The Real Thing — Restaurant in Maryland

It’s 2025, and I’ve officially found the HOLY GRAIL of cheesesteaks! I know, that sounds dramatic, but trust me—this place is life-changing. THE BEST CHEESESTEAK I HAVE EVER HAD. Period. I’d scream it from the mountaintops if I could!

Let’s talk about the bread first: perfection. It’s soft but sturdy, not soggy in the slightest—even after a 15-minute drive home. It stayed hot and fresh, and honestly, I’d eat this bread on its own because it’s that good.

The steak? Unreal. It’s so flavorful and tender, it feels like it’s too good to be true. I’m convinced they’ve unlocked some kind of secret recipe, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it was banned in a few states because it’s THAT incredible.

Parking was a breeze when I went around 2 p.m., but honestly, I’d walk a mile, climb a mountain, or even skydive in just to get my hands on this cheesesteak again.

Quick note: they’re cash-only, so come prepared! Don’t let that stop you—it’s worth whatever effort it takes to get here.

Oh, and the onion rings? MASSIVE. Crispy, plentiful, and absolutely delicious. The portions here are unbelievably generous—you’ll feel like you’ve gotten way more than you paid for.

To top it all off, the service is fantastic. The owner is warm and welcoming, and the whole experience feels like you’re being treated like family.

If you’re reading this and haven’t been yet, DO IT. Go now, thank me later. This place is a gem, and you don’t...

Did I go to this place on a bad night?! I called to order just a 9" real cheesesteak, I come get it 15mins later when it was supposed to be ready and it has not even started being made yet. The woman, who was NOT friendly on the phone nor in person, said they had run out of 9" rolls, only had 6" and asked if I just wanted the smaller one. I said no because I would be splitting it with someone. She said well do you just want two 6" then? I said sure. I thought she'd still just charge me for the 9" or at least give me some kind of discount considering it is not my fault that they did not have what I called and ordered. She did ask for a call-back number on the phone, so she could have called me before I drove all the way there to find that I could not get what I had ordered. Instead she charged me $18 (twice as much as what I would've paid for the 9") for 3 extra inches of sub that was terribly mediocre compared to the great food they have had in the past! I will think twice about patronizing this...

I must've gone on a bad day. I called in an order for pick-up. I asked questions and the person who answered answered patiently, which I appreciate. I put in an order, and came to pick it up. They were clearly cleaning or renovating, which I was happy to see, good for them! The second I walked in, though, there was no "hello" or any sort of greeting. The first person to speak to me immediately said, "200 dollars. 200 dollars from you. Look at all of the things we are doing for you." He was clearly joking, and I took it that way, but it was definitely odd. The food was ready when I arrived, which I appreciate. I paid with credit card, and they asked me if I had cash. I said no, and when I asked if they don't accept credit card, they said, "No they just hold the money for a long time." Which I understood, but was still weird. I paid and left. I got the Chicken Real One Wrap. It was a pretty hefty wrap, good for splitting with someone else. It was okay. Not...