Just finished a full Philly cheesesteak and it definitely hit the spot. I went with onions, peppers, cherry peppers, and light mayo--the flavors were spot on. The Highlights: * Proportions: Excellent meat-to-topping ratio. They don't skimp on the steak, which is always the biggest test. * Flavor: The cherry peppers added a great kick that cut through the richness of the meat and mayo perfectly. * Quality: A really solid, hearty sandwich that feels worth the order. One Small Note: The full sub comes as one continuous sandwich. If you're looking to split it or just prefer smaller halves, you'll want to grab a knife or ask them to slice it for you, as mine came uncut. Overall, a great lunch spot if you're craving an authentic-feeling Philly. I'll definitely be back! read more

Krave Cheesesteaks - Philly cheesesteak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

Krave Cheesesteaks has had a lot of good buzz from the CT Foodie, Blogger and Instagram Community. I was recently able to visit for lunch. I live in the Hartford area, Krave certainly has one of the better cheesesteaks within a reasonable driving distance. The seating area has two person tables. They were both full most of the time I was there. Luckily, one was opening up as my cheesesteak was done and I was able to eat there. They could fit one more 2 person table there, and that seems like a good idea from what I saw. Service was friendly. I ordered a cheesesteak, which automatically comes with onions, Cherry peppers, whiz and American Cheese. I added sweet peppers, mushrooms, Mamba Sauce (described as a sweet hot sauce) and mayo. The steak was obviously fresh. It was maybe cut a bit thicker and coarser than many places. My preference would be a touch thinner. I also could have used a bit more seasoning on the steak itself. I was looking forward to the cherry pepper flavor, but it didn't stand out. I wonder if they misunderstood and substituted the sweet peppers for the cherry peppers instead of including both. The bread was about average for a cheesesteak. I think there's an opportunity to level up there. The other toppings were generally good. I've heard good things about the "salmon steak" and the "shrimp steak". I'll possibly be back to try the shrimp steak at some point. 4.25 Stars read more

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I'm super hesitant when it comes to trying any kind of Philly cheesesteaks but finally decided to give Krave a shot! It officially opened in the Meriden area back in April of 2024. I felt like the service overall was regular, nothing crazy. The ambiance seemed friendly & it's mostly a take out spot, as the seating is minimal. Ordered the regular Philly cheesesteak, came out steaming, & cheesy. Had really good flavor, very nice. The other cheesesteak ordered, was the chicken one. I felt this one was also flavorful & had a slight sweet taste to it. In my opinion, this one could've been slightly hotter. Overall both great choices & the bread was the perfect bed for either one, sturdy. I had some leftover for lunch the next day and it still tasted good. I love me a good cheese fries! The crispiness & cut of the fries made it all the better. I definitely will be returning for some more! read more

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My daughter wanted to tryout Krave Cheesesteaks so we decided to try them out while we were out and about. The establishment is small with a few chairs and we were greeted immediately upon entering. We ordered a Steak and Cheese, my son ordered the Chicken Cheesesteak, and we ordered a side of French Fries. The food came out in about fifteen minutes and the food was fresh and piping hot. The Steak and Cheese was very moist, flavorful, and stuffed with Steak. The Chicken Cheesesteak was delicious also. The chicken was cooked just right and they also put sauce on the Chicken Cheesesteak called Mambo Sauce which was out of this world. They really need to bottle that sauce up. The store front stated that they serve Chicken Wings but when I asked, they said they didn't serve Chicken Wings. It would be a good idea to put that Mambo Sauce on Chicken Wings because I believe they would be a best seller. The customer service was great as the staff were really outgoing, helpful, and friendly. I would definitely make another trip to Krave Cheesesteaks. read more

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Man this place is the best. Whatever you want however you want it! The kitchen is open so you can see what you get made fresh. I mixed a chicken cheesesteak and added jerk shrimp. The amount of food in the sub and size was insane. I had to eat half and save the rest for later! Super clean with friendly staff making you feel welcome. Family owned business working together is always a beautiful thing to support. This is a must go! read more

