DiNic's Pork & Beef

The Yard is so incredibly blessed to have DiNic's instead of a Starbucks or some other generic national chain. This place rocks. Nothing fancy, and that's top tier - why do to-go breakfast/coffee places keep trying to be overly sophisticated? And to be fair, I do like foo-foo mochas and single-serving gourmet quiche. But strong black coffee and a breakfast roll for total cost half what it would be at a chain? Unbeatable, I'm coming back here all the time.

,,,,,, Still a gr8 cheesesteak ,,,,, Had one today - keep it goin & thx !!!! Good service !

Um yes please! First thank you for being open on a Monday in a city where nothing seems to be open on Mondays. Everything was great! I got a cheesesteak and it was so good, the bread they use is perfect. Wife got a roast pork and got long hots on it, wow those really set it apart from others. I should have gotten more on my cheesesteak but there's always a next time! Parking is easy cause thankfully not a lot of people are around the Navy Yard on a Monday at noon.

They have Huge breakfast sandwiches. The lunch has been excellent. I originally was getting the cold sandwiches for lunch because they were faster. Now I am getting the hot ones and they are certainly worth the extra few minutes wait.

Great roast pork sandwich and roast beef sandwich, went to the Reading Terminal location and be prepared to wait alittle but we’ll worth the wait. You can add provolone, roasted peppers hot or sweet. Highly recommend!!

The sandwiches here are incredible and I’ve never had a better roast pork with provolone and broccoli rabe sandwich period. Every aspect of it is amazing like woah. As a few pro tips don’t go far with a sandwich as it’s best enjoyed fresh and make sure you bring cash because they’re a a cash only establishment (their prices have also gone up a bit so bring a few extra dollars). You should also check out their even better location in Reading Terminal Market. Limited outdoor seating is available and there is an atm on the right side of the building.

Man that roast pork is so good. This place is to go and cash only. ***went back again for the chicken parm sandwich. It is fantastic. Got the sauce on the side to keep it from getting soggy. That sauce stayed piping hot the whole time in that cup.***

Heard about the roast pork sandwich and was DiNic’s was recommended. We got one and immediately grabbed another for the road trip. The sandwich was filled and tasted great. Highly recommended.

Roast pork with sharp provolone and roasted peppers- best sandwich on the planet. Too bad the parking is expensive or difficult.

I was excited about trying Dinics famous roast pork sandwich at the Reading Terminal Market. I was going to order but said I'd come back soon. The guys behind the counter said okay. The ambiance was lacking and they had no tables, so I looked for a table nearby. When I returned to order five minutes later, the manager was very rude and said they were closed at 4:50! He served the last customer right before me. I made a special trip there just for that particular roast pork sandwich. I wanted to try something other than a Philly cheesesteak. Very disappointing. Make sure you find a table and order earlier than 5. Basically a lunch place or early dinner.

Quick friendly service here. Been meaning to go here for years, but I'm never around while it's open. This roast pork is crazy good. It doesn't even need any sauce etc because there's so much flavor and juice. The rabe, long hots, and horseradish are a nice touch. Tons of union worker representation all over the windows, so you know it's good. Can't beat the quality and portions for the price anywhere. I'll be back for sure.

Located in the Reading Terminal Mkt, this place was a great find. They had a long line but a very efficient ordering process so it moves very quickly. I got two sandwiches a pork and a beef and they were both juicy and delicious. The greens also balanced out the fattiness of the meats.

Soooo I'm a tourist and Dinics has been on my must visit list for at least ten years! Finally I was going to have the famous roast pork sandwich with aged provolone and broccoli rhabe. There was no line at Reading Terminal Saturday morning (5/21/22) which I found surprising. Walked right up, ordered a sandwich, paid, and it was in my hand in less than 2 minutes (which somewhat concerned me). Kinda just felt like they threw it all together. The roll was fresh and sturdy but you know, not a lot of flavor to it to be honest. The roast pork was tender and moist but was barely warm and tepid, and frankly a little bland. The aged provolone was definitely present in my sandwich, loved it! But yes yes the real star of the show was the broccoli rhabe. It was cooked perfectly. It was green, had some crunch, good amount of bitterness, and nice and garlicky. All in all a very good sandwich and but not spectacular. I wish my sandwich was hotter (temperature). And I wish the pork was seasoned more. Dinics is a rite of passage for many and was for me. But with so many places opening up in Philly, I think it's ok to break from traditions if it only enhances the food and eating experience.

