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

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

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

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.

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

There are now three Philly's Best restaurants that make a top quality CheeseSteak. Huntington Beach,Burbank, and this place in Irvine. Stopped in here for lunch while waiting for my BFF at training. Any time ordering a cheesesteak, my practice is to let them know I'm from Nu Joisey. So everybody's on the same page, that we know what a cheesesteak is supposed to taste like. This one was excellent. It looked good that they were cooking properly on the grill. Onion should be cooked separately from the meat and the cheese melted on the grill. Done just right. It's a great cheesesteak for a reasonable price and they're following social distancing/pandemic guidelines. Well recommended, we will return. read more

Philly Cheesesteaks + Philly cheesesteak fries combo is very good! I would highly recommend ordering both items read more

Philly's Best - Philly Cheesesteak + Philly Cheese Fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

If you want a satisfying sandwich, then this the spot. My 10 year old child put it best: "Philly's Best never disappoints." Multiple varieties of cheesesteaks are available. Simply delicious! read more

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

Coronavirus discovery.... Have now had it delivered twice. I'm from Pittsburgh, hoagies are in our DNA. This delivers. We ordered the Italian and a Cheesesteak with peppers/onions, with onion rings... Both were very good, quality meats, plentiful toppings. Consider us regular customers now! read more

Ordered the Philly cheesesteak "wit" onions. Delicious! Perfectly grilled steak, fresh mushrooms, tender onions, melty yummy cheese...all in perfect proportions! Service was efficient and quick. We did eat outside as it was sunny and warm. Inside was clean and organized. No frills, but focusing on the basics and nailing it! We will be back! read more

Came in hoping to get some decent sandwiches Ordered 2 Classic Philly Cheesesteak They were worse than the frozen ones you can get from Costco Dad agreed it was pretty bad Also not cheap either Won't be coming back here again Philly's best? Yea right 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

I moved to California from Pennsylvania 60 years ago and still crave a good hoagie or cheesesteak. This is where I come.

I never had a Philly Cheesesteak in Philly but these cheesesteaks are really good! We loved that they packed it with a lot of meat and you can order it the way you want it with whatever toppings/mix-ins you want. The staff were friendly and helpful. Parking might be tight in this plaza during busy hours. I recommend you stop by! read more

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

I love this place. Pretty dang close to Phillys, wish they found a better roll, but it's good enough. I like the mushroom Cheese steak with provolone, red/green peppers, grilled onions & ( wish they had banana peppers) hint hint....I know there's a few other Philly places in the OC but for the size and price... Phillys Best hands down!!! Just gotta figure out how to get the banana peppers on the menu read more

Excellent food! Great prices and fast service!!! The sports tv is fun too for casual atmosphere. I had the Philly cheese steak with grilled sweet peppers, grilled onions and a side of the spicy buffalo sauce! So delicious and satisfying read more

Classic Philly spot, been going here for years, sandwiches are on point, fries are good, owner and employees are always a happy vibe bubbling with positivity and good service. Always enjoy coming here. My go to is the mushroom cheesesteak but you can't go wrong here honestly. read more

A great Philly cheesesteak and always fast! This isn't a fancy place but you get a consistent quality Philly chew steak. I recommend the phillys best. read more

Went for lunch and it was a cute place with excellent food. Their cheesesteak sandwiches are great and so are their other hoagies!

Best cheesesteak in this area. Every once in awhile I just need to have a cheesesteak and I can't travel to philly. This works and is really good!! Their fries are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside which I love. read more

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

3.5 stars My husband's a fan, because he eats meat, but I've always abstained bc I assumed they didn't have a veggie option... I was wrong! They have a vegetarian sandwich that comes with cheese, peppers, and onions (lettuce/tomato optional) on that yummy bread, and while it isn't my favorite sandwich anywhere, it's solid- exactly what you'd expect. The onion rings are excellent, even better than the fries, though I'd recommend also getting a side of ranch to go with it. I think the fries got soggy in the bag, and maybe could have been crispier to begin with, so if I ever go back I'll probably ask that. read more

The sandwich was good but the service was terrible. The guy taking my order was so rude to me today! How hard is it to just be nice?!?

Awesome service and excellent delicious food. Their mushroom philly steak sandwich is the best. Recommend adding grilled onions. Friendly employees and great prices. This is a must "go to" eatery for take out or dine in. read more

Husband and I finally got around to trying it this place and it's great! Very generous meat to bread ratio and service was friendly and quick. Looking forward to trying more menu items! read more

I normally get the Philly cheese steaks from Jersey Mike's but decided to try this place, since Philly is in their name. Driest subs ever. Buns were burnt and I received the wrong order. Pretty disappointed for a 13 sandwich. Smh. read more

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

I hate the Eagles, but this place is pretty good. You can get a pretty decent cheesesteak on the West Coast, and you you don't have to deal with any Philly undesirables in line or behind the grill (which is nice). read more

Sign up for the eClub and receive a coupon for FREE fries! The coupon doesn't come instantaneously so if you sign up when you walk into the restaurant, you won't receive the coupon in time - it took 3 days for it to pop up in my inbox. But another nice perk of the eClub is that I also received a BOGO hoagie! Who doesn't love free food?? Call me crazy, but the cheese fries (imagine nacho cheese) are 5 stars. The fries are made fresh so they're crispy and hot. Sprinkle on some of that ol' bay seasoning and you've got yourself a highly addictive appetizer. We ordered the "Philly's Best" cheesesteak and that was definitely the winner. The melted cheese was unreal. I especially liked the super soft Amoroso steak roll (delivered straight from Philly!). The pizza cheesesteak was pretty good, but paled in comparison to the Philly's best. Ample parking. Free pickles and pickled peppers. ENJOY! read more

