Looking to sample the best cheesesteaks around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable cheesesteak hot spots in Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.
1. Big City Grill & Lemonade
Topping the list is Big City Grill & Lemonade. Located at 23 E. 38th St. in Mapleton-Fall Creek, the traditional American spot, which offers burgers and cheesesteaks, is the highest-rated cheap cheesesteak spot in Indianapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 91 reviews on Yelp. The spot also serves burgers and hot dogs.
Yelper Betsy S., who reviewed Big City Grill & Lemonade on Oct. 19, wrote, "The quarter-pound cheeseburger and chicken tenders were very good. We also really liked their onion rings. The flavored frozen lemonade was a real treat!"
Angel R. noted, "Hot, fresh, huge portions. Amazing lemonade. Shared a Philly buster combo and we didn't finish it we were so full."
2. Steak Escape Willow Lake
Next up is College Park's Steak Escape Willow Lake, situated at 2440 Lake Circle Drive. It's a location of the national chain. With 4.5 stars out of 76 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score cheesesteaks and sandwiches has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. The menu also offers bowls and subs.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Steak Escape Willow Lake.
"We are a franchise of the original Steak Escape — the true story goes like this: Back in 1982, against the pleading from friends and family, co-founders Ken Smith and Mark Turner decided to strike out in search of their dream — to open a cheesesteak shop," per the history section of its Yelp profile. "Having grown up on the East Coast and being self-proclaimed cheesesteak addicts, they couldn't understand why the rest of the world didn't even know what a cheesesteak was. So, Steak Escape was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1982."
3. Mambo's Cheesesteak Grill
Downtown Indianapolis's Mambo's Cheesesteak Grill, located at 222 E. Market St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly Latin American and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers cheesesteaks and more, four stars out of 24 reviews. You'll also find chicken and vegetarian options on the menu.
The site has lots more information about Mambo's Cheesesteak Grill.
"We opened Mambos in 2015 in order to keep a little bit of history of food that was served before but added a South American twist to some sandwiches," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile.
In terms of signature items, "breakfast sandwiches, quesadillas, omelets for breakfast," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Philly Cheesesteaks, South American sandwiches and burgers for lunch."
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