When in Philly and you visit the Reading Terminal Market you must stop and visit Uncle Gus's Steaks. Its a step above the famous Gino's and Pat's... in fact, you can skip those places. The cheesesteak is served on freshly baked seeded bread, which is different than other spots. I opted for the cheese, of course, and added fried onions and mushrooms. They get you through the counter fairly quick, and hand you a receipt with your order number. About 5 minutes later my order was up, the anticipation had been killing me! The hardest part of this experience was finding a seat, but luckily we walked all the way to the back of the market and found a stand up table to enjoy this bad boy. Of course, cheesesteaks aren't complete without ketchup and once the final touches were on I tooka bite out of this and I was thoroughly impressed. Extremely flavorful, crunchy bread, not sure you want anything more than that in a sandwich. Real top notch. read more

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Stopped by Uncle Gus for a cheesesteak while visiting Philadelphia. The steak itself was excellent--well-seasoned, flavorful, and cooked just right. You can tell they use quality meat. Unfortunately, the bread kept this sandwich from being great. The roll was much too tough, making it difficult to bite through and taking away from what was otherwise a very good cheesesteak. In Philly, the bread is just as important as the meat, and this roll didn't live up to the filling. If they switched to a softer, fresher roll, this could easily be a 5-star sandwich. As it stands, the meat earns high marks, but the bread holds it back. read more

First time visiting Philadelphia! I was in town for business and was told I had to check out Reading Terminal Market--and it definitely did not disappoint. There were so many incredible food options, making it hard to choose. I ended up getting a cheesesteak from Uncle Gus's, and it was hands down one of the best I've had. The market was absolutely packed, and there was a long line for cheesesteaks, but despite the crowd, my order came out surprisingly fast. If you're visiting Philly for the first time, Reading Terminal Market is a must-visit. Great atmosphere, amazing food, and a true Philadelphia experience. Highly recommend! read more

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First time visiting the market and it was a good time. The sandwich was very good, from the bread to the cheese. The sesame seed bread was awesome to me. Quick service, easy ordering. There are common area seats and it wasn't too hard for us to find Some open. read more

Uncle Gus' Steaks - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pretty good steak sandwich. Line was long. Sad I couldn't get the bread toasted. Probably one of the better choices in the market. read more

Uncle Gus' Steaks - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fantastic! Wow! A very simple menu, cheesesteak with or without onions, with Cooper or Whiz, chips and bottled beverages. They crank the food out here! Seeded crusty roll was artisan quality, creating the perfect roll-to-meat-to-cheese ratio! I felt like I had ordered it with extra cheese, there was so much gooey melted Cooper sharp! Excellent! Don't hesitate to get yourself a steak sandwich from here! read more

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Solid Philly cheesesteak. A bit of a wait but worth it, get a big sandwich for like $20 bucks. read more

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Move over Jim, Pat, and Geno, Gus is my only steak man in Philly now. It's all about the bread and the Cooper sharp. read more

Uncle Gus' Steaks - Cheesesteak with onions - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You just cannot go wrong at Uncle Gus'. The cheesesteaks... amazing. The staff will gladly hook you up, make sure you stand in the box while you wait, and then deliver you a flavor bomb worth the wait. The market itself is already great and I can spend hours there, so enjoy one of the best sandwiches, in the best bread, in the best city to get them. read more

Uncle Gus' Steaks - Heaven in a bun. - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Simple cheesesteak sandwich on a sesame roll. There's cheese well-mixed into the beef, and you can add toppings as needed. Service was fast!!! read more

Uncle Gus' Steaks - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This sandwich shop is located in the Reading market. We waited for the large cheesesteak sandwich. The meat and cheese was delicious bread was fresh. Just be aware the bun has sesame seeds and it is strong. No place to sit down. Even the police like these cheesesteaks. read more

The market is fun and a must stop if in the city. You can't go wrong with any of the spots but Uncle Gus has some delicious cheesesteaks. The employees are friendly despite the demanding crowds. The market is a lot to take in very colorful and crowded but fun read more

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We went to the location in Reading Terminal Market - I'll be honest - I wanted to try one of the other well known cheesesteak places but we just didn't have time. I thought this one was going to be just "ok" because of its location but I was pleasantly surprised. It's huge, flavorful and yes, pricey at nearly 20$ for meat, onions and cheese. read more

Uncle Gus' Steaks - 1/2 of one sandwich - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Was visiting Philly for a comedy show and grabbed a quick lunch at the Reading Market. Market itself is five stars definitely worth a visit. But Uncle Gus's is just meh. Nothing special and the bread kinda sucked. read more

