John’s Pizza
630 Lancaster Ave, Frazer, PA, 19355
John’s Pizza Menu
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Diabetics at Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets serves burgers which are generally high in sodium and fat. Ensure that you pick the burgers which are light and doesn't contain too much sodium. Try ordering salads if you're concerned about your sugar intake and looking for healthy choices.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for Diabetics:
Johnny Rockets is a fine dining place for burgers, but you must be selective if you're a diabetic. Skip all kinds of dressing when you order a burger at Johnny Rockets as it will only spike the sodium content on your meal. Salads are often considered diabetic-friendly but not the ones at Johnny Rockets. Avoid Crispy Chicken Club Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as they are too high in sodium and fat.
Make sure you opt for water instead of the drinks available on the Johnny Rockets menu. Besides Diet Coke and Coffee, most of the drinks served at Johnny Rockets are high in sugar. Skip the shakes at Johnny Rockets to avoid high sugar intake. Breakfast is always preferred heavy for diabetics but most of the breakfast items on the Johnny Rockets menu are high in sodium and must be avoided.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Johnny Rockets:
Rocket Single Burger (1 Serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Bacon Cheddar Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 650mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 280mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Double Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 410 calories, 40g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 320mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
The Original Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 590mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Hot Tea (8 fluid ounces)
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Sweet Potato Fries, Side (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 370mg sodium, 30g carbs, 10g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Side of Fries (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 460mg sodium, 30g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Blood Pressure at Johnny Rockets
Fast-food restaurants are your last resort if you are suffering from high BP. Most fast food restaurants including Johnny Rockets offer foods rich in sodium. High sodium intake can be even lethal for people concerned with high blood pressure. However, you can always try the salads or choose food without any extra dressing or side dishes to limit your sodium intake.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Blood Pressure
It is extremely important to avoid any kind of burgers with extra dressing at Johnny Rockets. You must also skip any kind of breakfast items except Pancakes at Johnny Rockets. Also, avoid Breakfast Belt Sandwich and Rocket Breakfast Burger at Johnny Rockets as both these items are too high in sodium. Also, avoid Crispy Chicken Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as well as any kind of dressing on other low-sodium salads available at Johnny Rockets. Skip shakes containing Oreo on the Johnny Rockets menu as Oreo shakes served at Johnny Rockets are high in sodium.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Johnny Rockets
Strawberry Chocolate Swirl Milkshake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 810 calories, 40g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 30g), 300mg sodium, 90g carbs, 90g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Rocket Single Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Garden Salad (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 150 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 260mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Side Salad (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 70 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 110mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Apple Juice (10 fluid ounces)
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 30mg sodium, 30g carbs, 30g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at Johnny Rockets
Burgers fall into the fast-food category and most fast-food items are high in cholesterol. If you're suffering from high cholesterol, then it is advised that you skip any meal with excessive fat and sugar.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Cholesterol
You must skip all types of dressing on your burger. Also, avoid burgers like Smoke House Burger at all costs from Johnny Rockets menu. Skip all the drinks except coffee, iced tea, and diet coke as they are completely unhealthy for people with high cholesterol. Breakfast items on Johnny Rockets are very high in cholesterol and it is strictly recommended to avoid all the breakfast items on their menu including the sandwiches.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Johnny Rockets
Kids Cappuccino Crunch Milkshake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 740 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 20g), 310mg sodium, 100g carbs, 80g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Garden Black Bean Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 650mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
The Spicy Houston Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 700mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Kids Banana Shake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 560 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat20g), 190mg sodium, 60g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Johnny's Breakfast Sandwich (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 230mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
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Q & A on Johnny Rockets
Who owns Johnny Rockets?
Johnny Rockets is founded by Ronn Teitelbaum. Today, the restaurant chain is owned by Sun Capital Partners.
Does Johnny Rockets serve breakfast?
Yes, Johnny Rockets has a separate breakfast section, especially for breakfast meal. Johnny Rockets serves breakfast all day and night.
Where is Johnny Rockets located near me?
There are over 320 Johnny Rockets outlets across the United States. You can find a Johnny Rockets restaurant nearby using our Restaurant Listings directory.
What time does Johnny Rockets open and close?
