going to Philly today, looking for high quality cheesesteak

baadbobby · Post by **baadbobby** » October 26, 2008 1:18 am

I'm going up to the Who concert tomorrow, and leaving really early, as Eagles, World Series, and Who fans will collide in a cataclysm the likes of which has never been seen on I-95 in Philly. Anyway, while I've been to Philly quite a few times in my life, I've never really done the cheesesteak search. I have heard that Geno's is #1 in sales, but haven't heard the greatest reviews on their product. I'm looking for a real deal cheesesteak, that doesn't take me more than a few miles the Wachovia Center. Suggestions please.

blackjack · Post by **blackjack** » October 26, 2008 9:49 am

If you are still around:

1) Jim's Steaks is on 4th and South Streets and you can get a beer there as well. Also, lots of little bars and shops along South if you are so inclined. They use the chopped up meat and top with your choice of cheese and/or onions.

2) Geno's - 9th and Passyunk they do not chop the meat using whole thin slices of ribeye steak

3) Pat's King of Steaks - just across from Geno's (you could try both if you are hungry).

NOTE: Ordering properly is important. You name the cheese you want followed by the words "wit" or "witout" (this is your onion choice).

So "American wit" will get you a cheesesteak with American cheese and onions. "Whiz witout" will get you a cheesesteak with Cheez Whiz adn no onions.

Good luck.

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » October 26, 2008 1:09 pm

I always say that the little local places are better then Genos and Pats. Almost everywhere makes a good cheese steak.

Moonie · Post by **Moonie** » October 26, 2008 1:27 pm

OceanCityGirl wrote:I always say that the little local places are better then Genos and Pats. Almost everywhere makes a good cheese steak.

I love PCS, had a delicious one in Dallas/Ft.Worth airport...

not found one in or around Georgia that's even worth giving to the dog...

I suppose I could try make an authentic one...

docandjeanie · Post by **docandjeanie** » October 27, 2008 6:29 am

I agree with Blackjack, Jim's is the place to go.

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » October 27, 2008 6:32 am

i have been to Pat's many many times and have always been happy with their cheesesteaks!!! I always get one to take home and put it in the cooler..they heat up pretty well in the oven!

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » October 27, 2008 11:48 am

please report back!!!!

some of us have never been to Philly.. and hope to go someday!!

mikemck · Post by **mikemck** » October 27, 2008 12:40 pm

Between Jim's, Pat's, and Geno's, I like Jim's, except that the lines are a mile long.

I like Pat's and Geno's because not only do they make great chessesteaks, they both do a lot of charity things for the community. Although the two have a very public and very bitter feud, I'm told by some friends who know about these things that the families who own them are actually friends.

You might also want to check out Tony Luke's, on Oregon Ave, just a couple of blocks from where the concert er, was (just file this for the next concert).

docandjeanie · Post by **docandjeanie** » October 27, 2008 4:06 pm

I was just at Tony Luke's friday night after a concert, good cheesesteaks there too, but still prefer Jim's, but if you want to stay close MIke is right Tony Lukes a few blocks away. Go to chickie and pete's and get the cheese fries, yummmmmmmmmmmmmmm

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » October 27, 2008 5:16 pm

ragtopW wrote:please report back!!!!

some of us have never been to Philly.. and hope to go someday!!

Santa next time you come east to visit the Spains we will have to make a road trip to Philly!!!!!

Afternoon Golfer · Post by **Afternoon Golfer** » October 28, 2008 8:44 am

Quiznos.

alphabits · Post by **alphabits** » October 28, 2008 8:49 am

flipflopgirl wrote:
ragtopW wrote:please report back!!!!

some of us have never been to Philly.. and hope to go someday!!

Santa next time you come east to visit the Spains we will have to make a road trip to Philly!!!!!

... and Bitsylvania!!

APLATillman · Post by **APLATillman** » October 28, 2008 8:58 am

PHILLIES Ryan Howard says best philly cheesesteak is at...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr8bn_23a_E