Lennies Hoagies

Even though my favorite hoagie spots are deeper in South Philly, I gave Lennie’s a shot for the first time in August 2025—and for the area, it’s become one of my new go-to spots for a quick bite. The hoagie was fresh, and the toppings and ingredients were on point. I ordered The Soprano, I sub for fresh mozzarella and a solid mix of other toppings. I’m usually not a fan of Dietz & Watson deli meat (as noted in a previous review), but Lennie’s cuts their slices thinner—and that makes a real difference. The texture and balance of the sandwich felt much better because of it. Flavor-wise, it was very tasty. If you’re in the Roxborough — Lennie’s is a reliable option. I recommended.

It's been nearly 5 years since I've been back to Philly. We had a catering order of hoagies that we ate for nearly every meal over several days. They were good! Later that week, I tried the pizza cheesesteak. Wow, it was authentic and legit awesome!! I can't wait to get back to Philly for another one.

Lennie’s is a specialty hoagie restaurant in the Philadelphia (Manayunk) area. I had the sandwiches delivered so I can’t speak to the parking or accessibility of the store. The sandwiches were great with soft bread, good portions, fresh ingredients, and reasonable pricing. I enjoyed my order and would order again.

Place is solid. Their hours are bizarre. They like close at 5 pm basically. I mean I understand it based off one time hanging out in lennies around 530 just weird customers start coming in I understand that. lol this whole town like shuts down at 5 pm tbh. Most places close super early on this road. Food is good tho

I love this place. None of there sandwiches miss and they are very nice. I will always make the trip up to Ridge Ave. The deviled egg sandwich is one of my all time favorite hoagies I've had.

This is absolutely the most delicious sandwich I’ve ever tasted. Everything is so fresh and made to order. I travel to Lennies because there is nothing better and fresher than his hoagie!!! I recommend Lennies to everyone I know !

While in Roxborough we decided to give Lennie’s a try before heading home. First off, wow, there’s a LOT to take in. There doesn’t appear to be a single menu so take your time and look through it all. I was thinking something like an Italian sub and my wife went with a chicken parm sandwich. I added in a side of gravy fries and mozzarella sticks. I had the Soprano hoagie; imported ham, Genoa salami, capicolla, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle chips, oil, and vinegar on a sesame seed hoagie roll. I did ask for no onion, but they ended up on there. Not a big deal. It was a loaded sandwich. Good amount of filling, and the roll was just the right bit of soft and firm. The chicken parm was just kind of ok. Looked like two, sliced chicken cutlets, sauce, and shredded mozzarella that wasn’t really too melted. The chicken and sauce were tasty, but not sure we’d get it again. Mozzarella sticks were good. They’re battered, not breaded, which was tasty. Marinara was fine as well. Gravy fries I’ve got a mixed opinion on, kind of like the chicken parm. Big portion, good fries, lots of gravy. The gravy was just a bit bland. I’ll say that better to be able to add salt then having it too salty, though. With the extensive menu, definitely want to try more on the menu.

I got two hoagies and neither had what I asked for, went to return and they were closed 1 hour earlier than the time listed online.

Hoagies aren't horrible. Don't forget to order the Mac & cheese with hot oil. It's probably on the secret "let's pretend we aren't racist" menu. Maybe they hid that Mac n cheese item they named the covid Chinese hot oil but the memory of it should live here for decent folk to see, those who don't blame and marginalize others like this establishment. Despite the bad press, horrible service, and just okay food, people somehow give this establishment 4 stars. How this is possible with the owners gruff behavior and double down mentality when it comes to overt racist menu items and in house poor treatment. Must be covid style rating, 2 stars are the new 4. The roll was good tho! Gotta give 'em that, aye yo aye Go Phil's Don't go here unless you love to spend your hate dollars. If this is you then this is totally your red hat Jawn. Pro Tip: Make sure your skin is melanin free when you show up for pickup.

