Geri’s Olde Philadelphia Restaurant

This place has since changed owners a couple of times, and finally closed. If any one knows of a good chees steak place in Vegas, please let me know.

I used to frequent this place all the time, it was a favorite for my wife and I. Sadly Dave and Jolene sold the place about a year ago and it was not the same upon our return a while back.
The first let down was the entire place had been somewhat remodeled. Granted it was always clean before, but it had a certain old school dive type charm to it. The mess of pictures and memorabilia all over the walls, etc. It wasn’t classy but it was perfect in its own way. However the new owners painted it a bright white and the usual dim lighting which complimented the place was changed to bright lights.
It took forever to get anyone to help us, at least 15 minutes, then longer than forever to get our food. We waited at least 25 minutes where as Dave used to have your sandwich in front of you in 5. The sandwich had hardly any meat on it and it as well as the French fries were doused in salt. We asked for extra cheese however couldn’t even spot minimal cheese on there.
The cooks were three kids around 18. Not sure how you can sell an «authentic Philly steak» when it is made by a kid fresh out of high school. I used to have a friend who spent the better part of his life in Philly and told me more about cheesesteaks then I could ever imagine.
The guy who claimed he was the owner tried to make it right by not charging us but still nothing was the same. I wish the best to the new owners but it is no longer what I am looking for. Change is not always a good thing.

So SAD this place is now closed down what a bummer…:(

Yes. just tried this place. The corn nuggets are great. the cheese steak with the works, better than I have had ellsewhere
good crispy sweet potato fries, just wish the order was a but larger
try it, I think you will like it

Geri’s used to be my favoriate place to eat in our way into town from Arizona. We made our last visit there last week. Unfortunately the owners have sold the business. Even tho the new owners claim to have been trained by the prior owners the food was not the same. I ordered a Chicken Cheese Steak with mushrooms and corn nuggets. My girlfriend ordered the Italian Sandwich and fried mushrooms. For whatever reason they didn’t bring the food out together. I got my corn nuggets a few mins later she got her mushrooms. Then they brought my sandwich and it was beef so they had to remake it. While they were making my sandwich again my girlfriend got hers. When I finally got my sandwich it tasted like the chicken was dark meat. Not my favorite. Had little taste and was definatley not the Chicken Cheeseteak I had eaten in the past.
We were the only ones in there which should have told me something! I had never been to Geris and be the only one there no matter what time we arrived into town. The owner/​waitress seemed gittery. Not sure what was going on with her. There was two other employees there who were doing something in the back with some TVs.
It’s just not the same and we will not be going back.

Well what can I say– other than this place is great. I live in Southern California but frequent Vegas often. I definitely plan on visiting this place again.
Here’s the scoop…
Food — A+
People (friendly) — A++
If you want to grab a good Philly and visit a place where they truly love what they’re doing and the people they serve then this is your place. If you want a quick chain where they could give two poops about you then this isn’t your place.
The food is fresh and reasonably priced. These people are not getting rich of owning a Philly steak place. They don’t have golden arches or Dora toys for kids meals but you will walk away remembering this place. Honestly, can you remember the experience you had at the last fast food joint you went to? Probably not.
I spoke with the owners in great length and they are real people. The owner apparently broke his back and had to go into a different work field (I sure hope they don’t mind me posting this — I apologize and will remove if so). Anyway, this is their life and you can tell they put their life into it.
Some other tidbits. — restrooms were very clean and had plenty of hot water (which is a huge thing in restaurants).
What else? Hmmm. Not much — I’m not really a red meat guy and consume it sparingly but I had to chow this Philly down. Too good to stop. Oh — ya — good portions too.
I hope this is helpful and feel free to hit me up if you have questions.
Oh — one thing I should note — you have to get in their by 6pm before they close and no Sundays. I suggested they look at extending their hours a bit but then again they are family owned & run. That’s the worst thing I could say. :0

