I came here because someone recommended it. It did not disappoint. 10/10. I got mine without cheese since I have a dairy allergy. I thought it wasn't gonna be as good but their meat is well seasoned that the cheese isn't missed at all. read more

John's Roast Pork - Plain steak, no cheese, onions, banana peppers & long hot peppers. - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm not a fan of cheesesteaks - while that may be sacrilegious in Philadelphia, I'm from NYC and it's the way I feel. John's Roast Pork is legendary in Philly - it's been around for decades - 96 years to be exact! I'd been there once before many years ago (couldn't remember anything about it) and thought it was time for a revisit. I got the large Roast Pork sandwich - you can see from the attached picture the 'preferred toppings' (Dad's Way) are: Mustard Raw onions Hot seeded pepper American cheese I had only the Mild Provolone cheese on mine - no mustard, raw onions or seeded pepper. I would have had cooked (caramelized) onions - but they had only raw...and American cheese was not a choice for me (I was raised on it). The pork is supposed to be 'slow roasted (7 hours) pork shoulder (pork butt)' - and it may very well be, but it reminds me of the meat that's carved off the large vertical rotisseries for gyros. It doesn't look that appealing - it's like a large sub sandwich. The pork was soft, tender and seasoned well - the roll was very good - John's had been getting its bread from Carangi Bakery. However, the bakery closed due to a fire so I'm not sure where the bread is from, unless it reopened. I finally satisfied my curiosity about John's and went to see what the sandwich was like. While it probably ranks as one of the better 'pork/steak' sandwiches in Philly, I just couldn't get excited about it. read more

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So so good, probably the better roast pork/cheesesteak spot in the city. They've got quite the crew there getting orders in and out fast. There's less of that intimidation factor here when ordering compared to the deal at Pat's and Geno's. This is always the spot I send out of towners for a cheesesteak, less crowded, better vibes and for me, better food. A few tables outside and easy for pickup. read more

Yay, time for a revisit. Because cheesesteak on a Saturday afternoon is awesome. Cooper sharp is now an option and it's a delightful addition. The seeded roll was crisp with plenty of melty cheese and a ton of meat. Sadly, had to lose a star for my beloved crinkle cut fries that were way over salted and a bit cold. Portion size was way smaller than my last visit. My favorite parking spot is to pop over to the IKEA shopping plaza and park behind the Home Depot garden center. It's rarely crowded and only a few feet away from the front door. There are 2 seating areas, one closed off and protected while the other is outdoors. Make friends with the tourists and enjoy your meal! read more

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A bit further out of the city, this place boasts one of the best roast pork sandwiches in Philadelphia. Fortunately, I had a car rental so this place was not too long of a drive away, and there is plenty of parking. We got the large roast pork sandwich with sharp provolone and spinach, and honestly liked this a bit more than Tommy Dinics. This one is a bit more flavorful and juicy, though a bit pricier (almost $20) but the portions are similar if not a bit bigger. It was a satisfying meal sharing it among the 3 of us. One issue was we noted we wanted to cut the sandwich into 3 and they put that into the receipt but they only cut it into 2, making it extremely hard for us to share. read more

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How did I end up with a Philly Cheese Steak without being in Philly? Well, I knew someone flying into town that was in Philly! Even after a 5 hour flight, my Cheese Steak was spectacular. Seasoned very well, and I dont know what Coopers Cheese is, but I got it on my Philly and it was amazing. Throw on some fried onions, and you got a slammin sando. read more

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We were visiting Philly, and heard this was the place to go for a true Philly cheese steak. It did not disappoint! We had Philly cheese steaks "with," onion rings, fries & mozzarella sticks. All were delicious, and we would definitely go again if we are ever back in Philly. Sandwiches are huge - most people can probably get the small size instead of the large size, or split the large size with someone else. Just make sure that you know what you want when you get up to the window to order. The gentleman taking orders was not rude, per say, but it was obvious that he was not of the "take your time since you are from out of town and may need some time to ask us questions and decide what you would like " mindset. read more

Small shop on the corner. Order at a window pick up at another window. Good selection of sandwiches. I ordered the sweet peppers cheesesteak with sharp provolone and onions. It was my first Philly cheesesteak! Highly recommended place and for a great reason. The sandwich is huge!! The amount of meat is extremely generous and seasoned perfectly! They were generous with onions and sweet peppers too. When I bit into it my taste buds were ecstatic and a huge smile overcame me. Wow!! So good!!! Highly Highly recommend!!! read more

