Barry's Steaks & Hoagies

As an out-of-town guest, all of the steak places are a little overwhelming. Barry's was close to the place we were staying, so we popped in, and it was one of the best decisions we made on our trip. Barry greeted us, and he was so friendly, helpful, and most importantly patient! The food was amazing, we got 3 sandwiches and cheese fries- all of it perfect. I highly recommend visiting Barry's for the food and service!

No longer sad to see it go, it's back! Barry's has exceptional food and great prices. Their new location is great even if it doesn't have the same charm. The staff and food will still be fantastic. They are proper cheese steaks in just a out every style the city has. The homemade sodas are somehow better now too but that might just be that I missed them more when they were gone. And the onion rings are incredible. Large size and very oniony and crispy.

This is as classic as steak and hoagie shops go. The folks behind the counter are super friendly even when busy. My only complaint is for the bread to be a little crustier on the outside. But, other than that, great experience.

Everyone will have an opinion on which place has the best steak sandwich. That being said, their Cheesesteak with Cooper Sharp cheese is by far the best steak sandwich I have ever eaten, and I have eaten a lot of cheese steaks. I can't even think about getting a cheese steak anywhere else. I also enjoy their sides, from fries to their corn nuggets. Employees are extremely friendly, all around you'll enjoy your decision to support this local Philly treasure.

This is a delicious cheesesteak place! Barry has been cooking cheesesteaks for over 50 years so he knows what he's doing! Their onion rings are amazing! Their private label sodas are great. I highly recommend it 👌 👍

MN fanily of fives first time in Philly. We were told that Barry's was the place to go. Our family of five loved it!

Local friends have been talking about Barry's as a bit of a lesser known secret to get cheesesteaks. I finally gave it a try and have been twice so far. First time, the Alpine: steak with Swiss cheese and a brown gravy. It was ok, flavor was good, a little short on the gravy with could have used a little more seasoning/salt (just my opinion.) We got a bunch of sides. Second time, I went for a more traditional steak: fried onions, peppers, American cheese, and ketchup. Very solid! Onions and peppers were fried up just right adding a bit of sweetness. I also got the chicken tenders which were really good, plus split a side of mozzarella sticks (5 per order is a little skimpy), and fries (they're like a steak fry, large size side, and just enough salt for me.) Definitely will be sharing the recommendation to get a steak from here.

Great steaks, just tried the "Alpine steak." It was fantastic. Also had great cheese fries, and the house made sodas are delicious. Great atmosphere, really friendly staff, seats available at lunch time -and- parking lot adjacent, parked for a buck! (Some internet listings say 'cash-only. But they were taking credit cards as of Oct 2022, I used VISA)

Barry's is back and in their new location!! It took me a bit to get back to one of my favorite new old spots. It's didn't move far but it was missed. Luckily, it's like it was never gone in the first place. The new location offers slightly less dine in, but all of Barry's Classics. Plenty of standard and more you need cheesesteak offerings. They have very soda still too. Prices don't appear to have changed much and the quality is still on point. I can see myself going back to a weekly or biweekly visit working up and down their menu. Enjoy!

My first-ever visit to Philly, and my friend (a born-and-raised Philly local) took me here over other cheesesteak places--and I'm so glad she did! - Service was super friendly. The lady chatted us up and made some recommendations to me since it was my first time have an actual authentic Philly cheesesteak (the wannabe places in SF don't count). She brought over the red sauce, banana peppers, and another bunch of peppers for me to try. - I got the sandwich with steak and provolone. Omg. It was amazing, and I ate the entire thing despite knowing I should've stopped about halfway through. The bread, the meat, the onions, the cheese...I added both the banana peppers and the other, spicier peppers for a bit of kick. - Ordered the curly fries. SO much better than Arby's version and totally recommend for sharing because it's a lot of fries, especially if you order a regular sandwich instead of a mini. - Have to get their homemade sodas. I tried the orange cream and recommend that if you like orange creamsicles! I wish I had had the time to go back for another meal because it was that good. Definitely going back next time I'm in Philly!