This place has the best hoagies in the Delaware valley that includes Philadelphia if it ain't the best it's definitely in the top 10 spots

Excellent hoagies! Fresh ingredients. Nice rolls. Good local spot. Will go back. Nice selection.

Lennie's is a nice local place to grab a solid hoagie. Nothing I've had on the menu changed my life, but then again nothing I've had on the menu was disappointing either. When it comes down to it, I'd rather support a Lennie's than a Wawa when it comes to getting a hoagie. Their menu has plenty of options when it comes to shaking up your usual routine. They make them fairly quick and the prices are affordable (cheap even). As such, I think Lennie's offers great value. For me, service was great. I've only gotten take out, but they always have a smile when I come in - even if shortly before closing. Ask for a suggestion and they will offer a few. Worth checking out if you are in the area (imo)!

Not only are their hoagies a roxborough and Manayunk staple, they help support the community and events. I love their party trays and they are always friendly, even when I'm getting on their nerves. Definitely, keep this local business alive.

Lennies are the best hoagie makers by far. Every thing we order is excellent from hoagies to cannolis. They are also reasonably priced and delivery is always prompt. We cannot recommend Lennies enough - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! My fave are their tuna hoagies but all of them are superb.

I wish I was leaving a review actually about the food which is why I'll leave the 2 stars verse 1. Called on a Saturday morning to finally order what we called a long awaited breakfast sandwich on our end. We recently found out they made them (also doesn't open for said sandwich's until 10 ). We looked at the menu prior and we're so excited. Called to be welcomed by the worst answer to a phone call at a business. Short tone, immediately and we actually knew what we wanted I can't imagine if someone didn't! We asked first if a specific sandwich was on a long roll.. we were responded again by a mean and annoyed tone of the question. Continuing on we ordered an additional item and she again rudely interrupted and responded "What!?" At this point... I was trying everything in me to not speak over my boyfriend who was calling in the order. At that point she pushed it over the edge yelling at him "WHATEVER " I couldn't keep it in any longer at that point. Ending the order and saying never mind we don't want to eat here and made her know that it was due to her nasty behavior thru the phone. We were disgusted with the lack of customer service. Maybe the food is good, maybe it's not. But I will never order if that women is working. We will try again one day lennies!!

I've made two trips to Lenny's now. My first trip involved my quest to try Philly cheesesteaks in different locations. Lenny's made a good cheesesteak with fresh soft bread, solid steak and just the right amount of add-ons (I find I favor provolone, fried onions, hot peppers) but the owner let me know he started as a hoagie joint and didn't intend to go into grilled items. So I added an Italian hoagie to my order. The bomb! It was great... great meats, cheese and seasoning. I also tried the housemade chips with the dip. The chips were great and the dip was consumed in minutes withs of umming. My second trip was hoagie focused. I upped the game to the Soprano and loved the flavor of the meat combinationl I love that Lenny's doesn't have a heavy hand with its dressing, This time we tried fried pickles. Good but I still favor the chips. Next time I am going for the Godfather III. Another customer says it is great with roasted red peppers. Definitely a great place for fresh hoagies. Street parking and you do need to feed the meter. And you can hit Cafe Roma a couple of doors down for cream puffs and cannoli too.

Had Lennie's over the weekend , we had the usual steak with fried onions, long hots on the side. Excellent

Fantastic hoagies! Love the menu because it has a lot more variety than a regular sandwich place. My partner LOVES the cajun mayo they use. It is definitely spicy, and a bit too spicy for me! But the sandwiches are so good and they put so much meat inside the hoagies.

Best Breakfast in Philly area. Highly recommend the Scrapadelphia. ALso its impressive to see all the "regulars" posting from Maryland, Cali, Nevada and Florida leaving reviews. They must travel for food they love!

Had a roast beef hoagie..One of the worst sandwiches I've had ever...I felt the price was cheap and now I know why...Had eaten from here a couple of years ago and it was great...Must be under new management..

