"Oh My God... I get it." - Frank Reynolds…read more My whole interpretation of what Michelin start rated places prior to eating here were that they were typically bougie / pretentious / overpriced establishments. I've dined at a place back home and although it tasted pretty good it fell into the latter of these statements above. Dalessandro's , though, changed my mind. Even the most humblest of a Philly Cheesesteak could be awarded such an award. There is nothing bougie/pretentious/overpriced about this establishment, it's staff and/or it's food. I sat there a couple bites in pondering what else I should try next time on my visit. I had the Philly Cheeseteak with sweet peppers with white American on a seeded roll. I had a philly cheese steak at a separate location prior to here, and although it was great, Dalessandros had the right balance of meat to bread to dollar ratio. I was full but content. Full but not bloated.

One of the most viral cheesesteaks at one point…read more Some people hate on this place and say the meat is "sweaty" haha yeah it's a bit moist, but I kinda like it. I love when the steak is diced up; the huge onions taste amazing with the cheese. Overall, this is a very solid cheesesteak. I enjoyed it. Now is it the best? No, I can't say it is. Not with Angelo's in town. Angelo's is by far my favorite cheesesteak. They make their own sesame rolls. The rib-eye steak is high quality. The cooper sharp cheese just marries it all together. Dalessandro's was king 10 years ago, but this is a tale as old as time, nothing lasts forever. 2016 I'd give them a 5 star, but 2026 has so much competition now it's crazy!!!!

This is hands down the best cheesesteak I've ever had - the prime rib is perfectly cooked and…read moreseasoned with just the right amount of heat (and you can get more with seasoning and hots), and the roll is ample enough to grab the juices and hold on to the fillings without being hard and crusty. Our experience here was especially delightful with an extended conversation with the owner Scott about the origin of Shay's, and his desire for this to be a safe place for everyone of all stripes to come and enjoy some Philadelphia hospitality and amazing food. It's clear this is a passion of his and he infuses that passion into every ounce of this place!

Heard good things about this place, so I had to try it!…read more I was on a layover in Philadelphia and thought to myself, I have to get a good cheesesteak. I've heard great things from other crew members about this place, so I had to check it out. The shop itself is small and clean, and the staff was extremely friendly--honestly, friendlier than most people I've encountered in New York! I decided to go with the original cheesesteak, which comes with ribeye steak, fried onions, and Cooper Sharp cheese. When I finally found the place, I walked right in and there wasn't really a line to order. I got my order in right away, but I noticed there were about 10 people waiting for their food. After ordering, I ended up waiting about 25 minutes for one sandwich. To me, that was a little excessive and would probably keep me from coming back. There are plenty of other cheesesteak spots in Philadelphia that make a sandwich just as good, but get you your food much faster. That said, my rating is based on the cheesesteak itself and not the wait time. If I were rating the entire experience, this would probably be closer to three stars. As for the sandwich itself--it was hot, the meat was well seasoned and cooked to perfection, and it wasn't dry whatsoever. The Cooper Sharp cheese was melted throughout the sandwich, and there was just enough onion to complement the steak without overpowering it. The sandwich was a good size and had a generous amount of meat. You could really taste all of the individual elements, and they came together really well. Overall, it was a great cheesesteak. I understand that a freshly cooked sandwich takes time, but I was there around noon during the lunch rush, and I would expect a place like this to have sandwiches moving pretty quickly since everyone is there for lunch. Overall, it was a good experience. The staff was friendly, the cheesesteak was very good, and I'm glad I tried it. However, I probably wouldn't walk a mile to come back here again. Next time, I'll probably find a cheesesteak somewhere closer to the market and save myself the wait.

My in-laws brought home a ginormous Philly cheesesteak from Cleavers, and I honestly wasn't…read moreexpecting to be as impressed as I was. I believe we got the Ribeye Cheesesteak with onions and peppers, and it was hands down one of the best cheesesteaks I've ever had. Normally, I'm not a fan of seeded bread and I usually don't like peppers either, but somehow everything worked perfectly together. The creamy cooper American cheese, the soft yet crunchy bread and the thinly sliced ribeye made for such an incredible combination. And much to my surprise the peppers actually added a really nice touch and brought everything together. The portion was absolutely massive, but the flavor was so good that it was hard to stop eating it. Definitely a cheesesteak I'd happily have again!

Big sign upon entry telling you where to go after ordering... I'm not doing that…read more Order, grab a table in the little dining area to the left and wait for your number to be called. Ordered one cheese steak and waffle fries w/ cheese to share and it was MORE than enough for two people. Very good cheese steak, especially the bread, but everything was very salty... Biggest complaint is telling you go up stairs or outside after ordering... no thanks! Also, I went to grab the food and had a weird interaction as they forgot my fries and then I went back to get them and they wanted my name, but they never asked for a name on the order... Then a guy just gave me the rest of my order... Weird. Good food, but strange interactions with staff made it a little unpleasent.

Hands down the best cheese pizza I've ever had--really, really good pie! My only regret was…read moreordering just one. The ambiance is lively and fast-paced. Due to high demand when I visited, we had to place our order and return a bit later to pick it up, but it was well worth the wait. 10/10 pizza--don't second-guess it, it's a absolute must-try!

Still so so so good!…read more An update from last time: They now take credit card! I tried a 'new' combination this time, with the long hot whiz. I am glad to have tried it, but I'll be going back to my cooper sharp next time!

Went here to try out a Philly cheesesteak as a non local. Place wasnt too packed and food was made…read moreon the spot. We took it to go to eat by the water but place did have plenty of seating inside. The cheesesteak itself was delicious. I ate it all in one go. Took advantage that they had hot peppers you can take in to go containers and put some in my sandwich after taking a bite without. Good with. Good without. I recommend this place for a Philly cheesesteak. Location is great and food is delicious.

