Wogie's Bar & Grill

The Scene – This charming neighborhood pub feels a bit out of place on the touristy Greenwich Avenue drag. A mirrored bar lines one side of the cozy room, while high-backed dark wooden booths--softened by olive-colored cushions--fill the rest of the smallish space. Everyone from casual dates to groups of old friends makes themselves at home. – – The Draw – The kitchen turns out a classic down-and-dirty (but not too greasy) South Philly cheesesteak and a less-than-classic Atkins-friendly wrap, as well. The main attraction comes with choice of Provolone, American or…

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What to Drink:: For a further taste of Pennsylvania, order either a Yuengling Lager or Rolling Rock on tap for $3. Both beers hail from the Keystone State.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“The atmosphere is laid back and informal and I liked the minimalist decor and set-up.” “The guys who work the bar are fun and make you feel right at home.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“BUT, what a great sandwich, AMAZING french fries, cheap beer, and an excellent friendly waitress who was sure to ask if I wanted a second drink.” “The cheap beer and great outside seats enticed us to stay the rest of the afternoon.” “The guys who work the bar are fun and make you feel right at home.” “That, coupled with the fact that the drinks are cheap and the people are friendly who work there make this an extraordinary find.” “The service was great, the beers were cheap, and the french fries were the best I have ever had!” “Great neighborhood bar”
food quality	93.33000183105469% positive	“Good cheese steaks, but they may run out of bread!” “Best place to get an authentic cheesesteak in NYC.” “We showed up late thursday night, snagged a great table outside, the restaurant was packed, the food was AMAZING and so fast!” “wogies has really good steaks, but the delivery can sometimes take awhile.” “This place has hands down the best wings in the city.” “Wogies are big, meaty and have the best sauce!” “the cheese steaks were amazing - try the California -- yum!” “This is the only place in this city where you can get an authentic tasting Philly cheesesteak.” “If they're going to taut authentic Philly steaks, they need to head back to the motherland and take a refresher course.” “This place is good for a late night sandwitch spot, the food is good, but don't expect an authentic Philly Cheesesteak, you've gotta go to Carl's Steaks on 34th and 3rd for that!” “Allthough they are not authentic Philly-Style Steaks, they're still good.” “Being from Philadelphia, I was really looking forward to authentic cheesesteaks.” “BUT, what a great sandwich, AMAZING french fries, cheap beer, and an excellent friendly waitress who was sure to ask if I wanted a second drink.” “Fills a void in NYC - the best, most authentic cheesesteak I have ever tasted.” “The chili fries were really good though.” “Their wings and waffle fries are amazing too.” “The service was great, the beers were cheap, and the french fries were the best I have ever had!” “The food is so nice- I want to get my cheesesteak on right now.” “The fries were huge and crunchy and sinful.” “The waffle fries were as tasty as my cheesesteak burgerette.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“My biggest complaint is that while I'm a big fan of keeping it simple, the menu could use a little more variation for those that don't want to eat unhealthy.”
overall	100.0% positive	“It's a nice place to while away some time.” “We showed up late thursday night, snagged a great table outside, the restaurant was packed, the food was AMAZING and so fast!” “Eagles fans that live in NYC now have a great place to watch the games.”
service	100.0% positive	“Food was awesome, service was beyond friendly!” “Stu also has my vote as the best bartender in the City.” “The friendly staff when they could be found.” “The outdoor seating is great for people watching.” “The waitresses and bartenders were friendly.” “The service was great, the beers were cheap, and the french fries were the best I have ever had!” “Aaron is terrific and his staff was so friendly.” “That, coupled with the fact that the drinks are cheap and the people are friendly who work there make this an extraordinary find.” “BUT, what a great sandwich, AMAZING french fries, cheap beer, and an excellent friendly waitress who was sure to ask if I wanted a second drink.”
value	100.0% positive	“BUT, what a great sandwich, AMAZING french fries, cheap beer, and an excellent friendly waitress who was sure to ask if I wanted a second drink.” “Great prices too.” “The service was great, the beers were cheap, and the french fries were the best I have ever had!” “The fries were huge and crunchy and sinful.” “That, coupled with the fact that the drinks are cheap and the people are friendly who work there make this an extraordinary find.” “The cheap beer and great outside seats enticed us to stay the rest of the afternoon.”

10/17/08

Good cheese steaks, but they may run out of bread!

by drink_club1

When we were there, they ran out of their famous CHEESE STEAK BREAD, so I had mine pureed and stuck between the sides of a Kaiser roll. Not quite the same, but still tastey. We sat outside, for maybe the last time this year.

The ambience was fine. They had NOW I WANNA BE YOUR DOG on the jukebox. The Redsox were losing on television. The waitress with legs that went all the way from her hips to her ankles. The waffle fries were as tasty as my cheesesteak burgerette. It's a nice place to while away some time. --Drink Club NYC is a roving group of NYC drinkers

Pros: friendly atmosphere, good service, outside seating
Cons: they run out!

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06/09/07

My favorite NYC cheesesteak

by nyc09

Have tried pretty much all of the standard NYC cheesesteak places - Philly Slim's, Carl's, etc. The Wogie's cheesesteaks are much better - the meat in the Wogie's cheesesteaks is much better than the meat in Carl's. I love going there for a meal as well, nice to have a casual bar scene. The owners are always super-friendly as well. Although they are not authentic, I really like the cheesesteak wraps - a little healthier!

Pros: My favorite cheesesteaks in the city
Cons: Service at restaurant is a little slow

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11/16/06

Worth a try...

by bauzen

Let me start out by saying that I'm a cheesesteak purist... I'm VERY particular about them. Allthough they are not authentic Philly-Style Steaks, they're still good. My girlfriend had the buffalo chicken sandwitch, and that was great too, but VERY spicey. This place is good for a late night sandwitch spot, the food is good, but don't expect an authentic Philly Cheesesteak, you've gotta go to Carl's Steaks on 34th and 3rd for that!

Pros: Open late, good sandwitches
Cons: Hard to find if you don't know it's there...

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10/18/06

Absolutely Delicious!!!

by valerieo

In 2004, I visited New York for the first time. My friend lives in Greenwich Village near Woogies. The first week she showed me around NY, she introduced me to a few fine restaurants which were really nice. On the last day we stumbled across Woogies for lunch. I absolutely fell in love with their cheese steak (cheese whiz) chicken sandwiches. The following year I visited NY three times. Each visit I stopped at Woogies a few times for their sandwich and wedged fries. Occasionally, my boyfriend and I will try and duplicate the sandwich at home, but it doesn't come out nearly as tasty and Woogies Sandwiches. Let me know when you branch out to Los Angeles.

Pros: Excellent Food; Great View; and Friendly People!
Cons: Traveling from California to New York to visit Woogies

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08/11/06

Very Disappointing

by jackhorner

Went there for a happy hour dinner on a thirsty Thursday. Being from Philadelphia, I was really looking forward to authentic cheesesteaks. Steaks weren't that great, although it was nice that they offer Whiz. Fries were room tempature and hard, even after we sent them back once. The Pookie was nothing but cheap, Sysco chicken and the roles were too doughy. Draught beer is so-so. Overall, really disappointed. If they're going to taut authentic Philly steaks, they need to head back to the motherland and take a refresher course.

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10/17/08

Good cheese steaks, but they may run out of bread!

by drink_club1

06/09/07

My favorite NYC cheesesteak

by nyc09

11/16/06

Worth a try...

by bauzen

10/18/06

Absolutely Delicious!!!

by valerieo

08/11/06

Very Disappointing

by jackhorner

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