Stopped at this steak place after seeing a news piece that highlighted what a great sandwhich they had. I was supremely disappointed. I ordered the Classic with roasted peppers tomatoes and oregano etc. While the bun was fresh and the sandwich was warm; the crux of the cheesesteak is the meat. My sandwich was loaded with Gristle. Now maybe a random bite of fat or gristle would be acceptable. However this Paricular sandwich was riddled throughput with tough, rubbery, indigestible Gristle. From my very first bite. i slugged through the entire meal hoping the rest of it would be gristle-free. However that was not the case. Whoever assembled this sandwich surely had to know how much bad/inedible connective tissue was in there. $15 wasted. read more

Sadly disappointed with this cheesesteak. I came to Philly for sightseeing and of course to get a cheesesteak. What waste of my time & money. The meat with dry and flavorless. The only good thing was the bread. I won't return there and I don't recommend. read more

This is a solid cheesesteak. Served the only way a cheesesteak should be...American, onions, and mushrooms on a crusty and dense roll. Gotta say though the ordering system is ridiculous. You have to wait in one line to order and pay for your cheesesteak, then an entirely separate line to order and pay for your sides or drink. You read correctly, if you want any sides or a drink, you have to go to a different window and pay all over again for them. Maybe it would work if these guys ran efficiently, but that was not the case when we visited on a Saturday night after the Phillies game. Ordertakers have the typical South Philly cheesesteak shop attitude. Basically like your bothering them. Still, strong cheesesteak read more

I don't think I ever ever had Philips sober., Philips is the best after hours I'm drunk and hungry cheesesteak on philly. If you yet let the club Philips is the place to Soak up all the alcohol before going house and holding your girl head up while she throw up. It's the best read more

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Yup. I'm a fan. Great service, reasonable pricing and one heck of a tasty cheesesteak. It isn't overly messy and the steak is not finely chopped but quickly cooked right in front of you (not in a heaping pile like some other places). I keep it simple, american cheese and fried onions and this sandwich had me happy with every bite. If you want a drippy, greasy, fall apart sandwich, this is not the place. Roll was very fresh and a nice bowl of hot whole peppers at the counter. Not a huge place for sit down, but some stools and a couple other spots if you must sit and eat your meal. read more

CASH ONLY!!!!!! CASH ONLY!!!!!! CASH ONLY!!!!!! * * * The following is a cheesesteak review by a Philly native * * * So the name... it didn't really grab me, not at 1am getting off our plane, without having eaten for over 9 hours. "Philip's Steaks," what, like Uncle Phil from FPoBA? Only Aunt ("awnt") Viv called him "Philip." (I think we can all agree that Aunt Viv was best played by Janet Hubert.) But I digress, that's where my fatigued mind wandered, without food, at 1am. I was tired, but sober, and hangry. I just got off the shuttle from airport to DoubleTree (where our car was parked) with driver + attendant, who smelled and looked high as kites, driving dangerously with my baby in the van. I was NOT in a good mood. I have to say, after the initial pain in the rear of getting cash at the ATM (at 7eleven across the street), I was delightfully surprised by Uncle Phil's version of the cheesesteak, fit for a Fresh Prince. Roll was fresh, soft but with a bit of exterior crunch, good Ital. bread flavor. Meat was in long, thin sheets as opposed to the pre-eaten look when they chop the heck out of it. I prefer it the way Phil does it. Meat tasted quality, too, like real steak, not vague steakish/burgerish flavor. Ratios of meat:cheese:bread were just right, but while tasty, the onions were too plentiful. They dropped out of my sandwich like rain, and I actually shook a few more into my wrapper, because it was a little much for me. Hey, easy edit, and I'd rather too many I can remove than too few. Sandwich was nice and hot, but not burning my mouth, nor steaming up inside the wrapper to make it soggy. They did all that packaging stuff perfectly! I have to say this was better than my last steak at Sonny's. I was impressed, and super happy to learn about Phil's because they're a 24/7 and that is very handy knowledge for a Philadelphian. I did have to take a star off for the cash only part. That's my Yelp rule. Otherwise, I would be proud to take an out-of-towner here, for sure! So Philip, I don't know who you are, but in my mind, you're Uncle Phil (the late James Avery), dishing me up some lovely cheesesteaks, any hour, any day. Thank you, Uncle Phil! read more

