First things first, Eves is the only legit Zep in the entire area. All others are meager attempts at this classic Norristown Tradition. Eves still does it like the did when I was a kid. I get them here once or twice a year and they are a simple yet wonderful treat. Don't change a thing folks this classic is timeless. read more

Eve's Lunch - Half of a large zep. - American Near Me - Norristown, Pennsylvania

eves zeps are the absolute best zeps in pa ! they are fresh and delicious ! the fries and steak sandwuches are also delicious ! the rolls are soft n fredt and very tasty too ! thank you so much ! read more

A three star review and even a four star review are not shocking for this place, but I have to give them five stars. I truly think this is my favorite tuna sandwich... I've had better tuna and I've had better sandwiches, but the way they prepare their zeps is special. Eve's Lunch only sell Zeps, which is a pretty large roll with no lettuce. The slices of tomato and onion are really thick. More like they slice the onion and put the entire onion patty on your sandwich. With their special seasoning sprinkle added, it just doesn't get better to me. I've eaten the tuna at almost every restaurant that has it and Eve's is at the top or possibly even the top. I think it's the roll that puts this over the top, because everything else is just so basic. This place is cash only. I've tried the cheesesteaks and I didn't think it was very good. Too much roll for me. Probably not even in the top 20 for cheesesteaks in my opinion. The other zeps are great too. I was so nervous the first time I ate the sandwich, because I love lettuce, but it really wasn't missing. The onion added the crunch I was looking for. read more

Eve's is a non descript shop in the corner of a strip mall on the edge of Norristown. Step inside though and it feels like you have walked back in time to Zep central. I had the small zep which is served on a hamburger like bun, with thick cut meat, onion, and tomato, with oil and oregano. I would prefer a crustier roll such as what is served with the medium and large zep's. Drink choices are all bottles and the business only takes cash. Will return. read more

This is the third location for Eve's and probably the most convenient. They used to be on Main St in Norristown, a catty corner rival to Lou's. They moved to Sandy Hill Rd and now to Johnson Highway. This location has plenty of parking and seating. There is no ambiance, no view, no fancy anything but their Sandwiches are AMAZING. FRESHEST rolls ever. Their ZEP is the most popular item. If you ever saw that picture of a dozen construction guys eating lunch 50 stories up on a steel beam, I bet everyone was eating an Eve's ZEP. It's a local working man's sandwich with thick provolone, salami, tomatoes and onions .... no lettuce! The CHEESESTEAKS here are surprisingly very good. The staff is fast and will bring your sandwich to the table. Chips, soda, and tastykakes are self serve on the honor system. Don't forget to tip, these people bust their buns making a local favorite. read more

cannot tell you how disappointed I m!!! I. am in a senior facility and have been eating Zeps since Linfantees on Main Street. M I was brought a Zep on Sunday and this large sandwich was so appealing BUT then I took a bite of the very large and to my surprise NO OIL. Bing hungry I ate the no oiled half but a new person behind the counter somehow missed the ball!! I live in Skippack and this was a sad day because I can never count on Eve's again. Unbelievable!!!!!!!! read more

I first stopped in at Eve's back in October 2018 with my grandfather and my sisters ex. I've heard many great things about Eve's from my grandparents, they have been coming here for years and had alot of great things to say about the sandwiches. I decided on a meatball sub with chips and I must say it was up there with one of the best I have ever had!! The restaurant itself is a decent size with plenty of parking and plenty of tables to eat at, they have a decent menu selection and a variety of snacks, and the employees all were friendly too. It was a fantastic experience and although I have not had the chance to go back (I live 30 minutes away in Souderton) I look forward to my next visit! read more

OH WOW! The steak Zep! Wow! Fresh meat, fresh onion, fresh tomato, the pepper relish! I give this place two thumbs up! Even got two more sandwiches for later. I will def be back! read more

Eve's Lunch - American Near Me - Norristown, Pennsylvania

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Eve's is a Norristown tradition and for good reason. They make excellent sandwiches - especially their Zeps which have been rated the best in Montgomery County. To me one of the best sandwiches in the Philadelphia area is their Pork Roll Zep. The pork roll and melted cheese accompanied by tomatoes and onions are a perfect taste combo. Add in some of their hot pepper sauce and you have an amazing sandwich. When you are next in the Norristown/Plymouth Meeting area be sure to stop in at Eve's for a Pork Roll Zep and see if you agree! read more

