Explorers Den

Cheesesteak Restaurant
2160 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, United States +1 215-621-6572
(717 Reviews)

Description

Explorers Den, at 2160 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, United States, offers cheesesteak fare with 717 user reviews. The total menu features items like Gourmet White Pizza Latino, Explorer's Wings with Its That Sauce, White Broccoli & Spinach Pizza, and 2 Cold Cuts Hoagies of your choice.

Amenities

  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Table service
  • Restroom
  • College students
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Parking
  • Dogs allowed outside

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Reviews (717)

4 Superb Reviews Out of 717 Reviews
Amazing
327
Great
172
Okay
73
Not Great
32
Terrible
113
  • Dan Pizzi
    Feb 22, 2026 - 3:38 am

    Surprisingly, solid place. My son attends Lasalle, so I stopped in for a Pizza. It was pretty good. Service was above average. It was very busy. My Pizza came out quickly. I found the prices to be very reasonable.

  • Kevin Felton
    Feb 19, 2026 - 6:46 pm

    The staff was very kind to me upon my arrival. They actually opened a few minutes early for me. They asked where was I traveling from and seemed happy that I came there. The food always meet my expectations so that's why I continue to order cheesesteaks from there when I am in Philadelphia. Overall, great experience as always. Thank you.

  • Arion
    Feb 06, 2026 - 6:00 am

    Great place for fast food, I always order the chicken salad with no parm. They use real meat, not processed which is why I'll continue to eat there.

  • Jamie Stahler
    Jan 10, 2026 - 6:59 am

    One of the best cheese steaks in Philly. Located near LaSalle University, this is a great spot for a generous cheese steak or pizza. The buffalo chicken cheese steak is killer. The shop is a bit of a dive but that's what makes it so great.

  • Hannah Nunez
    Dec 30, 2025 - 2:06 am

    I remember going there years ago as a child. But of course like everything good it came to an end. But the good steaks are back. Just as pricey as the next steak shop. The place itself is little run down. Service was good, helpful and patient. There are no public restrooms which is for the future is a deal breaker. I couldn't relax at the place & eat. The on street parking can be a bit of an issue.

  • Jim “The Cheesesteak Guy” Pappas
    Dec 14, 2025 - 11:57 pm

    Dear LaSalle grads, please stop recommending explorers den. I am assuming you ate at Explorers Den after drinking and/or explorers Den has new owners. I am not a fan of this cheesesteak. It was under $10. I really can't think of anything else to say about this cheesesteak

  • Natalie Franklin
    Nov 26, 2025 - 8:49 pm

    No matter where I am in the world I ALWAYS wait to come back to Philly for an authentic cheesesteak. This place did not disappoint. Fast, friendly service and served hot. Thank you for indulging my nostalgia of my Philly childhood.

  • Russell Corbin
    Nov 24, 2025 - 3:16 pm

    Excellent textbook cheesesteak. Exactly what i wanted nothing more nothing less. Come here if you dont need all that bougie new wave stuff. SPK F/O and mayo

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