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I see quite a few reviews where folks didn't even know Philip's ever existed and that's perfectly understandable with the number of cheesesteak options in the city. Personally, I came upon Philip's myself after having seen them on quite a few top 10 lists (being closer to 10 than 1) so we had to check it out for ourselves and see if it was a contender or pretender. Having been to Pat's, Geno's, Tony Luke's, John's Roast Pork, Jim's, Dalessandro's (and subsequently Campo's Deli and Sonny's) it wasn't going to be hard for us to compare Philip's with what a "good" cheesesteak was. When we arrived, Philip's reminded us of Pat's, but buried in the color red. It didn't sit on a lot of real estate, but they had a small parking lot to the side, which can't be said for many of the other cheesesteak restaurants. As for eating space or somewhere to sit down to eat, there was 1 picnic table in the parking lot, another on the other side of the restaurant and counter/standing space by the ordering windows. Many folks took their orders to go. The menu was simple - cheesesteaks, roast pork sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, hoagies at the main menu (right side) and fries, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, nuggets and soda on the sides menu (left side). You order your mains at the main menu window and your sides at the sides menu window. As we assume, from pictures and what we saw other customers order, the cheesesteak is the highlight here and probably the only thing ordered by customers, other than the fries as a side. So what did we order? Drum roll please ...... a cheesesteak whiz wit (onions) and cheese fries. I know, big surprise. First, the guys working the window were friendly and courteous, which counts for something. Second, the cheesesteak. It wasn't a huge cheesesteak, but definitely enough to fill 1 person up. There was plenty of melted cheese whiz on the steak, which we loved. However, the steak was on the dry side and lacked the moisture from the oil. Worse, the steak inside the sandwich wasn't chopped/cut up. The pieces of steak were wide and big, which made it hard to take bites without dragging a whole piece of steak out of the sandwich. We definitely were not fans of the large pieces of steak. On the other side though, the fries were very good! They were very crispy and crunchy. They just needed more cheese whiz though because we ran out of cheese half-way thru. That was a big no-no. Philip's is bit off the beaten path in southwest Philly and a drive away from the more popular spots, but I never judge a place by its location. Neither should any one else. As I always say, good food is never ever too far away. However, Philip's has the double whammy going against it - not only is it not in a prime location, but the cheesesteak leaves more to be desired and can use improvement. read more

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Philip's Steaks was the most mediocre cheesesteak I've ever had. You can go to any local spot and get the same cheesesteak and be more satisfied than getting one from here. The cheesesteak was super small and the roll they used had to be old or something. When I was chewing it it was super chewy and just had that old taste to it. The fries were even worse they had no salt on them and they tasted like they were straight out of the freezer. For a small box of fries it was $4 it was definitely not worth the trip. read more

I had heard good things about Philip's so it came to mind as a potential venue for a quick cheesesteak after a local gathering. Our group of six was efficiently attended to all at the right-side window. Service wasn't friendly but it wasn't grouchy either. It was just what you'd expect from a walk-up food window. I ordered a cheesesteak with whiz and no onions. The bread was good albeit thin and the cheese was well-proportioned. My issue was the meat. I can't deal with a kick in my food, and it seems that they cooked it on the same surface as hot peppers. I don't tolerate peppers well so it was way, way too spicy for me. I'd maybe return in the future but I wouldn't try a cheesesteak again unless I confirmed it had been nowhere near peppers. I doubt that's even possible, so I guess it'd be safer to try one of their hoagies or hot dogs instead. read more

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No frills place for a phenomenal cheesesteak. Friendly staff. Open 24/7. We found parking very easily in the after hours. The steak inside the roll comes in big pieces and minimally chopped, if at all. I think this helps the cheesesteak not be too greasy. The roll held form with the cheese wiz, even after the half hour ride home. Quick, convenient, easy, and delicious. A good, classic cheesesteak joint. read more

Less expensive, ok, cheese steak. I probably only get if I'm nearby AND hungry. It honestly doesn't have flavor just bland. There's way better cheesesteak read more

My favorite cheesesteak next to JRP! 1 & 1A! Used to be a locals only place. Word got out

I like this place but I don't love this place. I am really into saucy, gooey cheesesteaks. My normal order is a cheesesteak with cheese wiz and grilled mushrooms. I literally couldn't see or taste the cheese wiz. I had to open my sandwich to see if it was present. There was a very good amount of beef and mushrooms however. I do like the pickled peppers you can grab from the bucket. They are actually spicy and crispy unlike other places. I also got the fried calzone. Once again sort of dry. The cheese inside was not completely melted. I had to run back to get a side of Marinara (but somehow that was dry too). read more

