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Tony Luke's in Philadelphia is a three star American restaurant. Find this mildly expensive restaurant in the South Philly area. It's known for its sandwiches. It's been awarded the Best of Cheesesteak and Best of Cheap Eats awards. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features breakfast. This place is open late and good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here after a Phillies game when I was on vacation in Philly last July and it was my 2nd favorite cheesesteak I had in the city with Pat's being my favorite, I had the mushroom cheesesteak with...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A LOT of sammich for the money, and great quality to boot. The bread is PERFECT: crusty outside, soft inside. Next time I will definitely have to give the roast pork a try.Forget the so-called "King...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its worth the wait, thats for sure.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheesesteaks at their finest! The line is always long and a lil slow but always worth every second of it. If you stop in Philly you have to stop here.
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best cheese steak in Philadelphia, controversially. With the awesome Pats and of course Geno's in South Philly many people don't find out about Tony Lukes. This place is like something out of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Forget Pat's, Geno's, Rick's, Jim's, etc. This is my cheesesteak place, and it's where I take all my out of town visitors. The bread! The meat! The fake cheese! The peppers! It's the greatest.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This blows away any cheesesteak place in the area (minus Campos). The key to a great CS is the bread. Here, the bread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. You don't have to worry about the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I went to Philadelphia, everyone told me to try a REAL Philly Cheesesteak sandwich! Based on some recommendations, I tried Tony Luke's. I ordered an original cheesesteak that cost $7.25. The...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
About time I tried Tony Luke's. A buddy of mine raved about their roast pork sandwiches all the time. I stopped by for lunch with him and ordered a roast pork italian with broccoli rabe and...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5I was expecting to be blown away by the legendary sandwiches at Tony Lukes, but sadly, I wasn't that excited by the pulled pork sandwich, with broccoli rabe, and prov that I had.First off do you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel that I might be committing sacrilege by saying I wasn't all that incredibly impressed with Tony Luke's... but there, I said it. I'm not saying that I prefer Pat's or Geno's (Really, I'm not,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I tried the roast pork Italian sandwich with broccoli rabe which everyone seems to be raving about and while the meat and broccoli rabe together was delicious, the chewy bread that tasted two weeks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.65 stars.We strolled up to the glorified trailer that Tony Luke's occupies to escape the heat and to absorb the previous night's libations. Having tasted several cheese steaks during our years in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best sandwich in Philly...& I'm talking about the Spicy Italian Roast Pork. 1st - to all you gumbahs out there, why would you order anything else. I'm sure it's all good, but I've eaten...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been on a hunt for the best cheese steak, and a friend recommended Tony Luke's. We ordered our standard "Whiz Wit" and were very pleased. One of the best cheese steaks, and much more local than...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars...Best cheesesteak I've had in Philly, much better than Pat or Geno's. Indoor-ish seating and tons of great menu options. Much fewer tourists than Pat and Geno's too which keeps the lines...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry! I'm just not a fan of tasteless meat with a slab of melted cheese on crusty bread ... We ordered the pizza fries ---- bad mistake! The fries were soggy because the tomato sauce and cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was about 10pm and we had just left a wedding reception an hour north of Baltimore. I had a few beers in me and a slight hankering for something greasy. What to do? In a (frankly rare) act of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a good pizza steak, the bread was very good. My friend ate a cheesesteak with curly fries and enjoyed them. The outdoor seating was nice and plentiful. The atmosphere was relaxed and they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You must get the Italian Roast Pork sandwich. Absolutely delicious. The cheesesteaks are equally good.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tony Luke's makes a good cheesesteak. On a late night, heading home from a show or a movie or a long day of walking around aimlessly--I can count on Tony Luke's to welcome me with its fluorescent glow...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tony Luke's is probably the best overall sandwich place in Philadelphia. While the war wages on about best cheesesteak, best hoagie etc. Tony Lukes is good enough to please just about any sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of things: - I prefer sliced steak over chopped, so Jim's is out the window. - Pat's and Geno's = BLAND - I have an emotional connection to Tony Luke's in additional to the gastronomic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tony Luke's is truly one of the best sandwich destinations in Philly. My favorites I always come back to:1. Chicken Parm2. Steak Italian3. Roast Pork w/ SpinachYou also usually get a nice free...