Pizza was pretty ok and big for the price, although it was pretty thin. However, for old city, I'm not complaining about the price. I was able to customize my lone pizza slice with my own choice of toppings so that was nice! Obviously family business, cashier was an elderly lady with a harsh demeanor but it's not a big deal. Would recommend!
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Margo K.
Okay so, I was a big Lorenzo's fan. I didn't scramble for a replacement, because I didn't expect to find it. Then I came across this place, unsuspectingly. $2.70 for a plain slice, and it's huge! YES! I had stumbled upon a new place with awesomely huge slices. This place not only has the potential to satisfy the Lorenzo's lover, but also the Lorenzo's hater. That's right. While the slices are sizable, they also have appropriate proportions of sauce and cheese, and they are not overly gooey (sigh). Also, it's super cute in there. Good service. I love pizza.
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Gabrielle N.
The pizza by the slice was huge, but a little disappointing in taste. We also has a pepperoni pizza Philly cheesesteak and it was excellent! The place was small, but the staff was really nice!
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Laura H.
This was the worst I could give them. I went in during an event in town, purchased a pie and was told the rest rooms were only for customers. Rude employees
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Ronald H.
I was one of the tourists that apparently make the mistake of stopping at Old City Pizza to grab a quick bite. This was the worst restaurant experience in my life. The old hag was very rude and hateful. There was a fly in my food. She forced me to pay. I reported them to the health dept. Do not set foot in this dump.
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Ray T.
8/31/2013 We found this place while walking around the historic district. We weren't hungry at the time, but did take note that they deliver so that night, tired, barely able to walk, we ordered a pizza to be delivered to the Sheraton. The pizza was nothing special, but better than others that we had in PA. The pizza was only average with uneven toppings and a 1 1/2" wide crust on the edge of the 14" pizza. The pizza tasted good, was delivered warm, not hot, in a very short time. The price was right. Not great; not bad. Filling.
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George H.
Got a cheesesteak there last night. The meat seamed to be fine. But fried onions were not fresh. Got food poisoning.
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Kaitlin L.
Old City Pizza has been my biggest disappointment in the city so far. The chicken parm sandwich was pretty mediocre, the wings are disappointing and the Stromboli's aren't worth the calories. Although I didn't have any, the pizza looks like a cheap imitation of the rest of the pizza found in Old City. The service was also pretty spotty. My advice? Go down an extra block to Gianfranco's.
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jimi d.
It's "barely decent" for late night, but if you take a look at kitchen or staff, u might rather wait till breakfast.
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Nate A.
This place is literally a stones throw from my place and looks nice enough and is open late. Unfortunately the pie disappoints and withstanding the direst of circumstances, I'll likely be looking elsewhere for my pizza. Cons -'Interesting Crust' - this is the Alpha and Omega of pizza, nothing else matters if you can't get this right. OCP makes the questionable call of a space-aged crust, ultra light and crumbly in that partially-hydrogenated way such that delivers state of the art, styrofoamish resistance to moisture and corn starch-like mouth feel. In some parts, this is cutting edge crust (someone else on this list said 'roller rinks'), I guess I'm little more old world. Pros -Open Late -Speedy delivery. -Cheap. (Notice I didn't say affordable?)
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Nik B.
Are you hungover and craving grease? Is it Sunday before the game has started? Zero intentions of leaving your home? If you answered "YES" to all of questions above, consider calling them for delivery. If you answered "NO" to any of the questions, avoid like the plague. If you unfortunately happen to find yourself in the restaurant, god bless. The waitress (notice the singular) doesn't care. I mean that on an extremely literal and macro-level. She doesn't care that you're waiting. She doesn't care that you said "hold the onion". She might even not care if you are choking on the onion that you kindly asked her to hold. Too far? Go ahead and sit down, you'll see. Food: think "greasy, I'm now depressed because I just ate that" food. Don't get me wrong, I am not above this place. However, I do hate myself every time I order it. Then I get to thinking, "I'm hungover; I am already deep in the hating myself zone"...so I roll with it. No shame in my game.
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Terry C.
Depending on the time of day, the augury of the local pigeons, the retrograde of Mars, and the rising of Venus Old City Pizza can be amazing one time you go and the next time horrible. There is no consistency. Also, if it's summer you can expect to get AC water dripped on you either on the way in or the way out as a huge wall unit is directly over the front entrance. If you don't like pizza prepared in the Greek style, this is not the place for you! A few pluses: -They are open later than a lot of the food joints in Old City. -They have tables unlike other pizza places on 3rd Street. -Their staff is very friendly. -Great olives, anchovies, and feta!
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Marcus I.
Had a great Philly cheese steak
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Tom G.
Your average, local pizza joint. They make "greek" pizza...and I'm not talking feta cheese and olives. I mean the pizza-type they make is the type found at most Greek-owned pizza places (harder, sour crust, tangy cheese). I personally like it a lot. OCP's version is hit-and-miss a lot of the time. Sometimes it's good and others it's below average. And their large is only 14" but it's priced like most place's 16". Cheesesteaks are average. Fries, too. Desserts are so-so. Since this place is about 1 minute from my apartment I go here at times (and it's open pretty late). I would probably say stay away, though. Gianfrancos is right down the street.
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Brant O.
Bad service and tasteless pizza. If you must get something, the fries and burgers are decent.
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Josh C.
Ordered delivery with the Lady after a long day and it just didn't quite hit the spot. The delivery was fast and the price was cheap but the food was mediocre. The hoagies and grinders aren't bad and can serve a purpose on a lazy night with little in your wallet. The pita pizza, which ordinarily isn't too bad, was sandwiched between two plates when delivered (by design) and the cheese soaked through the top plate and was vitually inedible. I am not a fan of the pizza and will leave it at that... The sides are about average (fries are a C while the mozz sticks are a B+). I have not yet tried some of their specialty items so perhaps that will boost their rating when we inevitably (and inexplicably) order again.
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Ben M.
The reason it survives is the location and tables. Pizza reminds me of what I used to get in roller skating rinks as a kid. Would not recommend to people who have other options.
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Randi M.
Never had the pizza, but the chicken sandwiches (on the pita) are SO good. Lots of chicken that is fresh and hot and the fries happen to be awesome, as well. Glad it's close... I will go often.
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dave c.
eh. mediocre pizza. mediocre steaks. they've got a good location though to hook tourist families (right near betsy ross house). this tends to be my last resort for late night food... sometimes i say, "forget, i'll wait til breakfast." and the service is never great. i walk in to pick up an order, head to the register and the lady says, "whatcha want?" it was just sort of odd.
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Samantha H.
Old City pizza has always been a good standby for me when I'm in the area and need some food. Especially if I'm with a larger group of people, as everybody likes pizza. I've actually found Old City's pizza to be pretty good. Nothing outstanding, but good enough for a quick lunch or dinner. Their french fries are in the same boat. Good, not great. I used to come here for wings a lot and they were very good, but I've heard they haven't been in the past year or so and I haven't ordered them since. Back then I used to view Old City Pizza with such a fondness that I would've probably given it at least 4 stars. Luckily, the prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly so I have no reason not to come back to Old City Pizza.
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Hoang T.
3.5 stars I found myself looking for a sensible lunch spot in old city after I forgot to bag lunch. I remembered seeing ocp during my after lunch walks in oc, so I decided to try it out. This is a typical pizzeria that serves a multitude of ''Italian ish'' items. But the big difference is, the place is, I assume, owned and operated by a trio of Greek women that looked to be the old school no bulls#it type. They weren't friendly [they weren't rude], but that doesn't bother me. I ordered the cheese steak hoagie, you know, to be healthy. While waiting I seen huge slices of pizza... I'm talking bigger than Lorenzo's on south street!! I felt a bit jealous!! Side note. There is a sign that says to seat yourself and be waited on, or order at counter. I was on a budget and felt like if I sat and ate at their table, I would be compelled to tip...I ended up doing a top go order to forego the tip, yes, I'm a poor working class kinda guy. Also, as I mentioned, staff wasn't all that friendly. This is where my choices came to haunt me. It was hot as hell outside... 95 i believe. So I made the choice to eat in the shade, at the Quaker house across the street. Which was later interrupted by tourist going on a walking tour. Lol. Can't a guy eat good cheese steak In peace in the sweltering heat?? Anyway. The cheese steak was decent. The meat to bread ratio was a bit off. The bread was nice and toasted. The main flavor came from the mayo. Tomato slices werent the freshest or it was the heat that caused it to soften. price was fair for the area. I'd prob stop by to try a slice. But other than that, it felt like a desperate stop for me. They are nice enough to have a low minimum credit card charge, $5.
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S H.
I don't normally rate a place one star but the service was so terrible I didn't make it to the food! I sat down and waited 20 minutes watching as the one other occupied table in the restaurant got service. I tried to politely (maybe too polite) to ask for service but what I can only assume was the manager was too busy complaining about the world's problems to a friend (hopeful she knew them). Bottom line servo was terrible and who knows about the food....
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Kelly C.
This well-located eat-in, take-out, or delivery restaurant always seems to be full of tourists or people not from this neighborhood. That's probably cause the locals know how bad it is. Sometimes the pizza is ok, but it is more of a deep dish non-NY style pizza. Personally, Pizza Hut's crust is better. The cheesesteaks are usually really dry because they toast the bread in the oven which makes it too crusty and dry. They do have some good deserts though. Cheesecake and baklava. I've even tried some of their greek dishes but didn't find them all that great either. All in all, it's a shame cause they're in a really prime location.
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Fern m.
This place has a great location. Greek/italian fuse. Not sure why this place has been getting bad reviews unless it went downhill since I was last there. Try the Feta fries and Feta Pizza! Overall great place to enjoy some good food and a beer with friends
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Brad F.
