I've been eyeballing this place for a while and finally decided to order the original Italian after reading so many great reviews. I asked them to deliver it to my house (exactly 1 mile away from them). The sandwich was good, but it took them OVER an hour to deliver to my house, which I wasn't too happy about. Nonetheless, the sandwich was one of the best I've ever tasted in my life. The bread was a little hard for my taste, but the ingredients they used were definitely fresh. I would highly recommend this place for hoagie lovers out there. You'll love this place. read more

Jack's Place - Whole Original Italian - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is the best place to get roast pork and broccoli rabe. I've had DiNic's and John's, and they don't compare.

I drive from Upper Gwynedd to get turkey hoagies with long hots on the side. I really wish that Jacks Place would venture out into the suburbs. Other places make hoagies but don't come close to Jacks. I really wish they accepted credit cards as my orders are usually over 80 bucks when I order. Hate having to stop at the atm before hand but if I'm driving 32 miles up and back for turkey hoagies the pit stop at the atm isn't too bad . It's just more of an inconvenience when it's 2019. Also I never had any issues with the staff and the ladies behind the counter are wonderful! read more

5 stars. I consider myself an expert when it comes to chicken cutlets and brocoli rabe and can honestly say that Jack's Place makes the best of both in Philly. The cutlets are perfectly fried and salted to taste, just as the brocoli rabe is sauted and seasoned to perfection. This with fresh sharp provolone is served up on a perfectly baked roll. Finally To top it off the staff is always friendly and attentive. Jack's Place is a must try1 read more

I think Jack's has the right to claim its hoagies as "the best in the free world". They really are that good. They use a firm crust bread that has sesame seeds. While slightly crunchy on the outside, the inside is perfect. Somehow, the roll manages to keep itself from getting soggy this way. I got the Italian, and the meats were fantastic! They were well-flavored and had that fresh deli texture. The lettuce was not shredded. The provolone was crumbled into small pieces, but its sharpness added a suitable kick to the sandwich. The tomatoes were good. Overall, the hoagie was perfect. I have yet to eat a superior one. Service was nice, and they took debit. Their steaks fries are also tasty, if not a tad spicy. read more

Jack makes the best hoagie in all the land! I've been a loyal customer for 25 years and they're as great as ever. I'm hooked on the original Italian with mayo and oil. For those of you who like a soft or doughy roll: This is not the place for you, Jack uses a French bread roll, which is nice and crusty. I like all different rolls, but this is the best hoagie roll I've ever tasted. Self-proclaimed 'foodies' need to leave South Philly and Center City once in awhile and try this place. You will not be disappointed. read more

Jacks Italian hoagie is the perfect food. Absolutley the best thing I have ever eaten. Lets go layer by layer actually and dissect each one . Roll, non traditional, slow cook for seven hours and covered in sesme seeds, on a hoagie? On this hoagie hell ya! The roll has a soft center with an increasing crustiness in multiple layers, sandwiches last for days with out loss of roll integrity. Spread, olive spread, tangy oily herbacous, good stuff Cheese, crumbled dry provolone. Great flavor and texture it hads to the hoagie Meats, several different salamis, I would say sopperasotta and genoa, cappicola, Fillers, lettuce, only a little, crisp, onions fresh, same with tomatoes. Finishing touches, oregano, 0il, vinegar, S&P The thing thats brings it all home is the sweet peppers, DO NOT FORGET THE SWEET PEPPERS! What else can I say but Bravo Jack, Bravo! read more

Good hoagies for sure. I kept it basic and ordered a turkey hoagie with bacon, sharp provolone, oil/vinegar, and the usual toppings. My male counterpart ordered a "Downtowner," a hoagie equipped with capicola, prosciutto, sharp provolone, and mayo. The roll is a great deal of what makes this sandwich. Crisp with sesame seeds. As someone who very rarely eats bread, this was a treat for me. The sharp provolone (a major weakness of mine) was FANTASTIC. Pungent, stinky, delicious....as it should be, I really liked that the turkey tasted like real turkey, if you know what I mean. It didn't taste like cheap slime. Of course I tried the DT as well, which was great. I was satisfied. I wanted to try their crab nuggets. whatever that is. Unfortunately they were out. Maybe next time! The service is okay. The place was empty when we walked in, and with numerous people working behind the counter, no one was quick to say hello. I don't expect much of that in NE Philly though. We stood there for several minutes before someone acknowledged we were there, despite me seeing everyone look at us at least once. It's all good though. I wasn't there to eat the people anyway. All in all, it's worth checking out. Hoagies on point. read more

