Chubby's Steaks

I prefer this spot over Dalessandro’s across the street, mainly because you can dine in and enjoy a Yuengling beer for just $4.50. My experience with the Pepper Steak wasn’t what I expected—I thought it would be a cheesesteak with pepper jack cheese, but it had a lot of green bell peppers instead. I’d rate it a 3/5 due to the lack of flavor. Bread quality has varied as well; it was stale during one visit, but much better the next time I tried. On the positive side, my favorite so far has been the Cheesesteak Hoagie, which comes loaded with raw onions, tomatoes, and lettuce—delicious and fresh! Note for customers: they do have a 3% fee for credit card payments. Overall, the friendly staff and great service make this our go-to spot for late-night dinners!

At Chubby’s Steak in Philadelphia, I had my first meal as a tourist, and it was a delightful experience. Initially, I intended to dine across the street, but the lack of dine-in options and long wait times led me to choose Chubby's instead. The service was excellent; despite being a tourist in a place popular with locals, the staff was incredibly welcoming and understanding of different dining preferences. They were accommodating about the portion sizes, offering sharing plates and allowing us to divide a single portion among several people, which was greatly appreciated. The friendly and inclusive service made me feel right at home. I'm grateful for the experience and definitely plan to return when I visit Philadelphia again. Thank you, Chubby’s Steak!

First time in Philly. Everyone recommended D’allesio’s but they were already closed at 10pm on a Friday night - so we went across the street. It’s a warm place. Staff friendly however they messed up our two sandwiches. The girl at the register repeated our exact order but once back at the hotel it was too late. Because they didn’t get our order right, the steakcheese sandwiches were dry

We have passed by this place so many times from conducting free estimates (Cruz Tree Services) and finally decided to stop. Well let me say that the food is so DELICIOUS and I can’t wait until we come back this way again! Thanks CHUBBY’S!

Had the cheesesteak here when Delassandros was closed for vacation. It was good, a little under seasoned for me, but I gather that that’s common. Just seemed like it really needed a hit of salt and pepper at least. The restaurant is definitely a local dive, duct tape on the ripped booth seats and the occasional fly coming to bother you etc. Prices are up like everything else post covid. We had three cheesesteaks, one regular fry, one curly fry, one soda, and one cheesecake and the bill came in at $65. Unless you are literally a hungry hungry hippo you can most definitely split a cheesesteak and some fries with someone. It was far too much food for one person. Food came out quickly and was hot. Service overall was meh. No one was rude per say, just we had to go and find someone to check us out because our waitress dropped off the ticket and then never came back when we were clearly standing around ready to go. It’s not a large place.

First time trying a real Philly cheese sandwich. It was pretty good. Definitely a lot of meat for your buck. Curly fries hit the spot.

Very busy place. Can eat in-not many seats majority of patrons order takeout. Pretty good philly cheese steak -lotsa meat!!! Fries are good.

Everything was awesome. The service was good and the food came out fast. The sandwich was pretty large and so so delicious. Curly fries for the win!!!

After stopping at Dalessandros the last time I was in the area, I decided to give Chubbys a try on my most recent trip. If the line is long across the street, I would highly recommend giving Chubbys a try. They have some inside seating, which is nice compared to Dalessandros. It has an old school diner kind of feel to it. You can pay with a card, which is another plus over Dalessandros. The workers also seemed much more friendly. Definitely a family type feel from the time you walk in. The cheesesteak itself was delicious. I ordered a whiz with and was very satisfied. The bread is very fresh and held up well all the meat and cheese. Tons of flavors. I would have liked the onions to have been cooked longer and incorporated into the meat, rather than just thrown on top. But overall, it was a great cheesesteak!

In the heated debate of cross steak rivals, my visit to Chubby's was some what middle of the road. I will say the comparing Chubby's to Dellasandros as a whole isn't apples to apples. Chubby's actually offers patrons more in that they have indoor seating along with a dedicated parking lot, albeit small. Chubby's also offers a more extensive menu and serves draft beer inside. As a whole the cheesesteak was adequate for the Philly area. The Yuengling 20oz draft beer for $4.50 during game time was an absolute steal. The regular fries and curly fries hit the spot and the absolute move is to order a cup of cheese on the side. The strawberry cheesecake was about $6.50, slightly on the higher side for price but a solid dessert option. I will say I was EXTREMELY disappointed in Chubby's for not having the Eagles playoff game on TV. Spill over from full bars would make this a killer opportunity for them but seems like they dropped the ball.

