Gross. The restaurant is dirty, and tables were allowed to sit forever with used trays and half-eaten food on them. The service was slow and it wasn't that crowded. I ordered a shrimp platter, an order of mozzarella sticks, and a root beer, which came up to $16. Steep! My mozzarella sticks tasted awful--wayyy too salty, first of all, and they were just frozen sticks out of a box. There were five of them, so I paid a dollar a stick for frozen crap that was too salty to even eat. I ate one and ended up tossing the rest. The shrimp were likewise cooked out of a box of frozen junk, and somehow they had managed to overcook them so they were kind of hard. The shrimp inside were super-small and it was mostly breading. Five shrimp came with soggy, mediocre fries, some bread, a small side salad, and cole slaw. I ate like six fries and by that time I had given up on my meal, so I can't report on the slaw, salad, or bread. My can of soda was not even very cold, so they managed to screw that one up, too. This place charges way too much to be serving such crappy food. From the dilapidated atmosphere, it is clear that no care or pride really goes into this restaurant. I'll certainly never be back. read more

If I wanted straight Hot garbage I would have eaten at Waste Management in Bristol. This place is the Ryan Leaf of Steaks, all hype and straight bust! I Ordered The Markelle Fultz Special, thought I was getting gold and got junk. I felt bad the trash can had to consume this when I threw it away. Joe Rogan should feed this to people on Fear Factor. Sad part is I drove by Steve's after trying this mess, I won't make that mistake again read more

They Have the nastiest cheesesteaks in Philly! Point blank period!! The meat taste old and Rancid and it stinks!. You can get a way better Cheesesteak at the Papi store for $4 and it will come with Fries! I will never eat from Larry's ever again worst cheesesteak in the city hands down!! read more

Larry's is great! I went there yesterday with my friend and had a chicken cheese steak. I don't eat red meet so when I find a good chicken cheese steak place...I get REALLY happy. I got a chicken cheese steak with mushrooms, fried onions, and green peppers. Everything...especially the chicken was nice and FRESH! The crunchy french fries are SO GOOD and addicting too! If you're on a diet...I wouldn't recommend going here...but if you're not..GO FOR IT! The place is really clean, they have a flat screen tv..yesterday everyone's eyes were glued to Remember the Titans. This is my new spot! read more

This is West Philly's sandwich shop. If I can't get to Max's all the way up North or don't have time to wait, I go here. They give generous portions. It's usually pretty busy but there's never a very long wait. I would suggest a call ahead anyway to order. Unlike Max's, you can sit and eat here. read more

I came here with a friend on a packed Saturday evening, we actually wanted to go to Landmark (next door) but the wait was over an hour and we were too hungry to wait. I had a Chicken Cheesesteak w/ onions, sweet & hot peppers and light mayo. Service was good, employees alll pleasant. Was it good? yes. Great? Nah. We went back next door and took shots while waiting for the food so I was tipsy when we actually ate, had I been sober I might have liked it less. Would I come back? Only if I was in the area and another place I wanted to eat was crowded. I've lived in Philly a little over a year so I'm still trying out a lot of different cheesesteak joints, this one is nothing to brag about. Also, it was very crowded but I think they could do a better job cleaning up. read more

I went to Larry's for the first time last year when visiting Philly. I enjoyed my food last time as well as the time before. I was however disappointed in the service I received. I ordered my steak to be fried with peppers and pickles. It wasn't and the cashier told me to just put some of the cold toppings they had near the condiments on top. Ummmm... No! That is a totally different taste and style. I specifically asked for them to be cooked in because I wanted a traditional Philly steak. I didn't complain and proceeded to eat what I had though. It takes a little time for them to cook the steaks because they are cooked to order and I was with a group who'd all already received their food. I didn't want to be the lone person holding everyone up. Pluses for quality and taste of food... Minuses for the bad service with erroneous order... There was no attempt to even try and rectify the error on there part. read more

$26 for 2 cheesesteaks definitely not worth the money. The meat was tougher then the Ukrainian army and wasn't chopped good. The meat was so bland I regret not going to Wendy's I know Kobe Bryant rolling in his grave (rip) Mamba but the bread was good, 2 stars for the cheesesteak rolls. Philadelphia cheesesteak represented wrong. Just because you throw meat in between a roll don't make it a Philly cheesesteak read more

