The Arby's Steak Sandwich That Has Fans Divided

From its classic roast beef to burgers to chicken sandwiches, Arby's does indeed "have the meats." The menu doesn't lie. Adding to that endless supply of meat, the fast food chain recently brought back an old fan favorite. For a limited time, Arby's is offering its take on a classic Philly cheesesteak.

The sandwich — which first appeared at participating locations in June — includes a quarter pound of thin-shaved Angus steak, along with American cheese, bell peppers and onions, and a creamy garlic sauce.

This cheesesteak doesn't veer too far away from the classic sandwich you'll find at popular Philadelphia eateries like Pat's King of Steaks (the inventor of the Philly cheesesteak) and Geno's Steaks. The big question here: Is Arby's take on a philly cheesesteak actually any good? And the answer to that question is — it depends on who you ask.

The reviews are all over the place when it comes to Arby's cheesesteak. "Two ounces of gristle. Flavorless. I don't think fast food places are even trying anymore," one Redditor complains. "It tasted like meat soup on a flash frozen bun," another says. Other reviews are way more positive. "I believe Arby's cheesesteak is miles ahead of any other fast food 'sub' place with what I had. It was incredibly flavorful," one says. The sandwich almost brought another Redditor to tears: "Seriously, that s**t almost had me crying from how good it was."

A TikTok reviewer initially thought the sandwich looked like mush, but actually thought it tasted a lot better than it looked, while a YouTube reviewer thought it might be one of the best fast food cheesesteaks available. Reviews also consistently talk about the sogginess of the sandwich. But if you've ever had an authentic Philly cheesesteak, you know it can be a soggy mess. While we'd never call Arby's sandwich "authentic," the soggy nature shouldn't be a detriment.

The cheesesteak costs $7.99, which puts it on the pricier side of Arby's sandwich offerings — similar in price to the half pound beef 'n cheddar and the smokehouse brisket. If you want the sandwich as part of a combo, expect to spend close to $13. Is a fast food sandwich worth that much money? Again, it all depends on who you ask. But if you're willing to pay $8 for a fast food sandwich, the cheesesteak has enough positive reviews that we think it's worth a taste.