Where do you get a Cheesesteak?

[Hottub]

My fallback spot is Angelo's in Maywood. Huge sammich with steak-like meat, real cheese, and peppers, onions and mushrooms.

I am really directing this question to the non-Ny NJ and of course PA people. Do you even have such a thing?

http://phillyisfunny.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/cheesesteak.jpg

[PapaBear]

That's an easy one. I get mine where I work. They're quite tasty, and I get a 50% discount. They make it with both provolone and american, but I usually tell them to use just the provolone.

[weekapaugjz]

jim's steakout in buffalo have FANTASTIC cheesesteaks. they are not quite pat's in philly, but they are the best i have ever had outside of that city. i go with the twelve inch with sauteed onions and hot peppers. they put on their secret sauce. its fantastic. its open til 5 in the morning so i end up getting it after long nights of drinking.

[IMSlacker]

I'm no cheesesteak expert, but in Houston we have Texadelphia (http://www.texadelphia.com/), which I find to be pretty good.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/156/370063110_5d9895c224.jpg?v=0

[prothunderball]

jim's steakout in buffalo have FANTASTIC cheesesteaks. they are not quite pat's in philly, but they are the best i have ever had outside of that city. i go with the twelve inch with sauteed onions and hot peppers. they put on their secret sauce. its fantastic. its open til 5 in the morning so i end up getting it after long nights of drinking.

Try Mike's Steak Joint, on Baily and Minnesoty, Get the "Steak in the Hood" 1/2lb steak 1/4lb itailain sausage and all the fixin's. Jim's is great, but I think Mike's is a little bit better, plus you have nice gheto crowd oposed to the drunk douch's I alway seem to run into at Jims.

[weekapaugjz]

Try Mike's Steak Joint, on Baily and Minnesoty, Get the "Steak in the Hood" 1/2lb steak 1/4lb itailain sausage and all the fixin's. Jim's is great, but I think Mike's is a little bit better, plus you have nice gheto crowd oposed to the drunk douch's I alway seem to run into at Jims.

yeah, i usually stay away from bailey. the forecast is always so much darker there....(cue the ani)

[Crispy123]

Ive been to Philly and nothing beets the original but the best thing we got around here is...

http://www.miamisubs.com/images/miami.gif



Its a local chain with some damn fine subs

[topless_mike]

midway steakhouse or 5-points
the only places to get "one wit"

[Keotok]

Here in Fred. MD, there's a place called Toppings. The owner is from Trenton, so it's as close as we are gonna get. Plus it's the only good pizza around.

[commish13]

I had a couple of cheesesteaks out of a box that I bought from Costco last week.

I microwaved them. It's just meat and cheese, and somewhere in there an onion flavoring.

MMMMMM

[mdr55]

White Castles???

[Hottub]

midway steakhouse or 5-points
the only places to get "one wit"


Mike. Do you mean this Midway?

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/3118/midwaygb3.jpg


Commish. You are gross!

[Keotok]

I had a couple of cheesesteaks out of a box that I bought from Costco last week.

I microwaved them. It's just meat and cheese, and somewhere in there an onion flavoring.

MMMMMM

Uggh. Somewhere, part of me just died! Yuck.

[IamFogHat]

Usually at bad corporate chains cause I live in DC. Sigh, I swear I'm not a hayseed.

[Hottub]

Uggh. Somewhere, part of me just died! Yuck.


If a Fredneck says that to you, you know it's bad!!:nono:

[commish13]

I never said it was a necessarily good cheese steak. In fact, I didn't actually buy it. I was at home in jersey over the weekend and I was hungry, and those happened to be in the freezer.

The old veteran's stadium made some great cheesesteaks

[JPMNICK]

i have never come close to have one better than Charlies in Kenilworth NJ. they also have kick ass italian hotdogs.

[Keotok]

I never said it was a necessarily good cheese steak. In fact, I didn't actually buy it. I was at home in jersey over the weekend and I was hungry, and those happened to be in the freezer.

The old veteran's stadium made some great cheesesteaks

As an Eagles season ticket holder for the past 8 years, no they didn't

[commish13]

I enjoyed them.

Either way, fat sandwiches from the grease trucks at rutgers > all

FACTS BABY

pure and solid FACTS

[Hottub]

As an Eagles season ticket holder for the past 8 years, no they didn't


FACE!!!!

Keo shoots... She SCORES!!!!!!!


Just kidding, rich boy.

[tele7]

My fallback spot is Angelo's in Maywood. Huge sammich with steak-like meat, real cheese, and peppers, onions and mushrooms.

I am really directing this question to the non-Ny NJ and of course PA people. Do you even have such a thing?

http://phillyisfunny.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/cheesesteak.jpg

It's 10:40pm. Would it kill you to just provide a link to that picture? (Open at your own risk or something). ...and where the hell is Maywood?

