Carl's Steaks

In Short – Owner Carl Provenzano opened this Murray Hill spot to fill a long-standing culinary gap: cheesesteaks. And while Carl's does the famed Philly version, with chopped beef, onions and your choice of Cheez Whiz or provolone, they also offer up a lesser-known Atlantic City version, this made with the same chopped beef and onion, but with American or provolone on a harder roll. Carb-phobes rejoice: there's a bread-free version for Atkins fanatics.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“The bread is fresh, i've never had a problem with the meat, and they replicate the atmosphere of a philly place.”
food quality	76.78999900817871% positive	“Tastes great and the preparation is authentic also (Steak is chopped).” “had the opportunity to try this place 3 times and each time came away with the same thoughts, the meat was too dry and there was no flavor.” “The steak, onions and mushrooms are excellent as well.” “I've eaten tons of my share of steaks from Pat's, Geno's, and Jim's (which, quite frankly, is terrible.)” “But really the best steaks ever are at a tiny place in Manayunk and i can't remember the name.” “dont know how this place claims to have the best cheese steaks in NYC, I'd say they're average at best.” “I've never had an authentic philly cheesesteak from philly, but I've had some bad cheesesteaks.” “The steaks arrive fast and hot!” “The bread is perfect and while many people are turned off by the idea of Cheese Whiz on anything, I will say "Don't knock it 'til you try it.” “However the bread is real fresh.” “Very good value also as the sandwich is pretty good size and they do not skimp on the meat!” “Most places do not know how to make an authentic Philly cheeseteak, but Carl has perfected it!” “The meat is too dry, they have a huge pile of meat on the grill and wedge you off a slab when you order.” “The food is good here, but for whatever reason, the staff treats customers like garbage.” “The bread is good, though.” “While your there, have a chat with the always friendly staff as a good cheese steak takes a moment to prepare.” “The bread is fresh, onions tasty, and the meat is juicy.” “When I think of a cheesesteak I want a big, sloppy, cheesy sandwich, which isn't what you get.” “Make no mistake, Carl's has the best Philly cheese steak in NYC.” “The fries are not half bad as well.” “Overall I like the place, it's too small, so all steak shops are.” “The meat could be a little less oily as it drenched the roll, but the roll was nice and soft as it should be.” “Carl's makes a decent steak sandwich.” “The full sandwiches are kinda big so I would recommend splitting one if you go with someone.” “The meat is subpar and dry, the onions are too large and overcooked, and they are skimpy on the cheese wiz.” “The sandwiches here are pretty good; if you like cheesesteaks, I think you'll like these - greasy, lots of stringy meat with cheese and onions, on a good soft bun.” “The bread is fresh, i've never had a problem with the meat, and they replicate the atmosphere of a philly place.” “Def the best place to get a cheese steak by far in the city!”
overall	100.0% positive	“LOL) I love the fact that it stays open late on the weekends so if you're hanging out partying and get the munchies this is a good place to go.” “Def the best place to get a cheese steak by far in the city!” “But really the best steaks ever are at a tiny place in Manayunk and i can't remember the name.” “Well, I have been to Pat's Steaks in Philly more than once (considered by many to be the best cheesesteak place in town), and Carl's Steaks are just as good!”
service	79.16999816894531% positive	“Service is fast and employees are very cool cats!” “Our NYC Carl's is better than can be found in Philadelphia--plus, our's is friendly and helpful.” “Not only are the cheesesteaks fantastic, but the service is quick and friendly.” “Cheers to the friendly and speedy staff!” “Delivery service great.” “The food is good here, but for whatever reason, the staff treats customers like garbage.” “terrible service for a great product” “The staff is friendly and attentive which I appreciate esp during busy lunch hour.” “The worst service in the world” “The bread is perfect and while many people are turned off by the idea of Cheese Whiz on anything, I will say "Don't knock it 'til you try it.” “The past five times I have, the people are horrible.” “While your there, have a chat with the always friendly staff as a good cheese steak takes a moment to prepare.”
value	83.33000183105469% positive	“The meat is too dry, they have a huge pile of meat on the grill and wedge you off a slab when you order.” “They're huge too and priced very cheap, which makes this stop even more tempting.” “Very good value also as the sandwich is pretty good size and they do not skimp on the meat!”
wait time	100.0% positive	“Not only are the cheesesteaks fantastic, but the service is quick and friendly.”

09/04/10

AWESOME!

by i3ytesize

Carl's steaks are amazing. I am not even big on red meat or beef in general, and after I tried their cheese steak a year ago, I am ADDICTED. It is like a drug, and I often crave it. It is like those late night cravings for White Castle, or a Taco, etc...(depending on where you live)...but worse. You HAVE to try them, but only do so if you are prepared to start an addiction! The steak is great, with warm cheese melted into it and the bread is to die for! I love Italian food and carbs and great bread...the bread is great! Good price, Great service, and amazing cheese steak. I've lived in 22 states and never found one product so addicting. Great business...nothing like thinly sliced steak, melted cheese, onions, toppings, and amazing bread to be the backbones of a wonderful product. I seriously love it. I'm slightly outside of the delivery zone, but they made a concession. Friendly people. If you go in and order, are nice and meet the staff, they are fun and very cool people. TRY IT and forget Philly...NYC has it all with Carl's!!

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08/07/10

Never go to Carl's

by truth10016

Unbelievably rude staff. The sandwiches aren't that good - alot of bread, few choices and most of the time the people that work there act like they're doing you a favor. Don't be surprised if you can't call in an order because they often don't feel like picking up the phone and the manager doesn't see any problem with that. I would love to see this business close up.

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03/11/10

terrible service for a great product

by joebiz23

just spent 10 minutes waiting on hold to order something for a delivery. Someone picked up the phone and trather than taking my order, they said something in spanish, not realizing that I speak spanish. There question was "who's dealing with this @sshole?". I over heard everything, called back, only to hear the same question in spanish! Will never order delivery from there again

Pros: great cheesesteak
Cons: have to deal with the rude staff

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11/05/09

The worst service in the world

by jizumi

2 1/2 hours for a cheesesteak sandwich. Called after an hour and they said it just left. It doesn't take 1 1/2 hours to deliver. INSANE!!!!!

They don't care about the customer.

Pros: None
Cons: Horrible service

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07/22/09

Horrible RUDE staff

by er6694

Cheesesteak is great, which is why I have ordered there in the past. The past five times I have, the people are horrible. I put in an order thru the website, and 15 minutes after the delivery time they call saying they just got the order and they really prefer that people call. I had already waited an hour. Then why make it available to order over the web?!?!? Previously they have left me on hold for 10 minutes when I called to make an oder. That's why I went online to avoid the customer service.

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09/04/10

AWESOME!

by i3ytesize

08/07/10

Never go to Carl's

by truth10016

03/11/10

terrible service for a great product

by joebiz23

11/05/09

The worst service in the world

by jizumi

07/22/09

Horrible RUDE staff

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