While a mediocre cheesesteak is a special sort of disappointment, a truly outstanding one is — we firmly believe — one of the best sandwiches out there. There are a lot of mistakes that you can make with a Philly cheesesteak, and any one of them — from improperly sliced meats and veggies to losing the steak’s natural juices — can ruin the whole thing. Thankfully, these chain restaurants get it right.

We wanted to know which chain restaurants are putting out a solidly respectable cheesesteak, because you never know when or where the craving is going to strike. Thin-sliced beef, spot-on rolls, flavorful veg, just the right amount of cheese and juiciness … it’s a tough thing to pull off, and some chains have a fan following for contributions to the cheesesteak world.

Although chain restaurants are built on the idea you can walk into any one and know exactly what you’re getting, we all know that dependability can vary greatly between locations. So, we wanted to get a wide range of opinions from customers across a chain’s footprint. That meant scouring a ton of reviews from a variety of spots to find places that were putting out cheesesteaks that got celebrated not only for being delicious but also for being consistent. Some of the best are sourcing rolls from Philly, investing in high-quality beef, and getting the veggies cooked perfectly every time. Some are putting a unique spin on this fan favorite sandwich, and that is absolutely acceptable — as long as it’s tasty. Here’s where to stop if you’re feeling a cheesesteak.

The Cheese Steak Shop is another California-based chain, with locations north of San Jose, and in the city itself. It’s been around since the early 1980s, and sandwiches here are the real deal. Rolls are shipped in from Philly’s Amoroso Bakery, and cheesesteak fans know that you should absolutely be ready to answer one question when ordering: “Wit or witout?” The Cheese Steak Shop is not only asking that, but it’s also priding itself on its house specialty cheese sauce.

Tradition is at the forefront, sure, but there are a lot of funky cheesesteak interpretations on the menu as well. The Gilroy comes with cloves of roasted garlic, for example, while the Western adds bacon, barbecue sauce, and onion rings. As far as favorites go, the Classic Philly might be tops, but the Motown Philly — with sliced mushrooms — has some fans, too.

Cheesesteaks here have won Pennsylvania natives over as fans, and a number of reviews specifically celebrate the hot, sweet, and spicy peppers as being a super-delicious addition that makes these sandwiches stand out from the crowd. The garlic-heavy Gilroy has also won plenty of hearts, while some Reddit users do offer a word of caution: This place can very quickly turn into a craving.