Not sure if I went to the same place the three people who gave it 5 stars, lol. The meat was dry and tough and tasteless....there was a blob (about 1 1/2 inch squarish) of cheese on the bread....had to actually go looking for it because I thought they'd left off the cheese. The "Super" was supposed to come with onions, peppers and mushrooms, but not a single one of those could be found among the meat....but it also came with lettuce and tomato, which was NOT listed on the menu. Probably not gonna bother trying this again, it was that disappointing. I'd rather travel a little and go to Uncle Sam's. Moist juicy, flavorful, plenty of cheese (and good quality that doesn't congeal before you get it to your table). Yes, it's more expensive at Sam's but if I'm gonna eat all those calories, let's enjoy them!
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Marelu B.
5 stars every time!!! Joe's original (request it the way he likes it) nothing like it!!! They make food like the good old days, fresh.
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Karla S.
We were looking for a good Philly cheesesteak place. This place is good fresh ingredients in sandwhich. Fries are okay not the greatest.
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Scott C.
The first time I went they messed up my order. I couldn't eat the sandwich because it had something I really don't care for on it (even though I explicitly asked for it NOT to include that item). I took it to go and it was late in the evening so I didn't go back. Mistakes happen, I get it. The fries were really good! The 2nd time I again took it to go. This time the sandwich was correct, but really not good. It was gristly. I took one bite and spit it out. I took another bite, same thing. YEACH. The bread was kinda tough. The fries were really good. Fries alone do not make a meal. They had 2 chances. No more. I do not recommend, unless you want really good french fries.
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Cathy N.
If you want a genuine Philly Cheesesteak make sure you order it *without* mayo, lettuce, tomato. The sandwich here is made with those items, which actually makes it NOT a Philly (Cheese)steak sandwich. BUT, that said, the rolls are almost as good as the real deal - an Amaroso roll from Philadelphia. And the meat on my sandwich was tender and tasty. I got the Cheez Whiz (and not the provolone) and it was almost like being home again. If I could just find someone to fix me a real hoagie I'd be in heaven!
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Steven O.
Just eat at Joe's all fresh ingredients great food and he will make it any way you want it. He also has cheese wiz for your cheesesteak if that's what you want.
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L L.
I've been to Joe's several times, but never took the time to write a review. I was browsing through recent reviews and saw Tank's one star review complaining about kids running around and complaining that employees did nothing to stop it. Don't blame the business, as the business did the right thing by not confronting the parents. It could have turned ugly!! Notice Tank didn't complain about the food, in fact he mentioned it was good. I actually would give it four stars, but I'm giving it five to counter his review as I don't think it is fair to the business to give a one star review because there were some bad parents allowing their kids to run around. That is not the businesses fault!!! Duh!!
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melissa l.
Three stars for excellent customer service. Very polite and very accommodating. Food was good but the meat portions were not as expected. Less than half the bun was filled, making much of the sandwich just bread with no fillings. Fries were delicious though.
(3)
John F.
Both To Go's were around 8PM on Mondays. Visit One - I had the Philly Steak Large with Medium Fries. I always order my Phillies with Steak and Cheese only. Male Owner, most likely, prepares the food to order. I enjoyed. Visit 2. I ordered the Large Gyro Plate. I told the Gentlemen that I would be eating 1 -2 hours later. He asked me if I wanted the sauce on the side and I was happy to have it that way. When I returned home all of the electricty was off from a summer storm. I was happy to have this large Plate of delicious Food to eat in candlelight. Also, the Restaurant is bleach cleaned and the stainless steel shines. I will be back. Pricing is very fair for the amount of food.
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Levi S.
I happened upon this place after the restaurant that was here was turned into Joe philly ..man am I glad I tried it. i am amazed at the quality of food here everything is fresh and delicious..and the gyros fantastic!... Fresh real steak in the cheese steak..just awesome! I will be coming here for years to come !
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Jason L.
Meh is the best way to describe the food. Went here on a whim for lunch and got the Philly Cheese Steak w/Fries. The bread was too mushy, the beef was poorly seasoned and the cheese used did little to enhance the flavor. The tomatoes were too thick and the lettuce was also chopped to large for a sandwich. The fries were hopeful but ultimately lacked the crispness to make them noteworthy. I won't be back I as this is definitely not a signature Philly.
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Dulce M.
Freakin Amazing!!! Philly cheesesteak to die for. Definitely recommend:) also great service, very friendly! Coming back soon!
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Diana B.
No one wears gloves, they use old grease for fries, and fries are Black! Food is awful
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Beckie J.
Great food, friendly service, clean Establishment!! I will definitely be coming back!! We got the chicken philly, super steak, and an order if king fries.....OMG, so good!!!
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Mossey Y.
