Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks

Cheesesteak restaurant · Girard Estate

Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks

Cheesesteak restaurant · Girard Estate

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3020 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

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Skinny Joey Merlino's new cheesesteak joint in South Philly serves up delicious, high-quality sandwiches and fresh ingredients, perfect for pre-game bites.  

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3020 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145 Get directions

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3020 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145 Get directions

+1 215 475 5600
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Sam

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I just moved from Philly to FL and miss my northern food. I just left happy and full. Missed Joey though, would love to meet him. If in Philly stop on by, he serves the home crowd. You will not be disappointed with the service or quality of food. Joey's beats the others by a mile which I never thought could happen. Stop on by as they will make you an offer you can't refuse. Trust this northern Italian. Lil Snuff was there and very cool to chat and take a pic. They also sell merchandise like shirts and hats etc.

Alexander White

Google
Ain’t no way I could eat here and be skinny. I’ve eaten a lot of cheesesteaks since I moved here, and I can confidently say this is in tier 1. Nice soft bun, meat that’s not too chopped and not too big. Oh and there’s plenty of cheese (copper sharp gang). There’s a lot of options around the stadium area, this is among the best of them. Go here or John’s roast pork…. Don’t love the two separate lines for steaks and sides but if it works it works!

Lakisha Ramsey

Google
We finally decided to try this place and find out what the hype was all about. My cheesteak was good, but my roll was a bit too chewy for me. Cheese fries were delicious and hubs roast pork was delicious as well. But those chicken tenders….now they are great!!! Real chicken breast. Overall it wasn’t a bad meal.

Max Stout

Google
The ingredients are very fresh, the food is good quality. They’re doing a great job with service etc. I came on a Monday 5pm, so no line then, seating for 60-70 ppl tops. Unfortunately the ribeye cheesesteak was very under seasoned. No salt or pepper or char on the meat, and I agree they need to add more cheese or change how they’re putting it on. (American wit onion, broccoli rabe on a seeded roll) I thought the cheese fries were good! Broccoli rabe was nice. I might come back to try the roast pork 👉👈

Michael Traupman

Google
I waited for the new image to die down. Definitely worth the trip. Really good place. Fresh ingredients. Amazing french fries even though they are just basic they tasted better than average. And I like a basic cheesesteak but they definitely know how to do them, right

Michael Way

Google
Best in the City Hands Down! As Advertised. High Quality Sirloin Steak and the Cooper Sharp throughout on a perfectly gutted Fresh as Fresh can be roll. Went twice in the first week after my first visit. Bravo Skinny Joey Merlino. Only Philly's Favorite Don could bring this gift to us Philly born and breds! Real Rap! 🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯💯💯

Ekmekci

Google
First problem is that they hyped too much Too much hype that raised the expectations and expectation was not met! Price is too high! French fries are dry and no taste! You should not put cheese fries in a cup put them in a flat paper bowl. cheesesteak did not have any flavor that will bring me back for more. It was good but not $17 good.

Super fat pig

Google
Omg the food here is amazinggggg!!! I came here with my family and we got the ribeye cheesesteak and the hot wings. The cheesesteak was sooooo good that I just ate it right away and forgot to take a picture! I also lovedddd the wings, they were full of the actual meat, not the yucky slimey stuff at other places. Then my brother got the chicken tenders and fries, and he also loved them!! If I were you, I’d 100% check out this place. I hope to be back really soon hehehe
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El K.

Yelp
Honestly, I thought this spot might be overrated, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cheesesteak hit the mark: the roll wasn't overbaked, the steak was nicely seasoned, and the Cooper Sharp cheese complemented it really well. I do wish there was a bit more cheese, but it didn't ruin the experience. Bonus points for the condiments table - especially the hot peppers. Service was quick too (maybe thanks to the rain and weekday timing), but I'll definitely be back for another one.
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Boss K.

Yelp
Very good quality cheesesteaks and professional employees. It is worth waiting in life for. I bought a tee shirt there and have had several compliments on it during a pickleball game. This older man asked who skinny Joey is and I said it is the Joey Merlino guy and from Philadelphia. He immediately said, "oh yeah, I love that guy!" If Gene Borello ever came to this place and was aggressive it would be my honor to be used as cannon fodder in the front line protecting the employees. I can take a punch pretty well I hope.
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Steve S.

