After seeing great reviews, finally made my way to Steak Escape for lunch. This little sub shop was bustling with customers at 11:30 am. They offer local workers a 10% discount if they are in uniform or show ID. (My grandma uniform did not count.) The staff is friendly and patient with first timers. I ordered the Bourbon and Bacon Cheesesteak with Loaded Fries. I really didn't need the fries, I was just curious. The Bourbon and Bacon Cheesesteak was good! The bread was chewy and delicious. The steak was tender and juicy with the cheese totally melted. The steak was covered with sautéed onions and topped with a sweet bbq sauce. Lettuce and tomato added freshness. I loved it. The loaded fries are loaded. They serve a generous bowl of fries smothered in bacon and cheese. The fries are fresh cut, but a little soft. The dish is decadent and your cardiologist will not approve. The dish is sharable. The dining room is clean and comfortable. There is plenty of strip mall parking. read more

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Came for lunch yesterday and got the grand cheese steak and Korean BBQ bowl with steak. Cheese steak was good, wish I got a bigger size. I got the small which was just almost enough. The Korean bowl had a lot of veggies and was huge for the price. The steak is the same that is used for the cheese steak. Could have used more Korean bbq seasoning. Too much onion. Good value. Oh and if you work nearby you get 10% off when you show your badge or uniform. Wish I saw the sign before. read more

Steak Escape Willow Lake - 10% off of you work nearby - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

So while my partner and I were out and about we happened upon this place and thought we would give it a try. It's literally one of those places that you would miss if you blinked and probably more of a local spot. It's a hole in the wall but clean and unassuming. The staff were nice and friendly and were open to questions. We didn't know what to expect but let me just say the sandwich was yummy and flavorful - it definitely exceeded my expectations. If you want a good cheesesteak sandwich, check them out! I think, like us, you'd be pleasantly surprised! read more

Steak Escape Willow Lake - Regular Grand Escape - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

"Eat Proud" is their motto, in true Philly mentality. The crew here was we versed, patient and friendly with lunch guests. They have a full sandwich menu, I went with small Grand escape and Fries and was pleased with portion and speed. Steak is done right. I am sure there are more custom options than I speak... but they have them covered. I added banana pepper. Bread was right, steak was right, cheese was right... I will return. Thanks. read more

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first time i've ever been here and i feel so grossed out. at the end of my sandwich i bit into something hard, immediately spit it out. it looks and feels like a rock or a chipped tooth, i honestly cannot tell. the sandwich itself was good so i am pretty disappointed. ive never bit into something like this before. sadly i will not be back because this seriously grossed me out. i did call the store and they offered me store credit and said this has never happened before read more

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Thank the maker for the Yelp app. It is so useful in finding a good place to eat when you are unfamiliar with the neighborhood. You can drive down the road and choose a place based on its appearance or find out what other people think before trying a new place. This place wasn't crowded for lunch but there was a steady stream of people picking up previously ordered sacks of lunch; always a good sign. I ordered the small Grand Escape sandwich but held the mushrooms and added lettuce, tomato and mayo. Absolute perfection in a cheesesteak sandwich. I want to eat here once a week please. The restroom is single serve, pleasantly fragranced and stocked with paper towels and soap. Parking is in a shared lot with plenty availability. read more

Steak Escape Willow Lake - The Grand Escape Cheesesteak with lettuce and tomato. - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Staff here is friendly and fast. Cooked in front of you. Love the Philly Whiz (the Whiz is pretty rich). Coke products. Cherry Coke . Fresh cut fries! Never had anything I didn't like from Steak Escape. read more

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Excellent steak sandwich- bread was fresh and chewy. The steak was flavorful and appropriate portions. We will definitely order the sandwiches again. We also ordered a side salad which appeared to be about 2 cups of a bagged salad, complete with wilted lettuce and no flavor. It's a sandwich shop- I should have known. The salad dressing was missing from the order as well. The Cajun fries were also a "meh" soggy but with a generous serving of cheese. We would recommend the sandwiches and delivery was quick. read more

I lived in the area when the opened in 2016 and loved the place. Lately we have been stopping for food once in a while when shopping in the area and I am impressed that they have maintained the joint so well. The food is cooked right in front you, and compared to other hot sandwich places it is a good value. Definitely get the loaded fries read more

Speedy service and friendly staff. Fresh sandwiches. Haven't had any problems with an order in all the times I've ordered from here

This place is above all the rest! I prefer to order from here than any other cheesesteak place on the northwest side of town top quality and perfection everytime read more

Good food at good prices. I can't believe I haven't been here before! It's just enough different than the other steak sandwich shops, nearby. read more

Great food! Kind staff! Was worth every penny. I would recommend! Better than competing sub restaurants in my opinion

