American Food - The BEST PHILLY CHEESESTEAK in Philadelphia! Pat's King of Steaks

[@srhorwitznj2]

I am a born and raised Philadelphian. There are many excellent cheesesteaks places here. Pat’s isn’t one of them. Try Jim’s at 4th & South Streets.

[@beachhunting69]

I am a Jim's guy myself. I think they are the best.

[@stebesplace]

Jim’s is friggin awesome

[@Nubi324]

Jims slams yes

[@zoomba31]

what’s it called? Jim’s steaks or what? i wanna look them up. plan on visiting philly soon. thanks

[@neilkerou2203]

@@zoomba31 it's Jim's south street 400 south street Philadelphia. Also south street is a good place to visit. Cool bars shops and stuff.

[@rafaelperalta1676]

Thank you Philadelphians for pointing out that this is a tourist trap. I hope your comments will be read by people who'll go to Philly someday so they can taste and experience the better/best Cheese Steaks.

[@Raiders-wm5kb]

all overrated philly steaks are ass

[@1godgodgodgodgod]

there good. just theres better.

[@williamsaunders9380]

There are good Philly Cheese steaks but the Pats and Gino’s aren’t one.

[@ReneAlba25]

Lol honestly

[@JonHop1]

@@Raiders-wm5kb woah relax there chief.. Plenty of great Philly steaks.. Being that your username is Raiders tho, I wouldnt expect someone on the West coast to know what a good cheesesteak is tho..

[@andrew9913]

I live in Philly. I think it’s common for people from here to hate on Pats because they’re very popular and very touristy. They don’t have the best steaks in town, but if you’re visiting and aren’t aware of other places… their steaks aren’t bad. Dalassandros is my favorite. Jim’s on south isn’t far away. And Johns Roast Pork makes great steaks!

[@boyeongpark9560]

0p

[@butcherbeb]

yes sirrrr

[@danielgoudge8465]

As a Philly boy born & bread at 62 I’ve had my share of steaks & let me tell you Gino’s/Pats not even worth goin to the aggravation to park alone is enuff to drive you crazy but if it’s a really good quality cheesesteak you want like the man said John’s roast pork is the bomb not only that but his pork & Italian hoagie are also as good parking is easy no one will try to kill or at least not yet but there are many other great little spots that have an incredible cheesesteak it just depends on how hard you feel like searching some of the places not known are hidden gems like newly opened Cafe Carmelo on Holme Ave oh boy is that good…

[@butcherbeb]

@@danielgoudge8465 hell yeah

[@butcherbeb]

@@danielgoudge8465 and go birds 4-0👌👌

[@connectingwithkhyri8543]

This video is so chill. No unnecessary music, or loud talking.

[@michelle-f3x5t]

makes me wanna stock up on some good quallity ribeye and make an authentic philly all the why down to the cheese wiz LOL

[@sandyj479]

I was born and raised in Philly and I agree with all the comments. Pat's and Geno's are "known" tourist attractions but they are not the best Philly has to offer. Cheesesteaks like pizza varies from shop to shop and everyone has different tastes. .

[@WhatWhy42]

I'm coming to try them both

[@kjax0630]

@@WhatWhy42 go to Steve's Prince of Steaks, that place was fuckin bomb lol

[@stansmith5610]

*Keep in mind 2 people have been killed there in 2 separate occasions.* *This restaurant makes so much money but spend on at least having security there... smh*

[@WhatWhy42]

@@stansmith5610 which one? Location

[@ripjanetstrimel3312]

@@stansmith5610 yeah 2 people was killed there but don't mean nothing I live in Philly Kensington section I go wherever people are killed every where every day in Philly I mind my own and keep it moving

[@PhillyGuna10]

I’m from Philly and Pats is definitely the last place I will go for a cheesesteak, I can go to my corner store and get a much better cheesesteak at a better price. Any people who aren’t from Philly and want some suggestions some of us Philly natives can point you in a much better direction.

[@qualiacomposite]

Yea... as if civilized people would risk a trip to your hood/slum just for a slightly better cheesesteak. Gtfoh

[@cavitycreep]

@@qualiacomposite You scared?

