Today, I ate the Torresdale Hoagie for lunch and it was DELICIOUS. Imagine thinly sliced roast pork, fresh spinach leaves, crumbled provolone cheese, long hots, and roasted garlic lightly coated with a creamy garlic sauce. Tangy, sweet, savory, and spicy -- take away the bread, and this sandwich could stand alone as its own entree! My mouth was still happily buzzing from the garlic and long hots an hour later. An added bonus: The owner gave me a "lucky coin" with Fink's slogan and a penny in the center. I sure felt lucky as I ate my delicious hoagie. If you make your way to Fink's, be sure to try the Torresdale!
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Mark M.
It's that time again to write a review... I had a hoagie the other day from fink's let me say I was very disappointed my hoagie roll was very hard and the lettuce was so wet I could surf on it and the tomatoes was so big I could use it as a liferaft sorry to give you a bad review but I was very disappointed in my Italian hoagie... I give you two thumbs down
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Donnie D.
Top notch Hoagies in Northeast Philadelphia! The Best Original Italian hoagie by far . Also, it is a family owned business and the hoagies are always neat and freshly made every time I order . Highly recommend.
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Chris J.
If you want a hoagie that is just perfect you have to go to finks. Hey don't overload the sandwiches where it's disgusting. They use top meats and cheeses and it's so good. I have weekly cravings for their italian. Do yourself a favor and eat there you won't be disappointed Great service too
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Kathleen M.
I absolutely loved the hoagies I have had. I was student teaching at John Hancock and once a month they order from Finks. This was the first time I had ever had their hoagies. My absolute favorite that I kept ordering was the Pennypack. (Usually don't eat meat on Friday during Lent but this hoagie was worth eating).
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Batya W.
Finks is definitely a place to check out if you are in Tacony looking for a good hoagie. They have a great selections and not afraid to alter their options to fit your needs. Everyone is very friendly. There is a reason they won best sandwich. The only downside is that they are not open more hours.
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Donna G.
Friendly and clean. Hoagies were delicious. We ordered the Frankford and a corned beef. The seeded roll and the meats were fresh. We enjoyed the homemade potato salad. Looking forward to trying more hoagies. Yum!
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David H.
Living in Tacony for about 8 years now, I've never stopped at Fink's until today. My parents and I ordered two hoagies (one turkey and one Ham and Cheese). The roll was great, the meat's were fresh and tasted great! You also get macaroni salad and Potato salad. They also tasted great. The woman working behind the counter was Very friendly and the place was really clean (greats things to look for). I will sure be coming back to try more great hoagies!
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Dennis J.
The BEST hoagie you will find in the area....check out the Torresdale hoagie...Excellent. ..
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Audrey V.
It took me a while to make a YELP account but I had to make one to review this place as my first. I went to Fink's Hoagie Shop a couple weeks ago and got their Signature Sandwich which is basically your classic Italian Hoagie. First off, I'm generally not a Hoagie eater... I know, shocking words for Philadelphians to hear... but I was in the mood for one this particular hot summer day and a cold Italian Hoagie sounded like just what I needed. And it was. In fact, I could eat a hoagie any day if they were all this good. Great fresh bread (which is why they sometimes run out of it as I have been told and would not complain about it as some do) and the ingredients were also some of the freshest I've had as far as lunch-meats and veggies go. I ordered mine with the hot peppers which complemented to the delicious fetta cheese and added even more flavor to this delicious hoagie. I ordered a half which would have been plenty of food but was so happy when I actually received a whole (whether this was on accident or if they were just being nice on this not-so-busy day) and was able to share the second half with my friend visiting from New York City the next day. He also said it was an amazing sandwich and was bummed when he found out they were located all the way up in Tacony, a neighborhood in NE Philly, as I live in Center City. Besides the hoagie itself, the people there were so friendly and the owner especially was one of the kindest men I've met since working in the area. Don't miss out on a conversation with him while eating at the cozy counter in their shop right off of Torresdale Avenue. Worth a stop on the way home when driving through. I can't wait to go back and try some of their more eccentric hoagie combinations!
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Michael G.
Have to love all the hoagies here at Fink's! Besides your regular American, ham & cheese, roast beef, etc., Fink's offers named hoagies from all over the City which are even better. I've also used them for catering and they are the most professional with getting everything to you on time and ready to go. Roast beef, meatballs, etc. are extremely good. They also "make their own" macaroni and potato salad which are just ok to me. I wish I could eat hoagies all the time but I can't, so I don't come here too often. I'd get a hoagie with just long hots and sharp provolone if I could everyday. My stomach would be fighting me, though. My only gripe about this super hoagie restaurant is they sell Pepsi, not Coke. Yuck!
