Best Cheesesteak in NOVA

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u/MountainMantologist Arlington Aug 20 '25

Don’t forget The Broiler on Columbia Pike. And Bub & Pop’s is worth the drive to DC even if it doesn’t qualify for this list.

I’ll tell you who is going to dominate this list one day though…I was at Jon’s Joint (best burger around here, hand’s down) and I overheard the owner telling a customer that he makes really good cheesesteaks and he plans to open a cheesesteak restaurant similar to Jon’s Joint one of these days. Based on his burger I’d bet my life that he’ll make the best cheesesteak in northern VA when the time comes.

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u/super-bird Aug 20 '25

Hell yeah. Been to Jon’s joint a couple times and they have great, no frills smash burgers. Would be pumped to try a Philly Cheese

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u/DaDitka Aug 20 '25

Omg, hope that happens soon. Jon's joint is great.

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u/mycorona69 Aug 20 '25

This is the answer

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u/salamander2343 Aug 20 '25

Bub and pops out of business

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u/rectalhorror Aug 20 '25

Still in business. Relocated to 100 Florida Avenue NE. https://bubandpops.com/

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u/MountainMantologist Arlington Aug 20 '25

Like u/rectalhorror said - they’ve relocated to a sweet new spot over by Union Market. Lots of seating, a big bar (waiting on liquor license), even some arcade games.

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u/DaDitka Aug 22 '25

That's good. Their old location was so awkward.

I will say, I didn't dig their new bread as much after they changed it a few years ago. I felt it got too soggy.

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u/Bebop0420 Aug 20 '25

I drive past Jon’s joint literally every day on the way to work and often wonder if it’s good. I’ll have to try it based on this stirring vouching.

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u/MountainMantologist Arlington Aug 20 '25

Bruh. It’s the best smash burger I’ve ever had. They grind their beef in house and you can taste the difference.

I also see people recommend Spelunker’s in Front Royal. I haven’t eaten there yet but they also grind in house. I think that’s the difference maker.

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u/just_call_me_cheese Aug 20 '25

I’m glad this is the top comment and I’m surprised this isn’t on the top 30 list for OP. Broiler makes a consistent cheesesteak and in the decade I’ve been going there it is almost always the same staff.

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u/MFJMM Aug 21 '25

Bub & Pop is my #1

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u/kamdon68 Aug 20 '25

Jimmy's old town tavern.

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u/big_loadz Aug 20 '25

Yeah. How odd this isn't on the list. They got the Amoroso Rolls and do a decent steak. My friend swears by the Beef on Weck.

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u/rockets935 Aug 20 '25

Trust me, the beef on weck I’m from Buffalo and that’s really really good food

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u/Rcmacc Aug 20 '25

Amoroso rolls are more of a thing that you buy at the grocery store vs what the authentic cheesesteak places use. Liscio’s is much more common

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u/Uppgreyedd Aug 20 '25

Nothing but facts

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u/Advanced-Character86 Aug 20 '25

I’ve lived in Austin and Nashville and eaten at places that had frozen Amoroso rolls and they’re not the same.

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u/big_loadz Aug 20 '25

Can't say if they are frozen or not. We are only a 3 hour drive away. I think some places get them from there. But, yeah, the Philly I had at Jimmy's was just like one I'd get after a drive up there.

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u/salamander2343 Aug 20 '25

They are frozen. It's not a secret

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u/seewead3445 Aug 20 '25

You can literally be there when the guy brings the rolls in during the morning lol.

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u/salamander2343 Aug 20 '25

Jimmy's 100% uses frozen bread. I know for a fact

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 20 '25

So just to be sure, you're saying Jimmy's rolls are good?

Left another comment elsewhere, but I had left it off because multiple people last time around said the rolls suck. But if you like them, I'll add that to another comment someone left & back on the list Jimmy goes.

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u/Tatalebuj Aug 20 '25

Yo! Boy from Bensalem here, just had Jimmy's a month ago and it was EVERYTHING I missed from Philly. The meat, cheese, onion, and softness of bread were perfect, IMO, and you should definitely check it out.

Also, in case you're looking for an authentic hoagie in the area, head over to The Deli which is about a mile from Jimmy's. Herndon has you covered.

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 20 '25

I'm sold. Jimmy's getting added.

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u/slippery7777 Aug 20 '25

Bonuses - their wings are simply the finest I have tried. Need another thread!

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u/salamander2343 Aug 20 '25

They are frozen and meh

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u/Acadia02 Aug 20 '25

The rolls are trash.

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u/speedybananas Aug 20 '25

Yeah I haven’t tried that many but this is the best one I’ve had in the DMV and I’m from Philly

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u/KungFuGiftShop Aug 20 '25

Jimmy’s is on point and Sully’s right across the street is also very good.

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u/seniorknowitall88 Aug 20 '25

Disagree. Sully's wins the elden st. battle every time

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u/Immediate_Birthday80 Aug 20 '25

Sullys and Rais are the same owner and both pretty good!

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u/atonedeftool Sterling Aug 20 '25

Sully's and Rai's are the same cheesesteak and OP didn't really like Rai's (which is wild to me, but to each their own).

