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Address: 1237 E Passyunk Ave, end of the Italian Market, Philadelphia, PA 19147
The self-proclaimed "King of Steaks," Pat Olivieri started out with a hotdog stand on the lower end of the Italian Market back in the 30s. As the story goes, one afternoon he decided to try something a tad different and grilled up some chopped steak, placed it on an Italian roll and topped it all with onions, creating...
Address: 600 Wendover St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
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Modest signage announcing "Steaks Beer-Hoagies" and the simple redbrick facade in no way prepare you for what this Roxborough treasure has in store. Indeed, those in the know claim that Dalessandro's may serve up the area's top cheesesteak – there's just something special about the way they cram fried onions, seasoned...
Address: 1219 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
One of many places billed as Philly's "Best," Geno's certainly has its fair share of devotees on the south side of town. Begun in 1966 by fella named Joe Vento, this 24/7, take-out-only joint has the art of serving cheesesteaks down to a science. That is to say, at the first window, order your sandwich. Without...
Tony Luke's Old Philly Style Sandwiches
Address: 39 E Oregon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
First-timers may ask, "What's an 'Old Philly Style Sandwich?'" The answer is right here, just a stone's throw from the I-95 over-pass. Tony Luke's has garnered accolade after accolade over the years, and its walls are adorned with the faces of celebs who've dined here and enjoyed every last bite of their Cheez...
Address: 932 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147-3740
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Judging from the ambience, you may expect to see Rocky in here chowing down on a roast pork sandwich. In point of fact, the joint's as good as any when it comes to serving up a cheese steak. And even though Shank's and Evelyn's is a "hole in the wall," this is also where the locals and the city's politicians gather...
Address: 214 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
What started as a small mom-n-pop grocery back in the 1940s has evolved into one of the signature places on Market to enjoy a Philly Cheesesteak. Is it the best in town? You be the judge. Just know that you're not going to find to find a friendlier place to enjoy the city's signature sandwich. If grilled rib-eye...
Address: 400 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
It's best to know your P's and Q's before visiting this South Street cheesesteaker, where the grillmen take their choice top round very seriously. At Jim's, all steaks come with onions (that's just how they come, simple as that); subsequent "extras" range from "Whiz" and provolone to roasted bell peppers and...
Address: 2457 N 54th St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Home of the "Belly Filler," Larry's has been doing top-notch eats since 1956 – You might say that they've just about perfected the art. From hoagies to grinders, all of their creations are guaranteed fresh and flavorful for up to 10 hours. And while you can go for any of a number of ingredients (ham, meatball, tuna,...
Address: 228 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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The crowds outside this humble little storefront on Market tell the whole story – Sonny's makes some of the best sandwiches you can hope to find in Philly. You won't find much on the menu, but everything that is listed, from the burgers to the onion rings, are done just right. Cheesesteaks, of course, are the fan...
Address: 308 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
This South Street counter shop may look a tad sleek and stylish compared to the city's more traditional sandwich joints, but don't let appearances fool you into believing this place lacks the stuff to make a great hoagie. Nothing could be further from the truth, actually, as their sandwiches have garnered awards...
