Don't be fooled by the Nicks Roast Beef in NE philly on Cottman. They want to be like "Nicks Old Original" but they weren't even close. They almost have an identical name and even have a similar bull as their mascot but they are owned by different owners and are completely independent of each other. Nicks Old Original Roast Beef in Springfield and South Philly - 10/10 Nicks Roast Beef in NE Philly - 2/10 read more

Nick's Old Original Roast Beef - Gravy Fries! - Sandwiches Near Me - Springfield, Pennsylvania

Omg. I came in from CA for work and had just seen the Philly "man vs food", so was on the hunt for this mythical roast pork sandwich. I was way the hell out of the way of dinic's @ the reading terminal market, so I found Nick's old original roast beef, about 75% closer to me. I still haven't been able to try dinic's but Nick's was the best roast beef [saving the pork for tomorrow; beef *was* in the restaurant name after all] sandwich I have ever tasted. the bun is fantastic, the cheese is sooo good and perfectly melted in w/ the beef and the beef is perfectly seasoned... Absolutely delicious. Since it's such a hit w/ local folks, the parking is a bit questionable, esp. with the parking in back so tight. The atmosphere is definitely a 'local' joint and for a newb the menu's a bit sparse on details, but that's just what this place is like. Adds to the experience. :) PS: DO NOT FORGET THE GRAVY FRIES. read more

Best roast beef sandwich in the philly area? I definitely think so. Like the south philly location, the Springfield place offers a nice juicy sandwich with fresh cooked meat on the classic kaiser roll. If you're in the mood for a side try the gravy fries - French fries topped with roast beef chunks smothered in gravy will make your day. It was busy around lunch time and our waitress seemed a little overwhelmed but she didn't forget about us. The bar is a bit dark on the inside but you usually expect that from a dive bar. Overall great tasting sandwiches in a friendly environment. read more

Nick's Old Original Roast Beef - Roast beef combo overboard with gravy fries - delicious! - Sandwiches Near Me - Springfield, Pennsylvania

I could go to this place for the gravy fries alone. The roast pork sandwiches are awesome also but the gravy fries is where it's at. Smothered with the juice from the roast pork and little pieces of roast pork on the fries. Yumm. I could go for some right now. My ONLY problem with this place is the soda. Me and my boyfriend don't drink a lot of beer so we get a coke when we go and it's AWFUL. Taste like 100 year old coca cola. When we returned again I asked the waitress if it was really coke or some off brand and she informed us it was RC cola. I've had RC cola a few times in my life and still don't recall it tasting that bad. Since then I've had a couple other flavors of their soda which all had that weird funky flavor to it. I just stick with water when I go now. Overall, awesome gravy fries and roast pork sandwiches. Just don't expect a real coca cola to wash it down. read more

Very good roast beef sandwich and good gravy fries, however, I wasn't as blown away as I expected to be. I liked ordering in code though (operation, overboard, on the outs, etc.) made the whole thing more fun. I think I was expecting a bigger sandwich with more meat. Definitely a good sandwich though read more

Meh. My coworkers and I ordered about 10 roast beef sandwiches today. I have eaten here in the past. The quality went down considerably. The cheese on my sandwich wasn't even melted. They skimped on the meat and overall it wasn't a very good sandwich. Even the horseradish tasted bland. It added some moisture but barely any heat. I got the impression that this place has turned into another American business trying to increase its margins by sacrificing quality. But then again food in this entire area is pretty terrible. read more

If you're looking for a good sit down meal this is a great place to go. The workers are very friendly and they consistently deliver great meals at a good price. I especially enjoy the roast beef with gravy fries. I have never been disappointed by this place, except on Sundays. read more

Great food, cheap beer. The best mozzarella sticks I've ever had. The sandwiches are huge and the fries are awesome. Jeff the bartender is friendly and quick with drinks. Good place for dinner and drinks after a long week! read more

I remember now why I told myself I would never eat at this place again... Shame on me for giving it another chance. The staff is some of the rudest people I have ever met. They act as if I am somehow burdening them by buying some of the most expensive roast beef sandwiches around. The bartender proceeded to drop my entire bag of food nearly on the floor until I jumped to catch it and then he just looked at me and turned around. I bought 4 Roast Beef sandwiches dry with gravy on the side and hot peppers.... $48.86 If you weighed the beef on all 4 sandwiches put together you would have under a pound of meat. Never Again.... If you want a real Roast Beef Sandwich go to Tom & Jerry's on MacDade Blvd. read more

Wow! Was waiting to order and finally did tonight - food was TOP NOTCH and the service was great! Ordered takeout and the bartender quickly picked my order up and accepted payment - can't beat it. Got the roast beef sandwich and fries and will definitely come back. Nice job- read more

The roast sandwich is very good and I like the gravy Fry's not a big drinker but has a bar.

