Cheesesteak was good, not great. The service is BRUTAL. Without the place busy, they literally sit around. You'll wait FOREVER for your food.
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Vanessa W.
Gross. The restaurant is dirty, and tables were allowed to sit forever with used trays and half-eaten food on them. The service was slow and it wasn't that crowded. I ordered a shrimp platter, an order of mozzarella sticks, and a root beer, which came up to $16. Steep! My mozzarella sticks tasted awful--wayyy too salty, first of all, and they were just frozen sticks out of a box. There were five of them, so I paid a dollar a stick for frozen crap that was too salty to even eat. I ate one and ended up tossing the rest. The shrimp were likewise cooked out of a box of frozen junk, and somehow they had managed to overcook them so they were kind of hard. The shrimp inside were super-small and it was mostly breading. Five shrimp came with soggy, mediocre fries, some bread, a small side salad, and cole slaw. I ate like six fries and by that time I had given up on my meal, so I can't report on the slaw, salad, or bread. My can of soda was not even very cold, so they managed to screw that one up, too. This place charges way too much to be serving such crappy food. From the dilapidated atmosphere, it is clear that no care or pride really goes into this restaurant. I'll certainly never be back.
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Princess T.
Very tasty cheesesteaks but the ambiance is crap & the restaurant was kinda dirty. The servers were quick and the prices affordable but I would DEFINITELY order to go.
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Faith C.
The bread for my cheesesteak was fresh and soft. And I liked how the meat wasn't rough/chewy and that it was cut into small pieces so that when you took a bite, you didn't have large chunks of meat falling out. I didn't like that you had to pay separately for each topping you wanted to add (50 cents). It wouldn't have been so bad if they had been generous with the toppings. I added green peppers and mushrooms, but only had a few pieces in the entire sandwich. I like that they had pickles at the condiment area for you to eat. The eating area had nice tvs that you could watch while eating. One major drawback of the place is the bathroom. The woman's bathroom looked dirty and smelled worse! I thought that I was going to throw up. Definitely almost lost my appetite after going in there.
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Nyota W.
Early morning (they open at 9), late night (I don't know what time, but they're open late), feeling a bit gluttonous (order that bellyfiller) etc...whatever you like! I have friends that swear by some other locations in Philly, but Larry's just does it for me. It does seem as though ownership may have shifted in recent years and the quality of sandwiches declined a bit, but it's still a good sandwich. Plus I have the number programmed in my phone making it easy to place the order prior to arrival. These sandwiches are made to order and hey even have seating available in the store. This area looks like a zoo if you come by late night when St. Joe's is in session due to the number of drunk students. They take credit cards as well. Consider adding mushrooms and peppers to yours next time. Yum!
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Steve S.
There is no question in my mind that this place is popular simply because it is close to a college population. Don't get me wrong. It's good. I've had a few steaks and slices of pizza there in my time. I do not turn up my nose at Larry's. But compared to the big time cheesesteaks in this town, Larry's doesn't measure up to a Tony Luke's or a John's in South Philly. It doesn't even measure up to Pat's or Jim's. I'd take a Larry's steak over Geno's though. But it definitely works if you come out of a night class and you need a bite. Service can be a little slow, but you won't wait forever.
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Ryan E.
The staff was organized and fast. The cheese steak was DELICIOUS. One of the best I've ever had. I almost had the 2 footer but we decided to control ourselves.
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Jasmine U.
I came here with a friend on a packed Saturday evening, we actually wanted to go to Landmark (next door) but the wait was over an hour and we were too hungry to wait. I had a Chicken Cheesesteak w/ onions, sweet & hot peppers and light mayo. Service was good, employees alll pleasant. Was it good? yes. Great? Nah. We went back next door and took shots while waiting for the food so I was tipsy when we actually ate, had I been sober I might have liked it less. Would I come back? Only if I was in the area and another place I wanted to eat was crowded. I've lived in Philly a little over a year so I'm still trying out a lot of different cheesesteak joints, this one is nothing to brag about. Also, it was very crowded but I think they could do a better job cleaning up.
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Epiphany H.
I love Larry's cheesesteaks. Never too greasy. Always the right amount of ingredients. Customer service is ok too.
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Imran G.
While my significant other was busy interviewing for grad school, I slipped away to Larry's Steaks after Friday prayer. I was super hungry and so I was ready to sample some of the fine cheesecake delicacies available in this city. For about $7 I got quite a large sandwich. I can't say anything about the service because it was fairly empty, I got my food, got out, and got back to business. The cheesesteak itself was pretty filling. When it came off the grill it was steaming hot, just the way I like it. This is important, because I'd rather have steaming hot food and let it cool down than lukewarm food and feel bad about asking to get it heated. Mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions were plentiful and provided me with a sense of eating healthy since I could say I had some vegetables. However, I didn't really find any cheese in my sandwich. An ample amount of cheese can make or break a sandwich, and I think the cook might have forgotten to put some on my plate. As such, I don't think I found anything particularly interesting about this steak. The taste was decent, but nothing that would force me to come back again. I don't have any comments from my significant other since I visited alone, and I doubt I will bring her here.
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Peter N.
With so many great reviews I thought I would Larry's a try. I called in an order for a steak stromboli and cheesefries. I got there 20 minutes later and they didn't even start to make my fries yet. When I got my meal everything smelt so good, but as soon as I took my first bite I was disappointed. Both the stromboli and fries were soggy. I understand that the stromboli is holding a lot of moisture and the fries were covered in cheese but these items were extremely soggy that I lost my appetite for meal.
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Jas. K.
What do you say about a place where you grew up eating as weekly tradition and it pretty much grew to have personified your hometown? Sure, the hoagies/cheesesteak is on any self-respecting fascist vegan's hit list, I know, I get it. But eveyr so often, you have to have a hoagie, you have to have a cheesesteak with provolone, mounds of cooked onions ...dumped onto an Amoroso roll dripping with Heinz 57. You have to at least, if Philly runs in your veins along side plaque. I know hoagies/cheesesteaks, hoagies/cheesesteaks are friends of mine. Larry's you are hoagies/cheesesteaks. Okay, so they're not as nourishing as breast milk but boy, the longing for the two is pretty close to even on the primal scale.
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Arm R.
The Way Steak belly filler is worth the trip to Philly. It's one if the best outside the main city.
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Bob C.
Stopped by Larry's on the recommendation of someone who works in the area. It's not the most charming of interiors, but I was there for a cheesesteak, not a filet mignon. The cheesesteak itself was superb. The meat and cheese (i opted for American) coagulated together nicely like an earthworm crawling through loose, moist soil. The roll encased it all it crusty goodness. I would go back here for sure if I'm anywhere in the area.
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Tianyu G.
Been here many times, Larry's cheesesteak Is not the best but still a great choice
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Sha T.
Who's open at 2 am when you need a huge sub brimming with savory steak? Larry's! I've been here on several occasions and am never disappointed. My service was fast and effective but, then again at 2am I don't need anyone to be a saint towards me.
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Steven C.
Don't look around too much just enjoy the food. What I'm saying is that the facility itself may not be the cleanest but they make good Philly Cheesesteaks, hoagies, and pizza. It's cheap, close to SJU, and is open late.
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Ed R.
Every time I am around SJU I always stop in at Larry's. Great steaks and fries.
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Toddly M.
Dirty restaurant. Mediocre at best food. We live close by and thought 'Why not? Let's try Larry's.' Bad choice. Since it was a rainy night during the summer when St.Joe's is closed, we decided to go and settle in for a couple of chicken cheese steaks. Ordered at the counter and sat down, then looked around. All the ceiling vents were filthy, and the surrounding ceiling tiles dirty. Every license, notice, menu, article, etc was badly taped up in a really sloppy way, and all of the tape and signage was dirty and just looked like crap. I'm taller than most and could see across the top of a big glass cabinet to the left of the cash register. Encrusted with dirt, dust and crud. Once you see the dirt and old greasy dust, you see it all around the place. What the hell? They make a lotta money here. Pay somebody to come in and clean, devotedly, with some regularity. A chicken cheese steak can be delicious or a boring, dead thing on a roll. It was very much the latter, and it was like no one cared. 'Here kids, eat this and like it, because there is no other place to get a sandwich at St. Joe's'. They would have just gone ahead and put American cheese on it if I hadn't asked for provolone. You don't put American cheese on a cheese steak. My wife ordered a chicken cheese steak hoagie, which means they need to make an effort to enliven the top of the sandwich with all the fresh ingredients... lettuce, onions, tomatoes, etc, that make it a HOAGIE. What was there was dead and buried UNDER the boring chicken. If you want a perfectly tasty and adequate hoagie, go to Wawa. If you want a damned good sandwich, go to most any neighborhood sandwich joint. I've told people for years that it is nearly impossible to get a bad sandwich in Philly because it's what we do best, and any place that was less than good wouldn't survive. Well, Larry's thrives because it has a great location on a booming college campus where the food becomes drunken comfort food for kids who aren't yet worldly enough to know better. For the sake of St. Joe's and the surrounding community, I hope ANYONE so inclined sees the opportunity to make millions just by opening up close by and offering a consistently exceptional sandwich. Want a damned good cheese steak close by? Go to Overbrook Pizza on 63rd. Take out only, but the sandwiches remind you why Philadelphia crows about how wonderful the cheese steak is.
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Gerald F.
GIANT PHILLY CHEESE STEAKS. Pretty good, not great. But the bellyfiller. Nice help. Can't go wrong.
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Lon H.
Kobe's favorite place, but I think there is better in Philly. They actually make a better Italian sub than Cheese Steak...so try that one out. This place is not clean and if you eat in you will smell like old food.
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christina g.
Larry's is banging. Salads=banging Motz Fries= banging pizza=ok turkey sandwich-banging creepy guy who always asks for my number= not banging.