This review is only for the cheesesteak and fries which were delicious! 4 stars for the cheesesteak. 3 stars for the fries. I'm sure Chubby's is often overlooked because of their popular competitor Dalessandro across the street. But now that I've tried a Chubby's cheesesteak, I feel like you can skip the line across the street and get a comparable steak here. The steak is tender, nothing chewy about it, it's a decent grade of beef. The roll was fresh and soft as well. Generous portion of steak on the roll as well. My stomach is sensitive to grease and flat out bad food and there was nothing greasy about my cheesesteak or the fries. No tummy ache the next day! Speaking of fries, they are good here as well. No fake or cardboard taste to them like some pizza joints. My only issue with the "curly" fries are that they weren't exactly curly when I received them. Many were broken and didn't appear curly at all. They tasted good, just not curly. Parking lot on premises which is great because it's difficult to find parking in the area. The establishment is clean, there is dine in or take out options. There's a few booths for seating and a bar counter with stools.

Can't say I was impressed with the cheesesteak. It seemed to have been missing seasoning. The waitress brought us several different " hot" peppers (the chili oil was the best). They added some flavor but unfortunately not enough for my taste. The portions were adequate. Was glad that they took credit cards and had adequate indoor seating.

One night in September, I found out via sign on the door that my usual love (Dalessandro's) was closed for vacation. Catapulted me into Chubby's arms which is right across the street. Listen, did NOT disappoint. Despite the 10min drive home (which made the bread a bit soggy, because duh), I devoured! The grilled onions were particularly flavorful and yummy.

During my visit to Philly, the place across the street was closed. My friends and I had no clue! We decided to try Chubby's and I'm glad we took the opportunity. Service was cool, the wait was not long and we were able to sit inside comfortably to enjoy our food. They even have a small lot which is a plus as it's on a busy street. In my opinion, it does not beat across the street but they very much hold their own. I'm also glad I was able to enjoy my cheesesteak with curly fries as well! Would visit again in the future.

So we came here on a bit of a whim. We went to the other cheesesteak place across the street and saw Chubby's. We thought let's have a comparison. First Chubby's is much more reasonably priced. And the wait was half as long. I thought the steak was good. I had American with onions. The onions were well cooked and flavorful. There was a great amount of meat on the sandwich and the cheese was nicely proportioned and well distributed throughout. I would have liked a little pepper on it but I wasn't to taste the steak as pure as u could. Really good experience and I will be back

1 hour wait time when your top competitor got the same wait time....yall needa tighten up.

Chubbys has the best cheese fries I've ever had. The cheese dip that comes with their fries is to die for. Since I've moved out of the area, I've literally spent hundreds of dollars trying different cheese fries to find something comparable, but nothing is ever as good. Get the cheese fries, you won't regret it.

This is located pretty close to a bus stop and a gas station. I don't love places that makes me feel stupid, and as soon as I walked in I was greeted with someone who was clearly done with the day and stared me down. I asked how I could get food because it wasn't immediately obvious, and they stared at me longer. Eventually they asked if I was doing to-go, and when I said I'd eat in, they had me sit myself at a table. I didn't realize the flyer paper in the condiments tray was the menu, and when the waitress came around to get my order she seemed annoyed that I didn't know where the menu was. I wasn't the only one confused as the next couple had the same question. That said, food was pretty large and generous portions given what I paid. They have a 3% credit card fee, but better than the place across the street that only takes cash. (Stopped carrying since COVID.)

Got a cheese steak sandwich here today and it was very tasty. Beef was well seasoned, onions sauteed perfectly and a decent amount of cheese. Bread was good too. Overall a great sandwich for the price. I would definitely come back.