I can't speak to the pizza, and this is a pizza place, so maybe it deserves the average rating it has, but I had a cheesesteak here and it was fantastic. The meat was tender, the cheese was creamy and rich, and the bread was nice and soft on the inside with a slightly chewy crust. For my money, it was better than Campo's.
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wess d.
The help wasn't that friendly and the vegetable pizza left something to be desired. My friends seemed to think their meals were all right though.
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Jeff B.
Great for late night pizza and food. No booze, so if you are getting take out, stop by one of the local markets for beer on the way home.
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Kathryn M.
Yeah, it's often filled with tourists (and the occasional wedding?!), but it's been a stop for me plus friends for delicious wings since I started high school. The pizza is packed with cheese and the small personal pizza is enough for two or maybe three to share. Every other fast/comfort dish is alright, I already mentioned their two best high lights. The only dissapointment I encountered here was their chicken cheese steak. They use like..cubes of chicken instead of chipped meat. That was kind of a downer. I think their prices went up too, but none the less, it's not a bad place to stop in for a decent dinner when you're in old city.
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Rebecca S.
Unbelievably rude service!!! We tried to order 2 slices of pizza at 8 o'clock on Sunday evening. The waitress proceeds to tell us, "we're closing soon!" Seriously? You're giving us a hard time for ordering 2 slices of pizza an hour before closing? She never approached us again. No drink refill, no service with our dirty plates, and no tab. I had to go up to the counter to get it. We will never set foot in Old City Pizza again!!
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Lara G.
Service was good and the lady was very friendly.... Food was very average. Ordered the lasagna which had one layer of meat in it....it was edible but wasn't very good. The pizzas are alright...just your average pizza Food is cheap and you pretty much get what you pay for! Servings are pretty big as well.... So if your looking at ordering appetisers make sure your hungry!
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Terri S.
Food was mediocre and overprice. More importantly, the old woman behind the counter was rude, rude, rude. I can't believe people tolerate such terrible customer service. Anyone that is complacent with these horrendous people taking their money needs a reality check.
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Adam L.
My review may be swayed by my crippling hunger but the pizza was actually a good slice for a great price. After licking the Liberty Bell and using Betty Ross's privy, I needed a little energy. Nothing better than a slice of the food pyramid -- tomatoes are a fruit. OCP sits on the corner of the block next to Elizabeth Ross's house and is a nice little pizza shop. I'm used to pizza parlors without seating so it was nice to see seating there. They have a full menu but I only ate the Mega Slice. The Mega Slice doesn't fit on your plate. If you place your plate on the table the corners will touch the table; it's that big. Other than it's enormous size the crust is thin and crisp but not fragile. It won't crumble in your hand but it's still foldable. That's a key quality for me. The sauce was sweet and blended enough with the cheese that the mozz didn't grease up to overpower the sauce. It's the best bargain slice I ate. Two waters and 1 slice was just under $6.
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Dan D.
Home away from home. I've eaten through most of the menu, it's always very good. Everything is made to order, with very fresh ingredients. I've never had anything I have not liked, and have never had a negative experience. They have a really big menu as well, with wings and hoagies to Italian classics like veal parm. And yes, the pizza is awesome. I'd highly recommend OCP to anyone new to philly- it's also great when you have the munchies when you're drunk.
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Dewey G.
GREAT Cheesesteak. Pizza was also great. Waitress very friendly and efficient. Affordable.
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Edward M.
My expectations were pretty low when some friends suggested stopping by here to grab some slices for eating back at one friend's place. I figured I'd try a pepper and onion slice. Typically, the peppers and onions are baked together with the pizza. Not here, though. Raw toppings are apparently just tossed atop a plain slice and briefly heated together. After adding a layer of spices and folding the huge slice, it was better than expected, which means it wasn't too bad, especially if you're rather hungry and/or in a hurry. But if you have an extra minute or two, there are better places nearby.
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Tom L.
found this on yelp. One block from our hotel (Wyndham). The best pizza I had in a long time. everything on my "Old City Special " was fresh. A 10" for $10.50 was a great price. If you order the salad, be prepared it's big enough for 4 people. Only drawback was it was really warm in the restaurant. I still think it's a good stop for pizza lovers.
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Doug B.
Got a pizza and salad there a couple of weeks ago and it was really good. Great service and friendly staff. Good food for your money.
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Zeph D.
Mega slice was awesome. Only thing I tried. They should test it for PEDs. I think it's sauce is on roids'.
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Sumera K.
Since moving to the neighborhood I have come here a few times..to dine in and also to order out. The people that work at this establishment are not friendly and they skimp on the little things such as cutlery, sauces etc. FOOD: I have gotten a large Greek pie before and it had minimal to no flavor. The cheese is not good and the crust kinda tastes like cardboard. I have also ordered "hot" wings for take out and came back to my place and realized that they were most definitely MILD and tasted like watered down ketchup had been doused on them...tiny little blue cheese container in the box for 20+ wings...skimpy. I also asked them for 4 plates for my order of pizza and wings...and they gave me exactly 4 paper thin white plates. The absorbency of those plates is nonexistent. Most recently I ordered the Zorba pie and chicken quesadilla...why did I even bother? The Zorba had a ton of cheese, but once again...cardboard crust and tiny pieces of veggies. The quesadilla was loaded with large chunks of chicken...way too much cheese (not a "Mexican" blend) and NOTHING else...no peppers, pico de gallo...NADA. It also came with a side of questionable salsa. YUM. SERVICE: The staff is generally not friendly or welcoming. There is an older woman that works there everyday (presumably the owner) she could use a shot of ouzo to perk up her personality and general disposition. The vibe in there is iffy. I would not recommend it. There are plenty of great options across Market street where you can potentially take out and spend the SAME amount of money for better food ie. Sassafras, National Mechanics, Plough etc.
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M J.
I lived in Old City for 2 years right next to this place. When I moved there I was so pumped to have a pizza joint right next to me. Wrong. The owners are so rude. The lady who works the counter and answers the phone needs an attitude adjustment. Someone get her a drink, stat! When she answers the phone you get "Old City Pizza, What do you want?!" ... when you go in, she doesn't even look at you until she's good and ready to help you. This turned me off so much that I became an infrequent customer who only went in times of desperation.. which is pitiful seeing as it was so convenient. I just can't support a local business who treats their customers as if they're not appreciated. Dear Old City Pizza... there are plenty of other places to eat on Market Street! Businesses who are actually delighted that you stopped in. Get over yourselves. The only reason they get a 2 stars is because the location is prime, and, the pizza isn't all that bad. The cheese steaks are hit or miss. The fries suck. Not recommended.... unless you're in a super tight bind on the corner of 3rd and Arch and you have two broken legs.
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James S.
Their pizza is great, but today I went in at 12:30 to order a slice and was told that they were out. Out of pizza? Is this a thing? They were busy making pizza for everybody else so I assume that they just didn't want my 3 dollars.
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Ed L.
The perfect end to a quick weekend in Philadelphia had me hunger for pizza. After my fill of Dunkin Donuts and Moriarty's Irish Pub Bar food, I was a but hungry after 4 hours at 8pm, so I checked out the yelp app as to what restaurants was still open this late on a Sunday night and very nearby to the Wyndham hotel on 4th and Arch Street, so my tired marathon legs doesn't have to walk too far for sustainable. Pizza and Italian food seemed to be the way to go and I headed there as fast as my legs to take me. The reviews seemed to be critical of this place, but I wanted to try this place out for myself and the experience wasn't bad at all. I got take out and the place was virtually empty when I got there. My hotel room mate wanted something as well, so we looked on the menu online and called it in before she sent me over to pick it up. Thankfully, I could just lay around 15 more minutes till I gotta get moving to pick up the order. Old City Pizza joint is located on the quiet street intersection on Arch and 3rd Street, with Starbucks across the street. The restaurant itself is small, more or less a pizza parlor with a few tables and 3 booths for patrons to dine in. I was met with the lady of the restaurant, which I think is one of the owners. They do take credit cards, if the total amount of the order is above $5.00, so that was promising indeed. Maybe some people just buy drinks, which is probably why they have that signage at the register. For me, we ordered the 16" Old City Special calzone, was pretty good and tasty. I also gotten some French fries on the side and a bottle of Pepsi as well. If we can't finish it, there's always room for breakfast on the plane the next day, as we both were flying out the next day anyhow. So yeah. It was good to have pizza and to watch a nice movie in the hotel room while having our cal-zoned size pizza. It was as epic as they came, no doubt! It was tasty and the French fries were good. Definitely not the McDonald's or Burger King variety, so it was good nonetheless. The service at the Old City Pizza was good and pleasant. The owner lady was nice to me and the other dude, which I think is the other owner (husband and wife maybe?) was cool too. The interaction was brief and the exchange of credit card was swift. I was in and out within less than 5 minutes and that was great. If you are in the area for good pizza, give Old City Pizza a try. You'll be glad you did! Recommended for your pizza needs. My experience was that of take out and not dine in, so I would not have had the pleasure. But being in enough pizza places kind of makes me think I would get good service here as well, maybe at the off peak hours when you are catered to, rather than just being an order number. Support local! B-
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Jen C.
Good pizza... Nothing exceptional except the slices are huge. Fair prices and good choice for quick lunch .
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Levi D.
The pizza was mediocre and the owners were rude. I guess the only thing this place has going for it is its location.
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Tina S.
Stumbled into this place after visiting Betsy Ross's house. Kids can't stop taking about the awesome chicken fingers. Cheese steak was very good. The sub roll it was on was exceptional. My daughter said we have to go now every time we visit Philly. Great little find!
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Natalee F.
