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The best sandwiches in Philadelphia
Start with Angelo's Pizzeria in Bella Vista for the Pops, John's Roast Pork in South Philly for roast pork sandwich and Farina Di Vita in Queen Village for the Papale Special. Here are all 12, with what to get at each.
- Pat's King of SteaksSouth Philly · classic
Get: Cheesesteak wit
Opened in 1930 by Pat and Harry Olivieri.
Tommy DiNic'sReading Terminal Market · marketGet: Italian-style pulled pork with rabe and provolone
Expect a line; it holds up for takeout.
- Dalessandro’s SteaksRoxborough · Cheesesteak shop
Get: Cheesesteak
The cheesesteak many locals pick over Pat's and Geno's.
- Del Rossi's Cheesesteak & Pizza Co.Northern Liberties
Get: Cheesesteak
A Bib Gourmand for cheesesteak and pizza.
- 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 sandwiches in Philadelphia?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Angelo's Pizzeria (Bella Vista), John's Roast Pork (South Philly) and Farina Di Vita (Queen Village). All 12 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Angelo's Pizzeria, get the Pops. At John's Roast Pork, get roast pork sandwich. At Farina Di Vita, get the Papale Special. At Mi Pal's Deli, get fried eggplant or Italian hoagie.
Which neighborhood is best for sandwiches in Philadelphia?
Most of these are in South Philly and 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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