[FUNKMAN]

not much to add because I haven't bought a cheesesteak for as long as I can remember. I do know that I don't like when they chop the steak up into pieces and cook it. I prefer a solid piece of meat, thin but not too thin with a little bit of fat. just like some deli-counters like shop-rite, they have turkey and ham that's all chopped up, I prefer solid slices

punching out

[commish13]

Maywood is in jersey about an hour from edison

[Hottub]

It's 10:40pm. Would it kill you to just provide a link to that picture? (Open at your own risk or something). ...and where the hell is Maywood?

http://image.maps.yahoo.com/mapimage?MAPData=GIRVK_hyzy0fNC8v_TdRWP.sWOzK3FSLM eRzGG5LAQjTKxIMleybrb1JCHUW9DuNQoPyrdxCv0v8YESnpkk rCxA7lFiF6VbXA9Sjzb.UAfBKUTUUT4LmdkzBcNIf9W4-

[sailor]

it's insanely kitschy, but pugsley's pizza (http://www.pugsleypizza.com/gpage1.html) in the bronx is my favorite pizzeria and has a great cheesesteak. i haven't been there too much since graduating college...need to go back soon. plus, they have perhaps the worst web-site ever. love is it!

[commish13]

I think you can take 287 to get to maywood from edison

[Keotok]

not much to add because I haven't bought a cheesesteak for as long as I can remember. I do know that I don't like when they chop the steak up into pieces and cook it. I prefer a solid piece of meat, thin but not too thin with a little bit of fat. just like some deli-counters like shop-rite, they have turkey and ham that's all chopped up, I prefer solid slices

punching out

Funk, I love ya, but have to disagree. The meat has to be chopped up, and fried WITH the onions. Then you take two long metal spatulas, and scoop from each side. Lay the cheese on top, and just as the cheese is about to melt, pick up with the spatulas and put on awaiting roll with ketchup and extra mayo. Yum!!!

Damn. Now I'm starvin'!

[Hottub]

Funk, I love ya, but have to disagree. The meat has to be chopped up, and fried WITH the onions. Then you take two long metal spatulas, and scoop from each side. Lay the cheese on top, and just as the cheese is about to melt, pick up with the spatulas and put on awaiting roll with ketchup and extra mayo. Yum!!!

Damn. Now I'm starvin'!

I think I love you!!!:devil2:

Nix the mayo, hayseed!

[sailor]

I think I love you!!!:devil2:

Nix the mayo, hayseed!

and ketchup.

[weekapaugjz]

Funk, I love ya, but have to disagree. The meat has to be chopped up, and fried WITH the onions. Then you take two long metal spatulas, and scoop from each side. Lay the cheese on top, and just as the cheese is about to melt, pick up with the spatulas and put on awaiting roll with ketchup and extra mayo. Yum!!!

Damn. Now I'm starvin'!

i have them put mayo on it if i get it with lettuce and tomatoes. but if its just steak and cheese, hold the mayo. and ketchup will never come close to a cheesesteak of mine.

[FUNKMAN]

Funk, I love ya, but have to disagree. The meat has to be chopped up, and fried WITH the onions. Then you take two long metal spatulas, and scoop from each side. Lay the cheese on top, and just as the cheese is about to melt, pick up with the spatulas and put on awaiting roll with ketchup and extra mayo. Yum!!!

Damn. Now I'm starvin'!

if have this untrusting feeling that they chop the steak up because they're using a 'less quality' piece of meat and they can hide it easier somehow. when it's whole i can see and feel(with my mouth) exactly what I'm getting. i'm sure I'm being a bit paranoid about it though

thanks for the suggestion, the way you describe it makes it sound too good to pass up...

I do enjoy spicy mustard on mine though or a bit of tomata sauce

[commish13]

Ketchup is fine but only a small bit. Steak sauce is also okay, but in very small quantities, because too much will completely overpower the rest.

NO MAYO EVER

on anything

[Snacks]

Mike. Do you mean this Midway?

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/3118/midwaygb3.jpg


Commish. You are gross!

Oh the memories of my youth. I have been craving a midway cheesesteak all summer. I will have to take a ride down the shore soon.


i have never come close to have one better than Charlies in Kenilworth NJ. they also have kick ass italian hotdogs.

Are you talking about Charlies Italian hot dog place? I think they use thin sliced roast beef, soak it in a auju sauce and then throw it in the bun. They are pretty good.

not much to add because I haven't bought a cheesesteak for as long as I can remember. I do know that I don't like when they chop the steak up into pieces and cook it. I prefer a solid piece of meat, thin but not too thin with a little bit of fat. just like some deli-counters like shop-rite, they have turkey and ham that's all chopped up, I prefer solid slices

punching out

Oh I disagree. I like thin sliced steaks chopped in to little pieces (except midway they leave it whole)

Anyway my favorites in this order are

Midway
White Rose (Roselle NJ)
Glendale Pizza (Union)

When I was a kid there was a cheesesteak place in "the center" (business section in Union) it was called Hanks. Well they had the best cheesesteaks ever. Hank would always put brown gravy on them. I thought that was normal until I got older and ordered it that way somewhere else. They looked at me like I had 3 heads. Anyway the place went out of business, but if you ever get a chance try brown gravy on your cheesesteak.