Quantity over Quality should be their motto. This is the closest pizza place to my apartment so I decided to give it a try, even though I'm obsessed with Gianfrancos, just one block further away. So gross! The pizza is huge and the cheese is....not good. Way too much cheese too. Barely any sauce. By the time I got my slice home, my whole hand was covered in the grease that was dripping through the bag. Nasty! The dough is gummy and floppy and the cheese falls off in big chunks. I didn't even finish my slice and I was starving. To say something nice: the guy working the counter seemed nice and they are open late on weeknights. I think people who like Lorenzo's (I did not) might like this pizza. I suggest going to Gianfrancos instead.
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T C.
I had a chicken parmigiana sandwich. It was huge and tasted pretty good. Otherwise, the place was pretty confusing. The sign tells you to be seated for dining in. The server was very friendly but seemed shocked that I got everything else wrong: you're supposed to request and pay extra for soda refills. You're not supposed to pay at the table ( you are supposed to go to the takeout window and pay), no time to figure out a tip because she needs the check signed as soon as it's brought to you. You're supposed to go to the counter for your supplies to wrap up leftovers. I feel bad because the server seemed nice, but the service here is really weird.
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Ron H.
For a quick pie or local streak sandwich, this is the best in old city area. Fries are great, wings are average. Be sure to try the soup of the day!
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Jane D.
Pizza is delicious. Cheesesteak was the worst I've EVER had. They used disgusting wannabe cheese instead of real cheese wiz. Very disappointing.
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Dennis L.
Nice little spot with big slices of pizza for $2.70. I had some business in the area and ended up parking down the block form this location. My review is based solely on a single slice because, well that's all I had. The fact that it was a greek owned pizza grille was interesting to me, so I stopped in to see what fun mixed up stuff that had. To my disappointment, it was just a regular grille with some desserts displayed behind the counter, run by some nice old greek lady. There were a bunch of options on the overheard boards without any prices and no pizzas on the counter! So, instead of being surprised, or checking the menus on the tables for prices, I just ordered a slice of plain to eat and then leave. What did surprise me was the big slice of pie that came out. It wasn't quite lorenzo's, which I wasn't a huge fan of anyway, but it wasn't bad for the price. The pizza was good. Like everyone else said, they skimp a little on the cheese and there isn't much gooeyness, but the flavor is alright. It's a good stop for 2.70 pizza that is significantly flavorful and crisp, but I didn't really like the crust at all. I would definitely go back if in the area.
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Clint W.
I have collapsed upon Old City Pizza more than once, collapsed being the apposite term. OCP is never in the plan for a night out in Old City, and yet, I find myself sliding in to their booths with a concerning frequency. A night that ends at Old City, however, always begins the same way. Let me set the scene. My girlfriend and I are walking down Arch, her talking about work while I frantically search my Yelp app to see if there is some restaurant within walking distance where can get a reasonable, quick bite to eat. National Mechanics. No, their veggie burger is scary and unappetizing. Revolution House? No, the worst place in Philadelphia. Han Dynasty? No, we eat there too much already. Continental? No, too expensive. Alright, fine, let's get a 14-inch pizza from Old City. It's nothing to write home about, but given some of the pizza I've had in Philly, even mediocre pizza is hard to come by. And so, we order a pizza, always light on the cheese, heavy on the dough, and decent with the toppings. It's a place to fill the tank and move on. $5 or $6 a person if you split a pizza, a price hard to beat in the area. It's definitely a family place. When you enter, you'll be greeted by a sign saying "seat yourself," and in all likelihood, you'll be waited on by an elderly, curt woman, who makes up for what she lacks in conversational banter with timely service. The guys behind the counter might crack a few jokes that you'll inevitably miss, and before too long, you'll be on your way stuffed with decent pizza.
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Annie O.
How does this place have 2.5 stars? Their pizza slices are the size of your torso for the small price of $3!! One slice will fill you up- don't get more than one!! The pizza itself isn't the best in the world but hey when it comes to pizza.. quantity over quality.
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Dale G.
Just had some great pizza with a bunch of my family. The service was great and very friendly.
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Matt K.
Big mistake to not read other Yelpers comments first. I guess that's why this place stays in business, high traffic, but perhaps not much repeat business? I was in a hurry and needed to eat in 10 minutes. Another mistake. I ordered a slice of pepperoni pizza. I watched the pizza man take a cold cheese slice from inside a box, they don't even keep their slices out under heat lamps so you can see how nice they are. Because they aren't nice! He added slices of pepperoni to it. Yeah you can guess what's coming. He puts it in the oven for what -- 3 minutes? It comes out barely hot, and the pepperoni is still gummy, of course, because he cheated. The crust is tasteless and slightly chewy, the cheese is worse than tasteless, there's almost no tomato sauce. Probably the worst slice I have ever had, worse than Pizza Hut and Dominoes by far, and that is saying something. OUCH!
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E A.
Went to order pizza for my company , working an all day job. The service on the phone was absoutely terrible. The lady was extremly rude. I was beyond dissapointed that I called back to cancel my order and take my service elsewhere.
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David H.
The mega sized pizza slice was the perfect amount of food (like 1/4 pizza) for the right price ($2.50!) Our server preternaturally knew the perfect amount of food to suit my needs. Highly satisfying, will be a repeat customer!
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Clarice O.
Old City Pizza is an ok joint. They are fast and cheap and their servings are humongous. They are conveniently located in the Old City neighborhood and are within walking distance to different historic landmarks. The service was good and the waitress positively spoiled my pregnant cousin (because pregnant ladies bring good luck, according to Greek custom). The food was quick to be served and the pizza and Philly cheese steak was alright. However, if you have the patience, I would counsel going elsewhere. This is only because I find Philadelphia to be a great food city, and Old City Pizza is just not a place to get a good sense of this.
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Lisa P.
The ladies that work here are not the warm and fuzzy kind. They're actually tough and rough around the edges but they serve your food quickly. Pizza is great but the slices are huge! Worth the trip.
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Emily Y.
I was dying for the famed Philly CheeseSteak and was told by Native Phillians that Pat's and Jim's was overrated and that the local joints served up better fare! Came across OCP on my way out of Philly and hit the brakes. I had to try the "local" place as was suggested. To be honest, I think Subway makes a better Philly Cheesesteak. The "beef" was really dry, the cheese (I asked for Provolone cuz I am a Native New Yorker and we do not eat CHEEZ WHIZ), the one slice of Provolone did nothing to provide any sort of moisture to this PhillyCheeseSteak. Very bland and boring, however, the bread was beautifully toasted and yummy. I would have been happy just eating the bread with real butter. Look, I am not a food snob, but I am a foodie and this in no way impressed me to want to try it again. However I did get a good tip while in University City and am bookmarking it as I type. The restaurant here, OCP, looked like a great local pizza joint and next time I come, I will venture to try the Pizza..but then again, I am a New Yorker and NO ONE makes pizza better!!!
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Luis M.
Great little pizza place for a quick bite. I tried the Super Sampler since it included most of their main appetizers. The Chicken Tenders were great, they tasted so fresh and tender. I can honestly say they are the best tenders around. But the best appetizer was the jalapeño poppers, I am stuffed but I can so go for another order. Now the good stuff, the pizza itself. Wow! I've tried many pizza places and many mom and pop restaurants but this one takes the cake. The pizza was so full of flavor and the slices were huge. If you are nearby and are in the mood for pizza check this place out. The only reason why I'm giving this place 4 stars is because our waitress was pretty ticked of the whole time, I don't know why but she was pissed. She ignored us at first and lacked coming up to us the whole time until we needed to leave. Setting aside the service the food was great and I'd still recommend this place.
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Donata D.
We love the pizza at Old City Pizza. Other must try is the pizza steak Stromboli and their homemade lasagna - both great. The people are very nice and accommodating. We get Old City Pizza at least once a week, often more. Enjoy.
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Michael P.
Went here before my flight and wasnt disappointed. Realy good steaks hot hot fries fresh bread too. I will return. :-)
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Michelle C.
The diner-style seating and Greek grandma-ladies behind the counter kicked things off to a promising start during stop three of an Old City pizza crawl. Homemade desserts called from behind a display window, but it was the pies we were after. Pizza pies. A slice of cheese and a slice with crumbled sausage were placed on our table, hot from the oven. This pizza had so much potential, with a nice crunch to the entire crust and the delicious crumbled sausage. Alas, the cheese had no oozy stretch. As my boyfriend later recounted to friends, "government cheese laughed at this cheese."
(2)
Kristen R.
Note to self: Next time you're in Philadelphia, and you've been walking for hours, and you plan to have lunch some time in the near future... don't just walk into the first place that advertises Philly cheese steaks as a menu item. (Yes, I was a tourist, and I wanted to have the staple tourist food!) It wasn't a bad Philly cheese steak, but I was in Philly... and I wanted an AMAZING cheese steak. It's unfortunate that the one chance I got to eat in the city, I didn't go to a place well noted for them. But I was nearby Betsy Ross's house, it was 2 o'clock in the afternoon, and I was starving. I just wanted to eat. Anywhere. I might have had better luck at a street vendor. Service was rather odd, too. I walked in and didn't know whether or not to just seat myself or wait for a hostess. (*In reference to the experience I had in late May, 2010.)
(2)
Jill G.
Horrible!! They literally just cook cheese pizzas in mass quantities and then throw ingredients on top and re heat the slices. They don't even bother cooking the ingredients. I was beyond shocked at how this place is still in business. The ONLY way I could ever eat this is if I was black out drunk purely so I wouldn't have to remember ever being there. Yuck!
(1)
F P.
