What happened to the quality of this place? I used to live in Philly up unto the 70's, and the best…read moreplace to buy Philly cheese steaks/hoagies was a place called Bee's on Germantown Ave. I went back to Philly some years ago to visit my peeps and Bee's was no longer there so I went to Pagano's. I was blown away by the quality and size of the sandwiches. They tasted so, so good. I ordered a hoagie and a Philly cheese steak. They even packed the meat separate if you wanted, which I did. I was so impressed with the food I received. Went back to Philly last week and I made it a point to go back to Pagano's so I could experience their great sandwiches again. I was watching the cooks prepare the food and I thought to myself: that can't be mine. When the guy was done cooking the meat for the Philly cheese steak, it looked like minced meat. You couldn't tell the cheese from the meat, nor the onions/peppers. I wish I'd taken a picture but unfortunately, I did not. The hoagie was okay but not as I remembered it to be. I ate a small piece of the steak sandwich, and my daughter ate a small piece as well, but it was not appetizing at all. I was so very disappointed with it, the rest was thrown into the garbage. To pay $16.00 for inedible food in this day and time is a travesty. Pagano's you need to do better. Steak should not be unrecognizable. The best part of the sandwich was the bread. The placed looked okay, could have been cleaner. Didn't see a sanitation rating anywhere. I will not be back. Jersey Mike's is better and less expensive. Highlight of the visit was seeing a picture Patti Labelle when she was younger and a picture of Joe Frazier and Ving Rhames. SMDH!

Was in Philly for the weekend and tried 5 cheese steaks, this happened to be the first place that I…read morevisited. The customer service was good, the people that worked there were nice, very talkative. It had a nice family vibe and the restaurant was very clean. I ordered a Philly and curly fries, the Philly was huge I definitely got my moneys worth. The reason the rating isn't higher is because the meat didn't really have a taste and there was barely any cheese on the cheesesteak. It was just a bunch of bland meat that I had to drown in sauce. The curly fries were great though, similar to what you would get at an Arby's.

I was in Philly, on my way to Delaware and HAD to try an authentic Philly Cheesesteak. I had…read morealready gotten one from Dalessandro's......but one of my friends recommended Max's. The foodie in me couldn't say no. So I went. The ambiance is very casual, with indoor seating. But I took it to go. The service was pretty good. The cheesesteak was DIVINE! The portion was filling. I couldn't eat all in one sitting as I had already eaten half of a cheesesteak elsewhere. But it was absolutely worth the trip. If I remember correctly, it was cash only. I definitely want to go back and have another cheesesteak from Max's.

I visited Max's this evening with some out of town family members there were 8 of us total 4 of…read morethem didn't drink but heard about the great steaks so they didn't visit the bar area. But the others did and they were treated disrespectfully by the bar made this evening which was Saturday JANUARY 10TH 2026 . I BELIEVE the bar person at that time name was KeKe not certain but she was rude and because one of our family members was sitting at the end of the bar she asked why as if it was an inconvenience for her to walk that far to set e him he said he waited approximately 10-15 minutes before she even reconized him or asked him want he wanted to drink as if it was a issue that she had to walk so far from the rest of the bar area where she seemed to have her particular people sitting and gave them more attention. Once 2 more of us arrived to the same end of the bar it was still a mess the service was not what we where used too especially at Max's even though it was only our 2nd time being there on a Saturday which we were informed was her usual day. Needless to say the rudeness and irritation by her continued she argued with another patron about his drink order, cursed that she did not have to F.....deal with another paying customer who was as also in the same area, and took order from 2 person shot was with his wife and took even longer after they paid for their drink to bring the change back uni she again attended to her patrons at the other end of the bar. She acted as if we were not even worth her time or our money was not the same color as her other patrons who she catered to for most of the evening we where there. Since I work for the City of Philadelphia I would say that this was a blatened sign of what people who visit our city say that Philadelphia is NOT a friendly place!!! My family is from the City of hospitality and this was by far the worst experience for them since they have arrived. The Barmaid seemed to just NOT GIVE A DAMN period. Sincerely, A Regular weekly visiting customer during the week. Thank you,

I've been coming here for some years. Parking is residential Street sometimes it's a little tricky…read more you order at a kiosk, print your ticket, and take it to the counter. It's kind of like a stop-and-go setup, with the hoagie section off to the side. They also sell beer, coolers, soft drinks, chips, and snacks, so it's convenient if you want to grab a few extras. I do think some items are a little overpriced, but you can get an 18-inch hoagie for about $15, which is a good size. The meat is sliced fresh to order and the rolls are fresh. I had the maple honey turkey sliced thin (just how I like it). My only issue was with the Cooper Sharp cheese. I asked for extra cheese, but it was broken up, so pieces kept falling out of the hoagie. Other than that, it was really good. I only get a hoagie maybe once a year, but when I do, I usually come to this location. Service is always pretty nice.

