Chubby's is a neighborhood fast food joint with big portions, decent prices, and an authentic Philly feel. As a cheesesteak destination, however, it's unremarkable. On the meat serving spectrum, the steak tends closer towards ground beef than strips of ribeye, and it's a bit overcooked and under seasoned, at least for my taste. I'll also flag that Chubby's is a bit slow. I came here because I'd been standing in a line that stretched from a from [a redacted high profile cheesesteak spot nearby] to the sidewalk. Wanting to avoid the wait, I audibled and popped in to Chubby's instead. To my chagrin, after waiting 20 minutes for my basic cheesesteak (provolone, with onions), I saw the women behind me in line at [redacted] with their cheesesteaks in hand. Oops. Anyway, I still had a cheesesteak myself, so it's not like it was a bad afternoon. But in the future, it's worth noting that, maybe as should be expected based on the name, Chubbys emphasizes the 'food' more than the 'fast.' read more

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First time to Philly of course I had to stop and get a cheesesteak being from DC. We call out steak and cheese, but nonetheless, I was excited and eager we went to this place across the street from another that smelt so good but unfortunately that place was cash only chubby seem cool upon entry the cashier didn't really ask if it was first time or make it easier to order. I personally felt a little rushed. I think they can change the menu or write in some things to let new customers know all that you can add or change with your subs. Overall, my sandwich was five out of 10 not really special. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. read more

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I was incredibly hesitant to post a review of Chubbys. There are some establishments so near and dear that I fear making them more known for my own selfish trepidation of long lines. Chubbys happens be one of my first memories of eating a cheesesteak as a kid. Not much has changed...for the better. ENVIRONMENT There is another cheesesteak establishment within walking distance of Chubbys which consistently has lengthy lines. Chubbys differs in this regard and has a lengthy menu. Upon entering, you'll find counter seating and booths and in my 30+ years of visiting I've never struggled to find a place to sit. You'll encounter the classic "Philly welcome" upon arrival. This consists of a healthy dose of skepticism followed by them knowing your mother's name within a few moments of conversing. FOOD I may be in the minority of individuals but I prefer a chicken cheesesteak to a beef cheesesteak. In this task, Chubbys sits near the top of my favorites. The bread is a smidge soggy but the chicken is well seasoned and leaves nothing to be desired. As it pertains to the realm of cheesesteaks Chubbys sits comfortably amidst the top 5 places I recommend to others. Happy eats! read more

Chubbys Steaks - Chicken cheesesteak Curly Fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

There cheesesteaks are really good!! Nice and fully! NOT soggy!! Seasoned . A little pricy but it's worth it . Definitely one of my favorite spots to get a cheesesteak and they have a bar inside! read more

Chubbys Steaks - Cheesesteak HoagieCheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Do I dare say best cheesesteak in Philadelphia?! I think so. This is a go to in my family. Food is great. Very OG style place and service. Friendly which can be hard to get at a high traffic cheesesteak joint. Chubbys doesnt disappoint read more

The portions are unreal!!!! I had a cheesesteak with everything and it was Rite Nice... inside the restaurant is a climate controlled sitting area and you don't wait for it in the blazing sun!!! Drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic are available at a counter or in a table for you to eat your meal!!! Super great service and loads of options for drinks and food!! Rite Nice!!! read more

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After stopping at Dalessandros the last time I was in the area, I decided to give Chubbys a try on my most recent trip. If the line is long across the street, I would highly recommend giving Chubbys a try. They have some inside seating, which is nice compared to Dalessandros. It has an old school diner kind of feel to it. You can pay with a card, which is another plus over Dalessandros. The workers also seemed much more friendly. Definitely a family type feel from the time you walk in. The cheesesteak itself was delicious. I ordered a whiz with and was very satisfied. The bread is very fresh and held up well all the meat and cheese. Tons of flavors. I would have liked the onions to have been cooked longer and incorporated into the meat, rather than just thrown on top. But overall, it was a great cheesesteak! read more

