No frills cheesesteak restaurant. They also sell grilled chicken, burgers, hot dogs, etc. the cheesesteak is a piece of cooked steak and I always add peppers and onions ( but they only have hot peppers).
James P.
Different cheesesteak #1092 in the last five years. Not a traditional cheesesteak. It was a steak on a roll. It was a good steak on a roll. I liked the taste of the roll but it split down the back. I got the everything. The peppers added great flavor and the french fries added french fries. Cool old spot. Eating it inside would have helped the whole vibe.
Tom G.
This place speaks for itself & certainly doesn't need my review. But what the hell. Cheesesteaks are best in town by a LONGSHOT. Fries & burgers also great. There once a week
Billy M.
Awesome food in an old school hangout establishment with great service. I would travel from Brooklyn to go there.
Michael S.
This is comfort food done well. The steak on the sandwiches is thicker than the steakums most cheesesteak places use and perfectly charred and delicious. The onions and hot peppers are great with the cheese. The bread is from Dom's Bakery down the street I'm pretty sure and that's the best bread around. Their fries are always great and I ask for well done because I like them on the crispier and darker side. Don't sleep on the hot dog either. I grew up eating "Texas Weiners" from The Hot Grill in Clifton and Johnny and Hanges and places like that. These dogs are similarly cooked by deep frying them until they get a nice crisp on the skin. It pains me that I can't get a hot dog "all the way" around Hoboken but this gets me by as the best option when I want a dog.
Kennetb K.
Place is solely living on its past. Sandwiches are now really small and really not spectacular. The only saving grace is that the meat is a real steak not that chopped up stuff at other places.
Michele Elizabeth S.
This place is a Sinatra approved Hoboken institution! Idc what Philly does or whatever half rate places you want to compare this to. The cheese steaks at Piccolos are not pretentious and neither are the locals. Get with the program. The peppers are in a bowl on the counter and the sandwich speaks for itself. If you you know you know. Period. Now go get the cheese steak and thank me later.
Tito G.
Best traditional and one of the last real Hoboken cheese steak places patty is a legend
Betty L.
I really wanted to like this place, cash only, vintage interior and exterior, really cool looking inside with all the walls brick and covered with pictures, even an old school counter. However, the cashier made it seem like I wasn't welcome there and didn't acknowledge anything I said. I was hoping a great cheesesteak would redeem it for me, and I knew that it wasn't a philly style traditional steak going in, but I have to say, there was absolutely no value in getting a 6 inch with one thin steak on it for $11. Listen, it was cooked well, the break was good, the steak was good, and the onions were good. It's just that there are so many better options for value in the neighborhood, that also serve good food but for a way better value. That combined with the poor service means even though I live 2 blocks away, I can never see myself coming back to Piccolos. A shame!
Douglas Kearney
Piccolos is easily a 10/10. Best cheese steak I ever had. It’s almost like a thin, high-quality ribeye on a skinny baguette. The atmosphere is a step back in time. I hope that never changes. The guy behind the counter is also a 10/10. Cash only place so you know it has to be good.
This place is truly a local gem . Anyone who says they've had a bad experience here either has bad manners or just doesn't realize this place isn't exactly trying to be a michelin star restaurant. They do simple a breakfast & lunch , made well & have great cheese steak . An open flame grilled steak with onions & pepper juice on legit good bread ... this place can't be beat and has stood the test of time .
Terrell W.
Sandwiches are great and but not worth the Multiple racist encounters with the cook Me and my frien went to here because I told him this place had amazing steak sandwiches we walked to the front door the cook bang on the window saying wear a mask my friend pointed out they have a sign which said "masks inside just ask" so we went in the cook started yelling get out no mask I told him to chill your door says to ask for one realizing he was an idiot he said ok rolled his eyes and stared at us majority of our stay burnt our food I demanded a refund he suggested to make another i said f**k you you lost customers and best believe I'll spread the word. So please if you choose this place for the steak be aware of the Ignorance also count change the cashier can not count don't get finessed also ask for bigger bread they'll make a small portion for the same price.
Jenna L.
We tried Piccolos recently due to the amazing reviews and wanting a decent cheesesteak place in the area. I wouldn't really call it a cheesesteak rather a steak sandwich with cheese. As other reviews stated it is whole steak chunks grilled and topped with cheese and pepper and onions. It was a little heavy and greasy for my taste buds but to each their own. It's a hardy sandwich I'll give them that but the steak was a little chewy and as I said a little too greasy for my liking. Other than that the flavors were there...it was seasoned nicely and the mildly spicy peppers and onions were delicious and gave the sandwich a nice flavor.
John B.
This place is legit. Cheesesteaks are unique in that they are a whole cut of steak, nicely charred on the grill, served on excellent bread. I'm from Hoboken and played for Piccolo's little league team 25 years ago. It's the same owner, who has done everything consistently well for decades. Check this place out and get a cheesesteak with onions.
jon
The absolute best! I called up asked for a cheesesteak to go and boy did i get the experience with it! Patty boy answering the phone is a scene out of a movie. When you show up it all makes sense. They make incredible cheesesteaks different then any other place. I got the cheesesteak with hot peppers it was so good and not to heavy. Next time i may have to order 2 of them! Wow so happy i found this place. Thank you Patty it was really incredible. Love this neighborhood spot.