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Liz L.
LOVE LOVE LOVE Finks!! I have been visiting with them for about two years now, after being a target of their very unique marketing strategy. I had received a letter in the mail - stamped, typed full letter, explaining Fink's history, business, and awards. Of course I was intrigued, my house is littered with full color menus every day when I get home, I have to try a hoagie from an owner who "personally" mailed me an invitation! The first hoagie I got was not for me - it was the italian hoagie, and although the meats and bread were delicious, I didn't care for the olive spread and the peppers were too hot. Every time I've ordered since I have asked to hold the olive spread and the peppers (with some gentle ribbing from the owner on being a sissy!), and it's exactly what I'm looking for! When my work was looking for a caterer for an event, I suggested Finks - the prices are more than reasonable, the menu offerings are unique, and I'm supporting a veteran-owned business - win on all sides. We ended up using Fink to cater at least 4 - 6 events a year - we could get guests to attend these events just by mentioned "we are ordering sandwiches from that place again"!! Sure, Fink's runs out of bread almost every day, as some reviewers point out. If I call at 2pm, it's a 50/50 chance I'll get to eat that day. For me that can't be a negative - because they run out every day, I know that what I'm eating from there is fresh THAT DAY, a quality standard you definitely can't match with a lot of businesses! Ultimately, the food is delicious (and cheap!!), the owner is very accommodating, and if you are looking to cater an event, they really can't be beat. Very strongly recommended!!
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Cccc B.
The hoagie I had was great (Tacony), but their hours SUCK!! First of all they're not open for dinner hours. Even worse, my coworkers and I wanted to order lunch and when we called to order, they were already closed....at 11am!!
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Rich B.
Tried the veggie hoagie on a friends recommendation and thought it was pretty good. Went back a second time... the asparagus in sandwich was spoiled and the tuna was definitely not white meat as stated on menu. Never returned and probably won't.
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Bill M.
A little hard to find, a little hard to park, but well worththe effort. The people are great, the service is fast. Only order so many rolls so we ordered the day before. This was the hottest original italian I ever had. Fresh asparagus etc. Onthe sandwiches is great. Potato salad was nice and chunky. They even gave me a little price break for getting six and callingahead.
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Robert S.
Food is horrible and the kitchen is filthy. Avoid at all costs! Not sour grapes. Had a really bad experience. Its nice to see someone else had better luck but still scared to go back.
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Lindsay H.
I would love to try their hoagies sometime. Every time we've contacted them, they've been out of food, or closed.
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Jill T.
Holy cow! I lived in Castor Gardens almost my entire life and never knew about this place until recently! BEST hoagies I have ever had. Words cannot describe how good this place is. You have to try to to believe it. They're so accommodating too! The first time I tried Fink's was at my Bridal Shower. My Maid of Honor suggested Fink's for sandwiches for my shower. My mom placed the order and my MOH went o pick it up the day of the shower. The opened just for us! They're not usually opened on Sunday's I guess - or at least not as early as they were that day, but they were waiting for her to come pick up the trays and then they closed up behind her! That's serious work ethic right there. So many places now days would just say "Nope, not open" but not Fink's. They went out of their way to make sure we had our hoagie trays for the party. And EVERYONE thought they were DELICIOUS! What a wonderful place!
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J M.
Fink's is one of many reasons I'm constantly 30 lbs. overweight. Been here plenty of times and enjoyed each. Something about Fink rounding my order down to a dollar amount (instead of charging say $8.50 he'll charge you $8.) makes me feel special. Only complaint is the unreliable hours and if I'm not mistaken they only make party trays on Mondays and Tuesdays and take no single hoagie orders a little strange but it makes me look forward to Wednesday.
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Sara R.
I ordered for a lunch meeting and it was PERFECT. I work in Fishtown. We are ordering again for our meeting tomorrow.
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Jerry W.
Great hoagies. Fresh seeded long roll, olive spread, crumbled sharp provolone, and many different kinds of hoagies including several originals named after neighborhoods in Philly. My last sandwich there was a little lite on meat but I hope it was an off day. My only caveat is hours are limited (I think they're only open a couple hours everyday, close at 5 pm?), generally not open on weekends, and delivery usually takes about an hour. I've had it happen to me and a friend separately where an order is placed near closing time and the order's messed up when delivered and can't be fixed cause the store's closed.
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Tina D.