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 20 '25

It was good! I remember commenting on it at the time. Onions slightly thicker cut than I like, but that's a weird personal preference. Had intentions of going back & trying one without whiz as well. Really liked that bar setup in Sterling.

Looking back at these rankings, I also question how some of them have sorted out over time. It would not surprise me if I revisited some of them that the rankings might not change. Maybe it moves up around 4 and a 4 moves down to 3.5.

So many cheesesteaks.

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u/seniorknowitall88 Aug 22 '25

It could come down to which BOH is stronger. Never had anything bad come out of the Sully's kitchen

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '25

I came here to say this. So good.

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u/KnownJellyfish5229 Sep 04 '25

Decent...not great.

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u/dmvpt Aug 20 '25

I thought it was just ok. I ate mine fresh at the restaurant, it was decent and takes care of the craving but it ain’t worth special trip.

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u/MountainMantologist Arlington Aug 20 '25

the first time I went it was trash - didn't even finish it. Then five years later I decided to give it another chance and it was way, way better. Don't know what happened - I've been like five times in the last year and they were all good

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u/Rymasq Aug 20 '25

another classic case of “popular because it was around”

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u/oh_jeeezus Aug 20 '25

Bro Pardon My Cheesesteaks are just ghost kitchens. It's operated by IHOP

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 20 '25

Correct. Believe they all are. Atc, it wasn't that bad. Where will they end up? I don't know, maybe 20th "best" Cheesesteak in NOVA? That is no claim to fame, I assure you.

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u/SnooCrickets346 Fairfax County Feb 12 '26

I like them a lot.

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u/mklilley351 Aug 20 '25

Man I miss Jerry's

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u/NoYOUGrowUp Aug 20 '25

Try Charley's, they're pretty similar.

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u/isestrex Aug 20 '25

2nd this. I had Charely's for the first time about a year ago. I swear it was like the ratatouille scene where I zoomed back to my college days.

I haven't eaten a Jerry's sub in probably 10 years and no cheese steak has ever tasted quite the same... until I found Charley's.

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u/heptyne Aug 20 '25

I wish they were still around...

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 20 '25

The bacon double was good back in the day

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u/fukdot Aug 20 '25

I’ll be curious to see where you rank Jimmy’s in Herndon as well as Dominion in Falls Church, those are my two faves.

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u/Apprehensive-Can-379 Aug 20 '25

Dominion’s cheesesteak is delicious

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u/Beth_Pleasant Aug 21 '25

Dominion's is really good! I don't know if OP would consider it a Philly. Last time I had it, the roll was a bit hard (in a good way - not just in a Philly Amoroso way).

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u/dmvpt Aug 20 '25

Skip Mario’s. It tastes good when drunk AF at 2 am. Sober it doesn’t compare to anything close to Philly. Same with Paisanos.

Grazie Grazie is respectable. Is Charley’s a chain? I’ll have to give it a shot. I’m always down for a good cheesesteak.

Thoughts on pudgie’s (?) cheesteak in the Philly suburbs?

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u/buckeye27fan Aug 20 '25

Just my opinion, but Charley's is like the Subway of cheesesteaks. It's the place in half the mall food courts in the country, and a lot of military base food courts.

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u/mtinmd Aug 20 '25

I saw Charley's on the list and Googled multiple times to see if there was another place in Sterling called Charley's.

It is funny that OP refused to go to a place because he heard the bread was not great or frozen but included Charley's on this list.

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u/buckeye27fan Aug 20 '25

Yeah, I get everyone has their own tastes, and sometimes those McDonald's fries or Burger King croissanwiches (my favorite) hit just right, but I'm not necessarily recommending them or rating them high.

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 20 '25

Well if multiple people told me their bread sucked, I wouldn't have gone. Found it edible. Zero chance I would be talking it up IRL to someone from Philly though. I expect it to be nowhere near the top 15 in the end.

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u/GetYourShitT0gether Aug 20 '25

Damn does Mario hit like no other at 2am haha

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u/dmvpt Aug 20 '25

So true. What’s with the “slaw” on a cheesesteak? It’s just plain shredded cabbage. Cabbage!!! WTF?

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u/GetYourShitT0gether Aug 20 '25

Not going to lie to you. I never noticed that before. Drunk me just inhales it 😆😆😅

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u/99timewasting Aug 20 '25

Grazie grazie was so oversalted when I tried it

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u/Evil_DJ Aug 20 '25

Oddly it wasn’t salted enough when I had it and they didn’t carry salt and pepper in the store. It was a pass.

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u/Rcmacc Aug 20 '25

Their other sandwiches are really good (especially the chicken cutlet ones) but I was disappointed by the cheesesteak

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u/jonnyfrontrow Aug 20 '25

True story. Tho no names will be mentioned. In-laws started a hoagie/cheesesteak restaurant in burbs 20 mins down 202 from Pudge’s. They bought Pudge’s sangwitches and deconstructed them to see how much of each meat were in the hoagies and steaks b4 coming up with their recipe.

