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I'd break this place down into pros and cons but thankfully the pros outweigh the cons in a good way. Pros: This location looks like it was remodeled and that's a plus. It feels modern, clean and always pleasant when dining in. I usually stop by during non-peak hours, so the cook is often also the cashier. Honestly, that worked in their favor. The guy making my sandwich had that classic cheesesteak shop swagger I've seen when visiting family back east in New Jersey and Philly. Calm, cool, friendly and confident. It felt authentic. I also appreciate the attention to detail. Waiting for your food while hearing the sizzling meat, onions and peppers on the grill followed by the clanging of the tools is when you know something good is coming. Taste-wise, the classic Philly cheesesteak is simple and satisfying, packed with meat and cheese. The King of Philly and Motown Philly have even more meat, and you can add onions, peppers and mushrooms. (Motown Philly is with mushrooms) taste wise, While it's not quite the same as an actual Philly cheesesteak in Philly, it definitely hits the spot. They also have solid deals. My wife and I usually go for the dinner for two, which includes a large sandwich, fries and two drinks. It's a good value and saves some money. Cons: It's on the pricey side, though that's honestly everywhere these days. For your money, I'd recommend going with a large sandwich. I tried the small 6-inch once and it didn't feel worth it. A large sandwich with a drink and fries can easily hit around $25, which is decent but not something I can do regularly. Overall, I like this place. Good food, good vibes and solid pros. Just come hungry and be mindful of the prices.
Place has gone down in quality and quantity over the years. I ordered one king of philly and one large to see what the difference was other than $3. They were almost identical, the king maybe had a little more, but not $3 more. Used to love this place back in high school, but it is not the same as it was. It was dry and not very tasty either. I miss the greasy flavor that used to pour out of it. Sure, I was probably dying, but damn did it used to taste good. Could skip this place, but worth a try I guess.
First time ordering here. It's located in the same center with El Toritos, Safeway, Giorgio's, Jamba juice, Peets Coffee, Nothing Bundt Cakes and the former Red Lobster. The Cheesesteak Shop is a bit harder to find but it's on the side of Crumbl Cookies and EriksDeliCafe, facing Milpitas Blvd. The center is on the corner of Calaveras and Milpitas Blvd. Restaurant was clean. Friendly staff with a smile. I ordered a Motown, which is with mushrooms. I requested grilled onions and sweet peppers on the side. Also, they offer lots of other reiterations of a cheesesteak sandwich such as: pizza, shredded pork, barbecue, vegetarian, even chicken if you do not prefer beef. So there's something for everyone. Vegetarians can enjoy the vegetarian version along with the sides of onion rings, steak fries, tater tots, sweet potato fries, and they even have salads. The half size sandwich consisted of thin, tender beef, grilled onions, sweet peppers with American cheese. Upon unwrapping the meat amount poked out of the soft bread. The bread was soggy on the inside in the best way. Personally I love sandwiches (includimg burgers) that are moistened with natural au jus (beef juices :) Tater tots were plentiful but a bit over salted. just like fries, try to eat when it's fresh from the fryer. Since it was over salted, I'll ask for no or light salt next timd. I would recommend this place and next time I'll order a large size bc I can save the rest for later, as well as no or lightly salted.
I didn't really feel like eating a lot after the food from breakfast and lunch. So I decided to come here to try their cheesesteaks. The place is quite small and average. Not really a place for me to dine given its atmosphere. The cheesesteak is below average. I tasted more bread than the meat itself. The bread was even soggy as it was French dipped. The only good thing about the meal is the steak fries, which is sadly better than the cheesesteak. If you're just going out to eat and filtering out what's premium, then this is a place to go. It's alright but I believe that there are improvements to make.
On a week day, it's not busy. Fast food setup.... Nothing special. Philly cheesesteak with mushrooms & all the fixings... very nice & tasty . The small sandwich is probably bigger than a regular fast food burger but probably not enough. For an extra $2 ... should get the large sandwich, which was satisfying. Anyways, got my philly steak fix...
This spot had great Sammie options the meat used is more on the thick side VS the traditional thin sliced cut. Worth the price & the cheese sauce option is a game changer ! Sooooo good I'll have to deff come back.