After unfortunate incidents at Dallesandros we found Barry's. Nice polite and accommodating. Sandwich was fresh with right amount of crisp in bread. We all got mushroom steak sandwiches and it was very satisfying also tried their home drinks which kids enjoyed. Forget over hyped places come here and enjoy your food

****CLOSED**** The building that used to house Barry's Steaks has been completely demolished. It was attached to an older restaurant that had been closed for years, now they're both just rubble that hasn't been hauled away yet. Very disappointing since Barry's was an excellent choice for a delicious cheesesteak in the area. Hopefully they're moving to another location that I'm just not aware of yet.

Been a hot minute since I've had a good Philly cheese steak so naturally, my first stop in the Philly area was this place. I actually tried to go to dellasandros first, only to find it was closed for construction or outta business. That said, don't sleep on Barry's. Old school diner vibe with a friendly staff serving up some tasty steak sammiches. Worth checkin out for sure. 4.3 outta 5

Barry's was the back up plan to Delassandros. We called in our order, waited in the parking lot and threw on some jams. The order: Home made root beer was similar to Stewart's. Onion rings were think cut and just the way I like them. Not skimpy. Mini Italian Cheesesteak with extra cheese was pretty good but the meat wasn't as much as everyone claimed it was. The roll fresh, nice. I wasn't amazed by this cheesesteak but I had no complaints. If I was doing a trendy tourist cheesesteak run it wouldn't be on my list. Philly is a cheesesteak snob city so now you know. It's just a decent place for a lunch with easy parking and quick in and out. They even gave us nice plastic plates, plenty of napkins. Saturday 3pm (prime lunch time) easy and our covid 2020 takeout was a fun carside picnic.

Amazing -- highly recommend. Better than Dalessandros? Don't @ me. Neighborhood vibe. The women working the counter are so friendly and seem to have a ball working together. We had the chicken cheesesteak, fries, and mozz sticks. The chicken was diced thin but still juicy. The bread: meat ratio was perfect! Steak fries were still crispy when I got home.

Local friends have been talking about Barry's as a bit of a lesser known secret to get cheesesteaks. I finally gave it a try and have been twice so far. First time, the Alpine: steak with Swiss cheese and a brown gravy. It was ok, flavor was good, a little short on the gravy with could have used a little more seasoning/salt (just my opinion.) We got a bunch of sides. Second time, I went for a more traditional steak: fried onions, peppers, American cheese, and ketchup. Very solid! Onions and peppers were fried up just right adding a bit of sweetness. I also got the chicken tenders which were really good, plus split a side of mozzarella sticks (5 per order is a little skimpy), and fries (they're like a steak fry, large size side, and just enough salt for me.) Definitely will be sharing the recommendation to get a steak from here.

I hesitate to say best steaks in town because there are a lot of options that I have not tried...but Barry's Steaks rocks! I like their Coop with fried mushrooms. They never fail to deliver and their delivery (haha) is quick and painless. Haven't actually been to the location because I am hermit and delivery works great, but looking forward to going to their new location when they reopen. Definitely recommend if you're in Roxborough and don't want to wait in line at Delessandros.

Atmosphere: Barry's was fairly empty when we arrived for our food. A clean, sleek interior. Service: We ordered our cheesesteak for pickup, and it was ready for us when we arrived. No complaints in terms of service! Food: We ordered a beef cheesesteak with provolone, mayo, fried onions, brown gravy, and a side of ketsup. The beef was juicy and flavorful, and we thought that the proportions of all the elements were optimal. The gravy and onions added another deep and savory layer to the humble cheesesteak, and can make for a bit of a mess! A delicious and filling meal nonetheless! Overall: A fantastic take on a classic Philly dish. No problems ordering ahead of time, and the cheesesteak remained pretty well intact despite the gravy, mayo, and juicy steak. We'd highly recommend Barry's over some more stereotypically "touristy" types of cheesesteak joints.

Loved that there was no long line like Dalessandros. The cheesesteak smelled amazing!!! You could see the gooey cheese, onions piled high, soft chewy bun, and hefty portion of meat! Took my first bite and it did not match up with the smell. The steak itself was bland no flavor whatsoever. A little salt and pepper on the meat while cooking would elevate to the next level! The fries were hot, but the cheese was merely lukewarm (although she warned me). The team was great! Barry's soda was pretty good I had the Raspberry Lime and Orange.

