Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks

Skinny Joey’s absolutely delivers. Went with the Cooper Sharp with onions and it was next-level — perfectly chopped steak, the cheese melted into every bite, and the onions cooked just right for that sweet, savory balance. The roll held everything together without getting soggy, which is the true test of a great cheesesteak. Fast service, great flavor, and no shortcuts. This is the kind of spot that reminds you why Philly owns the cheesesteak conversation. Highly recommend — I’ll be back for another.

Skinny Joey’s Cheesesteaks is a must-try spot in South Philly if you’re looking for a legit cheesesteak. The sandwiches are loaded with flavor, perfectly cooked steak, and a great roll that holds everything together the way a real Philly cheesesteak should. The ordering setup is a little unique — you order the cheesesteak at one window and sides at another — but it moves quickly and the staff keeps things organized. Even when it’s busy, the line moves faster than you might expect. The cheesesteaks themselves are excellent. Plenty of meat, great seasoning, and everything cooked fresh on the grill. If you’re a cheesesteak fan, this is definitely a place worth stopping for. The location has that classic South Philly feel and a fun energy around it, especially with all the buzz surrounding Skinny Joey. Whether you’re a local or just visiting Philadelphia, it’s a great place to grab an authentic cheesesteak. Definitely one of the more exciting cheesesteak spots to pop up in the city.

Definitely really good ribeye meat cheese steak. Needs a little salt for flavor. Wish the seeded roll was harder not so soft and susceptible to getting soggy. One of the top 5-7 places in the city. Way better than Pat's or Genos. $19 for a cheese steak was hoping for a little better roll. I do recommend getting it if you want a good cheese steak, tons of meat and Cooper sharp cheese. If roll was crunchy/hard it would be top 3. The wrapping is pretty cool too, looking like newspaper but is wax paper.

Steaks were absolutely Delicious! Everything their talking about and a Bag of Chips!! The steak was Packed and was falling out every bite! You have to add ur own condiments. They dont add it for you. They have huge pumps of Mayo and Ketchup and containers with lids to take and add it yourself. The staff were very kind and perfessional, but very busy like and it showed. Rushed us ordering with only a Very few customers at the time. The dinning room was All brand new and looked Great! Many tvs, with sports on! MUSIC playing was Perfect!! Ik it was Recently Renovated But, the smell of fresh paint was Very Strong. I wanted to open a door or Window. It was such a Strong oder of Paint. NOT WHAT YOU WANT TO SMELL WHILE YOUR EATING.. SO,.. My favorite Part was the Paper they wrapped the Steaks in!! Lol! Skinny Joey's Newspaper articles from his PAST! VERY Cute & Funny! NICE TOUCH!! All and All the Steak was Over flowing and Absolutely Delicious! I could only eat a half. It was so Packed with Meat. So I had some A whole half to bring home and have for later! I will Definitely Recommend. I look forward to Dropping in AGAIN!!

Stopped by Friday night after a show on Broad. Double parked under the over pass and ran inside , took me a minute or too to get a order in , as both window girls were being entertained by other staff members with videos . Finally placed an order , beef wiz with . Came out in relatively quick time . I give a plus for the sliced cherry peppers for self service which is a nice touch. But now to the cheese steak . First assessment , it was really really messy. I unwrapped it and before getting it all the way unwrapped meat and cheese was coming out , could have been a paper wrapping error or just too much meat in the sandwich. The counter got pretty messy so I can't imagine if I was eating in the car or something this would have been a huge mess. As for taste , the meat it good , can definitely tell it's good ribeye , but this is where I think it actually does it a diss-service calling it a "CHEESESTEAK". This is a little too gourmet to be called a cheesesteak in my opinion. I can't quite figure it out , but there is something about the cheese wiz( or sauce) for the matter that they are using some kind of aged cheddar , or there is some seasoning they add to it that makes it too gourmet for what I would call a cheesesteak. This is the biggest disappointment of the sandwich, the bread. Super soggy. It need to be toasted or a harder bread. I think that's it's weakest point . Other then that $4 for a soda is also a little steep for it NOT being some extra large size. It's set up is kind of silmar to tony Luke's , right next to the over pass , with parking underneath in time it would be grandfathered in as acceptable behavior. It's going to be appealing to some , but I think others will have their disagreements about it. Friendly competition is always good for business when it comes to food.

