John's Roast Pork

John's Roast Pork
Restaurant information
Established 1930
Current owner(s) John Bucci Jr.
Food type Roast pork sandwich, cheesesteaks and other sandwiches
Dress code Casual
Street address 14 E Snyder Avenue
City Philadelphia
County United States
State Pennsylvania
Postal code/ZIP 19148
Website www.johnsroastpork.com

John's Roast Pork is a roast pork and cheesesteak eatery that was founded in 1930 at its original location on East Snyder Avenue in Philadelphia. The eatery is considered a favorite among South Philadelphia locals and has gained mainstream recognition for its roast pork and cheesesteaks.[1]

History

John's Roast Pork was established in 1930 and is currently being run by John Bucci Jr., the family's third generation. The restaurant is known for its short hours, historically only open from 6:45 AM to 3:00 PM. In 2013, it expanded to serving after hours at Mick Daniel's Saloon two blocks away.[2] In 2015, John's extended its hours, opening from 7 AM to 7 PM.[3]

Before Phillip Morris sales manager John "Butch" Gleason died, he requested to be buried with a sandwich from John's Roast Pork.[4]

Awards

John's roast pork sandwich and sharp provolone cheesesteaks were featured in the championship finale of the Travel Channel’s Best Sandwich in America and has been described by food critic Andrew Zimmern as well-seasoned to the secret Bucci family recipe and deboned “right on premises”.[5]

The establishment was designated as an “American Classic” for roast pork by the James Beard Foundation in 2006.[6]

In 2014, Niki Achitoff-Gray of Serious Eats considered John's Roast Pork, the best classic roast pork sandwich in Philadelphia as well as acknowledging them for their cheesesteaks.[7]

Television appearances

John's Roast Pork was featured on Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America and the Travel Channel.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "John's Roast Pork". Visit Philly. Retrieved 2015-01-16.
  2. ↑ Michael Klein (2013-03-01). "John's Roast Pork expanding". Philly.com. Retrieved 2015-01-16.
  3. ↑ >Arthur Etchells (2014-10-31). "John's Roast Pork extending hours". Philly.com. Retrieved 2015-09-09.
  4. ↑ John F. Morrison (2014-12-18). "John C. "Butch" Gleason, 66, sales manager for Phillip Morris". Philly.com. Retrieved 2015-01-16.
  5. ↑ Skyler Bouchard (2013-04-12). "Sandwich of the Week: John's Roast Pork Sandwich". The Daily Meal. Retrieved 2015-01-16.
  6. ↑ Bruni, Frank (20 April 2007). "Attitude Off the Beaten Track". Diner’s Journal Blog New York Times. Retrieved 2015-01-16.
  7. ↑ Niki Achitoff-Gray (2015-01-13). "The Best Roast Pork Sandwiches in Philadelphia". SeriousEats. Retrieved 2015-01-16.

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Coordinates: 39°55′16″N 75°08′43″W / 39.92117°N 75.14528°W / 39.92117; -75.14528

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