I was driving with my windows down and caught the aroma of their cheesesteaks being fried up. I went into a trance. My free will - Gone. My protein bar - Ignored. Drove by here for years and was always curious how their steaks were. Now I know. Some things to point out - The steak was not cooked to order. The meat was pre-cooked and scooped out of a container. (I suppose that's common in fast-paced steak joints, although I do prefer the steak cooked fresh to order) ketchup wasn't heinz. Their off brand ketchup kinda murdered my steak. (Not their fault) The cheesesteak was ok overall It's about as good as any local pizza joint. Steak / a bit bland but ok. Cheese / mild flavor but ok. Not a big fan of their fried onions. Roll was fresh and very good. An Ok place to go for a cheesesteak craving. * The woman upfront was super cool *

Barry's has a solid cheesesteak! They call it The Coop and it's definitely in my top 10. Price is fair, customer service is on point and it's conveniently located in Manayunk

Below average cheesesteak. The neat quality was low and although this sandwich is meant to be heavy this sandwich was really heavy. It just tasted oily. It was hard to enjoy. Fries were good and hearty. They make their own sodas which is cool but I didn't try one. Mera's Tip: try a homemade soda

Barry's brought my hope back for cheesteaks. I tried Chubby's & Del's on Henry... and I just react like the Jackie Chan meme each time I drive by to see an outrageous line. I just ordered their regular steak with fried onions & mushrooms. The fried onions were cooked to caramelization! That was surprising & delicious. Most places have not done that in my search for good cheesesteak. Mushrooms didn't seem like they were just plopped onto the grill to warm either. So, flavor. The steak wasn't dry, yet wasn't steamed or soggy. The bread & chew- yum. Yes, flavor. Yes, for texture. This is a cheesesteak I've been looking for. Fried onion rings-- you know when you bite into one & it just yanks the entire onion out? These ones don't do that & they're delicious. Yes, order the rings. They also make their own soda so I got one because why not? Root beer tasted like root beer. I ordered online for pick up & it was really convenient. Thanks Barry's for bringing my hope back for cheesesteaks.

Went to Barry's for the first time about 2 months ago. Great Philly cheesesteak! The meat was nicely prepared and the cooper cheese was on point. In the solid top 10 we have had so far. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Offered recommendations and suggestions. Food was hot and fresh! Definitely will be back. Thanks for an excellent experience.

WOW! What great customer service and friendly staff they have! I was not expecting this at all. I would say this is a more local-friendly spot who definitely take care of their customers while they are dining in. Food came out quick, they were attentive to our needs, and at times they cracked jokes and talked to us a bit. There are plenty of choices on the menu other than cheese steaks. I personally went with a hotdog with bacon on it and a regular pepper steak. For the price that they put it at, it was very very filling. This place will not disappoint.

Suburban steak sandwiches hit a bit closer to home for me, and for good reason. The smell of fried onions. The old school countertops. Super homey service. Their mushroom and pizza steak sandwiches are our go-to for roadtrips back to Jersey. Your car will radiate with a little taste of Philadelphia the entire ride.

Mid grade steak at best, nothing spectacular by any means. Staff was nice enough though

Solid local cheesesteak spot to fight the craving while avoiding long lines at D'Alessandros. Priced according to the local spots so didn't break the bank and tasted good enough. Wouldn't scramble to go back but don't regret trying it either. I ordered the cheesesteak with whiz and coopers sharp I believe, and the overall flavor of the steak was a 7.5/10. Like I said, got the job done but wouldn't scramble to return. They have house made sodas which is cool, though! And the people inside were really nice. I see why they're a neighborhood staple.

First time trying Barry's and I have to give them a solid five stars. The cheesesteak was loaded with meet and cheese. I chose the Italian/American cheesesteak with Asiago, Provolone and American cheese. They quickly made the steaks and the prices were decent. You can even get a mini steak, if you don't want the full one. But my advice, splurge and get the regular, bring half home if you like to. This place is nothing special inside, but I've learned some of the best priced quality food is in little Mom and pop places. I will def be back to try other cheesesteaks and I have also recommended this place to my friends, who, one a year, try 5-6 cheesesteak places on 'cheesesteak day.'

