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Fantastic sandwiches and history. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu at Cosmi's. I like their hoagies and cheesesteaks on seeded rolls. If you want to taste the history of Philadelphia go to Cosmi's.
NOT WORTH THE HYPE. Save yourself some dollars. Ugh! I was so so excited to try this historic spot! First it's in my neighborhood walking distance and second, 90 years of history! BUT was unfortunately disappointed. It must have been an off day for them but my chicken cheesesteak hoagies had no cheese despite my ordering them with cheese. So sad! Funny because the folks preparing them even wrote on a hoagie wrapper what cheese each came with. But when we started eating the meat was DRY and flavorless. No salt either. I opened my sandwich flat and searched for cheese but couldn't find. For three cheesesteak hoagies (two of which were missing cheese) & average mozzarella sticks 6 pieces it was almost 52 bucks! Go figure...... What an unfortunate experience. There's nothing close to iconic, historic, or special about this place.
Ambiance: (4/5) It like an average deli. No seating. Price: (4/5) Average for the area. Food: (3.5/5) I enjoyed the cheesesteak, but I thought the meat lacked flavor and was a bit more dry than others I have tried. Service: (5/5) You can order ahead which is great. Food was still very hot when I got to it.
Our sandwiches were absolutely excellent just the right amount of everything lots of meat all cooked perfectly and just the right amount of juice not too much but very delicious. Staff friendly service was fast. I highly recommend you take the drive and enjoy every bite.!!!!
Heard about this S.philly gem and had to check it out. I've been there 3 times so far and will absolutely keep coming back. Inside is small with no seating but you're just in there to order or pick up. The staff is friendly and will help you out. I've gotten their Big dom cutlet, big dom cugine, and also got an S. Philadelphia Italian hoagie there and ate it the next day and it was just as delicious. My favorite go to hoagie spot in the city
Good spot for a hoagie!!! The portion is huge and toppings very generous!! Wished they had an eating area inside or outside. Nevertheless, I ended up taking my bite to Washington Park. I got the GODFATHER hoagie. Flavor off the roof! The worker/owner was pretty cool. Copped some fries and a soda too. I was good for the night!
It really sucks when you're coming from out of town and looking for a place to eat. And then that place doesn't do dine in. If it wasn't for the the one table they had, we would have had to eat our cheesesteaks in our car. This place is meant more for locals. We ordered two cheesesteaks with whiz. It took a while for them to make your sandwiches. For some reason, deli places like this always take longer make to food. What I love about deli type restaurants though is that their food is always fresh. The bread in particular. This is by far the most freshest and softest bread I had ever had. The cheesesteak itself was tasty. I do wish they could have added more meat thought. Some parts of the sandwich seemed like there was very little when I was biting into it. But maybe that's just me being a fat ass. I would definitely recommend this to the locals if you haven't yet. For out of Towners I would look elsewhere. It's not my favorite in Philly but it definitely hit the spot.
Hadn't been here in years, but always enjoyed the cheesesteaks from here. Was gonna go to Angelo's but didn't want to deal with the wait so decided where else could I go and thought why not go to Cosmi's as I'd been meaning to revisit the place. Got a plain cheesesteak with Cooper Sharp on a seeded roll from Aversa. Cheesesteak was nice and finely chopped and loaded with meat. My only complaint was that there wasn't enough cheese on it compared to the amount of meat. Next time I will ask for extra cheese on it.
Wow! Omg wow. This was one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten! It took a while to make, and I think it was $13.95. I spoke the the owner of the store, he said this was popular, and after the first bite I could tell why! I ordered the loaded cheese steak and I don't even remember what was in it, lots of steak, pepperoni, bacon, it looked like some salami, we chose the cheese wiz option, and I can't wait to come back to Philly to eat this again. We had the seeded roll, not sure this made any difference at all, but the filling was perfectly seasoned, and there was a lot of grease and salt in the sandwich, and it really hits the spot. We also bought a tiramisu, this wasn't very impressive, but this place ain't known for its baked goods, but rather the incredibly delicious sandwiches. If your in the city you need to go to this place to try their sandwiches. We also bought a vegetarian, and plain cheese steak, all were really really good! The owner also had some other good stuff, this place doubles up as a convenience store it looks like with a few miscellaneous items, and a few good options for juices, we bought a case of juice, enjoyed it all the way home, and had some left over for the next two weeks or so. Be prepared to wait for your sandwich, go with an appetite Because we had to split the sandwich three ways. The lines are sometimes long here, they seem to have some good neighbourhood clientele that are repeat customers, as I would be too if I lived in the area.