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The place is small, and there are only two little tables, so if you happen to go when it's busy, you are not going to get one of those. But they do a great takeout business and I love the food! I have tried the Philly cheesesteak, the chicken cheesesteak, the salmon cheesesteak, and the shrimp cheesesteak! I even tried one on loaded fries, and I couldn't even stop myself from eating them, and I am absolutely not a fry girl but these were delicious. We visited one time just to try their wings after they were added to the menu, and they were good, but this is not a wing spot, this is a cheesesteak spot! If you want wings and a cheesesteak, go for it, but if you only want wings, this wouldn't be my first pick. But if you want a cheesesteak with any of those four proteins I mentioned? I would absolutely recommend the spot! Family owned and operated so they are not open all crazy hours of the night but if you can get there when they are open, it is well worth the trip.! read more

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We stopped by to Krave today after getting a rave recommendation from our fellow foodies and it did not disappoint. The staff was lovely. The cheesesteaks were really good. American cheese, cheese whiz, onions, hot cherry peppers, fresh rolls. Just a great showing. Their loaded fries were amazing too. Perfect fry cut for the job. We loaded ours with chicken, jerk, onions, hot cherry peppers, American cheese, and cheese whiz. We do not have leftover fries lol. Definitely a stop we will be making again!!! read more

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Came in around 12:45 for lunch. Got a small cheesesteak. Quick service. Sandwich was good value and was legitimately Philly style. If you don't wanna drive 4hours down to South Philadelphia then this is your best bet. read more

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The cheesesteak was good size and spicy with the cherry peppers. good flavor. Service was helpful and friendly. Definitely a "mom and pop" operation which I like supporting. Only a couple of tables so more of a takeout place for sure. Location has very small profile from the street so keep eyes open or you will miss it. Look for the banner. Street parking only. read more

BEST Philly cheesesteaks around!!! So much flavor and the bread is so fresh!!! There are several different menu options and they are ALL delicious!! The jerk shrimp is out of this world!! All the food is made to order so you know it's fresh!!! The staff is friendly and accommodating! read more

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Have been here a few times since they opened. Fantastic cheesesteak sandwiches!!! The staff is friendly and welcoming. It is a very small place for take out only but well worth it. The cheesesteaks are made with thinly sliced real shaved steak, not processed chopped "steak" they are served with onions and hot peppers, you can customize your sandwich with or without the toppings. I had mine with just onions, American cheese and cheese wiz. The fries are a nicely seasoned French fry and are cooked to perfection. read more

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Found this place on a 'food near me search' and I was blown away!!! The place was super clean and nice inside, service was great and food was AMAZING. I got the steak fries and my friend got the steak sandwich. They were cooked perfectly right infront of us. Will be returning. read more

Krave Cheesesteaks - Loaded steak fries - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

Hands down the best steak and cheese I have ever had! Quick and fast with my order done within 10 mins from ordering it. Can't wait to go back and get the wings!! They looked absolutely amazing! Owner was very friendly recommend everyone must try!! 10 out of 10 read more

The food was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing. I was unsure about the shrimp cheesesteak but listening to the staff allowed me to branch out and try something new! It ended up being my favorite item. read more

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Yum yum !!! Now I never been to Philly for a cheesesteak but man If this what it tastes like I've been missing out!! The sandwiches are the size of my forearm for $15 packeeed with meat and the seasoning is on POINT!!! My boyfriend said that you can miss this easily if you're driving by but that it is a smaller restaurant. There are 2 tables to sit inside and people mostly order and go. The menu is extremely small but maybe that's why the quality is so good. 4 different options: Philly cheesesteak, chicken cheesesteak, shrimp jerk cheesesteak and salmon jerk cheesesteak. Toppings are limited there are onions, hot cherry peppers, American cheese and cheese wiz. I got the Philly with onions and both cheeses. Delicious!! And the roll was nice and soft. We got a side of fries which were flavored well but I wouldn't say it's to die for and they serve it in a bag. Can't wait until till next time!! Knocked down a star because we wish there was more options to go with this and more indoor and outside seating. read more