My family and I had a real need for a cheese steak. So we decided to drive to Philly, lol. This location kept coming up in our searches, and even people near it said it was the best. However, we were a little disappointed. 1. The veggies were not cooked enough, which really ruined the steak, and once you order at the register, you can't change to dine in, which sucks. Overall ok but definitely continue the search. The greatest thing was truly the cannoli

My first time eating a Philly Cheese Steak in Philadelphia! Personally, I did not order from Chubby's Steak or have any sort of interaction with the business. My friends went over to order two Cheese Steaks for us to share. It didn't appear to be that busy at Chubby's Steaks since you are able to go inside to order. Also, my friends were able to get the sandwiches a lot faster in comparison to Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies. By the time they walked over and started eating the sandwiches, we were still waiting for my boyfriend to pay and receive the two sandwiches from Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies. If I had to choose between Chubby's Steaks and Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies, I would recommend ordering a Cheese Steak from Chubby's Steaks. The Cheese Steak had more flavor to it. I believe the cheese on the sandwich enhanced the flavors of the steak. In terms of presentation and packaging, it could be better, but it was sufficient. Chubby's Steaks has a small parking lot on site. We didn't use it since we weren't aware, and just found street parking across the street from the establishment.

I just had to give Chubby's a second chance after affording their competitor the same courtesy. Like with Dalessandro's, I have to admit I was wrong. In this case, I was far too generous previously. We waited patiently for over half an hour until our order of a cheeseburger, fries, grilled cheese with chips, and the pulled pork special arrived. Needless to say, my kids were restless by the time it arrived. During that time, we observed the manager denying a customer access to the restroom unless the whole table ordered food to dine in, lying that it was a rule that she was helpless to counter. That's just low and ridiculous considering that several people in her group were ordering in. The customer asked if she could order fries to go. The manager told her she must dine in. Terrible service is inexcusable, regardless who receives it. My order of the pulled pork special was inedible. There's no way to put it nicely while being truthful as a reviewer: I couldn't stomach more than the first three bites. My children tried a nibble each and their faces said it all: utter betrayal. The meat tasted burnt and sour. I've actually never had pork this bad in my life. You could buy frozen pork and throw it in a crockpot for four hours with zero seasoning and it would be far superior. The cheeseburger was chewy, we all agreed. Poor quality meat soaked in old grease. I swear it tasted like perhaps something had gone bad. The French fries shared the same sour flavor, reinforcing my idea that the oil was old and in desperate need of changing. My youngest was able to eat her grilled cheese and bag of Lay's without complaint, but she hated everything else she tried, and so did I. We had to sit and wait for fifteen minutes after the children finished to be presented with the check. The manager noticed that I had barely touched my meal and offered no comment nor did she ask for an explanation. No attempt was made to understand or rectify the tragedy that was my meal. Upon returning home all of our tummies were upset. I had to serve up chocolate milk and cookies to remove the foul aftertaste from our mouths. It's been hours and my stomach is still turning. Go across the street to Dalessandro's. Don't eat here for any reason. The prices are high, the quality is low, and I'm praying that I wasn't food poisoned and my body just had a visceral reaction to garbage.

NO LINE & GOOD FOOD! Hot good quality meat and. cheesy cheesesteak! Hot (maybe hand cut) fries. Got ours to go. Fast friendly service! Free off street parking! We'll be back!