Jack's Place - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Seriously the hoagie was good...but as a bread lover...dang that hoagie roll was delish! They did an excellent job wrapping my three large Italian hoagies to go. I was going on a flight back to San Francisco. On my way down 95 I yelped a Deli nearby and voile...Jack's is what came up first. It was SO easy to get to. I was already pulled over so I only had to get back on 95 and take the Route 73 exit. make a couple of turns and there she was! The wait was maybe a total of 18 minutes from order to walking out the door with my aromatic delectable treats! I also ordered a meatball hoagie, which was DELICIOUSNESS. I had them add mozzarella. The meatballs were seasoned just right for me and they add just enough mozzarella without it being a gooey mess. It was about a foot and a half long...and y'know what...I ate the whole dang thing by myself and didn't even feel guilty as the other passengers on the plane kept watching or turning their heads to see who had the most amazing meal on the flight!....Yup it was Moi! They packed the sweet peppers and onions separately and honestly I don't know how they did it but the hoagies were not soggy when I arrived home more than 10 hours later. I have ordered from Primo's and Lee's and many other local shops but nobody has wrapped a hoagie to go like Jack's. They get 5 stars just for that alone! Also their rolls...are amazing...I love the bread...and bread loves me...but truly their rolls are soft inside with just the right crispness of the crust. Also who still makes hoagies with sharp provolone?!! Well Jack's does and it's really tasty! Overall I think Jack's deserves 10 stars because they're OUTSTANDING...like a farmer in his field! :) read more

I just heard about this place, so I went there on my lunch break to try the Downtowner Italian Hoagie. (dried cured capicollo, prosciutto and sharp provolone). The place is a little corner store in northeast Philly. There are no tables, so it's take out only. They also offer free delivery with a $10 min. order). There were four other customers ahead of me waiting on their orders, and at least half a dozen people behind the counter. This place is doing a very brisk business, and considering it's NOT located on a major road, that's a good sign. The locals know where to find the best, and they are coming to Jack's in droves. I ordered my hoagie with oil (mayo is a blasphemy on an Italian hoagie), lettuce, tomato, onions and hot peppers. I only had to sit down about five minutes and my sandwich was ready. Now on to the food.... My hoagie was bursting with flavor (due in part to the hot peppers, which were absolutely fabulous). The lettuce and tomato were fresh, and the sharp provolone was crumbly and delicious. The meat was also very flavorful, though the dried cured capicollo was a bit tough. I guess that is to be expected, really. It's dried and cured, after all. The roll was outstanding. Hard and seeded. I don't know the name of their bakery, but I think it's the same roll used by Fink's, another place that makes fabulous hoagies in the northeast. The toughness of the capicollo is the only reason I don't give this five stars, though honestly, it comes very close. I definitely plan on going back soon to try some other sandwiches, and I have a feeling that Jack's will earn the fifth star on future visits. read more

Found on a nondescript corner block away from traffic off Torresdale is this oasis of a hoagie shop. That's so much more. I had the grilled chicken with broccoli rabe and provolone that was THE best I've ever had! I got the half hoagie which was a monster of a hoagie. It felt and looked like a full hoagie to me. I have to admit that the hoagie was so big that the ends only had rabe and cheese. But those two alone were so good that I wouldn't have minded eating just that, the cheese, rabe, and the hoagie bread. I've also later tried the Downtowner Italian hoagie. I thought it was a bit too salty. I think the combo of olive spread and the cured meats was a bit too much but I enjoyed every bite out of it. It just gave me an excuse to eat it with a beer. That made it a nice combo. This place has now become my all time favorite hoagie shop in Philly. PostScript: Jake's Place is run by the nicest people. They also have soup specials, side item bar, and fried stuff like seasoned fries and beer battered onion rings and hot wings. read more

If you like Subway, stop reading now! Jack's Hoagies are what all other Philadelphia Hoagies aspire to emulate. The 'Downtowner' is a favorite, with extra long hots...of course, and his Roast Pork is easily a match for Tony Luke. Go here. Eat Hoagie. Be Amazed. read more

Alright lemme put it this way - I actually like when our tenants call for repairs b/c it gives me a reason to drive to Mayfair so I can get about 6 metric tons of Jack's hoagies. I love how they don't fry the chicken for the cutlet/rab/sharp provolone ahead of time. They do it after you arrive. He refuses to put out food that isn't fresh and perfect. If you want fast crappy stuff then go somewhere else. Last time I went, I was wearing old pants. They split as I got out of my car. Right up the ass. Butt hanging out now. Did I still go to Jack's? Damn right, homey. Ordered my food, sat down ASAP in the chair by the register so no one could see my bum, got my food 10 min later, and walked out feeling the breeze and smiling like a butcher's dog. 4 feet of sandwich perfection and cold air on my ass. Feels good, man. read more

