The Philly Special

1408 Butterfield Rd, Mundelein
(224) 513-5183

Recent Reviews

Phillip J. M.

Unlike anything in the suburbs. Authentic Philly cheese steak sandwiches. Excellent bread and meat is piled high. Great fries as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tony Almanza

Ordered a cheesesteak with white American cheese. As well as cheese fries topped with chicken in a delivery order.The sandwich was extremely salty. I can tolerate something being a little over salted since I hate to throw out food. But I think something was actually wrong with this sandwich. Could only take a few bites before feeling sick.The fries were decent but nothing special.Was looking forward to this new local spot and heard good things but was very disappointed.

Food: 1

Recommended dishes: Cheese Fries, Cheesesteak

Andrew Bonczkowski

By far THE BEST big and juicy Philly cheese steak out there! Nick is a great! Exceptional food at a great value.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Fries, Philly Cheese Steak

matt from chicago

If this is authentic Philly cheese steak then I never have to go there to try one. Chicago cheese steaks are ? times better.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Steven Brizick

First Time CustomerJamb Packed Philly w/ Whiz & OnionsHands Down the Best Sandwhich West of PhillyDefinitely Will Be Returning to Eat My Way Through the

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Philly Cheese Steak

Sarah Cupello

My husband, daughter, and I stop here after watching a review on instagram. Philly Special did not disappoint!!!!! We all had the Steak Philly with white cheddar and onions. They were absolutely amazing! Very clean and great price. By far the best in the Midwest!!!! We are from Chicago and will be back! SO WORTH THE DRIVE!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dan Escarez

Fantastic Philly hoagies! Authentic with the cheese whizz! Go Birds! ???

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Philly Cheese Steak

Giovanni De Gracia (Gio)

One of the best cheesesteaks I've had outside of Philadelphia. It's very hard to find a good and authentic cheesesteaks in Chicagoland , but Nick and the rest of the gang have made it possible.I really love their thinly sliced beef, caramelized onions oozing with cheese on a nice bread. I highly recommend this place. ? ? ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lauren

Whoa, these Philly cheese steaks are the real deal. I also loved the cherry water ice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kevin

Fantastic food and very generous portions. The hand cut fries are great.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brian C Saviano

These guys sure deliver one heck of a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. Saw them on Instagram and had to try. Glad l did!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erik Woodruff

My family and I tried the steak and chicken sandwich and it was absolutely delicious.. I highly recommend this place. I know I will definitely be returning.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheesesteak

Sherry Padyasek

Excited to try this! Went on Sunday at lunch time. There was a large party inside that had pushed tables together leaving only small 2 person tables along the wall. They were kinda obnoxious. Not really the place for a large gathering. Guy behind the counter was very friendly. We ordered a Philly cheesesteak with mushrooms and a chicken Philly cheesesteak with bell peppers, mozzarella sticks, fries with cheese sauce and Buffalo wings. The food came out fast and hot. Delivered by the guy behind the counter. Fries were nothing special, no seasoning. The cheese sauce was Cheez Whiz, which my hubby did not like. Both cheesesteak sandwiches were beef, not one chicken, as ordered. There was absolutely NO salt or any type of seasoning on the meat. It was flavorless. But in a positive note, the sandwich was well made. The bread was fantastic and the cheese plentiful. The mozzarella sticks were actually triangular wedges and were fantastic! The marinara on the side was delicious. The place was busy and filled up. The large party continues to sit while people are waiting for tables. They even let one person waiting take their picture together but continued to say their long goodbyes while people waited to sit. How rude. We probably won't go back but if I were in the area, I would be tempted to stop for the mozzarella wedges!!!! (Aaannd, it was a little on the pricey side!)

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

David Hitzke

Great food great place a must try for an authentic Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich. Well worth the cost. Excellent French fries to boot. Try it you'll love it

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Steak Hoagie, Cheesesteak

Shaun K

Best cheesesteak around, hands down! Friendly owner as well. Definitely recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheesesteak

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