Domino's Oven Baked Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich: No Cheese, No Steak, Lots of Bread
Posted by Adam Kuban, December 16, 2008 at 9:30 AM
As promised yesterday, some intel on the new(ish) Domino's Oven Baked Sandwich.
At $8.99 for sandwich and 10-inch one-topping pizza, it was the cheapest thing I could order on the menu and still get a pizza box to take pictures of. And I figured I'd kill two birds with one stone, finally trying the Domino's sandwich line.
The unboxing. So far, so good.
The autopsy shot.
Looks like a decent-size sandwich, with some toasty color on the bun. It did look a little shiny and compact—as if it had been brushed with oil and placed briefly in some sort of press. However, I doubt this was the case. I think it's just a very oily dough with a very open hole structure that is smushed easily under the weight of a knife.
Whoa! Is this amount of coverage worth $4.99?
So the title of this post might have been a bit of an exaggeration. But not my much. Look! There's hardly anything on it.
For the record, on the website the Philly Cheesesteak comes with steak, American and provolone, green peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Dropdowns default to "Normal," which is what I ordered. I opted out of mushrooms and American cheese.
Conclusion: Set all applicable dropdowns to "Extra" The "Normal" amount might as well be "Light" in anyone else's world but Domino's.
did you still eat it? how did it taste? you could have combined the meat and toppings from both halves in order to attempt a better meat to bun ratio. From the picture it doesn't looks like it would have worked but you might have at least tasted some meat.
You can't make a Philly cheesesteak at a chain restaurant. It just can't happen. It's sad what passes for a cheesesteak outside of the metro Philly area.
It wasn't horrible. Definitely not the real Philly deal, obviously, but it wasn't vile. It was toasty and warm and somehow managed to convey the flavor of a simulated cheesesteak despite the meager ingredient load. If I were doing a chain-store sandwich lunch, I'd go to Quizno's or Subway first.
As another native Philadelphian, who has lived in the NY area for 25 years, i also feel that any attempt by a company who makes the worst quality pizza i have ever eaten to make a cheesesteak should be ILLEGAL!
First, cheesesteaks are NOT baked, EVER. Onions should be sauteed, then the beef added, and finally the cheese. Preferably on an Amoroso's roll, or something similar. Hot or sweet peppers or any other condiments should be added afterwards.
Now you have to order one with "Extra" so we can see the difference. And what, no Cheez Whiz?! That's not a real Philly cheesesteak!
PS If I was in the right mood, I'd have called, complained about my sandwich being half eaten, and demanded my money back or a new, REAL sandwich. The bread does actually look kind of toasty though. The first shot with the box open - that looks tasty. But when you opened it up! YIKES!
Not to nit-pick, but where's the cheese? I was under the impression there was supposed to be cheese. It just doesn't look like it was worth what you paid, no matter how low the price.
It doesn't look that good. It's a sandwich version of their pizza. I agree with other people who don't care for Domino's. If there were a good national pizza chain I'd have a different attitude, but there isn't.
In fairness to the pictures, almost all sub sandwiches look hideous when re-opened. The ingredients smush together and it's never pretty.
Domino's is very smart to go after a new market with new products in this tough economy. Why keep up the old price wars in pizza where Domino's cannot change customer perceptions? Instead going after a new market will give Domino's growth opportunities. Great move to grow when most competitors are trying to save costs. Read more at http://www.ThePhoenixPrinciple.com
To be fair they are calling it a "Philly cheesesteak".
Here in Philadelphia you run away from places who have that phraseology on the menu (the real thing just says "cheesesteak"). Most places OUTSIDE of the area use that phrase. And they are uniformly crap. Not surprisingly the dominoes monstrosity lives up the this craposity.
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22 Comments:
Oi! The food isn't any good--and such small portions!
HeartofGlass at 9:43AM on 12/16/08
damn, those portions are criminal. i don't mind dominoes but they need to get rid of that or step it up on portions.
foodinmouth at 9:56AM on 12/16/08
I don't know. I really don't want bigger portions of crappy food. It's sort of like asking someone to kick you harder in the junk.
worldcupfever at 10:13AM on 12/16/08
did you still eat it? how did it taste? you could have combined the meat and toppings from both halves in order to attempt a better meat to bun ratio. From the picture it doesn't looks like it would have worked but you might have at least tasted some meat.
stewmeat at 10:47AM on 12/16/08
what a joke. where's the meat? they're subs always were terrible. looks like they still are.
smokeboy at 10:48AM on 12/16/08
Yeah, how did it taste??
