50 Best Sandwich Shops in Philadelphia

“Exceptional food, staff is incredibly friendly. Paesano's hosted a private event, the results were spectacular. A very welcoming environment. Pete, the chef, accomdated allergies, took the time to talk a bit about the courses. I will definitely be back to Paesano's.“

“Loved it!“

“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!“

“We have been by this place several times. Decided to stop today. The food was delicious. The staff was nice. We orderd a cheesesteak and their new cutlet Caesar. They were both amazing. We will be going back!“

“When in South Philadelphia one must go to…“

“I've been eating the food from this place from day one and I'll never stop. Not a bad item on the menu. Lots of other food goodies in the shop. A friendly, personable staff. And these people are great to my kids and my family. If you haven't eaten here yet, knock it off and come get a sandwich.“

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

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

“The best place for breakfast and Lunch 🥪 100% Beef lovers. Also fresh cheese cake 🍰 2 slices each. Delicious every day nice and clean. 🙏🙏🙏 please visit #Hershel’s East Side Deli“

“Absolutely delicious! We got 2 Italians and the breakfast burrito, as a Jersey girl the pork roll was top notch. Italian was excellent as well, obsessed with the flavor from the arugula and onions. Good portions for price. Couldn’t afford a tip but would if we could, much deserved!!!!!!“

“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!“

“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.?“

“My wife and I had the Korean Chicken and Spicy Chicken, both of which were outstanding. The fries and pickled beans were also tasty. We were served quickly and the service was friendly and attentive.“

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

“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“

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

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

“Delicious sandwiches great staff“

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

“First of all, very kind and genuine staff. Delicious food and an insane beer selection. Grab and go fruit, kimchi and other snacks. Peaceful spot to eat-in and sip a beverage for lunch. Once asked if they could stock a six-pack of a particular beer and it was on the shelves 2 days later. Grilled chicken club on multigrain bread always hits! My favorite deli in the city“

“Best Philly cheesesteaks around!“

“The service is always the best. There’s a reason why they’re number one business in Fishtown for two years in a row. The food is great. I’ve been having this food since I was a little kid. The pricing of the food is also very reasonable“

“I only get to order from here a few times a year unfortunately, but every time i get something from here it is great. Eggs are always cooked perfectly. They're variety is fantastic. Cupbop is always great and hardy! They are a family and very friendly people every time. This most recent experience was interesting. I placed an online order and went to pick it up and when i got there all the lights were out due to a black out. I saw someone else go inside and talked to the owners about my order, and they still made my order for me in pitch black! I have never had a restaurant do this, ever. Every time i can get down here and have time i will support them. Everyone else should as well.“

“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.“

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

“Absolutely amazing place ! The food is delicious, especially for breakfast brunch and lunch . The place is spotlessly clean, the service is quick, and the staff are incredibly warm and welcoming. The value for money is excellent and honestly it s the best spot in the area . Highly recommended !“

“I've loved their bbq filet mignon & spicy boneless chicken with jerk sauce for years but unfortunately I can no longer afford them. To get 1 of each of these platters with tax, delivery & tip took the total close to $70. I don't know when I'll get their food again. Super super bummed about it.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“good spot to do that..need more green peppers“

“First time in Philadelphia and we had to go to the Italian Market to try the food. My wife and I tried George’s and we loved the Philly Cheesesteak!! Definitely give it a try!!“

“This is the best sandwich shop in the Philly area. It’s attached to the Home Depot store n Bustleton ave. It’s hard to believe there isn’t a line out the door. I believe it’s due to the large Ukrainian population in the area.“

“This place is the best price to food ratio anywhere near Temple. The owners are great, both super nice guys who will go out of their way to help you. Prices are crazy low for this economy, you can get a combo that'll be two meals for under 10$. Long live footlong truck!“

“The food was very decent tasting, it could
Have been a little hotter as I was waiting for it and received it the minute it was finished but it was t very hit. The loaded potatoes were also slightly under cooked, not quite raw but also too firm to cut with the plastic knife“

“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.“

“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.“

“Super friendly staff with food for every palate.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Mrs. Monique provided amazing customer service at Wonder. She was welcoming, professional, and genuinely kind from start to finish. Her positive attitude and attention to customers made the experience stand out, and it’s clear she takes pride in her work. Employees like Mrs. Monique are the reason customers keep coming back she is a true pleasure to the Wonder experience.“

“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.“

“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.“