I vote this cheesesteak best in the world. I've lived…read moreplenty of places and I've had some come close but with hot peppers and provolone cheese nothing has hit the taste buds the way this one does. Thanks Dave and crew! Support local small businesses they need it now more than ever!

Really good spot for cheesesteaks…read more. Everyone is friendly and very helpful as far if you have any questions about how to order or what you want. I got the Lil Philly. Which is the smaller version to their big cheesesteak and comes with fries and a drink. Not bad at all in my opinion. But don't get fooled, it's a decent size and filled me up! I ordered mine with sharp provolone, onions and wiz. But you can add a lot more toppings for an up charge. The bread was soft and fresh, what I love most was that sharp provolone. It was delicious and the wiz just took it to another level. It was absolutely delicious. Their fries are nicely seasoned with salt , which is also good. You could tell they have a lot of regulars , as I sat there I saw many groups come in and out for their steak sandwiches. Definitely a good spot. It has a decent amount of tables to sit at.

I love the cheesesteak here- it is the best one I've ever had! Obviously, the food here is 5 Stars!…read more The service is really good, and I like the girl who works at the cash register. Instead of a Phillies hat, she wears a hat that represents a different MLB team. I wish I knew her name so that I could shout her out in a good way. (: :) The place smells so good! It has a bunch of tables, and you can see them cooking the food!

Not quite five stars anymore 13 years later, but still a solid choice for a downtown weekday lunch…read morecheesesteak, chicken cheesesteak, or salad. Today was good, but the fries were undercooked. Last time I was here a few months ago, the cheesesteak tasted like all of the grill drippings were in the middle of the sandwich and it was horrible. I did let the owner and staff know about it today and that was the reason I haven't been here in a long time. I'm going to start coming here more often and give them a chance to earn that coveted fifth star.

My first home is New York City, my second home is Philadelphia, and now my third home--due to just…read morehaters--is Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This is probably the reason most entertainers and people of fame who come from Harrisburg move away and don't say they are from there But anyway... Me, having Philly family and being a Philly fan of everything, especially those Eagles (don't stop reading because of that!), I had a chance to get a cheesesteak from South Philly Hoagie, and let me tell you, I was impressed. The bread makes everything, and then of course the meat. I ordered mine with mayonnaise, cheese whiz, and of course, mushrooms. Now, I did order it through the Uber Eats app, and I wish I could've added provolone, but I never had to add pizza sauce to my cheesesteak until today. I'm glad I did! It made it pop, even though it was missing that provolone. One thing I do wish is that they would actually take the bread and get some of that steak juice right on the bun. Other than that, I'm not mad at it. Of course, it's not Philly. It didn't bounce me right back to the hometown of Will Smith, and it didn't have me saying "I'M A WORK OF ART." However, I was pleased and satisfied. Maybe the flavoring can hold me over until my next pay next week so I can take a train down to Philly. The French fries were amazing, if I must say. The sub was plenty full and had plenty of meat on it. If you asked me, "Would I buy this again?" Yes, I definitely would! And I would do it over-the-counter so I can have it my way, like Burger King! Branden-Lee AKA B L E E

The flavor was spot on. But honestly, when I selected cheese whiz, I did not expect a pencil thin…read moreamount so disappointing! Had the feeling if I would have ordered extra cheese wiz that would have been drowned in it. So I rolled the dice, but unfortunately I received the smallest hairline amount of cheese wiz so very dissapointed a cheese steak is not a cheesesteak without adequate cheese!

We finally got to try The Cheesesteak Guy the other day & it was pretty good…read more The employee was very friendly & explained everything for us & we both did build your own cheesesteaks. They really STUFF these guys full which is nice. My boyfriend really enjoyed his. Mine was super greasy so I had to dab that off as best I could. It was good but it didn't really hit the spot for me. My quest for the cheesesteaks continues.