Came back to visit an old haunt after Mr. Fultz put them back in the spotlight. We ordered a chicken cheese hoagie. We're trying to cutdown on our red meat consumption to about twice a month. I know I know Larry's is known for their cheesesteaks. Our chicken cheesesteak was pretty good. There are a couple of places I like better but as a rule I never mention other restaurants in Yelp reviews. What I didn't like was the roll. Too soft!! IMO you need some chew to stand up against the content of the cheesesteak. Will I be back probably not but when you are located next to a college campus I doubt if they'll miss me. read more

Stopped by Larry's on the recommendation of someone who works in the area. It's not the most charming of interiors, but I was there for a cheesesteak, not a filet mignon. The cheesesteak itself was superb. The meat and cheese (i opted for American) coagulated together nicely like an earthworm crawling through loose, moist soil. The roll encased it all it crusty goodness. I would go back here for sure if I'm anywhere in the area. read more

I took a trip to Philly to see a concert at the first unitarian church and one of my companions took us to Larrys Steak. I wasn't convinced I was in Philly until I took a look at their amazing menu. Cheese steak frenzy came in variety but sadly I forgot my wallet and was treated to a cheeseburger from my amazing friend who's in a relationship. The meat was just phenomenal and tasted amazing. The burger itself was also well crafted. Not only was the food amazing but the place was clean and neat. Man amazing place please visit. 5/5 read more

Larry's Steaks - Larry Steaks - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I will never return here. I drove from NY to Philly just to be truly disappointed in what used to be a great company. The old Larry's quality is no longer there since the restaurant was purchased by St. Joseph's University. The lady's bathroom wasn't working so it had a sign on it. So females had to use the Men's. The men's bathroom had no paper towel or hand dryer and the floor was filthy and wet. The restaurant is filthy. I asked for paper napkins to be replenished; half an hour later, still no napkins. I asked for fried onions and mushrooms on my cheesesteak wrap - none. When I complained, the lady taking the orders gave me a plate with onions and mushrooms, so basically she wanted ME to rebuild my wrap. The worst service I've ever received at a fast food establishment. Sad that a restaurant that was established in 1956 has been smeared by such terrible management. read more

Best cheesesteaks anywhere. Sometimes the guy that takes your order is too inept to listen fully to what you are saying, so speak clearly and check your receipt. I won't speak for "atmosphere"--it's a steak joint!? Larry's = gastric happiness read more

First - Dear YELP admins, how could the word "hoagie" fail your spell checker? C'Mon already! Everyone has a favorite steak shop or two and they can be as different as night and day. White House, Tony Luke's, Geno's, Pudge's - like comparing apples and pigs, or Wilt to Magic, or Kung Fu to Karate, you just can't compare iconic examples different styles. Larry's is like that. I've been coming for 30 years. Once or twice, I even stepped up to the Houseway Belly Filler. I think this was the first place I ever had a meat topping on a steak sandwich (pepperoni), but it wasn't the last. What makes Larry's Larry's? First, the guy is cooking in the window. Next, the steaks are chopped. Not shredded, fluffed, laid out or shingled. Even the toppings on our chicken cheese steak hoagie were chopped - a devout nod to every-bite-the-same sandwich science. A lot of work goes into every steak. Finally, the fresh Amoroso-style roll is just a little toasted, not enough to be a grinder, but certainly not steamed on the grill like an AC sub. When on Hawk Hill and hungry go to Larry's. Is it the best steak ever? Nah, but it is an institution and true to itself. As you take your first bite, envision yourself bustin curfew on the way home from seeing Neil Young at the Spectrum, or watching the Sixers take the NBA crown, or sweating whether Y2k will crash your Palm II. If you twist my arm, Larry's doesn't crack my top 5, but tradition is tradition, and Larry's has stood the test of time for good reason. read more

