After hearing a lot of hype about this being one of the best delis in Philadelphia I wanted to find out for myself. To get right into it, I will say our to go order had a few errors. One sub was missing cheese and three were missing marinara. Taste wise I would say they're cheesesteak is solid, but could use some sort of seasoning. I highly recommend getting the seeded roll. Their roasted pork was good as well. I can't say either were the best I've ever had, but definitely above average. Overall, I would say give this place a shot, I would come here again, but would definitely double check my to go order before leaving. read more

Cosmi's Deli - Roasted pork with Sauteed Broccoli Rabe - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Fantastic sandwiches and history. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu at Cosmi's. I like their hoagies and cheesesteaks on seeded rolls. If you want to taste the history of Philadelphia go to Cosmi's. read more

Cosmi's Deli - Outside - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great steak sandwiches, hoagies and other sandwiches. Always a fantastic go to for these. The only negative is that parking in the area is brutal. Prices are reasonable and the food is prepared fairly quickly. I try to get here on most trips to So Philly. read more

Love their Italian subs, the seeded bread was perfect. The use great combinations of meats and toppings. I went her a few times while visiting South Philly this month. read more

NOT WORTH THE HYPE. Save yourself some dollars. Ugh! I was so so excited to try this historic spot! First it's in my neighborhood walking distance and second, 90 years of history! BUT was unfortunately disappointed. It must have been an off day for them but my chicken cheesesteak hoagies had no cheese despite my ordering them with cheese. So sad! Funny because the folks preparing them even wrote on a hoagie wrapper what cheese each came with. But when we started eating the meat was DRY and flavorless. No salt either. I opened my sandwich flat and searched for cheese but couldn't find. For three cheesesteak hoagies (two of which were missing cheese) & average mozzarella sticks 6 pieces it was almost 52 bucks! Go figure...... What an unfortunate experience. There's nothing close to iconic, historic, or special about this place. read more

Cosmi's Deli - Inside - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ambiance: (4/5) It like an average deli. No seating. Price: (4/5) Average for the area. Food: (3.5/5) I enjoyed the cheesesteak, but I thought the meat lacked flavor and was a bit more dry than others I have tried. Service: (5/5) You can order ahead which is great. Food was still very hot when I got to it. read more

Cosmi's Deli - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Heard about this S.philly gem and had to check it out. I've been there 3 times so far and will absolutely keep coming back. Inside is small with no seating but you're just in there to order or pick up. The staff is friendly and will help you out. I've gotten their Big dom cutlet, big dom cugine, and also got an S. Philadelphia Italian hoagie there and ate it the next day and it was just as delicious. My favorite go to hoagie spot in the city read more

Cosmi's Deli - 1/2The Big Dom Cugine - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Our sandwiches were absolutely excellent just the right amount of everything lots of meat all cooked perfectly and just the right amount of juice not too much but very delicious. Staff friendly service was fast. I highly recommend you take the drive and enjoy every bite.!!!! read more

Cosmi's Deli - Italian pork sandwich, broccoli ROB, Long, hots and provolone cheese - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Good spot for a hoagie!!! The portion is huge and toppings very generous!! Wished they had an eating area inside or outside. Nevertheless, I ended up taking my bite to Washington Park. I got the GODFATHER hoagie. Flavor off the roof! The worker/owner was pretty cool. Copped some fries and a soda too. I was good for the night! read more

Cosmi's Deli - The GODFATHER hoagie, BOMB!!! - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

we order from them at least once a week for the past 4 years and its always delicious!

Our go to weekly, never disappoint. Neighbors that make it simple but oooo so well. If you doubt, kool, get off your a$$ and visit. Then post!!! read more

Hadn't been here in years, but always enjoyed the cheesesteaks from here. Was gonna go to Angelo's but didn't want to deal with the wait so decided where else could I go and thought why not go to Cosmi's as I'd been meaning to revisit the place. Got a plain cheesesteak with Cooper Sharp on a seeded roll from Aversa. Cheesesteak was nice and finely chopped and loaded with meat. My only complaint was that there wasn't enough cheese on it compared to the amount of meat. Next time I will ask for extra cheese on it. read more

