Finally got here! Ye Olde Ale House My good buddy Erik Malmberg has been telling me about these beef sandwiches since the day I first met him. Recently, The Godfather of Meat did a keen review and video, in which everything looked awesome. It took us about 45 minutes from Emmaus, and it was worth the trip. House made roasted beef with the house gravy on a sensational Kaiser roll -- was what we came for and they delivered! Piled high and fresh with provolone cheese. This is the best beef sandwich I have had in decades. Simple quality at its finest! This has quickly become my gold standard classic beef sandwich. The "Matt Fries", were interesting and completely unique: fresh crispy fries topped with generous black pepper, old bay seasoning, Parmesan cheese and Turkey gravy. It worked! We enjoyed them and the large portion was more than enough for 2-3 people. Steph Rush very much enjoyed the mussels in red sauce -- another generous portion, served with was bread. I had an order of the cold shrimp , which is weekends only. Fresh, cooked perfectly and extra horseradish in the cocktail sauce by request. We were overjoyed with what we ordered and I love they have birch beer on tap, my favorite! The joint was packed and busy, our waitress had her hands full in her section. We are looking forward to a return trip ! #rushieeats read more

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I like the vibe of this place. You can tell it is a neighborhood staple. No frills, been here forever. A solid roast beef sandwich. Where the stars are lacking for me is on cleanliness amd attention to detail. Mozzarella sticks were cold in the middle. Tables and chairs need to be wiped down better. The table condiment holders were not very clean. read more

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Had a craving for a good roast beef sandwich and remembered the 'godfather of meat' just raved about this place. First off the place was packed. We secured the last booth available, ordered our drinks and anxiously awaited the infamous beef sandwiches. To say I was disappointed is a bit harsh, but worthy of such high accolades they are not. It is a decent fresh made beef sandwich, but nothing compared to DiNics. I would also rate Bob Morton's over this sandwich as well. Probably on par with Old original Nicks in Springfield- but their gravy fries are superior over the Olde Ale House. We also ordered wing that were overcooked , dry and only adorned with basic hot sauce, lacking the flavor profile we prefer. A good place to try, a decent sandwich and friendly service. A full 3 stars and another beef under our belts. Onto the next. read more

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What a good old school dive bar with excellent food. We got here at 2:15 pm on a Saturday and the place was packed! Our server was so nice and attentive. We had to sit at a table because there was no room at the bar, which was fine. We ended up getting the fries with gravy, wings (they only have one sauce, but they make it, not too hot according to the guys I was with). Wings were crispy and big. I had the liverwurst w/raw onion on white toast. The other people I was with had their famous roast beef sandwiches. They were fantastic. And if you use a debit/credit card, they don't charge extra! Overall, run here. It's great! read more

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I came here because of Bob Kelley from Fox29 to get a roast beef sandwich and I really enjoy it will be coming back soon

Ye Olde Ale House in Lafayette Hill is one of those rare, amazing places you just don't find anymore. Since 1962, they've been doing things the right way--starting with the iconic roast beef carving station right in the middle of the room (exactly where it should be). It's old-school in the best possible way. The staff is fantastic--Maria and the whole team make you feel like you've been coming here for years. The crowd is friendly, local, and welcoming, which adds to that true neighborhood-pub vibe. The food is top-tier, with great options across the board. Whether you're stopping in for a classic roast beef sandwich, wings, sandwiches, or any of their comfort-food staples, you're going to leave happy. It's also one of the best spots around to catch an Eagles, Phillies, or Penn State game. The energy is great, the drinks are cold, and the atmosphere is exactly what a hometown bar should be. You won't be disappointed. Please don't change--places like this are hard to find! read more

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Great bar pie!! My fav kind of pizza. Gravy fries were good as well. Good service. My husband got wings n roast beef sandwich also very good. read more

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Provolone cheese is what I missed on the review - there's the cheese on the sandwich - #micDROP- every time we've came extremely amazing service - thanks again read more

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ALICIA Is A Rockstar!! She Has Such A Great Sense Of Humor!! I Go Just To See Her!! The Food Is Always Amazing doesn't matter what You get Everything Is Good!! Love the Staff & The Good Vibes!! read more

Amazing roast beef sandwiches. Things have stayed the same for decades. The staff are friendly and efficient. Fun environment.