DustinM at 10:51AM on 12/16/08
can make it better and for cheaper at home
ssultan23 at 10:52AM on 12/16/08
You can't make a Philly cheesesteak at a chain restaurant. It just can't happen. It's sad what passes for a cheesesteak outside of the metro Philly area.
lisambb at 11:02AM on 12/16/08
It wasn't horrible. Definitely not the real Philly deal, obviously, but it wasn't vile. It was toasty and warm and somehow managed to convey the flavor of a simulated cheesesteak despite the meager ingredient load. If I were doing a chain-store sandwich lunch, I'd go to Quizno's or Subway first.
Adam Kuban at 11:27AM on 12/16/08
bleh. we just got dominos the other night - sometimes, it's all there is at 1:30am - and the Italian sandwich is just as bad.
and yet, i am addicted to the cheezy bread. i know it's not good, but it's so just garlicky and salty and umm...
thursdaynightsmackdown at 12:07PM on 12/16/08
And lots of box! Is all that cardboard necessary?...
Cathy@noteatingoutinny at 12:27PM on 12/16/08
As a native Philadelphian, I find this post offensive and that...well...thing...terribly immoral.
lawofmurphy at 1:04PM on 12/16/08
Chicken Parm sandwich sucked too, another bread sandwich.
jakeyd at 2:07PM on 12/16/08
As another native Philadelphian, who has lived in the NY area for 25 years, i also feel that any attempt by a company who makes the worst quality pizza i have ever eaten to make a cheesesteak should be ILLEGAL!
First, cheesesteaks are NOT baked, EVER. Onions should be sauteed, then the beef added, and finally the cheese. Preferably on an Amoroso's roll, or something similar. Hot or sweet peppers or any other condiments should be added afterwards.
Ahhh. Now i feel better......
Delicious B at 2:20PM on 12/16/08
Now you have to order one with "Extra" so we can see the difference. And what, no Cheez Whiz?! That's not a real Philly cheesesteak!
PS If I was in the right mood, I'd have called, complained about my sandwich being half eaten, and demanded my money back or a new, REAL sandwich. The bread does actually look kind of toasty though. The first shot with the box open - that looks tasty. But when you opened it up! YIKES!
feistyfoodie at 3:11PM on 12/16/08
Not to nit-pick, but where's the cheese? I was under the impression there was supposed to be cheese. It just doesn't look like it was worth what you paid, no matter how low the price.
beth1 at 3:28PM on 12/16/08
First the "Brooklyn-style pizza" now this?
Blue387 at 6:03PM on 12/16/08
Time to resurrect (literally) the "where's the beef?" ladies. What a pathetic excuse for a Philly Cheesesteak.
PerkyMac at 6:48PM on 12/16/08
It doesn't look that good. It's a sandwich version of their pizza. I agree with other people who don't care for Domino's. If there were a good national pizza chain I'd have a different attitude, but there isn't.
In fairness to the pictures, almost all sub sandwiches look hideous when re-opened. The ingredients smush together and it's never pretty.
tjmile1 at 2:51PM on 12/17/08
@worldcupfever: LOL. that is classic.
redzerostar at 4:14PM on 12/18/08
Domino's is very smart to go after a new market with new products in this tough economy. Why keep up the old price wars in pizza where Domino's cannot change customer perceptions? Instead going after a new market will give Domino's growth opportunities. Great move to grow when most competitors are trying to save costs. Read more at http://www.ThePhoenixPrinciple.com
adam hartung at 12:26PM on 12/31/08
To be fair they are calling it a "Philly cheesesteak".
Here in Philadelphia you run away from places who have that phraseology on the menu (the real thing just says "cheesesteak"). Most places OUTSIDE of the area use that phrase. And they are uniformly crap. Not surprisingly the dominoes monstrosity lives up the this craposity.
rockhopper at 1:46PM on 01/08/09