A person we respect, who grew up in Philadelphia, insisted that we try Chubby's, upon hearing that we were trying as many of the cheesesteak shops that we could find. Not only that, but we were instructed that we should get the pizza steak with onions and green peppers. This is the first place we've gone where we had a waitress, which isn't really the vibe that we've experienced elsewhere. While we have eaten inside many Philly cheesesteak restaurants, it's always been more order at the counter and seat yourself. I like it that way. Truthfully, as long as my beverage isn't empty, I want to be left alone while I am eating. I'd much rather return to a counter to get another drink, or to fix any errors. I like doing this on my time, instead of waiting for someone to come check on me. And, truthfully, I'm crap with carrying cash, so it's easier on me to not have to leave a tip. Because I WILL tip if there's table service of any kind. Thankfully our group had a fiver, or someone was going to have to go find an ATM. I wasn't expecting table service. And, sadly, our waitress got our order wrong and didn't come check on us, and because the place is ALL booths, we were seated in the very back and my companions were trapped in the booth by my wheelchair. If I had used any of the other booths, other patrons and the waitress would not have been able to squeeze behind me to get to the other tables, or even to the bathroom. It's a very narrow space, and I crashed into some sort of cabinet on the way out because I couldn't see it behind me as I tried to back away from the booth. When she finally did come back to see how we were doing, were were all pretty much over it. She checked her order and did admit that she hadn't put in our order correctly (we asked for onions but didn't get any, and in my opinion, the grilled onions is the most necessary part of a cheesesteak, after the cheese) but she didn't give us a discount or anything. It was an okay sandwich, but since it was a pizza steak, it really didn't measure up to what we normally order. The meat was alright, the cheesepull was nice. But again, I prefer American or whiz, and this one had provolone. None of us cleared our baskets (instead of plates). We went across the street to their competitor (which is amongst my top 3) to pick up a sandwich to ship to my boyfriend's dad in North Dakota, where we met an older woman who claimed to live in the neighborhood. She said that all the locals eat at Chubby's. This makes sense, considering it takes close to an hour to get a sandwich at Dalessandro's. I wouldn't wait that long either, if I were simply trying to satisfy a craving. But when it's a special trip/adventure the wait is expected and part of the story that you will tell others. So really, the locals aren't necessarily eating at Chubby's because it's better quality. Is it the local money that keeps Chubby's open? Maybe. I do think that they could offer a decent cheesesteak, but I also think it's interesting to know that our friend did NOT get the pizza steak, and he wasn't particularly thrilled with his sandwich either. His #1 is By George's in Reading Terminal, BTW. All told, if you're going to try as many cheesesteaks as you can in Philly, Chubby's should definitely be on your list, but be aware that it's a whole different experience. It's a DINER experience, not fast casual.

I was in the area during a road trip and at first I was heading to the restaurant across the street (IYKYK) but the line was outrageous! Looked up Chubby's and saw that the reviews were great and decided to stop in. The atmosphere gives like a dive bar meets deli? Definitely a spot where the local community (and Charles Barkley???) flocks! Staff was extremely nice and helpful and service was quick. Ended up ordering wings to start and the buffalo sauce wasn't too bad. I had a cheesesteak with Cooper Sharp cheese, lettuce, tomato and a long hot with curly fries to share. So good! I wish the bread was toasted just a bit more to hold everything together. (They give you a lot of meat as you can see!) the fries were seasoned well and crispy. Wrapped up my other half and enjoyed it that night once I got home. (Unpopular opinion, a non reheated cheesesteak is top tier) I guess the only thing I would (lightly) complain about is the bathroom situation. Staff has to unlock it with a code for you whenever you need to use it vs giving you the code or keeping it unlocked (I'm guessing they don't want too much bathroom traffic from non customers). Bathroom is a laugh because of all the signs on the walls but clean and smell rather pleasant lol. Definitely recommend and would come back if I'm ever in the area again!

Chubbys Steaks is located in Roxborough, right across Dalessandro's. I really appreciated that Chubbys had their own parking lot. Chubbys is very American, it gives American diner aesthetics. The menu is very clear- they offer cheesesteaks, burgers, hoagies and salads. I tried the tuna salad which was very standard. It had Italian sub salad at the bottom, with 3-4 scoops of tuna, plenty of black olives, a couple of eggs. We also got the fries which were pretty good. Our family friend got the cheesesteak and thought it was really big. It seemed like the meat was kind of dry and the cheese was heavy, albeit she added the cheese whiz on top. The food wasn't bad at all but nothing special either - very American standard. I think the prices were a bit higher than expected as it gives diner vibes. The booths can use some upkeeping as well. I contemplate giving it a 3 or 4.

The cheesesteak I didn't know I needed. Just an overall great experience. Solid cheesesteak, beer on tap, restrooms. Just a whole dining experience. Dellasandros right across the street steals a lot of Chubbys thunder.

Okay cheesesteak. I thought it was pretty bland and needed some seasoning. The highlight for me was the curly fries and those are what would bring me back.