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My first cheesesteak in Philly...ever. I wish we would've started somewhere else. I had no idea what we were getting into. Phillips is almost the first thing you see coming off the highway and we were so hungry we picked it. The ordering process was weird for me. Lots of people standing around, no line ever formed, having to go to two different windows depending on what you needed, the lack of condiments. I still don't know the correct way to order a true Philly cheesesteak but what I got cannot be the cheesesteaks that I've heard people rave about. The meat was dry and unseasoned. The whole thing was just dry dry dry. They had bulk condiment containers which seemed wrong during these Covid times and of course the mayo was all out. I think my boyfriend scrounged up a few packets for me but nothing could save this. It wasn't a memorable meal. I can't even remember if the fries were good. We ended up getting dinner at our hotel since we were still hungry. I will be getting recommendations next time cause this was not the best that Philly had to offer. read more

What's all the hype about? Talk about a let down, womp...womp!! It's a bready Italian hero, with thinly sliced grilled ribeye steak with cheese whiz and semi-grilled chopped onions. I was expecting the earth to move and the skies to part with all of this talk about the infamous cheesesteak. Maybe it's just me, nope it is me, 'cause I felt no earth moving anything. It was just meat and not a lot of meat mind you, cheese and onions on a hero that was way too bready for me. Whoopitydooo! I am honest in all my reviews and will admit that my pic clearly looks better than it tasted. But, I will add, you should go and judge for yourselves, you may like it. As for me, been there, done that and won't waste my time. I'll stick to a 16oz bone-in ribeye medium rare with perfectly grilled onions and potatoes, most certainly no comparison but at least I know I'll be happy. Two and a half stars for the bright looking clean location and their efficiency. read more

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South Philly traditional cheesesteak. One of the places to try and compare as a contender for Philadelphias best.

Philips Steaks is one of my favorites cheesesteak joints in Philly. I was at the light with my window open , nice little breeze going on that day. All of a sudden this breeze brought in a delicious smell, this beautiful aroma dancing around in my truck I knew what this was. Philips dead ahead in my peripherals , mouth salivating, stomach growling then the light turns green all of the sudden my truck is possessed. I found myself in line , I didn't care all I know is I am getting a wiz wit. The line was moving at a descent pace, then all of a sudden it just stopped. I thought what is going on here, did they run out of steak, no more wiz, ok I'll go with American if need be. It was a rookie that caused this minor stoppage in the pursuit of my happiness, the looks this kid had gotten, the comments in front of me that at first I didn't understand until then. This kid, or rookie asked if this was like Pats? Are you kidding me?! Are you on a death wish? It is like a Cowboys fan , or Mets fan walking around in the old Vet in the 700 level with a foreign jersey. Is this like Pats? Get out of my line rookie, professionals are at work here. Finally I had made it up to the window, the guy working his magic was still laughing at the situation that had just occurred. I had ordered a wiz wit, but I added American cheese to the mix. The meat is a thousand times better than Genos or Pats, something called quality. The onions mixed in with the meat made it an even better taste, with the added cheeses. With every bite it was an explosion of deliciousness with the Wiz and American working like a tag team duo. Sloppy ? Yea a little. Did I care? NO! Was it good? Yes, its like asking a hockey player if the ice is cold. I didn't go with fries this time , because I had other priors in mind, little fed nut to bring home, so I had to keep some room. Great spot, great flavors, great crew in there doing there thing trying to make you satisfied. I meant to take a picture of my beauty , but by the time it registered I was down to a nub. ( Is this like Pats HAAA HAA still laughing about it ! ) read more

Went to Phillips today 4/22/22 at 3:30 pm. Ordered a plain steak raw onions, chopped and gut the roll. person at the window asked me if I want onions on my Wiz steak‍‍. No, I want a plain steak , raw onion, chop and gut the roll. Received a plain steak with fried onios.Ordered an old fashion, chopped, gut the roll and long hots on the side. Everything was as ordered except the steak was not chopped. Please put someone at the window that knows how to expedite an order correctly. Thanks, very Dissatisfied Customer read more

Circumstances brought us to Philip's late night on a "school night" and I am most glad we stopped in. Philip's is the archetypical south Philly cheesesteak joint - open 24x7, all outdoors with just a ledge under the overhang to eat at. One window to order the sandwiches, another to order anything else. And, yes, cash only. Had the mushroom cheesesteak "wiz wit" (that's with cheese wiz and onions, for you non-Philadelphians). And, gotta tell you, it was one of the best cheesesteaks I have had in this city. Very messy but oozing with cheese wiz and just the right amount of grease to properly round out the experience. The steak came in larger strips than I normally see and was tastier than the usual steak joints around town. Also ordered the vinegar fries, which were good, but needed a dose of salt and not all the fries were piping hot. But, small quibble in the grand scheme of things. Although not immediately proximate to a lot of the places in Philly where I might normally hang, this is a great little authentic-Philly road trip at any hour of the day or night. read more

