Fred&#x27;s Downtown Philly

Our kitchen remodel has us eating out every night, its not a lifestyle we enjoy…read more We rediscovered this family owned sandwich shop that's been around forever, but slipped off our radar, until now. We treated ourselves to a classic Philly cheesesteak, and wow... fresh, flavorful, and actually filling (a rare combo these days). Portions are generous! BONUS: You can load it up exactly how you like it, no judgment if you go all in lol. Prices run from about $8 for a small to $20 for a fully loaded sandwich ... and honestly, worth every delicious bite. LOVE that it's counter service = no tip! When you're trying to stick to a budget, that little win means a lot. Thanks Big Tony.. we will be back.

Blue collar amazingness. This place is amazing. Not a fancy place to eat but come here quite…read morefrequently and am never disappointed. Philly with onions, banana peppers and jalapeños. Guaranteed hit every time. Also the Tony's sauce is amazing.

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Moe’s steaks

5.0(1 review)

6.9 mi

I've tried many local cheesesteak places claiming to be authentic Philadelphia-style, and I've been…read moredisappointed every time until I tried cheesesteak from this food truck. I'm a fan. This food truck is the real thing.

From the owner: The Lone Star State's **1st** authentic Philly cheesesteak truck Jawn!read more

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JC’s Philly Cheesesteak

4.3(156 reviews)

11.4 mi•North Dallas

Please forgive me for this is a late post ! It was a great evening and JC is in the shopping center…read more.Omg delish and the owner was absolutely awesome !!!! I got the Philly cheese steak , my friend chicken cheese steak. While we waited her was letting us try their chicken wings ! Im definitely going back ! Had great conversation while we waited , and the food..... it was good I only ate half and had the other for bfast ! If in the area stop bye , next im going to try Philly fries ,before I start my diet #picnexttime

Not a true Philly cheesesteak - don't waste your time…read more First they got Dallas sports stars plastered over the wall so you know there's no Philly origin. Now the food: 1. Roll: "Run of the mill" grocery store roll. No Amoroso, no in house seeded roll. 2. Cheese: I requested American and got yellow American. What are we doing? 3. Onions: Non-existent. 4. Meat: Straight Steakums. 5. Fries: Straight Walmart brand bought fries. Side note: The place was dirty. This ain't it. Won't be back.

Original Cheesesteak, French Fries and Mozzerella Sticks

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Cheesesteak House

4.3(541 reviews)

25.7 mi•Oak Cliff

I was getting some tires put on, founf the spot within walking distance. I'm not much for walking…read morebut my daughter talked me into it.. PLACE IS FANTASTI, I walk across town to eat here. Worth any drive.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND ! I recently ordered from this…read moreestablishment. The sandwich arrived with virtually no meat, consisting almost entirely of bread. Furthermore, when I inquired about the missing portion, I was informed there is an undisclosed $5 upcharge just to receive the correct amount of meat.

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Big Tony's West Philly Cheesesteaks

I found Big Tony's because it was close to my hotel and I was craving a cheesesteak. They were…read moreranked one of the best in Dallas, so of course I had to see what the hype was about! I called my order in, and it was ready when I arrived. The bread was soft, there was plenty of cheese and mayo, and I love a messy cheesesteak because I feel like I'm getting all the good stuff! I completely devoured it. The fries were just okay, but the cheesesteak was definitely the star. They have a parking lot, the prices are very reasonable, and I'll definitely be back once I make my transition to Dallas!

It was so good I was almost certain I was only going to eat half of one but as soon as I unwrapped…read moreit and went to cut it and save the other half for later I immediately knew I'd be downing the entire sandwich. Probably one of the best Philly cheesesteaks I've had in DFW. Absolutely give it a try.

Extra meat Philly cheesecake regular w/fries

Cheesesteak with mushroom, banana peppers, and jalapenos

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Cheesesteak House

4.2(147 reviews)

9.1 mi

Food - very good - great selection - nice selection of sauces to choose from…read moreService - nice & friendly Ambiance- okay, nothing fancy but I am good with that. Functional and clean, too. Come check it out!

If you love Cheesesteaks then you need to come here. The service was GREAT! And the place was…read moreclean!! Service was quick too! We'll be back for sure! 12/17/23

3 homemade sauces! Joel's Special Sauce is tomato/banana pepper mix (YUM!). Mayotle Sauce is chipotle based. Honey Mustard delight!

Large cheesesteak is perfect portion size for a strong man like me :)

Cheesesteak House - Jasmin's Special! Fries, house seasoning, famous Philly cheesesteak, tomatoes, onions, peppers, smothered in homemade queso! Ranch too!

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Jasmin's Special! Fries, house seasoning, famous Philly cheesesteak, tomatoes, onions, peppers, smothered in homemade queso! Ranch too!