Everything you want a hoagie to be! Super fresh, seeded roll, good proportion of meat to cheese to veggies. I got the soprano and added balsamic and would highly recommend doing the same. Delivery was contactless. Placed my order at 11:44 and food arrived at 11:56 WHAAAT I live close but that's still damn impressive. Don't skip out on the house made chips -- they're bomb.

I've been a pretty regular customer at Lennie's for the past year and a half. And I admit, it's on me that I kept frequenting a place clearly full of right-wing nut jobs. But I generally liked the sandwiches, and they're fast and well-priced. But today I walked in to place an order and was told "masks are about to be banned." I replied "I'm sick." I'm in there PROTECTING THEM and they have the audacity to say I shouldn't come in and pay them money for their food. Whatever, Primo's it is.

The hoagie EVER!!! $11.00 for hardly any meat!!! Nothing but bread , a little mayo, and one piece of meat on the hoagie,,

Terrible food, service, and owners. Would not recommend my worst enemy to come here.

All I wanted was a cheesesteak. I'm never in Philly, I've never had a cheesesteak, and we had 4 hours to kill. Sadly, we needed at least 2 to drive around in the newly gentrified and overcrowded neighborhood, and were just about to give up when Lennie's popped up on the map. There was street parking about a block away, which made it a no-brainer. We walked in and it was pretty dead, especially on a Sunday at lunchtime. No big deal. We ordered a chicken parm sub (I panicked - I wanted cheesesteak and they have it, but you can't get good chicken parm out West, and I saw it and needed to have it) and the Italian pork sandwich, which is apparently also a Philly thing. The servers are funny in the Northeast sarcastic way I love, but I think I have been out west too long because when they snapped "no you can't" when I asked to add to my order, I was a bit taken aback. We laughed, and I added tater tots, since they were out of fries. The food was brought to us, and it was quite tasty. The Italian pork comes with au jus, and the chicken parm was pretty good. We ate and left, and There's no AC, the place is small, and make sure to lock the bathroom door firmly, but Lennie's was a fun experience with great subs.

Worst service ever. If I didn't know any better I'd say this is a racist establishment. Their hours state 10am, I waited patiently until about 10:08am and I go inside to order breakfast. There was no greeting from anyone. Finally after standing at the counter I am asked how could I be helped, I ask for a breakfast sandwich. Then I am told by a worker, they are closed and won't be open for another 20 minutes. I just don't understand why you would have your front doors open and have your open sign on if you are a "closed" business. Very rude of them. I will never return.

Hey we needed some Philly hoagies while watching St. Nick and the Philadelphia Eagles clinch a playoff spot yesterday so what better place to order from than Lennie's. Yes Lennie's is truly one of Philly's classic hoagie shops. Located on the Ridge in Roxborough, this original South Philly establishment has been making awesome hoagies in northwest Philly for decades. There are so many different kinds of hoagies that I couldn't begin to mention them all and of course Philly's other famous sandwiches are offered here as well as some tasty New Orleans po boys. Their Cajun mayonnaise is the bomb! I ordered a Good Fella hoagie yesterday filled to the brim with capicolla, Genoa salami, prosciutto, and provolone. Hey and the Eagles won as well. What could be better? Tip - Order a minor league size at Lennie's. The major league size hoagie is def for sharing or to feed food eating contest champions.

The food is the best I love Cajun Turkey Sandwich Scrapadelphia Soprano Hoagies Chicken Cutlet Hoagie

Delicious, fast, great prices and friendly! We love this shop. The menu is super local and just plain fun to read. You have to try this place. Once you do, you'll never want a hoagie from anywhere else. Sorry, NOT sorry Wawa!

Been going to this place almost all my life growing up, I haven't had the chance to write a review. I would give this a 4/5 normally, but it seems over the past few months their quality has gone done. If you order their large subs, its 50/50 whether you get the actual big long hoagie or just 2 regular ones. There's actually a difference in portion when the breads are different. When the bread is 2 regular sized ones, the quality of the bread itself is pretty meh. If it's the large one, the quality is pretty nice - I can't really explain, I'm not really a food critic. The portions of the meat and veggies are normally plentiful - almost spilling out if anything, but nowadays its seems to get less and less; especially with my recent visit. Fortunately the quality and flavor of the mayo and cajun mayo is still great. If you happen to be lucky enough to arrive there on their good day, I'd try the Manayunker and/or Cajun roast beef hoagie. But overall, the place is just not the same anymore. EDIT: These fries I just ordered for the first time are pretty depressing. Pretty sure its microwaved.