Meh. My 13-year old son loved it because of the huge slices of pizza. He thought they tasted good. I thought they were OK, but nothing better. I had a chicken pizza cheesesteak - VERY bland. The price was right, it was convenient to our hotel, but I wish we had wandered farther to find something better. It was not terrible and at the same time I wouldn't eat there again. Three stars because my son liked it.
(3)
Megan S.
Location makes this place earn 5 stars (well for tourists at least), but Taste makes this place earn significantly less. I popped in here while visiting some sites to show my friend (who is from another country) what a Philly Cheesesteak tastes like. The place had virtually no one in it on a Saturday afternoon, which after tasting the cheesesteak, is self-explanatory. While the staff was fairly friendly, the food was just not great. It is not that it was not edible, but it was just average and bland. It is too bad because this place is in a great location and if someone is making a return visit to the city or making suggestions to friends, this place might not get the business they could potentially earn based on subpar food.
(3)
Briana C.
This place is horrible. I live right down the street so I would love for this place to be really great, but nothing is worth eating here - and I've tried a lot before completely giving up. I'm not why/how they are still in business - maybe just from tourists.
(1)
Jerrica J.
Wanted to try a new Philly Cheesesteak place based on a suggestion by a local. This place sucks. The lady looked miserable to help us take our order behind the counter. She had a sour face. Our Philly took 20 minutes to make. They don't have cheez-wiz which is the original version of a Philly. My boyfriend liked the bread on it though.
(2)
Kait B.
I came to Philadelphia for training for a job, and one of the things I was looking forward to experiencing about the city was the infamous Philly cheese steak. My comrades and I came into this restaurant intrigued by its neat old decor and advertisements for Philly cheese streak AND pizza. Once in, there was NO ONE THERE BUT US, so we sat down at a large table (there were 6 of us). The first thing we hear is a waitress, a woman of 65 or 70, snapping at us to sit at the 6-top... even though there was one else in the restaurant. We ordered our food. It took awhile for it to get there. The waitress didn't give us refills on our drink until we asked while we were waiting all that time. One girl said "When you've got a moment, please give me a refill" and the waitress said "I'll do it now!" in an angry voice. Finally, the food came, five cheese steaks, a burger and a large pizza. The waitress snaps at us "move your stuff! make room for the pizza!" and stunned, we do. We ate, and the food was average. I mean, I wish I'd experienced better Philly cheese steak. The pizza was just okay. We got our bill and... wait for it... the waitress didn't split it... FOR SIX PEOPLE, and she REFUSED to split it. Apparently they can't do that. They never even asked us if we wanted our bill split, which obviously we would with a large group of unrelated people. Most of us had cash, and we were just going to pay with that, but one girl only had a card, and the ATM in the restaurant didn't work. The waitress wanted to put it all on her card, but she didn't have enough on her card for the $60 bill. She whispered this to the waitress and the waitress YELLED, and I mean YELLED "She doesn't have enough money to pay for the whole meal on her card!" and the girl was so embarrassed she began to cry. We paid for her food, obviously, and left quickly. I was told when the guy paid the bill the waitress was annoyed we didn't give her a tip. It was the worst service I've EVER had in my LIFE. I have been serving on and off since I was 14, so I don't usually judge servers. But this... this was awful. I would NEVER EVER eat there again. It was truly awful.
(1)
Gerard Z.
Ive tried almost everything on the menu. I wanted to find something I could get because I live so close. Im sorry to say that nothing is worth getting. Everything is very sloppily executed and ingredients are cheap. The people are nice. That is the only thing stopping me from giving one star.
(2)
Dana B.
My friend and I stopped in while roaming around Old City for First Friday, and while the pizza slices were enormous, the service left much to be desired. The place was understaffed, and our pizza was sitting on the counter while the server attended to larger parties sitting by us, so we were afraid our pizza would get cold before it arrived at our table! I was satisfied with the quality of the pizza itself, but once we were finished, we sat at the table for a good while until the server came back and said, "Oh, you can pay at the counter." Really? Why didn't you tell us that in the first place? The chances of me coming back and eating in are slim, but since they deliver, I'd consider ordering from them, but eating it elsewhere.
(3)
Mikey I.
Glitter... It's like the herpes of craft supplies. It never comes off. I'm in a Dharma Initiative jumpsuit. The Phillies are losing a World Series to the Yankees. I'm at Lucy's Hat Shop with Santa, a gypse, several Lady Gagas, an interrupting Kanye West, Vince Shlomi AND Billy Mays, a sexy devil, a sexy firefighter and a St. Pauli girl. Let me back this up a bit. Our specific Lady Gaga tripped on 3rd St. Let me start from the beginning. I carpooled with Lady Gaga. Now back to the middle. I was hungry, so I went to the corner for a cheesesteak which I split with the St. Pauli girl. It was decent. I think she opted for something weird, like mayo. But, that'd never go with my preferred whiz on a cheesesteak. This was after getting stuck in the elevator with Santa, Lady Gaga, Jessica Rabbit and Britney Spears. This was Halloween. Why am I writing this in July? I think I finally got rid of all of Gaga's glitter from the inside of my car. I should've dressed up like Quentin Tarantino, but I could never pull that off.
(3)
Judy L.
I live close by, so I order from here a lot...but recently I have started to order the pizza with extra garlic on it. Wow, it is amazing! Definitely one of the best non-thin crust pizzas I've had in a LONG time!
(5)
Big Fat I.
cheap and filling pizza that is within walking distance from my apartment. i can dig it.
(4)
Rob R.
If you live in the area, then you know this place. They offer decent food for a decent price. In my opinion, the pizza is 5-star. The perfect balance between taste and price. Believe me, there is better pizza out there, but not for less than this place. The owners are nice people, although if you catch the mother on a bad day... watch out! They always give plenty of napkins and condiments and often deliver in half the time of other pizza places. The reason I gave this place 3-stars is because I found a bone in my chicken cheesesteak. I know, it's my fault. No self respecting Philadelphia resident orders a chicken cheesesteak. But I'm a transplant and I had a taste for something different.
(3)
Joe S.
5 stars for the meat lovers pizza. The pizza has redeemed them from my experience of eating there. When calling in an order hopefully the female waitress is off. Comes across as rude. Also the phone# on Yelp is actually their fax # according to their take out menu. Sad to say, today one of my friends got a salad from there that had a bug in it and the waitress acted as though it was my friends fault. This place is hit and miss. No stars for today.
(5)
Paul W.
The pizza here is mediocre at best. The service is poor and usually pretty rude. You can't order a slice of pizza you can only order a whole pie. For the money I'd rather go to Soho pizza or Gianfrancos down the block.
(2)
Kait M.
Our waitress took a really long time for anything and I could barely understand her. She also wasn't all that friendly. The place was kind of dirty looking inside and the menu is very confusing. Everything I tried to order she either didn't have or "she doesn't do that." Don't waste your time.
(1)
Donald J.
We got there almost at closing time. The lady at the counter was very helpful and we got a pizza to take out. The pizza was outstanding, we would go again in a second!
(5)
Ryan B.
Definitely not the best spot in town by far. Friendly staff and reliable delivery service. Sauce is ok, however, need to work on the crust. Great location for an Old City resident.
(2)
Joanna T.
MEGA SLICES ARE AMAZING. How can you beat cheap, quick, and easy slice of pizza for $2.50? The slices are totally worth the trip to this place. It's so cheap and fast, really great if you're looking for a decent slice. Taking one star off bc the rest of the menu isn't that great and the service isn't that spectacular. But the mega slice is by far the best deal in that area.
(4)
P K.
Just stopped in for a slice of pizza while waiting for the bus to come by on a freezing night. Had my hot pepperoni slice ready in 3 minutes flat and it was delicious! And huge. I haven't had another slice of pizza that tastes that good and for such a low price in Philly before. I was so pleased, I wanted to ask if they deliver but my bus was coming and I had to run (yup, I just ate my slice on the bus- illegally I suppose). I'll be coming back here again- that's for sure.
(5)
Thomas C.
I went to Philadelphia as a tourist not too long ago and I went on a quest to find the best Philly Cheese steak. I went to every single historic location and left with a mediocre flavored meat sandwich. In the five days I was there I had a total of 13 Philly Cheese steaks. That is not an exaggeration. Now I cannot speak for their pizza, but this place had the best Philly Cheese steak out of them all. They serve it with the appropriate alternative, provolone cheese. I was surprised how good it was. The meat was flavored very well. If my wife and I decide to go back to Philly for another trip, this place is going to be a repeat visit.
(5)
John S.
Rude and Obnoxious!! That about sums this place up!
(1)
Alli H.
So subpar. My boyfriend and I have gotten take-out here twice. Recently we ordered four slices; I got one plain cheese and one with spinach and mushrooms. Yes the slices are huge, but that doesn't make them tasty. My cheese slice was dry and chewy with almost no sauce. I took no pleasure in eating it - I didn't even finish it. It tasted like it had sat under a heat lamp for 12 hours. The mushrooms obviously came out of a can. They were flavorless and greasy. The spinach looked like it was frozen. There is so much good pizza to be found in Old City - don't waste your calories or your dollars at OCP. Go 1 block down N3rd St to Gianfranco's or across market to LuLu's.
(2)
Steven B.
Old City Pizza is like the old Clint Eastwood movie. It has the good, the bad and the ugly. The good- 1. The location 2. Great old building 3. Extensive menu 4. Inexpensive The bad- 1. Marginal wait staff 2. Marginal quantities The Ugly 1. Poor cheese on the pizza 2. Inconsistent cooking 3. Meh flavor There are way too many options in the area to waste your time on this place.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
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Quynh N.
