Chef D's Philly's | Our Story

A Dream Served One Cheesesteak at a Time

Troy Detwiler spent years working toward one goal: a sandwich shop where everything is made right. After a life-altering accident and 18 months learning to walk again, he stopped waiting and opened Chef D's Philly's.

The Long Road to Opening Day

Chef D graduated culinary school in 1995, but life had other plans. A serious accident gave him 18 months to reconsider — and he came out the other side with Chef D's Philly's.

The Accident That Made It Clear

A serious accident crushed part of Troy's femur and put him through 18 months of recovery — learning to walk again from scratch. When he came out the other side, he was done waiting.

A Small Menu, On Purpose

A focused lineup: premium ribeye, a secret homemade marinara, and house-made jalapeño ranch guests can't stop ordering. Short menu, done right.

Northern Utah Takes Notice

From one Ogden storefront, Chef D's earned the Standard-Examiner Readers' Choice Award and a loyal following across Northern Utah.

The Counter Is Always Open

Chef D's is now home in Wellsville — Troy still shows up, still cooks, and still wants every guest to taste exactly what he had in mind.