Larry is one of the best places in philly to get a Cheesesteak but it's not as good as it use to be, but still good but not great! Service is ok sometimes the wait can be long. Cashiers are always over worked so don't be too mad with them. Wings are good! Pizza is decent. I do not like the French fries too much. Steak is good. I love their Stromboli. They have seating inside with a few TVs. Location is right off of city live ave. Right across the street from Saint joes university. read more

Visited Larry's steaks after visiting St. Joe's as it was really close to campus and easy to get to in comparison to the other two well known establishments. Prices are reasonable. They have chicken and beef cheesesteaks with a variety of toppings to add to them. The toppings for the cheesesteaks are extra money. There are a couple of cheese options and I went with a beef cheesesteak with provolone while the s.o.went with a chicken cheesesteak with provolone. The sub was pretty good. The beef was a little bit dry, I felt like the other two establishments, pats or genos, are better. They have free pickles, cherry peppers, and condiments. This place looks like it gets busy with the college nearby, I feel I would go back for a cheesesteak if I was in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way to travel here. read more

Is a genuine Philly cheesesteaks wit wiz (with cheese whiz)? I don't know. What I do know is my friend's bf who is a Nova man swears by Larry's. (Anybody remember why the Chevy Nova was unpopular with Spanish-speaking consumers? Nova = no go) The guy who took our order appeared distracted and unapologetic about it. OK, c'est la vie and no love loss. The sandwiches were made fast b/c the cook pre-cooks half the meat. You can peer over the counter & see it for yourself. The rest of the meat serving was thoroughly cooked, and almost minced to death. I wish there was more melted (sliced) cheese b/c it would have held the meat together. At least the sandwich was warm and had that hot griddle/skillet taste. The problem: the sous chef seriously lacks communication skills. He stood there w/ a look that asked what we'd like on the sandwiches before he wrapped them up. When my friend asked for lettuce and tomatoes, the sous chef got ornery and said she should have ordered that stuff at the register. [BTW we didn't order the stuff at the register b/c the bf said it would be included.] He couldn't add it now. What could he add at this point? salt & pepper -- WOW. read more

This place is great! The guys there are super friendly and quick to make your cheesy meaty sandwiches. I'm a huge fan of my steak being on the thinner side and man, do they deliver. I'm also a huge fan of anyone who'll support me in my decision to up the ante in calorie count by trading a water for a coke. What what! Add some cheese fries to that also! read more

Service is the worst. Called ahead to place my order. Asked how long the order would take and was told 25 minutes because of my grilled chicken pizza. Okay so I give it 30 minutes to be safe. Get there and was told to wait a couple minutes. Okay fine. Food was not ready. No explanation given. Nearly an hour after I order and no food. No explanation. Unacceptable. Customer service is the worst. I will not return. If it was not for the hubby and kids I would have went elsewhere. To top of off it wasn't even crowded and people who ordered after us for their food before us. read more

Where can I say about Larry's. They're just the best cheesesteak I've ever had. Their bread and meat is always fresh and you get plenty for your money. I have been eating at Larry's since I was a teenager and I drove all the way from New York where I grew up just to come to Larry's. When my children were growing up the only Cheesesteak they wanted was Larry's. Thank you Larry's for keeping your food consistently good all these years! read more

A west philly staple that has been around since the '50s and I have been going to my entire life. Awesome cheesesteaks, chicken cheesesteaks, and hoagies. Right up there with the best in the city, if not the best. Don't bother with anything else on the menu. It seems a lot of the bad reviews are for their pizza. Who orders pizza at Larry's? Must be college kids who don't know any better. Stick to what Larry's does best, cheesesteaks and hoagies! read more

Early morning (they open at 9), late night (I don't know what time, but they're open late), feeling a bit gluttonous (order that bellyfiller) etc...whatever you like! I have friends that swear by some other locations in Philly, but Larry's just does it for me. It does seem as though ownership may have shifted in recent years and the quality of sandwiches declined a bit, but it's still a good sandwich. Plus I have the number programmed in my phone making it easy to place the order prior to arrival. These sandwiches are made to order and hey even have seating available in the store. This area looks like a zoo if you come by late night when St. Joe's is in session due to the number of drunk students. They take credit cards as well. Consider adding mushrooms and peppers to yours next time. Yum! read more

I've been to Larry's twice. First time, my steak was good, but perhaps a little too greasy for my preference. The second trip yeilded a much better steak. I still needed to doctor it up a little bit with a shake of salt, pepper, hots...you get the idea. Larry's is good, but I've got some personal favorites I like better. read more

They have great food for a low price. Never had an issue in the 5 years I've been ordering.

