By FAR the best roast pork sandwich in the city, well WORLD. Pork itself is quality and the gravy is excellent. Add the spinach and sharp provolone. The seeded rolls are my favorite rolls around. A little crisp and sturdy to hold in the ludicrous amount of heft they're gonna carry. And the cheesesteak might also be my current fave. Again, excellent and ample meat. Also again, I like mine with spinach and sharp provolone, but today I got them to add grilled tomato too. I'll be doing that again. read more

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My girlfriend and I were visiting Philly from LA and had just disembarked from Norwegian Cruise Line. This was the first cruise out of Philadelphia in about 15 years. Anyway, a pretty good cheesesteak with Provolone if I remember correctly. I have to say, Uncle Gus' Cheesesteak was next level insanely delicious in comparison. The star of the show at John's was that Roast Pork Sandwich...WOW!! It absolutely blows away DiNic's! Best part, I got to meet John who was super happy to hear how much I loved the Roast Pork Sandwich. He also seems like such a cool guy! I'm kicking myself in the ass for not asking to take a picture with him... Oh well read more

My girlfriend and I visited John's Roast Pork during December, when the chilly Philadelphia weather made a hot roast pork sandwich sound absolutely perfect. John's has occupied the same South Philadelphia corner since 1930 and is still operated by the third generation of the Bucci family. Despite its reputation, we only waited in line for a few minutes. I ordered the namesake roast pork sandwich, while my girlfriend chose the cheesesteak. After ordering, you wait for your name to be called and then pick up your sandwiches, drinks, and chips. Seating is available in a partially enclosed indoor-outdoor tent, which thankfully had heat during our winter visit. Our sandwiches arrived piping hot--you could see steam rising from them as we unwrapped them. The roast pork was incredibly juicy, flavorful, and tender. My girlfriend normally does not care for pork, but even she loved it. She was equally impressed with her cheesesteak. We both ordered footlong sandwiches but could only finish about half. The portions are extremely generous, so arrive hungry or prepare to take leftovers with you. This was hands down one of the best sandwiches I have eaten in quite some time. Our lunch also included a brief culinary crisis. An out-of-town visitor approached the counter and demanded a "Philadelphia-style hot dog." The employees politely explained that they did not serve hot dogs but offered to prepare something resembling a roast-pork-sandwich-style hot dog. The man became offended, declared that he would never return, and stormed away. As we were leaving, we saw the same man getting out of his car wearing a fake mustache. Apparently, his hunger had defeated his pride, and the disguise allowed him to return for the roast pork sandwich without technically breaking his vow. The mustache fooled no one, but we respected the effort. John's Roast Pork serves enormous, piping-hot sandwiches packed with flavor. The quick service, heated seating, and delicious food made it an excellent winter stop. We will absolutely return. read more

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Visiting Philly had to come here.10 years since I've been here this place still is delicious. They have changed to a window which I think is better with outdoor seating. The staff were so kind and welcoming. While they are known for the roast pork, I always get the cheesesteak with onions and cooper sharp. Prices have gone up since I've last been here but it's around the same prices as any other spot in the city. My cheesesteak was cooked to order, got it hot and fresh, juicy meat and melty cheese on a soft roll. So happy that it's still as good as I remember. Delicious! read more

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I'm not a fan of cheesesteaks - while that may be sacrilegious in Philadelphia, I'm from NYC and it's the way I feel. John's Roast Pork is legendary in Philly - it's been around for decades - 96 years to be exact! I'd been there once before many years ago (couldn't remember anything about it) and thought it was time for a revisit. I got the large Roast Pork sandwich - you can see from the attached picture the 'preferred toppings' (Dad's Way) are: Mustard Raw onions Hot seeded pepper American cheese I had only the Mild Provolone cheese on mine - no mustard, raw onions or seeded pepper. I would have had cooked (caramelized) onions - but they had only raw...and American cheese was not a choice for me (I was raised on it). The pork is supposed to be 'slow roasted (7 hours) pork shoulder (pork butt)' - and it may very well be, but it reminds me of the meat that's carved off the large vertical rotisseries for gyros. It doesn't look that appealing - it's like a large sub sandwich. The pork was soft, tender and seasoned well - the roll was very good - John's had been getting its bread from Carangi Bakery. However, the bakery closed due to a fire so I'm not sure where the bread is from, unless it reopened. I finally satisfied my curiosity about John's and went to see what the sandwich was like. While it probably ranks as one of the better 'pork/steak' sandwiches in Philly, I just couldn't get excited about it. read more

