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

I occasionally enjoy a cheesesteak, and Frankie's on Campbell is the place I usually go in Tucson. But I found myself at Philly's Finest, and thought it was worth a try based on the name alone. The parking is horrible, especially on weekends. Bookman's seems to be a big draw, and the parking lot can be completely packed. When I found a spot to park in the packed parking lot on a Saturday at 12:15PM, and I expected the place to be packed. But I walked into Philly's Finest to find that there were only a few people inside, I should have known it might not be good. With that many people, so nearby, at lunchtime, and hardly anyone eating there, it raised a red flag. When I walked in, it seemed to be a strange floor plan, more like I'd entered a tunnel or a cave than a restaurant. And in that theme, it seems to function very well at blocking my phone signal. I had weak to no reception while inside. The first words the staff says when you order a cheesesteak are usually a good indication of if it's going to be good or not. If they say anything other than asking if you want provolone or wiz, and if you want it with onions or not, it's usually a bad sign. So, with that in mind, when I asked for a cheesesteak and the staff said "with everything?" I suspected it wasn't going to be good. It's a cheesesteak, not a hoagie or a sub, there is no "everything" option for a cheesesteak. That's the second red flag. But I tried it anyway. I ordered a cheesesteak (yes, with just cheese, not "everything" because I wanted a cheesesteak, not a hoagie or sub), fries, and a drink. I'll start with the drink. They are fountain drinks, but no refill station. The staff pours them for you. I had a large Dr. Pepper, and when I got it it just felt odd. Then, I realized after my first sip, it was because the entire cup was completely packed tight with crushed ice. Not even ice cubes, crushed ice, and packed tight. So, after about 3 sips, long before my food came, it was empty. It wasn't a drink with ice. It was ice, with maybe maybe 2 shot glasses of Dr. Pepper poured over it. The cheesesteak came in a small basket, but the cheesesteak was fairly decent size, unwrapped and sitting on paper. The french-fries were in a small bag, on top of the cheesesteak, with the paper already saturated and covered with the cheese from the cheesesteak melted all over it. Total fail on presentation. I don't expect something fancy with a cheesesteak, but I would prefer not to have my fries bag melted into the cheesesteak, and not have everything stacked on top of each other. The cheesesteak and fries were above average. They weren't as good as Frankie's, but at least it tasted like a cheesesteak was suppose to taste. Oh, yea, and there was a cookie that I didn't order. I don't totally object to being given stuff for free, but I didn't understand. I went to get a cheesesteak because I was craving something savory, and then presented something sweet? I suppose it was a nice thought, but it was the opposite of what I was in the mood for, so it ended up in the trash untouched. I have to just give this a 3 star, average rating, mostly based on the food. If I let the other issues like parking, the drink packed with ice, the presentation, and the interior phone shielding influence the score, I'd probably have to give it a 2. read more

My friends and I needed a quick bite to eat before going to a movie on that side of town, so Philly's Finest was where we stopped. As others have pointed out, the parking lot is small and the layout of the store is really unusual. Paul C's review is spot on about the layout and the kind of service you get here is not great at all. (Excuse me, where are the napkins?) Decent sandwich though. I really like their roll they use. Their peppers are not all that hot, they stuff them full of meat though and that is good. I wish the sandwich was ever so slightly bigger. Oh and a chocolate chip cookie comes with it. Let's make that bigger too. Not because it is the best cookie ever, but because I have a sweet tooth ALWAYS! If you want to try it, do, but I think there are probably better options nearby. read more

three words: CRINKLE CUT FRIES they just remodeled and it looks great! the food is still the same and the fries are what keep me coming back! crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, taste like these guys do a good job at maintaining their fryer oil freshness, too. i usually just get the chicken cheese steak when i come here, so can't comment on the rest of the fare, but it never fails to hit my spot when i'm in the mood for something gooey. read more

I am a big fan of cheesesteaks, so once I saw this place, I knew I had to give it a whirl. I frequent Frankie's on Campbell when I'm in the area and it is what I benchmark this one against. Definitely not disappointed! Their cheesesteak is just as good as Frankie's, but what gives this place the edge are a few things: #1. The Chicken Cheesesteak! The hubby and I agreed to order one chicken and one traditional cheesesteak and then split them. Initially, I was a little apprehensive that I was gonna regret it, but that ended up being my favorite! #2. The crinkle cut fries are better than Frankie's. #3. They completely won me over with the surprise fresh baked chocolate chip cookie underneath my fries! I felt like a kid with a happy meal treat or cereal box toy bonus! Completely unexpected, and a perfect way to end a delicious meal! I'm so glad to have found this place and will definitely be returning to this underrated gem! read more

