Ten different cheesesteaks on one menu is a lot to sort through, especially if you’re used to ordering “the regular” and calling it done. Every version starts from the same base — griddled steak, melted cheese, a fresh roll — but the toppings and add-ons change the sandwich more than you’d expect.
Here’s a full rundown of every cheesesteak we make, what actually goes into each one, and how to figure out which one fits what you’re craving.
Prices range from $9.00 for the plain Steak up to $10.25 for the fully loaded Classic Philly — a fairly narrow band, which means the real decision isn’t about budget. It’s about how much you want going on inside the roll, and whether you want steak at all.
The Full Cheesesteak Lineup
| Cheesesteak | Price | What’s In It |
|---|---|---|
| Steak | $9.00 | Steak and bread only — no cheese, no toppings |
| Cheesesteak | $9.75 | The classic — steak and melted cheese, works upon request (mayo, ketchup, fried onions) |
| Chicken Cheesesteak | $9.75 | The same classic build, made with grilled chicken instead of steak |
| Mushroom Cheesesteak | $9.75 | Loaded with sauteed mushrooms and melted cheese |
| Pizza Steak | $9.75 | Mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce instead of the usual cheese |
| Pepperoni Cheesesteak | $9.95 | Classic cheesesteak topped with pepperoni |
| Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak | $10.00 | Chicken, melted cheese, mild buffalo sauce, served with blue cheese |
| BBQ Chicken Cheese Steak | $10.00 | Grilled chicken finished with BBQ sauce and melted cheese |
| Paisa’s Cheese Steak | $10.00 | Our signature — onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and jalapeños |
| Classic Philly Cheese Steak | $10.25 | Fully loaded with green peppers, onions, and mushrooms |
If You Want It Simple
Two options on this list are built for people who don’t want much going on: the plain Steak (just steak and bread, no cheese at all) and the Cheesesteak (steak, cheese, and whatever you ask for on top).
Neither one is trying to impress you with extras. If you already know exactly what a cheesesteak should taste like and don’t want it reinvented, start here.
The plain Steak is also the one to order if you just don’t want cheese getting in the way of the meat itself — it’s the only item on this list built that way on purpose, not as a modification to a cheese-based sandwich.
If You Want It Loaded With Vegetables
Three cheesesteaks lean hard into vegetables rather than extra meat or sauce: Mushroom Cheesesteak, Paisa’s Cheese Steak, and Classic Philly Cheese Steak.
Mushroom Cheesesteak keeps it to one vegetable, done generously. Classic Philly Cheese Steak spreads it across three (peppers, onions, mushrooms) for the fuller, more traditional loaded build. Paisa’s Cheese Steak goes a step further and adds jalapeños on top of onions, peppers, and mushrooms — it’s genuinely our spiciest cheesesteak.
If heat matters to you, treat Paisa’s Cheese Steak as the top of the scale on this menu and the Classic Philly as the milder, vegetable-forward option below it. Mushroom Cheesesteak sits below both on the heat scale — no peppers or jalapeños at all, just mushrooms and melted cheese, which makes it the pick if you want the vegetable-forward style without any spice.
All three also happen to be good low-carb-adjacent options relative to the sauced or breaded versions on this list, since the extra bulk comes from vegetables rather than added sauce.
If You Want Chicken Instead of Steak
Three cheesesteaks swap the beef out entirely for chicken: Chicken Cheesesteak, Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak, and BBQ Chicken Cheese Steak.
Chicken Cheesesteak is the direct swap — same build as the classic, just chicken instead of steak. Buffalo Chicken adds real heat (mild buffalo sauce, blue cheese on the side), while BBQ Chicken goes sweeter and smokier instead of spicy. If you’re choosing between the two sauced versions, that’s really the deciding factor: buffalo for heat, BBQ for smoky-sweet.
