My wife, oldest son and i returned to Amato's Cheesesteaks for another delish and filling lunch the other day. We again ordered a Whole Cheesesteak, an order of Fries and Onion Rings. We also ordered 3 soft drinks too. The restaurant was busy, but another party left, so we were able to grab their table to enjoy lunch inside. It was a bit warm outside, but it was pretty cool inside. Per usual the Cheesesteaks, French Fries and Onion Rings were delish. The Whole Cheesesteak is 4 Shorty's, so it's a lot of food. Our son finished his Cheesesteak and we polished-off the Fries and Onion Rings. My wife and I didn't finish our Cheesesteaks, so we took home the leftover Cheesesteaks to enjoy another day. You can help yourself to soda refills, if you like. The parking lot was fairly crowded, but we were able to find a spot in the lot. read more

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Amato's is legendary, so I really wanted to love it. The people were cool enough. The ambiance is very Philadelphia Eagles. But $30 for the DRYEST CHEESESTEAK I'VE EVER HAD and a fountain drink just isn't it. read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Decent amount of meat, but drier than the Kalahari. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

We came in on Saturday and the atmosphere and the place is super clean. Shout out to Sam for taking care of us. Such a vibrant vibes and fun to talk to her. The Philly cheesesteak was bomb! Foodgasm!!!! Definitely come back. We love you Sam!!!! read more

Asked for cheese fries with extra cheese whiz and didn't get the extra cheese. In fact I barely got any cheese whiz at all. Was feeling adventurous and went with the meatball sando. Not very impressive. Not much flavor. doesn't any use salt anymore nowadays? Lol. I usually rave about this place. I guess next time I'll have to stick to what I normally get and double check that my special request for extra toppings is accounted for. I'll be back for a redemption meal soon. read more

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

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I had not been to this location in a long while, but was excited to see them open when I did a drive by recently. I did a quick stop on way home from San Jose on way back to the East Bay. I had ordered a 7 inch Philly Mushrooms and Sweet peppers, another Reg. Philly and Cheese Fries to go. The food was made to order and it was super gooey and just the way I remember them pre pandemic. The cheese fries looked legit but did not have a chance to try them. A solid place if your in the South Bay and craving a Philly or some fries smothered in Cheese sauce. read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Philly with Sweet peppers - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Best cheesesteaks in the bay! i always get the cheesesteak with mushrooms and two cheeses, you gotta add that cheese whiz! i do wish there was more mushrooms. the bread is nice and soft and the fry portion was big! one of the staple best foods of san jose! read more

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

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Please stop making the young Black man work by himself, especially on a Saturday night. I'm sure he's doing the best he can, but the food suffers. Meat's a little dry and the fries and onion rings were overcooked. We're long time customers and we'll continue to support. Just had to give this feedback. read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Overcooked (old?) fries and onion rings. Not bad, but could be better. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Amato's was a major letdown. I have been craving a good Philly Cheesecake and I was excited to go to Amato's. I had Amato's years ago and I remember it being really good. Sadly, what I got not only didn't live up to my expectations, but it was made very poorly. For the cheese, I substituted Provolone cheese. What I got in my sandwich was very little cheese. It was darn near non-existent. The worst part, the meat was cold!!! Maybe I will give the original Saratoga Ave location a try again, but I am definitely not coming back to this Almaden location. read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - The Cheesesteak Sandwich (Mini) w/ a little provolone :( - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Been wanting to try this place for awhile now. I absolutely loved the touchpad to order (makes customizing so much easier). The eatery itself is medium sized but plenty of space for a large party or sings dining. I am frequently in that plaza & foot traffic is pretty low. The workers said 1 word to me the entire time I was there (called my name for the order) so do with that what you will. I got a classic Philly, it did leave little to my imagination but the meat was fresh and so were the toppings. I'd go back to explore other menu items just based on the vast options, there's likely something for everyone. read more

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This place is AMAZING! My son had never had a cheese steak and asked why he had never had one. He is now a fan. Friendly service. These owners are definitely Eagles fans. If you want to eat your tasty cheese steak surrounded by Philly stuff, this is the place. We will definitely be back. read more

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My wife and I just got back from eating here and the food was great. We both had the mushroom, pepper, sandwich with onions. And it was as good as the place I worked at in Phoenix. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We will be back read more

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 sandwiches super greasy read more

Amato's continues to impress. The cheese steaks are authentic. The fries are hot and crispy. Ask nicely and they will even run your sandwich next door to The Office, so you can have a beer with your meal. Staff is efficient, but always friendly. I wish they had coke products instead of pepsi, but Orange Crush goes well with the meal. read more

I've searched high and low for the best Italian sub in San Jose. Some contenders: -Jersey Mikes: Chain I know, but pretty darn good -Zanottos: Bread too hard. Missing the juice. Good ingredients. -Sandwich Mill: Pretty good. Bread sucks. Missing the juice. -Subway: BMT not bad. But not too great either. Amatos: This place is legit! I was pleasantly surprised by the ingredients and girth of the sandwich. Bread is ok, but innards are amazing. Prob my new fav Italian sub place! read more

