So I must credit Johnny H "Yelping Perfection" for bringing this to my attention on Yelp Talk. This casual, self-served, family-owned joint serves up classic Philly Cheese steaks. As soon as I found out about this, I told another cheese steak lover and he could not wait another day to check it out. Can't blame him since it's so hard to find a good one these days.
Walked into this relatively spacious (approx 30 seats) fast-food restaurant to be slightly overwhelmed by their menu. It spread across the top from wall to wall, listing what seemed like endless possibilities. But upon closer look, it gets confusing and it just all seemed to be the same steak sammy but with your choice of provolone, cheese whiz, mushrooms, onions, and green peppers. All the prices might vary anywhere between 25 cents to maybe a buck and change (I can't be sure- too many numbers). Do take note that "WIT" on the menu means 'with onions'... don't ask me. I gave up trying to order from the menu and went straight to the counter staff and just told the helpful lady what I wanted.
Cheese Steak w Provolone, Cheese Whiz, Mushrooms, Onions: $8-9? (3/5 stars)
The lady said the traditional way has cheese whiz oozing out so I figured i just go for it. After all, one can never have too much cheese right? I loved that the bun was a nice warm pillowy bun because I just don't like hard bread. Flavouring of the steak was good, but it was almost too chopped up and lacked some texture. I appreciate the tenderness but it definitely would have been better if it maintained the natural chewiness of the beef. There was a generous amount of beef, mushrooms, and onions... just enough to make it messy when I bite into it. A messy sandwich is always better! However, the cheese whiz caused it to be a bit too salty.
Cheese Fries: $3? 4? 5? (2.5/5 stars)
Advertised to be hand-cut fries. The cheese is just melted cheese whiz, so I was kind of disappointed. The fries were delicious though! Perfect thickness fried to golden, crispy perfection. I forgot how much it was but I remember thinking it was definitely not worth the price. Next time, I will get the poutine or just the fries alone.
Cheese Steak w Provolone, Mushrooms, Onions, and Pepper: $8-9 (3.5/5 stars)
This was round 2 for take out. I skipped the Whiz this time and added some juicy sweet green peppers instead. It was much better. Same soft bun, but less salty. The pepper, mushrooms, and onions worked to counter the grease and salt.
Service: (4/5 stars)
I suspect they are owners and family members of. They were all very kind and friendly. Patient and helpful. I hope they keep it up!
I like this place. Conveniently located at Yonge and College, I expect them to satisfy quite a few cheese steak cravings. I did forget their hours of operations though. I will be back some time.