Big Joe's Sandwich Shop - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Big Joey makes a hell of a Buffalo cheese steak with chicken can’t wait to try the signature next. The lady working was nice and it was a total vibe

On the corner of the street, small shop, possibility of eating on site. We had two small sandwiches (cheese steak and egg bacon) with a side of fries and two drinks. Total of $18. The quantities are sufficient, it’s quite heavy (normal!) and it’s good. Very friendly service. Would benefit from a little cleaning/cleaning

We were stranded in Philly, and Big Joe's was the bright part of our unexpected stay. They fed us good and were super friendly. Best cheese steaks I've had!

Great service great food great people best cheesesteak around

Flight cancelation had us over-night across the street. As many stories have a silver lining, so did ours ... mine just happened to be bright yellow.

this place absolutely rocks... just look at this hoagie! its beautiful! and it was really, really tasty! sometimes its tough to be a vegetarian in a cheesesteak shop, but big joes gets it. ill be back someday to try that veggie cheesesteak ❤️

Wow. Just wanted to say that although im not from philly i tend to make plenty of visits every year since i live in NJ! All i have to say is ive pretty much had every cheesesteak possible from Pat's, Geno's, Pudge's from Blue Bell and Tony Luke's but Big Joe's is by far the best cheesesteak i ever had in my life! Dont let the people fool you into going to the more known places like the ones ive listed! Big Joe's is the most generous with their meat, their steaks are seasonsed extremely well, the bread is soft and the large steak is 12 inches!! What more can you ask for?! Everyone go here if you want the best from Philly!

The best place in delco for a cheesesteak! Joe and his team are the best! Great place for great food!

Great place, hole in the wall. Great prices as well. Don't forget to fill out the notebook with your hometown.

Neighborhood sandwich shop. Massive hoagies and Philly cheesesteaks.

Lunch meat is cut Too thick too much meat put in the hoagie

Was in the area at the racetrack . Good sandwiches.. pizza steak and cheesesteak loaded .

ANYTHING this guy makes homemade is 5 star . Cheesesteaks are definitely of the elite in Delco. Don’t listen to this Amanda wacko review the day before this, all she leaves is 1 star reviews everywhere. Joes is legit , has been since he opened .

This was ABSOLUTELY terrible. If I could give a 1/2 star, I would. I can't imagine who would like this restaurant, but I imagine them to be like the other clientele we saw in there - far right of center. That in and of itself is not a problem, but the food was awful. I ordered one with whiz, mushrooms, and cooked onions: the meat was unseasoned, the bread was soft but bland, just like the rest of the meal. My husband ALSO ordered a cheese steak, but inexplicably his sandwich had ground beef. Neither of us have any idea why this place has nearly 5 stars, a seemingly loyal customer base, or how it can even call itself a restaurant. It looks like someone took their home decor (including military photos they found at swap meets and a basic refrigerator in the eating area). Mom and pop shop in all the worst ways. We took leftovers in a box and immediately threw everything in the garbage out of the owners view, as to not directly insult them. Don't waste your time.

Best in Delco you won't leave hungry Sandwich is huge #1

A solid cheesesteak without the crowds. If staying near the airport be sure to stop by this place.

This is a tiny shop on a hard to get to corner but, the food was great and, the staff couldn't have been more friendly. You cannot eat in as they don't have seating. They had great fried mushrooms and the sandwiches were very tasty!

Met big Joe and he dialed us in with some fantastic Philly Steak Sandwiches.

In from Texas and this is truly an absolute treasure. Service was speedy and the Philly cheesesteak were delish! Def recommend!!

One of the best subs I’ve tried!!! Such a hefty portion, too. Get the cheesesteak! Service was awesome, such friendly staff. The inside is definitely a vintage sub shop feel. And after you get your sub, go down to the Governor Printz park two blocks away to have a picnic and watch the planes from PHL depart. :)

Hands down best food in the Essington area if u are ever in Tinicum it’s a must to stop in and get cap off with a awesome sandwich weather it’s a sub or cheese steak

Take-out only, but you won't be hungry after you have your sandwich from Big Joe's. True mom and pop operation, service can be a bit slow, there's usually just Big Joe and (I believe) his wife here. Place is a bit old and tired too, but you're not here for the ambiance, you're here for the food. But the sandwich is worth the wait. Even if you're a big eater (like me) a "Lil" version of any sandwich is sufficient unless you're buying for two or more. The Special Italian is one of my favorites and I swear there's enough meat and toppings for 2 or possibly 3 sandwiches! It's an "unhinge your jaw like a snake" sub (or grinder or hoagie) and it's messy and glorious at the same time. It's quality ingredients too and a great roll. I've never tried anything else from them, that's how good my usual sub is, but I hear the cheesesteaks are pretty amazing too. Skip the Wawa if you have time and get a sandwich from Big Joe for a true taste of Philly and eastern PA.