Yelp
Bottom line... It's a really good cheesesteak. It's worthy of the city. It's not in my personal top 10. That's a hard group to crack. But it's right on the cusp. It's in the upper echelon of the city.
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Jennifer Z.

Yelp
A++++ I selected the Ribeye on seeded roll with Cooper Sharp and fried onions. Others I was wit got chez wiz, provolone and one got American cheese. They have hot peppers in the waiting area you can get yourself. Also, napkins & condiments are in the waiting area-get them yourself. Eating tables outside with only umbrellas, no over hang unless you count the bridge you wait under. We waited in line about an hour. - I would wait again! It was worth it. Come to Hershey Skinny Joeys!
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Ashley K.

Yelp
Came on a Saturday a little after 1 pm. Line was not too long. By the time we were almost near the window, the line grew! Delicious cheesesteak. Will definitely be back to try seeded roll with Cooper sharp cheese. Outdoor seating was nice too.
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Mark F.

Yelp
Truly incredible. Best I've had in years. Dont skip this place. Bread is perfect. Even without onions was such high quality
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Sy L.

Yelp
Arrived at Skinny Joey's at 11:20am and there was a long line. Yes, I parked and stood in the line. It took me about an hour before my order was placed. Talking to the people in the line helped the time fly by. There were a few content creators making videos. Skinny Joey's has one side to place orders for sandwiches and another line to order sides. I ordered two cheesesteaks with cooper sharp cheese, fried onions, salt, pepper , mayo, and ketchup. To my surprise. I was informed that the ketchup , mayo, salt, pepper could be found to the side and I had to add it myself. I did not want to open my sandwich there and add the condiments so I waited until I arrived home. The roll is superb! The sandwich was good but there was some fat/ gristle while eating the sandwich that stopped me from having that perfect bite!
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Kathleen G.

Yelp
Let me start by saying 10 out of 10 for a cheesesteak. I was in town for a trade show last week and saw this place recommended on Instagram from Boston. I went in at 1:00, placed my order at 1:08 (Cooper sharp, no onions) and proceeded to wait 35 solid minutes for my sandwich while 40+ steak & cheeses came and went from people long behind me in the line. Yes, I went up 2 times to ask about my sandwich, I was told "it's next ", 10 minutes later and 10 more steak & cheese passing me by, I went up again. I asked "how do I get a quick one like everyone else". I was told it's how they get processed". Poor system in place....did I ask for the wrong cheese? Should I have asked for onions ? If you go, ask them the fastest one to come out or you'll lose your patience in 89 degree heat with no AC watching everyone behind you happy enjoying themselves.
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Michael S.

Yelp
Cheesesteak was perfect. Seeded roll was top tier. Copper sharp and fried onions. This place is up there with the best cheesesteaks in Philly. And it is conveniently close to the stadiums. It is now our go to before a Phillies game. If you have not tried don't wait any longer.
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Randy R.

Yelp
I drove by and for the first time since they opened I didn't see a line down the street. As a lifelong cheesesteak eater I had to take this opportunity to get an American Wit. I parked (backed in for a safe and easy exit) on the cobblestone under the overpass and when I got to the window there wasn't a person in front of me. I put my order in, 1 American Wit, Un-seeded Roll, and Hot Peppers. Oh, so you know, you order only sandwiches at RIGHT window anything else ya want, ya order at the LEFT window. The women that took my order was friendlier than most people at other local Cheesesteak places, I give her 5 Stars. It's always nice when employees are friendly to customers. First thing I noticed when my steak was ready was that it had a good weight, that's a very good sign, and it made me anxious to get a taste of this heavy sandwich. 5 Stars on the this sandwich feels big scale. This Cheesesteak passed the visual inspection easily earning 5 stars. Before the 1st bite I could see it was a high quality roll which for me that's a roll that is crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. The meat was plentiful with Ribeye covering the whole interior of the roll, the cheese was completely melted, nice portion of hot peppers, but for me it could have used more fried onions. Time for the most important test, the taste test. Drumroll please..........5 Stars! Damn this was very good! The Ribeye is fresh, I didn't observe them cutting meat while I waited but the quality and the tenderness of the meat suggests to me that they must be cutting unfrozzen Ribeye on the premises. That's the way to serve a 5 Star Philly Cheesesteak. I have to admit that I didn't expect my experience to be 5 Stars. I am guilty of having had prejudged Skinny Joe's because I thought the long lines was only because the owner is well know in Philly but, I was very wrong. My only complaint was it took longer than most places to cook ans serve 1 Cheesesteak but I'm not going to give less than 5 Stars overall because as I stated above the quality of the roll and the meat was worth the wait. I see a long future for Skinny Joe's and with that long lines for us hungry customers. P.S. I won't be surprised if very soon Skinny Joey's becomes a regular named location in the debates about "Best Cheesesteak in Philly"
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Jon Z.