Let's talk about it! While visiting Philadelphia I'm staying at the Keystone Lofts all of two blocks away from Jacks Place. It took me a while to get in there because of the hours; my friend says she doesn't think they're ever open but that's because any 9-5er will miss them every time. You'll know they're open by the signs out on the corner. I've only been here for a few weeks and I wish I would have gone to Jacks as soon as I arrived. I'm a sucker for fried butterfly shrimp and they have a 5-pc for $3 and some change. So. Good. I also get a turkey hoagie with Swiss and it is perfect each time. It's amazing. Not only is it good the first day, but the leftovers are just as amazing the next day. No soggy wetness, bread is just as firm.. Ridiculous. I highly recommend if you don't want to take a risk with your lunch. PS Jack is like a Philly Santa lol read more

I've never reviewed a restaurant before, but this place prompted me to start. We were traveling cross country and wanted to find an authentic Cheesesteak, while driving through Philly. The staff at Jacks was beyond wonderful! We ordered the Original Hoagie, the American, two Cheesesteaks and a large French fry. Everything was five stars. The bread was fresh, the meat was high quality and everything was made exactly to our specifications. If that wasn't enough, it was obvious as we waited for our food that it's popular among the locals. Don't hesitate to pull off the highway and treat yourself!! read more

Jack's hoagies are the best, if you like floppy soggy rolls go ahead and stop reading. If you like hard seeded rolls, fresh veggies, quality meats, and vibrant dressings this is the place for you. I live literally less than a block away from this little hole in the wall sandwich shop and every time I have vacation time to burn I stay home and get a hoagie from Jack's place like a trip to hoagie Mecca. I try to order something new every time because everything I've ever gotten from them has been superb and I still have not been let down. Their hoagies are amazing, their steak fries are heavily seasoned (not overly salty), and their hot sandwiches pay homage to italian cuisine in a way you would never expect from a hoagie shop. Their rolls are 2 feet long so take that into consideration, if you decide that you want a wiffle ball bat sized hoagie get a whole. I reccomend the supreme italian if you want a hoagie, or a chicken parm if you want a hot sandwich (even though you cant go wrong ordering from them). The only complaint myself or anybody I've known has been that they dont serve cheese steaks. Good news for my fellow yelpers that have an addiction to Jack's hoagies, starting tomorrow they will be serving cheese steaks on their 2 feet long rolls. read more

Jack's Place - Supreme italian - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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What i used to live in this neighborhood and didnt know about this place. Aaaahh. Love there hoagie and roast beef with dipping au jus. Kids do to. Plus love there steak fries with little bit of spice on them. As I'm righting this review I want to go again, but they close early This place is a northeast treasure just cant believe I could have had this sooner if only i had yelp back then.. read more

Since Jack died I thought the place might go downhill, this place really rocks, still the best hoagie place in Philadelphia, finks doesn't hold a candle to this place, fact I'm ordering for the Super Bowl this week read more

Amazing Italian subs. The specialty ones are highly recommended. Just don't ask to make substitutes on those; you'll get a nasty reply. But after you eat one you will be glad they refused your wish. They have homemade soup each day but they run out of it early. The olive oil spread is out of this world. read more

Awesome cheesesteaks. Very affordable prices. Call ahead for the fastest service. There's always a line in front.

Best italian hoagie around rolls are awesome and cheesesteaks are great also. Quality meats

I have been coming here for over 12 years. Everything is great. Suck a fan of the hot peppers. Dad service and I love the staff. When I call they know exactly what KESHA want lol read more

This is my favorite hoagie place in all of Philly...been coming here for close to 30 years and they are still the BEST

There's nothing else I can add that hasn't already been said about Jacks. My go to is always the chicken parm or chicken and spinach. Just try it. Everything is delicious. read more

I have never stopped after hearing so much.......I decided to go for it....I did try the Original Italian Hoagie...... it was very good and fresh......I didn't really care for the roll a little to crunchy for my liking.....but overall it was a very good stop...... read more

Jack's Place - JACKS PLACE - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Excellent sandwich shop! the Italian hoagie is the best on NE Philly.

