IM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS REVIEW!!! LOL My husband and I spent the day hiking at Jackson Falls and decided since we were close by we would give Itz A Philly Thing a go. Made my day...1000% MADE. MY. DAY. I had reservations and expected an idea of a cheesesteak. We have been back in Nashville for two years having moved from Philly and the worst thing is when cravings for Philly favorites hit. Today I am so glad to say that I know exactly where to go now! Ok, enough about me, let's talk about this food!! A Philly Cheesesteak is an art form. The bread, the meat, the cheese all has to come together and be melty & all over your face messy. It takes talent to create a perfect cheesesteak and I don't know whos on the grill at Itz A Philly Thing but bless you & your magical talent! Now everyone has an opinion about the perfect philly cheesesteak down to every detail, it's that important.... The meat, do you like steak or chicken (steak for me)? The cheese, Whiz or Provolone (love me some whiz!!). The bread, I personally think it's all about the bread. It's gotta be soft and pillowy and get even more soft when it's hot and melted with cheese. Omg, their bread is perfection and divine! With or without? We are talking onions here! Do you want em? This might be a little cheesy but when I took my first bite today at Itz A Philly Thing I almost cried a little. I've been missing philly so much lately and not being able to travel I figured it would be a while before I could feel close to it again. But today brought me back to my favorite cheesesteak place and the taste of my Pina Colada Wooder Ice that I haven't had in two years. So thank you for being open! Thank you for following social distancing guidelines so we felt safe coming. Thank you for giving me a taste of a place my heart misses, a place I considered home. If youre out near bellevue or just feel like getting out of the house for a drive and some amazing food go to Itz A Philly Thing. You won't be disappointed, whether you've experienced a true philly cheeseateak or not, you'll love it! read more

IT'Z A Philly Thing - Wooder Ice!! It's been so long! - Food Trucks Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Finally got to try IT'Z a Philly Thing yesterday. For those who don't know, it is the place next to staples on Highway 70S that used to be Murff's and before that Pasgetti's (the "food truck"). I have been seeing the lines lining up and have been wanting to try it, but found a waning moment and took advantage. The place is a food truck with some picnic tables. It is not the most conducive to eating at this time of year when it is so hot, but it will be a nice casual spot in the fall. Service: Very friendly, but this is normal for a food truck vibe. Got time to talk to Zyhir, the owner, and an owner with a great head on his shoulders. He is originally from Philly and told me he wanted to bring something authentic to Nashville. Having eaten at many places in Philly, including the iconic Geno's and Pat's, I think he has it on point. The menu is not extensive. I think it could benefit from some sides, but the cornerstone, the sandwich, is a nice start. It is a very nicely sized beef sandwich with onions and peppers, whiz, and cheese. If I have a negative, adding on chips or something would be a nice turn. I did not try the chicken sandwich but did order a couple of steak and chicken egg rolls so we could try them and compare them. My opinion, realizing I did not try the chicken Philly sandwich, is steak for the sandwich and chicken for the egg rolls (the steak egg roll was good, but beef is already fatty enough it adds a bit too much greasiness for my tastes). I want to go back and try the water ice. In summary, if you want an authentic Philly steak, this place is A-One. No frills, but great food. The sandwich is ample, so get some egg rolls if you want a feel. I will return. read more

With COVID still hanging around, I've been trying to find some local small businesses and restaurants to support and I can't believe it's taken this long to find out about this phenomenal food truck. If you're looking for a hearty cheat meal to fill you up for the rest of the day, you've gotta show some brotherly love to It'z A Philly Thing. First off, i was very surprised to see how long the line was here (and I now know why). Easily at least 6 or 7 others were lined up at 2pm to get some of these huge cheesesteaks. Went with their original philly cheesesteak with a strawberry lemonade water ice, which is a lot like a mixture of a sherbet/ICEE/snow cone type dessert. When I tell you this sandwich was the best sandwich ever. It was THE BEST sandwich ever. Super cheesy (duh) and super meaty (duh), but somehow they stepped it up a bazillion notches and made it taste so much better that words can describe. read more

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I have been waiting to try this food truck for a little bit now and finally got to today. I have to say it was the BEST philly cheese steak sandwich I've had in Nashville. They are cooked fresh and served within 15 mins of ordering. I can say with everyone wanting to support and try this amazing food truck it's best to go as early as you can. If not you may be standing in line for 20 minutes or so, but I think it's absolutely worth it. I got a small mango Italian "water ice" as well and it was the real deal. Will definitely have to come back when I'm in the area or to simply satisfy my craving because it was just THAT good! Btw, this is a food truck, but their location listed is their permanent location they do not move! read more

