Philadelphia has the craziest ****ing street parking I have ever seen! There were about 4 other places my sisters and I read up on that have "the best cheesesteaks in the city" that we wanted to try. We couldn't find a single space near a mile radius of these places -it was ****ing crazy! Anywho, my dad's patience was growing thin after 15 minutes of driving around so a quick cheesesteak search on Yelp out of the immediate downtown area led us to Talk. I didn't realize it shared the lot with a gas station with unmarked areas for parking, so we were yet again faced with the dilemma of trying to find a parking spot. I ran inside and asked the woman at the counter where we could park. She said we would be just fine next to the car parked partly on the sidewalk. Well, hallelujah! The restaurant looks like it can hold about 20 people comfortably. It's a little run down lookin', but here's something that's neat. They have a wall with little writings on it that say which celebrities have stopped by or ordered from them. Three of us ordered a cheesesteak wit and one with provolone. I'm not a huge fan of cheese whiz, but it works on cheesesteak. The sandwich was pretty good. More expensive than I would've guessed, but it was worth it to say, why yes, I have had a cheesesteak in Philly. And to be fair, the sandwiches were pretty big. I have no idea how to compare this cheesesteak other than to what I've had here in Houston. So, comparing to places like Philadelphia Cheesesteak Co. (what, there's a Papa Geno's here, too? Alright!) it was a little different, but just ok for me. Eh, I'll give 'em some credit, it was a bit better than others I've had.
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Andy G.
I really don't know what happened to this place. Sometime near the end of last year, they changed the name of the establishment to "Talk of the Town: Philly Steak & Shake." The only change was apparently the addition of hand spun milkshakes, which I've yet to try, but ever since this slight change, the food has been atrocious, the serving sizes have gotten smaller, and the delivery services have been incredibly frustrating. Delivery times have gotten long, inaccurate, and drivers have gotten increasingly more rude and smug. Last year, if you wanted an easy cheese steak in Philadelphia, Talk of the Town was an easy recommendation for me to make. Today, I think you're better served spending an extra dollar and venturing into the city to find a steak at Tony Luke's, Geno's, Pat's, Jim's, Steve's, or virtually any other steak place. Talk of the Town has gone to hell in a hand basket and I don't think they're coming back.
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Tony M.
Yesterday I would have given them five stars. Went there today and saw a sign that read "due to higher meat prices we now chop our steak" just like every other lousy steak shop. The taste difference between their previous sliced steak and the chopped stuff is enormous. Next time I go, I'll tell them I'll pay a dollar more if they don't chop the meat. If no, out the door I go to Philips at 23d & Passyunk in South Philly. Not as good as ToTT was but they don't chop their steak.
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Brian B.
I thought the cheese steak was OK. I think Pat's or Tony Luke's are better. They had all kinds of other sandwiches and hoagies that I am sure were probably good. I'd go again and try something other than the cheese steak.
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David M.
A friend had been raving to me about this place. Decided to stop here one night after a hockey game to see what all the fuss was about. Not far from the stadiums. Shady neighborhood, but who am I to say, I'm not from Philly. Parking was a bit suspect too. Surprised I didn't get towed. A few people were there, some eating, some appeared to be just hanging out, I don't know. Even a couple guys wearing Boston jerseys, but they seemed like nice guys, and they weren't looking for trouble. No one knocked them out. People working here seem like typical South Philly folks. Some tourists might be turned off by the atmosphere or attitude but it is what it is. A Philly cheese steak shop. I ordered a cheese steak with cheese whiz and fried onions. Wiz wit I guess they call it, and a side of fries. Fries were served hot, some crisp, some greasy, but for the most part they were good. Steak was good as well. Nice roll, good flavor on the meat, even if it was a little tough and chewy. Add the melted cheese and grilled onions to smooth it out and make it even more tasty. Much better than some of those other more popular steak places in town. There was no line but had to wait a bit for the food after ordering. Maybe 10 minutes. I can't even remember how much I spent but it was worth the stop.
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D J.
Stopped in for the first time Saturday, July 5th after taking in a performance by Colin Quinn. Small place, not much as far as character goes but sometimes less is more. Grabbed a cheesesteak hoagie with all the fixings and a root beer, $11 and 4 minutes later i was called to the window and handed my sandwich. Upon opening i immediately noticed they don't go cheap on the steak and they evenly distribute the cheese, tomato, and onion so that upon first (and last ) bite you taste some of everything which unfortunately isnt as common anymore on a good sandwich. My buddy also enjoyed his wiz without, overall it was a successful grub session, if I'm heading to the ballpark or just in the area (and have time) I'd gladly give Talk of the Town my business again.
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Mike A.
Wife & I split the Italiano Steak & the Vegetable Chicken steak. She got O- Rings, I got Fries. We decided to splurge & each get a malted shake. Sandwichs were good, just the right amount of ingredients, they did inform us they ran out of the Sarcone's bread (good sign they use good bread/rolls for sandwich) Bread they used was still good, more of an amarosso style. Fries were okay, only complaint was for what they charged for O-rings, they could've given out a little more (about 6-7 rings about the size of a 1/2 dollar coin). Shakes were good.
(3)
Christin H.
Fast, greasy, delicious. We needed something fast by the stadium before a show and this fit the bill perfectly. I judge a place by how well I can cut the meal in half for lunch the next day, an I could easily get 3 meals out of a sandwich here. Delicious!
(4)
Jason K.
Cheesesteaks are the thing to order here... I made the mistake and ordered a burger and was drooling over my son's cheesesteak ....burger was good too
(4)
John S.
I've been riding past this place for the last 40 years since Veterans Stadium first opened, but for some reason never stopped until this week. About an hour before a Phillies night game, it wasn't busy at all, and we were in and out within 10 minutes with delicious cheesesteaks. They were served on excellent Italian rolls and contained more meat than their more famous counterparts, Pat's, Geno's, and Tony Luke's. I had mine the traditional South Philly way with cheese wiz and fried onions. Really good! Be forewarned, parking is at a premium, but there is room at the edge of the neighboring gas station lot where people seem to be able to park without any issues. It definitely won't be another 40 years before my next visit.
