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    The Philly Special

    4.4 (161 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Classic Philly with white American cheese.
    Martin M.

    Loved this place! The one owner was very friendly and sociable. Loved the Philly and fresh cut fries.

    Original cheesesteak with provolone and onions. Hit the spot with a heaping amount of meat.

    Walking into this small establishment was greeted with a friendly face and a very clean atmosphere. The original Philly cheesesteak with cheese and onions was bigger than the minuscule amount of meat you get at Jersey Mike's or Portillo's. The sandwich had a heaping of meat and gooey cheese with flavorful onions, and seasoning. Looking forward to coming back here and making it a regular stop.

    Pickle fries
    Sabrina J.

    We ordered takeout from The Philly Special on a Monday night. I love that you can submit your order online, saving time not having to sit in the restaurant waiting for food and avoiding having to call in an order. Made ordering takeout super easy! The food was good. Pickle fries were our favorite thing we ordered. They were French fry sized pickle slices, so the ratio of pickle to fried outer layer was spot on. The Philly cheesesteaks were good, although, my husband thought it was maybe a little too salty (it wasn't overpowering for me, though). If you're craving a classic Philly, then I would definitely recommend supporting this family owned business!

    Stella W.

    Legit. We had their sandwiches a few times and all are excellent! The owner is super nice. Love how the whole shop is all about Philly! :) esp the decode of Philly slangs.

    Ashley H.

    As an east coaster I LOVE that this place has all the jersey gems from cheesesteak to tasty cakes. And even better that this owner has decided to also cater to vegetarians. I really appreciate places like this! We got buffalo cauliflower, crabby fries, two cheesesteaks (one veg and one regular) and then my husband also got a smash burger! Everything was delicious and the hoagie buns for the cheesesteaks were perfectly chewy! We will definitely be back! Two tips - please come on DoorDash so we can order more! Tip two swap out beyond for impossible. It doesn't have the aftertaste like beyond.

    Cheeseteak Hoagie with white American cheese and fries
    Michael R.

    While in the area for a short visit, we noticed this place nearby and decided to stop in and are glad we did! My wife having gone to college and lived in Philadelphia enjoyed the local nods, including the references to "jawns" and "wooder". The sandwiches are really good-cheesesteak hoagie in particular. My wife had hers with Cheez Whiz ("wit") while I had mine with white American cheese. Side of fries was gigantic, which made the $4.99 add on of fries and a fountain drink a good deal for the amount of food.

    Jonny R.

    Friendly staff, Philly vibe with all the sports photos and banners. $27 for a large sandwich and large fries... but easily enough to satisfy two adults. They offer three cheese types, I opted for the cheese whiz, which IMO adds a touch too much salt. But, I enjoyed. Fresh cut fries were fabulous.

    A spectacular Philly cheesesteak, wit, onions, and white American delicious
    J S.

    This is a Philly brother for sure. What a fantastic sandwich. It's really really meaty and cheesy. These are generous sandwiches. I ordered the small and I thought it was the large? Rolls taste like amoroso's style rolls. Just a great combo with the fried onions and melty goodness. I didn't order the fries and was really stuffed. I'll take someone next time to share fries. Cheers to the guy that took my order total pro. It was piping hot and delicious. I've been to Philly

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    Julia D.

    I've heard great things about this place and I was not let down. Packed with flavor, steak, and cheese, these sandwiches are delicious. I ordered the cheesesteak hoagie with cheese whiz. While yummy, I was extremely thirsty after (beware - high sodium content). The price came out to around $20 per 12" sandwich which is a bit on the pricier side, but just half can easily fill you up. We were recommended any of the cheesesteaks by the employee inside, who was super blunt but overall nice. Once you choose your sandwich, you can choose your cheese - the three options include: cheese whiz, provolone, and white American. The inside is clean with Philly decorations everywhere and at each table, they provide seasoning and sauces if you decide to dine in.

    Matt M.

    Finally got around to trying it today and the Philly was outstanding generous portion and great fries

    Classic Steak. Hand cut fries with side of cheese. Classic buffalo jumbo wings.
    Maria Tess D.

    Food: superb Service: friendly and quick Ambiance: casual Been here a few times now and every single time it never disappoints. I enjoy the classic steak, no onions with provolone cheese and a basket of hand cut fries! We've also tried the buffalo wings once and we were impressed. Totally recommend all that we ate so far: classic steak with provolone, hand cut fries and buffalo wings. Fountain drinks and craft/local beer are available for purchase. Will be back for more yumminess!

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    Steve S.

    This place is legit! My wife, who is a Philly girl, loved It. They have Herr's chips, Amoroso bread for their cheesesteaks (that's like having Gonella bread at an out-of-state Italian beef sandwich spot), wiz and white American cheese. I took a pic before opening it, but forgot to take another because I was so excited to chow down. I was not disappointed. So good. Ambiance is swell. Service and attention to detail is great. The fries are cooked perfectly, but maybe the best side l've ever had at a place like this is the fried pickles. Insane. I want more right now. Go Hawks!

    Classic steak, cheese wiz and cherry peppers

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    It's a great place with great people. Always friendly and welcoming to my Philly gear. A little taste from home in a far away land.

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    Awesome food! It's more of a take out or a quick bite and go place. Food was great though.

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