[Keotok]

I am disappointed in you all
:down:
Oh, and I don't know if this matters, but I'm not from here. Only here for monetary reasons. Philly refuses to get jobs...

And one more thing...This is my 400th post! Not bad for nearly 5 years of work!!!

[PapaBear]

Funk, I love ya, but have to disagree. The meat has to be chopped up, and fried WITH the onions. Then you take two long metal spatulas, and scoop from each side. Lay the cheese on top, and just as the cheese is about to melt, pick up with the spatulas and put on awaiting roll with ketchup and extra mayo. Yum!!!

Damn. Now I'm starvin'!
That's exactly how they do it at my place. Not a fan of ketchup, though.

[FUNKMAN]

And one more thing...This is my 400th post! Not bad for nearly 5 years of work!!!

CONGRATS! 400 QUALITY Posts!!

[Keotok]

CONGRATS! 400 QUALITY Posts!!
Yeah, most of them about lollipops!

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:wd6nEysi4oisZM:http://www.4imprint.com/imageserver/productimages/4imprint/detailed/100191.jpg

Good times, good times...

[FUNKMAN]

Yeah, most of them about lollipops!

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:wd6nEysi4oisZM:http://www.4imprint.com/imageserver/productimages/4imprint/detailed/100191.jpg

Good times, good times...

http://www.frenchky.com/images/gif/10.gif

[A.J.]

As good as you're going to get in the DC are: Philadelphia Mike's (http://phillymikesonline.com/default.aspx).

[Freitag]

Some of the best steaks I had was at Tony Lukes' by the ECW Arena. I had some last year before a concert at Citizen's Bank Ball Park with Baz and Chet. The steaks were good, roast pork, not so much.

I think outside of Philly, Voltaco's in Ocean City, NJ had some pretty good steaks - the bread they used was phenomenal - but it's been a while since I've been down there, so I don't know if the quality has declined or not.

It's been so long since I had a decent cheesesteak in central Jersey though. I'll have to think about this.

[joethebartender]

No real steak joints up here in North Jersey. But when I'm in Philly I have to go to Abner's near Drexel University. Great steaks. You order right from the guy cooking your steak and if you drop a tip over the glass, he'll make you a football sized sandwich. They also have good curly fries and a beer fridge with all shapes and sizes to choose from (not sure if they got da 40's but I know they got da quarts!)

Or you could go to this place and drop a C note:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6187408/

Love, Joe

[JackStraw]

Mainline Pizza in Wayne PA

w/ Pizza cheese, mushrooms and onions

By far the best in suburban Philly.

[JustJon]

I send one of my servants down to Philly to bring them back for me.


And whenever I'm in the mall and I see people at the Charley's Steak and they put lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo on there. What the hell are those savages thinking?

[carsonogin]

It's all about Carl's.

http://www.thecheesesteakguys.com/menu_carls.htm

Here in the Boston area anyway.

[reillyluck]

I send one of my servants down to Philly to bring them back for me.


And whenever I'm in the mall and I see people at the Charley's Steak and they put lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo on there. What the hell are those savages thinking?

thats disgusting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Thebazile78]

I think you can take 287 to get to maywood from edison

Are you a complete and total retard? Taking 287 is WAAAAY out of the way.

Getting to Angelo's is most convenient if you take the NJ Turnpike North to Route 80 West. From Route 80, you'll take the 2nd Route 17 exit and then take the Essex Street exit off of 17. Turn right at the top of the exit ramp and make a left at the traffic light; this puts you on Maywood Avenue.

Follow Maywood Avenue into the downtown; I think there are 3 or 4 traffic lights until you get to the Commerce Bank, where you will make a left. Angelo's is a couple blocks down, on the left-hand side of the street, near where IGA/Maywood Market used to be.

I'll be damned if I know mileage, exit numbers or whether you're going northbound or southbound because I can do this on auto-pilot. . .I practically grew up in Maywood.

[mendyweiss]

I eat Torker's Steak and Cheese Tacos. Can't be beat !!!

[drjoek]

I had a couple of cheesesteaks out of a box that I bought from Costco last week.

I microwaved them. It's just meat and cheese, and somewhere in there an onion flavoring.

MMMMMM

Crazy talk like that should get you banned from HERE for a while.

[commish13]

You been following that thread over there, joek?

[drjoek]

You been following that thread over there, joek?

I don't want to see you without a place to post!

[Heather 8]

And whenever I'm in the mall and I see people at the Charley's Steak and they put lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo on there. What the hell are those savages thinking?

I was raised in PA, and to me, that sounds tastier than the "real" cheesesteaks.

[EffMeBoobs]

Mike. Do you mean this Midway?

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/3118/midwaygb3.jpg



Oh the memory of Midway!! That's the only place I would eat on the boardwalk. Well that and Kohl's soft twist ice cream!