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Another banger spot - and if you're in the area - I mean why would you be in the middle of nowhere in Philly, but if you're here; definitely stop by. It was one of the most flavorful sandwiches I've ever had. Service was quick and they were patient as I asked like 5 times the amount of questions as everyone else. The sandwich came well wrapped and was hot. We opted for pork this time only because we're doing soo many cheesesteaks and I'm NGL it was a great decision. It was seasoned with salt and pepper and oh my Goodness the flavor profile just explodes in your mouth. Imagine PR pernil in a thin sliced form stacked high on a sesame seeded roll that has chew and crust topped with a sharp provolone cheese. It was great experience - next time I'll change up the cheese. Overall ambiance was very divey and parking was questionable as it was right by a train track. However, I will say that so far, this place is excellent for their pork cheesesteak. read more

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After ready the reviews I was prepared to wait in line for a while. But...they crank the orders so quickly! We probably only had to wait in line a few minutes before it was our turn to order. After ordering, that did seem like a while - but it was probably because I was starving and watching everyone else eat their delicious looking food. We got the large mushroom cheesesteak which was huge and the meat was so tender and plenty of it. Surprisingly it wasn't as cheesy as we thought it would be despite ordering it with American and mild provolone. The bread is somewhat firmer than a normal cheesesteak which helped to hold everything together (also it was a sesame roll). The roast pork sandwich was also huge and flavorful. Honestly though, the meat was such a show stopper that everything else almost took away from it. I can see why they sell the meat by the pound. And the onion rings. Very crisp but were room temp when they called our number (still good though). I especially liked the batter. It was more like a hush puppy batter around the soft onions. There's plenty of seating; they accept cards and cash; there's also a speaker out back so you can hear your number when they call. Prices aren't bad either, 2 large sandwiches and an order of onion rings for about $40 read more

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Quite simply, the namesake Roast Pork from John's Roast Pork, is one of the FIVE best sandwiches in America. When in Philadelphia, everyone always says you must have a Cheese steak. I say, forgo the conventional option, and make the short drive outside of the city, and have a Roast Pork Sando. Disregard what other's reviewers say about the area. Sure, it's a bit industrial and not so gentrified, but during the day, it's fine. Besides, the place usually closes before it gets dark (https://johnsroastpork.com/johns-roast-pork-hours-of-operation), so don't let that deter you. And surprisingly, there is a decent amount of street parking nearby. John's Roast Pork has been on the corner of Weccacoe and Snyder Avenue since 1930 when Domenico Bucci started the family business. Now managed by third-generation owner John Bucci Jr., the incredible longevity of this place is a testament to the care and passion which derives from a family business. This is a no-frills place. Get in the usually long lines, and do yourself a favor and somewhat familiarize yourself with the menu ahead of time; don't be that person who holds everyone else up taking 10 minutes to place your order. Yeah, this place does a decent cheese steak, but with "Roast Pork," in the name, ORDER THAT. And get the large with Spinach. Some people order cheese, but I skip it. After 5-10 minutes, your order will get yelled out from the pick-up window. There is a small seating area off the side as well as some unconvered picnic style seating. While I usually order 2-3 sandos to bring back to VA, I also make it a point to enjoy one fresh from the kitchen. And your reward for making the long drive and patiently waiting, is some of these most tender, thinly sliced, and flavorful roast pork you will ever taste. The meat is seasoned well, without being overly salty. But the spinach might be the secret power-up ingredient. Slowly simmered glaricky spinach is fall-apart tender, and complements the texture of the pork. The large sandwich easily weighs over 1 lb and is stufffed inside fresh Italian bread from Carangi Bakery. The 2-3 times a year I'm in Philly - I ALWAYS make sure to stop at John's Roast Pork. I just gotta remember to bring a cooler full of ice to keep my sandwiches fresh for the 2 hour drive back to the DMV. read more

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The hype was real. Legit one of the best cheesesteaks I've ever eaten. 9.9/10 cuz nothing is perfect but this was damn close. Worth the 2ish hour drive from northern NJ. My GF said, "would i drive here on a weekend just for a cheesesteak? YES." Was about $45 for two cheesesteaks with fried onions and Cooper Sharp, two sodas, and a side of fries. Easy, free street parking. Nice to be able to sit and eat there, too. Go Birds read more

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I had to get a Philly cheesesteak while out in Philly and simply put, it was a 10/10 for me here. Their system is quick and while I was initially surprised at the $15 price tag, I was ultimately won over by the portion size and flavors. It was a massive sandwich and full of meat. I loved how flavorful it was and the cheese pull was immaculate. I can see why this is a popular spot. It's definitely worth a visit! read more

