Matt & Marie’s

This is an awesome spot. The staff is super friendly and helpful even during the lunch hour rush. I got a hot roast beef and will definitely be back. Great find!

3.5 stars.
*** My review is for their breakfast, which is NOT what this place is known for. (Their lunch sandwiches are popular.) ***
I came here around 7:30am while they were in the middle of setting things up. There was no orange juice available and I received the last Mix Max (small packaged Italian sponge cake) from the Unilocal check-​in offer.
I had their Eggs ‘Al Forno’ with sausage, which is a fried quiche ball for $ 2.25. It’s oily and small (muffin size) but surprisingly very filling. Not too bad.
Staff were friendly. The girl at the register never heard of the Unilocal check-​in offer before and found it amusing (but honored it without any problems).
Plenty of seating for breakfast. Barely anyone stopped by. I was there at 7:30am on a weekday. Definitely worth coming back for lunch (based on the other reviews).

Unbelievable! I forgot how much I missed Philadelphia sandwiches! I got the Italian Stallion and all I can say is that I’m coming back tomorrow for lunch! Now I’m digging into the salad

Had the Italian stallion. Taste was there, meat was not. They were very skimpy on the salami; it was just a thin, single layer. With so many great options in this area of Center City, doesn’t make sense to spend $ 9 on a sandwich like that.

The location is a bit out of the way for me, but if you work in the immediate area this is a solid hoagie. When I went at about 5p, it was entirely empty — nobody even behind the counter. I looked around and waited for a minute until the lady came out from her hiding spot.
She made a good Italian stallion. The sweet peppers are very sweet and have nice crunch. There was an adequate amount of meat, but I could’ve used a bit more. The meat was pre sliced. Cheese was sharp — tangy, stinky, and delicious. Liscio’s rolls made for a perfect vessel, but needed more innards to be one of my favorites.

Perfect workday lunch. Good sandwich, and the fruit salad was mostly berries — none of that honeydew business!

My wife picked up these sandwiches for us to eat twice, the quality is above any sandwich place I have been too outside of Center City. The flavor profile also seems to have been well thought out, which is something I have never seen a lunch sandwich place even worry about. Amazing.

If you’re looking for Italian sandwiches this is the place to go great authentic meats and bread. Ya gotta go there!!!

First time I went here I was extremely disappointed in the falafel Italiano. However, the second time I tried this place it pulled a 360 – I now know why everyone gives it 4 and 5 stars! This time around the falafel Italiano was packed with flavor. Chickpea patties, balsamic vinegar, oil, garlic mayo, tomato, arugula all work very together!
The cashier who is also Matt, was really sweet. He made sure I had everything I needed before I left the store. The owner, Matt, is also really nice! He personally reached out to me about my first experience and wanted to remediate the issue. He apologized and asked me a few questions for feedback on the sandwich (the sandwich I ordered the first time missed a major component the kept the sandwich moist) then offered to make me a new one. I thought that was a very generous and classy move. You can tell he’s super passionate about the sandwiches he sells. Overall, I’m happy with my sandwich and experience. Thank you Matt!!! I will definitely come back to try another sandwich next time:)
If you’re in the area, check it out. This place is always busy during lunchtime and for good reason!

While I was an intern for US Foods last year, I was very fortunate to try food from some of the restaurants that were either thriving already or were about to open. I visited Matt & Marie’s shortly before the restaurant opened, and the owners let me try a sandwich for free. I tried one of their signature sandwiches — The Capri. It was SO delicious! I’m vegetarian, so it’s hard to find signature sandwiches that serve vegetarians. But this was perfect.
The owners were super sweet, and it was a plus that they let me try the sandwich on the house. I’ll never forget it!

Was in the city for a business meeting and needed a quick/​tasty lunch. My expectations were met and exceed when I got the Uncle Gaetano’s. Great sandwich and the bread was super fresh. Place was busy, line moved quickly but not overly crowded and everything was clean (which I am huge fan of and not something you see all the time). Definitely going back again to try some of the other sandwiches.

Where do I begin?
This awesome place is tucked away in the shadows of the Comcast building, and such a pleasant find. Their operations are seamless and amongst the most efficient I’ve seen in the area! You are ordered and eating in NO TIME.
The sandwiches are HUGE and they are absolutely the biggest steal because you won’t be paying the same price anywhere else in the area to get as much food. Perfect lunch spot during a work day. I believe you can build your own sandwiches but I highly recommend choosing from their unique creations.
Will be back!