My friend recommended this place to me and said it was the best sandwich in the Reading Terminal Market. So we decided to give it a try. There was a slight line but it went by fairly quick. We asked the worker what was popular there so we just ordered what he recommended. We tried the brisket sandwich and the pulled pork sandwich. The brisket sandwich was my favorite. The brisket was very juicy and tender. It came with some sort of greens but we got that on the side. It was alright...tasted like collared greens. The pulled pork was my least favorite. I think it didnt have enough cheese or something but it was dry and didnt have much flavor. It was definitely very filling and we had shared this with 4 people.

Oh! My! Gosh! This food is SO good! Navy Yard setting. They have a few bench tables. It's very South Philly - order at the window. Blue collar with union decals. Union dudes know how to eat! My daughter and I split a Roast Pork with Sharp Provolone and spinach. She said, "I didn't think I was a spinach girl, but I am now!" Dripping Goodness! NOTE: I didn't take a picture of the menu, but prices have gone up about 50cents.

Tried the roast pork sandwich with provolone. Portions are good, service is fast, the sandwich is just OK, the meat had a rather strong gamey taste and sandwich itself was a bit dry. Overall just OK.

This is a review for their BEC breakfast sandwich. I know this isn't what they're known for. I had it on a bagel. The bagel was pure garbage. The egg and bacon were tasty though and a nice portion. I've had it on a long roll before which is so much better. If you're getting breakfast down in the navy yard there just make sure to get it on a roll!

Cute little spot in reading terminal market! Checked this place out while on holiday in Philadelphia. Heard great things about the pork sandwich. I don't eat pork so I opted for the beef rendition with spicy pepper. It was pretty darn good. Once all the juices mix together the sandwich has it going on. Service was good too! You really get a genuine vibe from the waitress. She was sweet. As a side note my lover got pepper in his eye! So be sure not to touch your face while eating lol

Dinic's Pork & Beef down in the Navy Yard is unbeatable when it comes to a juicy roast pork sandwich. I crave it almost on the daily - it differs from the Reading Terminal Market location in that it also offers breakfast and has cheesesteaks on the menu as well. I have also tried their cheesesteak sandwich and it's also really incredible (I would say one of the best in Philly too when it comes to overlooked places!). The roast pork sandwich is huge, and comes with heaping portions of sliced pork that is just dripping with flavor. Definitely be prepared with a ton of napkins. Also, make sure to order it with their sharp provolone and homemade horseradish - the combination really can't be beat. The pork is tender and has a nice peppered flavor to it as well. The price for what you get is amazing, and it's perfect to takeout during the pandemic. I would say however try to eat it on the spot if possible - the bread does get soaked through pretty quickly with how juicy the pork is. If you're getting cheesesteaks, you don't have to worry as much about that. I would trek all the way down to the Navy Yard literally just to pick up their sandwiches the next time I have a craving. I hope the other location is just as good as they are, and will definitely have to try the Reading Terminal one, but I do slightly prefer this location again because of the greater variety on the menu.

This place has great roast pork sandwiches with broccoli raab, but they also have other solid sandwiches. This spot is in the Redding Terminal

So it's a Dinic's Outpost. But you are at the Philadelphia Shipyard and I love what is going on down at the shipyard. The N/S Savannah is in the Shipyard Dry Dock. The N/S Savannah is floating history. She was/is a nuclear powered cargo ship. She was built in the 1950's as the center piece of then President Eisenhower's 'atoms for Peace' initiative. We got our Dinic's cheesesteak and went to Urban Cafe to eat it while looking at the John F Kennedy aircraft carrier. She is the most decorated ship in the world. As far as the Cheesesteak, my roll was bad crusty and the meat was dry. But from what I can tell Urban Outfitters is a phenomenal corporate Citizen and they are doing a great job of preserving and respecting the old Shipyard while making it a vibrant place to visit. Overall great experience. Visit the shipyard!

I have past by both this Dinics and the one I. The terminal hundreds of times and finally stopped in. I love a good roast pork or beef but, I instead ordered the Italian chicken cutlet with spinach. Sadly they did not have any long hots but, this was an amazing meal. The bread was fresh, the spinach loaded on, meaty provolone cheese from the hot fried chicken cutlets. If they had any king hot this would of been a heavenly meal. I will go back for more soon and bring friends. Remember it's cash only.

