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Is Tony Luke's Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Philadelphia, PA)

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As of September 2026, Tony Luke's is listed open on tonylukes.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Tony Luke's brand website was live and current as of a September 2026 site check with a 2026 copyright notice and a working online-ordering widget, and current pickup/delivery and menu listings were independently found for the original Oregon Avenue flagship location.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The episode featured Tony Luke's Philly cheesesteaks and its signature roast pork Italian sandwich, a South Philadelphia specialty built on long rolls and slow-roasted meats. The flagship restaurant opened on February 3, 1992 at 39 East Oregon Avenue in South Philadelphia, founded by Tony Lucidonio with his sons Tony Luke Jr. and Nicky Lucidonio, and the brand has since expanded to additional Philadelphia-area and airport locations. A September 2026 site check found the Tony Luke's brand website live and current, with a 2026 copyright notice and a working online-ordering widget at its Philadelphia International Airport location. Current pickup-and-delivery and menu listings found for the original Oregon Avenue location, including on the order.online and MenuPages platforms, indicate the flagship restaurant remains open as well.

S2E8 featured Tony Luke's, a cheesesteak and hoagie shop founded in 1992 by Tony Lucidonio and sons Tony Luke Jr. and Nicky Lucidonio at 39 East Oregon Avenue in South Philadelphia, according to Wikipedia (revised 2026-06-16). According to the Philadelphia Inquirer (2022-07-11), the shop's owners, Tony Sr. and Nick Lucidonio, pleaded guilty to federal tax charges and changed the store's name to Tony & Nick's Steaks amid the fallout; Tony Luke Jr., who split from the business in 2015, continues to operate the separate Tony Luke's franchise in multiple states, per Wikipedia. Yelp's listing for the renamed shop at the same Oregon Avenue address, updated 2026-08, showed active customer reviews (Yelp).

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 3, Episode 3
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Regional Favorites
What was featured
Tony Luke's Philly cheesesteaks and roast pork Italian sandwiches
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Tony Luke's
Season / episode
Season 2, Episode 8
Original air date
Episode title
—
What was featured
cheesesteaks and hoagies at the original South Philly sandwich shop
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Tony Luke's

Frequently asked questions

Is Tony Luke's still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Tony Luke's is listed open on tonylukes.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Tony Luke's after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The episode featured Tony Luke's Philly cheesesteaks and its signature roast pork Italian sandwich, a South Philadelphia specialty built on long rolls and slow-roasted meats. As of September 2026, Tony Luke's is listed open on tonylukes.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Tony Luke's located?

39 E Oregon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Tony Luke's?

Season 3, Episode 3 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Regional Favorites”.

Is Tony Luke's still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

Current pickup-and-delivery and menu listings found for the original Oregon Avenue location, including on the order.online and MenuPages platforms, indicate the flagship restaurant remains open as well. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
39 E Oregon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
tonylukes.com

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Sources

  • tonylukes.com — https://tonylukes.com/stores/tony-lukes-at-philadelphia-international-airport-terminal-f/
  • order.online — https://order.online/store/TheOriginalTonyLukes-536783?hideModal=true&pickup=true
  • Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Luke%27s
  • inquirer.com — https://www.inquirer.com/food/tony-lukes-name-change-lawsuit-20220711.html
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/tony-and-nicks-steaks-philadelphia

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