I mean. Delicious. I came for an early dinner for the classic cheesesteak with onions and was not disappointed. Service was very quick and the storefront looked clean and authentic old school Philly. My first Philly cheesesteak did not disappoint!! It was $20, but they loaded it up with so much meat, cheese, and onions that it could definitely be split between two meals or people. Overall: a little pricey but must try if you're in Philly for the first time. read more

Uncle Gus' Steaks - Cheesesteak with cheese and onions - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Solid Philly cheesesteak with cooper sharp cheese. I didn't get the onions but wanted to give them a try. Next time... read more

Uncle Gus' Steaks - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This was so delicious! This was my first Philly cheesesteak ever and it was a great one. The bread is so soft and had the perfect crunch with sesame seeds. The meat itself is juicy and the sauce was so solid. I had such a great experience and would definitely come again if I'm in the area! read more

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This was my first time having a cheesesteak and it did not disappoint. The bread was chewy and onions sweet and the steak cooked to perfection. This is a large sandwich that you can't stop eating. I will be back. Worth the price and wait. read more

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The Best Cheesesteak EXPERIENCE!! I finally made it to Uncle Gus' Steaks. It was a top tier cheesesteak. I got a beer from Molly Malloy's. Plenty of dessert options in Reading Terminal Market! By far, best cheesesteak experience in Philadelphia. Plus, we made a new friend! read more

I only heard of Copper Sharp two years ago and I'm not surprised that it quickly reached #3 on Billboard's Top 40 cheese chart. With the assertive flavor and top-quartile meltability I applaud Uncle Gus' for a taking a stand. The sandwich is all mixed together, there's not a massive cheese lake. I do prefer a large and possibly messy cheese area. I can't say which is the "right" method and accept that this preference may be considered a touristy sin on the level of toasting bagels. read more

Great, authentic, Philly cheesesteak at a convenient spot. Might be a little more price wise than a local spot, but for the convenience it is worth it. It of a wait during peak times, but it moves smoothly. May seem touristy, but sandwich and a drink in Center City for about $25 is standard. read more

Uncle Gus' Steaks - Cooper Sharp, wit onions. - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My daughter and I found ourselves in Philadelphia before a visit to temple university. She mentioned that we had never had an official Philly cheesesteak in Philadelphia. We looked up reviews, and uncle Gus's caught our eye. The service was fast and we did not feel rushed when we placed our order. The cheesesteak was amazing! The cheese was nicely, melted it and the fried onions added a nice kick to the sub. The servers were friendly and the booth was inviting. read more

Uncle Gus' Steaks - Cheesesteak with Cooper cheese and fried onions - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

If you find yourself within 50 miles of the Reading Terminal Market I recommend you take the time to go and get a cheese steak from Uncle Gus' They make their own seeded rolls which have the perfect level of toast on the outside to give you a crunch. Get the cooper sharp cheese and long hots. The sandwich is moist from the cheese mixed with the steak and the hots give it the right extra spice. I was born and raised in Philly and have never had a cheese steak as good as this one. I've been twice in the last 12 months. I had the second one just to make sure the first wasn't just a fluke and it was not. Both were the best ever. The line can be long at times, but the wait is not. read more

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Another staple when visiting Philly are the cheesesteaks. Uncle Gus' Steaks is located in the Reading Terminal. The sesame bread makes the sandwich. It's crispy, soft, and the right amount of chewy. The combination of steak, fried onions, and mushrooms are perfection. Satisfying every single bite and simply chef's kiss. Definitely a must if you are doing a food tour. read more

Uncle Gus' Steaks - Cheesesteak with mushrooms - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I was visiting and wanted a real Philly cheesesteak. The sign gave two choices - Cooper Sharp or Whiz with the option of adding onions, mushrooms and cherry peppers. I ordered the Cooper Sharp at the woman behind the counter's suggestion. It was good, but it also little thick and overpowering for my tastes. An a-ok sandwich, but I was expecting more. read more

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This was sooo good! The moment I took a bite it was like omg! I really liked the bread they used too. It added more flavor. It's located inside the Reading Market. Service is fast as I believe there are only 2 cheesesteak options and you can choose between hot peppers and sweet peppers. They call your number out and you're off with your delicious sandwich. Cool place. I highly recommend if you're looking for the best Philly cheesesteak in Philly read more

