Charley&#x27;s Grilled Subs

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I had an appointment at the Apple Store at 11am so naturally we decided to just have lunch here to kill the wait time of my repair. Ordered the Philly cheesesteak- w/ mayo onions, peppers, mushrooms -no lettuce or tomato. The fries are medium cut but not steak fries although I kinda wished they were. :( Don't forget the All season :) to sprinkle on everything. I love the bread! it's awesome I must say - fresh and soft. Sorta expensive now from what I remember in the past - one 12' inch- $10 and change and then adding fries and drinks is Pricey!! Yikes! It was around $26 bucks for 2 people! Minus 1star - a little disappointed because a tad too expensive now for fast food at the mall. read more

Charley's Grilled Subs - Food Court Near Me - Escondido, California

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Jonathan S.

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. WOW. What a great experience for a Friday night. Wanted to get some food for our son and he wanted to go to his favorite chicken place (Charley's). So we went there and we were not disappointed. The team at Charley's North County Mall in Escondido are so caring and great. We appreciate the great customer experience from Ethan and will definitely be coming back. We did not have to wait to long as they were able to quickly help everyone in line and couldn't believe how hot, fresh, and fast we got our food. Mmmmmmmm. Our son loved it !!!! We are so thankful for the amazing staff at Charley's. We wish you only continued success in the future. Thank you. read more

Charley's Grilled Subs - Our son's favorite. - Food Court Near Me - Escondido, California

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Kimmy L.

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Walked around the foodcourt and laid my eyes on this place! One bite into the sub and I just loved it. One negative is how slow it took to get it. There was definitely a line with at least 5 people ahead of me. read more

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Marcus F.

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I've avoided this place for years, but a free sample sold me. While waiting in the endless Panda Express line I was able to sample one of their California Philly sandwiches. It was pretty good, so I bailed on the Panda Express line and went over to Charley's. After reviewing their menu I chose their chicken Philly. Pretty big for a large which was shared with another person. It was good but their provolone cheese was very salty. The fries were really good. Surprisingly, this was a good change of pace. You wont feel good about yourself afterwards, but it at least it was good going down. - Charley's is one of the few non-Asian restaurants in the North County Westfield food court read more

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Robert J.

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I first found this chain at a mall in LA. An employee handing out samples turned me into a big fan of this chain. The sandwiches here are really tasty and definitely keep me coming back. I've always had a little trouble finding places I like in the food court here, but this is it! AMBIANCE: Food court... pretty standard. This place does a pretty nice job of maintaining a clean appearance and the samples passed out in the front are a really nice touch. SERVICE: The staff here is friendly and outgoing. No complaints at all. It's a take-away counter, so there's not much to review. FOOD: I just straight up love these sandwiches. It's hard for me to branch out and try new ones, but every time I do, I'm glad I did. The California Chicken and Regular Philly Cheese-steak have been my Favorites so far. As another reviewer mentioned, the fries really aren't anything special, and the prices are just a touch on the high side (but within reason for a food court). Make sure to grab some seasoned salt from the counter for your fries :) Overall: I'll just say this is the only restaurant in the mall food court that I have ever driven TO the mall for. Coincidentally, Westfield just built a parking lot for this purpose... haha read more

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Christian M.

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Charley's grilled subs is a welcomes sight to the North County Mall. I used to frequent The Great Steak Escape when they had a spot in the food court years ago and was saddened when they closed down. Charley's is a pretty big chain as I've seen them at several other malls. Their cheesesteaks are pretty decent although a little on the pricey side. Not as good as a place like Philly Franks but its good for being at the mall. I don't claim to be a Philly experts although I've tried the big four in Philly (Geno's, Pat's, Jim's, and Tony Luke's). This doesn't compare to those but if you're looking for a good meal at the mall, I'd recommend this spot. Fills you up. read more

Charley's Grilled Subs - Bacon 3 Cheesesteak. -Taken via Apple iPhone 5 - Food Court Near Me - Escondido, California

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Yadi E.

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Great California chicken!! Made to order and staff was great. French fries and lemonades taste super fresh too. Generous portions.

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Kristine T.

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Stopped by the food court for a quick bite. My boyfriend and I shared food. We got Charley's and Sarku Japan. At Charley's, we got the Philly cheesesteak, fries, and blueberry lemonade. The cheesesteak was so good!! Lots of flavor, good amount of melted cheese, and all around a good sandwich. I have to say it is better than a cheesesteak I have had in Philadelphia! As for the fries, I was not a fan. A little too soft and soggy for my taste. I love the blueberry lemonade!! There were real muddled blueberries in it. Yum! read more

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beulah f.