Yelp
The seeded Aversa roll had a crispy exterior and chewy center which held up well. Esposito's roast pork was sliced thin and very tender. Sharp provolone & sautéed spinach complimented the pork nicely. My only complaint is that it was a little dry. Could've used a few spoonfuls of au-jus to soak in a bit. Overall, I'd indulge again!
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Michael C.

Yelp
Drove to south Philly from Delaware came in my Pjs order a cheese steak on a seeded two orders of wings and fries let's just say the food is legendary just like the name on the building drove it home wasn't nasty or cold and the cheesesteak didn't fall apart I do recommend you go to skinny's
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Tara M.

Yelp
Food was delicious we ordered 5 cheesesteaks 1 buffalo chicken cheesesteak, a chicken cheesesteak, 5 cheese fries, onion rings, and 7 cokes. Line was so long we waited for 1 hr 15 min to finally get up to the counter to place our order. Food was really good but we all agreed not enough cheese on the steaks. Next time we go we will order extra cheese on the side. I would still recommend going here because it was worth the wait. We will be back down again when it is a little warmer outside.
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Daniel L.

Yelp
Steak was $18 dollars because I added onions & tomato's. Steak was very tasty & the wait time was much better this time around. I took two stars off because my sandwich was pretty empty. Left saying "where's the ribeye" so is it worth the visit yes, will I be going back no.
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Butch J.

Yelp
Excellent food friendly service and the customers/ neighbors are always great to see and catch up with them
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Tug K.

Yelp
Skinny's IS and WAS well worth the wait! Best tasting, most packed and best quality sandwiches in Philly and the surrounding areas. Rolls are even gutted for extra meat. Joey and Snuff did it right! Best of luck to them and the entire team!
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Nick M.

Yelp
I went in there very skeptical expecting it not to live up to the hype. I was driving from Albany down to Tampa so I turned off I-95 to check it out. First of all the cheesesteak itself was delicious. I got the old-fashioned. The hero itself was as good as any bread. I've purchased in the Bronx or Brooklyn. Maybe better. Always love crinkle cut french fries so again they hit it out of the park with these as well. Now the bad part, when I got back to my car, I realized they didn't give me my onion rings, but I was already on my way south so I cannot review the onion rings I paid for. I pulled out the wings and they gave me the wrong wings. I had ordered the buffalo and got the hot honey instead. But that was a happy surprise, actually give those wings five stars. So overall, I would say Skinny Joeys is definitely worth the effort to go to off of I-95. And no, I didn't ask to see the manager to complain about my onion rings and fried chicken mistake. I know better!
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Common C.

Yelp
The KING of the city in many ways but now it's cheesesteaks! Seeded roll to die for.. The steak was soft as butter. The onions had that sweet caramelization to golden perfection. I don't care how long the line is, you wait. Top notch service and you never know who is going to be there.. Hail the new King of steaks Joey Merlino! For get about it!!!

Daniel O.