Mannnnn this chicken cutlet was I added sharp provolone, it set it off. I got a turkey diablo too but changed the whole sandwich by mistake. It was still slammin
I was craving a sandwich and this place was in walking distance! it was a good sandwich. I got a turkey and cheese hoagie (i picked provolone, they have mild and sharp) and i added greens as well. Very yummy! it was ready within ten minutes, but you can call ahead and pick up. Got me a dr pepper as well It's a cute little place but no seating, so keep that in mind!
2 months ago
After hearing a lot of hype about this being one of the best delis in Philadelphia I wanted to find out for myself. To get right into it, I will say our to go order had a few errors. One sub was missing cheese and three were missing marinara. Taste wise I would say they're cheesesteak is solid, but could use some sort of seasoning. I highly recommend getting the seeded roll. Their roasted pork was good as well. I can't say either were the best I've ever had, but definitely above average. Overall, I would say give this place a shot, I would come here again, but would definitely double check my to go order before leaving. read more
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NOT WORTH THE HYPE. Save yourself some dollars. Ugh! I was so so excited to try this historic spot! First it's in my neighborhood walking distance and second, 90 years of history! BUT was unfortunately disappointed. It must have been an off day for them but my chicken cheesesteak hoagies had no cheese despite my ordering them with cheese. So sad! Funny because the folks preparing them even wrote on a hoagie wrapper what cheese each came with. But when we started eating the meat was DRY and flavorless. No salt either. I opened my sandwich flat and searched for cheese but couldn't find. For three cheesesteak hoagies (two of which were missing cheese) & average mozzarella sticks 6 pieces it was almost 52 bucks! Go figure...... What an unfortunate experience. There's nothing close to iconic, historic, or special about this place. read more
5 months ago
Ambiance: (4/5) It like an average deli. No seating. Price: (4/5) Average for the area. Food: (3.5/5) I enjoyed the cheesesteak, but I thought the meat lacked flavor and was a bit more dry than others I have tried. Service: (5/5) You can order ahead which is great. Food was still very hot when I got to it. read more
Our sandwiches were absolutely excellent just the right amount of everything lots of meat all cooked perfectly and just the right amount of juice not too much but very delicious. Staff friendly service was fast. I highly recommend you take the drive and enjoy every bite.!!!! read more
2 years ago
Heard about this S.philly gem and had to check it out. I've been there 3 times so far and will absolutely keep coming back. Inside is small with no seating but you're just in there to order or pick up. The staff is friendly and will help you out. I've gotten their Big dom cutlet, big dom cugine, and also got an S. Philadelphia Italian hoagie there and ate it the next day and it was just as delicious. My favorite go to hoagie spot in the city read more
2 years ago
Good spot for a hoagie!!! The portion is huge and toppings very generous!! Wished they had an eating area inside or outside. Nevertheless, I ended up taking my bite to Washington Park. I got the GODFATHER hoagie. Flavor off the roof! The worker/owner was pretty cool. Copped some fries and a soda too. I was good for the night! read more
It really sucks when you're coming from out of town and looking for a place to eat. And then that place doesn't do dine in. If it wasn't for the the one table they had, we would have had to eat our cheesesteaks in our car. This place is meant more for locals. We ordered two cheesesteaks with whiz. It took a while for them to make your sandwiches. For some reason, deli places like this always take longer make to food. What I love about deli type restaurants though is that their food is always fresh. The bread in particular. This is by far the most freshest and softest bread I had ever had. The cheesesteak itself was tasty. I do wish they could have added more meat thought. Some parts of the sandwich seemed like there was very little when I was biting into it. But maybe that's just me being a fat ass. I would definitely recommend this to the locals if you haven't yet. For out of Towners I would look elsewhere. It's not my favorite in Philly but it definitely hit the spot. read more
2 years ago
