Being an avid Philly Cheesesteak fans, we had to make a detour before the long drive north to try this place out after my wife saw a glowing article. It did not disappoint. The corner location is easy to spot with a small parking lot in back and meterred street parking. The interior was inviting, decorated with Philly memorabilia, art, snacks, and a few tables inside and out. There is a kiosk to order along with the cashier. After we ordered 3x Mushroom steaks and a Philly's Best Cheesesteak, the owner came out with cheese samples comparing standard American (which we ordered by default) vs Cooper's American cheese samples, informing us of the latest popular taste fads in Philly. This was an unexpected delight to find out that Cooper's and the newer Amoroso sesame rolls were nice improvements over the plain roll and standard white American cheese. Cooper's gave a pleasant sharper flavor to the normal white American cheese. The finely chopped steak, mushrooms, onions, cheese, and peppers were very generous and cooked and melted to perfection. Everything was delicious and quite filling. If you are looking for a hearty Philly Cheesesteak fix, look no further. This family run business is friendly, imports their bread, cheese, snacks from Philly, and delivers with a fantastic taste of Philly. Definitely lives up to the name Philly's Best and is heaven for the taste buds! Highly Recommend! read more

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Customer service was okay. They had a bunch of Eagles stuff for a Philly cheesesteak spot, which I thought was cool. The food itself was pretty good for the area as far as Philly cheesesteaks go. It's a small shop, but they have a few seats and some bar seating if you want to dine in. Overall, not a bad experience.. I'd probably come back. read more

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On occasion? An experience at a restaurant will exceed every expectation imaginable. From the personnel to the food product and every variable in between. While serving a 25 person group from Philadelphia in Los Angeles to watch the Flyers take on the Ducks and the Kings over two days, it was my job to find an establishment that could provide a little bit of home cooking for these rabid hockey fans. Insert Bob, owner of Philly's Best, from the moment we pulled up, he brought Philly to our guests, providing history on his restaurants, his family, his employees and his food, explaining that all important ingredients are brought in from Philly. He explained the artistry on the wall inside, painted by a famous Philly artist he took photos and provided them with authenticity here on the West Coast. If you are looking for that brotherly love, look no farther, if you're looking for an authentic great Philly cheesesteak sandwich ? Look no farther, if you're looking for that touch of Philadelphia home.... You have arrived.... ignore the one or two subpar reviews, some people just dont get it....its most definitely a Philly thing !!! So grateful for the 20 minutes Bob and we will see you again.... read more

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Are you team Taylor Ham or Pork Roll? Whichever way you say this meat's name, the sandwich they have here is the best. Oh my goodness, it's so darn good with the thickest layers of porky ham topped with melted cheese. Best to eat this hot off the press (leftovers didn't reheat great) and devour as soon as it's ready if you can. It's so darn delicious. That may be a shocking beginning to this review to not mention the Cheesesteaks but I'm getting there. I was actually shocked to find Philly's Best out here in LA and all over Cali! We had a location of the chain in Chicago and I just loved it. I'm happy to report this Fairfax outpost delivers on their namesake. My friend and I have tried the usual Cheesesteak and one with Mushrooms - both being great. I had no onions on mine though and I recommend keeping those onions on the cheesesteak! It only enhanced the taste of it. Big portion, tasty eats, loved it but I found the hoagies a bit too tough. I didn't eat it in person though and brought it home to feast so it could be the difference in eating there vs to go. The cheese fries were pretty standard but I loved them and couldn't stop popping them. Love their graffiti artwork in the shop and friendly staff. This is on the popular Melrose so just keep in mind that finding parking may be difficult. However, not difficult enough that I won't be back again! I surely will. read more

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I've only been to the Burbank location before I didn't even know they had one on Melrose, was super hungry so I decided to stop by! It's a little different from the Burbank location here you place your order on a kiosk and wait until your food is served! The location is pretty cool literally in the middle of Melrose so you can stop and grab a quick bite before continuing your adventure down Melrose I got the cheeseburger with lettuce extra ketchup mustard and a small amount of mayo! It was really good cooked to perfection read more

