I've had real cheesesteaks in Philadelphia, the kind that make you understand why people argue about them like it's a religion. So when I say Taste of Philly in little Roanoke, IN actually delivers the real deal, I mean it. These aren't some sad Midwestern approximation with weird toppings and dry meat. They're true-to-the-name cheesesteaks -- juicy, properly seasoned, and put together the way they should be. The sandwiches are consistently great, the variety is legitimately impressive (they're not just phoning in the same three options), and the service is excellent and friendly without being over-the-top. The whole place just has that cheesesteak vibe -- casual, no-nonsense, and focused on getting the food right. Five stars, easy. If you're anywhere near Roanoke and craving an actual cheesesteak instead of a disappointment, go here. read more

This is the second time I've been here. Lived in Philadelphia for 15 years and know good cheese steaks. The first visit was great. Great service. Great food. Second visit, totally dissatisfied. More than 40 minutes wait for 2 cheese steaks and an order of onion rings. Food was just warm. Watched a bunch of orders put in after ours be served before ours. Not sure I'll ever come back. Person that took our order wasn't great either. read more

As a born and raised Philadelphian this restaraunt reminds of all cheesesteaks I'v eaten in Philly. If you go here, you'll never visit a Penn Station again. We prefer provolone cheese on our steaks, so you have to request that or you'll get the default American cheese. The only issue I have with the place is there's not a lot of places to sit that we would be comfortable on (they have those high rising chairs that my wife hates, and they only have two booths). They have picinc tables outside, but if it's a windy day you'll hate it. read more

Food has been excellent every time I have visited. The Philly cheesesteak is of course their signature sandwich. Don't get me wrong it is delicious. However they have multiple other sandwiches that are delicious as well. Don't hesitate to try something new. Staff has always been kind when ordering and asking for changes in their menu. Staff is always working hard and I appreciate that. read more

This place is the real deal for cheesesteaks! I've had a lot of them over the years from lots of places and this is certainly one of the best! Do not skip this place is you're looking for a great cheesesteak! I got extra cooper sharp cheese and it was wonderful! read more

By far, the Philly Cheesesteaks are the best I have ever eaten. The are better than the original cheesesteaks in Philly. I recommend that you order and take the cheesesteaks home. read more

Great tasting food! I keep thinking that the quality or taste of these Philly's can't stay as good as I remember from last time but... they seem to be getting better. You guys have to find the time to jump on 24 and head to Roanoke! Just tell them you want an original Philly with everything on it! read more

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If you love authentic cheese steaks then you can half way there at this place. They fly the bread in from Philly but the menu says they use sirloin (instead of ribeye); just like every other place in the Midwest. It's a good sandwich. You can pick your cheese and toppings. I had provolone, mushrooms and onions. I got the 12" for around $15. read more

Taste of Philly - 12" cheesesteak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Roanoke, Indiana

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We were traveling and just happened to stop in here. My wife found it on yelp. What a hidden gem of a restaurant. It doesn't look fancy the food is top-notch. You will not find a better Philly beef steak sandwich. They actually fresh hand cut french fries as a bonus. The owner was a great dude and hooked us up. Prices were very fair and it's a huge sandwich. If you're starving I would highly recommend it. We will be back hopefully read more

The food was top notch!!!! Delicious Philly Steak and hand cut fries. Nothing fancy, just great fresh food and fast service!!!!

Top notch. Amazing bread. As good a cheesesteak as you will find in Indiana. 10/10. Will be back

I lived in Philly, and this is the closest place that makes me feel like there. Get the Philly cheese steak, fully loaded and no mayo. fire! customer service is awesome. thank you guys for bringing a peice of home for me! read more

I have been wanting to try this place for quite some time but it is a bit of a drive for us, so tonight I decided to stop on my way home from visiting family to pick up dinner. The hours on the door and online say they are open until 7pm. I arrived at 6:40 and as I was approaching the door a staff member came and locked it. Bummer. Why lock the door 20 minutes before the posted closing time?!? read more

I had a really good cheesesteak sandwich and fries at lunch time. The sandwich was delicious. The fries tasted freshly cut. There was extremely limited seating, so we ate in our car. The place seemed dingy and like it is primarily a take-out establishment. As it's a half an hour drive from my house, I probably would not drive there again just to eat in my car. The locals are lucky to have a great cheesesteak sandwich shop nearby. read more

