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    John's Roast Pork

    4.4 (2k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    The salt and pepper seasoning was perfection. Really juicy and every bite was satisfying.
    Robert Z.

    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.

    When paying by cash, you get 4% discount, but it's only 3.84% based on this receipt. Not entirely sure how they calculated it.

    Ordered a large roast pork sandwich with sharp provolone and spinach. It was really good. The pork was moist, flavorful, and not dry at all. You won't be disappointed. There wasn't much of a line on a Friday afternoon, and I got my food within 10 minutes. There was plenty of seating available, and the area was pretty clean.

    Ike I.

    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.

    Sweet Pepper Cheesesteak with onions!
    Bob S.

    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!!!

    Mushroom cheesesteak with mild provolone, onions and added ketchup
    Ashley M.

    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

    James L.

    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.

    Lily W.

    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!

    Cheesesteak with fried onions and Cooper Sharp
    Josh W.

    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

    Nina U.

    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!

    Paige G.

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

    Roast pork with sharp provolone and spinach
    Jennifer L.

    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.

    Pop pops special
    Karley B.

    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.

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    Andrei L.

    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.

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

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    I’ve heard that you have to get here early or they may have run out of pork and will close up early for the day. Is that true?

    Hi! Sort of true.… Read more

    What forms of payment are accepted?

    Debit cards and cash

    I was wondering where I could find the nutritional information, such as carbohydrates, fats, and calories for your menu?

    I think if you are worried about nutritional value of items on his menu, you should not be eating at this place. No where in the menu do they post it, you for sure have to ask management.

    Are they open now or closed because of COVID?

    I think they are but closed on Monday. I would call them to make sure

    How are the lines at 1 on a weekday?

    Arrived at 1:00 on a Tuesday - very minimal line, maybe 5 or 6 people ahead of us. Be sure to look up at the signs. Most of the line will be waiting to order or pick up cheese steaks so you may have to squeeze by those folks to get to the… Read more

    What's in the Italian hoagie and can you build your own hoagie?

    i dont think you can build your own here. An Italian hoagie is italian meats & cheese provolone, salami, capicola etc.

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