I love going to Amato's for a good cheesesteak fix. My personal favorite's the pepperoni one, but chicken parm, meatball, and chicken cheesesteak are just as good! So are the fries! I'm always greeted by a hardworking and kind staff, and they ensure you're in for some good grub. I'd also recommend signing up for Toast to earn rewards, for Amato's has some goodies once you rack up some points. read more

Still the best in town. The price is the price but theyre not payin a franchise fee, forced to buy supplies from the franchise, advertising, displays nothin so every dollar you spend goes twice as hard here! I really miss when restaurants were worth it and this place will always be worth it to anybody looking for a big stupid meal to hit the spot read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Good price for the serving size. Nice staff. Get it with whiz,shrooms and onions. The also have a challenge of you can eat the full sized one it's free (but that thing is like two feet long and packed with meat). read more

I got the shorty size of The Cheesesteak Sandwich and added onions and mushrooms. It was a pretty generous portion with lots of meat. I felt like it was on the bland side. It was simple which I could've appreciated more if the quality was good, but the meat was pretty dry and chewy and the bread was also mediocre, so it overall didn't stand out to me much. They had quick service though and my cheesesteak was ready in 5 minutes. Store is small, no frills, and gets pretty stuffy inside. Indoor seating area wasn't too spacious, most people got their orders to-go. read more

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These are hearty, right-on classic Philly Cheesesteaks, all the goodness you expect in a classic presentation! Others imitate but Amato's delivers in !! Beef is tender, well seasoned, full of flavor. The owner Bill says it's 100% Black Angus and every bite of this deliciousness backs him up. Do yourself a flavor and eat a Philly cheesesteak here at Amato's, you will never go anywhere else for one! Thank you Bill for quality presentation! We LOVE Amato's!! Theyre epic! AND GET THE ONION RINGS!!! OMG the rolls holding all the goodness are always Fresh, Soft, absorbent PERFECT!!! read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - SHORTY CLASSIC WITH PEPPERS & ONIONS.. and EPIC ONION RINGS!! Perfect - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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Missing them cheese steaks in Philly? No problem amato always satisfy cravings. We visited during dinner time so parking was a bit scarce but found one after circling a few times. Their shop got super bright lighting so immediately I woke up from sleepiness and ready to feast. Ordered fried chicken wings and got both chicken cheese steak and beef cheese steak since we can't decide on one. Paid, got some soda, and the wings were ready pretty quickly, then the cheese steaks were ready. Man oh man, everything is so tasty and I'd be damned if I said I didn't try to finish the whole cheese steak but ofc failed and took the rest home. Wonderful Dinner we had read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Fried chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place is always phenomenal. When you order, it's cooked fresh and you can tell, it tastes amazing. And not only are the cheesesteaks the best in town, but the cheese fries are to die for. The best part is that customer service is amazing. The staff is so kind and friendly, and always puts a smile on my face when I go in. Plenty of seating, but I always take it to go. Also, it's right next to a dispensary so if you need to pick up some weed, grab a snack. read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Menu - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Great sandwich that tasted very authentic, I really enjoyed the homemade marinara sauce to on top of my parm chicken sandwich. They definitely loaded my sandwich with chicken, cheese and sauce. Upon request you can have them add grilled onions. The service was amazing and the vibe was straight out of a restaurant in Philly. Highly recommend ! read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - The Chicken Parm (Shorty) - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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Quick service. Classic cheesesteak, I substituted with provolone cheese. Grilled onions and mushrooms are a must. It was delicious. Standard cheesesteak location with various badges from different departments of authority. I'm curious if people that visit contributed their patches. read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - The Cheesesteak Sandwich (Shorty) with provolone & mushrooms - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

What happened? Three to go orders tonight. None of long traditional great flavor and it was on stale bread. We called and they said "we think" the bakery delivered the wrong order. What? The cooks can't tell but I knew immediately! Almost no onions, what new cooks too? They only offered to remake it on the same bad bread. We were long gone and at our event. Inexcusable! read more

