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Phila Deli

4.5 (281 reviews)

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Eden U.

What a delicious hidden gem!! Chef William hooked it up for us even though we came in close to closing time. Thank you!!

Combo meal
Judy L.

We had to try this place since cheesesteaks are one of our loves. This is a mom and pop shop with amazing service and good food. It was so packed inside, almost every table was filled! We sat outside since the weather was great. I got the 12" cheesesteak with provolone no onions please, with a side of fries, and a Dr. Pepper. The soda fountain must have been set up right, one of the best, sizzling, nose burning, bubbly sodas EVER. Ok, back the cheesesteak with provolone. It was GOOD beef flavor, melty cheese, and some mayo and BOOM.

Cheesesteak w/ wiz
Sarah S.

This place was amazing. Very clean and inviting. Not only was the food perfect but the woman working was lovely and the customer service was top notch. My husband had a cheesesteak with wiz that melted in your mouth and I had the tuna, which was real albacore (not a mix). Both were great and we can't wait to return and try new menu items.

12" Cheesesteak & Fries
Ken R.

A great cheesesteak, good French fries and a nicely appointed Philadelphia-themed restaurant make for a great lunch. This is a small, mostly takeout spot. The woman behind the counter is super friendly, and her family own and operate the place. Definitely recommend. Great experience.

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Vanessa C.

I have been looking for a GOOD Philly cheesesteak and I am happy to say, I have finally found one! So much so we have been back since we first went last week. I first wanted to address some of the concerns from other reviewers about "it went downhill" or "not liking the new owners". If the cheesesteak I had was "downhill" I'm not sure what uphill would I've been because this thing was GOOD. The meat was savory and delish. The cheese whiz. The onions. I mean, my mouth is watering now thinking about it. I also love that I can choose what cheese. White American, whiz, provolone, cheddar... but always stick with the classics kids. Also, the man I interacted with on both occasions was the most delightful human. Very kind, patient, informative, and remembered me a week later. We have had an OG cheesesteak, the Korean cheesesteak (which was delish), the Shazam, and the Banh Mi cold sandwich. Everything was great and it's our go to from now on. I would 100% recommend trying it!

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Laura A.

Phila Deli is a small cheesesteak sandwich shop. You can dine inside at a few tables or outside at a few tables. Recently the ownership has changed and there are some new changes to the menu. Today the cheesesteak seemed the same as before. It's a good cheesesteak but I'm from Philadelphia so I expect cherry peppers and Philadelphia style bread. But still its a good sandwich. We tried the two Summer Specials The Albacore Tuna Hoagie and the Bulgogi fries. Both were VERY GOOD! The Tuna hoagie was very flavorful and delicious. I didn't mind it on that bread. I also really liked the bulgogi Fries. We got ours without the cheese and they were so tasty and the meat was very moist.....I think anyone would like them.....Maybe in the future they can add a bulgogi steak sandwich to the menu? I think it could be a hit! The old owners were very nice.......and we do miss them. And the new owners also seem nice so that is a win. The new additions to the menu really are very good! We wish the new owners best wishes!

Classic Cheesesteak and Fries
Sarah E.

A bit pricey for the quality and size of the sandwich. We went the morning of the Super Bowl so the wait was far longer than it probably normally is but was still very long. They prioritized phone orders to people waiting in the restaurant. The sandwich needed way more cheese because the meat wasn't very coated. Not a bad sandwich by any means, just not sure I'd visit regularly.

Philly cheesesteak with provolone
Linda M.

Came here for the first time for the cars and cheesesteak show. What better than the 2 together!? It was a good turnout of people. This place is a cute mom and pop spot. The cashier helped me with recommendations, she was super sweet! I got the 12in cheesesteak meal with fries and a drink. It was delicious! Cheesesteak was perfect and fries were nice and crispy. I saw on their menu they even offered banh mi, which is a Vietnamese sandwich which I plan on trying on my next visit.

A good amount of filling.  No skimping here.
Raquel A.

A few weeks ago, we were back on the east coast visiting family. Hubby's family loves to get cheesesteaks on the Jersey Shore. We had them from two different places and were disappointed. They skimped on the meat and just really lacked flavor. Back in AZ, hubby was craving a cheesesteak, so I told him to do some research. He was checking Yelp and I told him to look for a place run by someone from Philly or look for reviews from people who used to live there. Anyone can make a steak & cheese sub, but there's something special about Philly cheesesteaks. He found Phila-Deli and between the reviews and the ownership, we decided this was the place we'd go. I'll say it right now - we'll be going back! Hubby got a regular cheesesteak and I decided on the one with sauce. First, there was no skimping on the meat. And it was flavorful. The veggies were a nice undertone, letting the meat shine. And the cheese and sauce blended so well. I was impressed that I wasn't getting a heavy tomato flavor but instead it enhanced the cheese flavor. And the roll was exactly what a cheesesteak roll should be. It was perfectly soft and cradled the filling beautifully. They are located just off the 101 at 59th Ave - not exactly in my neighborhood, but worth the drive. There's a small seating area inside, and black & white Philly photos adorn the walls. The owner is definitely from the Philly area and we had a nice chat with him. Very friendly and takes pride in his business.

Philly and a birch
Morgan B.

Omg a true taste of Philly. Absolutely delicious. Great service. Shout out to the lady at the front counter, she was so sweet. Will be back whenever I'm in this area!

Wrapped
Brad W.

Most of these reviews are from before the original owners, who were from Philadelphia, sold the place to Asian owners. The new owner has kept all the original Philadelphia artifacts, but has no connection to the city of Brotherly love. He doesn't use rolls from Philly, claims he uses ribeye, took a two week class on how to cook cheesesteaks and had added several Korean dishes to the menu. He has kept most of the original menu in order to fool previous customers that the food they are eating is being made by a guy from Philly. In my opinion, this is a classic example of a bait and switch situation. He has also accused me of being racist because I pointed out he was Asian or a variation of Asian. The definition of authentic can be twisted in many ways, but being from Philly and making a cheesesteak at least gives the feeling of being authentic. This situation is just fradulant, but wait the food could actually be good anyway right? Read original "racist" review below. Have never been here, but not sure how much things changed since the Korean owners took over. There are several Korean things on the menu. I just went for the traditional cheesesteak with white American cheese, which was almost $14 for a small and only onions are included. They claim they use ribeye. Nothing really special about the cheesesteak except it was a bit salty and didn't have alot of onions.. It didn't do much for me, but if you had a craving, this could help one time perhaps, if you want to pay $15 for a basic sandwich.

Large Special Cheesesteak - this is 1/2 the sub!
Kimberly T.

This is a hidden gem!! Holy good cheesesteak! Everything is made to order, so they accommodate anything!! Rolls are soft, good seasoning on meat, good cheese pull, and they recommend adding marinara -- this was a first for me but I would do it again in a heart beat! Fries are crisp and delicious! Overall great lunch!! Can't wait to come back again!

"Large" cheese fries. That is a standard dip cup for reference.

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Solid Italian grinder!! Only costs a little more to support a small business and its worth it!

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Solid sandwiches. Steak could've been a bit more flavorful, but was still good. Staff very friendly. I may very well be back!

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Excellent fresh homemade sandwiches. The Philly Cheese was the best I've ever had. The owners made you feel right at home.

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Their sandwiches are so tasty! So glad I found this place. Friendly service also. I will be going back!

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Ask the Community - Phila Deli

Do they have gluten free bread?

I truly wish we had GF hoagies but our current vendor does not offer that option for us. Maybe down the road we can find a vendor who does. I’m usually on the lookout.

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