Pizza was pretty ok and big for the price, although it was pretty thin. However, for old city, I'm not complaining about the price. I was able to customize my lone pizza slice with my own choice of toppings so that was nice! Obviously family business, cashier was an elderly lady with a harsh demeanor but it's not a big deal. Would recommend!
(3)Margo K.
Okay so, I was a big Lorenzo's fan. I didn't scramble for a replacement, because I didn't expect to find it. Then I came across this place, unsuspectingly. $2.70 for a plain slice, and it's huge! YES! I had stumbled upon a new place with awesomely huge slices. This place not only has the potential to satisfy the Lorenzo's lover, but also the Lorenzo's hater. That's right. While the slices are sizable, they also have appropriate proportions of sauce and cheese, and they are not overly gooey (sigh). Also, it's super cute in there. Good service. I love pizza.
(4)Gabrielle N.
The pizza by the slice was huge, but a little disappointing in taste. We also has a pepperoni pizza Philly cheesesteak and it was excellent! The place was small, but the staff was really nice!
(4)Laura H.
This was the worst I could give them. I went in during an event in town, purchased a pie and was told the rest rooms were only for customers. Rude employees
(1)Ronald H.
I was one of the tourists that apparently make the mistake of stopping at Old City Pizza to grab a quick bite. This was the worst restaurant experience in my life. The old hag was very rude and hateful. There was a fly in my food. She forced me to pay. I reported them to the health dept. Do not set foot in this dump.
(1)Ray T.
8/31/2013 We found this place while walking around the historic district. We weren't hungry at the time, but did take note that they deliver so that night, tired, barely able to walk, we ordered a pizza to be delivered to the Sheraton. The pizza was nothing special, but better than others that we had in PA. The pizza was only average with uneven toppings and a 1 1/2" wide crust on the edge of the 14" pizza. The pizza tasted good, was delivered warm, not hot, in a very short time. The price was right. Not great; not bad. Filling.
(3)George H.
Got a cheesesteak there last night. The meat seamed to be fine. But fried onions were not fresh. Got food poisoning.
(1)Kaitlin L.
Old City Pizza has been my biggest disappointment in the city so far. The chicken parm sandwich was pretty mediocre, the wings are disappointing and the Stromboli's aren't worth the calories. Although I didn't have any, the pizza looks like a cheap imitation of the rest of the pizza found in Old City. The service was also pretty spotty. My advice? Go down an extra block to Gianfranco's.
(2)jimi d.
It's "barely decent" for late night, but if you take a look at kitchen or staff, u might rather wait till breakfast.
(1)Nate A.
This place is literally a stones throw from my place and looks nice enough and is open late. Unfortunately the pie disappoints and withstanding the direst of circumstances, I'll likely be looking elsewhere for my pizza. Cons -'Interesting Crust' - this is the Alpha and Omega of pizza, nothing else matters if you can't get this right. OCP makes the questionable call of a space-aged crust, ultra light and crumbly in that partially-hydrogenated way such that delivers state of the art, styrofoamish resistance to moisture and corn starch-like mouth feel. In some parts, this is cutting edge crust (someone else on this list said 'roller rinks'), I guess I'm little more old world. Pros -Open Late -Speedy delivery. -Cheap. (Notice I didn't say affordable?)
(2)Nik B.
Are you hungover and craving grease? Is it Sunday before the game has started? Zero intentions of leaving your home? If you answered "YES" to all of questions above, consider calling them for delivery. If you answered "NO" to any of the questions, avoid like the plague. If you unfortunately happen to find yourself in the restaurant, god bless. The waitress (notice the singular) doesn't care. I mean that on an extremely literal and macro-level. She doesn't care that you're waiting. She doesn't care that you said "hold the onion". She might even not care if you are choking on the onion that you kindly asked her to hold. Too far? Go ahead and sit down, you'll see. Food: think "greasy, I'm now depressed because I just ate that" food. Don't get me wrong, I am not above this place. However, I do hate myself every time I order it. Then I get to thinking, "I'm hungover; I am already deep in the hating myself zone"...so I roll with it. No shame in my game.
(2)Terry C.
Depending on the time of day, the augury of the local pigeons, the retrograde of Mars, and the rising of Venus Old City Pizza can be amazing one time you go and the next time horrible. There is no consistency. Also, if it's summer you can expect to get AC water dripped on you either on the way in or the way out as a huge wall unit is directly over the front entrance. If you don't like pizza prepared in the Greek style, this is not the place for you! A few pluses: -They are open later than a lot of the food joints in Old City. -They have tables unlike other pizza places on 3rd Street. -Their staff is very friendly. -Great olives, anchovies, and feta!
(3)Marcus I.
Had a great Philly cheese steak
(4)Tom G.
Your average, local pizza joint. They make "greek" pizza...and I'm not talking feta cheese and olives. I mean the pizza-type they make is the type found at most Greek-owned pizza places (harder, sour crust, tangy cheese). I personally like it a lot. OCP's version is hit-and-miss a lot of the time. Sometimes it's good and others it's below average. And their large is only 14" but it's priced like most place's 16". Cheesesteaks are average. Fries, too. Desserts are so-so. Since this place is about 1 minute from my apartment I go here at times (and it's open pretty late). I would probably say stay away, though. Gianfrancos is right down the street.
(3)Brant O.
Bad service and tasteless pizza. If you must get something, the fries and burgers are decent.
(1)Josh C.
Ordered delivery with the Lady after a long day and it just didn't quite hit the spot. The delivery was fast and the price was cheap but the food was mediocre. The hoagies and grinders aren't bad and can serve a purpose on a lazy night with little in your wallet. The pita pizza, which ordinarily isn't too bad, was sandwiched between two plates when delivered (by design) and the cheese soaked through the top plate and was vitually inedible. I am not a fan of the pizza and will leave it at that... The sides are about average (fries are a C while the mozz sticks are a B+). I have not yet tried some of their specialty items so perhaps that will boost their rating when we inevitably (and inexplicably) order again.
(2)Ben M.
The reason it survives is the location and tables. Pizza reminds me of what I used to get in roller skating rinks as a kid. Would not recommend to people who have other options.
(2)Randi M.
Never had the pizza, but the chicken sandwiches (on the pita) are SO good. Lots of chicken that is fresh and hot and the fries happen to be awesome, as well. Glad it's close... I will go often.
(4)dave c.
eh. mediocre pizza. mediocre steaks. they've got a good location though to hook tourist families (right near betsy ross house). this tends to be my last resort for late night food... sometimes i say, "forget, i'll wait til breakfast." and the service is never great. i walk in to pick up an order, head to the register and the lady says, "whatcha want?" it was just sort of odd.
(2)Samantha H.
Old City pizza has always been a good standby for me when I'm in the area and need some food. Especially if I'm with a larger group of people, as everybody likes pizza. I've actually found Old City's pizza to be pretty good. Nothing outstanding, but good enough for a quick lunch or dinner. Their french fries are in the same boat. Good, not great. I used to come here for wings a lot and they were very good, but I've heard they haven't been in the past year or so and I haven't ordered them since. Back then I used to view Old City Pizza with such a fondness that I would've probably given it at least 4 stars. Luckily, the prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly so I have no reason not to come back to Old City Pizza.
(3)Hoang T.
3.5 stars I found myself looking for a sensible lunch spot in old city after I forgot to bag lunch. I remembered seeing ocp during my after lunch walks in oc, so I decided to try it out. This is a typical pizzeria that serves a multitude of ''Italian ish'' items. But the big difference is, the place is, I assume, owned and operated by a trio of Greek women that looked to be the old school no bulls#it type. They weren't friendly [they weren't rude], but that doesn't bother me. I ordered the cheese steak hoagie, you know, to be healthy. While waiting I seen huge slices of pizza... I'm talking bigger than Lorenzo's on south street!! I felt a bit jealous!! Side note. There is a sign that says to seat yourself and be waited on, or order at counter. I was on a budget and felt like if I sat and ate at their table, I would be compelled to tip...I ended up doing a top go order to forego the tip, yes, I'm a poor working class kinda guy. Also, as I mentioned, staff wasn't all that friendly. This is where my choices came to haunt me. It was hot as hell outside... 95 i believe. So I made the choice to eat in the shade, at the Quaker house across the street. Which was later interrupted by tourist going on a walking tour. Lol. Can't a guy eat good cheese steak In peace in the sweltering heat?? Anyway. The cheese steak was decent. The meat to bread ratio was a bit off. The bread was nice and toasted. The main flavor came from the mayo. Tomato slices werent the freshest or it was the heat that caused it to soften. price was fair for the area. I'd prob stop by to try a slice. But other than that, it felt like a desperate stop for me. They are nice enough to have a low minimum credit card charge, $5.
(3)S H.
I don't normally rate a place one star but the service was so terrible I didn't make it to the food! I sat down and waited 20 minutes watching as the one other occupied table in the restaurant got service. I tried to politely (maybe too polite) to ask for service but what I can only assume was the manager was too busy complaining about the world's problems to a friend (hopeful she knew them). Bottom line servo was terrible and who knows about the food....
(1)Kelly C.
This well-located eat-in, take-out, or delivery restaurant always seems to be full of tourists or people not from this neighborhood. That's probably cause the locals know how bad it is. Sometimes the pizza is ok, but it is more of a deep dish non-NY style pizza. Personally, Pizza Hut's crust is better. The cheesesteaks are usually really dry because they toast the bread in the oven which makes it too crusty and dry. They do have some good deserts though. Cheesecake and baklava. I've even tried some of their greek dishes but didn't find them all that great either. All in all, it's a shame cause they're in a really prime location.
(2)Fern m.
This place has a great location. Greek/italian fuse. Not sure why this place has been getting bad reviews unless it went downhill since I was last there. Try the Feta fries and Feta Pizza! Overall great place to enjoy some good food and a beer with friends
(4)Brad F.
