Tony Jr’s

Chicken Cheese Steak was not that special at all… I was expecting a great sandwich… Meat lack flavor. However, the bread they used was pretty good… Horrible customer service. Won’t be back

hey, anyone knows what happen to this place? i was there this weekend and it’s closed. the kitchen has been torn out. there is no other info at their door. ???

I don’t know what compelled me to order a salad, but I now regret it.

This place makes a pretty decent cheesesteak if you need one in a pinch… but it’s nothing special. Also, it takes absolutely forever for your sandwich to come out of that sterile, quiet kitchen.
If you just need to fill your belly, Tony Jr.‘s will do the job. But if you want the authentic Philly cheesesteak experience, you’ll want to hit up someplace else.

Not going to lie, but not impressed by their cheesesteak. I wanted hot peppers… no hot peppers, just regular peppers. I went here, since it was technically Tony Luke Jr’s and the other one was way to far to go to before we left to go home.
I was bland…

So… lunch at 1:15. I’m the only one there and it takes 10+ minutes for a cheesesteak that in the end was all roll and little meat. Customer un-​service was proudly on display. The cook was in the waiting area chatting up some girl for part of the time. I can see the other guy behind the counter eating something while cooking. Nice health code violation there. Only person interested in working that day was me apparently and I already have a job. Dear Tony… spend less time with Guy Fieri and promoting frozen cheesesteaks and more time trying to hire qualified people who really want to run your business. I used to like coming here but it’s worse every time. Thank God Steve’s Prince of Steaks came to town on 16^th street. Good riddance.

In need of my second cheesesteak of the day? Ok, soooo… tony jrs it is. The first cheesesteak of the day was unfulfilling and the cheese didn’t taste so good.
I have had tony Luke’s and tony jrs. In the past and have been unimpressed. So, needless to say I was reluctant to give them another go. My brother LOVES them, so I’ll try again.
I’m also sick of getting cheesesteaks from hit or miss pizza shops with minimal amounts of over-​salted meat and heaps of nasty cheese… unless you order whiz and that just adds to the saltiness (quite the debacle).
I was pleasantly surprised by how sweet the guy on the phone was. His accent made him sound even sweeter. I ordered a pizza steak and a diet root beer.
The food arrived 20 minutes later to my apt door… awesome! The cheesesteak looked like a kettle boiled roll (all pretty and bubbly), the meat was delicious and not at all fatty, the sauce was spicy (definitely had a kick), and the mild provolone was the perfect touch.
The only criticism I would make is I really love a mild marinara. I might be alone in this, but I thought the sauce could have been better. My boyfriend LOVED the sauce, but he loves spicy.
Hands down… Best cheesesteak in center city… that I’ve had, and I’ve had.
Can’t wait to try everything:). Thanks

The doormen at the Four Seasons recommend this place all the time, so I finally decided to give them a try. Here is the result of my evaluation: friendly service, very mediocre steak sandwich. I would not recommend their steak sandwich to others. I hate to write a bad review, but this is what their sandwich earned them, in my opinion.

We came here for cheesesteak. Not the best cheesesteak I’ve ever had (I prefer Abner’s), but certainly passable. I ordered the pizza steak sandwich, which had provolone and tomato sauce. It’s amusing to me that I ordered anything pizza-​sounding in Philly, because pizza in Philly is generally nooooot that good. The problem is usually sauce-​related; it’s always WAYYY too sweet, and that just drives me nuts.
So why did I order anything in Philly with tomato sauce on it? I have no idea. I was feeling adventurous, I suppose.
Either way, the meat was fine, the bread was fine, the sauce was kind of a mistake. If you insist on going here, you’re probably better off ordering a regular cheesesteak.
My friend, meanwhile, LOVED hers. She got hers the «Philly way» (wit’ Wiz).

Pretty big cheesesteak loaded wit wiz, also had an order of fried mushrooms.

