Great Steak

The food is not up to par. Borth the taste and the prep is not worth youre money. There are better sandwich places-​Stake sandwich/​Philly places within a walk. Do youreself some good and walk past this to there.

met up with a friend and we split the LARGE steak sandwich. it had lettuce and tomato on there. it’s a very good cheese steak sandwich. nothing too crazy about anything in it. it was the perfect amount to get me through the rest of the day and it was salted just right. juicy enough without getting way too sloppy too. i would go back and get it again.

For the low price for a decent combo Philly cheese steak sandwich, it is very good deal.
Convenient and fast turn around w/​o much wait.
I give it a 4 this time…
Will be back again…

Best cheesestaek in Seattle hands down.
I like west coast cheese steaks
good fluffy meat, provolone mmmmmm.
a real philly cheesesteak is a pressed steak with cheese whiz on a white bread roll. I am not a fan of a true philly.
so if you like good high quality meat, good bread, real cheese then you will like this place. If you are from the east coast you will not. but then again do people from the east coast ever like anything?

It’s hard to find a good cheesesteak in Seattle. Believe me, in my 3 years since moving from Philly, I’ve tried. Great Steak is about as close as you’ll find.
Its not quite right. There’s some sort of spice on the meat that doesn’t belong. The onions are WAY overcooked. However, unlike most Seattle cheesesteaks, the bread is quite good.
If you’re a Philadelpha transplant like myself, chances are nothing in this city will really hit the spot — but Great Steak is better than most of the NW efforts.
PS — only open M-​F from 11 – 3? That’s weak. I dock a star for that.

I don’t quite know what I was expecting, but whatever my expectations were, they were not met. To be vague, I wasn’t feelin’ it.
The small, warm joint was clean, the food on the menu looks and sounds tempting, and the person at the register is definitely warm and friendly. The price tag was approx. $ 11 for a regular Super Steak sandwich, large fries, and a large drink (the only size). There is an option to purchase a large size sandwich, but I’m glad I was feeling cheap because it would’ve been too much food for me… and that’s sayin’ somethin’.
The food was well cooked but lacked flavor. I enjoy the purity of food and all, but I don’t feel like that’s what I was tasting. It simply seemed bland to me. The fries were great and there are free refills on the soft drinks. On a warm day, I don’t recommend sitting inside… not just because it’s fun to sit in the sun, but because you will bake inside the restaurant in addition to your clothes smelling like you were part of the sandwich. There are two tables with two chairs each just outside the window, and they are located in the shade. If you want to sit inside, there is a slender metal countertop that runs along the window with approx. 6 stools. It was nice to be able to stare out the window while I ate my grub. On the other hand, people were staring back… life’s little trade-​offs.

Good Sandwiches there! One reason I continue to go back is the good personable service that they give. Always friendly and the place is always clean. (most other places that serve steaks have been pretty grimy). I would definitely recommend this place for a great steak sandwich.
The only con is that when you get a sandwich to go, it gets soggy from the wrapping.

After Troy’s kind request I did go back today and tried the «Great Steak.» I enjoyed it very much. The ingredients were fresh and there was plenty of everything. The addition of provolone Cheese made all the difference in the world. I think the steak could have a bit more seasoning but all in all it was a very good sandwich.
I have to say that the woman working the register is very pleasant. In both occasions I felt welcome and appreciated.
Thanks Troy for the invite and recommendation.

Had their Original Philly Cheesesteak and found it not deserving of the name. Bland meat and some kind of processed topping masquerading as cheese.

I saw this place as I got off the bus downtown and said man that is new. So being pregnant and all, called up my husband and demanded (asked nicely) if he could meet me downtown for lunch cuz I wanted to try this cheese steak place. Well it was not bad, but was not good either. It is a chain and they make their sandwiches just like every other place you can find in your local mall. Not as good as Tat’s or the Philly/​Teriyaki place by our house. It hit the spot that day but most likely will not go back. The sandwich was very soggy but the people and service there were outstanding & friendly.

Just before the Holidays, I first noticed this restaurant was newly opened when I was waiting for my bus at the stop right in front on 4^th Ave and University. I didn’t have time to try one then but I stopped in with the family recently when my kids were out of school. My wife ordered the Original but the guy at the register recommended the one with all the trimmings so I got that with the intention of cutting each in half and sharing. My wife and I were fighting over the Super Steak because it was AWESOME! Definitely a great value for everything they put in there. The meat in both sandwiches was really tasty and I really like watching them grill it up right when you order it so it is hot and fresh. My kids got the Chicken Nuggets meal which the kids seemed to like. Fries rocked too because you never know if you will get fresh or (c)old ones at McD’s so good to see the fries here were turning over pretty fast. This is a great place to grab a bite when heading home on the bus.

