When you think of iconic sandwiches, the cheesesteak is at the top of the list. While its roots may be in Philadelphia, Miami food fans have developed a love affair with this flavorful creation.
From classic steak, melted cheese, and onions on a crusty roll to unique twists that add a local Miami flair, there’s no shortage of delicious options in the city. Whether you’re a Philly native searching for a taste of home or a cheesesteak fan hunting for the best in town, these Miami spots will satisfy your cravings.
Let’s dive into the best cheesesteaks Miami has to offer!
The Best Cheesesteaks in Miami
This Best Cheesesteaks in Miami list is fluid, so I will add and remove cheesesteaks as I see fit throughout the year, although a significant update will happen on March 24th, National Cheesesteak Day.
All of the pictures were taken by Marcela and me, further proof that we ate all of these sandwiches. One last thing: right under the photos, you’ll find a link to a page on BurgerBeast.com about my visit to that particular restaurant.
Blue Collar
The best sub-type sandwich at Blue Collar is the Big Ragout, but the cheesesteak is a close second. That is not a slight cause; everything on Chef Danny Serfer‘s menu is excellent. His Philly cheesesteak is shaved ribeye, onions, and Cooper’s sharp cheddar cheese. But ya better come in early cause once he sells out for the day, you’re done.
Blue Collar
6789 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL
(305) 756-0366
Casola’s
I first went to Casola’s when they were transitioning from an open-counter format to an indoor sit-down restaurant. Even then, everyone knew that the cheesesteak was the sub to order. Nothing has changed in more than thirty years.
Casola’s Pizza
2437 SW 17th Avenue
Miami, FL
(305) 858-0090
Flanigan’s
Flanigan’s has a “Philadelphia Cheese Steak” with sautéed sliced beef, onions, mushrooms, and Swiss-American cheese. I won’t argue whether it’s a real-deal Philly sub, but it is very good. However, I prefer the chicken version, and I’ll die on that hill.
Flanigan’s
9857 SW 40th Street
Miami, FL
(305) 207-7427
Franky’s Deli Warehouse
A great cheesesteak in Hialeah? You better believe it! Franky’s cheesesteak features 8-oz. chopped ribeye steak, provolone cheese, sweet peppers, and grilled onions. The bread is not for everyone, but I love it.
Franky’s Deli Warehouse
2596 W 84th Street
Hialeah, FL
(305) 827-5366
Hate Mondays Tavern
Hate Mondays Tavern continues to surprise me with its selection of comfort food. It’s a BBQ joint first and foremost, but it also makes killer burgers, patty melts, fried chicken sandwiches, and cheesesteaks.
Hate Mondays Tavern
12461 SW 130th Street
Miami, FL
(305) 378-4900
Masa Craft
While Masa Craft doesn’t currently have a home base of operation, you can find them out about poppin’ up all over South Florida. Their American-Cuban-Filipino comfort food hits many great flavor notes, but Bulgogi Cheesesteak is the top for me.
Follow Masa Craft on Instagram to see where they’ll be next.
Miami Grill
In the 1990s, the then-Miami Subs was one of the best spots in Miami for a cheesesteak. The company went through a rough patch in the early 2000s but has regained much of its former glory. You can always count on a late-night cheesesteak from Miami Grill to hit the spot.
Miami Grill
3700 NW 42nd Avenue
Miami Springs, FL
(786) 360-2194
Miller’s Ale House
As I reached drinking age, the Miller’s Ale House in Doral became my weekly spot for grub and cold beers. I was always so consumed with the nachos and Big Red spicy chicken sandwich that I barely tried anything else.
It wasn’t until I invited my parents for dinner one time that I ate the cheesesteak. The cheesesteak comes standard with sliced beef, sauteed onions, and American cheese on a sub roll. You can desecrate this delicious fella with mushrooms and green peppers. It’s the only thing my Pops eats at the Ale House.
Miller’s Ale House
3271 NW 87th Avenue
Doral, FL
(305) 629-9442
Off Site
Is it possible that the Little River Cheesesteak (shaved flank steak, onion, cheddar sauce) has too much cheese? The sandwich comes with a fork, which came in handy while I was pre-eating before liftoff.
