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

Charming, fun and delicious. I stopped here on a walk because I was hungry and it did not…read moredisappoint. The interior is small but fun, but the main event was the food. My eggceptional sandwich definitely lived up to its punny name, in that it was delicious, hot and served pretty fast. Overall I recommend if you are in the area and need something to eat for breakfast.

I went this morning and the food was good. I got the eggspanola breakfast sandwich and a hot white…read moremocha latte with almond milk. I travel quite often and I love trying different breakfast sandwiches at every place I go. The sandwich was a lot spicier than I expected, but it still tasted really good. I just do not enjoy spicy food so much. If you do, then I would recommend the sandwich to you. The white mocha was good. Not too sweet. I think it may have tasted even better if my mouth was not on fire from the food LoL! My biggest downside for coming here was lack of interaction. You order from a screen and when they call out your name for your food the place it on a table to pickup. I have a personal preference for interaction at coffee shops. When I went up to ask the lady for a lid she was very kind though!

So maybe I've never stepped foot into Olivier Cafe, but I've Doordashed it more times than I'd like…read moreto admit. Everytime I get it, it's perfect. Their pesto lunch sandwich is incredible and HUGE, but their breakfast sandwiches are top tier. I've had most of them at this point and they are all so great. Their coffees are so tasty and reasonably priced. They even have a few lemondes and fun drinks, which to no surprise, are also awesome. I can go on and on, the sweet treats are killer too. Always a great breakfast/lunch spot.

My son walked and ordered a croissant egg and cheese -the BACON BLISS that includes a hasbrown in…read moreit. My son said it was fabulous!! Very filling and cheesy. Keep in mind it's a menu-less establishment where you pull up menu on phone, can order via phone etc.

Excellent food and service was impressive! Taste of food was delicious. Fries need improvementread more

Haven't been here in years but GOD do they have the best fries and dipping sauces. Seriously a gem…read moreof a place the choices are divine. I've got to get back soon.

Visiting my nephews in Philly and had a hankering for a roast beef sandwich with horseradish and au…read morejus like I would enjoy at our local ale house when growing up in the burbs here. They recommended Nick's, one of their local spots. Glad they did! The space is nothing fancy, but it was nice to have a table by the window to people watch as we enjoyed beer and eats together. The music was good, but at a level we could have a great conversation. The roast beef sandwich on a Kaiser roll was tasty, although I'm more used to it on a hoagie or slightly shorter sub roll. That being said, my reco would be like we did - go for the superb (wow!) smoked, dry rub wings and onion rings with Sriracha aioli. (Note - The light, large rings used a Tempura batter.) Both items were totally awesome! If you're in Olde City, definitely should consider stopping by Nick's friendly bar & grille.

Stopped into Nicks on a Tuesday night while in Philly for a work-adjacent trip. Nicks is a nice…read moreunpretentious spot; very local, very neighborhood. We arrived with a party of 7 and no reservation but were seated quickly with no hassle. The bartender appeared to be doubling as the server but took great care of us. The menu and draft beer list aren't extensive but what Nicks does they do well. There were enough selections to accommodate everyone, including a vegetarian member of our party. My waffle fries were to die for. Nicks is a great spot for a solid meal in the heart of Old City Philadelphia.

I'll bump them up a little…read more Came here a couple years ago and I thought they were good if not great. Tonight I came here with my son as we needed a quick bite and we were in the area. And I will say it was a little better than I remember last time. I got the works with mushrooms, peppers, onions, and provolone. On this one the beef was a little better than last time. The roll is a little too soft for my tastes. It doesn't hold up as well as others. But it was solid. It's still not in my top 10 in the city. But it will go on my more recommended list.

