Old Original Nick's Roast Beef

2149 S 20th St, Philadelphia
(215) 463-4114

Recent Reviews

kd dk

Been eating at this place for 40 years. Foods always been great but lately the service has been awful.

Service: 1

Dan K

Waitress was a sweetheart. Food is amazing. Never a bad meal here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Roast Beef Combo Overboard, Sandwich, Roast

Shawn Nichol

Awesome roast beef sandwiches and the gravy fries are slamminParking: Hard to find a spot ...it's SOUTH PHILLY...that's almost how it is everywhere down there

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Roast Beef Sandwich with Gravy Fries, The Sandwich

Bernardo Corman

Fantastically cool place worth the effort to find. This is about as 'old school' as it gets. Sliced roast beef sandwiches to die for. Fantastic fries. The service was perfect. 10/10 would highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

todd lowel

Step into the past this far has been around forever women used to enter from the back the roast beef phenomenal don't forget to get the gravy fries the bartenders are great it's just a great feeling inside here been coming here most of my life

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Roast Beef Combo Overboard, Roast

Aaron Murphy

The Roast Beef is Flavorful and 2nd to None in the City.Kid-friendliness: Alcohol present, Bar setting. Not recommended for Kids.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Roast Beef Combo Overboard, Roast Beef Sandwich with Gravy Fries, Sandwich, Roast, Roast Beef Sandwich with Cheese, Fries with Gravy, Horseradish and Pepper Rings

Christopher Johnson

The roast pork sandwich is my fave and they get it right every time?

Justin M.

I can't say enough good things about the food here! It was definitely on point and hit the spot! I'm used to a Roast beef on weck being from Buffalo and this just tasted better on a softer roll with gravy. Service and ambience made it feel like being back home. Thank you!

Darryn James

Hands down the best roast beef and roast pork sandwiches I’ve had in Philly so far! I will absolutely be back soon. Everyone was very friendly, Destiny our waitress was amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Turkey, Sandwich, Roast

C Jordan

My friend lives in the neighborhood and raved to me about this place. Since I was helping her move, I decided to treat us to lunch on 02/27 around 12:30pm We each got one drink, a vodka, sprite, and a beer and we each got a sandwich and we shared gravy fries. The sandwich was absolutely terrible, the meat was very tough and I love roast beef. I literally took two bites and I would’ve thought the server would have asked so at least they could refund me since I didn’t enjoy my meal, but she seemed super busy and I didn’t want to make a fuss.My friend who is a longtime customer agreed there was an issue that day and we agreed it must’ve been the way the food was prepared. I don’t know if I’ll give them another opportunity because my bill was $50 without tip.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Fries with Gravy

Chris Schuck

This place is a classic gem. You need to try this place. Not only is the beed/pork/turkey excellent, the service is amazing! So friendly, so attentive and just down right happy to have you. Full bar as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jimmy Depiano

Fantastic as alwas!!!

Maggie J.

Now that's your Philly place to get a sandwich. Definitely recommend the roast beef, lives up the name .

Alexander Whit

This roast beef sandwich lives rent free in my head. I find myself thinking about it from time to time. I can’t think of too many other food items that are as simple and delicious it. Get it wet and get plenty of napkins because this IS a VERY messy sandwich.

Food: 5

Eddie Mendez

I know the rostbeef man 25+is

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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