I have been eating here almost weekly since I moved to the neighborhood a year ago. Today I went to order a hoagie and the OWNER approached me, very angry, asking who I voted for, telling me if I voted for Joe Biden my hoagie would cost double because "Biden made the cost of his food increase" (not how any of that works....). I tried to ignore him and told him to leave me alone but he wouldn't stop. He was yelling. I canceled my order, cussed him out, and walked out. He followed me, screaming at me and berating me. I told him he lost a faithful customer in which he replied "GOOD!". DO. NOT. EAT. HERE. Go to Primo hoagies. I prefer to support small businesses but not after I was treated the way I was today. And it's a shame because the food is good.

Came to Philly to buy some real estate. My buddy recommended this shop. I found a piece of hair in my sandwich and the bread was soggy. I will not be returning or recommending this shop to anyone

WOW! Took me 5 years of living in the area to try this place and I wish I could turn back time. Phenomenal! Italiano had the perfect proportions, meat and cheese stacked neatly, veggies were crisp, seasoned perfectly and the roll was fluffy and fresh. Hand cut fries were stellar as well Blows The Foodery, T&F, and Primos out of the water. I'll never order a hoagie from anywhere else.

Well, this place has five stars on GrubHub, so I ordered and what a mistake that was. I must have been the last order of the night because this sandwich looked like it was literally thrown together. So I ordered a Dimaggio hoagie with prosciutto & capicola. Two meats I love on my hoagie! However, I don't know what I got because the prosciutto was so stringy that I couldn't eat it. I've never eaten anything like this before! The meat actually had long fibrous strings--and it was NOT onion! I was wondering if the encasing was still on it! At one point, I thought I was going to choke from it or get sick! It was awful! Thank goodness the fries & the Cajun mayo were decent. Here's a picture. I'm pointing at the "strings." Awful! Never again.

I got the cheesesteak. Great cheesesteak. I love the philly sports memobilia! The roll, meat, chease, fried onions make a great cheesesteak and the Lennie-made cajun mayo is the icing on this cheesesteak cake!!!!

While in Roxborough we decided to give Lennie's a try before heading home. First off, wow, there's a LOT to take in. There doesn't appear to be a single menu so take your time and look through it all. I was thinking something like an Italian sub and my wife went with a chicken parm sandwich. I added in a side of gravy fries and mozzarella sticks. I had the Soprano hoagie; imported ham, Genoa salami, capicolla, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle chips, oil, and vinegar on a sesame seed hoagie roll. I did ask for no onion, but they ended up on there. Not a big deal. It was a loaded sandwich. Good amount of filling, and the roll was just the right bit of soft and firm. The chicken parm was just kind of ok. Looked like two, sliced chicken cutlets, sauce, and shredded mozzarella that wasn't really too melted. The chicken and sauce were tasty, but not sure we'd get it again. Mozzarella sticks were good. They're battered, not breaded, which was tasty. Marinara was fine as well. Gravy fries I've got a mixed opinion on, kind of like the chicken parm. Big portion, good fries, lots of gravy. The gravy was just a bit bland. I'll say that better to be able to add salt then having it too salty, though. With the extensive menu, definitely want to try more on the menu.

I rarely write a review, but Lennies has been my new favorite spot to order from during this crazy year. Not only is the menu complete, unique, and delicious, but the folks there treat you like family. I always go for a Rocco supreme or St. Lucy chicken cutlet. I am a huge fan of variety, so check out this menu because they have multiple options I have never seen anywhere! Great, I'm hungry now because I'm talking about Lennies! I dare you to check out the menu. You won't regret it. GO BIRDS!