San Jose locals swear by this place but anyone who's lived in Philly proper will tell you it doesn't capture the magic of a real cheesesteak. In the strictest sense you are getting shaved beef on a roll with some cheese. But you're still light years away from authentic steak and cheese that east coasters enjoy on the daily. All the components need to be right and it's almost lightning in a bottle. The bread needs to be Amoroso which is a special roll which contains the ingredient amylase. This bread is unique in its ability to absorb juice and flavor and still remain firm on the outside and soft on the inside without being dry and crumbly. The cheese needs to be a combo of cheese sauce and Whiz. All due respect to the workers. Service was great. But if you want something close to the real deal you'll need to head to Jake's in SF. They use Amoroso. Accept no substitutions! read more

Being from the suburbs outside of Philadelphia, I was really excited about trying this place out. However, I was sorely disappointed. The lady at the cash register was surly which kind of added to the Philadelphia experience, I suppose. I ordered the cheesesteak with whiz and my partner and I shared the onion rings. The onion rings were good but the cheesesteak was not what I had expected. The whiz was slapped on top of the meat and not mixed in so some bites had cheese while others didn't. The meat was dry and the bread was cold. I would rather drive into SF Marina for an authentic cheesesteak than to visit this place again. I would return for the onion rings but the cheesesteak is a pass for me. read more

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

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Stopped here for lunch this past week. The staff inside were great. Engaged with the customers and made recommendations. For the meal we ordered the chicken Philly. With mushroom onion bellpepper with wiz. The food comes out hot made to order. It was nice seeing steam coming of a meal. My chicken Philly lacked a bit of flavor and was a bit on the bland side. The bread was nice warm and soft. The cheese fries were great, again nice and hot. I'll go in another day and try something different. I always hear great things about this place. Peace! read more

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Such nice people. My son ordered from the wrong location so I started at the Saratoga Ave store closer to us before coming all the way down here to pick up. And then this location was out of eggs so they'd canceled the #33 Pepper & Egg which was for me and is my fave. Rather than go all the way back to Saratoga Ave where I started (where they had eggs), for another vegetarian option they suggested the Veggie Works. This sandwich isn't on the main menu but is on DoorDash and by request - and then they comped it which they totally didn't have to do because it was our mistake. The Veggie Works had all the fixins from their signature The Works sandwich but without the meat. Was amazing! Problem solved and crisis averted. Nice little place here too, with most of the tables filled with happy customers. Thank you Amato's Cheesesteaks on Almaden Rd! read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Veggie Works - doesn't look like much but very, very good! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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The meat size portions are great! I normally don't get full of a cheesesteak. After the first half, I was satisfied and full. It was so much meat in it, I was able to make a 3rd half with the rest of the meat that fell out. read more

The cheese steak was AMAZING! My sin had never had one before and said, "why have I never had one of these before?" The meat was tasty and the bread was delicious! Friendly staff and friendly customers. Clean and plenty of tables to sit. We will definitely be visiting this place again. read more

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We have come to Amatos for years and always knew it was a family affair but was pleasantly surprised to see this little cutie working along side her step mom and dad for the day. She took our order perfectly, was very polite and clearly knew what she was doing. I was highly impressed. So Amato's not only has amazing food but they're also nurturing and bringing in the next generation. I was told she's been working the register since she was 5! Everyone who's been here knows their food is the best Philly cheesecake you can get in all of California. So I don't think I need to rave about the food because IFKYK. The service has always been fantastic but was extra adorable today. read more

$50 for a full size cheesesteak. The bread was super dry and there was barely any meat inside. We were charging our Tesla so we tried it, but one and done. read more

Not only is the food great but the service is always great. Staff is always super friendly and helpful

It's varies. Sometimes service is great, sometimes not , homemade chips over salted, other times chips are under cooked ‍ Hope more consistent in future - it's tuff to need to go back to re-do order if ur far read more

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

Just got back in town from a weekend trip and needed some cheesy, greasy, meaty goodness! So my wife and I naturally thought of Amaro's. i got a shorty The Works and some house made potato chips hit that hit the spot! A two person operation that runs smoothly with great service. We took the food to go about 15 mins to our apartment and the shorty still came out piping hot; cheese, greasy and meaty goodness intact! read more

Always a good coming here. Today ordered a half with mushrooms, onions and hot peppers. Came out perfect today, super flavorful. We also ordered wings first batch came out still cold. Told the owner and took care of them. He even took if off the bill without even asking. I really appreciate that. I always come here and also get good vibes. Maybe I'm biased cause go birds. Either way, great to finally meet the whole family at work. Very nice and put priority towards customer service that means a lot. read more

Always a hearty delish sandwich go to for my family! Fast and friendly staff. place is clean.