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had an Italian chicken sandwich with cheese and broccoli rabe. The bread was too soft for my taste and the chicken was a little dry. The breading on the chicken could have used a little bit more...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If this isn't the best steak in Philly, it's one of them.The bread, the meat, the fries, all are top quality. This is the steak you crave and then leave feeling 15lbs heavier. Not only are the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tony Lukes has a fairly good cheesesteak, and I usually stop here for one when driving home from the airport. Their roast pork with brocoli rabe is also very good. I was born a raised in Philly, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Good: These steaks are longer than the my beloved Geno's. The meat is also really good -- the right size, not too dry, etc.The OK: My usual Tony Luke's has provolone and onions. Depending on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We said "Hello" to Philly with a cheesesteak, it was only fitting that we said good-bye with a cheesesteak as well. I picked Tony Luke's because he beat Bobby Flay's sandwich on Throwdown!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited this South Philly landmark with my parents, during their recent visit. It was a rainy day, but this place was packed. My father was perched to the left of the cash register, waiting for a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went here before a Phillies game and my buddy, a Philadelphia native, forewarned us that this place doesn't compare to the other places, but it serves its purporse. I agree. My only other...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm proud to say I had my first ever Philly Cheesesteak here a few weeks ago. Thank you, Bill Lublin. Bill's son, Hal said he should have taken me somewhere else, but I have to say... it's hard for me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to start this review by saying that I'm a Jim's guy, so I've come to expect certain things that I think make a quality cheesesteak. I'll also admit that this is an extremely subjective...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Jim's on South Street, been to Geno's and Pat's. Even been to some place west of Philly in Conshohocken or there abouts.None of those places compares to Tony Luke's. I actually learned...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fast n' tasty, enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So tonight I went for a nice long bike ride along the Kelly Drive/West River Drive loop, and, boy, did I feel great afterwards! I was also a bit hungry, so...I did what every healthy person does...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tony luke's torpedo roll alone deserves the rating. the steak strips and cheese only add to this amazing cheesesteak. i'm surprised i hadn't tried it sooner, but the location and convenience is far...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
really good, but I dont LOVE it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I am a Philly native, 25 yrs old and just had Tony Luke's for the first time. I should be jumped for that, no?I must say, Tony Luke's is some good shiz with whiz... perhaps that's why my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I'm not by any means a cheesesteak connoiseur, so take my opinion as a Philly cheesesteak novice for what it is. I am a food snob for sure, but I enjoy a greesy meat sandwich as much as anyone...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay....I'm going to say that loyalty to a cheesesteak joint is pretty silly. People have fought over who's better....this place or that place...it's a freakin CHEESESTEAK, guys! It's not fine...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite cheesesteak in philly. haven't been to john's roast pork since i moved, but right now tony luke's has my heart. soft beef, perfectly fried onions and mushrooms, and damn good whiz or...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was running some errands on Delaware Ave and got craving a cheesesteak, so I decided to head over to Tony Luke's.I went with the Steak Italian (rabe and sharp provolone) plus long hots.It was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Drove up for a concert, and decided to come here for a quick bite.Service was fast, and we got our food relatively quickly as well.Got the regular cheesesteak with cheese whiz and curly fries. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I made a random spontaneous trip to Tony Luke's last night. I was inspired by Tony Luke's on the food network's show with Bobby Flay. Anyways, the drive was about two hours, i...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoever says love and commitment are a thing of the past...obviously has not eaten a Tony Luke's cheese steak. It's a marriage made in sandwich heaven. Perfectly cook, thinly sliced rib eye, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not in a very convenient location, but some friends were in town and they wanted to make a late night run. I'm not a huge cheesesteak fan so I opted for the Italian roast pork with sharp provolone...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of my favorite cheesesteak places out here. We did a late night run and ran into the after-game (Phillies vs. Padres) crowd. While the line was long, it was nothing compared to the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