I've been a fan of the South Philly location for many years. I'm happy to say that this location is every bit as good with much better parking. This is the best roast beef sandwich I have had outside of the North Shore in the Boston area, and might even be better. read more

freshly carved, juicy, flavorful... these are the words that describe the sandwich, and I will say that any time I am in Delco I will now think about hitting up Nick's. The ambience is lacking - it is a non-descript bar that happens to serve a *mean* staple from my childhood (I spent too much time in bars while my Mom sang in a band,). so I became a connoisseur of roast beef sandwiches. You can take this review to the bank, folks! read more

Love this place. A must try if you're in Philly. Both locations are great, though Springfield is newer so feels a little cleaner. Staff is very friendly and the food is on point. Roast beef sandwich on the outs with cheese and gravy fries. Perfection. Not exactly goods for you but worth the calories every now and then. read more

Not really much to look at inside- but worth it for the food! Again, not fancy at all, but delicious sandwiches and fried bar food. For sure get the roast beef! YUM. read more

Staff was nice and friendly Roast beef was a little small for the price They hardly put any cheese on the sandwich Rolls were stale Fries were not good at all Onion rings are good, but they hardly give you any in an order I used to go here a lot I don't think that I will return read more

If you haven't had it try it.....The BEST roast beef sandwich hands down! Great place to grab a beer and watch a game. Enjoy! read more

Love this place for good roast beef sandwich and gravy fries. Nice place to stop in for a drink also, it has a full bar and great bartenders. I have only been to the one in Springfield. I can get pretty loud in there with the jukebox and all the patrons talking but it is a chill place to eat or hang out. Good selection of beers, not too many but good ones. Everything is a la carte, any sides or extras cost money. Still worth it. Yum. Gravy fries are the bomb, you won't want to share. Great place to stop on way home from work or to pick up dinner on way home. Yes, lots of local hang out here, and on a busy night there is a complete range of clientele enjoying the food. Good for people watching. Really LOUD - acoustics are bizarre. read more

Just had the worst experience at Nick's Roast Beef in Springfield. Not the food. The bartender Jeff. We sat at the bar. Took him awhile to acknowledge us as he was having a conversation with the couple across from us. I thought he knew them. No, he introduced himself to them later, but before he acknowledged us. So while we're waiting, hubby and I wiped down the bar area in front of us, because you know, Jeff was busy socializing. Let me say he wasn't busy with others, because there were only 6 of us at the bar. When he got around to us we both ordered Long Island Ice Teas. As he was makimg them he kept stopping to talk to his new friends. As he put them in front of us. Right away I saw that hubby's drink was dark and mine was a medium brown. I took a sip of mine...wow was it sour. I tasted hubby's and his was not as sour. We ordered food to go and when it was done and sitting on the food counter, we asked for the check. He took hubby's credit card, ran it and gave the part to be signed to hubby. Hubby couldn't read it, hubby had me sign it. $37.90 for 2 roast beefs, 2 Long Islands annd a vottle of Bud. I put a big "X" over the tip and signed it. Jeff's still talking to his new friends so I had to ask him for our food. I didn't even finish my drink. To top it off, we just realized we didn't get a copy of the bill. Let me say I haver NEVER not tipped. So Nick's food 10, bartender Jeff 0. read more

Hands down the best roast beef sandwiches in town! The loaded fries were a bit salty but nothing that would stop me from visiting Again!

Limited menu but what they have is delicious. It's designed for the hot roast beef crowd and craft beer. When that's what we're in the mood for perfect experience. read more

So Saturday late afternoon, no kids, quick escape after games all day and the hustle and bustle . . . Perfect. No need to get dressed up . . . The ultimate corner bar. The food . . . Exactly what we craved . . . The bottled Bud Light super cold . . . Don't come fancy but come . . . Sandwiches, fries, o- rings and beer . . . Laughed at the ancillary stuff happening as well . . . No matter _ great spot. read more

Let me start off by saying the sandwich I received at Nick's was good, but it was lacking some meat. My wife's sandwich was loaded, but mine looked more like a sand-wish rather than the hyped up sandwich I was anticipating. I do honestly believe this was a fluke, and I will be back. The beef gravy fries were fantastic, and the beer was ice cold. For these reasons I am giving Nick's 3 stars, but I will update upon re-evaluation. P.S.: Be sure to put plenty of the table horseradish on your sandwich! NOT! that mess is HOTTT! LOL read more

Highlights: Great value and attentive staff. Amazing roast beef sandwiches in a bar setting. I came here after work and sat down at the bar to enjoy a roast beef sandwich and some fries. I was looking for something cheap but also delicious and wasn't thinking much about healthiness. I ordered the roast beef sandwich and fries and was amazed at the tastiness that this sandwich had to offer. It was DRENCHED in au jou that they put on top and the fries added a nice addition to the overall meal. It's a pretty sizable meal for around $9-10 and I highly recommend this place. Keep doing what you're doing. I love this place and I love the food. read more

Great! Love their gravy fries. Best in town and great service! My husband loves the roast beef combo and I always go for the gravy fries which he shares with me. read more

The best roast beef, or roast pork you can get anywhere (yea you heard me johns) . Everything about nicks is right on point everytime

Best roast beef sandwich, gravy fries are awsome. Bar atmosphere but definitely family friendly. Roast beef is my favorite meat, this place is the best from east coast to west coast. read more