Wow. I've had a lot but this was the best cheesesteak I've had in Philly. Nice steak. And the roll was perfect - fresh and delicious. The gentleman who took our order was friendly and helpful. Too often fast food workers don't care but he clearly did. The only thing I would change is that there were condiments, a bucket of peppers and Buffalo sauce available to customers but nothing to put it in. Overall would recommend and will go back for sure. BTW, cash only. read more

This is part of the Crusade for Greatest Cheesesteak in Philadelphia trip I did. Philip's Steaks was the second stop on our list, partially due to a navigation malfunction but either way it was number 2. When we got to Philips we had already known they had an old-fashioned, something that was supposed to be nostalgic of the original cheese steak creation. When we went to order they guys inside seemed a bit rushed. In about 5 minutes time he asked us what we wanted to order, we got the old-fashioned and in minutes got our sandwich. Steak, provolone, tomato, sweet peppers and onions, a great combo. The sandwich from this small shop had some big flavors. I have to say if I wasn't planning on eating at 10 other shops today I probably would have eaten a whole one, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. The place itself is a small ship on the corner. There is counter space to eat on but no chairs in site. On the plus side they do have a parking lot which is a huge plus when going to these shops. read more

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I have had their steaks now twice, one after a night of drinking and one for lunch. I have to say that Phillip's Steaks has moved into my top 3 cheese steaks. The 2 times I have been there the line was short. The steak was not already on the grill like Geno's & Pat's so I know it was made fresh. It took an average of 5 minutes for my steak after ordering. It was delicious, lots of whiz and the right amount of steak. They even have a parking lot where you can park your car which can be tricky at other steak shops. Prices are a little bit cheaper as well. Phillip's you have found yourself a new fan. Keep up the good work. Also when you look on Yelp it says they close at Midnight, we called they are open 24 hours. read more

Philip's Steaks - Whiz - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I have tried several cheesteaks spots in Philly, and this has to be my #1 choice. Juicy, delicious always hot food. My go to every time I'm craving a cheesteak. read more

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As someone who has been living in Philly for a very long time, and really enjoys cheesesteaks - Philip's has been on the back of my mind for a while because I had yet to try it. Tonight was my first time, and it really pains me to say that this is the worst cheesesteak I've ever had in my life. Usually cheesesteaks are good in general, even if they're not that great (kind of like pizza), but this one was just inedible. It literally just tasted like chemicals - very odd. Also, definitely steer clear of the random pizza roll that's on their menu, this was awful and tasted like chemicals as well. Not sure why this place claims to be "a local legend" - this is an embarrassment to Philly. I really love my city and the food that exists here from local businesses. It hurts to have to post a review like this, but I just can't let this go. For anyone reading this review, please don't go here for a cheesesteak (especially if you've never had a cheesesteak before). Go to John's roast pork, Jim's on south st, Tony Luke's, or Prince's. read more

Very good little Cheesesteak and the people could not have been nicer. The meat is not chopped and is a thicker slice. Very good flavor, mushrooms, lettuce and tomato. If you're in the area, I would stop by. pretty easy access to 76. read more

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On my way back to Los Angeles, I asked my uber driver for a banging suggestion for a Philly cheesesteak that I could buy and bring back home. He suggested Philip's and it was such a good decision. This was the best cheesesteak I had during my visit and I went to 5 different locations. I ordered the cheesesteak with Provolone cheese, chopped steak, fried onions, and mayonnaise. The bread was soft yet firm like a toasted hot dog bun and it perfectly encompassed the perfectly seasoned chopped steak. With the mayonnaise slathered on the bread, there was the right amount of fat that was needed to make the cheesesteak cohesive and packed with flavor. The people of Philip's were extremely nice and made ordering an ease for me. Coming from Los Angeles, I found the lingo to be uncomfortable. At another popular cheesesteak location, the guy taking my order was extremely rude and made me feel rushed, which was odd because there was no one in line. read more

Philip's Steaks - Cheese steak with provolone, chopped steak, mayonnaise, and fried onions - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philly people, be advised that no staff members at Philip's Steaks are wearing masks properly. Not in the kitchen or at the cash window. Masks are also not being enforced in absolutely any way for customers. read more