All Johnny Rockets restaurants in the United States opens at 8 AM and stays open till 9 PM. Some Johnny Rockets restaurants stay open till midnight at some locations.
Does Johnny Rockets have gluten-free?
Johnny Rockets offers a wide range of gluten-free items. You can opt for the gluten-free bun to turn your burger into a gluten-free burger. For assurance, you can check out Johnny Rockets gluten-free menu.
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About Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is a restaurant franchise headquartered in the United States. The American restaurant chain features 1950s diner-style restaurant format with individual jukebox stations, red vinyl seats, chrome accents, etc. There are around 320 Johnny Rockets restaurants in the United States.
Ron Teitelbaum from Los Angeles, California founded Johnny Rockets as a recreation of the 1940s vintage themed malt shops of his childhood. The first Johnny Rockets began its operations on June 6, 1986. Johnny Rockets specializes in American burgers and sandwiches as well as offers salads, starters, and shakes to enrich your dining experience at Johnny Rockets.
Healthy Food Options at Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is a fast-food restaurant and finding healthy food at Johnny Rockets can be a bit tricky. While you can always opt for the salads and healthy shakes at Johnny Rockets for healthy options, there are also some healthy burgers and sandwiches which you can bet on. Ensure that the sugar, sodium, and cholesterol is in check when you order food at Johnny Rockets.
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Address :
630 Lancaster Ave
Frazer, PA, 19355 - Phone (610) 647-0723
- Website https://www.johnspizzaonline.com
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Opening Hours
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Pizza
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Don I.
Best Hawaiian Pizza i ever had! Owner Chris...great fella! I will come agaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaÂaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin!
(5)L K.
I cannot call this place a top cheesesteak place compared to Westtown Meat Market in West Chester, or Sonny's Famous Steaks downtown. Since John's is a long way from Old City, but only 8 miles from Westtown Meat Market, they are a 3-star cheesesteak in our book. John's staff was very friendly, but not very accurate about the wait. We were on our way to Lancaster the day we stopped in and asked if it would be a long wait (the place was PACKED that day), because we had to keep to our schedule and we'd just try them another time if needed. They seemed very understanding about it and we were assured it would be no more than 10 minutes... but it was over 16 minutes. When you're fighting traffic on 30 to get to Lancaster, that is frustrating. Otherwise, the service was kind and helpful. The food was decent. We particularly appreciated the vent-holes they cut into the container with our fries, because it allowed the steam to escape and allow our fries to stay crispy, which is a nice touch that few other places bother to consider.
(3)Christina L.
I don't want to even give this place a star after I what I witnessed the other day. I randomly decided to stop here to pick up dinner on my way home after work when I witnessed the owner yelling at a senior citizen. She was sitting at a table with her family and he was seriously yelling in her face while holding what appeared to be a personal Stromboli of some sort. I don't know what happened but this guy will never get my business! He stormed away from the family and they just sat there. I walked out without ever placing an order...the family should have left too. To the owner, You don't treat customers like they are meaningless and you never, ever disrespect a woman.
(1)Brian B.
Say what you want about all other areas of criticism for this place, but you cannot get a better cheesesteak / buffalo chicken cheesesteak anywhere else nearby. Good quality steak/cheese/roll/onions&peppers. Real philly Italians!
(5)Matthew W.
This is the real deal when it comes to a cheesesteak! I have had tony Luke's and his is dry compared to johns pizza. They get their meat fresh every two days and use top of the line steak so you don't need as much oil so if is a greasy ball of cheese whiz you seek this is the wrong place. However if you want a roll that was baked fresh that day with the best ingredients and real creamy American cheese melted everywhere you have then chosen wisely! Also try their pizza the dough and sauce is made on site and I prefer it to some of the top pies in NYC. Check out my pictures and thanks Chris for making me a believer in the almighty cheesesteak!
(5)Trey C.
All you hear about Philly is "their cheesesteaks are great!" I moved up from NC earlier this year and found this place (it's near work) and tried it out. This was the first cheesesteak I've had where I've said "ok I get it now about actual Philly cheesesteaks." Great food. Every time I've been in there is later in the day so it's not been crowded but I've enjoyed the food immensely and the people there are really nice.
