50 Best Sandwich Shops in Philadelphia

“One of the best chicken cutlet sandwiches around with broccoli rabe.“

“The roast pork sandwich was pretty good, the pork was very tasty and went well with the provolone. The broccoli rabe was super bitter for some reason and the pepper had a strange flavor too. That was the only knock on it, if they were more acidic it would've gone great with the pork.“

“I didn’t realize I was craving the sandwich until I saw it. And it tasted even better. Wish I lived closer.“

“Heard about Jack's at work and had to try. Well I was so excited that I forgot to pay for Italian half hoagie and lady signaled me to pay. After eating I was amazed of the great taste.?“

“Not just good but the best food in the northeast Philadelphia and they don't make no small sandwiches“

“The hoagies are great, the cheesesteaks are amazing, the chicken Parm is killer. Always fresh ingredients and large portions.“

“I’ve been sober from alcohol for almost 7 years and this was the most enjoyable/comfortable dining experience I’ve had in that time. I’m not a vegan but the meatball parm and cheesesteak tots had me reconsidering. Also, the prices are really fair considering they include the tip in the pricingq. 10/10 recommend. Will be back soon!“

“Great food, incredibly friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere. Highly, highly recommend.“

“I stopped in to get a two foot or as Primos calls them a whole audiablo hoagie. I grabbed chips soda and a dessert. It was all fresh delicious and moderately priced. Primos costs a little more than your average hoagie shop but the quality is more than worth it. Fresh baked rolls and generous amounts of Thurman's quality deli meats and just the right amount of fresh vegetables. I highly recommend this place if you want quality delicious hoagies.“

“Found this spot on DoorDash and ordered the braised beef “cheese steak”. It was worth the money for sure! Sandwich was a good size and had a good flavor. My only issue was the sandwich was a bit too salty for my preference. Other than that I really enjoyed it and will be ordering again soon.“

“Loved it!“

“It’s was a beautiful night in Philadelphia and I stop into this establishment September 2023. All of the windows were open and smell of meat being cooked is what dragged me inside.Colby( like the cheese) was our cashier and provided OUTSTANDING service!My friends and I ordered three different cheesesteak sandwiches and was blown away by the flavor of the meat in the freshness of the cheese.I wish I order two sandwiches. I want to eat there I want to eat when I got back to my hotel.“

“Fantastic sandwiches. Quality ingredients and very well seasoned.“

“Discovered this place on Google and just a short walk from South Street that was well worth the trip. The staff was very friendly and caring about the quality of the food we bought. The place feels like a neighborhood favorite and the staff had a lot of regulars coming and going. The food? Delicious. The ingredients are of great quality and the bread from the sandwhiches were fresh as well. When you think of a Philly hoagie, this is the place you should be eating at.“

“I’ve walked by this spot so many times, and it seemed every time I was hungry they were closed (closed on weekends) but today I finally stepped in. I ordered 2 bánh mìs and a Vietnamese coffee. Pete, the owner/operator of the spot was the only one there and we instantly jumped into great conversation about the music scene in Philly back in the late 90s. We ended up knowing a lot of the same people. Philly is a tight knit group. So even before eating the food I was already a fan of this spot. Pete served me his special take on Vietnamese coffee while we talked and he made the sandwiches. The iced coffee was excellent, but different and less sweet than Vietnamese coffee I’ve had in the past. He also used ice cubes made of coffee which was an added bonus for a coffee junkie like myself. After we talked for nearly 20 min, I walked home with my sandwich and WOW! Such a solid bánh mì! I told him to make it like he would make it for himself (spicy) and he knocked it out of the park. I’ll be back and I’ll be bringing all my music friends here when they are in the neighborhood. I highly encourage Olde City residents as well as Philly locals to give this place a try!“

“When in South Philadelphia one must go to…“

“Was craving cheese fries and heard Poe’s has great ones. Can confirm the cheese sauce itself was very tasty. I wish the fries were crispier, they seemed like natural hand cut fries but got too soggy. Some sogginess is expected with hot gooey cheese on top, but I’ve had crispier.

Still want to come back and try one of their sandwiches!“

“I always get the turkey and Cooper sharp with a bag of chips. Everything looks good and is always fresh! Very nice staff as well.“

“Not just good but the best food in the northeast Philadelphia and they don't make no small sandwiches“

“I got my cheesesteak with everything. I had a trunk picnic on Rockland Rd. The cheesesteak came on a Cuban roll that was toasted. This was a big fat sandwich for $8. It was real steak. It was more shredded/mangled/chopped than traditional cheesesteak chopped meat. It was very good. I am not 100% sure what ‘everything’ was but it added a lot of flavor. Cheese, the cheese was the weak link. I had to watch my video to see if it had cheese. More cheese and this is a top cheesesteak.“

“Thank you Finks for the great food everyone in the party enjoyed the food. Highly recommend Finks great options and a great value for my money“

“All I can say is the best cheesesteaks and Roast Pork sandwiches I have had! Fresh, packed with meat, fresh rolls, that taste like heaven! The welcoming feeling from John the owner, and staff is so heartwarming 💖“

“I've never been disappointed with anything I've gotten from there.“

“YESSS OMG I miss their food BEST place to eat wings and cheesesteaks, but they moved, dont know where to“

“Was as good as advertised. Found it by Triple D restaurants. Never disappointed with his places.“

“Nice crew that makes good food and GF too.“

“Best place for a cheese steak but to tell the truth all their sandwiches are fantastic. And they are always adding newer items. Always the best quality too! While most restaurants may not be as good as they used to be, it is the opposite for Tony & Nick's. They started at a very high level and seemed to exceed it.“

