John’s is the roast pork shop in town. They’ve been making a very good version in the same counter-service shop in South Philly since 1930. The thinly sliced, slightly spicy meat is dripping with pan ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- John's Roast Pork, a popular restaurant in South Philadelphia, was hit by a vandal Sunday morning while the family that runs the shop was on vacation at the shore.

The people of Philadelphia have voted and the winner is: John's Roast Pork in South Philadelphia. It's been a staple on Snyder Avenue for 91 years.

Courtesy Dalessandros More 3. John’s Roast Pork 14 E. Snyder Ave. John’s near the IKEA in South Philly has been around since 1930 and has been run by the same Bucci family using the same recipes.

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John's, also in South Philly, was a bit of a letdown. Its roast pork sandwich, which has been rated No. 1 in the city in some media polls, was a trifle dry, and I couldn't accept the sandwich's ...