7 / 11 of my cheesesteak pilgrimage (see my list!)Protip: There's a big open lot right next to TL's. I spent a few minutes parallel parking in front of the restaurant, sat in the car as I wondered...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Squab took me to Tony Luke's on Sat. Talk about ghetto location!You have to park your car under I-95 in a lot that looks like it was filmed in Boyz N The Hood or Terminator 2. Cars are even parked...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone told me "Pat's and Geno's, you have to get steaks from them". Then my friend who moved down there a little while ago waited until the last night I was in Philly to bring me to Tony Luke's.I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to the taste of an "original" Philly Cheesesteak, everyone has their favorites! This was my husband and I's first experience going to Tony Luke's. I have to say, for our tastebuds, this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best pork sandwiches.... the cheese steaks are ok i guess, but everytime i take a road trip I grab a few of those pork sandwiches for the road. I can't get one like it anywhere!The cheese...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I got the cheesesteak with sharp cheese and pizza fries. The cheesesteak was very disappointing. The meat was good quality and the bread was good, but it just lacked flavor, even with the hot...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pass on Geno's. Pass on Pat's. Go to Tony Luke's in S. Philly! Go to the sidewalk order window. Block out the thought of a cheesesteak (although they are good here-and much better than the crap served...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think I am about the only person I know what can honestly say that I DON'T like Tony Luke's, although I do hear that they pack a mean breakfast sandwich.The hoagies are about the same as the ones I...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is it a Philly sacrilege to confess that I'm not a fan of cheesesteaks?I just don't get what the fuss is all about. Rolls, a bunch of tastless meat and some cheese slathered on is supposed to be the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it to this Philly classic. I was so nervous about my order, so I kept repeating it over and over in my head, just so I would get it right. I guess I have been traumatized by the other...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of weeks ago, I went on a cheesesteak crawl in Philadelphia. Our goal was to visit the best cheesesteak shoppes and determine the best one. We were going to evaluate them solely on the joy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have one word to describe the subs...YUM! Saw this on Throwdown with Bobby Flay earlier last year. I was in Philly in December and my friend suggested we go there and boy am I glad she did! I got...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i had two chances to try the quintessential philadelphia cheesesteak and tony luke's was the clear winner of the two. was it the best steak and cheese sandwich i've ever had? no and frankly, it wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No one can really deny that the signature Tony Luke sandwich, the pork Italian can stand up to any in a national sandwich run off, its that good and nobody denies it. Juicy pork, sharp prov, bitter...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will never even think about another cheesesteak again.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I made a special trip into the city to check out TL's pork sandwich with aged prove and raab. It's a good sandwich. I liked it better than the cheese steaks. The broccoli raab does make it soggy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad cheesesteak by any means but I'm not a fan of places where the staff hate you. Don't ask them for anything. They don't care about you.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the roast pork is pretty good....my prev review was wriiten in rage when i ate their cheesesteak
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I don't want to get shot for rating here or Pat's or Geno's because I love all three sandwich shops. Each has their own greatness' to them. In 2 days I had 6 cheesteak sandwiches from 6 different...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Sandwich in Philly and i'm not talking about the Cheesesteak. Don't go there without getting the Roast Pork Italian (Seasoned Roast Pork, Sharp Provelone and Broccali Rabe), it's and out of body...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Philly cheesesteak by far - too bad you need a car to get there. Still, that just makes me appreciate it all the more when someone is willing to take me. The cheese fries are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just didn't enjoy it. Maybe because I got the cheese whiz.
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best cheesesteak in Philly but it also has great sandwiches! I love the roast beef and the meatball hoagie. Although there might be a line, don't fret because they're fast and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another Philly tradition, great Cheesesteaks, Roast Beef, Hoagies etc. But my favorite sandwich is the Roast Pork with Sharp Provolone and Broccoli Rabe. A big, meaty sandwich filled with sweet, juicy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Both the American Cheeseteak and the Chicken Cutlet with Spinach were amazing and was worth the wait and the feeling of being massively stuffed the entire road trip back to NY. Its atmosphere (if you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After having read my fellow Yelpers' rave reviews for Tony Luke's I swore I would eat a cheesesteak from here before the year was out. During my last trip to Philly, a gastronomical upset foiled my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh Tony Lukes....Great Cheesestaks? CheckPhenominal pork sandwich? CheckBangin' french fries? CheckSpicy hot wings? CheckGreat service? CheckDefinitely one of the places you gotta check out if you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
IMO this is the end all of the cheesesteak search. I dont need to go anywhere else. Been here twice and it only gets nice....errr!!! hahah, but yeah the wiz steak and the wiz fries are super yumms....