After spending some time at the National Constitution Center and independence Hall, we worked up an appetite, so we made the walk down to Reading Terminal to see what we could eat. We sampled a few things we came across, but one of our favorites was the roast pork sandwich from Dinic's. It is a small booth with stools situated around it if you want to sit and enjoy your meal. We ordered what they are know for, the roast pork sandwich. Why not a cheesesteak cause I'm in Philly? Well, cause I can get that anywhere else in Philly. I went with brocolli rabe and provolone on it and was absolutely delicious. The pork was nice and tender and very flavorful. The brocolli rabe was cooked to perfection and complimented the meat well. All in all, a great sandwich that isn't a cheesesteak. We will definitely be back when we are in town.

Dinic's is also in Reading Terminal. The are known for their pork. We went for an early lunch and they didn't have everything out yet, but we got a roast pork sandwich with provolone and spinach that we split. The pork itself was tender and juicy and the cheese was nicely melted. We had spinach on ours and it had a little Parmesan on it which really kicked up the flavor a notch. The bread was soft and tender which made the whole thing kind of melt in your mouth. It was outstanding. Dinic's doesn't have its own enclosed seating area so you either have to order at the counter and go sit somewhere else or if you're lucky, get a seat at the counter. I enjoyed my experience and also enjoyed that it seemed like the employees enjoy their time at work as well. It made me feel great about supporting a local business.

We needed to stop for lunch between appointments and thought we would try the DiNic's outpost in the Navy Yard. I've tried their sandwiches at the Reading Terminal Market location and really enjoyed it. Her3, no so much. Base price for a sandwich seemed a bit cheaper but some "add-ons" for $1.25 each seemed pricey. I have no problem paying that for sharp provolone but not for broccoli rabe and green peppers. The roast pork was ok with plenty of jus. The roast beef was dry, stringy, and tasteless and there was a minute amount of cheese on this sandwich compared to the pork sandwich. This is an outdoor, walk-up-window location with a few picnic tables available for al fresco dining. Be prepared to eat in the car if the weather is poor.

I really love this little place in the Navy Yard. Staff is friendly enough but the food is great. The roast pork sandwich is right in line with that Dinics quality. Heaving amounts of tender juicy pork in a nice crispy roll is to die for!!! Thier breakfast sandwiches are no joke either!

If you come here, the thing to get is their roast pork and broccoli rabe sandwich, and make sure you add the provolone to it. It certainly appeared to be a popular choice as we overheard other people ordering it too. And for good reason! First off, the sandwich is huge! It easily fed the two of us. And, even better, this place is open in the morning so you can totally do what we did and get this lovely sandwich for breakfast! The roast pork is tender and juicy and the broccoli rabe, while naturally bitter, actually works really well. Forget going to Pat's or Geno's, come here!!!

Waited to try one of these for about a decade. I finally tried one when I came into town to watch the Eagles beat the Patriots in SB 52!! This sandwich started the day off right and the Eagles finished it.. The roast pork broccoli rabe with provolone was really good. My gf didnt like but I think it was just the sour part of the rabe.. The line to get one was a deterrent but I was also there day of superbowl and the last day fot the car show a block away.. I would come here everytime im in town for a game for 2 reasons. Its obvioulsy now my "Good Luck" sandwich and 2, its delicious.. Cany wait to try different variations.

We came here on a tour and Dinic's roasted pork sandwich came highly recommended by our tour guide. It was the worst sandwich I've ever purchased. There was zero flavor and the pork was incredibly dry. Do not recommend.

The roast pork sandwich is delicious!! Philadelphia may be known for their cheesesteaks, but I will be coming back for the roasted pork! Add broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, and horseradish. It can not be beat.

Traveled to Philly and visited Dinics at the reading terminal market, which was one of the best decision yet. We got the beef brisket since they ran out the roasted pork (got to get there early apparently). Nevertheless, the beef was amazingly tender and flavorful. There were no bites that was too chewy with tendons. The added sharp provolone and the broccoli rabe added a sharp and sour taste to constrast the saltiness of the beef. So good that my friend claimed it's the "best goddamn sandwich he ever had". Strongly recommended! I also suggest trying out the hot pepper on the side to add some firery kick to the sub. Menwhile the bread was soft but not soggy, so the outter surface didn't rip a hole on the roof of your mouth. The service was very fast, though there wasn't a line when we were there.