[@greasemantexas9159]

You're not lying man ! I grew up in the suburbs but the best foods were in the hoods. From the black soul food joints of Cincinnati to the barrios of Houston Texas getting Mexican and El Salvadorian food . Tom just sounds like another snob azz punk who think he's better than everyone. This type of jerk is usually the worse in society. Hides all of his faults behind some casual clothes and Dockers on his feet . Anyone that talks like him is never to be trusted . It's not always what you say but how you say it. He says it with hate more than concern

[@PhillyGuna10]

@@qualiacomposite 🤣🤣🤣🤣 my mannns you scared or what ???

[@qualiacomposite]

@@PhillyGuna10 my g, we're not even on the same wavelength. Its not your fault, but I hope you get there one day.

[@unclecracker5010]

Lived in PHILLY my whole life. And I had better cheese steaks from pizza shops. To me, it's just a tourist attraction!!!!

[@SocietyUnplugged]

Thanks for sharing! The word 'BEST' in these kind of videos never say much. 'BEST' in revenue, order-to-serve time, taste (food), presentation (plate), pricing, ingredients, product sale, staff/service, hygiene, equipment, tables, location/building, company colors/logo/clothing, public interest, etc..?

[@thehonestdoctor3590]

Still an iconic place as it was the 1st

[@ipeeeky]

For me the original is always the best it's what started it all

[@rgtunderworldrgt7773]

@@thehonestdoctor3590 So say iconic, not Best. Because it Is Iconic and every Philadelphian knows..is Not the best. Doesn't make it bad, not by any means. Also as far away from being the best tho

[@greenlawnfarm5827]

@@SocietyUnplugged Its the best cause it is the first.

[@bulldogbrower6732]

People complain that Pats is a tourist trap, this video shows nothing but wholesome pureness. Nothing added, chopped steak, your choice of cheese a great Philly roll, and a hot grill. What’s not to like ?

[@gmail9384]

Whats not to like? The sandwhich sucked. Its all bread and no meat

[@troyrblb44]

Putting cheese on the bottom or on the top and not mixing it into the meat is the problem

[@papadre70]

Have you ever had a steak from Pat's or Genos. If you from Philly then you would understand. If you're not then listen to those people from Philly.

[@BoomBap75]

Their Steaks are the Towards the bottom...No craftsmanship at all..Very Bland...Haven't been there since the 90s..Too many superior spots that'll DEMOLISH Pats&Genos...👎🏽

[@jessicahoskins677]

Oh Pats, such a tourist trap, great place to check out if your the touristy type! i just moved after living there for 20 yrs, there so many better places to get a cheesesteak in philly.

[@onlyone266]

If you moved out of Philly, some advice. DON'T ever, ever, ever buy a Philly cheese steak in another state or city. You'll totally be so pissed. It will ruin your day. There is nothing like a Philly cheese steak from Philly.

[@Karmaisabliss215]

Yes it is and most of them that are advertised as better are usually crap as well. For example I would never wait an hour in line for a Larry's cheesestake on south street but many do week in and week out 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@st.bernard991]

The Boss: Can I get another server quick! This guy's giving the Meat away!! The Employee: You're lucky tourists actually believe and buy this expensive sandwich you Cheap Mfkr!!! 😅

[@knockitofff]

@@onlyone266 LOL, when you use "Philly" in front of a cheesesteak, we know you ain't from around here.....it's just a cheesesteak

[@onlyone266]

@@knockitofff I'm from Philly and live here. I've also lived in many places in the US and have come across restaurants with "Philadelphia Cheesesteak" on their menu. Never order please. And, I know we just call it a cheesesteak and the subs hoagies. In all my years here I have only gone to Pat's once - didn't like it. I haven't tried Geno's across the street. Why go there when there's better cheesesteaks all over the place?

[@chevalierjd]

I grew up near Germantown Ave. You could find any number of local delis that made absolutely awesome cheesesteaks and hoagies much better than Pat's or Geno's. And I did... Almost everyday.

