Cheesesteaks in Philly

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  • cutz
    cutz Posts: 12,266
    The Camaros Hood said:
    John's Roast Pork
    A friend of mine took me there and I said to him: "A Roast Pork place has good cheesesteaks"? He said: "Trust me." 
    And, he was right. GREAT Cheesesteaks.
  • cutz
    cutz Posts: 12,266
    elwayvedder said:
    cutz said:
    elwayvedder said:
    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
    Lilo's is REALLY GOOD. 

    But, it's HUGE and can feed 2. I think it's 1 LB.?
    ha it feeds 1 each in this family. my son finished his before i even got the car into Mt Laurel heading home.
    HAHA, as I'm right there with your family because I can eat a whole one too. But,  Damn, Lilo's is basically on the Border of Mt. Laurel>WOW!

    First time I went I ordered 2,one for my mom who's 85, who somehow was able to eat half of one. I admit that I couldn't finish the rest after eating my whole one>LOL
  • Johnny Abruzzo
    Johnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 12,394
    John's Roast Pork is the GOAT but not open Sundays & Mondays, FYI. Since the 2nd show is on a Monday and all.

    DiNic's in Reading Terminal has one of the best roast porks. Oh yeah, you should get roast pork, not a cheesesteak. It's more Philly than cheesesteaks. And also Reading Terminal is the greatest place on earth. And an easy subway ride from the arena.

    Also second Angelo's. And take your sandwich (or pizza) about a block to the south and eat it in the DiBruno's outdoor table area, and you can get a beer in their bottle shop to go with it. (thanks to Cliffy for this suggestion)
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  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491

    https://community.pearljam.com/discussion/106818/so-really-best-cheese-steak-in-philly-is
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  • phillyjam
    phillyjam Posts: 114
    The correct answer is Angelos
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  • CM189191
    CM189191 Posts: 6,927
    We sitting in here -- and we in here talking about cheesesteaks. I mean, listen: We talking about cheesesteaks. Not a concert. Not a concert. Not a concert. We talking about cheesesteaks. Not a concert. Not the concert that I go out there and die for and attend every concert like it's my last. Not the concert. We talking about cheesesteaks, man.

    /sorry, I got nothing
    // Chicago Italian Beef > Philly Cheesesteaks
  • Johnny Abruzzo
    Johnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 12,394
    CM189191 said:
    We sitting in here -- and we in here talking about cheesesteaks. I mean, listen: We talking about cheesesteaks. Not a concert. Not a concert. Not a concert. We talking about cheesesteaks. Not a concert. Not the concert that I go out there and die for and attend every concert like it's my last. Not the concert. We talking about cheesesteaks, man.

    /sorry, I got nothing
    // Chicago Italian Beef > Philly Cheesesteaks
    Going to Chi this summer. (not for Pearl Jam) Where should I get one of those things? The couple times I've been in Chicago, I had the absolute best pizza, and did not have deep dish.

    We should be talkin' 'bout Roast Pork Italiano sandwiches btw.
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  • helloworld
    helloworld Posts: 7
    jgregory89 said:
    Angelo's Pizzeria on S. 9th street is the best in the city.
    THIS 100%. Be aware... Cash only, nowhere to park, they sell out...you must call as soon as they open in the morning, STILL WORTH THE EFFORT.  Get a Pizza and Italian Hoagie too.  You won't think of a cheesesteak the same ever again.
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,274
    HesCalledDyer said:

    https://community.pearljam.com/discussion/106818/so-really-best-cheese-steak-in-philly-is

    correct answer
    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
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    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • spankyMP
    spankyMP NY to NC to NH Posts: 2,019
    ponytd said:
    keeponrisin said:
    I would skip the cheesesteaks and just head to Dinics each day for their sammich
    This. I'd punch a kitten right now for one of those roast pork sandwiches 
    Hit them up twice the last time I was there during a work trip.
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  • Johnny Abruzzo
    Johnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 12,394
    helloworld said:
    jgregory89 said:
    Angelo's Pizzeria on S. 9th street is the best in the city.
    THIS 100%. Be aware... Cash only, nowhere to park, they sell out...you must call as soon as they open in the morning, STILL WORTH THE EFFORT.  Get a Pizza and Italian Hoagie too.  You won't think of a cheesesteak the same ever again.
    Angelo's also not open Monday, FYI. Reading Terminal is open Mondays.
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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,570
    ponytd said:
    keeponrisin said:
    I would skip the cheesesteaks and just head to Dinics each day for their sammich
    This. I'd punch a kitten right now for one of those roast pork sandwiches 
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    Damn that looks good.

