I didn't know this place existed, but I guess they've been in business for many years. I'm glad it came up on my map when I was looking for restaurants in that area. You walk in and it definitely feels like a few-frills, local spot. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table when it's ready. The menu had several sandwich options as well as salads and some sides/appetizers. I chose the grilled chicken cheesesteak salad. It came with plenty of lettuce, veggies, pickled sweet peppers (hot peppers, if you want), and a grilled chicken breast with melted cheese on top. The ranch dressing was good. The little roll that came with it was delicious and the tiny chocolate chip cookie topped the meal off. read more

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This was my first visit to Philly's Finest. I liked the casual atmosphere walking in and it felt like your local "sub spot." I liked that they had their menu taped on the window so you could look at it before even going in. The menu was also at the counter and written on the chalk board so there were lots of way to see it. There was also a decent number of options. I went with #3 combo which was the Italian Grinder, Small drink, and fries (or a choice of coleslaw or chips). It does also come with a small crunchy chocolate chip cookie. I was underwhelmed mostly as the fries and were just okay. The value of the meal is worth it, I just felt that the sub overall was just fine... nothing special. You order at the counter and they will call your name once ready, so the service is pretty minimal. I would go back and try something else. read more

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This place is in the shopping center where bookman is, it is SO good. I've had multiple different types of Philly sandwich sandwiches from here. The ranch is homemade and delicious. I really recommend giving it a try. read more

Nice place to grab a bite. Good size portions and the ranch is a plus. Kinda hidden in the complex but not hard to spot.

Great little place, locally owned we love these types of places. The philly was on point, the bread is perfect. Fries were good and a surprise cookie in the bag was awesome. They also have amazing potato salad. Gotta give it a try read more

I LOVE Philly's! The food is great, the staff is wonderful, I love the license plates on the wall, and even though I'm a Tucson Girl, this place ALWAYS makes me feel like I'm home! Please...DON'T ever close!!! read more

Very good I heard this place was good so I decided to try none other than a Philly cheese steak and it was really good. I also got a Reuben which was also really good. Their fries are very thick and soft which is actually the way I like them. It's a cute little place. read more

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Solid, but inauthentic Philly Cheesesteaks. I can here for lunch on a whim with no expectations. I ordered the original Philly Cheesesteak with a side of fried zucchini. The cheesesteak was on the smaller side and oddly had pickles and tomatoes, which I would order without next time. Bread roll was solid, but I wish the meat portion was larger for price. The star of the show was fried zucchini! They were fried and seasoned extremely well and the zucchini stayed crunchy and wasn't soggy. I would come again if I'm craving cheesesteaks! read more

Philly's Finest - Originial Philly - Sandwiches Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I LOVE love this place, it holds a special place in my heart. Whenever I'm having a rough day, I get French fries here, and if I can't, I think about them. They're so crispy, and soft on the inside. What kinda fry magic goes on here?!! Speaking of magic, they have MAGIC RANCH. Man that ranch is like crack for me. I literally ask for extra just to save some in my fridge. The people are so friendly too. Also, free cookie! Whaaaaat!!! And the free cookie is freaking delish. Their ice is also the best! Keep it going guys! Touché! read more

I'm from Philly. The cheesesteaks at Philly's Finest are pretty good. The Chicken Cheesesteaks are even better.

This place is amazing. Best cheesesteak in town. Great burgers as well. Really great customer service and you can tell that the staff care about their customers and the quality of their food. Highly recommend coming here for the best cheesesteak and burgers in town. read more

I ain't ever been to Philly so I guess I don't know what a REAL Philly cheesesteak but if it's anything like this shhhhhhiiiiiiiiii it's bout to smack I get the Philly Cheesesteak combo w a fries/ranch soda Never let's me down crazy flavor profile the cheese melts w everything the bread is perfectly toasted but still soft (pause) The ranch is fye goes perfect w the fries I've had plenty cheesesteaks here but they ain't bussin like this place here My only critique is you can't have a place called Philly's finest and not have a Poster of Allen Iverson somewhere I pic something read more