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Chad C.
I don't usually post negative comments but I really think people need to know about my experience. I work near the St. Joe's location and ate hoagies here twice in the past 5 years or so. The first time I was not impressed and the second time I had a terrible food borne illness. I'll spare the details about my 2 1/2 day sickness. The hoagies are prepared bare handed, not with gloves. I know this happens at very many sandwich and pizza shops, but it's still the law to wear gloves when handling ready to eat foods. I wonder if the sandwich maker washed his hands after visiting the restroom or taking out trash? I wonder if any employees are trained to properly handle food? I wonder how many other people have gotten sick? Bottom line is STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO RISK YOUR HEALTH!
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Anthony W.
I went to Larry's again this past weekend for the first time in a couple of years and I was really turned off. Gripes are as follows: 1. Where are the drink options? It's 2010 get a fountain already... 80 cent cans of soda or $1.50 for orange/apple juice. I can't look the other way on this because Larry's is DINE-IN or takeout. A can is cool with a slice otherwise it's uncivilized for a sit down spot. A can is for sitting on the front steps of your house. 2. $6.45 for a cheesesteak? The meat was SPARSE! I had a bald spot at the end of my roll. WTF? Some places have the decency to cut the bald spot off as to not offend anyone. It's like damn am I not good enough to have the steak cross my whole roll? You're gonna do me like that? The fries were great nice and crispy, but also SPARSE for the price ($2.50 I think?). 3. Flies... no matter what time of year I go this place has flies (guarding the pickles, peppers, and ketchup). Are they imported? Where do you even get a fly when it's 30 degrees out? I don't trip over a fruit fly or 2, but these were the real deal. The 1st time I came here to dine-in this fly would NOT let me be. I think we got reacquainted this past Saturday. 4. Given how busy the place was and how many people were coming and going they should have been more diligent about keeping the floor, tables, and utensil area clean. When I came in I had to wipe my own table... (last one available) no problem. When I left half tables were freed up, but they all needed wiping. A line has to be drawn somewhere. A cloth has to be whipped out sometime. Overall, I spent like $12 for a steak with no bells and whistles, fries, and a drink. I know they have money over at St. Joes but C'MON. If I ever go back, I'm gonna stick to the slices (plain mind you...) and grab a drink @7-11 around the corner. And I apologize if I missed the fine print for a steak and fry combo. It would make me feel better somehow knowing this was my fault.
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Jamal R.
I liked Larry's back in the 90's. I lived around the corner and gained 10 pounds when I moved to Philly! When I moved back to NYC I would visit and bring home 4 or 6 steaks... Then something changed. Over the last 3 years, I have been steadily wondering what went wrong with their steaks. Maybe around the time they changed the sign they changed the formula. I've had better steaks in NY: with yellow cheese! Okay, yellow cheese is a joke but seriously, what happened to Larry's! I always have a bad bowel movement after this place.
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JJ M.
First - Dear YELP admins, how could the word "hoagie" fail your spell checker? C'Mon already! Everyone has a favorite steak shop or two and they can be as different as night and day. White House, Tony Luke's, Geno's, Pudge's - like comparing apples and pigs, or Wilt to Magic, or Kung Fu to Karate, you just can't compare iconic examples different styles. Larry's is like that. I've been coming for 30 years. Once or twice, I even stepped up to the Houseway Belly Filler. I think this was the first place I ever had a meat topping on a steak sandwich (pepperoni), but it wasn't the last. What makes Larry's Larry's? First, the guy is cooking in the window. Next, the steaks are chopped. Not shredded, fluffed, laid out or shingled. Even the toppings on our chicken cheese steak hoagie were chopped - a devout nod to every-bite-the-same sandwich science. A lot of work goes into every steak. Finally, the fresh Amoroso-style roll is just a little toasted, not enough to be a grinder, but certainly not steamed on the grill like an AC sub. When on Hawk Hill and hungry go to Larry's. Is it the best steak ever? Nah, but it is an institution and true to itself. As you take your first bite, envision yourself bustin curfew on the way home from seeing Neil Young at the Spectrum, or watching the Sixers take the NBA crown, or sweating whether Y2k will crash your Palm II. If you twist my arm, Larry's doesn't crack my top 5, but tradition is tradition, and Larry's has stood the test of time for good reason.
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Nicole L.
I know Larry's Steaks is practically an icon for Hawk Hill, but if I had to guess, it's more the proximity to the various student halls that keep this place running. The cheesesteaks are a step above the Pat's/Geno's hype, but the varying levels of rudeness and creepy leering I've experienced from the staff have me going out of my way to fill up before evening classes.
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Michael F.
I've been to Larry's twice. First time, my steak was good, but perhaps a little too greasy for my preference. The second trip yeilded a much better steak. I still needed to doctor it up a little bit with a shake of salt, pepper, hots...you get the idea. Larry's is good, but I've got some personal favorites I like better.
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David C.
The steaks are ok/eh. I really wouldn't brag about them. Living in center city, I've had all of the "real" cheesesteaks, so I wouldn't place Larry's on a list with them. Their business survives solely on the hungry student population, I'm guessing, because their service is non-existant: the man at the ordering counter is rude rude rude. Just last time we went in, it was a sunday evening, at 8:10PM. We stood around for about 5 minutes & nobody acknowledged us. Then suddenly, a little grumpy man popped up to the counter, hit his hands down and said "Alright order now before we close!" We asked when they close, and he replied, "In an hour." So I don't cook cheesesteaks much, but I'm fairly sure it doesn't take an hour to make 2 cheesesteaks. We told him we'd rather go to south philly, and walked right out. Won't be going back to Larry's anymore. I see no reason to patronize a business that takes their customers for granted.
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Jeremy L.
Sitting in the heart of SJU lies a little gem otherwise known as Larry's Steaks. Forget going to the tourist traps (Pat's & Geno's) in the city, grab a hearty beast of a cheesesteak here on the campus. Yes there are places that have a better flavor than Larry's, however what Larry has that they do not have is the belly filler, let me put it this way it is a monster, and I have yet to defeat it. The one thing that makes Larry's different is the selection, they have buffalo chicken cheesesteaks (damn good ones) and other joints in Philly do not. They also have some great slices of pizza to offer. Finally their fries are very good, they are the double fried kind that are really crunchy (my favorite kind). If you are on going to class at SJU, it should be part of the orientation because it is clearly one of the best spots on the campus to get a quick affordable meal that doesn't involve driving around. Because of the variety and prices, Larry's gets a 4 star review (sorry there is a boatload of competition for this and nothing screams 5 stars, 3.5 stars would be more appropriate). However I am currently the duke of this place and will continue to give Larry my business.
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V D.
The Best in the area.. hands down.. Order it with extra cheese its amazing.. Wish I lived closer but happy I don't cuz I would be 500lbs...
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Gavin S.
Larry's is overall pretty good. Enjoyed their pepperoni cheesesteak and Italian hoagies when I used to live nearby. Big hoagies. Mostly this is a hangout for St. Joe's students - it has a large flat screen on the wall of the dining room. Cosi now gives them competition down the street (and offers a sane place to relax with wifi). Final note - milkshakes!
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Ian S.
This is, very simply, the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia, which means it is the best cheesesteak in the world. Pat's & Geno's are better known, and are better if you want a long line of tourists and people who dont know their a-- from a hole in the ground. Those two places are a big ol pile of okay. This place...is heaven. It doesnt look like much from the outside, but people that know, this is the spot. The Bellyfiller is a killer, a monster of a sandwich that you have to be a serious eater to have a chance at. Quality, super delicious steaks, excellent sides. Professional athletes secretly take free agents and their families to Larry's when they are wooing them and trying to get them to sign in Philly. THAT'S how you know this place is the best. THE BEST.
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Devon L.
I'll put Larry's steaks third on my list behind Jim's (west Philly) and genos. Larry's consistently delivers. if you really want to destroy your waistline, get some cheese fries with ur steak. omg they are crack! larrys has good variety too with pizza, salads, hoagies etc. great for late night.
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Tanya D.
I am unsatisfied. As soon as I walked in and no one acknowledge us I knew we had made a mistake. We chose Larrys Steaks on 54th & City Ave based on a family member. The sandwiches took forever. I asked for no tomatoes and I got Tomatoes. But da kids enjoyed their pizza. Although it was sitting with my fries i paid $2.67 for getting cold while the sandwiches were being made. I finally went to the counter & peered over only to see a pile of meat half cooked on one side of the griddle And our sandwiches sitting wide open on a nearby lower counter. All in all the service was poor & the sandwiches were average, nothing special. We will be trying someone else later tonite.
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Craig H.
I used to come here all the time when I first moved to the Philly area and I didn't know any better. :) At times it can be very hard to find parking because it's right on top of St. Joe's campus. Overall I think this place is more hype than substance. Their standard cheesesteak doesn't come with enough meat for my liking and it's usually overcooked, whether you are ordering chicken or steak. Ask for extra cheese or a ton of toppings (onions, peppers, mushrooms, bacon) because that will go a long way towards improving the taste of the sandwich. The Belly Filler is actually a decent deal because you get more meat and two people can easily split it. It's a much better option than ordering two separate steaks, assuming you both like the same thing! :) I would never tell anyone to not eat here. There are just much better options in the area. It seems to be one of the many Philly area eateries that has a huge local following in their neighborhood but that's about it.
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Clint E.