I tried to call to place an order but I guess they were busy so I wound up ordering online. There is plenty of parking, didn't have any issues finding a spot. My order was ready by the time I got there, quick service. My boyfriend and I split a half-size the works. You get a lot of food for what you pay. The amount of meat we got was super generous. Unfortunately, I think they either neglected to or underseasoned the meat. It was pretty bland, needed some salt. The bread was good, cheese good all the other toppings were good. Might give them another chance, maybe they were having a rough day. read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - The works, half (12") - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

The menu has changed from the last time I visit this place. It seems that they're trying to minimize the amount of items there since most of the items that were removed from the menu were not much ordered by customers. Or it could be that they're trying to cut costs. Nothing has really changed so far. I find that the fries are better than the cheesesteaks in my opinions since they're freshly cut with some extra crispiness. Doesn't really mean that the cheesesteaks are bad. I'm still shocked that not only that small fries are like regular fries but the smallest size of the cheesesteaks, which is shorty, is like a regular size. Pretty much the atmosphere is the same except that they added a kiosk for us to order online. I still say that this is one of the cheesesteak restaurants in the Bay Area. read more

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Amato's is San Jose's omage to Philly... Just a solid old school Cheesesteake. Even the venue looks like an old school diner. Ever since I discovered Amato's, it's been my go to for a typical / traditional Philly Cheesesteak sando. Not the nicest of venues; it's got that old school Blue Collar diner vibe going on...simple chairs and tables with a good amount of bar seats, nothing fancy. Parking isn't and issue, there are a good amount of spots in the plaza. If you've never been here, drive slowly it's very easy to pass. Can't say I've ever been disappointed here. Everything is on par with Pat and Geno's (creators of the Philly Cheesesteak Sandos) in Philly. Actually Amato's might even be better...they don't use the fake cheese...lol. A few sandos I devoured over the years... #CheeseSteakSando: ~ 2. CHEESE STEAK SANDWICH - 4.5/5 ~ 7. PEPPER CHEESE STEAK - 4.5/5 ~ 10. THE WORKS - 5/5 (Shorty) ~ 19. CHICKEN WORKS - 4.5/5 ~ 28. SAUSAGE, PEPPER & ONIONS - 4.5/5 (Shorty) ...and yes that FOOD INFLATION is real. Prices have crept up over the years like all other places. SMH! Still worth it... read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - 28. SAUSAGE, PEPPER & ONIONS - 4.5/5 (Shorty) - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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So I have a total "Buyers Remorse" relationship to Amato's. Don't get me wrong, the cheesesteaks are fantastic. So good in fact that it is way way too easy to overindulge and eat more than your system can handle hence the 30 minute later regret lol. Plus a good cheesesteak is like adamantium, you need to keep it warm and moving. Once it gets cold its game over IMHO. Heck as I have aged, even their smallest size, a 'shorty", is easily 1.5 meals in and of itself. Chicken California: Yes i went foophy under the mistaken notion the chicken would be a lighter way to go than the traditional CS. Nope. It was however glorious. The interplay between the chicken and cheese, the bacon doing what bacon does, and then the fresh toppings helping but failing to cut the over the top richness. Each bite of that gooey cheesy savor mixture was awesome. Awesome local place for those hankering for a taste of Philly. It is comparable or exceeds some of the best the city of brotherly love has to offer, and all without transiting through that miserable airport they have there. read more

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Pretty solid sandwich! Generous meat portions and well seasoned. I do wish the bread was toasted a bit more. Overall thoroughly enjoyed the hoagie read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Hoagie cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Solid cheesesteaks but you're paying for it. Kinda pricey. Sides were mid - fries were not fresh, and the onion rings tasted of batter not onion. read more

They changed their bread! It's no longer a Philly style bread which makes a huge difference. It's now a standard sweet French type roll. I hadn't been here in years so don't know when the change happened but the bread change is disappointing. Can't call it a Philly cheesesteak without the right bread... read more