I went here with the hopes that this was like another sandwich shop that my friend Omar more took me to, nooope! Matter fact he came by my house other day and asked me if I liked it. I said: Nooooo! This place has too much gristle on their steak, it's like chewing on the shoe!! Joe says everything is fresh, mm mm mm mm mmmm Although a lot of people complained about his attitude, I didn't have a problem with his attitude. I did like his fries. Something funny: I said I wanted whiz on my sandwich. He gave me that funny look like, no you don't! and then said it's processed. You should get the provolone. Helloooo, that's processed too! Listen if you want great cheesesteaks... you won't find it here!
(1)
Jon L.
A philly should be more than 1/4 full of meat! Basically we over paid for a bun with lettuce and unripened tomatoes,the soda was flat and tasted dirty. The French fries were way to greasy....kinda like the cook. Absolutely the worst food I have had in awhile. Rather eat McDonalds next time.
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Tank L.
I am in my 70,s and the following is unfortunate.The food was alright. We all enjoyed the fries.The decor is not a bother as I am there for a sandwich that can be messy at times.The young lady at the front was very cordial to the patrons so no problem there as far as customer service.The problem was the screaming kids that were running around the establishment,They were literally screaming at the top of there lungs,The table in front of us was loaded with food. No one ever asked these folks to watch their offspring.They spoke a different language so there was a language barrier,Dosent matter where your from as there is no reason at all to have all 3 kids screaming at a Restaurant.You folks need to step on out and go to the nearest McDonalds.Since no one from the establishment would ask them to please watch let alone quiet them down,We will not be back,Hope all the screaming and running around was worth losing 3 customers
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Julian L.
I agree with R N, the lady must just had a bad day and probably took it out on the shop..but anyways this place has the best philly cheese steaks in az,i love philly cheese steaks and this is by far the best ones ive had..as for the owner,very great and funny guy..he kept coming back to our table asking if we needed anything and sat down to play with my son for a little bit until another customer came awesome employees and awesome food,ill be back for sure!
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Gil A.
Horrible decor inside, the cook could be heard ordering the cashier around in loud voice. As the Philly cheesesteak was concerned it lacked taste and the amount of steak in it was disappointing. Best of Philly on Central south of Thomas puts this place to shame. I will not be returning...even with a groupon.
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David M.
I don't eat beef very often so probably don't know what to expect like some of you. The owner there was very polite, brought my meal to me. He also checked back with me. This is not a fancy place, It is basic and very clean. If it wasn't, I would have walked out. Last two places I went that weren't I walked out with food poisoning over the years. The True kitchen at the Billtmore being the exception...it was clean. Overall I liked it. The meat was very fresh and not overly spiced. Plenty of it. I enjoyed the fact it just had a nice flavor with no gristle. I will go back and next time will have the gyros. If they are as good, I will be happy!
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R N.
I don't know what the lady that left a bad review is smoking but this place is awesome! Nuff said!!! :0) From their gyros to their cheesesteaks, they will make it however you want it. Amazing! Great job guys!
(5)
Derek S.
Great food and portions for the price... I had the Philly cheesesteak and king fries. I've been to Philly and this is the next best thing for cheesesteaks in AZ.
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Nomes A.
It was alright.i got the original philly cheeze steak with some fries.i was not expeting nacho cheese i ate it.i give it a 2.5. Cuz the fries.Good service. Kind of pricey.first and last time.
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Paula E.
I purchased a groupon so I have been here twice. First off let me state I am from Philly so I know great cheesesteaks and some not so great ones. After two visits I will say it was inconsistent and I can't really determine why. The steak sandwich was good the first time, great the second time. While the fries were great the first time and uneven the second time. I don't know if it's because someone different was behind the grill each time. It's affordable and clean and since I haven't tried any other places that supposedly serve philly steaks I will say it's A-Ok.
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Gavin P.
This is not a Philadelphia establishment. The owners seem to be Greek. The default cheesesteak comes with lettuce and tomato!! I can't imagine how wilted that lettuce would be. Average cheesesteak, poor decor inside. The fries were decent. I would not go back.
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Lina S.
My husband and I decided to try this place out for dinner. We were very impressed with the natural taste and the quality of the food. Most ingredients taste processed, but Joe's Philly Cheesesteak's ingredients were fresh! We will definitely be coming here again.
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Heather P.
Won a coupon from Valley Metro for shopping along the NWExtension. Got a couple of sandwiches for 2 of us and they were so large that we probably could have done with splitting a sandwich! Delicious tender beef with cheese on a soft steamed roll and topped with lettuce and tomatoes. Delightful. They are not the most ambient dine-in experience but for take out it is great. Glad to have been given a reason to eat there.
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Carol W.