Let me start by saying that this place was not not our first choice but since Delassandros was closed we decided to give them a try. Our cousin is in town from Florida and wanted a cheesesteak so this was the route we went. I ordered a cheesesteak with cooper sharp, mayo and fried onions, my husband ordered a cheesesteak with wiz and our cousin ordered a cheesesteak with wiz, fried onions and mushrooms. We all wanted salt and pepper but were told we had to add our own salt and pepper. We also ordered curly fries. Our steaks came first. They were pretty packed with meat but bland, even if we added salt and pepper it would've just seasoned the top of the meat. The middle and the bottom would've been bland. The fried onions and mushrooms that were ordered were just sitting at the top. As we ate we talked and didn't notice that the fries never came until we got the bill. I brought this to the waitresses attention and she was really rude asking why are we just saying something that now it's something she has to pay for. Unfortunately when you're catching up with family you haven't seen in a while sometimes things like that happens. Why didn't she notice we never got the rest of our order. Furthermore she began to whisper to the other waitresses as the other waitress staired at our table which I thought was really rude. We had her remove the fries off of our bill, paid our bill and regardless still tipped even though she honestly did nothing to deserve it. The steak was not great and the service was terrible. I would not return. If the service would've been good I would've given this place another chance but now I wouldn't bother returning.

The cheesesteak was delicious. The curly fries were good. They do have a few booths for seating and an outdoor area.

Today my son and I did a taste test between Dalessandros and Chubby's. Let's just say Chubby's won in both of our minds. The beef flavor was just better in general. It's an obvious difference now. Dalessandros gives you more meat but it doesn't help their cause. Plus, it's just an easier ordering experience at Chubby's with the online ordering. And the atmosphere inside is just better. When I come up to this area, I'm officially changing my mind and coming here more often.

Great customer service. And the hoagie was excellent. The restaurant was clean. The atmosphere was welcoming. Thank you.

I only went here because Dalessandro's across the street was closed. Overall, it was a good cheesesteak...I ordered it w/wizz and fried onions. I wish they give me more onions, toasted the bread (it was a little chewy), and put some wizz on the top of the cheesesteak. They oddly charge extra for any other cheese besides American. Last thing I'll mention is that after I ordered, I waited inside not thinking it would take long and bc it was hot outside. A woman came out shortly after yelling at people waiting for take-out to wait outside. It came off as rude & it was a hot day with no shade outside.

I'll never make it to Heaven, so I'll never know for sure what those that do experience. One guess: in Paradise, the angels can choose from among a variety of excellent Philly-style steak shops, most of which deliver. I thought about this while waiting at my hotel in Plymouth Meeting for GrubHub to bring my lunch: a Chubby's steak with Provolone and American cheese, mushrooms, grilled onions and a long hot. The sandwich was good: it had a heft to it that I appreciated; its meat and bread tasted great; extra cheese prevented dryness; and the broad, four inch-long long hot they used was an improvement on chopped or sliced peppers. Also - and this is an important benefit to the home- and hotel-bound among us - I was able to overcome the limitations of GrubHub's dismal app by calling the restaurant, speaking with the manager, Ethel, and having her tweak my order. So why not rate the place five stars? Though Chubby's steak was considerably better than one I bought a few days earlier from their across-the-street neighbor, Dalessandro's, both sandwiches left me dissatisfied, in the same ways. Perhaps it's a Roxborough thing, but both establishments chop their steak to within an inch of its life, which tricks the brain into thinking you're eating tender beef, when, in essence, you're just eating meat that's been pre-chewed. I like, but don't need, Steve's Prince of Steaks' medallions; to my way of thinking, thinly sliced ribeye vs. chopped or shredded meat makes for a better bite. Conversely, Chubby's and Dalessandro's both use large pieces of onion that's still slightly firm, and cleared, but not caramelized. I don't like chewing on onions. I prefer sweet, softened onion in my steaks that has been browned into submission, so that it becomes more ingredient and less garnish. Still, the fact that Chubby's delivers very satisfactory cheesesteaks makes visiting Philadelphia that much more comfortable.

