“A hearty Cheesesteak sandwich. Prepared right in front of you. Plenty of options and toppings.We went for lunch on a Monday and was not busy. The location is in the middle of an outlet shopping mall. We ate outside to take advantage of the perfect Orange, CA day.Parking is free and plentiful.Good sandwich, swift service, clean tables and eating area. Recommended.“
“franks is as close to an authentic Philly cheese steak as I have had it n California. I am from Philly originally and eating at Franks brought me back. We had the cheese steaks with grilled onions, banana peppers and mushrooms. Outstanding. The fries were large but a little disappointing with a slightly fishy taste despite being perfectly cooked. The texture was a little funny too. N zt time I will try the hoagies and skip the fries. all in all, highly recommend“
Cheesesteaks • $
“Excellent quality and authentic flavor on this Philly cheese steak sandwich...and plenty of meat! Now days, so many places skimp on the meat and basically force ya to pay for extra meat in order to get a proper sandwich, but not John's. John's loads it up the right way! Also, the order of fries is massive...enough for 3 people.“
“Although I already have a favorite for Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches this place is a close #2. Their food is tasty and they have my favorite kind of chewy ice. That in itself is reason for a good review. I do like Charley's... yummy...crunch crunch!!“
“Dropped by today for lunch, probably my 3rd or 4th time since I first tried them and their food is always consistent. Flavors are good, service is great and it's a very clean location. They have seating inside and outside, but parking can get scarce between 11:30-1pm during the lunch rush.I've been to Philly and tried cheese steaks out there, so I can confirm these are as good as what you'll find in the non 'touristy' locations, IYKYK. ?Traditional with all toppings and an order of well done fries.Parking: Limited between 1130am-1pm“
“The cheesesteak was good. I would come back for it again. The bead was a little tough not much. I asked for well done fries. And they where not. It was partly my fault I did not take them back. I was lazy. I would go back there. I would just ask for the meat less done and fries well done. It's a pulse in my book. .“
“If I go to the South Coast Plaza, I'm also going to Philly's Best. They have the best cheesesteak on the West Coast IMO. My go to is the Classic Cheesesteak with raw onions and I get the hot peppers on the side. I also get half onion rings and half fries. The guys that work there are very nice and accommodating. The restaurant is clean. What surprised me today is they switched from Wise potato chips to Herrs. I am a Jersey girl, I was expecting Wise because I wanted the Garlic and Onion chips. I know Herrs is a Philly brand and just as good. They didn't have Peanut Chews either. It wasn't a big deal because I was really there for the cheesesteak which did not disappoint. I know they have a cheesesteak joint in K-Town, which I do visit every now and then because they are closer to me, but they always leave me wishing it was Philly's Best!“
“The bee’s knee’s right here, forget Charlie’s, forget Boo’s this place right here is it. Service was amazing (you know I had to tip) definitely finished my meal, God bless the cook for making this first time experience for me absolutely the best and also the chaser was very welcoming as well as the atmosphere. Thank You!“
“Okay so I went a little awhile ago and this place made me really mad !!!! There was so many young kids working here that didn’t greet customers and had a lot of attitude!But today I went in and it looks like they might of gotten new staff!!! My experience today was the best I walked in and immediately I was greeted by 2 gentlemen & 1 lady !! Then one of the guys immediately took my order very polite!!! Then the cook the guy made sure my order was at perfection before closing up my order he made sure if I wanted any dressing or anything else !!! And the lady was very polite and nice as well !!! This place is now my favorite !!! Thank you all for this experience today !!!!“
“Love this family run food truck and the fact that there is a gluten friendly option with the cheesesteak fries and Reuben loaded fries. The owners are so sweet and even made us loaded tots one day when they we're running low on some ingredients. Follow them on IG to get updates on location and schedule. Highly recommend for anyone working or living in the Santa Ana Civic Center during lunch time.“
“I come here quite often, and the team is always super friendly and helpful. Today, I was quite busy at work and ordered through UberEats instead of going in. The driver unfortunately forgot part of my order and Uber refused to refund the items, so I called to check if I could pick them up myself instead. Not only were they super helpful and resolved my issue, they threw in an extra drink in for free as a consolation for the inconvenience caused which wasn’t even their fault. Absolutely great service and these guys are always awesome!“
Sandwich Shop • $
“Gotta admit, Philly's Best holds a special place in my heart - a nostalgia trip like no other. Back when I was living the Woodbridge life in Irvine, this joint was on our hit list for both lunch and dinner. Now, I'm not exactly the beef sandwich type, but that didn't stop the squad from dragging me there time and time again. Nope, I was all about that Turkey Sandwich life. Their meats, their bread, and those bottomless pickles? They were the real MVPs, especially in a world where Jimmy John's, Jersey Mike's, and Boar's Head were nowhere to be found.Flash forward nearly two decades, and I found myself back in Orange County, craving a taste of the past. But this time, I hit a different spot. Truth be told, my expectations were lower than a submarine's basement because most of my childhood food crushes haven't aged well. But surprise, surprise - Philly's has stepped up its game. They're serving Boar's Head meat now, a game-changer if you ask me. The place was empty, which had me worried, but I soldiered on and ordered 3 sandwiches - 2 cold cuts, 1 Philly, plus a side of fries and onion rings.And guess what? The pickle bar was still in business! In this post-COVID world, that's a rarity, my friends. These sandwiches were as big as a Jersey Mike's sub, but here's the kicker - the meat actually looked like meat and not melted cheese pretending to be meat, and the bread? It's like they found a time machine to bake it without all the preservatives. Price? Same as the competition. But they threw in fries and onion rings, a welcome change from the usual chips. Oh, and homemade ranch dressing! Why is it that so many places can't crack the code for this simple delight? Whether it's True Foods, Mortons, or even Denny's - they all struggle. Buffalo Wild Wings charges extra for it, but here, they make it from scratch and handed it to me on the house. Talk about a bonus! Maybe I should've made a side salad at home with the extra dressing.The service was as good as it could be. The girl at the counter was a sweet as a button. Zero complaints or suggestions there. I'm glad Philly's Best is still in the game. They've got some killer sandwiches, especially those Philly ones - they speak for themselves. My only concern? Their prices are on par with the big, soulless chains out there, despite serving up a superior product. It's tough to compete in that arena, but here's to hoping they make it. Best wishes, Philly's Best - you've got my sandwich-loving heart.“
“We love this eatery. My ONLY complaint is the ridiculously high price of their Onion Rings. They are nearly $7.00 and only 6 - 8 of varying sizes, some being really small, are in a serving. Don't get me wrong, they are excellent...but over a dollar a piece....c'mon now“