This is our Philly Cheesesteak place periodz. With a z on the end. Me and family love these subs.

Always showing love ❤️ place is amazing love big Joe's cheesesteak a must try if your In the area

Food was amazing. Sandwich was big enough to last all day definitely will return. I ordered big Joe Philly steak cheese sandwich loader with grilled onion, jalapeño peppers

Great cheesesteak. Had the Big Joe which has onions and peppers. Came out hot and steaming. The peppers were a great touch. The service was super friendly and fast.

First time ever eating here and man, let me tell you their hoagies are out of this world! And they have tater tots ! Great experience I’ll definitely be back

Pretty tasty, but have had better bread. If I stayed near by in the future I come back.

Had my first hoagie here today, I bet this thing weighed 2lbs! Not only was this big but it was delicious. Very friendly staff, great old school Delco sandwich shop.

Most delicious philly food in the area. Massive amounts of meat on hoagies. Best onion rings in existence.

Tried a dozen of places around. It's packed and juicy

Best cheesesteak, great prices, friendly service !

Amazing authentic sandwich shop! First place I went to, to get a Philly cheesesteak and I was fully satisfied.

best cheesesteak i've had in a while....hoagie was great too👌🏾

Amazing steak sandwiches at a reasonable price. Staff was great. Not much area for dining in but well worth taking out. I'll be back for sure.

Very very 👍 good will be back!

Very nice cheesesteak at Big Joe’s! First time here but an instant fan. Generous portions, good quality meat and cheese ratio and very nice people serving things up. And very fair prices. A solid little mom and pop joint near the airport!

Let me tell you, I wish I checked out this place sooner! Cheesesteak arguably best in Delco hands down! Meat on it is a 10/10. Great flavor, chopped but not super fine like it’s almost ground beef. Portion on it was perfect! I found myself saying mmmm with every bite! Special Italian Hoagie was just as good! The pepper spread (not sure technical name on description) truly made the sandwich phenomenal! I’m picky with hoagies because most places don’t use all the meats that an Italian is suppose to have. French Fries were done to perfection! Crispy not soggy and just the right amount of salt on them. To top it off Joe the Owner is just an all around nice guy! I met him through my job and I put off trying for a while. Like I said big mistake on my behalf! The quality and freshness of everything was just so much more than you expect from the average place. Wish I took pictures but once I saw it I knew I had my work cut out for me lol. Thank you Joe! Made this my new go to for take out!

Great cheesesteak! Has good flavor, and the bread goes perfectly with it.

Yo the chicken cheese steak was possibly the best I ever had

Great cheesesteak n chicken cheesessteaks really good pricing to

Everything was amazing! Definitely recommend!

What a great find! The sandwiches were so good! If I lived in the area, I'd have to eat here every day!

Greet pizza cheesesteak..the roll was delicious and the amount of meat in this sub was amazing...it literally was stuffed and falling out.Thanks so much . 👍

Small shops in neighborhoods always have the best food, Bog Joe’s delivers! Best cheesesteak in years!

The best cheesesteaks come from places just like this. This is one of my favorite stops for cheesesteaks. Get yourself one of the Joes Philly steaks. You won’t regret it

I ordered a cheesesteak and it was really good . I recommend this place if you want a cheesesteak that tastes good and the price is good 👍

One of the best cheesesteaks I’ve had over the years just outside Philadelphia and a few min from the airport. Enough said give them a try!

Best Bang for the Buck in Today's world 💪 Great Food and Service Especially for someone Traveling on Road for Work . I always tip very well because they take good care of us . I Never have any issues . And besides who wants to be Hungry back at the Hotel ;)

Food was Awesome. Great Cheesesteaks! Great Wings. Take out while staying in a nearby hotel.

Very good cheesesteaks and sandwich’s.

Ok let's be clear if it's all the fancy stuff that a lot of folks people are always writing about, this isn't the place. If you want to some place fill your gut with good comfort food, & be out the door or take it home to rest this the place. A small steak that can feed 2 & order of fries to split for less than $10 sign me up once a week, I worry about my calorie count later. Large variety of stuff all reasonably priced, one word OUTSTANDING!!! Went back today for the 1st time since the Pandemic, Little has changed yeah the prices went up a few bucks, but where hasn't it. When your coming & going from Philly Airport get off at Essington you won't be sorry!!!