After a very long and tiring day, my partner and I decided to close it all out by eating at Steak Escape. It's a small, local, and family owned sub shop in Indianapolis. They have wonderful food, a clean facility, and it was a great experience overall. The prices were reasonable, and everything was cooked fresh on a large industrial Griddle. We ended up ordering their Philly Cheesesteaks, shared a loaded French Fry that happened to be very similar to 5-Guy's, and drinks. Everything was packed with flavor too! Our experience did not disappoint. I definitely recommend popping in for a visit if you're in the area. read more

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Tried to order a cheesecake sandwich and I was told I had to get it like it came that I couldn't remove any items. It's just one employee who never let's you remove items. He's standing at the cash register and did not move but told me he asked his supervisor and he said no we can't remove items.. Arent these sandwiches made to order all you had to do was not add green peppers to my Philly steak. I seen you just grab them and put them on the grill but you tell me even on the other sandwich you offered you still said I had to have mayo. Makes no sense. NO MORE SUPPORTING YOUR BUSINESS. read more

This is by far in the running for best cheesesteak in Indianapolis. I am from Madison county and would consider making the drive just to eat here. It's Fabulous! Very welcoming staff and food is good and hot. read more

Steak Escape Willow Lake - a half eaten sandwich - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Got the steakhouse cheesesteak and it was . This blessed my soul and there was A1 customer service! read more

Steak Escape Willow Lake - Steakhouse Cheesesteak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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incredible restaurant with a staff that gives the kind of quality service that makes you smile. they really care about their food and their customers. delicious sandwiches!! read more

Steak Escape Willow Lake - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I tried this place once and can't stop going back. The food never misses and the service is spectacular. Strongly recommend the hangover if you have the appetite and don't mind getting a little messy. read more

Used to love this place but just lost a customer. Can't follow directions, my sandwich was COVERED in Mayo and I mean covered. It was so bad I can't even chance this place again. Really sucks bc I loved it. read more

Steak Escape Willow Lake - Soaked in Mayo I didn't order. Literally disgusting... even if I liked mayo this is way too much!!! - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We ordered through DoorDash. We shared a triple cheesesteak and ordered Cajun blue fries. I tried a couple of fries, didn't like them. I scrunched my nose asking the hubs to try one. As he turned around, his elbow caught my hand and the fries fell on the floor. I know fries don't always travel well, so that may be why I didn't like them. I see they have very good reviews! The cheesesteak was amazing. Much better than the Jersey Mikes near me. read more

Steak Escape Willow Lake - Triple Cheesesteak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The best cheesesteaks! I was hesitant to try this place at first, because I'm picky with my cheesesteaks. We've since ordered carry out from here multiple times and always happy with our food and the service. read more

Not a bad sandwich but small portions of meat and cheese compared to Jersey mikes and Philadelphia subs. The roll is good but not a satisfying sandwich. read more

Best Philly cheese steak in Indy! Plus the owners are the best! We get the hangover every time it's that good!

My husband loves this restaurant! He always gets the original Philly but adds lettuce and tomatoes onto it - he says it is phenomenal. I tried the original, just as it comes, and it was amazing! They are usually pretty quick here so it's perfect for a quick grab & go sub, or a quick sit down for lunch/dinner. read more

Steak Escape Willow Lake - "Original" Philly Cheesesteak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I don't know how I missed this little gem. My sandwich was delicious . Since I had never been there the young man that was working actually gave suggestions and really helped with my decision. His customer service skills were great very polite young man. I bragged so much on my sandwich. I will be back soon. read more

After reading reviews I had really high expectations and I'm questioning my taste buds at this point. I was very underwhelmed. I love penn station and when I saw the grill I was thinking okay it's going to be really good. The bread isn't toasted and I think that could've helped. I noticed on mine the original philly the cheese whiz overpowered the whole sandwich. It barely had any steak it just didn't taste good. My husband got the triple cheesesteak and only ate half because it wasn't good either. Both lacked any flavor in my opinion. We tried the steak fries but didn't get them with blue cheese but those were terrible as well. Maybe try something else but I definitely wouldn't come here again. read more

Steak Escape Willow Lake - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We ordered carryout lunch Sunday. I ordered Cajun Chicken Bowl $6.89 Grilled chicken, oven roasted broccoli and carrots, grilled onions, mushrooms, green pepper, and Cajun seasonings. I was very impressed with the portion size and taste. It was very flavorful and full of grilled chicken and veggies. It was listed on "lose it" app as having only 355 calories. Will order again as there is a steak option as well as an Italian seasoning option. My wife ordered Black And Bleu Grilled sirloin, mushrooms, crispy fried onions, bleu cheese sauce, and Cajun seasonings. She enjoyed her sandwich as well. Enjoyed the bleu cheese sauce. read more

LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE!!! I never had a philly cheesesteak before so a friend took me here and all i gotta say is WOW‍ BANGERR!!! 100% RECOMMEND!!!!! read more