Dirty restaurant. Mediocre at best food. We live close by and thought 'Why not? Let's try Larry's.' Bad choice. Since it was a rainy night during the summer when St.Joe's is closed, we decided to go and settle in for a couple of chicken cheese steaks. Ordered at the counter and sat down, then looked around. All the ceiling vents were filthy, and the surrounding ceiling tiles dirty. Every license, notice, menu, article, etc was badly taped up in a really sloppy way, and all of the tape and signage was dirty and just looked like crap. I'm taller than most and could see across the top of a big glass cabinet to the left of the cash register. Encrusted with dirt, dust and crud. Once you see the dirt and old greasy dust, you see it all around the place. What the hell? They make a lotta money here. Pay somebody to come in and clean, devotedly, with some regularity. A chicken cheese steak can be delicious or a boring, dead thing on a roll. It was very much the latter, and it was like no one cared. 'Here kids, eat this and like it, because there is no other place to get a sandwich at St. Joe's'. They would have just gone ahead and put American cheese on it if I hadn't asked for provolone. You don't put American cheese on a cheese steak. My wife ordered a chicken cheese steak hoagie, which means they need to make an effort to enliven the top of the sandwich with all the fresh ingredients... lettuce, onions, tomatoes, etc, that make it a HOAGIE. What was there was dead and buried UNDER the boring chicken. If you want a perfectly tasty and adequate hoagie, go to Wawa. If you want a damned good sandwich, go to most any neighborhood sandwich joint. I've told people for years that it is nearly impossible to get a bad sandwich in Philly because it's what we do best, and any place that was less than good wouldn't survive. Well, Larry's thrives because it has a great location on a booming college campus where the food becomes drunken comfort food for kids who aren't yet worldly enough to know better. For the sake of St. Joe's and the surrounding community, I hope ANYONE so inclined sees the opportunity to make millions just by opening up close by and offering a consistently exceptional sandwich. Want a damned good cheese steak close by? Go to Overbrook Pizza on 63rd. Take out only, but the sandwiches remind you why Philadelphia crows about how wonderful the cheese steak is. read more

We were here drunk as all heck. after closing time. our guys at larry's hooked us up with leftover cheesesteaks and a meatball. not only was this the best drunk experience of our young lives, but we owe our lives to the workers at larry's. god bless, you have our business for life. thank you and god bless. read more

One of the best cheesesteaks in Philly. Shared the belly buster. Rolls are soft and fresh. Good service. Will be back!

Larry's is banging. Salads=banging Motz Fries= banging pizza=ok turkey sandwich-banging creepy guy who always asks for my number= not banging. read more

Larry's was highly recommended by someone at work and lived up to its reputation. Very good cheese steak! read more

Larry's Steaks - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Terrible Customer Service!!! Ordered through uber eats. I did not receive my whole order. I called the restaurant. After a 20 minute wait. A women answered the phone and told me the driver must still have the rest of my food. She didnt have it. She then told me to call uber eats customer service and talk to them about my order. She then went on to say she from NYC and she doesn't know anything about uber eats. I told her thats her problem not mines i just want my food. She then in return hung up on me. I called back and she acted like a different person even though her voice was exactly the same. Whole experience was awful and terrible. Food that i did receive was cold and tasteless and not correct. If you want to get treated like shit and yelled at order from here. read more

It had been awhile since I ate at Larry's 4 fours to be exact. It was my good to spot when I lived with my godparents. Anyway, I went there Thursday night to get a pepperoni cheese steak the way I use to. To my dismay, It looked WAAYYY better than it tasted. The steak had a burnt dirty grill taste as well as a slight smell. I called the manager to let him know my complaint. He was EXTREMELY understanding and apologetic. Also, he told me to come in for a new cheese steak. I did as he said and was ECSTATIC. The sandwich had the same taste I had grown to love and the manager said to come back anytime. Kudos to Larry's Steaks for addressing my problem and fixing it promptly!! They knew they didn't want to lase a good customer!! Keep Up The Good Work!! :) read more

