The Philly cheesesteak was amazing!!! I also noticed that the owner, Don, is incredibly sweet and friendly with all of the customers, which made the experience even better. When I was about to order a full-size cheesesteak, he recommended the 8.5" instead, mentioning that the 17" is huge and I'm so glad I listened! The restaurant itself is really comfortable, with one side feeling like a classic diner and the other having more of a bar vibe with a nice drink selection. Overall, a great spot I'd definitely come back to! read more

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Disappointing experience. The main reason Is the lackluster service from the waiter. He was so off putting. His whole energy was giving.., I don't give a fuck. I came here to try a local spot that served fresh Philly steak and the sweet potato fries. They were out of fries and the Philly steak was not good. Sorry. The best part was the owner /cook was so nice. He came out and served my beer with a smile. That's great customer service. Maybe they need to touch the young waiter what that looks like. read more

Found this spot on #Yelp as I'm out in Garner, say 45-minutes away. A Taste of Philly 4 U had good reviews (and directions on how to locate them in a lil strip center). As a South Jersey girl, I'd love to find a Philly cheesesteak that tastes like home. I've been looking. Well, I'm still looking. Was greeted warmly by Ms. T, who provided excellent service. Decent menu choices. Despite being known for their cheesesteak, it did not meet my expectations. Steak didn't taste high quality, processed cheese was stuck to the roll and not mixed in, and grease dripped all over the second plate I was offered after it pooled into the wax paper in the serving basket. Pepsi products I think I'm good; I'll check out some other places on my travels. read more

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FOOD IS LEGIT! Absolutely delicious cheesesteaks that are AUTHENTIC! This is more of an order and pick up spot than a sit in and eat spot. Lacks ambience but does not lack flavor! read more

Had the 17" Philly w/ onions mushrooms peppers and the sweet/tangy sauce it was amazing. Everything had great flavor filled you up a you def get what you pay for here. The owner Don was personable, polite, and just a very positive person. Thank you Don for the great service and excellent food today. read more

Great food and fast service we would eat there again. Everything was hot and nice presentation. read more

A Taste Of Philly - Cheesesteak subs - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

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Love this place, the food, the owner, and the new male worker. A bit hard to find but worth the time to find it. read more

A Taste Of Philly - Philly cheesesteak! - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Food was good nice place and the owner very frendly and attentive. It was our frist time but it wont be our last. Come and check it out.

Owner got a big personality with a bigger smile. Good guy! Subs are loaded. You don't go away hungry. Always a return customer!

In Garner for work and found this place off of 42. Totally worth the effort to find the place. Best Philly sandwich I have had in a very long time. The owner is friendly and believes in great quality ingredients. Don't hold it against them that they are Eagles fans. :) Highly recommend the sweet potato fries. read more

Beautiful restaurant with a lot of options in and out of the way place over in Garner and really friendly cool staff! Great food great service!! Highly recommended! read more

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Decent food but location and interior decor is not for the faint of heart. Located within anindustrial area, specifically a dead end street next to a questionable hotel. Kitchen is completely separated from dinning area, possibly on a different floor. I ordered the chicken cheese steak which was 4/5 and onion rings were freshly cooked and crisp. The place is owner operated which helps maintain quality and consistency. Likely not going back anytime soon. read more

I really played peek a boo with this restaurant but I finally found it! Haha. So keep following the GPS so you too can get literally have the best cheesesteak you've ever tried. I always feel a little anxious going into a new place but man these people are so welcoming. I felt like a regular within 5 mins of being inside. I got a 8" cheesesteak and y'all it's the sweet peppers and that meat that's so dag um good. They will soon be having a breakfast bar to my understanding which sounds amazing and I will definitely be back to try that. read more

A Taste Of Philly - a beef sandwich - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Very friendly and fast service. The owner was gracious and helpful. The Philly cheesesteak was delicious. Very tender. Lots of flavor. Great toppings. read more

This food truck puts out some amazing Philly sandwiches. The sweet young lady who helped us with our order was even able to accommodate with a custom veggie cheesesteak! The chicken Philly was really tasty and the half-size sandwich is huge. read more

A Taste Of Philly - Veggie cheesesteak (mushrooms, onions and cheese) with seasoned fries - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