John's Roast Pork - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Even though I don't eat pork I had to come here to try the Roast beef sandwich. This is a very nice and busy location considering it's right off the interstate 95. The wait was not too bad and the staff here is very cool and chill. Overall my sandwich was better than I was expecting because this place doesn't get much recognition when it comes to spots in Philly. read more

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We had the John's recommendation cheesesteak which is a Philly cheesesteak with extra American cheese and fried onion however, ours came with grilled onion. Comparing this sandwich to my fav in Margate, FL, Spanky's I would rate this a 2/5. The bread was not a good compliment and the extra cheese really overpowered the sandwich. However, the meat and onion combo was tasty and tender. Additionally, we had the Poppops special--roast pork, sharp provolone,spicy mustard, crushed red pepper seeds and raw onion. With this being my first roast pork sandwich it set the bar. This was seasoned well, and was very tasty. Everything that was included complimented each other! Ketchup and mayo is available near enclosed seating in addition to forks and knives! Street parking is available and cash, credit and debit can be used to checkout! read more

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A solid cheesesteak, but definitely not the best in the area. We rated in number 5 of the 6 we tried. read more

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My first time trying john's signature roast pork with sharp provolone and spinach and it did not disappoint. The sandwich was hot, flavorful, and juicy. The line was short, the cashier was very nice, and theres plenty of outdoor seating for everyone. read more

John's Roast Pork - Roast pork with sharp provolone and spinach - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Good food and service. Line is long so be ready, we got caught in a storm! Had the pork and Philly cheesesteak and had to save some for later. read more

Phenomenal, cheesesteaks and chicken cheesesteaks. Excellent homemade onion rings, fresh french fries, and delightful desserts. What a wonderful experience for Family Friday fun time. Delivery was prompt and courteous of horse is best to order ahead of time. The service was excellent customer care definitely worth a second visit! read more

After trying roast pork at Tommy DiNic's at the Reading Terminal, and absolutely hating it, I thought maybe roast pork wasn't for me. So I kept pushing John's Roast Pork down the priorities list of Philly cheesesteak places I wanted to try. I was a fool. We were in Philly to see the Deftones at the Well's Fargo arena, and the weather forecast had said rain, so I decided to find a cheesesteak place that was 1: accessible and 2: had indoor seating. I wanna go to Angelo's but they're not accessible, which means I'll have to find a park or someplace nearby with a table so I can eat. And I'm not doing that in the cold, or rain. The weather was fine, but the decision was made and I don't regret it. Not one bit. We got a cheesesteak, American cheese and grilled onions, which was absolutely incredible. And the house recommended Pop-Pop's Special Roast Pork sandwich. I was under the impression that broccoli rabe was an essential ingredient to the Philadelphia roast pork experience, but John's was either out or just doesn't use it. Our sandwich had hot pepper seeds, sharp provolone, mustard and raw onions. It was outstanding and a real joy. The meat was tender and moist, and the toppings work so well with the rich pork flavor. The seating situation was alright. Most of the tables are round, blue ones, with benches that don't move, and no room to park a wheelchair. But, inside there were a couple of booths and tables that I could access. Most were in use, but there was one table just magically waiting for us, so I could properly tuck in and tuck in. Such a super delicious meal. Would absolutely recommend. read more

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Pork Italiano was just extraordinary! Taste seasoning quality was all beyond worthy of their James Beard Award ! Service was professional and knowledgeable and ps the onion rings could bring you to your knees as well with the Italiano pork large sandwich! Enough for lunch and dinner! Rolls were perfect ! My new go to when visiting family in South Philly! 90 year old family owned 3 generations! Never change a thing! Absolutely Epic !!! Ambiance is classic south Philly love wait in line get your food hot and ready and eat in your car or salivate until you arrive home and don't miss any light ! Best Italian pork sandwich and o rings Ever! Sorry no pics it was partially inhaled in the car! read more

Been wanting to try this place for a while. Tried the roast pork and it was ok. Mild flavor, nothing really exciting about it. The cheese steak is huge and filling, however it seriously lacked flavor and didn't have much cheese. Also the meat was kind of chewy. Quick friendly service and prices are reasonable. read more

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I was visiting Philly recently for a short trip and John's Roast Pork was the main attraction. I had pretty high expectations coming in because of their reputation. Place wasn't too crowded when I came (weekday lunchtime) but it took a while for my order to come out, which seems par for the course here. There's no place to sit and eat at this place FYI. I ordered a cheesesteak w/ swiss and onions ($14.25) and also got a bottle of Mountain Dew ($2.25). Total was $18.12 including tax. I had a good first impression when I got my steak because it was pretty huge. The wrapper of the steak had a good amount if grease as well. Upon opening it up, it was hot, steamy, and definitely seemed freshly prepared. First bite was pretty amazing and I can see why there's a lot of hype. The steak was messy as hell to eat but it hit the spot overall. Bread was really good too. The only criticism I had was that the meat seemed slightly tougher than it should've been. Overall, I'd give 4 stars. I don't think pricing is fantastic here but you definitely get a lot of food for your money and the steak hits different for sure. read more

