Food and service top notch! The steak is aaaamazing. Prices beyond fair. Staff so kind and chill.

Christo's Wake & Shake is the truth! I made a one hour and 20 minute round trip to pick these up: two New School Cheesesteaks (wit Cooper sharp American & onions; if you want wit wiz, you need to order their Old School). I'm almost glad I just moved 40 months from Bloomfield because I'd become quite the heifer from wanting to eat here daily. Pics are just after getting home, a quick blast in the air fryer to reheat the meat and cheese and they were right as rain. Is it a legit Philly cheesesteak? Probably as close that you'll get in northern NJ. 4.5/5, would recommend if you don't feel like trekking down the turnpike. read more

Christo's Wake and Steak - New School Cheesesteaks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

Solid sandwiches but could use some tweaking. Bread for the CS wasn't fresh and needed some salt and pepper and a little more cheese. North shore was plentiful but again needed some seasoning. The sauce was for the north shore was great though. Worth the try, but doubt I need to return. read more

Christo's Wake and Steak - North Shore /sauce on side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

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I just don't understand the hype. Fries were the definition of mediocre. Steak was fine, not special. Maybe I'm not the target audience, but I tried two different cheese steaks and thought they were both just alright. Even the bread was just ok. And skip the baked potato. Some places offer a twice baked potato... this one was more like half-baked. Ordered through app and then got a message about the 45 minute pickup time. They were right on time with that, but I wouldn't have ordered in the first place if I'd known it was going to wait that long when ordering on a weekday at 1pm. This place seems to have a loyal following... more power to them. Nothing was terrible, but I didn't eat a single thing that I want to eat again. read more

Clean. Great Customer Service. Now let's talk about the cheesesteak. I was really looking forward to this as it was being marketed as a Philly style cheesesteak. The actual meat itself was very tender, juicy, and well seasoned. What I was really looking forward to was the actual role that would be utilized for the cheesesteak. In Philly, a lot of the restaurants that serve cheesesteaks use a seeded special roll. It is typically a little crusty, so there is a little gift to it. Crystal had the seated roll, but it was more dough. That was a little disappointing. In terms of cheesesteaks that I've had in New Jersey on the scale of one to 10 I will give crystals cheesesteak and 8.25 In terms of, which is in Philadelphia, which I considered the best cheesesteak overall., I would give the cheesesteak a 7.1 I would recommend that you try the cheesesteak at Cristos if you are 30 minutes or less away. read more

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Stumbled upon this place on ig and boy it had us sold. The very next morning we planned to have brunch here and it did not disappoint. We got to the place at around 10:30 and was able to order right away. We got the old school and the new school and *chef's kiss* it was excellent! The cheese of the new school was so silky and just something I've never had before! We also got a breakfast sandwich for our kids. They usually don't eat the whole sandwich (like leave the bread or just eat the meat) but my four year old killed it! She ate the whole sandwich on the spot. Will we ever go back? YES! No doubt! read more

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really good cheese steak.. Call your order in before you come... I did.. showed up on time (40 mins after ordering) and still waited another 10 minutes.. read more

Lots of times you see these social media reviewers bragging about a place and you go there and it's not even close to as good as they claim! Chritos wake and steak lives up to the hype! Best cheesesteak I've had in a long time. The steak was amazing, Cooper Sharp American cheese makes it that much better and the bread was fantastic! Can't wait to go back for more! read more

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I finally had the opportunity to try the famous Steak and Cheese and it was FANTASTIC!!!!!! LOVED IT !!!

Just picked up some lunch and I can say this spot is worth the hype. No frills on the inside, but the cheese steaks speak for themselves. The staff is super friendly, and the food came out pretty fast (they got packed right after we ordered). I got the new school, which comes with onions, cooper sharp cheese on a beautiful soft seeded roll. The steak was perfectly cooked, tender, juicy, with little crispy bits all throughout. They add the perfect amount of cheese which adds a great contrast to the steak. We did get an order of fries as well, which weren't for me....I prefer a thin and crispy fry compared to the style they serve. I gotta come back and try the chopped cheese and breakfast sandwiches. read more

Christo's Wake and Steak - Taylor ham egg and cheese SPK, damn delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