We searched for a great place to eat on Yelp and found Larry's Steaks, home of the belly filler. Here we are, we walk in and meet 2 of the cooks, Darrell and Roy. They immediately recommended the cheese steaks so we went over to Amal at the cash register to order our cheese steak with onions and peppers. Amal is also known as Cleopatra. Then Mr Amoroso, one of the owners, showed us some true Philly Hospitality with a gift of baked bread from Amoroso's bakery. That was totally unexpected and very much appreciated. We are from the south so we pride ourselves on Southern hospitality. So Philly is living up to its reputation as the City of Brotherly Love. I feel loved when somebody gives me free food. However, I don't want to forget to mention the star of the show....the cheese steaks! 5 Star rated cheese steaks, abundant portions of meat and cheese. The bread was chewy on the outside and soft on the inside. Both my wife and I were especially impressed. Larry's Steaks cheese steak is better than Geno's or Pat's...my humble opinion. Larry's Steaks gets a top rating from me. PS...we came to watch the Mercer Bears play St Joe's in Lacrosse....it was a great game even though the waether was terible, freezing rain. Thanks for all the hospitality St Joe's....much appreciated.
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Domenic F.
Ahh larry's...its been a long time. Being a Villanova grad this is like going into the heart of the enemy but this place and the promise of a good sandwich make it all the while better. This place is right across the street from st joes university. Its open all day and night and serves everything possible. The only thing i recommend here, and recommend highly is the cheese steak. The cheeseteak or belly filler if you're EXTRA hungry or if you have another person is a perfectly done. The roll is a great amoroso roll and the meat is chopped nicely and the cheesy american cheese is just phenomenal. I would recommend going here for a late night fix, its worth it.
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Becca F.
Is a genuine Philly cheesesteaks wit wiz (with cheese whiz)? I don't know. What I do know is my friend's bf who is a Nova man swears by Larry's. (Anybody remember why the Chevy Nova was unpopular with Spanish-speaking consumers? Nova = no go) The guy who took our order appeared distracted and unapologetic about it. OK, c'est la vie and no love loss. The sandwiches were made fast b/c the cook pre-cooks half the meat. You can peer over the counter & see it for yourself. The rest of the meat serving was thoroughly cooked, and almost minced to death. I wish there was more melted (sliced) cheese b/c it would have held the meat together. At least the sandwich was warm and had that hot griddle/skillet taste. The problem: the sous chef seriously lacks communication skills. He stood there w/ a look that asked what we'd like on the sandwiches before he wrapped them up. When my friend asked for lettuce and tomatoes, the sous chef got ornery and said she should have ordered that stuff at the register. [BTW we didn't order the stuff at the register b/c the bf said it would be included.] He couldn't add it now. What could he add at this point? salt & pepper -- WOW.
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Seth T.
I work in this area, and I really wish there was something better near SJU, but there isn't, which is why I guess this place is able to stay in business. The cheese steaks are about average for Philly, but the pizza stinks and the place is never particularly clean. They also have two TVs blaring different stations on all of the time, which I think is rather annoying, and the decor looks about as classy as Charlie Sheen's apartment in Wall Street. The people at the service counter are not particularly friendly either; not that I expect roses and cupcakes, they just kind of look at you like you're not even there. Its weird.
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Katie F.
This place is great! The guys there are super friendly and quick to make your cheesy meaty sandwiches. I'm a huge fan of my steak being on the thinner side and man, do they deliver. I'm also a huge fan of anyone who'll support me in my decision to up the ante in calorie count by trading a water for a coke. What what! Add some cheese fries to that also!
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Damon B.
Best cheesesteaks anywhere. Sometimes the guy that takes your order is too inept to listen fully to what you are saying, so speak clearly and check your receipt. I won't speak for "atmosphere"--it's a steak joint!? Larry's = gastric happiness
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Kate N.
I had take out once, and the steak was a little too dry, but not bad. Went in once, and the man at the counter was completely rude. Whatever dude, I'll just go to Pat's or Tony Luke's, where the steaks are far superior and the people aren't rude, even when I don't order correctly.
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Martha M.
This place has the best cheese steaks in all Philly so forget those tourist places like Geno's and Pat's. I have never had a problem with the staff "not speaking English." They have great service and a nice atmosphere. They even have a giant TV in there for everyone to watch while you are waiting. Great place.
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Bayyina B.
Larry's is great! I went there yesterday with my friend and had a chicken cheese steak. I don't eat red meet so when I find a good chicken cheese steak place...I get REALLY happy. I got a chicken cheese steak with mushrooms, fried onions, and green peppers. Everything...especially the chicken was nice and FRESH! The crunchy french fries are SO GOOD and addicting too! If you're on a diet...I wouldn't recommend going here...but if you're not..GO FOR IT! The place is really clean, they have a flat screen tv..yesterday everyone's eyes were glued to Remember the Titans. This is my new spot!
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Robyn H.
This will be my final update on Larry's. Found out that the chicken cheesesteak I ate gave me E.Coli food poisoning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know of 2 other people who also got sick. I'm not sure if it was just a bad day for them or not, but I thought I should let everyone know. Larry's is obviously doing SOMETHING wrong!
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Mahari B.
FOOD IS AWESOME. but the service is terrible, dine-in area is never clean and the bathroom is disgusting. There is always a line so I suggest calling in advance if dining out (or dining in for that matter). The food is so good that I have been overlooking these inadequacies for years but with all the renovations in the area, it's time to pick it up Larry's.
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Andre D.
Great food. Belly fillers awesome. It's better to call and order while your on your way cuz its always crowded. Great for late nights.
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Shecky S.
Easily the best cheesesteaks on the west side of Philly.
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Divya R.
this use to be the best steak, in my opinion, in Philly. However, since its gotten popular something has changed! go back to the basics guys.
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Kevin J.
been coming here for years. i love their mushroom steak. have much, more to offer than steaks but i only see people getting steaks. the wings aren't bad and the fries are good. best time to go after the clubs and bars close. theres usually a line but it moves quick. If your in west Philly by St. Joe's please give Larry's a try. and if your feeling fat try one of there belly fillers. its like having 2 steaks in one. Gluttony at its finest.
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Jake F.
For a long, long time, Dallesandro's was my philly cheesesteak haven. However, since their change in ownership, they've gone steadily downhill. Chubby's and Mama's tided me over until I could find suitable replacement. Thanks to Larry's Steaks, I've rekindled my passion for cheesesteaks. Larry's Steaks, situated by St. Joe's University, offers the closest thing to the original Dallesandro's cheesesteak I've found. The meat is sliced and minced into tiny little pieces, maximizing surface area. Then the cheese is melted throughout so it covers most of the steak and ensures a heavenly consistency and flavor. The onions and mushrooms are up to snuff as well. It's greasy enough to slide down your throat but not so much that it's a mess to eat. I can't attest to the other menu items, but that hardly matters. If you are up for a real philly cheesesteak, skip pat's and geno's (and the whiz, i can't believe people actually eat that stuff) and pick up a Larry's steak.
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Vivz C.
When I decided that St. Joseph's wasn't the university for me and I was going to leave the area, I knew really the only thing I would miss were the friends that I made (obviously) and cheesesteaks from Larry's. Being that it was just across the street from campus, it was the easiest dinner one could find if they missed dinner in the dining hall. I think I gained much of the beginning of my "freshman 15" because of Larry's! Popular among many SJU students, you will find a younger crowd usually occupying the tables chowing down or waiting for their order to be done. The cheesesteaks are big for the price that they charge and they are always stuffed! You can't find cheesesteaks like that anywhere but Philly!
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Art S.
Larry's served a purpose during my days on Hawk Hill up until '00. It was an affordable way to get a ton of food that wasn't great, but, hey, seeing as how I was usually at Larry's after a night of drinking, quality of food wasn't necessarily my biggest concern. Unfortunately, now that I'm a ripe old 29, Larry's doesn't really do it for me anymore. Even the nostalgia is pretty much gone, as the whole place has been remodeled since back in the day. Too bad they didn't remodel their food, because it's still the same super greasy, almost totally flavorless cheesesteak that I remember it being. That being said, you do get an enormous amount of food for a decent price. And, while I admit the steak itself has no flavor, adding pepperoni to the sandwich helps immensely. Ultimately, Larry's is for the college crowd, and the steak bombs that they serve up there really do cater to exactly what an empty stomach needs at 2 am. So, although I have quite a few criticisms, it's still nice to know that Larry's is still taking care of those of us who relied on them so much, even if for just a couple years.
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Glenn M.
It was the closest cheesesteak joint to me, and i loved it. Didnt have the balls to do a bellyfiller, but im sure i wouldnt be alive to write this review if i did. its enormous. this place has got to be a work realease joint. i saw the cook throw beef and the spatula cuz a kid didnt say if onions were on the steak. watching the ketchup fly was fun too. waited 15 mins for the fight to settle but it was worth it.
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Robert B.
There is nothing special about this place. The steaks are average and they taste like the ones you can get from any pizza shop down the street. I went in for a cheesesteak on a Tuesday night at 6 pm and had to wait 45 minutes to be served my cheesesteak and another 20 minutes for mozzarella fries (I eventually gave up on the fries and left). There was no where to sit as the inside is very small and the woman behind the counter was barking at people and the staff. Pat's/Geno's are better steaks and you are served in 20 seconds...now 45 minutes!!! It really is only popular for college late night food, but it's a poor place - avoid and find better places!
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Big E.
The belly-filler is the way to go. A little greasy and you will feel it the next morning but as far as quantity goes this place is as good as it gets.
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Bob R.
When I was a student at St. Joe's many moons ago, Larry's was THE place for slammin' cheesesteaks and pizza. The bellyfiller was an incredible steak, filled with tender meat, lots of cheese, and onions. A beautiful thing. Fast forward to a revisit a few years ago. The place has been under new management. It wasn't really crowded, but it took -- no exaggeration -- 16 minutes for someone to finally come to the counter to take our order ( we asked the guy cooking, but he didn't speak English). Once the order was placed, it was another 20 minutes before the steaks were done -- way smaller, almost completely tasteless and full of gristle. The fries were grease-soaked, disgustingly so. Couldn't finish either. Went back about 6 months ago, deciding to give it the benefit of the doubt that the lass visit might've been a bad day for them. Nope. Close to the same BS. THis place needs to go under. Anyone opening a competitive and better steak place next to St. Joe's will crush it in several months. My advice ... stay away. It sucks.