Come for: a solid cheesesteak I came on a Sunday afternoon craving a classic Philly cheesesteak. There was ample seating, easy parking, and very short wait. The ambiance was exactly what you'd expect of a philly cheesesteak shop. I ordered the short which was enough for one person and some onion rings. The cheesesteak was meaty but had some occasional hard bits of tendon or something that made it a little difficult to eat. Flavor was great, not too salty. I added peppers and hot sauce to mine which I recommend. I also added mayo which I do not recommend. Onion rings were great value. Big order with at least 15 rings. They gave some ranch to dip. The onion rings passed the "rip it open, does the onion come out of the batter" test of quality. Would recommend getting these. Overall, I would come again. It's not the best philly cheesesteak you'll ever have, but serviceable and good value. read more

Really good Philly steak! The meat and fries were also very good. Recommend trying it! read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - The Cheesesteak Sandwich (Shorty) - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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I really hate to give bad reviews, especially for staples of community but here goes it. sadly I've tried amato's many times over 2 decades at each of their locations and still don't agree that the cheese steaks here are any good. the wrong bread never do they season the meat as it's always flavorless read more

Best cheesesteaks in the Bay Area. Our neighbor from Philadelphia really likes them too. Try the Death Basket, I call it the Philadelphia version of poutine. Recommended by Rodney next door at Unlimited Ink. An order of cheesesteak on top of fresh French Fries. Amazing and definitely not good for you but will keep your cardiologist employed for a while. read more

TL/DR at bottom Staff was nice, place is definitely a diner/hole in the wall vibe but don't let that scare you away from the food. Chicken was very juicy, even though ordered parm got this by mistake and it was worth it. Sandwiches were good, but felt like missing sauce and not sure if it was the bread that made it feel that way. While works had peppers, they werent hot or too sweet so maybe need to ask for more. Definitely added some BBQ and Ranch to help and when we did that, Sandwich was fantastic. Fries are delicious and only needed a little salt and pepper which was at table. TL/DR - Sandwich needed sauce, make sure to order Sweet/Hot peppers read more

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I got the cheesesteak hoagie which was really good but felt like there were too many veggies. It was a really big sandwich and I only had half. I tried the works and it definitely better as it was well balanced. Next time I will be getting the cheesesteak for a well balanced sandwich. The fries were decent fries, very hot when they came out. The service was awesome! The helped us wrap our sandwiches after we ate half of them. read more

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The cheesesteaks here are quite pricey, but they are quite delicious. I've only tried this place twice from Doordash, getting the Shorty option both times. * Just meat and provolone cheese: Simple and delicious * With mushrooms + white american: Felt like there was more mushroom than meat which became overwhelming and I love mushrooms lol If you want to treat yourself to a Philly cheesesteak, I would say this place tastes authentic and they give you very generous amounts of fillings! read more

We drive nearly an hour just to eat at Amato's -- and it's worth it. This time, we ordered the fried egg and peppers, fries, buffalo wings (no sauce), and the Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Everything was made to perfection. The food was ready on time for pickup, hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The mild and spicy special/secret sauces are delish -- perfectly balanced, seasoned just right, and they brought the whole meal together. Each item complimented the others -- from the crispy fries to the savory cheesesteak to the simple yet flavorful egg and peppers. And those wings? Even without sauce, they were juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. It's rare these days to find a true mom-and-pop shop that puts so much care into what they do. You can feel it from the moment you walk in -- the ambiance, the friendly vibe, and the wall of values and stories that reflect the heart behind the business. The owner clearly takes great pride in keeping this place special, and it shows. In a region where finding a solid Philly cheesesteak is nearly impossible, Amato's is a true gem. We highly recommend it to anyone craving authentic, delicious food made with love. read more

So back in May I stopped at this little mom and pop with some old friends @HĄPPƳ.Đ.F . One of out last hang outs I baught this 50$ meal deal from #Amatos here in #sanjose It was a 2 foot cheese steak with all the fixings and snacks. It was a great game night dinner plan. Highly recommend it. #Bread was so soft and fresh. Food was amazing customer service was great. We love you Nicole thanks for all the help! #cheesesteak #junkfood read more