[Hottub]

Oh the memory of Midway!! That's the only place I would eat on the boardwalk. Well that and Kohl's soft twist ice cream!


Yeah, like you didn't eat/drink at The Sawmill!!!

50 cent slices, and wristbands for beer!

[EffMeBoobs]

Yeah, like you didn't eat/drink at The Sawmill!!!

50 cent slices, and wristbands for beer!
Ok maybe once or twice...but it never lived up to Midway or Kohls.

[Hottub]

How about JR'S?
or The Aztec?

Yeah, I was trashy like that!

[EffMeBoobs]

How about JR'S?
or The Aztec?

Yeah, I was trashy like that!
Never been in those places. I'm cool like that!

[Sarge]

How about JR'S?
or The Aztec?

Yeah, I was trashy like that!

Two of the greatest, yet scariest places to get hammered during the afternoon.

[Hottub]

Two of the greatest, yet scariest places to get hammered during the afternoon.

Sarge, Gimme a hug!!

I probably hung with you a few times!

[Sarge]

Sarge, Gimme a hug!!

I probably hung with you a few times!

If you were there in the 90's I'm sure we did, ah the good old days.

[Hottub]

If you were there in the 90's I'm sure we did, ah the good old days.


Oh yeah. Now I remember. Sarge.
I bought you a beer, then you cheated at the pool table, and over-rode my Motley Crue song on the jukebox.

Sarge - FUCKO!!!:drunk:

[Sarge]

Oh yeah. Now I remember. Sarge.
I bought you a beer, then you cheated at the pool table, and over-rode my Motley Crue song on the jukebox.

Sarge - FUCKO!!!:drunk:

That sounds about right.

[FUNKMAN]

get a room


and take pics

[Lumber]

Gino`s in Phili.

[PapaBear]

Mikeyboy's Diner

Where they really love OOOO & AAAAA!!!
http://www.planet99.com/pix/6955_2.jpg

[hedges]

I can't find cheesesteaks anywhere out here. But I do get them in the employee cafeteria where I work. On steam tables there is a pan of thinly sliced beef, marinating, with provolone cheese melted on top of the whole mass. Next to it is a pan of peppers. Throw it all on a roll, the juice is the sauce, and that's it. By the time I get to it, it's usually been sitting there for a few hours. So it's not too good.

[topless_mike]

Mike. Do you mean this Midway?

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/3118/midwaygb3.jpg


Commish. You are gross!

yep
when they put cheese on using a mortar trowel, its got to be good.

[topless_mike]

i have never come close to have one better than Charlies in Kenilworth NJ. they also have kick ass italian hotdogs.

i live off of michigan ave.
where in kenilworth?

[Furtherman]

Some of the best steaks I had was at Tony Lukes' by the ECW Arena.

I think outside of Philly, Voltaco's in Ocean City, NJ had some pretty good steaks - the bread they used was phenomenal - but it's been a while since I've been down there, so I don't know if the quality has declined or not.

Voltaco's! Great call. Best cheesesteak at the Jersey Shore. People would drive hours to go there.

In Philadelphia, it's Dalessandro's Steaks. Accept no other.

http://myfoxphilly.cityvoter.com/GetImage.ashx?img=00/00/00/12/09/59/120959-194500.jpg&w=361

But living up here in NYC - the closest I've come to acceptable is the Tony Luke's they opened on 9th Ave outside the Port Authority.

[Snacks]

i live off of michigan ave.
where in kenilworth?

on the corner of Michigan and the Blvd. Not really the corner but about 3 or 4 stores down from the corner on Michigan behind Dunkin Donuts on the Blvd.

How do you live in Union if you live off of Michigan ave?

[topless_mike]

i live right behind Blackthorne

[joethebartender]

i live right behind Blackthorne

That's pretty cool...I'm friends with Gene Gilespie and Rose...the owners.

[Devo37]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c395/Devo37/carls.jpg

there's a couple of Carl's places in the city. i tried the one downtown on chambers st. and it was terrible!! fatty, stringy meat, and the bread wasn't even fresh.

maybe i caught them on a bad day, cuz apparently they've won some awards, but i'm not going back again!


p.s. in philly, i like Jim's Steaks on South Street. the hand-full of times i've been down there, i always stop by. i tried Pat's & Gino's. i liked one, didn't really like the other, but i can't remember which was which.

[commish13]

By the way

I'm going home to Jersey tomorrow and I'm going shopping

I'm gonna buy STEAK UMS and make a cheese steak out of that

how's that make ya feel, huh?

[ppanda]

From CT there arent many good places.
However surprisingly Krausers formerly WaWa's around here) in Bridgeport serves an awesome steak and cheese.

Went to Philly a few months ago and Pat'scheese steaks are a slice of heaven- its still a debate between friends of mine- Pat's or Krausers
Didn't much care for Geno's in Philly

wit wiz Muthfukers!!!!

[weekapaugjz]

wit wiz Muthfukers!!!!

truer words can not be typed.

[ppanda]

truer words can not be typed.

whats up jz- you know where Im comin from.