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Janelle J.
Overrated, the steak was eh. I didn't try their hoagie but who wants a hoagie wrapped in plastic like you're getting it from 7eleven? This place was disappointing...
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F M.
So incredibly bland! The chicken cheesesteak required endless amounts of salt and pepper to resemble anything like flavor. The cheese was gross. The sandwich was not expensive, per se, but would have been more appropriately priced at 50% less. Larry's, much like its surrounding population, leaves much to be desired.
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Camju E.
The best Philly CheeseSteak in Philly!! Need i say more?
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J L.
One of the best cheesesteaks in the area.
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Jarod S.
Larry's was highly recommended by someone at work and lived up to its reputation. Very good cheese steak!
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Pat J.
Can't even count, or remember, how many times I frequented Larry's during my four years at St. Joe's. Always a great last resort at 3 am when nothing else is open. Great mozz sticks, onion rings, and fries but the steaks are just meh. Great when you're hammered but not so much sober. Meat is usually a tad stringy and overcooked and the whiz is nacho cheese, not whiz. Definitely better steak options in the immediate area but again, they're the only place open late in walking distance of the house parties here. However, I give Larry's four stars instead of three because of the employees. Nicest guys, and girls, you'll ever meet and they really know how to deal with the crowds of drunk, spoiled, college assholes at 2 on a saturday morning. Hungry after throwing up on the Rugby house's basement steps? Stumble on over to Larry's.
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Tyneisha M.
As surprising as it is, this was my first time at Larry's. I'm a St Joes alum and this place is pretty much on campus. I really was craving wings so I ordered 3 fried wings and a slice of pepperoni pizza. The lady at the counter seemed rather miserable but wasn't impolite. She just didn't seem to want to be there which is understandable I guess. We dined in and the place was rather clean which was nice. I enjoyed the pizza it was a nice portion for the price and tasty. The wings however were ATROCIOUS! They were fried so hard you couldn't separate the skin from the wing if you wanted to. They were about a minute from charcoal. I'd think I give them another shot, just NEVER order the wings. I guess that's what I get ordering wings from a place that specializes in steaks. Until next time
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Ade B.
A west philly staple that has been around since the '50s and I have been going to my entire life. Awesome cheesesteaks, chicken cheesesteaks, and hoagies. Right up there with the best in the city, if not the best. Don't bother with anything else on the menu. It seems a lot of the bad reviews are for their pizza. Who orders pizza at Larry's? Must be college kids who don't know any better. Stick to what Larry's does best, cheesesteaks and hoagies!
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Freddie G.
Want to wait 20 minutes for shit food? Go ahead. I waited literally 20 minutes for a chicken cheesteak.
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Tricia S.
Well, Well, Well...this sub was delish!!!! I mean it was what I have been looking for in a sub from Philly. I have been so disappointed at Gino's and the steak place across the street from them, I had given up on a GOOD Philly cheesesteak...seriously. I remember being in college and my college roommate would bring me the best subs back from Philly and I never got that taste again... until that is I went to Larry's. We are definitely going back again, and again, and again, and again, and again...I think you get the picture. If you are ever in the area...go to Larry's. I mean, I can't tell you what to do but, I know what I am going to do when I go back to Philly. I'm Just sayin'
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Ernest B.
They have the best cheesesteak I've ever had in my entire life. Especially with cheese,ketchup,and fried onions.
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John F.
So... When you are looking for a NY style pizza...this is not it. Too much bread. Delivery took as long as they said. Where can I order a late night true NY style pizza in Fairmount? Sad.
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Justine S.
My friend ordered chicken fingers, and they were completely raw inside, not just a little pink, absolutely raw. We went back and they refunded her but gave no apologies. They didn't even look at it. This is a major health Risk and not okay. They showed no signs of caring at all. Also my cheesesteak was bland and had barely any cheese.
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Kareem C.
Belly Buster is the way to go... the cheesesteak is spot on... get extra cheese, onions and pepers...
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Tianna P.
4 words 1.Overrated 2.Pricey 3.Bland 4.Celebs really love this??????? (That WAS 4 words....)
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Ed R.
What a shame ! I grew up with Larry's steaks and hoagies. Back in the old Overbrook days. Stopped there today for 2 steak sandwiches. No one was there and it took 20 minutes for the sandwiches, deep down inside I knew they were over cooked and when we opened them they were like shoe leather. It is obvious the only way they succeed is because of the school and no where else to go. It's a shame, poor Larry must be spinning in his grave.
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Joseph B.
writing an update about something that has bothered me about larry's steaks for years and it really really annoyed me today when i stopped in. for some reason they absolutely refuse to prepare all of your food at the same time when your order includes fries. for the life of me i do not understand the logic behind this. so today i went in and ordered a chicken cheesesteak and an order of fries. so im sta ding there at the counter watching as several other sandwiches were being wrapped up and then placed over at the fry station but no fries were cooking; the fryers were empty. meanwhile, all of the sandwiches get soggy. way to go, larry's!
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Dana S.
Love this place, got hooked in college. Was very glad to see they're doing well (the place was a little spruced up since I've graduated). Went there recently after a concert to close out the night and the food was still delicious and hit the late night spot. They make great cheesesteaks, cheese fries and decent pizza. My favorite is their buffalo chicken cheesesteak, so yummy!
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a J.
Good steaks. Good hoagies. What else matters? Consistent food and service. I always call ahead. One of the best hoagies in the area.
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Jenna G.
Amazing. Every time I visit my boyfriend at SJU this is a regular dinner stop. So yummy.
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Fahad H.
I go to SJU and larry's is good place to eat during the weekend because it stays open late but the service is not that good and because there are a lot of people who order during the weekend, you order may take a long time for it to get done.
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Jim H.
Extremely rude cashier! If I wasn't so hungry I would of walked out. Cheesesteaks were horrible. They use fake cheese wiz. This place really went downhill. It used to be a lot better.
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J B.
I tried to go to Larry's and presented a coupon I received for their store. They would not honor it and instead said that instead of the $7 price for a plain cheese steak with a soda and chips as promised by the coupon, I can pay $9.50 for just the cheese steak and nothing else. I left as I probably would have gotten food poisoning if I ate there anyway. They claim to be the official caterer of Saint Joseph's University, however that is completely untrue.
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David S.
The food here is very good it is exactly what you see on the picture that customer have posted. compare to Los Angeles it is so much tastier however I would recommend if you don't like tomato,be sure not to order the house special with tomato because they would put a lot and it doesn't taste as good other than that the cheesesteak is pretty yummy
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Sheldon S.
I went to Larry's for the first time last year when visiting Philly. I enjoyed my food last time as well as the time before. I was however disappointed in the service I received. I ordered my steak to be fried with peppers and pickles. It wasn't and the cashier told me to just put some of the cold toppings they had near the condiments on top. Ummmm... No! That is a totally different taste and style. I specifically asked for them to be cooked in because I wanted a traditional Philly steak. I didn't complain and proceeded to eat what I had though. It takes a little time for them to cook the steaks because they are cooked to order and I was with a group who'd all already received their food. I didn't want to be the lone person holding everyone up. Pluses for quality and taste of food... Minuses for the bad service with erroneous order... There was no attempt to even try and rectify the error on there part.
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Michael P.
Decided on a cheese steak for take-out dinner, what with a full night's schedule ahead of me. I ordered a regular, which is more than enough for one; a Bellyfiller is too big for me. Decent enough, but I'd prefer more cheese and much more fried onions. Not bad, but there's better around town. Parking out front is easily available. I bet the outdoor tables are charming in good weather.
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Kat H.
After visiting Philly for the first time I'm glad we tried Larry's! I had the chicken cheese steak with onions, American cheese mayo and ketchup. Mind you it was the first time I've ever had a chicken one and it was amazing!!! Too bad I live too far away!
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Kristen G.
The cheese steaks here are amazing, the bread is soft and the meat is cheesy and delicious! The bad part about this place is that it is dirty. It is obvious that they hardly clean. There was a pile of dead bugs in the windowsill. Also there was no toilet seat in the bathroom. It took them 15-20 minutes to get us our food because the cooks were chatting. People who ordered after us got their food before us. Also the girl who was working the cash register was texting and there were no napkins.
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Andrew P.
I am a SJU student so I have the opportunity to eat here whenever. For the cheap price, the food is pretty decent. If you are in the mood for a quick bite and not looking to spend much money or eat the crap at McDonald's down the street, then I would highly recommend Larry's!!
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Gia M.
Larry's is a college hangout, plain and simple. It's the closest and best cheesesteak to the campus of SJU and it's open really late, so it's easy to take advantage of the food. Larry's isn't the best cheesesteak I've ever had (I'm partial to D'Alessandro's), but it certainly is large and hot. As far as cheesesteaks go, Larry's are steaming and full of finely chopped beef and lots of melted cheese. Another decent item on the menu are the fries. Best enjoyed as a late-night snack, the fries are hot and not too greasy-- and go great with cheese. Larry's is convenient and dependable for a quick cheesesteak or late night snacks, though it could use some sprucing up.
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Adam F.
Decent steak/pizza/hoagie shop. Go with the house steak -- it has peppers, onions, mushrooms, and pepperoni on it. Cheap and geared towards college kids.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes 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 : No Caters : Yes
John P.
Cheesesteak was good, not great. The service is BRUTAL. Without the place busy, they literally sit around. You'll wait FOREVER for your food.
(2)Vanessa W.
