Alright lemme put it this way - I actually like when our tenants call for repairs b/c it gives me a reason to drive to Mayfair so I can get about 6 metric tons of Jack's hoagies. I love how they don't fry the chicken for the cutlet/rab/sharp provolone ahead of time. They do it after you arrive. He refuses to put out food that isn't fresh and perfect. If you want fast crappy stuff then go somewhere else. Last time I went, I was wearing old pants. They split as I got out of my car. Right up the ass. Butt hanging out now. Did I still go to Jack's? Damn right, homey. Ordered my food, sat down ASAP in the chair by the register so no one could see my bum, got my food 10 min later, and walked out feeling the breeze and smiling like a butcher's dog. 4 feet of sandwich perfection and cold air on my ass. Feels good, man.
(5)
Bob W.
I have eaten all over the City & world but this place is really a cut above the rest! Everything at this business is excellent from the sandwiches, portions, and the service! Highly recomend any chicken cutlet sandwich (I have had all of them!!) They are out of this world as well as their hoagies. Great price, and fast service from very efficent and sweet employees makes Jack's place shine.
(5)
Kati S.
I've lived in Philadelphia for 60 years. I've been eating hoagies, pizzas, & cheesesteaks for at least 58 of those 60 years. So I've tried many places for these items. Over the years, I've noticed the decline in the ingredients, while prices rose. Today I ordered 3 different sandwiches from Jack's Place. The Old Country Italian hoagie, Roast Beef hoagie, and a Cheesesteak. Myself and 2 other household members tasted all 3. We declare the sandwiches excellent. Good quality meats and cheeses, fresh vegetables, and delicious rolls. FINALLY! Now that I reside in Mayfair/Tacony again, I've finally found a good go-to place for a great sandwich! Try them, they're excellent!
(5)
Kevin H.
I hate to be the one to bust the 5 star rating. But I just can't give it a 5. Good food got the lunch special, which very fair proceed, but they didn't have every thing on the menu.
(4)
Kev G.
Awesome friggin hoagie!!!! Those sweet peppers too! BEST I ever had! They make them homemade! The roll too! AMAZING!
(5)
Colette W.
Let's talk about it! While visiting Philadelphia I'm staying at the Keystone Lofts all of two blocks away from Jacks Place. It took me a while to get in there because of the hours; my friend says she doesn't think they're ever open but that's because any 9-5er will miss them every time. You'll know they're open by the signs out on the corner. I've only been here for a few weeks and I wish I would have gone to Jacks as soon as I arrived. I'm a sucker for fried butterfly shrimp and they have a 5-pc for $3 and some change. So. Good. I also get a turkey hoagie with Swiss and it is perfect each time. It's amazing. Not only is it good the first day, but the leftovers are just as amazing the next day. No soggy wetness, bread is just as firm.. Ridiculous. I highly recommend if you don't want to take a risk with your lunch. PS Jack is like a Philly Santa lol
(5)
David C.
Awesome. Great, fast service. Great value. Had the original italian. Nice crusty bread (with sesames), tons of flavor, half size is quite large and filling. Wife had roast beef--also delicious. Son had five chicken strips which he loved; made with real chicken breast. Complimentary and generous portion of pickles. The honey mustard sauce for the chicken fingers was fantastic. I can only rave enthusiastically about this place. Will go again. Note, no seating inside. This is one of those times when all the five stars on Yelp truly reflect the quality of the product.
(5)
Alex H.
Jack's hoagies are the best, if you like floppy soggy rolls go ahead and stop reading. If you like hard seeded rolls, fresh veggies, quality meats, and vibrant dressings this is the place for you. I live literally less than a block away from this little hole in the wall sandwich shop and every time I have vacation time to burn I stay home and get a hoagie from Jack's place like a trip to hoagie Mecca. I try to order something new every time because everything I've ever gotten from them has been superb and I still have not been let down. Their hoagies are amazing, their steak fries are heavily seasoned (not overly salty), and their hot sandwiches pay homage to italian cuisine in a way you would never expect from a hoagie shop. Their rolls are 2 feet long so take that into consideration, if you decide that you want a wiffle ball bat sized hoagie get a whole. I reccomend the supreme italian if you want a hoagie, or a chicken parm if you want a hot sandwich (even though you cant go wrong ordering from them). The only complaint myself or anybody I've known has been that they dont serve cheese steaks. Good news for my fellow yelpers that have an addiction to Jack's hoagies, starting tomorrow they will be serving cheese steaks on their 2 feet long rolls.
(5)
Josh S.
This place is too damn good. Every Friday my job orders from here and I can't say no ... Every sandwich I've had is better than the one before. Original Italian,oven roasted turkey special,hot roast beef... U name it, its good. Jacks place should be featured on the food network or something ... It truly deserves the attention. primo's is good but can't compare to jacks ... That goes the same for a few other local sandwich shops.
