HOME > Chowhound > Philadelphia >


Recs for lunch by the airport

Any good, casual places by the airport? Would especially like to try an authentic cheesesteak.

  1. Click to Upload a photo (10 MB limit)
  1. Are you going to be flying through or staying at the air[port? Or on your way to Philadelphia? If you have a layover in Philadelphia, between the lines at security and the fact there is nothing close by, you would be better off eating at the airport.

    We can recommend places IN the airport, because there is nothing in and around the airport to speak of. If you are on your way to Philadelphia, we can recommend.other options.

    And there is no such thing as a good cheesesteak.

    8 Replies
    1. re: cwdonald

      Flying into the airport and heading toward Delaware.

      1. re: Cookie Baker

        When and what time of day? John's Roast Pork isn't far off the highway, but has limited hours. You'll have to head north there and then back south, but I've heard it's worth it.

        1. re: urbanfabric

          Yea John's is one of the few cheesesteaks worth eating. It would be a little bit out of the way, but it's close to the I-95 exit/onramp.

          1. re: barryg

            Very good suggestion. Their roast pork is worth considering as well. This will only work if you can get there before about 2pm.


            1. re: cwdonald

              Heres a nice tidbit on that site:

              Starting April 7th 2012
              10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

            2. re: barryg

              Tony Luke's is right off of 95 as well.

              1. re: Philly Ray

                I would drive out of my way for John's, I wouldn't for Tony Lukes.. especially since the person needs to go to Delaware.

      2. Easiest way to do it is to take is to take 95 S to Delaware then the 495 cut off to Philadelphia Pike, just about 0.5 miles then south on P. Pike for about a mile and Claymont Steaks will be on your left. Alternative At the last Pa exit on 95 S take 452 east for 100 yards to DiCostanzo's, great hoagies

        2 Replies
        1. re: Delucacheesemonger

          +1 on Claymont Steaks, plus you won't have to drive north and then back south again (though John's would be better).

          1. re: Buckethead

            Claymont Steaks is on your way to DE and does a good job.