Really like this place. Great customer service on top of the hot and tasty food ....yummy. They also treat you to a free cookie with your Philly Cheese Steak, what's not to love! read more

Great food and great service. Reasonably priced and large portions. One salad is two meals for myself. Same goes for a sandwich and fries, make two meals for me. read more

The chef cooking the steaks was wearing a Dallas Cowboys hat!?! I turned around and walked out. I know if funny but having lived in Philly, it is a huge turn off and not a good image for a place representing Philly. Also no whiz option for the steaks. I didn't eat so I wanted to be kind with a rating because who knows because I waited over 20 mins in line before I walked out. The lady behind the counter way very nice. read more

This review is for their delivery and food, as I did not go into the restaurant. Today for lunch, I ordered the veggie sandwich on 13 grain bread and a side of mozzarella sticks (bad, I know). The sandwich itself was very filling, however, it's kind of bland. The bread was excellent. In speaking of excellent, the mozzarella sticks were out of this world! OMG, they were delicious. Man, o' man. They also gave me a complimentary cookie as well. The cookie was average. As for the delivery, they are usually pretty quick. They quoted me 45 minutes, but I had my food within 30. Give these guys a try. :) read more

While other reviewers are correct in pointing out that this business needs a facelift inside, the food is still very good. I especially like the jalapeno chicken cheesesteak, their crinkle cut fries, and the (tastes like) homemade carrot cake. They also have crushed ice, which I will actually drive out of my way for. By the way, we were just in today, and it looks some renovation is under way (new flooring, paint, etc.). Check them out. Good food. read more

Really good place to eat, came for a quick bite since were out of town, great food and very friendly staff

It seems to be a common occurrence for cheese steak restaurants to call themselves the finest, best, etc. when they really aren't. Philly's Finest is by no means the best cheese steak but it still satisfies hunger cravings and is tasty as well. I was surprised by the interior of this establishment. It seems they just opened up as soon as they could and didn't bother adding many decorations. There's this awesome little nook by the waiting booths though lol. Anyway, I was kind of in a rush to order something since I had an appointment scheduled and I asked an employee how long it would take to make a cheese steak. She said no more than 10 minutes, but I ended up waiting around 15-20min. and was late. Other than that, the employees were very friendly. The food itself wasn't bad, but it wasn't terrific. It may be because I took it to go and it wasn't piping hot but the bread they used got very soggy and there wasn't that much meat in my sandwich. I definitely don't think the price was justified for what I received and I likely won't be stopping here again unless I'm at Bookmans and get reaaaaaaaaaally hungry. read more

If you are craving a good cheese steak, Give this place a try. My cheese steak was absolutely delicious. The fries were nice and crispy. I love to dip my fries in ranch, I must say, they make the best ranch I have ever tasted and I am a ranch conisieur. Also, comes with a little yummy cookie. As I was waiting for my food, I noticed they were making a bunch of salads that also look delicious. I'm gonna have to get one next time. With ranch dressing of course. read more

Grease the Eatery: This place is a grease pot, overpriced, greasy food, which on numerous occasions, remains the same. I had a burger both times, both times covered in sopping wet grease which ruins the taste. Fries are just as bad, my guest had a sandwich, which was neither tasty, nor filling. Not to mention the lacking atmosphere, sitting somewhere between a dungeon and some 70's burger joint & its too expensive as well. read more

Best Phillys in Tucson! Only drawback is they do not offer student or military discounts read more