Very solid cheesesteak. I highly recommend the sweet peppers.

What a wonderful little place! Mr. Lange took wonderful care of us, and I’m so happy to announce their cheesesteak is MUAH! Magnificent. He’s self-aware and sociable. Even had a diet ginger ale, which is my favorite. My husband grabbed an A1 cheesesteak and was not disappointed.

Joe and Donna make visiting here awesome!

This was one of the best sub sandwiches I've ever had. The Italian subs are loaded with meat

However you get here… get here. My previous COVID review of Joe’s was very unfair, and I apologize. Joe’s is probably one of the best, most reliable, responsibly-priced, and absolutely delicious and authentic Philadelphia sandwich institutions in the entire Delval area, let alone the city vicinity and neighborhood. Grab a “big joe special steak”. I Love the use of vinegar peppers along with the sweets. And don’t sleep on the hot roast pork. Real long hots, sharp provolone, and prosciutto for the old Italian specials. Thumbs up. Certified. Beats Nicks and Tony Luke’s by two car lengths.

Great food, great prices, friendly service. Get the corn fritters. So good

Best cheesesteaks I ever had . Alway have to get 1 when I’m in Philadelphia. Will be a customer forever.

I only really get the same exact thing, but it's the best around.

One of my favorite rolls , liscio's is just great, hoagie was a bit big and sloppy , to much meat for my taste personally.

Just stopped in & got cheese steaks..... phenomenal food & people are so nice! If you're in the area, you must stop here to eat. Excellent! Thank you!!!

Just a little hole in the wall but very friendly staff huge cheese steak tasted great I will probably be back on a regular basis

3.11.23 - Wife and I got a cheese steak and Italian hoagie. Best cheese steak in all my 57 years!!! Meat was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Quantities were great. Hoagie was also very good one of the best i have had. Lots of good quality meats and the roll was perfect. Will go back again....soon.

In town from Detroit for a hockey tournament.. Wanted to try a cheesesteak of course while in Philly..I was told about Big Joes ..Im telling you, this place is a must!.. best cheesesteak i have ever ate!!..see you next time!

We were looking for a cheesesteak place and were very happy with our decision to stop here. Friendly service and great sandwiches! I don't live in the area, but next time I'm up this way I will be stopping here again!

Scrapple egg and cheese is the best hands down

I am not from town. I was staying about a mile away. Google showed good reviews for this location. They almost lost my service because they didn't open on time. I decided to wait and give them time to open. It was worth the wait. I ordered a Big Cheesesteak and a Lil Special Italian. Both of them were huge, packed with tons of meat, and delicious. I will say the Special Italian was by far one of the best if not the best hoagie I've had.

Hidden Gem! Great food for a great price. The inside is somewhat eclectic and a bit cluttered. Worth it. There are a couple stools but designed for take out. We got a 12 inch Big Joe Cheesesteak. Never saw so much meat on a cheesesteak. Huge portions on fries that were only $3. They have breakfast sandwiches all day so we got a couple to reheat tomorrow before our flight.

As I watch the Eagles in the playoffs... I recounted the fantastic cheesesteak I had here before the Phillies world series game 5 to my husband. It has been a couple months, but I was able to so easily recall just how juicy and delicious the cheesesteak was that I needed to write a review. We got cheesesteak hoagies and they were just tasty, awesome, and laid the lettuce in such a way to prevent the A+ roll from getting soggy. As someone who now lives far from Philly, it was everything I wanted and needed visiting home. Super close to the stadium and a quick off from 95, it's worth the stop. Perhaps the facade and interior might not be fancy... But the sandwich will be worth it.

We recently visited Philly and wanted to get a cheesesteak and boy did we find a great one at Big Joe's. Both the cheesesteak and mushroom cheesteak sandwiches we ordered were super delicious with a very generous portion. I highly recommend ordering up a cheesesteak sandwich next time you're in the area from Big Joe's. Our order was ready right on time (we ordered ahead), it was very easy to find the store and they had plenty of parking. Excellent portions and a super delicious sandwich. I highly recommend with 5 stars.