I spent most of my life on the east coast, so I'm very particular about my cheesesteaks. My wife said this place was good so she ordered me one. It was supposed to be hot peppers, but some moron put pickles instead. In what world do pickles belong on a Philly?! No thanks, I'll go back to Pennsylvania before I go back to this place read more

I thought the ambience was really nice there, but I went for the food. I ordered a regular Philly cheesesteak. It was topped with pickles, salad peppers, a couple of red peppers, chopped steak, and pasty white American cheese. The bread was the best thing about the sandwich. Otherwise it was a strange tangy-tasting and very expensive mess. Very small portion...totally not worth almost $11. I was still hungry after I ate it. read more

Very good customer service. The fried zucchini was excellent and the cheesesteak was flavorful. Overall good job and I look forward to going back. read more

In the past this is not a place that would be one of the first ones I think of when dining out. During COVID, I gravitated towards pickup/delivery oriented businesses. Enter Philly's Finest. They have a pretty large, varied menu that's dotted with hits and misses for me. Hits: Pulled pork sandwich - it's a Monday special but available every day. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the meat stuffed into a pillowy Amoroso roll. The sauce was not overdone and the slice of provolone melted over the top was a good addition. You can add jalapeños for a little kick if you like. The onion rings alongside were, considering they were delivered, still crisp and good. There is a small delivery fee, but hot food is hot when it arrives, so the convenience of it having delivered is totally worth it to me. Misses: Sourdough tuna melt - not sure if they used sweet relish, but something was very sweet. I don't enjoy sweet stuff in my tuna. I know next time not to order this. Decent: Cheesesteak - they don't stuff it with meat, but the ingredients are quality and the bread, as mentioned in my previous review is really good. You can splurge a little and get more meat, if that's your thing. I've heard mention that the salads are good and aren't just stuff plopped on a bed of greens but contain other vegetables. Clearly I have been focused on the carnivore side of the menu because usually salads are the food my food eats. I guess I need to expand my mind instead of my waistline. read more

Not the most aesthetically pleasing sandwich shop but they focus on what really matters - the food! Delicious, straight forward, classic sandwiches with a huge variety on their menu. The Turkey bacon avocado sandwich was very tasty. I loved the sprouts and cream cheese they have in it, plus they load up on the meat! Great service with friendly staff as well. I ordered 9 sandwiches for the office and they took care of me with a smile on their face in a quick time. read more

Teriffic Philly cheesesteak! Don't pass this one by! Found it by accident and just loved it!

Meh... Service was good and the front counter folks were nice. The cheese steak was was very average. Mushy bread, skimpy serving of meat. For $11 it should be much better in my opinion. I make a far better cheese steak at home. Maybe I should open a cheesesteak truck!? read more

Disappointed. All Philadelphia style cheese steaks are based the Pat or Genoa (Philadelphia) style. This place uses no cheese wiz.... read more

I visited this location on Speedway & Tanque Verde this afternoon (4/4/22) around 12:00 pm for lunch. Had the basic cheesesteak, cole slaw, and a brownie, with root beer. I was starving, but after a few bites I noticed the meat tasted strange -- I smelled it and it smelled very funky. Tried to take another bite, spit it out because it tasted off -- and threw it away. Tried the cole slaw, and that was awful, too (not spoiled, just poorly made). Kept the brownie, which seemed fine, then when I got home I got very sick. I have never asked for this before, but I would like a refund. I have no issues with the staff, they were polite, but I am completely amazed that this place serves rancid meat. read more

AA burger and classic Philly cheesesteak was on point. Service was good and the ambience fits the restraint.

