The Italian hoagie at $11 for a whole is excellent, fresh roll with thinly sliced nitrate-cured meats and provolone, plenty but not too much, add as many vegetables like onions lettuce peppers and tomato as you like. My dining companion argued strenuously that pickles have no place on a hoagie but I ignored him lol. I skipped the mayo tho. Surprisingly Dan takes credit cards and Apple Pay, $5 min. He keeps long hours for such a simple sandwich shop. Dan's used to be a butcher & convenience store, maybe back in 1947. Now the shelves are mostly empty except for chips soda and milk, and the butcher case mostly has coleslaw and deli meats. It's actually kind of depressing if you walk to the back. Next time I'll get a meatball or tuna hoagie. Vegetarian rating: one star, they don't even try. read more

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Hands down one of the best Italian hoagies I have ever had! Dan's is exactly what I picture when thinking about a corner deli. Its a small old school deli that slices the meat to order and provides service with a smile. I was working in Fishtown and checked yelp real quick to see if there was a new spot nearby that I could try for lunch. Dan's had very good reviews and it was less than 5 minutes away. I think its a husband and wife that run this place but I wasn't 100% sure. I ordered a large Italian hoagie and woman behind the counter grabbed the roll from the clear bin in front of the counter and the gentlemen sliced the meat fresh for my Italian and added peppers, oil & vinegar and SPO. There are not many places that still operate like a true old school deli and I really enjoyed it. As she handed me the hoagie she asked if I had ever been there before to which I answered "no." She said well you'll be back. I loved the confidence and she was 100% right! If you are in the area and love a good Italian hoagie Dan's is a must try. read more

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Was working in Phila and the homeowner suggested this place if I like hoagies. As it turns out, I love hoagies and I'm actually quite picky when it comes to them. Dans knocked the Italian out of the park...seriously. I'll be finishing the job next week and I have plans to get one for lunch, dinner and another for the wife. Thank you, Dan, you made my day with that sandwich. read more

Dan's Fresh Meats - Large Italian..sweet, no tomatoes. - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A great family-owned hole in the wall! Very fairly priced. I got the Italian hoagie and it did not disappoint! The bread was nice and soft and they didn't skimp out on any fillings. The veggies tasted fresh and every single ingredient worked together so well. There's a reason this place has been open for so many years! read more

Dan's Fresh Meats - Italian hoagie - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The BEST Italian hoagie in Philly. Flavors are out of this world. Meats are fresh and veggies are very refreshing. They never miss!! But BEWARE: it will be messy read more

Dan's Fresh Meats - Italian hoagie - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Been to primos a few times and I've always been disappointed. The prices aren't great, but I never felt cheated because the portion sizes are so massive. I just ordered this Italian hoagie from Dan's and I was happily reminded what it takes to make a great sandwich. It's really all about balance and Dan's gets it. Every element is well balanced and work with every other element. At primos I feel like I'm just chewing into a Italian sub themed hunk of meat. The person at Dan's knows how to make a great sandwich. Every bite is a joy :D Will be back again ! read more

Dan is a friendly guy and he works efficiently and quickly to keep all of the customers satisfied but also engaged. Within minutes he produced two sandwiches, all while talking with us and giving us info about the shop and the neighborhood. We got exactly what we ordered plus we were able to customize with peppers and mayo very easily, I really recommend the italian hoagie and the roast pork! Fresh toppings, personal touch, and some of the tastiest looking pork chops in the glass case. Great neighborhood joint, will grab my deli meat here too in the future! read more

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I'm halfway through eating my Italian hoagie, and it's so good I had to stop and write this review. I've lived in this city my entire life and this might be the best hoagie I've ever had. $10 for a large which is big enough to feed two people. They accept cards for purchases over $5. Standard choice of adding LTO, salt/pepper/oregano, oil/vinegar, mayo, and hot or sweet peppers to your hoagie. All of the meat was cut fresh to order. The sharp provolone is so good I could cry. Moved into the neighborhood about five years ago and can't believe it took me so long to try this place. Will definitely be back! read more

Dan's Fresh Meats - Large Italian hoagie with LTO, SPO, mayo, sweet peppers: $10. - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Can't believe ppl really mess with this place 1# around and the best me and my family and my family love this place for the hot food and cold cuts he was a amazing guy I hope u have a good retirement buddy read more

Solid spot & great staff! Stopped in and grabbed two hoagies, they did not disappoint! read more

Dan's Fresh Meats - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Best Italian hoagie in Fishtown! You can be in and out with an amazing sandwich in under 4 minutes.