(5)
Kesha B.
I have been coming here for over 12 years. Everything is great. Suck a fan of the hot peppers. Dad service and I love the staff. When I call they know exactly what KESHA want lol
(5)
Jeanne P.
Good hoagies for sure. I kept it basic and ordered a turkey hoagie with bacon, sharp provolone, oil/vinegar, and the usual toppings. My male counterpart ordered a "Downtowner," a hoagie equipped with capicola, prosciutto, sharp provolone, and mayo. The roll is a great deal of what makes this sandwich. Crisp with sesame seeds. As someone who very rarely eats bread, this was a treat for me. The sharp provolone (a major weakness of mine) was FANTASTIC. Pungent, stinky, delicious....as it should be, I really liked that the turkey tasted like real turkey, if you know what I mean. It didn't taste like cheap slime. Of course I tried the DT as well, which was great. I was satisfied. I wanted to try their crab nuggets. whatever that is. Unfortunately they were out. Maybe next time! The service is okay. The place was empty when we walked in, and with numerous people working behind the counter, no one was quick to say hello. I don't expect much of that in NE Philly though. We stood there for several minutes before someone acknowledged we were there, despite me seeing everyone look at us at least once. It's all good though. I wasn't there to eat the people anyway. All in all, it's worth checking out. Hoagies on point.
(4)
Jenny L.
I've been eyeballing this place for a while and finally decided to order the original Italian after reading so many great reviews. I asked them to deliver it to my house (exactly 1 mile away from them). The sandwich was good, but it took them OVER an hour to deliver to my house, which I wasn't too happy about. Nonetheless, the sandwich was one of the best I've ever tasted in my life. The bread was a little hard for my taste, but the ingredients they used were definitely fresh. I would highly recommend this place for hoagie lovers out there. You'll love this place.
(4)
Batya W.
If you are in the mood for a great sandwich then you must visit Jack's Place! This is a family owned and operated business that has been bringing exceptional sandwiches, soups, salads and more for over 20 years. They are conveniently located at the corner of Hegerman & Wellington in the heart of Tacony. When you do go in you have to try the Original Italian. There are others like this hoagie. But this one is by far one of the best. If you are looking for something a little different then please enjoy any of their chicken cutlet sandwiches. All ingredients in the store are fresh and homemade every single day. ALWAYS. Their rolls come from Perry & Son's bakery in Cheltenham. Definitely one of the best tasting rolls in the area bar none. When you order your sandwich check out the salad/olive bar. Everything is so mouth watering that you will probably want to leave with a little (or a lot) of everything. Especially the tortellini salad. All the roast beef, roast pork, and turkey are made in house. And the smells that come from the oven when they are cooking just pull you in. During the colder months you will see homemade soups on the menu. All are homemade. I can not stress enough how fresh all the ingredients are here. Customer service is always top notch. You honestly could not ask for a better group of people in Jack's Place. Always a smile. And everyone really enjoys taking care of the customer. Jack's Place definitely raises the bar on great sandwiches in Northeast Philadelphia.
(5)
Gary C.
Jacks are by far the BEST in Philadelphia, I am so glad I live so close and get them monthly, the roll is GREAT, . just a note when they run outta rolls, they close for the day, so order early
(5)
Bruce B.
My favorite Hoagie in Philly is made here in the Northeast just off the 95/Cottman exit. Jack has concocted the best Hoagie in town by using the most fresh ingredients including excellent quality Italian meats and great produce and traditional Italian sauces and herbs. It's a little sandwich shop n a quiet street run by Jack, a nice pony loving guy who loves to cook. He has a lot of confidence in his abilities and everything he cooks up Italian food or any food, turns out delicious. Jack is not there as much as he used to be(Jack- I hope you ain't at the track!!) but the all female staff there are experienced and very capable. My favorite sandwich there is the Old World Italian, served on a seeded Sarcone Roll with Salami, Prosciutto, suporsatta, and Coppacolla with Aged Provolone Cheese, Romaine Lettuce, Plum Tomatoes red Bermuda Onions, oil and Italian Herbs. Then the best part. It's topped off by spreading a homemade Olive Spread across the sandwich! Pure heaven. Other standouts are the Onion Rings, the Wings, the Homemade Soups and a great Roast Pork sandwich with a great sauce WHAT THE HELL -EVERYTHING!!!!
(5)
Francis T.
I have been living about 2 miles from this place all my life. I'm not sure why I just found out about this shop but I'm glad I did. The best shop the the NE. And that is saying something, there are a lot of great shops in the NE.
(5)
J M.
The only words I can come up with to describe Jack's hoagies, especially the Original Italian and the Downtowner, is Taste Bud Orgy. I've had pretty much every specialty sandwich on the menu and they're all phenomenal too.
(5)
Howard B.