tl;dr I bestow the title of Henry Ave cheesesteak king to this lesser-known Roxborough sandwich shop, but it still can't compare to the premier cheesesteaks elsewhere in the city I've been hearing rave reviews about Roxborough cheesesteak darling Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies for years, but I only recently heard about the competitor right across Henry Ave: Chubby's Steaks. Chubby's was established nearly 30 years after Dalessandro's, but the two cheesesteak-eries have a faceoff akin to the legendary Pat's and Geno's in the Italian Market. Recently, I had the opportunity to try the two Henry Ave rivals. Unlike Dalessandro's, Chubby's hosts a dedicated parking lot and full-service restaurant. Twinkle lights are strung above the picnic tables out front, and the street-facing windows are dominated by a bright red ATM and alcohol-related advertisements. Immediately upon entering, a plastic folding table, flanked on either side by grab-and-go snacks and single-shot liquor handles, serves as the takeout counter. Further down, cushioned stools are pressed up to the faux-stone bar counter. The bar is stocked with refrigerators of brews and shelves of cheap handles. The space stretches back surprisingly far, with plenty of upholstered black booths in the way back. A mismatched combination of 50s tunes and modern pop plays throughout the space. My partner arrived for an early weekday dinner. Chubby's had a few seated patrons and a steady stream of pickup customers, but the line to order takeout was virtually nonexistent. Service was friendly but inattentive, and my food was prepared within 5 minutes of ordering. I ordered a Cheese Steak with Cooper Sharp, with banana peppers on the side. Like Dalessandro's, the toppings were smashed into a large, limp Italian roll. Where Chubby's cheesesteak differentiates itself is in the meat. The thicker chopped ribeye was juicier and tastier, although the sliced cheese was spread across the roll rather than mixed with the meat. While I appreciated Chubby's more extensive cheese lineup (which included my favorite, Cooper Sharp), I was thrown off to find that their cheesesteaks don't come with onions or banana peppers without an additional charge. My cheesesteak clocked in at nearly $15, but (unlike Dalessandro's), I was able to pay with plastic. While Chubby's receives much less recognition than its Henry Ave counterpart, I found that Chubby's cheesesteaks edge out Dalessandro's in taste, customizability, and convenience. Nonetheless, neither are options that I would readily recommend to anyone searching for the best cheesesteak in the city.

First time at Chubby's. After years of hitting up Dalessandro's across the street, it felt right to give the other joint a try. At first I really didn't vibe with Chubby's. Their policies are weird, it's a dine-in, and you can't order to go and then dine-in. We put in our order as takeout and when we said we would cancel it and just order in, they were like, "no you can't do that, the order has already been placed". I really don't see how hard it is to cancel an order. I'm still giving you my money, just let me stay. It really brushed me the wrong way trying to argue with the staff on how bizarre and confusing their rules are, but thankfully, they understood we were some first timers and let us order in. The cheesesteak is actually very good. The cheese is an interesting twist and the steak is really filling. Despite some initial bumps, Chubby's was a good start with my first cheesesteak back in the city since 2020.

Best cheesesteak in town! Our family voted! Great service by passionate folk and cooked with great seasoning! Juicy, tender and flavorful! Sending love from Florida!!!

Had the cheesesteak with Cooper sharp and onions. It was a great sandwich and just the right size that I was full but not overly. The beer specials every day are also spectacular. 22oz Yuengling for 4.50? Yes, please. And the ambiance was old school little diner. Overall I loved it and definitely will return. In my opinion quite a bit above their more famous neighbors

My go to chicken steak spot. Always great food, fast friendly service. I've been eating here for at least 25+ years.

One of phila's best kept secrets!! packed with deliciousness in every bite!! great service for dine in take out or fast delivery.clean welcoming dine in area with waiters/waitresses restaurant booth seating w mounted tv's for entertainment or bar seats to enjoy your meal & alcoholic or virgin beverages.

Chubby's Steaks was phenomenal!!! This is not my first time here so I can write this review with confidence! My guy originally wanted to go to the place across the street, however, the line was super long! So I suggested Chubby's and advised, if you don't like it...at least you know now! Let me start off by saying how easy it was to park in their lot and go in and order! It is tight inside but there are places to sit as well as to dine! But remember, dine in is dine in and take out is take out! You cannot eat your take out inside of the restaurant! With that said, we were greeted by a nice lady at the front who took our orders and even offered suggestions to other patrons! I ordered a cheesecake with fries as did my boyfriend! Nothing too crazy!!! But the food took no more than 15 minutes and it was piping hot and delicious! The steak was flavorful and juicy and there was steak falling out of the sandwich. The bread was soft yet slightly chewy! This was a good sandwich! My boyfriend and his friend all agreed! While the place across the street is good, Chubby's is just as good if not better! You can modify your sandwich and make additions! Customer service was awesome and parking was great!! More pros than cons here! Will be going back again...and the boyfriend is now a believer also!!!

