The Real Thing

412 York Rd, Towson
(410) 583-7211

Recent Reviews

devin johnson

Me and my friends with down to Towson university check out the scenery and vibes and to find a good food spot. We happened to run across this establishment and it was an excellent choice on our part. The owner was friendly and full of vibes, the atmosphere was cool and the cheesesteak was delicious. The cheese and the special hot sauce blended well with the sub and it was really good. We all enjoyed ourselves. Everytime I go back around Towson I have to come back to this spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Regular Cheesesteak with Everything, Philly Cheese Steak, French Fries

Sonia Vikan

These idiots that leave bad reviews bc it’s cash only or bc the cook won’t change toppings on ONE HALF of a sandwich? Idiots. Best cheesesteaks in town by far and the owner is awesome. Love love.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Katherine Coleman

Family owned and a staple

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gísli Þór Þorsteinsson

Food be bangin, but the opening times are often just not real. Keep in mind, I'm giving this place 4 stars despite them being closed when they claim to be open, it's *that*

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 2

Meghan Cottrell (MeMeep)

This place is amazing. The cheesesteak is addicting I come whenever I can. They accept cash only and parking can be tricky but it’s definitely worth going.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Regular Cheesesteak with Everything, Philly Cheese Steak, French Fries

Renaldo “Ren” Hicks

Hands down… one of the best! If not the best cheesesteak spots in Baltimore/Towson. Not to mention this place stays open late til 3am. The portion size is amazing! The sub is a very good size however with size comes $$. For (2) subs, (2) fries, (2) drinks I paid $50 nonetheless I definitely recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Regular Cheesesteak with Everything, Shrimp Cheese Steak, French Fries

Sherita Burnette

I heard about this place and there subs were really good. I wanted to try one but then Lord and behold when I went there I saw that the cook doesn't wear gloves when preparing your food so I walked right on out. Also they only take cash too. NO THANK YOU!!

Jeff Walker

Walked in, man came from the backed, I ordered a cheesesteak, he wrung it up, didn't ask if i wanted anything else, told me the price, I pulled out my card, he said cash only and walked to the back. No way I'm spending money with this tax evader!Seasons Pizza, down the street has really good cheesesteaks and good service!

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Maddie N

First time trying this spot, and it met my expectations. Definitely a great cheesesteak, no skimping on meat or cheese. Fries were hot and crispy. It’s a little hard to find at night and on a map, but it’s next to Backyard. Note: they don’t do online orders, and when I called it was cash only.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Steak Hoagie

RobStarr

If your going here to get the best cheesesteak around, you wont be disappointed. They are serving fresh products, not some frozen garb. Highly recommend the onions rings to pair with it. I dined in and had a wonderful conversation with the owner and also witnessed him share some pleasant banter/jokes with a regular. Consider giving your money to a small business first, especially one like this that does all of the prep work and necessary steps to serve fresh products. About that in house hot sauce, don't forget it! Would love to try that with some wings.Parking: Parking options on the street behind the store were plentiful on a Tuesday afternoon. You'll have to pay

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Philly Cheese Steak, Onion Rings

Ant W

I saw, on the internet, that The Real Thing had good cheese steaks, so my wife and I decided to check them out. They were pretty good. The only thing that I wish they would've had were green peppers for the sub. The French fries were good, and we will be going back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Cheese Steak Hoagie, French Fries

Austen M

GO HERE! Loved the feel of this spot that you may miss walking along the street. Friendly owners. Supreme handmade cheesesteaks. Enough said. TKO ?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Roger G

Worst Cheesesteak EVER!!!!! The meat was bland, the bread was chewy, the service sucks, they are unsanitary and it's cash only. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY!! ???????

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Franklin M.

Don't know how it good the food is this review is only about the customer service since I walk away even before getting to finish the order Here's why: 1. Dude to took the order acted like i was bothering him when I walk in to the place. 2. They don't accept cards only cash. (To be fair they do have a atm)3. I asked if he had combos or lunch specials and dude rolled his eyes was short and not willing to give a good customer service. Since he was acting this way I told him to cancel the order and left. I had good hopes but the person there ruined it for me.

Sky_ 11

The is my 3rd time visiting the food is ok not great , but service is poor . No phone orders hardly any customers in the store but our .food took 40mins. Poor customer service.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

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