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    Mt. Airy Deli

    4.0 (158 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Delvia W.

    I had been wanting to try this place for some time but didn't because there's no parking you can pull into easily. I finally decided to plan my visit. I looked up the reviews and their customer service wasn't high ranking so I was leery. I said to self, just give it a try they may have changed due to the constant bad reviews on their customer service. Covid-19 Precautions: Mask required. Social distance in force. Most workers had on mask and were using gloves. You are asked to wait in your car for a call when order is complete. Parking: Residential street. Store: front, Open & neat. Back: could have been more organized; food and other items were all over. I gather because they are busy. Wait time 45 minutes. Service: When I called an older gentleman answered. He was polite and made sure to repeat my order. Food: I ordered a corned beef special with cooper sharp and extra dressing. There wasn't much coleslaw on it. It was ok. I've tasted better. I also ordered an italian hoagie with swiss. My son said it was good. Overall my experience was good. Only thing I would like is a receipt. I didn't ask for one but it should be given.

    Poor excuse for salmon Cheesesteak
    Robert P.

    Wow I can remember coming here years ago this was the best deli uptown, hands down. BBQ Chicken Club was everything! Oh where do I begin? Let's start with the extremely rude behavior from the Wife/Owner. Salmon Cheesesteak was garbage! Dry, no seasoning and no flavor, it lacked love. Order was incorrect as it was supposed to have house made tarter and they put Mayo and barely any of that. The charge $.75 for spinach (very small amount) and have the nerve to charge $.15 for a paper bag. I go back in to inform the rude lady working the counter and calmly informed her that the order was missing the tarter but had Mayo, she got so more rude and flustered, I gracefully said it's ok, no love lost. It was a lost cause and unfortunately this is a sinking ship!

    This is not fresh at all. They had to have used old oil. I wouldn't feed this to a dog. The chicken is rock hard

    This is what came via Uber eats. I am so disappointed because I ordered this for my toddler. This is not fresh at all. They had to have used old oil. I wouldn't feed this to a dog. I tasted a fry and it is rancid. The chicken is rock hard. I spent over $50 for just a hoagie, chicken tender platter & 2 juices.

    Reuben
    Kia R.

    This is a good, local Mt airy/Germantown deli that's good for a nice sandwich at lunch. I got the Reuben and it wasn't the best but it was good for what is was.

    Jide F.

    I do not recommend using Mt airy deli due to the lack of customer service . I have been a long time customer of Mt airy deli since they opened in the 90's . I have shopped here since Day 1 when they opened . Today I arrive back in Philadelphia after being in New York and called in an order to Mt Airy Deli . I came in to pay for the order. I Get home and noticed that the order was incorrect and immediately called . I ordered a surf and turf cheesesteak yet I get home and open up salmon on a cheesesteak roll . I was then told that is what I ordered and that the person who took the order read it back to me . Clearly it is not what I ordered and never heard the mention of any salmon. I don't even eat salmon !!! There for the order is incorrect . I would not have been calling with an issue on the order. Yet the argument continued with telling me that is what I ordered . So i was then told that In order for me to get another sandwich I would now need to pay for another one . Please note that the one I picked up was $17.99 and I was overcharged in the first place as I did not even order SALMON . Additionally i ordered other food . So now I am here with something I can not even eat . Not good at all. So with that being said, basic customer service has been lost at this deli . I will not be patronizing this restaurant any longer in Mt airy and do not advise anyone looking for good customer experience to do so as well !!

    a sandwich with coleslaw

    Food has changed a lot and so has the prices. Prices went up and the food isn't even that good anymore. I recently had a Turkey hoagie which was full of the dressing with probably two thin sliced pieces of Turkey. I used to love the food here and was always recommending this place but my past few experiences have not been good. $12.00 for a hoagie that tasted more like a veggie hoagie with cheese.

    Kevin F.

    I recently stopped here for lunch while in the area. I noticed all of the pictures and I thought the food looked amazing. I can say that the owner was working and was really friendly. I could tell he must have a lot of repeat business because of his personality. The crispy buffalo chicken hoagie was really good. The rolls were excellent and fresh. The rest of the food looked amazing. Next time I am in the area I will certainly go back and try something else.

    Corned Beef Special Sandwich
    Max H.

    I had the corned beef special sandwich which was really good but had me completely passed out afterwards. Honestly that's mostly on my end because I slept so little and you need to catch up on rest, but at the same times I I think the sandwich was really good

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    Mt.Airy Deli is a staple in the neighborhood. Great food Great customer service.. Will always support

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    I haven't been here in a long time and good then was great. I ordered corn beef special it was horrible overly salty.

