Old Original Nick's Roast Beef – American
Stepping into this legendary neighborhood institution, guests are immediately enveloped by the savory, mouthwatering aroma of slow-roasted meats carved to order behind a bustling, time-honored counter. Tender, succulent ribbons of roast beef and pork are piled high onto crusty rolls and drenched in rich gravy, often paired with the sharp, garlicky bite of sautéed broccoli rabe for a quintessential comfort meal. It is a place where culinary tradition is served on a plate, offering a warm, unpretentious atmosphere that turns a simple sandwich into a deeply satisfying, soul-warming ritual.
1215 West Chester Pike, West Chester PA 19342 https://nicksroastbeef.com/west-chester-pa/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Old Original Nick's Roast Beef
Dairy-Free at Old Original Nick's Roast Beef
Old Original Nick's Roast Beef in West Chester has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Side Marinara Sauce and Italian Hot Peppers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Old Original Nick's Roast Beef
Old Original Nick's Roast Beef in West Chester has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Italian Hot Peppers, Side Broccoli Rabe and Pint Au Jus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Old Original Nick's Roast Beef
Old Original Nick's Roast Beef in West Chester has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Fries, Broccoli Rabe Combo and Side Marinara Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Old Original Nick's Roast Beef
Old Original Nick's Roast Beef in West Chester has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Roast Turkey Combo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Old Original Nick's Roast Beef
Old Original Nick's Roast Beef in West Chester has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Fries, Side Cheddar Cheese Sauce and Extra Provolone. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Old Original Nick's Roast Beef
Old Original Nick's Roast Beef in West Chester has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Fries, Pint Au Jus and Half Pint Au Jus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Old Original Nick's Roast Beef
Old Original Nick's Roast Beef in West Chester has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Old Original Nick's Roast Beef
Old Original Nick's Roast Beef in West Chester has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Side Marinara Sauce and Italian Hot Peppers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Old Original Nick's Roast Beef
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Side Au Jus (5.5 oz) | 15 g | 47.9 g |
| Half Pint Au Jus | 15 g | 47.9 g |
| Pint Au Jus | 15 g | 47.9 g |
| Roast Beef | 72.1 g | 38 g |
| Roast Pork Combo | 53.7 g | 37.6 g |
| Baked Ham Combo | 39.6 g | 37.4 g |
| Roast Turkey Combo | 55.4 g | 36.3 g |
| Roast Beef Combo | 48.1 g | 28 g |
| Dry with Gravy on the Side | 9.4 g | 27.4 g |
| Broccoli Rabe Combo | 44.1 g | 27.3 g |
| Gravy Fries | 27.2 g | 25 g |
| Extra Provolone | 1.8 g | 17.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its consistent and adequate service, guests highlight the reliable nature of the dining experience where staff are noted for being professional and meeting expectations. Reviewers appreciate the straightforward atmosphere, finding it a dependable spot for a standard meal where the service is frequently praised for being fine and without complaint.
Menu
Sandwiches
- Roast Beef - $6.95: USDA PRIME roast beef, homemade gravy, Kaiser roll Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef Combo - $7.95: USDA PRIME roast beef, aged sharp provolone cheese, homemade gravy, Kaiser roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Pork - $6.95: Thinly sliced roasted pork, homemade gravy, Kaiser roll Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Pork Combo - $7.95: Thinly sliced roasted pork, aged sharp provolone cheese, homemade gravy, Kaiser roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Ham - $6.95: Thinly sliced ham, Kaiser roll Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Ham Combo - $7.95: Thinly sliced ham, aged sharp provolone, Kaiser roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Turkey - $6.95: Thinly sliced turkey breast, homemade gravy, Kaiser roll Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Turkey Combo - $7.95: Thinly sliced turkey breast, aged sharp provolone cheese, homemade gravy, Kaiser roll Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli Rabe Sandwich - $6.95: Sautéed broccoli rabe, olive oil, garlic, Kaiser roll Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli Rabe Combo - $7.95: Sautéed broccoli rabe, olive oil, garlic, aged sharp provolone cheese, Kaiser roll Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers and Sides
- French Fries - $4.5: Beer battered French fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries - $5.5: Fries with Cheddar Cheese Sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gravy Fries - $6.5: Fries smothered in bits of meat and gravy (Beef, Pork or Turkey) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gravy Cheese Fries - $7.5: Gravy fries with melted aged sharp provolone cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $6.5: Five battered mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gravy Mozzarella Sticks - $8.5: Five mozzarella sticks smothered in bits of meat and gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $5.5: Beer battered onion rings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gravy Onion Rings - $7.5: Onion rings smothered in bits of meat and gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Broccoli Rabe - $5.5: Four ounces of sautéed broccoli rabe with garlic and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Hot Peppers - $4.5: Slow roasted long Italian hot peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Dry with Gravy on the Side - $0.6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Extra Provolone - $1: Aged sharp provolone Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach
- Side Au Jus (5.5 oz) - $1.5: Beef, turkey, or pork gravy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Half Pint Au Jus - $3: Beef, turkey, or pork gravy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Pint Au Jus - $5: Beef, turkey, or pork gravy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Side Cheddar Cheese Sauce - $1 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Side Marinara Sauce - $0.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
Frequently Asked Questions about Old Original Nick's Roast Beef
- Is Old Original Nick's Roast Beef dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Old Original Nick's Roast Beef has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Side Marinara Sauce and Italian Hot Peppers.
- What can I eat at Old Original Nick's Roast Beef on a dairy-free diet?
- French Fries, Side Marinara Sauce and Italian Hot Peppers carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Old Original Nick's Roast Beef have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including French Fries and Side Marinara Sauce.
- Is Old Original Nick's Roast Beef gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Old Original Nick's Roast Beef?
- Side Au Jus (5.5 oz), at roughly 47.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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