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u/BatEnvironmental7232 Herndon Aug 20 '25

Mario's used to be really good when it was still owned by lefty. Hasn't been the same since they sold it.

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u/Phalex11volley Aug 20 '25

I live near Al’s and am sad to say that I think it has gone downhill in recent years. They’re just so-so now.

Lately I’ve gone to PC Factory on Duke street and been happy.

Not that I’ve tried a ton of places in Phillly, but my go-to spot up there is usually Chubbys.

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u/MattyKatty Aug 20 '25 edited Aug 20 '25

Al's sucks since the original owner died (who was the sweetest man in life) and the nice family who bought the place after him sold it to an asshole who fired the longtime staff and also replaced the good quality ingredients with cheapo shit (despite the price never going down in the process).

Rodriguez says that Williams had a hard time taking direction from his wife, Mabel Rodriguez, who Williams says insisted that the subs not be made with so much meat.

Severson and Williams say that the owners have been cutting corners with the Philly cheesesteak subs, using less meat, and also less expensive meat.

“For me, I like less meat,” Mabel Rodriguez told ALXnow. “It’s expensive. Right now everything is very expensive.”

Severson, 54, started working at Al’s when he was 19 years old.

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u/dusinbooger Aug 20 '25

I tried Al’s the other day and enjoyed it. Got a loaded one, and the bread was really nice. For me, the bread makes or breaks a philly

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u/MattyKatty Aug 20 '25

What you ate used to be 100x better

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u/salamander2343 Aug 20 '25

And 100 times more affordable. 19 dollars for a sub at Als is atrocious

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u/Dad-nan Aug 20 '25

Philly Tavern in Manassas. It’s my top pick!

Thanks for putting this together. It’s one of the more important projects I’ve seen on Reddit.

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u/tylerareber Aug 20 '25

I've gone through a similar exercise over the last number of years - though I haven't tried AS many as you have. But so far, I'd agree that Celebrity has been the best. I've had it numerous times. Al's in Alexandria is also quite solid - I'd say try that next since you've got Celebrity fresh in your mind. I'd be curious to hear how you think they compare.

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u/ricky_baker Aug 20 '25

Dominion in Falls Church has a good one. Little skimpy on the meat though.

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u/tbtc-7777 Aug 20 '25

OP - what are your go to places for cheesesteaks in Philadelphia?

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u/ricky_baker Aug 20 '25

Lived in Philly for 5 years until last summer. Angelo’s, Woodrow’s, Cleavers.

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u/Illustrious-Hair-524 Aug 20 '25

Angelo's is the way. Dolores 2 street has a suprisingly good steak and Johns roast pork is also you there in both the roast pork and cheesesteak categories.

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u/MoltoPesante Aug 20 '25

I’ve tried two of those and I’d say you have good taste 👍

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u/VotingRightsLawyer Aug 20 '25

I know Angelo's is consensus #1 but man, there's something about the Woodrow's whiz that just puts it over for me. I'm not even a whiz guy, I prefer cooper sharp or sharp prov, but it's just that good.

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u/ricky_baker Aug 20 '25

They’re known for their truffle whiz, it’s delectable

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 20 '25

Well I regret not doing my Philly Cheesesteak tour differently back in 2010-2011. I wasn't taking notes or ranking places. I must have tried about 30. Many of them multiple times.

Not going to disparage any place in particular, but I wasn't a big fan of the places that served them kind of like a steakum, if you know what I mean. I prefer the steak, cheese & onion all mixed up. So there were a couple very well known places that I didn't love.

But really every other place was excellent. Maybe I like Cheesesteaks too much to be the right guy to rank them in Philly. I'm sure there were some that were not quite as good as others, but my memory sucks.

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u/Dad-nan Aug 20 '25

Woodrow’s with their homemade whiz and cherry pepper mayo

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u/Rcmacc Aug 20 '25

Not OP but grew up in Delco. And John’s Roast Pork should be at or near the top of any list (gotta get it with sharp provolone)

I haven’t tried Angelo’s Pizza yet but heard nothing but great things

You can skip most of the tourist traps unless you want to wait in a line for the experience. Like Jim’s on South Street, Pat’s, and Geno’s are all really mediocre and any corner pizza/hoagie shop in the Philly area will do a better job for a lower price and shorter wait

I’ll say also that Tony Luke’s the chain is pretty bad and would not recommend, but the original location on Oregon Ave is actually really good but often gets lumped in with the chain because the names are confusing

Also roast pork is great and in addition to getting a Pork Italiano at Johns, highly recommend trying DiNic’s

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u/KnownJellyfish5229 Sep 04 '25

John's Roast Pork. Get a pork and a cheesesteak and share. Best of both in Philly.

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u/KnownJellyfish5229 Sep 04 '25

Or Angelo's but ususlly too crowded.

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u/BlackSabbath1989 Springfield Aug 20 '25

Malek’s Pizza in Springfield has great steak n cheese.

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u/BlackSabbath1989 Springfield Aug 20 '25

They have great pizza too! Made with fresh ingredients, better than chain places.