[weekapaugjz]

whats up jz- you know where Im comin from.

wiz fucking rules. none of the places around here have it, they all throw on provolone or american. i would punch a baby for wiz wit.

[Keotok]

By the way

I'm going home to Jersey tomorrow and I'm going shopping

I'm gonna buy STEAK UMS and make a cheese steak out of that

how's that make ya feel, huh?

I think your tastebuds are dead. I mourn for you.

[Freakshow]

Luke's pizza off Crestwood and New Design. Best pizza i've had in Fredneck.

I don't think they have cheesesteaks.

[Keotok]

Luke's pizza off Crestwood and New Design. Best pizza i've had in Fredneck.

I don't think they have cheesesteaks.

Keep going down New Design, across from the firestation. Try Toppings. And they have Cheesesteaks.

[Freakshow]

So you've had Luke's, then?

I don't really care about cheesesteaks.

[Keotok]

So you've had Luke's, then?

I don't really care about cheesesteaks.

To be honest no. I will though, and get back to you. I wasn't bashing Luke's, by the way. I was just saying that if you frequent that neighborhood, give Toppings a try.

[Hottub]

Angelo's for lunch today!:thumbup:

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/1088/angelosjn8.jpg

[ralphbxny]

it's insanely kitschy, but pugsley's pizza (http://www.pugsleypizza.com/gpage1.html) in the bronx is my favorite pizzeria and has a great cheesesteak. i haven't been there too much since graduating college...need to go back soon. plus, they have perhaps the worst web-site ever. love is it!

I forgot about that place. In Philly I do Tony Luke's. In Southern NJ I go to Big John's. I dont eat them in NY cause I like to keep it a local treat when I head down to the Philly Area.

[ralphbxny]

I am starvin !!

[lleeder]

I always wanted to go to Philly just to get a cheesesteak. I've never had an authentic Philly Cheesesteak.

[Snacks]

I always wanted to go to Philly just to get a cheesesteak. I've never had an authentic Philly Cheesesteak.

Me and my cousin did this once. We tried 2 or 3 different cheesesteak places. I wasnt impressed with the authentic philly cheesesteaks. Your not missing much. If anything the whole wit, wit out and if you dont order the way they want they kick you out of line attitudes kind of sucks. I would say if your in the area give it a try and decide for yourself. I could care less if I ever get another authentic philly cheesesteak.

[topless_mike]

Me and my cousin did this once. We tried 2 or 3 different cheesesteak places. I wasnt impressed with the authentic philly cheesesteaks. Your not missing much. If anything the whole wit, wit out and if you dont order the way they want they kick you out of line attitudes kind of sucks. I would say if your in the area give it a try and decide for yourself. I could care less if I ever get another authentic philly cheesesteak.

f- philly
their cheesesteaks got pwned



"i was only jokin"

[BrooklynHipster]

Going to Philly this weekend. So whats the best cheesesteak place in Philly?


BH

[TooLowBrow]

geno's

[DiabloSammich]

Pat's, 15 minutes after last call.

[TooLowBrow]

i think they're right across the street from each other, so go to both, come back here and write about it

[Tallman388]

If you're going to be around South Street, check out Jim's.

[AJ_from_VA]

I lived there for 10 years.

Check out Primos in South Philly for one hell of a hogie. Nick's Roast Beef in South Philly off of like 23rd and Jackson has the best roast beef in the state. Delicious beef on rolls with au jus and horseradish. Also, Scooters north of Drexel on Powelton and 38th(ish) has the best chicken delux sandwiches. Chicken cutlets, provalone, spinach and garlic covered in hot sauce. They even sell OE pounders by the six pack.

[DiabloSammich]

Check make sure you order 'em right.

Wiz wit.

Lock it up.

[TooLowBrow]

Check make sure you order 'em right.

Wiz wit.

Lock it up.

and a birch beer

[Bossanova]

I second Tallman, Jimmy's is the best. I suggest South Street as a whole anyway

[Hottub]

The Old Genos V Pat's argument. Been going on for years.
I don't like either. The reason? Whiz. Find a luncheonette a few blocks in that uses yellow American.

[Bossanova]

The Old Genos V Pat's argument. Been going on for years.
I don't like either. The reason? Whiz. Find a luncheonette a few blocks in that uses yellow American.

EXACTLY!

Jim's uses whatever. Provalone is actually realy great

[DiabloSammich]

Maybe I should start trying them sober.

Come to think of it, my argument stinks.

[Hottub]

Try a pizza steak one time.
Sauce and mozzarella. Mmmmmm!

[spot]

Chinks in Northeast..plus it has the best name.

[Bossanova]

Chinks in Northeast..plus it has the best name.

HAHA!. Fucking Spot

[TooLowBrow]

The Old Genos V Pat's argument. Been going on for years.
I don't like either. The reason? Whiz. Find a luncheonette a few blocks in that uses yellow American.

i dont know pats but genos has the cheese option...
i usually go provelone
my chick does american
wiz is... what the mayor likes or something?