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Eating a Philly cheese steak in Philly is a prerequisite. Eating at Gus' to sample said cheese steak is also a must. While I think my days of craving such a rich sandwich are over, I still think that it was perfectly executed. Being in the Market East building, it represents what markets should represent in the US. It is an amazing representation of the sandwich and an iconic location for both tourists and locals to enjoy - although I assume the locals don't imbibe on the weekends. With it being just a stall in the market, you jump in line to order your sandos, pay, then wait (sometimes several minutes) to pick up your number on the side. The steak sandos are all made fresh and they are piping hot and wrapped when you pick it up. Finding a spot to sit on a Saturday is often difficult task, but not impossible. My wife and I were able to find a location toward the back of the market, where we enjoyed the classic Philly cheese steak (just cheese) and the steak sandwich with peppers. First bite was amazing, the bun is perfectly selected for the steak, with both the sturdiness and the flavor to compliment the messiness of the sandwich. The steak was piping hot, and deliciously decadent. After trading many bites, the conclusion was that the steak and peppers were the winner, but the cheese steak was no slouch. read more

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I'm no Philly cheesesteak expert though I hafta say their cheesesteaks are legit yumm! Came by on a Saturday afternoon in mid-August to grab a couple sandwiches to go, and the entire market was a synthesized traffic jam of locals and tourists. The line at Uncle Gus' peaked at about 20 people deep, not to mention another 20 people waiting around an approx rectangular 10 ft by 5 ft space next to their stall that was demarcated uniquely as their own crowded waiting area. Man they were super busy! The steam from the grill clouded up their prep area--they were that slammed (see my pic of the grill). It took about 10 minutes to order and 10 minutes to wait for 2 cheesesteaks ($18 each plus extra for toppings). I was told by a Philly native that you need to wait a little bit of time instead of eating it right away, so the flavors can meld together more. Dunno about the veracity of that claim though I waited 45 minutes since we went to a BYO food wine garden (review to come for that later) to meet up with some others, so we didn't eat our sandwiches right away. With my first bite I was hooked--the sliced meat was juicy, aided by the mild cheese which had melted and acted almost like a slather of sauce enveloping the meat. The mushrooms (+$2) were well cooked, the long hots (+$2) added a little kick, just enough to break up the heaviness. Caramelized onions off the grill were fabulous to add a bit of sweetness. The roll was perfectly toasted, hefty enough to hold the generous serving of thinly sliced beef, fluffy and chewy on the interior but also with a crisp crust that doesn't scrape the roof of your mouth when you go in for that big satisfying bite. Appreciated that the sandwich wasn't too salty. Didn't have much interaction with the staff, though could see they were pumping out those cheesesteaks as quickly as possible. Who knows when my next Philly cheesesteak experience will be, but I know it'll be hard to top this one! read more

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Our first visit to Philadelphia. Our first Philly cheesesteak in Philadelphia. We chose Uncle Gus' in the Reading Market because it had the longest line and because Uncle Gus' uses Cooper sharp cheese, which is supposed to be the cheese that makes these Philly cheesesteaks special. The sandwich did not disappoint. Cheesy. Meaty. We got it with the onions, which were the perfect addition. The bread, coated in sesame seeds, was amazing We will try a few more places during our visit, but this spot hit a home run on the first pitch. Very good. read more

We stayed across from Reading Terminal on a recent visit... dangerous! As Uncle Gus's was literally across the street. We had it twice... it was superb. A perfect conglomeration of beef and cooper sharp, onions fried, and a roll that stood up to a generously filled sandwich. We grabbed another before we departed for the airport. They kindly double wrapped it to help keep it warm... when we ate it at the airport prior to departure, it was still amazing!! No complaints at whatsoever! read more

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This is my first philly cheesesteak in Philly and I was disappointed. The meat had no flavor. I also wish they would tell you it's sesame bread. Don't know if that's a typical thing or not but it didn't really add to the sandwich. Service wasn't too slow at lunch rush. But definitely would not go back or recommend. read more

Very good. Great stop for a cheesesteak downtown (especially for giving authentic experience to tourists on a quick sojourn). Line up at the counter on the black tape. Cooper sharp or whiz, onions or no onions. Additional toppings available, as well as chips and drinks. Line moves quickly. Then move to the yellow tape box and try to not have a panic attack as you get squished and continually get yelled at to get in the box! I waited about ten minutes from the time I ordered. Bread is a highlight -- very crispy and seeded. The amount of cheese was excellent! The meat was a little overly chewy, but otherwise it was well done. I would have liked some ketchup and a single napkin in the bag would have been nice with a $20 steak. Overall, a great addition to the terminal. read more

