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    Cheese Steak Shop

    3.8 (405 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    CHEESE STEAK SHOP ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Still the best cheesesteak in the Bay Area
    Aviv T.

    Still the best cheese steak in the Bay Area Start with quality ingredients Don't mess with it. Hope they re open some of the locations (Palo Alto, San Mateo etc)

    Motown Philly half sandwich $9.99
    Shannon N.

    This was mixed for me - pricing felt high for a half sandwich but it was overall tasty. I hate having the cheese directly on the bread though - so most of the bites are cheese-less and then no cheese on the meaty bites. Ambience isn't much here but there were spaces to eat when I was here for lunch (but the tables were not cleaned). I'm not sure if I'd be back.

    Classic Philly (Half) Combo
    James M.

    I've never had the opportunity to spy or sample a cheese steak in its native habitat of Philadelphia before but I must imagine that they are quite a bit different than this because the offerings here at Cheese Steak Shop are... pretty mediocre. The meat and cheese itself, pretty important ingredients one would imagine in a "cheese steak", were rather bland and underseasoned. The hot & sweet peppers offered a bit more flavor, but they were haphazardly thrown on top of the sandwich, easily falling off with every attempted bite. I appreciate that they let you subsitute curly fries in place of regular fries for no additional cost, but the curly fries themselves were also underseasoned and they've taken the criminal but all too common step of charging for dipping sauce so if you want to enjoy your curly fries with ranch (the only right way to do so) except to be charged an extra dollar for the pleasure. The restaurant interior was clean and there was a surprising amount of seating for the small area, but sadly the food quality just doesn't warrant a repeat visit anytime soon.

    Classic Philly
    Jerica H.

    Quick service, hot food, and a chill vibe. I was craving a sandwich while on a walk and decided to stop here! Curly fries were great, I asked for onions on the cheesesteak, but I think the girl taking my order mistook that for no onions, but it was tasty either way! I took it to go and ate the other half as leftovers

    Motown Philly, Curly Fries, Steak Cut Fries
    Julianna E.

    Really great cheesesteaks! Generous amount of meat in the sandwich and large portion of fries. There was a perfect cheese to steak ratio and the bread was very delicious. The curly fries were my favorite, as they were nice and crispy, but the steak fries were also good. The staff at this location were also very friendly and the service was very fast. I would highly recommend this place if you're in the mood for a cheesesteak!

    King of Philly
    Stephanie A.

    10/10 give me 14 of them right now. This cheesesteak I had right before going to Philly set the bar high. This is the best cheesesteak I've had in my life. The meat is tender but the cheese is melted in it so nicely. The meat is also super thin. The peppers give a nice acidity, spice and sweetness all at once somehow. There is a good amount of seating indoors but the plaza also has some tables outside. The service was quick and very friendly. I will say this sandwich was on the more pricey side (around ~$17 after tax and tip). However, definitely worth it if you are having the craving.

    Suppose to be garlic fries, so dry and no flavor.

    Spent $45+ and was disappointed when you don't get what ordered. While checking my order I noticed our garlic steak fries didn't have any garlic on it so I asked them about it and he took it back tossed it in a metal container and gave it back to me. Great, I thought until we got home. It's the same fries as he originally gave it to me, no garlic oil, no flavor. Bag it came in was dry as can be. What was he tossing?!? Not garlic fries.

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    The food was delicious and the portion size was huge! I tried the traditional cheesesteak and I look forward to trying more options.

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    Authentic Philly Cheese Steak. Nice and greasy, with a good ratio of meat to bread. Reasonably priced.

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    Damn good Philly, don't sleep on this. Came here for a quick sandwich on the go and it was WORTH IT

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    When I ordered online, my food was ready on time and hot! Fresh! Would recommend to try them out!

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    Food is always good and consistent taste, love the steak fries , service is great , always call for pickup

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    Great cheesesteaks. I'm a Philly transplant. Get provolone & fried onions for an authentic steak sandwich. Avoid cheese wiz.

