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    Carl's Corner

    4.1 (98 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Carl's steak
    Charles T.

    So I was told so many times that this spot is THE spot to grab a cheesesteak. Naturally I had to make my way in and give it a shot. I loved the old time feel of the place and the old school style menu's and everything...this is usually a sign of really solid food to come. Unfortunately those two didn't equate here. Not bad, not what everyone said it was going to be. Honestly this just ended up being similar to a pizza shop cheesesteak. The meat was alright but pretty dry, definitely could have used more cheese. The rolls were okay...reminded me of frozen amoroso rolls you get from a broadliner like US Foods. I think people partially love these because they're quite large and partially due to nostalgia from it being a spot they've eaten their whole lives. Certainly wouldn't say it sucked, but it was only okay. I may give them another shot sometime, but it was slow the day I went and plenty of people working so I can't imagine a scenario where I go back and get one so much better.

    Giant cheesesteak
    Jeff R.

    Great service, and always consistent. A very good example of a Lehigh Valley cheesesteak. Not the best cheesesteak in the land in my opinion, yet still good and consistent. The Italian hoagie is a wonderful value. A large plus a soda for under $13 is a remarkable value!

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    Michael M.

    Visiting from out of town and wanted to try something local with coworkers. This place did not disappoint. We all got the Philly cheesesteak which for this part of town means topped with marina and pickles. It was awesome! We also did the onion rings and curly fries. The whole thing rocked. The staff was super friendly.

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    Best cheese steak around. I stop in every time I am in town, which is frequently. No trip is complete without a cheese steak from Carl's!

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    10 years ago

    what kind of amateur operation puts sauce, pickles and (gag) american cheese on a steak? the pirogis were good at least

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    13 years ago

    My absolute favorite cheesesteaks in the Valley. Italian subs are great too. And you just can't beat the price!

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    11 years ago

    Just went to Carl's corner the other day and will go back great food friendly staff and the place was very clean and

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    13 years ago

    very good cheese steaks also love the breaded mushrooms only bad point is this place doesn't deliver or id be eating there a lot more

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