Was there again, the week of 12/9/19. This time, I went for the Supremo Italian. I cannot believe how good that hoagie is. I've been thinking about it all week. Go there. It will change your life forever. Seriously. Warning: do not try to eat the entire monster yourself, you will be in pain later. They are really big and solidly packed with meat. Best sandwich I ever had. Those two adorable old ladies that Matt C wrote about really know their stuff on making a great hoagie. read more

F@cking phenomenal! Really legit. Thee best hoagie you will ever eat. The turkey is oven roasted in house. Pasta salad is the greatest pasta salad I've ever eaten. I'm pretty sure we both inhaled our hoagies. Potato and macaroni salad, not my thing but my husband fell in love. As soon as you enter Jack's, the aroma will change your life. I can't believe it took me this long to get here but I will make up for lost time. Just go once, you'll never want a hoagie from anywhere else. read more

This has to be one of the toughest decisions I'll ever have to make. Jack's Place & Primo's are neck & neck about the same in quality & freshness in an excellent Italian Hoagie. It's pretty hard to decide which one is better than the next. I'll have to call it dead even in taste & freshness. I always order the Italian Hoagie & I'm never ever disappointed. I'm just glad that their both still in buisness because they will always get mine. The roll really makes the hoagie. Don't you agree ? I can't say enough about the roll. I just wish you could buy them at your local supermarket. But, in the meantime, I'll just continue to enjoy some of the best damn Italian Hoagies money can buy !!! read more

Best hoagie, best owner, best soups. I LOVE this place, and wish I lived closer. The spread is amazing, and the careful attention to detail gives them the extra star. Amazing. read more

I've lived in Philadelphia for 60 years. I've been eating hoagies, pizzas, & cheesesteaks for at least 58 of those 60 years. So I've tried many places for these items. Over the years, I've noticed the decline in the ingredients, while prices rose. Today I ordered 3 different sandwiches from Jack's Place. The Old Country Italian hoagie, Roast Beef hoagie, and a Cheesesteak. Myself and 2 other household members tasted all 3. We declare the sandwiches excellent. Good quality meats and cheeses, fresh vegetables, and delicious rolls. FINALLY! Now that I reside in Mayfair/Tacony again, I've finally found a good go-to place for a great sandwich! Try them, they're excellent! read more

Once again JACK'S PLACE was outstanding. We had the veggie hoagie, also downtown and original Italian hoagie they were all awesome with the long hots on the fried onions rings. It was nice having a conversation with Jack while I was waiting for the food since I haven't seen him in Long time. Definitely the best place to get a hoagie in the whole state of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Since I go there least once a week for his food and can't wait to eat it. Because I know it's going to be outstanding. read more

Sandwich Nirvana. If you want to taste a real Italian hoagie, try any of the wonderful varieties offered at Jack's. I can't believe I lived in this neighborhood for three years before I tried this place. It lives up to its sign - really as good a hoagie as I've ever had, and just the smell of the place is enough to get your appetite going. This place will show you just how amazing a sandwich can be. I wouldn't have believed it either but holy crap! I still like nearby Fink's for some of their specialty hoagies but for a straight out Italian sandwich you can't beat this place. read more

Love this place! And the ladies that work there always do a great job on everything! !

Jacks Place still has the BEST hoagies around...not totally packed with meat like they used to be...but they are still the best and the prices remain reasonable !! read more

I have eaten all over the City & world but this place is really a cut above the rest! Everything at this business is excellent from the sandwiches, portions, and the service! Highly recomend any chicken cutlet sandwich (I have had all of them!!) They are out of this world as well as their hoagies. Great price, and fast service from very efficent and sweet employees makes Jack's place shine. read more

Awesome. Great, fast service. Great value. Had the original italian. Nice crusty bread (with sesames), tons of flavor, half size is quite large and filling. Wife had roast beef--also delicious. Son had five chicken strips which he loved; made with real chicken breast. Complimentary and generous portion of pickles. The honey mustard sauce for the chicken fingers was fantastic. I can only rave enthusiastically about this place. Will go again. Note, no seating inside. This is one of those times when all the five stars on Yelp truly reflect the quality of the product. read more

The only words I can come up with to describe Jack's hoagies, especially the Original Italian and the Downtowner, is Taste Bud Orgy. I've had pretty much every specialty sandwich on the menu and they're all phenomenal too. read more

I am a city guy born and raised. I have had hoagies from every corner of the city. There is not a better Italian hoagie anywhere! Out of the he 3 Italian hoagie the Old Country is my favorite. Great ingredients, perfect roll. If you like a great hoagie stop by Jack's Place. read more

I hate to be the one to bust the 5 star rating. But I just can't give it a 5. Good food got the lunch special, which very fair proceed, but they didn't have every thing on the menu. read more