We stopped by The Cheesesteak Guy on a Friday night about an hour before closing. There were a few…read morepeople there when we arrived, and more filtered in as the evening went on--always a good sign. I ordered the Cacio e Pepe Cheesesteak for $16, while my dining companion went with a traditional Cooper cheesesteak with onions and peppers on a non-seeded roll ($15), plus an order of tater tots ($5). We both grabbed sodas for $3 each, and our grand total--including tip--was just over $50. The traditional Cooper cheesesteak, tots, and sodas were pretty run-of-the-mill--solid, satisfying, and exactly what you'd expect. But the Cacio e Pepe Cheesesteak? That deserves special attention. The Cheesesteak Guy raves about this sandwich on Facebook, describing it as a fusion of the classic Philly cheesesteak and the Roman pasta dish Cacio e Pepe--and for once, the hype is fully justified. Thinly sliced ribeye topped with melted Pecorino Romano and a generous amount of freshly cracked black pepper, all on a perfectly seeded roll. It was rich, indulgent, and gloriously peppery in the best way. Plenty of Pecorino (which is currently my favorite cheese), bold flavor, and a roll that held everything together beautifully. Truly perfection in a bun--tender, savory, and downright unforgettable. My only suggestion? A little more consistency in the meat prep. Some chunks of ribeye inside my sandwich were quite large and seemed to miss the slice-and-dice phase. Still delicious, but smaller, evenly chopped pieces would make it easier to eat and even better overall. That said, I'll absolutely be back--Patty Melt and Greek Burger are already on my list. Bonus points for plentiful free parking since it's located in a strip mall. One tip if you're going at night: pay close attention, because the sign isn't lit and can be easy to miss in the dark. If you're craving a cheesesteak with a creative twist, don't sleep on the Cacio e Pepe. It's something special.

Amazing food.. everything we have tried has been excellent...The salad is so large..I call it my…read moretwo-day salad..

A few months ago, I saw someone on social media post a hoagie from Momma Pat's A Little Taste of…read morePhilly Grille in Duncannon and immediately saved it to my ever-growing list of places I needed to investigate. On a late August Friday evening, Momma Pat's finally had its turn when I decided it sounded perfect for Friday night date night. I'd read that wait times can sometimes get a little long, so I called around 4:30pm to place my order ahead of time. They told me it would be about 30 to 35 minutes, which was perfect because it would take me nearly that long to get there anyway. PRO TIP: Call ahead! Momma Pat's is only open Thursday through Saturday from 11am to 7pm, and after seeing the size of the place and tasting the food, I completely understand why ordering ahead is a good idea. I pulled in about 35 minutes later and easily found parking. There were a few people enjoying the beautiful evening at picnic tables outside, and then I opened the door to go inside and actually laughed out loud. When I tell you Momma Pat's is tiny, I mean TINY. Literally one little room. But it was charming in this wonderfully laid-back, no-frills, very Perry County kind of way, and I immediately loved it. My order was ready when I walked up to the counter, but then I spotted cannolis on the menu for $3.50. Obviously, I needed one. Friday night date night isn't complete without dessert. My original order was a 12-inch Spicy Italian hoagie, a small order of Old Bay fries and a side of cheese sauce. With the cannoli added, I was still right around $20. In this economy?! I was suspicious. Then they handed me a bag of food that was SIGNIFICANTLY heavier than I expected, and my suspicion quickly turned into excitement. I squirreled my haul into the car and headed home for a picnic in the beautiful weather. First up were the Old Bay fries. The container actually held plain fries with two little cups of sauce. One was clearly the cheese sauce I'd ordered. The other was a mystery. Assuming it had something to do with my Old Bay fries, I opened it, dipped a finger in and tasted it. Oh...HELLO! I have absolutely no idea what was in that sauce beyond some glorious combination of Old Bay, spice and what tasted like hot peppers, but it was FANTASTIC! I decided to dip my fries instead of pouring the sauce over them, and my only regret was running out of sauce long before I ran out of fries. The fries themselves were pretty standard pizza shop fries. That mystery sauce, though? THAT'S the story. Next, I opened the cannoli. When I'd ordered it, they called the order back to the kitchen, which made me wonder if they're filled to order. Whatever they're doing back there, keep doing it! I opened the box to find a big, fat cannoli generously piped with filling, topped with chocolate and covered in powdered sugar. I firmly believe you should eat dessert first just in case something catastrophic happens before you finish dinner, so naturally I started there. Excellent decision! The filling was sweet without being overwhelmingly sweet, the chocolate was just enough to set everything off and the shell was perfectly crisp. For $3.50, I'd happily order another one. And then came the main event. The 12-inch Spicy Italian hoagie. I picked it up and immediately started grinning because THIS THING WAS HEAVY. I carefully unwrapped it and found a seeded roll absolutely stuffed with Italian meats, cheese and everything I'd asked them to put on it, including a pile of spicy peppers across the top. It was one of the best-looking hoagies I've seen in a very long time. Then I took my first bite. GOOD. LORD. The whole thing was incredible! The meats and cheese tasted fresh, the lightly toasted seeded roll was the perfect delivery system for the mountain of goodness stuffed inside and those spicy peppers on top absolutely made it for me. I would like to formally petition for spicy peppers to become their own food group because I apparently need significantly more of them in my diet. The hoagie was enormous. Between that, the fries and the cannoli, there was enough food here to easily feed two people, probably more depending on appetites. I actually checked my receipt again because I couldn't quite believe I'd gotten that much really good food for around $20. The staff were fantastic throughout the entire experience, too. They were friendly when I called to place my order, had everything ready when promised, happily accommodated my last-minute cannoli addition and got me back out the door quickly to enjoy my Friday night. I'm not sure I can recommend Momma Pat's as somewhere you should STOP for dinner. I think Momma Pat's needs to be the DESTINATION. Generous portions. Really great food. Friendly people. Ridiculously reasonable prices. And a tiny little South Philly-style hoagie shop in Duncannon that I somehow managed to live near for all these years without knowing existed. Well, I know now. And from here on out,

