The Philly Special

5132 Land O' Lakes Blvd STE 104, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638, USA

About The Philly Special

4.4 / 5

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    Nubian D
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    May 17, 2025

    We've been here a handful of times usually it takes me at least 3 visits if I'm feeling a place to give a review. Ironically and unknowingly we met the male counterpart to the owner of this amazing establishment. What was better our circumstances wasn't the greatest but we just started to have a genuine conversation at an airport waiting for our plane that was drastically delayed. He didn't even mention the restaurant until our conversation led to our area of location we both resided in. He had invited us to a party at his house even. Then the restaurant came up we knew where it was and had seen the signs of it coming soon but what are the odds. As soon as we made it back hubby tested it out first and validated his visit. He knows I'm particular and had to see it for myself. My first visit was good we were hoping to see the owners that night but didn't. But our selection was solid and good. Fell in love the first visit with the video games. Old school arcade games won me over. My second visit we manage to meet the owner. We had told her how we met her husband and not only did we come out to support we came to eat! I ordered my wings straight to the arcade and this time we dined in and I could not help but tune in to the TVs which displayed music videos and diversity of music genre so that was a plus. I'm from NY and not a red meat eater nor am I'm about anybodys Philly cheese steak, but hubby who's from TN could not stop talking about the Philly Cheese Steak. If he's not getting the sandwich he's definitely getting the wings or both! Both visit 1 and 2 for me was all about the wings. Our 3rd visit I decided to challenge my palate and try the Chicken Philly just as is but extra onions. I set our son up to play the games and tried to refrain from playing that night. We came in about an hour before closing. There was a group dining in and someone waiting for food to go. We had told our cashier our order was to stay and mentioned the time as we wanted to make sure we didn't impose on their close up time. I sat and waited, I had noticed the owner in the back but couldn't get her attention. It appeared she was training a new employee or working her butt off as she was focused. The cashier apologized for the delay in our order and offered us water ice. Honestly I did not think we were waiting long at all. I graciously accepted two flavors for 3 of us to share and these were a delightful treat. Although our cashier thought we were waiting for our order to go as she thought we were in a rush I told her no we were actually dining in. We probably waited another 10 minutes and our food was ready. My son and I felt the fries were a bit salty but hubby thought they were perfect. Nevertheless the fries are good! My sandwich did not disappoint but I will definitely build my own next time. We ate and watched many to go and call in orders come in and out. As well as an older couple come in wanting to dine in but realized they were so close to closing time they decided to take their food to go. The cashier offered them water ice as well as she knew their food order would take a bit. They had never had it either but I recommended the mango. I had the cherry and mango but the cherry was too sweet for me but delicious and of course our 5 year old loved it. The mango was refreshing and light. They went with it and thanked me for the recommendation. The place is not big but I highly recommended to dine in only because the food is fresh! Nice and hot when it comes to the table. I understand eating in the comfort of your home and the food will probably still be fresh and hot if you live within 10-15 minutes. This place is definitely in our rotation of our Friday order out nights.

    Andrea Turmel
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    June 03, 2025

    First time here. This place is great for the area. The food is delicious, the nice lady working the front was so kind and helpful! The place is clean, good selection on their menu and the cheesesteaks are legit. Will be back for sure.

    Tiffany Tyree
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    June 01, 2025

    The BEST cheesesteak that I’ve had in FL! I’m so glad that I found this place. I’m from MD, and we would take a road trip to Philadelphia just to get a real “Philly Cheesesteak”, and drive right back home. For me, this place is worth the drive from Brandon, and I’ll be back next weekend.

    Megan Young
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    April 08, 2025

    With a Philly Cheesesteak craving, I searched local shops near my job and found that amazing place. Although it was my first time eating here, it won’t be my last. You can see in my photo the amount of meat that overflowed my sub. The food was amazing and the ladies at the counter were so welcoming and joyful. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone local. ❤️

    Johnny Beardsley
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    January 08, 2025

    Wow! My new favorite place Cheesesteak score 0-10, I score this cheesesteak a 9.3. I am blown away not only do they have amazing food. Being from Philly, now living in Florida this place hits a special place in my heart so nostalgic. Authentic Philly style. Not to mention the service the women at the cash register was so friendly and nice. Food came out very quickly. So happy I stopped and gave this place a try. Great job to the employees to the owner.my return to this place is a definite. FLY EAGLES FLY

    The Philly Special

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    5132 Land O' Lakes Blvd STE 104, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638, USA

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