V Cafe

Amazing food and good customer service , is a good place to eat and watch your favorite soccer team…read moreplay . A good Ambiance . Philly cheesesteak my favorite!!!

Pretty good vegetarian options, clearly marked in the menu. I got the grilled veggie sandwich and…read moreit felt as much like a cheesesteak as possible - melted cheese between everything. It exceed my expectations for a hot sandwich shop.

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Cheese steak and steak fries

The Cheese Steak Shop

4.4(175 reviews)

8.4 mi

I stopped into Cheesesteak Philly today, and Rick, who was at the original Divisadero location,…read moremade my sandwich. I did not realize it until after I took my first bite. I walked back up to the counter just to tell him how much I appreciated it because it tasted exactly like the sandwiches Fred the owner used to make when the shop first opened. It reminded me that businesses like this become institutions because of people like Rick. It is easy to overcook a Philly cheesesteak or rush the process, but someone who takes pride in doing it the right way makes all the difference. People like that are rare, and they deserve to be recognized.

Very nice person at the counter. My favorite is their curly fries. Got the mushroom cheesesteak…read moresandwich. Good comfort food.

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Classic cheesesteak with curly fries

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Classic cheesesteak with sweet and hot peppers

Phillies

4.0(346 reviews)

4.1 mi•Crocker-Amazon

Food was simply great. We were the first ones when they opened, and the gentleman at the counter…read morewas awesome. He guided us to which were the best options and just great. All and any cheesesteak needs... come here!

One of my friends forwarded me a social media reel and Phillies has been our list to visit again…read more The food is good here. We had a Rocky Balboa cheese steak $22, garlic tots $6, onion rings $5 and a Coke $2.50. The Rocky Balboa cheese steak is supposed to be extra meat and cheese. A regular one would have been fine as this was indeed a lot of meat and cheese. The garlic tots were tasty. An adequate amount of garlic made it burn. The onion rings were served with ranch sauce. No complaints. This was a good meal. Service was fast at 9pm on a Saturday. Good job Phillies. I like their motto of "Serving everyone with brotherly love."

1.9 mi•North Beach/Telegraph Hill, Russian Hill

Mushroom steak

Hoagie, hot pastrami $16

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Buster's Cheesesteak

4.0(1k reviews)

Hands down the BEST cheesesteak I've ever had! The meat was tender, the cheese was melted…read moreperfectly, and the bread was soft, warm, and just the right amount of chewy. Everything about it was amazing. It's a small, no-frills spot that's been around for decades, tucked right in the middle of the club district and open late. Honestly, it's exactly the kind of place you want to stumble upon after a night out. If you're in town, this is a MUST TRY. I'd go back in a heartbeat just for that cheesesteak!

Love, love this spot. Good luck with parking though! Def a no frills place. You're in and you're…read moreout - when it comes to service! There's outdoor seating along with limited indoor counter seating. Ordered: Small Philly cheesesteak with provolone and no onions (10/10) Small mushroom cheesesteak w/ onions (10/10) Garlic fries (20/10) - the best!! Highly rec!!

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The Phillapeno Cheesesteak Sandwich with Wiz! my go to!

Jake's Steaks

4.0(191 reviews)

0.7 mi•Mission

Family-owned & operated

Free WiFi

Tried their buffalo chicken salad and jalapeño poppers. Was different but good with a little kick…read morefrom sweet peppers. Almost any cheesecake sandwiches can be converted into salads for us Carb free folks.

Avoid this place like the plague. My friend and I came here and we ordered two burgers, and they…read morewere absolutely the worst burgers I've ever had. Everything was soggy and fell apart. The buns were made with thin bread. For $70 for two burgers and fries, you'd at least expect sesame seed buns , burger that's layered well. Instead, everything was watery and literally falling apart. How this place has more than one star is beyond me. Even their so-called pizza fries were abysmal. Do not come here.