Very Rude Staff!! My Daughter (27 y/o) My Mother in Law (66 y/o) and My grandson (10 y/o) went there to place an order on 2/10 and KEVIN an employee used vulgar words to them as he wanted to park right out front of his Job. I also called in and spoke with RANI the store manager to make the complaint because My grandson was so upset over this and hearing this man call his Mom and Great grandmother the B word Stupid B and B's that is something no child should ever witness! Then Rani when I spoke with him, started with defending him and saying he would never and that that employee wax there I don't see how telling me he is there would make me feel any better! I then said so are you telling me, if it did not happen why were the cops called out why did the security guard come over to see what was going on due to the outside occurrence and why was it that well into the evening when I called to speak with my grandson was he upset as he had tried to call me while I was at work and he wanted to talk to me! I also said why is it that 24 hours and several attempts to call and complain what was I a liar! He then at some point with no indication passed the phone to KEVIN and that in itself is rude to put someone on the phone and not tell me! Either way we all know that someone that can act like that in the very front of his job tells me that that is his character and that this isn't the first time! This Rani and Kevin both need better training and Kevin needs anger management as he surely got so bothered over a parking spot and for a parking area that is already busy with the surrounding businesses that are in that area! EITHER WAY this is not how any one should act but especially while at his place of business. Rani obviously cannot be a Manager as he allows staff to just do as they please! This is very disturbing and the disrespect is very evident. It starts from the top and clearly this place needs better management and staff that respect their paying customers and their Job as it's a representation of their selves!! Shame on these 2 and to think that they can get away with this is even more disgusting! I ENCOURAGE ALL TO SPEAK OUT ESPECIALLY IF THIS EVER HAPPENED TO ANYONE ELSE! I will contact the Milpitas Post as well as they need to know of who and how a business is being ran and how an employee is so disrespectful!
Classic spot for cheesesteaks! Came in during lunch and it was decently busy. We didn't have to wait in line, but there was limited seating. There was a lot of space for a line since the tables were lined around the walls of the restaurant. There were two people behind the counter so I thought our food would come out slow, but it came out quick! My dad and I both got half orders which were $8/each. This isn't too bad since it was super filling with bread and meat, but I think if I were super hungry, I'd need something more. I love how many different options they have on their menu!
$11 for a large hoagie (classic cheese steak with lettuce, tomato, and mayo) - loved that the roll was perfect, lettuce and tomato crisp, and steak hot. Wonderfully prepared. Friendly, fast service.
I like the sandwiches and the service is great. That's a 4 star rating. My only complaint is that when I bite into my sandwich the peppers still have the stems attached. Nobody wants to bite into the hard stem. It is not removed and I got two in my sandwich. This is the second time this has happened to me so it's not just that they forgot to remove it and I gave them the benefit of the doubt. Please cut off those nasty hard stems off the peppers. read more
9 months ago
I'd break this place down into pros and cons but thankfully the pros outweigh the cons in a good way. Pros: This location looks like it was remodeled and that's a plus. It feels modern, clean and always pleasant when dining in. I usually stop by during non-peak hours, so the cook is often also the cashier. Honestly, that worked in their favor. The guy making my sandwich had that classic cheesesteak shop swagger I've seen when visiting family back east in New Jersey and Philly. Calm, cool, friendly and confident. It felt authentic. I also appreciate the attention to detail. Waiting for your food while hearing the sizzling meat, onions and peppers on the grill followed by the clanging of the tools is when you know something good is coming. Taste-wise, the classic Philly cheesesteak is simple and satisfying, packed with meat and cheese. The King of Philly and Motown Philly have even more meat, and you can add onions, peppers and mushrooms. (Motown Philly is with mushrooms) taste wise, While it's not quite the same as an actual Philly cheesesteak in Philly, it definitely hits the spot. They also have solid deals. My wife and I usually go for the dinner for two, which includes a large sandwich, fries and two drinks. It's a good value and saves some money. Cons: It's on the pricey side, though that's honestly everywhere these days. For your money, I'd recommend going with a large sandwich. I tried the small 6-inch once and it didn't feel worth it. A large sandwich with a drink and fries can easily hit around $25, which is decent but not something I can do regularly. Overall, I like this place. Good food, good vibes and solid pros. Just come hungry and be mindful of the prices. read more
29 days ago
8 months ago
Place has gone down in quality and quantity over the years. I ordered one king of philly and one large to see what the difference was other than $3. They were almost identical, the king maybe had a little more, but not $3 more. Used to love this place back in high school, but it is not the same as it was. It was dry and not very tasty either. I miss the greasy flavor that used to pour out of it. Sure, I was probably dying, but damn did it used to taste good. Could skip this place, but worth a try I guess. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
