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    The Philadelphian

    3.7 (402 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    The house cut fries were soggy and unsalted. The cheesesteak is a whole lot of unseasoned chipped beef and very little cheese. My kids liked the Mac and cheese bites, and the bread was decent. The employees were very kind and friendly. I have driven by this place dozens of times and have wanted to give it a shot. Unfortunately I don't think we'll be back.

    8" Philadelphian and half order French fries
    Sharlene J.

    I was in Sandy and craving cheesecake so I decided to go try this place and was not disappointed! I should've ordered the 4", I ordered the 6" but they gave me the 8" which is pictured below, with the half order of fries, which was huge, I couldn't eat it all! Was so much food! Delicious but so filling! Service was great, but A/C is lacking so don't go in and eat on a hot day if you need it to be cool. Price is comparable to other steak sandwiches of same quality, but these guys don't cheat you on quantity of meat that's for sure! Go check em out.

    Onion rings
    Lyn M.

    The cheese steak was very good. However if you love Onion Rings don't buy theirs. Mine were greasy, burnt and non etiable. Lynn

    Kristy A.

    The service was decent, the place was busy, but there was plenty of space to grab a table and eat. There was a tv in there with a movie on, some Utah magazines to look at and a soda fountain. The establishment appeared to be clean. The Philly sandwich was huge! It was stuffed full of steak and toppings. It had all the good stuff I like on a philly; steak, cheese, sautéed mushrooms, and onions, and topped with hot peppers, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo. But it needed a bit more mayo and it could have used a bit more flavor in the steak. Salt, pepper, garlic? I don't know, but something. But I did enjoy nonetheless, i would cone back, I'm curious to try other sandwiches and their unique onion rings!!

    Pro S.

    This is a hole in the wall spot in Sandy. Old and worn out, nothing fancy, you can see them prep and cook right behind the cashier. Unfortunately their Philly cheesesteak wasn't the best I've had in salt lake. Their other sandwiches are good though. English chips are awesome. Huge portions. Congrats if you finish any 12 inch sandwich in one sitting. They're generous with their proteins. The bread they use is super soft, but not the best for a cheesesteak. This place will hit the spot if you need a big sandwich or fried food

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    debi k.

    A true Hole in the Wall kind of restaurant- it was a very busy Saturday night when we came for our 1st visit! People here are supper nice and we decided ahead of time to order a 8 inch Philly and we weren't disappointed! Our Philly was full of meat and spicy pepper just as we ordered- it was so yummy and we will be back to try their home made onion rings and English chips (. They were out of English chips and awaiting a delivery). They were crazy busy but the staff was making a huge effort getting orders out ! Can't wait to try some of their other menu choices so we'll be back soon. Glad we gave them a try

    Hannah M.

    Never been before but was in the area on my way to a job interview in Draper. Got a cheesesteak with everything, and a side of onion rings. My food came out quickly, and tasted delicious. Service was friendly and respectful. Perfect, no frills kind of place for lunch. I definitely recommend.

    Philadelphian Steak (#1 Favorite)
    Tristan L.

    Man, I wish I could give The Philadelphian a favorable score, but it just didn't hold up. The sandwich toppings were good. Unfortunately, that's it. The bread was tough, generic, slightly-sweet hoagie bread. Bread means a lot on a Philly, and they went with the lowest quality bread available. The store itself is also greasy and dark, feeling unclean and unkept all around. Some would argue that's exactly how a Philly shop should be, but it's certainly not for me.

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    It was okay. Wouldn't go back again. Everything was super greasy and I feel gross after eating it.

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    I don't care about the condition of the place. Their food handling practices pass inspection and their sandwiches are AMAZING!

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    Not the cleanest place in town. The wait for food was really long and the onion rings were drenched in oil. Not worth it

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    The most amazing cheesesteak and meatball sandwiches. These guys aren't shy with the meat!

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    All I can say is excellent sandwiches. My favorite is the hot combo with peppers. The homemade onion rings are so tasty

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    Great sandwiches, just get your food to go. The restaurant really needs a deep clean and update.