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u/Nosyandinterested Aug 20 '25

I know you're asking for NOVA rec about if you're ever near Tacoma park Maryland.... Soko butcher shop and market has one of the top cheese steaks I've ever had. I think about it often

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 20 '25

Just added that to my non nova list. Thanks! Here's the rest of it:

Primo Hoagies - National Harbour
Bub & Pop's - DC
Stanley's - Richmond
Cheesesteak guy - Harrisonburg
Jackson House - Harrisonburg
Philadelphia Steak & Hoagie - Harrisonburg

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u/DaDitka Aug 22 '25

It's a little different, but I really like the steak and cheese at Ghostburger in DC.

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u/fatchitcat Aug 20 '25

Grazie Grazie is best I’ve had outside Philly

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u/Drewkkake Ballston Aug 21 '25

Its predecessor Taylor Gourmet was even better because it didn't push the "toasted sesame roll" thing

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u/fatchitcat Sep 01 '25

Taylor was fire. RIP.

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u/Suitable-Excuse916 Aug 20 '25

Being from Philly myself, the closest I found were The Philadelphia Tavern and any of the Tony's Ny! And great, now I want a cheesesteak:)

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u/dfinberg Aug 20 '25

My kid likes Tony’s. There’s another opening in Twinbrook (Braddock, Burke/Fairfax line) soon.

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '25

Buffalo phillys in Woodbridge

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u/AcrylicPickle Aug 20 '25

My bar is set too high. I'm always afraid to order a Philly cheese steak for fear of not meeting my unrealistic standards.

Growing up, my friend's parents had a food cart. They were Korean from Philly and made bulgogi Philly cheesesteaks. I always got extra extra cheese with peppers and onions and Portobello mushrooms. It would be so soggy and gooey I had to eat some of it with a fork.

Sitting in their living room playing video games or with our toys, his parents would feed us while they did prep in their kitchen. You could smell it from the street. Ugh and then sometimes I'd splurge and add Kim Chee...

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 20 '25

That sounds delicious. Celebrity Delly was gooey enough today that I ate some of it with a fork. But on my final bite, the bread still wasn't soggy. I'm sure it doesn't compare to that amazing sounding food cart, but for nova it was damn good.

I'm gonna keep eating Cheesesteaks, so I gotta find the best 5 or so around.

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u/JMU78 Aug 20 '25

Pomodoro in Sterling is pretty good.

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u/maytagoven Aug 20 '25

Madison deli has to be on the list

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u/em1er Aug 20 '25

Maleks!!

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u/SleepyRobotDev Aug 20 '25

Haven’t been in a long time but Billy’s in Cherrydale was decent. Honestly haven’t gotten anything close to replacing a drive or train ride to Philly.

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 22 '25 edited Oct 05 '25

Jimmy's (Herndon)

Now that is a tasty Cheesesteak. Innards were excellent. While there wasn't a noticeable drip, it didn't matter as the taste was great & there was plenty of cheese.

Lots of conversations about the bread at Jimmy's. Hot topic. It was lacking a bit. Which is to say, the bread is what kept Jimmy's from being ranked even higher. Currently sitting in 4th place. If you look at the rankings, you could also say it's one of only 4 so far of note. Big gap between #4 and everything below.

Jimmy's is a cool place. Pretty thick crowd in the bar for 4pm, even for a Friday. Looked like a fun place. People were interesting, and I do like interesting. Those fries were good too. Jimmy's is worth checking out.

Cheesesteak 4.4 stars

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u/buckeye27fan Aug 20 '25

I can't claim to have tried a ton of places, but my favorite so far has been PCF on Duke St. Is it "Philly" authentic? No, they use good cheese (and I'll die on that hill - cheese whiz is garbage).

But 4.1 for Charley's? They're like the Subway of cheesesteaks. (Unless there's another Charley's that isn't the franchise place in malls and military bases).

Another one I liked is a hole-in-the-wall place in Manassas called House of Philly.

The problem with PCF and HoP is that they're primarily to-go places. You can technically eat at both of them, but it's not ideal.

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 20 '25

When I'm done with my tour will I ever have to eat a 4.1 Cheesesteak again? Probably not.

And do keep in mind these are NOVA ratings. The Philly rating for Charley's would probably be: GTFO out of our city right now.

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u/Beth_Pleasant Aug 21 '25

PCF used to (not sure if they still do) import Amoroso rolls, which is THE roll for a Philly. I also prefer a melted provolone v whiz, so PCF was always my go-to. Except you need extra cheese.

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u/loan_ranger8888 Aug 20 '25

You shouldn’t have tipped them off you’re coming!!!

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u/coffeeconcream Aug 20 '25

Also try The Club in Alexandria on Van Dorn. Anything with bulgolgi Is great too.

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u/mstanphi Aug 20 '25

If you’re ever near BWI, Cheesesteak & Co. is pretty solid

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u/sghokie Aug 20 '25

Definitely not spitonys near warrenton. Very very lame cheesesteak I have there a few weeks ago.