Hadn't been here in years, but always enjoyed the cheesesteaks from here. Was gonna go to Angelo's but didn't want to deal with the wait so decided where else could I go and thought why not go to Cosmi's as I'd been meaning to revisit the place. Got a plain cheesesteak with Cooper Sharp on a seeded roll from Aversa. Cheesesteak was nice and finely chopped and loaded with meat. My only complaint was that there wasn't enough cheese on it compared to the amount of meat. Next time I will ask for extra cheese on it. read more
2 years ago
Wow! Omg wow. This was one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten! It took a while to make, and I think it was $13.95. I spoke the the owner of the store, he said this was popular, and after the first bite I could tell why! I ordered the loaded cheese steak and I don't even remember what was in it, lots of steak, pepperoni, bacon, it looked like some salami, we chose the cheese wiz option, and I can't wait to come back to Philly to eat this again. We had the seeded roll, not sure this made any difference at all, but the filling was perfectly seasoned, and there was a lot of grease and salt in the sandwich, and it really hits the spot. We also bought a tiramisu, this wasn't very impressive, but this place ain't known for its baked goods, but rather the incredibly delicious sandwiches. If your in the city you need to go to this place to try their sandwiches. We also bought a vegetarian, and plain cheese steak, all were really really good! The owner also had some other good stuff, this place doubles up as a convenience store it looks like with a few miscellaneous items, and a few good options for juices, we bought a case of juice, enjoyed it all the way home, and had some left over for the next two weeks or so. Be prepared to wait for your sandwich, go with an appetite Because we had to split the sandwich three ways. The lines are sometimes long here, they seem to have some good neighbourhood clientele that are repeat customers, as I would be too if I lived in the area. read more
6 months ago
3 years ago
Mannnnn this chicken cutlet was I added sharp provolone, it set it off. I got a turkey diablo too but changed the whole sandwich by mistake. It was still slammin read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
I was craving a sandwich and this place was in walking distance! it was a good sandwich. I got a turkey and cheese hoagie (i picked provolone, they have mild and sharp) and i added greens as well. Very yummy! it was ready within ten minutes, but you can call ahead and pick up. Got me a dr pepper as well It's a cute little place but no seating, so keep that in mind! read more
3 years ago
We used to love Cosmis - great steaks and chicken cutlets but something is funky with the wiz lately. The first time we thought it was a fluke but this is the third time we've gotten bad cheese fries. This time we asked for the wiz on the side so it wouldn't ruin the fries. It was lumpy and tasted gross. Hope they make a change soon! read more
I've had Cosmi's on my radar for awhile. Bit of a journey to get down here after thinking it was on South and 8th, and not 8th street. But the trip was entirely worth it when we entered the deli. We were immediately welcomed with Philly hospitality. The owner could not have been more friendly, sparking stories with customers and offering free drinks because of the long wait. We came for a cheesesteak and although it took awhile to receive it, he even allowed us to eat inside on the little table they had. On any other day, I don't know if I would give Cosmi's a four star review if it weren't for the incredibly accommodating service because the sandwich itself was a little disappointing. I requested my classic order - grilled onions and provolone. Simple. My mom noticed before I did but the steak tasted a little different than usual. Instead of oozing provolone dripping through the sandwich, the cooks put swiss on it. I get it people make mistakes, but considering how long I've been meaning to come here, it really didn't taste like a classic Philly steak. Above all, I would give Cosmi's another shot because I really didn't get what I wanted. The meat itself was a little dry, but the roll and amount of food they pack inside was great. Awesome owner and a neat spot that I would try a variety of food off the menu from, but there's an empty void considering I didn't quite get what I wanted. read more