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B A.
Worst cheesesteak I have had ever, ever. My husband spotted this place near our hotel and was sure they would have awesome cheesesteaks since they are off the beaten path. So one night after being out doing the touristy stuff for a few days we grabbed and headed back to chow down and sleep. What a disappointment. I wanted steak, not a sandwich full of fat with bits of steak still attached. Ew. Also, awful service. No common courtesy, no thanks for patronizing my establishment, sorry I screwed up your order and almost gave you the wrong one twice, then labeled it wrong, just hand me your money and leave. I will leave.
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Rick A.
Roll - 7.5 out of 10 - Good Roll Steak - 8.0 out of 10 - Diced steak but still decent sizes of steak Cheese to Steak Ratio (I know that sounds weird but I hate a steak that has way to much cheese or not enough). 4 to 1 -Close but not enough. I stopped by this place before a Phils game and I must say I am a fan. I would stop by this place over any in the South Philly Stadium area
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Lauren G.
Hey Philly, what's up? Not much, just cheese steaks. Meh, they are okay here but the customer service was so bad that I wouldnt consider going back. They also wouldn't let me get a cup of water. Bottle or nothing. Who does that?!?
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Nicole L.
Great sandwiches! Picked up a few sandwiches on the way to tailgate for an Eagles game. Called ahead and the woman who took the order was very nice, it was one of the easiest takeout orders ever placed. By the time we got there the sandwiches were ready and still warm. When we got to the parking lot and opened up the bag we were amazed by the massive quantity of food we just bought. I got the eggplant delight and it was delish! I couldn't eat it all even thought I gave it a very valiant effort! My finance loved his chicken cordon bleu cutlet sandwich. We'll definitely start coming here on the way to Phillies and Eagle games.
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Nicole S.
I can't even begin to explain how happy I am that I found this place on grubhub. I was having a fierce cheese steak craving but was not willing to walk all the way out to Geno's to quench it. Talk of the Town Cheesesteaks saved the day. I ordered a cheese steak with whiz and onions as part of the cheesesteak and small house salad deal ($8.49 on the paper menu - pretty cheap compared to cash only Geno's!) on grubhub. I got it before the estimated delivery time and took one bite and I was sold. The bread was fresh, soft and chewy; the meat sliced (like I like it but the menu says that they do offer chopped meat if you request it) and tender (not tough as sliced steaks can sometimes be); the whiz was cheezy and there was just enough of it; and the onions were perfect little flavor crystals interspersed with the meat and cheese. I was so pleased that I immediately had to write a review. The only reason that I didn't give it 5 stars was that I haven't been to the restaurant and couldn't in good conscience give that many stars for a place I haven't physically been. For an online order, though, it's 5 stars, easily.
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Joel F.
Cheesesteak spot very close to the stadiums. It's a common fave among Philly pro athletes (Donovan McNabb was an especially big fan) and consequently has gained it's place among the citys most well-known steak shops. The steaks deserved the hype they receive. My dad and I split one wiz wit and one prov wit; both were tasty, and we'd recommend either to a first timer at Talk. The meat is tender and cut in bigger strips a la Genos. The rolls are fresh and chewy (not Ambrosios, but comparable). The atmosphere inside is an homage to Philly sports: lots of pictures of the owner and his son with Philly stars (worth a look for humors sake, because they deadpan in most of the shots) as well as memorabilia and autographs from Mike Schmidt and others. There's usually enough room to sit and eat inside, though you can also carry your steak into the game if you like. Talk of the Town is a solid, authentic cheesesteak shop. Worth a try on your way to the game.
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Tom S.
I've been here a few times after spotting the name on a few "best cheesesteaks" lists around town. In fact, this might have been the first place where I asked for fried onions on my sandwich a few years ago, and never looked back. It's a solid drive from my house, a half hour on a quick day, and somehow I've never managed to line up my visits here with a Phils game or Dead show a few blocks away at the sports complex. But every time I'm here, I leave with a killer cheesesteak, with perfectly distributed molten cheese and slices of juicy steak in a roll that just won't quit. Not once have I made it home before savagely wolfing my sandwich, struggling to maneuver my way along Kelly Drive as bits of onion tumble onto the floor of my car. This is one of the best cheesesteaks in the city, laying the neighboring stadium food to waste.
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Keziah C.
While on my search for the best Philly Cheesesteak on our way back home to Chi-town, we run into this place. I really enjoyed my cheesesteak (cheese/sweet&hot peppers ONLY for me please). My second time to this place, the service is fast, and the steaks are good - nuff said.
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Tom B.
Talk of the Town is a great place to get a cheesesteak or hoagie. The roll is great, the service is pretty friendly, and from what I gathered, there is not a whole lot pre made. (as much as I like Pats and Ginos....you don't have to rush your order to the same extent as those places). The steak is seasoned here....you can taste it is hit with some spices (not overbearing...maybe just some salt and pepper)...but these steaks seem to have more flavor than some of the others I've gone to. Try the OUT OF TOWNER.....great for the person who doesn't get to Philly and wants to try something authentic. It's steak with wiz, onion pepper, and mushroom (some from philly woud say that Prov is a real deal for Philly....but wiz is a bit more novel and popular here too). As opposed to other cheesesteak places...you can actually call ahead too....which is an option as there is basically ZERO parking here. It's proximity to the stadiums make this popular at 10 am on Sundays for Eagles games....but if you are going to eat one while hitting one of the sports events......it's about as close (maybe even closer) as Tony Luke's and the service a bit faster. I don't think you'll be unhappy! Enjoy!
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Jeremy P.
Good food. Have had somewhat better but not bad by any means. Disappointed by the fact that they would only accept a credit card if I spent $10 so it forced me to buy frys and a drink (who carries cash these days?). I would eat it again (bring cash).
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Josh M.