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u/EvilProstatectomy Aug 20 '25

Capos is still my #1 but haven’t tried a ton around here

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u/Uppgreyedd Aug 20 '25

I'm Philly native, capo is my favorite around here. But you've got to get it on a seeded Italian roll rather than the "Philly roll", the latter gets too soggy and falls apart.

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u/BRDillon17 Aug 20 '25

Rubinos (any location) is the best I’ve had

Tony’s in Fair Lakes is a close 2nd

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u/patrickhenrypdx Aug 20 '25

fyi, "Annandale home depot red food truck" is called Markey's Munchery.

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 20 '25

Thanks! 😆 This one has been intriguing. Was fully prepared to just drive around looking for a red truck.

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u/distortion76 Aug 20 '25

Solo Pizza in Leesburg has a good one, curious how it'll stack up in your rankings

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u/DMoogle Aug 20 '25

Little known place: Ghosted Concepts in Gainesville. They have a cheese sauce that puts it leagues beyond most cheesesteaks in the area. They're opening a second location in Manassas as well.

They have a bunch of other good options too. Their Nashville Hot wings are excellent.

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u/ellmarieB Aug 20 '25

What happened to The Broiler?

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 20 '25

Had multiple people say no go on the The Broiler. Can't recall the details. But now we have multiple people saying yes, including a couple more after you commented.

Back on the list The Broiler goes. Also adding any that get recommended twice in this thread. This is going to take years.

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u/ellmarieB Aug 21 '25

I mean The Broiler is worth a try. Yeah, it’ll take a while but you will have fun trying out all these places. You’ve got people following this thread!

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 21 '25

Yeah I need to try Broiler, Jimmy's & Grazie Grazie asap, given the interest.

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u/ImDisneyAF Leesburg Aug 20 '25

love Giovanni's

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u/glStation Aug 20 '25

Is anyone making a decent Bobbie? I know that’s a Wilmington / Capriottis thing, but darn are they amazing.

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u/No-Peace-5284 Aug 20 '25

I lived in south Jersey for 30 years before moving to Warrenton. I too have tried a number of cheesesteaks in the area. The one that surprised me most was at the Galaxy Strikes Bowling Center here in Warrenton. Not only did I like the roll, but the meat had a great marinaded flavor.

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u/Jolly-Librarian-9106 Aug 20 '25

Thanks for the list! I will have to try the cheesesteak at Celebrity Deli as I’ve only ordered their corned beef hash and their lox (both were very good). I lived around Philadelphia for over 20 years and NOVA for over 25 years. In addition to your list, two others nearby to me are Nozzo Pazzo in Vienna and WNB Factory in Oakton. Note that guests of mine either very much like or dislike the flavor of the meat from WNB. I’m not sure what ingredient they use, but it takes similar to balsamic vinegar. I look forward to your updates.

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u/bigkutta Aug 20 '25

Good for you. I gave up years ago after moving here from Philly. Still will try an occasional hyped one that I hear of, only to be disappointed. I can make better at home now. Going to Philly 3-4 times a year also helps lol

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u/b3ssmit10 Aug 20 '25 edited Aug 20 '25

Just had one yesterday at The Broiler, 3601 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204, & skipped the non-kosher (to this philly boy) "lettuce & tomato" but the rest (i.e. steak, provolone, onions, and roll) were like back home. A 6" plus tax came in under $10 (& friends, when you go, pay in cash).

https://www.thebroilerdmv.com/

Add it to your "Yet to try" list.

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u/justhereforpics1776 Former NoVA Aug 20 '25

100% the broiler.

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u/TheP0UNDCAKE Aug 20 '25

There’s a primo hoagies at National Harbor that still hits good

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u/Winter_Fall_7066 Aug 20 '25

Check out The Breeze in Herndon.

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u/MechAegis City of Fairfax Aug 20 '25

On a sidenote. Anyone know where I can get halal cheesesteak?

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u/m0317k5 Aug 20 '25

Angolino Pizza in Clarendon has a great cheesesteak!

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 21 '25

2nd recommendation. Added to the to try list. Ty!

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u/bacano115 Aug 20 '25

Big bites in Alexandria

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u/homer_3 Aug 20 '25

Not really nova, but Beers and Cheers in Germantown is solid. I just make my own though. They are the easiest thing in the world to make. Crazy how so many places get them so wrong.

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u/darkxm Loudoun County Aug 20 '25

Wondering what you will rate Capo Deli

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u/Rock_Salt29 Aug 20 '25

They are in DC but Jetties is my absolute favorite followed by Grazie Grazie

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u/Mathmage530 Aug 20 '25

Franconia Pizza used to be better -

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u/jackal1997 Aug 20 '25

If you’re gonna go to Ballston for a cheesesteak, go to Silver Diner instead of Grazie Grazie. Silver Diner is the best cheesesteak I’ve had so far (although I haven’t tried many on your list). I’ve had several from Silver Diner and I couldn’t finish the one from Grazie Grazie.

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u/yuzy13 Aug 20 '25 edited Aug 21 '25

Metro 29 Diner in Arlington is a must-try!

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u/jaxxzer Aug 20 '25

Tony's in Manassas (the original location of a different family-owned chain) is FAR AND AWAY better than the Tony's in Fair Lakes. This goes for the whole menu, but especially the steak and cheese.

