5.4.12 Delphi American Street Food

Rua da Glória 47.

Location HERE.

Open 1200 - 1600 and 1830 - 2200 hours Wednesday and Thursday
1200 - 2200 hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Closed Monday and Tuesday.


Contrary to the image projected by all the advertising, fast food from the USA is not all about Very Cheap Burgers. The city of Philadelphia brought us the Cheesesteak, which, in its original early 1930s form, didn’t have cheese in it - that came later, in the 1950s. Many vendors offering cheesesteaks are independent - which might explain why it’s not universally known.

This gave the outlet its original name of Delphi Cheesesteaks.

So what’s in “The Classic”, as they call it here? Thin slices of grilled steak, American cheese, and fried onions is the filling. But equally important is the soft roll into which all of that is loaded. The roll is then cut in half, and that’s how it is served. You pick it up and enjoy. A fork is provided to make it easier to collect the bits of steak and cheese that fall out as you eat.

Sadly, the outlet at Cais do Sodré, with its views over the river, has closed, although another similar location is being actively sought. But the Rua da Glória original is still going strong, and has added Detroit-style pizza to its menu, and hence the change of name.

What that? Detroit pizza is cooked in a rectangular pan, using a dough that is thicker than New York style, and even Chicago circular pie style. The use of rectangular pans has a direct connection to the city’s automotive heritage.

You can choose from three tap craft beers from AMO Brewery, including a “seasonal” choice, along with beers like Andorinha Pale and Most Wanted IPA. Enjoyable and rather filling visit.

Buses 19B, 51E, 709, 711, 722, 732, 736, 744, 759, also Metro (Linha Azul) at Restauradores and heavy rail services at Estação do Rossio.

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