Gross. The restaurant is dirty, and tables were allowed to sit forever with used trays and half-eaten food on them. The service was slow and it wasn't that crowded. I ordered a shrimp platter, an order of mozzarella sticks, and a root beer, which came up to $16. Steep! My mozzarella sticks tasted awful--wayyy too salty, first of all, and they were just frozen sticks out of a box. There were five of them, so I paid a dollar a stick for frozen crap that was too salty to even eat. I ate one and ended up tossing the rest. The shrimp were likewise cooked out of a box of frozen junk, and somehow they had managed to overcook them so they were kind of hard. The shrimp inside were super-small and it was mostly breading. Five shrimp came with soggy, mediocre fries, some bread, a small side salad, and cole slaw. I ate like six fries and by that time I had given up on my meal, so I can't report on the slaw, salad, or bread. My can of soda was not even very cold, so they managed to screw that one up, too. This place charges way too much to be serving such crappy food. From the dilapidated atmosphere, it is clear that no care or pride really goes into this restaurant. I'll certainly never be back.
(1)Princess T.
Very tasty cheesesteaks but the ambiance is crap & the restaurant was kinda dirty. The servers were quick and the prices affordable but I would DEFINITELY order to go.
(3)Faith C.
The bread for my cheesesteak was fresh and soft. And I liked how the meat wasn't rough/chewy and that it was cut into small pieces so that when you took a bite, you didn't have large chunks of meat falling out. I didn't like that you had to pay separately for each topping you wanted to add (50 cents). It wouldn't have been so bad if they had been generous with the toppings. I added green peppers and mushrooms, but only had a few pieces in the entire sandwich. I like that they had pickles at the condiment area for you to eat. The eating area had nice tvs that you could watch while eating. One major drawback of the place is the bathroom. The woman's bathroom looked dirty and smelled worse! I thought that I was going to throw up. Definitely almost lost my appetite after going in there.
(3)Nyota W.
Early morning (they open at 9), late night (I don't know what time, but they're open late), feeling a bit gluttonous (order that bellyfiller) etc...whatever you like! I have friends that swear by some other locations in Philly, but Larry's just does it for me. It does seem as though ownership may have shifted in recent years and the quality of sandwiches declined a bit, but it's still a good sandwich. Plus I have the number programmed in my phone making it easy to place the order prior to arrival. These sandwiches are made to order and hey even have seating available in the store. This area looks like a zoo if you come by late night when St. Joe's is in session due to the number of drunk students. They take credit cards as well. Consider adding mushrooms and peppers to yours next time. Yum!
(4)Steve S.
There is no question in my mind that this place is popular simply because it is close to a college population. Don't get me wrong. It's good. I've had a few steaks and slices of pizza there in my time. I do not turn up my nose at Larry's. But compared to the big time cheesesteaks in this town, Larry's doesn't measure up to a Tony Luke's or a John's in South Philly. It doesn't even measure up to Pat's or Jim's. I'd take a Larry's steak over Geno's though. But it definitely works if you come out of a night class and you need a bite. Service can be a little slow, but you won't wait forever.
(3)Ryan E.
The staff was organized and fast. The cheese steak was DELICIOUS. One of the best I've ever had. I almost had the 2 footer but we decided to control ourselves.
(4)Jasmine U.
I came here with a friend on a packed Saturday evening, we actually wanted to go to Landmark (next door) but the wait was over an hour and we were too hungry to wait. I had a Chicken Cheesesteak w/ onions, sweet & hot peppers and light mayo. Service was good, employees alll pleasant. Was it good? yes. Great? Nah. We went back next door and took shots while waiting for the food so I was tipsy when we actually ate, had I been sober I might have liked it less. Would I come back? Only if I was in the area and another place I wanted to eat was crowded. I've lived in Philly a little over a year so I'm still trying out a lot of different cheesesteak joints, this one is nothing to brag about. Also, it was very crowded but I think they could do a better job cleaning up.
(3)Epiphany H.
I love Larry's cheesesteaks. Never too greasy. Always the right amount of ingredients. Customer service is ok too.
(5)Imran G.
While my significant other was busy interviewing for grad school, I slipped away to Larry's Steaks after Friday prayer. I was super hungry and so I was ready to sample some of the fine cheesecake delicacies available in this city. For about $7 I got quite a large sandwich. I can't say anything about the service because it was fairly empty, I got my food, got out, and got back to business. The cheesesteak itself was pretty filling. When it came off the grill it was steaming hot, just the way I like it. This is important, because I'd rather have steaming hot food and let it cool down than lukewarm food and feel bad about asking to get it heated. Mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions were plentiful and provided me with a sense of eating healthy since I could say I had some vegetables. However, I didn't really find any cheese in my sandwich. An ample amount of cheese can make or break a sandwich, and I think the cook might have forgotten to put some on my plate. As such, I don't think I found anything particularly interesting about this steak. The taste was decent, but nothing that would force me to come back again. I don't have any comments from my significant other since I visited alone, and I doubt I will bring her here.
(3)Peter N.
With so many great reviews I thought I would Larry's a try. I called in an order for a steak stromboli and cheesefries. I got there 20 minutes later and they didn't even start to make my fries yet. When I got my meal everything smelt so good, but as soon as I took my first bite I was disappointed. Both the stromboli and fries were soggy. I understand that the stromboli is holding a lot of moisture and the fries were covered in cheese but these items were extremely soggy that I lost my appetite for meal.
(1)Jas. K.
What do you say about a place where you grew up eating as weekly tradition and it pretty much grew to have personified your hometown? Sure, the hoagies/cheesesteak is on any self-respecting fascist vegan's hit list, I know, I get it. But eveyr so often, you have to have a hoagie, you have to have a cheesesteak with provolone, mounds of cooked onions ...dumped onto an Amoroso roll dripping with Heinz 57. You have to at least, if Philly runs in your veins along side plaque. I know hoagies/cheesesteaks, hoagies/cheesesteaks are friends of mine. Larry's you are hoagies/cheesesteaks. Okay, so they're not as nourishing as breast milk but boy, the longing for the two is pretty close to even on the primal scale.
(5)Arm R.
The Way Steak belly filler is worth the trip to Philly. It's one if the best outside the main city.
(4)Bob C.
Stopped by Larry's on the recommendation of someone who works in the area. It's not the most charming of interiors, but I was there for a cheesesteak, not a filet mignon. The cheesesteak itself was superb. The meat and cheese (i opted for American) coagulated together nicely like an earthworm crawling through loose, moist soil. The roll encased it all it crusty goodness. I would go back here for sure if I'm anywhere in the area.
(4)Tianyu G.
Been here many times, Larry's cheesesteak Is not the best but still a great choice
(4)Sha T.
Who's open at 2 am when you need a huge sub brimming with savory steak? Larry's! I've been here on several occasions and am never disappointed. My service was fast and effective but, then again at 2am I don't need anyone to be a saint towards me.
(4)Steven C.
Don't look around too much just enjoy the food. What I'm saying is that the facility itself may not be the cleanest but they make good Philly Cheesesteaks, hoagies, and pizza. It's cheap, close to SJU, and is open late.
(3)Ed R.
Every time I am around SJU I always stop in at Larry's. Great steaks and fries.
(4)Toddly M.
Dirty restaurant. Mediocre at best food. We live close by and thought 'Why not? Let's try Larry's.' Bad choice. Since it was a rainy night during the summer when St.Joe's is closed, we decided to go and settle in for a couple of chicken cheese steaks. Ordered at the counter and sat down, then looked around. All the ceiling vents were filthy, and the surrounding ceiling tiles dirty. Every license, notice, menu, article, etc was badly taped up in a really sloppy way, and all of the tape and signage was dirty and just looked like crap. I'm taller than most and could see across the top of a big glass cabinet to the left of the cash register. Encrusted with dirt, dust and crud. Once you see the dirt and old greasy dust, you see it all around the place. What the hell? They make a lotta money here. Pay somebody to come in and clean, devotedly, with some regularity. A chicken cheese steak can be delicious or a boring, dead thing on a roll. It was very much the latter, and it was like no one cared. 'Here kids, eat this and like it, because there is no other place to get a sandwich at St. Joe's'. They would have just gone ahead and put American cheese on it if I hadn't asked for provolone. You don't put American cheese on a cheese steak. My wife ordered a chicken cheese steak hoagie, which means they need to make an effort to enliven the top of the sandwich with all the fresh ingredients... lettuce, onions, tomatoes, etc, that make it a HOAGIE. What was there was dead and buried UNDER the boring chicken. If you want a perfectly tasty and adequate hoagie, go to Wawa. If you want a damned good sandwich, go to most any neighborhood sandwich joint. I've told people for years that it is nearly impossible to get a bad sandwich in Philly because it's what we do best, and any place that was less than good wouldn't survive. Well, Larry's thrives because it has a great location on a booming college campus where the food becomes drunken comfort food for kids who aren't yet worldly enough to know better. For the sake of St. Joe's and the surrounding community, I hope ANYONE so inclined sees the opportunity to make millions just by opening up close by and offering a consistently exceptional sandwich. Want a damned good cheese steak close by? Go to Overbrook Pizza on 63rd. Take out only, but the sandwiches remind you why Philadelphia crows about how wonderful the cheese steak is.
(1)Gerald F.
GIANT PHILLY CHEESE STEAKS. Pretty good, not great. But the bellyfiller. Nice help. Can't go wrong.
(3)Lon H.
Kobe's favorite place, but I think there is better in Philly. They actually make a better Italian sub than Cheese Steak...so try that one out. This place is not clean and if you eat in you will smell like old food.
(3)christina g.
Larry's is banging. Salads=banging Motz Fries= banging pizza=ok turkey sandwich-banging creepy guy who always asks for my number= not banging.
(4)Chad C.