IT'Z A Philly Thing - Original Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich w/ extra Mayo - Food Trucks Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Scoops on scoops of water ice and a gooey cheesesteak on a sunny, 90-degree day? My New Jersey Italian side is mentally back on the shore and LIVING right now!! IT'Z A Philly Thing is tucked in the back corner of a strip mall lot in Bellevue, behind a DQ and out of view of the road. But, once you pull in, if you manage to miss the bright red stand, the never-ending line out front tells you you're in the right place. I got the original cheesesteak and had to stop one bite in to say out loud, "Oh my god." Perfect meat to bread to onion ratio, better quality provolone than I've ever gotten in a cheesesteak perhaps, and all beautifully seasoned. And, their wooder iceee! Incredibly smooth without being sickeningly sweet. I was sure a medium of the rainbow punch and mango would be too much for me. Next time, I'm getting a large. Last note worth mentioning is that IT'Z A Philly Thing is a black-owned business! read more

IT'Z A Philly Thing - Medium Size Water Ice (Rainbow Punch and Mango) - Food Trucks Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Just came here for the first time! My friend and I ordered Philly Egg Rolls. I ordered the chicken version and my friend ordered the steak version. The egg rolls were delicious and the IT'Z a Philly thing sauce was great for dipping! We also ordered lemonade which was great as well! I would recommend to everyone! read more

If you are in Nashville this is the best Philly steak sandwich beyond delicious. We live within 3 miles of this restaurant and my husband grabs lunch here at least twice a week. Or maybe 3 times. Never once have we had a bad meal since they opened. I was there the first day they opened third in line. I think his family mad it there before I did. Young TSU owner. I absolutely adore this entire team. It's one thing to have a great restaurant it's another thing to treat your customers like family. Thank you for your kindness & amazing food. read more

Best Philly Cheesesteaks in Nashville! Love when the food truck comes closer to Nashville and looking forward to seeing the business grow.

I'll start with an admission-- I've never been to Philly. The only knowledge I have about what makes a cheesesteak a cheesesteak is from the internet and the Food Network. Authenticity is important me. If I'm going to try something, I would like it to be representative of the real thing. So, while I can't assure you that's what you're going to get from this sandwich shop, I CAN guarantee that this will be one of the best sandwiches you will ever have. The bread? Flavorful. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. Reminded me of a good baguette. Inside, oh man. The cheese whiz mixes with the steak to form a perfectly gooey consistency. The provolone gives you that great pull away of stringy goodness. I'm not kidding when I tell you that I was floored by how good this thing was. Go check these guys out. They have a nice little spot in Bellevue. I went around 5pm on a Saturday, and the line wasn't bad at all. My buddy and I both ordered some Philly wet ice to try while we waited for our sandwiches. I got the strawberry lemonade, and he got the strawberry kiwi. Both were really tasty. It was the perfect thing to enjoy while we waited, seeing as how it was 90 degrees outside. Go get yourself a cheesesteak. Love you, Josh read more

IT'Z A Philly Thing - Original Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Outstanding cheese steaks, refreshing lemonade and the water ice is just delicious. Highly recommended for a quick stop. read more

IT'Z A Philly Thing - Pina colada water ice - Food Trucks Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great place to get a cheesesteak. I'm from Philly area, these Brothers really kick it!!!!!!! Never had cheese wiz until I ate here, I'm old school, white american cheese, but wiz was good!!! GO EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

This hit the spot. Tasted really good because the cheese was so melty and like one with the meat. So good

A haiku about a sandwich: Cheesesteak-I like it Water Ice-I like it, too Go eat there it'z goooooood read more

So let's start with this...I'm from Philly born and raised eating cheese steaks my whole life. This place has the appeal of a standard Philly place, Steve's or Tony Luke's but it misses the mark on the cheesesteak. Let's break it down: 1. You don't put mayo on a cheesesteak. Steak, Cheese, peppers/onions, bread, hot sauce...done. 2. The bread here is good close enough to philly as you can get. 3. The original steak, cut all the crap on it see #1. 4. No hot sauce? What? 5. Green/Red peppers don't chop them up so you can barely taste them leave it whole or sliced not chopped. 6. Buffalo Chicken cheesesteak...its not buffalo unless it has blue cheese bro. All in all its a 5/10. Pricing is standard, size is good, steak is ok but needs to be adjusted to be more authentic. I'd go again but you can't walk up and say wiz without they have no idea what you are talking about. read more

I am mad that this was my first time trying IT'Z A Philly Thing. I have been following them on social media for some months now, and one day after seeing their post I knew I needed to try it out for myself. I opted for a chicken philly with all the usual toppings and their signature sauce. And I kid you not...it was one of the best sandwiches I have ever tried. I have personally been to Philadelphia, and tried all the staple philly stands, and this one certainly does it justice. Get your butt here now...your only regret will be like mine, that you hadn't tried it sooner! read more

