Old Nelson, 30th Street Station Area
10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/philadelphia, r/philly11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Old Nelson receives recommendations across its Philadelphia sandwich shops, including repeated suggestions for the outlet near 30th Street Station shown here and a separate recommendation for the shop at 20th and Chestnut. Two commenters find the station-area option better value than food inside the station. Praise for a pork roll, egg and cheese sandwich comes from an unspecified outlet, while another diner finds their own local branch mediocre.
Address
Old Nelson Food Company, 129 S 30th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/bierdimpfe in r/philadelphia · Jun 2024
Names Old Nelsons as a favorite hidden gem.
- Recommendsu/IKillerBee in r/philly · Sep 2026value
Suggests the Old Nelson a block west of the station for a sandwich that is a bit less overpriced.
- Recommendsu/generally-mediocre in r/philadelphia · Mar 2025taste
Says the pork roll, egg and cheese at Old Nelson really hits the spot.
- Recommendsu/TopSudden9848 in r/philly · Sep 2026
Mentions a deli called Old Nelson's located across the street.
- Recommendsu/Great_Conclusion_871 in r/philly · Sep 2026taste
Agrees Old Nelson is slightly less overpriced and much better.
- Recommendsu/Natural-Coat-3159 in r/philly · Sep 2026variety
Says Old Nelson across the street has better options and also sells beer.
- Recommendsu/Lazerpop in r/philly · Sep 2026
Recommends Old Nelson as an alternative for food near the station.
- Caveatu/MasterGurloes in r/philadelphia · Jun 2024taste
Says the Old Nelson by them is mediocre and blows.
Show all 11 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Senior_Effect_5421 in r/philly · Sep 2026
Points to Old Nelson nearby.
- Recommendsu/Right-Penalty9813 in r/philly · Aug 2026
Says it has quietly been their go-to for a hoagie.
- Recommendsu/lilacmacchiato in r/philadelphia · Jun 2024
Agrees with Old Nelson's recommendation.
More maps in Philadelphia, United States
Did this page answer your question?
Freshness
Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.