[spot]

HAHA!. Fucking Spot

They really have good cheesesteaks. Better than Jim's even, check them out if you get up there.. up on Torresdale Ave.

[TeeBone]

There is a place in the Plymouth Meeting/Conshohocken area called, Pudge's that is the best cheesteak I've had whenever I go to Philly.

[mdr55]

White House Subs in Atlantic City.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

fucking starving here
Pat's and Geno's are both good

Im not an expert, just go to 1 of the 2 main places, you wont be disappointed

[Bossanova]

Now that I think of it. Campos Deli on Market Street is preety awesome too. It is more in Central Philly, but damn good

[Tallman388]

EXACTLY!

Jim's uses whatever. Provalone is actually realy great

Provie is definitely the way to go, cheeze whiz is no way to treat a steak sandwich.

[mdr55]

fucking starving here
Pat's and Geno's are both good

Im not an expert, just go to 1 of the 2 main places, you wont be disappointed

Forget that. Go to the mexican place next to Genos and get some tacos.

[EddieMoscone]

You are all mad....TONY LUKE'S! Best bread. Sharp Provolone. Cheesesteak, Chickensteak and Roast Pork Sanwiches. Brocolli Rabe. Awesome sides.

Geno's and Pat's are just average in my book. Flavor is kind if bland. I hate chopped cheesesteak, that's what Jim's does. Give it to me sliced.

[Devo37]

of the places i've tried in philly, i think Jim's is the best (with either provolone or mozzarella). Pat's & Geno's seemed more fast-foodie (i liked Pat's better than Geno's).

i sometimes put ketchup on a cheesesteak. would Mr. B throat-punch me for that?

[TooLowBrow]

i sometimes put ketchup on a cheesesteak. would Mr. B throat-punch me for that?[/SIZE][/FONT]

to each his own... (sigh)

[The Nature Boy]

Check make sure you order 'em right.

Wiz wit.

Lock it up.

A man with that great of a screenname shouldn't eat such a ham and egger sammich.

The correct answer is Provolone, wit.

They didn't have Wiz when Cheesesteaks were invented, and if we aren't going to recognize chicken cheesesteaks, then wiz is right out.

At least get an actual cheese!

[Launchpad]

Steve's Prince of Steaks! You guys can't be from Philly. You act like Pat's, Geno's and Jim's are the only places to get a quality Steak and cheese in Philthy.

[tbagnu]

now if you happen to look for a hoagie that eats like a meal, check out gooie louies in the penns port area of philly!!

[joethebartender]

Abner's (near Drexel). I know that I've posted about this place once before somewhere on here. It's the best spot. PLUS... they have a wall of beer to choose from. You order right from the guy making the steaks at the grill, tip him a few bucks over the glass divider and you'll end up with a sandwich the size of a football. (I get provalone & mushrooms) Slide your tray down to the cashiers and get yourself a quart (or a forty) of something nice. Behind you there are plenty of tables with all of the fixin's in holders (hot sauce, ketchup, mayo etc...) and rolls of paper towels.

Love,
-Joe

[Hottub]

of the places i've tried in philly, i think Jim's is the best (with either provolone or mozzarella). Pat's & Geno's seemed more fast-foodie (i liked Pat's better than Geno's).

i sometimes put ketchup on a cheesesteak. would Mr. B throat-punch me for that?

I'm guilty.

[Chris from TX]

The got a Philly Connection (http://www.phillyconnection.com/) up there?

[spadanko]

Pat's is always good since it is easiest to get to, aside from jim's...

my personal favorite is Chubby's. I only been there a few times, used to go when I was at Villanova (friend of mine grew up near this joint). It is across the street from Delassandro's which is also awesome. Chubby's has these ridiculous diced hot peppers that go great on the steak. Also, Birch Beer is a must with the steaks... American wit

[Snacks]

of the places i've tried in philly, i think Jim's is the best (with either provolone or mozzarella). Pat's & Geno's seemed more fast-foodie (i liked Pat's better than Geno's).

i sometimes put ketchup on a cheesesteak. would Mr. B throat-punch me for that?

Ketchup? Ketchup on a philly cheesesteak? You cant mix cheez whiz with ketchup that just not right!

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Ketchup? Ketchup on a philly cheesesteak? You cant mix cheez whiz with ketchup that just not right!

im not a fan of ketchup on cheese steak, they season the steak well just to have it with cheese onions mushrooms and peppers


too much ketchup makes it a ketchupsteak

[PigShitIrish]

If you're going for lunch (because this place closes early) try John's Roast Pork on Front & Snyder. They have the best cheesesteaks in the city, and obviously they have awesome roast pork and rost beef sandwiches.

[MadMatt]

Now that I think of it. Campos Deli on Market Street is preety awesome too. It is more in Central Philly, but damn good

It's in Old City - on Market Street between 2nd and 3rd streets. [Closer to 2nd street than 3rd]

Good stuff. I have liked everything I have gotten there so far, although I haven't tried a cheesesteak yet.

