Sonny's Famous Steaks

Sonny's Famous Steaks is a sandwich spot Center City East Philadelphia located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (215) 629-5760

  • Website

    sonnyscheesesteaks.com

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  • Type

    Sandwich Spot

Address

228 Market St (btwn S 2nd & 3rd St) Philadelphia , PA 19106 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating No
Music No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Comments / 78


Keywords:

cheesesteaks french fries crazy fries casual lively good for a quick meal good service good for a late night trendy good for singles great value bacon whiz onions cheese peppers lunch provolone town crowded
Sumita Saha

Its close to the Liberty Bell, and the food is worth the 15 min queue. You might not get a place to sit at 6:30 pm but most people do takeouts.The classic with provolone and onion was yum, good meat!

Russell Hirschorn

Great cheesesteak joint . Better than Campo's. Keep it real with provolone , grilled onions , lettuce and tomato . Lots of other toppings for free or cost. Fries were ok, crazy fries seemed interesting.

Talal Nasser

One of the best places that makes good burger ! In Philadelphia. I recommend to try American cheese burger with all vegetables .. So yummmmmmy ????????

Fabian Martin

Veeeeeeeeeery good. I have no idea how this is so tasty. The bread is pretty trashy, I took American cheese which I usually find trash too and the steak is okay but together it works perfectly! Wow

Clara Eloy

Had low expectations while visiting Philly to try this dish but it’s just delicious. Juicy, full of flavour, filling, everything ticks the box

Christy Thomas

We like the cheese steaks here over Pat's and Geno's. Need to get extra cheese if you like wiz. The peppers they put on have a pickle flavor and were yummy.

Kyra Kilian

Very good. There was no where for us to sit so we got it to go & ate in our car! Worth the few minute wait. Pay attention on how to order.

Mehr

Melt in your mouth Philly cheesesteak . Hoagie bread is soft and complements the juicy meat wonderfully. Do yourself a favor and eat here before leaving town !

Tim Bushnell

The classic, also cheese fries if you are super hungry. If you are going to splurge on a cheese steak go all in

Debbie Moore

Best cheesesteaks in Old City . Big enough to split, unless you are famished. Can get crowded so you may have a wait. But worth it.

Sarah Liz

This place is legit! Forget Geno & Pat’s. This why you come to Philly and they cut your cheese steak in half.

Mooney Mj

This is by far the best tasting cheese steak in Philly! Cash is king and it is made fresh to order so expect to wait a bit for your food.

Jason Anderson

I went with the classic and French fries . Great food. Whenever I'm in Philly I try and stop here.

Tim Deng

Worth the wait in line ! Loaded cheesesteak was one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had

Victoria U.

I prefer Jim's but the bread is super fresh and these are smaller (so less of a bomb). Shorter lines than Jim's, Pat's or Gino 's.

Rory Parness

Come for the cheesesteak , stay for the Crazy fries - fries covered in cheese wiz, bacon , jalapenos and onions

Paddy

Delicious Philly cheesesteak . Keep it traditional with cheesesteak and cheese whiz .

Samuel-F Parent

Apparently the best Philly Cheese Steak sandwich in town - was great!

Ashley Ross

Good cheesesteaks , dive atmosphere, crowded at lunch .

Alexander Blazic

The cheese steak is good I m going back anytime anynight

Bertrand

Very good first experience with phili cheesesteak . Try the provolone and sweet pepper with some onion rings or some fries .

Will Ilarraz

First time here and I did expect more being from NYC. The Bacon Cheese Steak isn't bad but I want a beast of a sandwich .

David Wang

Great impression of Philly cheesesteaks ! Not as busy as some of the other famous places

Kelly

The onion rings are GREAT! And the burger is good, too.

Paige Miller

The service is okay, the cashier made a comment to my mother that wasn't appropriate but the other staff was very friendly . The chicken tenders are good + the cheesesteaks are tasty but not the best.

Mat Burnett

Damn you straight to hell, Sonny! I've gorged myself on this nearly perfect cheesesteak and now nothing means anything any more.

Social Espionage, LLC

Very authentic . They go light on the spice so you can dress it up with hot peppers , hot sauce or mustard . Definitely a 'to-do' if you are in PHL

Don Wilcox

Amazing cheesesteak and fries

Rodrigo Artavia

Cheesesteak is good. Good fries

Sam Odle

Pizza steak & pepperoni steak were both solid

Leonard Hanson

Solid cheesesteak within walking distance of Independence National Park .

Hind R

Their burger is good

Anne-Marie D'Onofrio

Fries are great. Chicken cheese steak is whole chunks of chicken . Interesting, but I think I prefer the traditional, minced up style of other places.

Ricky Sherrill

I am glad I popped in.....A very good cheesesteak .

Ron

Get the Classic, best served w/ a free side of sarcasm!

Michael Prasuhn

Bacon cheesesteak was amazing

Jessica Leader

The cheesesteaks are the best!!!

Rachael Lyn

Sonny's Cheesesteak with onions , mushrooms , peppers and whiz ????

Mizu

Close to all the tourist attractions

Rachael Lyn

Sonny's Cheesesteak with mushrooms , peppers and whiz ????

Toshio Mochizuki

Cheesesteak !

Landon Messal

The classic extra whiz might be the best in town .

Roberto Torres

Love their French fries !

Brian Barr

Mediocre at best. I hear its great some days. This was not one. The bread was nothing special the meat was dried out and there was very little cheese . I've had better cheesesteaks in New York.

Brian Glick

Call your order in ahead during tourist season.

Avery Chipka

Not even remotely the best cheese steaks in the area.

PhillySteakOut.com

Head over after the Old City lunch rush. They’re not as busy after 3pm.

Will Keech

Great steaks ...yummy yummy yummy

Elif Bike Ösün

Milkboy's steaks are better!

Cindy Holley-Taylor

Cheesesteak wProvalone & onions , cheese fries & cherry Coke . Yummy.

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