Kicked me out of the restaurant after ordering food because I didn't word my order to their liking. You aren't allowed to sit down and eat. Ordered "takeout" but decided I wanted to sit down. They proceeded to kick me out after ordering the food and sitting down because I didn't order dine in, which makes no fucking sense for a cheesecake shop to do dine in all cheese steaks or takeout so why the fuck would I order dine in and then you're gonna tell me as the customer that I can't sit down and eat my food so I told him so you're telling me I should never come back in this restaurant again and then she suddenly realized that it was a problem. It is a fucking problem because you just kicked me out of your restaurant for ordering food and sitting down the food sucked the worst poorest customer service. You could imagine possible.

Always a good cheesesteak. Bonus grades for indoor booth and counter seatings, drinks, proper texture meat (unlike the tourist place across the street), cheese fries, pleasant waitresses and mandatory long hot peppers. Customer since the late 80's, we always leave satisfied! I do miss the condiment bar with the sliced fried long hots and other fixins to add your own. Thank you!

Service at this place was terrible. We see the only reasons people go there is because across the street is super busy. We went in that establishment and received horrible service. The server finally came to us after some time and then took the order. She then took the order of the people just seated. The people received their food before me and my lady. Never again.

Went here as an alternative to D'Allesandros. Full disclosure: I actually used to live in Manayunk/Roxboro (for years), so I'm not some passingby influencer. Ive eaten here (and there) many times before (10 years ago). Used to eat at main st munchies late at night. IYKYK. Chubbys has fallen off a cliff. It used to be a decent alternative to its more famous neighbor... But when a table orders 2 cheesesteaks and a pizza steak, and all three of us need to find a salt shaker to add flavor... you dun f'd up. Seriously, you couldn't add flavor while the meat was cooking? Thats like the most basic function as a cook. Terrible experience. Chubbys is subsisting on the D'Allesandros overflow. Which has probably always been the case, but now it's just sad. Bad attitude, worse product. AVOID!

Another day, another cheesesteak for all of you that know this location, Dalessandro's is pretty much right down the street. Decided to give this spot a try, from the cleanliness of the place, to ease of parking, to ease of ordering, to the people there. It already started off on a good feel. Upon bringing it home and opening it up, oh my yums. I even debated on adding extra meat, glad I didn't. It was loaded with meats, the roll, it's was so good, would definitely do again

The best thing I can say about this place is that it was clean and the food was hot. Bland, dry, boring steak. Hardly any cheese, and huge chunks of uncooked peppers round out this less than mediocre pepper cheese steak. Girlfriend got chicken cheese. More dry and flavorless meat, and somehow bones!?! First and last time in. $30 for two terrible steaks. I've had better from wawa.

My sister came into town from California and wanted a cheesesteak. I brought her here. Parking: a small lot or street parking. Good luck with street parking. The service was very good. Angel and Ethel, the manager, were very attentive. We got chicken cheese steaks with onions extra mayo, and my sister got mushrooms and peppers on hers. The cheese steaks were okay. The flavor hadn't set in, so it wasn't the best. I found that the next day, the flavor set in and tasted much better. I would like for the flavor to sit on my taste buds instantly and be a little gooey if you know what I mean. The fries and onion rings were fresh, hot, and delicious! The onion ring dipping sauce was tasty. I love that Chubbys offers alcoholic beverages as well as a seating or counter area to eat and drink. The strength of the drinks was weak but with good ingredients. I had the mermaid drink, and my sister had the watermelon sugar drink. Don't use me as a gauge because I like extra shots. Angel was more than happy to try to get the strength up. It was us, not them. Lol.

I could not remember, the exact reason why - I stopped getting cheese steaks from Chubby's. It was Friday, 12/27/2024, (my birthday) passing through the area, I placed an order for a cheese steak light onions and fries - the cost $18.46. Once home that forgotten reason as to why I had not ordered from there at least a year, quickly came back to me. I found the steak meat was a large amount, but not of good grade/quality. The meat texture was dry, the bite was rubbery, and it was lacking in good flavor. The bread (roll) was not daily fresh - it was at least 2 to 3 days old. The fries were - simply put - unmemorable. A few bites of the order and the rest, unfortunate for me - was trashed. The cheesesteaks and fries (which is the only dish that I have ever ordered here) does not work for me. Now that I have put it in writing, I will not make this mistake again. I will not return to Chubby's house of Cheesesteaks.