We came to Skinny Joey's on a Friday afternoon and parked under a bridge near the restaurant. I am not sure if that was totally legal, but I saw other cars do it and decided to follow suit. They have an inside seating area that is relatively small, and it seemed that most people did take-out. The ordering area is in a separate part of the building. There are two windows, one to order sandwiches and one to order sides and drinks. You cannot place your order at one window if you want a sandwich and a drink/side. We placed an order for two ribeye cheesesteaks and a chicken cheesesteak. We were given the choice between a seeded roll and a plain roll. We did seeded for the beef and plain for the chicken I got my cheesesteak with american cheese and onions. We also got three drinks. I waited in the ordering room for about 10 minutes and they placed the cheesesteaks in a paper bag. My sister and my partner got fountain drinks and they complained that their sodas were plain-tasting and seemed to not have a lot of syrup, but we did not go back in to ask for a change in the drink. Drinks are $4 which was a little steep. The cheesesteaks were totally worth the price, as they suffice for two meals. The people working were nice and informative. The dining area was nice. I would definitely recommend it!

We went here last night for cheese sticks after the Sixers game. I always pass this place and was wanting to try it. It did not disappoint! Our steaks came out super fast. Bread was so fresh. Will definitely be back.

This place was very busy when I arrived but I definitely waited because it was highly recommended spot for some good Cheesesteaks. The Cheesesteaks here are very good and well prepared considering how busy this place was. The employees here are very cool and very hard workers so I definitely respect them for handling this with class.

A ribeye cheesesteak on a seeded roll with Cooper Sharp and fried onions. Very simple and they do it right here. No complaints at all. The meat is tender and juicy and a very high grade. Very little gristle. I like that they don't kill you with onions. The bread is amazing, like nothing I've ever had before (Aversa's Italian Bakery bread!). There's plenty of street parking all around, but I can see this place getting really busy on days with sports games. It's a great location, right near the stadiums. Service is quick and there's a room with seats right next door. They actually thought about their customers by doing this because most South Philly cheesesteak shops have customers sitting outside in the cold, which would not be good in the winter months! The only thing that was a bit odd to me was the Ben Shapiro channel playing on one of the video monitors. I didn't expect to see a political message with my cheesesteak, but if you can disregard that, you'll get a damn good cheesesteak.

The cheesesteaks and everything else is amazing from skinny Joey's. Service is fast and friendly and very easy to get to when you get a craving. The atmosphere at skinny Joey's is a true Philadelphia experience, highly recommend going you will not be disappointed.

I actually had low expectations because of the celebrity "gimmick." But I'm glad I decided to give it a try. It went into my top five after the first bite. Staff was super-friendly and helpful. After paying, we were directed to the seating area (probably a dozen picnic tables that seat six.) They delivered our steaks minutes later. Everything was wrapped to-go, and steaming hot in a very sturdy paper bag. Onion rings (flawlessly breaded and fried) were crispy, and the onions still had a "bite." Obviously the cooks know the correct oil temperature and time to fry. But the STEAKS! We each ordered fried onions and Cooper on seeded rolls (yeah, not OG but after 50 years of eating cheesesteaks, I find this a welcome trend.) Ribeye was gristle-free, superbly seasoned, and chopped JUST RIGHT. Every bite was a perfect ratio of just-browned onion, gooey cheese, and beef that had JUST enough grease. Distribution across the fresh Aversa roll was perfect. No "empty" bites, and nothing overflowed, leaving me scrambling for a fork to reassemble the steak. This was HEAVY.. but just heavy enough. I was really full with three bites to go, but couldn't stop eating. The roll held up until the last bite, still with a delicate crunch (without the need for toasting.) I wasn't able to finish the 40 Oz. Stella after the sandwich, but was glad beer was an option. I have too many favorites (JRP, Angelo's, Johnny's Pizza, Allessio's) to proclaim Skinny Joey's "the best." But in my half century of averaging one per week, I can honestly say it's in the category of "none better."

The cheesesteak was absolutely on point--tender steak, perfectly melted cheese, and a roll that held everything together without getting soggy. Every bite had great flavor. The fries were just as good: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and seasoned just right. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

I like to think I am a cheesesteak connoisseur! I have tried over 25 different places in Philadelphia! Pros of Skinny Joeys: Sharp Provolone or cooper sharp available Onions don't overpower the steak Hard seeded rolls Space to sit down and eat there, tables were clean and plenty of decor to symbolize what their all about. Beer available Parking! Cons: Slightly greasy Staff was not very happy to see so many customers, but they got the job done which is all that matters to us! Overall, would definitely recommend giving this place a shot!