This place had a solid cheesesteak and quick service. We had a group of 6 and all got our food…read morefaster than expected The cheesesteak was good but I'd recommend getting some extra cheese. Comes with a lot of meat The fries were a bit bland in my opinion but they were very hot and were a solid combo smothered in ketchup w the cheesesteak. Walking down the street after eating here though, I saw two other places that i'd probably try before going back

By FAR the best roast pork sandwich in the city, well WORLD. Pork itself is quality and the gravy…read moreis excellent. Add the spinach and sharp provolone. The seeded rolls are my favorite rolls around. A little crisp and sturdy to hold in the ludicrous amount of heft they're gonna carry. And the cheesesteak might also be my current fave. Again, excellent and ample meat. Also again, I like mine with spinach and sharp provolone, but today I got them to add grilled tomato too. I'll be doing that again.

Everyone told me this is the best cheesesteak in Philly…read more I want to believe that is true once upon a time. We certainly must give John's Roast Pork their flowers for being such a staple in the community for a very long time. But... and this is a respectful but--times have changed. New cheesesteaks have risen with artisan sesame laden bread made-in house, locally sourced high grade rib-eye, and nothing but cooper sharp cheese to bless the crevices of said sandwiches. I'm talking about Angelo's, Del Rossi's, and more new kids on the block that have swept in and took the throne. Let's be honest here, these new spots are 5 star establishments. Would it be right to give John's a 5 star when I rather eat at these other places? Don't get me wrong, John's is a 5 star for their legacy, but in the big 2026, I'll have to leave them with a respectful 4 star. Solid cheesesteak. Classic cheesesteak. But I feel JRP has to pass the torch now!

09/15/26 When in…read morePhilly, of course we wanted to try an authentic Philly cheesesteak. We opted for the traditional cheese wiz and added mushrooms, peppers, and onions. My husband and I both thought it was delicious. Although I only saw three locations on the map and I don't believe this was a chain restaurant, the inside appeared very chain-like. The food was good, so don't let the atmosphere throw you off and think they are not getting an authentic Philly experience.

"Worst cheesesteak of my life." - my boyfriend. Stale bread and just gross…read more.. My spicy chicken sandwich was cold and inedible. Not sure how this place gets good reviews. But this was such a waste of what we hoped would be a great Philly Cheesesteak experience.

Delicious sandwich but so messy. 1/4 the meat/cheese/extras fell out of the sandwich immediately…read moreand we had to eat with our hands. Also - no whiz available...on a Saturday night?? Nonetheless yummy. Would go back.

Now, Tony & Nick's Steaks…read more We have stopped in after Phillies games this season. While it looks identical to the old cheesesteak game, there seems to be a decline in quality compared to Tony Luke's. The rolls are smaller in circumference making them appear overstuffed from jump. They're still more than I can devour in one sitting, so that doesn't matter too much. But, the last few had less moisture in the grilled meat, and thus were less juicy and less enjoyable to mange. I've heard that T&N is on the market. Given the devolution of quality (and quantity) the need to get out from under the nut and take away some profit is understandable. Three Beefy Stars for what has become an average steak sandwich at best. CORRECTION: Ownership responded to my review and it is only fair I acknowledge the factual points made. He says there is more meat now than before under previous management. I stand corrected. It had been a couple of years since my last steak there, and my impression was affected by my memory of that sandwich and those from a long time ago. I do not want to cause harm and wish best of luck in future endeavors.

Chicken Cutlet Provolone Cheese, Shaved Parmigiana, Chicken…read moreCutlet, EVOO, Broccoli Rabe and Roasted Peppers. I forgot to take a picture of the sandwich but I saw this crazy fan. The sandwich was unbelievable. We drove three hours and it was well worth it. We also had an upside down pizza with pepperoni. That was fantastic.

Kept hearing good things about Verona's cheesesteaks that I had to try one myself. The sandwich…read morewas over flowing with meat, the roll was good but had a hard time holding everything together. Overall good but not the best I've had. The chicken needed to be cut up more. The red sauce was on the sweet side. I did hear the chicken parm pizza was very good but it was gone before I could try a slice. We picked up and the place was full of to go orders with more staff behind the counter than you could count.

Have not been to Pats in a very long time I went to see a…read moreconcert in Philly I'm from Staten Island After the show Pats is 24hrs & only 15mins away it's was a no brainer. I know there are a ton of cheesesteak places In Philly but at midnight all of them but Pats & Geno's are open & I soooooooooo prefer Pats I ordered 3 cheesesteaks 2 with onions & Cheese Whiz 1 with onions & Cooper Sharp Cheddar All EXTRA CHEESESTEAKS!! The price for regular $19 With extra $21 Worth the price it's stuffed properly & also Ordered Fries & Stewarts Root Beer Impressions The Cooper Sharp was filled with & the bread was soft The flavor was really good & the Fries had a nice crunchy coating Which I devoured My rating 4/5 Fuhgeddabouits They only reason it didn't get a 5 is I've had cheesesteaks that knocked my socks off from other places But for a midnight munch Pats is def a go to

A stand alone building on a triangle island in South Philly. Parking is...good luck, lol. My friend…read morewanted to come here because it was in a scene in 'Creed.' This is a no frills place with outdoor only seating. Order your cheese steak at one window, order drinks & sides at the other. A nice and different experience, but nothing to rave about. Staff is all about business, they get the stuff out to you quick, & there are even signs that warn you to know what you want before you walk up to the window. There's another cheese steak place VERY nearby (that's all I'll say) that I like better. This was still nice just to switch it up. Grades: Cooper Cheese Steaks: B-