I only started going to eat at this place a few weeks ago because I just changed jobs and it's really conveniently located by my work. The first few times I went in there, no problem. I usually order the same thing- either a tuna melt or their three cheese melt with avocados (hey, guys). The cashiers there already had my name memorized and my order down. The other day I ordered some extra food for my employees- couple orders of fries, onion rings, and a bunch of sides of ranch (which they do charge for). When I got back with all the food, there was no ranch in the bag. No big deal, these things happen, I thought. I'll just let them know next time and I'm sure they'll be happy to throw in some extra for no charge. The next time I went back, the cashier who "greeted" me was a short, grumpy, angry older gentleman who was impolite from the get go. When he asked if I wanted ranch, I politely informed him that a few days before I had paid for a bunch of extra ranch and no one had put any in my bag. He looked up at me, clearly annoyed, and said, "Did you call and let us know?" and I said, "No, I come in here quite often, so I figured I'd just let you guys know the next time I came in." He responded, "Yeah, you didn't call. You have to call" and then hit the button on the register to charge me for ranch. Fine. As I'm waiting for the food, the big chef who always is quite kind to me asks me how work is going. I politely respond, "It's great, but the last time I was here you guys charged me for a bunch of ranch for my employees and never put it in the bag." I'm thinking, this guy knows me, he's a smart guy, he'll take care of it. Instead, he laughed and shook his head, turned his back to me, and kept cooking. Come on guys, it's customer service 101. For something as tiny as ranch that you charge 40 cents for and costs you less than that to make, why not just do the smart thing and throw a few extra in the bag with a nice apology? At three orders of $7 a week from me, that's $1008 a year that you just potentially lost because of RANCH DRESSING. As much as I like your food, I can't ever come here again. read more

Philly's Finest was on the list of "places within a mile of work that I keep meaning to try," and it was on there for a long time. Part of the reason is, as some reviews point out, the parking lot is small and sometimes unforgiving (this was not an issue for me today). But it's largely because there are so many good lunch places near here. The layout of the store is a little unusual: you walk to the back to order at the counter, and can't see the actual menu until you reach the counter (there is a names-only menu written in chalk above the counter; there was also a menu posted on the front window but I'm not one to stand out in the sun reading). They bring your food to your table when it's ready, but they don't bring napkins. The only visible napkin dispenser was at the end of the counter, and empty. I was very greasy by the time I left. The woman who took my order and made my drink used the drink cup as its own ice scoop; this is a health code violation. It made me wonder what else they get away with. The original cheesesteak was pretty decent. It was difficult to eat because it kept spilling ingredients out of the EXTREMELY delicious chewy roll, and I could see no place to get a fork (like napkins, cutlery seems to be rare here). The sandwich was large, and filling. But it didn't have any kind of flavor that knocked my socks off. Like the "hot" peppers on it, I found the sandwich quite tame. The sandwich also came with a small cookie, as noted in many other reviews. I left it on the table untouched; it seemed hard and pre-made, rather than fresh, and I'm not a huge fan of cookies. I would rather see them lower the price and stop wasting food by including things people didn't order. There was nothing wrong with the food, per se. I think it's worth 4 stars. But the lack of napkins, the mishandled ice, and the overall experience put this place in the 2- to 3-star range. I rounded up in appreciation for the food, but I won't be back here. There are too many better choices for lunch nearby. read more

The dining experience is average there. You go to the counter to order your food and they bring it to your table. I really enjoy their regular beef cheesesteak. I get everything on it except tomatoes. If you get the meal, you get the sandwich, your choice of cole slaw, French fries, or potato chips, a small drink, and a chocolate chip cookie for a little over $9. It's definitely worth it. read more

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

First impression: not returning. I'll maybe return in a couple months. I'll keep my tangerine soda. read more

This place is off the chizaian. I only mess with the grinders. Turkey or Italian are both the bomb digity. The fries are mega crinkle cut. Also most people go for a cheesesteak so cold sandwiches only take like 5 minutes. Dats was up. read more

I'll start by saying my original cheese steak was delicious. I loved the taste, but when it first came out, there was hardly any meat on it! The roll was large, similar to the photo posted by Amber S, but there was about 1/3 the amount of meat. I don't know what was going on, but it took about 15 minutes to get my sandwich as well. I brought my sandwich back and they added more meat without any issues. I'd give them another chance, but the grill staff really should make sure the sandwiches look filled otherwise it looks like all bread. read more

Usually order this for take out at work, ate in tonight and was just as good. Nice clean and modern decor inside. read more

Philly's Finest - Pretty modern looking place, plenty of time. - Sandwiches Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is the best Philly Cheesesteak in Tucson. Order was filled quickly and with a great attitude. Pricing is definitely great for the serving size and the location is good for us "east-side" residents. Been recommending since I discovered it! read more

The food here is great. And I have ordered it two or three times during covid. My real issue is that unlike other restaurants in town this one is not doing anything to package their food for delivery and different. For some that's just not acceptable. I am always a little hesitant. Nothing even comes in a plastic sack and tied or anything to indicate it is protected just a wee bit more than before covid. So while the food is consistently good and portion sizes are awesome if you are a little on the more on the careful side this is not a place for you to order from for delivery during covid. read more

