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Skinny Joey Merlino, once a name synonymous with headlines, has embarked on a remarkable journey of reinvention. Today, Merlino is focused on entrepreneurial ventures, aiming to make his mark in legitimate business pursuits. By pursuing his passion for food, building a platform for his voice & embracing new challenges, Joey Merlino is crafting a future defined not by his past, but by his vision & resolve. Whether it’s the sound of sizzling cheesesteaks or the thoughtful dialogue of his podcast, Skinny Joey Merlino is determined to build something that lasts. The flagship location is set to open soon, located near all of Philadelphia’s major sports stadiums, with Merlino envisioning a franchising model to expand his Skinny Brand Nationwide!
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Address: 3020 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Phone: (215) 475-5600
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Lou Verna
Skinny Joey’s absolutely delivers.
Went with the Cooper Sharp with onions and it was next-level — perfectly chopped steak, the cheese melted into every bite, and the onions cooked just right for that sweet, savory balance. The roll held everything together without getting soggy, which is the true test of a great cheesesteak.
Fast service, great flavor, and no shortcuts. This is the kind of spot that reminds you why Philly owns the cheesesteak conversation.
Highly recommend — I’ll be back for another.
… moreWent with the Cooper Sharp with onions and it was next-level — perfectly chopped steak, the cheese melted into every bite, and the onions cooked just right for that sweet, savory balance. The roll held everything together without getting soggy, which is the true test of a great cheesesteak.
Fast service, great flavor, and no shortcuts. This is the kind of spot that reminds you why Philly owns the cheesesteak conversation.
Highly recommend — I’ll be back for another.
Joe Almo III
Skinny Joey’s Cheesesteaks is a must-try spot in South Philly if you’re looking for a legit cheesesteak. The sandwiches are loaded with flavor, perfectly cooked steak, and a great roll that holds everything together the way a real Philly cheesesteak should.
The ordering setup is a little unique — you order the cheesesteak at one window and sides at another — but it moves quickly and the staff keeps things organized. Even when it’s busy, the line moves faster than you might expect.
The cheesesteaks themselves are excellent. Plenty of meat, great seasoning, and everything cooked fresh on the grill. If you’re a cheesesteak fan, this is definitely a place worth stopping for.
The location has that classic South Philly feel and a fun energy around it, especially with all the buzz surrounding Skinny Joey. Whether you’re a local or just visiting Philadelphia, it’s a great place to grab an authentic cheesesteak.
Definitely one of the more exciting cheesesteak spots to pop up in the city.
… moreThe ordering setup is a little unique — you order the cheesesteak at one window and sides at another — but it moves quickly and the staff keeps things organized. Even when it’s busy, the line moves faster than you might expect.
The cheesesteaks themselves are excellent. Plenty of meat, great seasoning, and everything cooked fresh on the grill. If you’re a cheesesteak fan, this is definitely a place worth stopping for.
The location has that classic South Philly feel and a fun energy around it, especially with all the buzz surrounding Skinny Joey. Whether you’re a local or just visiting Philadelphia, it’s a great place to grab an authentic cheesesteak.
Definitely one of the more exciting cheesesteak spots to pop up in the city.
John Ware
Definitely really good ribeye meat cheese steak. Needs a little salt for flavor. Wish the seeded roll was harder not so soft and susceptible to getting soggy. One of the top 5-7 places in the city. Way better than Pat’s or Genos. $19 for a cheese steak was hoping for a little better roll. I do recommend getting it if you want a good cheese steak, tons of meat and Cooper sharp cheese. If roll was crunchy/hard it would be top 3. The wrapping is pretty cool too, looking like newspaper but is wax paper.
… moreEBabie101
Steaks were absolutely Delicious! Everything their talking about and a Bag of Chips!! The steak was Packed and was falling out every bite! You have to add ur own condiments. They dont add it for you. They have huge pumps of Mayo and Ketchup and containers with lids to take and add it yourself. The staff were very kind and perfessional, but very busy like and it showed. Rushed us ordering with only a Very few customers at the time. The dinning room was All brand new and looked Great! Many tvs, with sports on! MUSIC playing was Perfect!! Ik it was Recently Renovated But, the smell of fresh paint was Very Strong. I wanted to open a door or Window. It was such a Strong oder of Paint. NOT WHAT YOU WANT TO SMELL WHILE YOUR EATING..
SO,.. My favorite Part was the Paper they wrapped the Steaks in!! Lol! Skinny Joey’s Newspaper articles from his PAST! VERY Cute & Funny! NICE TOUCH!! All and All the Steak was Over flowing and Absolutely Delicious! I could only eat a half. It was so Packed with Meat. So I had some A whole half to bring home and have for later!
I will Definitely Recommend.
I look forward to Dropping in AGAIN!!
… moreSO,.. My favorite Part was the Paper they wrapped the Steaks in!! Lol! Skinny Joey’s Newspaper articles from his PAST! VERY Cute & Funny! NICE TOUCH!! All and All the Steak was Over flowing and Absolutely Delicious! I could only eat a half. It was so Packed with Meat. So I had some A whole half to bring home and have for later!
I will Definitely Recommend.
I look forward to Dropping in AGAIN!!
M
Stopped by Friday night after a show on Broad. Double parked under the over pass and ran inside , took me a minute or too to get a order in , as both window girls were being entertained by other staff members with videos .
