Chubby’s

The only thing stopping me from giving chubbys 5 stars is that both of my long islands tasted like pure soda. But the cheesesteak and cheese fries were so good. The employees are great too. Very chill environment

It’s more of a bar that has food. So set yourself free! Go stimulate the economy and buy some $ 2 drafts during a Phillies game! The drinks are cheap, fast, and not too shabby. They make mixed drinks too.
For what you might think of it by looking at the exterior, the food isn’t that bad either. They have a full pepper bar for their cheesesteaks. All different types of hots and sweets. Chicken cheesesteak is better than most places. And do the curly fries. I like putting those into my cheesesteak and washing it down with an ice cold draft.

The best Philly cheesesteak I’ve ever had. It’s very good in here. It’s small and tight but the food is quality. I would eat here again when k come to Philly

My friend and I were talking and he soon discovered that I never had a good cheese steak sandwich. So he decided to school me by taking me on a road trip to Chubby’s. Although the actual location looks like it needs a serious renovation (I felt like I wanted to douse myself in GermX after sitting down at a booth, don’t mind me, that’s just my OCD). My OCD literally flew out the window after taking my first bite of this rediculously delicious Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich. Yea, that’s how good it was. My mind literally exploded, along with my taste buds. I found myself in Philly Cheese Steak Heaven. I can go on and on about how amazing this sandwich was, but I think you all get the gist. If you haven’t been to Chubby’s yet, you’re seriously missing out.

When you come to Philadelphia the first thing you may think of is cheesesteak.
Chubby’s does have a cheesesteak, but in reality when a chef puts little care into their creation you get one damn dry cheesesteak. Also a huge pet peeve of mine is a hoagie roll that falls apart, and tonight my friends, chubby’s made it happen. It saddens me to see what chubby’s evolve into the ugly step sister of dalessandro’s.
Some interior upgrades have given way to the quality of their cheesesteak. I say dalessandro’s ftw.

Just wanted to update my last review. Tonight I was forced to order my late night cheesesteak from Chubby’s as my other spot was closed. Let me just say that the cheesesteak was great! I realized that I have been ordering cheesesteaks all wrong. Previously, I have been ordering cheesesteaks with only fried onion, lettuce and tomato. This time I ordered fired onions, fried peppers, fried mushroom, mayo and ketchup. What a difference! The cheesesteak was better than my usual spot. What was even better is that I don’t have to have cash when I order here. Sorry Chubby’s for doubting you, it was my fault the whole time. All I can say is that I was: «making a bad cheesesteak»

Love the chicken cheesesteak and twist fries here. Also nice because they take cards whereas the place across the street doesn’t! They also sell six packs to go which is nice when I don’t have time to find a liquor store.

Missed out on going this past weekend :(, but for the whole two years I lived in Philly, Chubby’s was always my go-​to for Chicken Cheesesteaks!
The bun was always warm and soft and the meat, July and flavorful! The staff were always warm and welcoming as well. Do you self a favor and FORGET about Pat’s, Ishkibibbles, Gino’s and all the other tourist spots near South Street and make a journey toward Roxborough for the best!

Chubby’s gives you a rock solid Cheesesteak value — they’re cooked to order with tons of flavorful meat that’s slightly chopped. Very delish and satisfying.
Unlike alot of other Cheesesteak joints, Chubby’s goes the extra mile in taking care of their customers with restaurant booth seating, accepting credit cards, has washrooms, and a 12 car parking lot.

The cheesesteak meat + provolone were so dry. So flavorless.
The beer was so cheap. So cold. (You can get a craft beer for $ 3.25).
You’re better off across the street. Sorry folks.

Sorry Chubbs but I agree with another post, my cheese steak was really bland. No flavor what so ever. I should of crossed the street and had Delasandros.

Excellent cheesesteaks, friendly staff and great environment.
The aspect of this joint that stands out is the variety of cheesesteaks that they serve up — classic (steak), chicken, veggie, mushroom, even a «pizza» one. As long as you are down for a Philly staple, Chubby’s can’t be beat.
TIP: For those out for a round at Walnut Lane Golf Club, plan on Chubby’s for a post-​game meal. It’s a great way to cool down and relax.

Solid cheesesteak joint right across its competitor Delassandro’s which is good as well — can’t go wrong with either! Chubby’s does have the upside in terms of space with a full bar and booths to sit in, while Delassandro’s is more cramped and has limited seating at the long counter with some tables to sit outside.
I recommend any of their cheesesteaks — meat quality is above average and portion size is slightly larger than other cheesesteak joints. I had the chance to try their twister fries, which I highly recommend. It has more flavor and a light crunch compared to the regular steak fries served here — you won’t regret it! Can ask for cheese or other toppings on them to mix up the flavor/​taste buds.
Parking is spacious all around and servers are friendly — another go-​to Philly cheesesteak joint when you’re craving it!