Philip's Steaks - Staff not wearing masks in the kitchen or at the cash window - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Decent spot. The bread was a little chewy. But overall does the considering it's the "only" cheesesteak spot in walking distance in the area. read more

Philip's Steaks - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One thing if you hate precooked steak for your sandwich this the place shut gets cooked fresh when you order as a dishwasher aka chef I would never served precooked meat this place does the right thing love it read more

Philips Steaks has been my "Go-To" steak shop for years. Had a cheesesteak yesterday and the meat was tough and rubbery. Didn't even look grilled, was grayish as if it had been Boiled. Very disappointed as I always swore by this shop. Perhaps they changed up their meat supplier for a lower cost product. They now lost a faithful customer for decades. read more

I am glad I do not live in Philly. Relax. If I did I would only be eating philly cheese steak sandwiches. I would be 20, 30 pounds heavier. Now, the good stuff. It was good. Real good. Delicious. I had the standard billy v order cheese steak with onions and coke. It was hot. It was tasty. It was delicious. Now the debate. Is it better than some of the other popular places: Pat's, Geno's etc. I don't know. It was around 10 pm when my wife and I ordered. We were very hungry. This baby was soft, warm, cheesy, full of meat. No jokes. I find Philip's Steaks to have an excellent cheese steak. While they do sell other items; why would you not order a cheese steak. I was surprise with a parking lot. Nice. Cash Only. I don't think they take CC. I guess staff was OK. It was a November night and chilly. I think she smiled when money was exchanged. Oh well. Overall, I will be back to Philip's Steaks. They sell a mean cheese steak. It has cheese wiz. It is a bit out of the way. Then again being from NYC don't know my way around. Philip's Steaks, Pat's, Geno's you will be visited soon......... read more

Ordered cheese steak with provolone thru Uber Eats. Very little cheese. Dry. Worst cheese steak in my life.

Best cheesesteak in Philadelphia! Flavorful Steak onions cooked per to perfection. Roll was excellent.

Underwhelming cheesesteak with provolone, mushrooms, and onions. Steak was cut differently from the typical style but not necessarily in a bad way. Could have used some more salt, and also more cheese. I like my steaks on the cheesier side, but this one missed it by a long shot. Onions were undercooked and bland, mushrooms were well cooked but unsalted. Roll was solid. They also had these marinated peppers by the condiments that were vinegary, peppery, and all around fantastic. Those peppers basically saved the dining experience. Friendly service. read more

When doing bar crawls in Philly, nothing quite hits the spot when you're tipsy more than a greasy ass cheesesteak. My mushroom cheesesteak and fries did exactly that. I don't really remember anything about it that would make want to rush back here over the vast amounts of other cheesesteak places, but I do remember scarfing that thing down and passing out after a long night out on the town. Ahh ... I always have such good memories when I vist Philly! read more

I live nearby. This is by far my favorite late night cheesesteak place. One of my favorite cheesesteak places regardless of time of day.

Another small, outside cheesesteak place, eat in your car on a cold day. Philips is basically an ordering window and a narrow metal counter. Oh, they recently put a table out on the sidewalk. They kinda just plopped Philips down in a weird location, but bestowed upon it the gift of Philly cheesesteaks. This is one of the better places to hit for a Philly cheesesteak. Their Old Fashioned cheesesteak (with Italian long hots and fried tomatoes) is one of my personal favorites. They have a few other things on the menu, but who cares? Philip's is part of our standard cheesesteak rotation. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised when I tried it. I've heard people talk about it over and over again, but I kind of just brushed it under the rug. I was going to take a picture of the cheesesteak, but I was so starving. Got out of work late at night on a Sunday and wanted something quick and easy. Definitely will go back. I ordered mine with fried onions and provolone. The only mediocre thing about the meal was the fries, but from the cheesesteak alone(which I went for), it definitely deserves the praise. Definitely one of my new top cheesesteaks in the area. Still not number one though. IMO. read more

Omg !!!! We go here every Saturday night at 1-3 am and we cannot say enough about the "Inside Out"!!!!! Make sure you try the $5.00 Inside Out. It is the most amazing food you will ever eat!!!! read more

Ordered three cheesesteaks and one Italian hoagie yesterday. I was shocked that any steak shop in Philadelphia could possibly make such terrible sandwiches. There was no lettuce or tomato on the hoagie which was on a very chewy and small roll. The steak was also chewy and overcooked with very little meat. Be sure to skip this one...plenty more great steak shops in town. read more