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    Uncle Gus' Steaks

    4.4 (165 reviews)
    ModerateCheesesteaks
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Good for groups

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    Rianne A.

    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!

    Cheesesteak with cheese and onions
    Candace W.

    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.

    Cheese steak
    Chris D.

    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.

    1/2 of one sandwich
    Lauren D.

    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.

    Cheesesteak with mushrooms
    Tia Y.

    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.

    Cheesesteak with Cooper cheese and fried onions
    Jodi L.

    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.

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    Nayia R.

    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

    Cheesesteak, around $19
    Vivian H.

    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.

    Charley B.

    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.

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    Mark A.

    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.

    Yummmmm
    Susan C.

    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!

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    Devon G.

    This was a quick pickup! Not a big line and the cheesesteak was great! 8.7/10 on the Cheesesteak! VERY good exceeded my expectations for sure plus there was maybe a 5 min wait time for a super fresh cheesesteak now that's hard to beat!

    Just as good when I got to the airport - nicely double wrapped to keep it warm.
    Steven P.

    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!

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    Cheesesteak average, workers rude, long wait to get a sandwich. There are better places in the market for a cheesesteak. Wouldn't go back

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