Jake's Sandwich Board
(Now Closed)Sandwich Spot and American Restaurant$$$$
Center City East, Philadelphia
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Jake's is amazing. The sandwiches are all so unique and tasty. I have tried almost every sandwich and side and love them all. Just tried the 50/50 and it is my new favorite. Side of fried onions!
Visit PhillySeptember 2, 2015Jake's Sandwich Board has created a series of Pope-related sandwiches for hungry pilgrims, visitors and residents. Look forward to the Steak Franwich, the Holy Pork and the Vatican Turkey. Read more
PaddyJanuary 2, 2015Not your traditional cheesesteak but still tasty. Delicious fried pickles with sriracha mayo and the farm fries are stuff of legend. I'd definitely recommend and likely revisit on returning to Philly.
Lauren MellottSeptember 4, 2015Even though they were out of the grilled pineapple, the Pineapple Express was a fantastic sandwich! The rest of my party also thoroughly enjoyed their sandwiches. I will definitely be back!
Brad GrahamFebruary 27, 2014The 50/50 Sandwich. 1/2 pork, 1/2 smoky grilled bacon with house sriracha spread and sharp provolone. They have $5 MYOP (Make Your Own Pork sandwich) Mondays.
Joe PerryAugust 8, 2014Call your cardiologist prior to stepping into this place. In fact you might see you cardiologist in line ahead of you. Ability to make any sandwich into a bowl is a nice option for the Atkins dieters.
annie heckenbergerNovember 14, 2013Best sandwich place in Philly, hands down. Split the turbacon and an order of fries with a friend. Uniquely, the fries are also intergalactically good.
The Daily MealMarch 7, 2012The Garlic Bomb is perhaps the ultimate garlic-lovers’ creation. A crusty roll covered in homemade garlic spread, rib-eye steak, melted provolone, and deep-fried, crunchy, battered garlic cloves. Read more
IngoNovember 15, 201550/50 with 1/2 brisket (instead of pork), 1/2 bacon, sriracha spread & sharp provolone. awesome sandwich
Lin ZhuFebruary 26, 2013So far I've had the chili fries, the Cherry float, the orange soda, and the Classic Sandwich. All really good. And they have amazing music. Just classic!- Visit PhillySeptember 19, 2012The 5lb Philly Challenge: a two-foot steak, four soft pretzels, a box of Tastykakes, two dozen peanut chews and a Champ cherry soda consumed in 45 mins or less recently appeared on Outrageous Food.
Follow FoodieAugust 2, 2015GET IN MY BELLY NOW!!! Fire sauce makes my mouth smile. Any of the pork sandwiches are winners, but really...everything here is a winner.
Michael TomasettiOctober 11, 2011The Sloppy Dog, two deep fried hot dogs with french fries all in a sandwich, looks intimidating but is the perfect sloppy sandwich mix. Grab a green tea and you'll feel good about yourself.
Chris VolosinFebruary 14, 2013I have eaten here a few dozen times over the last few years and have yet to find a sandwich I wouldn't eat again. Very unique combinations keep me coming back.
Go on Mondays, get the pork sandwich for $5. Go other days as well to try their other also delicious sandwiches.
John DonnerySeptember 12, 2013The Turbacon Sandwhich is AWESOME! A friend had me some to eat here and I don't regret it.
Try...everything. One of the best hoagie spots in the city. One sandwich should feed two healthy adults.
Mike RoeMarch 14, 2013Best in the city: get the 50/50. Amazing sandwich. Always give the specials a look as well. They are always worth it- $5 DIY pork Mondays is possibly the best dinner deal in the city
John BoothJuly 10, 2016Can get your filling on a salad bowl for those who don't eat / want bread. Friendly service and tasty.
RCSeptember 26, 2015The common sandwich died and rose like a delicious Phoenix here. You'll never be the same.
Kathryne HemmingsJanuary 4, 2014The sandwiches here taste great, but the past three times I've tried to come, they have closed unreasonably early for no apparent reason. (i.e. 7:15-7:30 when the hours say open until eight)
BrittanyAugust 22, 2012Get the Village Turkey sandwich as a salad, but grab extra dressing because they definitely don't give enough. Oh and the banana whip yuuuuummmm
aroMay 21, 2016Turkey. Farm. Fries. Moist turkey, gravy, fries, provolone!? Uhhh, yes please!! #dreamscometrue
Kim MortonJanuary 26, 2014Great sandwiches! The barbeque brisket sandwich and the garlic bomb were superb!!
AnthonyAugust 30, 2014I got the 50/50. Good bread and very solid pork. Bacon was disappointing - thin, flimsy, flavorless. Would still come back.
Jordan FalcianiOctober 2, 2012Pretty darn good and greasy. I had mortadella. My only complaint: they had a tour group come in while patrons were eating. I found that inappropriate.
Philadelphia MagazineOctober 6, 2010Get the Fire Steak. Sliced rib-eye steak, onions and mushrooms sautéed in house hot sauce, provolone cheese, and panko-encrusted long hot peppers. Read more
TV Food MapsAugust 28, 2014Check out Jakes Sandwich Board as seen on United States of Bacon , Outrageous Food Read more
Victoria MenichettiApril 24, 2012Get the Turbacon and Crunchy Onions! And a milkshake! It's enough to share between 2 people
$5 Roast Pork sandwiches every Monday. Best lunch deal going.
Turkey walnut pesto...the august sandwich special is deeeelish...try it!!!
Alfred DansburyOctober 25, 2014The Turbacon's pretty descent. Plus they give you enough fries to serve 2 people.
Rich ScardavilleAugust 20, 2010The Mensch (Beef Brisket) naked bowl was unbelievable. The brisket was juicy and full of flavor! Highly recommended!!!!
The mayor of this place only orders the salad bowl with the house balsamic. Baffling.
Matt VMay 12, 2011The Charlie Brown: rib-eye steak, crushed chunky peanut butter, bacon and cheddar cheese.
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- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–5:00 PM
(215) 922-0102
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