Tiny, family-owned sandwich shop doling out cheesesteaks along with creative hoagies & hot dogs.
Phil R
Our visit to 7th on Walnut Sandwich Shop was entirely unplanned, prompted only by the siren call of free-er smells drifting across the street from Jimmy John’s. Chance, in this instance, proved a better guide than intention.
“The Turkey” sandwich was excellent—thoughtfully assembled, generously flavored, and plainly made by someone who respects the quiet dignity of good ingredients. The fresh-cut fries were equally convincing: hot, crisp, and properly seasoned, with none of the apologetic limpness that so often accompanies the phrase house fries.
The shop itself is small—two or three tables at most—and makes no attempt to disguise the fact. Yet what it lacks in square footage it repays in warmth. The atmosphere is cozy rather than cramped, the service attentive without ceremony, and the whole operation gives the impression of being run by people who care more for quality than spectacle.
In short, 7th on Walnut is the sort of place one hopes not to discover too widely advertised: modest, capable, and quietly excellent. Springfield would do well to keep it just as it is.
… morescott knox
If you’re craving an insanely good Philly Cheesesteak and fries, this place is an absolute must. It’s got the grungy, hip atmosphere a 35 year old man like me needs to feel alive again. Very little seating, so plan for takeout. We got the #6 and spicy Philly and both had a perfect spice level. The fries are top notch. Do yourself a favor, and try this place.
… moreJon Richey
The food was fantastic . The fresh cut fries were very good. We got the Yo Adrian and Big Ben sandwiches. Both were perfect. Highly recommend this hole in the wall. There are only two small tables with 3 total chairs, so don’t expect to sit down to eat.
… moreBill Cook
Tiny place, but big on flavor! Excellent cheesesteaks and burgers, and possibly the best fries in town. I highly recommend the salt & vinegar fries, but the regular fries are great, too, and they’re extremely generous with the serving size, as well. Two people can share a single order, no problem.
Pro tip: they have a daily special and a seasonal special, which is a tremendous value! It’s cheaper than a sandwich by itself, and it comes with fries too. Thursdays are my favorite, with the spicy cheesesteak as the daily special, but it’s fun to try their other, more creative offerings on other days.
7th on Walnut is a downtown treasure, and we have a moral obligation to support small businesses like this. The owners and staff are super friendly, and you’ll be glad you made the trip! Or you can always just order through DoorDash or Uber Eats and skip the parking hassle.
The only downside to 7th on Walnut is the small size. There’s only one or two small tables (plus one or two more outside on nice days), so plan to carry out. Otherwise, it’s awesome!
… moreNichole Christian
Great service with friendly staff. Short wait as they made my food to order. BEST FRIES in downtown!!!!!!! My 19 and 21yr old kids love them and go all the time. Great prices too.
… moreTechChick 417
Highly recommend. We had been looking for a good cheesesteak since our recent trip to Philadelphia. This restaurant did not disappoint. The sandwiches had quality bread and well seasoned meat. Everything was well packaged and arrived fresh and warm without being soggy. We will definitely order from here again and try their other offerings.
… moreBrady Ghan
This is the best burger I’ve found in Springfield. Prices are reasonable. Specials are great. Make sure to order for pickup since they are typically busy and everything is cooked to order.
… moreLauren Pappageorge
the best food ever. this is exactly what i want when it’s 2am and the drinks are tasting like i need a burger. i got the onion something burger and it was a SPECIAL. HELLO! anyways no doubt in your mind should convince you to not try this place, literally amazing. give them your leftover bar money.
… moreerin dalbey-rangel
We absolutely loved our food. In fact, the best burger I’ve ever had in my life!! And it was their classic/house. My co-worker loved The Fresh with an order of fries. (FYI, only the specials come with fries). However, a minimum of $35 for delivery, plus the fee. Which I understand, we’re all still short staffed.
Parking is atrious. You can’t see a visible sign with the name. Other than “free smells” and cheese-stakes. The interior is walk-up counter.
Again best burger
… moreAlex Johansson
This place was great! I got their “Yo Adrian” cheesesteak and it was the best I’ve had outside of Philly itself! Good portion and the grilled onions were done perfectly! I’ll be coming back for this again and again. With that I had their salt and vinegar fries which had just the right amount of vinegar and hit the mark for me. I also grabbed their Saturday special, “The half-baked Mario” for tomorrow and if it’s half as good as the cheesesteak, it’ll be amazing! Cool little spot, wedges between 2 great Springfield bars, and the woman that took my order was very nice, I highly recommend checking this place out.
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