Love ye olde ale house! I was pretty much raised at this place and have never lost my love for their roast beef sandwiches. My favorite thing to get is roast beef with outside, American cheese, dry with gravy on the side. Their gravy is SOO good. We always order fries with our sandwiches and I've had the cheese fries and their continental fries, both are great! And can't forget the birch beer to round out the meal! It's definitely a "cheers" atmosphere and the service is no frills, but always good. Hope ye olde ale house will be around for many, many more years! read more

I'm really sorry to leave this review because I really used to like this place. The food used to be great. Always looked forward to a roast beef sandwich. After tonight I don't think I'll be going back there anymore. I don't know if they have a different cook, but I'm sorry I went there for dinner. Their sandwiches are not the same anymore. When they were good the place wood be jammed with people. Maybe these few people now are waiting for the food to get better? Really disappointed. read more

The food is prepared great, no argument there. Then Service though has issues. This is the 3rd time in a row I've experienced issue. For perspective I've gone there alot so 3 out of countless other times of service isn't much. But I will never go back, granted I'm a drop in the bucket of this institution. But when a friend offers to buy a drink for you from the bar and your at a table and the bartender feels he is to busy to accommodate the request because it might effect the server or it's the mindset that I shouldn't get service from the bar. When the friend had a bar tap going, is bullshit. Then to have the bartender say I wasnt busting your balls. Yes you were when you said get your service from your server.. Guess what make sure you know who is asking g for service first, a table customer or a bar customer with a tab. Either way never again!! Here is your beer back Asshole! Food is a 4, service is a -0!! read more

This place is okay. Dive bar atmosphere. They are known for their roast beef sandwiches, but not really sure why. Cold deli-style roast beef served on a kaiser role with a side of bland gravy. Someone in our party had the buffalo chicken strips and liked them. Service is quick and gruff. Fine for a quick bite to eat, or to have a couple drinks at the bar, but nothing special. read more

Ye Olde Ale House is THE spot for old-style freshly sliced roast beef sandwiches. The sandwiches are served with au jus, or you can order a roast beef dinner platter with no roll. I have to say the French fries are quite tasty too, although they are not hand cut or anything. The atmosphere is of a family friendly busy tavern. Service is prompt and efficient. Prices are reasonable for this quality of food. read more

A good bar with great food. This is such an easy place to always go. Prices are great and the beer selection is pretty decent. Obviously the roast beef is top notch but don't sleep on the pizza. read more

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Service was great. Food was hot and tasty. We went from recommendations on the sandwiches! read more

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The employees are the nicest people .The Roast beef sandwich is the best i ever had.Best to go in Montgomery county.Keep up the great work guys. read more

A neighborhood staple for decades! When we first moved to the Philly area 12 years ago, the first thing I was told by my mentor that we had to go to Ye Olde Ale House. Each visit (well over a dozen visits now) has been a wonderful experience, with food, service, and price. Their hot roast beef sandwiches are so very good, and a great value. They cut the beef right behind the bar...the atmosphere is fantastic. I cannot say enough positive things about Ye Olde Ale House! read more

Alicia/Sue made this place!! She's amazing! And she recommended the roast beef and it was so delicious!! Would highly recommend this place!!

The Ye Olde Ale House was definitely not on their game this afternoon. This great ale house is known for their amazing roast beef sandwiches. Haven't been here in quite a while and I was so excited to get my sandwich. I ordered my roast beef sandwich wet - meaning ....your roll is dipped in the gravy along with a side, container of gravy for dipping your sandwich. I was truly disappointed today ,it was rare with lots of gristle . Spit out more then I could chew. Waitress didn't seem to care nor did she try to get me a new sandwich. Definitely was not what I thought it would be today. The wings were fantastic and the beer was cold. I don't think I'd try them again for quite awhile. Chalking up today's bad cut of meat to just one of those days... read more

Very good Roast Beef with provolone sweet peppers and season fries or second sandwich with no cheese. Beer normal.

