Jawny's — Review by Grub with Greg
Sherman Oaks, United States — American / Philly Cheese Steaks
Jawny's serves some of LA's best Philly cheese steaks from a car wash parking lot in Sherman Oaks. The spicy cheese steak features a proprietary meat blend with grilled onions, mushrooms, and green peppers, topped generously with melted cheese, while the Philly cheese fries with their outstanding cheese sauce are rated 10 out of 10. Currently operating evenings only from their car wash location, they're working on opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant.
What was great: Spicy cheese steak with proprietary meat blend, creamy cheesy flavor, excellent Philly cheese fries with fantastic cheese sauce, fresh wings
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
The spicy cheese steak is the star of the menu, featuring Jawny's own proprietary blend of meats grilled with onions, mushrooms, and green peppers, then generously layered with melted Swiss or provolone cheese. The first bite hits with creamy cheese flavor, followed by the savory steak and a subtle spice finish that comes through perfectly. The Philly cheese fries are equally impressive, smothered in a fantastic homemade cheese sauce that earned a perfect 10 out of 10 rating from a fellow customer. Wings are also available on the menu, rounding out their offerings beyond just the signature sandwiches.
The Experience
Jawny's operates from a car wash parking lot at the corner of Woodman Avenue and the 101 in Sherman Oaks, creating a casual, somewhat unconventional dining experience. A line of customers on a Thursday night indicates the popularity and appeal of the food despite the unusual location. Service is quick and efficient, with staff happy to provide supplies like gloves to handle the generously cheesy sandwiches. The vibe is casual street food at its finest.
Value & Pricing
No specific prices were mentioned in the review, but the value proposition appears strong given the generous portions of meat, vegetables, and cheese, plus the quality of the cheese sauce on the fries.
Notable Moments
You got to get the Philly cheese fries - a recommendation from a customer named Jack in line
They just lather this thing up in cheese - reaction to the generous cheese application
The reviewer notes that eating the cheese steak requires requesting gloves due to the messy, cheese-laden nature of the sandwich.
The Verdict
Jawny's delivers authentic, high-quality Philly cheese steaks that rival or exceed offerings found in traditional brick-and-mortar locations. Perfect for anyone craving legitimate, generously portioned cheese steaks with quality ingredients and exceptional cheese sauce. Best for casual diners who don't mind the unconventional car wash location and evening-only hours, and who want authentic Philly fare in Los Angeles.