Cosmi's Deli - Cheesesteak w/cooper sharp cheese - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It really sucks when you're coming from out of town and looking for a place to eat. And then that place doesn't do dine in. If it wasn't for the the one table they had, we would have had to eat our cheesesteaks in our car. This place is meant more for locals. We ordered two cheesesteaks with whiz. It took a while for them to make your sandwiches. For some reason, deli places like this always take longer make to food. What I love about deli type restaurants though is that their food is always fresh. The bread in particular. This is by far the most freshest and softest bread I had ever had. The cheesesteak itself was tasty. I do wish they could have added more meat thought. Some parts of the sandwich seemed like there was very little when I was biting into it. But maybe that's just me being a fat ass. I would definitely recommend this to the locals if you haven't yet. For out of Towners I would look elsewhere. It's not my favorite in Philly but it definitely hit the spot. read more

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Great service, and great food! I'm late with this review, regarding my visit a month ago, but this is my go-to for the best cheesesteak sandwich in Philadelphia. Juicy, messy, yummy, cheesy, bomb-diggy and definitely memorable. I went in the hungry, thinking that I could destroy the entire sandwich. It's huge and half was enough. Just so you know, there are many other options, and there's no frills, well stocked delicatessen. Many many many moons ago, someone brought me a sandwich from Cosme's, but I could never remember the name, but the impression the sandwich left was epic! I am happy to have found my white whale! Skip the tourist traps and get over to Cosmi's! read more

Wow! Omg wow. This was one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten! It took a while to make, and I think it was $13.95. I spoke the the owner of the store, he said this was popular, and after the first bite I could tell why! I ordered the loaded cheese steak and I don't even remember what was in it, lots of steak, pepperoni, bacon, it looked like some salami, we chose the cheese wiz option, and I can't wait to come back to Philly to eat this again. We had the seeded roll, not sure this made any difference at all, but the filling was perfectly seasoned, and there was a lot of grease and salt in the sandwich, and it really hits the spot. We also bought a tiramisu, this wasn't very impressive, but this place ain't known for its baked goods, but rather the incredibly delicious sandwiches. If your in the city you need to go to this place to try their sandwiches. We also bought a vegetarian, and plain cheese steak, all were really really good! The owner also had some other good stuff, this place doubles up as a convenience store it looks like with a few miscellaneous items, and a few good options for juices, we bought a case of juice, enjoyed it all the way home, and had some left over for the next two weeks or so. Be prepared to wait for your sandwich, go with an appetite Because we had to split the sandwich three ways. The lines are sometimes long here, they seem to have some good neighbourhood clientele that are repeat customers, as I would be too if I lived in the area. read more

Cosmi's Deli - The loaded cheese steak! - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I went there tonight and ordered a chicken cutlet sandwich. The chicken cutlet was hard as a rock, the bread was burned and tasted microwaved the sandwich had mozzarella but only on one side. I threw three quarters of this sandwich in the garbage, completely inedible. Never will go back again read more

I'm sorry I just can't keep my mouth closed about this place any longer. I wouldn't give this place a dollar if it was the only place on earth to get something to eat, I'd rather starve. I have come across this business on instagram quite a few times and I can't help but notice that the owner or whoever is making the videos online uses the N word at the end of his videos as if he's promoting that or something. It's insensitive, disrespectful and just not the type of business I'd give my money to. This place is a HECK NO for me! BEWARE read more

Mannnnn this chicken cutlet was I added sharp provolone, it set it off. I got a turkey diablo too but changed the whole sandwich by mistake. It was still slammin read more

Cosmi's Deli - Turkey Diablo but I remixed; changed it so much it wasn't that. I added sharp prov. It was amazing. My new "sammich" spot. - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I was craving a sandwich and this place was in walking distance! it was a good sandwich. I got a turkey and cheese hoagie (i picked provolone, they have mild and sharp) and i added greens as well. Very yummy! it was ready within ten minutes, but you can call ahead and pick up. Got me a dr pepper as well It's a cute little place but no seating, so keep that in mind! read more

Cosmi's Deli - turkey cheese hoagie with greens - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We used to love Cosmis - great steaks and chicken cutlets but something is funky with the wiz lately. The first time we thought it was a fluke but this is the third time we've gotten bad cheese fries. This time we asked for the wiz on the side so it wouldn't ruin the fries. It was lumpy and tasted gross. Hope they make a change soon! read more

