A great unique steak sandwich. Adding the cherry peppers is a must!
James Hamilton
staff and a simple, classic menu evoke a bygone era in this diner-ish establishment. The cheesesteak is smaller than usual, with one piece of good steak instead of the more common shavings, on a fresh Italian roll. We also enjoyed lentil and pasta soup and the roast beef special with fries. Reasonable prices—cash only, but there’s an ATM on site—and an open door to pets and small children enhance the appeal of this gem.
joe pad
Great steak sandwich!
Anthony A
Not sanitary. No gloves used when handling food. Touches raw meat then goes and touches everything else in the kitchen.
TheGioakagk
Best Steak Sandwich!! I’ve been going to Piccolos for over 40 years. The steaks are always tender and flavorful, and the bread is always fresh. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is true Hoboken. It’s a must!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Steak Sandwich, Pasta Fgioli Soup of the Daya
C Quinn
Hands down Best Cheese Steak Sandwich ever. I’ve been to Philly and had both of the versions that are supposed to have the best. Piccolo’s bets them and all while maintaining the classic Jersey atmosphere.
I saw the great reviews and figured I'd try out this landmark cheesesteak shop - and boy it did not live up to the hype.
When I arrived the shop stood out with it's weathered brick and classic font signage. The interior kept up the facade, giving off 70s diner vibes. The servers at the front desk were ok and helpful with explaining what was available and reminded me they only take cash.
I tried out the cheesesteak sandwich with fries on the side and the ravioli with meatball.
The meat on the $12 cheesesteak was cut thick, dry, and chewy. Other than the onions, they were stingy with the toppings, there was very little cheese and peppers on top and barely noticeable in each bit. Overall the cheesesteak sandwich was downright boring and bland.
The fries were also forgettable - they were grocery store brand quality.
The $14 ravioli had 6 raviolis with marinara sauce and a single meatball that also tasted like they were value store bought with some Ragu sauce on top.
The old school ambiance is appealing, but this meal was a waste of $30 bucks on some of the most bland food I've had at a restaurant in my life. I've had better cheese steak sandwiches at corner bodegas!
Do not come here thinking you will get a Philly cheesesteak level flavor experience or you will be deeply disappointed. All the love this shop gets is likely from native New Jerseyans showing their city pride.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Carlos Lugo
Cheesesteak sandwich was OK. Nothing mindblowing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: lg French Fries, Cheesesteak
Isaias israel Alvarado
Really good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Morris
Old school gem for steak sandwiches. If you live in the area you own it to yourself to give it a try.
I have eaten literally hundreds of cheesesteaks from hundreds of different towns all over the country and this is 100% top 3 or even the best I’ve ever had. You haven’t had a cheesesteak like this one, even if you eat them all the time. Simple, quality steak sliced thin on great bread. There is just something about it.
Food: 5
Joseph Petrillo
Stop 346. Scratched an itch.
Jamie Panariello
You are missing out if you don’t visit this charm hidden in Hoboken!!! Greatest steak sandwich I’ve ever had!!! Please go, you will highly wary!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Fgioli Soup of the Daya, Cheesesteak, Cheese Steak Sandwich, Hot Roast Beef and Fries with Aujus Gravy
George Twill
A great and reasonably priced lunch spot in Hoboken, known for famous cheesesteaks and friends of Sinatra! Must check it out if in town but remember it’s only open for lunch and CASH ONLY! ATM inside..
A great unique steak sandwich. Adding the cherry peppers is a must!
staff and a simple, classic menu evoke a bygone era in this diner-ish establishment. The cheesesteak is smaller than usual, with one piece of good steak instead of the more common shavings, on a fresh Italian roll. We also enjoyed lentil and pasta soup and the roast beef special with fries. Reasonable prices—cash only, but there’s an ATM on site—and an open door to pets and small children enhance the appeal of this gem.
Great steak sandwich!
Not sanitary. No gloves used when handling food. Touches raw meat then goes and touches everything else in the kitchen.
Best Steak Sandwich!! I’ve been going to Piccolos for over 40 years. The steaks are always tender and flavorful, and the bread is always fresh. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is true Hoboken. It’s a must!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Steak Sandwich, Pasta Fgioli Soup of the Daya
Hands down Best Cheese Steak Sandwich ever. I’ve been to Philly and had both of the versions that are supposed to have the best. Piccolo’s bets them and all while maintaining the classic Jersey atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesesteak, Cheese Steak Sandwich, Steak Sandwich
I saw the great reviews and figured I'd try out this landmark cheesesteak shop - and boy it did not live up to the hype.
When I arrived the shop stood out with it's weathered brick and classic font signage. The interior kept up the facade, giving off 70s diner vibes. The servers at the front desk were ok and helpful with explaining what was available and reminded me they only take cash.
I tried out the cheesesteak sandwich with fries on the side and the ravioli with meatball.
The meat on the $12 cheesesteak was cut thick, dry, and chewy. Other than the onions, they were stingy with the toppings, there was very little cheese and peppers on top and barely noticeable in each bit. Overall the cheesesteak sandwich was downright boring and bland.
The fries were also forgettable - they were grocery store brand quality.
The $14 ravioli had 6 raviolis with marinara sauce and a single meatball that also tasted like they were value store bought with some Ragu sauce on top.
The old school ambiance is appealing, but this meal was a waste of $30 bucks on some of the most bland food I've had at a restaurant in my life. I've had better cheese steak sandwiches at corner bodegas!
Do not come here thinking you will get a Philly cheesesteak level flavor experience or you will be deeply disappointed. All the love this shop gets is likely from native New Jerseyans showing their city pride.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Cheesesteak sandwich was OK. Nothing mindblowing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: lg French Fries, Cheesesteak
Really good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Old school gem for steak sandwiches. If you live in the area you own it to yourself to give it a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheese Steak Sandwich
Restaurantji Recommends
I have eaten literally hundreds of cheesesteaks from hundreds of different towns all over the country and this is 100% top 3 or even the best I’ve ever had. You haven’t had a cheesesteak like this one, even if you eat them all the time. Simple, quality steak sliced thin on great bread. There is just something about it.
Food: 5
Stop 346. Scratched an itch.
You are missing out if you don’t visit this charm hidden in Hoboken!!! Greatest steak sandwich I’ve ever had!!! Please go, you will highly wary!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Fgioli Soup of the Daya, Cheesesteak, Cheese Steak Sandwich, Hot Roast Beef and Fries with Aujus Gravy
A great and reasonably priced lunch spot in Hoboken, known for famous cheesesteaks and friends of Sinatra! Must check it out if in town but remember it’s only open for lunch and CASH ONLY! ATM inside..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best cheesteaks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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