The Subway of Philly Steak Sandwiches is what I would coin this establishment as. Conveniently located near the west entrance of the Rainier Square Building on 4^th Ave. I work in the area and have been anticipating the opening of Great Steak. I went in on 01÷12÷11 for lunch and as soon as I walked through the door I noticed the heavy presence of unventilated kitchen smoke so heavy my eyes were stinging a bit. I ordered the 7″ Ultimate Chicken Philly for takeout from the nice lady at the counter. I waited outside to prevent my clothes from smelling like I’ve been deep-​fried. I received my order in about 8min, and back to work I went.
Once back at my desk and the sandwich in front of me, it looked pretty good. On my first bite I noticed the chicken was spongy and didn’t have the consistency of breast meat. As I inspected the chicken closer, I came to the realization that the breast meat was not really true breast meat but instead a Rib Meat. Rib Meat «is stripped from the bone through mechanical separation for use in chicken franks, for example. Rib meat is often sliced thinly and marketed as chicken slices, an easy filling for sandwiches.» Had I known I was getting rib-​meat I would have passed this place up. Be careful because it is presented as white breast meat in the pics and how they cut it into chunks.
I’m particular about chicken meat and prefer it to be true breast meat. The chicken meat was cut into chunks and some pieces had gristle and fat on it. The rest of the items were just OK. The mushrooms, onions and green peppers were sliced paper thin. The bun was just OK as well. All in all, the Philly Steak I received was just a not-​so-​good imitation of a Philly Steak Sandwich. For those who have not had a genuine Philly Cheese steak Sandwich, you will not know any better but I have had some mighty fine Philly Cheese steak Sandwiches and this one does not compare to any of the great ones ive had in the past.

Fast service, good cheesesteak. I got the 7“super and it was just enough meaty cheesey goodness

I thought a 3 right off the bat, but because the asian girl working up front was friendly, seemed composed, and had one of the best smiles I’ve seen ever, I scoot up to 4.
The last time I recently walked by this spot, it was vacant. I diverted my original plan to go in the Tower and went here to try it instead. Really simple, clean, and modest with 2 – 3 flatscreens not on, yet. The cooks just behind the counter didn’t look entirely orderly, but not too frantic, either. I think once they settle into their groove, things’ll smoothen out (someone who ordered after me got their CSteak before I got mine). My turkey (i know, how non-​mainstream of a selection *I* made, huh?) CSteak was fairly good, as were the cheese fries… although, I’ll deduct that adventure next time and just stick with the fries (the cheese sauce tasted all processed and shiz).
It was just me there, but a flock came in right after me.

I was pretty excited to try this place when it happened to show up one day in the base of Rainier Square; who doesn’t love a good cheese steak?
The lunchtime crowd (12:30 on a Wednesday) wasn’t all that bad, and after ordering we waited about 10 minutes for the food, which is about standard. They chop the meat up on the grill (the way it’s SUPPOSED to be done, sucker!) and have a number of options, including various chicken sandwiches that take up about half the board. So it’s fairly legit (and the stainless-​steel EVERYTHING is a nice touch… now get some greasy aprons, beards, and f*ck you attitudes and you’re in the business of being genuine~)
The sandwich was good! I went for the 7″ Super Steak and a regular fry, and while not the best I had ever had, it was still a good eat! The sandwich got a little soggy, but had nice flavor, and was a little sparse on toppings (I certainly wouldn’t claim it was stuffed with them by any means). The fries were well done and crispy, which I liked (but if you’re looking for big potatoey steak fries you ain’t gonna find them here). And I’d go for the combo if you’re doing fries… fries are $ 1.99, and the combo (fries+drink) is $ 2. Scour your pockets for a Lincoln.
Overall, I wouldn’t run through traffic to get to one of their cheese steaks, but it’s worth at least checking out.

I eagerly awaited the opening of this place, so close to my downtown office. Its’ a really small store with only a counter and bank of stools facing the 4^th Ave window looking out at Capital Grille. Crowded at lunchtime, confusing line, with people waiting for their order mixing up the line for placing an order. Waiting for our order to be cooked, our eyes started to sting with the smoke coming off the grill and now I cannot get the smell of the place out of my hair and clothes. They need seriously stronger exhaust fans. After all the anticipation and the stink and sting, I’m sorry to say the sandwich was just OK and not worth a second visit nor the awkward wait. This is a chain offering franchises and that’s the level of quality. The steak is cut too thick for a true Philly, and while eating it, I frequently got caught with a big, tough piece of steak coming off the sandwich with fatty, tough parts that I had to spit out. Too much mayo, too. Friendly and efficient staff, though, and a pretty good deal on the $ 2 extra for a combo with drink and fries. They even have a kids meal of chicken nuggets. I just can’t stand that they have styrofoam cups for their soda. I thought we weren’t supposed to have any more styrofoam here in Seattle — what gives? I’ll stick with the longer walk to Calozzi’s in Pioneer Square, run by real Philadelphians serving the tenderest of meat.

I wanted to love this place since it’s kitty corner from my office building. I now see online that it’s a franchise but have never been to one — looks like they are at the Auburn Supermall and out at the Tulalip. Today was day 1: Upon entering, there were two employees at the front counter and then about five more standing at the grill/​fry area. The basic cheesesteak had only cheese and onions. Since I wanted mushrooms, I had to order the super steak and minus out the green peppers and tomatos. It was truly painful to watch the poor kid do his thing on the flat top grill. The pre-​blanched fries sit in a tub and are cooked to order. Walked back across the street to my office and opened up my lunch: fries don’t really hold the heat and could have been a little more seasoned. The sandwich was pretty blah and didn’t seem to have any seasoning. Maybe I’ve been to Tat’s and too many other places in the CD, but I think I could have done better without any corporate training. Won’t be back.