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I wanted to try it out for a while. It seemed like I was going towards the end of the shift and they would run out of food because so many people are trying the new restaurant. I love that a new restaurant is getting great amount of business early and is continuing week in and out. Now for the food. I got the Classic Philly Cheese Steak. It was all I was wishing it was! Lots of flavors and nothing overpowered the other. It was a great mix and was made perfectly. There is no other place in Middle Tennessee that I would go to get a Philly other than here. Go out to the restaurant, order the food(you will wait a little bit) and enjoy the food because it is well worth it. Don't be like the other "Karens" that reviewed the restaurant and complain about the wait time. This isn't your fast food McDonald's. read more

IT'Z A Philly Thing - Classic Philly Original Cheese Steak Roll - Food Trucks Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Five stars for what it is. La Tavola is the simple, neighborhood Italian restaurant. We dine here a couple times a month and it's exactly what it is: value for the dollar. Low price, decent food. It's not going to set the culinary world on fire but what you get is simple Italian, decent pizza's, wait staff that are friendly teenagers on their first jobs trying (and sometimes biffing it) to learn and make a pleasant experience for the guests. It's the place as a teenager you take your first date and dress up for it. It's where you go when you want to hang with your friends, enjoy a decent cheap glass of wine, laugh at the and with the other couples there and just plain enjoy a plate of Spaghetti and Meatballs. It is simply exactly what it is. Simple Italian, beat up tables and vinyl seats with cracks. A healthy pour of a Montelpulciano...No airs, nothing special...and in that it becomes special in its own way. Mangia! read more

Salty as hell.. check Wait 15 minutes for a sandwich...check Rude service...check They got it all folks! read more

One of the best sandwiches around in Nashville. Only problem is they can take a long time to get your food. Location is okay a lot of seating if you would like to eat there. read more

Great Philly. By far best in Nashville area. Very authentic. Cheese fries are addictive too! Looking forward to trying water ice when the weather is warmer. Order online to avoid about a 15min wait while they make fresh to order. Picnic tables are good outdoor option weather permitting. read more

Best Philly sandwich outside of PA. service is very authentic, we'll say, so don't expect southern chattiness. So worth the price.

Black owned and boy is it tasty! I have a gluten allergy so I ordered the loaded fries! So so good! You can sit outside the food truck and enjoy your food freshly prepared!! read more

PLEASE SUPPORT THIS BLACK OWNED BUSINESS!!!! Absolutely amazing owners and equally amazing food. The food here is the best Philly cheese steak you can buy in Nashville. I recommend getting the Philly Egg Rolls as well as their Tropical Rainbow Water Ice. Keep it up y'all... I will definitely continue to frequent this establishment and the young men who've started this.... read more

My first visit was on Thursday, July 23, 2020. After being told about story on WSMV about IT'Z A Philly Thing, I could not wait to have an opportunity to try this business for myself. Growing up in Philadelphia, I am well acquainted with the Philadelphia Cheesesteak and Philadelphia Water Ice. Also, with the exceptions of this year, due to COVID, I am in Philadelphia at least four times a year and always have requests to return with cheesesteaks. Based on reviews I had read, I made sure I arrived early to avoid a possible long wait. I was second in line as I arrived before 11:30 due to a cancelled appointment. The "Open" sign and music went on just before the noon opening time and the window was opened at noon. I will admit I was skeptical about the provolone cheese and cheese wiz as I grew up strictly on American Cheese served at the neighborhood shops. We never visited the two famous tourist shops, Pat's or Geno's, as we had too many other great choices where we lived. Also on their website https://www.itzaphillything.com/ the sandwich is described as being served on a Philly Amoroso roll. I am also very familiar with this business as having lived in the area that housed the original factory. However, I was told by the young woman that took my order, they were currently using another vendor was being used due to COVID. As to be able to satisfy myself with one trip, and decide whether I would make the trip across town at a later date, I ordered both the beef and chicken cheesesteak, both the beef and chicken egg rolls and a cherry water ice. All just as they came, with no modifications. Being second in line, my name was called to pick up my food at the side window at 12:14pm. There were at least 12 people in line by the time I got back to my car. OMG, I thought I was back in Philadelphia, even with the provolone and cheese wiz. Both sandwiches were extremely meaty, cheesy, well put together, and packaged. The roll was fresh and the taste was outstanding. My favorite was the chicken as I do not eat a lot of beef. If I had only ordered one cheesesteak, half was beyond filling for me, but I had eaten a small cherry water ice while waiting for my food. The egg rolls were equally as good. I had never seen Philly egg rolls at the traditional Philadelphia shops that I patronize. My first encounter was at a Nashville/Brentwood restaurant a couple of years ago. The ones served at IT'Z A Philly Thing are better. I also loved the water ice. Definitely will be coming back and have already spread the word. Since I arrived early, I cannot address the long wait in other comments but the food is definitely worth some wait. I no longer have to bring back cheesesteaks from Philadelphia; my friends can now get their own hot off the grill. WELL DONE! Please keep up the great product and service! read more

