I can take it or leave it. This place has been around for a very long time and has its loyal supporters just like any steak shop. I unfortunately got a steak that had a lot of fat and was stringy. I'm willing to give this place another shot bit for now I can only give them 3 stars. read more

Excellent. I'm just visiting Philly and didn't want to find/park/wait at Genos or Pat's. I can't believe those guys could beat Philip's. I got the chicken "wit" and added hot sauce. Not much wait, but a steady stream of customers. All was perfect except the bread was a little hard. But better too hard than soggy. I will return whenever I come to Philly. Possibly the best sandwhich I've had. read more

I tried this place for the first time at 1am, huddled over my precious sandwich while looking out over the deserted street in the middle of nowhere. It was my first time back in Philly in over a year, and my first time awake past midnight / eating at that hour in as much time. This place fulfilled the great impulse for drunk food, but I definitely suffered the consequences later - wish it came with a side of tums. My rating is actually legitimately for the quality of the sandwich regardless of my grandma stomach reaction. The quantity/quality of meat was a little disappointing, having gone to Pat's/Geno's back when i lived in Philly. If you're going to do cheesesteaks, do them right!! read more

One of the best cheese steaks in Philadelphia. A bit of a hike from downtown, not like Pat and Gino's isn't, and I'm no local, but I think it's better than those two. You get the cheese steaks from one window and the fries, drinks, and other stuff from the other. I like the vinegar fries. read more

Came in Friday night at like 4:30 AM after a long night of drinking and the cheesesteak hit the spot.. Maybe because I was pretty wasted but it was still really good. The hot sauce is spicy but makes the steak. They're not the best I've ever had but they're still damn good. They cook every cheesesteak to order which I appreciated. The employees were very friendly and down to earth. I had the mushroom cheesesteak with fried onions. The cheesesteak itself isn't cut up too fine it's actually real pieces of steak. Really solid cheesesteak for about 9 bucks. I'll deff be back. Plus they're nicer than the people at Genos read more

Forget the rest. Try the best. Awesome!!! And wow - they are friendly unlike the rest. Which made the customers friendly too. Great place to grab lunch while waiting for a meeting today. Will be coming back! Soon too! read more

I'm a Philly native who ordered a "cheesesteak with onions and whiz" and maybe because I didn't say "whiz wit" I received a dry cheesesteak with little whiz smeared on the bread and a pinch of finely chopped onions...very disappointed because it was for my dad who was craving a good cheesesteak after a long day at the hospital. Oh well, better luck elsewhere read more

Unfortunately upset with the delivery service, ordered through Grubhub waited for an hour then called to check on my order to be told they were no longer taking grubhub orders and had asked us use ubereats...after 30min of trying to figure out what happened they call to finally say they cancelled the grubhub order. I work at a restaurant were we use grubhub and Ubereats and when we are no longer accepting orders we turn the app off usually it turns its self off. Point is they could have dealt with this better. Just disappointed with the overall outcome, it definitely left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

It looks gross from the outside- but seriously don't mind the look. Their steaks are tops in the city. It's an authentic Philly steak with wiz. No poser steak, this is for real. Go here if ur looking for a REAL Philly cheesesteak. It is the same if not better than pats and ginos without the line and unfriendly counter men. read more

Philip's gives an authentic and delicious cheesesteak, but unless you want a glimpse of what hell looks like in the bathroom, don't bother with the hot sauce. When they say HOT, they mean it. Your digestive system will sincerely thank you. read more

This is my favorite cheesesteak in the city. The steak is lean and flavorful, the rolls are perfectly chewy, and everything is in the right proportion. My only quibble is that their cheese whiz isn't that great - it is just not that flavorful. I love a whiz with onions but here I go whiz and American because the whiz isn't cheesy enough. read more

Amber Rose made me try this place. I'm sorry to say but Philips has Pats beat. But neither place is the King of steaks.

