On my way to work, I always see this place bustling in the mornings, so my partner brought me here for lunch recently. The staff were friendly and the menu had your usual breakfast fare and classic American lunch options such as eggs, bacon, toast, burgers, fries, hotdogs, pitas, etc. Turns out, my partner knew someone who worked here as well. I got the Giant Cheeseburger, while he doubled down with the Giant double cheeseburger, both with seasoned fries. The fries were delicious, crispy and fresh. The burger had your standard toppings (lettuce, tomatoes, onions, etc.) and it gave me major high school burger vibes. It was good and simple. It was a solid, no-frills, budget-friendly meal. Plus, the restrooms were clean and updated, and the whole place was simple and tidy. I'd recommend it if you're looking for a good, basic, and budget-friendly eatery. read more

The Sheik - The Sheik - Fast Food Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Haven't had The Sheik since I was a kid! My delivery order was simple. I got a Camel Rider (Ham, Bologna, Salami, Cheese, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Sheik dressing, Pita). It arrived with the dressing leaking from the wrap and bleeding through the bag, just like way back when and the taste remains the same. Great nostalgia! Please don't change a thing. read more

The Sheik - Camel Rider - Fast Food Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Very few things are as good if not better than when " We Was Kids" I lived in Jax about 45 years ago and once a week or so we would get a steak in a sack and a Cherry limeade. Recently I had the opportunity to work in Jax for several weeks. I sent my runner to the shiek for 9 steak and a sack, Fries and 42 oz cherry limeade's. It was almost like it was 1970 something. My entire crew raved about how could the sandwich was. Thanks for the nostalgia read more

First saying to get the food wrong, they covered my grits with ton of butter. Everything's greasy the link was supposed to be for a link. The eggs are running. The place is dirty. The place was dirty if I could've given it a zero I would. read more

The Sheik - The eggs were running the grits were greased buttery. The sausage was greasy for almost $12. I would expect more from a place. - Fast Food Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Normally I love this place. I have been going there since I was a kid and my husband as well. We are in our late 50's. We both get our steak in a sack sandwiches the same in all these years. I want cheese, onions, peppers and no mayo. Never have we asked for lettuce and tomato on it. Yuck! Today he got home with our order and we discovered lettuce, tomato and mayo with no onions and peppers on the steak n sack. I decided to call and tell manager because this is the third time they in some way messed up the order. When I spoke to the manager I was not upset, mad or rude. I just felt they needed to know that they messed up. She was immediately rude and raised her voice to me saying that they don't put tomato and lettuce on those sandwiches and that my husband HAD to have ordered it that way. I tried to tell her again that we have been ordering them the same way for years. She interuppted me and insisted we had to have ordered it like that. She was speaking loud and was very snotty. She kept insisting they don't put that stuff on the steak in sack. I told her I know that. That is why I am calling you in case maybe they gave us someone else's order. She was still rude and at that point I pointed out she was being rude and had only called to make them aware that someone there had not made them correctly again. As a business owner myself I would want a customer to let me know if there had been a mistake made. She was being so argumentative and rude that I gave up and said that I would get in touch with an owner instead. read more

Great place. Steak in a sack, extra seasoning on fries and cherry limeade and I'm a happy person. read more

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Me and my kids had to do some running around and when we got done it was lunchtime so i thought i would introduce them to the Sheik. My mom and dad used to take us as kids to the one on Main Street. Service was great, food was fresh, and it was reasonably priced. By the way the kids loved it. read more

I always drive by this place and have never gone in until today!!! No lines, my food came out very quick and hot. I loved the seasoning for the French fries. Everyone was so friendly and helpful (: There is enough room to site down and dine in with clean restrooms. read more

The Sheik - cars parked in a parking lot - Fast Food Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

delicious subs. awesome custimer service. Will definitely come back here again!! drive thru was very quick

My favorite go to spot for breakfast when I'm on the go. I always order the egg, grits and sausage with toast. There is a lot of food so it is a 2 meal deal for me. The drive through is pretty fast. The cherry limeade is my favorite drink. When I go for lunch I normally order the camel rider which is my favorite sandwich of all times. The staff is nice. There is a inside where you can dine. It is normally clean and you can always find a clean table to sit all. I have been eating here for over 25 years. read more

The Sheik - a hot dog, scrambled eggs, and toast in a plastic container - Fast Food Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The prices are way too high. I was very disappointed. I understand inflation. It is not worth it.