If you like Subway, stop reading now! Jack's Hoagies are what all other Philadelphia Hoagies aspire to emulate. The 'Downtowner' is a favorite, with extra long hots...of course, and his Roast Pork is easily a match for Tony Luke. Go here. Eat Hoagie. Be Amazed.
(5)
Thad S.
Best hoagie, best owner, best soups. I LOVE this place, and wish I lived closer. The spread is amazing, and the careful attention to detail gives them the extra star. Amazing.
(5)
Kev C.
This has to be one of the toughest decisions I'll ever have to make. Jack's Place & Primo's are neck & neck about the same in quality & freshness in an excellent Italian Hoagie. It's pretty hard to decide which one is better than the next. I'll have to call it dead even in taste & freshness. I always order the Italian Hoagie & I'm never ever disappointed. I'm just glad that their both still in buisness because they will always get mine. The roll really makes the hoagie. Don't you agree ? I can't say enough about the roll. I just wish you could buy them at your local supermarket. But, in the meantime, I'll just continue to enjoy some of the best damn Italian Hoagies money can buy !!!
(5)
Frank S.
When we are in the city, we get a Jacks Italinan.. Wonderful goodness.
(5)
John G.
What can I say about Jacks Place. Let's see it's awesome, best hoagies in Philadelphia, I been going there for 20 1/2 years. Jack has mellowed if you ask for mayo he tell you leave and never come back, yea that right you heard me. Now you can get away with it but it's only rueing the hoagies. Specially hoagies are the ones to get and get olive oil on it. Roast pork hoagies great to hot roast beef are outstanding. Make sure you get hot peppers there too. Also grilled chicken broccoli rube are so good . The rolls come seeded sercones the best. Can't go wrong with Jack's Place.!!!!!!!!!!!
(5)
Alison H.
I think Jack's has the right to claim its hoagies as "the best in the free world". They really are that good. They use a firm crust bread that has sesame seeds. While slightly crunchy on the outside, the inside is perfect. Somehow, the roll manages to keep itself from getting soggy this way. I got the Italian, and the meats were fantastic! They were well-flavored and had that fresh deli texture. The lettuce was not shredded. The provolone was crumbled into small pieces, but its sharpness added a suitable kick to the sandwich. The tomatoes were good. Overall, the hoagie was perfect. I have yet to eat a superior one. Service was nice, and they took debit. Their steaks fries are also tasty, if not a tad spicy.
(5)
Kevin K.
Doesn't get any better than Jack's!
(5)
Michele F.
Jacks Place still has the BEST hoagies around...not totally packed with meat like they used to be...but they are still the best and the prices remain reasonable !!
(5)
David W.
Amazing Italian subs. The specialty ones are highly recommended. Just don't ask to make substitutes on those; you'll get a nasty reply. But after you eat one you will be glad they refused your wish. They have homemade soup each day but they run out of it early. The olive oil spread is out of this world.
(5)
Bob M.
Yo, looking for Philly fine dining. Great food and pure Philly attitude. If you understand; Jeatyet ? Noju? This is your place. If not, go to Subway. The Ladies of Jacks are the best in the biz but youse guys already know that. On my way for a Jacks special roast beef and turkey breast hoagies with a few poppers and extra broccoli rabe. Best rolls around. Mmmmmmmmmm. Tell em Bob M sent you.
(5)
Nancy B.
i love this place. i live in south philly but i work in the northeast on the same street as jacks place. never in my life have i ever had an italian hoagie as good as the one they make. just trust me. i promise.
(5)
Seb G.
Amazing Italian hoagie. I dream about it.
(5)
Sun Y.
Found on a nondescript corner block away from traffic off Torresdale is this oasis of a hoagie shop. That's so much more. I had the grilled chicken with broccoli rabe and provolone that was THE best I've ever had! I got the half hoagie which was a monster of a hoagie. It felt and looked like a full hoagie to me. I have to admit that the hoagie was so big that the ends only had rabe and cheese. But those two alone were so good that I wouldn't have minded eating just that, the cheese, rabe, and the hoagie bread. I've also later tried the Downtowner Italian hoagie. I thought it was a bit too salty. I think the combo of olive spread and the cured meats was a bit too much but I enjoyed every bite out of it. It just gave me an excuse to eat it with a beer. That made it a nice combo. This place has now become my all time favorite hoagie shop in Philly. PostScript: Jake's Place is run by the nicest people. They also have soup specials, side item bar, and fried stuff like seasoned fries and beer battered onion rings and hot wings.
(5)
Rich B.