Very solid hoagies from Lennie's for some Sunday football watching! I placed my order for pick-up via Grubhub and the sandwiches were ready to go upon my arrival fifteen minutes later. At the store, I also purchased a bag of chips, of which they had a small variety. My turkey and cheese was made to my exact specifications and my husband seemed pleased with his Godfather Part 1 sandwich as well. I personally prefer shredded iceberg to a single slice of romaine but I know that's being extra picky. I'd happily hit this place up for sandwiches again when in the area.

The food gods favor Lennie's Hoagies. The Scrapadelphia, Buffalo Bacon fries and Kutztown Black Cherry soda is my go to meal. Don't tell my cardiologist. If you don't like the food @ Lennie's Hoagies, there is something wrong with your taste buds. Everything from the crispy fries to the scrapple is suberb. Made to order and served with care. The Cajun Mayo is delicious. The bread is fresh. I would keep this gem to myself but then I wouldn't be a true Roxborough resident. You can get your sandwich from one of those chains or come out and eat where the locals eat.

Best hoagies! Love their tuna hoagies. Always fresh and delish bread. I also love their carrot cake. Delivery driver is super friendly and nice. Highly recommended!

Best hoagies in Roxborough! True South Philly style hoagies with fresh ingredients and everything you could possibly want in the menu. Plus this place has charm!

Stopped by this place for a sub during my road trip and ended up suffering the worst food poisoning of my life. I know it was directly related to the sub I ate because it was the only thing I have had within a 24 hr period. Disgusting sanitary practices as I noticed one of the employees was not wearing his gloves. DO NOT GO HERE.

Got two Soprano hoagies, they were fantastic! Bread was fresh, meat to bread ratio was perfect and toppings were perfectly portioned. Couldn't stop eating this sandwich, it will be my go-to from here on out!

Ok, first a little bit of context before I begin. I went into the store about 15 min. before closing. I understand they were getting ready to go home, cleaning etc... When I walked in I was not greeted it was chaotic-there was a little girl sitting at the register playing on a device, people yelling. Lights off. Craziness. I didn't know what was found on. After a little bit there wasn't really a greeting but a what can we get you. I was a little confused and looking for a menu and such. I was directed to the wall menu. Ordered a "favorite" Cajun Turkey hoagie. In my opinion experience makes a company. I get you're closing but you still have to try I. I was kind and ordered something easy. Got home- the onions were terrible. Something odd I had to take them out of my house because the smell was so bad. Once I got past that- the hoagie was just ok. Nothing impressive. The Mayo globbed our which I am not a fan of and it just tasted very normal. WHICH IS OK. There are a lot of people in the world- we need NORMAL sandwich shops. Do you. Long story short- not impressed. They do carry a lot of my local favorites like Turkey Hill iced tea and Zapp's chips- that is fun. Love supporting a local business, but the overall experience was not impressive enough to go back. Good luck!

This place needs a good cleaning and someone working the counter that can at least pretend to be friendly. The hoagie was good, aside from the ends of the roll being stale.

Great deli in the downtown district of Roxborough. The area has a pretty sizable Catholic population, so I figured this would be a good spot to try and find a sans-meat lunch during a Lenten Friday. I opted for a shrimp po boy, but they also have fried clam and whitefish options. The sandwich was very good - crisp fried shrimp topped with tomato, lettuce, onion, and this amazing spicy Cajun mayo inside a crusty, seeded roll. I would've like to see another two-three shrimp in the Po Boy (who wouldn't?), but I will say that the prices here are super reasonable, so I can't really gripe. In true deli fashion, Lenny's has a robust menu of meat-filled options, so I will surely be back to sample more!