Really solid cheese steaks... Arguably, as close to a real Philly that you're going to find around here. The place is definitely a no frills hole in the wall, but the cheese steaks are legit. Pretty sure they use Amoroso's bread (IYKYK), which is what makes an authentic Philly. I give this place a Dave Portnoy solid 7.2 based on the food alone, but knocked it down for the lack of cleanliness - it was filthy in there. read more

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When you walk in and see the yellow walls and unlit cooler, you start to second guess your decision. Then you order the food from the very friendly staff, you have a seat and wait for your number. Then they call your number, you open your wrapping and take your first bite and you forgot about where you're even at. This place is worth stopping at! Small town and big flavor. Glad we stopped in. read more

Taste of Philly - Sandwich - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Roanoke, Indiana

Best subs you'll find anywhere! The Philly the good grub sub get there asap!! Quick service good ambiance read more

Taste of Philly - a sandwich with meat and onions - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Roanoke, Indiana

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Don't let the exterior (or interior fool you). If you are looking for the best Philly cheese steak west PA, this is the place!! Bread is amazing (they ship it from Philly). My go-to is Philly w/American cheese, mayo, onions, mushrooms, and banana peppers. The hand cut fries are good too! Italian sub is ridiculous if looking for something other than Philly. Folks are nice if you treat them respectfully. Place is always clean--not fancy digs, just darn good sandwiches!!! read more

The people working there are very friendly. The place kept clean. My first ever cheese steak sandwich. I don't know what the hype is. Thought it was very one note. Now, that's not to say it was a mediocre cheese steak. For all I know, it may be one of the best on earth. I just have nothing to compare it to. I think the same thing of Philippe's beef deep in Los Angeles. People drive from all over for those too. I am going to try this place for their burger and fries. I've had plenty of burgers to compare through all the years I've been around. We'll see. read more

Insanely good. Every time. Worth the price. Salads are great too. Fries are crispy. They used to take 100 or so sandwiches up to the GM plant and sell out in 30 min. read more

Highly recommend the burger and the Philly cheesesteak. The guys were very nice, welcoming and felt like they cared about your order getting done right read more

We decided to try out the Taste of Philly this past weekend not knowing what to expect. The restaurant is clean and organized. All of the employees were super friendly and helpful on guiding us through what the best choices would be. When it comes to portions of food. They give you your money's worth of food and you will be stuffed at the end of it. All of the food was amazing. Fresh ingredients, fast service and the most important thing high quality meat. We tried a wide range of food they offered. But the one that stands on top is the Philly cheese steaks. Every bite you take makes you want to go back for more. If I would have to say the only downside that we had with the meal would be the bread on the cheeseburger got soggy really fast from all of the condiments that were put on it. But the taste of the burger itself was still delicious, just like the fries were piping hot and salted perfectly. We will definitely be coming back again to try out some more amazing things on the menu. read more

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OMG this is a legit!! Absolutely delish- gooey, cheesey, tons of meat and flavor. The bread is on point. We also tried the breaded mushrooms - so good! Customer service was excellent. This local dive is a must! read more

They do not honor their hours. I arrived 10 minutes before close to grab a sandwhich to find the doors locked. Workers inside almost done cleaning up. They clearly just wanted to leave the minute they closed instead of serving customers. Ridiculous service and terrible management. If they aren't open until 7 then they shouldn't advertise being open until 7. DO NOT make a drive to this place unless you've called ahead to triple check their hours. They close whenever they want. read more

Great food reasonably priced and the service is fantastic. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who asked.

The food is without a question amazing. There are 2 drawbacks for us though: 1) The employees can be rude af 2) It's a long drive from FTW Worth the drive if you can put up with rude staff. read more

Best Philly in the area, you'd drive right by if you weren't looking for it! If you know you know

Hands down the best Philly I have ever had. Get the Philly the way they recommend. You will not be disappointed.