(5)ben c.
Thank you Nicole for being the best waitress and the only employee that actually cares about this place. She's always very nice and apologetic about the poor work ethics from the rest of the staff here. If it wasn't for Nicole, this place would've closed a long time ago!!! The owner here....he's a whole another story....very foul-mouthed and bad tempered (extreme understatement) is all I can say. Four stars for Nicole, yummy cheesesteaks and cold hoagie sandwiches. Zero stars for everything else about this place.... I phone ahead my order and take out now, the service is much faster that way.....!
(4)Matt C.
Understaffed but great food and the bickering that goes makes it kind of like dinner and a show. It's a fun place with great food.
(4)Brandon M.
Came for good pizza and the legendary experience of watching the staff argue with each other to the point of discomfort on the part of the customer, left empty handed. The pizza was a mess. Cheese and sauce everywhere, very underwhelming crust. It didn't reheat well and while both employees were really nice, it felt like they devoted much more of their time to the rest of their menu than to their pizza.
(2)Tom B.
Best hoagies and cheesesteaks in the area. I have been coming here for 30 years. The John's special italian hoagie rocks.
(5)Joe C.
Jonesing a slice this afternoon I hit up the first place I saw on Lancaster Avenue which unfortunately was John's. Got a weird vibe from the get-go but nonetheless ordered a small cheese pie to go. Then I heard the owner screaming in Italian and the sounds of pots and pans clanging. Maybe he was cranky because he was hungry? If so, he got to eat my pie because I gtf out and went to Jack's across the street.
(1)Matthew B.
The gold standard for steak sandwiches for 30 years. nough said. oh yea - the comment about the in-fighting family? you wouldn't believe the stories if i told 'em... stuff o legend.
(5)Bradford G.
Damn this place actually has great pizza. And it's BYOB. She don't look like much from the street but they've got the sauce. Love it.
(4)A.J. S.
I've had the cheesesteaks and hoagies from John's many times. I continue to go back because of the value you get for your dollar, the quality of the meat, the friendliness of the staff (yes, despite the few passers-by reviewer nazis here who don't KNOW the staff to validate their critiques, the owners and staff are all extremely passionate and good-hearted people), everything here is a good as it gets. Food is always made fresh and exactly as you order it. It does get a little busy once in a while, but if you're in a hurry, you can always call ahead or grab it for take-out.
(5)Z G.
Simply the best.....EVERYTHING!! This place actually ruined my life. Ever since I had a cheesteak here...I have never been the same. I compare them all to John's & I always think the rest are gross, no comparison. I can't eat another cheesteak or hoagie, it has to be John's. John oh John wish you were here.
(5)Rex M.
I feel the need to pile on to the cheesesteak love orgy. My pants are down and I firmly have my cheesesteak in my hand...we are ready to party like Brittney Spears with some crystal meth and a bottle of hair dye. I, like many people who go to John's Pizza have never tried their pizza and have no entire to do so. The pizza could be like eating little pieces of heaven and the waste produced magically turns into diamonds but i don't care. Not even a little bit. I go to Johns for the award winning cheesesteaks and that will be what I have from there until I move, die, or something better comes along...much like I feel about my old lady. Unlike my old lady these cheesesteaks are actually close to being perfect, and unlike my old lady I never walked in on my John's Cheesesteak being mounted by 6 other cheesesteaks and three more waiting on my couch. It is a damn good cheesesteak. The large is large. The large has plenty of meat on it. The bread is great. It is large enough to eat and fill you up. The bad side...not enough cheese at all. The fried onions are never really fried enough for my taste...and the cardinal sin...every 3 cheesesteaks the meat is slightly over cooked. When great, it is great. When it isn't good, it is still pretty damn good.
(4)Domenic F.
I agree with a lot of of the other reviewers. I went here with my wife the other day for lunch and the cheese steak was really amazing. I do consider myself to be a snob when it comes to cheese steaks so i have to say this was quite good. The meat was chopped up nicely, the portion was great and the cheese was a perfect melt of goo, and wonderfulness. I went here and got a cheese steak and fries and gave it 4 stars....I highly recommend you do the same. For the more hungry eater they also have a large cheese steak which was perfect for the moose (me). Thinking about this more, it was amazing.....go here get a cheese steak, ignore the yelling of the owners and the mold/asbestos on the ceiling and enjoy!