Dinics is quality, and different than the other cheesesteak places. I had the pork which was good and really well done. The way they cook it is different than the cheesesteaks are done, which is too say cooked on a flat grill and chopped up. Also they use real cheese vs the classic liquid cheese on cheesesteaks which I think makes a difference. Dinics roasts big hunks of pork and then carves from that. The vibe is very nice and its nice to be close and watch them carve. Definitely would say that its the best pork sandwich that I've had.

Yum. Best thing at reading terminal. Large sandwiches. Meat was moist. Provolone was sharp. Jus was juicy. Only thing is that sometimes there's a really long line... and very crowded space. Service is quick and great tho. Go and try it!

Meat on a bun... What's the big deal? Sorry but Life's too short to eat boring food

By far the best pork sandwich I have had! The sharp provolone really made it!! Just sitting at the counter listening to a jazz band play in the market made this experience unforgettable!!

Overpriced and underwhelmed. It's cash only. In a time in which we have self driving cars and smartphones it's ridiculous that they don't accept cards. And outdoor seating only. The sandwich, the one touted as the best roast beef sandwich, is just so plain and lacks any culinary skill. It's no different than if I had gone to the deli counter at the grocery store and slapped it on a white bread hoagie. And the toppings are over priced too. Want 2 slices of cheese? Extra $1.50. Peppers- $1.25!!! This $9+ sandwich is bland and marked up. I've had better hoagies at WaWa. Avoid this rip off.

This is a sausage and egg sandwich breakfast here in Philadelphia. Take that McDonald's!

I really like the role on the Cheesesteak in the way the sharp provolone melted with everything else. Very good and I will definitely go back.

The Roast Pork Sandwich was on the food channel and was the reason for coming here. Very fast paced with limited seating. We came on a Saturday right at the lunch rush and were able to get seats. The sandwich had allot of Pork for the money and overall was very good but being from Miami where the pork is prepared with more Latin flavors it hard to compare to some of the Pork Sandwiches I've had from South Florida. Just my opinion and preference.

This place is pretty overpriced and the sandwiches are very mediocre, but service was quick though.

huge sandwich for the price! roast pork i had it with provolone and the rabe. delicious. homemade meatballs with provolone. also, delicious!

Truly a sub par cheesteak. If you ever find your self in the navy yard for lunch you should head over to URBN for lunch. It is open to the public and one of the coolest buildings. On the plus side the cheesteaks are priced for what they are worth. About 5.50 add .50 for cheese and onions

DiNic's would have been 5 stars had you asked us any other time in the past decade. We were there this week after a long hiatus, and were sad to discover that the once-larger roast pork sandwich is now half of an 18" roll... so yes, 9 measly inches. At least that's what they served us. CASH ONLY !!!!!!! CASH ONLY !!!!!!! CASH ONLY !!!!!!! Prices didn't go up, thankfully, but they now require CASH ONLY, which hubs does not remember ever being the case in prior years when he and office team ordered from them for many a lunch. A great sandwich, but the cash only thing adds $2 to your order due to ATM fees from the "convenient" machine, smack in front of the pay window. That combined with the half-a-roll thing for a smaller length, is just crappy. Wish they hadn't changed things.

After reading the reviews, I went for the roast pork with greens. I'm not exactly sure what the "greens" consisted of, but it was very distinct and bitter. Tasted like horseradish to me and did not pair well with the sharp provolone for me. It may be an acquired taste, but I thought it was horrendous. I would go back and try their other sandwiches but this one was an absolute no for me.

The true Philly sandwich! I work in Center City and I stop by the Reading Terminal location for lunch fairly often. I just love that roast pork and broccoli rabe sandwich. That flavor can't be beat.

Was staying in the Navy Yard and decided to give Dinics a shot for lunch. It is what it is a sandwich joint just what I was looking for lunch.

We went to the Dinics in the Reading Terminal Market. We usually go at least once a year. When you walk around the market the line there is usually the longest. The line goes quick. They are making before you order. It is worth the wait. I usually get a Roast Pork with Provolone with broccoli rabe. This sandwich is a must. Delicious!