I'm not sure of all the over the top reviews. I'm sorry to be a downer. The fries were my favorite part. They were pretty good, fresh cut fries and they were hot. They had vinegar to put on too. The inside is really kind of a dive. It didn't come across as very clean and was kind of dingy. The booths seemed sticky when we sat down. We were the only ones there at first. They aren't out to win any prizes for their shop though I don't think. The girl behind the counter was very nice as was the guy on the grill. Both quite helpful with recommendations. The philly sandwich was good and I liked the chewiness of the bun. The cheese tasted like processed white cheese...maybe that's what a philly has on it? The meat was hot and it was made to order. A six inch was less than $5 so it was a good price. I'm not sure what I was expecting. It's good but nothing I'd drive out of my way for. You might miss it if you're driving by. read more

Taste of Philly - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Roanoke, Indiana

It really is a hole-in-the-wall place, but this was one of the best Philly cheesesteaks I've had outside of Philadelphia.

whenever I get homesick my mother and I go to Roanoke grab a couple of the "Jawns" and talk about old times. Having so much Tragedy this last year it's funny how you just don't take the small things for granted anymore. Thank You to this Family from Delaware bringing a piece of enjoyment this far in the Midwest read more

They have the best phill cheesesteaks. We always call our order in and take it go. It's a little loud for my liking.

Stopped here on the way home from Logansport. My daughter has been before and said it was good so I went with her suggestion of cheesesteak. Plenty of parking abs easy in and out. Small lil joint but able to hold a few tables. Mostly to go orders being placed and picked up though. Takes awhile to get your order too because it's fresh made so you're guaranteed a fresh hot sandwich. Got our order and it was fairly inexpensive with a good size bun and lots of meat inside it. We were able to get two servings out of each sub. The steak is ok. The entire sandwich is doused with minimal cheese and there aren't any green peppers and barely any onions. I wouldn't call it a cheesesteak at all. At least not the kind of had elsewhere. I had a few bites and wrapped it up again. My daughter ate it a day later. She however loves them. She likes that they're served piping hot and loves the bread which was really good. The bread held its shape under the inside goodies and was able to be a good hand eaten sandwich. Didn't fall apart in your hands and held in any juices The menu has other items as well. And I'm assuming it's all made to order. I Would not return but my daughter def would. It's busy enough that a lot of people visit this place. Maybe it's my tastebuds. Def try it out. It's locally owned which is always great and staff was friendly. read more

As most people know, some of the best places to eat are the little hole-in-the wall shops. A Taste of Philly is just that. Located in little Roanoke, IN. you'll find a hard working Owner creating some tasty and unique sandwiches. Loaded with flavor, the Philly cheese steak can be customized to your liking. Be sure to swing in and give them a try. read more

Taste of Philly - Original Philly Cheesesteak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Roanoke, Indiana

We discovered this place during the pandemic since it was recommended by many. We went there many times, and the sandwiches were yummy. However, when places opened up, we were out for a drive and thought we would stop for a sandwich. Once inside, our appetite was gone. The place is filthy. (My husband needed to use the bathroom and it was not pleasant. We could hardly eat any of our lunch after going inside. Will never go close to this place again. Very disappointed. read more

Excellent Philly Cheese Steak and fries. The interior of the building is less than desirable but the food makes up for it all.

This place was great! We stopped here for lunch, since everything looked great on the menu we shared a Philly Cheesesteak and a cold Italian Sub (they will serve it how you like it - hot or cold). The sandwiches were huge, the bread is great, the meats were plentiful and the taste was wonderful! The folks are very friendly and helpful. They will make the sandwich however you want it. They have a bar to sit at along the wall with some stools, or they will pack it up for you to take with you. read more

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Best Philly steak in the County. $5 lunch special gets 6" Philly and fries, I stop here anytime I go past. Seating is limited, it's not the fastest place to get lunch, but it's the best. read more

I'm originally from Lancaster, PA. These are legitimate cheese steaks. They bring the rolls in. No offense but younse don't have the wudder to make philly rolls. They also stock deli meats from supplier back east, take some home to make your own sandwiches. Good capicola, salami, even the ham. It is different from what you get here. Would love some Berk's sweet bologna. Maybe some Clearfield white American cheese. Nice folks, it you want a real cheese steak without a 9 hour drive, check them out. read more

My family and I really like their fresh potato's and their homemade coleslaw. Their sandwich's are delicious and the kids love their burgers. read more