Chubbys Steaks - Whiz with - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Me and my friend went there cause we liked buff chick hoagie we ordered I tipped 7 dollars sat down and was asked to leave they kicked us out wouldn't let us eat inside. I said they lost my business and gave the hoagie back. The owner came out and said fuck you and called me a fagget. Do not eat there worst customer service ever read more

I tried the place across the street and I wasn't impressed even a little bit. Work brought me up this way again so I decided to give Chubby's a try. I love the name of the place, I liked the atmosphere outside and inside, and most importantly I was very satisfied with the size, quality, and taste of the American Wit. The roll is packed with tender chopped steak. I tried to keep it all in the roll but the meat was bursting out, no worries because Chubby's serves their cheesesteaks with a fork because they know some of the contents of the roll are going to fall on to the plate. I had an unexpected good chuckle when I read the signs they have posted in the very clean bathroom. To top it off every employee I talked to was very nice. I stopped and let a women working behind the counter know how much better I thought they were compared to the competition that's across the street and she graciously took my compliments but didn't bash their neighbor, she's a classy winner. Thank you Chubby's for the overall great experience and for the fully "chubby" belly I drove home to Jersey with. read more

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The food was good just be careful of hidden fees. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and was charged $1 for provolone cheese instead of american. I was also charged for tomato and pickles. A burger that was already $12 is now $14.50 read more

In the heated debate of cross steak rivals, my visit to Chubby's was some what middle of the road. I will say the comparing Chubby's to Dellasandros as a whole isn't apples to apples. Chubby's actually offers patrons more in that they have indoor seating along with a dedicated parking lot, albeit small. Chubby's also offers a more extensive menu and serves draft beer inside. As a whole the cheesesteak was adequate for the Philly area. The Yuengling 20oz draft beer for $4.50 during game time was an absolute steal. The regular fries and curly fries hit the spot and the absolute move is to order a cup of cheese on the side. The strawberry cheesecake was about $6.50, slightly on the higher side for price but a solid dessert option. I will say I was EXTREMELY disappointed in Chubby's for not having the Eagles playoff game on TV. Spill over from full bars would make this a killer opportunity for them but seems like they dropped the ball. read more

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Cheesesteak was pretty much tasteless and dry. I grabbed 2 large steaks with extra cooper. The price is ridiculous too. read more

Chubbys Steaks - Large Cheesesteak extra cooper - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Once the best, what a downward slide. This was our go-to since the month they opened. Always top quality beef and well-built sandwiches. On today's visit--the first in a couple of months--we were profoundly dissatisfied and disappointed. The steaks had gristly and tasteless beef. What happened? A worker confirmed that they changed their supplier. Also, they went from cheese slices to cheese sauce. This left a messy, runny blob of a sandwich in our basket rather than the past outstanding cheesesteak we had grown used to. We walked out with a $40 bill and two half-eaten sandwiches left on the table. Sorry, Chubbys, you just lost two longtime customers. read more

Chubbys Steaks - Gristle! - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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So we came here on a bit of a whim. We went to the other cheesesteak place across the street and saw Chubby's. We thought let's have a comparison. First Chubby's is much more reasonably priced. And the wait was half as long. I thought the steak was good. I had American with onions. The onions were well cooked and flavorful. There was a great amount of meat on the sandwich and the cheese was nicely proportioned and well distributed throughout. I would have liked a little pepper on it but I wasn't to taste the steak as pure as u could. Really good experience and I will be back read more

This review is only for the cheesesteak and fries which were delicious! 4 stars for the cheesesteak. 3 stars for the fries. I'm sure Chubby's is often overlooked because of their popular competitor Dalessandro across the street. But now that I've tried a Chubby's cheesesteak, I feel like you can skip the line across the street and get a comparable steak here. The steak is tender, nothing chewy about it, it's a decent grade of beef. The roll was fresh and soft as well. Generous portion of steak on the roll as well. My stomach is sensitive to grease and flat out bad food and there was nothing greasy about my cheesesteak or the fries. No tummy ache the next day! Speaking of fries, they are good here as well. No fake or cardboard taste to them like some pizza joints. My only issue with the "curly" fries are that they weren't exactly curly when I received them. Many were broken and didn't appear curly at all. They tasted good, just not curly. Parking lot on premises which is great because it's difficult to find parking in the area. The establishment is clean, there is dine in or take out options. There's a few booths for seating and a bar counter with stools. read more