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A bit further out of the city, this place boasts one of the best roast pork sandwiches in Philadelphia. Fortunately, I had a car rental so this place was not too long of a drive away, and there is plenty of parking. We got the large roast pork sandwich with sharp provolone and spinach, and honestly liked this a bit more than Tommy Dinics. This one is a bit more flavorful and juicy, though a bit pricier (almost $20) but the portions are similar if not a bit bigger. It was a satisfying meal sharing it among the 3 of us. One issue was we noted we wanted to cut the sandwich into 3 and they put that into the receipt but they only cut it into 2, making it extremely hard for us to share. read more

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How did I end up with a Philly Cheese Steak without being in Philly? Well, I knew someone flying into town that was in Philly! Even after a 5 hour flight, my Cheese Steak was spectacular. Seasoned very well, and I dont know what Coopers Cheese is, but I got it on my Philly and it was amazing. Throw on some fried onions, and you got a slammin sando. read more

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Yay, time for a revisit. Because cheesesteak on a Saturday afternoon is awesome. Cooper sharp is now an option and it's a delightful addition. The seeded roll was crisp with plenty of melty cheese and a ton of meat. Sadly, had to lose a star for my beloved crinkle cut fries that were way over salted and a bit cold. Portion size was way smaller than my last visit. My favorite parking spot is to pop over to the IKEA shopping plaza and park behind the Home Depot garden center. It's rarely crowded and only a few feet away from the front door. There are 2 seating areas, one closed off and protected while the other is outdoors. Make friends with the tourists and enjoy your meal! read more

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So so good, probably the better roast pork/cheesesteak spot in the city. They've got quite the crew there getting orders in and out fast. There's less of that intimidation factor here when ordering compared to the deal at Pat's and Geno's. This is always the spot I send out of towners for a cheesesteak, less crowded, better vibes and for me, better food. A few tables outside and easy for pickup. read more

I came here because someone recommended it. It did not disappoint. 10/10. I got mine without cheese since I have a dairy allergy. I thought it wasn't gonna be as good but their meat is well seasoned that the cheese isn't missed at all. read more

John's Roast Pork - Plain steak, no cheese, onions, banana peppers & long hot peppers. - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food was good but it wasn't anything crazy. I had a large roast pork with spinach and sharp provolone on a seeded bun as well as onion rings. Well seasoned and a good portion size for the sandwich but the bread was a little chewy. The onion rings were good onion rings not much needed to be said about it. This sandwich is unique and I don't think u can get anything like it on the same level anywhere else. But like I said this wasn't anything crazy. Some of these other reviews are acting like this sandwich is the second coming of Jesus Christ. Personally I would rather have the sandwich I made in my toaster oven 3 days ago over this but that does NOT mean this sandwich was bad at all. Also people over exaggerate the size this sandwich is not so big u can't finish it. read more

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Small shop on the corner. Order at a window pick up at another window. Good selection of sandwiches. I ordered the sweet peppers cheesesteak with sharp provolone and onions. It was my first Philly cheesesteak! Highly recommended place and for a great reason. The sandwich is huge!! The amount of meat is extremely generous and seasoned perfectly! They were generous with onions and sweet peppers too. When I bit into it my taste buds were ecstatic and a huge smile overcame me. Wow!! So good!!! Highly Highly recommend!!! read more

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Best steak sandwiches in Philadelphia. Great roast pork too. Worth the wait. Pork is great also

After ready the reviews I was prepared to wait in line for a while. But...they crank the orders so quickly! We probably only had to wait in line a few minutes before it was our turn to order. After ordering, that did seem like a while - but it was probably because I was starving and watching everyone else eat their delicious looking food. We got the large mushroom cheesesteak which was huge and the meat was so tender and plenty of it. Surprisingly it wasn't as cheesy as we thought it would be despite ordering it with American and mild provolone. The bread is somewhat firmer than a normal cheesesteak which helped to hold everything together (also it was a sesame roll). The roast pork sandwich was also huge and flavorful. Honestly though, the meat was such a show stopper that everything else almost took away from it. I can see why they sell the meat by the pound. And the onion rings. Very crisp but were room temp when they called our number (still good though). I especially liked the batter. It was more like a hush puppy batter around the soft onions. There's plenty of seating; they accept cards and cash; there's also a speaker out back so you can hear your number when they call. Prices aren't bad either, 2 large sandwiches and an order of onion rings for about $40 read more

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Angelo's was closed so we "settled" for John's. Never been to Angelo's but I'd be shocked if it bettered that at John's. The roast pork sandwich was also delicious. read more