Best chicken cheesesteak I've had in years! Drive from Jersey and it's worth the drive!

We traveled all the way from Brooklyn for this cheesesteak and it was sooo worth it. The bread was perfect, seeded of course. The meat was on point, and the cheese was a banger. We also tried the French fries (10/10), onion rings (10/10), and the mozzarella sticks which had a great cheese pull. The place was mobbed and the service was still great. Would go back, FOR SURE! Everyone there was so welcoming, we even bought hoodies. Highly recommend!

My wife and I visited Skinny Joey's while in Philly. She and I had the ribeye cheesesteak with Cooper cheese on a seeded roll and an order of cheese fries. Service was quick and we ate our sandwich on location. I must be honest, the sandwich was very tasty. The premise was immaculate. There's a gentleman who sits inside the area where you eat, who cleans the table after you are done. She and I will definitely will be back. I'm leaving this positive review because I really like it, not in fear of getting "whacked."

Decently long wait on a Friday evening around 7:20pm and the line was even longer when I was leaving around 8pm. Separate windows to order cheesesteak vs sides. Cheesesteak came out much faster than the sides, although the line to order sides was much shorter. Lots of meat on the cheesesteak and quality of meat seems to be good and flavorful, but cheesesteak as a whole is nothing to write home about, esp given the wait. Sides come out nice and hot, freshly fried but overall somewhat lacked flavor. I tried the onion rings and cheese fries. Probably won't be returning

So tellllllllll me why I came to Skinny Joey's after Dez Bryant went live on Instagram, saying how bombbbb the food was. On Live he said the food on the scale, was an 11/10 so I haddd to try it out! My brother and I came the following day, and not going to lie... I've had more flavorful cheesesteaks in the DMV. That 11/10 was in actuality about a 6/10. I don't wanna be competitive but I told Dez on another platform that he should go to Chunky and Bop's in Hyattsville, MD for an 11/10 cheesesteak. What I will say about the establish, was that the staff was greattttt. The line moved fairly quick, even if the line was already long - like past the parking, line under the overpass-bridge long. I believe my brother and I only waited about about 40 minutes in totality & we arrived about an hour after opening. Not going to lie, I don't think I'd come back for another cheesesteak. Their fries were also good, but I would want to try their wings and some other items.

Great service cool people clean seating the guys and girls here make your food right fast efficient clean area always on point wings and steaks are always a good choice

Finally got to try Skinny Joey's with my Philly fam but we were utterly disappointed...It was definitely not worth the wait, price & hype. If you come on a weekend like I did, expect to wait at least 30+ minutes & GL finding a parking spot. Got 5 ribeye cheesesteaks on plain & seeded roll with cheez whiz, peppers & mushrooms as well as the hot honey wings. The cashier told me there are no fees if I paid with credit card vs cash & that's false- I ended up paying an extra 3% surcharge. There's 1 register for ordering only sandwiches and another for ordering sides & drinks. Although the cheesesteaks had a great meat to bread ratio, they were very salty and the peppers & onions were almost non- existent. Not to mention, the wings were dry & soggy with barely any hot honey flavor. You couldn't pay me to eat it again :x

This place was very busy when I arrived but I definitely waited because it was highly recommended spot for some good Cheesesteaks. The Cheesesteaks here are very good and well prepared considering how busy this place was. The employees here are very cool and very hard workers so I definitely respect them for handling this with class.

I thoroughly enjoyed my cheesesteak. I asked for a plain roll but received a sesame seeded roll but the sandwich with cooper sharp cheese was delicious.

Wait time was very long for my one chicken cheesesteak. 5-6 other people ordered after me and got their food first. The sandwich itself was so messy and it was falling apart after just a 2 minute walk back to my car to eat it. Taste was pretty good, but it was just a slop of a meal that had me feeling so full and exhausted after eating it. I didn't even finish it because it was too heavy and sloppy. $20 for one sandwich is a little crazy. One and done for me.

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!

Good steak - fast service - good dining room in the shed with sports on TV. Outside bathrooms were locked.