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Buffalo Chicken Salad

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Jay’s Cheesesteak

3.8(633 reviews)

1.1 mi•Mission

My daughter and I were in the area and had a taste for cheesesteak. Came across this place on Yelp…read more We walked in and it was only one other person in there. Looked over the menu and made our decision. The man at the counter was nice and answered all questions. The walls are very colorful. My daughter got the Original Cheesesteak with cheez-wiz & provolone 5/10 I go The City Cheesesteak with cheez-wiz and provolone. 5/10 Frings 6/10 Fried mushrooms 5/10 All items lacked flavor. If they were seasoned I would definitely come back and recommend

I wanted to try more cheesesteaks, so I decided to get food from here. I went here on a Friday for…read morean early dinner. I ordered the Jay's Favorite for to-go. The Jay's Favorite was good, but a bit messy mainly because of the amount of toppings inside (not a bad thing though)! The food also wasn't that hot, which I usually prefer it to be hotter. Overall, I still do like this place for their sandwiches so I'd still recommend this place. Next time, I'll try their sides since those sounded good too.

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Jake's Steaks

3.9(857 reviews)

2.3 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow

Locally owned & operated

20 years in business

If you're looking for a nice spot for a Philly cheese steak (or a hot sandwich in general), Jake's…read moreis a great option. Friendly staff, very atmospheric, and the sandwich was delicious. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area.

Mid. It is not bad and not the best. Ordered togo and waited over 30min for 2 sandwiches.read more

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Newkirk's

4.7(260 reviews)

1.1 mi•Mission

Hands down my favorite sandwich spot in SF…read more If you ever want to have the closest thing to a NYC sandwich this is it! My favorite is the hash brown sandwich, while I am never able to finish it (you probably would love to go with me because you get the half I can't est ). It's so delicious! Extra points for the staff as it can get busy but they are super efficient. The strawberry lemonade it's delicious. That by itself it's a 10 out of 10. Inside there are a good amount of tables but expect it to be busy especially during the weekend. The ambiance is very SF with a healthy dose of East Coast vibes. Tip: they ferment their own hot sauces. The orange one is the spiciest one but they are both great!! You get two with your sandwich, and you can buy a bottle if you wish too!

We were most excited about trying Newkirk's because they offered an option with impossible "steak"…read more(plant-based meat) (both vegetarian and vegan option). Thank you for this option! After reading the reviews, we expected to be wow'd. We ordered one impossible cheesesteak and one regular cheesesteak, no modifications. We actually just came from New York and had a great cheesesteak there, so maybe that was why we were not wow'd? The regular cheesesteak had some flavor, not a ton. The sauces helped. You can get two sauces per sandwich (additional sauce also available for purchase). We liked the green sauce a bit better than the orange. The impossible cheesesteak was good, the mayo helped. The ends of the sandwiches were a bit empty (should have taken a picture.. sorry). Sandwiches were $16.95 each. We ordered online and it was ready after we checked in with the worker. We would probably only come back for the impossible cheesesteak. We took public transit here so no notes on parking but it looks tough, mostly street parking.

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Twenty Five

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Twenty Five

Izzy's Cheesesteaks

3.9(91 reviews)

9.2 mi

We used Izzy's food truck for our tenant event. I couldn't be more pleased with the food, Marvin's…read moreexceptional customer service, and the seamless coordination. Cheesesteak came with a fresh toasted bun loaded with steak and that addicting cheese sauce. Could've easily ate two of these in one sitting. Cheesesteaks were customizable and tenants were very pleased. Marvin was extremely responsive and accommodating. It was a pleasure to work with him. I highly recommend Izzy's cheesesteak.

I was really excited to try Izzy's cheesteaks. I checked when I left work yesterday on yelp to see…read moreif they were open. Yes was the answer on yelp. I put the address into my gps and drove to the address listed.Once I got to the location all I found was a yard full of food trucks being stored. No sign of the Izzy's and after asking some guys outside they had no idea at all. Such a huge waste of time and the dinner that I was expecting never happened. It is strange to me why this address is listed and why it says open, as this is blatantly far from reality. Really disappointing.

Classic cheesesteak 1 steak 1 chicken

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Cheesesteak fries

Metro Caffe

4.0(364 reviews)