I don't usually post negative comments but I really think people need to know about my experience. I work near the St. Joe's location and ate hoagies here twice in the past 5 years or so. The first time I was not impressed and the second time I had a terrible food borne illness. I'll spare the details about my 2 1/2 day sickness. The hoagies are prepared bare handed, not with gloves. I know this happens at very many sandwich and pizza shops, but it's still the law to wear gloves when handling ready to eat foods. I wonder if the sandwich maker washed his hands after visiting the restroom or taking out trash? I wonder if any employees are trained to properly handle food? I wonder how many other people have gotten sick? Bottom line is STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO RISK YOUR HEALTH!
(1)Anthony W.
I went to Larry's again this past weekend for the first time in a couple of years and I was really turned off. Gripes are as follows: 1. Where are the drink options? It's 2010 get a fountain already... 80 cent cans of soda or $1.50 for orange/apple juice. I can't look the other way on this because Larry's is DINE-IN or takeout. A can is cool with a slice otherwise it's uncivilized for a sit down spot. A can is for sitting on the front steps of your house. 2. $6.45 for a cheesesteak? The meat was SPARSE! I had a bald spot at the end of my roll. WTF? Some places have the decency to cut the bald spot off as to not offend anyone. It's like damn am I not good enough to have the steak cross my whole roll? You're gonna do me like that? The fries were great nice and crispy, but also SPARSE for the price ($2.50 I think?). 3. Flies... no matter what time of year I go this place has flies (guarding the pickles, peppers, and ketchup). Are they imported? Where do you even get a fly when it's 30 degrees out? I don't trip over a fruit fly or 2, but these were the real deal. The 1st time I came here to dine-in this fly would NOT let me be. I think we got reacquainted this past Saturday. 4. Given how busy the place was and how many people were coming and going they should have been more diligent about keeping the floor, tables, and utensil area clean. When I came in I had to wipe my own table... (last one available) no problem. When I left half tables were freed up, but they all needed wiping. A line has to be drawn somewhere. A cloth has to be whipped out sometime. Overall, I spent like $12 for a steak with no bells and whistles, fries, and a drink. I know they have money over at St. Joes but C'MON. If I ever go back, I'm gonna stick to the slices (plain mind you...) and grab a drink @7-11 around the corner. And I apologize if I missed the fine print for a steak and fry combo. It would make me feel better somehow knowing this was my fault.
(2)Jamal R.
I liked Larry's back in the 90's. I lived around the corner and gained 10 pounds when I moved to Philly! When I moved back to NYC I would visit and bring home 4 or 6 steaks... Then something changed. Over the last 3 years, I have been steadily wondering what went wrong with their steaks. Maybe around the time they changed the sign they changed the formula. I've had better steaks in NY: with yellow cheese! Okay, yellow cheese is a joke but seriously, what happened to Larry's! I always have a bad bowel movement after this place.
(2)JJ M.
First - Dear YELP admins, how could the word "hoagie" fail your spell checker? C'Mon already! Everyone has a favorite steak shop or two and they can be as different as night and day. White House, Tony Luke's, Geno's, Pudge's - like comparing apples and pigs, or Wilt to Magic, or Kung Fu to Karate, you just can't compare iconic examples different styles. Larry's is like that. I've been coming for 30 years. Once or twice, I even stepped up to the Houseway Belly Filler. I think this was the first place I ever had a meat topping on a steak sandwich (pepperoni), but it wasn't the last. What makes Larry's Larry's? First, the guy is cooking in the window. Next, the steaks are chopped. Not shredded, fluffed, laid out or shingled. Even the toppings on our chicken cheese steak hoagie were chopped - a devout nod to every-bite-the-same sandwich science. A lot of work goes into every steak. Finally, the fresh Amoroso-style roll is just a little toasted, not enough to be a grinder, but certainly not steamed on the grill like an AC sub. When on Hawk Hill and hungry go to Larry's. Is it the best steak ever? Nah, but it is an institution and true to itself. As you take your first bite, envision yourself bustin curfew on the way home from seeing Neil Young at the Spectrum, or watching the Sixers take the NBA crown, or sweating whether Y2k will crash your Palm II. If you twist my arm, Larry's doesn't crack my top 5, but tradition is tradition, and Larry's has stood the test of time for good reason.
(4)Nicole L.
I know Larry's Steaks is practically an icon for Hawk Hill, but if I had to guess, it's more the proximity to the various student halls that keep this place running. The cheesesteaks are a step above the Pat's/Geno's hype, but the varying levels of rudeness and creepy leering I've experienced from the staff have me going out of my way to fill up before evening classes.
(2)Michael F.
I've been to Larry's twice. First time, my steak was good, but perhaps a little too greasy for my preference. The second trip yeilded a much better steak. I still needed to doctor it up a little bit with a shake of salt, pepper, hots...you get the idea. Larry's is good, but I've got some personal favorites I like better.
(3)David C.
The steaks are ok/eh. I really wouldn't brag about them. Living in center city, I've had all of the "real" cheesesteaks, so I wouldn't place Larry's on a list with them. Their business survives solely on the hungry student population, I'm guessing, because their service is non-existant: the man at the ordering counter is rude rude rude. Just last time we went in, it was a sunday evening, at 8:10PM. We stood around for about 5 minutes & nobody acknowledged us. Then suddenly, a little grumpy man popped up to the counter, hit his hands down and said "Alright order now before we close!" We asked when they close, and he replied, "In an hour." So I don't cook cheesesteaks much, but I'm fairly sure it doesn't take an hour to make 2 cheesesteaks. We told him we'd rather go to south philly, and walked right out. Won't be going back to Larry's anymore. I see no reason to patronize a business that takes their customers for granted.
(2)Jeremy L.
Sitting in the heart of SJU lies a little gem otherwise known as Larry's Steaks. Forget going to the tourist traps (Pat's & Geno's) in the city, grab a hearty beast of a cheesesteak here on the campus. Yes there are places that have a better flavor than Larry's, however what Larry has that they do not have is the belly filler, let me put it this way it is a monster, and I have yet to defeat it. The one thing that makes Larry's different is the selection, they have buffalo chicken cheesesteaks (damn good ones) and other joints in Philly do not. They also have some great slices of pizza to offer. Finally their fries are very good, they are the double fried kind that are really crunchy (my favorite kind). If you are on going to class at SJU, it should be part of the orientation because it is clearly one of the best spots on the campus to get a quick affordable meal that doesn't involve driving around. Because of the variety and prices, Larry's gets a 4 star review (sorry there is a boatload of competition for this and nothing screams 5 stars, 3.5 stars would be more appropriate). However I am currently the duke of this place and will continue to give Larry my business.
(4)V D.
The Best in the area.. hands down.. Order it with extra cheese its amazing.. Wish I lived closer but happy I don't cuz I would be 500lbs...
(5)Gavin S.
Larry's is overall pretty good. Enjoyed their pepperoni cheesesteak and Italian hoagies when I used to live nearby. Big hoagies. Mostly this is a hangout for St. Joe's students - it has a large flat screen on the wall of the dining room. Cosi now gives them competition down the street (and offers a sane place to relax with wifi). Final note - milkshakes!
(3)Ian S.
This is, very simply, the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia, which means it is the best cheesesteak in the world. Pat's & Geno's are better known, and are better if you want a long line of tourists and people who dont know their a-- from a hole in the ground. Those two places are a big ol pile of okay. This place...is heaven. It doesnt look like much from the outside, but people that know, this is the spot. The Bellyfiller is a killer, a monster of a sandwich that you have to be a serious eater to have a chance at. Quality, super delicious steaks, excellent sides. Professional athletes secretly take free agents and their families to Larry's when they are wooing them and trying to get them to sign in Philly. THAT'S how you know this place is the best. THE BEST.
(5)Devon L.
I'll put Larry's steaks third on my list behind Jim's (west Philly) and genos. Larry's consistently delivers. if you really want to destroy your waistline, get some cheese fries with ur steak. omg they are crack! larrys has good variety too with pizza, salads, hoagies etc. great for late night.
(4)Tanya D.
I am unsatisfied. As soon as I walked in and no one acknowledge us I knew we had made a mistake. We chose Larrys Steaks on 54th & City Ave based on a family member. The sandwiches took forever. I asked for no tomatoes and I got Tomatoes. But da kids enjoyed their pizza. Although it was sitting with my fries i paid $2.67 for getting cold while the sandwiches were being made. I finally went to the counter & peered over only to see a pile of meat half cooked on one side of the griddle And our sandwiches sitting wide open on a nearby lower counter. All in all the service was poor & the sandwiches were average, nothing special. We will be trying someone else later tonite.
(2)Craig H.
I used to come here all the time when I first moved to the Philly area and I didn't know any better. :) At times it can be very hard to find parking because it's right on top of St. Joe's campus. Overall I think this place is more hype than substance. Their standard cheesesteak doesn't come with enough meat for my liking and it's usually overcooked, whether you are ordering chicken or steak. Ask for extra cheese or a ton of toppings (onions, peppers, mushrooms, bacon) because that will go a long way towards improving the taste of the sandwich. The Belly Filler is actually a decent deal because you get more meat and two people can easily split it. It's a much better option than ordering two separate steaks, assuming you both like the same thing! :) I would never tell anyone to not eat here. There are just much better options in the area. It seems to be one of the many Philly area eateries that has a huge local following in their neighborhood but that's about it.
(2)Clint E.