Fred's Downtown Philly

3.9(331 reviews)

6.1 mi

Best Cheesesteaks in DFW!!! I've had plenty of authentic Philly Cheesesteaks in my life, and I'd…read moreeasily rank Fred's among the best in Philly! The first time I went to Fred's, the owner was at the register greeting everyone who came in with an enthusiastic smile. I had a feeling the food was great because every seat in the restaurant was filled. I ordered the #4 - double meat and cheese Cheesesteak with mayo and fries. Luckily, I found a table as my food arrived and quickly found myself in Cheesesteak heaven! For the price, it was an incredible portion of steak and cheese, and every bite seemed better than the last until the end. I came back with my partner, this time adding their delicious Cheesesteak egg rolls to my order. She chose the pepper Cheesesteak and thought everything was delightful. Everything was so good that it was hard to resist the urge to order more food for later! You can tell that Fred genuinely enjoys his work, and his energy is infectious. His staff and customers all appear very happy to be there, creating a sense of a close-knit community.

Wonderful hole in the wall in Plano. Big selection of Philly sandwiches. I tried the standard with…read morecheese and grilled onions and peppers. Very good! Fries were also spot on. Counter service and they were quick. Likely the best sandwich I've had in a while

Basic interior. Interesting photos on the walls

$4.25 for this???? Is like a $1 per fry ......jeeeeeezzzz

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Basic but very gets it done!!!

Cheesesteak House

4.7(133 reviews)

13.9 mi

Hands down this is the absolute BEST cheesesteak in the DFW area!…read more This was our first time trying it out, and Gema was SUPER sweet and helpful as she took our order! The brightly painted walls are adorned with college flags of Texas... we didn't spot a Texas A&M one, but certainly wont ding any points for that. LOL While the prices may seem steep- the portions are big! 4 adults were able to split 2 large cheesesteaks and still have enough to take home. 2 large cheesesteak combos (fries and a drink) with 2 additional drinks was roughly $45.00... but very much worth it!

This was my first time eating in as I've had take out but not in a very long time. I ordered the…read morelarge poblano cheesesteak and the meat was seasoned nicely and it was very delicious and cheesy with a side of hot seasoned fries. They have a few different homemade sauces such as ranch, habanero cream, chipotle mayo with a few others and are all very good. The ambience is nice and quiet with a few tables to eat at with a few TV's and fountain drink area. It's a great cheesesteak and lots of options to choose from. Highly recommend it!

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Regular Cheesesteak with Jalepenos and Extra Meat

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Cheesesteak House

4.4(247 reviews)

15.6 mi

I went here with my Dad based on Yelp reviews and they did not disappoint. We both left very…read moresatisfied with our Philly Cheesesteaks. They were something to write home about.

First time to try their cheesesteak on a Sunday afternoon. Ordered a poblano cheesesteak, onion…read morerings and a small side of cheese. Asked for water, as I don't drink soft drinks or tea and the young man told me "we don't give cups for water, what do you want to drink". I said nothing to drink then and got my bottled water from the car. People should be able to have water with their meal, even if you have to charge for the cup or sell bottled water. Just my opinion. Sandwich was tasty but I didn't taste/see much cheese, supposedly Swiss? O rings were good and crispy, fair portion. Side of cheese sauce was TINY, fyi. Service at the counter was friendly other than the refusing a cup for water. Manager/owner came thru dining room to check on customers, good move. I didn't like the credit card surcharge (without being told or signage advising) as I had cash. 15% tip for counter service with the CC surcharge made my sandwich and o rings $18 and I had to provide my own water. Pricey lunch. Dining room could use a good sweeping, washing and painting. Both restrooms had signs on the door that they were out of order, but employees used them? Food and service 4 stars, minus a star for unannounced surcharge and no water. I would go again but not dine in, so I can get water and use the restroom.

Large vs Regular

Cheezy Cheesesteak

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Keith R.

10 years ago

10/15/2016 i ask jake for 2 number# 6 order with fry's.waited 15 m's. my order was ready togo in a sack i did not open.. got home in plano,tx and what the hell i had 2 number#1..called jake he said sorry about that...so i lost money and will not damn go back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fred's downtown philly allen,texas ticket 100048 keith r plano,texas 972 423 1709 read more

Greg T.

11 years ago

Drove passed several times, never thought about going in until we happened to pass it and my wife gave me one of those "I don't know... you pick" answers. So I picked freds little did I know she would want to go here every other day for lunch. But hey its a good Philly and the staff is friendly. Overall a small hidden gem we love it. read more

Josh Z.

Elite 24

303

6 years ago

Look this is a a cheese steak place. The dine in experience is always great. The staff is always cool and the place is clean but don't expect frills. They usually have a great movie playing on TV which makes it easy to stop in alone and have lunch. Stick to the cheese steaks. It's the best I've ever had. read more

Chip G.

11 years ago

Love the food there, sweet potato fries are great along with some fried pickles and of course you have to get mushrooms and cherry peppers on your Philly sandwich the staff is always great and very polite to my family and I read more

Michael A.

4 years ago

No AC for months, makes eating intolerable. I've been here two times and the only two times their AC has been out during the summer.

Nicholas B.

4 years ago

Been here several more times since my first review. Not sure what went wrong that day, but this is one of my favorite spots now.

Dana L.

137

9 years ago

We eat here weekly. It's always so good. Front of the house is so nice. I recommend this for a good sandwich family

Alan Y.

10 years ago

The cheese steak was very good. Friendly staff.

Fred's Downtown Philly - cheesesteaks - Updated September 2026

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