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Brandon and the guys at the Melrose location are amazing. In addition to a great staff, the food is always top notch. I work down the street and have to stop in at least twice a week. If you want great food at great prices, you have to try Philly's Best. read more

To say that I was skeptical that a little stand on Melrose could bring home that Philly Cheesesteak experience would be an understatement, however the big surprise here was not that they do an amazing cheesesteak (the last one I had before eating here was in Philly, so I know of what I speak) but their Classic Italian Hoagie 100% holds its own with the best of LA's Italian Delis. We needed to grab a quick bite before a show at the Groundlings theater across the street, so we popped in because it was convenient... boy am I glad we did! The food here is phenomenal! My son ordered the classic cheesesteak and it absolutely is legit, tastes just like the ones they make in Philly. My daughter and I split the classic Italian hoagie and were pleasantly surprised that this sandwich would be right at home on the LA Times list of best Italian subs in Los Angeles, and I mean that! You can look at my reviews of LA delis and see that I am serious when it comes to a good Italian sub... and I was absolutely shocked that Philly's Best holds its own with the best of the best. If I am within 10 miles of this place and craving a sub in the future I will make the drive, it was THAT good. There is metered street parking, and a pay lot on the corner of Poinsettia and Melrose nearby. There is both inside and outside seating, counter seating, and counter service. They have a TV which is usually showing football, and drinks are cans/bottles in a large fridge. They have a pretty cool mural that is full of references to Philly... there is a family vibe to the place. No restrooms. read more

Fire Philly!!! The Italian was so so. One other person was eating inside when I went so service was quick. read more

Highly recommend. Food is very good. French fries taste fresh cut too. We actually reheated them on a fry pan and they were great.

You will be hard pressed to find a better Cheesesteak than the one at Philly's Best. For the Cheesesteak, I stick with the Classic with raw onions and White American Cheese. They also make a damn good Italian hoagie, don't forget the side of peppers. The onion rings are perfection. I have been to the one in Fountain Valley and the one on Melrose. I love all of the East Coast artifacts hanging on the walls at the one in Fountain Valley. My food has always been good at both locations and the service is great. read more

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Easy pick up and the sandwiches I ordered was great to my likings. Will order it again when I'm in the area.

I've been going to the Burbank location for years, so having a Philly's Best closer to me is a win. I came here when it first opened and noticed they didn't have Old Bay at the tables or pickles yet. The owner happened to be there that day, and when I mentioned it, he made a note--and sure enough, when I came back today, both were there. Nice to see they listen. They've also got Tastykakes and Herr's chips (like the Burbank spot), but unlike Burbank, there's no fountain soda machine here--only cans and bottles. The upside is they stock some rarer options like root beer and black cherry. The menu is smaller than the Burbank location, but honestly, you're here for the cheesesteaks anyway. They've got Wiz, and you should get it--with extra--because sometimes it can be a little dry if you don't ask. Grab a window seat and watch the Melrose crowd go by while you eat--it's free entertainment. Sure, there are other places in LA doing cheesesteaks, but these are no-BS, no-highbrow, just straight-up Philly. read more

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Genuinely the food is amazing itself but truly what made our experience was the customer service . The staff , and who I believe are the owners truly put this place over the top . I ordered the Philly classic sandwich and thought I ordered fries but I didn't however they stopped me from leaving and said " you wanted fries you got them on us no worries " truly truly amazing service and great food ! read more

Came in and ordered a cheesesteak hoagie. Let me say that again. I CAME IN AND ORDERED. I speak English, the man spoke English, the cheesesteak hoagie comes with lettuce and tomatoes. I asked for light provolone cheese and mayo. HE CONFIRMED AND ASKED IF I WANTED ONIONS. I said yes. Brought my order home to find that it has regular damn cheese in it and no lettuce or tomatoes. And of course no manager on duty. Offering to bring me another sandwich like as if I need my sandwich spit in and delivered. I left my house to go get my order so it would be right and still IN PERSON they don't get your order right smh read more