Do not go here. We went here on the recommendation of a friend who lives in the area and was extremely disappointed. As soon as we ordered, our cheese steak appeared and it was small and warm. Not worth the $$$ spent on it. Go to any corner cheese steak joint and get one better. read more

Everything was just as I ordered real steak, hot, just perfect price matches the product

When I take the backroads from Center City to I-95, I drive by this place on Passyunk. Finally, when the craving struck, I decided to stop in to test out their steaks. The steak and the roll are virtually in decipherable to Pat's and Geno's. The sandwich, I estimate is slightly larger than those of Pat's and Geno's, which have, curiously, shrunk in the past years, while the price has increased. The price of a steak here is a buck cheaper than Pat's and Geno's. What this place lacks that Pat's and Geno's possess is the omnipresent tourists. It's a legit, streetside cheesesteak stand, patronized by locals (and those such as me, passing through, on the way to somewhere else), almost exclusively. That's a huge plus. The downside is a rather significant one. The "cheese wiz" (note that I put it in quotes), was virtually tasteless. I eat "Wiz" on many of my steaks, and the variety at Philip's was horribly subpar in my view. If they used a more tasteful liquid cheese product (such as the ones used by Pat's and Geno's), the steak would have been an entirely different steak. I don't mean to come down hard on these guys, I just think that with more tasteful "Wiz," their product would be much better. One more minus: no public napkin dispensers -- you have to ask for them at the window. C'mon, guys -- you're serving a product that, by its very nature is very messy. Give your patrons unlimited napkins! A final positive note: the hot sauce, I suspect, is homemade and was tasty, without being overly hot. Just a note: although I've mentioned Pat's and Geno's a number of times in this review, I do so only because I equate this type of steak (meat/roll/restaurant ambiance) to the product offered by those places. I hardly place Pat's and Geno's as among the best steaks in the region. Dalessandro's, John's, Jim's and countless others offer far superior products. All in all, the place is worth the trip, but could use improvement in the areas that I've highlighted. read more

Stopped by at night before they closed- Steak - cheese wiz - hot peppers The steak was very good and had a good amount of heat $9.75 per sandwich My favorite out of all the philly spots read more

Awesome atmosphere. Stand up by the outdoor counter and enjoy! Make sure to get the cheese whiz it's so much better with the whiz! Great fries read more

Loved it! Skip and I went there today for the first time (we are out-of-towners so we have an excuse!!)!!!' Skip had the Old Fashioned which included steak, provolone, peppers, onions and grilled tomatoes. He was in seventh heaven. I had a cheese steak hoagie with the traditional Cheese Whiz and grilled onions. Mine was dripping with delectable delight. Embarrassed to say we wolfed them down in a flash, washed down with a Birch Beer! Met Sue,the owner and a delightful lady - full of energy, spirit and a great outlook on life! We have tasted a lot of different cheesesteaks in and around Philly, but have to say this was absolutely one of the very best!! Btw, it's open 24 x 7!!! read more

A little pricey but SOO worth it. I've lived in philly all my life and definitely the best I've ever had. read more

Philip's Steaks - My boyfriend and I enjoying our cheesesteaks. He got a regular steak with American cheese I got extra provolone and fried onions - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

By far my favorite sandwich/steak shop in Philly. They're friendly, upbeat, fast, with no attitude about how one is supposed to order. The bread is always fresh and the burgers are made to order, which I think is the only way to go. I rarely get cheesesteak, but I'm told by my friend that they're equally tasty, and not overly greasy. The roast pork with broccoli rabe is also top notch. Convenient to the expressway with a small parking lot, this is a great late night stop! read more

One of the better cheesesteak locations in the entire Philadelphia region. They do not chop up the steak like most places. They leave the ribeye intact much like Pat's or Geno's but unlike the other two places, they actually have a decent amount of meat in the sandwich. The roll is excellent. The hot peppers are Italian long hots so be prepared, very tasty, very hot. Great place to stop after an Eagles or Phillies game. read more

Steaks are good when the right person makes them! Seems like the last few months has been very little meat go $9,75. I stood there and watched another customer with s full sandwich while the 3 That I purchased had hardly nothing on them. Save your money and go to Pat's , Gino's ,Ricks, anywhere that has consistency. This place does not, Second time I had to return steaks there. I don't know if they just hook up there friends or what but it's ridiculous and I'm done!!! read more

Very good but I think I ordered wrong- "steak wiz". Next time I'm going with "old fashioned with provolone"...

My Wife is from this area & said that the food was decent. I went w/ the Steak wit Wiz, Fried Onions & Mushrooms and some Vinegar Fries. Sandwich was decent, Meat not as chopped up like most places will do, which isn't a bad thing, and it had a decent taste/seasoning. Wiz seemed a little salty, but overall good. Fries were so so. the way they package them made them a little soggy, but not mushy. as for the vinegar part, Philips should look into purchasing a good malted vinegar. What they gave seemed tasted almost like water. read more

best cheesesteak in philly. eating area rules. it has a special ambiance and atmosphere like no other. big ups to the nuggets and fries, and they've got cherry coke on tap, kids. read more