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Eve's does make a tasty sandwich, I can't deny that. The local Zep is a Norristown tradition. However, let's be honest. What's a Zep? It's a hoagie without lettuce. I mean, that's like calling ground beef on a bun a hamburger and then calling a hamburger with cheese a Flam-Floo. It just doesn't make any sense. Regardless, it's a really good sandwich, even if I don't think it's quite legendary. read more

I was out in the Norristown area today and used the trusty Yelp- iPhone app to point me to a good, but quick bite. Eve's looked like a promising place to go. But I have to say I was disappointed. Maybe you'd have to grow up in Norristown to fully appreciate Eve's. I ordered a cheese steak. I think they actually added grease to it. It was dripping grease (definitely not meat juices). The roll was very good but the rest-well it was just a greasy mess. And the fries...were steak fries. Too big, too starchy and not crisp enough to go with any sandwich, As for zep's, they explained to me that they are an "any meat" hoagie + salami, provolone, and yes, never lettuce. Insert tuna and you get a tuna zep. Insert ham, you get a ham zep. If you grew up in Norristown and are looking for nostalgia, then go; otherwise pass on by. Sorry Eve, gotta tell it like I see it. read more

An Eve's haiku: No one really knows A zep, except Norristown. Birch Beer on the side. read more

If you happen to get to Eve's when your luck is with you, you can expect an awesome steak sandwich. But, it's the luck of the draw and this time I lost. My steak sandwich was not good at all. The meat seemed dried out. I asked for fried onions but got very few. The over all taste was just not up to par. What a big disappointment. I may give it a try in about 6 months with hopes I'll get lucky again. For now, I'm going elsewhere. read more

Norristown famous sandwich..named after the zeppelin.. So famous they'll soon serve Zeps at citizen bank park.. So I had to try them, luckily my wife works in norristown and she introduced me to Eva's. I tried "Eve's Zep", onions, tomatoes, provolone, salami, pepper spread and a soft Italian roll. Just like an Italian hoagie except no lettuce. The tomato was fresh and a thick cut, the pepper spread was very strong and spicey. Wouldn't mind coming back to try the other diffrent Zeps. Only complaint is it's cash only, be prepared. read more

Eve's Lunch - Eve'a Zep with hot pepper spread - American Near Me - Norristown, Pennsylvania

Best Zeps known to mankind!! Also, the invented it. After reading the bad reviews of this place ( 2 of them), I had to laugh. One is a Lou's fan...rivalry at its best. I don't go to Eve's because I'm told to. I go there because their sandwiches are the best. Hands down. Also, I have never had old tomatoes on my sandwich. I have always had a great sandwich here. Always fresh and always delicious! Every bite is as good as the first. ZEP ME AGAIN TUBESOCK!!! read more

Couple things to mention, portions are huge! You definitely get your money's worth here. Everyone is all about the Italian zep, surprisingly as I am Italian, I'm not a huge fan. However I hear they're the best. I'm hooked to the cheeseburgers. It's on a long roll and two beef patties. Again ridiculous portions. The onion rings are boss also! read more

The zeps here are good but I'm partial to Lou's (service there is friendlier). Nevertheless, this is still a good, inexpensive lunch option if you don't want to drive all the way to Main Street. The original is probably the best bet although I do like the turkey option when I want to something slightly healthier. A small is around $5 and more than enough for a meal. read more

I live around the corner so This place is really convenient for a quick lunch. I did not think the Italian zep idea was very innovative since I always order my Italian hoagies with lots of onions. I've also gotten cheesesteak and chicken cheesesteak. Maybe it was just that day but the meat wasn't flavored well and they slice the meat really thick so when you take a bite, it all falls out. I do really like their onion rings! read more

Love this place. Eves Zep, Tuna Zep are great paired with hoagie spread. Want something warm? Their cheesesteaks are killer too! FYI: theyre cash only. read more

The best , creator of the Zep . Killer cheesesteaks . Great service family owned and operated !!!

