great cheesesteak in north philly. meat is more chopped than other sandwiches…read more meat 9/10 cheese 7/10 onions 7/10 overall 8/10

Ok, this place was very good. The ordering system is a bit confusing but eventually you get to the…read morewindow to order. Once you get to the window you order what you want and then you only pay for the drinks at 1st then they call your name so you can go to the pickup window and you pay for you food then. They don't have an inside dining area just a few tables outside. It was a rainy day so getting wet was inevitable. It wasn't a pour down so we could sit and enjoy the food. We ordered two Philly cheesesteak and one chicken cheesesteak. We were asked if we wanted "fried onions" and well it the same as grilled onions and not like an onion ring, just FYI. The chicken did not have much flavor but adding the peppers they give you it adds some and my mom enjoyed it. The cheesesteak was good too but also the steak was a bit flavorless. The sandwich is big and you need to ask to be cut in half, they just give it to you whole. It gets busy and they only accept cash. They do have an ATM machine on site if needed. Parking is on the street and not bathroom that I saw. This would be a place I come back but I'll bring some salt and pepper with me.

The best cheesesteaks in Philly. The bread is perfect. The owner provided fries to customers…read morewaiting for their orders.

When in Philly, a Philly cheesesteak is a must! Shay's did not disappoint - an overstuffed, hot,…read moreand fresh sandwich that was absolutely delicious. Hands down, the best!!!

Hands down, this is the best Philly cheesesteak in Philadelphia. The meat is packed with flavor,…read moreperfectly cooked, and exceptionally well-seasoned. The service is fast, friendly, and consistently on point. I also appreciate that they'll toast the sesame roll upon request--it adds the perfect texture and takes the sandwich to the next level. At $21, it's not the cheapest cheesesteak in town, but it's worth every penny. Every bite reminds me why I keep coming back. I absolutely love this place!

Big sign upon entry telling you where to go after ordering... I'm not doing that…read more Order, grab a table in the little dining area to the left and wait for your number to be called. Ordered one cheese steak and waffle fries w/ cheese to share and it was MORE than enough for two people. Very good cheese steak, especially the bread, but everything was very salty... Biggest complaint is telling you go up stairs or outside after ordering... no thanks! Also, I went to grab the food and had a weird interaction as they forgot my fries and then I went back to get them and they wanted my name, but they never asked for a name on the order... Then a guy just gave me the rest of my order... Weird. Good food, but strange interactions with staff made it a little unpleasent.

Know it's trite but literally the best cheesesteak I've ever had! For a surprising reason however:…read morethe bread! Food: 5. Service: 5 Atmosphere: 3 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: no reservations Return worthiness: yes! Eve awards best cheesesteak of my life--still thinking about it Highlights: - The bread: a soft long roll with sesame seeds was a delight I didn't see coming. - Meat: was lightly seasoned but kept its pure flavor. Most cheesesteaks have such bland meat so this did it right - Cheese: melty coopers cheese was perfectly mixed in. - Onions: just the right soloing if grilled onions mixed in to complement the meat but not overwhelm it. - Size: monstrous! You can easily share (but you may not want to). - Fairly efficient: even with long lines, put your phone number in the kiosk, can pay with credit card, and wait til you are texted to pick it up. - For the whole family: my cranky teen son said it's the best thing he ate on our 23 day summer East Coast trip (including lots of great dining spots around Philly and NYC). Lowlights: - Waits can be long and brutal in heat. We got lucky with a shorter line. - No seating: just an ordering counter inside so many are eating out on the sidewalk.

Unfortunately, this cheesesteak was worth the wait. The line moves pretty fast to order because you…read moretype in your name and phone number before telling the person manning your computer your order; then you get a text when your order is ready. It took 20-25 minutes, which wasn't too bad since we were expecting worse. However, since you order verbally and pay once your order is done, you don't know how much your total is. One cheesesteak + tax ended up being $19.44. One cheesesteak was enough for two, in my opinion, but I was surprised that it didn't feel as heavy or greasy as I was expecting. Not to say that it wasn't. Honestly, it tasted great, a bit salty, but I really like the bread because it was crispy without cutting up the roof of my mouth.

I've been to Geno's and Pat's before on previous visits to Philly and wanted to try something new…read more To be honest, I was not super impressed with either of the aforementioned, so I really did some research this time around. The internet led me to Sonny's, which was our first cheesesteak of the trip. It ended up being the best cheesesteak that we had on the trip. We had a cheesesteak with onions and cheeze whiz. The meat was really good quality, very tender, and super flavorful. This really hit the spot - we had been thinking of cheesesteaks for a few weeks! There's plenty of seating inside and when we were there around 5pm, we had no wait at all.

This place had a solid cheesesteak and quick service. We had a group of 6 and all got our food…read morefaster than expected The cheesesteak was good but I'd recommend getting some extra cheese. Comes with a lot of meat The fries were a bit bland in my opinion but they were very hot and were a solid combo smothered in ketchup w the cheesesteak. Walking down the street after eating here though, I saw two other places that i'd probably try before going back

By FAR the best roast pork sandwich in the city, well WORLD. Pork itself is quality and the gravy…read moreis excellent. Add the spinach and sharp provolone. The seeded rolls are my favorite rolls around. A little crisp and sturdy to hold in the ludicrous amount of heft they're gonna carry. And the cheesesteak might also be my current fave. Again, excellent and ample meat. Also again, I like mine with spinach and sharp provolone, but today I got them to add grilled tomato too. I'll be doing that again.

