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Tommy DiNic's

1136 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (City Center East)
(215) 923-6175
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Ranked #22 of 2,349 restaurants in Philadelphia
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Takeout
Neighbourhood: City Center East
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Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013 via mobile

Like others we sought out these guys after seeing them on Man Vs Food. And of course we went for the Italian Roast Pork, Greens & Provolone Sandwich. Just amazing flavour in this simple sandwich. Loved it. Get there either side of lunch if you can as there were long queues soon after we had eaten. The expectations were high... More

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See 2 more reviews by AndyHeadworth for Philadelphia
Bergen County, New Jersey
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013 via mobile

Im a sandwich aficionado and all in can say in the DiNic's roast pork is an incredible sandwich. I ordered mine with sharp provolone half spinach half broccoli rabe; what an abundance of favors. The sandwich is served on some amazing bread that is crusty on the outside and light and airy on the inside. A whole sandwich from DiNic's... More

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Argyle, Texas
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80 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 69 cities Reviews in 69 cities
190 helpful votes 190 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013 via mobile

We tried the pork, provolone, and broccoli rabe sandwich, as seen on the Travel Channel. We enjoyed it but weren't quite sure why it beat the other contenders in the sandwich contest. Later, though, I kept thinking about it. I want another one!

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See 10 more reviews by ILoveTexas for Philadelphia
Wallingford, PA
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013 via mobile

Easy to become addicted to the Italian Pork sandwich. Wonderful flavor, great roll. Don't be afraid of the line at lunchtime, they keep the line moving, and in no time you will have a great sandwich. Unless you're a big eater, consider splitting your sandwich with someone.

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Macclesfield, Cheshire
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28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 69 cities Reviews in 69 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Saw the place on an episode of Man Vs Food and thought we'd try it out. The way to wait for a spare seat was very hetic and stressful as you had to keep an eye on every seat around, If it wasn't so cold & wet outside we'd have eaten off site. The staff seemed very stressed but still... More

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Bergen County
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Delicious pulled pork sandwich. They are huge so big enough to share. Even our daughter who is not really a sandwich or meat eater enjoyed a good portion of my sandwich. The market is a great place to shop and dinic's pulled pork was delicious. They also offer a brisket sandwich that looked very good as well.

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See 8 more reviews by kmq2000 for Philadelphia
Marquette, Michigan
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26 reviews 26 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I've eaten a lot of meatball sandwiches. This was soooooo tasty! I got mine with provolone & sweet peppers. It came with just enough sauce to make it drip down your chin. It was a little spicy, and the cheese was awesome. We had a short wait (5 mins?). Later, the line was hugely long. My husband got the pork... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Want a decent sandwich full of excellent meat and provolone? This is your place, just run for your place during lunch hours and do not forget to ask for the italian style pulled pork! Enjoy!

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See 2 more reviews by Loody611 for Philadelphia
Chicago, Illinois
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39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 via mobile

The pork was cooked perfect the broccoli rab was kind of weird but for some reason made the pork taste better don't think its the best sandwich ever but it was very good

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Chesapeake, Virginia
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47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I consider myself a bit of a foodie, so when the opportunity arises to try what has been coined as "America's Best Sandwich", I will not pass it up. I had the pork sandwich with provolone and broccoli rabe. It was okay, but not fantastic. I think it was a little dry and needed salt, perhaps another dip in the... More

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