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sandwich you will ever have in your entire life. I have been to Pat's, Geno's, Jim's, and a million other cheese-steak knock-off's outside of Philly, and this is THE BEST SANDWICH EVER. Get the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pat's and Gino's can suck it.... Jim's isn't bad, but South Street at night can be a bloody nightmare..... You'll never hear me say anything bad about the sweet old lady who works at Dallessandro's or...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a first-time tourist to Cheesesteak land and am glad the local Yelpers warned me about Geno's and Pat's directing me here instead. I went straight for the Cheesteak with whiz and American Cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though I felt like I was going to get shot at on the drive over, Tony Luke's was perfectly safe. Despite the random people parking in the middle of the road (instead of in the "assigned" parking...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got the roast pork italian with sharp provolone and rabe. The friend I came with thought this was the best sandwich they had ever had. It's definitely a unique flavor with the sharp provolone and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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If you want a taste of Philadelphia - this is the place to go! Tony Luke takes care of his customers by over stuffing the sandwiches with meat! I am particularly partial to the roast pork sandwiches!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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Tony Lukes has the best cheese steaks in Philadelphia. Pat's and Geno's comes in a very close second but Tony Luke's is my favorite. Whenever we have out of town guests this is one of the must do places.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the idea of cheesesteaks using cheez whiz was new to me but that sold the meal i thought. The service here is decent but the food speaks for itself! There's a huge menu to choose from so there's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After consulting with a myriad of Philadelphia Yelpers on Philadelphia Yelp Talk as to "Where we could find the best Philadelphia Cheesestake?", my W and I drove straight from the airport to Tony...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can't go to Philly and not indulge yourself in the classic sandwich this city made famous, the Philly Cheesesteak! Last time out, Nui and I grabbed a quickie at Rick's Cheesesteak in the Reading...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Equally as good as the other guys's Cheesesteaks but pretty slow in the service. Very big menu of hoagies and cutlet sandwiches also. They have parking under the bridge which is a plus.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After deciding to treat myself, I decided to hit up Tony Luke's, seeing as I hadn't been there in a while. I've been meaning to get a cheese steak from here for a while, to see how it compares. Lucky...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tony Luke's is one of those places whose reputation far outweighs it's food. It has gotten to be a bit too trendy. You know, cool people eat there because "all of the tourists go to Pat's". So what...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ordered a couple of cheesesteaks here when arrived in the city for a weekend trip on the way to our hotel. They were what you would expect out of a Philly Cheesesteak. I loved it. Location is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Stars. I'd first heard of this place from Tony Bruno on ESPN Radio. After hearing all his comments about the broccoli rabe and reading all the reviews, I was primed to eat here.They actually have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There used to be a Tony Luke's on Penn's campus for about 6 months and then it closed. I've been to that location a few times and to this (South Philly) location a few times.The cheesesteak was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Cheesesteak of the locals of South Philly, ask guys from my area "where's the best cheesesteak here? " and they will never answer the two shops on the end of good 'ol 9th street, it's always Tony...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone has their favorite spot for steaks, but I gotta tell you from the consensus that I've gotten from friends who've lived in South Philly all their lives say this place is one of the best for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate there again last night and I need to update.Going to Tony Luke's before or after an event at the stadiums/arenas is what makes you take a minute and think, "I love living in the Philadelphia...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their Roast Pork and Chicken Cutlet sandwich are the best in Philly. I would say the Cheesesteak is okay unless you put pepperoni in it. Then it tastes real good. I must also add this is the only...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tony Luke's... where do I begin?Roast Pork Italiano - be prepared to lick the wrapper once there's no sandwich left. That goes for almost everything they make there. However... the one thing I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, best cheesesteak in South Philly. It's quick, delicious and a culinary staple in this city. They used to have the best mozzarella sticks within the last couple months or so but I'm pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Visited on 6/01/08 and found the food and service measured up to the reputation earned. We each had the famous roast pork and seasoned fries. Watch the servers: We left a five dollar tip for a twenty-four...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly the best place to get a quick bite in Phiadelphia. I don't know if they have the best cheesesteak in Philly, but it's pretty close to it. Whether it's cheeseteaks, beefbusters, pork...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
okay, let me say this. tony luke's cheese steaks are not the best in philly. they're 2nd best. but the service is HORRIBLE. they're soooo rude. when i'm drunk and craving food, i want a smile and a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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their cheesteaks used to be divine, but now they are like everyone else's. you pay way too much money for a steak because they can barely spare the cheese. if you dont mind a steak with hardly any cheese than...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Tony Luke knows ingredients and how to make them come together to please the palate and satisfy the appetite. I would definitely return and bring back friends. It is that kind of place.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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to Steve's. Still a great sandwich. Great spot to stop before the game.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On my Philly trip last weekend my sister came in from NYC and we sought out one of the better-known Philly cheese steak places...It was goood! My roots are originally in PA so I would like to think I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Philly cheese steaks that are the bomb!The quality of the meat is awesome, each piece just melts in your mouth with no gristle and no other nasty meat parts. The roll was also toasted to perfection....