I’d been to Geri’s several times before I got on Unilocal and it was one of my preferred places to get a sandwich in town. I’m not near it as often as I used to be, so we haven’t been in some time. So, today while we were headed to Sprouts Market, we decided to hit up Geri’s for lunch.
The wife had chili. I’d not had Geri’s chili before, and it was good. Very large bowl, we probably ate half with me helping. It had good chili flavor, but I felt it needed more heat. I understand I probably like things hotter than the general public, so I won’t ding Geri’s for that. If we get it again, I’ll probably ask for hot sauce or something.
My order on the other hand, did not go as well. I ordered a cheesesteak and fries. Fairly simple at a cheesesteak place. Well, after 22 minutes, and my wife had her chili for at least 10 of those minutes, my steak was finally brought. It was hot, as it was just made. It was a little drier than I remember. But, solid steak, and a lot of hot peppers and onions. But, I did not get fries. I then asked the cook (who brought my steak, not the server that took our order) where the fries were, and he proceeded to start making them. I told him I didn’t want them, I wanted to eat them with my meal.
Our server apologized and came over with fries when I was more than halfway done with my sandwich. I told the owner about our experience, and she was more than apologetic. She basically comped the meal. I know this is not typical, as I have been here several times before. I only tell the story on Unilocal to mention how well it was handled and we immediately felt like it was taken care of. What was a frustrating lunch ended well. We will definitely return, this event will not factor into a decision to come back at all. I will definitely go back, it’s a more than solid steak sandwich, and the owner treats you right, even when they have an off day service-​wise. Give Geri’s a shot.

This place is awesome. I support family homed businesses. The owner was very attentive. She loves to converse with her customers. She hooked me up with a milkshake and it tasted fabulous. I ordered a classic philly and it was a pretty big portion. I would definitely recommend this place.

Just went this afternoon. Our waitress was the owner! They had just re-​opened under new management. We ordered 9″ cheesesteaks with provolone and onions, mushrooms and peppers. Very good. The rolls were fantastic… a good roll ALWAYS
makes the sandwich.
The place is small and cozy… tables-​chairs and counter space. The menu has expanded somewhat from the previous owners but the sandwiches are just as good.
The service was very good, she paid attention, knew the menu and made time to chat. They place was busy with dining in as well as take-​out orders being assembled.
The two guys cooking were trained by the original owner. Very good.

Reopening this month! New owner, same fantastic food!

RIP… So another local business bites the dust… No more kick-​ass cheesesteaks and old school shakes in the blender… Bummer…Not a fan of Pop’s either, so now the hunt continues for a killer Cheesesteak.
Anyone out there in Unilocalland have a go-​to spot? Let me know… ALOHA!!!

This place is a hidden gem. Really reminds me of a philly joint with all the philly memorabilia.
The cheesesteaks are filled with cheese, contain juicy meat with a perfect toast to the bread. The 21 inchers are the best deal so I’d recommend splitting with a friend.

This is by far one of my favorite places to eat in Las Vegas. I was very surprised to find out on a recent visit that Dave & Joellen have sold the place. Dave was actually there dropping off some stuff so I was able to pump him and the new owners for info. Looks like the place will stay the same. They are using the same ingredients and are not going to mess with the perfect philly cheesesteaks. Thank god!
So for now this is still on the top of my list. Lets hope it stays that way.

Had the pleasure of dining here at the bar a while ago and remember the Cheese Steak with the Works was just ok. It was a bit dry and under seasoned. i had to add ketchup to my Cheese Steak for a little extra love while my buddy added Hot Sauce to his.
The joint is quite small and cozy like it has been for ages. Even the restroom door in the back makes me feel like i’m in another city.
Def a cool Mom and Pop shop, but i wouldn’t go out of my way to come here again. Maybe if i was in the neighborhood.

Have driven by this tiny (sits few) little gem thousands (yes, thousands) of times over the years and never gave it a second look. That was until on a whim some buddies and I decided to give it a shot.
I have been told that it has been at it’s current location since 1977 and has only had two owners.
Geri’s is the quintessential Mom & Pop shop. The husband (cook) and wife (server) along with one other employee are the only ones that I have ever seen working.
Lot’s of variations of Philly sandwiches to choose from and the cook will pretty much make what ever you want if they have it.
I have settled on a toasted ham and cheese as my staple when ever I eat here.
What ever you decide on eating you can’t go wrong because it all comes on wonderfully soft and delicious bread. I have been told it comes straight from Philly.
For a truly wonderful side of comfort food, I recommend the Tater Tots. Want to take it to another level? Add cheese to them.
One other treat that is sure to knock your socks off and make you fat are the shakes. Try the peanut butter and banana… AMAZING.
To fix any sweet tooth you might have they also have an assortment of Tasty Kakes to choose from.
If traveling over from another part of town, my one recommendation is to call ahead and see if they are open. The owners go on vacation a couple of times a year and so the shop closes down until their return.