Cheesesteak was great. However, fries, cheesesteak and two waters was $24. I can do the same thing in my town with two beers for $24. Sandwich was great, don't get me wrong. I'll probably go back & skip the fries and an extra water. Service was about a 15 minute wait. I ate there and the ambiance is nothing special. read more

I would give this place 10 stars! Best cheesesteak I've ever had. We ate one there and got one to go. Should have got two! We drove an hour 15 mins to get there and spoke with Lamar, helpful over the phone even more in person! This place has a great reputation for a reason! We'll be back read more

I came to Christo's Wake and Steak after seeing them on Instagram... We walked in and was IMMEDIATELY greeted. We said we're new to the place and the guy behind the counter was very gracious and explained the menu .. We decided on The NEW school cheesesteak which is a cheese steak with milk based cheese (NOT CHEEZ WHIZ) grilled onions and grilled mushrooms.. THAT CHEESE WAS BOMB !!! It was very tasty with the hero bread w/ sesame seeds (my fav) I really enjoyed my time there, everyone was friendly (including who I believed to be the owner) came out and greeted us and made sure everything was ok. The only caveat I would say is they really don't have a great selection of things to drink .. other than that my experience was very positive.. I would go back . Don't expect an elegant dining room ( That's not what this place is about ) it's about quality meat served by quality people read more

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My main food goal when I visit the north is to get a good sandwich. I was doomscrolling food places in Bloomfield and came across wake and steak. People were RAVING. We weren't disappointed. We got the cheesesteak old school and Hail Caesar. Both were delicious. We added pickled jalapeños to ours when we got home and it enhanced the flavor even more. They are not shy about the protein portions either. read more

Christo's Wake and Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

Incredible food, best cheesesteak I've had in a long time with lots of options to customize! kind and quick service!! read more

Christo's Wake and Steak - The new school with onions - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

Holy %#%*!!!! Exceptional spot with incredible cheesesteaks and chicken cheesesteaks. I've now gone a handful of times with every time being a grand slam. Counter folks are also incredibly helpful and great guys read more

Absolutely delicious. No frills inside but clean. The counter guy was very friendly. About 5 tables inside. The menu is clever, very clear in its descriptions and prices. I ordered the Old School cheesesteak as this was my first visit. read more

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I've been wanting to try Christo's out for a while based on all the positive reviews and because they share my love for Cooper sharp cheese. I've had my share of cheesesteaks throughout Jersey and in Philly. This is one of the best, if not the best, cheesesteaks I've ever had. The meat is flavorful and they give you more than enough. The cooper sharp and onions give it a nice kick and the seeded roll, while soft, does a great job of holding everything together. I loved everything about this place. My only advice is either call ahead or get there early. We got there around 10 am and business picked up almost immediately after we sat down. read more

Christo's Wake and Steak - New School Cheesesteak (cooper sharp and onions) with peppers and mushrooms - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

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Was in the mood for a cheesesteak today, and found this place. Ordered an old school, then a chicken cheesesteak and a Nashville chicken. One word review consistent across all three sandwiches: mid read more

No frills cheesesteak spot. Be prepared to wait, not a huge operation. Ordered the OG and the new school. Both were good, the new school was dynamite. This place is worth a try for sure, probably the best cheesesteak in the area. Gotta come back to try one of the northshore beefs! read more

The food was excellent as was the service. Ambiance? Who cares! We got caught in traffic and were lucky that they were still serving around 1:40pm. Worth every penny. read more

I've tried both the new school and the old school cheesesteaks. I would recommend the new school version with the cooper sharp cheese. The old school with whiz oddly lacked a salt bite. The whiz was just creamy. I remember cheese whiz as being saltier. Oh well. In both sandwiches, the plentiful beef had good flavor and texture. The sesame seed crusted bread, while soft, wasn't too soft, and had good flavor. However, I had reheated a leftover half in the air fryer for dinner and it took the sandwich to another level, making the roll nice and crusty (and warm). Really, really good. This is a small operation. The place gets crowded during the lunch hour (12pm - 1pm) creating long wait times to get your (tasty) sandwich. I went around 11:45am and had to wait about half an hour after ordering. I mean, I get it. They're making your sandwich fresh. Gotta wait. read more