A friend referred my family here saying it's the best cheesesteak in the city, I'm glad he found what he loves, but our experience wasn't the same. 3 people, ordered 3 different meals and 3/3 agree it wasn't great. I ordered the green chili burger, medium rare. The patties were cooked well done and resembled a Burger King burger. For triple the price of a BK burger, I expected triple the quality. The green chili was sparse but the rest of the toppings where plentifully overflowing. I really could've just bought a whopper from BK and thrown a little bit of green chili on it and it would be indistinguishable. The cheesesteak was a 5/10 maybe. The meat quality was lacking greatly, which was disappointing. The turkey sandwich on a croissant was the best thing of the 3, but still wasn't something we'd go back for. If you like this place that's awesome, but if you're foodies like my family, you may end up disappointed and out 50 bucks. If it were cheaper to match the quality, maybe we'd try more from their menu. read more

This place has been around for many years. I first came here over a decade ago, and apart from the decor, not much has changed. I used to come here right after making a visit to one of the bookstores, which is located in the same plaza. I am not a big fan of cheesesteak, but I do love the ones that are served here. I also recommend their hot dogs as well. Judging by the crowd here on a busy Wednesday night, I can see that it is still a popular spot with the locals. The customer service here is spotty. It really depends on who is working there. The men were pretty awesome, but there are a few women who are not so nice. One of them shamed me for getting a refill of water during my last trip. However, for the most part, the service is great! read more

I have.not been to a Philly's Finest in years, today I decided to stop in. First impressions, clean, well lit and great tunes! Ordered my lunch and sat down. Enjoyed the music while waiting. Lunch arrived and my expectations were exceeded after one bite. Great original cheese steak and slaw. Additionally, they have RC cola on tap! A personal favorite of mine since childhood. All this time going to the other sandwich place near here, (they're good too), I feel like I have been missing out on this little treasure. I will be back! read more

Philly's Finest - Just in case anyone is wondering, I asked for only tomatoes and pickles on this cheesesteak. - Sandwiches Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Doesn't look like much when you walk by, however this is the go to place for cheesesteaks!! I've been here so many times I've lost count. Always fast and friendly. Prices are a little high, but well worth it. I always get the original cheesesteak combo and it comes with fries and a drink. Stop in and try them out. read more

Philly's Finest - Original cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

this locally owned and operated restaurant is a Tucson favorite. they have the best cheesesteaks in town. go for the boss if you're a cheesesteak aficionado. the crinkle cut fries are always cooked perfectly. they take great pride in providing the best possible specialty sandwiches... a free, freshly made chocolate chip cookie with every combo purchase. nice sandwich shop vibe / ambiance. go find this place...Monterey Village... next to Bookman's on Speedway. read more

Owner selfishly does not wear a mask during covid peaks even though that is the law... have been a customer for 20 years but I will never return again. read more

My favorite place for sandwiches, i get the Chicken cheesesteak & i've never tried anything else. I've been coming here ever since i was little & i can never get tired of it ! 10/10 read more

Since I can't leave the office for lunch, I decided to get delivery and came across this restaurant when looking through menus at the office. The lady who took my order over the phone was very pleasant and polite. The gentleman who delivered the order was also very friendly and nice. I ordered the turkey bacon avocado sandwich. It was delicious! The bread was good, all the ingredients were very fresh and the portion size was large. My son really enjoyed his Italian hoagie and said the oil used was very flavorful. We also shared mozzarella sticks and marinara and a brownie. To my delight, we also received two chocolate chip cookies. I'd definitely recommend this restaurant and look forward to trying other menu items. read more

Came to Arizona in 1985 as a kid and there were a few restaurants that stood out the test of time and Philly's Finest this is one of them. This is still the same delicious Philly cheesesteaks as I remember as a kid in the 90s. Great service. Only one location is left from their heyday but they're striving to keep great quality and great service at this location conveniently located in the East Valley Tucson right off of speedway. Five stars. read more