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    Ask the Community - The Philadelphian

    I really want to try this place, and I AM from Philly... where every joint has HOAGIES and also Cheesesteaks... am I wrong, because I am not seeing any Hoagies w/ sweet peppers on the menu?

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    Moochie's Cheesesteaks

    Moochie's Cheesesteaks

    3.7
    (429 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Established in 2003

    Wish I had a picture to show you, but my jumped right in on the cheesesteak sandwich and my fingers…read morewere too messy to touch my phone. I'm in visiting from out of town and a friend mentioned two restaurants, one a pizza joint, the other a cheesesteak place...obviously I went with the cheesesteak place! I'm picky, especially when it comes to cheesesteak sandwiches...so I had elevated expectations with the place coming so highly recommended. Stepping inside, I was already pretty sure this was going to hit some high marks...it smelled good...it wasn't a "hole in the wall", but it had that vibe aside from being clean. Staff was nice, I explained I was a first timer and they walked me through the popular items, but I already knew I was going cheesesteak with everything on it. It was late and I didn't want to engorge myself so I went with the 6" instead of the 12" and got the fries with it. OK...they know what they're doing here...it came out wrapped in brown paper with sandwich paper (is there even such a thing...there is now) and it was steaming hot. I pulled back the paper exposing this beast of a sandwich...12" would have been too much (at least that's what she said. The cheese was melted throughout the steak...oh my God, this is the only way these should be made. The meat was lean, no grizzle or bad spots, they trim it perfectly for flavor and texture. Mushrooms, onions, peppers...and awesome bread, it was perfect and the first taste confirmed my beliefs! This IS the perfect cheesesteak sandwich and I'm not in Philly...how? One disappointment...the fries are coated...I'm not a fan of coated fries and almost never eat them. I usually ask, and pass if they are, but forgot to this time. I wasn't going to waste them...surprise, they were pretty damn good. I'll give them. 7.5 out of 10 and that's a solid score. So how do I score the Philly cheesesteak...9.9999 because does a true 10 exist outside of Bo Derek, well, maybe Phoebe Cates...Fast Times at Ridgemont High changed my life! So, don't kid yourself, you won't find a better cheesesteak...better get your butt over there and confirm what I already know! I will be back next time I'm in town! Sorry about not having the picture!

    Great! I had the 6" Philly with Cheese Wiz. SO HUGE! The sandwich was 4.5" in diameter, approaching…read more5". Can't fit it in my mouth. The meat was good, the peppers and onions were good the wiz was good the roll was good. Tasty sandwich. I am spoiled by Frankie's south Philly's Cheesesteak in Tucson, which was about as authentic as you can get out side of Philadelphia. They ship their hoagie rolls from a Philadelphia bakery. And the way Frankie's puts their cheesesteak together is divine. This was just a half a hair under, it was so good. And it was so big and packed with meat. I couldn't finish this 6 incher. And it is very thoughtful that they provide a plastic fork and several napkins. Moochie's also has several sauces: jalapeño, chipotle, and Ranch maybe? Anyway, they threw in a bunch--and I mean a bunch--of jalapeño sauces and a couple of chipotle sauces. All in all, 7 sauce containers. The sauces are really good. Hardy and full of flavor. It is so tempting to eat this Philly with the sauce and I did for a few bites and really enjoyed it. But the flavor of the sandwich was so good, I didn't want to spoil it. This location on State Street seems a bit older and a hair tired, but still comfortable. There is enough parking and it is easy to get to. The service was pleasant and friendly. I definitely recommend Moochie's. I'll be back to try their sides. That, after all, is an important part of having a Philly cheesesteak. (Frankie's had killer sides.) 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