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Having originally been raised in Philadelphia (and left in 1967 to join the Marines), I have often searched for the types of traditional (original) steak sandwiches that I used to get at various diners, restaurants, or steak joints all over Philadelphia in my youth (50's and 60's). Now granted, quite a few restaurants/outlets here in central North Carolina sell their versions of steak sandwiches - but in the end, they often just don't hit the spot. By that I mean to say that a great, traditional Philly Steak Sandwich consists of several variables - that include the roll, the type of meat used (and texture - that's important), and the amount of the meat on the roll - not to mention the original types of add-on ingredients often found in the real deal. As an aside, over the years, I've eaten in over a half dozen places where they put so little meat on the roll, it felt (and tasted) like I was eating a roll with nothing on it. Several weeks ago, while visiting the Walmart shopping center near the Cleveland area on highway 42 (near Garner, NC), I was stunned to see a very large food truck with "A Taste of Philly" as its logo. I told my wife to head on into Walmart, while I checked out this food truck. And damnnnnn - I'm so glad that I did! From the moment I met the owner - an outgoing, very friendly, and jovial dude - I felt right at home. The owner moved to this area from Philadelphia just a few short years ago. So I ordered a half steak sandwich (now mind you, even a half sandwich is almost 10" long), with provolone (sweet peppers - an original Philadelphia tradition that you just don't find down here) onions, mushrooms, and a variation of a marinara sauce blend. As an aside, in the "old" days, one of the big add-ons to any type of Philly Steak Sandwich was adding the marinara sauce which put the icing on the cake, so to speak. When he served me the steak I was not prepared to see what I got - meaning, it was massive. Heck, there was more meat on there than the roll itself, and the texture - ohhhhh, that marvelous original Philly Steak texture. From the very first bite, I experienced, what I believed to be a "Gastrointestinal Orgasm," due to my moaning with every bite - haaaaaaaaaaaaa. If there is one recommendation I can make - and it's an important one - it is that he should look for original Philadelphia-style Italian rolls such as from Amoroso's or other brands. The rolls that "A Taste of Philly" uses are like large hot dog rolls, and the texture of the roll is important. I'm not saying this to diminish the overall taste of the sandwich, but having the right rolls are important. In talking with the owner (gosh, I feel bad that his name escapes me at the moment), he told me he has 2-3 of these large food trucks and that the public responses to his food line have been outstanding. I live in Fuquay-Varina, which is 30 minutes south of Raleigh, and he indicated that he was looking for a spot to set up there also. Folks - this owner (and his food) is (are) the real deal. If you're not from Philly, you probably wouldn't understand what I was getting at. But if you are from Philly and you fondly recall steak joints like Pats, Ginos, and a whole host of others, you shouldn't be disappointed with what you'll get at a "Taste of Philly's" - I can only give it my highest recommendation. And if you meet the owner, he's the type of guy that will brighten up your day also. Ben Herrmann Fuquay-Varina, NC Originally from Northeast Philly near Cheltenham) read more

Nice employees. Average cheesesteaks but very slow service. They ran out of a lot of items which held us up.

What a Great Find. The food is really amazing. I had the Philly cheese steak with sweet peppers & onions, it was amazing. Service was great. Great conversation with Don ( owner ) & his nephew. Very clean & great atmosphere. Can't wait to visit again. If I could give them more stars I would. Visit & Enjoy. Richard read more

Great food, fair prices and super customer service. Everything you can ask for. Had a cheesesteak with mushrooms, sweet peppers and onions, yummy! read more

I live in Clayton, and someone on Nextdoor or the local Facebook group mentioned that "A Taste of Philly" was opening in the area off 40/42. As I was a fan of Anvil's cheesesteaks before they closed, I figured I'd seek "A Taste of Philly" out. It was a bit challenging to find as I was winging it without GPS on Technology Drive by the Garner Food Lion there, and I had to look it up on my phone to have GPS fly me in. For reference, it's right behind University Lights in Garner, and unless you are looking for it, you will probably miss it. That said, upon entering the place, I was greeted with a broad smile and warm welcome by the exceptionally friendly owner, and I ordered a half cheesesteak to go, made the way he suggested. We talked as they made my sandwich in the kitchen, and he told me that he moved to the area from Philadelphia in 2020, right when the pandemic hit! Undeterred, he opened a food truck selling cheesesteaks in the Food Lion parking lot off Cleveland Road in Garner. From there, he moved into a physical location by another Food Lion off 40/42, and now, moved to this new location. He is legit, directly from Philly, and the cheesesteak? Get out! Sublime and exceptionally tasty! Anvil's used to be the best cheesesteak in the area, but now, A Taste of Philly is the new cheesesteak champ! It's a bit out of the way, but you'll be glad and satisfied that you make the trip. It's totally worth it, and I'll be back, bringing friends! read more

This Philly cheese stake will adjust your definition of a cheese stake. From the bread, to the spices, peppers, and the steak. Now to qualify, at my age, i don't get excited much anymore about food. Don is amazing and his staff falls in line. Be ready to talk football or any sport. You will not be sorry. I live in Virginia, but i will make it a point to visit Don and " a taste of Philly" when possible. read more

After being disappointed at Hwy 55, this place restored my love for the Philly cheesesteak sandwich. The meat and peppers were excellent. Don, the owner was very entertaining and the service was exceptional. We came after the lunch rush and the atmosphere was very relaxed and had a local vibrance. We will definitely be back to enjoy this hidden gem! read more

Super great food! Whole family loved it and really enjoyed it! Super simple but flavorful menu, the fries are perfect and the meat is seasoned so perfectly. Will definitely return the guy that owns it is so welcoming and nice. read more

A Taste Of Philly - Best Philly in garner! Love love love this place - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Hit up the food truck a few months back as I love a good cheesesteak. Service was good, food looked great, but the taste left me wondering why I stopped there. I've not been back, but I see they have a store in Garner. I'm tempted to stop by and give them another try. But it was like steak-umms the last time. Is the shop any different than the truck? read more

They know what they are doing here! The cheesesteaks are flavorful, meaty and seasoned well! I definitely recommend!

Had a delivery sandwich was okay but the nachos. They threw some steak pieces on there with a smattering of cheese on these unedible chips. Won't order from them again read more

Great service. Quaint locally owned place with delicious food. I was traveling for work and stopped in right at closing time. They greeted me with a smile and had my food out quickly. I definitely recommend checking it out. I will return when I am back in the area read more

Not the easiest to find, but food was excellent. Owner was very friendly and attentive to your needs.

I'm so glad that I finally had a chance to try a Philly cheesesteak from here !! They are delicious!! We get a Philly cheesesteak every Friday night now . The owner is so nice!! Outstanding customer service and food if you haven't been there yet, you really need to go!!! read more

My wife and I thought they were the best cheesesteaks we ever had, and the special sauce was awesome! This is our go-to spot for cheesesteaks, and we're looking forward to sampling other parts of the menu!! read more

Owner is awesome and has a ton of passion for his food and it shows. One of the best restaurants in the area by miles. I can't wait to come back! read more