  • SHZA
    SHZA St. Louis, MO USA Posts: 4,314
    helloworld said:
    jgregory89 said:
    Angelo's Pizzeria on S. 9th street is the best in the city.
    THIS 100%. Be aware... Cash only, nowhere to park, they sell out...you must call as soon as they open in the morning, STILL WORTH THE EFFORT.  Get a Pizza and Italian Hoagie too.  You won't think of a cheesesteak the same ever again.
    you have to call? Like for carry out? 
  • spankyMP
    spankyMP NY to NC to NH Posts: 2,019
    demetrios said:
    ponytd said:
    keeponrisin said:
    I would skip the cheesesteaks and just head to Dinics each day for their sammich
    This. I'd punch a kitten right now for one of those roast pork sandwiches 
    Sweet zombie jebus!!! :o





    Damn that looks good.

    It's so flipping good, that broccoli rabe  :o
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  • CM189191
    CM189191 Posts: 6,927
    Johnny Abruzzo said:
    CM189191 said:
    We sitting in here -- and we in here talking about cheesesteaks. I mean, listen: We talking about cheesesteaks. Not a concert. Not a concert. Not a concert. We talking about cheesesteaks. Not a concert. Not the concert that I go out there and die for and attend every concert like it's my last. Not the concert. We talking about cheesesteaks, man.

    /sorry, I got nothing
    // Chicago Italian Beef > Philly Cheesesteaks
    Going to Chi this summer. (not for Pearl Jam) Where should I get one of those things? The couple times I've been in Chicago, I had the absolute best pizza, and did not have deep dish.

    We should be talkin' 'bout Roast Pork Italiano sandwiches btw.

    As I'm sure you've heard before: Deep Dish is great once in a while, but it's a tourist thing.  Pequod's is the best pizza in Chicago imho, and that's probably closer to Detroit-style.  Otherwise, tavern-style cracker crust square cut is the way to go.

    But I digress, for Italian Beef check out:
    • Al's Beef
    • Johnnie's Beef
    • Buona Beef
    • (Portillo's is fine too)
    • Don't skip the Giardiniera!

    If you have time: stop by Bari Foods and get an Italian Sub Sandwich.  
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,134
    CM189191 said:
    We sitting in here -- and we in here talking about cheesesteaks. I mean, listen: We talking about cheesesteaks. Not a concert. Not a concert. Not a concert. We talking about cheesesteaks. Not a concert. Not the concert that I go out there and die for and attend every concert like it's my last. Not the concert. We talking about cheesesteaks, man.

    /sorry, I got nothing
    // Chicago Italian Beef > Philly Cheesesteaks

    Had multiples of both. And Philly wins with the roast pork, broccoli rabe and long hots sandwich. The Italian beef is a good sandwich though and everyone should have it whan in Chi town. It is better than those godforsaken hot dogs with tomatoes.   =)
  • Vytis33
    Vytis33 Posts: 196
    I’m not a Philly resident but hit Angelo’s last time I was there.  It was great 
  • TerpnJam
    TerpnJam Posts: 37
    As a Philly resident, the correct answer is Dalessandros in Roxborough. It is worth the trip out there (about 20-30 minutes from Center City) 
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  • mr bungle
    mr bungle Posts: 1,424
    my wife and i were in Philly for the 2016 shows.  we were staying downtown, and hit Steves Prince...  I thought it was fantastic!
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,831
    elwayvedder said:
    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
    What the heck?
    I order a steak and get blown?
    Dude, D, you didn't tell me this before.
    How do you keep this a secret?!?
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