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    Great place for cheesesteaks! Different from the other cheesesteak shops around San Jose in that…read morethe hoagie roll was soft! Most cheesesteak shops have a thick and chewy hoagie that sometimes gets to be bit too chewy and becomes a problem trying to take a clean bite - more often than not, it ends up with the meat falling out of the hoagie, and/or juice oozing out onto your lap. Not so here at New Jersey's! This is the first time I ate a cheesesteak with no mess, no meat falling out, no juice on my pants! They solve the problem by using a soft hoagie roll. Yet there is not the sogginess that one automatically expects, as there is little juice to be soaked up. If you think that this makes for a dry cheesesteak, it does not. The meat is tender, not dry at all, the onions and mushrooms are not limp, but the flavor is all there! Some people may prefer the thicker bun to give it a definite bite, but I do like this more refined eating experience!

    Long time SanJose staple now on Hamilton ave across from Safeway. They have a small parking lot,…read morebut have indoor and outdoor seating. A full bar and ample seating inside. Walk up to the counter to order, or sit at the bar. Find a table and enjoy multiple tv's with different programming. Booth seats and table seats, you should find a place to enjoy your food. I personally have not been to this location, but had tried them when they were just Jerseys off of Winchester blvd. A friend recommended them because he said he had the best onion rings and they make their own ranch dressing. I got the standard cheesesteak with onions and cheese. Sadly I did not really get the cheese with my cheesesteak, there was one hidden slice inside my sandwich. Definitely not what I am used to if I have a cheesesteak anywhere else. The flavor was good, I just missed the cheese :( I know people love this place, but I will probably just go back to my regular spot on Saratoga.

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    Buy the Dip…read more Family-owned and operated since 2009--with origins that trace back to the family's roadside stand that began in 1948--Adamson's is probably the premier place in the Bay Area to satisfy one's craving for an authentic French Dip sandwich. It has been almost ten years since my last visit here, so I figured I'd give this review an update after my latest visit. The Good: * Large shared parking lot in a strip mall * Friendly service * Outdoor dog-friendly seating * Housemade bread is terrific * The beef itself is so simple, but so delicious as you can really taste the wood-fired oven in the beef. * They make their own root beer and it's available in bottles and even on draught! They also sell root beer floats, if you're so inclined. * If it's your first time, get the OG French Dip with the jus. So simple, but so good. If you're a big eater, like myself, be sure to add a few extra ounces of meat on your sammy, for a nominal cost, of course. *Their horseradish will definitely clear your sinuses! I love it, but if you're sensitive to that, then be forewarned. * Onion Rings are very good, and slightly better than their fries imo. The Meh: * Honestly, with such great branding, I'm surprised they're just starting to venture out into the franchisee market, as they'll be officially opening a second location on S Bascom Ave by Valley Med. * A little pricey but they serve up a delicious quality product. The Ugly: * The location is kind of small and seats maybe fifteen to twenty people inside and out. Conclusion: Meat eaters need only apply.

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    My wife, oldest son and I enjoyed another delish lunch at St. John's yesterday. We got lucky and…read morefound a parking space close-by, which can sometimes be a challenge, since it's really popular. You can dine inside or outside on the patio. We chose to eat inside. The restaurant was cool, thanks to their A/C. I was happy when we got in line to order and there were only a few guests in front of us. The line moved quickly and we placed our order, grabbed our soft drink cups, grabbed our buzzer and found a table. The buzzer went-off and we grabbed our food. My wife and I enjoyed a Bacon Swiss Burger, our son ordered a Double Cheeseburger and we ordered a basket of Garlic Fries. They delivered an order of Loaded Fries to us by mistake. We told the server we didn't order it, but he said it was their mistake, so it was on the house. Our burgers were good-sized, flavorful and filling. The Garlic Fries were awesome, especially if you like garlic. We only ate about half of the Loaded Fries, since it was just so much food. Help yourself to refills of soda, if you like. The staff is always courteous and friendly. They also bus the tables regularly, which is appreciated. This is one of my fave places to enjoy a burger!

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