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    Charleys Cheesesteaks

    2.0
    (27 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Visiting Utah, my husband and I were super excited to come eat at this place. We got a nice$5…read morediscount for downloading the app for the first time. Extra bonus for our favorite mall restaurant. Then we ordered a Philly Steak sandwich with no onions and green peppers, but the cashier decided no mushrooms either. She did not get our order like we asked. Then we were looking forward to the fries, see pictures to see how good the ultimate fries look. Then our jaws dropped when we got our fries. I told the cashier that the fries were nowhere close to the picture and she said that it was what it was. She did add extra cheese sauce and bacon, but it was still a sad order. Lastly we got out sandwich and noticed the missing mushrooms and a 50 cent charge to our ticket for a miscellaneous item. At this point it would cost me more aggravation to ask for my 50 cents, but this is the straw that broke the camel's back and earned them a one star review. I hate restaurants that charge you unethical fees. Buyer beware.

    ZERO STARS. Waste of…read moremoney! (See pictures.) I ordered a veggie sandwich expecting the inclusions listed (mushrooms, pickles, tomato, Mayo, lettuce and the other veggies like peppers and onions). They totally forgot the pickles and there were literally 2 mushrooms on my sandwich. It also had no flavor. I had to add ketchup to slightly enjoy it. When I went to tell the employees they didn't offer and resolution and I had to ask for pickles, so they put some in a little carton to add to my nasty sandwich. Do not visit this restaurant.

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    Beast From the East Sandwichery

    Beast From the East Sandwichery

    4.5
    (62 reviews)
    8.1 mi
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    Rating as 3 stars only because we didn't actually sit down for dine in, so I can't speak on the…read morewhole experience. But besides that... Beast from the East can be found within the walls of Cruzrs Saloon. One of our friends forgot their ID that night, so we ordered food to go. I got the JD Philly, just to stick with the Philly Cheesesteak I had been wanting. I went with the Whiz and Sports Fries (seasoned) in the combo. We took our food to Millcreek Commons to have dinner and chat. The food was good. It could have definitely used some green peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Othet than that, I was happy with my decision. The fries were good too. The other options looked delicious! I will definitely have to go back and try the other options; and for a round or two of pool!

    Food quality: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreCleanliness: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Don't skip on: The JD Philly Cheesesteak This was our first time at the BFTE and it was a great experience! I heard so much about this place and it does live up to the hype! We got the JD Philly Cheesesteak, the Myth, and an order of Garlic Parmesan Fries! The Philly was fantastic - the meat was cooked well, and the cheese whiz was the perfect addition to the sandwich. The bread was nice and crusty on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside - perfection. The Myth was also delicious! I've never had Broccoli Rabe on a sandwich before and it was a great addition to the sausage and Horseradish on the sandwich. Can't wait to go back to try the other sandwiches. The Godfather - you're up next.

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    East Coast Subs

    4.5
    (146 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $

    I've been here a few times and this place does not disappoint. Before I review the food, I have to…read moretalk about the incredible service. The owner, Korbyn, was working the front, taking orders, ringing up customers, wiping down tables, checking on customers dining in, and that level of attention and care was evident with the entire staff. Now on to the food. These sandwiches are so good. We know the bread makes the sandwich and their bread is perfect for a good sando. I got the Italian cold cut combo with everything and omg. The giardiniera they top on the sandwiches really round it out. Add a side of fries that come with fry sauce and that's a damn good meal. Casual environment, counter service, went at 2pm and it was still packed. They're always busy and for good reason. But they like moves fast and the food comes out quick.

    We came in the last hour of this spot being open, and it was wildly busy. They made our food pretty…read morequickly though they were sold out of onion rings. Seating is pretty limited in this small space, but we still got a table. I thought my sandwich was fine, not great. My husband did not enjoy his at all. We also got fries, which were just OK. Service was decent--didn't stand out in either direction. I think I'd come back to give something else a try, but it would be without my husband since he was not a fan.

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    Best Subs, anywhere, period!!! The fries are pretty amazing as well!!
    Best Subs, anywhere, period!!! The fries are pretty amazing as well!!
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    Italian meat is my go to sandwich at ECS. So delicious!
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