Best Cheesesteak in Philly?
Jun 27, 2021 | 11:23 pm
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Best Cheesesteak in Philly?
I'm going to have a half day in Philly (morning through lunch).. I know not ideal but I'm doing a road trip and want to see the Liberty Bell and get the best philly.
Been hearing to get the ultimate cheesesteak at John's Roast Pork (they are open on Saturdays.. the day I'll be there). Is this my best bet? Or should I go for another?
Been hearing to get the ultimate cheesesteak at John's Roast Pork (they are open on Saturdays.. the day I'll be there). Is this my best bet? Or should I go for another?
Jun 28, 2021 | 8:44 am
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I'm going to have a half day in Philly (morning through lunch).. I know not ideal but I'm doing a road trip and want to see the Liberty Bell and get the best philly.
Been hearing to get the ultimate cheesesteak at John's Roast Pork (they are open on Saturdays.. the day I'll be there). Is this my best bet? Or should I go for another?
Been hearing to get the ultimate cheesesteak at John's Roast Pork (they are open on Saturdays.. the day I'll be there). Is this my best bet? Or should I go for another?
Jun 28, 2021 | 9:17 am
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Oh wow, the reviews for Donkey's are outstanding. Bourdain ate there too, very cool! Might check that one out.
Jul 1, 2021 | 10:23 am
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Yeah but that would be for the roast pork which John's is most famous for right? I imagine I will do that. But I'm still gonna need a cheesesteak from somewhere, maybe Donkey's if I have time the evening prior.
Jul 1, 2021 | 11:29 am
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Honestly I think a lot of food people in Philly (myself among them) would say forget the cheesesteak and get the roast pork. Each is an iconic Philly sandwich, and the roast pork is just better. I’m not sure it is physically possible to eat both in one day unless your stomach is superhumanly capable 
Jul 2, 2021 | 3:54 pm
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Just had a Jim's cheesesteak last night and I would always recommend as my #1. What separates Jim's from Pat's and Geno's is that I feel like Pat's and Geno's already have them assembled...you order and they grab a cold one from a stack. Jim's, however, you get to see them made. Sure, the meat is already cooked and there is a pile of onions on the cooktop, but everything is hot.
Having said that, DiNic's roast pork in the Reading Terminal Market is what I would suggest. Still get an authentic Philly sandwich.
Having said that, DiNic's roast pork in the Reading Terminal Market is what I would suggest. Still get an authentic Philly sandwich.
Aug 19, 2021 | 6:57 am
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Wait - you had a Cheesesteak or Roast Pork at John's? If you're still in town don't miss getting a Tastykake or 5! I'm a pie fan (always the baked ones that come in cardboard not the glazed ones in a bag, but someone might change my mind...). You might also try the Krimpets....can't really go wrong!