Cosmi's Deli - Cheese wiz for cheese fries - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When visiting home from California with my son he requested an authentic 'Philly' cheesesteak. I didn't want to mess around with the touristy places so we went to Cosmis, who I think makes as good a cheesesteak as anyone. My son got provolone on his sando and I went with cooper Sharp. It was a hot summer day so we found some shade on the rear stoop of a nearby church and had an early dinner. His eyes rolled back in his head on the first bite and he declared it the best sandwich of his life. We took our time and remained present while we finished our early dinner before walking back to the car. He could have gone to a more famous steak shop but this experience cemented Cosmis as our place. I highly recommend it! read more

I've had Cosmi's on my radar for awhile. Bit of a journey to get down here after thinking it was on South and 8th, and not 8th street. But the trip was entirely worth it when we entered the deli. We were immediately welcomed with Philly hospitality. The owner could not have been more friendly, sparking stories with customers and offering free drinks because of the long wait. We came for a cheesesteak and although it took awhile to receive it, he even allowed us to eat inside on the little table they had. On any other day, I don't know if I would give Cosmi's a four star review if it weren't for the incredibly accommodating service because the sandwich itself was a little disappointing. I requested my classic order - grilled onions and provolone. Simple. My mom noticed before I did but the steak tasted a little different than usual. Instead of oozing provolone dripping through the sandwich, the cooks put swiss on it. I get it people make mistakes, but considering how long I've been meaning to come here, it really didn't taste like a classic Philly steak. Above all, I would give Cosmi's another shot because I really didn't get what I wanted. The meat itself was a little dry, but the roll and amount of food they pack inside was great. Awesome owner and a neat spot that I would try a variety of food off the menu from, but there's an empty void considering I didn't quite get what I wanted. read more

Cosmi's Deli - Cheesesteak - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Another South Philly gem located on the corner of 8th and Dickinson that has been on point since 1932. Cosmi's has what we call a winning tradition and if you're looking for that "street cred", these guys will throw down with anyone. Perfect from tailgating at the games, getting them to cater for you, or down to just chilling at home with one of these belly fillers. We all know the saying "Sharing is Caring". Now 9x out of 10 I will share what I have, and everyone who knows me, knows I do this. This is one of those occasions where I WILL NOT SHARE with you. I'm sorry, but get down here, get anything off their menu, and you'd feel the same way. What to get if you're wondering? How about everything! Seriously you will not go wrong. Go with the seeded role if you can. Cosmi's gets their bread from Liscio's Bakery, where they make an amazing seeded roll. Here is what I have enjoyed, and I am pretty sure you will too. * Cheesesteak~ I went with their Philadelphia standard with American cheese. One of the best in the city where the cheese was melted in with the meat, which made every bite better then the first. Next on the list to try is their Cheesesteak Verdi and Diavolo jawn ! * Chicken Cutlet Lagasse~ Out of all of their cutlet sandwiches this is a must order. I added broccoli rabe to this already awesome sandwich that has prosciutto, long hots and sharp provolone in it. * The Sicilian~ Another must order if you are a fan of prosciutto, mortadella, sharp provolone, hot capicola, and soppressata. All tucked in a seeded role with long hots, with oil and balsamic dressed over top. * The Godfather~ Basically I was made an offer I couldn't refuse. Yes I dropped to a knee and kissed the ring with this masterpiece. Nothing compares or can even come close to what I am about to try to explain to you. Picture that perfect seeded roll stuffed with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, soppressata, green olives, fresh basil, with an aged balsamic. I went a step further and added long hots to this marvel. Hence the Godfather. Cosmi's is in my top 3 out of 5 for an amazing hoagie, and in my top 5 for that bomb ass cheesesteak. Yes I said that, so book it family. **Sandwich locations** **Cheesesteak Locations** 1) Paesano 1) John's Roast Pork 2) Cosmi's 2) Sonny's 3) Sicilian Deli 3) Cleavers 4) Pagano's 4) Cosmi's 5) Gooey Louies 5) Gooey Louies a- Philips **Disclaimer** I will throat punch you while starring you down if you make an attempt to take a bite from one of my marvels. read more

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Picked up a south philly italian while doing a long bike ride around the city. Definitely glad I ordered ahead because this place get busy! Worth the wait though the hoagie was fantastic. read more