[@anthonymarks9533]

💯

[@cathy5072]

Yes!

[@austinsrna5545]

What are some recommendations you have? I don’t want a tourist trap when I visit, I want the most traditional philly possibly

[@chevalierjd]

@@austinsrna5545 If you are going to sight see, go downtown to Center City near the Broad Street or South Street markets and delis. Plenty of vendors in and around the area selling authentic hoagies, cheesesteaks, rock salt pretzels, and cheese fries (you don't want to go to where I lived in Northeast). Also, it isn't a real Philly steak and cheese sandwich if they aren't using Amoroso bread from Jersey. Have it with a nice Rolling Rock beer, wear some Eagles green, and you will ALMOST be a native.

[@9531-d7w]

@@austinsrna5545 John”s Roast Pork 14 Snyder Ave or the Denic”s ath the Reading Terminal.

[@braincandee4080]

Yep, I just watched 16 minutes of cheese steaks being made… I’m not ashamed. I’m hungry.

[@jvicente2551]

From Spain, LOVE America!

[@KingdaToro]

Stay far away from Pat's, they're just a tourist trap along with Geno's. A while ago, the Philadelphia Inquirer's food critic did a comparison of all the major cheesesteak places in the city. Pat's? One star. Geno's? Two stars. The only place to get five stars was John's Roast Pork. THAT is where you want to go.

[@ChiroVette]

I totally agree! I was in Philly for my niece's wedding, and of course I wanted to try a Philly cheesesteak. So I went to this place because of the rep. Now I want to be clear. It was NOT a bad sandwich. In fact, it was a good sandwich. I am from NY City, so I am used to great heroes. But I remember thinking while eating this hero, "Okay. It's about as good as a cheesesteak hero I can get off a decent food truck or sidewalk vendor here in NY. No better, no worse." Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, since some of the street vendors have awesome food in NY. But I was nonetheless disappointed. I expected a lot more. So I asked a few residents and they gave me the scoop, and sent me to an out of the way place, all the way in South Philly called The Real Tony Luke's (Maybe it was The Original Tony Luke's?). Anyway, this place absolutely blew me away! I was about to order a Cheesesteak, but when I saw roast pork with broccoli-Rabe and fresh provolone, I had to go with that. One of the best sandwiches I ever had in my life. Pat's and Gino's are just mediocre sandwich shoppes making bank on their name, nothing more. Next time I go there I have to try the actual Cheesesteak, because I saw the cooks make them, and they looked like they were practically cramming the meat and cheese into the hero bread with a plunger and a crowbar.

[@KingdaToro]

@@ChiroVette I've been there too, it's certainly very good but STILL doesn't hold a candle to John's Roast Pork IMO. You'll only find me there when John's is closed.

[@bking885]

Johns is the best in the city. If you're in the burbs, head to Giacomo's in Quakertown. Their roast pork and their cheesesteaks are right up there with the best in south philly.

[@SlicedBread1219]

Jim's was my shit. And Angelos Pizzeria

[@PhillyCat01]

Amen

[@dtd9003]

Pat's and Geno's are not the best places to get cheesesteaks. Born and raised in Philadelphia, plenty of native residents can attest to this. There are more than Tony Luke's and Ishkibibble's as well.

[@jeyfez8851]

Wasn’t impressed with either … if I had to pick one It would be Geno’s … next time I’m back to Philly I’ll try these other spots you mentioned … I’ve heard a lot of locals saying the same thing .. that Pats and Geno’s are overrated

[@christophersandquist1092]

We tried 4 or 5 different places when we visited and our favorite was Paesanos... which I now see is closed... wow. Runner up would be Dalessandros. We realized they dont season their sandwhiches much at pats and Genos. Which leaves the flavor lacking.

[@jeyfez8851]

@@christophersandquist1092 yes ! Noticed that .. It was pretty bland

[@Ebell899]

Dellasandros. Phils on passyunk. Johns on Snyder. So many more id take over pats and genos. This video is miserable. Shame.

[@dtd9003]

Exactly. People like what they like, however, there are other places that deserve to be recognized for their fare as well. Good eats abound in this city.