While in Philadelphia I was amazed at just how hard it was for me to find a stinkin Philly Cheesesteak joint. This city isn't the nicest place to be looking around either because unless you have a reliable GPS system its real easy to wander off the main road and find yourself in dark, scary areas where you might get murdered. Don't know if this is the best place for a cheesesteak but I thought it tasted really good. I also liked the location which is not to far from the Phillies ballpark.
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Daniel T.
Solid hoagies on Sarcone's bread. I had an eggplant hoagie that was really, really good. Just the right amount of breading, with roasted red peppers. It hit the spot. I also had the turkey hoagie which was decent, had a little kick to it, as well. The buffalo wings were also solid. I will definitely being hitting up Talk of the Town in the near future on the way to the Eagles' game.
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Don R.
A great steak, from what I hear used to be called "Steakout" along time ago, Talk of the Town get's it right. I kinda think this TOTT is underrated by some others around the area, but got high marks from that Radio guy who did his top 50 or so places...This place was around number 4 I think..., but if you want wiz with", chicken, anything else you can think of....this place gets it done... The steak that I get comes sliced a little thicker than say your average shredded style "Jims" if you will...Good stuff...highly recommended....right near the stadiums off Broad...
(4)
Maria D.
Chicken buffalo is by far the best sandwich! It's all I every order!
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Anthony C.
In a Nation of Wusses, it is good that there is a place like Talk of the Town. I was driving through Philadelphia at 10pm on a Sunday night in search of a cheesesteak. The better known nearby Tony Luke's was closed but Talk of the Town was open till midnight to satisfy my hunger. They have a very large selection of sandwiches or if I may, hoagies, available made to order and they cooked mine in a timely fashion. Everything was pretty fresh and the cheesesteak was yummy without being huge; I might have wanted more if I was hungrier or I could have opted for a side like fries too. This place came across as a little more off the run than others you hear about which in my book counts as more of a locals joint. Unless there is a game about to take place in South Philly, I think this would be an ideal restaurant to grab food quickly on the fly.
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Johnny D.
Great if you want a quick something before the game to save the money, or even after the game. Delivery is great because its FREE!!!! And you never know which Sports Star you going to see while in there, truly gets the "Eat where the pros eat" slogan.
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Erin A.
i got a late night delivery from TOTT and i was so disappointed. i got two cheese steaks, mozz sticks and cheese fries. fries were soggy, sticks were cold and the steak was dry. i was so sad.
(2)
Domenic F.
Eh...that's how i feel when i write this review and eh is how i feel about this place. If your heading on broad street towards the stadiums then you can't miss this place on the right hand side of the street. It's a shack and it has cheese steaks and other things BUT they just don't seem to do things well....in a city of many fine sandwiches and many fine foods....why settle for mediocrity
(2)
Roy H.
Whenever i get tix to a game i almost always stop here. This past Sunday i had a Chicken Cutlet Hoagie and Fries. Took it over to the stadium parking lot to eat before the game. It was really good. The rolls are very tasty and fresh. The fries were decent. They use Boardwalk Fries here. I have had hoagies from here also and have always been happy. They have a big selection of sandwiches here, many of which i have not tried yet as i am not an adventurer when it comes to sandwiches. They also have many sides/appetizers. Overall, a very soild place.
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George N.
had a real philly cheesesteak near the lincoln financial field on a saturday for early dinner. the cheesesteak was thick on a hoagie roll and they made it fresh, it was quite good and filling. I did opt for an extra burger, but that wasnt as tasty as the cheesesteak. you can sit outside and watch the traffic on a hot summer day. it is a popular place and there is a constant line, but the service is fast...
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Pete Z.
My buddy arranged a stop in before the Phillies game on Sat. Ordered 6 different sandwiches all with deviations from the standard and they got them all right on the money. Had a cheese steak hoagie which was great. Others had chicken pizza steak, italian etc and no one was unhappy! Good onion rings as well. A must for pregame tailgate party!
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Zack H.
These guys are really good at what they do. Doesn't look like much, not any huge marketing going on like Tony Lukes or Pats and Genos, they stick to what's important, the food. Had a couple different sandwiches there including a cheesesteak, italian and a chicken cutlet. All three were excellent! The seeded roll was outstanding, but their regular rolls for cheesesteaks are also good. The D'Ambrosia family knows what they're doing with their food, only thing keeping them from competing with the big boys is their marketing, they've got an outstanding product. Keep up the good work, I'll be back for sure!
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Andrew V.
Tucked away under 76, this is the best place close to the stadiums for cheesesteaks. I've come here multiple times before and after games. It's not a place to go for the ambience and parking can be a pain depending on what's going on or time of day. I won't say it's the best cheesesteak (title goes to John's Roast Pork), but it's the best "wiz wit" in the city. It's a good portion of everything on a medium sized roll and they cook to order. Fries are average, nothing special, but who gets cheesesteaks with out the cheese fries?
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Steve S.
It's such a basic place here so I'll make my review basic. This was not my first time here, but it had been several years. They make a pretty decent sandwich. I think they're a little expensive compared to competition for what you get. I have found that the steak and egg sandwich at 6 bucks is a great bargain. The fries are decent but not special. They are getting only three stars because I think they're a bit too much money, and it's basically a dump of a place. Almost no character here. But their sandwiches are worthy for South Philly.
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Shelton H.
I ordered an eggplant hoagie and asked if it was crispy. I received a slimy eggplant on a hoagie roll...for $8?? I took it back to add pickles,peppers and onions and they added a dollar??? If I was not starving I would have trashed it...I'll never go here again.
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Emily B.
We bought a yelp deal for Talk of the Town. When I ordered my food the person was not aware of the yelp deal, however was able to work it out with her manager. The Philly cheesesteak was fine, nothing to get excited about. The sauce seemed very tomato based and couldn't taste cheese at all. If I could give a 2.5 that's what I would have given as the place is just average.
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Karen C.
Eat in area is filthy. 20 minute wait for 2 steaks. One person doing all the cooking and wrapping. Btw sandwich was pretty good. Need more people working the grill and less people chit-chatting behind the scenes.The sandwiches are good, but too much work for 1 man to pull off. ordered fries which weren't provided.Just as well because these fries REALLY suck
(2)
Mike M.