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Traditional? No. Delicious? Holy mother of God! For the sake of full disclosure I did not come to Redding Terminal Market for a cheesesteak. My plan had been a roast pork sandwich from my favorite place in town. However, by the time I got to the market, my roast pork place had closed for the day. Gah! I didn't even want a cheesesteak. Getting one in the midst of all the options inside the market felt like a copout. And there was a lot about Uncle Gus' that filled me with a deep amount of suspicion. But I was curious. A cheesesteak with sharp cheddar? Welp, consider me converted. Gorgeous fried onions. Toasty sesame seeds on a beautifully crusty roll. Cheese melted into ever nook and cranny of chopped shaved beef, all of which was packed into the roll so it resembled something like a meat torpedo. The thing is glorious. It's also huge. In part I think I would have been happier splitting this monster with someone, but I polished off the whole thing and then took a mighty long walk. Considering this cheesesteak to be a meal for two might help one swallow the almost $20 it will set you back. But food has gotten more expensive. I get that. And good food is worth every penny. I have no regrets. I'd do it again if I were in the market for a cheesesteak, especially if I had a partner in crime to eat the other half. At the end of the day I'm still team roast pork over cheesesteaks, but despite the liberties Uncle Gus has taken with the form, the product there is exceptional. read more

Uncle Gus' Steaks - The meat torpedo - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I can't possibly imagine a cheesesteak getting any better than this! Every single bite was shaking my head in disbelief...deliciousness!! This was so good that my wife and I had it twice. Of course, each time we had to share since it was so big. We tried steaks at crappy Pat's and Geno's and we will NEVER be back to either one! I recall having them about 20 plus years ago and thought they were good, but the locals are right, they are garbage now! We also had a cheesesteak at John's Roast Pork which was quite good but unfortunately could not compete with Uncle Gus'. This was my first time having Cooper Sharp and I'm in love! The seeded roll is just outstanding and the icing on the cake! I don't think I ever want to have a Philly again without Cooper Sharp or a seeded roll. We wanted to try Angelo's, which I believe is involved with Uncle Gus' but just did not have enough time. Some have said Uncle Gus' is just as good if not better. Again, I can't imagine a Philly steak being better than this. It's rare that I give a place five stars, but Uncle Gus' deserves it! read more

While visiting Philadelphia we chose to eat at Uncle Gus's for our second Philly Cheesesteak here. I got the steak sandwich with Cooper Cheese. The sandwich was very large with lots of meat and a whole lot of cheese and man was it messy. I could have just ordered half of this. While I really liked the bread and the meat, I thought there was just way to much cheese, it Overwhelmed the meat. read more

Uncle Gus' Steaks - Philly Cheesesteak with Cooper Cheese - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The cheesesteak had a good beef to cheese ratio. It was on a thin seeded bread loaf and a good amount of cheese between all the beef layers. I love how the cheese is sprinkled throughout the beef no just put on top. There was a tad bit more salt than preferred but the beef was very moist and not dry. The richness of the umami is unreal on this sando. Located in Reading Terminal, get ready for long queues watching them churn these sandwiches fresh to order at the window. There's a tiny area to wait for your food like the sad Foodie you are. At least they accept credit cards. Bring your pals, your taste buds and patience. Was 17th in line for sandwich and was told the wait was 10 minutes or so. It's impossible to find anywhere to sit, so grab and go if you can. read more

Uncle Gus' Steaks - Cheesesteak, around $19 - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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In my tour to find the best Philly cheesesteak, I dropped by uncle Gus'. This place was amazing. I ordered mine with mushrooms and cherry peppers. The mix was wonderful and the toasted sesame bread was ideal for soaking up the juices. As an aside, they do not offer a vegetarian option, but I won't hold that against them. Service was friendly and food came out quickly. Definitely swing by here for a sample of some of the best that Philly has to offer. read more

Uncle Gus' Steaks - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I got a cheesesteak with cooper sharp, mushrooms, and no onions (4.5/5); it was really good! The bread was nice and crunchy, and the seeds added to the crunch. The mushrooms further enhanced the flavor of the sandwich, which melted in my mouth. The service was incredibly fast (5/5); they do a great job of making the sandwiches very quick. read more

Uncle Gus' Steaks - Cheesesteak with cooper sharp, mushrooms, and no onions (4.25/5) - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In search of the best cheesesteak in town, my husband tried this one in the amazing Reading Market. The meat was fresh and there was plenty of cheese and mushrooms. The bread was ok but there were so many sesame seeds it overwhelmed the flavor. So, a good sandwich, but still looking for the best. read more

Uncle Gus' Steaks - Philly cheesesteak, no onions, with mushrooms - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wow! Just wow! There was a very long line yesterday due to the all star game but the steak that I got was perfection. The roll was perfectly toasted, meat was juicy, cheese was dispersed wonderfully. You could see the quality of the meat before it even got on the grill. What a sandwich. read more