My son worked here years ago! And the food has always been really good until recently ordered a to go order wasn't ready for quite a while when I arrived and I was given wrong order didn't realize until I got all the way home in Sunnyvale unfortunately but the cheesesteaks are delicious and cheese fries are smothered in cheese! read more

What happened? We've been loyal customer for YEARS. We went in on 2/14/26 and the food was drastically different. The bread was not the same. Starting with the bread. It was not their regular sub bread. Tasted a bit stale, did not taste fresh and it was chewy. The onion rings (wish we took a picture) were burnt to a crisp and skinny. They were black. They were not their regular golden thick onion rings. The crinkle fries def tasted frozen and also super crunchy... not good. The filling of my sub was plain too, no seasoning. Im so disappointed. I don't know what happened but something was off. I hate to do this but it should be flagged so they can get it back to what is used to be :/ read more

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Great place!!! Had myself a cheese steak hoagie that was delicious. Super clean flavor that you can individually taste. I got the 7" and it was pretty filling. read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - 4. Cheese Steak Hoagie - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

The Works (shorty) was decent overall. The fries were freshly made, and the customer service was pleasant. There was ample parking and plenty of indoor seating available. read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been coming here forever. I enjoy the works with whiz on top of the white American cheese. An occasional guilty pleasure. Nice staff, same people have been there forever. Bummed they had to move out their Eagles vehicle out because the city said it was an eye sore. That vehicle was a landmark. read more

Delicious cheesesteaks! The best in the valley! Lots of fresh hot juicy meat grilled with fresh veggies all on a tasty roll! If you can eat a large by yourself, then you need to enter into contests! Amatos is wonderfully friendly and homey in appearance. I could probably stay here all day watching football and eating a large cheesesteak. The fries are wonderful and so are the onion rings! I love this place! Go here! You will be super happy you did! read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Rings and fries - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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On the regular this place hits the spot,I recommend not going after 8:30 or else you'll get a super cold Philicheese sandwich,I was so disappointed first time ever getting a cold sub frm this place.. I work 10min away and it's always steaming hot but not today idk they probably wasn't having it knowing I was the last customer of the day.. when I say cold I meen cold.. u can tell by the cheese if it's super hot too the way it melts.. this cheese was set and not melting read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Cheese not melted only enough to blend with the meat.. biting into a cold sandwich is crazy AF - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Holiday Treat !!! Ordered the Philly CheeseSteak with The Works ... tasted great ... also had the onion rings ... they too were amazing !!! Good service, fast service, great tasting food, no complaints !!! Will be back soon !!! read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - 24" Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich and Onion Rings - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

First time here & it Amazing! Food was fresh & hot, food was ready fast, clean inside when we came in, staff was amazing! Highly recommend!

First time having a hoagie and it did not disappoint! Will definitely be coming back for a cheesesteak! read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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They don't wash their hands or use gloves when making your food and are on their phones behind the counter.

So i think i just popped my philly cheese steak cherry i mean at 50 years old ive had what others called cheesesteaks but i have a sneaking suspicion they only dreamed of being this tasty read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - A laboratory of wonder - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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My cheese steak was pricy and not all that great. There are plenty of other cheese steak shops in the east bay that I prefer over Amato's. The interior diner theme is fun and bright and the servers are friendly, but the cheese steak is just not very tasty. The sandwich was very soft and lacking any char or texture from the meat, and overall not flavorful. read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - 4. Cheese Steak Hoagie - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Amato's never fails to deliver. I don't get here as often as I'd like to, but when I do I'm always glad. The last time around, I mixed it up a bit and got the buffalo wings--I was pleasantly surprised! Being from out east, I've been pretty non-plussed about the lack of wing scene here. Wingstop is some pretty marginal stuff. The wings here were way better than they needed to be, for just being a side dish. Not sure if it's because I was a late order in the day, but damn my sando was huge! I swear I got upsized--I had food for two days! read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Crushin' it with the Italian hoagie. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California