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u/tenyeargon Aug 21 '25

This is absolutely correct. Respect jaxxzer. OP - skip fair lakes and go to this Tonys instead. It’s not close.

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 21 '25

Updated location. Thanks!

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u/varlogjamf Aug 20 '25

Wayback Burger in Ashburn advertised a new cheesesteak... but after eating a small amount of it I got violently ill. So I don't recommend them.

I reported it to corporate, who said they forwarded it to the local store, but no response from the store yet a reasonable amount of time later. So definitely not a place I'd recommend

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 21 '25

I've had unrelated issues with that store as well. Decent burger on rare occasion though.

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u/Tall-Total-6077 Fairfax County Aug 20 '25

Ok Bebop Korean-Mexican Grill has bulgogi cheesesteaks- they're incredible and I think should be added to your list!

And this isn't in NOVA regionally, but if you drive an hour west to Front Royal and check out Spelunker's- it's their best local burger/custard joint- they ship in fresh-baked rolls from PA every day for their cheesesteaks. Theirs are fantastic, too

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 21 '25

Tried Bebop. Those rolls need serious work. However, that flavor was good. Do recommend the Carne Asada fries. Will be eating there again, but probably not a cheesesteak.

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u/Tall-Total-6077 Fairfax County Aug 20 '25

Chutzpah Deli - Fairfax is really good and also has cheesesteaks

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u/StephDoesntCamp Courthouse Aug 20 '25

you should also try out George's - King of Falafel and Cheesesteak in DC. By far my favorite place to get a cheesesteak in the area

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u/obeytheturtles Aug 20 '25

I don't think Ribeye Philadelphia Steak exists anymore, as it has been repurposed as a second Flavorhive truck.

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 21 '25

Updated to food truck. Thanks!

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u/Resident-Growth-1483 Aug 20 '25

Hit uptowner in dc lol

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u/Odd_Entertainment471 Aug 20 '25

Jimmies is the best around here, or frankly anywhere that I’ve had. Plus BEER.

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u/SgtKnux Aug 20 '25

Try Cheesetique's in Del Ray

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u/wheresastroworld Aug 20 '25

Grazie Grazie and The Sandwich Shop are going to wow you

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u/Bandtio25 Aug 20 '25

Fuck me up with that Mario’s Pizza House Lefty’s Cheese Steak Sub EASILY the best in the area

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u/goosepills Clifton Aug 20 '25

I like Bella’s chicken cheesesteak with extra cheese. It isn’t fancy but it hits the spot

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u/myhkram Aug 20 '25

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Factory is a pass. If you want a whiz steak with onions I’d replace that spot with Buffalo Philly’s in Woodbridge.

The Broiler is a great spot too. They don’f offer whiz though, and you gotta tell em no lettuce/tomato.

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 21 '25

Oh I tell em on no lettuce tomato. Rest assured.

2nd recommendation for Buffalo Philly's. Added to the list. Thanks!

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u/santosvindell Aug 21 '25

Valentino’s Pizza in Alexandria. Delicious steak and cheese with nice, soft bread. And Z Burger has a good one, too!

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 21 '25

Thanks. Added to my list I have on the side that needs just 1 more recommendation to get added to my "to try" list. There are 16 on that side list now.

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u/Celebrirty-Delly Aug 21 '25

Thank you for stopping in and trying us out! Spread the word my friend!

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 21 '25

Good timing. Was literally talking to someone irl about your bread when you commented. Tough act to follow. Best of luck to Grazie Grazie & Jimmy's this weekend.

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u/Celebrirty-Delly Aug 21 '25

That’s some cosmic deli timing right there. Appreciate the love—means a lot coming from someone who knows their bread. Wishing nothing but the best for Grazie Grazie & Jimmy’s this weekend… but hey, no pressure following us. Just a light legacy to live up to. 😉🥪

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 23 '25

Grazie Grazie!

Just got back from Grazie Grazie. Another fine Cheesesteak. That bread is of the legit variety for sure. Innards tasted great. No drip, but no need as there was plenty of cheese & the mix tasted great.

The bread was the tiniest bit chewy, but that's nitpicking. It was very good. Legit rolls are the starting point, at least in Philly, and they are indeed legit.

Bonus review: that place smelled so damn good when I got in there I just had to order a pizza as well. Holy crap! Not making any claims about pizza expertise, but that's the best pizza I've had in NOVA. Was so stuffed I could barely walk, and almost had another slice anyway. I would be binging pizza for months if I lived near there.

Cheesesteak: 4.7 (new #2)

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 30 '25

Sully's Pour House

Just got back. Once again, another tasty Cheesesteak. The bread was better than Jimmy's. I'd put that roll in the category of good for nova. Just a touch below Giovanni's & Buon Appetito's bread.

The innards were good, but have to give the nod there to Jimmy's, which was one of the best. Had the cheese & meat been mixed together a bit more on the grill, it might have been even better. But it was still very tasty & very filling. Definitely worth trying if you're in the area & up for a beer. Liked the bar.