[@MrHarris73]

People from Philly don't get cheesesteaks from Pat's (or Geno's).

[@williscunningham3109]

I didn't like it to be honest... I've had better and more flavorful robust footlong Philly cheesesteaks away from the downtown area

[@Sweatcheck69]

Pats steaks sucks but It's nice that all the tourists and visitors go to Pats and Genos so there's less crowd at places which actually serve good steaks 😂

[@rgtunderworldrgt7773]

Not true. People who live in the immediate area go there often. We know it's Not the best. Not by a long shot. But it's not crap either

[@richardzink6026]

So where then?

[@johndennen1981]

I’m not even from Philly and I won’t go to either place. There’s so many better spots 🙌

[@Salazar824]

NO Philly resident will ever send you to Pat's or GINO'S. I learned that from my first trip to Philly. I love that city 💙 ❤️

[@DrWhite006]

True. I've eaten at both and couldn't figure out what the big deal was. The guys that took me there were from Bristol and were shocked when I told them I've had better in Houston. To be fair, both the places in Houston were run by guys from Philly.

[@ericakearse1252]

We would nottttt!!!!

[@RLTtizME]

It is good enough for most people.

[@siggylynx567]

What exactly don't philadelphians like about it exactly? Just being contrarian to the popular place? Ingredients look super fresh and delicious. Is it not seasoned well or something?

[@RLTtizME]

@@siggylynx567 He doesn't know why.

[@khatimmclean852]

Omg being from Philly, but living on the west coast now. As soon as I saw this I was like oh hell no! Lies! Thank you fellow philadelphians. Philly stand up!!!! Yuck to Pat's king of grease and bad meat!

[@itkahsramal4983]

Say hell naw to the lady handling people's food with no gloves on.

[@richardfowler3254]

I am in CA and I have heard that "Boo's" in LA/ Glendale area is a very good sandwich.

[@ryanraze]

Yo, Philly proud here....Tony Luke's is the spot. I promise you, a true Philly native would never pick Pat's or Geno's.

[@Nuffsaid876]

My first time going. My inlaws said the same.

[@jayjd1996]

Yeah Tony Luke's and Jim's steaks on south street

[@kitty2.5]

Actually delassandros is the best spot In philly

[@joserodriquez1312]

Yeah bro I grease my hair with that s*** bro

[@ballsiestud]

Dealessandros or bust

[@bozeeke]

No. As an actual Philadelphian I can pretty much tell you that any small mom and pop pizza shop in and around the city makes better cheesesteaks than Pat's or Geno's which is on the other corner. Those two places are both just for tourists and drunk college kids late at night to get a mediocre cheesesteak.

[@アスパラトマト-p6u]

食中毒や菌などをやっつけなきゃダメだこりゃ。

[@mehgusta]

looks like they dont even clean the griddle lol

[@asianangler]

how are the smaller mom and pop places make better cheesesteaks?

[@bozeeke]

@@asianangler not sloppy. the meat tends to be better seasoned and they use real cheese (usually sliced American cheese) instead of cheese whiz.

[@darrylmiller9643]

100% correct. If you are adventurous go to Delasandros or Chubbys in Manayunk.

[@roysmith8002]

Anybody from Philly won't even think about eating there.

[@jocelynharris-fx8ho]

Except Will Smith. He gave a shout-out to Pat's when he was still starring on Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

[@WizardOfWor]

@@jocelynharris-fx8ho But that was when the show was in production & was aired back in the 90's. Pat's is no longer the way it used to be.

[@JohnCap523]

@@WizardOfWor Pat’s was never good. There weren’t as many options 30 years ago.

[@JohnCap523]

@@jocelynharris-fx8ho For a fee!

[@whowasthat]

Definitely not the best in Philly. The steaks are very fatty/chewy and the workers there are rude. Tons of other spots to go to than this tourist trap

[@2003zq8]

You can tell from the video that you speak the truth. What are some of those other spots that do make a better philly? Im down for the sandwich and not for the tourist traps.

[@whowasthat]

@@2003zq8 Dalessandros is amazing I’ve never had a bad steak there. Jim’s is also really good and Johns roast pork.

