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Bruchi's Cheesesteaks and Subs is a locally owned and operated restaurant, specializing in east-coast style cheesesteak sandwiches, with a full menu of sandwiches, burgers, salads and more, along with a nice assortment of beer on tap. This fine, casual dining restaurant is located in the TJ Maxx center, in Roseville, CA. As with all of reviews that I publish, I have no affiliation with the restaurant reviewed, and there is no monetary gain on my part, as I am simply a person who likes to eat, and I love to write-up, and publish my dining experiences.
Photo: Bruchi's Cheesesteaks and Subs is located in the TJ Maxx Center, on busy Douglas Blvd., in Roseville, CA. This suburban shopping center offers lots of convenient, safe and free parking, and is home to several other restaurants. It's a little past the 10:30 in the morning, Friday, October 09, 2026, and I have good things in mind for a early lunch on this late Friday morning approaching mid September. It's a hot fall morning, almost as hot as summer, and a perfect day to enjoy a delicious sandwich, fries and a couple beers.
Photo: As you enter the restaurant, there is a low partition that directs you to the order counter. The dining room is quite spacious, and the furniture is mostly tables, with a few tall "bar tables" with matching tall chairs, and a few booth lining the walls. There are several television monitors which, during today's visit, were tuned to what seemed to be variety shows. The dining room exhibits a definite "sports bar" feel, and is modern, squeaky-clean, and inviting.
Photo: Today I "opened" up the restaurant, and found Megan at the counter and Heidi getting the kitchen going. When I entered the restaurant, I could smell the freshly-baked bread, so I assume the staff had been on duty for some time. All of the rolls, bread and cookies are baked in the kitchen, located behind the flat top griddle.
Photo: "Cheesesteaks" are listed on one section of the menu. Philly-style cheesesteaks top the menu, but the menu features many other varieties of sandwiches, and each one I've tried so far has been delicious. Today, I was in the mood for something different, so I went with a "Supreme 7" and my meat of choice was marinated chicken. It's pretty close to a Philadelphia cheesesteak, but it isn't a cheesesteak, as it has chicken instead of thinly sliced beer.
Photo: Meet friendly Megan, who took my order and poured my first "Bruchi Beer," which was my appetizer, with a friendly smile. With my second beer, she brought it to my table with a smile.
Photo: After placing my order, I watched talented Chef Heidi grilling my the meat and vegetables for my sandwich. She used a "burger hat" to trap in the moisture and the flavor, and to promote even cooking on the flat top griddle.
Photo: Condiments, including mustard, ketchup, mayo and "Bruchi's Fry Sauce," along napkins and eating utensils are at a self-serve station, where you can help yourself. "Bruchi's Fry Sauce" is dispensed in a pump container, and this fry sauce is simply AMAZING and it's a must-have for dipping, as I enhances everything! It's vaguely similar to Thousand Island dressing, but that's where the similarity ends, as "Bruchi's Fry Sauce" is in a class all by itself. Try it... you'll keep returning for more!
Photo: After grabbling two small cups of "Bruchi's Fry Sauce," I relaxed a my table, sipping my ice-cold "Bruchi Beer" and looked out the window. That's the TJ Maxx store in the background, which is the centerpiece of this small shopping center. I always enjoy sitting at one of the hight tables, watching the world go by as I sip on a draft beer... or two.
Photo: Meet friendly Chef Heidi, who expertly prepared my sandwich on a flat top griddle and brought my lunch with a friendly smile. All of the staff at Bruchi's are super friendly and will treat you like a rock star.
Photo: I'm a happy guy, as I raise my glass of "Bruchi Beer" and give a toast to Heidi, Megan and all of the friendly and talented staff at Bruchi's Cheesesteaks and Subs.
Photo: From the "Cheesesteaks" section of the menu, and went with a "Chicken Supreme," which is a classic, Philadelphia-style chicken sandwich, and covers all of the bases when it comes to the Philly take on a deluxe chicken sandwich. The menu describes this delicious sandwich as, "Melted white American cheese, grilled onions, fresh bell peppers, mushrooms, mayo and spices with lean steak or marinated chicken." With either choice of meat, it's a delicious sandwich and makes for the perfect lunch! The sandwich began with a generous helping of tender, juicy marinated chicken, grilled to perfection on the flat top griddle. Chef Heidi showed her skill with the chicken, as it was savory, juicy and grilled to perfection. I noted she used a "burger hat" for the chicken, and for the onion and bell pepper, to seal in the juicy goodness and to ensure perfect cooking. And the cheese? Just like in Philadelphia, Bruchi's added white American cheese, melted and mixed with the grilled white onions, green bell peppers, mushrooms and the juicy, marinated chicken. We're talking about a winning combination, and a cornucopia of goodness on the griddle! All of this grilled perfection was placed on a long, lightly toasted hoagie roll, freshly baked in the restaurant's kitchen, perfectly golden crusty on the outside, and white and tender inside. Perfect. Bruchi's signature fries were on the thin/medium side, and cut with a "crinkle" so more of the fry is exposed to the oil during deep frying, which also gives the fries a little more "crunch" and makes them look pretty. These fries were beautiful to look at, as they were deep fried to a light golden brown on the outside, and tender white inside, and when you bit into them, you were rewarded with the taste sensation that only top-shelf fries can give you, plus a rewarding crunch. These fries were simply delicious! I dipped both the fries and the sandwich into the little cups of "Burchi's Fry Sauce," which added a delicious, creamy tang. The fry sauce, along with mustard, ketchup and mayonnaise are available at the condiment stand. It was love at first bite, as this was a delicious sandwich! The combination of the juicy, tender chicken, the cheesy goodness of the white American cheese, mayo, grilled onion, pepper and mushrooms, along with the freshly baked roll made for the "supreme" chicken experience. Delicious! I'm normally a steak kind of guy, but after enjoying this scrumptuous sandwich, I'm a believer in Philly-style chicken sandwiches, thanks to Bruchi's Cheesesteaks and Subs.
Photo: I hold half of my sandwich and admire all of the layers of goodness, along with the beautiful presentation. It was almost too pretty to bite into... well... almost. Ah... the white melted American cheese, grilled onions and peppers... and the beautiful, marinated chicken. Oh my! Look at the beautiful golden brown of the crinkle cut fries! Don't forget the fry sauce... it makes for a fine dipping experience! I simply LOVED my "Supreme Chicken" sandwich along with the side of fries as the sandwich and fries were some of the best that I've enjoyed during the many years of Roseville area dining that I've enjoyed. Simply amazing! Not to mention pints of "Bruchi Beer," served in a frosted glass, which made for great appetizer and dessert. You can't beat the food and beer in quality, quantity or price! Along with the amazing Americana cuisine, the service is fast, friendly and top shelf! When you're in the mood for one of the finest chicken sandwiches in Placer County, and maybe anywhere, head over to Bruchi's Cheesesteaks and Subs, located in the TJ Maxx Center, in Roseville, CA. You'll LOVE this fine restaurant! Bruchi's Cheesesteaks and Subs Copyright(c) 2026 eRench Productions. All rights reserved. We've been on the web since December 22, 2002.
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