Campo's

Campo's
Entrance to Campo's
Restaurant information
Established1947; 77 years ago (1947)
Owner(s)Michael Campo
Food typeCheesesteaks and other sandwiches
Dress codeCasual
Street address214 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
CityPhiladelphia
CountyUnited States
StatePennsylvania
Postal/ZIP Code19106
Other locationsCitizens Bank Park
Websitecamposdeli.com

Campo's Deli, also known as Campo's Philly Cheesesteaks, is a deli that was founded in 1947 on Market St in Old City, Philadelphia. The restaurant has been highly ranked for its cheesesteaks and other deli sandwiches.[1]

History

Cheesesteak from Campo's with onions and Whiz

Ambrose and Rose Campo opened Campo's in 1947. The next generation of the family took over the restaurant in 1975; the current owner is Michael Campo, grandson of Ambrose and Rose. Campo's Deli remains a family owned business.[2]

Besides cheesesteaks, Campo's is also known for its Italian hoagie which is made with Dilusso salami, ham capicola, peppered ham, pepperoni, prosciutto and provolone. [3]

Campo's is also well-known for offering vegan options of their famous sandwiches and cheesesteaks.[4] Another popular item Campo's offers is "The Heater", a cheesesteaks with hot peppers.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ Maiellano, Sarah (2020-07-14). "A Cheesesteak Is Never Too Far Away Thanks to These Philly Spots That Are Open and Delivering". Eater Philly. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Classic and Creative Philly". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  3. ^ Sheehan, Jason (19 December 2019). "Where to Eat Hoagies in Philadelphia: The Ultimate Guide". Philadelphia Magazine. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  4. ^ Lehmkuhl, Vance (2019-12-14). "How to Find Vegan Options Practically Anywhere in Philly". Philadelphia Magazine. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  5. ^ Maiellano, Sarah (2019-08-05). "The Ultimate Guide to Cheesesteaks in Philly". Eater Philly. Retrieved 2 August 2020.