50 Best Sandwich Shops in Philadelphia

“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.?“

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

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

“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!“

“I’ve been eating here daily while remodeling a nearby bathroom — and let me tell you, Liberty Square isn’t just a restaurant… it’s become my second kitchen. The food? Always on point. Hot, fresh, flavorful — like home cooking but better. The service? Top-tier. Friendly faces, good energy, and they remember your name. Atmosphere? Chill and welcoming, the kind of place where you can breathe after a long day of work. These folks run it right, and I’ll keep coming back even after the job’s done. Much respect to the team — you’ve made my days smoother and my meals way better.“

“Still Great ! Love to keep coming back here as a tradition whether I’m gone for long periods of time or short.

Even a long line wrapping around their stall is quicker than waiting in some drive-thrus.
Just have fun trying to snag a corner to eat in ;)“

“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.“

“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.“

“Loved it!“

“The Italian was one of the best hoagies I've had in a while. The flavors melded together perfectly, and the seeded roll truly brought the whole thing together and took it up a notch. Not to mention that the "mini" sandwich was the size of my forearm! Sad I didn't discover this place sooner, but happy I finally did! Can't wait to go back to try the other items“

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

“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.“

“I've been coming here since opening day. I order every week or two. The daily sandwich specials still surprise me with how great they are. This week the chicken salad with long hot mayo was crazy good. The Kluckr. please keep it on.
I could repeat this review for another 5 years.“

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

“When in South Philadelphia one must go to…“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Was so worth the walk!

The French toast is phenomenal kiddo and I give it 500 stars.

Also, so nice! People, atmosphere, clean. Even got fruit for our lunch :)

Menu is super expansive also, was not expecting so many options! Will certainly make a return trip 😁“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“You have to pass thru at least 5 times a week.... I enjoyed the cheesesteak with fresh chips. The chips always come late.“

“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“

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

“Best sausage around. ..breakfast was perfect“

“Tried Empanadas United today and will definitely be back for more. Had the Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, and Guava and Cheese Empanadas. All were delicious but the chicken was my favorite. Flavorful and the perfect ratio of meat to pastry. I was expecting cream cheese in the guava and cheese empanadas but it wasn’t. Although I was surprised to see a cheese pull when I broke it in half, the sweet and salty combination was tasty. Overall, everything was well made. Definitely want to explore more of the menu. Very reasonably priced as well!“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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?“

“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.“

“SOME FIRE SANDOS UP IN THIS PLACEEEEEEEE“

“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“

“Super friendly staff with food for every palate.“

“Best place at Temple University!!“

“Get to know the new owner awesome guy and he will treat you right“

“Get the cheesesteak hoagie almost every Friday to break 20s for ump fees for some sport leagues. It is cash only, but the food is great.

Parking: URBN cafeteria shares a parking lot with it, but the cafeteria is only open Tuesday to Thursday. Parking lots get full then but otherwise super easy to park the other four days a week.“

“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!!“

“I stop almost every morning for my usual breakfast and since they know me so well it’s anlways waiting for me lol im always greeted with a smile and a nice laugh for the morning! It’s a great way to start my day! The service is quick and food is always on par! I start super early at Chop and there is always someone there!“

“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!“

“A hidden deli that has a little bit of everything and a kitchen to cook hot food. Hot food was super affordable considering the location it was at. The portion was fantastic and would go back if I am in the area.

Parking: A bunch of street parking, can get super busy on the weekend.“