Little Philly is a brand new cheesesteak and burger hub in the Grand Central District of St. Pete (2063 Central Ave). The quaint sandwich shop is open Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-7pm. Those hours may expand and change as the restaurant moves through its soft opening phase. Follow the restaurant on Instagram.

This Philly-inspired hub is the brainchild of Philadelphia-born-and-raised chef Sean Ford, and local business owner Renaud Cowez (who many will know from the successful Tryst on Beach Drive).

You can enjoy Philly iconography graffiti on the walls of this counter service restaurant. There are several stools available at the bar, in addition to wooden picnic tables out front, and a few high top tables inside.

A true taste of Philly in the ‘Burg

Before we continue, this restaurant also offers a mushroom cheesesteak variation, and a veggie burger for vegetarian diners.

The ribeye steak sandwiches here are served on 10 inch rolls. The main feature is “the works” made with mushrooms and sweet peppers, American cheese, pizza sauce and onions. Its other heavy hitter is the South Philly Cheesesteak made with roasted peppers, spinach and provolone cheese.

Little Philly brings water ice and chicken cutlets to St. Pete

South Philly favorites also feature on the menu. Chicken cutlets, sausage and pepper Sammies, a morning favorite of peppers and eggs, and even a mozzarella covered pizza burger are all available here.

Add to that a jumbo hot dog, a big chef salad with turkey, ham and mozzarella, Philly water (wooder) ice, and homemade Philly chili make this a new must-try destination on Central Avenue.

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