The staff was very friendly and the restaurant is very clean. I ordered Philly steak wit wiz and onions. Exactly the same way I order my Philly's in Philadelphia. The sandwich is delicious. A few pieces of advice; add the wiz more . Season the meat abit more. Otherwise very good. Definitely will be back. read more

Philly's Best Cheesesteak - steak, white American cheese, grilled onions, sauteed mushrooms and sweet peppers, Amoroso roll / 5! The cheesesteak sandwich is an icon and a personal top 5 for my personal sandwich list. I love visiting any cheesesteak shop I can find. I was delighted to discover California has a small cheesesteak franchise called Philly's Best Cheesesteaks. One of their newest locations is in the Melrose shopping area near Hollywood. The menu is full of options. But I had to start my journey with Philly's Best with their 'best'. It is a classic cheesesteak with sauteed mushrooms and sweet peppers added in. It was a very tasty sandwich. The bread, which comes from the east coast, was soft, fresh and the perfect vehicle for the flat top grilled goodness. I loved that they put the cheese on the bottom so none of it drips out. The meat, veggies, and cheese were all fresh, perfectly cooked, seasoned well and overflowing out of the top of the bun. The sandwich was quite big and was all I needed to feel full and very satisfied. I haven't visited Philadelphia in person but the decor was focused on helping to create the ambience. I really enjoyed the wall mural inside the store. The cashier was friendly and helpful. He explained what a pork roll was and now I want to return to try it. The kitchen was fast with my order and the sandwich came to me hot off the grill. I parked on the street. I don't think they had a parking lot. It is on Melrose Blvd and it can be tricky to park so be aware of that. After this sandwich, I have already ventured out to another of their locations. The quality and service was excellent at both. If you run across a Philly's Best and are craving a cheesesteak, you will not be disappointed! They are excellent! read more

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I could not stop shaking my head in disbelief. This is the best cheesesteak I have ever had. The bread is soft and perfect, the meat, cheese, mushroom ratio is perfect. Melty, coated, generous. The onion rings were hot, crispy, salty, perfect. Sorry to compare, but it's way better than Boo's and I was a diehard for Boo's. You gotta try it. I'm going back soon. read more

The BEST chicken cheesesteak around!!! This amazing sandwich is huge! Perfect place to come in, eat, listen to music and have my laptop to work on! Hits the spot every time! read more

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I always think I'm going to try something different when I get a cheesesteak, but I don't. So a Philly's Best over the Classic it is. I just love the sauteed mushrooms and peppers. I do add provolone, which has been known to cause family break-ups in Philadelphia. Add a Birch Beer and you have a gastronomic delight. Yes, it is heavy. Yes, you could share (but why). Yes, regret eating the whole thing. Yes, I will be back (shame face). Parking is hard to find, and metered. You will also most likely get a contact high from all the pedestrians, if you sit outside. read more

Always the best sandwiches around especially the pepper cheesesteak and the Phillies club

As a girly who LOVES Philly cheesesteak, I'm so glad that Philly's Best opened closer to me! The owners and employees are literally the sweetest, and I love how they're so accommodating and have the option of customizing/combining cheesesteak flavors if you ask. We ordered the classic cheesesteak (which is my favorite, and definitely a solid and safe option), as well as the pizza cheesesteak, which contains pepperoni and a generous helping of pizza sauce (although it's a little sweet/not that flavorful in my opinion). The fries and onion rings were also perfectly prepared, and a must-get on the side. If you're in the Melrose area, definitely stop by and check them out for a hearty meal! read more

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Close but no cigar. The food doesn't reflect authentic Philadelphia culture. I don't believe they are from Philadelphia, that absolutely matters. The outskirts of Philadelphia isn't Philadelphia. They're better than Boos and far from South Philly Experience, College Boys and they try to emulate PHILLYJAWNZ read more