[@2003zq8]

@@whowasthat Thanks man

[@KingTrunkzdbz]

Facts, the way they just throw the sandwich together is criminal. Not enough cheese, no seasoning on the steaks, the breads not toasted and the onions aren't caramelized enough, plus starting at $12 a samich, no way!!!

[@JohnCap523]

Pat’s, along with Geno’s across the street, are among the worst in Philly. They’re just tourist traps. Dallessandro’s and Jim’s are at the top of the list with many small mom and pop’s. You’re watching dreck.

[@kidacid03]

I’m from Philly and they are not the kings of cheesesteaks

[@kidacid03]

@El Jay I can get a better cheesesteak from Max’s or the corner store

[@wattsup918]

Yup. Far better available elsewhere in the city and burbs. That orange crap they call cheese is horrible. Pat’s and Gino’s are for the tourists.

[@WoodysPickle]

I can get a better cheesesteak from Jersey Mikes

[@riccocool]

@@WoodysPickle seriously?

[@InvalidAuthorization]

@@WoodysPickle wouldn't go that far unless you're not in Philly. I mean if you're in like...in DC or something then yeah....

[@clubmogambo3214]

Pat's and Geno's are without question the most overhyped cheesesteaks in Philly. Back in the day when I took a number of business trips to City of Brotherly Love, I had the pleasure of trying a number of places, those two included. And I'm not even sure I'd have either one listed in my top 10.

[@lordbrowning]

Never been to Pat's but can confirm that Geno's is highly over rated.

[@del.see.oh.89]

I've only ever had Delasandros

[@itsBMack]

Agreed, both MID

[@lazytopnotch1185]

deff for the tourist

[@rickyism1576]

Typical hipster trash food comment. Same with the In & out, whataburger, 5 guy debate... It's all trash food that tastes good when you're drunk. Nothing more.

[@jamesmoore3887]

I've heard from friends that grew up in Philly that pat's and geno's are tourist places and locals don't eat at pat's or geno's so if you want to find the best Philly cheesesteak ask a local

[@ronicabain8108]

Good to.know

[@RLTtizME]

The old tourist snub. Like pizza...it is all personal preference and highly subjective.

[@darkseid6898]

TRUMP 2024

[@RLTtizME]

@@darkseid6898 Sweetie…try to pay attention.

[@pyrix]

@@darkseid6898 Aww you poor child, still haven't learned your lesson have you?

[@paulnguyen6480]

Cheesesteak is a hard thing to judge. Reading all the comments on here, and as a former resident in Philly, I think the best cheesesteak is what you prefer. There’s so many places and no one from Philly drives out of their way for a cheesesteak at Pats. They usually have their local spot with their preferred taste. Cheesesteaks are tricky, no one size fit all.

[@markpettigrew542]

Maybe Pat's is very well known!

[@manolexing68]

Thank​ you​ for​ clarifying a question I've had about cheese steaks for a very long time. Well known foodies have said that place or this place was best and most sought after, but I still had my doubts.

[@damonwashington2837]

Can't forget about Tony Lukes!

[@KamauMshale]

100% pats and genes is for tourist

[@KamauMshale]

Deleasandros

[@angelfac3007]

As a Philadelphian, this video is heartbreaking! This is nowhere near the best cheesesteak in Philly. Definitely a tourist trap.

[@emphyrean]

What place do you recommend? I’m only eating where you tell me beautiful

[@sirdoubler6078]

Where do you recommend?

[@Sam-tl4sm]

D'Alessandros

[@angelfac3007]

@@emphyrean Larrys. Jim’s or Leo’s

[@angelfac3007]

@@sirdoubler6078 Larrys, Jim’s Steaks or Leo’s

[@MartyFrolik]

Thank you Philadelphians for protecting your city and future tourists in the comments. I'm from Chicago and I really have a hard time warning people when it comes to the touristy food traps. Peace and love to all!