Yelp
I was really excited to try this hyped-up cheesesteak spot, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to the expectations. I ordered one with Cooper sharp and one with wiz, and both were disappointingly dry. The wiz barely had any cheese, and the overall texture was lacking. To make matters worse, there seemed to be a general vibe of dissatisfaction among other customers too -- I overheard several people at surrounding tables saying the same thing. There was also a weird situation where someone was walking around asking customers to say something positive for social media, which didn't sit right with me. It felt like the place was more concerned with boosting its online reputation than actually serving quality food. First impressions? This definitely isn't a top 5 cheesesteak in the city, and in my opinion, there are better spots outside the city that actually deliver. I might give it another shot once the hype dies down, but for now, I'll be spending my money at places I know will give me a great cheesesteak every time.
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Jimmy D.

Yelp
We were very impressed with Skinny Joey's cheesesteaks and chicken cheeseteaks. Definitely a big step above the rest. Grew up in Fishtown and my Grandparents were from South Phillly so Ive had about every steak in the city worth trying. . Love the neighborhood vibe of this new store and the staff was very helpful and friendly. That alone is something to be proud of! Good luck Joey and we will definitely be back. God bless.

Megan L.

Yelp
So good! Highly recommend!! I would probably do no seed on the roll next time but my family enjoyed them.

Bunny R.

Yelp
Bada Bing Bada Burnt!!!! My husband really wanted to try out this Skinny Joey's Cheese Steak spot. We drove 40 minutes and stood in line for about an hour to get three cheese steaks on burnt bread Come on Joey train your staff that if they burn it not to serve it !!! Please don't serve something you wouldn't eat yourself. The girls out front in the window were amazing. The steak wasn't bad but I just couldn't enjoy with the bitterness of the burnt bread.

Blaise P.

Yelp
20 years ago I worked in NYC with a guy from Philadelphia and we went around the city sampling cheesesteaks for him to make a comparison. I recall a place , 100 Miles to Philly as his pick to the closest from NYC in comparison to 'the cheesesteak'. Years later I found a place the Princeton NJ area called Meatheadz which I thought was an amazing sandwich. A 5 star roadside takeout joint. This week I went to Skinny Joeys Cheesesteaks , 2030 S.Broad Street, Phila, Pa. 5 Stars. The cheesesteak was perfect. Forgeddaboudit. The recipe for cheesesteaks is not that complicated, that being said the sandwich was so tasty on every element of a cheesesteak. The final nail was the bread. Truly so good it made an already great sandwich better. They have fairly long lines but a good system to get you served with outside tables to enjoy your meal.
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Erik D.

Yelp
I had the roast pork and the buffalo wings..both were excellent .the bread was also awesome.. I'll be back to try the cheese steak

Michael A.

Yelp
Went numerous times each time with better than the other with waiting in line for the subs. I ordered a cheesesteak, American and Cooper Sharp cheesesteak with American cheese and roast pork. Everybody in the group loved it. Food was very good.

John F.

Yelp
Sandwiches made my whole family sick !!! People making the sandwiches eat while they are prepping. Had high hopes for this place but will not go back !!!

Joseph M.

Yelp
Steak is bland. Flavorless. The roll was tough and somehow worse than the steak. The service was slow, which is a shame because they were clearly overwhelmed. The area is fine. Not much parking. Wish it was better. I'm sure it will be out of business soon as it seems like a novelty and not a serious restaurant.
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Bonnie L.

Yelp
Really good cheesesteak, cooper sharp/seeded roll. When u get up close u order sandwiches on rite window and drinks/sides on left window
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Lisamarie B.

Yelp
Food was great. We got a cheesesteak on a seeded roll. 2 orders of wings and fries. Haven't had a good cheesesteak in a while. Will definitely be coming back. Thanks Joey and Snuff!
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James E.

Yelp
A+ cheesesteak joint. Grabbed a cheesesteak from brand new Skinny Joey's. Loved it. Bread was very high quality which is probably the most important part. I ordered my steak with cooper sharp it was excellent. this place is up there with Angelo's and Steve's
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Bill M.

Yelp
The hype was worse then chiefs 3 peat. Absolutely the worse cheesesteak I've even had. It's ran like a circus not organization at all. Waited in line 35 min for garbage. Perrullis the spokesman he needs to shit the fk up. Angelos, delassandro, Jim's 100x's better. As for opening 100 stop at one
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Robert C.