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Damn Cheesesteak I's ever had... Whis,wit :P
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was already my favorite sandwich in Philadelphia: there's nothing better than a roast pork with sharp, extra wet, and an order of cheese fries to go along with it. The thing that made me a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to the restaurant/bar across the street because we totally missed the big signs and crowd across the street and we're newbies.Based on yelp reviews, I ordered the pork with broccoli rabe and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't feel like dealing with the Pat's/Geno's crowd, Tony Luke's is where you need to be. The Pork with Broccoli Rabe and Chicken Cutlet sandwiches are my favorites. While you're chowing down,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On our way out of town we stopped at Tony Luke's (actually, we tried John's Roast Pork first but despite a listing on their website claiming they are open Saturdays, they were closed) for what else? A...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
you're gunna have the shits after you eat here. You okay with that? Good so am I. Everything on the menu is greasy. You okay with that? Me too. Try everything. Then go back and try the pork with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Tony Luke has the best cheesseteaks around- bar none- and their roast pork and sharp with broocoli rabe is to die for....I could eat them every day of the week! The staff is funny and they smile and laugh with you...it is great after bar hopping!!!!
openlist - user review - 03/16/2008
4.0 of 5 stars.
You know you gotta go. Tony Luke's is what Philly is all about: good food, unique atmosphere and just a guy who cares about the product he puts out there, so you know it'll be good.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Tony Luke's is a Philly tradition. If you're looking for a cheesesteak or a chicken parm sub, this is the place to go before a Flyers, Phillies or Sixers game. And now they're even open on Sundays before...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you come to Tony Luke's, I wouldn't recommend going for the regular Philly cheesesteak with whiz and onions. It's good, but I'd make the trip over to the Pat's if that's what you're in the mood...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you go to Tony Luke's try the Roast Pork. It is what they do best and are known for. The roast pork sandwich is one of the best in the city. There are many other places in the city where you can...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In a head-to-head comparison in a whirlwind weekend in Philly, the bf and I had 4 cheesesteaks in 3 days (hey, we just had to). We tested out Geno's Pat's, Jim's, and Tony Luke's with the traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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Tony Luke's has AMAZING sadwiches. It doesn't matter what kind of food you get, its going to be delicious. The line can get long, especially when there is a game in the city.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had them all--Jim's, Pat's, Geno's, D'alessandro's, et al.--but Tony Luke's is my absolute favorite. The rolls are amazing and the broccoli rabe adds just a hint of herb that gives it a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Set in an industrial part of Philly, Tony Luke's serves a decidedly blue collar crowd great sandwiches with typical City of Brotherly Love hospitality. I really should have warned my friend to be...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You gotta add the texas tommy to whatever you get. Hotdog, Bacon and Wiz. Awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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Everyone in Philly has there favorite steak place. Tony Lukes is ok. Not as...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Tony Luke featured on a Bobby Flay 'throwdown' the week before I went to visit my folks in Delaware. Since I fly into Philly, I knew where lunch would be the day I arrived and I was thinking...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
tony lukes makes some delicious sandwiches that are worth venture-ing across town for. they are usually packed and there's almost always a line.