Larry's Steaks has absolute horrible services. 1. They take forever to prepare your food regardless if it's crowded or not. 2. The cooks uses the same food gloves at other work stations. 3. I watched one of the male staff members put his entire hairy hand inside the pickle jar 4. As the crowd grew, one of the male staff members assisted the main cook chop up raw steak and touching the raw steak with his gloved hands, but then the same staff member proceeded to make the hot sandwiches with the same glove he handled the raw meat with. 5. The Male staffers rubbed his noise with his arms and proceeded to make food customers. 6. I brought a salad recently and the lettuce and cucumbers were old as you can taste the bitterness, which in some cases it was either a bad batch of veggies or the salads are pre-made in advance and kept refrigerated with no exp.date. Overall, Larry's Steak lost their credibility over the years. read more

This is, very simply, the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia, which means it is the best cheesesteak in the world. Pat's & Geno's are better known, and are better if you want a long line of tourists and people who dont know their a-- from a hole in the ground. Those two places are a big ol pile of okay. This place...is heaven. It doesnt look like much from the outside, but people that know, this is the spot. The Bellyfiller is a killer, a monster of a sandwich that you have to be a serious eater to have a chance at. Quality, super delicious steaks, excellent sides. Professional athletes secretly take free agents and their families to Larry's when they are wooing them and trying to get them to sign in Philly. THAT'S how you know this place is the best. THE BEST. read more

GIANT PHILLY CHEESE STEAKS. Pretty good, not great. But the bellyfiller. Nice help. Can't go wrong.

Very tasty cheesesteaks but the ambiance is crap & the restaurant was kinda dirty. The servers were quick and the prices affordable but I would DEFINITELY order to go. read more

My husband loved more than me. Flavor was good. We got wiz & American cheese with onions. Nice soft roll. Hugh belly buster. Good pice. Great cheese fries. My one complaint is that it was not like butter melting in my mouth like a few other places. The steak had some gristle. Overall, yummy. read more

Larry's is a college hangout, plain and simple. It's the closest and best cheesesteak to the campus of SJU and it's open really late, so it's easy to take advantage of the food. Larry's isn't the best cheesesteak I've ever had (I'm partial to D'Alessandro's), but it certainly is large and hot. As far as cheesesteaks go, Larry's are steaming and full of finely chopped beef and lots of melted cheese. Another decent item on the menu are the fries. Best enjoyed as a late-night snack, the fries are hot and not too greasy-- and go great with cheese. Larry's is convenient and dependable for a quick cheesesteak or late night snacks, though it could use some sprucing up. read more

While my significant other was busy interviewing for grad school, I slipped away to Larry's Steaks after Friday prayer. I was super hungry and so I was ready to sample some of the fine cheesecake delicacies available in this city. For about $7 I got quite a large sandwich. I can't say anything about the service because it was fairly empty, I got my food, got out, and got back to business. The cheesesteak itself was pretty filling. When it came off the grill it was steaming hot, just the way I like it. This is important, because I'd rather have steaming hot food and let it cool down than lukewarm food and feel bad about asking to get it heated. Mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions were plentiful and provided me with a sense of eating healthy since I could say I had some vegetables. However, I didn't really find any cheese in my sandwich. An ample amount of cheese can make or break a sandwich, and I think the cook might have forgotten to put some on my plate. As such, I don't think I found anything particularly interesting about this steak. The taste was decent, but nothing that would force me to come back again. I don't have any comments from my significant other since I visited alone, and I doubt I will bring her here. read more

Great food, a must every time I come home to Philly to visit. Even though I only frequent a few times a year, the guys on the grill always remember my face. Happy they fill my need when I come home. read more

Larry's Steaks - Everytime I come home i gotta make my pit stop. Thanks guys. - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Absolute garbage! I ordered through Uber Eats and specifically asked for silverware and napkins and they did not provide any. The food itself was not great quality. The wings came in a literal bowl of sauce. The cheese-steak contained meat, cheese, and bread, guess everything else was extra... read more