Chubbys Steaks - cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One night in September, I found out via sign on the door that my usual love (Dalessandro's) was closed for vacation. Catapulted me into Chubby's arms which is right across the street. Listen, did NOT disappoint. Despite the 10min drive home (which made the bread a bit soggy, because duh), I devoured! The grilled onions were particularly flavorful and yummy. read more

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In my opinion, this place's cheesesteak is terrible-- the worst I've had ever, I'm not even joking. I cook better ones at home. Their pulled pork sandwich was great though, same with the Italian hoagie. Fries were terrible. It's like those gross fresh cut fries that are tasteless. Service was great and quick -- Place is neat and lively. read more

The best kept secret in Philadelphia! Gazillion times better than Dalessandro across the street! The cheesesteaks are great and affordable. My number one spot for cheesesteaks in Philly! The only place so far to get Panzarottis! read more

Jen was awesome, the food was A1, that Malibu drink was so good, I was really satisfied , thank you Jen give her a raise, great customer service !!!! read more

My family and I had a real need for a cheese steak. So we decided to drive to Philly, lol. This location kept coming up in our searches, and even people near it said it was the best. However, we were a little disappointed. 1. The veggies were not cooked enough, which really ruined the steak, and once you order at the register, you can't change to dine in, which sucks. Overall ok but definitely continue the search. The greatest thing was truly the cannoli read more

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Waitress was patient and the food came in great portions if you're hungry. We barely had to wait compared to across the street, and the food was good overall. It became quite busy as we were there read more

Chubbys Steaks - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was in the area during a road trip and at first I was heading to the restaurant across the street (IYKYK) but the line was outrageous! Looked up Chubby's and saw that the reviews were great and decided to stop in. The atmosphere gives like a dive bar meets deli? Definitely a spot where the local community (and Charles Barkley???) flocks! Staff was extremely nice and helpful and service was quick. Ended up ordering wings to start and the buffalo sauce wasn't too bad. I had a cheesesteak with Cooper Sharp cheese, lettuce, tomato and a long hot with curly fries to share. So good! I wish the bread was toasted just a bit more to hold everything together. (They give you a lot of meat as you can see!) the fries were seasoned well and crispy. Wrapped up my other half and enjoyed it that night once I got home. (Unpopular opinion, a non reheated cheesesteak is top tier) I guess the only thing I would (lightly) complain about is the bathroom situation. Staff has to unlock it with a code for you whenever you need to use it vs giving you the code or keeping it unlocked (I'm guessing they don't want too much bathroom traffic from non customers). Bathroom is a laugh because of all the signs on the walls but clean and smell rather pleasant lol. Definitely recommend and would come back if I'm ever in the area again! read more

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This is located pretty close to a bus stop and a gas station. I don't love places that makes me feel stupid, and as soon as I walked in I was greeted with someone who was clearly done with the day and stared me down. I asked how I could get food because it wasn't immediately obvious, and they stared at me longer. Eventually they asked if I was doing to-go, and when I said I'd eat in, they had me sit myself at a table. I didn't realize the flyer paper in the condiments tray was the menu, and when the waitress came around to get my order she seemed annoyed that I didn't know where the menu was. I wasn't the only one confused as the next couple had the same question. That said, food was pretty large and generous portions given what I paid. They have a 3% credit card fee, but better than the place across the street that only takes cash. (Stopped carrying since COVID.) read more

Try the cheesesteak wraps. Less bread, more steak. Less is more. They are fantastic! Chubby's should be rated 5 stars in the cheesesteak world. read more

"One of the best cheesesteaks I ever had!" said my husband Michael. And I quite agree!