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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One of the best sub shops in town! (This one, not the branch locations). This is one of the two standards to go by when evaluating a great philly sub...bread, overstuffed meats and greats sides. Much better...
menupages.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I ate my steak sandwich a good 3 hours after I purchased it (picked it up on the way to the airport, ate it after I got to my gate in O'Hare)... I must say... it was still pretty good....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE the roast pork. Cheesesteaks are pretty good, but not the best. # 2 on my list. There is always a line and Im always willing to wait. Roast Pork and sharp provolone rule the world. Its like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What made me fall in love with Italian hoagies? Yesh, it was Tony Luke's Italian hoagies with hot peppers. My boyfriend's father, born and raised in Philadelphia, picked us up from the airport a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This could be the best cheesesteak in Philly, partially because of the taste and partially because of the size. The broccoli rabe isn't my thing, but a plain ol' wiz with onions is a little taste of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While I cannot vouch for any of the other Cheese Steak establishments because I only had the time to go to one. However, I can say that this lived up to all my expectations. It was drizzling rain and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tony Luke's by far has the best cheese steak and roast pork sandwich in Philadelphia. The steak sandwiches are made with thinly sliced rib eye that melts in youer mouth and the fried onions are done...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anything with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe: roast pork, beef or chicken cutlet.Also the Oregon locale is the only one where you can get the veal cutlet.The Uncle Mikes is so tastey even...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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The greatest cheesesteak shop in South Philly, both for food and experience. South Philly Italians sizzling up some awesome steaks on incredible bread makes for a killer time.
menupages.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Italian Cheese steak lives up to the hype. The broccoli rabe really adds to the sandwich (This is the sandwich that beat Bobby Flay in the 'Throwdown'...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. I can not believe it. I have found a place that lives up to Yelp-Hype. What a delicious sandwich. The steak was tender and not chewy while the bread was really the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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The food at Tony Luke's is great the service and attitude at night which is primarily when I go is not very good. In fact it borders on rude!
menupages.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great rolls, great roast pork sandwiches (get it with sharp provolone), good steaks. Despite the fact I was raised to be a Geno's devotee, I can't find a thing wrong with Tony Luke's. I like their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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IT WAS DISGUSTING. worst cheesesteak i ever had.overhyped slop.i took 2 bites and threw it in the trash.it was inedible.had to try it, boy was i sorry.i was wretching trying to get down the bites i took.this...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before flying back home to CA, my relatives treated us to their cheesesteaks out here. It was really really good, and my cousins were right about it. Since they do live out there they have to know...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tony Luke's makes great subs. My favorites are the roast pork with brocolli rabe and chicken with brocolli rabe. The best I've ever had!They are also located at Citizens Bank Park in Philly, and at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I can sum this place up in 2 words... Disappointing. I know that is only one word... but I was so disappointed I had to say it two times!Let me start off with the fact that I am originally from...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A cheesesteak place that has a vegetarian sandwich f-in rocks, well for me! You're probably saying, how is a vegetarian gonna review a cheesesteak place - blah, blah, blah. Well, I wasn't always a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tell you why I love Tony Lukes...they know how to make an awesome sandwich! Doesn't matter what it is...it could be a cheese steak, roasted beef, roasted pork, anything really it's going to taste...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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My one time in Philadelphia rather than passing thru the airport, thought I'd try "the best cheesesteak in town", according to the ratings and peoples comments. Tony Luke's was a BIG disappointment. Bland meat...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so i came to philly for the first time to experience my first cheesesteak ever. i figure, i've waited 26 years already, i might as well wait til i get to philly to try and original, authentic kind. i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tony Lukes is where its at. The staff is friendly, and the food is amazing. The last time I was there I got the Roast Pork with Sharp Provolone, and Spinach. Mmm...I'm still thinking about it. For a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've learned more than a few tricks in my years of driving to and through Philly. One thing we all know is that everyone and their mother is making cheesesteaks in the City of Brotherly Love. Another...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bf holds that his cheesesteack and my chicken steak were the best he's had in all of Philly. I enjoyed my Italian: sharp provolone, broccoli rabe, and chicken. My mom got the Italian roast pork,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Note- I've only had their cheesesteakTo the out of towner- if you try one place, don't make it Tony Luke's, Pat's or Geno's. For all their qualities, they really serve a different sandwich than what...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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People can argue who's got the best cheesesteaks for hours. It's all a matter of taste. MY taste says Tony Lukes is the best around. When the wintry winds stop blowing and the Phillies start playing we always...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel so much better sending people here than anywhere else. It still quenches that "scuzzy Philadelphia fetish" that all the tourists have, without being THAT bad.I use the "Junior" location in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
real cheesesteaks are disgusting concoctions. cheez whiz was invented for construction, not eating. however, try tony luke's 'fancy' cheesesteak and it's a whole other story. delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When somebody asks me where they should go for a great cheese steak, I always send them to Tony Luke's. But while Tony's cheese steak is arguably the best around, that's not even the best thing on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for Philly cheesesteaks! My bro recommended a stop here after catching Tony Luke on the food network. The quality of the sandwich was great. Lot of meat and fresh bread, huge sandwich....