Amato's is hands down the best spot for an authentic Philly cheesesteak. It's family-owned, no frills, just amazing food made with care. I can tell they take pride in what they do, they have so many options to choose from and they'll even customize your sandwich for you. Even though they are known for their cheesesteaks, you have to also try their fresh potato chips! They are the best chips I've ever had! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The staff is super friendly and treats you like family. My husband and I have been here together and with friends/coworkers. Whether you're a regular or it's your first time, they make sure you're taken care of. It's one of those places where you can just relax and enjoy a great meal. This place is the real deal! If you're craving a legit cheesesteak, do yourself a favor and check out Amato's. read more

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It was awful. I'm so sad because I move Amato's. My usual location is Saratoga but I found myself on this side of town and though what the heck. Well wrong move. Cold bread. I couldn't get the sandwich to tear apart. Bland flavor. Needed salt or anything to give it a kick. I was just so sad because I was craving the amatos I love. Please look into fixing this location or stick with only Saratoga. read more

Picked up a couple of cheesesteaks & onion rings in early July. Hadn't had it a few years so I was looking forward to it. When I first walked in there was one person in line. I waited behind them, once they were done ordering I said I was there to pick up an order. I got nothing from the "more mature" lady behind the counter. No, hello, we're working on your order, nothing. I paid and waited. The cook was no better, both seemed like they hated being there, and that everyone was bothering them. I don't need you to thank me profusely for coming in, but damn. Now to the food... Unfortunately the meat on both sandwiches was very bland. The cheese saved it, but c'mon this is your SPECIALTY. The onion rings were way over cooked and tasted like old oil. Sorry to say I won't be returning, maybe I'll try the other location. read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - The meat was so bland thankfully the cheese definitely saved this sandwhich. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

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I don't get over here often enough, but everytime I do I'm reminded it's probably the best sandwich joint this side of town. It starts with the bread, and it's always been a tasty roll in the almost two decades I've been coming here. Don't roll your eyes at the prices, because even the Shorty size is more than enough for a big huge meal. It's been probably a decade since I could attempt anything larger. Meats are always delicious, veggies are super fresh. East Coast style sando's in San Jose is a great combo. Amato's, I'll be back soon. This time around I didn't even get a cheesesteak! read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - Shorty Italian hoagie? Yes please! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Amato's Cheesesteaks is one of my favorite sandwiches places! Way better than Subway! They have so many sandwiches to choose from! My favorites were "The Works" and the Italian Sub! They also have really good buffalo wings and loaded fries! The staff was super nice and the sandwiches came out pretty fast! They have plenty my of tables to sit and pretty clean lobby area! I definitely recommend to check out if you're ever craving for a sub! read more

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I'm not a fan of cheesesteaks but I absolutely loved theirs. Location: They're in a shopping center so there is plenty of parking Service: You order at the counter and they'll let you know when it's ready. Ambiance: They have a few tables inside and outdoors as well. They do not have a lot of seating. I think most people just get the sandwiches to go. Sandwich: The Works - Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Onions, White American Cheese and Steak It's delicious! They offer three different sizes for their sandwiches. Shorty - 7 inches Half - 12 inches Whole- 24 inches read more

Amato's Cheesesteaks - 10. The Works Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Jose, California

Cheesesteaks! Always a treat. This is the best you're honing to get west of New Jersey. read more

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

Best Cheesesteaks It's been our long standing favorite place since going to the one on Saratoga. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Can't wait for my next cheesesteak from Amato's! They also do catering. We hosted a Super Bowl and had cheesesteaks that disappeared quick! read more

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

There was a rude employee who seems to hate his job or people like me. I was asking for some hot sauce packets and he simply ignored me. I respectfully asked again and he picked some and tossed on top of the shelf in between us. I'm sure he heard me coz he was right infront of me. He's been frowning since I entered. BTW I am Asian and he looks white. Go figure. read more

Amato's claims (on their website and in their ads) that they make "THE BEST CHEESE STEAKS IN TH WORLD!" I don't know if that's true - I haven't tried them all. But they certainly make a great cheesesteak, probably the best I've ever had. It's an unpretentious place, a little run down, located in a strip mall, but it draws a big crowd of regulars. Once you try it, you'll understand why. The counter service is personal and friendly. If you have questions about the menu, just ask! And if you're not a cheesesteak aficionado, when they ask "with or without?" - they are talking about fried onions. Everything is made fresh, and the sandwiches are great! Besides lots of cheesesteak variations, they've got a bunch of hoagies, sausage sandwiches, meatball sandwiches and more. The sandwiches are BIG and FILLING, so go for the small. On the other hand, Amato's is the kind of place you go when you want to cheat on your diet. So maybe just GO BIG! read more

My wife and I come to this place a lot, it has different locations, all serve the same great sandwich at a quality that is HIGH! We absolutely love amatos, we love to get the works sandwich and the people are always friendly! This is a go to spot anywhere in the Bay Area! Great old school place to sit and eat a great cheesesteak! Or take home hot off the grill! Thank you Amatos:) read more

I am from Salinas and we literally drive up just for this place. Food is killer and I always enjoy the eagles memorabilia. If you're looking for an amazing cheesesteak this is the place . read more

Was hungry for a cheese steak sandwich and so I went to Amatos in Almaden Rd and it was great. The bar next door the Offuce let's you bring food if you buy drinks so I had a great dinner with my beer read more