Philly's Finest - Front of building - Sandwiches Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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First impression walking in was that this is a pleasant, roomy restaurant. Large booths, spacious floor space, and the order counter was not in the way of anything. Good utilization of space. And there definitely was a good lunch crowd, so they have their fans. I had the #`1 Combo which is their beef Philly and choice of side with a small drink. Around nine bucks. I chose the slaw. Really good sandwich. So far, the most enjoyable Philly that I've had in Tucson. The other Philly's that I've had seemed to be overwhelming in some aspect that I can't put my finger on. This one had the right ratio of bun, meat, and dressings to give me that "yummy" experience. To describe the slaw, I would say it is vinegary with some sweet in there, I think from pineapple, but I'm not sure. It was OK, not outstanding, but was a good,, fresh taste. read more

Very simple cheese steak at a refreshing price! I had to give this joint a try and glad I did. I ordered a Philly Cheese Steak and it was delicious! The customer service is spartan and lacking, but the digs inside are clean and wonderful and far outweighed the shortcomings of the female cashier. I will return to this place with no problems at all! read more

Sad to say the chicken cheesesteak I had been getting at Phillys Finest for the past 10 years is now just a disappointing soggy sandwich. The bread used to be grilled and was crunchy and buttery which made the chicken cheesesteak delicious. Today I got a microwaved mushy, doughy, skinny breadstick looking sub roll. Whole sandwich was flavorless and small and I was still hungry and very unsatisfied after eating it. read more

I always come here to bring my mom lunch to work and she absolutely loves the BLT. No complaints and costumer service has always been amazing. read more

I love an old-fashioned Club sandwich. Phillies finest has an awesome club just like the ones are used to have as a kid and it's well worth the cost. Just the right balance of bread/veggies/meat, always fresh and tasty. My buddy feels the same way about their cheese steak subs. Eventually, I'll try some of their other selections but I haven't gotten tired of the club yet. Nice folks, clean restaurant, good food. What else do you need? read more

My Phillys Finest experience can be summed up in one word - Stingy. Started with my order where they wouldn't let me pay an up charge to substitute my fries for tator-tots, followed by no refills and ending with having to pay for an extra ranch dip. As I paid over $40 for 3 sandwich's, it was ridiculous! Will not be returning as I can get all those requests for under $40 at Jerseys mikes, frankies or eegees. read more

From childhood to adulthood, anyone who grew up in Tucson knows about Philly's Finest... It had been way too long since I ate hear, but I'm very glad I did today! The original cheese steak is where it's at. This is a definite recommendation for all who enjoy good hoagies, cheesesteaks and more. Be back soon PF! read more

Philly's Finest - Sandwiches Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My mom and I were shopping in the center and needed to stop for lunch. We were originally going to go to Beyond Bread (though neither of us are fans) when we passed by Philly's Finest. Neither of us had been in there before! From the outside and the location, it seems like it would be dingy and run-down, but we knew it would be quicker than BB so we headed inside. We were pleasantly surprised by the awesome modern decor and atmosphere. Very cool! We both ordered cobb salads and sat down at our choice of tables. The place was empty except for one other table. Our food arrived promptly. The salads were delicious!! The ingredients tasted fresh. The salad was served with a slice of bread and a fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie. We were so impressed by the food, decor, and atmosphere that we were left to wonder why it was so empty since it was lunchtime on a Sunday. Maybe not a lot of people know about this little gem, or maybe (like us) they had written it off before as another greasy spoon. We ate our words (and our cookies!) and we will be back again! Spread the word! read more

I've been here a couple of times and I have to say, the service was extremely nice, and that is important to me. The food was great. I had the regular Philly Cheese Steak with fries, which tasted amazing. They even give you a free cookie with your meal! Something I didn't even ask for, something sweet to go with my food. It was very great. What's wrong with freshly baked cookies? Nothing! The place was clean and had such a rich history on its walls. It was nice to see some of that when entering in. read more