Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks

This is very good Chesssteak spot. Location is near the Stadiums in South Philly. I believe everything is priced well considering the quantity and quality you are getting. Atmosphere is good as well its busy but controlled and not chaotic. Seating areas are clean as well. As far as food cheesteak has alot of meat ,bun was tasty not soggy. Fries were perfectly golden crinkle cut fries that were crunchy and didn't need any ketchup in my opinion or extra salt.

This cheesesteak was amazing! The bread had that perfect sesame crunch, the steak was tender and flavorful, and the cheese and onions just melted together perfectly. Every bite was messy in the best way. The place is always busy, so either call in your order early for pickup or be ready to wait around 40 minutes between standing in line and getting your food. Totally worth it though—one of the best cheesesteaks I’ve had in Philly!

I usually don’t do reviews, but, I have to for this place! Skinny Joey’s was Hands down the best cheesesteak I ever had ( besides my own 😉 sorry, Joey ) I was in Haddonfield, NJ today with my son for an AJ Brown youth training camp, we were hungry after being there for 4 hours, Skinny Joey’s is only 20 mins away so we stopped there! We doubled the block for parking but eventually found a spot! I thought they might be super busy due to the Phils having a game that evening ( Friday afternoon around 3:15pm) No, we waited in line for 10 mins, placed our order, mind you the staff was very friendly, smiling, chatting asking questions to make sure they got our order perfect! I moved to the sides and drink line, placed my order with ease! My cheese fries came out first and they were so damn hot (fresh, made to order) I almost couldn’t hold the container lol but fresh is best, 5 mins later my cheese steak came out piping hot and fresh as well! This place is super clean, the food was excellent, the atmosphere and vibe was 100% just right! My 11 year old son devoured his cheese fries (super crispy, just the right amount of salt, covered in cheese) and cheesesteak in a matter of minutes.. he kept thanking me for bringing him there cause the food was so good! I couldn’t agree more! My cheesesteak ( ribeye cheesesteak, seeded roll, cooper sharp, with friend onions! ) 👌👌👌👌 we’ll be back!!

We planned ahead. We stopped before the game. Of course you need to go early, the steaks are good! The line knows it. You need to know there are two lines. Soda and sides and steaks. Don't sleep on the onion rings. These were some of the best I have ever had. I got an old fashion and my sister got an American with and pickles. This was a generous steak and a perfect amount of cheese. More importantly, the meat was tasty and well seasoned. The cheese was good quality and not oily. I hope the Phillies do as good a job. So good! So good!

Ordered the old fashioned cheesesteak, didn’t know what to expect but we were surprised they put sliced tomatoes and oregano in the cheesestake. However, the steak is fresh and high quality. I’ve had better cheesesteak elsewhere.

Cool place with a cool vibe. Love the paper it’s wrapped in! Seeded roll is a must! Roll is well done and a little chewy for my liking. Easy to eat, could’ve used some more Cooper sharp. I definitely will be back.

Spent the day in Philly and was told this was the place to go and they did not disappoint. There was a line out the door but it moved pretty quickly. The cheesesteaks were sooooooo good and it was easy to find! Definitely recommend if you are in Philly!!

Food portions are huge and hot! All food is made while you wait. All customized to your taste buds and liking. There is no dine in. There are picnic tables for you to use. Most of the food is prepared to be taken home. Parking is totally Philly style. Tight fit and hard to find, but Skinny Joey's Cheesestakes is definitely worth it. No restrooms available. There are 2 porto potties nearby to use. If you're familiar with them, then you know what you're in for. 😝

Great , very good steak , still nice and hot as I ordered on door dash , super fast , I definitely have to go down to the store front , 5 star steak, he is definitely up there with the best steaks in Philly if not thee best , nice size steak plenty of meat I could only eat half !

Best CheeseSteak I've had in Philadelphia in a long time! Seeded Roll, Fried Onions & Cooper Sharp with Cherry Peppers on the side. It's worth the ride from Delaware and closer to then the "other choices". It's all they say it is. Well done Skinny Joeys

Went for lunch with my wife and parents at 11:45 on 7/12: Cheese fries - 5 Cheesesteak - 4 Efficiency - 4 Friendliness of employees - 5 (The South Philly Beauty Queen working the fry window is a great face for the business!) My only issue is that the price for a steak has jumped to $18 ... I know they're striking while the iron is hot, but this could be a deterrent in the future ... It's definitely too high ... More meat would justify the price.

Finally got to try their cheesesteak after waiting a while because they've had a long line ever since their grand opening. I loved the cheese fries and the cheesesteak, for me definitely worth trying! I was a bit disappointed with the roast pork though, it was pretty dry. But overall, everything else was amazing. Plus, the service was quick and really good!

Visiting Philly for work and a coworker recommended stopping by Skinny Joey's for a cheesesteak. Damn glad we did because it was simply amazing. Ordered the Ribeye cheesesteak on a seeded bun with Cooper sharp cheddar wiz, grilled onions and sautéed mushrooms topped with peppers. There was a line to place/pick up your order, but definitely worth the wait.

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.

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.

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!