I'll never make it to Heaven, so I'll never know for sure what those that do experience. One guess: in Paradise, the angels can choose from among a variety of excellent Philly-style steak shops, most of which deliver. I thought about this while waiting at my hotel in Plymouth Meeting for GrubHub to bring my lunch: a Chubby's steak with Provolone and American cheese, mushrooms, grilled onions and a long hot. The sandwich was good: it had a heft to it that I appreciated; its meat and bread tasted great; extra cheese prevented dryness; and the broad, four inch-long long hot they used was an improvement on chopped or sliced peppers. Also - and this is an important benefit to the home- and hotel-bound among us - I was able to overcome the limitations of GrubHub's dismal app by calling the restaurant, speaking with the manager, Ethel, and having her tweak my order. So why not rate the place five stars? Though Chubby's steak was considerably better than one I bought a few days earlier from their across-the-street neighbor, Dalessandro's, both sandwiches left me dissatisfied, in the same ways. Perhaps it's a Roxborough thing, but both establishments chop their steak to within an inch of its life, which tricks the brain into thinking you're eating tender beef, when, in essence, you're just eating meat that's been pre-chewed. I like, but don't need, Steve's Prince of Steaks' medallions; to my way of thinking, thinly sliced ribeye vs. chopped or shredded meat makes for a better bite. Conversely, Chubby's and Dalessandro's both use large pieces of onion that's still slightly firm, and cleared, but not caramelized. I don't like chewing on onions. I prefer sweet, softened onion in my steaks that has been browned into submission, so that it becomes more ingredient and less garnish. Still, the fact that Chubby's delivers very satisfactory cheesesteaks makes visiting Philadelphia that much more comfortable. read more

Chubbys Steaks - Mushroom Steak with Provolone, American, Grilled Onions and a Long Hot - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My first time eating a Philly Cheese Steak in Philadelphia! Personally, I did not order from Chubby's Steak or have any sort of interaction with the business. My friends went over to order two Cheese Steaks for us to share. It didn't appear to be that busy at Chubby's Steaks since you are able to go inside to order. Also, my friends were able to get the sandwiches a lot faster in comparison to Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies. By the time they walked over and started eating the sandwiches, we were still waiting for my boyfriend to pay and receive the two sandwiches from Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies. If I had to choose between Chubby's Steaks and Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies, I would recommend ordering a Cheese Steak from Chubby's Steaks. The Cheese Steak had more flavor to it. I believe the cheese on the sandwich enhanced the flavors of the steak. In terms of presentation and packaging, it could be better, but it was sufficient. Chubby's Steaks has a small parking lot on site. We didn't use it since we weren't aware, and just found street parking across the street from the establishment. read more

tl;dr I bestow the title of Henry Ave cheesesteak king to this lesser-known Roxborough sandwich shop, but it still can't compare to the premier cheesesteaks elsewhere in the city I've been hearing rave reviews about Roxborough cheesesteak darling Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies for years, but I only recently heard about the competitor right across Henry Ave: Chubby's Steaks. Chubby's was established nearly 30 years after Dalessandro's, but the two cheesesteak-eries have a faceoff akin to the legendary Pat's and Geno's in the Italian Market. Recently, I had the opportunity to try the two Henry Ave rivals. Unlike Dalessandro's, Chubby's hosts a dedicated parking lot and full-service restaurant. Twinkle lights are strung above the picnic tables out front, and the street-facing windows are dominated by a bright red ATM and alcohol-related advertisements. Immediately upon entering, a plastic folding table, flanked on either side by grab-and-go snacks and single-shot liquor handles, serves as the takeout counter. Further down, cushioned stools are pressed up to the faux-stone bar counter. The bar is stocked with refrigerators of brews and shelves of cheap handles. The space stretches back surprisingly far, with plenty of upholstered black booths in the way back. A mismatched combination of 50s tunes and modern pop plays throughout the space. My partner arrived for an early weekday dinner. Chubby's had a few seated patrons and a steady stream of pickup customers, but the line to order takeout was virtually nonexistent. Service was friendly but inattentive, and my food was prepared within 5 minutes of ordering. I ordered a Cheese Steak with Cooper Sharp, with banana peppers on the side. Like Dalessandro's, the toppings were smashed into a large, limp Italian roll. Where Chubby's cheesesteak differentiates itself is in the meat. The thicker chopped ribeye was juicier and tastier, although the sliced cheese was spread across the roll rather than mixed with the meat. While I appreciated Chubby's more extensive cheese lineup (which included my favorite, Cooper Sharp), I was thrown off to find that their cheesesteaks don't come with onions or banana peppers without an additional charge. My cheesesteak clocked in at nearly $15, but (unlike Dalessandro's), I was able to pay with plastic. While Chubby's receives much less recognition than its Henry Ave counterpart, I found that Chubby's cheesesteaks edge out Dalessandro's in taste, customizability, and convenience. Nonetheless, neither are options that I would readily recommend to anyone searching for the best cheesesteak in the city. read more