We searched for a great place to eat on Yelp and found Larry's Steaks, home of the belly filler. Here we are, we walk in and meet 2 of the cooks, Darrell and Roy. They immediately recommended the cheese steaks so we went over to Amal at the cash register to order our cheese steak with onions and peppers. Amal is also known as Cleopatra. Then Mr Amoroso, one of the owners, showed us some true Philly Hospitality with a gift of baked bread from Amoroso's bakery. That was totally unexpected and very much appreciated. We are from the south so we pride ourselves on Southern hospitality. So Philly is living up to its reputation as the City of Brotherly Love. I feel loved when somebody gives me free food. However, I don't want to forget to mention the star of the show....the cheese steaks! 5 Star rated cheese steaks, abundant portions of meat and cheese. The bread was chewy on the outside and soft on the inside. Both my wife and I were especially impressed. Larry's Steaks cheese steak is better than Geno's or Pat's...my humble opinion. Larry's Steaks gets a top rating from me. PS...we came to watch the Mercer Bears play St Joe's in Lacrosse....it was a great game even though the waether was terible, freezing rain. Thanks for all the hospitality St Joe's....much appreciated.
(5)Domenic F.
Ahh larry's...its been a long time. Being a Villanova grad this is like going into the heart of the enemy but this place and the promise of a good sandwich make it all the while better. This place is right across the street from st joes university. Its open all day and night and serves everything possible. The only thing i recommend here, and recommend highly is the cheese steak. The cheeseteak or belly filler if you're EXTRA hungry or if you have another person is a perfectly done. The roll is a great amoroso roll and the meat is chopped nicely and the cheesy american cheese is just phenomenal. I would recommend going here for a late night fix, its worth it.
(4)Becca F.
Is a genuine Philly cheesesteaks wit wiz (with cheese whiz)? I don't know. What I do know is my friend's bf who is a Nova man swears by Larry's. (Anybody remember why the Chevy Nova was unpopular with Spanish-speaking consumers? Nova = no go) The guy who took our order appeared distracted and unapologetic about it. OK, c'est la vie and no love loss. The sandwiches were made fast b/c the cook pre-cooks half the meat. You can peer over the counter & see it for yourself. The rest of the meat serving was thoroughly cooked, and almost minced to death. I wish there was more melted (sliced) cheese b/c it would have held the meat together. At least the sandwich was warm and had that hot griddle/skillet taste. The problem: the sous chef seriously lacks communication skills. He stood there w/ a look that asked what we'd like on the sandwiches before he wrapped them up. When my friend asked for lettuce and tomatoes, the sous chef got ornery and said she should have ordered that stuff at the register. [BTW we didn't order the stuff at the register b/c the bf said it would be included.] He couldn't add it now. What could he add at this point? salt & pepper -- WOW.
(3)Seth T.
I work in this area, and I really wish there was something better near SJU, but there isn't, which is why I guess this place is able to stay in business. The cheese steaks are about average for Philly, but the pizza stinks and the place is never particularly clean. They also have two TVs blaring different stations on all of the time, which I think is rather annoying, and the decor looks about as classy as Charlie Sheen's apartment in Wall Street. The people at the service counter are not particularly friendly either; not that I expect roses and cupcakes, they just kind of look at you like you're not even there. Its weird.
(2)Katie F.
This place is great! The guys there are super friendly and quick to make your cheesy meaty sandwiches. I'm a huge fan of my steak being on the thinner side and man, do they deliver. I'm also a huge fan of anyone who'll support me in my decision to up the ante in calorie count by trading a water for a coke. What what! Add some cheese fries to that also!
(5)Damon B.
Best cheesesteaks anywhere. Sometimes the guy that takes your order is too inept to listen fully to what you are saying, so speak clearly and check your receipt. I won't speak for "atmosphere"--it's a steak joint!? Larry's = gastric happiness
(5)Kate N.
I had take out once, and the steak was a little too dry, but not bad. Went in once, and the man at the counter was completely rude. Whatever dude, I'll just go to Pat's or Tony Luke's, where the steaks are far superior and the people aren't rude, even when I don't order correctly.
(1)Martha M.
This place has the best cheese steaks in all Philly so forget those tourist places like Geno's and Pat's. I have never had a problem with the staff "not speaking English." They have great service and a nice atmosphere. They even have a giant TV in there for everyone to watch while you are waiting. Great place.
(4)Bayyina B.
Larry's is great! I went there yesterday with my friend and had a chicken cheese steak. I don't eat red meet so when I find a good chicken cheese steak place...I get REALLY happy. I got a chicken cheese steak with mushrooms, fried onions, and green peppers. Everything...especially the chicken was nice and FRESH! The crunchy french fries are SO GOOD and addicting too! If you're on a diet...I wouldn't recommend going here...but if you're not..GO FOR IT! The place is really clean, they have a flat screen tv..yesterday everyone's eyes were glued to Remember the Titans. This is my new spot!
(5)Robyn H.
This will be my final update on Larry's. Found out that the chicken cheesesteak I ate gave me E.Coli food poisoning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know of 2 other people who also got sick. I'm not sure if it was just a bad day for them or not, but I thought I should let everyone know. Larry's is obviously doing SOMETHING wrong!
(1)Mahari B.
FOOD IS AWESOME. but the service is terrible, dine-in area is never clean and the bathroom is disgusting. There is always a line so I suggest calling in advance if dining out (or dining in for that matter). The food is so good that I have been overlooking these inadequacies for years but with all the renovations in the area, it's time to pick it up Larry's.
(2)Andre D.
Great food. Belly fillers awesome. It's better to call and order while your on your way cuz its always crowded. Great for late nights.
(4)Shecky S.
Easily the best cheesesteaks on the west side of Philly.
(5)Divya R.
this use to be the best steak, in my opinion, in Philly. However, since its gotten popular something has changed! go back to the basics guys.
(3)Kevin J.
been coming here for years. i love their mushroom steak. have much, more to offer than steaks but i only see people getting steaks. the wings aren't bad and the fries are good. best time to go after the clubs and bars close. theres usually a line but it moves quick. If your in west Philly by St. Joe's please give Larry's a try. and if your feeling fat try one of there belly fillers. its like having 2 steaks in one. Gluttony at its finest.
(4)Jake F.
For a long, long time, Dallesandro's was my philly cheesesteak haven. However, since their change in ownership, they've gone steadily downhill. Chubby's and Mama's tided me over until I could find suitable replacement. Thanks to Larry's Steaks, I've rekindled my passion for cheesesteaks. Larry's Steaks, situated by St. Joe's University, offers the closest thing to the original Dallesandro's cheesesteak I've found. The meat is sliced and minced into tiny little pieces, maximizing surface area. Then the cheese is melted throughout so it covers most of the steak and ensures a heavenly consistency and flavor. The onions and mushrooms are up to snuff as well. It's greasy enough to slide down your throat but not so much that it's a mess to eat. I can't attest to the other menu items, but that hardly matters. If you are up for a real philly cheesesteak, skip pat's and geno's (and the whiz, i can't believe people actually eat that stuff) and pick up a Larry's steak.
(5)Vivz C.
When I decided that St. Joseph's wasn't the university for me and I was going to leave the area, I knew really the only thing I would miss were the friends that I made (obviously) and cheesesteaks from Larry's. Being that it was just across the street from campus, it was the easiest dinner one could find if they missed dinner in the dining hall. I think I gained much of the beginning of my "freshman 15" because of Larry's! Popular among many SJU students, you will find a younger crowd usually occupying the tables chowing down or waiting for their order to be done. The cheesesteaks are big for the price that they charge and they are always stuffed! You can't find cheesesteaks like that anywhere but Philly!
(4)Art S.
Larry's served a purpose during my days on Hawk Hill up until '00. It was an affordable way to get a ton of food that wasn't great, but, hey, seeing as how I was usually at Larry's after a night of drinking, quality of food wasn't necessarily my biggest concern. Unfortunately, now that I'm a ripe old 29, Larry's doesn't really do it for me anymore. Even the nostalgia is pretty much gone, as the whole place has been remodeled since back in the day. Too bad they didn't remodel their food, because it's still the same super greasy, almost totally flavorless cheesesteak that I remember it being. That being said, you do get an enormous amount of food for a decent price. And, while I admit the steak itself has no flavor, adding pepperoni to the sandwich helps immensely. Ultimately, Larry's is for the college crowd, and the steak bombs that they serve up there really do cater to exactly what an empty stomach needs at 2 am. So, although I have quite a few criticisms, it's still nice to know that Larry's is still taking care of those of us who relied on them so much, even if for just a couple years.
(3)Glenn M.
It was the closest cheesesteak joint to me, and i loved it. Didnt have the balls to do a bellyfiller, but im sure i wouldnt be alive to write this review if i did. its enormous. this place has got to be a work realease joint. i saw the cook throw beef and the spatula cuz a kid didnt say if onions were on the steak. watching the ketchup fly was fun too. waited 15 mins for the fight to settle but it was worth it.
(4)Robert B.
There is nothing special about this place. The steaks are average and they taste like the ones you can get from any pizza shop down the street. I went in for a cheesesteak on a Tuesday night at 6 pm and had to wait 45 minutes to be served my cheesesteak and another 20 minutes for mozzarella fries (I eventually gave up on the fries and left). There was no where to sit as the inside is very small and the woman behind the counter was barking at people and the staff. Pat's/Geno's are better steaks and you are served in 20 seconds...now 45 minutes!!! It really is only popular for college late night food, but it's a poor place - avoid and find better places!
(1)Big E.
The belly-filler is the way to go. A little greasy and you will feel it the next morning but as far as quantity goes this place is as good as it gets.
(3)Bob R.
When I was a student at St. Joe's many moons ago, Larry's was THE place for slammin' cheesesteaks and pizza. The bellyfiller was an incredible steak, filled with tender meat, lots of cheese, and onions. A beautiful thing. Fast forward to a revisit a few years ago. The place has been under new management. It wasn't really crowded, but it took -- no exaggeration -- 16 minutes for someone to finally come to the counter to take our order ( we asked the guy cooking, but he didn't speak English). Once the order was placed, it was another 20 minutes before the steaks were done -- way smaller, almost completely tasteless and full of gristle. The fries were grease-soaked, disgustingly so. Couldn't finish either. Went back about 6 months ago, deciding to give it the benefit of the doubt that the lass visit might've been a bad day for them. Nope. Close to the same BS. THis place needs to go under. Anyone opening a competitive and better steak place next to St. Joe's will crush it in several months. My advice ... stay away. It sucks.
