Philly’s Famous

Lunch was great, sandwich was everything I wanted in a true philly steak sandwich, even my daughter love it and she’s a picky eater. Definitely coming back.

Tastes like home! They have the bust subs and they are the only place that taste like back east. I love there cold subs. The only negative I can think of his how busy they are at lunch time!

This might be the friendliest staff around. I don’t know why or how they make the best Philly around but they do. Food is made to order so you will have to wait on it. The price for a 12″ seems high to me but I pay it anyway and just do not go often. My friends from Philadelphia approve and we are regulars.

It was my first time here today and it was really great! It’s a great small little place but the food was so good! And the lady at the front was super nice, she recommended the seasoned fries and they were very good. I got the original Philly and it’s definitely the best I’ve had in arizona!

I use to work at this establishment and I loved it! Rita and her family are such nice people and they always interact with their customers. I was 18 when I worked there and my dad one day just refused to take me anymore and I had no way to get there, but it was my favorite job I’ve had so far! I love the hoagies! The Italian Hoagie is my favorite by far! The bread is fresh and so soft! It can get very busy at lunch time, so if you want to try it I would go after 2!

Nice staff, sweet caring owners. The food was fresh and tasty, not dry, but juicy and appetizing. I ordered the Buffalo, it was great, not spicy, just right, next time I will add tomatoes though.

It lives up the the hype! Rockin great Philly cheesesteak! Good fries too. Clean dining area with outstanding customer service. I will definitely be back.

I haven’t been here in a few years and decided to stop in for a sandwich. I must say how impressed I was with Philly’s Famous compared to other local cheesesteak places. While I normally take my cheesesteak with wiz, I was very excited to see them offer a red sauce as many of my friends from philly claim this is one of the ways they do it back home.
Staff was friendly, restaurant was clean, and the sandwich was good. What more could I have asked for?
I’ll definitely be remembering Philly’s Famous for when I get the craving.

This is my 2^nd time eating here for lunch. I tried this place a few months ago when I was in Chandler working.
The first time the food, service and overall experience was GREAT!
This time it was «just ok» Food was not as good seemed to be overcooked and kind of mushy, not as friendly today as my first time.
But I will still give them 4 stars because it was so good the first time, I made it a point to drive over there. I will give them another try when I’m back in town and will update my review!

I am very excited to have found this place! I have been looking for a good steak n cheese place for a long time and the search is over! I have been 3 times in last couple weeks. I ordered the Pepper Steak with regular and hot peppers and extra cheese with no red sauce. The bread is great and they have Ginger Ale on the fountain. Dont see that too often.
This is a family owned shop and the family is super nice and friendly. If you are looking for a great cheesesteak in the East Valley, check this place out!

The place is family run by a philly bread family and everyone is really nice. The sandwiches are (reportedly) true Philliy cheesesteaks but if you want your whiz on top, you need to ask, otherwise you’ll get cheddar.
As previously noted by other reviewers, it can get loud with the chopping sound. If they ask if you want red sauce, say yes. It’s not spicy but adds good flavor to it.
If any former philly friends come to visit, I’ll bring them here to see what they think. Pretty sure they’ll give a two thumbs up.

Rita and Eddie have passion for what they are doing, and what they are doing is producing delicious Philly food. I have been there twice, today I met their sister Megan who is as friendly as the other too.
The first time I went, I was sceptical, and was surprised how delicious the Italian hoagie was; soft roll, fresh meats and cheese and fresh tomatoes.
Today I had another Italian hoagie (for later) and a cheese steak. Once again, blown away.
I had my favorites in metro-​phoenix that I have been going to over the past two decades and Philly ‘s just went to the top.

Enjoyed the Italian Pepper Philly Cheese Steak with hot cherry peppers!
After making a mistake and leaving a review for Philly’s Famous that should have been attributed to a similarly named restaurant (I removed once my erroneous review immediately when pointed out), I felt compelled by the actual great reviews for Philly’s Famous to visit them and try their cheese steak. Not my usual rationale, and I also wouldn’t generally drive 32 miles round trip for a cheese steak, but I realized it just might be worth it.
Arriving after navigating 16 miles of freeway from Scottsdale, I pulled up and parked in front of their unpretentious store front in Chandler Marketplace on the west side of Alma School, just north of Ray Road. It was about 11:35 am, and there were already about 10 cars parked there, and more coming, so I quickly made my way inside.
It isn’t a very large place, and there were already 5 people in line ahead of me. It is a small place, with fairly limited seating, but it looked like I was ok in terms of finding a table. You order at the counter, and then take a seat (no table service) until they call out your name. As you walk in, there is a large menu showing lunch specials to your left, and a full menu is on the wall and overhead. I found those menus a little hard to interpret, but when I picked up one of their fliers from the end of the counter, I found that easier to follow.
With people ahead of me, I had a bit of time to consider the menu and determine which type of cheese steak to order. Although they make a chicken cheese steak (wafer thin sliced chicken), I really wanted to try the beef. After several moments consideration, I decided that I was going to order the Italian (provolone cheese instead of white American) Pepper (grilled with sweet bell peppers) Philly Cheese (grilled with sautéed onions) Steak minus the red sauce and with hot cherry peppers added.
By the time is I stepped up to order, my only question was if they actually had hot cherry peppers. The gentleman taking orders was very helpful, clarified which size I wanted (8″ or 12″) and assured me that they had the peppers I wanted. My 8″ sandwich plus a 24 oz drink, a pack of Tastycake Krimpets and sales tax totaled just over $ 11. Not a bad price for lunch and dessert.
Each sandwich is prepared to order — no overcooked pre-​cooked piles of steak on the grill (Yeah!) so I filled my 24 oz cup with ginger ale (yes, ginger ale) from the fountain, picked a table and sat down to wait. From my new vantage point, I noticed that you can request larger portion sizes (meat, etc.) for an added fee. The line by this time was nearly out of the door.
Finally, my name was called and I went to the counter to pick up my sandwich. The Italian Steak roll was fresh, soft and chewy, with an average amount of filling. The sandwich was really good, although I think that the next time I’ll have it with the red sauce for a little extra flavor. I was also pleased that my sandwich wasn’t loaded with unnecessary oil.
Tables, seemed to turn just as they were needed, with no one standing around waiting for a place to sit. The order line backs up a bit during the lunch rush, but apparently not the seating. They seem to have the details worked out.
It wasn’t a wasted 32 mile round trip at all! I left satisfied, and will be making the drive back again!