Fries were great. Steak and cheese was good. Shithole dining but great food. 15*15 foot dining area under a highway. Looks sketchy but hey, it's a good sandwhich
(4)
Rita C.
My boyfriend and I stopped in Talk of the Town after a rainy Phillies game for some grub. He claimed that they're way, way better than Tony Luke's (or usual go-to stop for late night foodies), so I was interested to check it out. He ordered the chicken cutlet hoagie with long hots; I went with the pork italiano. We rushed home and started devouring the sandwiches. The chicken cutlet hoagie was absolutely delicious! Mark this down - I actually agree with my boyfriend that this particular sandwich was much better than the greasy mess with a side of regret that he usually gets at Tony Luke's. Unfortunately, the pork italiano just didn't do anything for me. The pork was on the dry side, the broccoli rabe was bland - it just didn't compare. I gave Talk of the Town three stars because of the chicken cutlet hoagie (I want one right now) and the really nice guy that checked us out. I would come back in the future to check out the cheesesteaks!
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C R.
I have been passing this joint on Broad for years as anyone who goes to a sports game or FDR park would and was always curious. recently i went to give it a try. id love to know what the food was like however since my wallet contained only a $1 bill and two credit cards, i was not allowed to purchase anything. this despite the Visa/Mastercard sign on the door. Inside a $15 min sign was posted, and even though only one other customer was in there and my cheesesteak + milkshake order was $13.75, i was turned away rather rudely. you pass on 8$ of profit (maybe more) in order to not incur 20 cents on your processing, makes a lot of business sense... not wont "try" again
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Michael K.
I don't think any one is actually talking about this place. 2nd star was for friendly service.
(2)
Michelle C.
I ordered a buffalo chicken cheesesteak and a soda from Talk of the Town for lunch today via GrubHub. The delivery was quoted at about an hour, which was accurate. The sandwich was actually pretty good, if a bit small for more than eight bucks. It was the right amount of food for lunch, just on the expensive side. The soda arrived in a to-go cup with a lid. I thought that was kind of strange since I was expecting a can. Then I noticed that the cup itself reeked of cigarette smoke. As did the napkins and the bag that contained my sandwich. Gross. There are few things I find more offensive than a big whiff of cigarette smoke, and the last thing I want is for my lunch to be permeated with the stuff. Needless to say, I won't be ordering takeout from Talk of the Town again, though I wouldn't rule out a visit to the actual storefront.
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Mark N.
I go here not for a milkshake this time I get cheesesteak whiz wit-out they chopped up a steak em what happen to this joint ! After that I didn't even get the milkshake .. Strictly milkshakes now !!!!!!!
(1)
Peter J.
Decent cheesesteak. Prob won't go here again but if you consider yourself a Philly cheesesteak critic you have to check this place out. It's conveniently located near the sports stadiums.
(3)
Carlo D.
Great chicken cutlet Italian sandwich. Beat chicken cutlets ever and fast delivery. Always ask if they have the seeded bread before ordering it makes the sandwich.
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John C.
Why no one seems to know this place is beyond me. Could it be because it's tucked away underneath the Schuylkill Expressway? Hmm, could be! Anyway, some of the best Philly sandwich experiences you may ever find are waiting for you here from chicken cutlets to hoagies, to cheesesteaks and all sots of mutations. If you want to have fun order a Chicken Italiano and take it into a Flyers game to eat and wait for everyone in your section to get a waft and start trying to find where the aroma is coming from.
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Tom D.
In my opinion it's pretty impossible to mess up a cheesesteak in Philadelphia. A great option, easily accessible from the highway or local neighborhoods. Staff was extremely friendly, not a long wait (during lunch hour) and sandwiches were on point. It was my first time there and I'll definitely be back.
(3)
Ama C.
*Adding an extra star because I quickly received an apology and an offer to make amends via Yelp. At least an effort was made.* The food took so long to come out that I was shocked to learn my fried pickles were room temperature. The wait should have meant fresh food, not food sitting around getting cold. It tasted fine, but I can get hot food served up more quickly all over town, of equal or better quality. It was especially annoying, since there was only one order ahead of ours.
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Bruce F.
Really?? Just not a good cheese steak. I mean it was ok, but nothing special. Lacking meat and flavor. After adding some salt it was better. $10.50 for a cheesesteak and a coke? I wouldn't go out of my way for this model of mediocrity.
(2)
Daniel W.
The fries were good, cheesesteak tastes like it was boiled in water. Flavorless. Will not go back here again. Totally disappointed.
(1)
Erin T.
Absolutely disgusting ordered a hot dog fries and drink..stood watching the cook talk for 5 minutes before finally getting out the hot dog with his bare hands and throwing it on the grill when we asked if he could wear gloves his response was "I don't gotta you want your money back" he did not wash his hands before touching the food and was incredibly rude. While this was happening the other cook was spitting in a cup and The other woman working in the back when hearing our request was just as ignorant saying "are they SERIOUS?!" Would never go there again
(1)
Marissa B.
After spending the day walking around the neighborhood and enjoying this beautiful thus far start to Summer in Marconi, myself and my fiance decided to grab some food towards the end of our outing. While they weren't absolutely mind-blowing, they're aces in my book. We split a Diablo (roasted red peppers, fried long hots, & sharp provolone) chicken cutlet sandwich, cheese fries, and a soda. Came to about $16. Portion sizes and quality were well worth it. We both defintiely got our fill. That sandwich was extra-slammin stil , though... Will order in some night and eventually also return.
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Victoria G.
Stopped by because it was not in the downtown area which is atrocious to find parking in. We also wanted to taste philly and this seemed like a good place to start. We ordered a regular cheesesteak with whiz, two cheeseburgers, 2 fries, 2 drinks and an order of fried pickles for $34 and some change. It was all pretty good but the pickles were way over fried. Good place to get your grease on!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Parking : Street Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Drive-Thru : No Caters : Yes
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Kathryn C.