(4)David D.
The Good: AWESOME Flavor, Nice Portion Sizes The Bad: Crowded, Lack of Staff Both Good and Bad: The Help On the advice of a friend, and serious foodie who works in Malvern, I made the trek into John's Pizza for lunch around 12:30 on a Thursday. To start, the place was mobbed. Now that's a bit of a "bad" because they didn't have the staff to handle the rush (1 pizza cook/cashier, 1 grill cook, and 1 waitress), but at the same time it says to me that they must be doing something right to draw such a crowd. After about 45 mins the place started to clear out and by 1:30 pm it was a ghost town, so I can understand the extra staff not being needed the whole time, but if it's like that everyday they need to figure out a better system. Those were the only drawbacks on my experience. Myself, and another guy from work sat at the counter by the grill and each ordered a large cheese steak with fried onions, a large soda, and we split a order of onion rings. Total cost was $28 ($24 + $4 tip). While we were waiting for our food the grill cook was making hoagies in front of us and mumbling to himself like a madman drinking Charlie Sheen tiger blood. The older gentleman that was the pizza cook was either off in space plotting his revenge on the cook or staring down customers, I'm not sure, and it was a little uncomfortable looking for some other guys eating at the counter with their heads down not talking. The waitress was tossing in comments on occasion to keep things interesting. Some have talked about bickering and such between the crew, and we didn't get to see that but there was definitely a festering blowup in the making and it was kind of like watching an auto-race waiting for the accident. I found it entertaining, but like I said it was clean. The onion rings came out first and we munched on those while waiting for our steaks. The nicely cooked rings with real onion inside were pretty good. About 5 mins later the very well proportioned steaks were served. I really wasn't expecting anything special but was pleasantly surprised with my first bite. There is a distinctive flavor to the cheese steak that I couldn't place. Is it the steak, the cheese, or maybe the yellow stuff in the bottle (see the pic of the cook) that is sprayed on each steak as it finishes cooking? It might as well have been Ambrosia, because each bite of the cheese steak squirted forth with that flavor and my taste buds were in heaven. I'm not sure where to place this steak in my list. Maybe #2 behind Mamma's in Bala Cynwyd but maybe #1. I can't give this place a 5 (it wasn't a perfect experience), but think of it as a 4.5 and rounded down. All in all an excellent lunch that will have to be repeated again and again!
(4)Jack H.
I travel extensively and can say John's Pizza is one of the best, if not the best, I've ever eaten! I had the Special of the House today. Quality ingredients, tasty sauce, and good conversation with Chris! He is a hard working man that is serious about quality food and customer service. You can easily catch a glimpse of his big heart underneath his demanding demeanor!
(5)Emily D.
Been going to johns pizza since I was a little kid. I have known lots of the staff and love them all! Seeing all the comments about the owners being obnoxious and rude are funny to me.. Just because I know them well. They remind me tons of my own family, so it doesn't bother me one bit. It's like I'm at home. The quality of the food is awesome. I'm never let down ever when I come here. I currently live almost an hour away; and sometimes drive out that way just for johns pizza. Where I live- there is NOTHING that tastes as good. The newer servers aren't very personable.. But I don't go there for them. I go for the owners, and the food!
(5)R S.
Not that it matters, but the the insane cook/owner is not Italian but middle eastern (Lebanese, I think). Awesome pizzas and steaks though. Also enjoy the family fights often in progress there, although it can get uncomfortable at times.
(4)Alicia U.
ZERO STARS. This is by far the WORST service I have ever experienced in my life. I was seeing a movie with a friend in the area so we decided to stop here for a quick dinner. I ordered a California Cheesesteak with no onion. The sandwich came out with onions cooked in it, so I sent it back. The cook/owner, John said there was only one onion and proceeded to pick the onions out with his hands. I requested a new Cheesesteak and he started yelling saying that he wasn't going to make me another sandwich and was throwing things in the kitchen. My friend and I were shocked by this horrendous service. We told the owner and waitress that we would never come back and John said to us, "You know, I didn't want to make that sandwich for you anyway. You can leave, don't come back I don't care." I was shocked other people were in there eating and didn't seem bothered by this tirade. The waitress just laughed it off and said that that is how John is, but I did not find it amusing in the least and there is absolutely no excuse for that behavior. DO NOT eat at this restaurant.