We came here for lunch first time on a random Tuesday. It was VERY crowded but we managed to grab a booth. They have 5 booths and the rest are tables and at the bar seats. Our waitress was super friendly and salt of the earth. It seemed like she had been working there for a very long time - she asked us if we needed a menu. I guess a lot of the people that come in there know what they're getting - but yes we asked for one. They have A LOT of beers on tap and a very nice variety. The place is no frills and has an old time throw back vibe. Which I loved. The ambiance is what it is and you're not there for anything fancy. The prices are very reasonable. A lot of the people there seem to be regulars and just know what they're getting. It was very apparent within the first 10 minutes the most popular menu item is the roast beef sandwich. The roast beef is sliced as needed and is NOT fatty. You can either have the gravy on the sandwich or on the side. We opted for on the side since we could regulate things and sharp provolone on a Kaiser roll. We also decided to mix it up and get a turkey club on rye bread - I asked for the bacon to be VERY crispy and I was not disappointed. It did take a little bit of time for the turkey club - this is fresh sliced turkey breast (not deli turkey) so if you're in a rush - maybe not the option for you. All in all - would definitely go back. The two sandwiches we had were very yummy and the price - cannot be beat. read more

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Had a breaded chicken sandwich here, and the chicken was rubber and inedible. Absolutely terrible.

The food was underwhelming especially considering the price. Prices are vastly greater in person than what is reflected online. For example the scallop platter was $12 online and $18 in person. Over multiple items that is a huge difference. The prices could be justified if the portions were at least generous or the food was high quality. Unfortunately neither statement is true. The quality of the food was low.The scallop platter looked like a kids meal with it's portions. I cannot in good faith recommend their food at all in terms of price, portions, quality, and price transparency. One star in every way. read more

A majority of these reviews are usually based on petty deliberations of would be critics. This is not one of those reviews. On the contrary, this is a Declaration to anyone that feels that Philadelphia only does cheesesteaks! Ye Olde Ale House has delivered amazing service and product standards that have stood for decades. Service may seem abrupt at first, but just remember that you are in Philadelphia. In Philly, you are always in a hurry and you are always in a line. When in said line you will notice the impatience of the people in front and behind you. Please brush it off, it will be worth it. The Kaiser roll, hand sliced beef with meticulously crafted gravy assembled together will put your mind at ease! Have a cheesesteak, a pork sandwich, a soft pretzel or whatever you heard Philly is known for when you visit. Just make sure you get a "Beefer" at the Ale House. read more

This place reminds me of the bar in Shrek movie. So that's the ambiance. As for the food if you go here for a roast beef sandwich, some wings, a shrimp basket and a beer to watch a game or something you're golden. I wouldn't call this a family dinner spot. I didn't see a kids menu and I thought our bill was pretty pricey for a bunch of fried food. I was disappointed that they didn't have a burger on the menu but I guess the roast beef is their thing. The fries were not great. Service was quick read more

Sub par food. The roast beef was dry, flavorless, and cold. The only thing that had some warmth to it was the juice from the roast beef on the side. Sad lunch overall. read more

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We stopped here to get a gift card for my dad, and decided to get dinner while here. Got some beers. I wanted a fruity beer or cider but they didn't have any on tap, just basic beers pretty much. I ordered a Stella, but the one they gave me tasted like an IPA. I gave it to my husband and took his which was supposed to be a Pilsner. Unless they just mixed the both of ours up, but I don't think Pilsners are supposed to taste hoppy. I dunno... I got the roast beef sandwich which is their special. It was pretty tasty and I liked the gravy they put on it. I'll have to ask for more on the side next time, could have used a little more. It could have been a little bit hotter it was sort of like luke warm. And I could have used a bigger plate also- they give you the smallest paper plates which are like side plates. We also got onion rings which were good. They weren't the beer battered ones which I was used to, but they tasted kind of like the funion snacks, but they were still good. Overall a solid meal, enjoyed it. It's a no frills place. Would go back to get that sandwich again sometime if we're driving by. We literally live right down the street and could walk there. I was surprised the place was pretty crowded for a random Tuesday night too. read more

