Shorty’s
“Otherwise a pretty cool place with TVs everywhere (literally) so you can see whatever sports may interest you.”
“we kicked things off with Yuengling-battered fried onion rings and Italian fries.”
“The cheesesteaks here are the real deal and what makes this place over the top is they also have a full bar with over 12 taps of CRAFT BEER!!!!!”
Shorty’s
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I'm not exactly sure why New York needs not only one, but several of these Philadelphia sports bars, except for the cheesesteak. The interior is fairly dark and a bit divey. The beer list is pretty good though with about a dozen beers on tap including some good craft beers and some from PA. If you're a PA transplant, this is probably the place for you. The service is friendly as well and those cheesesteaks are pretty good.
So let's get real. Ever since I went to Philly for a wedding and committed the ultimate sin of not getting a philly cheesesteak it has been haunting my tastebuds. Cravings so strong that even when I'm just few weeks from being on vacation (sorry abs) I just had to stop at Shorty's.
Walking in I was a little thrown off because even though I had just ran out of work at 5 (arriving at 5:07), there were so many people there that seemed like they were several drinks in and gave it a Friday vibe (it's Tuesday, and there are no tacos here). Maybe this is where people who dont work during the day hang? But anyway, aside from that, the set up is more of a bar where you dine in. After a few turn arounds and finding that I was indeed in the right spot, I located the "To-Go" station which is all the way in the back corner surrounded by empty kegs. Even though it says "To-Go" it gave me the feeling it was an employees only area. $17 later I ordered fries (regular, since they dont have steak fries) and a cheesesteak with whiz, grilled onions, peppers (you will pay extra), and lettuce because that's how I like it. Since there was only bar seating I headed home with my taste buds doing jumps for joy.
I get home, mouth watering and ready and see that the peppers I paid extra for were no where to be found. How sway?! and to make me even more hangry, they didn't even cut the cheesesteak! nor did they slice the bread deep enough because the steak was practically not at all inside the bread. This is definitely not Philly but I guess to a New Yorker this place will do. Overall my excitement turned into a complete disappointment and wasted carbs.
*Also, if you are from the Philadelphia area and have had the real thing… if you dare say this is better or remotely close, your street cred is revoked.
Disappointed in their cheesesteaks. I've never had a cheesesteak that didn't come with onions and peppers. Shorty's will add onions ONLY if you ask, but peppers are an extra charge. Seriously? How do you guys flavor the meat without onions and peppers? The answer? They don't. My cheesesteak was super bland. The Italian fries were good, but not good enough to warrant a second visit.
Shawty so fine, fries so fresh.
After a long week of craving for fattening junk food, I caved into Shorty's.
Ordered the dark and stormy along with the Italian Parmesan fries.
The bartender was super sweet, made our drinks, had a few small chats.
The fries though!!!! Ugh, I could have this all day but my body would hate me. Crispy and finger licking good.
OK disclaimer I was really unsober and I only tried the old bay fries but wow these were on point. If you like your fries thick, double fried super crispy but soft on the inside, piping hot, & doused in old bay, THIS IS THE SPOT FOR YOU!!
But I also really wanted ice cream so I was sad bc they have no dessert at all.
It's OK. It's quick and it meets the threshold for a cheesesteak joint. Would I return? Prolly not. I had mine to go, and after a 2-minute walk my sandwich was pretty cold. I thought the bread was great but the meat was pretty tasteless. Also the sandwich was a bit thrown together.
I know this isn't high-brow fare but I'm hoping we can find better in the city. That said, loved the Italian fries…
Nice little spot with good food and a chill atmosphere.
The service here is pretty quick and the staff is nice. This place is obviously known for their cheesesteaks so be sure to give that a try.
There's plenty of seating here and plenty of TVs, so you won't be missing the game, whatever you may be interested in.
I've been here three times and it's solid. The place is a Philly bar that sells food. It's a pretty low key, non fancy place but a solid place to watch some sports. The place is not tiny but not large, either.
The food:
Cheesesteak with onions and Whiz- It was good, it wasn't terribly exciting but definitely a good cheesesteak. It's a good place to get a Philly cheesesteak when you are no where near Philly. The meat was cooked well, the Whiz glued together nicely with the meat and the nice crusty bread held up well to the juicy steak. yelp.com/user_local_phot…