John's Roast Pork is an Italian roast pork and

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eatery in

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, just outside the

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and Whitman neighborhoods. The eatery is considered a favorite among South Philadelphia locals and has gained mainstream recognition for its roast pork and cheesesteaks.

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. In 2015, John's extended its hours, opening from 7 AM to 7 PM. The restaurant currently opens from 9 AM to 7 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Before Phillip Morris sales manager John "Butch" Gleason died, he requested to be buried with a sandwich from John's Roast Pork.

Awards

John's roast pork sandwich and sharp provolone cheesesteaks were featured in the championship finale of the

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’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”. The establishment was designated as an “

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” for roast pork by the James Beard Foundation in 2006. In 2014, Niki Achitoff-Gray of

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considered John's Roast Pork, the best classic roast pork sandwich in Philadelphia as well as acknowledging them for their cheesesteaks.

Television

John's Roast Pork has appeared on the television shows ''

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'' and on the

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