I’d be all about this in a bowl to shave some carbs. Just kidding, but now that I think about it, a Little River Cheesesteak Bowl has a nice ring to it.
Off Site Nano Brewery
8250 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL
(786) 360-4237
Pina’s Pizza
Pina’s is the perfect neighborhood pizza joint with great pizza, pasta, and subs. The Philly Cheesesteak at Pina’s Pizza is a 12-inch sandwich with cheese, steak, and optional grilled onions.
I wouldn’t even consider challenging the owner about the Philly name since he’s from Philadelphia. Plus, it’s freakin’ delicious, so why argue.
Pinas Pizza
12041 SW 117th Avenue
Miami, FL
(305) 254-3333
Sanguich de Miami
A sanguich by any other name is just a sandwich…yeah right, this fella is the Pan con Bistec, a pan con bistec that leans heavily on being a cheesesteak relative. It is so close that I refer to it as a Cuban Cheesesteak.
Who else is going to serve sliced sous vide steak? No one but Sanguich de Miami does it this way, and it works deliciously well.
Sanguich de Miami
2057 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL
(305) 539-0969
Subby’s Sub
To be clear, this is not a Philly Cheesesteak. It’s chopped steak with grilled onions and American cheese. Plus, I like a little mayo on the roll to tie it all together.
Subby’s Subs bread is excellent and does not fall apart under its own weight. That first bite transported me to Miami’s sub shop glory days of the late 1980s. Those were the days if you were into mom-and-pop shops making awesome hot subs.
Subby’s Subs
7370 SW 57th Avenue
Miami, FL
(786) 933-7732
Super Subs Etc.
I can’t praise Super Subs Etc enough. They are in the top percentile in the Miami sub-category. I’ve been eating at Super Subs since 1995, when I was part of the opening crew at Best Buy on Bird Road.
Over the years, I’ve flip-flopped over which steak sub is my favorite. So, when you can, order the cheesesteak and egg sub. I suggest you do it in the AM cause you might be stuffed for the rest of the day.
Including Hungry Bear Sub Shops (Doral and Kendall) is essential since they are sister restaurants. Believe it or not, both were founded in the 1970s by the same family and are brother and sister-owned.
Super Subs Etc
6380 Bird Road
Miami, FL
(305) 665-0990
Twin Peaks
Every time I’ve eaten at Twin Peaks, the cheesesteak was the last thing on my mind. Since my Pops was with me on the last two visits, he’s the cheesesteak-o-holic in the family.
What Twin Peaks calls a Philly has sliced sirloin steak, provolone cheese, green peppers, grilled onions, mushrooms with Italian seasoning on top, and mayo on the toasted roll. It’s wonderful, actually; beyond that, it’s surprisingly delicious.
My Pops is hooked, and if there weren’t a spicy meatball parmesan sub on the menu, I’d be all about the cheesteak. However, I can always sneak a bite if my father comes along.
Twin Peaks
8700 NW 18th Terrace
Doral, FL
(305) 356-4066
Willie’s Phillies
Willie Phillies is the new kid on the block. They’ve only been doing pop-ups for a few months, but these fellas are already getting people talking. The cheesesteak is chopped steak with onions and Cooper Sharp American Cheese on an Amoroso Roll.
After my first bite, I knew I had made a wrong decision when I agreed to share the beauty with Marcela. Don’t repeat my mistake. Get your own and keep those stage five food clingers away.
Follow Willie’s Phillies on Instagram to see where they’ll be next.
Wings on Fire
I originally intended to eat lemon pepper chicken wings at Wings on Fire. I ordered a cheesesteak on a whim, but after some investigation, I found that the cheesesteak at Wings on Fire is very similar to Hook Fish and Chicken, Lemon Peppers, and Snappers Fish and Chicken.
It’s all in the seasoning. After asking around, one of the owners told me which store-bought seasoning they use, but I kept their secret. I did buy it, tried it at home, and confirmed that they did not lie to me.
The Wings on Fire cheesesteak is just a little bit better than the others because they execute the sandwich a little better—that’s the difference between good and great.
Wings on Fire
6580 NW 22nd Avenue
Miami, FL
(786) 703-5071