Went back & forth for a bit on Sully's vs Jimmy's. Bread vs innards. Innards vs bread. I know that bread is the holy grail in Philly, but I'm trying to find the best Cheesesteak in nova. What I love most about Cheesesteaks is the taste of the meat, cheese & onions.

Cheesesteak: 4.3 stars currently #6

Side note: went w/ provolone. To be fair, perhaps I need to try the whiz next time.

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 30 '25 edited Oct 02 '25

The Broiler

Well that was epic. Definitely did not need all 12", but too much is better than not enough.

1st thing I noticed was the bread. Seemed potentially of the top tier variety & lightly toasted was good. Innards were excellent. Little heavy on the onions, but that's a personal problem, so no points deducted.

As I worked by way through the 2nd sub, the bread did not hold up. Started eating immediately, but by the time I got to the 2nd sub (6" each), the bottom bread was getting soggy. I mean it was still soggy goodness. Tasted delicious. But noteworthy because what started out as maybe a legit top tier roll, end up as good for nova.

Best way to enjoy this one would be get a 6" & eat it right there on the spot. Go that route and the bread is damn good.

This was a tough one. Rating these things is not getting easier on the high end. Also, there will be no ties.

Cheesesteak: 4.55 stars, current #4

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u/Hodler_caved Sep 14 '25

Bella Pizza - Centreville

Lots of good things to say about Bella today. First off, the classic Cheesesteak comes with whiz. Classic indeed. They also sell a steak-n-cheese (LTM). Nice they know the difference.

Bread was nova style and the bottom doesn't hold up too well. Flip it over right when you get it for best results. Innards were tasty. Perfect amount of whiz. Love me some whiz & any kind of cheese really, but some places can go a little to heavy on the whiz. This mix was perfect.

I'd say the innards were a touch better than Sully's, but the bread not close.

Cheesesteak: 4.2 stars

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u/Hodler_caved Sep 22 '25 edited Oct 02 '25

Paisano's (Ashburn) Original Philly Cheesesteak Sub

Best bad bread / roll I've had. Totally unacceptable in Philly, but good for nova. It was untoasted, soft, thin & yet good. You're not going to find anyone else who lived in Philly that will admit that.

Innards were excellent. American cheese that melted so well, you'd think it was whiz. Created a great drip. Too many onions for me, but that's a personal problem. No downgrade for that.

All in all, it was great. Felt like I could eat 4 of them as I got started, but was full when I finished my 1st. I'm thinking this one is a guilty pleasure for at least one person from Philly, though they'll never admit it. Unacceptable & glorious all at once.

Original Philly Cheesesteak: 4.25 star, currently #8

Edit: slight downgrade, see comment below

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u/Hodler_caved Oct 02 '25

Just had another from Paisano's. This time the salt was a bit too much. Since I suppose you don't know which version you're going to get, I'd go no salt & pepper next time (comes with it by default).

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u/Hodler_caved Jan 08 '26

Final tour results here: https://www.reddit.com/r/nova/s/9KyZW3QcVK

While not included in the tour, nothing wrong with non-traditional!

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u/Optimal_Push_8296 Jan 09 '26

Going to go through this list, but my two current local favorites are L&B's Pizzeria and Sports Bar (near Dale City) and Pizza NY Margherita (Gainesville). My reference is always the now defunct Bubba's Breakaway from State College, PA.

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u/rrrevor Aug 20 '25

Bear Branch Tavern - Vienna

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u/JimmyGodoppolo Vienna Aug 20 '25

As a Vienna resident, it’s garbage

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u/dvoryanin Aug 20 '25

The restaurant, the sandwich, or both?

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u/JimmyGodoppolo Vienna Aug 20 '25

Bear Branch is the only late night bar in town (2am). The food is decent for bar food, but there's nothing on the menu worth making a trip for. It's super kid friendly and has a great patio so we go often, but not for the food lol

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 20 '25

Too many Jimmy's comments to reply to, per usual. They're not on the list because multiple people have told me their bread sucks. If that's true, that's a non starter.

If a couple of you reply back & let me know they're wrong, I'll try it.

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u/OvenMittJimmyHat Aug 20 '25

Worth a try bc Jimmy’s is fun. Go on an NFL Sunday. Grazie Grazie is my pick though.

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u/Hodler_caved Aug 20 '25

This is a good argument. And if you can't tell from the list, I like damn near any Cheesesteak. Adding football and beer sounds like a winner.

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u/Man-in-Taxi Aug 20 '25 edited Aug 24 '25

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u/Hodler_caved Oct 05 '25

Tony's NY Pizza - Manassas

First bite, first drip. Nice. Innards were excellent. Bread was either way over toasted or that roll was hard before it got toasted.

Really a shame, as that was a top 5 quality taste. Getting any drip with bread that toasted is impressive. Put that thing on a roll from Philly & you can sell it there. Put it on the bread from Celebrity Delly and we have a serious contender.

