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The most amazing sandwich ever made! The ingredients and craftsmanship are top tier! Koch's really…read moredoesn't miss!!

Top 5 non-cheesesteak things I have eaten on my cheesesteak adventure. Koch's Deli has been on my…read morego-to list for a while. They have a 4.8 rating on Google Maps. It's summer, so I was hoping they wouldn't be crowded. I was reading their online menu. Most of their sandwiches have fun names. I looked at the steak sandwich section. There were no fun names. When I arrived at Koch's, I was greeted by a nice young man. I told him I review cheesesteaks but felt like I should get a sandwich that was more representative of Koch's. He suggested the Jewish Hoagie. I didn't realize how much he would change my life. I took my Jewish Hoagie to 2SP Brewing in Aston. I was taking pictures of my Jewish Hoagie at the bar. My new best friend Paul came over to ask where I got the hoagie. My Jewish Hoagie was amazing. Plus, it is fun to say 'My Jewish Haogie.'

1.7 mi•Logan Square, Penn Center, Art Museum District

Homemade salads

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Shay's Steaks

4.6(677 reviews)

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!!!

Indoor view

New York Strip with provolone, onions and peppers.

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Prime Rib Cheesesteak

Lyn's

4.7(116 reviews)

0.1 mi•University City

I had to stop by Lyn's for breakfast. I ordered BLT sandwich on a long roll with a Cranberry juice…read more The service was great as usual. It took a few minutes to get my order. The breakfast sandwich was really good. I'll try something new the next time I'm in town.

I've moved around Penn since 2009 and even when I've been away for months, Lyn remembers me and my…read moreorder and is just the best!! This is the best truck on Penn's campus!

2.2 mi•Bella Vista, Italian Market

Lyn's breakfast and lunch cart

Egg sausage and cheese on a long roll and cheese steak special.

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Menu (January 2023)

Angelo's Pizzeria

4.5(1.4k reviews)

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.

Is this the best pizza/ cheesesteaks in Philly? Maybe. Is it the best place to get the…read morequintessential Philly experience of waiting in line, getting yelled at, and eating on the stoop? Yes!!! Hear me out: get pizza or cheesesteaks here, walk and munch on it on your way to John's water ice. Get in line for John's and by the time you get your dessert you'd be done w your pizza. Perfect evening. Now onto the food review. The star is THE BREAD. The pizza's crust was chewy and crispy. We had the white pizza and devoured it. It's also MASSIVE for 2 people. The cheesesteak was loaded (could use more seasoning but maybe they intentionally make it that was as a baseline), the seed roll? PHENOMENAL. The lines are confusing. Lowkey I think they have the opportunity to make their signings better. Dear owner if you see my review, see the 2 perfect rectangles right above the door? Hear me out, one sign per rectangle that says order on the left and pick up on the right. That will solve everyone's confusion and save your team from yelling at customers "ORDER OVER HERE!" Win-win. We asked for a cheesesteak w mushroom and was charged for it but it didn't come with mushrooms :( we do appreciate the speed though and they'll keep your food in a warmer until you pick up (how thoughtful!) There is absolutely no seating inside, definitely a grab and go place!

1.4 mi•Penn Center, Rittenhouse Square

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Huda

4.5(252 reviews)

Holy Sandwich! This place was a nice little dinner break while on a work trip, fresh food, good…read morelittle seating area and the staff were helpful in narrowing down what I ordered. Looking forward to my next trip to philly to try another Huda masterpiece!

came here a few months back... i think it was probably a holiday or something like that since a lot…read moreof places in the area were closed, with Huda being one of the few places open i really only got one thing here , which was the spicy chicken sandwich. i thought it was overall pretty good. i chose to dine in and though the space is small, you can technically sit here, though i'm guessing most people get stuff to go. nothing more of note to eat, i'd definitely come back

1.4 mi•Penn Center, Rittenhouse Square

Inside

MAITAKE MUSHROOM

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Cleavers

4.1(1.8k reviews)

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.

The Cleaver

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Old Nelson Food

4.6(14 reviews)

0.4 mi•University City

Good sandwich, fresh mango on it. Unique combo's, fresh food. Bodega like, no real seating just to…read morego.

$13.68 for a Chicken Salad Hoagie, chips, candy and an apple juice. You can't beat that for lunch…read more Figured I'd try this spot out for lunch instead of the usual student filled spots and I'm so happy I did. For starters I've never seen so many specials running at once all around a store. It's also so much things crammed in this store that I could've spent 45-minutes alone to browse, but I LOVE IT. This place is like a corner store mixed with grocery store! The sandwich was good, service was fast, you can eat inside or outside and I agree with the review... this spot is like the old school WaWa.

