Philly Cheese Jakes
Philly Cheese Jakes is a family-run eatery in Sarnia-Lambton specializing in Philly-style sandwiches like Philly Cheese Steak and Chicken Cheese Steak, made-to-order hot sandwiches, hearty ready-to-eat meals such as pulled pork mac and cheese, and large handmade loaves of bread. The shop emphasizes generous portion sizes, quick service, active social engagement through contests and giveaways, and occasional vending at local events.
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Last updated on Feb 21st, 2026
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Motivational announcement
Philly Cheese Jakes posted a short, energetic rally on 2026-04-27 reading, "Are we ready to take another run at it? LETS GO!!!" The message functions as a brisk call to action, useful for sparking momentum among teammates or followers.
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Social media praise post
Philly Cheese Jakes posted a brief praise message on 2026-04-26 asking fans to react to an eye catching item, quoting "Because they look outstanding I wanted to share this with you all. Who loves the skin?" It is a simple, shareable prompt meant to drive quick engagement on social channels.
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Baking update: first item in oven
Philly Cheese Jakes shared a quick kitchen update on April 26 noting their first item went into the oven and might need a touch more color, inviting followers to stay tuned for the finished result. The post is a brief behind the scenes peek that builds anticipation for whatever comes out of the oven next.
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Family chicken dinner — full butterflied chicken with sides
Philly Cheese Jakes is offering a made fresh family chicken dinner for pickup tonight, featuring a full butterflied roasted chicken with roasted potatoes, broccoli, onion, peppers, and carrots for Only 55.00 plus HST. Reply to the original message to reserve one and indicate a preferred pickup time so orders can be coordinated.
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Pulled pork and cheese pasta
Philly Cheese Jakes announced that their pulled pork and cheese pasta returned on April 25 and sold out quickly according to a 2:05 PM update. Portions are over 1 pound, the shop held orders for callers, and availability ran until supplies were gone.
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Grab-and-go pasta — Scoobie-Doo's
Philly Cheese Jakes is offering a grab and go pasta called Scoobie Doo's, available for pickup today at 12:45 PM. The brief, friendly post is ideal for anyone looking for a fast, tasty lunch option from this vendor.
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Weekend social post
Philly Cheese Jakes shared a short, playful social post on April 25 that reads "Weekend for some and another day for others." The concise line is designed to invite quick engagement and fits the brand's casual, community minded tone.
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Contest winner announcement and customer thank-you
Philly Cheese Jakes announced Shannon Withrow-Blackmore as the winner of the Chem Valley Wrestling contest on 2026-04-24 and thanked customers for their loyalty. The brief, friendly note also mentions a recent sandwich visit, underscoring the shop's neighborhood connection.
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Brief social post: Mind-blowing
Philly Cheese Jakes posted a short, enthusiastic message on 2026-04-24 that simply says "Mind-blowing. :-)". The update reads as a playful teaser or reaction, ideal for grabbing attention on social feeds.
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Thank-you message to supporters
Philly Cheese Jakes posted a warm thank-you on 2026-04-24, praising supporters for joining small contests and encouraging people to swing by the shop to grab a sandwich. The short note is a friendly nudge to keep the community momentum going and to support the eatery in person.
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Contest follow-up and thank-you message
Philly Cheese Jakes thanked followers for supporting a small contest held today and teased a chance to try the challenge again next week. The post is a friendly invitation to watch their social channels for the next prompt and participate in quick, easy entry contests.
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Short celebratory announcement
On 2026-04-23 Philly Cheese Jakes posted a celebratory message thanking supporters and saying they "officially BLEW the lid off the internet today," while inviting followers to confirm participation with "Let me know whether you're in or not. You still have time. 💰" The message is brief and aimed at prompting quick replies from the organization's audience.
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Coffee Break announcement
Philly Cheese Jakes posted a brief Coffee Break announcement on 2026-04-23 with the message Coffee Break time....., inviting patrons to pause for a warm drink. Check the shop or their social feed for any immediate offerings or timing updates.
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Early closing at 2 pm
Philly Cheese Jakes posted that they will close early today at 2:00 PM, noting the change in a brief, friendly message. If you planned to visit later today, keep the earlier closing time in mind.
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Social media entry giveaway instructions
Philly Cheese Jakes posted a social media giveaway on 2026-04-23 asking followers to follow the account, comment "Aces Wild", like the post, and share it to enter. The shop thanks supporters and uses playful emojis to encourage participation in this quick, friendly contest.
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Social media giveaway: follow, comment, like, and share
Philly Cheese Jakes published a social media giveaway on 2026-04-23 asking followers to follow the account, comment "Aces Wild", like the post, and share it to enter. Complete all four actions on the giveaway post to qualify, and check the shop's social feed for the original announcement.
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Fresh loaves of bread
Philly Cheese Jakes posted five freshly shaped loaves today, three two pound loaves and two three pound loaves, and will mark SOLD OUT when they are gone. These very large handmade loaves are available by calling the store at 519-491-5797 to reserve or arrange pickup.
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Proposed free contest — seeking feedback
Philly Cheese Jakes posted on 2026-04-22 asking followers to vote "yay" or "nay" on a proposed free contest and to guess how many likes the post will get. The organizer says "I'll post it later this evening" if the idea gets positive feedback, so leave a quick comment to influence whether the giveaway goes forward.
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Playful social post
Philly Cheese Jakes posted a playful social update on 2026-04-22 that reads "Round round we go!!! :-)". It is a concise, lighthearted brand moment meant for casual engagement and easy sharing by followers.
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Community event menu — Chem Valley Wrestling show
Philly Cheese Jakes will vend at the Chem Valley Wrestling show on May 2, serving FOOTLONG JUMBO dogs, cheese nachos, and pulled pork to benefit Lambton County Developmental Services. Enter the giveaway by liking the post and commenting "headlock" for a chance to win one of two tickets, the draw takes place on Friday April 24.
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Pedro vs. Traditional Pulled Pork
Philly Cheese Jakes posted a playful prompt on 2026-04-20 asking whether you will get a Pedro or a traditional pulled pork. The message spotlights two named sandwich options and offers a quick nudge to pick which one you will try next time you stop by Philly Cheese Jakes.
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Pork supplier update
On 2026-04-20 Philly Cheese Jakes announced that they have figured out their pork supplier, thanking customers for their patience. This brief update confirms the sourcing question is settled and encourages customers to follow the business for any further announcements.
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Share the love message
Philly Cheese Jakes posted a short uplifting message on 2026-04-18 encouraging people to share kindness because someone may be having a harder time. The note uses three heart emojis to set a warm tone, making it an easy prompt to reach out to a friend or neighbor today.
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Morning greeting post
Philly Cheese Jakes posted a brief morning greeting on 2026-04-17 at 12:45 PM UTC inviting casual replies. The friendly message is ideal for quick engagement with local followers and works well as a prompt to share plans or tag friends.
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Quick check-in and coffee break
Philly Cheese Jakes posts a brief check in inviting everyone to a quick coffee break with Jake on the day of publication. It is a short, friendly prompt intended to encourage a casual moment to reconnect during the workday.