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Absolutely legendary spot. Their cheesesteaks now offer Cooper Sharp. Delicious and served pretty quickly.

when in philly...have a philly cheesesteak?! both pat's king of steaks and geno's steaks are known for their cheesesteaks , both are very popular, so a touristy destination wanted to go to john's roast pork bc ive seen it on a bunch of YT foodie videos and reviews were better! we got to john's roast pork close to their closing time there was not a line we ordered: CHICKEN STEAK ITALIANO (w/Sharp Prov & Spinach) JOHN'S "ULTIMATE" CHEESESTEAK side of onion rings i loved the chicken one! so tasty! good portion of protein and very cheesy huge sandwich. able to def share amongst two people service was great and friendly did not wait long for our sandwiches to be ready there is a good size patio with handful of tables john's roast pork ambiance is a popular and trendy spot where locals and tourists go to grab a great cheesesteak! read more

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This is was my first trip to Philly from Los Angeles, and my main focus was to find the best Philly cheesesteak. With all the research I did this was the one I chose. And I have to say, it exceeded my expectations. Every bite was perfect, I couldn't even finish it. I was able to have it the next day for breakfast. read more

John's Roast Pork - The original Philly cheesesteak. Chopped steak, onions, and cheese. - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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First time trying John's despite basically having been to Philly hundreds of time. These folks know what they're doing not just from a steak standpoint but from an overall operations standpoint bc it runs likes a well oiled machine and the folks are friendly (despite the reputation some Philly jawns have). Menu is simple and I went w the steak with both American and sharp provolone cheeses and fried onion (ketchup and mayo on the side). Sandwich is a nice size and stuffed with steak, cheese and a perfect balance of onion and the bread is chef's kiss! I could only eat 1/2 of a 1/2 of the entire sandwich so needless to say I have leftovers (which I am excited about). Glad I finally tried John's and next time I'll try the roast pork. read more

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We came here after seeing this place recommended online as one of the best pork sandwich places in the country. We got there around 1 pm and there was a short line and a decent amount of outdoor seating. We got the beef cheesesteak with no onions and the pork sandwich. The pork sandwich was a little bland since the pork doesn't really have any sauce. The cheesesteak was pretty good and not salty at all. I apologize for the half eaten photos. read more

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Legit Roast Pork. Order at take out window for take away or outdoor indoor patio seating. Was missing my broccoli Rabe on the roast pork, but they sub spinach. The pork was seasoned so nicely, I was dying! My friend got the cheesesteak and it was sub par, go with the roast pork with sharp provolone and spinach! read more

John's Roast Pork - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ordered a large roast pork sandwich with sharp provolone and spinach. It was really good. The pork was moist, flavorful, and not dry at all. You won't be disappointed. There wasn't much of a line on a Friday afternoon, and I got my food within 10 minutes. There was plenty of seating available, and the area was pretty clean. read more

John's Roast Pork - When paying by cash, you get 4% discount, but it's only 3.84% based on this receipt. Not entirely sure how they calculated it. - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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John's Roast Pork is top two cheesesteak, it's really neck and neck for the top spot. The owner John is a humble and hardworking guy. The food here is amazing. The quality of steak, the cheese, and the Carangi bread they use is phenomenal. All the ingredients with the onions and American cheese was blended perfectly in the cheesesteak. I came early and was the first in line, so my cheesesteak came out fairly fast. There is enough seating for at least 20 people outside. Top notch establishment that's been around for close to a hundred years and I hope it's around hundred more. read more

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Notes: (1) Park across the street in the parking lot plaza (2) Limited hours, Closed on Sunday and Monday (3) They accept cards (4) Small shaded outdoor sitting area available I've been meaning to try this place for almost two years but due to the limited hours, it made it harder to stop by. The place is packed on Saturdays, that's how you know the food is great!! We came on a Tuesday during lunch. The staff was friendly as they tried to keep customers patient for their orders. There was a line and we waited about 15 mins for our food but the wait was so worth it! We got the famous roast pork sandwich and a cheesesteak. I thought the cheesesteak was great as it was packed with meat and had plenty of onions (requested). The roast pork was absolutely amazing though!!! It was so flavorful and filling. The bread was not the best but I can work with it. I would definitely recommend the roast pork if you're debating between those two. read more