Hands down, best hoagies in Philadelphia. Staff is friendly, service is quick and portions are enormous! The rolls are to die for, I also recommend the macaroni salad. I haven't found one better. Oh and no matter what sandwich you order, be sure to get the sharp provolone....you won't regret it!
Fink's has great hoagies. Been living in Tacony about 3 years and it's one of my favorite neighborhood spots. Their Italian hoagie is as good as it gets, and they get high marks for their specialty hoagies also....the Tacony is a standout, with delicious lean roast beef, roasted asaragus spears, crumbled dry provolone and balsamic. Yum. My only wish is that they would go to Sarcones rolls, something a little crustier. But their bread is nonetheless very good and the sandwiches are fantastic. BTW, the negative review sounds like pure sour grapes to me, their kitchen is wide open and clean as can be.
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James H.
When i was 11 my Grandmother would cart us around the city looking for the best sandwiches that would accompany an afternoon at the pool. I never thought that years later, i would be writing a review of the best hoagie joint in the city, Fink's. i don't know where they get their food or their bread from, but it certainly is quite delicious. its a family owned/operated business in my neighborhood that i will forever be loyal to, thanks Finks for making my day..
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Jill M.
Finks hoagies are DELISH I love the veggie and the torresdale the best!!! Their Mac & Pot salad are so good too! Just used them to cater a party and they give you so much food! We got wings off of them too which were delish, but I wasn't a fan of the Cajun they were kinda boring but the mild was great! I'll use them for parties in the future as well
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Cara S.
I've been there multiple times and by 2 the bread is always sold out! That's says a lot about the bread company. I simply stated on FB order more bread and I was backlashed by finks this is poor customer service. I will never give them my business. I'll stick with Jacks hoagies where the bread is better and the staff is friendly.
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Marie S.
Today, I ate the Torresdale Hoagie for lunch and it was DELICIOUS. Imagine thinly sliced roast pork, fresh spinach leaves, crumbled provolone cheese, long hots, and roasted garlic lightly coated with a creamy garlic sauce. Tangy, sweet, savory, and spicy -- take away the bread, and this sandwich could stand alone as its own entree! My mouth was still happily buzzing from the garlic and long hots an hour later. An added bonus: The owner gave me a "lucky coin" with Fink's slogan and a penny in the center. I sure felt lucky as I ate my delicious hoagie. If you make your way to Fink's, be sure to try the Torresdale!
(5)Mark M.
It's that time again to write a review... I had a hoagie the other day from fink's let me say I was very disappointed my hoagie roll was very hard and the lettuce was so wet I could surf on it and the tomatoes was so big I could use it as a liferaft sorry to give you a bad review but I was very disappointed in my Italian hoagie... I give you two thumbs down
(1)Donnie D.
Top notch Hoagies in Northeast Philadelphia! The Best Original Italian hoagie by far . Also, it is a family owned business and the hoagies are always neat and freshly made every time I order . Highly recommend.
(5)Chris J.
If you want a hoagie that is just perfect you have to go to finks. Hey don't overload the sandwiches where it's disgusting. They use top meats and cheeses and it's so good. I have weekly cravings for their italian. Do yourself a favor and eat there you won't be disappointed Great service too
(5)Kathleen M.
I absolutely loved the hoagies I have had. I was student teaching at John Hancock and once a month they order from Finks. This was the first time I had ever had their hoagies. My absolute favorite that I kept ordering was the Pennypack. (Usually don't eat meat on Friday during Lent but this hoagie was worth eating).
(5)Batya W.
Finks is definitely a place to check out if you are in Tacony looking for a good hoagie. They have a great selections and not afraid to alter their options to fit your needs. Everyone is very friendly. There is a reason they won best sandwich. The only downside is that they are not open more hours.
(4)Donna G.
Friendly and clean. Hoagies were delicious. We ordered the Frankford and a corned beef. The seeded roll and the meats were fresh. We enjoyed the homemade potato salad. Looking forward to trying more hoagies. Yum!
(5)David H.
Living in Tacony for about 8 years now, I've never stopped at Fink's until today. My parents and I ordered two hoagies (one turkey and one Ham and Cheese). The roll was great, the meat's were fresh and tasted great! You also get macaroni salad and Potato salad. They also tasted great. The woman working behind the counter was Very friendly and the place was really clean (greats things to look for). I will sure be coming back to try more great hoagies!
(5)Dennis J.
The BEST hoagie you will find in the area....check out the Torresdale hoagie...Excellent. ..
(5)Audrey V.
