Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks sits on South Broad Street in South Philadelphia West, its branding built around the name Joey Merlino — it shows up across the shop's merch line, from snapbacks to dad caps.
Regulars point to the quality of the meat and bread as the draw, with comparisons to the city's more established cheesesteak names often landing in Skinny Joey's favor. Execution gets described as consistent from visit to visit, though the rolls draw occasional complaints on texture. Peak hours bring real waits, a sign of how steady the crowd has gotten.
Regulars point to the quality of the meat and bread as the draw, with comparisons to the city's more established cheesesteak names often landing in Skinny Joey's favor. Execution gets described as consistent from visit to visit, though the rolls draw occasional complaints on texture. Peak hours bring real waits, a sign of how steady the crowd has gotten.