Philadelphia Cheesesteak Guide
Philadelphia Cheesesteak Guide
The Penn's View Hotel's cheesteak guide to local places.
Remember to order with or without ( meaning with or without fried onions) & what cheese you prefer.
Example – “Can I getta provolone wit ? ” – translation
“May I have a cheesesteak with provolone cheese and fried onions ? ” FYI – At Geno’s & Pat’s you need to go to the next window ( to the left) to order drinks & fries .
In no particular order
Jim’s Steaks * – 4th & South Sts (Society Hill) Chopped-style steak on soft roll, has a liquor license and indoor seating.
Geno’s Steaks – 9th & Passyaunk Ave. (Italian Market/South Philly)
Whole-style steak on a crisper roll. Open 24hrs - outdoor seating.
Pat’s Steaks – Originator of the cheesesteak. (Directly across from Geno’s) Same style and hours as above
Cosmi’s – 8th & Dickinson (South Philly) Not far from Pat’s & Geno’s. Great corner store cheesesteak place. Family owned and operated for generations. Award winning Hoagies. Our General Manager's favorite.
Sonny’s Famous * – (Old City) South side of Market between 2nd & 3rd . Local cheesesteak-only place. Great cheese fries.
Tony Luke’s – Front St. & Oregon Ave (South Philly) – Great everything, cheesesteaks, roast beef Italian, chicken cutlets, and sausage, egg & peppers.
Revolution House * - 2nd & Market (Old City) - Twist on the traditional cheesteak, - uses tri-tip steak, 2 cheeses and uses their homemade bread. Great Pizza as well.
There are other great places such as:
John’s Roast Pork Front & Snyder- 14 Snyder Ave. (South Philly)
Phillips 24th & Passyunk (South Philly)
Dalessandro’s & Chubby's ( Roxborough) Across the street from each other.
Panini's & Campo’s * (Old City) on Market St
Shank’s (Center City)
Spataro, By George & Carmen's * (Reading Terminal Market)