(1)Janelle J.
Overrated, the steak was eh. I didn't try their hoagie but who wants a hoagie wrapped in plastic like you're getting it from 7eleven? This place was disappointing...
(2)F M.
So incredibly bland! The chicken cheesesteak required endless amounts of salt and pepper to resemble anything like flavor. The cheese was gross. The sandwich was not expensive, per se, but would have been more appropriately priced at 50% less. Larry's, much like its surrounding population, leaves much to be desired.
(1)Camju E.
The best Philly CheeseSteak in Philly!! Need i say more?
(5)J L.
One of the best cheesesteaks in the area.
(4)Jarod S.
Larry's was highly recommended by someone at work and lived up to its reputation. Very good cheese steak!
(4)Pat J.
Can't even count, or remember, how many times I frequented Larry's during my four years at St. Joe's. Always a great last resort at 3 am when nothing else is open. Great mozz sticks, onion rings, and fries but the steaks are just meh. Great when you're hammered but not so much sober. Meat is usually a tad stringy and overcooked and the whiz is nacho cheese, not whiz. Definitely better steak options in the immediate area but again, they're the only place open late in walking distance of the house parties here. However, I give Larry's four stars instead of three because of the employees. Nicest guys, and girls, you'll ever meet and they really know how to deal with the crowds of drunk, spoiled, college assholes at 2 on a saturday morning. Hungry after throwing up on the Rugby house's basement steps? Stumble on over to Larry's.
(4)Tyneisha M.
As surprising as it is, this was my first time at Larry's. I'm a St Joes alum and this place is pretty much on campus. I really was craving wings so I ordered 3 fried wings and a slice of pepperoni pizza. The lady at the counter seemed rather miserable but wasn't impolite. She just didn't seem to want to be there which is understandable I guess. We dined in and the place was rather clean which was nice. I enjoyed the pizza it was a nice portion for the price and tasty. The wings however were ATROCIOUS! They were fried so hard you couldn't separate the skin from the wing if you wanted to. They were about a minute from charcoal. I'd think I give them another shot, just NEVER order the wings. I guess that's what I get ordering wings from a place that specializes in steaks. Until next time
(3)Ade B.
A west philly staple that has been around since the '50s and I have been going to my entire life. Awesome cheesesteaks, chicken cheesesteaks, and hoagies. Right up there with the best in the city, if not the best. Don't bother with anything else on the menu. It seems a lot of the bad reviews are for their pizza. Who orders pizza at Larry's? Must be college kids who don't know any better. Stick to what Larry's does best, cheesesteaks and hoagies!
(5)Freddie G.
Want to wait 20 minutes for shit food? Go ahead. I waited literally 20 minutes for a chicken cheesteak.
(1)Tricia S.
Well, Well, Well...this sub was delish!!!! I mean it was what I have been looking for in a sub from Philly. I have been so disappointed at Gino's and the steak place across the street from them, I had given up on a GOOD Philly cheesesteak...seriously. I remember being in college and my college roommate would bring me the best subs back from Philly and I never got that taste again... until that is I went to Larry's. We are definitely going back again, and again, and again, and again, and again...I think you get the picture. If you are ever in the area...go to Larry's. I mean, I can't tell you what to do but, I know what I am going to do when I go back to Philly. I'm Just sayin'
(5)Ernest B.
They have the best cheesesteak I've ever had in my entire life. Especially with cheese,ketchup,and fried onions.
(5)John F.
So... When you are looking for a NY style pizza...this is not it. Too much bread. Delivery took as long as they said. Where can I order a late night true NY style pizza in Fairmount? Sad.
(2)Justine S.
My friend ordered chicken fingers, and they were completely raw inside, not just a little pink, absolutely raw. We went back and they refunded her but gave no apologies. They didn't even look at it. This is a major health Risk and not okay. They showed no signs of caring at all. Also my cheesesteak was bland and had barely any cheese.
(1)Kareem C.
Belly Buster is the way to go... the cheesesteak is spot on... get extra cheese, onions and pepers...
(4)Tianna P.
4 words 1.Overrated 2.Pricey 3.Bland 4.Celebs really love this??????? (That WAS 4 words....)
(1)Ed R.
What a shame ! I grew up with Larry's steaks and hoagies. Back in the old Overbrook days. Stopped there today for 2 steak sandwiches. No one was there and it took 20 minutes for the sandwiches, deep down inside I knew they were over cooked and when we opened them they were like shoe leather. It is obvious the only way they succeed is because of the school and no where else to go. It's a shame, poor Larry must be spinning in his grave.
(1)Joseph B.
writing an update about something that has bothered me about larry's steaks for years and it really really annoyed me today when i stopped in. for some reason they absolutely refuse to prepare all of your food at the same time when your order includes fries. for the life of me i do not understand the logic behind this. so today i went in and ordered a chicken cheesesteak and an order of fries. so im sta ding there at the counter watching as several other sandwiches were being wrapped up and then placed over at the fry station but no fries were cooking; the fryers were empty. meanwhile, all of the sandwiches get soggy. way to go, larry's!
(2)Dana S.
Love this place, got hooked in college. Was very glad to see they're doing well (the place was a little spruced up since I've graduated). Went there recently after a concert to close out the night and the food was still delicious and hit the late night spot. They make great cheesesteaks, cheese fries and decent pizza. My favorite is their buffalo chicken cheesesteak, so yummy!
(5)a J.
Good steaks. Good hoagies. What else matters? Consistent food and service. I always call ahead. One of the best hoagies in the area.
(5)Jenna G.
Amazing. Every time I visit my boyfriend at SJU this is a regular dinner stop. So yummy.
(5)Fahad H.
I go to SJU and larry's is good place to eat during the weekend because it stays open late but the service is not that good and because there are a lot of people who order during the weekend, you order may take a long time for it to get done.
(3)Jim H.
Extremely rude cashier! If I wasn't so hungry I would of walked out. Cheesesteaks were horrible. They use fake cheese wiz. This place really went downhill. It used to be a lot better.
(1)J B.
I tried to go to Larry's and presented a coupon I received for their store. They would not honor it and instead said that instead of the $7 price for a plain cheese steak with a soda and chips as promised by the coupon, I can pay $9.50 for just the cheese steak and nothing else. I left as I probably would have gotten food poisoning if I ate there anyway. They claim to be the official caterer of Saint Joseph's University, however that is completely untrue.
(1)David S.
The food here is very good it is exactly what you see on the picture that customer have posted. compare to Los Angeles it is so much tastier however I would recommend if you don't like tomato,be sure not to order the house special with tomato because they would put a lot and it doesn't taste as good other than that the cheesesteak is pretty yummy
(3)Sheldon S.
I went to Larry's for the first time last year when visiting Philly. I enjoyed my food last time as well as the time before. I was however disappointed in the service I received. I ordered my steak to be fried with peppers and pickles. It wasn't and the cashier told me to just put some of the cold toppings they had near the condiments on top. Ummmm... No! That is a totally different taste and style. I specifically asked for them to be cooked in because I wanted a traditional Philly steak. I didn't complain and proceeded to eat what I had though. It takes a little time for them to cook the steaks because they are cooked to order and I was with a group who'd all already received their food. I didn't want to be the lone person holding everyone up. Pluses for quality and taste of food... Minuses for the bad service with erroneous order... There was no attempt to even try and rectify the error on there part.
(3)Michael P.
Decided on a cheese steak for take-out dinner, what with a full night's schedule ahead of me. I ordered a regular, which is more than enough for one; a Bellyfiller is too big for me. Decent enough, but I'd prefer more cheese and much more fried onions. Not bad, but there's better around town. Parking out front is easily available. I bet the outdoor tables are charming in good weather.
(2)Kat H.
After visiting Philly for the first time I'm glad we tried Larry's! I had the chicken cheese steak with onions, American cheese mayo and ketchup. Mind you it was the first time I've ever had a chicken one and it was amazing!!! Too bad I live too far away!
(4)Kristen G.
The cheese steaks here are amazing, the bread is soft and the meat is cheesy and delicious! The bad part about this place is that it is dirty. It is obvious that they hardly clean. There was a pile of dead bugs in the windowsill. Also there was no toilet seat in the bathroom. It took them 15-20 minutes to get us our food because the cooks were chatting. People who ordered after us got their food before us. Also the girl who was working the cash register was texting and there were no napkins.
(3)Andrew P.
I am a SJU student so I have the opportunity to eat here whenever. For the cheap price, the food is pretty decent. If you are in the mood for a quick bite and not looking to spend much money or eat the crap at McDonald's down the street, then I would highly recommend Larry's!!
(4)Gia M.
Larry's is a college hangout, plain and simple. It's the closest and best cheesesteak to the campus of SJU and it's open really late, so it's easy to take advantage of the food. Larry's isn't the best cheesesteak I've ever had (I'm partial to D'Alessandro's), but it certainly is large and hot. As far as cheesesteaks go, Larry's are steaming and full of finely chopped beef and lots of melted cheese. Another decent item on the menu are the fries. Best enjoyed as a late-night snack, the fries are hot and not too greasy-- and go great with cheese. Larry's is convenient and dependable for a quick cheesesteak or late night snacks, though it could use some sprucing up.
(3)Adam F.
Decent steak/pizza/hoagie shop. Go with the house steak -- it has peppers, onions, mushrooms, and pepperoni on it. Cheap and geared towards college kids.
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