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An excellent, regular bar and restaurant... Inexpensive, friendly and attentive service, good food, and a good drink selection. I'd been to Ye Olde Ale House a number of times years ago, but since it's been more than ten years since I've had regular reason to be in that neighborhood, I'd half forgotten about it. I went back because my great aunt (who's in the back half of her 90s) said she loved the roast beef sandwiches and wanted to go with me. It was great! It has a regular neighborhood dive bar vibe, with the friendly service, buzz of casual conversations, etc., that you want in a place like that. The bartender welcomed us as soon as we walked in the door. While they were very busy and the only table for us needed clearing, they got it cleared off and cleaned immediately. Our server was fast and friendly. I noticed she could handle the different sorts of tables that come in there: polite with my aunt, friendly with the young kids at another table, witty in her banter with a table of jokesters. That can't be an easy job, but she did it great. And, the roast beef sandwich didn't disappoint. The sandwiches are $8. If you want fries or something on the side, that's an extra few bucks. Drink prices were super reasonable. They have something for everyone. Kids from two to 102. Now that I remember what a gem this place is, I'll make a point of going back more often! read more

Went back after a year or two absence. Roast beef (sandwich) was cold, dry and tough. Waitress, who's been there forever, forgot to put our order in (party of 2), and when it arrived it was wrong. Waited for her to come back and check on the table, but she never did. Had to track down another waitress who unceremoniously told us, "I'm not your waitress.". read more

Amazing fresh roast beef sandwiches sliced in front of you if you sit at the bar! Tasty salad! Excellent beer pairings! Great French fries! Friendly bartenders in a family atmosphere with lots of locals. read more

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Come here for roast beef and beer, and great staff. Everything else on the menu is simply terrible. These crab cakes must be frozen and from some macro distributor because they were hollowed out on the inside, burnt on the outside, and did not taste like crab. Typical bar ambiance is great to stop in for a drink. But why offer more than just the roast beef if it's no good? read more

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The best roast beef sandwich you will ever have! The staff is so friendly and always welcoming. This is our go to spot! Highly recommend that you try it, you won't be disappointed! read more

Sandwiches might taste great and ambiance might be great, but it doesn't matter if it makes you sick! Was there yesterday and observed carver without gloves texting several times, touching his lower leg, countertops, door handles, and his apron with food waste. Then he grabbed gloves with his dirty hands, contaminating the outside of the gloves, then touched the meat. Did you know that cell phones have more bacteria than a toilet seat??? Could have E-coli, MRSA, and streptococcus on it??? When I told the owner that his employee wasn't washing his hands and contaminating food, he basically blew it off and didn't tell the employee. If he is this bad with food safety I can see, what goes on behind the scenes??? I'm not a germaphobe, but have worked in restaurants and for Caterers, and none would have tolerated this!!! Disgusting. They need to have a talk about food safety, or maybe they just don't care if they get people sick. It's a shame, because I have been going there since I was a teen in the 70's. Very dissapointed. read more

Are here for the first time on Sunday night. Good draft selection. The roast beef sandwich my daughter had is their specialty. I opted for the fried seafood platter which was just OK. Service was excellent and it's a cute local spot. The fried OREOS to finish off our meal were AMAZING read more

I was so looking forward to having a meal at the Ye Olde Ale House. In fact i heard how good their roast beef sandwiches were that I felt myself longing to try one. As soon as we sat down at a booth, everything starting to unfold in front of us. The elderly waitress was extremely rude, she was loud and abrupt in everything that had to do with our table. The roast beef sandwich was sub par. Nothing special. One thing for sure is that My friend and I won't be returning. read more

First timer and we had a blast. Nice cold beer, good selection too. We were undecided whether we were going to eat there or not, but when we saw that Giant Roast Beef being sliced our minds were made up. It was good, nicely sliced, juicy, tender and reasonably priced. We were out of towners and we were definitely made to feel at home by patrons and staff alike! Nicely done Ye Olde Ale House! read more

Love this place. Chili cheese fries are amazing. Roast beef was solid. I was dunking that bad boy in the gravy. Birch beer on tap is unreal I love it here. Will be returning. read more

The best dive around. The roast beef sandwiches are amazing and the servers and atmosphere is all about the home town bar.