Outstanding! How did I miss this place all these years I’ve been in Chandler? I’m now a regular. Love the cheesesteaks, and the warm hospitality from the family owners. If you love cheesesteaks, and like to support local family-​run businesses, then you must give Philly’s Famous a try, you’ll likely become a regular too. Brak’s coveted 25-​star rating.

I cannot say enough nice things about Philly’s Famous! From the moment you walk in the door, you love this place. Everyone that works there is so friendly and so helpful, in a very genuine way… and the food really is AMAZING. It reminds me of all the little family-​owned restaurants I grew up with in Jersey/​PA. My husband and I can’t get enough of this place!
Tip: Get a Philly cheese steak, with sauce :)

I have now been a customer at Philly’s famous for almost five years, and still the best place to get a cheese steak!

I love small, family run businesses.
They do all the little things that make you want to come back. You know, a sincere welcome. None of that screaming stuff like «Welcome to Fire… se» Here, a just a simple: «Thank you for coming in!» «What can I get you.» «How’s your day?»
When I stopped here for a late lunch, Mark and his wife were talking to their kids who had just come from school. They were so sweet. Actually his wife was busy cleaning windows to keep the place spiffy. Nice!
I ordered the grilled Italian Sub $ 8.99 (Provolone, not Cheese Wiz), which came with so much meat, I couldn’t believe it was all for one sandwich. But it was, see photo. It was tasty and had a slightly smokey taste which was nice.
As for the ambience, it too was great. Both husband and wife stopped by to say hello. We had a mutual friend who recommended I come here. They are very sweet, and you’ll be happy you came, too.
Enjoy!

I’ve been craving a great Philly cheesesteak for months. So I turned to my Unilocalers for help and Saturday at 4pm they sent me to Philly’s Famous.
To start, this is a neighborhood sandwich shop. The location is easily accessible and unassuming. You walk in and the guy and gal working the shop greet you like an old friend. I’m a sentimental Texan, so that gets me right in the feels every time.
I let the guy give me his recommendation since it was my first visit. The Original Philly Cheesesteak with American cheese and onions and red sauce on the side. Sweet Hosanna, I am in eye rolling heaven. Now, this is nothing against red sauce fanatics, but this meat is so juicy and tender the sauce is not necessary. It is really good sauce, spicy, sweet and thin. I dipped my sandwich in it and it was good, but I’m a fan of the cheesesteak as is.
Of note, the seasoned fries are great (really they’re potato wedges, but who cares). They have several cheeses available so if you’re a purist who HAS to have Wiz, they’ll happily do it. The dining area is small. A handful of 2 toppers with a booth in the back. Perfect for couples and singles, but families will probably want to order to go.
Overall, I’d make the 42 mile drive for this place any day. The homey atmosphere, sweet and swift service and delicious food are so worth it.

Best Sandwich place around.
They have this not so secret sauce that they cook the meat in, whatever you do make sure you get this option.
I have tried almost everything on their menu and I have never been disappointed. The customer service is great, attitude is great, all over favorite lunch place in Chandler!

Really friendly employees and delicious cheesesteaks will keep me coming back, but definitely at off peak times. We ate there for the first time today and it was so crowded and noisy. When they were clacking those spatulas on the grill to chop the meat I thought my head was going to explode. I don’t expect the library by any means, but the grill is right out in the dining area and that loud repetitive metal on metal was just too much for me. There were times we couldn’t even carry on a conversation. If I’m going to be somewhere that loud, there better be some booze available.
We took one of the two-​tops just over the wall from the ordering line, and there was some broad next to us with her legs crossed, one of those drumsticks hanging out where people were trying to walk, oblivious. I got bumped into several times while people tried to avoid her taking up almost the entire space between tables. She should have hidden those gnarly toes anyway.
Walking through that door I truly felt like I had stepped out to the East Coast. Philly décor all over the walls. Every time I see a picture of Chase Utley I always think of the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia episode when the gang goes to Atlantic City. One of the best.
No!
YES!
You have to see it if you haven’t. Hilarious. Season 6. Episode 11.
There were several people waiting for a table when our sandwiches were ready, so we just took them to go and hit up a nearby park to enjoy the weather. The cheesesteaks were absolutely the best I’ve had in a long time. Delicious, tender, well-​seasoned meat with a super soft, fresh hoagie roll. We didn’t get the fries this time, but when we were in the restaurant I saw some walk by and they looked good as well. No pics this time, but we’ll definitely be going back.