I can't speak to the pizza, and this is a pizza place, so maybe it deserves the average rating it has, but I had a cheesesteak here and it was fantastic. The meat was tender, the cheese was creamy and rich, and the bread was nice and soft on the inside with a slightly chewy crust. For my money, it was better than Campo's.
(4)wess d.
The help wasn't that friendly and the vegetable pizza left something to be desired. My friends seemed to think their meals were all right though.
(2)Jeff B.
Great for late night pizza and food. No booze, so if you are getting take out, stop by one of the local markets for beer on the way home.
(4)Kathryn M.
Yeah, it's often filled with tourists (and the occasional wedding?!), but it's been a stop for me plus friends for delicious wings since I started high school. The pizza is packed with cheese and the small personal pizza is enough for two or maybe three to share. Every other fast/comfort dish is alright, I already mentioned their two best high lights. The only dissapointment I encountered here was their chicken cheese steak. They use like..cubes of chicken instead of chipped meat. That was kind of a downer. I think their prices went up too, but none the less, it's not a bad place to stop in for a decent dinner when you're in old city.
(3)Rebecca S.
Unbelievably rude service!!! We tried to order 2 slices of pizza at 8 o'clock on Sunday evening. The waitress proceeds to tell us, "we're closing soon!" Seriously? You're giving us a hard time for ordering 2 slices of pizza an hour before closing? She never approached us again. No drink refill, no service with our dirty plates, and no tab. I had to go up to the counter to get it. We will never set foot in Old City Pizza again!!
(1)Lara G.
Service was good and the lady was very friendly.... Food was very average. Ordered the lasagna which had one layer of meat in it....it was edible but wasn't very good. The pizzas are alright...just your average pizza Food is cheap and you pretty much get what you pay for! Servings are pretty big as well.... So if your looking at ordering appetisers make sure your hungry!
(3)Terri S.
Food was mediocre and overprice. More importantly, the old woman behind the counter was rude, rude, rude. I can't believe people tolerate such terrible customer service. Anyone that is complacent with these horrendous people taking their money needs a reality check.
(1)Adam L.
My review may be swayed by my crippling hunger but the pizza was actually a good slice for a great price. After licking the Liberty Bell and using Betty Ross's privy, I needed a little energy. Nothing better than a slice of the food pyramid -- tomatoes are a fruit. OCP sits on the corner of the block next to Elizabeth Ross's house and is a nice little pizza shop. I'm used to pizza parlors without seating so it was nice to see seating there. They have a full menu but I only ate the Mega Slice. The Mega Slice doesn't fit on your plate. If you place your plate on the table the corners will touch the table; it's that big. Other than it's enormous size the crust is thin and crisp but not fragile. It won't crumble in your hand but it's still foldable. That's a key quality for me. The sauce was sweet and blended enough with the cheese that the mozz didn't grease up to overpower the sauce. It's the best bargain slice I ate. Two waters and 1 slice was just under $6.
(3)Dan D.
Home away from home. I've eaten through most of the menu, it's always very good. Everything is made to order, with very fresh ingredients. I've never had anything I have not liked, and have never had a negative experience. They have a really big menu as well, with wings and hoagies to Italian classics like veal parm. And yes, the pizza is awesome. I'd highly recommend OCP to anyone new to philly- it's also great when you have the munchies when you're drunk.
(5)Dewey G.
GREAT Cheesesteak. Pizza was also great. Waitress very friendly and efficient. Affordable.
(4)Edward M.
My expectations were pretty low when some friends suggested stopping by here to grab some slices for eating back at one friend's place. I figured I'd try a pepper and onion slice. Typically, the peppers and onions are baked together with the pizza. Not here, though. Raw toppings are apparently just tossed atop a plain slice and briefly heated together. After adding a layer of spices and folding the huge slice, it was better than expected, which means it wasn't too bad, especially if you're rather hungry and/or in a hurry. But if you have an extra minute or two, there are better places nearby.
(3)Tom L.
found this on yelp. One block from our hotel (Wyndham). The best pizza I had in a long time. everything on my "Old City Special " was fresh. A 10" for $10.50 was a great price. If you order the salad, be prepared it's big enough for 4 people. Only drawback was it was really warm in the restaurant. I still think it's a good stop for pizza lovers.
(5)Doug B.
Got a pizza and salad there a couple of weeks ago and it was really good. Great service and friendly staff. Good food for your money.
(4)Zeph D.
Mega slice was awesome. Only thing I tried. They should test it for PEDs. I think it's sauce is on roids'.
(4)Sumera K.
Since moving to the neighborhood I have come here a few times..to dine in and also to order out. The people that work at this establishment are not friendly and they skimp on the little things such as cutlery, sauces etc. FOOD: I have gotten a large Greek pie before and it had minimal to no flavor. The cheese is not good and the crust kinda tastes like cardboard. I have also ordered "hot" wings for take out and came back to my place and realized that they were most definitely MILD and tasted like watered down ketchup had been doused on them...tiny little blue cheese container in the box for 20+ wings...skimpy. I also asked them for 4 plates for my order of pizza and wings...and they gave me exactly 4 paper thin white plates. The absorbency of those plates is nonexistent. Most recently I ordered the Zorba pie and chicken quesadilla...why did I even bother? The Zorba had a ton of cheese, but once again...cardboard crust and tiny pieces of veggies. The quesadilla was loaded with large chunks of chicken...way too much cheese (not a "Mexican" blend) and NOTHING else...no peppers, pico de gallo...NADA. It also came with a side of questionable salsa. YUM. SERVICE: The staff is generally not friendly or welcoming. There is an older woman that works there everyday (presumably the owner) she could use a shot of ouzo to perk up her personality and general disposition. The vibe in there is iffy. I would not recommend it. There are plenty of great options across Market street where you can potentially take out and spend the SAME amount of money for better food ie. Sassafras, National Mechanics, Plough etc.
(1)M J.
I lived in Old City for 2 years right next to this place. When I moved there I was so pumped to have a pizza joint right next to me. Wrong. The owners are so rude. The lady who works the counter and answers the phone needs an attitude adjustment. Someone get her a drink, stat! When she answers the phone you get "Old City Pizza, What do you want?!" ... when you go in, she doesn't even look at you until she's good and ready to help you. This turned me off so much that I became an infrequent customer who only went in times of desperation.. which is pitiful seeing as it was so convenient. I just can't support a local business who treats their customers as if they're not appreciated. Dear Old City Pizza... there are plenty of other places to eat on Market Street! Businesses who are actually delighted that you stopped in. Get over yourselves. The only reason they get a 2 stars is because the location is prime, and, the pizza isn't all that bad. The cheese steaks are hit or miss. The fries suck. Not recommended.... unless you're in a super tight bind on the corner of 3rd and Arch and you have two broken legs.
(2)James S.
Their pizza is great, but today I went in at 12:30 to order a slice and was told that they were out. Out of pizza? Is this a thing? They were busy making pizza for everybody else so I assume that they just didn't want my 3 dollars.
(2)Ed L.
The perfect end to a quick weekend in Philadelphia had me hunger for pizza. After my fill of Dunkin Donuts and Moriarty's Irish Pub Bar food, I was a but hungry after 4 hours at 8pm, so I checked out the yelp app as to what restaurants was still open this late on a Sunday night and very nearby to the Wyndham hotel on 4th and Arch Street, so my tired marathon legs doesn't have to walk too far for sustainable. Pizza and Italian food seemed to be the way to go and I headed there as fast as my legs to take me. The reviews seemed to be critical of this place, but I wanted to try this place out for myself and the experience wasn't bad at all. I got take out and the place was virtually empty when I got there. My hotel room mate wanted something as well, so we looked on the menu online and called it in before she sent me over to pick it up. Thankfully, I could just lay around 15 more minutes till I gotta get moving to pick up the order. Old City Pizza joint is located on the quiet street intersection on Arch and 3rd Street, with Starbucks across the street. The restaurant itself is small, more or less a pizza parlor with a few tables and 3 booths for patrons to dine in. I was met with the lady of the restaurant, which I think is one of the owners. They do take credit cards, if the total amount of the order is above $5.00, so that was promising indeed. Maybe some people just buy drinks, which is probably why they have that signage at the register. For me, we ordered the 16" Old City Special calzone, was pretty good and tasty. I also gotten some French fries on the side and a bottle of Pepsi as well. If we can't finish it, there's always room for breakfast on the plane the next day, as we both were flying out the next day anyhow. So yeah. It was good to have pizza and to watch a nice movie in the hotel room while having our cal-zoned size pizza. It was as epic as they came, no doubt! It was tasty and the French fries were good. Definitely not the McDonald's or Burger King variety, so it was good nonetheless. The service at the Old City Pizza was good and pleasant. The owner lady was nice to me and the other dude, which I think is the other owner (husband and wife maybe?) was cool too. The interaction was brief and the exchange of credit card was swift. I was in and out within less than 5 minutes and that was great. If you are in the area for good pizza, give Old City Pizza a try. You'll be glad you did! Recommended for your pizza needs. My experience was that of take out and not dine in, so I would not have had the pleasure. But being in enough pizza places kind of makes me think I would get good service here as well, maybe at the off peak hours when you are catered to, rather than just being an order number. Support local! B-
(3)Jen C.
Good pizza... Nothing exceptional except the slices are huge. Fair prices and good choice for quick lunch .
(3)Levi D.
The pizza was mediocre and the owners were rude. I guess the only thing this place has going for it is its location.
(1)Tina S.
Stumbled into this place after visiting Betsy Ross's house. Kids can't stop taking about the awesome chicken fingers. Cheese steak was very good. The sub roll it was on was exceptional. My daughter said we have to go now every time we visit Philly. Great little find!