Yelp
The cheesesteak was horrible... steak was like eating shoe leather... tons of fat and grizzle... all the money this guy supposedly has you figure he would spend for the good meat... total garbage

Marie A.

Yelp
Wow I was impressed with my chicken cheese steak. Real chucks of chicken, real hot peppers, delicious seeded bun (you can get seedless). Had to wait in line about 20 minutes but well worth the wait. Pleasant and efficient service as well. Try it out!!
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Sal M.

Yelp
3 hours was wirth the weight got one wit got one without. can't say anything more just you summer around the corner
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Josh F.

Yelp
Fabulous sandwich. Bread, steak and cheese were all perfect. Joey's a true gentlemen and it was a pleasure to dine at his new establishment.

Dominick C.

Yelp
The food was worth the wait. Absolutely amazing steak I got cooper wit and cherry peppers. Also the hot honey wings were top notch.

Chris K.

Yelp
The cheesesteak was delicious and the fries were good but the time from order to steak in hand was way longer than any Philly cheesesteak place. The fries took even longer. This was midday on a Wednesday with no sporting event. Most of the patrons were upset about the delay in time getting their food. Maybe new business bugs getting worked out but there are plenty of Philly cheesesteak businesses that they could have copied for speed. Hopefully it gets better, if they get the service part worked out the quality of the steak will keep people coming for sure

You're K.

Yelp
Worst cheesesteak and chicken cheesesteak we ever had! They were so filled with cheese or goo of some sort that the wrapper, bag and rolls were soaked plus it cost $50 with fries. We ate half and had to throw the rest away.

Frank D.

Yelp
It isn't just the best cheesesteak! All of their food is excellent. The place is immaculate and service is exceptional.

Nichola T.

Yelp
The steak is small for the price of 17.90 and it barely had any cheese on it also they don't put mayo on your roll you have to do it yourself which is messy

Frank D.

Yelp
Way over priced for small cheese steak. Not enough cheese, burnt bread. By far the worst Roast Pork Sandwich I have ever had. The taste was inedible. You could tell they took the ends of the pork and chopped them up into the sliced pork. 1 Hour wait for wings which I'm told they bake in oven which is ridiculous. Even the kitchen set up was bad and not optimal. Whoever set up the kitchen doesn't know what they are doing. Angelo's and Johns are the best by far. Unless they straighten up there act the lines will disappear. All this and I wanted it to be good, it fell way short.

Terry S.

Yelp
no one answers the phone website is just a ploy to buy merchandise no one answers the live chat

William B.

Yelp
I ordered cooper sharp on a seeded roll. I received wiz on a plain roll with no onions. I'd never se d food back so I settled for the wiz and it was a solid steak. My wife actually ordered the wiz on plain roll and loved hers. We ordered cheese fries but were given plain fries. All in all it's definitely a solid cheesesteak next time I'll check my order.

Kevin K.

Yelp
To start they opened late by 7 minutes when you are new and trying to make an impression you don't open late in my opinion. They took approximately 30 peoples orders then stopped taking orders. They can't keep up with the demand which is a shame. Sandwich was terrible definitely wouldn't go back. Waste of time and money.

Daniel P.

Yelp
A very good cheesesteak, but short of excellent. I got mine with onions, Cooper sharp, broccoli rabe, and a seeded roll. The bread was superb, and while it could have used a tiny bit more meat, it wasn't underpacked. The only problem that I had was the beef was unseasoned and a bit bland, though the texture was great. I'd go there again, but a little salt and pepper would catapult this sandwich into a top tier cheesesteak. Their fries suck, but that's not why you come to a cheesesteak shop.

Bernda M.

Yelp
Not bad minimal wait we went there around 4pm. Food was good. We drove in from Delco for dinner.

Sharon B.

Yelp
I got a chance to go to Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks. Joey get's a 10!!!! I will definitely go back. They use Ribeye steak and you can get your choice of cheese. I like Coopersharp myself. So, if you happen to be in Philly and want a cheesesteak I suggest visiting Skinny Joey's you will not be disappointed. PS the line to get in May be long but worth the wait. Sharon from Morrisville PA
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Bobby G.

Yelp
roasted pork long hots like no other great food service on point wings were the bomb also thanks