Chubbys Steaks - Cheese Steak - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I ordered fries and a mushroom Cooper sharp cheese steak with fried onions and extra cooper sharp. This steak definitely did not have extra cheese (major disappointment) and I wish the mushrooms were chopped up into the steak and not just placed on top. Two stars cuz the fries were good. read more

Can't say I was impressed with the cheesesteak. It seemed to have been missing seasoning. The waitress brought us several different " hot" peppers (the chili oil was the best). They added some flavor but unfortunately not enough for my taste. The portions were adequate. Was glad that they took credit cards and had adequate indoor seating. read more

I so loved it was delicious great portion food awesome service lady that serves us I enjoyed it very well I had the cheesesteak with mayo lettuce and raw onions by my choice different #1 in my books to go one besides it said on the front part of the restaurant the official cheesesteak of the Philadelphia 76ers well done guys read more

food was good, service was quick but theres other better cheesesteaks. there are sit downs chairs and waitress. the place looks decent with a really philly decorations read more

Chubbys Steaks - Cheese Steak with american cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A person we respect, who grew up in Philadelphia, insisted that we try Chubby's, upon hearing that we were trying as many of the cheesesteak shops that we could find. Not only that, but we were instructed that we should get the pizza steak with onions and green peppers. This is the first place we've gone where we had a waitress, which isn't really the vibe that we've experienced elsewhere. While we have eaten inside many Philly cheesesteak restaurants, it's always been more order at the counter and seat yourself. I like it that way. Truthfully, as long as my beverage isn't empty, I want to be left alone while I am eating. I'd much rather return to a counter to get another drink, or to fix any errors. I like doing this on my time, instead of waiting for someone to come check on me. And, truthfully, I'm crap with carrying cash, so it's easier on me to not have to leave a tip. Because I WILL tip if there's table service of any kind. Thankfully our group had a fiver, or someone was going to have to go find an ATM. I wasn't expecting table service. And, sadly, our waitress got our order wrong and didn't come check on us, and because the place is ALL booths, we were seated in the very back and my companions were trapped in the booth by my wheelchair. If I had used any of the other booths, other patrons and the waitress would not have been able to squeeze behind me to get to the other tables, or even to the bathroom. It's a very narrow space, and I crashed into some sort of cabinet on the way out because I couldn't see it behind me as I tried to back away from the booth. When she finally did come back to see how we were doing, were were all pretty much over it. She checked her order and did admit that she hadn't put in our order correctly (we asked for onions but didn't get any, and in my opinion, the grilled onions is the most necessary part of a cheesesteak, after the cheese) but she didn't give us a discount or anything. It was an okay sandwich, but since it was a pizza steak, it really didn't measure up to what we normally order. The meat was alright, the cheesepull was nice. But again, I prefer American or whiz, and this one had provolone. None of us cleared our baskets (instead of plates). We went across the street to their competitor (which is amongst my top 3) to pick up a sandwich to ship to my boyfriend's dad in North Dakota, where we met an older woman who claimed to live in the neighborhood. She said that all the locals eat at Chubby's. This makes sense, considering it takes close to an hour to get a sandwich at Dalessandro's. I wouldn't wait that long either, if I were simply trying to satisfy a craving. But when it's a special trip/adventure the wait is expected and part of the story that you will tell others. So really, the locals aren't necessarily eating at Chubby's because it's better quality. Is it the local money that keeps Chubby's open? Maybe. I do think that they could offer a decent cheesesteak, but I also think it's interesting to know that our friend did NOT get the pizza steak, and he wasn't particularly thrilled with his sandwich either. His #1 is By George's in Reading Terminal, BTW. All told, if you're going to try as many cheesesteaks as you can in Philly, Chubby's should definitely be on your list, but be aware that it's a whole different experience. It's a DINER experience, not fast casual. read more