For a place that uses South Philly in their name, you would think they were good... But it's more like they must've gotten kicked out of South Philly... Imagine eating a hoagie on bread, cause that's what it tasted like and that's how bad their rolls are... been on this planet for 50 years and eating hoagies for 40 of them.. same thing for my friend when we stopped in... grabbed 2 Soprano hoagies, drove to Kelly drive to eat, we took 5 or 6 bites and threw them in the trash.. not even good enough to save.. People in Roxborough must not know a good hoagie cause this place should be outta business

Four stars for the food, one star for the staff. They barely acknowledge you when you pick up your order. Do you think it would kill them to greet their customers? That's the problem when you hire kids. Hoagie was out of this world as usual. Staff leaves a lot to be desired.

Got a turkey hoagie for lunch today. Found a piece of paper, not a small piece, but a large, wadded, piece of paper right in there with the mayo and the mustard. Utterly disgusting. Very unsanitary. Threw the whole thing out.

I have been a fan of Lennie's for their Sinatra hoagie (the sundried tomato pesto on it is amazing) for some time. I recently expanded my horizons and tried the Godfather part I hoagie - wow! This was the best Italian hoagie I've been able to find locally. Lennie's definitely worth going out of your way for. A few notes: - The rolls are great and come seeded - They do not overstuff their sandwiches. I prefer this so you get a balance of everything in one flavorful bite.

ROXBOROUGH FAVORITE!!! Lenny's is a great neighborhood place to pick up some hoagies. They have a wide selection of hoagies to choose from. My favorite has always been the Cajun Turkey. The sandwich has a great Cajun Mayo on it which makes it unique. The rolls they use for their hoagies are hearty, just generally great bread. They are always fast at taking and making your order (which is great when you are in a rush during lunch break). The prices are good. Most hoagies are about $7.50 and they are quite large. Definitely the BEST spot on Ridge Ave in Roxborough for a great sandwich!!!

I ordered a hoagie here through delivery and they did not put any condiments on my hoagie. I called and communicated this with them. The lady said I had to contact the delivery company even though it was their mistake. She was very rude throughout the conversation. She confirmed that they do have a delivery driver but it is too far. I live down the street about a 6 minute drive. After further discussion. She said the driver will drop it off. I called back a little more than a hour and the lady said you have to contact the delivery company and hung up on me.

Lennie's is top notch. My regular sandwich is the spicy turkey cajun. It's filled with meat and delicious cajun sauce. The seeded roll is always fresh. I'd love to try some of their other sandwiches too but it's tough to pass up my favorite sammie. Order on Grubhub and your sandwich will be ready and waiting for you by the time you arrive. The service is quick and friendly and they have some unique sodas in the fridge.

YOU KIDDIN ME! Hows this dump have four stars? Ive eaten lunchables better than the hoagie I ate here. Came back a second time to try the cheesesteak. Good chance they used road kill for the meat. Do yourself a favor and stay the hell out of this wasteland.

Lenny's is a small deli right on Ridge Ave in Roxborough. As soon as I walked in I knew the hype was real. The right side wall has a large menu with most of their sandwiches on it along with a chalk board below with more options AND some specials on a small mobile menu board. The inside of the restaurant is small and narrow but has the warm feeling of a neighborhood deli. The Italian Hoagie is the holy grail of sandwiches to me and I don't give 5 stars out very often. I picked the "Soprano" (genoa salami, capicola, cotigene, prosciutto, mortadella, soppressata, grated locatelli & provolone cheese). It had everything you would expect in a great hoagie. They use rolls from Sarcone's, imported meats, imported cheeses & they added the perfect amount of oil and vinegar. If the quality of this tremendous sandwich wasn't enough the cost was about $7! I will be back several times in the very near future because they offer a plethora of other sandwiches which I need to sample. I agree with what one of the other review's said that Lenny's is better than Primo's. If you love Italian hoagies you need to get down to this place ASAP.

Best hoagies outside of South Philly that I have found. Highly recommend. Everything we've got from here has been delicious.

Fantastic sandwiches, was really surprised at how good they were cuz I'm not a big sandwich guy, but I'll definitely be coming here more often. The owner was extremely friendly and funny. Their Cajun mayo is something else. 5 stars!!!