Chiddy's Cheesesteaks — Restaurant in New York

3.5 stars. Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks started out as a food truck a decade ago and now has many locations throughout New York. I’ve only ever tried them in Citi Field, but they recently opened a new location in Astoria. I ordered the below:

Beef and Cheddar Empanada, Cheesesteak Empanada and Banana Nutella Empanada (3 for $5). The dough was crispy, light and was perfectly fried. Not at all greasy. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these. My favorite was the Cheesesteak Empanada which was sooo good! Followed closely by the Banana Nutella Empanada. The bananas were slightly too ripe, in my opinion, but the fried Nutella made up for it. It was very messy to eat but so delicious.

Junior Chiddy’s Signature with just onions and cheddar ($12). It was a bit pricey for the Junior, which was 7 inches long, but it was also very filling. It had thinly sliced steak mixed with sauteed onions and a couple of slices of melted cheddar. The roll was soft and chewy and held up while eating. The meat with the cheddar was slightly too salty for me. I should probably have gotten the cheese wiz instead.

Small order of Sweet Potato Fries ($7). Delicious and not too greasy. I usually like to dip sweet potato fries into ranch dressing, so I was really wishing it came with some dipping sauce. Alas, it did not.

With a purchase of cheesesteak and any side, you get a free drink, and I got a can of sprite. Overall, I was very satisfied with the meal. I wasn’t wowed by the sandwich but really loved the empanadas. Will be back to try some other items on their menu.

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All right so boom... Off the rip: Rating: 4.4/5 Stars

Nestled within the 31st Ave strip, Chiddy's Cheesesteaks is a culinary experience with a scrappy entrepreneurial spirit. From its modest origins as a food truck to its current brick and mortar, Chiddy's has carved a niche for itself that has been over done, but the difference is that Astoria/Sunnyside residents get to enjoy a decent Philly that isn't overpriced.

The ambiance at Chiddy's is a warm and inviting atmosphere that is playful but not tacky decor. Whether one opts for a cozy dine-in experience or a quick takeaway, I'm sure you'll enjoy what they have to offer. Chiddy's truly shines with how each cheesesteak is meticulously crafted, merging the great ingredients with traditional techniques to produce a symphony of flavors that will make Gritty tackle someone. Despite their growth, they have managed to retain the essence of their humble beginnings.

With that being said, Chiddy's understands that they aren't trying to reinvent the wheel. They take what they do seriously and that's something that needs to be appreciated. If you're craving a Philly cheese or any type of finger food drenched in cheese, pay a visit to Chiddy's. Also shout out to the staff working there, they were incredibly nice and made the experience...

I have happily ordered from chiddys since they opened on day one. Foods good it you eat it in the store. But my problem is the put the sandwich in a plastic food container. No tin foil wrap. So when you get home the sandwich is basically flat and all over the place. Cheesteaks are supposed to be served in a wrapped tin foil. There's a certain magic that happens inside the tin foil. Cheese melds , bread softens and the sandwich holds it shape. While keeping the sandwich warm. Nobody wants a cold hardened cheesesteak. I hope chiddys can understand how they are missing this most important part of the process. I resorted to bringing the sandwich home and wrapping it up myself for work the next day.

Last time I ordered a cheesesteak, I brought it home and ate it about an hour later the whole sandwich was a dried up mess with ingredients everywhere and cheese hardened.

I haven't returned.

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