Tommy DiNic’s

Hubby saw this place had good reviews for their beef brisket sandwich so we tried it and were not disappointed! Sandwich was filled with juicy moist brisket with plenty of flavor. Provolone was nice and sharp and the broccoli rabe was chopped up nice to make it easy to eat and super flavorful. Delicious sandwich and fast service. Bread was also really good. I just wish they had extra sauce options for the sandwiches but they were still really good without any additions!

This is my first time in Philly and a friend recommended Dinic’s. She said it will be part of her wedding catering so I had to come try it. It’s places like these that make Philly so cool to me. Part of the culture. Friendly, straight forward service that has a much less hostile vibe than NYC. I ordered the roast pork sandwich as recommended. I got Italian hot peppers and spinach. No cheese. What I loved about the sandwich was how fresh it tasted. Simple high-quality ingredients and packed with meat. Not too much oil or over seasoned. In sacrificing the cheese I lost a bit of flavor. If you decide to be a healthy nerd like me ask for a bit of extra salt to compensate.

Had the Roast Pork sandwich. The pork was nicely sliced thin, but was a bit mild in flavor. More juices would have made it more moist also. The broccoli rabe was a good addition to flavor & texture.

Had to be a tourist and check out the city’s second most famous sandwich. The roast pork (with cheese, broccoli rabe, and hot peppers) was something truly special. Worth every ounce of hype. Fair warning: I like a good amount of spice, and these peppers beat me up pretty good, which was delightful to see. The bread on this sandwich, like all Philly style sandwiches, was secretly the star here.

To preface: I don’t think I’m a fan of roast pork sandwiches. This place was recommended to me by 2 locals. I got the roast pork sandwich with cheese and broccoli rob. I did not like the broccoli rob — it kinda ruined the sandwich for me. The meat was a bit dry. Cheese and bread were great though! Again, I’m no pork sandwich expert but as an average joe, I wasn’t a fan.

If you’re reading this review and wondering, “will it be worth it? How good is it really?”, the answer to that question is YES!!!! The roast pork sandwich is heavenly. It’s very basic and savory. If you’re looking for more pizazz, add the grilled long hots (long green chili peppers). Although this sandwich looks like it’s going to be heavy, I was surprised that it felt filling without the weight of grease. Some in our group were not a fan of the bitterness and crunch of the broccoli rabe, but I thought it was the perfect compliment. While I may not agree that this is the “best sandwich in America” as rated by the Travel Channel, this is an exceptional sandwich and definitely worth a try. Keep working hard, DiNic’s team! Thank you for all that you do!

We LOVE stopping here to get a roasted pork sandwich! Line is usually long but moves extremely quick. They know what they are doing!!! The brisket sandwich is also delicious as well! Make sure you get there early because they do sell out sometimes before closing time!

I’m sorry to say but coming from NY I wouldn’t waste the slightest room ona cheese steak over this Roast beef hero. Hands down the best I’ve ever had. I prefer the spinach, provolone and roast but just devoured a brisket sandwich immediately after. 2 and a half hour worth it drive. Phenomenal.