Pagano's Steaks

What went well? Everything went well! I've only been here once, but when I went in, the two women working behind the bar were exceptionally nice! Gave us a ton of extra napkins and ketchup. Also the cheesesteak was so flavorful and delicious! I highly recommend this spot.

First time visiting. Was hungry and wanted something for my road trip from the area. I got the mild chicken wings. Crispy and the mild sauce were OK. The wings sizes were different. Some big drums and some are very small. I doubt O would get there w8ngs again.Went back later to try the cheese steak I watched him make when picking up wings. The cheese steak and chicken cheese is worth returning for. The cheese steak with fried onions and mushrooms was really delicious and worth the $14.00. Definitely will be back when in a mood for red meat.

I walked out. As I entered the place, I was so excited because I was thinking of the old days when Paganos was THE place to get a cheese steak. It's been years since I had been there. When we walked in it was not very busy just three people waiting for their food. The signs say order at the register, so we walked over to the register. Not one person of the three behind the counter acknowledged us. The woman making the hoagies looked at us as if we were disturbing her flow. She said not one word of greeting. As we stood there waiting to place our order, she then told us to move over so someone could pay for their food. Why tell people to order at the register if you haven't collected money from those who have placed there orders already. Duh!We waited and waited until finally it was someone else's turn to pay for their order. Again we moved out of the way. Still no acknowledgment of our waiting , or an apology for the wait. Then there was an issue with the order that needed attention on the computer screen, so the person asked the hoagie lady for help , and as the hoagie lady was trying to correct it with her gloved hand, she decided to cough into the gloved hand. I was done. We turned and walked out. The rudeness and nastiness alone will cause me not to return. Back in the day. It would be so crowded, but somehow they made you feel as if they cared that you were there and wanted your business. Not anymore. My how things change.

Overall decent and so much steak. Just look at my hands, lol. But lowkey, a little too juicy for me. Is that even possible? Lol. It's the sautéed mushrooms' fault though.

Paganos has the worst steaks to include chicken steaks that I have ever eaten. This is my third time trying over a two year period hoping they would improve. They have not. Cheap meat and chicken. They give you a lot which means nothing because of the taste. I would not recommend. The corner store has a better one than Paganos. I had to doctor it up to eat two mouthfuls. Not looking good at all. They need to get a better quality of meat insteadOf the cheap stuff.

Great cheese steaks!. The day I went there was a line but well worth the wait. The second time I called ahead and my steak was waiting for...still delicious

If you're in the mood for a big Cheesesteak or Hoagie this is the place to go. Pagonos has been around for years and is located on Ogontz Ave. In the West Oak Lane section of the city. Pagonos does not have a parking lot, just street parking. It can be a challenge at times to find a parking space, but the sandwich will makeup for it. When you enter the steak shop, steak sandwiches are ordered on the right and cold hoagies are ordered on the left.Sometimes there is a line, but they move pretty fast.You can stand there and watch them make your sandwich. They put so much meat on your sandwich its enough to share or another meal. All the ingredients are fresh. My favorites are the Cheesesteak hoagie, chicken Cheesesteak, Italian or tuna hoagie. Pagonos is not a sit down restaurant. So if you're in neighborhood or not I would highly recommend them if your in the mood for a big fat juicy steak sandwich or hoagie!

Pagano's is one of my favorite cheesesteak spots in Philly. Star ratings here could never really do it justice. I get the feeling that outsiders have always just viewed it as a neighborhood spot that sold darn good cheesesteaks and hoagies. To me is it better than some of the more popular touristy type cheesesteak places? Yes (looking at you Jim's, Pat's, and Geno's). Is it better than some of the very best cheesesteak spots in the City of Brotherly Love? (Ishkabibble's, D'alessandro's) It is hanging right with them. The steak is so flavorful and juicy. Seasoned just right and a lot of meat. Like among the most offered in the city that is also good. My order is "wit with wiz and provolone, add Mayo and ketchup." The cooking is perfect and watching the griddle cooks work is like watching Basquiat paint. I love the Philly straight to the point type service too. Very direct but always with respect. But I buried the lead, the cold hoagies are also on point! My favorite is the tuna hoagie with all the accoutrements. Just so damn good, especially the mayonnaise heavy moist tuna made like how my grandmother use to make (rest her Philadelphia native soul). I only wish that they offered fried fish or griddled salmon "cheesesteaks." The prices are set for us working class folks to truly afford. All the primping and extras are 86'ed to bring an authentic North Philly classic hood (the best of what "hood" means -- family ties, friends, respect, looking out for your neighbors, great food, good times, and uplifting culture) experience. Two lines once inside, one for hot food one for cold hoagies. You can see all your sandwiches being made with is like performance art. Don't pass up the dessert display either. I can certainly afford the prices but not the extra calories of dessert, so I passed. Clean interior (clean griddle too) and hospitable staff...as long as you are not holding up the line. If you need a moment or help, ask precise questions or step back in the line. Regulars know their orders and can get "impatient" if you gum up the works.North Philly stand up. Pagano's slid through and earned five stars. In my D.C. accent asking my Philly college attending son "let go down that Pagano's jawn" is as touristy as ever. But it is our thing. Five stars, easy!!!!

Solid spot. Went for the cheesesteak which was good but the wings were what stood out. I got hot wings but the meat was quality and they were a nice blend of crispy and tender so I imagine any sauce would be good. Definitely recommend

Great sandwiches but too much meat. Really makes me feel inadequate when I can't finish a sandwich. The meat is literally spilling out of the bun. Most of the time I have to go to the supermarket and buy rolls then take some the meat out of the sandwich and make my a whole nother sandwich. Now I'm making my own cheesesteak. I come there to eat not become an entrepreneur starting new sandwich making ventures. Do us all a favor and chill with the extra meat.