Best place to get a Philly Cheesesteak

[Crono]

Hello everyone [=, so im taking the fam to Philly this weekend and just want recommendations on the best place to get a Philly cheesesteak around Philly. Please no Pat or Genos or tourist traps. I want a really good spot. I know good spots in jersey and new york, and it has been a long time since i've been to philly. So, wondering what the locals would recommend.

 

[bradley]

Jim's is good. I liked Steve's but I think the one in center city closed.

 

[vixolus]

There used to be this place around Westchester called The Pizza Box which I LOVED, but that was years ago and it looks like it closed... sigh. So sorry I don't have any decent recco :(

 

[fluffydelusions]

I found Delassandros the best from the places I've had them there.

 

[Crono]

So, far the ones im leaning on are

Delassandros
Jims
Johns Roast Pork

 

[Deleted member 6263]

Charley's Steakery in the mall

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I've never had a good philly ☹

 

[maximumzero]

Charley's Steakery in the mall

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I've never had a good philly ☹

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For what it's worth, Charley's is probably the best "chain" cheeseteak I've ever had.

Perhaps "In Philadelphia" should be added to the thread title.

 

[Annubis]

Subway

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[Duck Sauce]

So, far the ones im leaning on are

Delassandros
Jims
Johns Roast Pork

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They have great cheesteaks and even greater roast pork.

 

[BadWeddingSpeech]

+1 for Johns Roast Pork (but honestly, get the roast pork...that is the sleeper best sandwich in Philly, not the cheesesteak).

Also, if you are near Reading Market, Tony DiNic's is also great for Roast Pork with that broccoli rhaub.

 

[Lobster Roll]

Joe's Steaks & Soda Shop has phenomenal cheesesteaks, but up until 2013 had an extremely terrible name / origin. I genuinely don't know what to make of signal boosting this nor do I have additional information about the present owners. Mods, please snipe this post if I'm in the wrong.

 

[mr_f]

John's Roast Pork, but if you're going you may as well get the superior sandwich a roast pork sandwich with sharp provolone, greens, and long hots.

 

[mikehaggar]

Everyone I know that lives or lived in Philly always says Jim's. Also, Pat's is pretty good IMO. Worth hitting up especially if you have it in you to get cheesesteak's from more than one place.

 

[AaronMT]

Tony Luke's

 

[Joeyjoejoeshabadoo]

Joe's Steaks & Soda Shop has phenomenal cheesesteaks, but up until 2013 had an extremely terrible name / origin. I genuinely don't know what to make of signal boosting this nor do I have additional information about the present owners. Mods, please snipe this post if I'm in the wrong.

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Fucking yikes. I wasn't expecting the name to be so on the nose.

 

[bradley]

If you're going to John's get roast pork. Dalessandro's is also really good, but not really in the city.

 

[FirstBlood]

John's Roast Pork, but if you're going you may as well get the superior sandwich a roast pork sandwich with sharp provolone, greens, and long hots.

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This. Go to John's Roast Pork with a friend and get this sandwich and a cheesesteak and split them and you have the best philly sandwich experience.

Don't go to Jim's.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Tony Luke's

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I've had it and it felt like the kind of cheesesteak you could get at any other decent place tbh. Not terrible but I found Delassandros better.

 

[Psamtik]

Does Donkey's in Camden count? Just across the Ben Franklin.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Does Donkey's in Camden count? Just across the Ben Franklin.

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Yeah but then you have to go to Camden.

 

[Crono]

Think im leaning towards johns roast pork. I was hesitant because i remember seeing it on diner drive ins and dives i believe and I was like ehh, id rather not.. but i trust yall

 

[fluffydelusions]

Think im leaning towards johns roast pork. I was hesitant because i remember seeing it on diner drive ins and dives i believe and I was like ehh, id rather not.. but i trust yall

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DDD would make me want to go to a place!

 

[The Main Event]

+1 for Jim's.