Quite simply, the namesake Roast Pork from John's Roast Pork, is one of the FIVE best sandwiches in America. When in Philadelphia, everyone always says you must have a Cheese steak. I say, forgo the conventional option, and make the short drive outside of the city, and have a Roast Pork Sando. Disregard what other's reviewers say about the area. Sure, it's a bit industrial and not so gentrified, but during the day, it's fine. Besides, the place usually closes before it gets dark (https://johnsroastpork.com/johns-roast-pork-hours-of-operation), so don't let that deter you. And surprisingly, there is a decent amount of street parking nearby. John's Roast Pork has been on the corner of Weccacoe and Snyder Avenue since 1930 when Domenico Bucci started the family business. Now managed by third-generation owner John Bucci Jr., the incredible longevity of this place is a testament to the care and passion which derives from a family business. This is a no-frills place. Get in the usually long lines, and do yourself a favor and somewhat familiarize yourself with the menu ahead of time; don't be that person who holds everyone else up taking 10 minutes to place your order. Yeah, this place does a decent cheese steak, but with "Roast Pork," in the name, ORDER THAT. And get the large with Spinach. Some people order cheese, but I skip it. After 5-10 minutes, your order will get yelled out from the pick-up window. There is a small seating area off the side as well as some unconvered picnic style seating. While I usually order 2-3 sandos to bring back to VA, I also make it a point to enjoy one fresh from the kitchen. And your reward for making the long drive and patiently waiting, is some of these most tender, thinly sliced, and flavorful roast pork you will ever taste. The meat is seasoned well, without being overly salty. But the spinach might be the secret power-up ingredient. Slowly simmered glaricky spinach is fall-apart tender, and complements the texture of the pork. The large sandwich easily weighs over 1 lb and is stufffed inside fresh Italian bread from Carangi Bakery. The 2-3 times a year I'm in Philly - I ALWAYS make sure to stop at John's Roast Pork. I just gotta remember to bring a cooler full of ice to keep my sandwiches fresh for the 2 hour drive back to the DMV. read more

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The hype was real. Legit one of the best cheesesteaks I've ever eaten. 9.9/10 cuz nothing is perfect but this was damn close. Worth the 2ish hour drive from northern NJ. My GF said, "would i drive here on a weekend just for a cheesesteak? YES." Was about $45 for two cheesesteaks with fried onions and Cooper Sharp, two sodas, and a side of fries. Easy, free street parking. Nice to be able to sit and eat there, too. Go Birds read more

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Another banger spot - and if you're in the area - I mean why would you be in the middle of nowhere in Philly, but if you're here; definitely stop by. It was one of the most flavorful sandwiches I've ever had. Service was quick and they were patient as I asked like 5 times the amount of questions as everyone else. The sandwich came well wrapped and was hot. We opted for pork this time only because we're doing soo many cheesesteaks and I'm NGL it was a great decision. It was seasoned with salt and pepper and oh my Goodness the flavor profile just explodes in your mouth. Imagine PR pernil in a thin sliced form stacked high on a sesame seeded roll that has chew and crust topped with a sharp provolone cheese. It was great experience - next time I'll change up the cheese. Overall ambiance was very divey and parking was questionable as it was right by a train track. However, I will say that so far, this place is excellent for their pork cheesesteak. read more

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I had to get a Philly cheesesteak while out in Philly and simply put, it was a 10/10 for me here. Their system is quick and while I was initially surprised at the $15 price tag, I was ultimately won over by the portion size and flavors. It was a massive sandwich and full of meat. I loved how flavorful it was and the cheese pull was immaculate. I can see why this is a popular spot. It's definitely worth a visit! read more

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We had the John's recommendation cheesesteak which is a Philly cheesesteak with extra American cheese and fried onion however, ours came with grilled onion. Comparing this sandwich to my fav in Margate, FL, Spanky's I would rate this a 2/5. The bread was not a good compliment and the extra cheese really overpowered the sandwich. However, the meat and onion combo was tasty and tender. Additionally, we had the Poppops special--roast pork, sharp provolone,spicy mustard, crushed red pepper seeds and raw onion. With this being my first roast pork sandwich it set the bar. This was seasoned well, and was very tasty. Everything that was included complimented each other! Ketchup and mayo is available near enclosed seating in addition to forks and knives! Street parking is available and cash, credit and debit can be used to checkout! read more