Got the chance to eat at the coolest little joint , Stuff'D Steak & Hoagies, and wow... this place…read moredelivers. I'm not exaggerating when I say it might be the best cheesesteak I've ever had. Honestly, Philadelphia could take notes. The vibe was awesome, super laid‑back, cooks singing while they worked, and at one point the whole place broke into a Bon Jovi sing‑along. You don't get that kind of energy just anywhere. Five stars. No hesitation.

More like 4.5 but I enjoyed my first time and overall experience. Owner was friendly and…read morerecommended Double Trouble for the initial visit. I don't really care for cheese whiz all that much but because it's mixed with the Cooper Sharp, I figured I'd give it a whirl and boy was I happy I did so. Great flavor and texture blended with the meat while the caramelized onions gave a little sweet and savory note that blended perfectly. My only gripe is that the roll was a little chewy and I wish it was just a little bit crispy on the outside. Humid days will do that...so it's just how it is. I'll ask for it toasted next time if that's an option. Cool interior with plenty of sports on several TV's. A little small, but perfect for a quick bite and maybe dessert.

By far the best cheese steak we have ever eaten. We are from the Baltimore area and have had…read morehundreds of cheese steaks before. Some were great, some good and others should have never been called cheese steak subs. We moved to PA a few years back and have explored our community for the best places to eat. It was one day about 3 months ago, my wife and me had a hankering for a really good cheese steak sub. We punched in the request in our GPS and several places displayed upon the screen. After a quick check on reviews of the various locations, we settled on South Philly Hogies. Although the trip was 18 minutes away at 23 miles, off we went to try this establishment. We both ordered the California Cheese Steak and fries. We drove home and I can tell you by far this was the best Cheese Steak we had ever eaten. The bread it is served on is so soft and fresh and they have no issues with making it your way. I would be remiss if I didn't make mention that the staff are always nice and friendly. The quality and quantity that you get with your order almost seems impossible these days. We were so pleased that every time a family visits us here in PA, South Philly Hogies will always get a stop from us. We enjoyed every bite and discovered that we like it so much that as soon as we receive our food, we travel to the shopping mall and eat on the lot. We never make it home now with our food. All you hear in the car is lips smacking and people saying "um, um , um" I must also report that they are truly wonderful with regard to prices. I have paid upwards of almost $30.00 for the food we ordered from other establishments and the food was not that great at all. Not wishing to see price increased at this location but I would gladly pay a little more because they are that good. Thank you guys for doing such a great job with your service and your food. We will see you again as you are now on our once every 2 week visit list. For ever! Mr. & Mrs. Green

the best, it's amazing, deliciousauthentic three meals in one steak sub philly authentic cheese…read moresteak one hundred percent