My girlfriend and I were visiting Philly from LA and had just disembarked from Norwegian Cruise…read moreLine. This was the first cruise out of Philadelphia in about 15 years. Anyway, a pretty good cheesesteak with Provolone if I remember correctly. I have to say, Uncle Gus' Cheesesteak was next level insanely delicious in comparison. The star of the show at John's was that Roast Pork Sandwich...WOW!! It absolutely blows away DiNic's! Best part, I got to meet John who was super happy to hear how much I loved the Roast Pork Sandwich. He also seems like such a cool guy! I'm kicking myself in the ass for not asking to take a picture with him... Oh well

Man was this food goooood, had the best experience, customer service was fantastic, they have the…read morebest cheesesteak in ze town. DEFINITELY a good spot if ur looking for a tasty Philly cheesesteak

Great cheesesteak and crispy fries! The food was fresh, the staff was friendly, and the service was…read morefast. Definitely a good spot if you're looking for a tasty Philly cheesesteak.

Delicious sandwich but so messy. 1/4 the meat/cheese/extras fell out of the sandwich immediately…read moreand we had to eat with our hands. Also - no whiz available...on a Saturday night?? Nonetheless yummy. Would go back.

Now, Tony & Nick's Steaks…read more We have stopped in after Phillies games this season. While it looks identical to the old cheesesteak game, there seems to be a decline in quality compared to Tony Luke's. The rolls are smaller in circumference making them appear overstuffed from jump. They're still more than I can devour in one sitting, so that doesn't matter too much. But, the last few had less moisture in the grilled meat, and thus were less juicy and less enjoyable to mange. I've heard that T&N is on the market. Given the devolution of quality (and quantity) the need to get out from under the nut and take away some profit is understandable. Three Beefy Stars for what has become an average steak sandwich at best. CORRECTION: Ownership responded to my review and it is only fair I acknowledge the factual points made. He says there is more meat now than before under previous management. I stand corrected. It had been a couple of years since my last steak there, and my impression was affected by my memory of that sandwich and those from a long time ago. I do not want to cause harm and wish best of luck in future endeavors.

Being as close as I am to this Verona location, I really have no excuse for being so late to the…read moreparty. The important thing though, is that I finally went there today and got a cheesesteak with fried onions. The first thing I did when I got home was weigh it. 2.3 lbs of cheesesteak goodness. Naturally, the enormity of the thing comes at a cost: $19.10 out the door. Being honest, I don't know what started this trend of "more food than you can possibly eat", but it's "a thing" now, so what can you do? Buy it, and share or save half for later. But, back to the steak. I'd say the closest competitor that I'm aware of would be High Steaks in Ambler, but in terms of meat to cheese ratio and flavor, I'm giving Verona the edge. In fact, I'd say it's the best or tied with the best cheesesteak I've ever eaten, and I'm old - so that's saying a lot. So we've got a great a steak that will easily serve two, a friendly staff, and prices within the realm of what you'd expect for August 2026. In addition to those tangible things, I take some joy in seeing that the choke hold once around the wallets of locals by that other place that shares it's name with it's location, has finally been broken. Competition is a great thing, and when you're greeted with a smile and a "thank you" that accompanies your order, that makes a huge difference, and is very refreshing. Overall: Delicious cheesesteak, friendly service, and they seem to appreciate that you're giving them your business. That's an A+ in my book.

One of my boys insisted we pop by Verona's for a cheesesteak and we were not disappointed (bonus…read morethe pizza is really good too) The ooeyst gooeyst cheesesteak I've ever had. I pity the fool who tries to finish this sandwich in one sitting. I'm estimating about 5 - 7 pounds of meaty goodness. Surprisingly well seasoned.

Have not been to Pats in a very long time I went to see a…read moreconcert in Philly I'm from Staten Island After the show Pats is 24hrs & only 15mins away it's was a no brainer. I know there are a ton of cheesesteak places In Philly but at midnight all of them but Pats & Geno's are open & I soooooooooo prefer Pats I ordered 3 cheesesteaks 2 with onions & Cheese Whiz 1 with onions & Cooper Sharp Cheddar All EXTRA CHEESESTEAKS!! The price for regular $19 With extra $21 Worth the price it's stuffed properly & also Ordered Fries & Stewarts Root Beer Impressions The Cooper Sharp was filled with & the bread was soft The flavor was really good & the Fries had a nice crunchy coating Which I devoured My rating 4/5 Fuhgeddabouits They only reason it didn't get a 5 is I've had cheesesteaks that knocked my socks off from other places But for a midnight munch Pats is def a go to

A stand alone building on a triangle island in South Philly. Parking is...good luck, lol. My friend…read morewanted to come here because it was in a scene in 'Creed.' This is a no frills place with outdoor only seating. Order your cheese steak at one window, order drinks & sides at the other. A nice and different experience, but nothing to rave about. Staff is all about business, they get the stuff out to you quick, & there are even signs that warn you to know what you want before you walk up to the window. There's another cheese steak place VERY nearby (that's all I'll say) that I like better. This was still nice just to switch it up. Grades: Cooper Cheese Steaks: B-