Philadelphia has the craziest ****ing street parking I have ever seen! There were about 4 other places my sisters and I read up on that have "the best cheesesteaks in the city" that we wanted to try. We couldn't find a single space near a mile radius of these places -it was ****ing crazy! Anywho, my dad's patience was growing thin after 15 minutes of driving around so a quick cheesesteak search on Yelp out of the immediate downtown area led us to Talk. I didn't realize it shared the lot with a gas station with unmarked areas for parking, so we were yet again faced with the dilemma of trying to find a parking spot. I ran inside and asked the woman at the counter where we could park. She said we would be just fine next to the car parked partly on the sidewalk. Well, hallelujah! The restaurant looks like it can hold about 20 people comfortably. It's a little run down lookin', but here's something that's neat. They have a wall with little writings on it that say which celebrities have stopped by or ordered from them. Three of us ordered a cheesesteak wit and one with provolone. I'm not a huge fan of cheese whiz, but it works on cheesesteak. The sandwich was pretty good. More expensive than I would've guessed, but it was worth it to say, why yes, I have had a cheesesteak in Philly. And to be fair, the sandwiches were pretty big. I have no idea how to compare this cheesesteak other than to what I've had here in Houston. So, comparing to places like Philadelphia Cheesesteak Co. (what, there's a Papa Geno's here, too? Alright!) it was a little different, but just ok for me. Eh, I'll give 'em some credit, it was a bit better than others I've had.
(3)Andy G.
I really don't know what happened to this place. Sometime near the end of last year, they changed the name of the establishment to "Talk of the Town: Philly Steak & Shake." The only change was apparently the addition of hand spun milkshakes, which I've yet to try, but ever since this slight change, the food has been atrocious, the serving sizes have gotten smaller, and the delivery services have been incredibly frustrating. Delivery times have gotten long, inaccurate, and drivers have gotten increasingly more rude and smug. Last year, if you wanted an easy cheese steak in Philadelphia, Talk of the Town was an easy recommendation for me to make. Today, I think you're better served spending an extra dollar and venturing into the city to find a steak at Tony Luke's, Geno's, Pat's, Jim's, Steve's, or virtually any other steak place. Talk of the Town has gone to hell in a hand basket and I don't think they're coming back.
(2)Tony M.
Yesterday I would have given them five stars. Went there today and saw a sign that read "due to higher meat prices we now chop our steak" just like every other lousy steak shop. The taste difference between their previous sliced steak and the chopped stuff is enormous. Next time I go, I'll tell them I'll pay a dollar more if they don't chop the meat. If no, out the door I go to Philips at 23d & Passyunk in South Philly. Not as good as ToTT was but they don't chop their steak.
(1)Brian B.
I thought the cheese steak was OK. I think Pat's or Tony Luke's are better. They had all kinds of other sandwiches and hoagies that I am sure were probably good. I'd go again and try something other than the cheese steak.
(2)David M.
A friend had been raving to me about this place. Decided to stop here one night after a hockey game to see what all the fuss was about. Not far from the stadiums. Shady neighborhood, but who am I to say, I'm not from Philly. Parking was a bit suspect too. Surprised I didn't get towed. A few people were there, some eating, some appeared to be just hanging out, I don't know. Even a couple guys wearing Boston jerseys, but they seemed like nice guys, and they weren't looking for trouble. No one knocked them out. People working here seem like typical South Philly folks. Some tourists might be turned off by the atmosphere or attitude but it is what it is. A Philly cheese steak shop. I ordered a cheese steak with cheese whiz and fried onions. Wiz wit I guess they call it, and a side of fries. Fries were served hot, some crisp, some greasy, but for the most part they were good. Steak was good as well. Nice roll, good flavor on the meat, even if it was a little tough and chewy. Add the melted cheese and grilled onions to smooth it out and make it even more tasty. Much better than some of those other more popular steak places in town. There was no line but had to wait a bit for the food after ordering. Maybe 10 minutes. I can't even remember how much I spent but it was worth the stop.
(4)D J.
Stopped in for the first time Saturday, July 5th after taking in a performance by Colin Quinn. Small place, not much as far as character goes but sometimes less is more. Grabbed a cheesesteak hoagie with all the fixings and a root beer, $11 and 4 minutes later i was called to the window and handed my sandwich. Upon opening i immediately noticed they don't go cheap on the steak and they evenly distribute the cheese, tomato, and onion so that upon first (and last ) bite you taste some of everything which unfortunately isnt as common anymore on a good sandwich. My buddy also enjoyed his wiz without, overall it was a successful grub session, if I'm heading to the ballpark or just in the area (and have time) I'd gladly give Talk of the Town my business again.
(4)Mike A.
Wife & I split the Italiano Steak & the Vegetable Chicken steak. She got O- Rings, I got Fries. We decided to splurge & each get a malted shake. Sandwichs were good, just the right amount of ingredients, they did inform us they ran out of the Sarcone's bread (good sign they use good bread/rolls for sandwich) Bread they used was still good, more of an amarosso style. Fries were okay, only complaint was for what they charged for O-rings, they could've given out a little more (about 6-7 rings about the size of a 1/2 dollar coin). Shakes were good.
(3)Christin H.
Fast, greasy, delicious. We needed something fast by the stadium before a show and this fit the bill perfectly. I judge a place by how well I can cut the meal in half for lunch the next day, an I could easily get 3 meals out of a sandwich here. Delicious!
(4)Jason K.
Cheesesteaks are the thing to order here... I made the mistake and ordered a burger and was drooling over my son's cheesesteak ....burger was good too
(4)John S.
I've been riding past this place for the last 40 years since Veterans Stadium first opened, but for some reason never stopped until this week. About an hour before a Phillies night game, it wasn't busy at all, and we were in and out within 10 minutes with delicious cheesesteaks. They were served on excellent Italian rolls and contained more meat than their more famous counterparts, Pat's, Geno's, and Tony Luke's. I had mine the traditional South Philly way with cheese wiz and fried onions. Really good! Be forewarned, parking is at a premium, but there is room at the edge of the neighboring gas station lot where people seem to be able to park without any issues. It definitely won't be another 40 years before my next visit.