First time ordering here. It's located in the same center with El Toritos, Safeway, Giorgio's, Jamba juice, Peets Coffee, Nothing Bundt Cakes and the former Red Lobster. The Cheesesteak Shop is a bit harder to find but it's on the side of Crumbl Cookies and EriksDeliCafe, facing Milpitas Blvd. The center is on the corner of Calaveras and Milpitas Blvd. Restaurant was clean. Friendly staff with a smile. I ordered a Motown, which is with mushrooms. I requested grilled onions and sweet peppers on the side. Also, they offer lots of other reiterations of a cheesesteak sandwich such as: pizza, shredded pork, barbecue, vegetarian, even chicken if you do not prefer beef. So there's something for everyone. Vegetarians can enjoy the vegetarian version along with the sides of onion rings, steak fries, tater tots, sweet potato fries, and they even have salads. The half size sandwich consisted of thin, tender beef, grilled onions, sweet peppers with American cheese. Upon unwrapping the meat amount poked out of the soft bread. The bread was soggy on the inside in the best way. Personally I love sandwiches (includimg burgers) that are moistened with natural au jus (beef juices :) Tater tots were plentiful but a bit over salted. just like fries, try to eat when it's fresh from the fryer. Since it was over salted, I'll ask for no or light salt next timd. I would recommend this place and next time I'll order a large size bc I can save the rest for later, as well as no or lightly salted. read more
I didn't really feel like eating a lot after the food from breakfast and lunch. So I decided to come here to try their cheesesteaks. The place is quite small and average. Not really a place for me to dine given its atmosphere. The cheesesteak is below average. I tasted more bread than the meat itself. The bread was even soggy as it was French dipped. The only good thing about the meal is the steak fries, which is sadly better than the cheesesteak. If you're just going out to eat and filtering out what's premium, then this is a place to go. It's alright but I believe that there are improvements to make. read more
5 months ago
This used to be my go to spot until today. I ordered a sandwich and ended up finding 2 pieces of wood in the sandwich. DO NOT go here. It's unfortunate because I love their sandwiches too read more
1 year ago
On a week day, it's not busy. Fast food setup.... Nothing special. Philly cheesesteak with mushrooms & all the fixings... very nice & tasty . The small sandwich is probably bigger than a regular fast food burger but probably not enough. For an extra $2 ... should get the large sandwich, which was satisfying. Anyways, got my philly steak fix... read more
1 year ago
This spot had great Sammie options the meat used is more on the thick side VS the traditional thin sliced cut. Worth the price & the cheese sauce option is a game changer ! Sooooo good I'll have to deff come back. read more
8 months ago
Very Rude Staff!! My Daughter (27 y/o) My Mother in Law (66 y/o) and My grandson (10 y/o) went there to place an order on 2/10 and KEVIN an employee used vulgar words to them as he wanted to park right out front of his Job. I also called in and spoke with RANI the store manager to make the complaint because My grandson was so upset over this and hearing this man call his Mom and Great grandmother the B word Stupid B and B's that is something no child should ever witness! Then Rani when I spoke with him, started with defending him and saying he would never and that that employee wax there I don't see how telling me he is there would make me feel any better! I then said so are you telling me, if it did not happen why were the cops called out why did the security guard come over to see what was going on due to the outside occurrence and why was it that well into the evening when I called to speak with my grandson was he upset as he had tried to call me while I was at work and he wanted to talk to me! I also said why is it that 24 hours and several attempts to call and complain what was I a liar! He then at some point with no indication passed the phone to KEVIN and that in itself is rude to put someone on the phone and not tell me! Either way we all know that someone that can act like that in the very front of his job tells me that that is his character and that this isn't the first time! This Rani and Kevin both need better training and Kevin needs anger management as he surely got so bothered over a parking spot and for a parking area that is already busy with the surrounding businesses that are in that area! EITHER WAY this is not how any one should act but especially while at his place of business. Rani obviously cannot be a Manager as he allows staff to just do as they please! This is very disturbing and the disrespect is very evident. It starts from the top and clearly this place needs better management and staff that respect their paying customers and their Job as it's a representation of their selves!! Shame on these 2 and to think that they can get away with this is even more disgusting! I ENCOURAGE ALL TO SPEAK OUT ESPECIALLY IF THIS EVER HAPPENED TO ANYONE ELSE! I will contact the Milpitas Post as well as they need to know of who and how a business is being ran and how an employee is so disrespectful! read more
11 months ago
Classic spot for cheesesteaks! Came in during lunch and it was decently busy. We didn't have to wait in line, but there was limited seating. There was a lot of space for a line since the tables were lined around the walls of the restaurant. There were two people behind the counter so I thought our food would come out slow, but it came out quick! My dad and I both got half orders which were $8/each. This isn't too bad since it was super filling with bread and meat, but I think if I were super hungry, I'd need something more. I love how many different options they have on their menu! read more
