Eating a cheesesteak is a rite of passage for all Philadelphia visitors. Whether you’ve recently moved to Philly or you’re just passing through, here are some of the best eateries that ensure you’ll get a delicious cheesesteak worthy of the Philly name.
John’s Roast Pork
While seeded sandwich rolls aren’t traditionally part of the Philly cheesesteak’s list of ingredients, John’s Roast Pork in South Philly does it very well. You won’t find the standard Cheese Whiz here, though, but you will be rewarded with deliciously charred meat on a bed of a gourmet Italian roll.
Tony Luke’s
An understated joint next to an I-95 underpass, Tony Luke’s offers the typical Cheese Whiz-drizzled fare that’s won numerous awards. Being a no frills eatery, you order at the window and pick up your sandwich from the streetside windows. Tony Luke’s is also known for giving its customers a hard time, so don’t be offended if they seem less than friendly. It’s all part of the South Philly experience.
Pat’s King of Steaks
It wouldn’t be a trip to Philly without a stop at Pat’s King of Steaks, the original home of the cheesesteak. The joint is still owned and operated by the Olivieri family, whose patriarch invented the sandwich in 1930. Where else can you get a classic cheesesteak from the most famous cheesesteak shop on the planet?
The Philadelphia food scene is bustling with eats from all over the world, but the modest cheesesteak still reigns supreme in these parts. You simply won’t find a better cheesesteak anywhere else.
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