Had to try Eve's after all the glowing reviews. Went at 6pm on a weeknight and it was not crowded. Ordered the cheesesteak zep and it was quite tasty. All the ingredients were good and the price was low. For me, I'd like to see a little more quantity in the sandwich and raise the price a little to offset that. I ordered the medium and was a little hungry after. Purchased a regular zep for takeout for today's lunch which I am sure will be also tasty. read more

Can't find a better Zep anywhere. Try the tuna Zep with hot peppers, it's out of this world. read more

Eve's Lunch - Large Zep - American Near Me - Norristown, Pennsylvania

It breaks my heart to write this review, as I am a longtime patron of Eve's since Main St and I will continue to be. But yesterday, Friday Nov. 17th, about 2:30-3:00pm, I had my worse experience ever with regard to what I asked for and what I received. The person taking my order appeared to be a little disengaged and was trying to take the order without writing it down. Then she decided that probably wasn't a good idea and asked me to repeat it, this time she wrote it down. Apparently that wasn't enough for her to get it right. The condiments were totally screwed up on both items. Additionally, I ordered a med. steak zep and was given a large. I really didn't recognize anyone working as a regular the I've dealt with before. I don't know if you're training new people or what, but things didn't appear to be clicking properly. If I had this issue, I'm sure others did as well. As I said, I will continue to patronize Eve's, you typically make the best zeps in the area. But you may want to make sure that more experienced personnel are there with others that may not be so familiar. Thanks much!! read more

This little gem has been around Norristown long before me. I don't know who Eve is or if she invented the ZEP but they've perfected it. Truly a classic basic sandwich. Service is fast and friendly. My fave is a double ZEP burger on a small roll. I'll put that up against any burger read more

Dear Out of Towners, There's no rule that says you HAVE to go to Philly for a cheesesteak. IMO, local and most Philly go-to spots can't touch Eve's cheesesteaks. They have the softest rolls coupled with the best steak that's seasoned to perfection. Oh, and their zeps with crushed red peppers!!!? Sheesh!! When in town or looking for the best, look no further. Check out Eve's!! P.S. Cash only. read more

great zep's . great service. great customer service. if your in Norristown area definitely give this a try !

Cheesesteaks are authentic with wonderful bread (I was with native Philadelphians who vouched for that). We really enjoyed our meal here, especially the pepper sauce you can get from the bar. The fries were subpar: over cooked and served lukewarm, but still edible. Their catsup was deliciously tangy though. I'd go back for sure! read more

DISGUSTING...and that is putting it mildly...I hadn't been to Eve's for years, and was looking forward to stopping there to enjoy a Zep...unfortunately I ended up being totally disgusted to the point where I will never step foot in their establishment again. I read the reviews before going, about how dirty the place was, etc, but figured that I'd give it a chance. When I first went in I ordered a large Turkey Zep, and moved over to the side to pay and wait for it. After paying, I noticed that the lady making the sandwiches wasn't wearing gloves, but before I could say anything something even worse took place. A patron sitting at one of the tables stood up, swept an overabundance of food crumbs and remnants off of her shirt onto the floor, and walked over to the order counter where she placed the remainder of her sandwich on the counter where you order food. The lady making the sandwiches, who I was just about to insist put on a pair of gloves, stated..."oh, would you like that wrapped up?" to which the patron replied in the affirmative. AT THIS POINT THE GLOVE LESS EMPLOYEE REACHED ONTO THE COUNTER, PICKED UP THE PIECE OF PARTIALLY EATEN ZEP AND PLACED IT ON THE FOOD PREPARATION COUNTER IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO THE ROLL FOR MY ZEP. SHE WRAPPED IT UP WITH HER BARE HANDS, PUT IT ON THE COUNTER AND THEN STARTED PUTTING LUNCH-MEAT ON MY SANDWICH. I couldn't believe what I was seeing, it may be the most disgusting thing I've ever seen in an eatery, and it immediately ruined my appetite. I informed the lady at the register that I thought what had just happened was unacceptable, unsanitary and basically disgusting and beyond belief, and asked for my money back. She obviously didn't want to refund my money, stating that she couldn't remember how much I paid, and the lady making the sandwich was a new employee, and it was OK, and she would talk to her later about it. At this point I demanded my money back, and reiterated my concerns about health violations, which elicited some under the breath comments from her, and she finally decided to hand my money back when I suggested that a call to the county health department was in order. In checking previous health inspections, it appears that eves has been cited previously for employees not wearing gloves, among other things. I hope that anyone entertaining the thought of going here for food reads this first so they can avoid being exposed to the blatant disregard for cleanliness and health concerns that I witnessed. I guess I should have paid more attention to all of the negative reviews about Eves. read more