Fast and fresh hoagie! It is within a corner store. The…read morebread was crusty to soft inside as it should be. We had tuna. It was not too wet! The people at the counter were courteous and my order was ready faster than expected. The store is bright and clean. In a strip of stores with plenty of parking. This is a hoagie store within a mini-mart/ convenience store.

Great addition to Manayunk! This location has seen so much turnover over the years, hopefully…read moreLorenzo's will last. I've stopped in in-person and ordered online several times. Love that they have a variety of pizzas by the slice in person - very generous portions and priced right too! I've ordered both cheesesteaks and hoagies for delivery and they've been great! Not sure the cheesesteak is the *best* I've ever had but still very yummy! DO NOT SLEEP ON THE HOAGIES! They are INSANE! The Old School Italian is freaking MASSIVE with good quality meats and man do I love their chunky pickles! That's gotta be my favorite thing I've gotten from there, and I've gotten it several times. Need to try more things off their menu lol. Their GrubHub ordering has been screwed up from the start, I actually messaged them about it and they attempted to fix it but it's still a mess. Ordering directly from their website is easy but they charge a $6(!) delivery fee which seems excessive. Def happy to have this spot in Manayunk!

My favorite beef steak sandwich in philly!!!…read more I eat gluten friendly and lactose free when I can and boy was I excited when I learned they had a gluten free bun for their hoagies! The upcharge is steep (~$4-5 Nov 2025), but the hoagie length is like the size of a forearm! What's better is that they also stuff the sandwiches to the brim, where the filling starts to spill out. The food is delicious. And most of the menu hits when you're craving greasy quick and filling food. Service is quick and timely. Ordering online is nice to build loyalty points and easy to customize orders. But the online fees - credit card & website charge, even when it's directly from their website, are high. The shop is on the corner of a street in Manayunk, so parking can be difficult or expensive. There is very limited seating. A few high tables along the window and high top chairs, nothing too comfortable. Carry out or takeout is recommended. I'll still come back, esp for their gluten friendly hoagie bun!! Tldr Food 4.5/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 3.5/5

Close this shop and get them out of our neighborhood. Somehow they lost it from the way they were…read morewhen they 1st opened up. Now it's get you anyway we can. Plus I think the health department need to pay them a vist. I just recently witness how they robbed a family of their hard earned money for them to cater a repast that circumstances provided them from needing their service after giving them a large deposit and within last than 24 hr had to cancel. The wouldn't let them "saying take me to court, I'm not giving you nothing back". You want good service decent folks at a better price. Go to Victoria's on Ogonzt Ave. You won't be sorry.

The service and quality of food has drastically declined since they first opened. Sloppily made…read moresandwiches, soulless soul food, and most recently, you told a PAYING, grieving customer that you didn't care that her mother died cuz you had already spent her money. I won't dare call you a business owner because real businesses DO NOT operate in this fashion. You are a horrible service provider! And anyone looking to patronize your services should think twice, and then again, because not only do you not have proper business etiquette, your food safety socks too. How do you prep a large catered meal a full 5 days in advance? So, not only are you apathetic but you intended to give the repast attendants intestinal distress and quite possibly FOOD POISONING! TINA DESERVES AN APOLOGY, A FULL REFUND, AND COMPENSATION FOR HER PAIN, SUFFERING, TIME & ENERGY SPENT DEALING WITH YOU AND ABHORRENT PRACTICES!! DO BETTER!

I was incredibly hesitant to post a review of Chubbys. There are some establishments so near and…read moredear that I fear making them more known for my own selfish trepidation of long lines. Chubbys happens be one of my first memories of eating a cheesesteak as a kid. Not much has changed...for the better. ENVIRONMENT There is another cheesesteak establishment within walking distance of Chubbys which consistently has lengthy lines. Chubbys differs in this regard and has a lengthy menu. Upon entering, you'll find counter seating and booths and in my 30+ years of visiting I've never struggled to find a place to sit. You'll encounter the classic "Philly welcome" upon arrival. This consists of a healthy dose of skepticism followed by them knowing your mother's name within a few moments of conversing. FOOD I may be in the minority of individuals but I prefer a chicken cheesesteak to a beef cheesesteak. In this task, Chubbys sits near the top of my favorites. The bread is a smidge soggy but the chicken is well seasoned and leaves nothing to be desired. As it pertains to the realm of cheesesteaks Chubbys sits comfortably amidst the top 5 places I recommend to others. Happy eats!