Phillips steaks taste great. It's true they don't seem to have enough meat on them. Their Hot sauce burns just as much going in as it does coming out. Be that as it may, at 3:30 in the morning, you can't get a better cheese steak. read more

I've lived in Philadelphia for almost 9 years now and have tried at least 10 places for cheesesteaks and was never extremely thrilled with them. My husband introduced me to Phillip's two years ago and that is the only place we go now. Their steaks are definitely the best in the city. Price runs about $9 a steak and $3 for fries. I recommend whiz and American without and their fries with cheese. The service is always great however, there isn't tons of room to stand and eat but usually you can find a spot. I would highly recommend Phillip's to anyone looking for a great Philly cheesesteak. read more

Clearly the best. Philip's is the best steak in Philly. I'm a little hesitant about even writing this review as I don't want the secret of us who truly know the pure magic that is Philip's getting out. The best cheesesteak in the city, great fries, birch beer, fast service etc....THATS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. As a born and bred Philadelphian who moved out of state a couple years ago, it's my first stop on the way home from the airport. Can't wait til I'm back home for thanksgiving. read more

Of all the cheesesteak places here, I find Philips to be the best. Would recommend to anyone.

This is hands down the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia. There isn't usually a long line, and that's a good thing. Most people just go to the places everyone talk about, pats/Genos, Jims, etc. but this is a gem! I usually grab a cheesesteak from Philips on my way to the stadium, or after a night out! read more

Best Cheessteaks in Philly. I've been to a few of the top dogs but these guys beat everyone hands down. Don't bother at Pats and Genos.

It gets the job done and then some! Way better than those commercialized cheesesteak companies tourists go to. This is the one south philly people go to. It has the perfectly melted cheese and the steak tastes juicy. I usually just get cheese whiz and fried onions. There wasn't a line either both times I went. It tastes better freshly made so don't bother saving it for more than a half hour. There's no seating, only standing tables. Plus side. There's a parking lot for Philip's. read more

I had been wanting to try this place for a while, given its off the beaten path location and nostalgic look. But Philip's just reinforces my opinion that the cheesesteak is an inferior sandwich. I paid $9 for a mediocre sandwich that I put down in 3 minutes. I also ordered the pizza "rolls" for $4. It was one pizza egg roll that I could've gotten at a hole in the wall Chinese joint for $1.50. This place has nothing going for it. If it was open til 4am I would give it an additional drunken star. But it closes at midnight! Fug dat! read more

Great, vintage Philly cheesesteak! The staff is very nice, and the food is great. Make sure you order your fries and drink at the second window, because the first is only for cheesesteaks. Love it. read more

Philip's steaks.. only receives 2/5 stars from me. Not because of the food. the cheesesteak I had was good, but nothing spectacular. the biggest complaint I have is that they don't accept debit/credit cards. instead they force you to use the atm with a $2 fee plus my back charges me $3 to use an atm. it's 2016 and businesses still haven't moved on from the cash only business. I feel like it's anti consumer. also the guy taking my order wasn't the friendliest. He rushed me to give him my order when I wasn't even sure what I truly wanted yet. I'll try this place again because I believe in second chances. read more

Solid option when you don't want to deal with south street or passyunk traffic....plus I just think they're better then the Las Vegasesqueness of Geno vs Pats battle royale read more

I have been here twice and the place is immaculate !!! Mushroom steak great Pizza steak great Just add a little of there hot sauce and you have a Banging sandwich . They also have fountain Birch beer . Open 24 hrs read more

Went there tonight. The lady at the window was rude. Been going for years and they must've changed up the cheese it was spicy this time. Not good. Disappointed read more

Went to South Philly to meet a WWII vet and decided to have an authentic Philly Cheesesteak while there. This place made one of the best I've had yet. The place has apparently been there forever and it doesn't have much in the way of amenities but you go there for the sandwich and you get the best. If you're in the area and don't stop and get a Philip's Cheesesteak you're missing out. read more

Best steaks in the city as far as I'm concerned....meaning better than Jim's, Geno's, Pat's. Sonny's old city is a close second and gooey louie's is not bad either. Anyway The cut of meat they use is perfect...just the right amount of fat to get flavor but not too much gristle. Also, the fact that it's a lower volume cheesesteak joint means your steak is more fresh....and there's no line to wait in. I've been coming here for years, all different days of the week and hours of the day. Philip's is winner 99% of the time. The other 1% of the time the rolls are off point which makes it just an OK cheesesteak. Have yet to try any other food there although my friend said the burger wasn't bad. Their cheese fries are fine by me...pretty much your standard cheese fries. read more