Cheesesteaks in Philly

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  • spankyMP
    spankyMP NY to NC to NH Posts: 2,019
    jgregory89 said:
    spankyMP said:
    jgregory89 said:
    Gotta get Angelo's on S. 9th st.  The bread is the best in the city and made fresh throughout the day.  
    danofun said:
    Momadance said:
    There is Angelo's and then there is everywhere else left in the dust. There's really no competition. Go to Angelo's and get the cheesesteak with Cooper Sharp.

    This is my plan, 100%.
    Try their pizza too.  And if he happens to have any of his cutlet sandwiches on the menu that day, get one, it'll change your life. 
    Thanks! I'm a sucker for a good chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, and roasted red pepper sandwich.
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  • jgregory89
    jgregory89 Las Vegas Posts: 197
    spankyMP said:
    jgregory89 said:
    spankyMP said:
    jgregory89 said:
    Gotta get Angelo's on S. 9th st.  The bread is the best in the city and made fresh throughout the day.  
    danofun said:
    Momadance said:
    There is Angelo's and then there is everywhere else left in the dust. There's really no competition. Go to Angelo's and get the cheesesteak with Cooper Sharp.

    This is my plan, 100%.
    Try their pizza too.  And if he happens to have any of his cutlet sandwiches on the menu that day, get one, it'll change your life. 
    Thanks! I'm a sucker for a good chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, and roasted red pepper sandwich.
    No problem.  He doesn't have them everyday because the shop's always so busy, but will once in a while he will.  Check his insta for pics @angelos_pizzeria_south_Philly
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,550
    elwayvedder said:
    demetrios said:
    Who has the best "gluten free" cheesesteak in Philly?
    you are probably SOL lol but in South Jersey, there's a hidden gem that has some GF stuff. Maybe you can call them and ask them to do it in a GF wrap:
    https://peppinosmarlton.com/

    Thanks Dave!
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,007
    Every time I visit Philly (usually for PJ- 2009, 2012, 2013, 2016) I get a cheesesteak but with chicken.  Each and every time I am criticized and rightfully so  lol 
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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,550

  • SPEEDY MCCREADY
    SPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 26,900
    Pat and Genos is pure garbage.
    I've gotten a better sandwich at 7-11.

    Jim's on the other hand is outstanding. 
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • kosteva2
    kosteva2 Posts: 329
    Was going to put in endorsement for John's Roast Pork here for best cheesesteak (and roast pork sandwich too).
    John’s Roast Pork – Home of the ‘Ultimate Cheesesteak’ (johnsroastpork.com)

    Unfortunately per website looks like they're closed for vacation around the dates of the Pearl Jam shows so might need to find another place.

    Regardless, any other time when they're open John's makes amazing sandwiches and worth checking out.  Not far from the stadium complex.  Won a number of "best of" awards over the last 20 years.  3rd generation family owned and operated.  Cheesesteaks all made to order (I go seeded role, sharp provolone, fried onions; anything with broccoli rabe or long hot peppers good too).  They even won a James Beard award!  Sandwiches are huge.  Might even be worth splitting with a friend.  Or better yet split a cheesesteak and a roast pork sandwich and get the best of both worlds.  Owner John Bucci a good guy.  Was there a few months ago with my son for lunch and we had the privilege of sitting at his "chef's table."  So passionate about his restaurant.  



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  • cutz
    cutz Posts: 12,259
    ^^^Man, there goes my plan on hitting up John's Roast Pork^^^^^

    Thanks for the ifo.
  • Johnny Abruzzo
    Johnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 12,391
    SVRDhand13 said:
    Every time I visit Philly (usually for PJ- 2009, 2012, 2013, 2016) I get a cheesesteak but with chicken.  Each and every time I am criticized and rightfully so  lol 
    A chicken cheesesteak. I think I had one once upon a time. Very meh.

    Let's talk about this ridiculous idea that fake plastic cheez (cheese whiz) is the "traditional" topping for a cheesesteak. My parents had a hoagie shop in the early 70s and the cheesesteak cheese options at the time were American and Provolone. Fake Plastic Cheez (yes very much a pun on a Radiohead song) IS NOT the traditional "cheese" for a cheesesteak. Stop listening to millennial and gen z morons telling you this nonsense.

    Should be open on Saturday - best cheese combo in the city (it's a secret) - just order a cheesesteak - Mama's Pizzeria in Bala Cynwyd. (no they don't sell pizza anymore). And there's no shrinkflation going on here folks!  https://www.mamaspizzeriacheesesteaks.com/
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  • kosteva2
    kosteva2 Posts: 329
    Johnny Abruzzo said:

    Should be open on Saturday - best cheese combo in the city (it's a secret) - just order a cheesesteak - Mama's Pizzeria in Bala Cynwyd. (no they don't sell pizza anymore). And there's no shrinkflation going on here folks!  https://www.mamaspizzeriacheesesteaks.com/
    I fully agree with the Mama's endorsement.  Might be the best Philly 'burbs cheesesteak.  For shows at the Mann that's the best spot to hit before.  Their cheese blend really good.  The cheesesteaks maybe a little cheesier than some of the others.

    Johnny's in Bryn Mawr another really good suburban option.  Might be my favorite rolls of anywhere.
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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,550
    Gotta try this beauty from Angelo's this Friday.




  • battle1
    battle1 PHI Posts: 637
    demetrios said:
    Gotta try this beauty from Angelo's this Friday.




    Beauty, indeed...
  • Ray J. T.
    Ray J. T. Posts: 4,130
    demetrios said:
    Gotta try this beauty from Angelo's this Friday.




     Added to the list. Will probably be checking it out on Friday for lunch as well. 
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,550

  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,550
    Gotta wait 30 minutes for my meal. MMM ...


  • Johnny Abruzzo
    Johnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 12,391
    demetrios said:
    Gotta wait 30 minutes for my meal. MMM ...


    Walk it down to DiBruno's outdoor seating area - 2 blocks south. Actually grab a beer inside their bottleshop and drink it wit your sandwich! I'm fucking jealous as fuck.
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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,550
    Damn it was good!


  • CarryTheZero
    CarryTheZero Posts: 3,482
    ^Which place was this one at?
  • Johnny Abruzzo
    Johnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 12,391
    CarryTheZero said:
    ^Which place was this one at?
    He posted a pic of Angelo's above.
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  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 11,762
    Just rude while I sit here eating an apple. 

    Enjoy!!

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