I stopped by Cheats Cheesesteaks in South End, and it was an absolute home run! I had the Cali Cheesesteak, and my friend went for the Diablo. Both were a solid 10/10! The meat was perfectly seasoned, and they nailed the balance of cheese and sauce—no dry cheesesteaks here. The Cali was fresh and flavorful, while the Diablo had just the right amount of spice. The heat wasn’t overpowering, and the flavor was perfectly balanced, making it bold and unforgettable without being overly hot.
The location is outdoor seating only, which adds to the charm, and it’s conveniently located along the Rail Trail—perfect for grabbing a bite during a walk or bike ride. The staff was super friendly, and the atmosphere was just as awesome as the food. If you’re in Charlotte and looking for the best cheesesteak experience, look no further. I’ll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sepand Gousheh
Service was great and fast. there are tables and chairs outside so you can sit down and eat. But The cheesesteak, I would best put as above average (7/10). Their menu comes with only onions & cheese, peppers was extra which I find weird since traditionally it should be there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Zachary Bazzle
Good vegan options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Raines
Great food and great service. Wish they were open later for those walks home from the bar but that’s ok. Definitely recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandy Nelson
I wish there were more chairs and more comfortable chairs. I can’t imagine eating outside the window in the winter when it’s 35°. We ordered a cheesesteak and came back to get an orange or lemonade drink on the menu we were told we’re not serving them. I would recommend removing them from the menu if you’re not able to serve them. The steak had very chewy parts. i’m not sure it’s worth the money.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Eric Pepper
Great cheesesteaks and some of the best fries I've ever had. 5/5
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Smith
Damn good cheesesteak
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Philly Cheese Steak
Nic Capano
Awesome and convenient stop for quick bites
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Philly Cheese Steak
Kyler Panovich
Had good food but was not fully opened and needed more tables
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Philly Cheese Steak
Shea Belsky
Really solid cheesesteaks with lots of options! The fries were really good and shareable. The Pizza Cheesesteak was awesome
Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp to get up to the window
My wife and I had a fantastic experience. Food, weather and service alls pot on. We both had bowls, I had the ribeye fry bowl and it was ridiculous good.
We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom Anderson
Real good steaks, lots of interesting options for the nontraditional Philly steak options.
They just opened so they're working out a few bugs, but overall a real good experience.
It's worth checking out and we'll be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jeremy Bohannon
The new Cheat’s location is in a great spot right off the rail trail. If you’re coming by car you may want to park in the deck or the street as gmaps will take you to a really small parking lot that may get crowded in peak hours.
The food is phenomenal just like the last location. Try the beignet bites! Great balance of sweetness and the texture was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill DiMeo
Best cheesesteak in NC. Tastes like being in Philly
I stopped by Cheats Cheesesteaks in South End, and it was an absolute home run! I had the Cali Cheesesteak, and my friend went for the Diablo. Both were a solid 10/10! The meat was perfectly seasoned, and they nailed the balance of cheese and sauce—no dry cheesesteaks here. The Cali was fresh and flavorful, while the Diablo had just the right amount of spice. The heat wasn’t overpowering, and the flavor was perfectly balanced, making it bold and unforgettable without being overly hot.
The location is outdoor seating only, which adds to the charm, and it’s conveniently located along the Rail Trail—perfect for grabbing a bite during a walk or bike ride. The staff was super friendly, and the atmosphere was just as awesome as the food. If you’re in Charlotte and looking for the best cheesesteak experience, look no further. I’ll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was great and fast. there are tables and chairs outside so you can sit down and eat.
But The cheesesteak, I would best put as above average (7/10). Their menu comes with only onions & cheese, peppers was extra which I find weird since traditionally it should be there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Good vegan options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and great service. Wish they were open later for those walks home from the bar but that’s ok. Definitely recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wish there were more chairs and more comfortable chairs. I can’t imagine eating outside the window in the winter when it’s 35°. We ordered a cheesesteak and came back to get an orange or lemonade drink on the menu we were told we’re not serving them. I would recommend removing them from the menu if you’re not able to serve them. The steak had very chewy parts. i’m not sure it’s worth the money.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Great cheesesteaks and some of the best fries I've ever had. 5/5
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Damn good cheesesteak
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Philly Cheese Steak
Awesome and convenient stop for quick bites
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Philly Cheese Steak
Had good food but was not fully opened and needed more tables
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Philly Cheese Steak
Really solid cheesesteaks with lots of options! The fries were really good and shareable. The Pizza Cheesesteak was awesome
Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp to get up to the window
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My wife and I had a fantastic experience. Food, weather and service alls pot on. We both had bowls, I had the ribeye fry bowl and it was ridiculous good.
We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Real good steaks, lots of interesting options for the nontraditional Philly steak options.
They just opened so they're working out a few bugs, but overall a real good experience.
It's worth checking out and we'll be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The new Cheat’s location is in a great spot right off the rail trail. If you’re coming by car you may want to park in the deck or the street as gmaps will take you to a really small parking lot that may get crowded in peak hours.
The food is phenomenal just like the last location. Try the beignet bites! Great balance of sweetness and the texture was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best cheesesteak in NC. Tastes like being in Philly
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