(4)B A.
Worst cheesesteak I have had ever, ever. My husband spotted this place near our hotel and was sure they would have awesome cheesesteaks since they are off the beaten path. So one night after being out doing the touristy stuff for a few days we grabbed and headed back to chow down and sleep. What a disappointment. I wanted steak, not a sandwich full of fat with bits of steak still attached. Ew. Also, awful service. No common courtesy, no thanks for patronizing my establishment, sorry I screwed up your order and almost gave you the wrong one twice, then labeled it wrong, just hand me your money and leave. I will leave.
(1)Rick A.
Roll - 7.5 out of 10 - Good Roll Steak - 8.0 out of 10 - Diced steak but still decent sizes of steak Cheese to Steak Ratio (I know that sounds weird but I hate a steak that has way to much cheese or not enough). 4 to 1 -Close but not enough. I stopped by this place before a Phils game and I must say I am a fan. I would stop by this place over any in the South Philly Stadium area
(4)Lauren G.
Hey Philly, what's up? Not much, just cheese steaks. Meh, they are okay here but the customer service was so bad that I wouldnt consider going back. They also wouldn't let me get a cup of water. Bottle or nothing. Who does that?!?
(2)Nicole L.
Great sandwiches! Picked up a few sandwiches on the way to tailgate for an Eagles game. Called ahead and the woman who took the order was very nice, it was one of the easiest takeout orders ever placed. By the time we got there the sandwiches were ready and still warm. When we got to the parking lot and opened up the bag we were amazed by the massive quantity of food we just bought. I got the eggplant delight and it was delish! I couldn't eat it all even thought I gave it a very valiant effort! My finance loved his chicken cordon bleu cutlet sandwich. We'll definitely start coming here on the way to Phillies and Eagle games.
(4)Nicole S.
I can't even begin to explain how happy I am that I found this place on grubhub. I was having a fierce cheese steak craving but was not willing to walk all the way out to Geno's to quench it. Talk of the Town Cheesesteaks saved the day. I ordered a cheese steak with whiz and onions as part of the cheesesteak and small house salad deal ($8.49 on the paper menu - pretty cheap compared to cash only Geno's!) on grubhub. I got it before the estimated delivery time and took one bite and I was sold. The bread was fresh, soft and chewy; the meat sliced (like I like it but the menu says that they do offer chopped meat if you request it) and tender (not tough as sliced steaks can sometimes be); the whiz was cheezy and there was just enough of it; and the onions were perfect little flavor crystals interspersed with the meat and cheese. I was so pleased that I immediately had to write a review. The only reason that I didn't give it 5 stars was that I haven't been to the restaurant and couldn't in good conscience give that many stars for a place I haven't physically been. For an online order, though, it's 5 stars, easily.
(4)Joel F.
Cheesesteak spot very close to the stadiums. It's a common fave among Philly pro athletes (Donovan McNabb was an especially big fan) and consequently has gained it's place among the citys most well-known steak shops. The steaks deserved the hype they receive. My dad and I split one wiz wit and one prov wit; both were tasty, and we'd recommend either to a first timer at Talk. The meat is tender and cut in bigger strips a la Genos. The rolls are fresh and chewy (not Ambrosios, but comparable). The atmosphere inside is an homage to Philly sports: lots of pictures of the owner and his son with Philly stars (worth a look for humors sake, because they deadpan in most of the shots) as well as memorabilia and autographs from Mike Schmidt and others. There's usually enough room to sit and eat inside, though you can also carry your steak into the game if you like. Talk of the Town is a solid, authentic cheesesteak shop. Worth a try on your way to the game.
(4)Tom S.
I've been here a few times after spotting the name on a few "best cheesesteaks" lists around town. In fact, this might have been the first place where I asked for fried onions on my sandwich a few years ago, and never looked back. It's a solid drive from my house, a half hour on a quick day, and somehow I've never managed to line up my visits here with a Phils game or Dead show a few blocks away at the sports complex. But every time I'm here, I leave with a killer cheesesteak, with perfectly distributed molten cheese and slices of juicy steak in a roll that just won't quit. Not once have I made it home before savagely wolfing my sandwich, struggling to maneuver my way along Kelly Drive as bits of onion tumble onto the floor of my car. This is one of the best cheesesteaks in the city, laying the neighboring stadium food to waste.
(5)Keziah C.
While on my search for the best Philly Cheesesteak on our way back home to Chi-town, we run into this place. I really enjoyed my cheesesteak (cheese/sweet&hot peppers ONLY for me please). My second time to this place, the service is fast, and the steaks are good - nuff said.
(4)Tom B.
Talk of the Town is a great place to get a cheesesteak or hoagie. The roll is great, the service is pretty friendly, and from what I gathered, there is not a whole lot pre made. (as much as I like Pats and Ginos....you don't have to rush your order to the same extent as those places). The steak is seasoned here....you can taste it is hit with some spices (not overbearing...maybe just some salt and pepper)...but these steaks seem to have more flavor than some of the others I've gone to. Try the OUT OF TOWNER.....great for the person who doesn't get to Philly and wants to try something authentic. It's steak with wiz, onion pepper, and mushroom (some from philly woud say that Prov is a real deal for Philly....but wiz is a bit more novel and popular here too). As opposed to other cheesesteak places...you can actually call ahead too....which is an option as there is basically ZERO parking here. It's proximity to the stadiums make this popular at 10 am on Sundays for Eagles games....but if you are going to eat one while hitting one of the sports events......it's about as close (maybe even closer) as Tony Luke's and the service a bit faster. I don't think you'll be unhappy! Enjoy!
(4)Jeremy P.
Good food. Have had somewhat better but not bad by any means. Disappointed by the fact that they would only accept a credit card if I spent $10 so it forced me to buy frys and a drink (who carries cash these days?). I would eat it again (bring cash).
(4)Josh M.
