About Us

Serving Up Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks in Columbus, Ohio

Marlow’s Cheesesteaks is an independently owned, family-operated restaurant brand proudly serving authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks across Columbus, Ohio. Founded by Philadelphia natives and husband-and-wife duo Jomar (“Marlow”) and Shanika Sheppard, Marlow’s brings real Philly flavor, quality ingredients, and community-driven values to every sandwich we serve. From Philadelphia Roots to Columbus Growth, Our story began in 2021, when Marlow’s Cheesesteaks launched as a food trailer with one goal: bring authentic Philadelphia cheesesteaks to Central Ohio—done right. With deep Philly roots and a commitment to quality, our food quickly earned a loyal following. In 2022, we opened our first brick-and-mortar location, marking a major milestone in our journey. By 2025, Marlow’s Cheesesteaks proudly operates four locations across Columbus, Ohio, serving neighborhoods, food halls, and high-traffic venues throughout the city.

What Makes Our Cheesesteaks Authentic

At Marlow’s Cheesesteaks, authenticity is everything. Our cheesesteak uses premium ingredients, classic preparation techniques, and bold flavors inspired by Philadelphia’s iconic food culture. We don’t cut corners—and our guests can taste the difference. Whether you’re dining in, ordering takeout, enjoying delivery, or booking catering, our goal is to deliver a consistently great cheesesteak experience every time.

Serving Columbus with Multiple Locations

With four convenient locations across Columbus, Ohio, Marlow’s Cheesesteaks makes it easy to enjoy authentic Philly cheesesteaks wherever you are. Each location delivers the same quality, service, and welcoming fast-casual experience our brand is known for.

Looking for the best cheesesteaks in Columbus? You’ll find them at Marlow’s.

Catering, Food Truck & Events

In addition to our restaurant locations, Marlow’s Cheesesteaks offers cheesesteak catering and food truck services for corporate events, private parties, schools, and community gatherings throughout Central Ohio. Our catering menu is designed to deliver bold, crowd-pleasing comfort food—perfect for events of all sizes.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple:

Serve authentic Philly cheesesteaks with integrity, invest in our community, and build a brand rooted in quality, consistency, and purpose.