Krave Cheesesteaks - Menu - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

Amazing real Philly cheeses teak. Meat was tender, juicy and delicious. The fries were great, staff was friendly. One of the best I've ever had. read more

Just had a root canal and wanted to have a good sandwich. So I went to krave. And yes the steak was delicious the staff had love for the customer. The only thing I didn't like was that the space inside was limited. Other than that. Yes it's a repeat. You go guys. Keep up The good work. read more

Krave Cheesesteaks - Philly with hot peppers. - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

Now I see what all the Krave was about... Got the original Philly Cheesesteak and the Jerk Shrimp and I wasn't disappointed. I would definitely say they got the best tasting Philly Cheesesteak in Meriden. Place had a nice vibe inside, not the greatest parking arraignment. All they need now is the capability to order ahead for pickup. All in all, the place is great, hats off to the owner. read more

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If you go elsewhere for a Philly, Congratulations, You played yourself. Parking will be tight, the place will be packed, be not afraid. This is the best Philly you will get in CT. It may be better than one from Genos in Philly! The Jerk shrimp and French fries are also AMAZING! Though there will be a hundred people waiting, the service is extremely fast and friendly, you won't be waiting for long. Surprisingly great ambiance too for a place packed with customers. Glad to see they are doing so well, it's not by chance either. Wish I could've submitted a picture but my wife and I ate like we were stranded with Tom Hanks and Wilson. DELICIOUS read more

I like this place, they are good. I seen some areas that are Oppertunities to improve and I'm sure they will. I asked for American cheese and I'm not sure that's what was on my cheese steak. The steak is good quality and the bread is soft. Person at the counter was nice. One Pet-peeve I have with alllllll food spots is people not changing their gloves. One side fluffed his hair with the gloves on and didn't change them. However he didn't visibly touch any of the food. I will go back and try it with the cheese wiz which I normally don't like. read more

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I came in with 10 orders, which took a reasonable amount of time, considering it was the lunch rush and grand opening. The place was packed! The cheesesteak was delectable! Juicy and flavorful! The fries were perfectly seasoned. The staff was pleasant! Will definitely be going back! read more

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Awesome cheesesteaks- and I've been to every single one in Philadelphia. Go to Krave, you'll be happy.

Stopped in today $15 Got me a Great Philly Cheesesteak ! Like the real ribeye and hot peppers and onions ! Good Grinder Roll also! Got to have good roll read more

Right when I walked in the cashier greeted me with a smile. She was super helpful as this was my first time here. I ordered the cheese steak and a chicken steak grinder with fries recommended by her. Everything was 10/10. Plenty of meat and the bread was delicious. Owner was at the front and thanked me for coming in. Definitely will come back. read more

Krave Cheesesteaks - Cheese steak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

food taste good but need a little more meat on the sandwich but over all a good steak n cheese sandwich read more

I tried this new Meriden eatery last night. Very good! respectable portions, I'll have the 2nd have for dinner tonight. Very friendly staff. I had the Philly cheese steak and fries. Give them a try you won't regret it. Help our small businesses in town. MEB read more

Well, after seeing so much about this place on social media I had to go see what it is about. Here's my honest opinion. ONE OF THE BEST PHILLIES IVE HAD IN A LOOOOOONG TIME!!! 1.Wait time wasn't long. 2. Meat quality was legit. Definitely can tell its top quality Ribeye. 3. Seasoning was perfect and the peppers give it that extra flare. 4. Bread was good because I picked up my sandwiches and drove all the way back to Newington and it held up during the long drive. 5. Young man behind the counter was professional and thorough. 6. Owner took a moment to thank me and seemed very polite. 7. For it being crazy busy the place looked clean. Great food and great service!!!!!! Best of luck!!!! read more

