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    Big Bob's Philly Cheesesteaks

    4.0 (52 reviews)

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    David G.

    Such a great place, employees are amazing and so nice always greeting me and others when they walk in food is amazing and so appetizing

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    Nicholas G.

    Located in a strip mall in the middle of nowhere it felt like. We came one weekday night and there wasn't anyone around. I found it on Yelp and the high rating drew me to it! I went with the louisiana chicken sandwich and the philly cheesesteak. My personal favorite was the philly cheesesteak. The bread was soft and fresh so it held together well with the meat and cheese. They didn't skimp on anything and I enjoyed it without putting ketchup or anything on it. The chicken sandwich was also delicious but wasn't necessarily spicy at all. For sides we went with the cole slaw, caesar salad, and onion rings. The onion rings tasted homemade and were fried nicely. The caesar salad tasted like every other salad I have had and the cole slaws was average. The surprising thing is they seem to be all over the place with the food options here. An example would be that they have a sign that is advertising their pasta fagioli here and it is cheesesteak shop. They should stick to the cheesesteaks/sandwiches/sides since I thought they were very good! Definitely nice to support the place.

    Chris H.

    I grew up 30 minutes outsiide Philadelphia. I take hot wings and cheese steaks very seriously. I can't find a decent wing place in Central Jersey and a decent cheese steak wasn't even on the radar. I'm sick of the usual pizza/burger/Chinese food dinners and was looking for something new. I just happened to stumble on Big Bob's. You really need 2 things before you can begin to build a decent cheese steak, good bread and plenty of meat. Without this base, you got nothing. Clearly Big Bob understands this. The gentleman at the counter was super friendly and helpful. They've got different cheeses to top off your steak, but a true Philly steak is ordered "wit wiz". Chicken is also available if ribeye isn't your thing. Our steaks came out hot and steaming. The onions and peppers were mixed perfectly with the steak and cheese. The bread was soft and just a bit chewy. Perfect! We also got fries and cheese fries to go with our steaks. Again, rediculously hot and delicious! Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Hopefully they can maintain the freshness and quality I experienced. Do yourself a favor, get your jawn over to Big Bob's and order youse one wit or without and get your cheesesteak on. Go Birds!

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    I order from here almost once a week. Excellent cheesesteaks, good customer service and fast delivery times!

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    Just had a burger and fries there nice Portion sizes and great flavor . I was thoroughly surprised. Definitely recommend

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    Good sandwiches good services nice people had lunch there a few times and some takeout cheese steak is great

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    Very nice people and very good cheesesteaks! I work locally and we often order from here.

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    I've never had a bad thing here. Great food, especially the Cuban sandwich. Definitely don't skip the fries either!

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    I love this place. This one here is it. Best philly cheesesteaks in New Jersey AND New York.

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    New Years dinner at Jasper Stone hit the spot. We went with friends and the palce was packed. A…read morelittle noisy, but that is to be expected. Our server, Willem, was attentive and knowledgeable regarding the menu. The menu is quite different from our last visit in 2024 - better organized and easier to read. We atarted by ordering a Caesar salad and Tagliatelle Bolognese to share at the table as an appetizer - quite nice and a good start. Charlie and I both chose the Creekstone Ribeye ( I opted for the Horseradish Creme Fraiche) and our wives both chose the Crab Crusted Halibut. all entrees came out cooked to order and piping hot. We also shared an order of creamed spinach. No dessert as we were doing that at home, but the coffee hit the spot. JS is BYOB so don't forget to bring your wine. Defintely a destination restaurant, and we will be back!

    What an unfortunate turn of events. We arrived as a party of 4 on a Friday evening around 6 pm…read moreexpecting a well needed, well deserved, enjoyable meal amongst friends. I was especially looking forward to ordering the ribeye and lit up instantly when the server listed it as one of the specials. The server shared that he would need to collect the orders for all of our courses at the same time which was fine with me. I actually had more confidence in the timing of everything for that reason. Our server had a delightful energy particularly at the beginning of our visit. After we placed our orders, everything began to fall apart. It did get noticeably busy since we first arrived, but we ultimately waited for our main entrees for over 3 hours. 3 hours. The table ordered the charred octopus and the oysters to start. The oysters hit the table fairly quickly, but then we began to gradually notice how long it was taking for the octopus to come. I had only a slither of the octopus so that I could say I tried it. Everyone at the table raved about the taste. I did, however, agree that their oysters were delicious especially when dressed with a little bit of mignonette, lemon, horseradish and a touch of Tabasco sauce. I'm excited to now report that I am a fan of fresh oysters from the east coast, because apparently the coast matters. The table also ordered the canaletto stuffed with mascarpone, parmesan and another cheese, langostines and lobster with morel mushroom cream sauce, garnished with truffles. I passed on this one also as it was too adventurous for my taste buds; although, their delicious bread and our drinks did distract me for a little while. The restaurant is BYOB, so we had our wine to keep us company while we observed other tables come and go. We eventually asked to see the manager and was told there wasn't a manager on duty which was either untrue or a very poor decision on the part of the owners considering it was a Friday evening. Having someone occasionally check in with our table may have also helped to take the pressure off of the server who may have gotten overwhelmed or decided to prioritize other tables. Having a manager offer a personal apology may have helped us feel less forgotten about. After the three hour mark, we decided this was enough. I didn't have much to eat at this point, but I wasn't at all worried initially since I was there for the main event, the ribeye. I stopped a hostess who was walking past our table and asked for the manager. We were again told the manager is not here but can be called, if needed. I simply replied, "Please do". Shortly afterwards, I noticed our server who at this time was standing by the host stand briskly walk into the kitchen and then return to our table with our plates. I sent the food back which was a decision that was supported by everyone at the table. Let me tell you, that was a difficult decision to make, but I also was ready to call it a night. Our mood had changed, and I truly felt like we were derservant of having the same experience as everyone else that night. Our server apologized for his part to play in the ordeal which I appreciated since I know his intention was never malicious, but unfortunately we had to call this night a bust. He offered us dessert on the house, and our entire meal was comped which we felt was an appropriate resolution. I ordered the Cinnamon Toast Crunch bread pudding which was a favorite. Very good. Jasper Stone is a beautiful establishment with decorative yellow and white floral arrangements throughout the dining area. It is clearly a popular restaurant and has many positive reviews. I regret that I could not have a comparable experience.

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