(5)Natalee F.
Quantity over Quality should be their motto. This is the closest pizza place to my apartment so I decided to give it a try, even though I'm obsessed with Gianfrancos, just one block further away. So gross! The pizza is huge and the cheese is....not good. Way too much cheese too. Barely any sauce. By the time I got my slice home, my whole hand was covered in the grease that was dripping through the bag. Nasty! The dough is gummy and floppy and the cheese falls off in big chunks. I didn't even finish my slice and I was starving. To say something nice: the guy working the counter seemed nice and they are open late on weeknights. I think people who like Lorenzo's (I did not) might like this pizza. I suggest going to Gianfrancos instead.
(1)T C.
I had a chicken parmigiana sandwich. It was huge and tasted pretty good. Otherwise, the place was pretty confusing. The sign tells you to be seated for dining in. The server was very friendly but seemed shocked that I got everything else wrong: you're supposed to request and pay extra for soda refills. You're not supposed to pay at the table ( you are supposed to go to the takeout window and pay), no time to figure out a tip because she needs the check signed as soon as it's brought to you. You're supposed to go to the counter for your supplies to wrap up leftovers. I feel bad because the server seemed nice, but the service here is really weird.
(3)Ron H.
For a quick pie or local streak sandwich, this is the best in old city area. Fries are great, wings are average. Be sure to try the soup of the day!
(3)Jane D.
Pizza is delicious. Cheesesteak was the worst I've EVER had. They used disgusting wannabe cheese instead of real cheese wiz. Very disappointing.
(2)Dennis L.
Nice little spot with big slices of pizza for $2.70. I had some business in the area and ended up parking down the block form this location. My review is based solely on a single slice because, well that's all I had. The fact that it was a greek owned pizza grille was interesting to me, so I stopped in to see what fun mixed up stuff that had. To my disappointment, it was just a regular grille with some desserts displayed behind the counter, run by some nice old greek lady. There were a bunch of options on the overheard boards without any prices and no pizzas on the counter! So, instead of being surprised, or checking the menus on the tables for prices, I just ordered a slice of plain to eat and then leave. What did surprise me was the big slice of pie that came out. It wasn't quite lorenzo's, which I wasn't a huge fan of anyway, but it wasn't bad for the price. The pizza was good. Like everyone else said, they skimp a little on the cheese and there isn't much gooeyness, but the flavor is alright. It's a good stop for 2.70 pizza that is significantly flavorful and crisp, but I didn't really like the crust at all. I would definitely go back if in the area.
(3)Clint W.
I have collapsed upon Old City Pizza more than once, collapsed being the apposite term. OCP is never in the plan for a night out in Old City, and yet, I find myself sliding in to their booths with a concerning frequency. A night that ends at Old City, however, always begins the same way. Let me set the scene. My girlfriend and I are walking down Arch, her talking about work while I frantically search my Yelp app to see if there is some restaurant within walking distance where can get a reasonable, quick bite to eat. National Mechanics. No, their veggie burger is scary and unappetizing. Revolution House? No, the worst place in Philadelphia. Han Dynasty? No, we eat there too much already. Continental? No, too expensive. Alright, fine, let's get a 14-inch pizza from Old City. It's nothing to write home about, but given some of the pizza I've had in Philly, even mediocre pizza is hard to come by. And so, we order a pizza, always light on the cheese, heavy on the dough, and decent with the toppings. It's a place to fill the tank and move on. $5 or $6 a person if you split a pizza, a price hard to beat in the area. It's definitely a family place. When you enter, you'll be greeted by a sign saying "seat yourself," and in all likelihood, you'll be waited on by an elderly, curt woman, who makes up for what she lacks in conversational banter with timely service. The guys behind the counter might crack a few jokes that you'll inevitably miss, and before too long, you'll be on your way stuffed with decent pizza.
(3)Annie O.
How does this place have 2.5 stars? Their pizza slices are the size of your torso for the small price of $3!! One slice will fill you up- don't get more than one!! The pizza itself isn't the best in the world but hey when it comes to pizza.. quantity over quality.
(5)Dale G.
Just had some great pizza with a bunch of my family. The service was great and very friendly.
(4)Matt K.
Big mistake to not read other Yelpers comments first. I guess that's why this place stays in business, high traffic, but perhaps not much repeat business? I was in a hurry and needed to eat in 10 minutes. Another mistake. I ordered a slice of pepperoni pizza. I watched the pizza man take a cold cheese slice from inside a box, they don't even keep their slices out under heat lamps so you can see how nice they are. Because they aren't nice! He added slices of pepperoni to it. Yeah you can guess what's coming. He puts it in the oven for what -- 3 minutes? It comes out barely hot, and the pepperoni is still gummy, of course, because he cheated. The crust is tasteless and slightly chewy, the cheese is worse than tasteless, there's almost no tomato sauce. Probably the worst slice I have ever had, worse than Pizza Hut and Dominoes by far, and that is saying something. OUCH!
(1)E A.
Went to order pizza for my company , working an all day job. The service on the phone was absoutely terrible. The lady was extremly rude. I was beyond dissapointed that I called back to cancel my order and take my service elsewhere.
(1)David H.
The mega sized pizza slice was the perfect amount of food (like 1/4 pizza) for the right price ($2.50!) Our server preternaturally knew the perfect amount of food to suit my needs. Highly satisfying, will be a repeat customer!
(5)Clarice O.
Old City Pizza is an ok joint. They are fast and cheap and their servings are humongous. They are conveniently located in the Old City neighborhood and are within walking distance to different historic landmarks. The service was good and the waitress positively spoiled my pregnant cousin (because pregnant ladies bring good luck, according to Greek custom). The food was quick to be served and the pizza and Philly cheese steak was alright. However, if you have the patience, I would counsel going elsewhere. This is only because I find Philadelphia to be a great food city, and Old City Pizza is just not a place to get a good sense of this.
(3)Lisa P.
The ladies that work here are not the warm and fuzzy kind. They're actually tough and rough around the edges but they serve your food quickly. Pizza is great but the slices are huge! Worth the trip.
(4)Emily Y.
I was dying for the famed Philly CheeseSteak and was told by Native Phillians that Pat's and Jim's was overrated and that the local joints served up better fare! Came across OCP on my way out of Philly and hit the brakes. I had to try the "local" place as was suggested. To be honest, I think Subway makes a better Philly Cheesesteak. The "beef" was really dry, the cheese (I asked for Provolone cuz I am a Native New Yorker and we do not eat CHEEZ WHIZ), the one slice of Provolone did nothing to provide any sort of moisture to this PhillyCheeseSteak. Very bland and boring, however, the bread was beautifully toasted and yummy. I would have been happy just eating the bread with real butter. Look, I am not a food snob, but I am a foodie and this in no way impressed me to want to try it again. However I did get a good tip while in University City and am bookmarking it as I type. The restaurant here, OCP, looked like a great local pizza joint and next time I come, I will venture to try the Pizza..but then again, I am a New Yorker and NO ONE makes pizza better!!!
(2)Luis M.
Great little pizza place for a quick bite. I tried the Super Sampler since it included most of their main appetizers. The Chicken Tenders were great, they tasted so fresh and tender. I can honestly say they are the best tenders around. But the best appetizer was the jalapeño poppers, I am stuffed but I can so go for another order. Now the good stuff, the pizza itself. Wow! I've tried many pizza places and many mom and pop restaurants but this one takes the cake. The pizza was so full of flavor and the slices were huge. If you are nearby and are in the mood for pizza check this place out. The only reason why I'm giving this place 4 stars is because our waitress was pretty ticked of the whole time, I don't know why but she was pissed. She ignored us at first and lacked coming up to us the whole time until we needed to leave. Setting aside the service the food was great and I'd still recommend this place.
(4)Donata D.
We love the pizza at Old City Pizza. Other must try is the pizza steak Stromboli and their homemade lasagna - both great. The people are very nice and accommodating. We get Old City Pizza at least once a week, often more. Enjoy.
(4)Michael P.
Went here before my flight and wasnt disappointed. Realy good steaks hot hot fries fresh bread too. I will return. :-)
(4)Michelle C.
The diner-style seating and Greek grandma-ladies behind the counter kicked things off to a promising start during stop three of an Old City pizza crawl. Homemade desserts called from behind a display window, but it was the pies we were after. Pizza pies. A slice of cheese and a slice with crumbled sausage were placed on our table, hot from the oven. This pizza had so much potential, with a nice crunch to the entire crust and the delicious crumbled sausage. Alas, the cheese had no oozy stretch. As my boyfriend later recounted to friends, "government cheese laughed at this cheese."
(2)Kristen R.
Note to self: Next time you're in Philadelphia, and you've been walking for hours, and you plan to have lunch some time in the near future... don't just walk into the first place that advertises Philly cheese steaks as a menu item. (Yes, I was a tourist, and I wanted to have the staple tourist food!) It wasn't a bad Philly cheese steak, but I was in Philly... and I wanted an AMAZING cheese steak. It's unfortunate that the one chance I got to eat in the city, I didn't go to a place well noted for them. But I was nearby Betsy Ross's house, it was 2 o'clock in the afternoon, and I was starving. I just wanted to eat. Anywhere. I might have had better luck at a street vendor. Service was rather odd, too. I walked in and didn't know whether or not to just seat myself or wait for a hostess. (*In reference to the experience I had in late May, 2010.)
(2)Jill G.
Horrible!! They literally just cook cheese pizzas in mass quantities and then throw ingredients on top and re heat the slices. They don't even bother cooking the ingredients. I was beyond shocked at how this place is still in business. The ONLY way I could ever eat this is if I was black out drunk purely so I wouldn't have to remember ever being there. Yuck!