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Finally tried a cheesesteak from John's Roast Pork. I had to stand in a line with about 12 people ahead of me. That was not too bad at all! I placed my order at a walk up window and waited about 10 minutes for the order to be ready. I could only finish half of the sandwich and saved the other half for later. This is the 2nd cheesesteak location in Philadelphia where I asked for mayo / ketchup and I had to add it myself. There is no inside seating but There is covered outside seating. read more

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OMG! So good! Huge! Bread was a sesame seeded roll. I had chicken mushroom onion with sharp provolone lettuce and tomato. Barely could eat half. Seasoned perfectly. Covered seating and outdoor tables. read more

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Good cheesesteak, but not great. The bread was the difference....it was kind of hard. The steak and cheese were great. If they had better bread, it would be a 5 star cheesesteak. The staff did a terrific job even though they were really busy and it was hot outside. There was a long line for a Saturday lunch; it took about 15 minutes to place an order. Once I placed the order, they made the food pretty quickly. John's doesn't have indoor seating. They have a covered patio and an outdoor patio. read more

Pretty much the best cheesesteak and roast pork sandwiches in the city. You will never be disappointed with the quality, size and service at long standing Philadelphia family run operation. If you are visiting the city of brotherly love it is a must stop for a Philly traditional sandwich. You will thank me. read more

OMG! This sandwich is last meal worthy! The pork is nice and lean, shaved thin. It's topped with spinach (instead of the traditional broccoli rabe, which is genius, as it is not as bitter so you can enjoy each of the layered flavors) and melty, creamy, pungent provolone. The seeded roll has a lovely tender chew, thanks in part to the generous douse of au jus which is what makes each bite slay. I kept thinking the flavor reminded me of my grandmother's escarole soup, if soup were a sandwich. They are available on Gold Belly -- I've ordered it for my stepdad's 80th, sending him love from South Philly. Comfort food at its finest! read more

I got the small roast pork with provolone and spinach added. Keep in mind that they charge extra for adding cheese and spinach. I came around 3:30pm on a Thursday and there was basically no line. There were always 1-2 people on the side waiting for their sandwich to be done but service was quick so there wasn't much of a wait. These sandwiches are made to order which means that you should expect a bit of a wait since their sandwiches shouldn't already be pre assembled. They don't have indoor seating but there are benches next to their shop where you can sit to eat your sandwich. The seating area could get a bit too sunny and hot so I recommend trying to find somewhere with some shade if you're coming on a hot day. In terms of the sandwich itself, it came out hot and fresh but was disappointed that I couldn't visually see or taste the cheese. The sandwich was really wet, so wet that the buns were drenched and soggy. While some might enjoy a soft soggy sandwich, it was just not the type of sandwich that I would enjoy. The roast pork was nice and tender and didn't taste dry at all and the spinach made it less heavy tasting. But because they use a soft pillowy bread, the pork juices completely soaked through the bread. I think I would've enjoyed this sandwich more if they put less of the pork juices so that the bread wouldn't be soggy or if they used a harder bread so that the sandwich wouldn't have more integrity. I ate half of a small sandwich and it didn't leave me craving for more because it tasted so heavy. read more

John's Roast Pork - John's Hot Sandwiches - Small Roast Pork with Provolone and Spinach - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Good food! The line moves a lot quicker than you'd think and staff is friendly! Personally I'd come back if I was doing more of a grab and go situation since the seating is very limited for how busy they get. We actually visited when it was still cold out and it was rough trying to eat outside at their picnic tables. They do have some seating at an enclosed section but they're packed. Sandwiches were tasty and filling! read more

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For my 1000th REVIEW!!!!! We came here as Angelo's was busy and the guy from bone appetite said this was the runner up for best Philly cheese steak in Philadelphia. I also read this was as good if not better than Angelo's for the Philly cheese steak and same for Tony and DeNicks. So we walked up and waited in line. Thank god the line was only like 15 min as we had a flight to catch at 4 and it was 120 now. We went to the lady and ordered the pork sandwich with spinach and the Philly cheese steak. So we got our food and took it to the airport. When I finally unwrapped both subs, they were a little soft which is to be expected when it's Been an hour. However, the food was still hot. I bit the pork sandwich. I'm sorry it was a little better than Tony and DeNicks but still ok. I don't see the big deal in a pork sandwich. Nothing wows me. The Philly cheese steak was good. I'd say not as good as Angelo's but close enough for a substitute. Both meats were soft not chewy. If you want a substitute for Angelo's this would suffice. read more

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