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The best roast pork sandwich in Philadelphia
Start with John's Roast Pork in South Philly for roast pork sandwich, Tommy DiNic's in Reading Terminal Market for italian-style pulled pork with rabe and provolone and Paesano's in Italian Market for the Arista with pork, provolone, rabe. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
Tommy DiNic'sReading Terminal Market · marketGet: Italian-style pulled pork with rabe and provolone
Expect a line; it holds up for takeout.
- Paesano'sItalian Market · Roast pork sandwich
Get: The Arista with pork, provolone, rabe
Rated 8.3 by the Infatuation.
- George's Sandwich ShopItalian Market · Roast pork sandwich
Get: The PBR roast pork
Operating since 1936.
- Cosmi's DeliDickinson Narrows · Roast pork sandwich
Get: Roast pork with marinated rabe or spinach
Rated 8.0 by the Infatuation.
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Where is the best roast pork sandwich in Philadelphia?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with John's Roast Pork (South Philly), Tommy DiNic's (Reading Terminal Market) and Paesano's (Italian Market). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At John's Roast Pork, get roast pork sandwich. At Tommy DiNic's, get italian-style pulled pork with rabe and provolone. At Paesano's, get the Arista with pork, provolone, rabe. At George's Sandwich Shop, get the PBR roast pork.
Which neighborhood is best for roast pork sandwich in Philadelphia?
Most of these are in Italian Market. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Philadelphia: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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