Carmen's Famous Cheesesteaks

Uhh... where did you go? We can't find you at the Terminal Market and your IG & FB are gone? We are going through cheesesteak withdrawal where is Carmen's?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I didn't try that many cheese steaks when I was visiting Philly, but this one was by far the best. They don't put as much cheese as other places which means you can actually taste the beef in there. Onions also properly fried well in advance of the beef instead of the half-raw onions you get when they try to do everything at once at other places.

Super long wait (30 min). The food was meh and way too crowded

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

Mediocre at best. Paid $52 for 2 hoagies, fries and drinks...nickel and dimed the toppings. Paid for mushrooms and they were left off. Then, told they ran out of ketchup and mayo??
I'm sorry, if you sell fries, you should have a disclaimer when folks order that there's no ketchup. On the positive side, the bread was very good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Carmen’s Famous Cheesesteaks is a must-visit spot in Philadelphia, known for its delicious and authentic cheesesteaks. Located in the bustling Reading Terminal Market, this place offers a variety of mouth-watering options, from classic cheesesteaks to unique variations with different toppings. The staff is friendly and efficient, making sure your order is prepared just right. Be prepared for a bit of a wait, as it’s a popular spot, but the flavorful, juicy cheesesteaks are well worth it. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, Carmen’s is a great place to enjoy a true taste of Philly.

First you stand in line for forever. Then you pay 20$ for a cheesesteak. They charge for every ingredient. Highly overrated and overpriced.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ordered a Philly “CHEESESTEAK” and they forgot the cheese!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Classic Cheesesteak Sandwich

Trash. How places like this exist is beyond me. No flavor, mediocre bread. I ordered a long hot had to back for it cus they didn’t put one on the steak. Plenty of better spots in the market don’t waste your money.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Classic Cheesesteak Sandwich

Pricey but absolutely delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

As I paid $20 for what would be the smallest Philly cheesesteak with dry meat and soggy bread, a cockroach crawled across the counter. Never again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

Got a half cheesecake with provolone cheese. It was solid. I thought it would have had more cheese on it. The amount of cheese was fine though--I'm glad it was not too much. But it could have been a little more. The service was kinda slow. All in all, a good cheese steak. I would come again.

The staff here move so slow as if they are still having hangover.

Ordered Hoagies to see what is it, if this what real Hoagies, then definitely not worth a penny paid for it. Almost like the subway sandwiches, but the subway is much better than this. The staff moved so slow, it took 45 mins to get our 1 half sandwich to put together all the pre-made stuff just like the subway. Instead of 5 mins, it took us 45 mins to get our food.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

They charged an extra for the ketchup (without informing me beforehand) and another extra for a takeout order!!! (It’s just takeout food). To top it off, after I paid, he told me he couldn’t give me change because he didn’t have any small bills left (another $8 extra on my bill if I hadn’t insisted).

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

The worst cashier ever in my life

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Second best cheesesteak I’ve had in Philly. I got the meat lovers and liked every bit of it. Just wish there was a bit more cheese.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5