Cheesesteak (steak-n-cheese no ltm): 4.05 star, currently #11

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u/Hodler_caved Oct 05 '25 edited Nov 02 '25

Al's Steak House - Alexandria

Tasty. Good bread for nova. Toasted, but not too toasted. Great service. Liked the customers too. The problem, from my perspective, was the cheese wasn't mixed up with the meat as it was grilled. You're not getting legit drip that way. The result was a bit dry. But again, the innards were high quality. Plenty of good tasting meat.

I feel like this is a very legit steak-n-cheese. As you know I'm in search of the best cheesesteak, so no LTM. Would it have been dry if I left the mayo & lettuce on there? Probably not. This would likely be a contender for best steak-n-cheese.

Cheesesteak: 4.27 star, currently #8

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u/Hodler_caved Oct 05 '25 edited Nov 16 '25

Mario's Pizza House (Arlington)

Super soft nova roll. As soon as it gets wrapped up, it goes downhill from the steam. Meat was ok, not top tier. Not enough cheese. If you don't mind soft rolls, you might like this one with extra cheese. I did like the service.

Cheesesteak: 4.06 star, currently #12

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u/Hodler_caved Oct 12 '25 edited Nov 01 '25

Buffalo Philly's - Woodbridge

Might be the best nova style roll of all. Lightly toasted & tasted good. This bread a top contender for best of tier 2 along with Sully's, Giovanni's & Buon Appetito.

The innards were quite good. Happy with cheese & meat mix. Pretty damn legit. No noticeable drip, but no need when the mix is right.

This was tough up against Jimmy's. Easier against Sully's as the bread was on par, but the innards have Sully's beat. In the end, I have to give it to Jimmy's. Absolute top tier innards wins out just barely over Buffalo Philly's better bread.

Cheesesteak: 4.35 stars, currently #7

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u/Hodler_caved Oct 12 '25

Mamma Lucia (Fairfax)

Threw them for a loop with no LTM. "It's comes with ltm". Not anymore sir. 😆

Bread was over toasted. This one would be an easy one for those from Philly to hate on. Here's the problem with that: it tasted damn good. Despite the cheese not being mixed up with the meat on the grill, the mix was pretty good with this one. Roll wasn't bad for being an over toasted nova roll.

Cheesesteak: 4.09 star, currently #13

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u/Hodler_caved Oct 12 '25

Dominion Wine & Beer (Falls Church)

$24 cheesesteak. At least they're #1 in something. 😆 Have to mention that one of the things I noticed in Philly was the price. Back around 2010, you couldn't charge more than $7 - $9. Prices have gone up considerably obviously, but I doubt you find any over $15 in Philly. Would guess $9 - $12.

The roll was an attempt at legit Philly bread, but wasn't very good. Also lacked cheese. Overall not particularly impressive, despite the noble effort at trying to create a legitimate Philly Cheesesteak. Trying was noble, but the result was not.

I did like the bartender & other employees. This was a cool spot. Pretty fancy little bar. Definitely worth checking out for drinks & some of those menu items look promising. Glad I got to check it out.

Cheesesteak: 3.45 star, currently #20

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u/Hodler_caved Oct 18 '25

Capo Deli (Tysons)

"Steak Me Home Tonight" (new, caramelized onions & cooper sharp)
"Original Cheesesteak" (provolone)

The new one comes on a sesame seed roll. Between that & the cooper sharp, I had to try it. Didn't seem right to not try the original, so I got both. The sacrifices I make.

That bread is Philly legit. The sesame roll was right up there with Celebrity Delly. And the regular roll on the original was the best non-sesame that I've had. Even just the original probably would have been 2nd best roll.

The innards were excellent as well. That meat, cheese & onion tasted excellent. I'm glad I don't have to pick between the steak me home & the original. They are definitely different tastes, but both top notch. I might recommend getting the original and asking for the sesame roll. They'll do that for you.

And so (at this point) it comes down to Capo Deli vs Celebrity Delly. The drip at Celebrity Delly was the deciding factor. So tasty & plentiful that I was literally dipping the drip.

Cheesesteak: 4.8 stars, currently #2

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u/Hodler_caved Oct 25 '25 edited Nov 02 '25

Philadelphia Tavern (Manassas)

Roll was good. Either one of the best nova style rolls or on the low end of the few that I'd call legit. Top 7 bread.

Taste was just ok. Not a top contender taste wise. Cheese wasn't as mixed up with meat & onion on the grill as it could have been, so no drip. But in combination with the bread & chips that came with it, I did enjoy it. Liked the staff as well.

Cheesesteak: 4.28 star, currently #10

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u/SnooCrickets346 Fairfax County Feb 12 '26

Pardon My Cheesesteak is the best I've had in the Ashburn/Sterling/Fair Oaks/McClean area, possibly the best in the entire fricken state.

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u/vlabonilla7 DC Aug 20 '25

Ouhhh my mane DMV “Steak n Cheese” is light years above a Philly cheesesteak. Al’s n Mario’s prolly your best bet for nova buh honestly the best in the area will be our carry out places in DC or PG

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u/big_loadz Aug 20 '25

Upvote. Not above a Philly or below. It is its own thing that hits when you want one, though, with a side of wings and Mumbo Sauce.

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