My husband is from Philly and this is the closest to an authentic cheesesteak he has had outside of his hometown. The word "cheesesteak" gets thrown around a lot. Restaurants often throw some beef on a generic white with onions, bell peppers, and jack cheese. WRONG. First of all, the steak must be chopped mighty thin. The roll should be a quality italian roll. The cheese should be white american, but some others can authentically use cheese wiz or provolone. Philly's Best hits the nail on the head with everything except for size (it smaller than original Philadelpha offerings) and price (it is more expensive than you would find in Philly), and lack of delivery (when and where CAN'T you get a cheesesteak delivered in Philly?!?) Otherwise, this place it tops.They import their italian rolls (Amoroso...mmm), use white american cheese as their default, and chop the snot out of the beef. You can find Wise chips, Tastykakes (with they had more variety, though!) and Birch Beer there, too. Their Placentia location seems to be a bit slower than others- my guess is because their location is a bit hidden to the side of a strip mall. We go quite often to quell my husband's feelings of being homesick. read more

Philly isn't this good, actually. I've tried the cheesesteaks at both of Philadelphia's most famous establishments, and I have to say, this is better. It's the beef. I think California gets access to better cuts of beef, because the beef here is better than what I got in Philly. And of course the rolls are divine, and you can get authentic cheeses and snack cakes. It's only ~$1 more than Subway, but miles better. The rolls and toppings are flown in, and you can taste the difference. I only gave it 4 stars because they could have better fountain drink selections. read more

Great customer service! Very friendly staff and the meal was prepared in a quick manner.

Awesome cheese steaks. The taste is amazing. I wanted a second one after I finished at home! Service was really nice too, great atmosphere!

After having gone to the restaurant for 5+ years now, I am going to stop visiting this establishment. My last few encounters with the two guys working the register have left a sour taste in my mouth. The last 10 visits or so I've gone to I order my typical Philly steak sandwich (which is excellent btw, no knock on the food [pro-tip ask for their hot sauce]). So in conjunction with order, I use the yelp check-in on my phone to get an order of fries for free and I use the kiosk email check in to wrack up rewards towards a free sandwich. I get a look from the workers every time I do this... They started to do things like only give me 2 dollars off a fries instead of giving me the entire fries for free. Then this last time they tried to charge me for something else after taking the fries off. I am to the point where I feel comfortable trying to input my email, cause they are just looking at me and give me a different tone of voice after I use their system. The reason you use the kiosk check in and yelp check in is get this... TO GET PEOPLE TO COME BACK TO YOUR STORE... but why are you giving me dirty looks for me using those services YOU INSTALLED? I will be collecting my final reward of a sandwich from the kiosk check-in and that will be my last visit. read more

I love the food, but the service was so off I will not be going back! When I arrived at the counter I told the guy who was taking orders I wanted 2 ham and cheese sandwiches. I think he didn't speak English well because he tried to repeat ham and cheese back to me, but couldn't... So I repeated myself and he tried saying ham and cheese, but then gave me a look like I had ordered something completely off the menu. At that point the other man came over to take my order. I also asked to have their spread put on it. When I picked up my order it was just one sandwich. So I asked just one? And he replied yes. Then I said I ordered two. He then apologizes and turns towards the register to charge me for another and I cut him off and tell him I don't want the second one. I mean wth I am on my lunch I don't have all the time in the world... He tries to convince me but I refused. When I got back to the office and open my sandwich I find it is missing the spread. At this point I am livid and I call to ask if they charge extra for the spread, but I explain to him I picked up my food and am asking about the spread and he thinks I want to order food so I have repeat again what I am asking. It's like pulling teeth trying to communicate with these people. read more

First I never realized that Philly's Best was a chain after first discovering it. Second, it took me a long while to figure out there was one hiding in the back of the shopping plaza off of Kraemer. Anyway, I would like to give them a solid 3.5 stars. Having had a real philly cheesesteak (as in, when I was in Philly), this definitely can't compare. However, if I didn't have that comparison then I'd have to say this little chain cranks out a good philly cheesesteak. They cook to order so you know you're going to get it fresh off the grill. They're packed with meat and peppers and other goodies (cheese, mushrooms, depending on what you order) so they fill you up nice and good. Not a bad lunch option. read more

on the list of to do's..... I'll get back to ya Waiting on the Pasadena location to open.... read more

Was in the area and stopped by Philly's Best, had a great experience! My sandwich was delicious and their customer service is phenomenal. Definitely will go back again soon. You must give it a try. read more