[MadMatt]

The got a Philly Connection (http://www.phillyconnection.com/) up there?

That place doesn't have a location anywhere in the state of PA. How they can call themselves "Philly Connection" is beyond me.

I think there are a couple of locations in Jersey, but otherwise they are a Southern chain.

[DiabloSammich]

A man with that great of a screenname shouldn't eat such a ham and egger sammich.

The correct answer is Provolone, wit.

They didn't have Wiz when Cheesesteaks were invented, and if we aren't going to recognize chicken cheesesteaks, then wiz is right out.

At least get an actual cheese!


I'm fuckin' starving.

We got any ham and egg sandwiches back there?

[DiabloSammich]

Just make sure that if you go to Geno's, you order correctly....

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071215/NEWS/71215008

[MadCow666]

Pat's all the way...

Order a Heartattack Wit' (American, Provolone AND Wiz!)

Add some mushrooms and it's a fucking beautiful sandwich... :devil2:

[Doctor Z]

The correct answer is Tony Luke's.

[EddieMoscone]

The correct answer is Tony Luke's.

Finally a sign of intelligent life.

[ronreddog]

In South Philly, Geno's rules, and NEVER get the wiz shit, nasty! Jim's on South Street is real good, always lines around the block! I have only been to the one on Bustleton, near Cottman.

[mdr55]

Everytime I go to Pat's or Geno's, the line is usually longer at Pat's.

One of the good things about Jim's is that you can eat your cheesesteaks and stuff inside the place.

[ralphbxny]

Tony lukes!!

[BrooklynHipster]

Im back to report about my experience in Phllly......in a word, disappointed. I went to a show at the Khyber in ye olde city, and that was fantastic. the disappointment came when i went to Jims to get some post-midnight snacks (it was close to the bar and close to my hotel). not enough cheese, not enough flavor. i can get a better steak sandwhich at a place 5 blocks from my house. but ive always considered myself an open-minded guy, so next time i go down, im going to give a shot to one of the "not-famous" places. ill review this thread at that time and make my choice. thanks for all the responses, gents and dames, it was appreciated.

[Flea_Man]

heymotherkisser: pat's or geno's

[cogsdoc]

I too was in Philly over the weekend. Happened to stumble upon Jim's on Saturday night. I must take the opposite view of the cheesesteak, I thought it was awesome. I got the standard (with the whiz) I liked it exactly for the fact you didn't, it wasn't overloaded with cheese, but the combination of cheese, steak, and onions was delicious. Given I'm no connoisseur (this was my first authentic cheesesteak), but I thoroughly enjoyed it. :thumbup:

[A.J.]

New joint in the DC area: South Street Steaks. (http://www.southstreetsteaks.com/)

[Freitag]

Voltaco's! Great call. Best cheesesteak at the Jersey Shore. People would drive hours to go there.




FYI, as an update, I had Voltaco's late last summer (August 2008) and it was PHENOMENAL. Thumbs way up, still.


The bread is still great, the steaks are awesome.

[Freitag]

Re-reading this thread, I think the first sentence of this post may become one of my favorite posts of all time:

http://www.ronfez.net/forums/showpost.php?p=1419323&postcount=46

[Freakshow]

ahhh. Maywood. Does a cheesesteak there come with a side of toxic waste?

[ONYONN]

cheesesteak w/hot peppers and a thick shake at Tobys cup in Phillipburg. The Best.

[silks]

While you're in Maywood, take a 10 minute drive to Hackensack and get a pie or two at Lido....

[Hottub]

Don't forget the "Open Sliced Steak " platter.

[silks]

Don't forget the "Open Sliced Steak " platter.

I'd give vital organs for a plate of those crinkle cut fries right now...

[bigtim666]

me and a buddy got inspired by the food network and travel channel specials on the philly cheese steak, so tommorow we will embark on a day trip for sammichs then we are stoping for rippers in north jersey on the way back. any advice or suggestions would be much appericated

[Bowlofcheesesteaks]

cheesteaks need to be eaten in a large bowl. yummy yum yum

[bigtim666]

cheesteaks need to be eaten in a large bowl. yummy yum yum

i'll take that into consideration !!

[lleeder]

me and a buddy got inspired by the food network and travel channel specials on the philly cheese steak, so tommorow we will embark on a day trip for sammichs then we are stoping for rippers in north jersey on the way back. any advice or suggestions would be much appericated

I always wanted to go to philly just for cheesesteaks. can you drop one off in massapequa on your way home?

[bigtim666]

I always wanted to go to philly just for cheesesteaks. can you drop one off in massapequa on your way home?

you know i can, only a town away from you

[evolution5v1]

me and a buddy got inspired by the food network and travel channel specials on the philly cheese steak, so tommorow we will embark on a day trip for sammichs then we are stoping for rippers in north jersey on the way back. any advice or suggestions would be much appericated

Roast Pork Sandwich from Tony Luke's. Their cheesesteaks are pretty good too..

