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annenomiesannenomies Posts: 165
edited May 2010 in The Porch
So, my sister, brother and I want to get a good cheesesteak before the show - what's better Pats or Genos?
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  • pearljam_addictionpearljam_addiction Posts: 668
    Niether... Jims or Tony Lukes... but if i had to pick out of the 2 .. id go with Geno's
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  • bluesaffronbluesaffron Posts: 28
    Jim's.

    if you must choose between Pat's and Geno's i would choose Pat's
  • annenomiesannenomies Posts: 165
    Okay thanks!
  • bostongahdenbostongahden Posts: 71
    Jim's on South St. - Hands Down Winner
  • MG79478MG79478 Posts: 1,673
    Both are gargbage, and pretty much taste the same. Slight edge to Geno's. But just send half your party to Pat's, half to Geno's. Split the sandwhiches up, do a taste test.
  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    i'm going to Pats.....don't listen to the haters. :lol:
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  • FastrichieFastrichie Posts: 917
    We love Tony Lukes-Jims was just o.k. As far as Pats/Genos goes Genos is better. But we'll be hitting tony L's
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  • YoullseeDragonsYoullseeDragons Posts: 2,144
    TONY LUKES!!!!!!!
  • mikepmikep Posts: 290
    thanks for all the tips...!! ie bump
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  • rawpixelsrawpixels Posts: 912
    Campos Deli on Market kicks ass
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  • a dot on the suna dot on the sun Posts: 26
    I've tried Jim's Steaks on South St several times and every time I get sick after.

    If you're looking for a delicious onion-filled steak go with Pat's.
  • phungiphungi Posts: 641
    If you are near the stadiums, Talk of the Town on Broad Street (by Packer) is within walking distance and is an unknown gem of a place... I prefer flipped not chopped (Steve's Prince of Steaks style) and ToTT is pretty good.

    Definitely worth a 5-minute walk:
    www.talkofthetowncheesesteaks.com
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  • pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Posts: 9,897
    this thread has a lot of answers for you
    http://community.pearljam.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=106818&hilit=cheese
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  • mikebushamikebusha Posts: 8
    Pat's. you get the true Philly Cheesesteak ordering experience too.
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  • Blind3Blind3 Posts: 1,149
    I'll just get a hoagie at Primo's in Media ( the hard roll !) or a chicken cheese steak at Ishkabibble.
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,592
    annenomies wrote:
    So, my sister, brother and I want to get a good cheesesteak before the show - what's better Pats or Genos?
    My opinion???

    Going to Geno's or Pat's, is equivalent to visiting Chicago, and going to Domino's or Papa John's for Pizza.....

    Geno's and Pat's are both GARBAGE!!!!!
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,138
    edited October 2009
    Johns roast pork

    for lunch
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  • primitiveshirts.comprimitiveshirts.com Posts: 176
    im with Campos or Jims

    if you go to campos, ask for the holy feldman, its not on the menu but you will love it!
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    annenomies wrote:
    So, my sister, brother and I want to get a good cheesesteak before the show - what's better Pats or Genos?
    My opinion???

    Going to Geno's or Pat's, is equivalent to visiting Chicago, and going to Domino's or Papa John's for Pizza.....

    Geno's and Pat's are both GARBAGE!!!!!


    but you hate all cheese steaks.
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,592
    81 wrote:
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    annenomies wrote:
    So, my sister, brother and I want to get a good cheesesteak before the show - what's better Pats or Genos?
    My opinion???

    Going to Geno's or Pat's, is equivalent to visiting Chicago, and going to Domino's or Papa John's for Pizza.....

    Geno's and Pat's are both GARBAGE!!!!!


    but you hate all cheese steaks.
    Geno's and Pat's are garbage....

    And I dont hate anyone or anything...

    HATE is a strong word.....
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • rawpixelsrawpixels Posts: 912
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    annenomies wrote:
    So, my sister, brother and I want to get a good cheesesteak before the show - what's better Pats or Genos?
    My opinion???

    Going to Geno's or Pat's, is equivalent to visiting Chicago, and going to Domino's or Papa John's for Pizza.....

    Geno's and Pat's are both GARBAGE!!!!!

    I totally agree!
    One man stands alone awaiting
    for her to come home
    eyes upon the horizon
    in the dark before the
    darkness leaves the dawn
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,592
    rawpixels wrote:
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    annenomies wrote:
    So, my sister, brother and I want to get a good cheesesteak before the show - what's better Pats or Genos?
    My opinion???

    Going to Geno's or Pat's, is equivalent to visiting Chicago, and going to Domino's or Papa John's for Pizza.....

    Geno's and Pat's are both GARBAGE!!!!!

    I totally agree!
    Sad thing is.....
    As a tourist in Philly....
    You really dont know any better....right???
    All you have ever heard about was Geno's and Pat's.....So that is where you go when you get a cheesesteak for the first time....

    Then you realize that you just spent $10-$15 on the worst fucking sandwich you have ever eaten....
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • EvolverEvolver Posts: 525
    edited February 20
    Whats funny is that a place near me beat out ALL of the Philly joints in regards to cheesesteaks this year, and it's not even in Philly:


    Post edited by Sea on
  • primitiveshirts.comprimitiveshirts.com Posts: 176
    edited February 20
    philly peeps should check this out



    not pj related, just philly
    Post edited by Sea on
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  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,500
    Can't wait for September!


  • jgregory89jgregory89 Posts: 197
    Angelo's Pizzeria on S. 9th street is the best in the city.
  • elwayvedderelwayvedder Posts: 9,129
    for those staying in south jersey and want South Jersey options - your mind will be blown if you try one at Lilo's in Hainesport. u may have to order in person and wait as sometimes they don't answer the phones as its slammed
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  • The Camaros HoodThe Camaros Hood Posts: 464
    John's Roast Pork
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  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,500
    jgregory89 said:
    Angelo's Pizzeria on S. 9th street is the best in the city.

    Oh yeah? Will totally check them out. 
  • kosteva2kosteva2 Posts: 328
    The Camaros Hood said:
    John's Roast Pork
    1000% agree on John's Roast Pork.  My favorite sandwich in the city.  Their roast pork sandwich really good too.  
    Sharp provolone w/ fried onions.  They use really nice seeded roles.  Better quality meat than other touristy places.  Each bite ends up being the perfect mix of meat, cheese, bread, onions.
    John Bucci the owner actually won a James Beard award for his sandwiches.  I don't think he works the grill as much anymore, but when he's on he's a maestro working the grill.  Won a bunch of other "best cheesesteak" competitions as well.  
    A little trickier to get to since not on a subway line.  Its a little luncheonette across from a Lowe's.  Their hours might be a little more limited than some of the other places.  Not sure if they're doing order ahead for pickup so check the website for details/times before going.  
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