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We were visiting Philly, and heard this was the place to go for a true Philly cheese steak. It did not disappoint! We had Philly cheese steaks "with," onion rings, fries & mozzarella sticks. All were delicious, and we would definitely go again if we are ever back in Philly. Sandwiches are huge - most people can probably get the small size instead of the large size, or split the large size with someone else. Just make sure that you know what you want when you get up to the window to order. The gentleman taking orders was not rude, per say, but it was obvious that he was not of the "take your time since you are from out of town and may need some time to ask us questions and decide what you would like " mindset. read more

A solid cheesesteak, but definitely not the best in the area. We rated in number 5 of the 6 we tried. read more

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Even though I don't eat pork I had to come here to try the Roast beef sandwich. This is a very nice and busy location considering it's right off the interstate 95. The wait was not too bad and the staff here is very cool and chill. Overall my sandwich was better than I was expecting because this place doesn't get much recognition when it comes to spots in Philly. read more

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My first time trying john's signature roast pork with sharp provolone and spinach and it did not disappoint. The sandwich was hot, flavorful, and juicy. The line was short, the cashier was very nice, and theres plenty of outdoor seating for everyone. read more

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After trying roast pork at Tommy DiNic's at the Reading Terminal, and absolutely hating it, I thought maybe roast pork wasn't for me. So I kept pushing John's Roast Pork down the priorities list of Philly cheesesteak places I wanted to try. I was a fool. We were in Philly to see the Deftones at the Well's Fargo arena, and the weather forecast had said rain, so I decided to find a cheesesteak place that was 1: accessible and 2: had indoor seating. I wanna go to Angelo's but they're not accessible, which means I'll have to find a park or someplace nearby with a table so I can eat. And I'm not doing that in the cold, or rain. The weather was fine, but the decision was made and I don't regret it. Not one bit. We got a cheesesteak, American cheese and grilled onions, which was absolutely incredible. And the house recommended Pop-Pop's Special Roast Pork sandwich. I was under the impression that broccoli rabe was an essential ingredient to the Philadelphia roast pork experience, but John's was either out or just doesn't use it. Our sandwich had hot pepper seeds, sharp provolone, mustard and raw onions. It was outstanding and a real joy. The meat was tender and moist, and the toppings work so well with the rich pork flavor. The seating situation was alright. Most of the tables are round, blue ones, with benches that don't move, and no room to park a wheelchair. But, inside there were a couple of booths and tables that I could access. Most were in use, but there was one table just magically waiting for us, so I could properly tuck in and tuck in. Such a super delicious meal. Would absolutely recommend. read more

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Been wanting to try this place for a while. Tried the roast pork and it was ok. Mild flavor, nothing really exciting about it. The cheese steak is huge and filling, however it seriously lacked flavor and didn't have much cheese. Also the meat was kind of chewy. Quick friendly service and prices are reasonable. read more

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I was visiting Philly recently for a short trip and John's Roast Pork was the main attraction. I had pretty high expectations coming in because of their reputation. Place wasn't too crowded when I came (weekday lunchtime) but it took a while for my order to come out, which seems par for the course here. There's no place to sit and eat at this place FYI. I ordered a cheesesteak w/ swiss and onions ($14.25) and also got a bottle of Mountain Dew ($2.25). Total was $18.12 including tax. I had a good first impression when I got my steak because it was pretty huge. The wrapper of the steak had a good amount if grease as well. Upon opening it up, it was hot, steamy, and definitely seemed freshly prepared. First bite was pretty amazing and I can see why there's a lot of hype. The steak was messy as hell to eat but it hit the spot overall. Bread was really good too. The only criticism I had was that the meat seemed slightly tougher than it should've been. Overall, I'd give 4 stars. I don't think pricing is fantastic here but you definitely get a lot of food for your money and the steak hits different for sure. read more

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Pork Italiano was just extraordinary! Taste seasoning quality was all beyond worthy of their James Beard Award ! Service was professional and knowledgeable and ps the onion rings could bring you to your knees as well with the Italiano pork large sandwich! Enough for lunch and dinner! Rolls were perfect ! My new go to when visiting family in South Philly! 90 year old family owned 3 generations! Never change a thing! Absolutely Epic !!! Ambiance is classic south Philly love wait in line get your food hot and ready and eat in your car or salivate until you arrive home and don't miss any light ! Best Italian pork sandwich and o rings Ever! Sorry no pics it was partially inhaled in the car! read more

Absolutely legendary spot. Their cheesesteaks now offer Cooper Sharp. Delicious and served pretty quickly.