[hurlmon]

If you're going for lunch (because this place closes early) try John's Roast Pork on Front & Snyder. They have the best cheesesteaks in the city, and obviously they have awesome roast pork and rost beef sandwiches.


pis shit spaeks the truth.

john's then tony luke's. I have alsi heard good things about chinks.

don't go to pats or geno's.

[bigtim666]

pis shit spaeks the truth.

john's then tony luke's. I have alsi heard good things about chinks.

don't go to pats or geno's.

we kind of figured pats and ginos were, where we had to start out

[bigtim666]

heyo just got back, pat's is deff better then gino's, but to be truthfull tony lukes is the best. after cheese steaks we went to ruts hut and they suck.

[weekapaugjz]

i've had jim's and pat's. both good but i like jim's better. count me in for a wiz wit.

one of my best friends from college raved about a place called d'allesandro's (or something like that). i need to get to philly sometime soon.

[Kublakhan61]

one of my best friends from college raved about a place called d'allesandro's (or something like that). i need to get to philly sometime soon.

I just went to D'alessandro's a few weeks back. I thought it was great but it was my first cheese steak. They don't do the cheese whiz thing (thankfully). Tony Luke's came highly recommended by the locals we were visiting but I had my food planned when I left Brooklyn.

[ChimneyFish]

Unfortunately, I've lived in the Philly area all my life.
I'd have to go with Jim's in the city.

If you have the opportunity to travel a bit outside the city, you have to try either Pudge's in Blue Bell or Pudge's II in Jeffersonville.
Huge and fantastic.

Ask for extra cheese, though. Lot o' steak.

[K.C.]

There's a dozen places in Philly better than Pat's or Geno's (some of them already mentioned in the thread).

But if you're going the name-brand tourism route, Pat's is way better and has been for years. You could conceivably get one of each since they're right across the street from each other, and compare.

[Tenbatsuzen]

There's a dozen places in Philly better than Pat's or Geno's (some of them already mentioned in the thread).

But if you're going the name-brand tourism route, Pat's is way better and has been for years. You could conceivably get one of each since they're right across the street from each other, and compare.

Incidentally, we did do that, and I agree - Geno's has all the neon and "flash", but when it comes to the quality steak sammich, Pat's is the way to go.

[Coach]

Abners near Penn!

[Coach]

Unfortunately, I've lived in the Philly area all my life.
I'd have to go with Jim's in the city.

If you have the opportunity to travel a bit outside the city, you have to try either Pudge's in Blue Bell or Pudge's II in Jeffersonville.
Huge and fantastic.

Ask for extra cheese, though. Lot o' steak.

oh hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!

[TripleSkeet]

There's a dozen places in Philly better than Pat's or Geno's (some of them already mentioned in the thread).

But if you're going the name-brand tourism route, Pat's is way better and has been for years. You could conceivably get one of each since they're right across the street from each other, and compare.

I dont know how you eat it. I grew up 3 blocks from Pats and Genos. I ate Pats 3 times in my life and threw up afterwards everytime.

Maybe its the fact its the dirtiest steakhouse in the city, I dont know. But the place is absolutely filthy and Genos is spotless. Ive always preferred Genos over Pats.

If your in Atlantic City go the the White House. Incredible cheesesteaks.

[sailor]

I dont know how you eat it. I grew up 3 blocks from Pats and Genos. I ate Pats 3 times in my life and threw up afterwards everytime.

Maybe its the fact its the dirtiest steakhouse in the city, I dont know. But the place is absolutely filthy and Genos is spotless. Ive always preferred Genos over Pats.

they dip their dicks in the cheese sauce.

[TripleSkeet]

they dip their dicks in the cheese sauce.

I know alot of the guys that work there. I wouldnt be surprised.

[Tenbatsuzen]

According to Facebook, the Fat Darrell will be available at tomorrow's Eagles game.

[Tall_James]

According to Facebook, the Fat Darrell will be available at tomorrow's Eagles game.

They'll throw batteries at him too.

[Tenbatsuzen]

They'll throw batteries at him too.

Better than Boston - almost lynched him.

[happytypinggirl]

Im not really a fan of Jims or Abners, and while I've never been to pats or genos, im not optimistic about liking either one. A lot of local places outside of the city-- no name places-- have kick ass cheesesteaks. My fave is Conestoga Pizza, i think its in bryn mawr.

[K.C.]

I dont know how you eat it. I grew up 3 blocks from Pats and Genos. I ate Pats 3 times in my life and threw up afterwards everytime.

Maybe its the fact its the dirtiest steakhouse in the city, I dont know. But the place is absolutely filthy and Genos is spotless. Ive always preferred Genos over Pats.

If your in Atlantic City go the the White House. Incredible cheesesteaks.

To be fair, I don't think I've ever eaten either with out being hammered...and that is the essence of the whole Pats/Genos mystique....it's drunk food.

You go to a game, or you're out at the bars....you stumble down there at 1 AM or so, and you're good to go.

[aceofspades7]

Jims - you reek after going to any of those places though