Chubby's is a neighborhood fast food joint with big portions, decent prices, and an authentic…read morePhilly feel. As a cheesesteak destination, however, it's unremarkable. On the meat serving spectrum, the steak tends closer towards ground beef than strips of ribeye, and it's a bit overcooked and under seasoned, at least for my taste. I'll also flag that Chubby's is a bit slow. I came here because I'd been standing in a line that stretched from a from [a redacted high profile cheesesteak spot nearby] to the sidewalk. Wanting to avoid the wait, I audibled and popped in to Chubby's instead. To my chagrin, after waiting 20 minutes for my basic cheesesteak (provolone, with onions), I saw the women behind me in line at [redacted] with their cheesesteaks in hand. Oops. Anyway, I still had a cheesesteak myself, so it's not like it was a bad afternoon. But in the future, it's worth noting that, maybe as should be expected based on the name, Chubbys emphasizes the 'food' more than the 'fast.'

Updating my review: the hoagies are always exceptional. I've finally had a slice of pizza and I…read moremust say: "why haven't I try it sooner... that sauce, something about it that hits the spot". I've also had their burgers and whoa! My or my. The burgers are so darn good. I get to have my toppings as I want and as high as I want. Yeahp, this is the spot! Five stars this time.

We called in our order over the phone and 20 minutes later it was ready for pick up. Quick and easy…read moreprocess and a good price for the 3 sandwiches we got! You can sit inside, but it definitely seems like more of a takeout spot to me. I had no complaints, I'll admit the cheesesteak was probably smaller than other places I've been but one thing I could appreciate was that the meat wasn't falling out all over the place so I felt like it was a good size for what was paid!

I've been coming to Larry's for years for only cheesesteaks though. Some months ago, of course on…read moreTikTok, a video began going viral about a Cooper Sharp Cheesesteak Detroit-style Pizza. Just the mention of Cooper sharp and deep dish, sold me!!! I was finally able to get there this past Saturday. When I went in it was a line. The small parking lot was packed. There's street parking but it's metered and the parking Authority does walk up and down the street so be mindful. I believe you can park on Levick and not be timed. I found out that I got the last one of two pizzas!!! This pizza is very very popular and their phone lines are always busy, so keep trying to call if you like while the pizzas are running out. I suggest just going there when they first open. I also found out that you could pre-order the night before, make payment and pick up the next day at your convenience. They only make a limited amount of pizzas and the in-store availability is based on how many pre-sale orders they receive. I believe they only make like 30 to 40 pizzas. The pizza takes a while to make, and I was told that in advance because they have to put it through the oven like three times. The total for the pizza and two sodas was $32.19. Yes it's a little pricey, but hey demand that's the reason but I was OK with that because it tasted really delicious. I feel like I hit the lottery by getting the last one of two! When I got home and sat down and tasted the pizza. It was delicious. Hot, crispy and tasty!!! I The hype was real. It comes with a pizza sauce for about eight square pieces. I suggest getting extra sauces to accommodate the number of people who will be eating the pizza it's a dollar extra for each cup. The sauce was very flavor less but the pizza made up for it. I really wish they would do more with the sauce and that would take it over. The top. This is dangerous because I don't live far from here and I'm gonna have to limit this to maybe once every quarter to save my waist!! . I hope you like it as much as I did and if you did not, I would like to hear back as to why they do offer other things besides this pizza which has always been on the menu I was told it just wasn't popular until now.

Today was the office lunch meeting, and everyone wanted to try the Detroit-style deep dish cheese…read moresteak pizza. Just so EVERYONE knows, there is ONLY 1 deep dish pizza order allowed per person. Yes, you read that correctly. Larry's is located on a VERY busy corner. There is a parking lot, but it's busy at lunchtime. There are tables and chairs if you'd prefer to dine in, but it's definitely more of a takeout/grab and go kind of place. In addition to the deep dish cheese steak pizza, we also ordered the Mega fries with provolone, mozzarella, cheddar, and bacon. It also came with some ranch dressing. They were VERY tasty. My only gripe with the fries is that the cheese was only at the top and not through each fork full. Nonetheless, still very good. You should definitely try them. 5/5 The deep dish cheese steak pizza had an excellent crunch. It had good flavor. The cheese had a very nice browning on top, and the steak was tender. Although everyone thought it was good. Here are the honest comments from the co-workers: "It's good, but it tastes like bread sticks. " "Why is the meat only in the middle because the ends don't have any meat. It's all crust. " This was a true statement. I totally agree! We need more meat throughout. Don't just focus on the middle. Make it like lasagna, meat with every mouthful. "I can eat it without the marinara sauce." Me: "I def eat ranch dressing on my pizza. " Overall rating: 4/5. It's worth a try, and have some of your picky friends tell you how they feel about it. LOL TIL we eat again....