Jay's Cheese Steak

(415) 285-5200

3285 21st St
San Francisco, CA 94110 37.7567 -122.4208

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Neighborhoods: Mission, Central East

Price:

$

Last updated 7.20.11

Category:

Sandwich Shops, Delis And Delicatessens, Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Cash, Debit Card

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Group Dining, Cheap Eats

Cuisine:

Vegetarian, Traditional American

What People Are Saying About Jay's Cheese Steak

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Contributor

Contributor

In Short – Expressionist artwork and a snappy bright-yellow decor pull in Mission locals to this low-key eatery. The meaty sandwiches are sloppy in the good old-fashioned cheesesteak way, and come slathered in onions, mushrooms, and green or red peppers. Niman ranch beef helps the meat variety top the list, but several flavorful meat-free options keep vegetarians coming back for more.

Editor's Tips

Parking:
Street parking around Jay's is difficult at night. Try the Mission garage next door.
Know Before You Go:
Credit cards are not accepted here, so bring some cash.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/28/06

great sandwich

by problematyk at Citysearch

i live in sacramento and happened into jay's one night on a whim. the cheesesteak was so good that now whenever i am in or near the mission i stop in to get one, even if it is to go!

  • Pros: great food, veggie friendly
  • Cons: parking
4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/04/05

User review by ssettlemoire

by ssettlemoire at Citysearch

Excellent Cheesesteaks... i had the BBQ and it was delicious! Definitely will return.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/30/03

once a week...

by rickrutter at Citysearch

Jay makes some serious cheesesteaks. I usually get the pepper and have never been disappointed. They've got something for everyone...even veggies. I've been wanting to try one of the seitan sandwiches, but with a cheesesteak that good I don't think it's gonna happen.

  • Pros: Good , Cheap , Fast
  • Cons: ??????
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/21/02

YUM!

by Kriss at Citysearch

Jay's has great sandwiches -- I'm a veggie, and love their veggie cheesesteaks. But even better is the Avocado and Cheddar - maybe the best sandwich I've ever had! My meat-eating companion also gives very high marks to the regular cheesesteak. Garlic fries are great too. However, if you want to change any ingredients on your sandwich, it seems unlikely that you'll get it 'as ordered.' Every time I've tried to make a change, it comes out wrong. So, order what's on the menu, as is, and it'll be a damn fine sandwich.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/15/02

delicious

by sfbike at Citysearch

The seitan cheesesteaks are quite a treat for vegetarians - and the garlic fries are the best I've had in the city so far.

  • Cons: Vegetarian Friendly
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