Every sandwich I have gotten here has been nothing short of outstanding! They being: Original Italian Hoagie- best I've had. Great quality meats & sesame chewy roll. Italian Tuna Hoagie- just olive oil tuna, sharp prov & red roasted peppers; that's all it needed to be delicious. Jack's Special Oven Browned Turkey- w/ house made scrumptious turkey (not dry), broccoli rabe, sharp prov & long hots. Amazing flavor/texture. Veggie Sandwich- w/ fried eggplant roasted peppers.spinach, sauce & cheese. Does it get any better than this ? I don't think so. Gotta try a Chicken Cutlet or Grilled Chicken sandwich next.
(5)
Carol B.
Love this place! And the ladies that work there always do a great job on everything! !
(5)
Ken H.
I just heard about this place, so I went there on my lunch break to try the Downtowner Italian Hoagie. (dried cured capicollo, prosciutto and sharp provolone). The place is a little corner store in northeast Philly. There are no tables, so it's take out only. They also offer free delivery with a $10 min. order). There were four other customers ahead of me waiting on their orders, and at least half a dozen people behind the counter. This place is doing a very brisk business, and considering it's NOT located on a major road, that's a good sign. The locals know where to find the best, and they are coming to Jack's in droves. I ordered my hoagie with oil (mayo is a blasphemy on an Italian hoagie), lettuce, tomato, onions and hot peppers. I only had to sit down about five minutes and my sandwich was ready. Now on to the food.... My hoagie was bursting with flavor (due in part to the hot peppers, which were absolutely fabulous). The lettuce and tomato were fresh, and the sharp provolone was crumbly and delicious. The meat was also very flavorful, though the dried cured capicollo was a bit tough. I guess that is to be expected, really. It's dried and cured, after all. The roll was outstanding. Hard and seeded. I don't know the name of their bakery, but I think it's the same roll used by Fink's, another place that makes fabulous hoagies in the northeast. The toughness of the capicollo is the only reason I don't give this five stars, though honestly, it comes very close. I definitely plan on going back soon to try some other sandwiches, and I have a feeling that Jack's will earn the fifth star on future visits.
(4)
Ida Slapter D.
Seriously the hoagie was good...but as a bread lover...dang that hoagie roll was delish! They did an excellent job wrapping my three large Italian hoagies to go. I was going on a flight back to San Francisco. On my way down 95 I yelped a Deli nearby and voile...Jack's is what came up first. It was SO easy to get to. I was already pulled over so I only had to get back on 95 and take the Route 73 exit. make a couple of turns and there she was! The wait was maybe a total of 18 minutes from order to walking out the door with my aromatic delectable treats! I also ordered a meatball hoagie, which was DELICIOUSNESS. I had them add mozzarella. The meatballs were seasoned just right for me and they add just enough mozzarella without it being a gooey mess. It was about a foot and a half long...and y'know what...I ate the whole dang thing by myself and didn't even feel guilty as the other passengers on the plane kept watching or turning their heads to see who had the most amazing meal on the flight!....Yup it was Moi! They packed the sweet peppers and onions separately and honestly I don't know how they did it but the hoagies were not soggy when I arrived home more than 10 hours later. I have ordered from Primo's and Lee's and many other local shops but nobody has wrapped a hoagie to go like Jack's. They get 5 stars just for that alone! Also their rolls...are amazing...I love the bread...and bread loves me...but truly their rolls are soft inside with just the right crispness of the crust. Also who still makes hoagies with sharp provolone?!! Well Jack's does and it's really tasty! Overall I think Jack's deserves 10 stars because they're OUTSTANDING...like a farmer in his field! :)
(5)
Dave W.
The outright best Italian hoagie in philly. Parking is a little rough and there's no indoor seating. But taking one home is worth the extra step
(5)
Michael L.
Sandwich Nirvana. If you want to taste a real Italian hoagie, try any of the wonderful varieties offered at Jack's. I can't believe I lived in this neighborhood for three years before I tried this place. It lives up to its sign - really as good a hoagie as I've ever had, and just the smell of the place is enough to get your appetite going. This place will show you just how amazing a sandwich can be. I wouldn't have believed it either but holy crap! I still like nearby Fink's for some of their specialty hoagies but for a straight out Italian sandwich you can't beat this place.
(5)
Eric H.
Jacks Italian hoagie is the perfect food. Absolutley the best thing I have ever eaten. Lets go layer by layer actually and dissect each one . Roll, non traditional, slow cook for seven hours and covered in sesme seeds, on a hoagie? On this hoagie hell ya! The roll has a soft center with an increasing crustiness in multiple layers, sandwiches last for days with out loss of roll integrity. Spread, olive spread, tangy oily herbacous, good stuff Cheese, crumbled dry provolone. Great flavor and texture it hads to the hoagie Meats, several different salamis, I would say sopperasotta and genoa, cappicola, Fillers, lettuce, only a little, crisp, onions fresh, same with tomatoes. Finishing touches, oregano, 0il, vinegar, S&P The thing thats brings it all home is the sweet peppers, DO NOT FORGET THE SWEET PEPPERS! What else can I say but Bravo Jack, Bravo!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : 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 : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Ryan O.