I would just like to say krave cheese steaks are so good and addictive I have been back several times since they opened and each time it was amazing .one time I returned and they ran out I guess the word got out of how great they are ... did I return hell yea because thats why they ran out they are that good. Will I wait in line hell yea cuz it's just that good just saying don't go cuz I don't want to be with out my cheese steak lol read more

Honey I just got done wating from here and I had to run to go make a review !! This place just opened up last Friday and is already a favorite of mine ! The owner has done Philly justice with these delicious, authentic cheesesteaks. Its a small place, so it is mostly takeout. When you come in there is someone there at the register greeting you. Everyone is friendly and has a great attitude. I got the regular cheesesteak and my sister got the salmon cheesesteak. Baaaaabbbbyyyy when I tell you they seasoned these cheesesteaks, they seasoned these cheesesteaks ! The bread was lightly toasted yet soft, the cheese wiz sauce was chef's kiss ! I can not brag enough about this place. Go see for yourself !! read more

krave cheesesteaks has what you been kraving‼ always fresh never frozen excellent customer service read more

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Their Cheesesteaks are to die for and the fries are nice and crispy. Love it here, wouldn't go anywhere else!! read more

Krave Cheesesteaks - Chicken Cheesesteak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

Was very disappointed today with the service and food today. came in at 12:10 to only three people in line. Lady wouldn't take anyones order because apparently the owner changed the password on the computer and she couldn't process payments. During this time you would think that they would ask what you'd like so while we are waiting on the owner to call back with password they could start cooking. Nope. At 12:29 I placed the order and then waited another 15 minutes only to have them screw it up. My suggestion to you is find another place. For the price they charge and the lack of service and quality. So many other places are better. read more

This place was good when it first opened up. I went on opening day. Too small of a grill for the business it's getting. Too long of waits and food not being made in order was placed. Too loud. I could barely hear my name called and I've been here several times. Honestly I probably won't be back unless I can order ahead and pick up. I wish the owner nothing but success. Mayne a bigger spot with more chairs so you can sit while you wait a while for your food. read more

Best cheesesteak you could ask for! It's clear they use good quality meat and the addition of cherry peppers is great. I also highly recommend the salmon cheesesteak. I eat here weekly and will continue to. Don't hesitate if you're on the fence; go for it. You won't be disappointed! read more

This was SOOOOO GOOD. I tried the jerk shrimp Philly, best thing everrr. Staff were so friendly and welcoming, will definitely be coming back. read more

Got the Jerk Shrimp, was amazing, planning on trying the steak cheesesteak. Service was great, my only complaint was my sandwich was small, I see pictures of other posts and subs seem much bigger, not sure if it was just that day. Due to amount of people waiting, took a little while but well worth the wait. Don't plan on eating in tho, only 2 tables, very small. Highly recommend tho!!! read more

Great cheesesteak! Love the hot cherry peppers! The rolls were fresh and soft. Best of luck ! You guys are going to need a bigger grill!

From the minute you walk in to Krave Cheesesteaks, the atmosphere is welcoming. The cheesesteaks are so good and made with all fresh products. The jerk shrimp is my favorite but all the cheesesteaks are absolutely delicious. Definitely will be going there again. read more

wow, this cheesesteak was good. It reminds me of Philly so much you don't really find too many places that use cheese, whiz and cherry peppers and honestly this might be the best restaurant to open in Meriden all year. The restaurant was absolutely packed with a line out the door. It's opening day which is not something I've seen in Meriden for a long time my only complaint is that they forgot my fries, but that doesn't really matter because they were delicious anyways even though they came out of a bag which usually is a red flag but these fries were good AF and you could tell that this guy uses high-quality steak unlike Charlie's which literally uses a disgusting meat compressed proscessed sheet or D'Angelo's which uses tough rubbery top round. It looks like these guys use real meat that is tender, juicy and good and if I had to guess I would say it was ribeye anyways, this was a good place and I will definitely be coming back and I might bargain to say that this is the best cheesesteak I've had in CT so far read more