I stopped here for a quick lunch on a slow Tuesday at 11:30am for a quick bite. This is a classic drive through meets a fast casual burger joint that has breakfast options. Right off the bat I realized how popular this location was. When I pulled up the drive through line was very long for a lunch rush. The service was fast and staff knowledgeable. Not to mention the killer prices! I orderes the Camel Rider not as a combo with water for $5.88. It was a generous portion heavy on the mayo and a bit messy but delicious. Clientele was primarily blue collar heavily geared towards the service industry croud. Pros: Excellent place for breakfast and lunch on the run. Good for groups. Family owned local Jacksonville staple with eight locations. Heard the cherry limeade is a must to try. Cons: The parking was very tight with close proximity to the drive through made me worry about someone swiping your car. I quickly realized this was not the place to sit with a lap top and get work done. I think a homeless man came to sit near me. I got a bit worried and took my remaining lunch to go. read more

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This Duval county staple is a must try when in the Jacksonville area. The inside seating was closed due to Covid but the take out and drive thru were operating fully. I ordered the fresh fries, large cherry limeade, and the steak in a sack. The pita is always so warm and tasty. Inaddition to lunch, the breakfast menu is expansive and is always a big help if you have had a long night out at the beach bars. read more

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I've wanted to go here for a few years but it wasn't near "my side of town". So when driving down Atlantic for an errand and seeing the sign for "The Sheik"...I had to stop. I was starving by the way and it was after 2 in the afternoon. The counter service was friendly and quick. I ordered the steak in a sack which is like a Philly in a pita. The sandwich was juicy and delicious. The side of French fries were crispy and good. They also have a drive thru and I noticed it stayed busy the entire time I was there! read more

After a perfect day at the beach we needed something other than some chain fast food to satisfy. Stopped by and grabbed a roast beef in a pita, with fries and was completely satisfied and wanted more!!! I'm not a huge fan of onions unless it's a bloomin' onion, so I checked to see if they could do steak without the onions but unfortunately they cook the steak with the onions so they recommended the roast beef, with lettuce and mayonnaise, and it was amazing!!!! Could've been because I was hungry, but it was great, alongside the seasoned fries and a sweet tea! read more

Just for the steak in a sack alone this place gets 5 stars. This place has been around so long, and although it's not the most inviting looking place on the outside, the food is always great (and their sweet tea is good too!) I always get the steak in a sack with egg, cheese, and sautéed onions and get the combo with fries if I'm doing lunch orrrr a side of their cheese grits if I'm doing breakfast. If you're not feeling like going inside, go through the drive-thru! read more

Steak in a Sack, cheese and tomato, mayo. No where no better sammage. I been eating at the Sheik for 40 years. Never disappointed.

Came here to try their version of steak in a sack. Nice guy behind the counter. The meat was somewhat dry, not as juicy as another place I had tried. I'm not sure if they pre-cook the meat or it was just an off day. I would try another location in the future. read more

Big portions + yummy food = no hangry husband. First time here & we both ordered the steak pita combo. I got mine with onion rings & hubby got fries. Firstly- I couldn't finish, it was a lot of food. 2nd- loved the steak pita and the onion rings were yummy! This is a Jacksonville staple. While we were eating, a couple next to us were discussing how one of them had never been. We weren't the only first timers today! read more

The Sheik - Steak pita + onion rings & fries (hubby got the pita too) - Fast Food Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Steak in a sack. This is the thing dreams are made of. Even years after I have moved away from Jacksonville, I still long for this magical flavor. read more

