John's Roast Pork ★ 4.8
John's Roast Pork in Philadelphia is the 1930 South Philly counter at Snyder and Weccacoe, James Beard America's Classic 2006 with the city's defining roast pork sandwich.
Try: Roast pork sandwich, cheesesteak
HoursOpen 24 hours daily
The dishPhilly cheesesteak
Location
Address: 1219 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Try: Cheesesteak
Center City Pretzel Co. ★ 4.4
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