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Zandy's Steak Shop
Category: Restaurants Sandwiches Sandwiches [Edit]
813 Saint John StAllentown, PA 18103
(610) 434-7874
- 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:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
10 reviews for Zandy's Steak Shop
10 reviews in English
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Review from Marcia A.
Austin, TX
11/10/2011
Glorious. I miss Zandy's. The fries are amazing. Great homey feel.
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Review from Karen G.
Cooperstown, NY
1/15/2012
I grew up in Allentown and remember this place when Hackman's was across the street. We are Brass Rail steak people, but were told time and time again to give Zandy's a try. So here's the scoop from a Phila.cheese steak connoisseur. The meat overflows the very soft roll. Don't try to pick these up to eat. The sauce is OK, and the pickles are sweet and the hot peppers mild. We always take some home (now across state lines) and asked for 6 to be packed to go. They mixed the ingredients and put meat, cheese and onions in styrofoam cups with pickles and hot peppers on top of only two. I am allergic to onions, so that killed mine. If you want to take steaks home, get them at the Brass Rail. All the ingredients are really separated. I would say Zandy's steaks are better than Yoco's.
There is a large eat in area, and fair parking available. Service was friendly and price was reasonable. Pierogi's were excellent, right in line with Yoco's. But...we will be back at the Brass Rail when visiting Allentown. -
Review from Luke M.
Allentown, PA
2/3/2011
So I tried out this place because it looked interesting as I drove by. This is a cheesesteak shop that offers some other sandwiches as well. My review is of their cheesesteak.
I ordered a cheesesteak with peppers and onions, no sauce (places around here like to put this red sauce on their cheesesteaks). The steak was not bad, but the way it was constructed just made it frustrating to eat. First off, the sandwich is only on a 6 inch torpedo roll, but it contains the same amount of meat that you would expect in a 10-12 inch roll. Now that may not sound bad, but trying to eat this thing was just a mess. The peppers and onions were placed on top of the sandwich, so after the first bite, they all slid off onto my plater. The torpedo roll broke about halfway through eating the sandwich, and I was left to eat my cheesesteak with a fork :( Also, since the roll was stuffed so full of meat, it was only possible to put ketchup on the top of the sandwich which all ended up falling out.
This is probably the only cheesesteak that I have ever had that I found difficult to eat, and that made me frustrated and detracted from the whole eating experience.
The staff was very friendly, and the fries were hot and fresh. If you are looking for the best cheesesteak in the area, head up to the Home Depot on MacArthur- there is a tiny shop called Rascals built into the front of the Home Depot, and their cheesesteaks are great. -
Review from Matthew T.
Allentown, PA
6/23/2011 1 photo
You could get a better steak in town, but you cannot beat the location and the atmosphere. I am not a regular, but the place has its fans. Good service and clean.
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Review from Charly J.
Bethlehem, PA
3/9/2009
Zandy's is great. It's a bit of an enigma from the outside, and the inside is large and wide open. There is a small counter where you can sit and eat at, but the rest of the place is nothing but tables and chairs. You can order your food at the counter or sit at a table and have the person come from behind the counter to wait on you. The place is well lit with occasional pictures on the wall of how the neighborhood used to look decades ago.
They offer steak sandwiches (w/ real steak sandwich sz & not marinara sz), chicken steak sandwiches, burgers, dogs, chili, fried chicken, fried fish sandwiches, fries, o-rings, pierogies, a few hoagies (I like their tuna), and even fried shrimp. You will never leave this place hungry, but you feel like you'll need to run a few laps to work off all of the greasy calories that are now stuffed into your belly. If you are vegan or a health nut, then you would be better off staying away from Zandy's. THEY ARE CASH ONLY! -
Review from Alan R.
Norristown, PA
6/11/2009
Smells like a deep fryer and is across the street from Double Decker. What's not to love?
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Review from Mike A.
Allentown, PA
7/9/2010
Best cheese steak I've ever had. Grant it I'm from florida and we're not known for cheesesteaks but this place is great!
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Review from Vanessa W.
Bethlehem, PA
1/23/2009
With my new job nearby, I decided to check out this place. From the outside it looks like a landmark - it's huge and has a great old neon sign. I was drawn like a moth to a flame. The place is pretty basic with steak sandwiches and few fried items on the menu. Pizza parlor type of decor, and plenty of seating for large groups. They do steady business and its easy to see why - the steak sandwhiches are yummy! I wouldn't say outstanding, but definitely something worthwhile if you're in the neighborhood or need a quick bite to eat.
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Review from Dan R.
Ocean Grove, NJ
8/2/2010
Okay cheesesteaks. Nothing special or particularly charming about Zandys. In a strange area of Allentown off Lehigh street. If you're craving a cheesesteak, this wouldn't be my first stop.
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Review from Kent F.
Bethlehem, PA
5/23/2009
My favorite cheesesteak spot in the Valley. The staff is awesome and the food is very good. There is no doubt about the local feel of this place. The sandwiches are on the smaller side but packed with great tasting meat, sauce and pickles. The bathrooms could use some updating but other than that this place delivers.