I hadn't tried a Philly cheesesteak since D'Alessandro's which I wasn't a big fan of.. I love the old school, hole-in-the-wall feel to Barry's. We went on a Saturday night for a quick bite. Goodness gracious was it a quick and very delicious bite of their cheese steak and beer battered onion rings! The service was quick as there weren't many dine-in customers at 7:30pm but the takeout line slowly began to form after we sat down. We had ordered the fried pickle but I guess the guy didn't hear our order. I'm glad we didn't get it because the meal was pretty filling. The self-serve hot peppers and variety of hot sauces also made it that much better I'll definitely be back and will bring more friends to try this delicious place.

(April 2021 visit) Was wandering around Roxborough last night (as you do) and tried the often suggested Barry's as a "better than Delos" alternative. In car dining for freshest 1st impression. Steak was seasoned well with medium chop, good cheese (American - no Cooper on offer) to meat ratio and al dente onions which added a nice sweet pop. The roll sadly was a miss IMHO - fresh wasn't the issue but softness was. It held together but was squishy, lacked a bit of mouth feel compared to the heavy hitters. Would I eat there again, probably but not out of may way worthy. Will say, for being an older joint, the operation is tight and clean. Articulate on the phone when taking your order and friendly customer service at the counter. Young staff on at the time covering all posts and all had the hustle going on - no smartphone slouches making the job 2nd priority. Restores some faith for our future. This alone will sway me towards here the next I'm in the area.

Best cheese steak in philly. Period. Point blank. You can't even argue. Their sodas are kick butt too

Amazing food, got a hoagie and my mother got a BLT. My hoagie was full of meat and the BLT had a great bun and bacon! The server was very interactive and very personable, listening out for everyone and always moving. Nice little stop for good food and good people!

Very good cheesesteak, parking, bathroom and plenty of room to sit. I like Barry's!! Roxborough could very much be the epicenter of the Cheesesteak world. Do people from Roxborough bleed cheese whiz!!!! Very good cheesesteak, definitely earned it's spot on Philly mag's 30 must eat CS's list. How can't you like a place that has their own soda??

Quintessential Philadelphia cheesesteaks made fresh to order for your pleasure. I have been going here for years. I moved from this neighborhood but I always make an attempt to drop by for one of these treasures The cheesesteaks are a step above all others which are only judged properly by sampling in person. The prices are reasonable and the adventure is bucket list worthy.

Barry's Cheesesteaks are legit! These hold up against any top spot in the city. Depending on your personal preference this could easily be your favorite. Check them out!

Not going to wade into the dangerous territory of "which cheesesteak is better?" proclamations. Instead I'll report some characteristics, as everyone has their personal preferences. It was quiet (middle of afternoon), and the staff was very friendly. We ordered take out and it took no time at all. The steak has some noticeable seasoning. There is a good amount of cheese. Not very greasy. Onions were flavorful. So it just depends where you fall on the steak/cheese ratio, greasiness etc. I thought it was enjoyable and excellent.

Today I was supposed to go to Tony Lukes on Oregon Avenue, but the outing fell through. I was so excited for a cheesesteak. I decided to go in my hood, Roxborough and had just read something about Barry's and how good it was. So I took me, myself and I there and had a cheesesteak with fried onions and it was absolutely delicious. It surpassed Dellasandros. I don't eat this food too often, but the next time I do, you bet it will be Barrys!!

I have been going to Barry's for years. When I complained that things were not including in my order I was dismissed and made to feel bad for saying something. My sandwich was inedible and two things were not included, that I paid for, on my order. After many years, I will not be going to Barry's again.

Another great cheesesteak spot in the Roxborough/Manayunk area. I wanted to try somewhere different for lunch and so I looked on Yelp for some local suggestions. I found Barry's Steaks and saw that they had a Yelp Check-In deal where you got a Mini Cheesesteak and Barry's Soda for $6. Sold! I ordered my food and went to pick it up- it was done in 15 minutes and I had plenty of time to eat on my lunch break. The steak was juicy and the caramelized onions on top were sweet and savory. The size of the cheesesteak was perfect for lunch. I also want to mention that the girl at the register was great- she was super friendly and helpful. Even giving suggestions on what Barry's soda flavors were the best. This means alot when visiting an establishment. I will definitely be back!

Came to Barry's because Dalessandro's was an insane line out the door- and we wanted steaks. This place was not even close to as crowded, has a parking lot in back, and quiet enough to not have to tell to your friends across the table. I had a regular steak with a house made Barry's Diet Root Beer (10/10 would recommend) and a side of fries. I could only eat half of my food but it was gr

I love this place. Staff was friendly, plenty of parking and food is great. Meat was flavorful on my Philly! Also had some wings from here...dang they were good! Price was also pretty good and they accepted debit and credit. Best in the area!