This place is on the pricier side for sandwiches. I got the Italian Stallion for (~$ 9). It is high quality meat but I wasn’t a fan of the sesame seeds on top of the bread. They put sauce on it but it was still pretty hard to chew and just dry. The cheese is good quality but shredded just fyi. I think potbelly’s is a better and cheaper option. However if you want high quality meat then this is the place for you.

I had Matt & Marie’s for the first time today during my lunch hour. I ordered a Roman Calvary and my co-​worker had the Italian Stallion. We both agreed that the bread was good — chewy, moist, and just the perfect amount of exterior crunch. Though the meat was thinly sliced, each bite of the sandwich packed a bunch of flavor from the meet. The only downside to the Roman Calvary was that they had applied too much of the balsamic vinegarette — so the bread become a bit too soggy and tart in certain bites. For the Italian Stallion, the provolone cheese was too sharp and the pickled vegetables could have been pickled longer.
Overall, I would definitely visit Matt & Marie’s again for another one of their sandwiches and/​or breakfast item.

Came here with a friend for a quick lunch because the photos looked too good to pass up! I had the capri with added chicken and my friend had the roman cavalry — both great but nothing super special. I think its the fresh homemade mozzarella that really makes it, so don’t miss out on that! Next time I plan on trying the waldorf!

Picked up an order for four today at 1pm. Service was prompt and despite a few changes/​additions to our sandwiches, our orders were made correctly. Always a tiny victory.
Prices have changed since they first opened. Aaliyah P, veggie sandwiches are now $ 1-​$ 1.50 than meats. Good stuff! I enjoyed the Roman Calvary for $ 8.10. Doubly soft + chewy bread and a fine amount of meat + cheese + arugula. Frankly, I appreciate the fact that these sandwiches aren’t overstuffed. They go down easy and don’t leave you feeling like you inhaled an entire pig afterwards.
It’s a lovely walk from my office at Broad and Chestnut. I’ll be back for sure.

After two trips, I see what people mean about inconsistent sandwiches/​ratios. I’ve had an American which was pretty good, and the Uncle G’s turkey which was just okay. These are just okay sandwiches on great bread at a premium price.
It seems like the way they cut the bread is a bit inconsistent depending on who you get, which I think is the reason behind the variance in the filling/​bread ratios.
Avoid the falafel at all costs — a friend got that one and it was absolutely soaked in oil and dripping oil everywhere. That can’t be normal.
Almost three stars because the bread is great, but you can’t have that much inconsistency if you’re selling ten dollar sandwiches.

Today was my first visit after a long time of wanting to try this place since it’s super close to my work. The bread is good, I like the sesame seed rolls. I opted for the Chicken Piccata which has chicken, tomatoes, lemon juice, yogurt sauce and mixed greens for a little over $ 8 including tax.
So in my head I was imagining a whole chicken breast, grilled or roasted on the roll. But they’re cut out strips which is totally fine, I just hope it’s fresh and they make it in store. The yogurt sauce is really good, and the lemon compliments it really well. I would say there’s definitely more bread than filling but it’s a solid sandwich.
Unfortunately, somehow a piece of bacon found itself into my sandwich. and I don’t eat pork/​beef/​lamb. that that kind of ruined it. Unfortunate. Not yet sure about if I will return
Service was friendly, one man running the whole store, very personable.

Solid sandwich, very friendly service, nice setting.
I came here while visiting Philadelphia. I had the chicken picatta sandwich, and I enjoyed it. The bread is fantastic, although I wouldn’t have minded it being toasted a bit. The chicken was well done, and I really liked the yogurt sauce. Speaking of which, while ordering, one of the employees (manager?) asked if I had tried it before and suggested I have a little sample of the yogurt sauce before ordering. I did and enjoyed it, so stuck with my order. Despite liking my sandwich, I acknowledge that I may have liked it even more had I gone for one of the other, not — so — light options. Another time.

This is a review update — but very strange that it appears my old review was removed. I’m happy to write a new review, but disappointed to see that the original one was taken down without any notice.
Anyhow —
When I first wrote about Matt & Marie’s, I gave them 3 stars. At the time, there were only a few signature sandwiches available. I had found the bread to meat/​toppings ratio to be too high, and the price point was pretty steep for a sandwich. ($ 9-​$ 10 after tax.)
Since then, I’ve had a few more sandwiches in my belly, and have been tempted to try their salads and soups. The new menu items offer good variety and can be ordered as a combo for a more reasonable price point for a Center City lunch. (Think options under $ 8.)
Flavors are good, and the bread is really enjoyable. It makes the sandwich.
Location is very clean, and service is friendly.