Grill Master Deli

I come here because price is reasonable and the food is decent but can’t find myself coming here except when it’s my last resort. I can’t and the guy in the counter. He’s so rude and he was exceptionally rude during my last visit. Even threw in a couple f bombs and was also throwing around customers items.

My coworkers frequent Grillmaster because it’s very close to our office, so I decided to try it out. There’s usually a wait here, so my coworkers know to call ahead with our order. We went to Grillmaster to pick up our order to bring back to the office to eat because Grillmaster is a small, cluttered shop with not a lot of space. They were very busy so I didn’t have time to look around at the other snack items to pair with my lunch. They move people in and out very quickly, albeit because it is so small inside, so there is no customer relationship here. I got the Center City sub, which was decent but nothing to write home about. The roll was very fresh though. I envied my coworker’s lunch choices, which included a grilled cheese and cheesy fries. I’ll be back because of how close it is to my office and to try the grilled cheese, cheesy fries and other hot food items. Perhaps I’ll have an update after trying more items on the menu.

I love this place! Just stopped in for the veggie burger and a Texan burger, both cooked to perfection in just about 5 minutes. Great selection of drinks and snacks, friendly staff, clean atmosphere and delicious food.
If you’re looking for a fast meal that is prepared well for a fair price, Grill Master is the spot.

i’ve stopped by a few more times after my initial review. i just can’t stay away from their delicious salads! the guy at the counter has definitely gotten better and i don’t think he was ever intentionally trying to be rude in the past… i just think he has a brusque demeanor. i’ve caught him chattin it up with some regulars (seems like they have lots of them and they are always busy… both good signs). he’s def grown on me… even knowing exactly what i’m about to order before i even say anything. give them a try… you’ll get addicted to their salads!

My office is just a few blocks away and I have ordered breakfast delivery from here a lot. I mean, at least thirty times, probably more. I always order the same thing, so I’m not sure why they are now refusing to deliver to me. Today, the guy on the phone said «you need to order more for delivery»…which is insane considering I’ve ordered the SAME EXACT THING multiple times in the past and never had an issue. So, I’ll just take my morning breakfast business elsewhere. Little Pete’s will LITERALLY deliver you toast and coffee, sans attitude. Peace out, Grill Master. You have lost a customer.

RUDE. As a small business owner I’m tired of dealing with people who act like they are doing the customer a favor taking their hard earned cash. They could be serving up some great sandwiches (Not the case) and it would still be unacceptable to pay for the rude guy at the counter to keep a job.

Was in the mood for a grilled chicken sandwich. Called here and ordered over the phone. I was there 10 minutes later and they were just packing up my two sandwiches. Asked for grilled chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado.
Sandwiches were packed the white chicken pieces that were nicely spiced with black pepper. The sliced wheat bread was nicely toasted. They also carry ice cream bars, which was another requisite of my pregnant wife. They really saved me in a bind with some so simple, tasty sandwiches.
The only thing I wish was some sort of online menu. Thinking I might post photos of the hanging menus on my next trip over.

This is the spot for a breakfast sandwich! I’m sure their other subs are just as tasty. Bring cash.

A quick search on Unilocal for «breakfast sandwiches» led to my discovery of this gem. I’ve walked by here too many times to count, and it wasn’t until today that I learned what lay behind the green Grill Master awning.
My sausage, egg, cheese, and avocado on an everything bagel was one of the best breakfast sandwiches I’ve had in a great while. Dining Partner had egg and cheese on croissant. We were both pleased with our sandwiches. I added avocado to my sandwich and the portion was very generous. For a mere $ 13 we enjoyed two breakfast sandwiches, an orange juice, and a banana. No frills, but good food and VERY reasonable prices. The cashier was friendly, the sandwiches were made to order, and service was quick. Undoubtedly we will be back for more!

Where does one venture to find solitude from their hangover? Grill Master Deli! I have finally seen the light and no where in Center City compares for a to-​go breakfast sandwich of this quality. A few dollars more than other delis or the lunch carts parked on the street. I reward myself after a night of heavy drinking with egg whites, avocado, and American cheese on wheat toast. The grill master sure knows what he is doing because my egg whites are always fluffy and delicious while the bread is actually toasted perfectly. Plus this breakfast sandwich isn’t soggy or dripping with grease like at other places. Breakfast served till 11 am.
This spot definitely lives up to its name «Grill Master».