Not sure if I went to the same place the three people who gave it 5 stars, lol. The meat was dry and tough and tasteless....there was a blob (about 1 1/2 inch squarish) of cheese on the bread....had to actually go looking for it because I thought they'd left off the cheese. The "Super" was supposed to come with onions, peppers and mushrooms, but not a single one of those could be found among the meat....but it also came with lettuce and tomato, which was NOT listed on the menu. Probably not gonna bother trying this again, it was that disappointing. I'd rather travel a little and go to Uncle Sam's. Moist juicy, flavorful, plenty of cheese (and good quality that doesn't congeal before you get it to your table). Yes, it's more expensive at Sam's but if I'm gonna eat all those calories, let's enjoy them!
(1)Marelu B.
5 stars every time!!! Joe's original (request it the way he likes it) nothing like it!!! They make food like the good old days, fresh.
(5)Karla S.
We were looking for a good Philly cheesesteak place. This place is good fresh ingredients in sandwhich. Fries are okay not the greatest.
(3)Scott C.
The first time I went they messed up my order. I couldn't eat the sandwich because it had something I really don't care for on it (even though I explicitly asked for it NOT to include that item). I took it to go and it was late in the evening so I didn't go back. Mistakes happen, I get it. The fries were really good! The 2nd time I again took it to go. This time the sandwich was correct, but really not good. It was gristly. I took one bite and spit it out. I took another bite, same thing. YEACH. The bread was kinda tough. The fries were really good. Fries alone do not make a meal. They had 2 chances. No more. I do not recommend, unless you want really good french fries.
(2)Cathy N.
If you want a genuine Philly Cheesesteak make sure you order it *without* mayo, lettuce, tomato. The sandwich here is made with those items, which actually makes it NOT a Philly (Cheese)steak sandwich. BUT, that said, the rolls are almost as good as the real deal - an Amaroso roll from Philadelphia. And the meat on my sandwich was tender and tasty. I got the Cheez Whiz (and not the provolone) and it was almost like being home again. If I could just find someone to fix me a real hoagie I'd be in heaven!
(3)Steven O.
Just eat at Joe's all fresh ingredients great food and he will make it any way you want it. He also has cheese wiz for your cheesesteak if that's what you want.
(5)L L.
I've been to Joe's several times, but never took the time to write a review. I was browsing through recent reviews and saw Tank's one star review complaining about kids running around and complaining that employees did nothing to stop it. Don't blame the business, as the business did the right thing by not confronting the parents. It could have turned ugly!! Notice Tank didn't complain about the food, in fact he mentioned it was good. I actually would give it four stars, but I'm giving it five to counter his review as I don't think it is fair to the business to give a one star review because there were some bad parents allowing their kids to run around. That is not the businesses fault!!! Duh!!
(5)melissa l.
Three stars for excellent customer service. Very polite and very accommodating. Food was good but the meat portions were not as expected. Less than half the bun was filled, making much of the sandwich just bread with no fillings. Fries were delicious though.
(3)John F.
Both To Go's were around 8PM on Mondays. Visit One - I had the Philly Steak Large with Medium Fries. I always order my Phillies with Steak and Cheese only. Male Owner, most likely, prepares the food to order. I enjoyed. Visit 2. I ordered the Large Gyro Plate. I told the Gentlemen that I would be eating 1 -2 hours later. He asked me if I wanted the sauce on the side and I was happy to have it that way. When I returned home all of the electricty was off from a summer storm. I was happy to have this large Plate of delicious Food to eat in candlelight. Also, the Restaurant is bleach cleaned and the stainless steel shines. I will be back. Pricing is very fair for the amount of food.
(4)Levi S.
I happened upon this place after the restaurant that was here was turned into Joe philly ..man am I glad I tried it. i am amazed at the quality of food here everything is fresh and delicious..and the gyros fantastic!... Fresh real steak in the cheese steak..just awesome! I will be coming here for years to come !
(5)Jason L.
Meh is the best way to describe the food. Went here on a whim for lunch and got the Philly Cheese Steak w/Fries. The bread was too mushy, the beef was poorly seasoned and the cheese used did little to enhance the flavor. The tomatoes were too thick and the lettuce was also chopped to large for a sandwich. The fries were hopeful but ultimately lacked the crispness to make them noteworthy. I won't be back I as this is definitely not a signature Philly.
(2)Dulce M.
Freakin Amazing!!! Philly cheesesteak to die for. Definitely recommend:) also great service, very friendly! Coming back soon!
(5)Diana B.
No one wears gloves, they use old grease for fries, and fries are Black! Food is awful
(1)Beckie J.
Great food, friendly service, clean Establishment!! I will definitely be coming back!! We got the chicken philly, super steak, and an order if king fries.....OMG, so good!!!
(5)Mossey Y.