I love the sandwiches here, enough I'm willing to overlook the shoddy service. I can tell the main guy here is all about money. I got a $5 coupon that they Placentia center gave as an incentive to shop their farmers market. Phillys best was one of the stores you could redeem at. When I tried to redeem it they refused to accept it even though the expiration date wasn't up yet. He just said the owner decided not to take them anymore. There was no warning saying they could stop taking them so that was pretty shady but I didn't mind since it was only $5. But I did mind enough to include it in my review. Another time, I phone ordered a sandwich and i came a bit late. Maybe 20-30min instead of 10-15 minutes. When I got there that guy and the chef laughed at me and they said something in another language. I didn't understand but it was the snickering type of laugh. The kind where you know they said something bad about you. Like I said, I go there for the food not the service so I'll go back. But I'll write it like it is on the reviews UPDATE: I don't know if they read this review or things just changed, but they have been extremely nice. So nice I had to update this review to stay accurate. Great food and now with great service, will def be back! read more

I love this place, but I'm pretty sure I got food poisoning from here. I got food from here 2 days ago and that was the last thing I could keep down. Constant diarrhea, horrible stomach pain like I'm being stabbed on the inside, clammy, slight fever, and I can barely keep water or liquids down from then on. read more

The Philly cheesesteak sandwich was so good and fresh to order. The staff was very nice and got an order of fries for checking in with Yelp! read more

So, I'm not from Philly, nor have I ever really had the miracle that the real deal cheese steaks must be. But when I lived up north there were a couple of places that just got me hooked on them. Philly's best, while not as good as those other places still makes the best cheese steak that I've found in southern california. They've got a few different options, and even some chicken steaks, if that's more your thing. Usually they have at least one specialty sandwich going on, like a bbq chicken and cheese, or a spicy chicken and cheese, both of which are pretty good, but nothing is quite like the original cheese steak. Worth checking out, when you're getting that cheese steak craving. I always try to call ahead, and it's ready by the time I get there. read more

I like the food here and I visit this chain at many of their other locations. I am giving this place a single star because they overcharged me for my order. I brought in a coupon for free fries with the purchase of a sandwich and drink. The guy at the counter stares at my coupon and takes forever to verify that the coupon isn't expired by checking the coupon expiration date with his calender. Then he asks me to hold on while he walks to the back of the store to talk to his manager. He comes back out, and overcharges my sandwich by 0.70 and my drink by 0.50. I tell him that he's charging more than the menu price, and he says I need to take it up with the manger. I decided to just let it go. I didn't want to get in a bad mood and ruin my lunch. Instead I decided to post this review. If you're going to distribute coupons to encourage business, why would you overcharge them and make them feel cheated? Doesn't that negate the whole purpose of increasing your customer base??? I won't be back here at this location again. read more

I love Phillys best, but this location to me seems like their meat portions have decreased and the cheesesteaks are less satisfying. Might be just this location, might be all of them. But they just arent as good as they used to be 5+ years ago. read more

This is my first time visiting Phillys. I'm personally not a meat eater but my husband is. I'm mainly writing this review for the gentleman that helped me. I didn't know what to get and he was very helpful with explaining things to me. He even added some extras inside my to go bag just in case. This shout out goes to Benny or Kenny. With the whole mask wearing it was hard to get the exact name but he was very helpful and friendly. read more

I tried really hard to like this place. The staff seemed decent, and it wasn't like it was dirty or anything. There is a class of people who actually like fat person food. If you are one of those people you may find that you love this place. There are few things that bug me more than a place lacking in unsweetened drinks. I don't like going back every two minutes to refill a silly little water cup, but I avoid soda, diet soda, juice, and other sugar filled water. Nine restaurants out of ten have solved the problem of keeping picky people like me happy with unsweetened ice tea and/or coffee. I avoid the silly little cup without having to feel like I spent two dollars on a cup of tap water. Here, I bought the drink only to find that I had the option of a soda, some artificial fruit juice or sweetened ice tea. Sweetened ice tea is all the calories of soda, without the fun bubbles and I couldn't bring myself to take the tap water, so I grumbled a bit and got the soda. Then after a couple minutes I got my food. It actually wasn't awful, just nothing special. If I am going to eat white bread and drink soda for a night it will take more than that sandwich to make me forget what I am doing. read more

Excellent choice if you are looking for a killer sandwich. Italian subs are packed with sliced meats and shredded lettuce. French rolls are legitimate East Coast style, shipped in just for the purpose. They also sell the rolls if you want to take a few home. read more