[@CarsCatAliens]

If you really wanna sound "hip" to your friends. You can call it a cheese steak.. no need for the Philly part.. dont know why people say Philly cheese steak.. do youse say "Chicago deep dish"? Just curious, I'm pretty sure I know the answer

[@CarsCatAliens]

If you really wanna sound "hip" to your friends. You can call it a cheese steak.. no need for the Philly part.. dont know why people say Philly cheese steak.. do youse say "Chicago deep dish"? Just curious, I'm pretty sure I know the answer

[@jackadams3587]

@@CarsCatAliens a Philly cheese steak is different than a regular cheese steak. Regular cheese steaks come with a red sauce. You can also get California cheese steaks that come with lettuce tomato and mayo on the roll.

[@CarsCatAliens]

@@jackadams3587 dude I live in Philly.... There is only one type of cheese steak.. all that red sauce and what not isn't a cheese steak,

[@jackadams3587]

@@CarsCatAliens You actually live in ignorance to think there’s only one type of cheese steak. That’s like thinking there’s only one type of cheeseburger.

[@danmc7815]

About twenty years ago, I went to Philly ate cheesesteaks, all Whiz With Onions, at Pat's, Geno's, and John's. John's was the best, but the best sandwich I had that day was a Roast Pork Italian from Tony Luke's.

[@ekop1778]

OMG CORDON GREASE USA

[@jasonbourne1596]

Damn where didn't you eat that day 😂

[@jasonbourne1596]

Where didn't you eat that day? 😂

[@OmegaNitro]

Look, if you want to feature Pat's or Geno's that's fine, but calling either the best ANYTHING in Philly other than "Tourist trap steak spot" is just lying to the people.

[@HAZRDLyrics]

What’s your fav restaurants in Philadelphia for steak sandwich ?

[@shadyshinichi2JZ]

Exactly. Its the best tourist cheesesteak spot and I give them and Genos the credit for that. Not the best, everyone has their favorite. But cheesesteaks do not come with pizza sauce, mushrooms, or peppers. Just meat cheese, fried onions with salt pepper and maybe ketchup

[@funkycowboy]

@@HAZRDLyrics Angelo's Pizza they have steaks too. David Portney featured them.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Phil FNB

[@Sirius-B]

@@shadyshinichi2JZ What kind of meat exactly?

[@johnpenwell6402]

If you’re standing in line at either Pats or Genos you should call in an order at Angelos walk up 9th st and treat yourself to a far superior cheesesteak. Johns roast pork makes a great one along with Donkeys across the river.

[@ThemissouriTraveler]

Angelos is much better than both put together.

[@bunger8306]

Bruh you in either line you gotta wonder what went wrong in your life to make you even try one of those jawns

[@bigyoppa3403]

Exactly, best cheesesteak in philly is Angelos

[@ballsiestud]

John's roast fucking pork hell yes borther

[@mikechorizo]

If you’re on Pats or Genos KZbin video go to Angelos far superior KZbin video and leave us the hell alone

[@Shawt131]

Born and raised in Philly… Each section in Philly have their top place for cheesesteak, for me it’s Max’s in North Philly. Never never Pat’s or Geno’s.

[@edwardgiovannelli5191]

Yeah, no Philadelphians go to Pats or Genos. I took an out of town friend there (pat's) because he insisted, and it really was bad. You're better off going to any little corner pizza place.

[@pinkstar9430]

@@edwardgiovannelli5191 I’m from NY and I was disappointed that I didn’t see them mix in the peppers and onions to give it flavor! 😩

[@postalworker]

No native Philadelphian but around the corner where I stayed back in the early 70’s there was a Sub Shop called Larry’s Home Of The Bellyfiller.

[@khaledgee]

Hopefully not pork.

[@jakerojas4756]

From tx. A Philly cheese steak from pat's was one of my favorite foods. I wanna go back. I thought both were great. Pat's tasted better slightly... but Geno's is a different experience-- it's for the date

[@michaelm6179]

Steve's Prince of Steaks is the best cheesesteak you're getting in Philly, I've had all the big name places in Philly and over the last 20 years, Steve's has been the most consistent.

