Vonte’s Philly Cheesesteaks, the late-night food trailer that built a loyal following on West 7th, now has a permanent home in Fort Worth. Owner Davonte Fung, a Philadelphia native who launched the business from a trailer outside The Local, has opened a walk-in counter in the lower level of Wabi House. The trailer will stay parked at The Local for the late-night crowd, while the new 8th Avenue shop covers daytime dine-in and takeout.
New storefront at Wabi House
As reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Vonte’s has moved into the lower level of Wabi House at 1229 8th Ave and is serving both dine-in and takeout customers. The paper notes that the compact space is fitted with multiple TVs and plenty of tables, and that Vonte’s will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day except Sunday. The new spot gives the operation a daytime base to complement the trailer’s late-night following.
Trailer stays in West 7th
Vonte’s started as a trailer parked outside The Local on West 7th, and Fung plans to keep that late-night setup even as he runs the new storefront, according to earlier coverage. CultureMap Fort Worth first reported on the truck when it rolled into the neighborhood. For now, the trailer will continue to serve bar patrons on West 7th while the 8th Avenue location focuses on daytime orders.
What’s on the menu and why locals care
Vonte’s keeps the menu intentionally small, centered on two sandwiches: the Broad Street Philly and Vonte’s Favorite. Both are built on thinly shaved ribeye and Amoroso rolls shipped in from Philadelphia, with fries and the sold out cheesesteak egg rolls rounding out the offerings, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The paper notes that the egg rolls run about $3.75 each and that local accounts have praised the sandwiches. For context on the roll choice, Tasting Table details Amoroso’s long history as the classic Philadelphia hoagie roll standard.
Neighborhood fit
The new Vonte’s counter operates inside Wabi House’s Fort Worth location, which lists its address online as 1229 8th Ave #227 along with hours and contact details. Wabi House confirms the location and offers a look at the building and block. Customers can expect a compact dining room and a short, focused menu while the team settles into the space and sees what sells.