The best in the business of making Zeps . Bring cash ,, they don't take credit or debit cards

If you grew up in Norristown (like I did) then you know Eve's. It's a local favorite and has been around forever (and I mean forever). They are the originators of the Zep. The bread is from Conshohocken Bakery (the best bread for hoagies, cheesesteaks, and zeps) and all of the ingredients are fresh (you'll know it when you bite into it). The bread is made that morning, the onions are crisp and crunchy, the provolone is from one of the Philly Italian markets as is the lunchmeat, and the herbs they use are also fresh. This is 5 stars at its best for a small sandwich shop. I grew up sneaking out of church every Sunday to go to Eve's for sandwiches and then over to Marcy's Water Ice (now retired), and then sneak back into church just before the said the last prayer (yeah, I'm going to hell, so what, all the fun people are down there anyway). read more

Apparently, there's a real Hatfield and Mccoy situation in Norristown between fans of Eve's and fans of Lou's. I visited Eve's for the first time recently after having Lou's take out numerous times. The zep was excellent and ill be back for it soon. I read other reviews before visiting and the thing that stood out was the comment about how the staff at eve's was soooo much friendlier than the staff at Lou's. I've never been to Lou's (my mom's always picked them up and brought them to my house) but if they are more rude than Eve's, I don't think I want to go there. The staff at Eve's seemed indifferent to my presence. And there's a very uncustomer friendly policy of cash only with some bullshit ATM there so you basically have to pay a $3 surcharge for your zep if you don't have cash. So half-assed. Any way....great zep and pepper spread and ill be back for another, with cash of course. UPDATE: on my most recent visit, the woman at the counter was both friendly and polite and in a genuine way, not a "I read some reviews that said we're rude so now I have to be nice" way. So good job! I hope it continues. Either way, I'll be back. These Zeps are this fat kid's dream come true. read more

OMG I love eve's!!! My coworker took me out here when i started working in norristown and it is the BEST cheese steak place EVER!!! I always order chicken cheese steak and the first time they put it on a very yummy potato like roll and omg that was the best! Order with fries and youre good to go! It does get a little pack, but omg the food is just so good! We try to go there as much as we can, during the warmer weather though lol. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Eve's yet! I married a Conshy boy who has lived in the Norristown/KOP area for years, so I heard about Eve's for a good two years before we finally got a chance to go during open hours. It was great, and I'm not a huge fan of most of the italian meats included in the sandwich. I wasn't floored, but I enjoyed living a part of Norristown legend, and was excited for my husband to be able to share it with me. It won't be a weekly trip, but I'll definitely visit again and again. read more

Neighborhood favorite. I love everything on their menu. Corpolese rolls make the best sandwiches. Great burgers, porkroll, zeps and probably the best cheesesteak around. Cash only which is fine. Friendly staff. My only wish is that they were open later than lunch!! read more

Just had the most pathetic steak sandwich, more like a bread sandwich from here. If you go here, best to get a zep and that's about it. Go to pudges for a real steak sandwich if you want one. Oh and try smiling to your customers, it helps. read more

Eve's makes a fantastic zep. Only behind Lou's in being the best in town.

Not the same since the original owners passed away. The kids and grandkids ruined a great icon of Norristown. The original zep makers behind the counter from Sandy St days were great, but the younger arrogant group is not worth the aggravation. They act as if they're doing you a favor...don't bother with this place. Go to Lou's or Corrpolese, they appreciate your business and offer a better sandwich for less cost. read more

One word. Zeps! Staff is nice and quickly makes delish zeps fresh when you order them! They seem to have a bit of odd hours and close early, but these sandwhiches are so incredible it doesn't matter! Always clean inside with a nice amount of chip and drink options read more

Something about waiting for french fries after you have paid and an employee sits down to eat a full plate of fresh fries. Quite annoyed

This place is the best sandwich shop around bar none. I've been eating them since I was transferred to the Blue Bell Unisys almost 15 years ago. Yeah I know when it's busy they tend to be quick with their replies but hey they are just trying to get the orders out. If you go after the rush they are the sweetest people. I agree as far as zeps go they have no competition. I love taking out of town guests for sandwiches. I pick up a couple of zeps and a tomato pie from around the corner. They have both never failed me... read more