Phenomenal, cheesesteaks and chicken cheesesteaks. Excellent homemade onion rings, fresh french fries, and delightful desserts. What a wonderful experience for Family Friday fun time. Delivery was prompt and courteous of horse is best to order ahead of time. The service was excellent customer care definitely worth a second visit! read more

Holy moly! The large cheesesteak with mushrooms and onions was amazing. You may need to take a walk after, but it's worth it. My buddy and I shared the pork as well and it was so flavorful with the pepper. I would vote the cheesesteak #1. Highly recommend read more

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This is was my first trip to Philly from Los Angeles, and my main focus was to find the best Philly cheesesteak. With all the research I did this was the one I chose. And I have to say, it exceeded my expectations. Every bite was perfect, I couldn't even finish it. I was able to have it the next day for breakfast. read more

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when in philly...have a philly cheesesteak?! both pat's king of steaks and geno's steaks are known for their cheesesteaks , both are very popular, so a touristy destination wanted to go to john's roast pork bc ive seen it on a bunch of YT foodie videos and reviews were better! we got to john's roast pork close to their closing time there was not a line we ordered: CHICKEN STEAK ITALIANO (w/Sharp Prov & Spinach) JOHN'S "ULTIMATE" CHEESESTEAK side of onion rings i loved the chicken one! so tasty! good portion of protein and very cheesy huge sandwich. able to def share amongst two people service was great and friendly did not wait long for our sandwiches to be ready there is a good size patio with handful of tables john's roast pork ambiance is a popular and trendy spot where locals and tourists go to grab a great cheesesteak! read more

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First time trying John's despite basically having been to Philly hundreds of time. These folks know what they're doing not just from a steak standpoint but from an overall operations standpoint bc it runs likes a well oiled machine and the folks are friendly (despite the reputation some Philly jawns have). Menu is simple and I went w the steak with both American and sharp provolone cheeses and fried onion (ketchup and mayo on the side). Sandwich is a nice size and stuffed with steak, cheese and a perfect balance of onion and the bread is chef's kiss! I could only eat 1/2 of a 1/2 of the entire sandwich so needless to say I have leftovers (which I am excited about). Glad I finally tried John's and next time I'll try the roast pork. read more

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We came here after seeing this place recommended online as one of the best pork sandwich places in the country. We got there around 1 pm and there was a short line and a decent amount of outdoor seating. We got the beef cheesesteak with no onions and the pork sandwich. The pork sandwich was a little bland since the pork doesn't really have any sauce. The cheesesteak was pretty good and not salty at all. I apologize for the half eaten photos. read more

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Legit Roast Pork. Order at take out window for take away or outdoor indoor patio seating. Was missing my broccoli Rabe on the roast pork, but they sub spinach. The pork was seasoned so nicely, I was dying! My friend got the cheesesteak and it was sub par, go with the roast pork with sharp provolone and spinach! read more

John's Roast Pork - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

John's Roast Pork is top two cheesesteak, it's really neck and neck for the top spot. The owner John is a humble and hardworking guy. The food here is amazing. The quality of steak, the cheese, and the Carangi bread they use is phenomenal. All the ingredients with the onions and American cheese was blended perfectly in the cheesesteak. I came early and was the first in line, so my cheesesteak came out fairly fast. There is enough seating for at least 20 people outside. Top notch establishment that's been around for close to a hundred years and I hope it's around hundred more. read more

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Notes: (1) Park across the street in the parking lot plaza (2) Limited hours, Closed on Sunday and Monday (3) They accept cards (4) Small shaded outdoor sitting area available I've been meaning to try this place for almost two years but due to the limited hours, it made it harder to stop by. The place is packed on Saturdays, that's how you know the food is great!! We came on a Tuesday during lunch. The staff was friendly as they tried to keep customers patient for their orders. There was a line and we waited about 15 mins for our food but the wait was so worth it! We got the famous roast pork sandwich and a cheesesteak. I thought the cheesesteak was great as it was packed with meat and had plenty of onions (requested). The roast pork was absolutely amazing though!!! It was so flavorful and filling. The bread was not the best but I can work with it. I would definitely recommend the roast pork if you're debating between those two. read more

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Finally tried a cheesesteak from John's Roast Pork. I had to stand in a line with about 12 people ahead of me. That was not too bad at all! I placed my order at a walk up window and waited about 10 minutes for the order to be ready. I could only finish half of the sandwich and saved the other half for later. This is the 2nd cheesesteak location in Philadelphia where I asked for mayo / ketchup and I had to add it myself. There is no inside seating but There is covered outside seating. read more

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OMG! So good! Huge! Bread was a sesame seeded roll. I had chicken mushroom onion with sharp provolone lettuce and tomato. Barely could eat half. Seasoned perfectly. Covered seating and outdoor tables. read more

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