An under the radar gem, this is among my favorite cheesesteaks in the city. Unlike some of their competition there is never a wait, and their steaks are consistently outstanding. In addition to great cheesesteaks they do a great job with their wings and other appetizers so you can easily have a well rounded meal if you're looking for a variety of fried deliciousness. They deliver quickly if you live nearby and it is always an easy option for takeout as well. Overall - if you're looking for a great steak without having to wait all day this is your spot.

Great food. Love the Mac and cheese bites too. Whenever i call to order for pickup only ever takes 15 minutes. They are all hard workers too, gotta respect that!

Cheesesteaks are the best in the city, and customer service is great-Grubhub completely screwed up a delivery and Barry's whipped up a couple new steaks instantly, no questions asked. Well done.

This is our go-to steaks ever since we moved closer to the Roxborough area. Fast delivery and yummy steaks! Their beer-battered onion rings are my faves!

Great steak and cheese!!! Onion rings are great and the people are so nice. Very clean, easy parking in the back.

This was my favorite cheesesteak place when I lived in Philly for 2 years. Definitely a hidden gem only about 25 minutes outside of the city. The food is delicious, delivery was always timely and food was still hot. Also some of the best fries! If you're nearby, definitely check this place out for an authentic cheesesteak, either beef or chicken!

After living in the area for quite sometime, it was an appropriate hour to check out this spot. Dedicated solely to cheesesteaks I ended up going with their most ordered one according to GrubHub the larger ringer: which features Colby jack cheese, two to three onion rings and BBQ sauce. I got it with a side of steak fries which happened to steal the show. The steak was great but fell short of being the best in the area with so many legacy shops. Might go back and try another one of their creative designs.

We just bought a place in Manayunk and ordered 7 different subs for all the family members who helped on moving day. Everybody absolutely loved their food and had something to say about how delicious the bread was. We will definitely be ordering from Barry's again soon!!

Best cheesesteaks in roxborough! The ringer is a must try. Fast delivery and lovee the Barry's sodas!

This is a slightly complicated review to write so if anyone is interested in my opinion of Barry's Steaks, please read this review closely. Let me begin with the main attraction here - the cheesesteak which I thought was very good - def deserving more stars than my overall rating of this eatery. It was an ample sandwich with delicious fried onions that stood out. Usually I barely notice the onions. Now what I didn't like as much was that I didn't know what came with it for free and I was told you have to ask for each item individually. Why no sign? Okay so I first inquired about onions and I was told they were a free topping. That's usual in Philly. I then mentioned peppers and was told that I would have to pay extra for them. This despite the fact that I saw small containers of peppers sitting on the counter free for people eating there. It makes no sense to me that someone would have to pay for peppers on a takeout order, but get them for free if you eat in. I also found out later that they have a Yelp check-in offer so it is my bad I didn't see this before hand. However I did mention while I was at the counter that I was taking a picture for Yelp but no one still informed me. I guess I would have had to ask!

A pretty good cheesesteak. We ordered to-go, and the cheese was nicely blended in with the meat. The roll was a bit softer than I'd like though. We also recommend grabbing one of their house sodas.

The best cheesesteak place in Philly! Plus, easy call ahead ordering and plenty of parking. They even have specialty steaks like the Ringer, with bbq sauce and onion rings. Good fries too. Roxborough's best kept secret!

I mean there is nothing I would change! The rolls are always fresh! I get chicken cheesesteaks and they are perfect ooey gooey cheesy goodness every time!

Absolutely love Barry's. Solid cheesesteaks and house made sodas! Add fries for $2 - nice salty steak fries very worth it! I've had the 'Ringer' which has an onion ring and BBQ sauce on the steak. The 'Italian' is my fave. Steak with provolone and prosciutto. Cheers!

Don't get here often but will come here with my brother when I'm home visiting my parents in Merion. My brother lived in manayunk for year and discovered this joint. They have unique steak combos. My favorite is the Alpine cheesesteak with Swiss, mushrooms and gravy. The other steaks and pizza are great too. Friendly establishment and good service.