The food here is good, but I will try to avoid it in the future because I have had real problems with the service.
I once stopped in on the way home to get a steak to go. Instead of the 5 – 10 minutes I expected, the steak took about 30 minutes to arrive. I was late getting home and my wife missed her meeting.
I thought this was a fluke, but I took my kid here for lunch last week. They delivered my poppers and the kid’s sandwich, and after a while the waitress came by to say they hadn’t forgotten about me. And I waited and waited and then the waitress came by again to ask if everything was okay. I said no, I don’t have my steak. They had forgotten about me.
The steaks are good, when they come, and I like the stuffed poblano peppers. But the service is just too unreliable.

Don’t listen to your buddy who lives in the Main Line and thinks he knows «the best spot for a steak» and sends you to the place across the street. Listen to me … I’ve lived here my entire life and this is the spot.
If you want a real steak, this is where you need to go. Fresh rolls and made to order sandwiches. The meat isn’t left out on the grill all day like the place across the street.
Try the smoked peppers on your sandwich as well. A wonderful kick of flavor.

Came here Saturday place was good better then other places I ate around philly. Over all if ever in town would stop by again.

It seems that every time I think I find a new favorite cheesesteak joint, I go to another place and rediscover the sandwich all over again. Chubby’s is one of those places.
Chubby’s has mastered the art of the sliced beef and gooey cheese to a point that all three of the main ingredients of a cheesesteak appear in every bite you take. They know that they overstuff all of the sandwiches, too, because they serve your steak with a fork and knife. Order fries as a side and you are good to go. You can get two steaks and a side of fries for under $ 20, plus your food is served with a smile and a friendly, «How you doin’, honey?» Add all of this to the fact that you can buy Golden Monkey by the bottle for prices that are dirt-​cheap, and we have ourselves a winner, ladies and gentlemen.
I might have my «downtown» cheesesteak joint for work, but Chubby’s is my home base when dinnertime hits and I need a sandwich.

Did I come to the wrong place? Did I get confused between this joint and another?
I have no idea. But what I do know is that I was expecting a great sandwich from a place that seemed to have a lot of local, authentic hype… instead I left confused and a bit disappointed.
I couldn’t bring myself to order my sandwich with that ooey cheese whiz/​nacho cheese stuff. Maybe that was a mistake! Instead, I got my sandwich with provolone and grilled onions. I was expecting a burst of savory goodness, but it seemed pretty bland to me. It’s a good value for a nice portion, but the meat was relatively flavorless and the onions ad cheese weren’t enough to turn this mediocre cheesesteak into a good cheesesteak.
It was my first time having a cheesteak so I had no idea what to expect, maybe I executed it wrong? Either way, I have no desire to ever try a cheesesteak again.

It seems like a crazy thought to occur to me, after having lived in Philly for years and years. «I should eat more cheese steaks,» I said to myself. Really?
No, I shouldn’t. Really. But that’s my brain, for you. Off the rails. We’ve probably shared maybe four cheese steaks between us, all year, my husband and I. There’s a lotta other sandwiches and hoagies out there, you know, and so many other foodstuffs to get into our faces, but with some family in friends recently in town, we found ourselves in charge of a little cheese steak sampling tour for the people and Chubby’s was definitely on the docket. Glad it was.
This little steak shop with a diner counter feel knows what they’re doin. My cheese steak with American was delicious. Sweet, caramelized onions melded into the scrambled chopped steak and cheese just right. Folded, sizzling into a fresh Amoroso roll, it was a classic specimen of how these babies are s’posed to be.
I love their little pepper and pickle bar too: Hots, sweets, relish style, and dried little hot chiles fried to black! YES. Other people must dig that selection plenty too cause by the containers of peppers there’s a sign that states that unless you’ve bought a sandwich from Chubby’s, you’re gonna have to pay for those peppers. Who are these pepper thieves? C’mon ya rude things!
So, according to me, it’s no wonder that Chubby’s out in Roxborough always seems to be local favorite. It’s an instant favorite for me. It’s worth a little travelin. One bite outta my cheese steak and I thought, «I should be eating more cheese steaks.» Chubby’s got me thinkin thoughts.

We walked in to Chubby’s & had no line to wait in. We sat at the counter and ordered a pint of Sam Adam’s Spring Seasonal Cold Snap. Then we ordered a Cheese steak with American cheese and fried onions. We had just had a great steak sandwich at Dallesandro’s and it was going to be tough for Chubby’s to top it. Our Sandwich arrived and the onions were not fried enough and my first bite I knew which one was my choice between the 2. Chubby’s did not do a thing to wow me. I felt like there was no flavor as i struggled to eat my half. I kept thinking in the back of my head this isn’t even a competition. Dalessandro’s would be my choice every time. I just enjoyed my steak from them much more. Cheese fries were so so nothing special.
They do have more seats at the counter and booths for you to sit inside. The full bar is a big plus, and there was a flat screen television to watch the Olympics. Also have draught beers. For the atmosphere I would choose Chubby’s but for the meal my stomach goes across the street. But hey it’s just my opinion, but if you wanna try it for yourself I say go ahead. Do the cheese steak shuffle. But as Unilocal proves the number of stars do not lie!