Good solid tuna salad hoagie. Hit the spot! Order it with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. You won’t be sorry. Bread is pretty good. Service is ok but they have an $ 8 limit for cc. Pickles are yummy!

If you’re looking for an awesome egg white sandwich, this is your spot. Multigrain bread, yummy eggs, and American cheese. All for $ 3.75! Friendly employees and quick cooking (at least when I arrived at 7:30am on a Friday). I haven’t tried anything else, but this spot is top notch as far as classic egg sandwiches go!

The «The Good, The Bad and The Ugly» theme always plays in my head whenever I enter this place:
Solid sandwich menu. Passable cheesesteaks. Skip the fried stuff because it’s all frozen, crinkle-​cut crap anyway. Decent value for the money. Convenient location to grab a work lunch and whisk it back to the office.
However, I keep an eye on the guy at the register because he always appears ready to pitch a fit and start throwing spatulas.
There is no customer service. You’re in Philly. Give your order, fork over your cash, take your paper bag of greasy deliciousness, and get out.

Walked past this place thousands of times at night. So I decided to check it out while actually open. I had a really yummy egg and cheese on a long roll ($ 4.50) and a small coffee (~$ 1.00). The coffee was really good. I guess it was Hazelnut or something. I’d go back. Afterwards popped over to Rittenhouse Square and ate breakfast with the morning birds chirping. Good start to the day.

Small deli with decent prices for the city. It’s simple and gets the job done. The staff is courteous. The only knock against the place is that their food is fresh, but not spectacular. Their sandwich names are pretty cool. Maybe I’m a tough critic or someone who is used to having a delicious lunch. Either way, this place is 3 – 4 stars.
I’d go back if I was in the area and wanted to grab a sandwich.

Great place for an affordable, quick breakfast. Clean, friendly staff, and nice sized portions!

I eat breakfast and lunch here EVERY SINGLE DAY. Classic deli, great food, great owner (andy is the man). They also do delivery which is nice if you are stuck at the office but need some chow.
If you work in the rittenhouse area this should be your go-​to deli.
No seating though.

It works if you’re desperate for food, but I can make a better sandwich @ home. Not to mention the guy @ the register has been consistently rude, Wait for your food and then wait to pay. Why not order and pay? Just sayin’!

I want to like this place more than I actually do. So far, I’ve been here probably 10 or 12 times. The food is okay, but nothing to write home about. The service is efficient, but I wouldn’t call it friendly. I believe the efficiency is mostly the results of the guy who runs the register (and apparently the whole place) who is so very obviously OCD. I do think this place could be a bit more customer-​centered and friendly, however.
Here are my thoughts on the food:
Hamburger (I’ve ordered this a few times) — overcooked, smashed together and not particularly tasty. Not even quite an average burger in an area where there are lots of good burger choices. IT is cheap and fast. Close proximity to my office and the willingness to take speed and convenience over quality bring me back to it occasionally.
BLT — it’s hard to mess this up — and it was a basic BLT — just enough bacon, the bacon not incredible, but it wasn’t the tasteless cardboard other places use, either.
Fries — they’re frozen krinkle fries. .. I ordered them once. I won’t again.
Cheesesteak — ordered it for the first time today. Not bad — a little over cooked and somewhat of a burnt taste with the meat, but overall tasty. The bread was a little stale at the ends. Just average. The truck on 16^th just South of Walnut is better.
Considering the incredible mix of customers this place gets, I think it could make itself into something really special, or it can keep on this track and just be an average place serving average food in a very orderly fashion.

I’ve known of this place for a couple years, with it being only a few blocks from my apartment. I’ve never given it a shot because, from the outside it doesn’t look like a place where you could get any really good food. Boy, was I wrong. I was searching for a good breakfast sandwich this morning, and I found the Unilocal reviews about this place. They were all right, this place is awesome. The Pork Roll, Egg, and Cheese on kaiser I got this morning was just great. I was excited to see that they also have Scrapple on the menu for breakfast and I am definitely going to get that next time. Their menu, for breakfast and lunch, is actually pretty huge, lots of options pancakes, sandwiches, hoagies and everything was pretty inexpensive my sandwich was under $ 4. Only downside seems to be that they are closed on Sunday. I can’t wait until I can go back.
TL;DR great food, cheap prices, fast, big menu, breakfast, lunch