Alright lemme put it this way - I actually like when our tenants call for repairs b/c it gives me a reason to drive to Mayfair so I can get about 6 metric tons of Jack's hoagies. I love how they don't fry the chicken for the cutlet/rab/sharp provolone ahead of time. They do it after you arrive. He refuses to put out food that isn't fresh and perfect. If you want fast crappy stuff then go somewhere else. Last time I went, I was wearing old pants. They split as I got out of my car. Right up the ass. Butt hanging out now. Did I still go to Jack's? Damn right, homey. Ordered my food, sat down ASAP in the chair by the register so no one could see my bum, got my food 10 min later, and walked out feeling the breeze and smiling like a butcher's dog. 4 feet of sandwich perfection and cold air on my ass. Feels good, man.
(5)Bob W.
I have eaten all over the City & world but this place is really a cut above the rest! Everything at this business is excellent from the sandwiches, portions, and the service! Highly recomend any chicken cutlet sandwich (I have had all of them!!) They are out of this world as well as their hoagies. Great price, and fast service from very efficent and sweet employees makes Jack's place shine.
(5)Kati S.
I've lived in Philadelphia for 60 years. I've been eating hoagies, pizzas, & cheesesteaks for at least 58 of those 60 years. So I've tried many places for these items. Over the years, I've noticed the decline in the ingredients, while prices rose. Today I ordered 3 different sandwiches from Jack's Place. The Old Country Italian hoagie, Roast Beef hoagie, and a Cheesesteak. Myself and 2 other household members tasted all 3. We declare the sandwiches excellent. Good quality meats and cheeses, fresh vegetables, and delicious rolls. FINALLY! Now that I reside in Mayfair/Tacony again, I've finally found a good go-to place for a great sandwich! Try them, they're excellent!
(5)Kevin H.
I hate to be the one to bust the 5 star rating. But I just can't give it a 5. Good food got the lunch special, which very fair proceed, but they didn't have every thing on the menu.
(4)Kev G.
Awesome friggin hoagie!!!! Those sweet peppers too! BEST I ever had! They make them homemade! The roll too! AMAZING!
(5)Colette W.
Let's talk about it! While visiting Philadelphia I'm staying at the Keystone Lofts all of two blocks away from Jacks Place. It took me a while to get in there because of the hours; my friend says she doesn't think they're ever open but that's because any 9-5er will miss them every time. You'll know they're open by the signs out on the corner. I've only been here for a few weeks and I wish I would have gone to Jacks as soon as I arrived. I'm a sucker for fried butterfly shrimp and they have a 5-pc for $3 and some change. So. Good. I also get a turkey hoagie with Swiss and it is perfect each time. It's amazing. Not only is it good the first day, but the leftovers are just as amazing the next day. No soggy wetness, bread is just as firm.. Ridiculous. I highly recommend if you don't want to take a risk with your lunch. PS Jack is like a Philly Santa lol
(5)David C.
Awesome. Great, fast service. Great value. Had the original italian. Nice crusty bread (with sesames), tons of flavor, half size is quite large and filling. Wife had roast beef--also delicious. Son had five chicken strips which he loved; made with real chicken breast. Complimentary and generous portion of pickles. The honey mustard sauce for the chicken fingers was fantastic. I can only rave enthusiastically about this place. Will go again. Note, no seating inside. This is one of those times when all the five stars on Yelp truly reflect the quality of the product.
(5)Alex H.
Jack's hoagies are the best, if you like floppy soggy rolls go ahead and stop reading. If you like hard seeded rolls, fresh veggies, quality meats, and vibrant dressings this is the place for you. I live literally less than a block away from this little hole in the wall sandwich shop and every time I have vacation time to burn I stay home and get a hoagie from Jack's place like a trip to hoagie Mecca. I try to order something new every time because everything I've ever gotten from them has been superb and I still have not been let down. Their hoagies are amazing, their steak fries are heavily seasoned (not overly salty), and their hot sandwiches pay homage to italian cuisine in a way you would never expect from a hoagie shop. Their rolls are 2 feet long so take that into consideration, if you decide that you want a wiffle ball bat sized hoagie get a whole. I reccomend the supreme italian if you want a hoagie, or a chicken parm if you want a hot sandwich (even though you cant go wrong ordering from them). The only complaint myself or anybody I've known has been that they dont serve cheese steaks. Good news for my fellow yelpers that have an addiction to Jack's hoagies, starting tomorrow they will be serving cheese steaks on their 2 feet long rolls.
(5)Josh S.
This place is too damn good. Every Friday my job orders from here and I can't say no ... Every sandwich I've had is better than the one before. Original Italian,oven roasted turkey special,hot roast beef... U name it, its good. Jacks place should be featured on the food network or something ... It truly deserves the attention. primo's is good but can't compare to jacks ... That goes the same for a few other local sandwich shops.
