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The best cheesesteak in Philadelphia
Start with Pat's King of Steaks in South Philly for cheesesteak wit, Geno's Steaks in South Philly for cheesesteak and Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies in Roxborough for cheesesteak. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Pat's King of SteaksSouth Philly · classic
Get: Cheesesteak wit
Opened in 1930 by Pat and Harry Olivieri.
- Dalessandro's Steaks & HoagiesRoxborough
Get: Cheesesteak
A Bib Gourmand where the meat is chopped fine.
- Del Rossi's Cheesesteak & Pizza Co.Northern Liberties
Get: Cheesesteak
A Bib Gourmand for cheesesteak and pizza.
- Steve's Prince of SteaksNortheast Philly · classic
Get: Whiz wit
Opened 1980; thick-sliced ribeye on a long roll.
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Where is the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Pat's King of Steaks (South Philly), Geno's Steaks (South Philly) and Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies (Roxborough). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Pat's King of Steaks, get cheesesteak wit. At Geno's Steaks, get cheesesteak. At Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies, get cheesesteak. At Del Rossi's Cheesesteak & Pizza Co., get cheesesteak.
Which neighborhood is best for cheesesteak in Philadelphia?
Most of these are in South Philly. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Philadelphia: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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