The Hamdan Family's Milwaukee Legacy
The Hamdan family opened Chubby's on Oakland Avenue in 2007 with one mission: bring a real Philly cheesesteak to Milwaukee and do it right. Nearly two decades of regulars say it worked.
One Shop on Oakland Avenue
In 2007, the Hamdan family set up on Oakland Avenue on Milwaukee's East Side — a small shop, limited seating, and a clear idea of what great food looks like. Word spread fast, because when something tastes this right, people talk.
How We Make It Right
Steak chopped fresh on the grill, Cheese Whiz the way Philadelphia intended, and soft rolls from Peter Sciortino's Bakery. Express Milwaukee called Chubby's one of only two places in the city making a Philly cheesesteak the right way.
Beyond the Cheesesteak
Juicy burgers, saucy wings, gyros, brunch plates, and loaded steak fries big enough to split — there's something here whether you show up at noon or 3 AM.
Still a Family Operation
Staff who check ingredient labels without being asked, give honest recommendations, and treat first-timers like regulars — that's not a policy, that's family.