I ordered two hoagies over the phone the last time I was here and I cannot believe what I saw when I came to pick up my order. The cashier who was also going over the deli section to help the food prep was NOT WEARING A MASK. She thought being behind the plexiglass at the counter would be good enough between customers and herself. This is NOT true. It's not okay, not safe. Our turkey hoagies were good (we baked it when we got home just to be sure it's fine... I mean I understand covid doesn't quite last on surfaces and food, but it's weird), but honestly not good enough if this deli chooses not to care enough for customer concerns. If the health department saw this, they'd be shut down, and they know that, yet they allow this to happen. Small businesses need to care about staying up on top cdc and health department guidelines if they want to stay open. When I lived in this neighborhood years ago growing up, I came to Cosmi's deli a lot. It's was my go-to childhood shop for chips, soda, bangin' crab cakes, and Italian hoagies (it was amazing). I really don't understand why they're not big on staying safe now. read more

Cosmi's Deli - It's a pandemic and this little girl cashier thinks she doesn't have to wear a mask. Great. - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Amazing hoagie. Authentic and good. I got the South Philly Italian with the works no hot peppers and it was just right. Service was good. They are really friendly and service was timely. I didn't wait too long but the space is small so when a lot of people come in it feels a bit crowded. A bit pricey but since it was good it was worth it. Overall B+ experience. I will be back to try other items on the menu. read more

Cosmi's Deli - South Philly Italian with everything but hot peppers. - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

tl;dr an unassuming corner shop off Passyunk serving up some wicked hoagies There's no shortage of hoagies in Philly, and there's no shortage of self-proclaimed hoagie connoisseurs. Reputable sources and hearsay alike point toward Cosmi's deli as one of the premium hoagie joints in the city. And like many of the greats, Cosmi's itself is a hole-in-the-wall. On my rainy evening visit, I unwittingly drove right past the corner shop. Moreover, the interior reminded me more of a mini-mart than a sandwich specialist. I had called ahead and was told that my order would be ready in 15-20 minutes. With a brief glance at the menu, I gravitated toward The Godfather (prosciutto, soppressata, mozzarella, roasted peppers, sundried tomatoes, olives, and oil / balsamic, oh my!) on a Sarcone roll. The pickup was a breeze -- after a card swipe and a quick "Good night," I was fast-walking back to my car, ravenous to sink my teeth into my prize. As I opened up the bag, I was immediately surprised how generously loaded the sandwich was -- nearly the size of my forearm. And Cosmi's didn't sacrifice quality at the expense of quantity. The Godfather was a charcuterie board of a hoagie. Each ingredient alone was powerful, and each bite was a new melody of aromas, textures, and flavors. The $13 setback was chump change for this good of a sandwich. Even though this place is frustratingly out of the way, I can't wait to go back for seconds. read more

Cosmo's is pretty much my go-to when I'm in the mood for a hoagie or a cheesesteak. I might explore the rest of their menu at some point, but for now, I'm satisfied with their hoagies and cheesesteaks. read more

I am in shock at the rating being only a 4.2 for this place. Genuinely one of the best sandwiches i've had since my three of living here in Philly as a student. It was door dashed but still delicious. I got the south philly italian and the chicken cutlet sandwich with the broccoli rabe. Honestly made me think of my dad may he rest in peace. Seriously, I would recommend this place to anyone looking to get a delicious sandwich. read more

Cosmi's Deli - Lrg South Philly Italian + lg chicken cutlet balsamic - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cosmi's was on my to-do list for quite some time now. Originally a recommendation from The Bok's Instagram post, I've also heard Cosmi's mentioned a few times here and there as well. I ordered a mushroom cheesesteak with cheese wiz. The flavors were not there. The meat was dry, the cheese wiz was kinda bland, and the bread was tough and dense. I was expecting more from a place that was highly recommended and won an award for their cheesesteaks back in 2008. I wouldn't recommend coming to this place, especially with the competition in the Passyunk area. There are far superior places to grab a sandwich during lunch that will taste better and make you wait less time. The staff was pretty friendly though. read more

