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H & J McNally's Tavern
Home of the Schmitter®
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A Diagram of the famous Schmitter®
Image courtesy of McNally's Tavern
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Insider Tip
In recent years, the Schmitter® has taken its show on the road. In 2003, when the Philadelphia Eagles opened their brand new home, Lincoln Financial Field, they asked McNally’s to operate a Schmitter® concession stand inside. The Phillies did the same when they opened Citizens Bank Park in 2004. In 2005, the sandwich made a guest appearance at Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville.
This is all good news for you — you can now enjoy the famous sandwich each time you go to a Phillies or Eagles home game.
One of the friendliest bars in all of Philadelphia, McNally’s Tavern is a hidden gem located right in the middle of historic Chestnut Hill. We say “hidden” because it doesn’t really have a sign — or a visible one at least — until you’re right in front of the door. Keep your eye out for a white English Tudor-style rowhome with a large green front door, which on warmer days will be opened invitingly toward the avenue.
McNally’s is not, however, so hidden among locals, who have been enjoying the establishment for more than 80 years. Opened in 1921 as a luncheonette by Rose McNally, the tavern is now operated by Rose’s great-granddaughters Ann and Meg.
It’s a perfect place to stop by for a casual meal, watch a game and enjoy the jovial attitude. And McNally’s is refreshingly smoke-free (since 1998), which makes it a great spot to go if you have the family in tow.
The Schmitter®
McNally’s, of course, is famous for its signature sandwich, the Schmitter®, which is a variation of Philadelphia’s famous cheesesteak sandwich. The Schmitter® includes the traditional steak, onions and melted cheese but adds grilled salami, tomatoes and a special sauce and comes on a Kaiser roll instead of a long hoagie roll. While the combination might sound strange, it’s famous for a reason — it’s frighteningly delicious.
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