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    Had the most delicious Rueben at Mt. Airy Deli, the Tim Special. A perfect sandwich. Fresh hot coffee. Lovely staff.

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    Everything is always so good! Food and service are always top notch. Highly recommend the peppercorn turkey Ruben - to die for.

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    4 years ago

    Delicious food hot, and fast delivery. I will love to eat there again. I will probably try to order again tomorrow.

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    The food and service are great. Love the vibe inside and the food really is awesome, thank you!

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    Ask the Community - Mt. Airy Deli

    Does this place offer gluten free bread...rolls?

    No, not at this time. There has not been that much of a demand. We will in the near future meet the request of our health conscious customers.

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    Dalessandro’s Steaks & Hoagies

    4.1
    (3.7k reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    If I could give them 10 stars I would -…read more Best cheesesteak in Philly - BEST the BEST THE MENU is on point and explains things well. CASH ONLY - in at least 5 places so be prepared . Michelin rated and I see why - the steak was soooo good Mushroom pizza chess team with sharp provolone and sweet peppers for the win. Very efficient service - they take your order in one spot - you name goes in a sign- they announce your name when you food is ready and then you pick up And pay- easy- very easy It's a corner store , - park in the neighborhood and you can eat to go or outside - - choices - we got it to go and ate in the car- well worth the effort . We will be back- I shoulda got a shirt- next time I come back- I'm here - I brought my partner and she loved it- you will too

    Ok, this place was very good. The ordering system is a bit confusing but eventually you get to the…read morewindow to order. Once you get to the window you order what you want and then you only pay for the drinks at 1st then they call your name so you can go to the pickup window and you pay for you food then. They don't have an inside dining area just a few tables outside. It was a rainy day so getting wet was inevitable. It wasn't a pour down so we could sit and enjoy the food. We ordered two Philly cheesesteak and one chicken cheesesteak. We were asked if we wanted "fried onions" and well it the same as grilled onions and not like an onion ring, just FYI. The chicken did not have much flavor but adding the peppers they give you it adds some and my mom enjoyed it. The cheesesteak was good too but also the steak was a bit flavorless. The sandwich is big and you need to ask to be cut in half, they just give it to you whole. It gets busy and they only accept cash. They do have an ATM machine on site if needed. Parking is on the street and not bathroom that I saw. This would be a place I come back but I'll bring some salt and pepper with me.

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    Shay's Steaks

    Shay's Steaks

    4.6
    (637 reviews)
    7.4 mi
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    I found this place thanks to Yelp reviews, and they absolutely did not disappoint…read more When I first walked into the shop, the staff was busy preparing a large corporate order and didn't notice me right away. Rather than waiting around, I was able to place my order easily through the kiosk and settled in to wait. What really stood out was the customer service. The manager noticed the delay, kindly apologized, and even offered me a drink and chips while I waited. That level of hospitality goes a long way and left a great impression. I ordered the Philly Special along with the Hot Honey chips, and both were delicious. The sandwich hit the spot, and the chips were a perfect addition. Yum! Sometimes it's not just the food that makes a place memorable, it's how you're treated. The team handled a busy moment with professionalism and kindness, and because of that, I left happy and impressed. I'll gladly be back the next time I'm in Philadelphia. Another visit definitely awaits!

    Shay's is a no frills cheesesteak joint. We stopped by after a lot of downtown World Cup…read morefestivities. We wanted an authentic cheesesteak experience & saw Shay's was highly rated on Yelp. My friend ordered the classic, I got the Philly special. We had 1 handcut fries. $46.65, $3.74 tax, $7.00 tip. Total = $57.39. You order at a kiosk & wait for your # to be called, with some nuances. The service was terrible. We waited 40 minutes before inquiring. 1 worker said everybody was waiting as long. He could not expedite. But I did see people with a higher order number get served their complete meal before we did. At some point we got fries. We waited 15 minutes. My friend got his sandwich after we nearly finished the fries. Another 10 minutes & I got my classic cheesesteak, because it took more effort to make. For ~$28/person, we shouldn't wait an hour for staggered food. The staff were hard working & pleasant, just overwhelmed. The cheesesteaks were fantastic. But the fries were REALLY over salted. Shay's could be a 4, even a 5 if they fixed the service. I really loved the sandwiches. Lots of meat, perfect cheese melt, nice chunky onions, peppers, & great bread. I'm a fan. Fix the service & don't over salt the fries. You got something good here, take it the rest of the way.

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    Angelo's Pizzeria

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    4.5
    (1.4k reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    As good as people say. Is it the best, I'm not sure until I try the other 50 that might be the…read morebest. The long line moves fast. No place to eat but standing or sitting on the curb.