It took me a while to make a YELP account but I had to make one to review this place as my first. I went to Fink's Hoagie Shop a couple weeks ago and got their Signature Sandwich which is basically your classic Italian Hoagie. First off, I'm generally not a Hoagie eater... I know, shocking words for Philadelphians to hear... but I was in the mood for one this particular hot summer day and a cold Italian Hoagie sounded like just what I needed. And it was. In fact, I could eat a hoagie any day if they were all this good. Great fresh bread (which is why they sometimes run out of it as I have been told and would not complain about it as some do) and the ingredients were also some of the freshest I've had as far as lunch-meats and veggies go. I ordered mine with the hot peppers which complemented to the delicious fetta cheese and added even more flavor to this delicious hoagie. I ordered a half which would have been plenty of food but was so happy when I actually received a whole (whether this was on accident or if they were just being nice on this not-so-busy day) and was able to share the second half with my friend visiting from New York City the next day. He also said it was an amazing sandwich and was bummed when he found out they were located all the way up in Tacony, a neighborhood in NE Philly, as I live in Center City. Besides the hoagie itself, the people there were so friendly and the owner especially was one of the kindest men I've met since working in the area. Don't miss out on a conversation with him while eating at the cozy counter in their shop right off of Torresdale Avenue. Worth a stop on the way home when driving through. I can't wait to go back and try some of their more eccentric hoagie combinations!
(5)Michael G.
Have to love all the hoagies here at Fink's! Besides your regular American, ham & cheese, roast beef, etc., Fink's offers named hoagies from all over the City which are even better. I've also used them for catering and they are the most professional with getting everything to you on time and ready to go. Roast beef, meatballs, etc. are extremely good. They also "make their own" macaroni and potato salad which are just ok to me. I wish I could eat hoagies all the time but I can't, so I don't come here too often. I'd get a hoagie with just long hots and sharp provolone if I could everyday. My stomach would be fighting me, though. My only gripe about this super hoagie restaurant is they sell Pepsi, not Coke. Yuck!
(5)Liz L.
LOVE LOVE LOVE Finks!! I have been visiting with them for about two years now, after being a target of their very unique marketing strategy. I had received a letter in the mail - stamped, typed full letter, explaining Fink's history, business, and awards. Of course I was intrigued, my house is littered with full color menus every day when I get home, I have to try a hoagie from an owner who "personally" mailed me an invitation! The first hoagie I got was not for me - it was the italian hoagie, and although the meats and bread were delicious, I didn't care for the olive spread and the peppers were too hot. Every time I've ordered since I have asked to hold the olive spread and the peppers (with some gentle ribbing from the owner on being a sissy!), and it's exactly what I'm looking for! When my work was looking for a caterer for an event, I suggested Finks - the prices are more than reasonable, the menu offerings are unique, and I'm supporting a veteran-owned business - win on all sides. We ended up using Fink to cater at least 4 - 6 events a year - we could get guests to attend these events just by mentioned "we are ordering sandwiches from that place again"!! Sure, Fink's runs out of bread almost every day, as some reviewers point out. If I call at 2pm, it's a 50/50 chance I'll get to eat that day. For me that can't be a negative - because they run out every day, I know that what I'm eating from there is fresh THAT DAY, a quality standard you definitely can't match with a lot of businesses! Ultimately, the food is delicious (and cheap!!), the owner is very accommodating, and if you are looking to cater an event, they really can't be beat. Very strongly recommended!!
(5)Cccc B.
The hoagie I had was great (Tacony), but their hours SUCK!! First of all they're not open for dinner hours. Even worse, my coworkers and I wanted to order lunch and when we called to order, they were already closed....at 11am!!
(4)Rich B.
Tried the veggie hoagie on a friends recommendation and thought it was pretty good. Went back a second time... the asparagus in sandwich was spoiled and the tuna was definitely not white meat as stated on menu. Never returned and probably won't.
(1)Bill M.
A little hard to find, a little hard to park, but well worththe effort. The people are great, the service is fast. Only order so many rolls so we ordered the day before. This was the hottest original italian I ever had. Fresh asparagus etc. Onthe sandwiches is great. Potato salad was nice and chunky. They even gave me a little price break for getting six and callingahead.
(4)Robert S.
Food is horrible and the kitchen is filthy. Avoid at all costs! Not sour grapes. Had a really bad experience. Its nice to see someone else had better luck but still scared to go back.
(1)Lindsay H.
I would love to try their hoagies sometime. Every time we've contacted them, they've been out of food, or closed.
(1)Jill T.