Dan's is like the last of an almost extinct species! This is not a slick new deli, it's run by a butcher, Dan, that's worked in this shop since 1952, when he was just a boy. It's one of the only original businesses in fishtown that's not been killed. I hesitated going in for a long time because on the surface; I judged by the looks of the inside of the store. What I discovered was this is THE VERY BEST source for an Italian Hoagie; it's incredible! I planned on just trying one for lunch on my way to the studio but ended up so in love with it, I had to paint half of it (see image uploaded!). Ive enjoyed Dan's fresh made Italian (sweet and hot) sausage. I rarely get in on the day he makes it so I just buy it frozen. He freezes it on the 2nd day, because he makes it fresh but w/o any preservatives, and he'll explain that for sure. This sausage is incredible. The ladies working the register are sweet. Dont let looks fool you, this really is one of the most special gems in fishtown; support Dan!!! read more

Dan's Fresh Meats - Dan's Italian Hoagie is SO good, I had to paint it! The best $10 I ever spent! - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Italian hoagie: Excellent! Freshly sliced meats, well balanced and tasty! Potato Salad: Too much vinegar for me. Didn't care for it. Customer service: The reason you only got 3 stars. Woman at register is very surly and pretty rude to customers. Did not know why she was so angry? But not a pleasant experience. Dan (the owner) seemed nice, but he was stocking a shelf in the back. read more

Solid traditional hoagie, freshly cut and loaded up. I cannot even finish an Italian it's so big. Despite being jammed stuff full of delicatessen, Dan's is still friendly on the wallet. DAN HAS GOT THE MEAT! read more

Love Dan's. They just don't make em like this anymore. Italian and American hoagies are so, so good. Fresh everything, tasty as all hell. A neighborhood gem for sure. read more

I've lived in the Philadelphia area for practically my entire life and this place has hands-down the best Italian hoagie I've ever had. Due to COVID, this place has pretty clearly reduced its store stock, but the sandwiches are still as good as ever! read more

Stumbled upon this place on my drive home. Grabbed two small hoagies and have no regret. They were filled to the max with meat, cheese, and toppings. Will definitely order again. read more

I've never written a review in my life but had to for this place... best Italian hoagie, genuine people and good prices. A classic read more

Dan's Fresh Meats - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It's the best. Just go. Get the greatest hoagie of all time for $10 and get some home made sausage. Wonderful people!

OMFG, if there was a gun to my head and I had to pick Dan's hot pork sandwich over my family, I'd be alone with a smile and a belly full of deliciousness... knowing I made the right decision. In addition to top-notch quality sandwiches and meats, Dan is neighborhood GOD, and the rest of his staff is always a freaking pleasure to deal with. My garbage corner bodega charges $7 for a sad pack of nitrate-laden manufactured bacon, Dan will cut any amount of strips you want -- fresh of the slab -- for half that. And the steaks, OMG the steaks...I wish I was there right now... This place is so Fishtown / Philly legit, if you're buying your meats or sandwiches from any other place in the hood, you a dumb-dumb. read more

Stopped in to try their hoagies for lunch. Dan was there at the slicer making the sandwiches for us so I decided to chat him up. Being an ex deli guy I asked about the meats and he gave me the rundown. Type A Dietz and Watson with imported provolone and shredded lettuce super jersey tomoates and rolls from local bakery. Oil and vinegar with oregano like it should be. Forget WaWa this is the real deal, the place is a hole in the wall but great hoagies!! read more

I remember his precious Father. I'm a oldie but goodie. Since I was 17 and now 65. God bless you Dan my friend... read more

Dan's Fresh Meats - Love you Dan cannot wait to see you once again with delivery. - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The liner notes on our record may list some musicians and producers but if you want to know who's really responsible for our record it's simple. Dan. You think we got that sweet guitar tone on our own? Think again. It takes a classic Italian sandwich bought for $3 to make music of any real quality. You think our fucking drummer can play a decent fill on his own? You're dreaming. Only Dan sets doughnut prices so low that a talentless hack can get the sugar rush he needs to go Ginger Baker on some shit. It didn't hurt that Dan's shop was spitting distance from where we cut the record. That being said, if we'd recorded the thing in the Mohave Desert we would've had his sandwiches shipped to our remote desert outpost. A little bit of Fishtown in a ghost town. I doubt you'll ever read this Dan. Frankly, I'm happy about it. If you were the kind of proprietor who would read this, well, I doubt Dan's Fresh Meats would be the kind of place it is. read more