I love coming to Philly and I love the food! I know there is always a heated debate about the best cheesesteaks in town, but I think nothing says true Philly food more than a roast pork. The one I just got today here at Dinic's was perfect! Thinly shaved pork roasted to peak juiciness, and you definitely gotta get the sharp provolone. The roll was soft inside but just the right amount of firmness on the crust. They definitely load you up with the pork! I added some fresh horseradish and it was absolutely delicious from the first bite to the last. If you're ever here at the Navy Yard come try them out - you won't be disappointed. Little tip for first timers like I was - they only take cash, but they conveniently have two ATMs right there on the one end. Place your order at the 1st window and your hot and tasty food will be ready at the next window in just a few minutes! I'll definitely be coming back.

Stopped for a quick bite before heading to Airport. Got the Roast Pork and was extremely satisfied. Everything about it was awesome, plus the service was terrific. We will be back.

I can't speak to much of the menu, but I'll say this - there's no better sandwich to be had in Philly than the Dinics version of the Philly Roast Pork Italian sandwich. Anyone tired of or unimpressed by the cheesesteak (which more than merits its fame, by the way, for its simple, trashy deliciousness) needs to get on a Dinics Roast Pork, ASAP. The standard version, with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe, doesn't even really have more ingredients than a cheesesteak (although it'd be a mistake to not acknowledge the powerful garlic kick you get with the slow-cooked pork), but the flavor profile is considerably more developed, and the sandwich is juicy and tender beyond words. A true Philadelphia delight.

I tried their Pork sandwich, and was disappointed. It was very dry, non flavorful, and flat-out boring. If you're into good Steak/Pork sandwiches, go elsewhere.

Review specifically for the Navy Yard location - service is appalling. If you're used to the great RTM location that was reviewed by the Man vs Food guy, this place will shock you. I'm not a chatty kathy, but over the years I've had numerous conversations with the guy in RTM. This place though? Never. I'm not really their type (and its likely you aren't either). Seems like most of their preferred clientele here is blue collar union guys. You'll see the stickers on the windows as soon as you arrive and realize what I mean by this. Food is basically the same as RTM location but I just can't get over the service. There's one lady here who will not even grunt at you when taking your money. During summer 2014 I even tried giving her increasing tips ($2 on a $8 sub!) to get some response, but failed to even get acknowledgement I exist! The other staff apart from her arn't outright rude, but just not that friendly either! Some people will say that's a Philly attitude ... but this is nonsense, go to their RTM location and you'll meet some of the friendliest people in the Philly, go to Johns Roast Pork and they'll be laughing and joking with you! If you absolutely have to eat here then I'd recommend either the beef with cheese, roast pork with greens and sharp provolone or the Italian. But with so many choices in South Philly my main question is why eat here at all? If passing through Philly, just head to their RTM location for the real Dinics experience. Don't have the time or need to drive? Then Johns Roast Pork (approx. 5 mins drive) does a great pork with greens without the attitude problems at this place. Alternatively Tony Lukes (again, 5 min drive) does a great cheese steak. So many alternatives in Philly, best to give this place a pass.

Roast Pork! Broccoli rabe! Sharp Provolone! Enough said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quiet week at the Navy Yard with the holiday so decided to give it another go. Freezing temps and absolutely no foot traffic at 3pm. How I waited at the order window for 5 minutes I can only imagine was for the enjoyment of the staff as I froze. Finally took my order and I wait at least another full 5 minutes to make a single sandwich. I'm not a construction worker so my shoes are built for office environment so the order of fries on the ground in front of the windows was a downer. Looks like they were there all day. Sandwich is still good and customer service still stinks. I am the Duke after just 3 visits tells you how much repeat business they get. Why they don't stay open for dinner I have no idea. Even with flex hours no one can get there by 4 pm. If they stayed open to 5:30 they would sell many more sandwiches for the dinner rush.

I had an amazing and delicious pork sandwich here. I couldn't leave town without it. Moist and flavorful, you don't want to miss out on having one of these sandwiches before leaving town either; trust me.

Roast Pork Sandwich - yum! Chicken cutlet italiano - double yum! Good lunch time spot - quick and easy. They only take cash.

You go there for one thing, "THE ROAST PORK SANDWICH " Religious experience The best is when you order a sandwich and you leave it wrapped up for about 20 minutes all those flavors meld together, bringing the sandwich to a new heights. BRAVO BRAVO