A veteran of many visits to Grant's Philly cheesesteak, I tend to discount 'Mr. Glass Half-full's' reviews. The writer praises... yet complains as if he just found a $50 dollar bill on the street but it was stained and quite muddy.\r
Let's see if I can encapsulate my feelings for this worthwhile establishment without being cranky.\r
First, I tip my hat to Grant for devising an unforgettable sandwich. The first thing that strikes you upon entering Grant's Philly Cheesesteak is the aroma. The small shop is neat as a pin with nice decorative touches, and yet your attention is drawn repeatedly to the small pass-through through which you can smell cooking proteins and sweet onions. If you're a novice don't spend a lot of time choosing your sandwich...just order a classic. What gives Grant's sandwiches their Northwest uniqueness is their size and amount of filling. This is a Lumberjack size sandwich. I really feel the peppers make the sandwhich the very best in Portland. The special sweet peppers and/or hot peppers let you know you're eating something you can only find in one place...Grant's Philly Cheesesteak. (I'm big lover the sweet peppers). An order of fries is big enough for two or even three. Diane's homemade potato chips are crisp and light. This restaurant is not a chain. It's run by a husband and his wife who'll work extra hard to see your needs are met. I even understand the shop cater's for busy business meetings. Come in today and talk to the people in the restaurant....Grant's patron's are his best advertisers. My favorite, you may ask? I love the PDX, but the classic with extra Provolone really sends me. If you have petty issues about bread and 'burnt' ends...go to Subway...but if you want to support a real hometown couple with real hometown pride and a one-of-a-kind hometown sandwich...check out the aroma inside Grant's Philly Cheesesteak.
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