“i got a cheeseburger w beef bacon, fried onions, ketchup, and mustard…it was delicious! I gave the food 4 stars bc i prefer pork bacon but i do respect them not bringing in pork! just a personal preference. The man was chill, the place is very comforting almost like ur eating at someone’s house and i love the drink selection! please go cop the blue lemonade it was bomb. and the prices are CHEAP. Overall it’s cheap, affordable, and quick.“

“Perfect little hole-in-the-wall breakfast spot. Counter-serve with about 10 two-top tables. Very reasonable prices. It’s almost like they haven’t gotten the memo that everything is really expensive all of a sudden. Delightful Korean ladies taking orders and delivering food to the tables. Great for quick in-and-out breakfast on the way to work. They also have extensive lunch and Korean specialty menus. Dine-in or carry-out options“

“As Americans, we love our American Food—the Diner. This is not an American Diner by any stretch, but the food is Diner Food. If you were born and raised here, go. I love John the owner and they are super nice. You don't even need to look at the menu, just tell them what you want. Everything I got here was good and the best scrapple.“

“Ordered a sandwich to pick up on my way to work today. Ordered the Carmine and a banana pudding. Both were absolutely phenomenal.“

“amazingly tender and tasty baby back ribs-- and their BBQ sauce is a smoky delight. i recommend the meat highly, and felt the price was reasonable!“

“I’ve worked around here forever but never knew they existed and I stumbled across their Instagram and figured to give it a try! I’m so happy I did. So far I’ve had a breakfast sandwich and a smoothie and everything was so good! I will definitely be coming back for more daily! Thanks coco grille!“

“Great Italian hoagie. Authentic South Philly. I do have to warn you - if you’re not familiar with authentic ingredients, like the crusty seeded bread and aged cured meats, it may not be to your liking. Hoagie commissars will love it.“

“The best sandwiches in the world the best salads in the world the best coffee in the world. Believe me I’ve been around the world twice and this is my favorite spot for lunch. And dan is the best !! And everybody else that works there is excellent and polite.“

“Best sausage around. ..breakfast was perfect“

“It is the most delicious sandwiches I ever eaten. As an Asian, I like food with rich seasonings and good taste. I couldn't find it since I came to the USA 3 years ago, then I found it in Tortorice Italian Sandwiches. I like the spicy one.“

“First time having Primos in a while- didn't remember Primos having so much variety on their menu before. Got 4 hoagies, 2 sides and 2 chips. Order was completed in timely manner and the hoagies tasted great. The sides were okay. They forgot the toppings on the sides that were requested but no big deal.“

“Have had quite a few of their items and delish every single time. Highly recommend this place. Always going to be a stopping g point before or after the game“

“There aren't any recent reviews, so if you need help deciding and don't want to spend a lot, go to The Foot Long Truck! They have a wide variety AND breakfast!

I just had the 6inch chicken cutlet with peppers and provolone w/ fries and soda. I can't believe I haven't tried them before now! The chicken was breaded nicely, you can see the cheese and it was very filling! I only ate half because there were three pieces of chicken on a toasted roll. The wait was no longer than any other truck that cooks to order. The ONLY thing that this sandwich was missing was a sauce. Add marinara or spaghetti sauce and maybe cooked onions and this sandwich would be 10/10. Without the sauce...I'd give it a 9/10! The service was very nice as well!“

“We used NESCO to cater our son’s graduation party and everyone raved about the food. Everything was hot, ready in time and packaged well. We had wings, pulled pork, Mac n Cheese and meatballs and all fantastic!!“

“Amazing all around! Such kind people here, and a wonderful and unique selection of drinks and snacks (including healthier options!), plus the takeout wraps and sandwiches are so fresh. Even the pre-packaged bakery items were 10/10. This is such a gem, and I will return whenever I'm in the area.“

“DELICIOUS BBQ!!! I'm a person who is perfectly happy eating simple meals at home, but after trying Nicks one day when I was having a BBQ craving (also because a menu was put on my door. It worked fellas, lol). It was so good that I ordered again the very next day, which I have never done with any restaurant. Call the place for delivery before using a 3rd party service, its worth it. Great prices and the food has always arrived piping hot. Don't know how ya do it fellas, keep it up!“

“I always get the turkey and Cooper sharp with a bag of chips. Everything looks good and is always fresh! Very nice staff as well.“

“Violent crimes are up 60% in NYC subways as illegal immigrants and out of control inflation ravage cities across America. My favorite Subway sandwich is the italian or the tuna is very good too. Is Philadelphia better off now than it was 4 yrs ago?“

“These empanadas are amazing! I bought two each of the chicken, beef and cheesesteak and they were all great. They are a good size, the meat is juicy and the dough is perfectly fried.

The service is next level too. They went out of their way to help me out of a jam.

Great food and great people. You won't regret eating here.“

“Wawa is closed at 900 block of Walnut Street (Feb. & March 2025), so I tried Sam's for a breakfast sandwich. Good sandwich at good price, and quick. Happy camper. There is no place to sit. Take-out only. It's a small deli and convenience store. This is my new Wawa.“

“Found this great little place on yelp! and was so glad we did. We came with a large group and they were very accommodating. Very personable owners, great food, fun place!! Tons of sandwich options and they went above and beyond for my daughter who doesn’t like bread. Thanks again, Marie!!“

“best chicken cutlets ever!“

“Bubby’s is the definition of a great hole-in-the-wall spot for food. A cash-only sandwich place, Bubby’s brisket sandwiches are up there with top-tier cheesesteaks and hoagies. If brisket isn’t your thing, the rest of the menu offers Philly classics like cheesesteaks, chicken cheesesteaks, and the like. Use the ATM at the deli next door and buy yourself a brisket sandwich; you won’t regret it!

Wheelchair accessibility: The front of the restaurant is at street level, there are no stairs to climb up or down.“