Dan's reminds me of my childhood growing up in south philly when my mom would send me to the store to get freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Talking to Dan you're whisked away to another era that makes everything seem easy and simple, which is definitely one of the great things about this place. But I guess more importantly is that Dan takes pride in what he does. He has wonderful quality meats and can procure almost anything you need within a day or two if he doesn't have it on hand. Without hesitation, I've gotten the best NY Strip steaks I've ever had from Dan's and I'll be a customer for many years to come, as long as Dan is still behind the counter. read more

It's stumbling upon places like Dan's Food Market that continues to impress me about Fishtown. I've walked by this store a million times on the way to Berks Station but never knew there was a butcher here until I saw a sign posted on the door. Most of the meats are not out on display, so you'll probably have to ask Dan for what you need. He was very nice and took the time to prepare the cut of chicken and ground beef that I wanted. This was the first time I've ever gotten fresh beef grounded in front of me. Pretty cool. I was also able to pick up some onions. Again, they weren't out on display but I just asked him if he had any. Saved me a trip to the grocery store. Dan was overall very accommodating and said if there's ever meat I needed that he didn't have at the moment, he would be able to get it. Dan also mentioned he will collect orders for Thanksgiving turkeys. I can't wait to come back for that from my local butcher! read more

Try it, you won't be disappointed. This place is a neighborhood gem. I got a turkey hoagie, and the bread, the meat, the toppings were all fresh and delicious. read more

Best hoagie I've had in years, he slices the meats for each sandy. And, he's has great butcher with great meats and is reasonably priced. I went there for ground beef and he ground it fresh, it was the best meatloaf I'd ever made. read more

So this place is awesome and the owner is great. It was his dads butcher shop before it was his. If you call ahead he will get you a chicken or whatever you need and butcher it for you old style, meaning not messy and awesome!!! He makes a bangtown sandwich or hoagie. He's authentic and about 1/4 the price of any local hipster sandwich joint. This dude is the real old school deal! He's 80 and he works fast as hell!!! Go get a sandwich! He'll let you taste meats etc before buying. He's lovey! Xxoo Dan's Meats does not disappoint read more

Awesome sandwiches best in town. Better than primos. Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah

Best hoagie in Philadelphia. Dan makes each one with love- direct quote "i make each hoagie like its for someone I love or for myself". Do yourself a favor and go... read more

I have not yet tried Dan's sandwiches (planning to this week), but this is the only place I will buy Italian sausage. Dan makes it himself and I am not sure what goes into it, but it is full of flavor, free of preservatives, and leaner than the stuff you buy at the grocery store. read more

Don't make spots like this anymore. Not sure why it took me such a long time to finally check this spot out. Dan and his shop is awesome. I ordered the Italian - very very good hoagie. He cuts his owns steaks and makes sausages as well, which I'm planning on checking out the next time I'm in there. So happy I finally went here. Will absolutely be back. read more

I just stopped by Dan's today for the first time and I have to say, I'm absolutely ashamed of myself. I've lived within walking distance for about 5 years now and I've been missing out by only going there for the first time today. First, we ordered two ribeye steaks - they don't keep meat in the deli case, so you have to ask but they most certainly can and will cut you fresh steaks! The steaks were beautiful and extremely reasonable as far as price goes - much cheaper than the nearby big grocery stores, and again the cuts were beautiful. While waiting for the steaks, my wife and I decided to order an Italian hoagie to split. Good god, this is easily one of the best hoagies I've had and certainly the best Italian hoagie. Beyond all of this, the service was friendly, polite, and speedy. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Hands down best Italian hoagie in the area. Fresh bread - quality meat - crisp lettuce - topped with spices and oils.

The owner, Dan was working the deli counter when I walked in. He ground me up 2 pounds of fresh ground chuck roast. I've never had ground beef made in front of me before! Meat was delicious and high quality. Also has small selection of groceries in the back of the store. I would recommend highly. read more

Great food, consistent and excellent service. I've been going to Dan's over a year and cant find a better local hoagie spot!

A few friends out on a road trip. Stopped for hoagies at Dans. The service was personal and friendly and I have never had a cold hoagie as good as Dans! Made while you wait and exactly how you want it. Rolls are awesome and all top of the line meats. I was so impressed that anytime I am within a 20 mile radius of Fishtown I will make it a point to stop in and take enough home for friends. read more

In my opinion, this is the best hoagie in Fishtown (sorry, Primos). Also the ground beef is freshly ground when you order - great stuff!

I work around the corner from Dan's and go in about once or twice a week, this little market has great lunch specials, fresh meats and good food and really tasty doughnuts. Owner is a nice guy who makes your order on the spot. Place does get a little crowded around lunch time so call ahead if you are in a rush! read more