(1)Robert W.
Zero Stars - Food was mediocre at best. I agree with Mike R. about the tirade of the owner/cook and employees ruining the dining experience. Screaming and swearing makes it unsuitable for anyone, especially families with children. I don't consider it to be entertainment like some reviewers. I cannot understand why people are willing to give their hard-earned money to these people. Also, the restaurant was not clean, the staff does not routinely wash their hands and they allow non-employees to enter the food preparation/grill area.
(1)Joe B.
Been going to John's for the past 20 years for pizza and sandwiches and have never stopped loving them. Don't listen to the negative reviews here, the old man has somewhat of an attitude but it's a good one. He reminds me of Geno's steaks in Philly -- he doesn't take crap from anyone. I always get a large half-pepperoni with extra sauce and the dough is so incredibly fresh every time.
(5)Dr Z.
The cheesesteaks are great. Huge and tasty. And I Agree with the others - listening to John and his son argue is hysterical.
(4)Eugene H.
Was excited to try this place due to the reviews. Got the cheesesteaks and pizza and was fairly disappointed. At best, it was average. The place was packed with people so service was slow.
(2)jimmy w.
all the sandos are awesome... i come here all the time for lunch on the go, its always fun to see the family on the verge of a huge blowup... ive been going for almost 20 years and the battles have never changed sure you may not want to bring your kid here, but if you want a good sandwich and enjoy italian profanity this place hits a home run pay the old man in cash and hell damn near come around the counter and hug you
(4)Mark O.
The owner is nuts. The service stinks. Last time I was there, the police showed up because two of the owners were fighting with each other. Used to be my goto place. Just stay away. Jacks is across the street. Same food and the people are nice.
(1)Ani S.
The staff was smoking inside the restaurant. That's NOT acceptable.
(1)Mike R.
The good news is the decent to better than average cheesesteak. The bad news, it got so uncomfortable listening to the tirade of the cook that we have not been back in months...and don't plan on going back. Minus two stars (from the 4 star food) for the petty, biting bickering that you have to put up with. And no, they are not like the Soup Nazi; at least he was entertaining and had a catch phrase.
(2)Ken H.
This is the chicken cheese steak I've been looking for in the 'burbs. No need for me to dream about driving into Philly to Ishkabibbles - John's is the real deal. Definitely an old school vibe - and everyone who comes in seems to know John and tries to chat him up, rile him up or reminisce with him. Waiting 10 minutes for my hoagie was definitely an entertaining experience. And tearing into that hoagie was amazing!
(5)Kate S.
I grew up eating John's pizza and its the best in the area - hands down!!! The cheesesteaks & hoagies are really good too...
(5)Russ C.
Quite simply the best pizza, cheesesteaks and hoagies I have ever had. I grew up with John's, and I don't think that I am giving it preferential treatment because it is nostalgic. John is an old man with an attitude who runs the cash register and is about ten times harsher than the Soup Nazi when he wants to be. The staff is mostly family and if you get there 5-10 minutes early to pick up your food, you are very likely to hear them fighting. But, don't get me wrong, THIS, along with the amazing food is what makes John's special. If for some reason you find yourself in Malvern, do yourself a favor and get something from John's.
(5)Kyle W.