I was in the Italian market and wanted to find a steak shop. I haven't had a Philly cheesesteak in years and surely didn't want to go to the tourist trap ones. Saw the reviews on here and I was not disappointed. The food was delish. We had two different cheesesteaks and they both were so flavorful. Excellent quality meat, bread and cheese. Definitely trying other things on the menu next time. read more

All hail the sandwich king! When it comes to South Philly there are a ton of places that are given that distinction whether its earned or not. But when it comes to those places that truly deserve it, Cosmi's in one of those places that have had me giving that praise whether it was for breakfast sandwiches, hoagies, or that classic cheesesteak! It seems like I've known that forever now, but because of their late night options (not during Covid-19) its also been more of best next day decision after living it up with my cousin the night before for several years running! Given what's going on with these times, and the fact that they're still making incredible sandwiches, I can't think of a better time to recognize Cosmi's! Most best cheesesteak candidates are recognized for their meat, cheese (even if its asinine chhese whiz), and bread, with maybe onions and mushrooms as the only other toppings. But Cosmi's goes that extra mile by going green with their Verdi cheesesteak with broccoli raabe or spinach with sharp provolone, a Mexicano one with hot peppers and salsa on pepper jack; or their JACKED UP cheesesteak with pepperoni, BACON, and all those cheeses and fixings! You can even get a breakfast sandwich cheesesteak with egg; or a very regal and amazing filet mignon sandwich with caramelized onions, sauteed spinach, white cheddar, and an onion ring in a toasted brioche bun! For my money though the best options are their incredible hoagies. My go to is the Godfather with its prosciutto, sopressata, fresh Mozzarella, roasted peppers, & aged balsamic sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, green olives, extra-virgin olive oil and a splash of balsamic vinegar on a hoagie roll or seeded bread. But you can also get avocado on your turkeyspice it up Shooter style, or get some true South Philly Italian style sandwiches of several variations. with burgers, chicken sandwiches, wraps, and several veggies options they literally have a sandwich for anybody! but with wings, salads, and combo platters, there's still plenty of reasons to order here if you don't do sandwiches. read more

I can see why this has been voted best cheesesteak a couple times. Guy behind the counter (one of the partners he said) was easy to work with as my teens, wife and I needed some time to digest the expansive menu. We decided to go with a Bacon Cheeseburger, Cheesesteak with Wiz & onions, a Godfather cheesesteak (should have stuck with the garlic toast, but went with a seeded roll instead), an Italian Hoagie and a South Philly Hoagie. Everything was amazing. The 100 year old store has a great selection of drinks and desserts and you can also get deli meats sliced to order. In a land filled with cheesesteaks and hoagies on every corner, this place is worth coming back to. read more

One of the best cheesesteaks I have tried.very clean place and the owner Mike was super nice and very helpful.we will definitely be back. read more

Cosmi's Deli - Cheesesteak and chicken Caprese cutlet - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Delicious food everything was fresh. I got the Godfather sandwich which consisted of fresh baked bread on Cooper cheese with a garlic bread and Philly steak meat. It arrived hot and delicious. read more

Only halfway through The Godfather sandwhich, and it's already making me shake my head in deliciousness. From the prosciutto to the Fresh mozzarella and all the great toppings, it's a perfect balance of salt acidity and crunchy flavor From the seeded roll. Can't wait to try some other menu items ! read more

Cosmi's Deli - Godfather Hoagie - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I think they got my order wrong. I ordered a Smokehouse burger, what I got was a work of art. This burger was so good it ruined my childhood. All those memories grilling with my Dad are ruined, because we never made anything as good. I couldn't recommend this spot more, just be prepared to be disgusted by other burgers after you try one of their. read more

A+ hoagies and many other delicious choices all of which are excellent! An institution in the neighborhood that is always on top of their game! read more

I'm back to show one of my favorite Philly hoagie shops some love. As it happens, one of my best friends just bought a house on the same block, so I expect my Cosmi's visits to be much more frequent. I placed my recent pickup order through the Yelp page and everything was just as requested. I also threw in a pint of tuna salad so I could make some easy lunches during the week. The tuna salad was great! Now that I plan to visit on the reg, I'll finally be able to branch out to other items on the menu. A girl can't live on Italian hoagies and shooter specials alone! read more

Everything I've gotten from Cosmi's is incredible. I may have an addiction to their chicken salad! The people are fast and very courteous, too. Cosmi's is the best. read more