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Sessano Cafe & Deli
Categories: Restaurants Italian Restaurants Sandwiches Restaurants Delis Italian, Sandwiches, Delis [Edit]
1840 Markley StNorristown, PA 19401
(610) 270-9607
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- Reg. Price $20
- Discount 50%
- Savings $10
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 8 am - 7 pm
Sat 10 am - 3 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
12 reviews for Sessano Cafe & Deli
Review Highlights
"Easily best roast pork sandwich I've ever had."
(in 3 reviews)
"...roast pork sandwich with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe."
(in 3 reviews)
"...this restaurant is the limited seating,which can get tight..."
(in 4 reviews)
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12 reviews in English
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Review from Joey B.
Abington, PA
6/23/2010
I work in Norristown so I consider myself rather familiar with the food choices on the Borough. Sessanos is arguably the best place in town, overall. I recommend the roast pork sandwich with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe... it is top notch. Easily best roast pork sandwich I've ever had. The hoagies are also high quality; try the Sessanos special... its a great sandwich.
This is a lunch joint so they're not open during dinner hours. Also stay away from any chicken items; while its not bad, it's not great either and you'd be missing out on the top notch hoagies and pork.
Service is great and friendly. No complaints. -
Review from Jan K.
Bala Cynwyd, PA
3/6/2011
My daughter took her driving permit test yesterday, and I recall reading there was a great pork sandwich to be found right near the PennDot / DMV. A little research showed that to be Sessano Cafe and Deli.
Tucked away in the old Logan Square strip mall, Sessano looks like any other unassuming lunch place. There are maybe a little lover half a dozen tables/booths. You order at the counter, and food is brought to you.
As they were famed for their roast pork, both my daughter and I made that selection. She does not care for "stinky" cheese, so ordered the fresh Mozzarella rather than the excellent (and stinky) sharp provolone (which was hand shaved ... not rubbery deli stuff.)
The sandwiches arrived well ahead of our fries, on fresh rolls that were much wider than the typical steak/hoagie variety. These were not off-the-shelf Amoroso's. A shiny crust, probably egg-washed surround ed a chewy interior just firm enough to hold whatever went inside without interfering. I'm guessing these are Conshohocken Bakery Zep rolls.
Upon first bite, my daughter exclaimed that it tasted "just like mine."
Typically, I make roast pork as a New Year's tradition using a big bone-in pork shoulder and a recipe / technique taught to me by an old South Philly grandmother. It makes REALLY good pork, so this was a high compliment.
Sessano's pork is evidently a nice, flavorful cut seasoned delicately, though ample garlic can long be detected once the sandwich has been gone. The texture is that of the "pulled" variety that is option at DeNic's at the Reading Terminal and pretty much the standard at John's on Snyder. Each bite is VERY juicy, but the sandwich is not so "overboard " as to make the roll soggy.
With Paesano's the new Gold Standard (I haven't been to John's in awhile, but I am hearing hit-or-miss reviews) comparisons always abound.
I would really have to taste them side by side, but am willing to go on record as considering Sessano in the top five anywhere. Good as the rolls are, a Sarcone's or Carnagi could put it over the top. That, however is a matter of taste.
Service was very friendly, prices are reasonable, and even the chips were crispy and fresh. Fried came a little late,but thy were cooked-to-order and were the crunchy "coated" variety.. quite good.
I am looking to try some of their other sandwiches (they have Zeps.. a Norristown specialty.) -
Review from Brian M.
Norristown, PA
Most favorite place for a sandwich. They just do everything right. I also have to agree that the pork sandwich is the best I've had.
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Review from Dave H.
2/29/2008 3 photos
Sessano Cafe & Deli is a charming spot right off from Route 202 and Johnson Highway! It's an Italian cafe and deli. Their hours aren't the best (they're not bad, but they're not open late), so try to stop in when they are open. There's ample seating. If you get to meet the owner, say hi, he's a cheerful guy.
Much of their menu is made-in-house (try the homemade soup or poundcake). There are non-Italian choices on there, like breakfast choices or greasy appetizers (onion rings or fried mushrooms, anyone?). Don't get their cheeseburger (Black Angus) - while it has (awesome) french fries and a large pickle, the buns are large and dry. The patty itself is so-so. I felt adventurous, and paid for it.
Definitely try their Sessano special hoagie - it has prosciutto, salami, capicolla, provolone, fresh (!) mozzarella, tomatoes, roasted peppers, and basil. We think we saw olive oil in there too. It's as fresh as it sounds! Their large (12") is $12.95, while the regular is $6.95. Worth every bite. I've had it three times so far and LOVED it each time. -
Review from Stacy P.
Castro Valley, CA
12/28/2009 3 photos
I went to 4 Hoagie places in Pennsylvania, some twice (two Lee Hoagie locations, and the Food Network's famous 'Pat's' and 'Gino's' ) in Philly and hands down my last day I wanted to end my Pennsylvania eating experience here at Sessano Cafe and Deli http://www.sessanocafe.../ . I recommend the pork sandwich with sweet peppers. They start slow roasting the meat 4 hours before they serve it. It's run by a small Italian family. The father is from Central Italy out side of Roma and somehow landed in the odd small town called Norristown, PA. The food is worth the trip. Don't expect a fancy environment, it's a deli style restaurant with seating and just good food.
Italian Bon Appétit
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Review from Robert T.
St Albans, VT
10/26/2010
Like described in other reviews, this is a deli counter mainly but has table seating. Owner very pleasant and conversive.
Pork sandwich is delicious but very, very juicy. Make sure you get plenty of napkins when you sit down and eat. It's also very generously-sized and the roll is very soft.
You can grab an early dinner here as they close at 7 PM most nights. It's a very casual place for dinner and food is served on paper plates.
During the dinner hour, if you want meatballs, the owner said it requires at least 30 minutes of preparation.
The parking area is huge. Didn't check restroom. -
Review from Lisa K.
Norristown, PA
7/6/2009
I live around the corner and will be there often. I grew up in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn and walking in there felt like I was home. The sharp provolone is the right one, and cannoli shells are super fresh.
I wish they were open later for dinner, but no biggie. Next time you think you want some cheap over advertised foot long, or are tempted to order on-line from pizza places that don't know the meaning of 'fuhgettabout it!' go to Sessano's. -
Review from Danan R.
3/20/2011
ExCellent pork sandwiches. Super juicy and very tender. This almost rivals Lenny's, as hard as that is to say. Definitely stop by if you are in the area. Service is very amiable and the owneris great.
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Review from Will D.
5/14/2010
Sessano is lunch counter food (with table seating) at its best. The hot and cold sandwiches and soups are a delight. We have never had a bad experience there, either in regards to service (consistently very cheery and friendly) or the food (try the signature hot pork sandwich with cheese). Orders are filled quickly. Prices are average, but I'd call them "inexpensive" given the generally high quality of the fare.
The only drawback to this restaurant is the limited seating,which can get tight at meal time. -
Review from Murphy W.
Towamencin, PA
1/24/2011
Great Roasted Pork Sandwich... Best I have had outside Philly city limits
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Review from Alan R.
Norristown, PA
8/25/2008
rating is for the roast pork sandwich.
Someday I'll get tired of it and order something else, but prolly not anytime soon. -
Review from Nancy S.
Philadelphia, PA
7/23/2010
saw some great reviews about this place. but our food was horrible. the hoagies were small and our pasta dinner tasted processed like frozen food. won't go back there and waste my money again...very disappointing.
