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Charleys Cheesesteaks - Steakhouse in Salinas, California

Charleys Cheesesteaks

4.1 (106 reviews)

796 Northridge Mall FC-05, Salinas, CA 93906

Sandwich shop

About Charleys Cheesesteaks - steak house in Salinas, California

Counter-service chain offering a range of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries & lemonades.

Customer Review Summary

Charleys Cheesesteaks serves some of the best Philly cheesesteaks around, with well-seasoned meat, perfectly cooked vegetables, and good cheese. Fresh lettuce and tomatoes add to the quality, although the bread roll could be improved as it tends to break. Price is a concern for some, with a lunch costing nearly $20, but many feel it's worth it. Service experiences vary significantly; while some employees are friendly and accommodating, others may display rudeness. Overall, the food is praised for its freshness and customization options, with many customers enjoying the fries and lemonade as well. The restaurant is considered a fantastic option for those seeking a good meal at the mall, especially for those looking to break away from standard fast food.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Comfort food
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.1 out of 5
5
55
4
28
3
11
2
2
1
10
Based on 106 reviews

Sharon Powers

5 years ago

MALL FOOD! Who would have thought I would have the best Philly cheese steak that I have had in years, here? OK. Just look at the pictures below; see what I mean? The photos, alone, show you just how much you missed. The meat was tasty and well-seasoned, the vegetables cooked perfectly, and the cheese, well, it was good, too. The fresh lettuce put on at my request, and fresh sliced tomatoes, were cold and very fresh! Wonderful! Better than In N Out. If anything, the weak point was the bread roll. See in one photo the sandwich is "open" to the camera? Well, that's because it broke open--it couldn't hold the contents of the sandwich. The chef should know better than to choose a sandwich roll with this kind of tooth, when it really needs a toothier bread roll. Anyway, the sandwich still tasted great. The reason I knocked off one star is the price of the sandwich. Buying for myself, with a drink and fries, I spent nearly $20.00 for lunch--ouch! But . . . I have to say, I don't regret it. It's up to you to decide whether you think this enjoyment is affordable for you.

RaeAnn

The worst service ever! I don't know where you found the guy behind the counter, but he was rude and arrogant. He didn'tdid not want to be bothered with doing his job. Peppers and onions were raw. No tray to carry my food.

Alondra Fierros

I love coming here. Not only is the food fresh and great but the employees are even better. For my birthday, they not only gave me a drink for free. I paid for a second drink and for the change they gave dollar of good luck Made my day 100x better 🫶🏽

Edgar i90

Employee Juana was in a bad attitude, bad face, running us saying anything else in a bad mood

Tired Wanderer

I absolutely love the food here. Each cheese steak is made fresh when you order and customized to your liking. It always comes out hot, fresh and delicious. The fries are pretty good too. Definitely worth a try to see what you like. Not too pricey either, which is a big plus!

Christopher Casarez

Charley's is one of my favorite spots to eat at the mall. Friendly staff, even when they're busy. Great menu options and good lemonade!

Michael E. Black

Really very good Philly cheese steak sandwich. We had two, one with everything and the second, original style. Grilled onions, grilled tomatoes, grilled steak, and melted provolone. This was a modification they hadn't seen before but they created deelishiousness!!!!

Fernando Yanez

Easily one of the best spots here in salinas, ive lived here most of my life and i get tired of eating tacos or stuff like mcdonalds etc whenever i eat out. But if you want a truly good meal for a great value charleys is on another level.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–7 PM
Monday 11 AM–7 PM
Saturday 11 AM–7 PM
Sunday 11 AM–7 PM
Thursday 11 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–7 PM

Price Range

$10–20