Been going to the Shiek for many many years. always good food and nice people. On December 4, 2021 at 7:30am I was met by a new face at the drive thru. I noticed a large WP tattoo on his arm that stood out more than the many other tattoos he had. So what am I to think with this special font WP on this arm? Is Eli hiring WP promoters, members? I contacted them through their web site contact page and have not received an explanation. I guess I will have to find another place for my breakfast and lunch for now on. read more

Best roast beef Ryder in all of Jacksonville! The meat is garlicky which is delicious. They have great fries and will ask if you want seasoning salt. Say yes! read more

Had the Steak, egg and cheese pita with mayo and hot sauce. Asked for pepper seasoning but got hot peppers instead. I actually enjoyed the hot peppers. I would definitely go back and try another breakfast item. read more

Nice enough breakfast. Very nice and convenient spot at the time. But my credit card that very rarely gets used was compromised by lunch time, so a little suspisious. Probably will never go back. read more

When I first moved to Jax, I found an article on 100 things to do here. One of them was to get a camel rider or a steak in a sack from the Sheik. Guess how long it took me to try it? 3 years. Yeah, I know. I was undecided on what I'm having for lunch one day, and this place popped up in my head! I hopped into my car, pulled into the parking lot, and opened the door to this famous establishment. I was greeted with a really, really awful smell. Like frying oil that has been used one too many times, and grime that hasn't been wiped in some time. A place that will make you want to throw your clothes in the wash right afterwards. I grit my teeth, made the smart decision of ordering my food to-go, and headed home. The first bite into that beautiful steak in a sack was amazing. It's so good! I'd totally go through that (traumatic) experience, or maybe try another location, for another taste. The camel rider, on the other hand, was good, but nothing extraordinary. Fries were meh. All in all, some redeeming qualities, but be warned. read more

I cannot believe I didn't go to this little gem sooner. I always overlooked this place and I am finally glad I tagged along with a friend. Ever since I have become a regular! The food is ALWAYS fresh, so expect a few minute wait. Hot fresh fries, (get the season salt on them)! I also order the cherry limeade which is not tart at all, it is more of a refreshing cooler drink and the steak in a sack, light mayo, American cheese is my go to! read more

Was good as always nothing more to be said than that As nothing has changed they haven't came up with anything new for the customers to try SO basically everything is the same and the food is the same and same taste as well read more

For a non chain to last over 20 years in a Big City is something of a miracle unless of course you have something that no one else has. Back in the "Day" many people had never heard of Pita bread. My first Pita was many many years ago at this very place . Piled high with meats and cheese good things never change or at least you hope they will not change.. The only thing that I saw that has changed was the Lime Aid of fresh squeezed limes mixed with a cherry . May sound terrible but everyone cannot be wrong and I bet they sold a million gallons of the stuff or more.If you in the area by Regency Square Mall try it for yourself and you will see why they have been there so long. read more

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SUPER friendly staff, Steak in a Sack that had me dancing in my seat, and free refills on the Cherry Limeade! This was my first "Steak in a Sack." The pita was stuffed full of steaming steak, grilled onions, bellpeppers and Swiss cheese. Oh man!!! I thought I was a fan of Jacksonville's original sandwich, the "Camel Rider," but the "Steak in a Sack" was deliciously savory and literally had me bopping up and down in my seat with happiness! While the fries at their Orange Park location is BETTER, my table mates and I couldn't get enough of their home made french fry seasoning and made multiple trips to cover our fries (and sandwiches) with it! The customer service was also outstanding! We were greeted immediately upon entering, the cashier was informative, and we were thanked upon leaving. They also generously gave us free refills on their Cherry Limeade which definitely beckons me to return! read more

