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George's Sandwich Shop
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Category: Sandwiches [Edit]
Neighborhoods: Italian Market, Bella Vista900 1 2 9 St S
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 592-8363
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
10 reviews for George's Sandwich Shop
My dad took me here for my some of my very first street food back in the late '80s when I was but a little kid. We'd always get the Italian sausage sandwich, and it was always a revelatory experience. It was then that I learned that a fat scary-lookin' guy in a ponytail in a dirty hole-in-the-wall where you get served through a window and you eat off a trashcan outside is DAMN FINE DINING. Get a sausage sandwich here on one of their great rolls with red sauce and long hots. The menu says you can get it mild, hot, or "burn my ass hot." If you're up for it, go for the latter. You won't (or maybe will) be sorry.
I only recently tried the porchetta sandwich here, and it may even be better than the sausage. Of note: I actually gave this place 10 stars but Yelp cut off the last five.
Awesome sandwichs. I have eaten everything they have to offer. Suprisingly have never been let down. Watch out for the long hots, they will sneek up on you.
Back there yesterday to indulge after the world series loss. Sandwich with tripe on one half and spicy veal on t'other, and plenty of long hots. Made me feel better to know that New Yorkers, while they may have a parade, do not have George's.
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4/22/2009
George, I salute you and your sandwich sanctuary!
I tried to go a few weeks ago but it was closed on… Read more »
I would take a pork sandwich at this place over any cheesesteak in the city.
Having been born and raised in Philadelphia, I have spent my share of time in the Italian Market area, first shopping with my mother and then for my family. My first memories of this shop was eating a pork sandwich while waiting for the bus to go back home. It was exquisite then and still is today. This was over 40 years ago. The pork is tender and sweet, on a crusty Italian roll. It is not over-spiced like others just with basic pork juice goodness. A little black pepper and mustard with sharp provolone cheese makes this a must sandwich to have. While the cheesesteaks are good, a pork sandwich like this defines the essence of Philadelphia, a gastronomic experience not to be missed.
frozen steak and stale bread....welcome to cheesesteak sucksville population 1. There is another George's I believe Famous Georges in the Italian market that does have a pretty good roast pork but I cant find it on yelp.
The Roast Pork sandwiches are on point. That is to say, there's a ton of porchetta on there and plenty of juice. All the appropriate fixins are available: broccoli rabe, fried long hots, provolone. And to top it off the guy hands it to you through a window. Just something about sandwiches that get passed through windows. Delicious!
For a long time, I didn't know the name of this place. We just called it the "sandwiches you will like place," because a hand-lettered sign in the window read "We have sandwiches YOU will LIKE." As it turns out, that sign was true. After a recent remodel, the sign disappeared but thankfully, the sandwiches you will like did not. George's cheesesteaks are better than his better-known brethren to the south (that'd be Pat's and Geno's for you geographically challenged Yelpers) but the real sensation at this little hole in the wall is the roast pork and provolone. Unless you're Jewish or vegetarian, you need to eat one of these. Grab a handfull of napkins though--they're juicy.
MmmmmmMmmm. You can find a philly cheesesteak at almost every corner in the city but it's nearly impossible to find a place that sells really good italian sausage sandwiches and italian roast beef. George's Sandwich Shop is located right in the Italian Market area. Order an italian sausage sandwich and you have a choice of sweet, hot, or *burn my ass* peppers.. The sandwiches here are enormous and very satisfying. They also have tripe sandwiches, hot dogs, crab cake sandwiches. Funny quote discovered here: "Don't divorce your wife if she can't cook...eat here and keep her as a pet." :)
they definately deserve every star on here, georges ,located right next to lorenzos pizza ( the one thats good even if its not 3 in the morning) has the best roast pork sandwich on 9th street and ive had 'em all. however the things to try are the spicy bbq veal, w/ long hots(my fave) or the tripe sandwich, if you, like me have ever woken up hungover, this and a mexican coca cola are all that you need my friend. and its worth mentioning that the hot dog here for some reason tastes better because its cooked on that huge flat stove. GOD DAMN i could eat 9 of those dawgs. it also happens to be pretty cheap. if i can sound snooty for one second, the only thing that makes the veal sandwich better is a lil sea salt, trust me.