While the location is pretty ideal, and not too far from my place, I’ll say that I don’t think I’ll be going here too often. MAYBE getting delivery or possibly take out, but probably not going in to sit. The thing is, it smells. And not just the sweet aromas of meat sizzling and potatoes frying, but a genuine stench of some sort of mix of cleaning fluids and body odor (or bodily fluids-​odor, I couldn’t tell.)
The sandwiches aren’t terribly expensive, and take about 10 – 15 minutes to prepare. The fountain for fountain sodas wasn’t working when we stopped by, so I didn’t end up getting a drink, but they had some Snapple, Pepsi products, and Stewart’s root beer that my little sister got. It was just pretty miserable waiting those 10 minutes inside that smelly, small space. I wouldn’t say it was cramped, but if there were a few more people inside, it would’ve been.
I used the bathroom upstairs, and the flusher took a while to work, which was a little annoying.
When we finally got our sammies (cheesesteaks, roast pork w/​b. rabe and provolone, and one cheeseburger), we were pretty satisfied with the sizes for the price. As ravenous as we were, we started eating on the walk back. My thoughts on the pork sammie: the pork was a little dry any time that it wasn’t near the provolone or the rabe. However, in those perfect bites that contained all three essential parts, it was divine. Juicy rabe, sharp provolone, I was happy. I added a little hot sauce to some of the dryer bits, and was satisfied. My cousin ordered his cheesesteak without onions and, Murphy’s Law, got onions, but we were already halfway home before we realized it, so we didn’t bother, and he just added some ketchup and toughed it out.
The burger received no reviews positive or negative, so I can’t say anything other than it looked big.
I won’t rush back, but it’s a solid place if you need a big ol’ steak or sammy to go.

Recommended to our group from the hotel concierge that’s not Pat’s or Geno’s (tourist traps). The cheese steaks are okay, I think they got my order wrong because I ordered a cheese steak with American cheese, but it came with some light colored white-​ish cheese. Besides that, the bread was soft and the steak was good; I wish the steak pieces were a bit larger/​longer. The pieces of steak were pretty small, but plentiful. We didn’t get any ‘lip’ like you’d get at Geno’s, which we liked.

well, this was my first ever cheese steak experience on a cold night on my first ever visit to Philly, but I found the cheesesteak with hot peppers to be quite tasty, and liked the bread. and the place is cheap. very simple, barebones environment inside.

While gone one weekend, my bf wanted to grab a hoagie for lunch from Primo’s near us, but upon arrival discovered that they were OUT of supplies and closing up shop early. Desperate for food (a hoagie specifically) he started meandering back to our neighborhood when he walked by Tony Jr’s and decided to give them a try. The reason I know this is because when I called him that night he told me that he had a back-​up to his beloved Primo’s hoagies.
The thought seemed impossible to me given his high standards for hoagies, but he said that the place (maybe somehow related to Tony Luke’s?) made good classic hoagies and a pretty tasty cheesesteak with quality ingredients — and clearly at a price that he can swallow (haha, pun not intended). He’d still prefer Primo’s and a few other places around CC, but Tony Jr’s is another hoagie shop amongst many other good ones in Philadelphia (no surprise, practically the city’s signature food item, next to pretzels). Plus, it makes my life easier knowing that he can feed himself while I’m away without breaking the bank or feeling unsatisfied.

Cardboard burger and good fries for about six bucks in Center City may be some of your best options if you’re living/​visiting frugally! However, I sure do not recommend this «TONY JR’s» place at all.
I would rather you go to Mama’s Vegetarian, 20^th&Market, if you want a cheap meal in walking distance from Rittenhouse Square. It’s also healthier!
That being said, I can’t speak on behalf of the cheesesteaks but why would you want to eat a cheesesteak in Center City? GO TO SOUTH PHILLY.

I spent 5 days in Philadelphia and managed to have three large cheesesteaks. I wasn’t shocked that by day 5 my pants didn’t fit and my face was rounder than usual, but I was shocked that none of the cheesesteaks were deserving of 5 Stars. Sorry Philly, I’ve had better in New Jersey.
Of the 3 places I tried, Tony Jr’s was definitely the best and was closest to our hotel. The sandwich was big, juicy, and covered in melted Sharp Provolone Cheese. What didn’t end up all over my face clearly went straight to my butt. The fries were just okay. I overheard another group of tourists (suitcases and all) raving about the Pork Italian and the Chicken Parm, but I’ll have to wait for a return trip before I try those!

