Philly Cheese Jakes
Philly Cheese Jakes is a family-run eatery in Sarnia, Ontario, known for hearty sandwiches (notably the Philly Cheese Steak), large-value grab-and-go meals and home-style dinners, catering services, frequent community giveaways and contests, and a social-media-forward owner (Jake) who uses Facebook to engage followers, promote subscriptions, and support local community connection through food and events.
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Last updated on Feb 21st, 2026
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Contest announcement — picks close 8:00 AM 2026-02-22
Philly Cheese Jakes is running a quick social media contest asking followers to like, share, and comment to enter. Picks close at 8:00 AM on February 22, 2026, and the post addresses everyone, so follow the original post actions before the deadline to be included.
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Staff schedule and product availability
Philly Cheese Jakes posted a staff schedule update for 2026-02-21: team in the shop at 8:30 AM, leaving at 11:45 AM for a catering delivery, then back until 4:00 PM. Firehouse 555 hot sauce will be available when staff returns; no prices or contact details were provided in the message.
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Social post about new jingle
Philly Cheese Jakes posted a casual social update on 2026-02-20 unveiling a homemade promotional jingle, with the creator noting the clip is long and that they are new. The caption uses food oriented hashtags for pulled pork, brisket, kabobs, turkey, and sausage, making the post a friendly pitch to local foodies and brand followers.
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Casual greeting post
Philly Cheese Jakes posted a casual greeting on 2026-02-20 that says 'Whoa it is been a minute. Drop in to say hi.' The message is a short, friendly invite directed at the general public, with no registration, price, or additional logistics provided.
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Firehouse 555 Hot Sauce charity sale
Philly Cheese Jakes is selling Firehouse 555 Hot Sauce 12oz bottles for 5.00 each through February 27, 2026, with no purchase limit. For each bottle sold, 1.00 funds a customer prize draw and 1.00 is donated to 3 Oaks Cabin, combining a half price deal with charitable support and chances to win cash.
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Milestone thank-you and upcoming announcement
Philly Cheese Jakes thanked followers for over 1,000 reactions and teased an announcement based on recent comments, asking the audience to stay tuned tomorrow. This concise community update celebrates the engagement milestone and invites followers to watch for a follow up on 2026-02-21.
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Follower choice poll about charity event vs. contest
Philly Cheese Jakes asked followers on 2026-02-19 to choose between hosting a charity event or running a contest by reacting to their post, with a heart for charity and a thumbs up for contest. The quick reaction poll is an easy way for followers to influence the brand's next community activity.
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Lasagna dinner delivery and subscription push
Philly Cheese Jakes reported a lasagna dinner delivery on 2026-02-18 that earned great reviews and launched a subscription push with promised exclusive benefits. They are urging followers to subscribe via their Facebook link and to share the post as part of a campaign to reach 8k followers.
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Valentine's Day Giveaway Prize
Philly Cheese Jakes announced the winner of their Valentines Day Giveaway on 2026-02-13, naming Kristine Bouffard the recipient of a lasagna and Caesar salad. The post thanks entrants, lists strong engagement metrics, and asks the winner to contact the restaurant to arrange pickup.
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Thank you message
Philly Cheese Jakes published a brief thank you to followers on 2026-02-12 at 10:50:13 UTC, addressing @everyone and using heart emojis plus hashtags like #staytuned to hint at upcoming content. The post is a simple brand gratitude message meant to engage followers and invite continued attention to future announcements.
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Valentine's Day contest
Philly Cheese Jakes is running a Valentine's Day social giveaway with a draw scheduled for Friday the 13th at 12:00 PM. The post asks followers to engage by following and subscribing on Facebook to enter, with the winner announced after the midday draw; check the original Facebook post for prize specifics and official entry rules.
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Social media promotional post
Philly Cheese Jakes posted a short social promo on 2026-02-10 highlighting "Great #food Great times" and urging readers to follow or subscribe (post references a facebook reel and targets teams/groups).
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Valentine's Day countdown announcement
Philly Cheese Jakes posted a Valentine’s Day countdown on 2026-02-10 saying “Only 4 sleeps to go” with heart emojis and hashtags (#valentinesday, #loveyou, #follow, #subscribe), encouraging followers to follow/subscribe for more updates.
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Post moderation and purpose clarification
On 2026-02-09, Jake of Philly Cheese Jakes posted that they removed a couple of posts to avoid political division and to keep the page focused on bringing people together through fun, laughs, and food.
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Clarification of Page Purpose
Philly Cheese Jakes (Jake) posted a clarification on 2026-02-09 clarifying that removed posts were not meant to be political and that the page’s purpose is to unite people through fun, laughs, and food.
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Giveaway Winner Announcement
Philly Cheese Jakes announced Elizabeth Ryan as the giveaway winner of a hat and tee shirt on 2026-02-09; the winner should DM the organization to arrange in-person prize pickup.
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Most Liked Comments Contest Results Announcement
Philly Cheese Jakes announced on Facebook that they will share the results of their Most Liked Comments contest during a morning visit to the shop on 2026-02-09. The post asks followers to check the shop's Facebook channel for the results and any follow up details.
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Hashtag-only social post
Philly Cheese Jakes published a hashtag-only social post on 2026-02-07 (published_at 2026-02-07T12:53:03Z) containing the hashtags #chilidogs, #foodie, and #mustard; the record notes these three hashtags are the only explicit factual tokens and identifies the media as a Facebook reel.
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Top Fans Shoutout
Philly Cheese Jakes posted a Top Fans shoutout on 2026-02-05 naming 24 newest top fans and asking the community to 'Drop a comment to welcome them to our community, @topfans.'
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Homemade Sourdough English Muffins
Philly Cheese Jakes shared a community post on 2026-02-04 showcasing homemade sourdough English muffins topped with cheese and tomato and asked readers to comment 'yes' if they eat breakfast or 'pass' if they don't.
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Feedback Request for Coffee Break Segment
Philly Cheese Jakes is seeking feedback on the 'Coffee Break with Jake' segment, inviting community input on its frequency and content.
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Available Dishes at Philly Cheese Jakes
Philly Cheese Jakes offers a variety of delicious dishes including turkey dinners, Taco casseroles, and more, with prices starting at $6.
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Game Winners Announcement and Promotional Engagement
Philly Cheese Jakes announces the winners of their game, inviting them to collect their prizes and encouraging community engagement.
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Turkey Dinner Offering
Philly Cheese Jakes is offering a limited Turkey Dinner for $15.00 + hst, featuring turkey, dressing, vegetables, mashed potatoes, and gravy, with only 10 dinners available for pickup.
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Philly Cheese Jakes Hat Giveaway
Join the Philly Cheese Jakes Hat Giveaway for a chance to win one of three hats by liking the post and commenting 'Hats off'!