EVERYTHING!!!!!‼ From the cheese,the bread, the tender steak...Highly recommend this place if your stopping through North New Jersey read more

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FINALLY! A cheesesteak spot in north Jersey that is good & uses cooper sharp! The cheesesteak I ordered was the new school cheesesteak with cooper sharp & fried onions. It was delicious. Perfectly seasoned & cooked. Service was fast & I left extremely happy. Definitely will be my go to spot when ordering a cheesesteak. read more

Christo's Wake and Steak - New school cheesesteak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

The best cheesesteaks in the area, bar none. They have a few varieties to choose from, all are delicious. I only wish they were open later because I don't get off work in time most days so I've got to plan ahead. . read more

The best cheesesteak this side of Philly absolutely amazing the prices are good and the sandwiches are the guy Lamar at the counter is outstanding this is definitely a must try!!!! read more

New School Cheesesteak - this is what cheesesteak should taste like. Juicy, creamy, delicious. Does not need any additional toppings.

This might be the best cheesesteak around. The rolls are incredible. Friendly staff and don't be discouraged by the wait time. it's well worth it read more

Slammin....make sure ya get a drink...youre gonna need it...server was friendly on the phone and in person...the place was packed so the earlier you get there the better read more

Christo's Wake and Steak - Old school with peppers - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

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Best cheesesteak I've had outside of being in Philly‼. I'm going to have to try and not want cheesesteaks now because it was that good I'm returning soon read more

Eehhh...no chips limited supply of drinks and the chicken cheese steak was 2 out of 5! Nowhere near as good as spots in Philly...in my opine!!!‍‍ read more

What a pleasant surprise. As good as a Philly steak you are gonna get outside of the City of Brotherly Love! New School steak w Cooper Sharp is out of control. The Old School Whiz wit feels like I'm back in college down in Philly. Highly recommend. Looking forward to trying their breakfast and Chopped Chess! read more

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Don't let the stem interior fool you, this place is a cheesesteak gold mine. Great seeded roll and the copper sharp is a nice touch.

Man oh man did I find gold and there was no rainbow at the end. Looking for good good breakfast spot that also makes great cheese stakes. Here you have it. North Jersey has a hero.wink wink.. to be fair the place is not a glamorous environment, but the food makes up 120% of any doubt you may have. When you walk in you greeted by polite young man named Eric I'm very sure the owner didn't get that person. But I didn't make him a promise that I will return. To make your order experience better and you don't have to wait. Call him ahead of time and make your order so when you walk in you pick up and get out. For being such a baby eatery, which will grow pretty quick. They are very busy. I waited under a half hour for a cheesesteak with bacon and fried egg. It was worth every dollar and every minute. I also sat down and eat inside, so I did it with her make a mess in my car cause I know what kind of a pig I am. Don't miss this place out. So if you're near the parkway or route three, give this guy a chance you won't regret it. read more

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Easy 5 stars. By far the best cheesesteak I've ever had in my life. I had the new school. That Cooper cheese is something else. Better than anything in Philly. Yup I said it. Here's the deal though. It's a new place. So busy that they've been running out of food. Order took 50 minutes. I'm very impatient but after I ate that I would waited two hours. Just be patient guaranteed won't be disappointed. Top notch. I can't wait to go back. read more

Finally was able to make it here and try one of the new schools, great cheesesteak at a reasonable price, I will definitely be back again. Customer service was great as well. read more

Food is amazing and made with care. Accommodations for just about any customization. Generous portions, good value. Quality ingredients.

The steak sandwiches are the best they are always busy so place your order in advance .

An outstanding cheesesteak. I like that they have cooper sharp as an option. Chopped like a D'Allesandro's Philly. Really good. Roughly on par with the top places in Philadelphia area. Easily and by far the best Philly steak cheesesteak in northern NJ. read more

Excellent cheesesteak in NJ. We stopped in during lunch and got the new school cheesesteak with Italian long hots! The bread was perfect, the sandwich was full, and fresh and the cheese was excellent, if you like it spicy the long hots delivered! Another example of a cheesesteak place in NJ that's better than what's supposed to be the best cheesesteaks in Philly. read more