Bevan’s Deli

Having grown up in Northeast Philly with a mom & pop deli at the corner of my block, I consider my palate quite refined when it comes to Philly-​style neighborhood fare. Now… I have lived in the boro for a little over two years now and despite the fact that I live a little less than a quarter mile away from this place, I’ve never wandered in.
That’s mostly due to the fact that almost every raving recommendation I’ve gotten for a sandwich shop from boro natives has fallen painfully short of expectations.
Not to put too fine a point on it, but Bevans will be my go-​to from now on.
The deli case is a carbon copy of the ones you’ll find throughout the Northeast parts of the city, and the selection of cold cuts sidesteps the mediocrity of supermarket-​style displays by taking the approach Henry Ford took when he rolled out the model T: «The customer may have any color he wishes so long as it is black.»
Each product on display has most obviously been expertly selected by the proprietor. And you should thank him for it.
Bodega-​style limited inventory is also close at hand for your convenience, but the real evidence that these folks have elevated the deli sandwich to a high art are in the details.
Order the hoagie special (a sentimental philly traditional offering that includes a small bag of chips and a can of soda) and your sandwich will arrive at the counter in traditional butcher paper… snugly wrapped (without tape) by the hands of a true artist. It’s a presentation that subtly hints at the deli’s long history of success in the neighborhood having been in business since the late 1950’s.
UNWRAP that butcher paper (on a tailgate or an office desk) and what you’ll find inside can only be described as philly deli perfection. Wafer-​thin slices of cold cuts are staged according to your preference (ham & cheese, American, Italian, etc.) and placed on top of expertly proportioned layers of lettuce tomato and onion.
Where most local places in this niche try to upsell you on «double meat», Bevans understands the subtle art of keeping hoagie contents in balance… balance that won’t have your Amoroso’s long roll (I’m guessing) bursting in your hands halfway through the sandwich. They’re satisfying without doubling as a post-​lunch sedative.
Five stars doesn’t do it justice. And I’m sure you’ll agree.

Best Cheesesteaks in West Chester and they offer specials where you get chips and a soda for under $ 10.00.

Best cheesesteaks in town! Prices are very affordable with weekend specials that make the drive worth every mile. Friendly employees and fast service!

Bevan’s Cold Cuts is that local sandwich shop with hometown hospitality. The chicken cheesesteak with onions a lil mayo and a lil ketchup is AMAZING! If you package your sandwich in a meal you get your pick of a variety of sandwiches. Lunch time is a mad house, but worth the wait!