Ordered a 12” cheesesteak from Al’s on a Saturday and it was so good that I ordered again on Sunday. I’ve purchased cheesesteak subs from here - off and on - since about 2013. The subs were just OK. Now, it is clear the new owners started listening to their customers and the cheesesteaks have tremendously improved. The bun was toasted, the lettuce was fresh and crisp, and the beef was well seasoned. Kudos to mgt!!! ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ariel L.
They are back! I have not been here since the pandemic it was ok back then. But Today it was amazing, I got 2 steak and cheese, fries mozzarella sticks, chicken wings for the family. I tried all the items, fantastic fresh and delicious. 5 stars I will be back during the rest of the spring and the summer.
John Schlosser
The Best Philly Steak and Cheese in the D.C. area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica C.
Delicious top tier in the area!! So glad I've found a legit cheesesteak spot. I will be back.
Heraldo L.
Top tier philly cheesesteak. I've had them in a variety of places and this was the best. Will definitely be back!
Robert Dixon
I’m a native New Jerseyan and grew up on Philly cheesesteaks and have had my share throughout my travels. I’ve been in the DMV for approximately 20 years now and have not found a better cheesesteak in the area than that prepared by Al’s. The meat quality is top notch, the ingredient's fresh, and the service always pleasant and accommodating. I was directed to Al’s upon arriving in the area and have partaken of its food/service under it’s last three owners and, nothing against the first two, but the current ownership (Mabel) and product, in my opinion, are the best. Try them out; you won’t regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Betsy Jones
Always a tasty chicken or beef cheesesteak!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Philly, Steak and Cheese
Marcos M.
Super happy with my experience and connected so much with the workers. Food was fast, fresh, (really) hot, and tasty!! Highly recommend to anyone who wants an authentic Philly cheesesteak!
Duane Wilson
Best steak and cheese in the area!
Food: 5
Reginald G.
Went to Al's because when I was a kid this was a staple for steak & cheese. Me and my friends would play basketball all day at Simpsons field and we would be hungry after that. We would go over to Al's and it would be Mr. John and his son and the other big guy and he would cook and we would order the 16" or XL size and it would feed two of us. The sandwiches were much better back then. Great memories! Any how, I went there today got the 8" steak & cheese with lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions...mayo and ketchup. Can't say it wasn't half bad. The cheese isn't mixed into the meat like they used to do, but everything seemed to be fresh and overall a pretty good sub. I would definitely be back.
Best steak sandwich anywhere around. Blows everybody else out of the water. If you're thinking about getting a Philly sandwich this is the only place in North Virginia to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak and Cheese
Pierce Madison
OutstandingUnbelievable portion
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak and Cheese
Jon Jones
Cheese steaks are delicious! The wings were good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Clemente
I remember what this place used to be and it was by far the best cheesesteak in the area easily. This place fell off as soon as it was sold to these new owners, yall are getting bamboozled when you eat here. Jersey mikes is better than this place.
Ordered a 12” cheesesteak from Al’s on a Saturday and it was so good that I ordered again on Sunday. I’ve purchased cheesesteak subs from here - off and on - since about 2013. The subs were just OK. Now, it is clear the new owners started listening to their customers and the cheesesteaks have tremendously improved. The bun was toasted, the lettuce was fresh and crisp, and the beef was well seasoned. Kudos to mgt!!! ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
They are back! I have not been here since the pandemic it was ok back then. But Today it was amazing, I got 2 steak and cheese, fries mozzarella sticks, chicken wings for the family. I tried all the items, fantastic fresh and delicious. 5 stars I will be back during the rest of the spring and the summer.
The Best Philly Steak and Cheese in the D.C. area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious top tier in the area!! So glad I've found a legit cheesesteak spot. I will be back.
Top tier philly cheesesteak. I've had them in a variety of places and this was the best. Will definitely be back!
I’m a native New Jerseyan and grew up on Philly cheesesteaks and have had my share throughout my travels. I’ve been in the DMV for approximately 20 years now and have not found a better cheesesteak in the area than that prepared by Al’s. The meat quality is top notch, the ingredient's fresh, and the service always pleasant and accommodating. I was directed to Al’s upon arriving in the area and have partaken of its food/service under it’s last three owners and, nothing against the first two, but the current ownership (Mabel) and product, in my opinion, are the best. Try them out; you won’t regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a tasty chicken or beef cheesesteak!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Philly, Steak and Cheese
Super happy with my experience and connected so much with the workers. Food was fast, fresh, (really) hot, and tasty!! Highly recommend to anyone who wants an authentic Philly cheesesteak!
Best steak and cheese in the area!
Food: 5
Went to Al's because when I was a kid this was a staple for steak & cheese. Me and my friends would play basketball all day at Simpsons field and we would be hungry after that. We would go over to Al's and it would be Mr. John and his son and the other big guy and he would cook and we would order the 16" or XL size and it would feed two of us. The sandwiches were much better back then. Great memories! Any how, I went there today got the 8" steak & cheese with lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions...mayo and ketchup. Can't say it wasn't half bad. The cheese isn't mixed into the meat like they used to do, but everything seemed to be fresh and overall a pretty good sub. I would definitely be back.
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Best steak sandwich anywhere around. Blows everybody else out of the water. If you're thinking about getting a Philly sandwich this is the only place in North Virginia to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak and Cheese
OutstandingUnbelievable portion
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak and Cheese
Cheese steaks are delicious! The wings were good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I remember what this place used to be and it was by far the best cheesesteak in the area easily. This place fell off as soon as it was sold to these new owners, yall are getting bamboozled when you eat here. Jersey mikes is better than this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Agree this is the best of its kind around.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5