4 years ago
$11 for a large hoagie (classic cheese steak with lettuce, tomato, and mayo) - loved that the roll was perfect, lettuce and tomato crisp, and steak hot. Wonderfully prepared. Friendly, fast service. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Pros - Decent location with close parking, indoor and outdoor seating, fountain and bottled drinks, two types of protein (chicken and beef), variety of salads, sandwich rolls are soft on the inside and chewy on the outside. Cons - Only receive 4-6 onion rings with a regular order, not all fountain drinks are available, peppers are served cold on top of the sandwich and not mixed in, grilled onions are mixed in but are chopped down into tiny pieces (grilled onions and peppers not fixed together), meat is chopped so fine that it's almost ground, small amount of meat on sandwich, meat is overly seasoned with salt, meat is very dry, tiny amount of cheese on sandwich read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Kevin the manager Awesome guy ! Thanks again for making an awesome cheesesteak. My son loved it. Great customer service great team of people will definitely be back for more cheese steaks!!! read more
1 year ago
I used to eat cheesesteaks in Hayward that were top notch. The best. Since I've moved to San Jose in 2007 I really haven't found anything that compared. Well, until today. This place actually makes quality hoagie cheesesteaks! No joke! It was amazing. I've been craving this for so long, and that craving has now been satiated. If you like cheesesteaks, give this place a shot. read more
Never judge a book by it's cover Location is kind of hidden in a back parking lot. The App does not have this location even though they have apparently been here for many years. "Your guess is as good as mine" As I walked inside I was not really impressed, the place was not really clean and at the same time not dirty either, just kind of blah. Honestly if my friend hadn't told me to go I probably would have walked out. Now here's where I opened the book and started reading C; They have an easy to read menu, I ordered the Large Motown "came with mushrooms + onions & peppers at no extra cost. Curly fries and a small drink $16.87 out the door. The curly fries are on par with the rest of the worlds curly fries 3.5 stars. The sandwich. OH MOMMY!!!!! BAH-IG-AH!!! Bread roll supper soft but not chewy, cheese, meat and toppings EVERYWHERE!!! The taste??? Hands down the best I've tasted in the valley thus far!! Normally I would have saved 1/2 the sandwich for later being it was so big but it slid down my gullet with ease as though it was just a small appetizer. Soooo good 5 stars for the sandwich all day long. Employees were friendly and of course made a mean sandwich 5 stars. I highly recommend this location read more
2 years ago
I like stopping by here when I'm in the area really enjoy the sizzling pig! Always great service made when you order it always hot nice and cheesy! Also really clean bathroom. read more
1 year ago
2nd time was definitely the charm when it came to finally being able to see what this particular Cheese Steak Shop had to offer. Placed my order for a kid's cheese steak and a Motown Philly. Employee was quick and efficient when it came to taking orders and was able to get through the line fairly quickly. Food came out in a timely manner and I sped home just to ensure my food would be hot. Food: Everything was hot BUT sweaty and moist throughout the entire sandwich which was expected. The ingredients in the sandwiches were plentiful and distributed evenly. The disappointment factor was the SUPER SALTY steak fries. So salty that we had to dust off each fry prior to eating it. 3 stars because the food was good but there are a few kinks that could be worked on. read more
Came here to grab a "chicken" philly and fries. Let's start with the lack of chicken that was over cooked and barely any meat. Cheese is half melted and the fries are old and burnt! When we called to complain and the guy was RUDE AF! Never EVER coming back here again! See picture for reference. read more
3 years ago
For the past year when I would go to Safeway or any of the stores around, I would always pass by this place. Often I found myself looking at this restaurant, wondering if it was any good. I finally decided to come give it a try a couple of days ago. Tried ordering a classic and was impressed greatly. The sandwiches taste much better than they look and there isn't any need for me to order any sides since the sandwiches are enough. I totally recommend this place to anyone who wants great cheese steak sandwiches. I even enrolled in their rewards program since I see myself coming here weekly. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Cheese Steak Shop has been doing the best they can during these times! They're pretty quick and relatively cheap. I personally got a salad and even though it was kinda gross (and I was just given a packet of Italian dressing on the side for it), the chicken on the side of the salad was tasty. The salad itself was bland, gross, soggy, and not worth buying. Really only go there if you want a cheese steak and forget about the other items. The people I was with got cheese steaks and they thought they were really good! The employee did forget to give enough peppers on the side, however. Give Cheese Steak Shop a shot only if you want cheese steak, not anything else on their menu! read more
1 year ago
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