This is the only one you should be going too! Great food and service. Pronpt and accurate and clean

Just wanted to bump up the rating a little bit. Been going here for over a decade now. The food is great, the price is reasonable, and the service has always been with a smile. As far as a community establishment goes, I hope it stays! read more

I used to come here from time to time. It was fine. On my last visit, I ordered a hamburger. I was asked if I'd like cheese. I said sure. I later looked my receipt. Instead of being charged for a Cheeseburger, which I think is about 50 cents more than a Hamburger, I was charged for a Hamburger and $1.75 extra for a slice of cheese. I know I know, what's a buck? But the guy who took my order has been working there a long time and should know better. I haven't been back since. read more

My husband and I just finished the BEST Philly Cheesesteak we have ever had!! Also the fries and onion rings were outstanding! We can't wait for our next visit to Philly's Best in Placentia! Thank you to the owner and staff for providing outstanding customer service and food. We WILL be back soon! read more

Better than the one Long Beach. Service was great even though she got my order wrong. Small shop but gets packed pretty fast. Overall my husband and I had a good experience read more

Great service, great food and great staff. The owner was friendly and offered a juice to my toddler.

Really good cheesesteak, friendly service, cant ask for much more! Fair prices, good atmosphere, TV's inside, great service, clean tables condiments etc. Will definitely come here again read more

This spot is delicious! I really the the food and the owner I believe he is super nice and always in a good mood! I would recommend this place I did get a wrong order once but other than that I think this place is great just check your order :) read more

The cheesesteaks are fantastic--love this place! Most recently, I ordered through Door Dash, but for some reason Door Dash didn't end up sending a driver for 2 hours after my original delivery time. In the interim I drove over and picked up myself. The manager was very apologetic (even though it wasn't his fault-- Door Dash messed up). He remade my order so it would be fresh and gave me a free drink to boot. Couldn't ask for better customer service. Highly recommend; will be back again and again! read more

I ordered the veggie sandwich, tasted Great! Service was excellent and quick. They take the food to your table unlike some places where they call you to pickup your order at they counter. The place is clean and cozy atmosphere. Will be coming here again for sure! read more

Pretty tasty, both the beef and chicken philly's are delicious. I usually go with provolone cheese, and the wiz cheese is good as well. Wash it all down with Birch Beer that you cannot get anywhere else here in OC (not that I've found anyways). The onion rings are battered (not breaded) type, which I think is much better than the typical breaded type you find almost everywhere else. They are a bit more expensive than other sandwich shops, but well worth it when compared to the typical competitors. read more

My rating must be changed I was too hasty. I called spoke to manager and he could not have been nicer. Gave a free Pizza Steak and apologized over and over. read more

Man this is literally the best , what a customer service we received, the food was made to order,it was very good, they served a lot of food compare to the price we paid, my kids enjoyed as well, definitely will be back, you are the best. read more

Saw the philly chicken cordon bleu sandwich and I was sold, I walked in and asked for that sandwich and found that the combo is not an option... 15 bucks for a fast food sandwich?!?!?! Now I know, should have went to Avalon right in front of this location... You ask for anything else and its way over priced, sandwich was decent but wouldn't deter me from going anywhere else... read more

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

This place was small but nice.. walked in and very nice people behind the counter. They serve beer and have two small TVs inside. I ordered the Phillys Best. Nicely made and very good. read more

Philly's Best - Phillys Best. - Sandwiches Near Me - Placentia, California

This place is always very satisfying as a lunch and very clean . I recommend it to anyone looking for a great sandwich .

This is my first yelp posting ever but this sandwich is worth it, it fulfilling and tasty at the same time which is a rare mix with all the competition around. The fries is fresh and crisp, the place is super clean with superb customer service and welcoming. I will be a regular now. Prepare for the Philly's best with grilled onions and add pepperoni ;-) read more

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Hanny was extremely helpful and professional and went the extra mile to make sure me and my family were happy with our order. For all your cheesesteak cravings visit this spot to make sure you satisfy your craving! Thanks again! read more

I am a Philly native and this place is really good. We used to live around the block and would frequent the restaurant often. They are reasonably priced and normally have good coupons if you look online. The Cheesesteak Fries and really good. I also love their meatball sandwich when it is offered. Go here. You will be happy you did! read more

Some of the toughest pieces of shoe leather you'll ever have.

Awesome people serving the food! And the food was GREAT! Will definitely come back to this branch of Philly's Best.

I've been to many Philly's Best and this one has the most consistent flavor and service. Just great every time!