No frills cheesesteak restaurant. They also sell grilled chicken, burgers, hot dogs, etc. the cheesesteak is a piece of cooked steak and I always add peppers and onions ( but they only have hot peppers).
Different cheesesteak #1092 in the last five years. Not a traditional cheesesteak. It was a steak on a roll. It was a good steak on a roll. I liked the taste of the roll but it split down the back. I got the everything. The peppers added great flavor and the french fries added french fries. Cool old spot. Eating it inside would have helped the whole vibe.
This place speaks for itself & certainly doesn't need my review. But what the hell. Cheesesteaks are best in town by a LONGSHOT. Fries & burgers also great. There once a week
Awesome food in an old school hangout establishment with great service. I would travel from Brooklyn to go there.
This is comfort food done well. The steak on the sandwiches is thicker than the steakums most cheesesteak places use and perfectly charred and delicious. The onions and hot peppers are great with the cheese. The bread is from Dom's Bakery down the street I'm pretty sure and that's the best bread around. Their fries are always great and I ask for well done because I like them on the crispier and darker side. Don't sleep on the hot dog either. I grew up eating "Texas Weiners" from The Hot Grill in Clifton and Johnny and Hanges and places like that. These dogs are similarly cooked by deep frying them until they get a nice crisp on the skin. It pains me that I can't get a hot dog "all the way" around Hoboken but this gets me by as the best option when I want a dog.
Place is solely living on its past. Sandwiches are now really small and really not spectacular. The only saving grace is that the meat is a real steak not that chopped up stuff at other places.
This place is a Sinatra approved Hoboken institution! Idc what Philly does or whatever half rate places you want to compare this to. The cheese steaks at Piccolos are not pretentious and neither are the locals. Get with the program. The peppers are in a bowl on the counter and the sandwich speaks for itself. If you you know you know. Period. Now go get the cheese steak and thank me later.
Best traditional and one of the last real Hoboken cheese steak places patty is a legend
I really wanted to like this place, cash only, vintage interior and exterior, really cool looking inside with all the walls brick and covered with pictures, even an old school counter. However, the cashier made it seem like I wasn't welcome there and didn't acknowledge anything I said. I was hoping a great cheesesteak would redeem it for me, and I knew that it wasn't a philly style traditional steak going in, but I have to say, there was absolutely no value in getting a 6 inch with one thin steak on it for $11. Listen, it was cooked well, the break was good, the steak was good, and the onions were good. It's just that there are so many better options for value in the neighborhood, that also serve good food but for a way better value. That combined with the poor service means even though I live 2 blocks away, I can never see myself coming back to Piccolos. A shame!
Piccolos is easily a 10/10. Best cheese steak I ever had. It’s almost like a thin, high-quality ribeye on a skinny baguette. The atmosphere is a step back in time. I hope that never changes. The guy behind the counter is also a 10/10. Cash only place so you know it has to be good.
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This place is truly a local gem . Anyone who says they've had a bad experience here either has bad manners or just doesn't realize this place isn't exactly trying to be a michelin star restaurant. They do simple a breakfast & lunch , made well & have great cheese steak . An open flame grilled steak with onions & pepper juice on legit good bread ... this place can't be beat and has stood the test of time .
Sandwiches are great and but not worth the Multiple racist encounters with the cook Me and my frien went to here because I told him this place had amazing steak sandwiches we walked to the front door the cook bang on the window saying wear a mask my friend pointed out they have a sign which said "masks inside just ask" so we went in the cook started yelling get out no mask I told him to chill your door says to ask for one realizing he was an idiot he said ok rolled his eyes and stared at us majority of our stay burnt our food I demanded a refund he suggested to make another i said f**k you you lost customers and best believe I'll spread the word. So please if you choose this place for the steak be aware of the Ignorance also count change the cashier can not count don't get finessed also ask for bigger bread they'll make a small portion for the same price.
We tried Piccolos recently due to the amazing reviews and wanting a decent cheesesteak place in the area. I wouldn't really call it a cheesesteak rather a steak sandwich with cheese. As other reviews stated it is whole steak chunks grilled and topped with cheese and pepper and onions. It was a little heavy and greasy for my taste buds but to each their own. It's a hardy sandwich I'll give them that but the steak was a little chewy and as I said a little too greasy for my liking. Other than that the flavors were there...it was seasoned nicely and the mildly spicy peppers and onions were delicious and gave the sandwich a nice flavor.
This place is legit. Cheesesteaks are unique in that they are a whole cut of steak, nicely charred on the grill, served on excellent bread. I'm from Hoboken and played for Piccolo's little league team 25 years ago. It's the same owner, who has done everything consistently well for decades. Check this place out and get a cheesesteak with onions.
The absolute best! I called up asked for a cheesesteak to go and boy did i get the experience with it! Patty boy answering the phone is a scene out of a movie. When you show up it all makes sense. They make incredible cheesesteaks different then any other place. I got the cheesesteak with hot peppers it was so good and not to heavy. Next time i may have to order 2 of them! Wow so happy i found this place. Thank you Patty it was really incredible. Love this neighborhood spot.