We visited Philly's Best in Irvine, and I am embarrassed to say it was my first time ever having a Philly cheesesteak sandwich. I had no idea what I was missing out on, and I was shocked at how delicious it was! We tried both the Philly's Best and the BBQ Cheesesteak sandwiches; and both were made-to-order, served hot, and were so incredibly tasty! Try it with provolone cheese, grilled onions, and add the peppers and pickles they give you. It is a very hearty meal, and the fries are also made to perfection!
Whether or not this place lives up to the name is certainly open to interpretation, but I'd say whether or not it's true doesn't matter that much when the sandwich is just really good anyway!
The cheese is melted just the way you expect it to be, the bread is toasted enough that it doesn't get soggy, and the proportions of everything is just right so you get that perfect mix of everything in every bite.
Norm Bour -Travel Younger
+5
I believe that this was their first location and I have been going there almost from the beginning, since the early nineties. As a Philly guy, this is where I get my healthy fix of hoagies! I now travel internationally but Philly's Best was on my list to come back to for the food as well as the nostalgia
Great Cheesesteak! They have been around in this location for a long time and do a great job! They also have some Phily favorites in stock. Very good value and great cheesesteak!
Absolutely delicious. I got the Philly with mushrooms and peppers. Perfect amount of meat and fillings. Each bite has tons of individual flavor. The only thing I wish I would have done is to get extra cheese.
Chelsea Madren (OC Food Diva)
+5
Philly’s Best is a cheesesteak with sweet peppers and mushrooms. This cheesesteak is exactly what I want when I crave one – thinly sliced, juicy steak, gooey cheese, sweet grilled peppers and onions, and earthy mushrooms that soak up all of the beefy juices from the grill. The Amoroso bread is like a French and sourdough mix of flavors and chewy interior. Rating: 5/5
Cheesesteak Fries are French fries topped “wit” cheese sauce, thinly sliced steak, and onions. If you love “loaded fries” like I do, you need to order this! My hubby steers clear as he is not a “cheese sauce” type of guy, but when fries are in the mix, I love cheese sauce. It sticks to the fries and also helps the other toppings stick for a delicious bite every time. I love their cheesesteaks but I love the cheesesteak fries even more! Rating: 5/5
Pizza Fries are French fries topped “wit” pizza and cheese sauce. I love cheese sauce with fries but with the pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella or provolone would have been better. The creaminess of the cheese would work better with the sweetness of the pizza sauce and also go with the Italian flavor profile. It’s a smaller portion than the cheesesteak fries and works well as a side to a cheesesteak or hoagie. Rating: 4.5/5
Really nice atmosphere, got TVs woth sports can't ask for more! And I also just finished the sandwich I got to go and wow it is by far the best Philly cheese steak I have ever had!!!! I will be back!!!
The guys are great the food is delicious fantastic!
This is my go to lunch place in Irvine. I been coming to this place for over 10 years and the quality and service has been outstanding!
Good cheese steak sandwich. Not the best I've had but not bad either.
Their cheesesteak sandwich with mushrooms is delicious. This spot is definitely the high school hangout and brought back memories from the music they were playing from early 2000s. The guys behind the counter were fast and efficient considering lunch hour rush. Definitely coming back soon.
The bread is always fresh, and the ingredients are just Delicious
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