My husband has wanted to try Skinny Joey's since it opened and we finally made it. Eagles had a bye and we figured it wouldn't be that crowded. It was still pretty crowded. We got 3 cheesesteaks cause of course our offspring gets one too. They got copper sharp on non seeded and I got copper sharp on the seeded. We also ordered some onions rings. My honest take on it was that the meat was a bit dry and stringy but there was a great amount of cheese spread throughout that it was it's saving grace and made for a good sandwich. The roll was seeded but wasn't too hard but I didn't have a lot of fried onions so if we go back I'd probably order extra on the fried onions. Also for such a small place with a lot of customers they were super efficient so that earned them the 4th star.

Got the ribeye cheesesteak with cooper sharp, fried onions, on a seeded roll. Super flavorful! Their meat is very thoroughly seasoned. It was a lil salty but I feel like that's the cooper sharp. Service was really efficient and the line wasn't too long but we went during the week. Parking is a bit hard but we found something up the street. Looks like they're building a place next door with more seating. For now, there were tables outside on side of the building.

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.

Stopped at Skinny Joeys upon our trip home from OC. This place is rather new to the cheesesteak game, great location not too far from Philadelphia sports arenas and stadiums. Owner Joey used to be a mob boss and has dipped his toes in the cheesesteak game! Great cheesesteak, we got one with cooper sharp cheese of course and a sesame seed roll. Wrapped perfectly and was delicious with each and every bite. It's more so a grab and go place but they have a small courtyard on the side of the building with some tables which we indulged in. Ordering was very easy, they have a window for ordering and one for pickup calling your name, perfect. If you are going on a cheesesteak tour add this to your list!

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.

Very good I had the cheese ribeye steak with cooper sharp cheese on a seeded roll. It was so good I could only eat half of the sandwich. The roll was so soft and the steak was delicious You really don't anything on it True to it's name! I'm definitely going back again Very happy customer

One of one favorite things to do is try new cheesesteak places in Philly whenever I visit my family, and this spot DID NOT disappoint. I got the chicken cheesesteak and fries and it was excellent. I loved how fresh the ingredients were, crispy fries & how fast the service was. It's nestled under a bridge and even has a seating areas attached to eat, nothing fancy, but it's clean, and the food is good. I'd recommend it as an option to try, I can see them becoming a local hotspot.

Not the best cheesesteak I've ever had but it wasn't bad. It's more about the experience of ordering up at the counter, eating next to the overpass, and learning about the history of the place.

Joey's giving Pat's and Gino's a run for their money, they have consistently gotten complacent and operate one their "fame" for the tourist, I stopped by Joey's on my way to the airport when I was headed back down to Florida and I wish I would have stopped there on the way in, that way I could have eaten one everyday. They give you a good amount of meat, they were quick and the joint was clean, it's a definite stop every time I'm in the city for now on... Congratulations fellas keep up the good work!

There is a lot of hype for the cheesesteak here and it is pretty good. 8.2 for me (the meat needs more seasoning) but it's worth stopping if it's not too busy and you're in the area. Skip the pizza roll; you'll be disappointed.

This is the most delicious cheesesteak I've ever had! The meat is seasoned and chopped perfectly. The cheese is mixed well with the meat! The bread is thin. This is my favorite place in Philly!

Cheese steak absolutely amazing. Great flavor. Finally able to get one after showing up five times an the line being too long and no parking available. Rather have whole hot peppers and sliced ones. Don't get like Tony nix where they bag them now and don't leave them out. By the way where's the pickles? Didn't see that bed bug there. He must been over to live casino making bad bets again.

The restaurant has two sides, the ordering side and the sit and eat side. A very good ordering system. The steak sandwich is second to none they use thinly sliced ribeye. The sandwich was incredible. There's so much meat on it. The restaurant is immaculate. They are constantly cleaning as people leave Pete the cleaner I call him an elderly guy that sits in his chair in the dining area and if a napkin falls on the floor, he's on top of it. The staff is very friendly. The menu is superb. There's nothing on there. That is not good in this restaurant the only critique I would have is the bread for my sandwich was slightly burned, and it took away from the savoring taste of that delicious meat but no big deal those little things happen skinny. Joey did a bad ass job on this place. Great marketing down to the wrapping of the sandwich. Looks like old newspaper with all the articles about Joey. It's a great atmosphere with the old disco music playing it's a fun place and again the food is unbelievable.