Finally placed an order , beef wiz with . Came out in relatively quick time .
I give a plus for the sliced cherry peppers for self service which is a nice touch.
But now to the cheese steak .
First assessment , it was really really messy. I unwrapped it and before getting it all the way unwrapped meat and cheese was coming out , could have been a paper wrapping error or just too much meat in the sandwich. The counter got pretty messy so I can’t imagine if I was eating in the car or something this would have been a huge mess.
As for taste , the meat it good , can definitely tell it’s good ribeye , but this is where I think it actually does it a diss-service calling it a “CHEESESTEAK”. This is a little too gourmet to be called a cheesesteak in my opinion. I can’t quite figure it out , but there is something about the cheese wiz( or sauce) for the matter that they are using some kind of aged cheddar , or there is some seasoning they add to it that makes it too gourmet for what I would call a cheesesteak. This is the biggest disappointment of the sandwich, the bread. Super soggy. It need to be toasted or a harder bread. I think that’s it’s weakest point . Other then that $4 for a soda is also a little steep for it NOT being some extra large size.
It’s set up is kind of silmar to tony Luke’s , right next to the over pass , with parking underneath in time it would be grandfathered in as acceptable behavior.
It’s going to be appealing to some , but I think others will have their disagreements about it. Friendly competition is always good for business when it comes to food.
… moreFinally placed an order , beef wiz with . Came out in relatively quick time .
I give a plus for the sliced cherry peppers for self service which is a nice touch.
But now to the cheese steak .
First assessment , it was really really messy. I unwrapped it and before getting it all the way unwrapped meat and cheese was coming out , could have been a paper wrapping error or just too much meat in the sandwich. The counter got pretty messy so I can’t imagine if I was eating in the car or something this would have been a huge mess.
As for taste , the meat it good , can definitely tell it’s good ribeye , but this is where I think it actually does it a diss-service calling it a “CHEESESTEAK”. This is a little too gourmet to be called a cheesesteak in my opinion. I can’t quite figure it out , but there is something about the cheese wiz( or sauce) for the matter that they are using some kind of aged cheddar , or there is some seasoning they add to it that makes it too gourmet for what I would call a cheesesteak. This is the biggest disappointment of the sandwich, the bread. Super soggy. It need to be toasted or a harder bread. I think that’s it’s weakest point . Other then that $4 for a soda is also a little steep for it NOT being some extra large size.
It’s set up is kind of silmar to tony Luke’s , right next to the over pass , with parking underneath in time it would be grandfathered in as acceptable behavior.
It’s going to be appealing to some , but I think others will have their disagreements about it. Friendly competition is always good for business when it comes to food.
Mar Pepin
We came to Skinny Joey’s on a Friday afternoon and parked under a bridge near the restaurant. I am not sure if that was totally legal, but I saw other cars do it and decided to follow suit. They have an inside seating area that is relatively small, and it seemed that most people did take-out. The ordering area is in a separate part of the building. There are two windows, one to order sandwiches and one to order sides and drinks. You cannot place your order at one window if you want a sandwich and a drink/side. We placed an order for two ribeye cheesesteaks and a chicken cheesesteak. We were given the choice between a seeded roll and a plain roll. We did seeded for the beef and plain for the chicken I got my cheesesteak with american cheese and onions. We also got three drinks. I waited in the ordering room for about 10 minutes and they placed the cheesesteaks in a paper bag. My sister and my partner got fountain drinks and they complained that their sodas were plain-tasting and seemed to not have a lot of syrup, but we did not go back in to ask for a change in the drink. Drinks are $4 which was a little steep. The cheesesteaks were totally worth the price, as they suffice for two meals. The people working were nice and informative. The dining area was nice. I would definitely recommend it!
… moreGracie Galan
We went here last night for cheese sticks after the Sixers game. I always pass this place and was wanting to try it. It did not disappoint! Our steaks came out super fast. Bread was so fresh. Will definitely be back.
… moreMensah Ibeachuchi
This place was very busy when I arrived but I definitely waited because it was highly recommended spot for some good Cheesesteaks. The Cheesesteaks here are very good and well prepared considering how busy this place was. The employees here are very cool and very hard workers so I definitely respect them for handling this with class.
… moreOld School Johnny
This is very good Chesssteak spot. Location is near the Stadiums in South Philly. I believe everything is priced well considering the quantity and quality you are getting. Atmosphere is good as well its busy but controlled and not chaotic. Seating areas are clean as well. As far as food cheesteak has alot of meat ,bun was tasty not soggy. Fries were perfectly golden crinkle cut fries that were crunchy and didn’t need any ketchup in my opinion or extra salt.
… moreRana Siroosian
This cheesesteak was amazing! The bread had that perfect sesame crunch, the steak was tender and flavorful, and the cheese and onions just melted together perfectly. Every bite was messy in the best way.
The place is always busy, so either call in your order early for pickup or be ready to wait around 40 minutes between standing in line and getting your food. Totally worth it though—one of the best cheesesteaks I’ve had in Philly!
… moreThe place is always busy, so either call in your order early for pickup or be ready to wait around 40 minutes between standing in line and getting your food. Totally worth it though—one of the best cheesesteaks I’ve had in Philly!