I am, by nature, an agressive driver. I am a firm believer in DRIVING in the left hand lane. If you want to ride, there's a whole lane reserved for you and all the other grandparents on the right, so move your lame minivan out of the way. When i know I'm on my way to get John's, though, my driving gets downright mean. If you come between me and my cheesesteak, expect to get run straight off the road, Mad Max Style. How good is this place? So good that it is still isted in the "frequently visited locations" section of the GPS on my phone. And I live in Tennessee! While I haven't driven all the way from Tennessee to Malvern, PA just to get a cheesesteak, I definitely stop in whenever I am in the North: Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Deleware, Rhode Island, Conneticut, Western PA, Central PA, New York, New Jersey; no amount of distance is too great for me to travel to get my hands on these amazing cheesteaks. This is the best cheesesteak in Pennsylvania. I not equivacating, embelleshing, lying or exxgerating. Game over, man, game over. From the regionally sourced bread, to the thinly sliced steak, to copious amounts of provolone cheese (Chris, John's son, doesn't even carry a cheese whiz option on the menu. Ask him for it. I dare you), this is the ONLY way you should make a cheesesteak. Throw on some relish, mustard, ketchup, mushrooms, and peppers, and you too will be making 3 hour roundtrips to suckle at the teat of nirvana. I don't understand a lot of the criticisim surrounding the service, either. These guys have been banging out cheesesteaks for longer than I have been alive. They have NEVER been rude or disrespectful to my family. In fact, we roll so deep up there that they often have to order another supply truck when we are in town. (My grandpa used to call ahead and tell them "the family" was coming. That's my grandpa, his wife, my mom, my aunt, my mom's four kids, my aunt's four kids, and my cousin's 3-8 kids, depending on who's in town. And we all can eat.) We roll in, order our 20+ cheesesteaks, 2-3 calzones, and 2-3 pizzas, and then I ask the family "what are yall eating"?! *drum flourish* Cracks em up everytime. The family may be loud and argumentitive, but so is mine, so who am I to judge? If you get tired of the cheesesteaks, try a pizza or a calozone or whatever else they have. I promise you it's worth the drive.
(5)Jim V.
I lived in the area for 30 years, and John's was always a favorite place to grab a great hoagie or cheesesteak. The pizza is good too, but it's much easier to find good pizza than it is to find a really good cheesesteak. The staff can be a bit quirky, but anytime I'm back in Chester Co. I come here for the food. If you're looking for a great cheesesteak or hoagie, look no further. The only other place in the area that's equally good is Joeys in Thorndale.
(5)Jordan K.
Well worth the drive from Baltimore! Meat stacked heavily on the 12" kaiser roll. The bread was fantastic and the steak was cooked perfectly. We also had a pizza which was rather tasty. 5 star service to match the cheesesteaks.
(5)Steve B.
Please read this: John and his son have owned this amazing restaurant for over 45 years in Frazer. 45 YEARS of the most consistent delicious food you will ever eat, From Cheesesteaks to Calzone to Pizza to the warm, caring greeting you get the second you walk thru the door. It is now solely owned by Chris, John's son that took it to the next level TIMES 10. This place should be written up in the top 5 GLOBALLY for the best Italian experience for food... just incredible ... please know that his place cares so much about your overall experience ... THE BEST
(5)Jeffrey W.
Awesome place. Always get take out here and have been going since I was a kid. The quality of never, ever changes, and that's a good thing. It's very consistent. Recommend Johns Special (best hoagie you'll have), cheesesteak (on par and maybe better than the 'name' Philly places), and the pizza. Want to try the pizza steak next. BTW, I always use the 'Soup Nazi" rules. Always have money ready, no BSing. The same folks have been working there since I was a kid and sometimes they have 'colorful' arguments. To me, it adds to the charm.
(5)Jefferson H.
I would always drive by John's Pizza on the way to and from work. I was curious about this place because I would see a lot of cars during lunch. After looking the place up on Yelp, I decided to give it a try since it had a lot of good reviews. I tried the Cheese steak chicken with onions and mushrooms. It was delicious. The two ladies working at the place were nice. I didn't notice the employees arguing or screaming at each other like the other reviewers. They have some video games inside and plenty of tables.
(4)Matt M.
the best place on earth. despite being pretty busy even at odd hours, the employees have been claiming that they're going out of business for at least ten years now. arrive early to hear christopher (the grill man) curse himself as a "fucking cheesesteak slave" or listen to john himself casually mention how shitty his life is. the only thing better than the cheesesteaks are the meatball hoagies, and i legitimately struggle with deciding which one to get days before i even get back into town. they use only the realest rolls "from conshohocken" and utz crab chips are usually stocked. as of thanksgiving 2010, the arcade features mortal kombat 3, but asking john to break a dollar so you can play is not for the faint of heart.
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