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I'm from south Jersey and Philly and know good cheesesteaks. This place is legit! You can tell the owner put his heart and soul into the business. The cheesesteaks were outstanding, we loved the egg roll, and the water ice tasted just like home. read more

IT'Z A Philly Thing - Food Trucks Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Finally, something that tastes like home. Nashville has a plethora of great, diverse food. Love living here. HOWEVER, the pizza and sub game leave a bit to be desired. If you are in the mood for a REAL Philly steak and cheese, come check out this gem that is hidden in a Bellevue parking lot. You will understand after the first bite. I'd go on my hands and knees in a snowstorm for a Geno's sub in Philly. This is as good...if not better. read more

Excellent, sandwiches are huge and delicious. Customer service was friendly. There was a long line, but we ordered online and our food was ready quickly. read more

IT'Z A Philly Thing - Provolone, no mayo, no onions with green and red peppers - Food Trucks Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I saw some water ice online and thought I had to try it. Totally worth the drive alone. Wasn't planning on getting a cheesesteak, but ended up getting one and really liked what I got. Twas delicious. Gotta admit; water ice is kind of a terrible name and was kinda thinking. About that the entire time, but I guess the end product being great doesn't make it worth thinking much about. I really enjoyed this place and would recommend it to others. Pro tip: there's kind of a wait so I suggest ordering before going there. read more

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Food it's good looks like they're going through growing pains not ready for a crowd I waited over an hour for one sandwich system went down but they could have gone back the pencil and paper for the orders I will be going back. read more

IT'Z A Philly Thing - Food is good looks like they're going through growing pains took 45 minutes to an hour to get a sandwich but I will be going back. - Food Trucks Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Such a cool little food truck with amazing sandwiches, and OMG the philly egg rolls are INCREDIBLE! I love that I can order online and by the time I get there, I can just walk up and get my food! The guys are always super friendly too! I also love that there are some picnic tables where I can enjoy my sandwich outside when it's nice weather! read more

Worth the wait! There is always a line here for a reason! I tried a Philly egg roll, chicken philly, and a 2 flavor water ice. Everything was delicious! I will be a regular here. If you are impatient or on a time crunch, just know it's about an hour from the time you wait in line until you get your food. Plan accordingly. read more

So so good!! I can't believe this place would get anything less than 5 stars. Great friendly staff that takes your order. Philly original with provolone and steak egg roll was incredible!! I'm already spreading the word to friends and I haven't even finished my sandwich. read more

So good Chicken YaYa is my jam. Not only is the food excellent but the owner & staff are super nice! We had them at our church during our men's event and of the 3 food truck that were there this was by far my favorite. Highly recommend! read more

Their sandwiches are OK, nothing extraordinary. I have had original Phillys from Kings and Genos in Philly and they are very similar but the meat is cooked better in Philly; it is chopped where here it seems too finely ground. Also, more add-ons in Philly than here. read more

Ok - so do you have to wait? Yes. Are there only picnic tables? Yes. Are the sandwiches awesome? YES! I would rather wait for an awesome sandwich from a locally owned restaurant any day than go to a quick drive-thru for food that is bland and made in a commissary. My only very minor complaint is that I wish they had either fries or chips to go along with the sandwich. We will be back for sure! PS - get the original as is. read more

IT'Z A Philly Thing - Original Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

It was delish, reminded me of Geno's in Philadelphia. Fries were amazing. Can't wait to come back!

I really wanted to like this place! I'm a big Philly sandwich fan and saw this place. The outside is super cute and I love the idea of how it is set up and what's on their menu. I just didn't particularly care for the taste of the sandwiches I got- it seemed really really salty. But that's maybe more of a personal preference! read more

Drove 40 minutes just to find out they were closed. They updated their websites with promotions but failed to mention they were closed. In a matter of 5 minutes two delivery Uber eats drivers came through and we had to tell them it was closed. Y'all need to communicate! If you're closed, cool. But y'all had 2 other people while I was there turned away because of your miscommunication. And turn your delivery ish off if you're closed. You can buy me a cheesesteak for the next time I come through or lose a Philly customer for good ‍ don't matter to me. I don't believe anyone should have "Philly" in the name of their cheesesteak unless that ish is from Philly anyway. This born and raised Philly jawn drove 40 minutes to experience the hype. Y'all didn't deliver. read more

Great food! Try the eggrolls! The eggrolls are the bomb! The ice cups are delicious and refreshing.

It was ok. Probably won't return. Sand which was kind of bland but filled the void in my stomach.