While in Philadelphia I was amazed at just how hard it was for me to find a stinkin Philly Cheesesteak joint. This city isn't the nicest place to be looking around either because unless you have a reliable GPS system its real easy to wander off the main road and find yourself in dark, scary areas where you might get murdered. Don't know if this is the best place for a cheesesteak but I thought it tasted really good. I also liked the location which is not to far from the Phillies ballpark.
(4)Daniel T.
Solid hoagies on Sarcone's bread. I had an eggplant hoagie that was really, really good. Just the right amount of breading, with roasted red peppers. It hit the spot. I also had the turkey hoagie which was decent, had a little kick to it, as well. The buffalo wings were also solid. I will definitely being hitting up Talk of the Town in the near future on the way to the Eagles' game.
(4)Don R.
A great steak, from what I hear used to be called "Steakout" along time ago, Talk of the Town get's it right. I kinda think this TOTT is underrated by some others around the area, but got high marks from that Radio guy who did his top 50 or so places...This place was around number 4 I think..., but if you want wiz with", chicken, anything else you can think of....this place gets it done... The steak that I get comes sliced a little thicker than say your average shredded style "Jims" if you will...Good stuff...highly recommended....right near the stadiums off Broad...
(4)Maria D.
Chicken buffalo is by far the best sandwich! It's all I every order!
(4)Anthony C.
In a Nation of Wusses, it is good that there is a place like Talk of the Town. I was driving through Philadelphia at 10pm on a Sunday night in search of a cheesesteak. The better known nearby Tony Luke's was closed but Talk of the Town was open till midnight to satisfy my hunger. They have a very large selection of sandwiches or if I may, hoagies, available made to order and they cooked mine in a timely fashion. Everything was pretty fresh and the cheesesteak was yummy without being huge; I might have wanted more if I was hungrier or I could have opted for a side like fries too. This place came across as a little more off the run than others you hear about which in my book counts as more of a locals joint. Unless there is a game about to take place in South Philly, I think this would be an ideal restaurant to grab food quickly on the fly.
(4)Johnny D.
Great if you want a quick something before the game to save the money, or even after the game. Delivery is great because its FREE!!!! And you never know which Sports Star you going to see while in there, truly gets the "Eat where the pros eat" slogan.
(5)Erin A.
i got a late night delivery from TOTT and i was so disappointed. i got two cheese steaks, mozz sticks and cheese fries. fries were soggy, sticks were cold and the steak was dry. i was so sad.
(2)Domenic F.
Eh...that's how i feel when i write this review and eh is how i feel about this place. If your heading on broad street towards the stadiums then you can't miss this place on the right hand side of the street. It's a shack and it has cheese steaks and other things BUT they just don't seem to do things well....in a city of many fine sandwiches and many fine foods....why settle for mediocrity
(2)Roy H.
Whenever i get tix to a game i almost always stop here. This past Sunday i had a Chicken Cutlet Hoagie and Fries. Took it over to the stadium parking lot to eat before the game. It was really good. The rolls are very tasty and fresh. The fries were decent. They use Boardwalk Fries here. I have had hoagies from here also and have always been happy. They have a big selection of sandwiches here, many of which i have not tried yet as i am not an adventurer when it comes to sandwiches. They also have many sides/appetizers. Overall, a very soild place.
(3)George N.
had a real philly cheesesteak near the lincoln financial field on a saturday for early dinner. the cheesesteak was thick on a hoagie roll and they made it fresh, it was quite good and filling. I did opt for an extra burger, but that wasnt as tasty as the cheesesteak. you can sit outside and watch the traffic on a hot summer day. it is a popular place and there is a constant line, but the service is fast...
(3)Pete Z.
My buddy arranged a stop in before the Phillies game on Sat. Ordered 6 different sandwiches all with deviations from the standard and they got them all right on the money. Had a cheese steak hoagie which was great. Others had chicken pizza steak, italian etc and no one was unhappy! Good onion rings as well. A must for pregame tailgate party!
(4)Zack H.
These guys are really good at what they do. Doesn't look like much, not any huge marketing going on like Tony Lukes or Pats and Genos, they stick to what's important, the food. Had a couple different sandwiches there including a cheesesteak, italian and a chicken cutlet. All three were excellent! The seeded roll was outstanding, but their regular rolls for cheesesteaks are also good. The D'Ambrosia family knows what they're doing with their food, only thing keeping them from competing with the big boys is their marketing, they've got an outstanding product. Keep up the good work, I'll be back for sure!
(5)Andrew V.
Tucked away under 76, this is the best place close to the stadiums for cheesesteaks. I've come here multiple times before and after games. It's not a place to go for the ambience and parking can be a pain depending on what's going on or time of day. I won't say it's the best cheesesteak (title goes to John's Roast Pork), but it's the best "wiz wit" in the city. It's a good portion of everything on a medium sized roll and they cook to order. Fries are average, nothing special, but who gets cheesesteaks with out the cheese fries?
(4)Steve S.
It's such a basic place here so I'll make my review basic. This was not my first time here, but it had been several years. They make a pretty decent sandwich. I think they're a little expensive compared to competition for what you get. I have found that the steak and egg sandwich at 6 bucks is a great bargain. The fries are decent but not special. They are getting only three stars because I think they're a bit too much money, and it's basically a dump of a place. Almost no character here. But their sandwiches are worthy for South Philly.
(3)Shelton H.
I ordered an eggplant hoagie and asked if it was crispy. I received a slimy eggplant on a hoagie roll...for $8?? I took it back to add pickles,peppers and onions and they added a dollar??? If I was not starving I would have trashed it...I'll never go here again.
(1)Emily B.
We bought a yelp deal for Talk of the Town. When I ordered my food the person was not aware of the yelp deal, however was able to work it out with her manager. The Philly cheesesteak was fine, nothing to get excited about. The sauce seemed very tomato based and couldn't taste cheese at all. If I could give a 2.5 that's what I would have given as the place is just average.
(3)Karen C.