(5)Kesha B.
I have been coming here for over 12 years. Everything is great. Suck a fan of the hot peppers. Dad service and I love the staff. When I call they know exactly what KESHA want lol
(5)Jeanne P.
Good hoagies for sure. I kept it basic and ordered a turkey hoagie with bacon, sharp provolone, oil/vinegar, and the usual toppings. My male counterpart ordered a "Downtowner," a hoagie equipped with capicola, prosciutto, sharp provolone, and mayo. The roll is a great deal of what makes this sandwich. Crisp with sesame seeds. As someone who very rarely eats bread, this was a treat for me. The sharp provolone (a major weakness of mine) was FANTASTIC. Pungent, stinky, delicious....as it should be, I really liked that the turkey tasted like real turkey, if you know what I mean. It didn't taste like cheap slime. Of course I tried the DT as well, which was great. I was satisfied. I wanted to try their crab nuggets. whatever that is. Unfortunately they were out. Maybe next time! The service is okay. The place was empty when we walked in, and with numerous people working behind the counter, no one was quick to say hello. I don't expect much of that in NE Philly though. We stood there for several minutes before someone acknowledged we were there, despite me seeing everyone look at us at least once. It's all good though. I wasn't there to eat the people anyway. All in all, it's worth checking out. Hoagies on point.
(4)Jenny L.
I've been eyeballing this place for a while and finally decided to order the original Italian after reading so many great reviews. I asked them to deliver it to my house (exactly 1 mile away from them). The sandwich was good, but it took them OVER an hour to deliver to my house, which I wasn't too happy about. Nonetheless, the sandwich was one of the best I've ever tasted in my life. The bread was a little hard for my taste, but the ingredients they used were definitely fresh. I would highly recommend this place for hoagie lovers out there. You'll love this place.
(4)Batya W.
If you are in the mood for a great sandwich then you must visit Jack's Place! This is a family owned and operated business that has been bringing exceptional sandwiches, soups, salads and more for over 20 years. They are conveniently located at the corner of Hegerman & Wellington in the heart of Tacony. When you do go in you have to try the Original Italian. There are others like this hoagie. But this one is by far one of the best. If you are looking for something a little different then please enjoy any of their chicken cutlet sandwiches. All ingredients in the store are fresh and homemade every single day. ALWAYS. Their rolls come from Perry & Son's bakery in Cheltenham. Definitely one of the best tasting rolls in the area bar none. When you order your sandwich check out the salad/olive bar. Everything is so mouth watering that you will probably want to leave with a little (or a lot) of everything. Especially the tortellini salad. All the roast beef, roast pork, and turkey are made in house. And the smells that come from the oven when they are cooking just pull you in. During the colder months you will see homemade soups on the menu. All are homemade. I can not stress enough how fresh all the ingredients are here. Customer service is always top notch. You honestly could not ask for a better group of people in Jack's Place. Always a smile. And everyone really enjoys taking care of the customer. Jack's Place definitely raises the bar on great sandwiches in Northeast Philadelphia.
(5)Gary C.
Jacks are by far the BEST in Philadelphia, I am so glad I live so close and get them monthly, the roll is GREAT, . just a note when they run outta rolls, they close for the day, so order early
(5)Bruce B.
My favorite Hoagie in Philly is made here in the Northeast just off the 95/Cottman exit. Jack has concocted the best Hoagie in town by using the most fresh ingredients including excellent quality Italian meats and great produce and traditional Italian sauces and herbs. It's a little sandwich shop n a quiet street run by Jack, a nice pony loving guy who loves to cook. He has a lot of confidence in his abilities and everything he cooks up Italian food or any food, turns out delicious. Jack is not there as much as he used to be(Jack- I hope you ain't at the track!!) but the all female staff there are experienced and very capable. My favorite sandwich there is the Old World Italian, served on a seeded Sarcone Roll with Salami, Prosciutto, suporsatta, and Coppacolla with Aged Provolone Cheese, Romaine Lettuce, Plum Tomatoes red Bermuda Onions, oil and Italian Herbs. Then the best part. It's topped off by spreading a homemade Olive Spread across the sandwich! Pure heaven. Other standouts are the Onion Rings, the Wings, the Homemade Soups and a great Roast Pork sandwich with a great sauce WHAT THE HELL -EVERYTHING!!!!
(5)Francis T.
I have been living about 2 miles from this place all my life. I'm not sure why I just found out about this shop but I'm glad I did. The best shop the the NE. And that is saying something, there are a lot of great shops in the NE.
(5)J M.
The only words I can come up with to describe Jack's hoagies, especially the Original Italian and the Downtowner, is Taste Bud Orgy. I've had pretty much every specialty sandwich on the menu and they're all phenomenal too.
(5)Howard B.