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Maybe I'm wrong on this one, but for me, the beast doesn't include selling out." -- Wayne CampbellAfter watching Tony Luke on Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the Food Network, I decided it had been too...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A cheesesteak place that has an awesome vegetarian sandwich? Tony Luke's--it's not on the menu but it's the 'uncle something-or-other's' sandwich. It has broccoli rabe, spinach, tomato sauce, onions...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Much has been written about Tony Lukes. The really transcendant sandwich is the "Papa Luke steak". Steak sandwich with cream cheese on the bottom of the roll, and sliced tomoatoes on top. Sheer genius...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's true. Tony Luke's makes the best cheesesteak in Philly. Yesterday, I watched Tony and his son take on Bobby Flay in this show on the Food Network -- I think the show is called "Throwdown with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The roast pork sandwiches and cheesesteaks are delicious!!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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I don't leave a trip to Philly without bringing some Tony's hoagies home with me. It isn't tucked across the street from the Liberty Bell and might not be a tourist's dream of an ideal Philadelphia, but South...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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Besides being overpriced and over crowded Tony Luke's food is terrible! If you are in South Philly then there are plenty of choices that would serve you better and be more pleasant as they take your money. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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This is the place to grab a sandwich... they are famous for their cheese steak sandwiches but in my opinion their italian chicken cutlet with broccoli rabe is divine. For under 20.00 two people can have...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Tony Luke's twice - once at this location, once at the Phillies ballpark. First time, awesome. Second time below average. First time at this location, had the roast pork with provolone...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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Try the others, not worth naming, they cannot hang with Tony Lukes. Simply the best. Not a better cheesesteak on the planet.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being a Philadelphian (actually I moved outside the city when I was 6, so I'm sure the haters hate me... And fine, I guess I deserve it. I guess I should say a Philadelphia Arean. But that sounds like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Classic Philadelphia hoagies, cheesesteaks;also must try : the roasted pork w/provolone & broccoli rabe;dang, forgot, the big beef!dat's rite.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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Everyone has their favorite, but to me Tony Luke's makes the best sandwiches in the city. Their variety is huge and all the food is great, from cheesesteaks to roast pork to chicken cutlets to meatballs. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're tired of the cheese steak try this Philly original's sandwhiches. Tony Lukes is one of those real South Philly joints. It only has outdoor seating and there's always a line for these tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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The best cheesesteaks are in the burbs not philly,your taste buds are burned out eating philly food.This place puts mayo on everything how gross you dont put mayo on a hoagie just oil tell them to put sauce on...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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I will travel the 85 miles just to go to Tony Lukes. The sandwiches are great and the service likewise. Good beer and bar selection makes my day.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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Easily the best in town. Don't go to tourist traps (Pat's and Geno's).