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Man, I'm still sitting in the food court, but I'm so upset at this "meal" that I feel compelled to tell someone about it. This place is just nonsense. The "food" is atrocious. What kind of place sells French fries with different toppings and doesn't have sour cream? I should've walked away when I heard that. Instead, I made the mistake of trying three things, all of which sucked more than the last thing. The fries, which were sitting in a big Rubbermaid container and then slathered with a "cheddar sauce" that with its distinct bile flavor induced my gag reflex, sucked. The real insult was the "bacon" these gross fries were served with, which was clearly straight out of a bag of bacon bits. The cheesesteak sucked. Let's just leave it at that. The blueberry lemonade, which sounded like a novel idea, was like lemonade with half a jar of blueberry jam plopped into it. Absolutely too sweet (and thick! gross!) to even drink. I mistakenly gave my angelic toddler son a sip, and he immediately turned into the devil. The only positive thing I'm taking away from this experience is now I have one less thing to consider eating if I ever come to this food court again. *Stop judging my order. I'm already ashamed enough. read more

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Gavin C.

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Holy cow ... Um ... Chicken. The teriyaki chicken sub is like an Asian French Dip. Minus one point for the "bacon" on the fries being bacon bits and not the fresh stuff. But not bad for mall grub. read more

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Joe Q.

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Tucked in the deep end of the food court, I was excited to get my cheesesteak sandwich grub on. Unfortunately, it was not satisfactory. Bread was a little dry and not enough meat:bread ratio. Meat was not well seasoned and Philadelphia would be ashamed to even share the same name of a sandwich that represents their city. Many other decent places in that food court. Even a Subway to cure your sandwich needs with more variety. read more

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Bob B.

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8 years ago

After an errand, my wife wanted a snack and I was a bit hungry. I don't usually write reviews for fast food/food court operations, but this was exceptionally good. After a couple samples of the chicken sandwich (I was torn) that were pretty tasty, I ordered something which I thought was a bit more traditional in the cheesesteak category. I think it was a pretty honest "foot long" for a little under $11 before tax and a fair amount of protein. It was customized w/ lettuce (which I normally wouldn't do on a cheesesteak, but WTH) pickles, pepper rings, and bell peppers and onions. I think they could have tanned the latter a bit more, but we both agreed it was REALLY TASTY! No, it's not a traditional cheesesteak w/ wiz, but it's a really good grilled sandwich that stands on it's own. read more

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Carissa R.

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So glad they opened one of these in San Diego County! Hands down BEST Philly cheesesteaks! I could eat here every day and still love it!

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Tim H.

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This place makes excellent grilled sandwiches you can't go wrong with picking anything on the menu here it's all good! read more

Charley's Grilled Subs - Bacon cheddar fries they are delicious - Food Court Near Me - Escondido, California

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Andrew P.

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This place is relatively new to the food court compared to the other options. I decided to venture out of my norm and give them a shot... glad I did! Food was awesome.. got the philly steak with bleu cheese and BBQ sauce. REALLY good and fresh tasting. The fries weren't too bad either. Service was very friendly, and when I spilled my drink accidentally, they were quick to clean it up and replace it without any fuss. Very nice. Overall, for food court-style food, it's not too bad at all! read more

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Johnny B.

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I love Philly cheesesteaks and Fries. Service is great even with new faces all the time. Quick and fast for a quick bite at the mall.

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The Chicken California sub is delicious, but pass on the fries. They're nothing special. Particularly for the price, if you have any cheese, etc., added. I would liken them to bad movie theater nachos. Otherwise, the sandwiches are pretty darned good, the staff is usually pretty friendly, and the price for what you get, is comparable to similar fare at other restaurant kiosks in the Food Court. read more

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Jonni B.

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This was a pleasant surprise. My girlfriend and I shared a philly cheese steak and lemonade while shopping. The sandwich was large even for sharing and came out very hot and delicious. We'll be back. read more

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272 E Via Rancho Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92025
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(760) 586-2309
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http://www.charleys.com

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Yes, Charley's Grilled Subs takes credit cards.

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Yes, Charley's Grilled Subs serves alcohol.

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Yes, Charley's Grilled Subs has TVs.

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Does Charley's Grilled Subs have bike parking?

Yes, Charley's Grilled Subs has bike parking.

Does Charley's Grilled Subs have outdoor seating?

Yes, Charley's Grilled Subs has outdoor seating options.

Does Charley's Grilled Subs have parking?

Yes, Charley's Grilled Subs has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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No, Charley's Grilled Subs does not have free WiFi.

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“The team at Charley's North County Mall in Escondido are so caring and great.”

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My go to is always a Philly cheese steak or chicken California with fries & a strawberry lemonade…read more Would recommend.

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Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

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Where the beef??? I…read moredon't get the hype. Tiny patties with little flavor. Fry's were cold and small for a large. The pickles were good but that's about it. Is AI bots writing all these reviews. Skip this place for Tanners.