The Sheik - Steak in a Sack that had me dancing in my seat! - Fast Food Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Pretty solid fast food joint with various options available all day. If I'm in the mood for a hot breakfast in the cooler months I'll go for the bowl of grits with eggs, cheese and sausage. I usually order the chicken pita pocket which is yummy at this location. I've ordered the same dish at another location and it was not as good, a bit dry and not as well seasoned, so each location may be individually owned and operated, which the only annoyance with this chain. As far as this particular location goes though, it's good for fast food :) read more

The Sheik - Chicken pita - Fast Food Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

This is a local chain that I would have given 4 stars, If it wasn't for the dirtiness of the dining area. Interestingly, many locals are wild about this place. To me, it's just a fast food joint. Lol. But I have to admit, they make pretty good food here. I had steak in a sack which was piping hot and fresh. The pita bread tasted awesome, the steak slices were pretty good, and the onions were sauteed. My son's burger looked pretty tasty, too. Fries were average. With the really low prices (average is about $4) and good fast food, it's no wonder why plenty of people frequent this place and remain loyal locals. And yes, I still have yet to try that camel rider sandwich. read more

Always good burgers and fries! Amazing prices too for the quality and quantity of the food you get.

Sometime all you really want is big juicy burger with a big plate of fries! Then you remember it's about summer and tomorrow is leg day. So I wanted to cheat just a little...and small little. So I was a little pissed that they only had large sizes ?!? Cups so big they couldn't even fit cup holder. I probably should taken that as a sign to drive home and make a smoothie. But I decided I rather balance my drink while changing lanes on the highway during rush hour. And I was disappointed. Grease has got to be extremely old or something died in the grease. The food just tasted off. Not sure if it was even really beef. And the fries were no help. It's a local favorite hang out spot - so maybe I need to be here longer to crave this ... ummm food? Or maybe I just need to be recovering from a hangover? read more

I had the steak in a sack. The pita was great. The steak well seasoned. Nice little local joint. Update: the grilled chicken pita is good read more

I'm writing this reminding all this is not a fine dining place, but a great fast food, greasy spoon place with good and traditional burgers, sliced steak and onion with cheese pita sandwiches, awesome breakfast pockets and plates and SO much more!! The staff is friendly and it's always pretty busy. Go, enjoy and write a review of this local legacy read more

He did it again, my husband "surprised" me with lunch from The Sheik. This time, though, he bought two "steak in a sacks" and did not show me the sales receipt. Very simple sandwich, shredded beef, sauteed onions, topped with cheese in a 1/2 pita pocket. The beef was very tender and was spiced up a bit, not hot, but definitely noticeable. It was greasy and drippy but it sure tasted good. This time, the majority of fries ended up coming home with him (he ate the last batch lol) but they were rather ordinary. I do recommend the "steak in a sack" if you like that sort of sandwich, and I upped my rating by 1 star. read more

We get the steak in a sac...usually! And they are good! The camel rider is authentic, and I've yet to try the burger, but deffinately will, especially to another customers opinion!! Thanks for also being so close to us :) read more

Came here to try a camel rider. Won't review the sandwich because it is what it is and as far as I can tell this is the authentic place to get one. That said, I'm sure the ingredients could be improved upon if someone wanted to make a more modern take on the camel rider. Staff was very friendly, food came out fast, everything was as advertised. But let's be clear, this is a fast food place with a drive thru. I review all "original" places five stars because they are authentic. However, I'd rate the camelrider pretty low on the sandwich hall of fame. Nowhere near the heavyweights such as the BLT or Cuban. read more

Cheeseburger combo in a pita and a steak in a sack with fries is the truth. No wonder that this burger shack has been open since the early 60s. The pita is the perfect vessel for your sandwich. It just is. It keeps everything in. No mess. One napkin lunch. I'm a winner today. Thanks The Sheik sandwich and subs. 2 thumbs up!!! read more

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The best place to go to for good pita sandwiches!!!! The only thing I've gotten from there since a child but I'm positive everything else is just as delicious! The grilled chicken and tuna pita are my favorite with an ice cold coke!!! read more