Stopped by here to pick up dinner before returning my rental car and overnighting at the airport. Ordered a small/li'l roast pork sandwich with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone. This thing was HUGE and absolutely loaded with pork. It could have used a little more salt (and maybe something like a splash of vinegar to add a little contrast), but it was better than the one I had from John's Roast Pork. The meat was sliced thicker and had more flavor. Very nice people there, lots of sandwich options that looked good. Interesting soda choices in the fridge--at least to this Californian--that I'll have to try next time. It's a takeout kinda place, so don't expect ambiance. I'll definitely be back!

The best Philly I have had, for sure!!!! Meat was piled high and the cheese mixed in just right! Peppers and onions!!!!! Well worth the $ and I walked out with the T-Shirt as well!

Best Philly cheese steak. Authentic.

I'm from out of town but I didn't want to go to the typical Geno's or Pat's for cheesesteak. I'm a work trip at the nearby Navy Yard and in the area and decided to get myself a cheesesteak and saw Joe's on Google. Going in, the place didn't really have a inviting atmosphere, definitely not a place to really sit down, girl at the counter didn't really seem like she wanted to help anyone. Reason why I gave this place the full stars is because of the food. Just stuffed with meat and not veggies like other places. If that's all you want, this is the place to go. I felt fulfilled coming here. Will definitely stop by again if I go to Philly.

This place is ABSOLUTELY LEGIT! I got the Big Joe cheesesteak and it was amazing. I also had the pleasure of meeting Joe and Donna, fantastic people. Just a great experience. I’m going back for the Italian.

Great cheese steak ,great people

OMG......You have to get an A1 Cheesesteak with extra meat extra cheese, fried onions and garlic cooked in. Say less! You'll be back and be back and be back, for another one. The Italian Special Hoagie is how an I Talia hoagie should be made with real Italian cuts of meat and Sharp Provalone. To die for.

Great food. The place could use a bit of modernizing. Create an environment where people will feel comfortable.

Great sanwich, feels like your visiting your grandfathers storage unit, but legitimately a great philly sandwich with out a doubt.

I was in this town/ state as an emotional support person and in my free time I walked up from my hotel to this little shop on the corner. The walk was pleasant even though it was misting. I had a beefsteak or a Philly steak, no cheese. Sad I know but. I also had corn fritters which are my favorite side. And then as I'm waiting for my order I saw that they have scrapple. I had just two days before this visit learned what scrapple is because it has a national holiday. Who knew right? So I ordered that and the lady behind the counter asked if I wanted eggs with it and I said 'Do I?' - the answer is yes. I did not hate it. I was pretty full and couldn't eat much anyway. But I felt it needed some hot sauce and salt and pepper. Also no cheese on this. I would recommend grabbing a side or two of corn fritters for sure.

Joe will make anything you ask for, and he'll make it delicious! Their cheesesteak and turkey sandwiches are delightful.

No seating, but great sandwiches!

The cheesesteak was really good and full of meat. Well seasoned. You won't go wrong eating here.

Friendly service and delicious food! We got the cheesesteak and pizza cheesesteak. Equally delicious, the hoagie roll was perfectly soft. Meat was full of flavor. Next time we are in Philadelphia we will definitely make a trip! It’s worth it!

My family and I ate from Big Joe's yesterday and could not have been happier. Everything we ordered, cheesesteaks, a hoagie, a sausage sandwich, chicken tenders and fries, was absolutely delicious. They were so friendly and the food was awesome. No one had any complaints and for a group our size, with such a range of orders, that is something. We would recommend them to anyone.

The best cheesesteaks and hoagies in Delco. You will not find a bigger and fresher sandwich. 5 stars!

We loved not and will b back soon. We split a big Joe's cheese steak and fries. It was so good I didn't get to take a picture. But trust me. It was the best.

Absolutely delicious cheesesteak!

Maybe one of the best cheese steak sandwiches I've ever had. Also got a great Italian Special sandwich. Will definitely stop here again if and when I'm in this area.

Good cheese steak, no doubt. Nice people.

Good traditional Philly cheesesteak.

Best cheese steak I have had in Philly.

Take out only! The place is a dive and I mean that in the best possible way. I have found that dives usually have the best food and this was no exception. Fantastic Philly cheesesteak.

Always good food and packed with meat

Screw those other places that claim they have the best.... this place hands down is better@

Really nice ownership on top of amazing grub. Onions on my cheesesteak were cooked perfectly. One of the best cheesesteaks in Delco!

Great place with awesome portions and tasty food

Great value! Top quality for an affordable price. The Italian hero is enough for two meals.

Excellent service clean atmosphere great sandwiches