 

[CMP]

Not Subway

 

[discotheque]

Woodrow's is amazing

 

[peteykirch]

Leave Philly, go to NJ and stop at Donkey's Place

 

[dmgdbug]

philly cheese steak pizza from domino's

 

[SwampBastard]

If anyone in Indy is reading this thread and wondering the same, go to Hoagies & Hops in Fountain Square or Butler-Tarkington.

 

[thecouncil]

Please go to Dalessandro's.

 

[PrivateWHudson]

I stopped at Abner's near University City the other day, and it was pretty good. I was super hungry, and didn't wait for it to cool down...damn it was hot. The roll was the perfect texture.

 

[Soapbox Killer]

Max's in North Philly.

Full Disclosure, this place is expensive and it's in the hood but I wouldn't send you there unless I know it to be one of the best.




Safer answers include:

Ishkabibble's on South Street
Dalessandro's

Sonny's in Olde City (different but still good)
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[Captain Tuttle]

Dalessandro's are great but it's always crowded since it was on TV. I've heard Chubby's across the street is pretty good too

 

[Darknyss]

I like Jim's. Dalessandro's is good too but not as easily accessible.

Also, if you want a good breakfast spot check out Green Eggs Cafe.

 

[D23]

Jims

 

[illmatic22]

Max's

 

[ScaleboundGOTY]

Wawa

 

[Tobor]

Steve's Prince of Steaks!

Steve's Prince of Steaks | 4 Cheese Steak Locations In Philly

Best traditional Philadelphia Cheese Steaks for nearly 40 years! Steve's Prince of Steaks two-time winner of best Cheese Steaks by Philadelphia Magazine

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I love that Steve isn't confident enough to be the King of Steaks. Prince is good enough.

 

[BossLackey]

I fucking love cheese steaks and have always wanted to go to Philadelphia on a cheese steak tour.

I'm jealous, OP.

 

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So, far the ones im leaning on are

Delassandros
Jims
Johns Roast Pork

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All good choices. I like John's the best out of those. Deleassandros is kind of out of the way but if you like nature it's close to the Wissahickon which is great for a casual hike.

 

[HanSoloCup]

Grew up in Philly, and firmly believe that Dellassandros is the best, it's just out of the way. It's worth it though.

 

[billiam]

Dalessandros and if you need fries, get those across the street at chubby's.

 

[Gifted]

Dalessandro's or Steve's get my vote.

 

[Sanjuro]

It's gotta be Subway

 

[Shokunin]

Dalessandro's is the only choice. If you want something truly Philly though, go to Chestnut Hill (McNally's Tavern) and order a Schmitter sandwich.

 

[Huntersknoll]

John's Roast Pork should be your #1
Phillips Steaks is great too.
If you want a "fancy" one check out Woodrows on South Street
For Vegan check out Blackbird Pizzeria. Their vegan cheesesteak is just as good as the real thing

Other than cheesesteaks recommendations
Federal Donuts for Fried Chicken and Donuts

Lorenzo's for a big slice or pizza. Not the best worth seeing

pizza ++ / pizza gutt but you have to order it via Instagram

Yards Brewing

 

[Taliax]

Stay away from overpriced Cleavers in Rittenhouse. Go to John's Roast Pork!

 

[Atlas_XIX]

Subway

 

[Soapbox Killer]

Other than cheesesteaks recommendations
Federal Donuts for Fried Chicken and Donuts

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This place is proof that God does want us to be happy! Warm donuts fried in the same oil as the double fried Korean chicken! Sweet mercy!

 

[New Donker]

So, far the ones im leaning on are

Delassandros
Jims
Johns Roast Pork

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Jims is my favorite but you can't go wrong with Delassandros

edit: if you like ice cream go to Franklin Fountain!

 

[VanWinkle]

Think im leaning towards johns roast pork. I was hesitant because i remember seeing it on diner drive ins and dives i believe and I was like ehh, id rather not.. but i trust yall

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You seem too into not looking like a tourist. It's not a big deal bud.