{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}} {{Infobox restaurant | name = Campo's | also known as = | image = Campos entrance.jpg | image_width = | image_caption = Entrance to Campo's | slogan = | logo = Campo's_deli_logo.png | logo_width = | established = {{start date and age|1947}} | previous_owner = | current_owner = Michael Campo | head_chef = | food_type = Cheesesteaks and other sandwiches | dress_code = Casual | rating = | street_address = 214 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | city = Philadelphia | country = United States | postcode = 19106 | state = Pennsylvania | seating_capacity = | reservations = | other_locations = Citizens Bank Park | other_information = | website = {{URL|https://camposdeli.com/}} }}
'''Campo's Deli''', also known as '''Campo's Philly Cheesesteaks''', is a family-owned Italian deli in Philadelphia. Founded in 1947, the flagship location is situated on Market Street in the historic Old City neighborhood. The business has remained in the Campo family for three generations and is currently operated by Michael & Mia Campo.<ref name="phil_AChe1">{{Cite web| title = A Cheesesteak Is Never Too Far Away Thanks to These Philly Spots That Are Open and Delivering| author = Maiellano, Sarah| work = Eater Philly| date = 2020-07-14| access-date = 2 August 2020| url = https://philly.eater.com/maps/cheesesteaks-philadelphia-restaurants-open-sandwich-shops-coronavirus-covid-19}}</ref>
Well known for its cheesesteaks, hoagies, and italian roast pork, Campo’s has expanded beyond its original storefront. Campo's operates food-service concessions in major Philadelphia sports venues, including Citizens Bank Park and formerly the Wells Fargo Center.
Campo’s has been recognized nationally as one of Philadelphia's top cheesesteak destinations.<ref name=":0" />
==History== Campo's was established in 1947 by Ambrose and Rose Campo, as a neighborhood grocery store and butcher shop. Ambrose had previously served in the U.S. military during WWII.<ref name=metro>{{cite web |title=Campo's offers iconic Philly flavor for the modern Philadelphian |url=https://www.metrophiladelphia.com/stories/campos-offers-iconic-philly-flavor-for-the-modern-philadelphian,101394? |publisher=Metro (Philadelphia newspaper)}}</ref> By the 1990s, Campo’s was among the early Philadelphia delis to ship cheesesteaks and other fresh products nationwide direct to consumers.<ref name=":1">{{cite web |last1=Tepper |first1=Rachel |title=Philly Cheesesteak Trademark Case Pits Campo's Deli Against U.S. Patent Office |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/philly-cheesesteak-campos-deli-trademark_n_1954846 |publisher=Huffington Post}}</ref> In 2012, the business sought to trademark the phrase “Philadelphia’s Cheesesteak,” which it had used for more than a decade.<ref name="nyti_Clas">{{Cite web| title = Classic and Creative Philly| author = | work = The New York Times| date = | access-date = 2 August 2020| url = https://www.nytimes.com/times-journeys/travel-experience/classic-and-creative-philly/}}</ref><ref name=":1" />
In 2014, GQ writer Alan Richman noted that Campo’s was sometimes called “the reigning cheesesteak champion.”<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last1=Richman |first1=Alan |title=Alan Richman: The 10 Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia |url=https://www.gq.com/story/alan-richman-10-best-cheesesteaks-in-philadelphia |publisher=GQ (magazine) |date=January 6, 2014}}</ref> The deli has also attracted celebrity visitors,<ref>{{cite web |title=The Spot: Campo's Deli |url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/blogs/food_department/The-Spot-Campos-Deli.html |publisher=Philadelphia Inquirer |date=March 22, 2015}}</ref> including actor Danny DeVito during filming for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and boxers Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins.<ref name=venuebear /> Campo’s also served as the official cheesesteak of the Philadelphia Flyers for a period of time.{{citation needed|date=December 2025}}
Today, the shop is owned and operated by third-generation family members, siblings Michael & Mia Campo.
==Menu== [[File:Campo's deli sandwiches.png|thumb|Campo's cheesesteak and Italian hoagie]] Campo’s is best known for its cheesesteaks,<ref name=venuebear>{{cite web |last1=Zimmerman |first1=William |title=Campo’s Philly Cheesesteaks: Philly’s Best Since 1947 |url=https://www.venuebear.com/blog/campos-philly-cheesesteaks-phillys-best-since-1947/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |publisher=VenueBear}}</ref>{{AI-retrieved source |date=December 2025}} but they make old school hoagies, roast Italian pork, homemade soups, salads, broccoli rabe, long hots, and meatballs prepared using the original 1947 family recipe.<ref name="phil_Wher">{{Cite web| title = Where to Eat Hoagies in Philadelphia: The Ultimate Guide| author = Sheehan, Jason| work = Philadelphia Magazine| date = 19 December 2019| access-date = 2 August 2020| url = https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/hoagie-sandwich-philadelphia/}}</ref>
The official cheesesteak of the Philadelphia Phillies and served at games at Citizens Bank Park, the “Heater” is a cheesesteak featuring hot peppers, hot sauce, and hot pepper cheese.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ballparkeguides.com/2017/01/13/three-citizens-bank-park-cheesesteaks-2/|title=Citizens Bank Park Cheesesteaks|date=2017-01-13|website=MLB Ballpark Guides|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://philly.eater.com/2012/4/5/6598901/what-to-eat-at-citizens-bank-park-home-of-the-phillies|title=What to Eat at Citizens Bank Park, Home of the Phillies|last=Flatt|first=Collin|date=2012-04-05|website=Eater Philly|access-date=2019-02-25}}</ref>
Campo’s is also known for its vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free versions of the classic cheesesteak.<ref name="phil_Howt">{{Cite web| title = How to Find Vegan Options Practically Anywhere in Philly| author = Lehmkuhl, Vance| work = Philadelphia Magazine| date = 2019-12-14| access-date = 2 August 2020| url = https://www.phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2019/12/14/vegan-options-wells-fargo-wawa-philadelphia/}}</ref>
==See also== * List of submarine sandwich restaurants
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{Official website|https://camposdeli.com/}}
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