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This Steak Escapes sits back off 86th Street and is very easy to miss unless you're in the strip mall. The Steak Escapes layout and format is similar to Penn Station. They carry wraps, subs and salads. When you walk in the menu is on the wall, go to the far end of the counter to order and pay. The staff is very friendly and patient when you can't make up your mind. Of course, as long as there isn't a waiting line. After ordering they prepare your meal directly in front of you on the grill. You can watch the entire preparation process or grab your drink cup and fill it. Booths are opposite the counter and go quickly when busy. I ordered the Cajun Chicken Sandwich which was very good. You top it the way you like from cheese, lettuce to peppers. I always ask for additional Cajun seasoning on my grilled chicken. Their great about customizing your sandwich. My husband is a fan of Cajun Chicken Bowl and he brought me here. He enjoys their well seasoned cajun chicken and it has a lots of flavor. He loves all the toppings he can pile on and their grilled perfectly crisp tender. You can carry out or dine in. The ingredients are fresh, the staff is nice and the restaurant is clean. Stop by for a fast lunch or dinner. read more

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What an unexpected find. Just what I needed in a quick meal. ..tons of veggies and protein in a bowl (cajun). I'm a visitor to the city and will pick up another tomorrow. read more

Great customer service, great food quality and really a genuine place. The flavors are ON POINT, not bland. And you have to get loaded fries, they are fireeeee. read more

Everything I've had here has been amazing. Friendly staff. Will go back often. My go to is the regular steak and cheese and it never disappoints read more

I can't believe it took me this long to stop by here! While it is not as good as the Philadelphia Cheese-steak places, Steak Escape definitely hold its own. Additionally, the prices are not bad at all and the portion sizes are huge! I had passed this place multiple times thinking it was a steak joint and never truly looking at it. However, when I had a craving for a cheese-steak and wasn't prepared to travel to Philly to get one, I turned to Yelp. A quick search popped up a few possibilities near me and so I went with the one with the shortest drive and best looking reviews. I can definitely say I was not disappointed! The shop is a bit on the small size with the grill taking up most of the space, but there was a good amount of seats for those choosing to eat in instead of carry out. Above the grill has the full menu which features a variety of Philly cheese-steaks, chicken sandwiches, and fries. I kind of missed the size chart which was located on a separate wall near the cash register. Definitely take a gander! For my order I got the large Triple Cheese-steak and the Buffalo chicken fries. It took about 10 minutes for the food to be prepared and the staff seemed pretty committed to delivering a good experience. Upon receiving the sandwich, I was blown away by how stuffed it was. Talk about portion sizes. Looking at the fries, and I was pleased by the generous helping. So with the stenciled cow and chicken on the wall next to me watching, I dug in. The sandwich was super tasty and not disappointing in the least. The fries were great and well covered, truly hitting the spot. Needless to say, the portion sizes defeated me, but warming them up for dinner the next day let me relive the experience. So if you are looking for a good sandwich spot that breaks your Subway addiction, give Steak Escape a try. I certainly will do so again. read more

Steak Escape Willow Lake - Look at that sandwich! You can add additional toppings after they cook it! - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Great sandwich and friendly staff! Would recommend if you like Philly cheesesteaks. .

I do like coming here because it's fresh and a nice change from some of the other chain sandwich shops around. I usually get the simply chicken and I knocked off one star because I feel like the chicken could have a bit more flavor to it. I've had it twice now and think it needs more seasoning. However, the place is neat and tidy and there's tons more options that I'm willing to try in the future. read more

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It's probably my favorite cheesesteak place in Indy. I eat here every chance that I get. The service is always friendly and fast, plus I've never had a bad meal from here. read more

I was looking for a different food spot that wasn't a big chain and this place came up. I tried calling ahead of time to place an order but no one answered the phone, so I went on a whim to check if they were open as the business hours said so, and thankfully they were open! Location of Steak Escape isn't the easiest to find as its tucked in a strip mall close to Kroger on the north side. I was able to go inside, neat and clean (considering it's COVID time, probably not a lot of traffic but nonetheless). They have a nice selection menu. Ordered my food then went and waited in my car. Parking is accommodated with a parking lot. Food didn't take too long to make. Price is reasonable. I had the Grand Escape with banana peppers added and it wasn't as flavorful as I'd like it to be, somewhat dry and bread is dull. I ordered Cajun fries and those were good. I'd say I liked the fries better than the sandwich. I wouldn't rule this place a no-go just yet since I did love the fries, but I'll have to order a different sandwich. read more

Steak Escape Willow Lake - Grand Escape Cheesesteak with added banana peppers, regular fries on the side - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Awesome Philly cheesesteaks. I had mine put on a smashed baked potato, instead of the roll, and it was incredible! Give them a try... you won't be disappointed read more

This is a good place for a quick meal. All the sandwiches are pretty similar. They start with the basic philly cheesesteak and then add some kind of twist to it. I'm a cheesesteak purist so I stuck with just steak and provolone. I wouldn't say it's like Geno's or Pat's, but it's passable. What doesn't quite make the cut is the bread. The bread here just isn't in the same class as the hoagie roll you would get from a real cheesesteak joint. Service is friendly to a fault and the food comes out real fast. read more