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Southern California's Philly's Best Earns Spot Among The Nation’s Top Cheesesteaks
Longtime local cheesesteak brand recognized as "The Most Authentic Cheesesteak in California"

Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks, the Southern California cheesesteak and hoagie brand known for bringing authentic Philly flavor to the West Coast since 1992, has been named one of the nation's top cheesesteak destinations by Eat This, Not That!, earning a spot in the publication's recent roundup of the "7 Best Cheesesteaks at Chain Restaurants."
Founded by native Philadelphians Bob and Andrea Levey, Philly’s Best has built its reputation on bringing real Philly flavor to Southern California, from genuine cheesesteaks and hoagies to Tastykakes®, Pennsylvania Dutch® Birch Beer, and other East Coast favorites. In the feature, Eat This, Not That! cites the brand's commitment to delivering a true Philadelphia cheesesteak experience as central to the sandwich’s authenticity.
“For more than three decades, we’ve focused on bringing the food and traditions we grew up with in Philly to neighborhoods across Southern California,” said Bob Levey, founder of Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks. “To be recognized alongside much larger brands is incredibly meaningful because it shows that quality still matters. We’ve never chased trends or taken shortcuts, we’ve stayed true to the ingredients, recipes and standards that built the brand.”
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With locations across Southern California, Philly’s Best continues to serve longtime fans and new customers alike, proving that Southern Californians don’t need a plane ticket to experience the real deal.
Philly’s Best encourages fans to join Real Philly Rewards, where members can earn points toward free menu items and exclusive offers. To sign up, visit eatphillysbest.com/real-philly-rewards. For more information, visit eatphillysbest.com.
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Serving It Wit’ Pride Since 1992, Philly’s Best is the go-to neighborhood cheesesteak and hoagie shop for anyone craving the authentic taste of Philadelphia. Founded by native Philadelphians, Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks has been bringing the heart and soul of Philly to Southern California for over 30 years. Philly’s Best believes in delivering an experience steeped in tradition, using proprietary recipes and ingredients from iconic Philadelphia brands including Amoroso’s rolls, Herr’s Chips, Pennsylvania Dutch Birch Beer, and TastyKakes. Family-friendly and community-driven, Philly’s Best is more than just a sandwich shop—it’s a place where neighbors gather, families connect, and Philly pride is shared. With a menu that prominently features signature cheesesteaks, hoagies, burgers and salads, there’s something for everyone at any of the brand’s 20 locations throughout Southern California. Philly’s Best’s commitment to authenticity has earned them recognition as “Best Sandwich in the OC” by readers of OC Weekly for three consecutive years, Best Cheesesteak in Los Angeles, and one of America’s Hottest Startup Fast Casuals in 2024 by QSR Magazine. The brand has also been featured on popular shows like Access Hollywood, Good Day LA, and KTLA Morning News. For more information visit www.eatphillysbest.com, or stay connected by following them on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or by joining Real Philly Rewards.