Tried Geri’s because Nelson Q. said they had the best cheesesteaks in town. Think I have to agree. I got one with the works for $ 9 — nice stack of meat with onions, peppers, fresh mushrooms and cheese on a 9″ roll. Seemed a little pricey but worth it since it was piled so high w meaty goodness. Bread was soggy with juices and from the 15 min ride home, but still intact. Can’t wait to try it again fresh.
We also got a decent serving of tater tots for $ 1.50 and a thick milkshake for $ 3 — real vanilla ice cream with lots of Heath bar chunks mixed in. I love that they had the foresight to use boba straws to suck it up that much easier.
I loved every bit of my meal and promptly fell into a food coma, or maybe it was because secret life of the American teenager was on. Only issue was that they had already closed their doors early at 5:45. Luckily they saw my roomie and let him in, so we may have to call next time if its close to closing time. Definitely have to try those perogies

Chicken steak and cheese steak are delicious.
Fries are good.
Prices are reasonable ($ 6.50 for a plain steak, $ 8.95 for deluxe chicken).
Service is friendly and fast.
Not too packed at lunch time.
The place has been there forever, and it shows (in a cute, campy sort of way).
There aren’t too many places in Vegas to get a great cheesesteak, so if you’re ever in the area, I highly recommend Geri’s.

I saw that Geri’s got good reviews and was close to my work, so I bookmarked it.
I tried to go a couple of weeks ago, but they were closed for the holidays and had a sign that they’d reopen on the 10^th. So I ventured over last week.
I got the mushroom cheese steak and fried green beans. The cheese steak was good but a little greasy and dry at the same time. The fried green beans were pretty good.
While the food was good, it wasn’t quite as good as I was hoping. However, it was good enough to deserve a return visit.

Oh Geri’s…it’s been way too long. When I use to work on the Strip we would come here for lunch every other month or so. Since I no longer work or live nearby, I haven’t been here in a couple of years. An old colleague of mine wanted to meet up for lunch and when he suggested Geri’s I couldn’t say no.
Since it has been a while, I wanted to make this visit count… so I ordered:
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich w/​Cheese Whiz — $ 7.50
Pierogies — $ 3
Stuffed Jalapenos — $ 3.95
Sweet Potato Fries — $ 2.50
I know, it sounds like a lot of food, but besides the Sandwich the portions are small. (see pics) Plus, I was sharing with my friend.
They deliver the food as it becomes ready here. First up to bat was the Jalapeño Poppers. Stuffed with Cream Cheese, the Poppers were awesome… cooked just right so they weren’t dripping with grease and the Cheese wasn’t going to burn the hell out of my taste buds.
Next up was the Sweet Potato Fries & Pierogies. Again, cooked just right… not greasy at all. I wonder how they do that?! The Pierogies were very good… chewy, doughy shell with Potato filling… yum! Sweet Potato Fries were great too… but I saved those to eat with the Steak Sandwich.
Last up was the Steak Sandwich… one bite and I was back in Cheesesteak bliss… dammit Geri’s, I’ve missed you! I instantly remember why I love this place. My buddy who was having lunch with me is from South Philly and he brings his parents here every time they visit from Philly (5 – 6 x per year)…it’s a family tradition now, that’s how good it is!
Needless to say, we didn’t leave any food in our baskets.
Will I return? I’m not waiting 2 yrs for the next visit, for sure!

My quest for a decent lunch spot near my office. I ‘ve tried Geri’s a couple times. It’s the kind of place you want to love — has a 70’s diner /​coffee shop feel to it. it’s definitely worn but homey. I’ve tried the cheesesteak and the meatball sammies — both could use a little more meat, but overall not bad.
added pics