(1)F P.
Meh. My 13-year old son loved it because of the huge slices of pizza. He thought they tasted good. I thought they were OK, but nothing better. I had a chicken pizza cheesesteak - VERY bland. The price was right, it was convenient to our hotel, but I wish we had wandered farther to find something better. It was not terrible and at the same time I wouldn't eat there again. Three stars because my son liked it.
(3)Megan S.
Location makes this place earn 5 stars (well for tourists at least), but Taste makes this place earn significantly less. I popped in here while visiting some sites to show my friend (who is from another country) what a Philly Cheesesteak tastes like. The place had virtually no one in it on a Saturday afternoon, which after tasting the cheesesteak, is self-explanatory. While the staff was fairly friendly, the food was just not great. It is not that it was not edible, but it was just average and bland. It is too bad because this place is in a great location and if someone is making a return visit to the city or making suggestions to friends, this place might not get the business they could potentially earn based on subpar food.
(3)Briana C.
This place is horrible. I live right down the street so I would love for this place to be really great, but nothing is worth eating here - and I've tried a lot before completely giving up. I'm not why/how they are still in business - maybe just from tourists.
(1)Jerrica J.
Wanted to try a new Philly Cheesesteak place based on a suggestion by a local. This place sucks. The lady looked miserable to help us take our order behind the counter. She had a sour face. Our Philly took 20 minutes to make. They don't have cheez-wiz which is the original version of a Philly. My boyfriend liked the bread on it though.
(2)Kait B.
I came to Philadelphia for training for a job, and one of the things I was looking forward to experiencing about the city was the infamous Philly cheese steak. My comrades and I came into this restaurant intrigued by its neat old decor and advertisements for Philly cheese streak AND pizza. Once in, there was NO ONE THERE BUT US, so we sat down at a large table (there were 6 of us). The first thing we hear is a waitress, a woman of 65 or 70, snapping at us to sit at the 6-top... even though there was one else in the restaurant. We ordered our food. It took awhile for it to get there. The waitress didn't give us refills on our drink until we asked while we were waiting all that time. One girl said "When you've got a moment, please give me a refill" and the waitress said "I'll do it now!" in an angry voice. Finally, the food came, five cheese steaks, a burger and a large pizza. The waitress snaps at us "move your stuff! make room for the pizza!" and stunned, we do. We ate, and the food was average. I mean, I wish I'd experienced better Philly cheese steak. The pizza was just okay. We got our bill and... wait for it... the waitress didn't split it... FOR SIX PEOPLE, and she REFUSED to split it. Apparently they can't do that. They never even asked us if we wanted our bill split, which obviously we would with a large group of unrelated people. Most of us had cash, and we were just going to pay with that, but one girl only had a card, and the ATM in the restaurant didn't work. The waitress wanted to put it all on her card, but she didn't have enough on her card for the $60 bill. She whispered this to the waitress and the waitress YELLED, and I mean YELLED "She doesn't have enough money to pay for the whole meal on her card!" and the girl was so embarrassed she began to cry. We paid for her food, obviously, and left quickly. I was told when the guy paid the bill the waitress was annoyed we didn't give her a tip. It was the worst service I've EVER had in my LIFE. I have been serving on and off since I was 14, so I don't usually judge servers. But this... this was awful. I would NEVER EVER eat there again. It was truly awful.
(1)Gerard Z.
Ive tried almost everything on the menu. I wanted to find something I could get because I live so close. Im sorry to say that nothing is worth getting. Everything is very sloppily executed and ingredients are cheap. The people are nice. That is the only thing stopping me from giving one star.
(2)Dana B.
My friend and I stopped in while roaming around Old City for First Friday, and while the pizza slices were enormous, the service left much to be desired. The place was understaffed, and our pizza was sitting on the counter while the server attended to larger parties sitting by us, so we were afraid our pizza would get cold before it arrived at our table! I was satisfied with the quality of the pizza itself, but once we were finished, we sat at the table for a good while until the server came back and said, "Oh, you can pay at the counter." Really? Why didn't you tell us that in the first place? The chances of me coming back and eating in are slim, but since they deliver, I'd consider ordering from them, but eating it elsewhere.
(3)Mikey I.
Glitter... It's like the herpes of craft supplies. It never comes off. I'm in a Dharma Initiative jumpsuit. The Phillies are losing a World Series to the Yankees. I'm at Lucy's Hat Shop with Santa, a gypse, several Lady Gagas, an interrupting Kanye West, Vince Shlomi AND Billy Mays, a sexy devil, a sexy firefighter and a St. Pauli girl. Let me back this up a bit. Our specific Lady Gaga tripped on 3rd St. Let me start from the beginning. I carpooled with Lady Gaga. Now back to the middle. I was hungry, so I went to the corner for a cheesesteak which I split with the St. Pauli girl. It was decent. I think she opted for something weird, like mayo. But, that'd never go with my preferred whiz on a cheesesteak. This was after getting stuck in the elevator with Santa, Lady Gaga, Jessica Rabbit and Britney Spears. This was Halloween. Why am I writing this in July? I think I finally got rid of all of Gaga's glitter from the inside of my car. I should've dressed up like Quentin Tarantino, but I could never pull that off.
(3)Judy L.
I live close by, so I order from here a lot...but recently I have started to order the pizza with extra garlic on it. Wow, it is amazing! Definitely one of the best non-thin crust pizzas I've had in a LONG time!
(5)Big Fat I.
cheap and filling pizza that is within walking distance from my apartment. i can dig it.
(4)Rob R.
If you live in the area, then you know this place. They offer decent food for a decent price. In my opinion, the pizza is 5-star. The perfect balance between taste and price. Believe me, there is better pizza out there, but not for less than this place. The owners are nice people, although if you catch the mother on a bad day... watch out! They always give plenty of napkins and condiments and often deliver in half the time of other pizza places. The reason I gave this place 3-stars is because I found a bone in my chicken cheesesteak. I know, it's my fault. No self respecting Philadelphia resident orders a chicken cheesesteak. But I'm a transplant and I had a taste for something different.
(3)Joe S.
5 stars for the meat lovers pizza. The pizza has redeemed them from my experience of eating there. When calling in an order hopefully the female waitress is off. Comes across as rude. Also the phone# on Yelp is actually their fax # according to their take out menu. Sad to say, today one of my friends got a salad from there that had a bug in it and the waitress acted as though it was my friends fault. This place is hit and miss. No stars for today.
(5)Paul W.
The pizza here is mediocre at best. The service is poor and usually pretty rude. You can't order a slice of pizza you can only order a whole pie. For the money I'd rather go to Soho pizza or Gianfrancos down the block.
(2)Kait M.
Our waitress took a really long time for anything and I could barely understand her. She also wasn't all that friendly. The place was kind of dirty looking inside and the menu is very confusing. Everything I tried to order she either didn't have or "she doesn't do that." Don't waste your time.
(1)Donald J.
We got there almost at closing time. The lady at the counter was very helpful and we got a pizza to take out. The pizza was outstanding, we would go again in a second!
(5)Ryan B.
Definitely not the best spot in town by far. Friendly staff and reliable delivery service. Sauce is ok, however, need to work on the crust. Great location for an Old City resident.
(2)Joanna T.
MEGA SLICES ARE AMAZING. How can you beat cheap, quick, and easy slice of pizza for $2.50? The slices are totally worth the trip to this place. It's so cheap and fast, really great if you're looking for a decent slice. Taking one star off bc the rest of the menu isn't that great and the service isn't that spectacular. But the mega slice is by far the best deal in that area.
(4)P K.
Just stopped in for a slice of pizza while waiting for the bus to come by on a freezing night. Had my hot pepperoni slice ready in 3 minutes flat and it was delicious! And huge. I haven't had another slice of pizza that tastes that good and for such a low price in Philly before. I was so pleased, I wanted to ask if they deliver but my bus was coming and I had to run (yup, I just ate my slice on the bus- illegally I suppose). I'll be coming back here again- that's for sure.
(5)Thomas C.
I went to Philadelphia as a tourist not too long ago and I went on a quest to find the best Philly Cheese steak. I went to every single historic location and left with a mediocre flavored meat sandwich. In the five days I was there I had a total of 13 Philly Cheese steaks. That is not an exaggeration. Now I cannot speak for their pizza, but this place had the best Philly Cheese steak out of them all. They serve it with the appropriate alternative, provolone cheese. I was surprised how good it was. The meat was flavored very well. If my wife and I decide to go back to Philly for another trip, this place is going to be a repeat visit.
(5)John S.
Rude and Obnoxious!! That about sums this place up!
(1)Alli H.
So subpar. My boyfriend and I have gotten take-out here twice. Recently we ordered four slices; I got one plain cheese and one with spinach and mushrooms. Yes the slices are huge, but that doesn't make them tasty. My cheese slice was dry and chewy with almost no sauce. I took no pleasure in eating it - I didn't even finish it. It tasted like it had sat under a heat lamp for 12 hours. The mushrooms obviously came out of a can. They were flavorless and greasy. The spinach looked like it was frozen. There is so much good pizza to be found in Old City - don't waste your calories or your dollars at OCP. Go 1 block down N3rd St to Gianfranco's or across market to LuLu's.
(2)Steven B.
Old City Pizza is like the old Clint Eastwood movie. It has the good, the bad and the ugly. The good- 1. The location 2. Great old building 3. Extensive menu 4. Inexpensive The bad- 1. Marginal wait staff 2. Marginal quantities The Ugly 1. Poor cheese on the pizza 2. Inconsistent cooking 3. Meh flavor There are way too many options in the area to waste your time on this place.
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