# Campo's > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Campo's > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Campo's.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campo's > Source revision: 1353120109 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{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 = [Cheesesteak](/source/Cheesesteak)s and other [sandwiches](/source/sandwiches) | dress_code = Casual | rating = | street_address = 214 [Market Street](/source/Market_Street_(Philadelphia)), [Philadelphia](/source/Philadelphia), Pennsylvania, U.S. | city = [Philadelphia](/source/Philadelphia) | country = [United States](/source/United_States) | postcode = 19106 | state = [Pennsylvania](/source/Pennsylvania) | seating_capacity = | reservations = | other_locations = [Citizens Bank Park](/source/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](/source/Delicatessen) in [Philadelphia](/source/Philadelphia). Founded in 1947, the flagship location is situated on Market Street in the historic [Old City](/source/Old_City%2C_Philadelphia) neighborhood. The business has remained in the Campo family for three generations and is currently operated by Michael & Mia Campo.{{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}} Well known for its [cheesesteak](/source/cheesesteak)s, [hoagie](/source/hoagie)s, 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](/source/Citizens_Bank_Park) and formerly the [Wells Fargo Center](/source/Xfinity_Mobile_Arena). Campo’s has been recognized nationally as one of [Philadelphia](/source/Philadelphia)'s top cheesesteak destinations. ==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](/source/WWII).{{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)](/source/Metro_(Philadelphia_newspaper))}} By the 1990s, Campo’s was among the early Philadelphia delis to ship cheesesteaks and other fresh products nationwide [direct to consumer](/source/Direct-to-consumer)s.{{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](/source/Huffington_Post)}} In 2012, the business sought to trademark the phrase “Philadelphia’s Cheesesteak,” which it had used for more than a decade.{{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/}} In 2014, GQ writer [Alan Richman](/source/Alan_Richman) noted that Campo’s was sometimes called “the reigning cheesesteak champion.”{{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)](/source/GQ_(magazine)) |date=January 6, 2014}} The deli has also attracted celebrity visitors,{{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](/source/Philadelphia_Inquirer) |date=March 22, 2015}} including actor [Danny DeVito](/source/Danny_DeVito) during filming for [It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia](/source/It%E2%80%99s_Always_Sunny_in_Philadelphia) and boxers [Oscar De La Hoya](/source/Oscar_De_La_Hoya) and [Bernard Hopkins](/source/Bernard_Hopkins). Campo’s also served as the official cheesesteak of the [Philadelphia Flyers](/source/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](/source/cheesesteak) and Italian [hoagie](/source/hoagie)]] Campo’s is best known for its [cheesesteak](/source/cheesesteak)s,{{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}}{{AI-retrieved source |date=December 2025}} but they make old school [hoagies](/source/hoagies), roast Italian pork, homemade soups, salads, broccoli rabe, long hots, and meatballs prepared using the original 1947 family recipe.{{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/}} The official cheesesteak of the [Philadelphia Phillies](/source/Philadelphia_Phillies) and served at games at [Citizens Bank Park](/source/Citizens_Bank_Park), the “Heater” is a cheesesteak featuring hot peppers, hot sauce, and hot pepper cheese.{{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}}{{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}} Campo’s is also known for its vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free versions of the classic cheesesteak.{{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/}} ==See also== * [List of submarine sandwich restaurants](/source/List_of_submarine_sandwich_restaurants) ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{Official website|https://camposdeli.com/}} {{portal bar|Companies|Food|Philadelphia}} {{Restaurants in Philadelphia}} {{cheesesteak}} Category:1947 establishments in Pennsylvania Category:Market Street (Philadelphia) Category:Restaurants established in 1947 Category:Restaurants in Philadelphia Category:Submarine sandwich restaurants --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Campo's](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campo's) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campo's?action=history)). 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