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    Zandy's Steak Shop

    4.2 (77 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Steakhouses
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    ZANDY'S STEAK SHOP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Jill R.

    Just...yum! My family and I were in town from Texas and were told we could get a delicious cheesesteak here. So, we ordered cheesesteaks. But let me just say what stole the show...the pierogis! They were so delicious that we ended up ordering a second order. I would come back here in a heartbeat!

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    Ben F.

    An excellent steak sandwich. Cooking done by the owner. I tried the steak sandwich classic with cheese and without cheese, and hot peppers. They do put a house made sauce on it (optional) - I liked it and customers I saw liked it - but if your a cheese steak purest you may want to taste it first. Roll was super fresh. Made to order. Restaurant is no frills. Clearly popular with the locals, young And old. Place has has not changed much since it opened in 1940. To go and sit in. I sat at the counter. Prices: Burgers start at $2:95, Steak sandwich's $7:10, Chicken steak sandwich $710. Haddock fish sandwich $4:70 Tuna hoagie $4.70 Made a fresh pot coffee for me

    Cheesesteak and fries

    The fellas were awesome and the steak was excellent. Food came out immediately. One of the best steaks in the Valley.

    philadelphia cheesesteak adventure
    James P.

    Zandy's Allentown PA. Family owned since 1940. Do yourself a favor and go to Sandy's. The pictures on the walls are worth the trip. Mike Schmidt, Chuck Bednarik & Dom DeLuise to name a few. Oh, by the way, you also get a very good Cheesesteak for under $7. I would repeat that line but I used that line in yesterday's post. It's a small cheese steak but it is $7. It's on the Pennsylvania Dutch soft roll. This was the second stop on my day with @mikeyyyeatz in the Lehigh Valley. He got everything on his cheesesteak including the hot peppers. I got everything minus the hot peppers. This is a place you put on your Cheesesteak bucket list and one day when you're up bouncing around the Lehigh Valley you stop in and step back in time.

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    Dan R.

    Absolutely love Zandy's, (literally) visit every time Im in the Allentown area. Cash only, ATM on-site. Sandwich runs you $8-$9. Their steaks with the works are the best! Theyve been around since 1940.

    Vintage, historic stop along the trail!
    Mark P.

    Zandy's is and always has been the best local 5-star cheesesteak and pierogi place! When in Allentown you don't want to miss this historic landmark - Zandy's is the cheesesteak hall of fame in Allentown! Their pierogi are also Amazing!!

    Large amount of meat & it was fresh off the grill.
    Ralph S.

    Back again after a few years! My last review was 2016. Actually ordered a steak sandwich, but I got one with cheese. Piled high with meat. Ask for some pickles, and ate them off the top & that made me happy, also. Almost two much meat for the bun, but they provided a plastic fork so I was all set to eat what fell out onto my plate. Hopefully, I won't wait a few years to visit again!

    Branden K.

    Food is good. Price is affordable. Cheese steak sandwich was great but I liked eating the peppers as a side more than as a topping. I recommend it!

    Kelli R.

    I've been going to Zandy's for cheesesteaks for as long as I can remember! This is a family owned hole in the wall with pink decor and tables but people do not come here for the ambience! Back in the day, Mr. Zandarski (aka Zandy's) allowed my kid to interview him about being an entrepreneur for a school project. If you haven't been here, give it a try but bring your dough because they accept cash only. This is my go to place for cheesesteaks, although I was a bit disappointed today. The meat was still delicious and the amount was twice as much as necessary, as usual, but the roll was sub-par. I talked to the server about it and she said the rolls are still the same brand, but they noticed a difference in the quality of late. The cheesesteak sauce is so delicious I always get extra on the side to slather on whatever else I get - fries, mozzarella sticks, etc. A great cheesesteak (except for the roll this time!). But I'll be back because, hey, it's Zandy's!

    Stephen L.

    Delicious cheese steaks! Don't expect a Philly style cheese steak, an everything comes with onions, tomato sauce, hot peppers, and pickles. Doesn't matter it is tasty.

    Cheese-steak with everything and hot peppers. Fries on the side

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    Zandy's is a classic cheesesteak restaurant in Allentown. I've been here several times and it's always been great.

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    The food was great!!! Cheese steak with everything pierogies amazing. Very casual dining definitely will come back again

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    Great cheese steak and fries. old school place with class!!! Definitely worth going cash only tho.

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    Breath taking walking through the front door.  They need a snap chat tag filter though.
    Breath taking walking through the front door. They need a snap chat tag filter though.
    Bone in filet with a lobster tail
    Bone in filet with a lobster tail
    A nice Long Island Iced Tea!

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    A nice Long Island Iced Tea!

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