Another South Philly gem located on the corner of 8th and Dickinson that has been on point since 1932. Cosmi's has what we call a winning tradition and if you're looking for that "street cred", these guys will throw down with anyone. Perfect from tailgating at the games, getting them to cater for you, or down to just chilling at home with one of these belly fillers. We all know the saying "Sharing is Caring". Now 9x out of 10 I will share what I have, and everyone who knows me, knows I do this. This is one of those occasions where I WILL NOT SHARE with you. I'm sorry, but get down here, get anything off their menu, and you'd feel the same way. What to get if you're wondering? How about everything! Seriously you will not go wrong. Go with the seeded role if you can. Cosmi's gets their bread from Liscio's Bakery, where they make an amazing seeded roll. Here is what I have enjoyed, and I am pretty sure you will too. * Cheesesteak~ I went with their Philadelphia standard with American cheese. One of the best in the city where the cheese was melted in with the meat, which made every bite better then the first. Next on the list to try is their Cheesesteak Verdi and Diavolo jawn ! * Chicken Cutlet Lagasse~ Out of all of their cutlet sandwiches this is a must order. I added broccoli rabe to this already awesome sandwich that has prosciutto, long hots and sharp provolone in it. * The Sicilian~ Another must order if you are a fan of prosciutto, mortadella, sharp provolone, hot capicola, and soppressata. All tucked in a seeded role with long hots, with oil and balsamic dressed over top. * The Godfather~ Basically I was made an offer I couldn't refuse. Yes I dropped to a knee and kissed the ring with this masterpiece. Nothing compares or can even come close to what I am about to try to explain to you. Picture that perfect seeded roll stuffed with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, soppressata, green olives, fresh basil, with an aged balsamic. I went a step further and added long hots to this marvel. Hence the Godfather. Cosmi's is in my top 3 out of 5 for an amazing hoagie, and in my top 5 for that bomb ass cheesesteak. Yes I said that, so book it family. **Sandwich locations** **Cheesesteak Locations** 1) Paesano 1) John's Roast Pork 2) Cosmi's 2) Sonny's 3) Sicilian Deli 3) Cleavers 4) Pagano's 4) Cosmi's 5) Gooey Louies 5) Gooey Louies a- Philips **Disclaimer** I will throat punch you while starring you down if you make an attempt to take a bite from one of my marvels. read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
I ordered two hoagies over the phone the last time I was here and I cannot believe what I saw when I came to pick up my order. The cashier who was also going over the deli section to help the food prep was NOT WEARING A MASK. She thought being behind the plexiglass at the counter would be good enough between customers and herself. This is NOT true. It's not okay, not safe. Our turkey hoagies were good (we baked it when we got home just to be sure it's fine... I mean I understand covid doesn't quite last on surfaces and food, but it's weird), but honestly not good enough if this deli chooses not to care enough for customer concerns. If the health department saw this, they'd be shut down, and they know that, yet they allow this to happen. Small businesses need to care about staying up on top cdc and health department guidelines if they want to stay open. When I lived in this neighborhood years ago growing up, I came to Cosmi's deli a lot. It's was my go-to childhood shop for chips, soda, bangin' crab cakes, and Italian hoagies (it was amazing). I really don't understand why they're not big on staying safe now. read more
2 years ago
Amazing hoagie. Authentic and good. I got the South Philly Italian with the works no hot peppers and it was just right. Service was good. They are really friendly and service was timely. I didn't wait too long but the space is small so when a lot of people come in it feels a bit crowded. A bit pricey but since it was good it was worth it. Overall B+ experience. I will be back to try other items on the menu. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
I am in shock at the rating being only a 4.2 for this place. Genuinely one of the best sandwiches i've had since my three of living here in Philly as a student. It was door dashed but still delicious. I got the south philly italian and the chicken cutlet sandwich with the broccoli rabe. Honestly made me think of my dad may he rest in peace. Seriously, I would recommend this place to anyone looking to get a delicious sandwich. read more
3 years ago
Only halfway through The Godfather sandwhich, and it's already making me shake my head in deliciousness. From the prosciutto to the Fresh mozzarella and all the great toppings, it's a perfect balance of salt acidity and crunchy flavor From the seeded roll. Can't wait to try some other menu items ! read more
3 years ago
One of the best cheesesteaks I have tried.very clean place and the owner Mike was super nice and very helpful.we will definitely be back. read more
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