Who Makes the Best Cheesesteak in Philly?

The ongoing argument about the best cheesesteak in Philly will probably never be resolved—some people like Pat's, and some can't live without Geno's. So here's a little information about both—you be the judge.

Pat's

Pat’s King of Steaks makes no joke about its name. Originally a hot dog stand at the base of Philadelphia’s Italian market in 1930, owner Pat Olivieri inadvertently invented the steak sandwich when he decided to cook himself a chopped meat sandwich with onions for lunch. The rest, as they say, is history. The quick and easy new dish became a sought after delicacy by local cabbies and local patrons, before growing into a city-wide mainstay. Almost 80 years later, Pat’s is still Philadelphia’s reigning cheesesteak sandwich establishment with a variety of menu options—from the simple classics to items like mushroom pizza steak and roast pork—and a bevy of succulent, well-cooked toppings. Open all day, every day, this is another perfect stop for anyone looking to get a hefty bite of Philadelphia’s infamous edible tradition.

1237 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 468-1546
www.patskingofsteaks.com

Geno's

Boasting happy customers from Oprah to Justin Timberlake to Tony Danza, Geno’s Steaks has a no-fuss reputation for solid, Philly-style meat sandwiches. Joe Vento opened Geno’s in 1966 with only $6, two boxes of steaks, and six hot dogs. Since that humble beginning, the establishment has grown into a Philadelphia landmark serving simple steaks with a lot of sass. Service is fast and the line keeps pace so make sure you arrive with your decision already made and your order properly planned. With a menu that only includes six varieties of steak sandwich and a few basic sides, it shouldn’t be hard to choose ahead of time. The restaurant is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, attracting a diverse crowd of hungry patrons at all hours. Though there is no indoor seating, there are a few tables and canopies out front on the sidewalk for those who can’t wait to dive into their food.

1218 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-0659
www.genosteaks.com

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