If you like Subway, stop reading now! Jack's Hoagies are what all other Philadelphia Hoagies aspire to emulate. The 'Downtowner' is a favorite, with extra long hots...of course, and his Roast Pork is easily a match for Tony Luke. Go here. Eat Hoagie. Be Amazed.
(5)Thad S.
Best hoagie, best owner, best soups. I LOVE this place, and wish I lived closer. The spread is amazing, and the careful attention to detail gives them the extra star. Amazing.
(5)Kev C.
This has to be one of the toughest decisions I'll ever have to make. Jack's Place & Primo's are neck & neck about the same in quality & freshness in an excellent Italian Hoagie. It's pretty hard to decide which one is better than the next. I'll have to call it dead even in taste & freshness. I always order the Italian Hoagie & I'm never ever disappointed. I'm just glad that their both still in buisness because they will always get mine. The roll really makes the hoagie. Don't you agree ? I can't say enough about the roll. I just wish you could buy them at your local supermarket. But, in the meantime, I'll just continue to enjoy some of the best damn Italian Hoagies money can buy !!!
(5)Frank S.
When we are in the city, we get a Jacks Italinan.. Wonderful goodness.
(5)John G.
What can I say about Jacks Place. Let's see it's awesome, best hoagies in Philadelphia, I been going there for 20 1/2 years. Jack has mellowed if you ask for mayo he tell you leave and never come back, yea that right you heard me. Now you can get away with it but it's only rueing the hoagies. Specially hoagies are the ones to get and get olive oil on it. Roast pork hoagies great to hot roast beef are outstanding. Make sure you get hot peppers there too. Also grilled chicken broccoli rube are so good . The rolls come seeded sercones the best. Can't go wrong with Jack's Place.!!!!!!!!!!!
(5)Alison H.
I think Jack's has the right to claim its hoagies as "the best in the free world". They really are that good. They use a firm crust bread that has sesame seeds. While slightly crunchy on the outside, the inside is perfect. Somehow, the roll manages to keep itself from getting soggy this way. I got the Italian, and the meats were fantastic! They were well-flavored and had that fresh deli texture. The lettuce was not shredded. The provolone was crumbled into small pieces, but its sharpness added a suitable kick to the sandwich. The tomatoes were good. Overall, the hoagie was perfect. I have yet to eat a superior one. Service was nice, and they took debit. Their steaks fries are also tasty, if not a tad spicy.
(5)Kevin K.
Doesn't get any better than Jack's!
(5)Michele F.
Jacks Place still has the BEST hoagies around...not totally packed with meat like they used to be...but they are still the best and the prices remain reasonable !!
(5)David W.
Amazing Italian subs. The specialty ones are highly recommended. Just don't ask to make substitutes on those; you'll get a nasty reply. But after you eat one you will be glad they refused your wish. They have homemade soup each day but they run out of it early. The olive oil spread is out of this world.
(5)Bob M.
Yo, looking for Philly fine dining. Great food and pure Philly attitude. If you understand; Jeatyet ? Noju? This is your place. If not, go to Subway. The Ladies of Jacks are the best in the biz but youse guys already know that. On my way for a Jacks special roast beef and turkey breast hoagies with a few poppers and extra broccoli rabe. Best rolls around. Mmmmmmmmmm. Tell em Bob M sent you.
(5)Nancy B.
i love this place. i live in south philly but i work in the northeast on the same street as jacks place. never in my life have i ever had an italian hoagie as good as the one they make. just trust me. i promise.
(5)Seb G.
Amazing Italian hoagie. I dream about it.
(5)Sun Y.
Found on a nondescript corner block away from traffic off Torresdale is this oasis of a hoagie shop. That's so much more. I had the grilled chicken with broccoli rabe and provolone that was THE best I've ever had! I got the half hoagie which was a monster of a hoagie. It felt and looked like a full hoagie to me. I have to admit that the hoagie was so big that the ends only had rabe and cheese. But those two alone were so good that I wouldn't have minded eating just that, the cheese, rabe, and the hoagie bread. I've also later tried the Downtowner Italian hoagie. I thought it was a bit too salty. I think the combo of olive spread and the cured meats was a bit too much but I enjoyed every bite out of it. It just gave me an excuse to eat it with a beer. That made it a nice combo. This place has now become my all time favorite hoagie shop in Philly. PostScript: Jake's Place is run by the nicest people. They also have soup specials, side item bar, and fried stuff like seasoned fries and beer battered onion rings and hot wings.
(5)Rich B.