Roast beef is by far the best I have ever had. There is definitely a reason why this place is highly rated. The staff is excellent nand friendly...will definitely come back! read more

Nick's Old Original Roast Beef - Roast beef with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe - Sandwiches Near Me - Springfield, Pennsylvania

Not quite a roast beef sandwich from Ye Olde Ale House in Lafayette Hill, but pretty daggone close. I gave a 5, but it's more like a 4.75. A little skimpy on the "outs", but the beef, sharp provolone, and the COLD beers were great. Very reasonable prices. read more

Hands down the best roast beef sandwich! I went in for a late lunch and a beer and I could not be more happy. This is a bar atmosphere and it totally works. It's simple and cheap but that doesn't mean it's not worth it. The bartenders where very nice and talkative and the obvious regulars were nice as well. I had the roast beef with provolone and the gravy fries. The sandwich was perfectly messy and what you would expect for a good juicy roast beef sandwich. The gravy fries had a lot of taste gravy with beef on top and was a great additive to the meal. I would recommend stopping if you are in the Springfield area or near one of their other locations. read more

Just can't beat the roast beef here, hands down the greatest. Best in the world. I get cravings for nicks and the cravings won't pass until I get a roast beef combo and gravy fries. Writing this review has got me craving it. Mmm read more

Tastiest roast beef sandwich in the area and true to the original location. The Italian hots are fantastic as well as the rabe. Can get crowded so I go in for a lunch but get take out for a dinner. read more

Seriously, you have to try this place!! It has a fun atmosphere and the bartenders are great. The food comes out so quick and you can see into the kitchen which I always like. We ordered a roast beef combo overboard and cheese fries. Amazing!! There are peppers and horseradish around the bar that you can put on your sandwich. I put both on my sandwich and it was great. The cheese fries are so crispy and delicious. I love how fast the service is because you can eat your cheese fries while they are still hot and the cheese is nice and melted. The fries were so good we had to get a second order. The bartender brings you a new bill each time you order something new. I personally like this because you can keep track of your bill and when you're ready to go you don't need to wait around for a check. I can't wait to go back and try some of their other menu items! Do yourself a favor and check this place out. read more

Nick's Old Original Roast Beef - Crispy cheese fries and roast beef combo overboard with peppers and horseradish - Sandwiches Near Me - Springfield, Pennsylvania

Delco's finest! Always great for some late night eats and a cold beer! On the outs with gravy fries every time.

Enjoyed the roast beef combo with broccoli rabe, gravy fries and onion rings. Onion rings were great- we should have ordered 2 orders! We ordered sandwiches dry with the gravy on the side because we don't love soggy buns. Perfect choice. Horseradish and hot peppers on the table. Only downside is that parking can be tough. The lot is small so be prepared for a little walk into the neighborhood for a street spot. read more

Best place to go in Springfield for a great sandwich and a beer. The roast beef is great but the gravy fries! The gravy fries are just wonderful. My mouth is watering just thinking about them. Nice people in there too! read more

My problem with this place might sound stupid but I just can't get past it. The sandwiches, fries, drinks and service are all as good as they should be. My problem is with how things are served. The sandwiches are served on the cheapest smallest paper plates possible. They are just a tiny bit larger than the sandwiches. The plates are like ones you would pick up at a dollar store to serve birthday cake when you didn't have time to go to a real store. The napkins are cheaper than you can imagine. Tissues would almost be better. You are eating a wet sloppy sandwich and these things matter. I used no less than 8 of these tear away napkins when eating the sandwich. If the napkins were just as good as the ones at McDonalds I would have only needed two. This can't be saving them money. I'm not asking for fine china and linen. The sandwich would be better served in a basket with a piece of waxed paper. This has just bothered me. It has been about 10 years between my visits because of this. Again, I realize this is stupid but it just really bothers me and it is an easy fix. read more

Order the old standby whenever I come here .. Beef/overboard/rabe /provolone/roasted long hots- beef gravy fries... Load it up with horseradish .. Messy is an understatement but definitely worth it. I load it up with condiments because without it I find it kind of plain.. I actually like this location than the og one in south Philly.. Seems cleaner and the service is Definitely better. I don't eat this often, but I do crave it .. Probably my second fav sandwich in Philly... It's a must try when in town .. read more

This place is a solid casual place to get dinner and/or drinks. Their menu is small and the place does get crowded as does the tiny parking lot, especially on a Friday night around 6:30. I always get the same thing: the roast beef combo (roast beef sandwich with provolone cheese) and the beef gravy fries. I have yet to be disappointed. We went this time with my sister and her bf who also come here often and are huge fans of the mozzarella sticks. My sister is a mozzarella stick snob, so her love of your mozzarella sticks is a very high honor, Nick's. The service is fast and the food is very reasonably priced. This is definitely a great place to stop in for a quick, no fuss bite or just a few beers when you're in Springfield. read more

So coming from a bit of a food critic that I am, I have to say Nicks roast beef has great roast pork and even better roast beef. Add a side of gravy fries too. Prices are great too so if your in the area give it a try. Don't forget the provolone and long hots! read more