Campos has been around since 1947 and i can't help but wonder how much cheesesteaks went for way…read moreback when but i'll tell you in 2026 if you're looking to eat here for a fair price look elsewhere. Campos is a small strip fast food dine in that appears to be well kept in and out. unfamiliar with the social popular attraction this restaurant gets.. but i chose to eat here as it was closest to us after visiting the adventure aquarium (great aquarium i recommend it) so that we could try authentic philly cheesesteak but sadly i was slightly disappointed and here s why: before i give my opinion i'd like to state i got a the italian cheesesteak rather get a simple cheesesteak and that's my mistake there but after noticing no prices were marked on the menus i already felt off about it. in total my gf and i each got 1 sandwich and a fountain drink bringing the total up to 49 dollars.. i didn't have time to react but seeing the prices set my expectations high. i was expecting to be blown away by being served the messiest cheesesteak i'd ever eaten so gooey and greasy it'd take years off my life but when we unrolled our sandwiches i was immediately let down. sandwiches didnt look appetizing and the italian cheesesteak tasted like i was eating one large cooked broccoli. there were peppers in my sandwich that had a whole lot of heat which i enjoy in a good sandwich but the heat came with no flavor and was too intense for me to taste and enjoy even the overwhelming broccoli flavor from the sandwich. i will say the sharp provolone was delicious when i could taste it but sadly that's all i take from my sandwich. my gf got the cheesesteak hoagie and says the flavor was good and enjoyed her sandwich but feels the price is ridiculous for the quality and i sadly have to agree. if i'm going to spend more than i would at applebees.. yes.. applebees.. for food that wasn't as good as applebees then i expect to be blown away. staff was average they weren't rude no complaints there. the store is air conditioned and well kept considering the very limited seating due to high traffic with pictures and painting on the walls with some historic look-backs to its earlier years. Overall i won't base my entire opinion on philly cheesesteaks from this review. i've heard from locals and family that you want to find the food trucks that serve cheesesteak as they have what i'm looking for. will i come back here? no. -update: the owner posted a comment to my review saying i should get out more then began to compare prices to other places that might just have better food i've never received this type of feedback but this is also my lowest rating so far so i'm i guess i'm not too surprised.

Holy. Best hot chicken spot in Philadelphia. I haven't been…read morecraving hot chicken because it hasn't been that great after I first had it. Randomly went in and got their chicken bites and wow this started me on hot chicken again! It's the perfect combination of Asian crispy chicken at a bubble tea store but better because it has more meat and the perfect amount of crunch! Just get the chicken bites! I couldn't stop raving about it while eating it!

The food is very good. The service good and food fresh. If I come back to this area I will come…read moreback. It's a small family business. The boba tea is even better. Go support because the food is very good.

We popped in here while being in town to visit family. We were looking for a quick pick me up. It…read morewasn't too busy when we went and the staff was quick to get our order ready. Our drinks were fine, nothing special. They got the job done but I wouldn't run back here next time we're in town. For a quick drink on the go, this worked.

lox bagel was positively mid! Can barely bite into it, salmon slips out because of placement in the…read morestack, red onion wayyyy overpowering. Bagel was hard but had a good flavor. Had with black coffee (always) and that was good. Staff was welcoming. There are some good chairs and some bad ones (patio/bistro style chairs being used indoors) but being on the corner brings in nice light. Felt like I spent way to much $ on a mid sandwich. Oh well.

Tonight I wanted an Italian sub , passing by noticed the menu and the prices were reasonable…read more I was waited on by Dave . Very nice person. I checked off on everything I wanted on my Italian, perfect sandwich arrived in great time. It was just what I needed. The restaurant is very clean and orderly. I sat by the window, enjoying my dinner while watching Old City Philadelphia from a front row seat. Thanks Dave ! From Steve,

NOT recommend. Tuesday, I ordered a small hoagie. At first glance, it did look smaller than usual…read morebut I was not certain. I was still hungry afterwards, so then I was pretty sure the sandwich was smaller than usual. Today (Thurs), I go to the location on 11th street and ordered the small hoagie-- and it was noticeably BIGGER-- like I remember. You should tell customers or reduce the price if you're going to charge the same price for a smaller product :-(

I've been meaning to try almost home general for quite some time, now I'm kicking myself that I…read morewaited this long. I had heard alot about their chicken caesar wrap, and as a chicken caesar enthusiast, I had to give it a shot. This was absolutely incredible. Dare I say the best wrap I've had in Philly. Everything was perfectly fresh, the dressing was delicious, and the wrap was perfectly grilled. I went for the truffle fries on the side, they were great as well. Perfectly fried and seasoned. Unfortunately my snickerdoodle latte wasn't the greatest. The flavoring was lovely and was just sweet enough, but the espresso was a bit burnt. Overall this was great, definitely adding to my lunch rotation.

Food: The bagels themselves were unfortunately very hard and…read morenot entirely enjoyable to eat. That said, the egg, cheese, and fixings were great. It's possible the bagels weren't fresh when we visited (Tuesday morning). I ordered a cereal latte and a mango smoothie. The coffee was fine but not something I'd order again, while the smoothie was really good and something I would recommend. While dining in, the overall presentation felt more like a cafeteria experience than a sit-down café. We were given plastic to-go utensil sets, plastic cups, plastic straws, and our food was served on a baking sheet. The overwhelming use of plastic felt underwhelming for dining in and didn't align with the price point, especially when the average coffee + bagel total exceeds $15. Service: The staff was friendly overall, but not very mindful of professional behavior while working. While the atmosphere is meant to be relaxed, one barista was sitting on the countertops and taking personal calls on speaker, which felt off-putting as a customer. Ambiance: It's a nice open space with great natural lighting and plenty of seating. Overall, it's a good place to work, hang out, and get caffeinated.