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Ive always been a fan of Phillys Best... However I went here yesterday for lunch and it seems they skimped on the meat, where they didnt before. I ordered the mushroom cheesesteak, and had plenty of room for my peppers and didnt have to strain my mouth to take a bite. Kind of disappointing. This is the only place I will eat a cheesesteak outside of Philly, and its because I know this place is authentic. The real deal. The cheese fries are delicious!!! I found this online today though, and it turned me off quite a bit. :( http://foodinspections.ocgov.com/foodinspections/insp.aspx?record_id=PR0004144&agency=OCH read more

First time ever and I think this could be a monthly or bimonthly rotation. The establishment is located right next to Ramen 17 in a strip plaza off Barranca. It's near Woodbridge High School so in the summer, it gets a little busy. My coworkers and I decided to have a team lunch so it was about six of us to a table. The place is pretty small with a max occupancy of about 30-40. Menus are on the wall or on the counter in front of the cashier. I had narrowed down my options to Philly's Best or Cheesesteak with pepperoni. I asked the cashier which one is better and without hesitation, the pepperoni rose above. In about 10 minutes, they call your order by name to let you know it's ready. The sandwich was massive and a lot of food, but it was definitely cheesy with pepperoni in each bite. The steak was tender and easy to chew through and I thought the flavor was magnificent, but I don't really have anything to compare for standards. It's a pretty decent meal to keep me full all day if I was on a one meal a day plan. I came through for lunch with co-workers and essentially didn't have my next meal until breakfast the next day. I now understand why it's a total sleeper or the lunch killer. Still, I would like to come back again to try more of their options for cheesesteaks. read more

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the food is absolutely spectacular and came just the way i was craving and expecting it to. Nothing wrong with the service the cashier and cook were nice. The vibe is dark and small but they have outside tables as well. if you're craving a philly cheese steak and cheese wiz this is your spot. Hot fresh and delicious read more

Have to go for the phillys best here. Sautéed mushrooms and onions plus cheese and steak. Nothing more comforting, slightly greasy and cheesy goodness. Try and come here when I need a little pick me up read more

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

Philly Best is always fire, i try to come here at least once a week. Cant go wrong at all! Looking forward to it again

Solid place for a Philly. Nothing super great, but it's good. It fits the bill when the craving comes but I don't have time or can't be bothered to drive out to Costa Mesa for Frank's Philadelphia. As I was actually born in Philadelphia and have eaten their fare many a times, I think I'm entitled to be at least a little snobby when comparing this to actual Philly cheesesteaks. If you've never been to Philly, this place could easily pull off a 4 star rating. I'm just being particularly harsh as I'm drawing a strict comparison to "the real deal." So please do note my slight bias! I think the real winner here is the amount of meat they give you. It's hefty, and if you're a meat-eater then this would be right up your alley. I do find it odd that they serve their sandwiches with American cheese by default (which, btw, is gross - ask for provolone). They also don't have standard green bell peppers. They did have some sort of green pepper there, but it tasted kinda pickled? It wasn't really my thing, in any case. I did ask for extra grilled onions and they absolutely delivered on that, so kudos for soothing my substantial love for onions. : ) But yeah, I've definitely had worse - much, much worse to be real with you all. This place is solid, it's almost always chill when I go there, and they have outdoor seating. They're not the best, but they'll do in a pinch for sure. read more

Philly's Best - Cheese steak with extra onions! - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

I had to get the bad taste out of my mouth, I had "Dave's Hot Chicken" that tasted like a bag of garbage juice left in a hot car. Then I dropped by this old spot I remembered from high school. It's still in business, the same old greasy sandwiches that are dripping with cheesey meat goodness. It absolutely hit the spot, ordered the "Philly's Best" because it has peppers and the fries were awesome too. They're not those crappy cheap crinkle cut fries, they're actual steak fries. They were delicious, and smothered in cheese. Washed it down with a coke, and all I could do was pat my belly. It was so good, my toilet is going to hate me but it's worth it, 5 stars. read more

Pros: Really fast service Nice cheesy/greasy food Decent prices Cons: Parking can be a hassle Beef isn't exceptional, but does the job read more

Philly's Best - Cheese steak fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

They literally put ALL THE MEAT On one side of my sandwich. What were they thinking I can't even bite it do NOT EAT HERE

Being from the East Coast, every now and then i crave a good Philly cheesesteak. Ill be honest, Ive had better, much better. However, lets break down this "which" to the nuts and bolts. What did I order? A philly with onions and whiz. Nothing else. The Good: The bread was good. Soft, chewy but now over chewy. Like all Philly Cheesesteaks, I believe you should let the meat, cheese and toppings sit for a bit to let the bread absorb the amalgamation of flavors. Is this a preference, yes it is. I would say the ensemble was very bread forward if you will The Ok: Now on to the meat. Their meat is not the same meat you get in Philly. It felt a bit processed. There also could have been more of it. Especially during times of COVID when these businesses are running low on customers, give em something to come back for. With that being said, it needed to be balanced with the bread. The Needs Improvement: The Whiz and Onions came across as too overpowering for my taste. Instead of the savoriness it was actually a bit sweet which I did not enjoy. I may need to go easy on the Whiz because i felt as though it was lathered on too heavy. It completely took away from the other components. The Excellent: The people there. They were fast, kind and had my Philly ready pretty fast (that may have hurt them in the end). All in all, this place is a chain. You get the generic Philly Cheesesteak. I will return and make some personal changes. read more

I love their mushroom steak sandwich and fries. Sometimes they don't pick up the phone right away but their steak sandwiches are worth a try for a quick and delicious meal if you're in Irvine. read more