I went here with the hopes that this was like another sandwich shop that my friend Omar more took me to, nooope! Matter fact he came by my house other day and asked me if I liked it. I said: Nooooo! This place has too much gristle on their steak, it's like chewing on the shoe!! Joe says everything is fresh, mm mm mm mm mmmm Although a lot of people complained about his attitude, I didn't have a problem with his attitude. I did like his fries. Something funny: I said I wanted whiz on my sandwich. He gave me that funny look like, no you don't! and then said it's processed. You should get the provolone. Helloooo, that's processed too! Listen if you want great cheesesteaks... you won't find it here!
(1)Jon L.
A philly should be more than 1/4 full of meat! Basically we over paid for a bun with lettuce and unripened tomatoes,the soda was flat and tasted dirty. The French fries were way to greasy....kinda like the cook. Absolutely the worst food I have had in awhile. Rather eat McDonalds next time.
(1)Tank L.
I am in my 70,s and the following is unfortunate.The food was alright. We all enjoyed the fries.The decor is not a bother as I am there for a sandwich that can be messy at times.The young lady at the front was very cordial to the patrons so no problem there as far as customer service.The problem was the screaming kids that were running around the establishment,They were literally screaming at the top of there lungs,The table in front of us was loaded with food. No one ever asked these folks to watch their offspring.They spoke a different language so there was a language barrier,Dosent matter where your from as there is no reason at all to have all 3 kids screaming at a Restaurant.You folks need to step on out and go to the nearest McDonalds.Since no one from the establishment would ask them to please watch let alone quiet them down,We will not be back,Hope all the screaming and running around was worth losing 3 customers
(1)Julian L.
I agree with R N, the lady must just had a bad day and probably took it out on the shop..but anyways this place has the best philly cheese steaks in az,i love philly cheese steaks and this is by far the best ones ive had..as for the owner,very great and funny guy..he kept coming back to our table asking if we needed anything and sat down to play with my son for a little bit until another customer came awesome employees and awesome food,ill be back for sure!
(5)Gil A.
Horrible decor inside, the cook could be heard ordering the cashier around in loud voice. As the Philly cheesesteak was concerned it lacked taste and the amount of steak in it was disappointing. Best of Philly on Central south of Thomas puts this place to shame. I will not be returning...even with a groupon.
(2)David M.
I don't eat beef very often so probably don't know what to expect like some of you. The owner there was very polite, brought my meal to me. He also checked back with me. This is not a fancy place, It is basic and very clean. If it wasn't, I would have walked out. Last two places I went that weren't I walked out with food poisoning over the years. The True kitchen at the Billtmore being the exception...it was clean. Overall I liked it. The meat was very fresh and not overly spiced. Plenty of it. I enjoyed the fact it just had a nice flavor with no gristle. I will go back and next time will have the gyros. If they are as good, I will be happy!
(4)R N.
I don't know what the lady that left a bad review is smoking but this place is awesome! Nuff said!!! :0) From their gyros to their cheesesteaks, they will make it however you want it. Amazing! Great job guys!
(5)Derek S.
Great food and portions for the price... I had the Philly cheesesteak and king fries. I've been to Philly and this is the next best thing for cheesesteaks in AZ.
(5)Nomes A.
It was alright.i got the original philly cheeze steak with some fries.i was not expeting nacho cheese i ate it.i give it a 2.5. Cuz the fries.Good service. Kind of pricey.first and last time.
(2)Paula E.
I purchased a groupon so I have been here twice. First off let me state I am from Philly so I know great cheesesteaks and some not so great ones. After two visits I will say it was inconsistent and I can't really determine why. The steak sandwich was good the first time, great the second time. While the fries were great the first time and uneven the second time. I don't know if it's because someone different was behind the grill each time. It's affordable and clean and since I haven't tried any other places that supposedly serve philly steaks I will say it's A-Ok.
(3)Gavin P.
This is not a Philadelphia establishment. The owners seem to be Greek. The default cheesesteak comes with lettuce and tomato!! I can't imagine how wilted that lettuce would be. Average cheesesteak, poor decor inside. The fries were decent. I would not go back.
(1)Lina S.
My husband and I decided to try this place out for dinner. We were very impressed with the natural taste and the quality of the food. Most ingredients taste processed, but Joe's Philly Cheesesteak's ingredients were fresh! We will definitely be coming here again.
(5)Heather P.
Won a coupon from Valley Metro for shopping along the NWExtension. Got a couple of sandwiches for 2 of us and they were so large that we probably could have done with splitting a sandwich! Delicious tender beef with cheese on a soft steamed roll and topped with lettuce and tomatoes. Delightful. They are not the most ambient dine-in experience but for take out it is great. Glad to have been given a reason to eat there.
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