Eat in area is filthy. 20 minute wait for 2 steaks. One person doing all the cooking and wrapping. Btw sandwich was pretty good. Need more people working the grill and less people chit-chatting behind the scenes.The sandwiches are good, but too much work for 1 man to pull off. ordered fries which weren't provided.Just as well because these fries REALLY suck
(2)Mike M.
Fries were great. Steak and cheese was good. Shithole dining but great food. 15*15 foot dining area under a highway. Looks sketchy but hey, it's a good sandwhich
(4)Rita C.
My boyfriend and I stopped in Talk of the Town after a rainy Phillies game for some grub. He claimed that they're way, way better than Tony Luke's (or usual go-to stop for late night foodies), so I was interested to check it out. He ordered the chicken cutlet hoagie with long hots; I went with the pork italiano. We rushed home and started devouring the sandwiches. The chicken cutlet hoagie was absolutely delicious! Mark this down - I actually agree with my boyfriend that this particular sandwich was much better than the greasy mess with a side of regret that he usually gets at Tony Luke's. Unfortunately, the pork italiano just didn't do anything for me. The pork was on the dry side, the broccoli rabe was bland - it just didn't compare. I gave Talk of the Town three stars because of the chicken cutlet hoagie (I want one right now) and the really nice guy that checked us out. I would come back in the future to check out the cheesesteaks!
(3)C R.
I have been passing this joint on Broad for years as anyone who goes to a sports game or FDR park would and was always curious. recently i went to give it a try. id love to know what the food was like however since my wallet contained only a $1 bill and two credit cards, i was not allowed to purchase anything. this despite the Visa/Mastercard sign on the door. Inside a $15 min sign was posted, and even though only one other customer was in there and my cheesesteak + milkshake order was $13.75, i was turned away rather rudely. you pass on 8$ of profit (maybe more) in order to not incur 20 cents on your processing, makes a lot of business sense... not wont "try" again
(1)Michael K.
I don't think any one is actually talking about this place. 2nd star was for friendly service.
(2)Michelle C.
I ordered a buffalo chicken cheesesteak and a soda from Talk of the Town for lunch today via GrubHub. The delivery was quoted at about an hour, which was accurate. The sandwich was actually pretty good, if a bit small for more than eight bucks. It was the right amount of food for lunch, just on the expensive side. The soda arrived in a to-go cup with a lid. I thought that was kind of strange since I was expecting a can. Then I noticed that the cup itself reeked of cigarette smoke. As did the napkins and the bag that contained my sandwich. Gross. There are few things I find more offensive than a big whiff of cigarette smoke, and the last thing I want is for my lunch to be permeated with the stuff. Needless to say, I won't be ordering takeout from Talk of the Town again, though I wouldn't rule out a visit to the actual storefront.
(2)Mark N.
I go here not for a milkshake this time I get cheesesteak whiz wit-out they chopped up a steak em what happen to this joint ! After that I didn't even get the milkshake .. Strictly milkshakes now !!!!!!!
(1)Peter J.
Decent cheesesteak. Prob won't go here again but if you consider yourself a Philly cheesesteak critic you have to check this place out. It's conveniently located near the sports stadiums.
(3)Carlo D.
Great chicken cutlet Italian sandwich. Beat chicken cutlets ever and fast delivery. Always ask if they have the seeded bread before ordering it makes the sandwich.
(4)John C.
Why no one seems to know this place is beyond me. Could it be because it's tucked away underneath the Schuylkill Expressway? Hmm, could be! Anyway, some of the best Philly sandwich experiences you may ever find are waiting for you here from chicken cutlets to hoagies, to cheesesteaks and all sots of mutations. If you want to have fun order a Chicken Italiano and take it into a Flyers game to eat and wait for everyone in your section to get a waft and start trying to find where the aroma is coming from.
(4)Tom D.
In my opinion it's pretty impossible to mess up a cheesesteak in Philadelphia. A great option, easily accessible from the highway or local neighborhoods. Staff was extremely friendly, not a long wait (during lunch hour) and sandwiches were on point. It was my first time there and I'll definitely be back.
(3)Ama C.
*Adding an extra star because I quickly received an apology and an offer to make amends via Yelp. At least an effort was made.* The food took so long to come out that I was shocked to learn my fried pickles were room temperature. The wait should have meant fresh food, not food sitting around getting cold. It tasted fine, but I can get hot food served up more quickly all over town, of equal or better quality. It was especially annoying, since there was only one order ahead of ours.
(3)Bruce F.
Really?? Just not a good cheese steak. I mean it was ok, but nothing special. Lacking meat and flavor. After adding some salt it was better. $10.50 for a cheesesteak and a coke? I wouldn't go out of my way for this model of mediocrity.
(2)Daniel W.
The fries were good, cheesesteak tastes like it was boiled in water. Flavorless. Will not go back here again. Totally disappointed.
(1)Erin T.
Absolutely disgusting ordered a hot dog fries and drink..stood watching the cook talk for 5 minutes before finally getting out the hot dog with his bare hands and throwing it on the grill when we asked if he could wear gloves his response was "I don't gotta you want your money back" he did not wash his hands before touching the food and was incredibly rude. While this was happening the other cook was spitting in a cup and The other woman working in the back when hearing our request was just as ignorant saying "are they SERIOUS?!" Would never go there again
(1)Marissa B.
After spending the day walking around the neighborhood and enjoying this beautiful thus far start to Summer in Marconi, myself and my fiance decided to grab some food towards the end of our outing. While they weren't absolutely mind-blowing, they're aces in my book. We split a Diablo (roasted red peppers, fried long hots, & sharp provolone) chicken cutlet sandwich, cheese fries, and a soda. Came to about $16. Portion sizes and quality were well worth it. We both defintiely got our fill. That sandwich was extra-slammin stil , though... Will order in some night and eventually also return.
(4)Victoria G.
Stopped by because it was not in the downtown area which is atrocious to find parking in. We also wanted to taste philly and this seemed like a good place to start. We ordered a regular cheesesteak with whiz, two cheeseburgers, 2 fries, 2 drinks and an order of fried pickles for $34 and some change. It was all pretty good but the pickles were way over fried. Good place to get your grease on!
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