around 12 pm on a weekday and it wasn't too busy. I love sandwiches, so…read morewhen I saw the Chicken Broccoli Mushroom Sandwich on the menu, I knew I had to try it. It was delicious! I especially loved the baguette. It was soft and fluffy and paired really well with the filling. The Chicken Broccoli Mushroom combination is also a little more unique than the typical sandwich flavors you find everywhere, which made it stand out to me. Overall, Le Diplomate Cafe is such a solid spot if you're craving a sandwich and want something a little different. I'd definitely recommend it, and I can already see myself coming back.

    This might be my new fixation meal. I came in not expecting much because I just needed to eat…read moresomething to get me by, but wow. I got the Chicken Eggplant sandwich and the portion size is 10/10. More importantly, every single thing in this sandwich was packed with flavor and not dry at all. The sauce was delicious, eggplant was so flavorful, chicken wasn't dry, and it came out piping hot. Definitely recommend eating this with the house hot sauce, it takes the flavors to a whole other level. Also, they have a happy hour deal from 3-6pm cash only and you get a Chicken Garlic Sandwich (best seller), chips, and a drink all for $7.40! I just didn't have cash on me this time, but I'm going to take advantage of this next time I'm in!

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    The Trough - Breakfast Burrito with Steak

    The Trough

    3.8(204 reviews)
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    An excellent breakfast burrito, in any other city it would be the city's finest but in Irvine the…read morecrown remains at The Cut. A solid breakfast burrito and I see why it makes so many Top OC lists. Without a doubt it is a top tier option. Great tasting. I ordered the bacon and left fully satisfied. I laughed reading the comments about the grease. Inside the tortilla are freshly cooked eggs, cheese, tater tots and a protein option what do you expect? If you want to eat clean stick to Avocado toast and fresh fruit. Parking is inside a large garage. The levers were raised this morning but I believe they validate parking. Service was slow because the cashier was inputting a large ordering and I bet they had several online orders as well (its near a plethora of businesses) I will go back to The Trough UNLESS the Cut starts serving their breakfast burritos all days of the week. If they go that route, I will drive the extra 6 minutes off the 405 and go there instead.

    Very friendly staff. Inside was very clean, indoor and outdoor seating…read more Got the latter, orange juice and the breakfast burrito. Latte was good considering it comes from one of those automated machines. Orange juice was fresh and ice cold, perfect. Burrito was big, filled and hot. Perfecto split honestly. Parking is a garage BUT it's free validation they offer so that good. Def will be back to try their sandwiches next.

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    Mendocino Farms

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    4.3(914 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    Food: This was one of my favorite spots to go to for lunch or to cater from during college!…read moreMendocino's sandwiches are amazing, especially their Not So Fried Chicken, Vegan Banh Mi, and Happy Hippie! I've heard the Peruvian Steak, Prosciutto, and Chicken are good too! My only feedback with the Happy Hippie is that there is slightly too much filling, so it falls when you are eating the sandwich. Each of their sandwiches comes with two halves and is filling and satisfying. They also use fresh, vibrant vegetables, and a store associate told me their bread is baked fresh every day! Service: The service here is half the reason I come! A lovely store associate will guide you when ordering, and they will bring the food right to you! When they bring the food, there are two napkins on the tray. If they see you carrying your tray after you are finished eating, they will also offer to take it for you! Although the sandwich prices are slightly premium, you are paying for their healthy ingredients and exceptional service! Ambiance: This restaurant is spacious with many tables on the inside and outside! Their bathrooms are also really clean and well kept! Please go here for a healthy, non-bloating meal when you're in the area!

    8/05/26 5:18 p.m. University Town Center…read more I decided to try the Peruvian Steak today without avocado. I usually order the Not So Fried Chicken, but I wanted to switch things up. I'd rate the Peruvian Steak an 8.5/10. The bread was perfectly toasted, the mustard added just the right amount of kick, and all of the flavors complemented each other well. It would have been a perfect 10/10 if one side of the bottom bun hadn't been completely soggy from the mustard spilling out of the sandwich. I ordered my sandwich to go, so if I had waited until I got home to eat it, I think the entire bottom of the sandwich would have been soggy. That was disappointing. For to-go orders, I think Mendocino Farms should automatically serve the mustard in a separate sauce container to help prevent this issue. My other qualm was with the pickup process. When I received the text that my order was ready, it read: "Your order at Mendocino Farms - 10 - UC Irvine is ready for pickup. Please proceed to the counter." Some restaurants have signs explaining whether customers should grab their to-go orders themselves or wait for a team member to assist them. I waited patiently at the counter for several minutes while a team member saw me standing there but didn't acknowledge me. After about five minutes, I finally asked, "Can I grab my order?" The process felt confusing and could have been communicated more clearly. Overall, I thought the sandwich was delicious and a great portion size. However, I think the to-go process could use some improvement. I ended up eating my sandwich in the restaurant because I could already see the bread becoming soggy when I picked it up, which wasn't part of my original plan.

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