I sorta want a do-​over. For lunch I went with the ostrich burger since it was something different and something I have never had the opportunity to try yet. I unwrapped the foil and uncovered a lonely, dry looking patty topped with american cheese in a sesame seed bun. The patty was definitely dry. There was no juiciness to the burger whatsoever. Maybe it’s because it’s ostrich and I would assume it’s leaner than beef… Anyway, thank god the bun was decent and I wasn’t too hungry to begin with.
I definitely would give this place a second chance though. Despite all the great sounding things on the menu I tried this. The chicken cutlet sandwiches sounded great! Wish I actually took note of that before the ostrich burger caught my eye.

As far as I can tell, this joint is not affiliated with the famous Tony Luke’s. Maybe they are trying to mooch off of the name and reputation of the more famous establishment. Ok, fine, that’s not my fight. All I know is that they serve food and I can review it. (Even
is confused: One of the photos posted is NOT of this establishment, strike one, and the website address is wrong, strike two.)
Everyone who visits Philadelphia wants to try a cheesesteak (or two or four) and you should try one. Tony’s cheesesteak is ok but it’s not great. It was the only one I tried in Philly and I picked wrong.
On the other hand, Tony Jr’s, serves up an outstanding roast pork sandwich with broccoli rabe. Hell to the yes. It is absolutely delicious and you do need to try it.
And then head off to find a better cheesesteak if your stomach lining can handle it. Better wear sweatpants and pack some Pepto.

There are really only two things you have to do in Philly:
1. Shake your head in disgust at all the Phillies/​Eagles fans.
2. Eat a cheesesteak.
I had #1 well in hand, so that left only the cheesesteak. Fate (or Miriam) brought us to Tony Luke Jr’s. The place is spartan; a counter, tables and chairs. No decorations. This is a place to eat meat and cheese, and nothing else.
I recalled seeing an episode of Bobby Flay’s Throwdown (see below for rant) with Tony Luke, and I remembered that their specialty is the broccoli rabe they toss on top of their signature steak. So I went for the steak w/​greens, and asked them to throw some whiz on it too.
The bread was fresh and tasty, the steak plentiful and juicy, and the greens definitely added a nice garlicky flavor. This wasn’t the best cheesesteak I’ve ever had, but it was pretty damn good. And big; at the end of the meal, my companions were debating whether or not to bring the rest of their sandwiches with us. They asked me what I was going to do with mine.
Bitch, please. I ate that shit.
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Throwdown Rant: Sure, the premise is cool; challenge people to see if you can beat them at their specialty. Competition breeds excellence. But why is deception necessary? Why does the Food Network have to lie say they are doing this whole showcase on them because they make the best cheesesteaks (for instance) around?
Because then, when fuckin’ Bobby shows up and ruins the whole thing, half these people look like they want to cry. They were so jazzed up at being chosen, at being recognized for their excellence in a particular area of cooking… and then they see Bobby’s smug face and they realize they’ve been sandbagged.
These people are proud of what they do, and instead of being celebrated (as they originally believed), suddenly they have to go up against some d-​bag who has been preparing for this for who knows how long, and has the benefit of picking out a ton of gourmet ingredients that could never be used on an everyday basis because it would cut into their profit margins. It shatters them. Fuck Bobby Flay. I want to see him lose every time.

I keep most of my lunches pretty simple. most of the time I just pick up a lot of fruit and a cup of yogurt at Sue’s so I can be healthy pants. other times I just pick up an Egg + Cheese and add on some Turkey Sausage and a Peanut Bar when I’m extra adventurous. But after watching the episode of «It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia» where the gang go on a manhunt I was seriously feeling the lust for blood. And I could only have that hunger craving satisfied by something gamy and as far from Raccoon (or Human as the gang thought) as possible. So that’s what bought me to Tony and his mighty extensive menu.
after skimming the menu I could only hear it (and some cheese fries) calling my name. So that’s when I picked up the Double Ostrich Burger with Cheese. And to Quote Samuel L. in Pulp Fiction «Mmm-​mmmm. That is a tasty burger.». two quarter pound ostrich burgers on top of each other and smothered in the cheese of your choice. By now most of you are either salivating or screaming, but all I can say is Hot Damn! Oh and those fries were awesome in case you were wondering.
This place is the second branch of Tony Luke’s so it’s definitely smaller than the first. But it still does bring in the same immaculate food offerings for meat, and veggie lovers. And it stil has that incredibly talked about cheesesteak that the other one has.