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Gouldsburger's Express

4.2 (25 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Michael C.

Got the cheesesteak and waffle fries. Fries were good and perfectly crunchy exterior with soft interior. The everything seasoned bread on the steak was phenomenal--so soft with a crunch exterior that was well seasoned. The steak itself felt lackluster, as it didn't taste of strong quality or freshness. Probably a one and done for me, but worth a try for the everything seasoned bread.

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Carly R.

First time in Philadelphia, first time in PA, we were on the search for the best cheesesteaks. Gouldsburger's came highly recommended. Owner was there and very welcoming and friendly. He helped us with the menu choices and I feel like we hit a good variety with my family of 5. We tried a burger, and basically 4 different cheesesteaks. We also had to get the fried pickles, being big fans and I will say this is the only thing we got that was a BIG let down. Highly over salted, burnt, not crispy, not a great batter. Would not order those again or suggest them. They do seem to have good pickles but need a better batter, turn the heat down on the fryer so they're not all clumped and burnt. Also, a tip from some Texans that know a thing or two about frying pickles...the sauce needs to compliment the good quality pickles and should be a dill forward homemade ranch. Just my opinion! The REST of the items we tried were all delicious. Fantastic quality bread with great texture and flavor. The cheese is the Cooper sharp yellow and it's perfect, melted in, gooey, creamy excellent in the cheesesteak. The truffle aioli didn't hold back, when you say truffle you mean it and we appreciate that. It's fantastic! There was a good ratio of meat and cheese to bread as well. The buffalo chicken was lacking a bit, my son couldn't really taste the ranch and when he asked for extra he was given some and it was a basic hidden valley...a missed opportunity in our opinion as this doesn't have much flavor. Are these the best the city has to offer? A probably contender I'm sure. Better than the OG rivals situated across the street from each other we tried earlier that day...by far, hands down Gouldsburgers has taken the simple meat bread cheese and nearly perfected it. Have we tried better elsewhere? Yes...in PA but not in Philly, surprisingly! Would we go back while in Philadelphia, absolutely.

Caroline Z.

Philly Special One of my favorite Philly chesesteaks! Not Angelo's level good, but nothing can be. This is a way easier to get, delicious alternative. I love the steak and Cooper sharp,and adored the onions and hot peppers on top. And the everything bread is great!!

Prime Beef Cheesesteak Skin-On Fries Boylan Soda Cola
Kaitlyn T.

I work super close to this spot and finally got a chance to try it after hearing good things from my coworkers. I got a beef cheesesteak combo with straight cut fries and a cola with cane sugar. Even though this was considered a half cheesesteak, it was a big portion and was worth the price. I normally don't like seeded bread but this bread was so good! The beef was tasty and not dry. This was actually my first time trying cooper sharp on a cheesesteak and it was just a bit heavy at the time in the middle of the work day. Next time I'll get a different cheese or ask for less cheese. The fries were hot, crispy, perfectly seasoned, and seemed like they were made fresh in-house and not frozen. Even during the lunch rush, the staff knocked out these orders efficiently. I would definitely come back next time I'm in the mood for a cheesesteak.

Joy R.

We had such a great experience today. We are in town for the national track meet with New Balance and enjoy staying on Logan Square. When looking for food when we arrived today, this spot popped up in my Yelp search and I'm so glad. We were greeted so nicely and the food was so good. I love the attention that we got. We were a rather large party and the servers were so apologetic that the macaroni and cheese was taking so long. It was so sweet. That Philly cheesesteak that I had was FABULOUS! It was huge and I couldn't eat it all! The flavor was spot on. My husband raved about the truffle fries but I passed because I have to cut carbs somewhere LOL I hope we can stop back before leaving but we will definitely go back on another visit.

Prime cheesesteak
Clare D.

A great cheesesteak and fries! I love the prime beef and cooper sharp cheese. The fries were some of the best I've had in Philly.

Chicken Cheesesteak with Onions, waffle fries.
Kevin F.

I recently started working close to this location, and ordered lunch there twice. The food and service are excellent. Employees are extremely friendly and helpful. I love that you can order online or at their kiosk on-site. Great spot for lunch

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Everything tasted like 10 year old oil. All just breading seeping oil, no chicken. Def sending you to the toilet, rip to me

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The best cheesesteak I've had in Philly, meat is tender and sandwich is overall 10/10 delicious

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Phenomenal service and phenomenal burger, thank you Nick for being pleasant and introducing yourself as well. I'll be back brother!

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Great food, great service, near spotlessly clean inside. What more could you ask for? Great spot for burgers and cheesesteaks.

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Best burger in town , people were great and very clean fries were very good , that had quality bottled root beer and special sodas

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