I just saw this place pop up on melrose and of course had to try it. Boo's has always been my favorite Philly in this city and tbh the bread still can't be beat. Philly's best was super hot, tasty even without getting the cheese whiz and made to order but still came out within 7-8 minutes. I got spicy peppers on one, one originally with red peppers and some cheese whiz fries and a couple hanks creams sodas (one orange). I can't ever knock a Philly till I try it. Glad it closer to me than Boo's is but I think I'd rather still go out of my way. I'd give this spot a solid 7.4 read more

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Still putting out one of the most consistent cheesesteaks in LA. Keep it up! I'm a purest. Always get the classic with onions and white American. The interior is feeling a little run down and sticky though. read more

It was a good Philly cheesesteak. Being from the East Coast I'm kind of picky as I spent a lot of time in Philadelphia as well as the New Jersey shore where they make some of the best. Again, it was good, but it wasn't great. I liked it enough, but don't think I would go back. There's a few others in town that I find better but no need to mention as I don't want to dis this place. It's got a heck of a lot of excellent reviews so maybe I'm just too particular. read more

Amazing Philly's. Best one I've been to in SoCal. Decorum is dope. Great staff. I'm drooling just thinking about it #HomerSimpson

Amazing. Super friendly staff (from Philly, so they know their craft!) and amazing sandwiches and sides. I ordered the Philly's Best cheesesteak and my mind was blown. They have a huge range of different cheesesteak styles like buffalo, bbq chicken, and even a pizza one! Love the Philly themed vibes of the store and would 10/10 go again! P.S. order the onion rings, and thank me later read more

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What a great spot! Not only is the food incredible but so is the service and the owners are incredibly welcoming and lovely. Authentic cheesesteaks with the bread and fixings flown in from Philly. The onions rings are also absolutely insanely delicious. I love the classic cheesesteak and the buffalo chicken. The cold cut hoagies are great too. Everything is super fresh. You can even get a salad bowl with steak or chicken for a healthier option. As someone from back east who has been trying to find a solid steak in the area- this is the best around! read more

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Y'all, these Philly cheesesteaks are so good. Perfect ratio of steak and cheese. Make sure you add peppers, I forgot to because I thought they came with it so that's the only reason why it's missing a star. I also added raw onions. I will be back, I'm curious to try the pepperoni cheesesteak. read more

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Okay this place is delicious! Stopped by today and grabbed a Philly steak which was on point! The quality is there and the freshness of the food is on point. I also got the Italian hoagie which was also delicious, the price is great too. The service was great too! Highly recommend read more

This was so amazing!! I love it, was so fresh and juicy. This honestly surprised me, Alex and Miguel hooked it up thank you guys it was 5 star service. If you thinking about coming it is a must try!!! read more

I am baffled by the great reviews. My sandwich was all one color. It looked & tasted like everything had been boiled together & thrown on a roll. To their credit, the bread & onion rings were great. read more

Wow this place is gross. The cook isn't using gloves. The food quality is subpar. Immediately felt sick after eating it. Definitely avoid.

So good, even for Philly. Meat quality is great. Bread is soft and fresh. Hits the spot.

Service here is great, Alex is hella nice! Great location and I love Philly cheese steaks! read more

The Service is amazing. You probably meet Alex and Miguel. They are phenomenal people and amazing workers. They definitely need to be given a raise because they put so much care into their craft. I ordered a Philly original cheesesteak and the flavors were amazing. The place is a bit intimate but it allows for guest to makes friends easily! read more

Absolutely amazing sandwich and service! This is the real deal when it comes to cheesesteaks. On top of a great sandwich that is reasonably priced, they even serve Yuengling beer and other items that's hard to find out of PA! read more

Waited 30 minutes after ordering and they still hadn't started my sandwiches. Won't be back

This food is top-tier. Miguel and Alex really chef-ed it up for us and I believe they deserve a raise for the food they're putting out. if anyone is craving Philly food this is the place. read more

Fantastic! One of the best cheesesteaks I've had in LA. Highly recommend. Originally from Philly.