0.9 mi•Lower Haight

I love cheesesteak and finding locations that offer a meat substitute that isn't just veggies is…read morealways top of my list. Metro Caffe has two fake meat options for their sandwiches, either a Boca or a garden burger patty that's chopped up and grilled with cheese and onions! There's a few extra options to add as toppings: extra cheese, extra meat, peppers, avocado, mushrooms, etc. as well as burgers, hot dogs and a good range of sides. I decided to try the Boca burger cheesesteak sandwich while my partner got the turkey. The first thing we noticed was how amazingly soft the bread was, a big difference compared to other cheesesteak restaurants. The sandwiches also aren't huge and overfilled.... which surprisingly is what we prefer! We were able to eat everything and didn't feel like we had taken a bomb to our stomachs, which usually happens after a big cheese filled sandwich. On top of that, the sandwiches were delicious. The grilled onions were good and the cheese melted well and got into all the bits of the sandwich and meat fillings. Our food came out piping hot but not so bad that we had to wait too long before we could eat. The shop is small but there's indoor and outdoor seating and it's close to a few parks and bars that will let you bring in food. Service was quick and the workers were nice and friendly. Definitely a great replacement for the cheesesteak shops we've been losing lately, we're definitely returning!

Best steak n cheese!! 20 plus years I've loved em and they are still the same. Still awesome…read moreservice and still " in the family".

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Metro Burger& Fries

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Tooms C.

16 years ago

Inc here when I was still working in the downtn abductees to give t a review now since I was reminded of this joint. The sandwiches are reapply good, or should I say the things in the sandwiches are rreally good. The only thing that turned me off was several things: so wet that my bin was soaked and I couldnt enjoy the bread. Second it is Wayyyyyy over prices here. I paid nearly 9 almost 10 biz for y sandwich and a drink. I can get the same size and price at Ikes. Sorry but. You guys gotta work Internet pricing. Thus one star. read more

Steven O.

927

18 years ago

Buffalo Wings - Cooked to perfection, but more BBQ-y than buffalo-y...tasty nonetheless. Salmon Club - Never heard of a Salmon Club before, but it sounded tasty so the GF thought she'd try it. Not such a great idea. Ended up forcing herself to eat half of the sandwich just cuz I paid hard earned cash for it. The other half? She had to let that fishy go! Italian Sausage Sandwich - Not bad...not good...but freaking HUGE! In summary, I think this place has potential...I think we just ordered the wrong things. read more

Ketrin B.

8 years ago

Great cheesesteaks. Very tasty, if a bit light on the mushrooms. Tasty roll, meat, provolone.....and don't forget those awesome, cross-cut garlic fries. Portions are a bit on the smaller side too, so might need to order more if your stomach is growling. read more

howard c.

17 years ago

cheese steak was good. nothing special. slightly dry and didnt seem as flavorful as i was hoping. THe bread seemed kind of plain too. Would be back to try other things on the menu tho... read more

Jennifer H.

170

10 years ago

The food was amazing and very filling. I was very happy with the chicken turkey and vegetables options. I do not eat beef pork or lamb and they were amazing about accommodating me read more

Mitch D.

15 years ago

The owner of this place is a jack ass... He was so rude to me and my friend. Tried to use a valid discount and his tirade was just ridiculous. What an a33!! read more

Adaline V.

9 years ago

Oh so deliciously greasy. Kinda pricy for what you get but it's pretty damn good. Cheese steak plus mushrooms is the way to go. That's disappointing! read more

Alice E.

Elite 11

143

423

10 years ago

Every time I eat V cafe I feel like I drank a 2 liter of grease. And yes I've tried their salads, they suck. Stay away unless you're desperate. read more

Altair T.

8 years ago

Pretty good cheese steaks! Good bread, meat could use a bit more flavor though. Portion size was good for the price. read more

Greg D.

182

11 years ago

found this place on eat 24. the salads and sandwiches are really good with huge portions. and the price are good too!

May B.

10 years ago

Nice little place with great food I come here often and they have great service too. Must try.

Mike S.

10 years ago

Really poor service and the food is very subpar....very disappointing dining experience.

David T.

15 years ago

Good food but check your order before you leave, if you're getting pick-up.

Kev T.

9 years ago

Love their Mushroom cheesesteak! Just the right amount of food.

Alex F.

246

16 years ago

Go to late night spot.......like the philly cheese steaks.....

Mr L.

13 years ago

GREAT Steak Sandwiches! Great Burgers with Avocado Yummy! ;)

rocky b.

386

18 years ago

Good food. I eat there every few weeks when I am on lunch.

Olivia C.

836

9 years ago

Their Chicken Caesar Salad might be made of actual crack.

Rakita O.

197

11 years ago

love the steak ceasar salad!!!

Krissy K.

17 years ago

Quick. Cheap. Good Brgers.

V Cafe - cheesesteaks - Updated September 2026

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