my recent experience has left me with a negative impression that I feel compelled to address. I visited Chubby's Cheesesteak while I was 34 weeks pregnant. As any expectant mother can attest, pregnancy often comes with the urgent need to use the restroom, and this was the case during my visit. I kindly approached a staff member and politely requested permission to use the restroom due to my condition. To my astonishment, my request was denied. I want to emphasize that I was not seeking any special treatment but merely a basic human courtesy that any customer, pregnant or not, should reasonably expect from an establishment. The denial of access to the restroom was not only embarrassing but also created a distressing and uncomfortable situation for me. I believe that it is essential for businesses like Chubby's Cheesesteak to prioritize the well-being and comfort of their disabled or pregnant customers, especially when they are in vulnerable situations. This experience has left me deeply disappointed in the level of customer service provided at your restaurant. I kindly request that you review your restroom access policy and consider making it more accommodating, particularly for pregnant customers, the elderly, and those with medical conditions. Ensuring that customers have access to basic facilities is a sign of respect and empathy that can greatly impact the reputation of your establishment. I sincerely hope that you take this complaint seriously and use it as an opportunity to improve the customer experience at Chubby's Cheesesteak. I believe that with a more compassionate approach, you can continue to build a loyal customer base and maintain the positive reputation your restaurant deserves since your ratings are low. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you and hope for a more positive experience in the future. Sincerely, A colored pregnant woman who was about to eat there but was turned off instantly after the bathroom comment.

Absolutely love this place. The people are friendly and the food is out of this world. Best cheesesteak in Philly. I would give this 6 stars if I could. Highly recommend

The cheesesteak was fine. It was the most average, middle of the road, boring cheesesteak I've ever had in my life - but I also don't really have any complaints about it. Now waiting 45 minutes for one roll on the other hand...

I've ate cheeesteaks at many restaurants in Philly. I been heard about Chubby's, and finally went this week. I ordered a cheesesteak with fried onions, hot peppers & pickles. It was delicious, steak tender cooked to perfection. I ordered takeout, the lady who took my order seemed to have an attitude. She definitely wasn't friendly when taking orders. She seemed the same way to the person that ordered after me. But I won't let her stop me from coming again. I would've gave 5 stars but that lady need to know how engage with the customers.

You'd think that the place across the street with its huge line would be vastly better. It really isn't. I'm not one of these Cooper Sharp/seeded roll/unchopped cheesesteak weirdos. Chubby's hits all my standards: good roll, quality tasty meat, and ample, well proportioned cheese. Chubby's is delicious and the people there get you in and out quickly.

One of my favorite places for a big juicy cheesesteak, decently seasoned and packed well.

My son and I ordered a cheesesteak with fried onions and mayonnaise. Ordering was very easy and smooth. The lady at the register was very nice. The cheesesteak came out very quickly. We ate outdoors since it was a take out order. The cheesesteak was great. It was very finely chopped like we like it and the cheese was very tasty and melted in nicely. The fried onions were also very tasty. All in all it was great and I just wish I lived much closer so I could enjoy it more often. Will definitely make the trip up again this summer.

Warm smell of coolitas. Cool wind in my hair. Drained after a two hour drive and a speeding ticket, our party was jubilated to finally arrived at Dellisandro's. Ten minutes to spare and... it was closed. Have no fear, Chubby's is here. Conveniently located and open at later hours, probably for exact situations like this. Is the cheesesteak as good as Dellasandro's? I can't tell, I'm a tourist. But the weather was warm, there was alcohol to be served, and the outdoor seating was playing old school music that'd make you relive that 1950's small town ice cream parlor summer that you didn't have but always saw in movies. I went classic cheesesteak cause duh I'm on vacation, the lady had a pizza cheesesteak, and the other couple had other fixin's, such as mushrooms. Although I have no regrets going classic, after a few bites of everyone else's, I was pretty jealous. Someone else said in their review that the meat was more akin to boiled and less charred, and I'd say she's right. I might've over-romanticized the Philly Cheesesteak but I was hoping for something on the heavier and sweatier side. I'd still come back for the good vibes and the cute hosts who look like they've been maintaining the joint for decades.