Philly's Best
11 people recommendvia r/AskChicago, r/chicago, r/chicagofood11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Philly's Best receives cheesesteak recommendations across its Chicago locations, including the Jackson Street outlet shown here. A West Loop visitor calls it decent while stopping short of Philadelphia standards, and two commenters prefer the brand's sandwich to Monti's. Two recommend adding cheese whiz without naming an outlet. A separate positive report is about the Belmont restaurant, not the Jackson Street kitchen.
Address
Philly's Best, 769 W Jackson Blvd Unit 103, Chicago, IL 60661
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/JCraw4 in r/AskChicago · Mar 2025taste
Calls the West Loop location decent, though not Philly level.
- Recommendsu/ChrisDoom in r/chicago · Jan 2026taste
Prefers Philly's Best with cheese whiz over Monti's.
- Recommendsu/Roboticpoultry in r/AskChicago · Mar 2025taste
Used to visit the Belmont location in college; says it is great when stoned, though not Philly level.
- Recommendsu/Taco_Taco_Kisses in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste
Says they have always been a sucker for Philly's Best off Halsted and Jackson.
- Recommendsu/phoenixrose2 in r/chicago · Jan 2026taste
Wholeheartedly agrees with the Philly's Best recommendation and says cheese whiz is a must.
- Recommendsu/Chicago_Samantha in r/chicago · Jan 2026value
Agrees with Philly's Best recommendation and notes it is far cheaper.
- Recommendsu/Chili-Lime-Chihuahua in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Says they previously liked Philly's Best for cheesesteak.
- Recommendsu/Claim312ButAct847 in r/chicago · Jan 2026
Loved Philly's Best and used to work across the river from it.
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- Recommendsu/Some_Toe_2036 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025
Names Philly's Best on Jackson.
- Recommendsu/oledamphambone in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025
Calls Philly's Best a solid option.
- Recommendsu/Lemurian_Lemur34 in r/chicago · Jan 2026taste
Says the cheesesteak from Philly's Best was much better than Monti's.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.