All three chicken versions are priced the same as or just above their steak equivalents, so switching proteins here is really a flavor decision, not a budget one. If you like the format of a cheesesteak but prefer chicken generally, any of these three work as a straight swap for their steak counterparts.
If you’re specifically weighing plain Chicken Cheesesteak against the classic beef Cheesesteak, our Chicken Cheesesteak vs. Cheesesteak comparison breaks down the flavor, texture, and nutrition differences between just those two head-to-head.
If You Want Something Different Entirely
Two cheesesteaks break from the “steak plus vegetables” formula completely. Pizza Steak swaps in mozzarella and marinara sauce, essentially turning the sandwich into a pizza-flavored cheesesteak. Pepperoni Cheesesteak keeps the classic build but adds pepperoni on top.
Both are good options if you like the format of a cheesesteak but want a flavor that leans more Italian-American than traditional steak-and-cheese. Pizza Steak in particular is worth trying if you’re torn between ordering a slice and ordering a sandwich — it borrows directly from pizza’s two signature flavors (mozzarella and marinara) while keeping the cheesesteak format intact.
If you like the idea of steak and cheese but want it baked into pizza dough instead of a roll, our Steak Calzone and Steak Stromboli use the same steak-and-mozzarella pairing in a folded or rolled format. See our complete calzones & stromboli guide for the full lineup.
Don’t Forget the Hybrid: Cheesesteak Hoagie
If none of the ten above quite fit because you want something hot but also fresh and cold on top, the Cheesesteak Hoagie is worth a look — it’s a full cheesesteak topped with cold lettuce and tomato instead of grilled onions. See our full breakdown of cheesesteak vs. hoagie for exactly how that works.
It’s priced right alongside the other $10.00 options on this list, so choosing it over a standard loaded cheesesteak isn’t a price decision either — it comes down entirely to whether you want cold, crisp toppings on a hot sandwich instead of grilled ones.
A Quick Note on Ordering
Whichever one you pick, it helps to know your cheese and onion preference before you order — that’s really all a cheesesteak order comes down to. If you want the full rundown on Philly ordering lingo (the “wit” and “witout” shorthand for onions), we cover it in our cheesesteak vs. hoagie guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What’s the spiciest cheesesteak on the menu?
- Paisa’s Cheese Steak, loaded with jalapeños on top of onions, peppers, and mushrooms. Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak is the second-spiciest option.
- Which cheesesteak is closest to the original Philadelphia recipe?
- The plain Cheesesteak (steak and melted cheese, toppings upon request) is the closest to the original 1930s South Philly recipe, before loaded variations became common.
- Is there a cheesesteak without cheese?
- Yes — the Steak is just steak and bread, no cheese included, for anyone who wants the meat without the melt.
- What’s the difference between Buffalo Chicken and BBQ Chicken Cheese Steak?
- Buffalo Chicken uses mild buffalo sauce and is served with blue cheese, giving it real heat. BBQ Chicken Cheese Steak uses BBQ sauce instead, which is sweeter and smokier rather than spicy.
- Can I get a cheesesteak with cold toppings instead of grilled onions?
- Yes — that’s exactly what the Cheesesteak Hoagie is: a hot cheesesteak finished with cold lettuce and tomato.
- What’s the most popular cheesesteak topping combination?
- Onions, peppers, and mushrooms together — that’s the build behind our Classic Philly Cheese Steak, and it’s the traditional “loaded” combination most people picture when they think of a Philly cheesesteak.
- Is Pizza Steak actually a pizza or a cheesesteak?
- It’s a cheesesteak — same griddled format and roll, just topped with mozzarella and marinara sauce instead of the more traditional cheese and onions.
- Which cheesesteak has the fewest added sauces or extras?
- Mushroom Cheesesteak and the Cheesesteak Hoagie both keep it to steak, cheese, and vegetables with no added sauce, making them simpler options relative to the sauced chicken versions like Buffalo or BBQ.
Ready to pick one? All ten are made fresh to order.