Service was excellent, no line at lunch time on a Wednesday. The seating available is outside. It was scorching hot outside but they have umbrellas at the tables that way you don't get fried from the sun (just boiled instead). It was our first time here, myself and coworkers for lunch. They have two areas to purchase things, one line for cheesteaks and another line to order drinks and sides. It's different and maybe even annoying for those who have to swipe twice, but it seems internally it works for them and beneficial for their processes. They have giant tubs to pump your condiments out. Catsup, mustard, mayo and some sweet hot peppers in a big ol pot too scoop out. I ordered onion rings, they were hot as it was outside. The breading to onion ratio, it was more crunchy breading than onion but they did not exist long. Coworker ordered cheese fries. They come crinkle cut in a cup drizzled in wiz, banger. Coworker ordered a chicken cheesesteak. It looked fantastic with every morsel of chicken covered in cheese. The cheese steak I ordered had a seeded bun, toasted seeds,which were tasty. It wasn't the best bread I've had because of the bite, it's a harder chew/bite than I desire. They don't skimp on the cheese. My american cheese was gooey throughout. The steak was big as my fork. I give the steak an 8.5. Solid, tasty, fast service.

Ok. So I tried this place last week and it was actually decent and I enjoyed it. Well I came back today to try it again and verify , well it's definitely not that great. Inconsistent , and way overpriced for what you get. Too many other great spots around there to make this a stop in my list. Parking absolutely sucks!, food is mediocre and steaks are damn skimpy. I bought 2 steaks 1 with wiz and 1 with cooper both with fried onions. The cooper steak had hardly any meat for $18 the wiz one was ok I guess. Got cheese fries and regular fries. There was hardly any cheese on these $7 fries. Honestly , I wouldn't waste a trip to come here, if you just happen to be around maybe stop in ,but overpriced and mediocre at best ! Maybe go to Angelos if you're looking for a decent steak !

Decided to stop by to see if this place lived up to the hype. I got a ribeye cheesesteak with fried onions. I love that the steak was finely chopped and there was a lot of it. The meat to cheese ratio was perfect. Maybe a tad bit stingy on the onions, and the roll was a bit too chewy for my taste but nevertheless I enjoyed the seeded roll. I think this place can definitely fit in the top places to get a cheesesteak in Philly but I can't say it's the best cheesesteak I ever had. I'd come back to try other stuff, and chat up the friendly workers!

This placed opened up recently and the lines just kept going and going. We finally stopped by on a weekday around 5:00pm to check out the hype. Honestly, the whole experience was disappointing. First, there is no parking so you have to look for residential parking around the corner. Then we waited over 40 mins for one cheesesteak, yes just one cheesesteak. And last, the cheesesteak was small for what you paid for. I guess that's why they call it skinny. Probably will not return as there are better options for cheesesteaks around the area.

I really like the cheesesteak! It had a lot of meat and the bread was so soft and I'm allergic to onions and it was so nice to not have to say please don't cook it and load it fully with onions cause they only put onions if you ask for it. You did have to order the soda and fries at a different window then you order the subs at which was a little weird, but it wasn't that big of deal. Both of the people who were serving at the windows were polite and so nice and super helpful. The parking is a little scarce and kind of weird to place the park as you're gonna park under an underpass or you can park right around the corner at the next light. The building is clean and very well lit and very nice.. They have a nice outdoor seating right next to that restaurant that you can sit and eat your sub at it was a little warm so we didn't sit outside and eat, but it was definitely a nice place. I would like to go again, and the food was definitely good..

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.

One of the best cheesesteaks I have ever had. Gutted the roll. Perfect amount of onion cheese was all mixed in. I was never a big fan of a chopped cheesesteak this sandwich changed my mind. Even with long lines quality was still there. It's worth the wait and clean. U could sit in the sidewalk and eat that sandwich and not have to worry about getting dirty. Really really impressed. Change my whole chopped steak perception.

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!

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.

Best in cheesesteak in Philly by far ! Fresh bread, Packed with meat, and cooper sharp cheese. I'll never go anywhere else. Felt like family with the service I got. Place looks awesome

My god the food! Was great! Cheesesteak was fire! Pork was great! Fries, onion rings! The pizza roll! I loved it all! If you come to philly or live here treat yourself! Theses guys are killing it!

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

Really long line/wait Sunday at lunch time (probably close to an hour from getting in line to getting our food) our group got chicken cheese, cheesesteak with wiz, cheesesteak with American and cheese fries - the cheese fries were my fav in the area they were crinkle cut and super cheesy but still crisp. The steaks were really good! Everyone was friendly & moving things along.

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"

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.

For a newly opened place this was pretty good. The meat was a little fatty and my roll was more burnt than I would like but it was relatively solid.

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.

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!

I came by today while I was in south philly and got 2 cheesesteaks . I asked for one seeded one not seeded they both came seeded . But when me and my family tried to eat them the meat was so fatty and stringy they were disgusting . We ended up wrapping them back up and givin them to some homeless people on the street. I will not be returning for the cheesesteaks . They were gross

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

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.

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!

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.

WOW The cheesesteak was mouth watering! The bread was very fresh, the seeded roll is a must. I ordered mine with cooper sharp cheese. The hot honey wings are the best I've ever had in the city.

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

I got a non-seated roll full of meat and a nice fried onion. Was a very full sandwich and very good absolutely delicious.

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.

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.

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!

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!!!

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.

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

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.

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

Just had Skinny's Joe's in South Philly on Broad Street. My frat brother and I has really good cheesesteaks (ribeye and chicken) with their special onions. Really great. Extra cool is they opened early to serve us this morning before opening time. Definitely will be back.

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.

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

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!

Great food. I was visiting Philly and ate as many cheesesteaks as I could get, and this was the best in every way.

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

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.