When I'm Rome! Ugh....I mean Philly! You gotta get a cheesesteak. We asked around our office for the best spot near the airport and Skinny Joes was mentioned as the hands down choice. It's all outside but does have covered sections. You walk up and order at the window. Service was good and very friendly. Our cheesesteaks and cheese fries did not disappoint! Bread was soft with the perfect chew, steak was clearly quality and always WIT WIZ. However they also have another sharp white cheese option that was also ordered and was great. I'd definitely return to Skinny Joes!

I wanted my bf to try Philly cheesesteaks for the first time and I was a bit hesitant only bc Skinny's Joe's is very new and a hot spot for tourists but I was proven wrong! The cheesesteaks were so bomb and my bf thought they were amazing. No skimping on the meet or cheese AT ALL! Seeded roll was great but it was just a little hard but it was 11pm on a Friday. Mozzarella sticks had great pull and decent flavor. Wait time was very acceptable about a 5-10 min total with including sides. The workers were no nonsense but super friendly at the same time especially the one cashier working on the far right she was super sweet. I def will return to try the roast pork. Oh my favorite detail was the cheesesteak wrappers with Joey's newspaper headlines. Classic Philly I love it so much. I def recommend :)

Don't listen to the haters, Skinny Joey's is the truth. Their cheesesteak is easily top 10 in all of Philadelphia, and it's hands down the best within earshot of the stadiums. The roll, the amount of meat, and the cheese coverage is all on point. I also had the cheese fries which were amazing. My only knock is that their two window ordering system is a little clunky and felt like it slowed down the service a bit...i'm sure this will be refined once they've been open longer.

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.

One of my favorite eateries in South Philadelphia. If you want to taste one of the best cheese steaks in town, Skinny Joey's is the best and amazing. MAKE YOUR ORDER TODAY! T.G.O.H THE GALA OF HOPE LLC.

Highly recommend eating here the food is fabulous. The cheesesteaks are packed with meat and cheese and the fries were good. We went on a weekday so it wasn't crowded and there are tables on the side of the building where you can sit and eat!! If you're looking for a good cheesesteak, this is the place to go!! The staff were very friendly and the food was made quickly!! The overall feel of the place is very welcoming! I would say the cheesesteak was a 10/10 so far.

Cheesesteak wit provolone onions and mushrooms on a fresh baked seeded roll very good

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!

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.

Amazing cheesesteaks and amazing chicken cheesesteak! Service is great I've been twice and I highly recommend if you go to try both great flavor and delicious! Not a long wait either only thing to be careful with is the parking it's tough to find a spot to park

Skinny Joey's has a fun name and plenty of attitude, but the experience itself just didn't land. The steaks were strictly average, nothing memorable, nothing worth going out of your way for, and the service felt noticeably unfriendly, almost like customers were an afterthought. There's a certain swagger the place tries to lean into, but it would go a lot further if the food and hospitality matched the energy. Plenty of great cheesesteaks in Philly deliver better flavor, better value, and a better vibe.

A must do when you find yourself in Philly. Definitely one of the best steaks in the city. Great ribeye, seeded role and delicious cheese and onions. Prompt and friendly service with a smile and a "thank you".

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

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!

The cook forgot my fried onions, boooo. Bread is good, fries that are well done are good also. They also won't do non chopped, idk why.

I feel bad saying this I really wanted to like it. It was so mushy I felt like I was eating an egg salad sandwich so grossed out o couldn't finish a half of it and very expensive.

On our way to the Philly airport, my friend and I stopped to try Skinny Joey's. I knew we were in for something good judging by the many people in line. Once in, I ordered a steak sandwich with light onions and american white on a regular roll. My friend ordered a steak sandwich with hot peppers, provolone on a poppy seed roll. Since were were on different flights, I asked for separate bags. I treated my friend and both were approx. $38. Pricey for cheesesteaks and the expectations were high. The bags were labeled to indicate which was which, or so we thought. Dropped my friend off at her terminal, dropped off the rental car and proceeded to my terminal. Once through TSA and at my gate, I wanted to try my sandwich. Opened the bag and saw that my friend's sandwich was there. I don't like peppers or provolone on my sandwich but tried it anyway. It was just OK. I'm sure the one I ordered was good. Not a good look, Skinny Joey staff.

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!

Excellent cheesesteaks. Better than we expected. Bread was perfect. We even saw Joey outside with his guys. Was a great experience and i'll be back for sure!