Holy cow! I lived in Castor Gardens almost my entire life and never knew about this place until recently! BEST hoagies I have ever had. Words cannot describe how good this place is. You have to try to to believe it. They're so accommodating too! The first time I tried Fink's was at my Bridal Shower. My Maid of Honor suggested Fink's for sandwiches for my shower. My mom placed the order and my MOH went o pick it up the day of the shower. The opened just for us! They're not usually opened on Sunday's I guess - or at least not as early as they were that day, but they were waiting for her to come pick up the trays and then they closed up behind her! That's serious work ethic right there. So many places now days would just say "Nope, not open" but not Fink's. They went out of their way to make sure we had our hoagie trays for the party. And EVERYONE thought they were DELICIOUS! What a wonderful place!
(5)J M.
Fink's is one of many reasons I'm constantly 30 lbs. overweight. Been here plenty of times and enjoyed each. Something about Fink rounding my order down to a dollar amount (instead of charging say $8.50 he'll charge you $8.) makes me feel special. Only complaint is the unreliable hours and if I'm not mistaken they only make party trays on Mondays and Tuesdays and take no single hoagie orders a little strange but it makes me look forward to Wednesday.
(4)Sara R.
I ordered for a lunch meeting and it was PERFECT. I work in Fishtown. We are ordering again for our meeting tomorrow.
(4)Jerry W.
Great hoagies. Fresh seeded long roll, olive spread, crumbled sharp provolone, and many different kinds of hoagies including several originals named after neighborhoods in Philly. My last sandwich there was a little lite on meat but I hope it was an off day. My only caveat is hours are limited (I think they're only open a couple hours everyday, close at 5 pm?), generally not open on weekends, and delivery usually takes about an hour. I've had it happen to me and a friend separately where an order is placed near closing time and the order's messed up when delivered and can't be fixed cause the store's closed.
(4)Tina D.
Hands down, best hoagies in Philadelphia. Staff is friendly, service is quick and portions are enormous! The rolls are to die for, I also recommend the macaroni salad. I haven't found one better. Oh and no matter what sandwich you order, be sure to get the sharp provolone....you won't regret it!
(5)Helane M.
My daughter and her fiancé had my Grandson Jacks 1st birthday this past Saturday at a hall. We ordered hoagie trays for 35 people and it was supposed to be delivered at 12 noon. The food was never delivered and after numerous frantic attempts to call them and after 45 minutes of waiting, we decided to go to a local deli and buy the food so we could feed our guests. We received a call back from Finks at 7 pm that night only to be told we changed the date and were blamed for the mishap! We tried to tell him we were at the party and had nothing planned for sept, but he was adamant that it was not their fault... But truth be told, if I was planning another party or read this review, I wouldn't call them for the catering simply because they can't be trusted to come through... It was very nerve wracking knowing the guests were arriving and sitting there and we didn't have the food to feed them ! The man on the phone had no customer service skills and was very rude and obnoxious. So I guess the reviews about how wonderful it is at Finks are because nothing went wrong with those customers. I work in customer service and have never treated a customer this way.... I can't write a review about their food, I never got to taste it, lol
(1)Michael L.
Fink's has great hoagies. Been living in Tacony about 3 years and it's one of my favorite neighborhood spots. Their Italian hoagie is as good as it gets, and they get high marks for their specialty hoagies also....the Tacony is a standout, with delicious lean roast beef, roasted asaragus spears, crumbled dry provolone and balsamic. Yum. My only wish is that they would go to Sarcones rolls, something a little crustier. But their bread is nonetheless very good and the sandwiches are fantastic. BTW, the negative review sounds like pure sour grapes to me, their kitchen is wide open and clean as can be.
(4)James H.
When i was 11 my Grandmother would cart us around the city looking for the best sandwiches that would accompany an afternoon at the pool. I never thought that years later, i would be writing a review of the best hoagie joint in the city, Fink's. i don't know where they get their food or their bread from, but it certainly is quite delicious. its a family owned/operated business in my neighborhood that i will forever be loyal to, thanks Finks for making my day..
(5)Jill M.
Finks hoagies are DELISH I love the veggie and the torresdale the best!!! Their Mac & Pot salad are so good too! Just used them to cater a party and they give you so much food! We got wings off of them too which were delish, but I wasn't a fan of the Cajun they were kinda boring but the mild was great! I'll use them for parties in the future as well
(5)Cara S.
I've been there multiple times and by 2 the bread is always sold out! That's says a lot about the bread company. I simply stated on FB order more bread and I was backlashed by finks this is poor customer service. I will never give them my business. I'll stick with Jacks hoagies where the bread is better and the staff is friendly.
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