    Holy cannoli, where do I begin? Obviously you come here for their cheesesteak, so let's talk about…read moreit. Okay, the bun - it's sesame and it's toasted to perfection. You can subtly taste the sesame in each bite. Sometimes you'll crunch on a small sesame seed in between bites, surprising you with its toasty flavors. The meat - pause - is cooked so well with the Cooper Sharp cheese, you get a few burnt ends which provides a nice crunch every now and then. The meat itself is seasoned well, but doesn't overpower all the other aspects of the sandwich. It does its job, sometimes singing a split during the song but never out performing the rest of the band members. The cheese - the Cooper Sharp they suggest to go with their cheesesteak is deliciously intentional. No wiz here, which is both a positive and a negative but man does the cheese work well with the meat. It cuts through but doesn't work too hard in the symphony of the sandwich. It sings along harmoniously with the onions, bread, and meat. The service was fast and quick. Very kind at the counter. Angelos is fast paced, when you're ready type your name and number at the counter, let them know your order and wait a couple minutes. It's fast paced, loud, and energetic. Truly nothing less than what I thought the City of Brotherly Love would provide. 5/5 great experience,

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    Philly cheesesteak with grilled onions in sourdough roll.
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    The Original Pat's King of Steaks

    The Original Pat's King of Steaks

    3.2
    (4.9k reviews)
    9.1 mi
    $$
    Established in 1930
    Family-owned & operated

    On a recent trip to the area, I took some time to visit South Philly to give Pat's a try. I was in…read moreChester for a football game, but made some time to stop by both of the city's famous Cheesesteak stands. The Original Pat's King of Steaks is located in South Philly, specifically in the Passyunk Square neighborhood. It sits at the intersection of East Passyunk, South 9th, and Wharton. The building has many different signs and lights that will let you know that you are in the correct place. Since this is in the city, parking can be somewhat tricky. There are times I have had to circle around, or get whomever I was with to drop me off and have them come back. However, sometimes I have secured street parking not too far away. This will just depend on the time of day, and really the luck of the draw, if you are able to easily locate parking. This is an outdoor stand, meaning there is no inside to enter. You will order at the counter, and food is packaged to-go. However, there are some tables surrounding the building that you can dine at. They are all under the roof overhang, so you will be somewhat protected from the elements. On this day, it was not terribly busy. I really did not have to wait in any kind of line before being able to place my order. This was around 4:00 on a Saturday in September. First, I took some time to look over the menu posted near the sidewalk. There is also a helpful guide on "how to order a steak," for those that are unfamiliar. When it was my first time here, I actually found the humorous display very helpful. I placed my order for two classic Cheesesteak Wit, made with Cheez Whiz. When ordering, you specify if you want Wit (with onion) or Wit-Out (no onion). Given that I was wanting to try the most authentic sandwich I could, I opted for the onions and the traditional Cheez Whiz. My sandwiches only took a minute or so to be ready. As stated, it was not busy, and they are able to whip up these sandwiches rather quickly. I ended up taking my sandwiches to-go, and having them for meals the next few days. They reheat well, and have good flavor. I like having the onions on it for an added texture. Pricing is not terrible. Pat's is more expensive than Geno's by $2 for the same sandwich. My total was $36 after tax for the two sandwiches, making them $18 each. You definitely are paying for the experience and the novelty that is coming to this famous corner of Philadelphia. But, this price is not out of the ballpark of other places in the area. The sandwich is a decent size, and you can definitely get two meals out of it if you are eating it by yourself. So, all that considering, it is a fair value for what you pay. It seemed like most menu items were $20 or under. FYI, they take both cash and card. The staff are quick and efficient. However, it will not be the most friendly or pleasant experience, especially if you do not know how to order. I am not saying that the experience was poor by any means, but be aware that this is not Disney World and they will not be overly kind to you at the order window. Being from Pittsburgh, I had never had a true Philadelphia Cheesesteak sandwich until a few years ago when I visited for the first time. Since that trip, I typically make it a point to stop and get a few sandwiches to take back home with me. I enjoy coming to Pat's for the atmosphere, and the true taste of Philadelphia. I recommend giving it a try at least once, just to say you have had it. Plus, the sandwiches are pretty tasty, too. I will definitely be back here on future trips to South Philly.

    Made it to this legendary cheesesteak spot and tried the traditional onions wit Wiz (cheese Wiz)!…read more Loved the seasoning and the meat and onions being finely chopped which allowed for more crispiness and caramelization. Sandwich was delicious and the service was top notch, super friendly which is always great for a non-local lol Love the look of the building, you can tell this place has a rich history.

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