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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I think they have the best cheesesteak in Philly period. Hands down no questions ask. And...if your not in the mood for cheesesteak, there are other things u can pick up (roast pork, beef, cutlets,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2005
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I had to see what all the hype was about. I've been working in Philadelphia for a little over a month, and Tony Luke's is the best Philly Cheesesteak I've had. As a boy from the gentle south, I have to say I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2005
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It's actually worth trekking down to Front & Oregon every once in awhile for this local legend, and that's saying something. Tony Luke's steaks are, though probably not the very best in Philly, quite good and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2004
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Simply the best pizza steak in the area. Add roasted hot peppers and sharp provolone and you're in heaven. Nice tender juicy pork sandwiches too. Unfortunately, the pork sandwiches have been a little light...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2004
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The Pork Italian (with sharp provolone) is possibly one of the best flavors I've ever bitten into. One of my friends told me how good this was and I thought he had to be exagerating. My wife went to Casa di...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2004
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We visit Philly on a regular basis. It is a great town to explore with alot of attractions. Tony Luke's is a definite stop for anyone visiting. The lines can be long at times but the wait is more than worth...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/29/2004
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Who needs cheesesteak when there is Tony Luke's pork Italian??? We travel from CT every chance we get to eat at Tony Luke's.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2003
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Tony Luke's has a great cheese steak and pork sandwich but the chicken cutlet out does em all. The service is great and you always get a smile no matter how busy they are.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2003
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Tried Geno's, Pat's, Jim's and Tony Luke's. Tony Luke's wins. Oh yeah, they also have a pretty good pork sandwich too. Get it with greens.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2003
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Simply the best steaks available here! Plain semi outside glorified stand , but the bake their own bread and they have very good quality steaks. Their Chicken steaks are also the finest quality, as are their...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2003
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The steaks are not tuff here. The best I have tasted. The cutlet is moist and not chewy. And if you go at night Pete will great you at the window... THE BEST
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2003
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The true #1 sandwiches in Philly. People who really know philly know the real place to go.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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I travel over 60 miles from the Lehigh Valley just for the food here..
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2002
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Give it up Pat's & Geno's...you have nothing on this eatery. Doing great you guys!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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They always have fresh steaks on great bread! and a great menu of other sandwiches
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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I'v only been to Tony Lukes 2 times in my life. I was born and raised on Pat's steaks. In all of my years, i feel that pats's and geno's have gone down hill and if I know of anyone coming in from out of town...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2002
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The best cheesesteak's all the way from the bread to the cheese................
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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Best cheeze steaks in Philly. That says a lot. Outdoors which is great in good weather. Only recommended for diehards in the Winter. Located on Oregon Ave near the Walt Whitman bridge and Delaware now Colombus...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Okay, maybe it's not exactly good for you, but it sure feels like it. Tony Luke's cuts of beef just seem leaner and less greasy than the ones that some of the other big cheesesteak joints use. Plus, the other...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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The new ballparks need to include these awsome cheessteaks into the plans. After traveling to various ballparks I found I wanted the food the city was famous for. People coming to Philly want cheesesteaks and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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The proximity of Tony Luke's to the ballparks lifts the eatery above the rest. Stopping there to grease up the engine after a long game could sure put a smile on anyone's face.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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i think they have the best because they are full of meat and the taste is great. The cheese is american not cheese wiz.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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great steaks, pork, and chicken cutlet. easy access and parking. Just outside seating though...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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Absolutely best cheesesteaks in the world! Incredible variety, wonderful extras. Would recommend to every person visiting the city.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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Tony Luke's has the best roast pork sandwich in Philly...I prefer the Italian roast pork with sharp prov, sweet peppers and broccoli rabe. it's always a winner...I go to Jim's for cheezsteaks, but I'll go out...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2002
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Deep in South Philly, this 6-day-a-week joint resembles Geno's and Pat's, with its fluorescent lighting and walls full of photos of celebrity eaters. There are big differences, however. Tony Luke's serves a...
frommers.com - user review
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munchies the south philly way...
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very good sandwiches (roast pork and sharp provolone my favorite) but the lines are long, especially before sporting events. there a few picnic tables to sit down with your sandwich, but don't expect ambiance....
fodors.com - user review
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truckers come from hundreds of miles around to devour enormous pork and beef sandwiches with or without italian garlicky greens...
epinions.com - user review
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at this friendly truckstop, at the southernmost end of south philly, they serve the quintessential roast pork sandwich, and you can have it with broccoli rabe in it to make it more italian. though the setting...
gayot.com - user review
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the location--at front street and oregon avenue, nearly under i-95--earned such a reputation from truckers who stopped for huge beef or pork sandwiches with italian greens and cheese that locals finally caught...
nytimes.com - user review
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you are not a true philadelphian if you have not tried a hot roast...
dine.com - user review
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cheesesteak favorite on oregon avenue...
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