Every sandwich I have gotten here has been nothing short of outstanding! They being: Original Italian Hoagie- best I've had. Great quality meats & sesame chewy roll. Italian Tuna Hoagie- just olive oil tuna, sharp prov & red roasted peppers; that's all it needed to be delicious. Jack's Special Oven Browned Turkey- w/ house made scrumptious turkey (not dry), broccoli rabe, sharp prov & long hots. Amazing flavor/texture. Veggie Sandwich- w/ fried eggplant roasted peppers.spinach, sauce & cheese. Does it get any better than this ? I don't think so. Gotta try a Chicken Cutlet or Grilled Chicken sandwich next.
(5)Carol B.
Love this place! And the ladies that work there always do a great job on everything! !
(5)Ken H.
I just heard about this place, so I went there on my lunch break to try the Downtowner Italian Hoagie. (dried cured capicollo, prosciutto and sharp provolone). The place is a little corner store in northeast Philly. There are no tables, so it's take out only. They also offer free delivery with a $10 min. order). There were four other customers ahead of me waiting on their orders, and at least half a dozen people behind the counter. This place is doing a very brisk business, and considering it's NOT located on a major road, that's a good sign. The locals know where to find the best, and they are coming to Jack's in droves. I ordered my hoagie with oil (mayo is a blasphemy on an Italian hoagie), lettuce, tomato, onions and hot peppers. I only had to sit down about five minutes and my sandwich was ready. Now on to the food.... My hoagie was bursting with flavor (due in part to the hot peppers, which were absolutely fabulous). The lettuce and tomato were fresh, and the sharp provolone was crumbly and delicious. The meat was also very flavorful, though the dried cured capicollo was a bit tough. I guess that is to be expected, really. It's dried and cured, after all. The roll was outstanding. Hard and seeded. I don't know the name of their bakery, but I think it's the same roll used by Fink's, another place that makes fabulous hoagies in the northeast. The toughness of the capicollo is the only reason I don't give this five stars, though honestly, it comes very close. I definitely plan on going back soon to try some other sandwiches, and I have a feeling that Jack's will earn the fifth star on future visits.
(4)Ida Slapter D.
Seriously the hoagie was good...but as a bread lover...dang that hoagie roll was delish! They did an excellent job wrapping my three large Italian hoagies to go. I was going on a flight back to San Francisco. On my way down 95 I yelped a Deli nearby and voile...Jack's is what came up first. It was SO easy to get to. I was already pulled over so I only had to get back on 95 and take the Route 73 exit. make a couple of turns and there she was! The wait was maybe a total of 18 minutes from order to walking out the door with my aromatic delectable treats! I also ordered a meatball hoagie, which was DELICIOUSNESS. I had them add mozzarella. The meatballs were seasoned just right for me and they add just enough mozzarella without it being a gooey mess. It was about a foot and a half long...and y'know what...I ate the whole dang thing by myself and didn't even feel guilty as the other passengers on the plane kept watching or turning their heads to see who had the most amazing meal on the flight!....Yup it was Moi! They packed the sweet peppers and onions separately and honestly I don't know how they did it but the hoagies were not soggy when I arrived home more than 10 hours later. I have ordered from Primo's and Lee's and many other local shops but nobody has wrapped a hoagie to go like Jack's. They get 5 stars just for that alone! Also their rolls...are amazing...I love the bread...and bread loves me...but truly their rolls are soft inside with just the right crispness of the crust. Also who still makes hoagies with sharp provolone?!! Well Jack's does and it's really tasty! Overall I think Jack's deserves 10 stars because they're OUTSTANDING...like a farmer in his field! :)
(5)Dave W.
The outright best Italian hoagie in philly. Parking is a little rough and there's no indoor seating. But taking one home is worth the extra step
(5)Michael L.
Sandwich Nirvana. If you want to taste a real Italian hoagie, try any of the wonderful varieties offered at Jack's. I can't believe I lived in this neighborhood for three years before I tried this place. It lives up to its sign - really as good a hoagie as I've ever had, and just the smell of the place is enough to get your appetite going. This place will show you just how amazing a sandwich can be. I wouldn't have believed it either but holy crap! I still like nearby Fink's for some of their specialty hoagies but for a straight out Italian sandwich you can't beat this place.
(5)Eric H.
Jacks Italian hoagie is the perfect food. Absolutley the best thing I have ever eaten. Lets go layer by layer actually and dissect each one . Roll, non traditional, slow cook for seven hours and covered in sesme seeds, on a hoagie? On this hoagie hell ya! The roll has a soft center with an increasing crustiness in multiple layers, sandwiches last for days with out loss of roll integrity. Spread, olive spread, tangy oily herbacous, good stuff Cheese, crumbled dry provolone. Great flavor and texture it hads to the hoagie Meats, several different salamis, I would say sopperasotta and genoa, cappicola, Fillers, lettuce, only a little, crisp, onions fresh, same with tomatoes. Finishing touches, oregano, 0il, vinegar, S&P The thing thats brings it all home is the sweet peppers, DO NOT FORGET THE SWEET PEPPERS! What else can I say but Bravo Jack, Bravo!
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