My favorite place to get a Philly. I order mine special. They do add banana peppers and tomatoes in case you don't like them. They have crinkle cut fries and a freshly baked cookie with combos. The bread they use makes the sandwich even though I am not much of a bread person. I drive from outta town to come here if I want a Philly. read more

Walked down here 'cause Beyond Bread had 50 people over capacity inside. There was only one other couple eating, and there were plenty of tables, so I was happy it was nice and quiet. The place is very clean, with a nice atmosphere. I ordered the #1 original CheeseSteak sub and was not disappointed. Like other reviewers will tell you, the roll was nice and soft. I got a side of pickle chips because I just love pickles, so I can't comment on the fries but every other order I saw made had fries, so I'm guessing they are good. The staff is friendly. And *spoiler alert* they give you a little chocolate chip cookie with your meal! I was happy. I'll be coming back for sure. Also: in case it matters to you (cause it does for my Dad) they have Coke products read more

We were excited to realize that this place delivered to our business. My coworkers and I ordered lunch. One of the sandwhiches had a huge, red hair wrapped in it. Usually we're not ones to complain or ask for things for free ( we work for a small business and know how that goes), but we did want to let the manager know. She demanded to see the sandwhich and offered a $3 credit and another sandwhich. The girl who ordered the sandwhich waited around but finally had to go home for the day. Finally, around 3:30, someone came to pick up the sandwhich but didn't leave another. When we called back to see what had happened the next day, the manager was very rude and not accomidating at all. She responded with "well, are you gonna order food, or not?" We really feel disappointed in this place. Horrible customer service. Will not be reordering again. read more

Great cheese steak, good sides great service. I ordered cheese steak with double meat, onions,sweet peppers and mushrooms. Just as good as I had in Boston. Best place in Tucson for a cheese steak sandwich. read more

I ordered a Western Burger with fries from here. I did not go in to the store, as my boss picked up our food for the office. My first impression was that it's not greasy! Always a plus when eating a burger. I was content with that...then I took a bite. The burgers are frozen patties that aren't juicy at all. It tastes similar to a Wendy's patty. Not TERRIBLE, but it's certainly not gourmet or fresh. I'm a bit of a burger snob in that I love a juicy medium rare burger that does not ooze grease. Wasn't too bad though. I will try a cheesesteak next time. The fries were your standard crinkle-cut fries that they sell in stores (think OreIda ones). I wouldn't mind coming back here a second time but if you're looking for a nice, fresh tasting burger, hit up Zinburger. read more

I totally enjoyed the Philly Cheese Steak. It was really delicious. I particularly loved the banana peppers (i think they were banana peppers) and that spicy kick it had, and for me customer service was great as well, and the food came quickly. My little one enjoyed her Italian sandwich and was very happy to get a cookie with her sandwich. I definitely will take the rest of the family the next time we are out and about and looking for a quick tasty lunch. read more

Terrible service. . I was told that it was closed 2mim after 8pm and the people who walked in after me we're served. .... I now know what it was like to be black in the fiftys read more

Had a cheesesteak combo, was a good amount of food for the cost (fries, drink, cookie) and it was yummy. I would return for to-go orders, the inside needs a good cleaning and redecorating. read more

I've tried the original Philly, and the chicken jalapeño (both I've ordered with double meats), and both have been really good, tender, juicy, and they don't over do the cheese. Service is good, and the place has a nice quiet feel. Definitely a fan. read more

Cruzin Speedway held its annual reunion tonight in the parking lot in front of this restaurant and we absolutely slammed them with business. They totally rose to the challenge. Food was great, speed was certainly good based upon the crowd, and nary a cross word was heard from staff or customers. Good job! read more

This place is ridiculously good. Excellent staff, fantastic food. What more could I ask for? I would eat here every day if I could. Try the chicken philly, its incredible. read more

Its alright. I was doing an animal adoption even right next door at Mostly Books so I decided to come here for lunch. I got the Italian Grinder and its pretty basic stuff, the bread is store bought, the deli meat is average, and you get chips, drink, and a cookie with the meal. Its good for a quick cheap sandwich but I've had better. read more

This place has really stepped up it's game due to the increased competition in Tucson. A great lunch spot and they have cookies!

Best salad at a great price! Sante Fe Chicken brimming with chicken, mozzarella and bacon on so much greenery I had to take a box to go. (which made another meal) Busy but wait staff friendly and courteous. read more

Will not eat here again. No meat in sandwich. All bread. Cheese steak was super salty. Horrible.