While our first impressions left us a little concerned, when the food arrived, we weren't…read moredisappointed! There was only one young man there when we arrived who took our orders and then said "this may take a few minutes, I'm the only one here and I don't know how to make the sandwiches". We then sat in the dark dining room wondering if we made the right choice and what to expect. About 25 minutes later (as promised) he came out with our food. They looked and tasted fantastic! A second older man brought out the last one and apologized for his absence as he had been delayed while buying supplies. He turned on the lights and we had an excellent lunch (along with a good story). If you like a great cheese steak sandwich, on tasty bread, this is the place in Red Lion. It is staying on our list for our next visit!

Delicious chicken cheesesteak! I ordered the chicken…read morecheesesteak loaded with Cheez Whiz, sauce, and fried onions, and it delivered. The bread was fresh: soft and easy to tear with each bite without falling apart. Inside was a generous heap of juicy chicken, packed with flavor and plenty of meat. The portion size was large, easily enough to leave you full and happy. Service was friendly and efficient, my order was ready in about 5-10 minutes. Overall, a no-nonsense cheesesteak experience I'd happily order again.

Absolutely stellar customer service. Got the 12" and didn't realize i needed to scroll down to…read moreorder the fixings. The worker was very helpful and took my additional toppings order perfectly and made sure they were on the sandwich as requested. It is the best cheesesteak I've ever had in my life and to be fair I trusted the recommendation for marinara which Ive never tried before. It was absolutely mouthwatering and top notch quality . Would definitely return again if I was local.

We were in State College for a cheer clinic, and Penn Steaks was just around the corner from our…read morehotel. We met Lance, who both struck up conversations with us and made us feel right at home and even offered us water while we waited. The cheesesteaks were outstanding. Huge portions with perfectly seasoned steak. The next evening we came back for dinner just after they had closed. A woman saw us outside trying to come up with a backup plan and kindly invited us in to see if they could still help. Her husband Brad invited us in as Lance remembered us from the day before and they happily made us sandwiches. They were also cleaning out the ice cream machine from the day and gave us and passerby's free shakes instead of letting them go to waste. The food was amazing, but the kindness and customer service were what really stood out. Penn Steaks is now our State College go to! Check them out!!

I love cheesesteaks when they're made correctly, and Penn Steaks got it right! Truly excellent; I…read morewish I visited this place sooner. Super fresh rolls with the right texture that have some give, some squish, but still held up well to being stuffed with the steak, cheese, and add-ins/sauce. Also good quality ribeye steak that's well chopped. I prefer mine with provolone and sweet peppers, along with marinara on top. But honestly, these cheesesteaks are good enough with just steak and cheese. The fries here are shoestring, which is perfect if you don't want soggy fries when you let them sit. Penn Steaks uses beef tallow which gives it a bit more savory taste. I'm not really into beef tallow for frying, yet I still enjoyed then. I'd still prefer Five Guys fries over these. But don't let that stop you from trying them! And the service was fantastic. The person taking my order was polite and helpful. I even met one of the co-owners who was very friendly! A great guy to chit-chat if you like that sort of thing. I learned quite a bit from him during my visit. They sell their cheesesteaks in 6", 9", and 18". The 9" is generous and should satisfy most people. I might be able to finish an 18" if was really hungry and didn't add too much to it, but I'd be in pain afterwards! The 18" is better for sharing. I'll stop by more often for a good cheesesteak. Next time I'll get extra cheese on it. I know I'll probably be addicted to their cheesesteaks sooner or later. Edit: added photo of their cheesesteak