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Chubbys Steaks is located in Roxborough, right across Dalessandro's. I really appreciated that Chubbys had their own parking lot. Chubbys is very American, it gives American diner aesthetics. The menu is very clear- they offer cheesesteaks, burgers, hoagies and salads. I tried the tuna salad which was very standard. It had Italian sub salad at the bottom, with 3-4 scoops of tuna, plenty of black olives, a couple of eggs. We also got the fries which were pretty good. Our family friend got the cheesesteak and thought it was really big. It seemed like the meat was kind of dry and the cheese was heavy, albeit she added the cheese whiz on top. The food wasn't bad at all but nothing special either - very American standard. I think the prices were a bit higher than expected as it gives diner vibes. The booths can use some upkeeping as well. I contemplate giving it a 3 or 4. read more

I just had to give Chubby's a second chance after affording their competitor the same courtesy. Like with Dalessandro's, I have to admit I was wrong. In this case, I was far too generous previously. We waited patiently for over half an hour until our order of a cheeseburger, fries, grilled cheese with chips, and the pulled pork special arrived. Needless to say, my kids were restless by the time it arrived. During that time, we observed the manager denying a customer access to the restroom unless the whole table ordered food to dine in, lying that it was a rule that she was helpless to counter. That's just low and ridiculous considering that several people in her group were ordering in. The customer asked if she could order fries to go. The manager told her she must dine in. Terrible service is inexcusable, regardless who receives it. My order of the pulled pork special was inedible. There's no way to put it nicely while being truthful as a reviewer: I couldn't stomach more than the first three bites. My children tried a nibble each and their faces said it all: utter betrayal. The meat tasted burnt and sour. I've actually never had pork this bad in my life. You could buy frozen pork and throw it in a crockpot for four hours with zero seasoning and it would be far superior. The cheeseburger was chewy, we all agreed. Poor quality meat soaked in old grease. I swear it tasted like perhaps something had gone bad. The French fries shared the same sour flavor, reinforcing my idea that the oil was old and in desperate need of changing. My youngest was able to eat her grilled cheese and bag of Lay's without complaint, but she hated everything else she tried, and so did I. We had to sit and wait for fifteen minutes after the children finished to be presented with the check. The manager noticed that I had barely touched my meal and offered no comment nor did she ask for an explanation. No attempt was made to understand or rectify the tragedy that was my meal. Upon returning home all of our tummies were upset. I had to serve up chocolate milk and cookies to remove the foul aftertaste from our mouths. It's been hours and my stomach is still turning. Go across the street to Dalessandro's. Don't eat here for any reason. The prices are high, the quality is low, and I'm praying that I wasn't food poisoned and my body just had a visceral reaction to garbage. read more

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Today my son and I did a taste test between Dalessandros and Chubby's. Let's just say Chubby's won in both of our minds. The beef flavor was just better in general. It's an obvious difference now. Dalessandros gives you more meat but it doesn't help their cause. Plus, it's just an easier ordering experience at Chubby's with the online ordering. And the atmosphere inside is just better. When I come up to this area, I'm officially changing my mind and coming here more often. read more

This was a first time visit for cheesesteaks. The customer service was great. And when I asked about preparing them for travel, they took good care of our request. read more

Worst cheesesteak I've ever had, super disappointing:( it was dry and barely any cheese and it had a weird taste like you could taste the metal it was cooked on. I couldn't even eat it read more

The cheesesteak I didn't know I needed. Just an overall great experience. Solid cheesesteak, beer on tap, restrooms. Just a whole dining experience. Dellasandros right across the street steals a lot of Chubbys thunder. read more

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Okay cheesesteak. I thought it was pretty bland and needed some seasoning. The highlight for me was the curly fries and those are what would bring me back. read more