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Liberty Kitchen

4.4(159 reviews)

3.6 mi

I've only ever ordered takeout from here, but it's been EXCELLENT every time. The kale caesar…read morecutlet is a sandwich I dream of and crave every time I'm away from Philly. The bread is fresh, Caesar dressing is incredibly creamy, and the cutlet is just perfectly crispy and juicy. The order always comes out on time. Even when the shop is bustling with the lunch rush. I'm very impressed with this small space and the volume they're able to churn out.

I came here hearing some decent things about this place. Wow. Exceeded my expectations…read more Cutlets were nice and crisp on both. The bread was a fantastic choice. Not tough but a nice, soft seeded sub roll. Seeing it arrive was a little overwhelming but I kinda thought the thing was light and was easy to finish off 1/2. The Fig and Pig - the fig jam was outstanding. Great sweetness with the saltiness from the prosciutto and then to top it off, the crunch of the cutlets. Excellent. As I was leaving, I saw a cutlet, with mutz, broccoli rabe, and roasted red peppers. I WILL be back for that. That looked amazing. Service was very friendly, prompt. We sat down and within a few minutes, our sandwiches came out. Looks like they were working on takeout / delivery orders and I thought, oh crap, am i behind all of that. But I guess they were either done or they prioritize the tables. Place was small but at 2:30 or so, it had a couple of tables open. They had tables outside but a little warm and in the sun for that. Well done, Liberty Kitchen!

Seating area

Shrimp hoagie pic 2

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Paris Baguette

4.3(62 reviews)

0.3 mi•University City

Love love love their wide wide selection of pasties! Everything taste homemade. Also I enjoyed my…read morelatte. Service was fast and the inside was very spacious.

Lots of pastry options. The cake slice was good but couldn't really taste the blueberry; it was…read moremore like a strawberry cake instead. Interior was packed with people with their laptops and difficult to get seat.

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Pastries

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Exterior and outside seating area (plentiful indoor seating as well)

Nipotina

4.7(55 reviews)

2.1 mi

I placed an order online for pickup from Nipotina. I ordered The Eye(Ribeye steak, Cooper Sharp…read moreAmerican, fried onions, salt, pepper, ketchup, and mayo) for $15. This was one of the best cheesesteaks that I have had in awhile. I was pleasantly surprised and will order from here again.

I recently had a couple of great lunches here. I found parking along Wolf Street with no problem…read more The inside was clean and the staff was friendly. They serve you fresh waster (Drinks to order include Hanks, Boylan's, Harney and Sons, Teas etc.) and will serve you at the table or you can walk up and order at the counter. Their menu has a great mix of deli, steak, "chicken" steak, meatball, sausage and cutlet sandwiches with interesting flavor combos. You can also get breakfast (till 11AM) or a salad. They also have sides that include - tots, fried pickle chips, onion rings, fries, fried mozzarella and Zayda's pickle spears, chips and cherry pepper shooters. They have a couple of vegan options and GF rolls for extra $$. The staff was more than happy to give recommendations and their favs. My first lunch was The Eye - $15 Ribeye steak, Cooper Sharp American, fried onions came on a seeded Liscio's roll. If you enjoy the somewhat newer Cooper sharp style that's out there you'll like theirs. The Cooper sharp was gooey, mixed in well with the meat and on the heavier side. The ribeye was thin cut, delicious and the portion was pretty hefty. Second visit I went with - The Nad - $15 Chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, Mike's Hot Honey that came on an unseeded Liscio's roll. The portion size was good, chicken was fresh with good breading, the hot honey was a tad on the heavy side, but the flavors all came together pretty good on this one. Sweet, salty, light bitterness from the arugula and some heat from the hot honey. I added Thin Cut Idaho fries to make it a combo for $3 extra and I have to say they were delicious. They smelled like McD's and tasted similar. They are cash only, but have an ATM on site. You can use a card if you order online. The one bathroom they have was pretty clean and organized. I will certainly stop back for a visit if I'm in the area to try out more of their menu. Thanks guys!

The Nad Sandwich - chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula and Mike's hot honey. Good flavor combos and portion

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Ken G.

11 years ago

Was hoping for more taste.

Mike M.

272

14 years ago

Very solid cheesesteak.

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