[@Drewk215]

I used to live a couple blocks away. After years of eating that it's not the go to food. But once in a while. Its the best thing ever. Also, I've been watching you for years. You always have great nice clear videos. I can't believe you Made it to Philly. Keep up the great work.

[@tyroneshoelaces9742]

Huh? It's the best thing ever, once in a while???

[@martingranderson9879]

That slicing machine is everything!!.

[@DeVoseFamilyAdventures]

Philly natives would say otherwise. Pat's and Geno's are for tourists.

[@mattsabeast5]

Lol slop for the masses. You all fight over food spots like degenerates.

[@paulbegansky5650]

Opinions vary, Gino's is good so is Pats and many other. Sad part, now live in Oklahoma and can't get a good cheesesteak.

[@nathantw]

I went there and they use cheese whiz. It tasted okay. Then the native of Philadelphia brought us to a local, neighborhood cheese steak place and it just blew this place away. Not only was the cheese steak huge, at least twice as long as what the video showed, but it used real cheese. It was far, far better tasting.

[@RichardGarcia93]

Apparently whiz is the traditional/authentic way to eat a PHILLY Cheesesteak. Although for regular cheesesteaks provolone wins.

[@jonnyruffles5310]

@@RichardGarcia93 I play both sides of the fence lol

[@cynthiamorenita16]

Cheese Whiz is definitely not the tradition. It was white American cheese or Provolone is acceptable. Cheese whiz isn’t really cheese. It is a sauce but folk like it.

[@detroitdiezel7856]

Cheez Whiz is their default "cheese". As you see in the video, they also put other types of real cheese. You just have to ask for it.

[@lawrenceracies9578]

Pat's suck!

[@angelamwatts]

I live in Philadelphia and people who live in Philadelphia don't get their cheesesteaks from Pat's or Genos. I like Jim's steaks or the neighborhood pizza shop.

[@アスパラトマト-p6u]

食中毒や菌などをやっつけなきゃダメだこりゃ。

[@jonathanrayne]

Born and raised in Philly. I haven't been back in over 20 years. Pats and Genos are overrated. They DO NOT make the best cheesesteaks in Philly and the only people who think that are tourists. The best cheesesteaks are made in the neighborhoods by small 'mom and pop' shops not on the tourists routes. Places like Hoagie City on 49th and Lancaster or Sandwich Masters on 56th and Market St ( If they're still there )...or Leandros Pizza in Upper Darby. Also, there are 2 different kinds of cheesesteaks. Pats uses Cheez Whiz ( I don't know about Genos ). The best places use White American Cheese and wafer steak about the consistency of Steakums. You get a clean bite through the Amoroso roll with wafer steak, not the fight with shaved beef that'll pull your roll apart when your teeth get involved in a tug 'o war. Trust me on that..these guys are living on nothing but tourists dollars.

[@husseinandout3867]

Thank you so much for this. If I ever get the chance to visit Philadelphia, I'll come back to read your comment again.

[@bozeeke]

Spot on!

[@KBMYou]

You are a scholar good sir

[@Natasha-kg1zw]

Wow!! Your comment makes me want to take the trip to get one (not far...I live in New Jersey). Your description is what I would prefer in a cheesesteak...I don't like the cheese wiz or the chewy meat consistency. Edit..I like the shaved beef but it doesn't go well on a sandwich where you are hoping for a clean bite.

[@WizardOfWor]

@@husseinandout3867 There's also the following: 1.) John's Roast Pork. 2.) Dalessandro's Steaks. 3.) Joe's Steak + Soda Shop. 4.) Angelo's Pizzeria. 5.) Woodrow's Sandwich Shop. 6.) Oh Brother Philly. 7.) Sonny's Famous Steaks. 8.) Jim's Steaks. 9.) Cosmi's Deli. Those places also makes better cheesesteaks than either Pat's or Geno's.

[@26betsam]

About 2005 I'm laying over in downtown Phillidelpha (I'm an airline pilot). The first officer, flight attendants and I go up to the hotel front desk and ask "Where's the best Philly Cheese Steaks?" The staff behind the desk (3 of them) get in to this argument that almost came to blows over the best cheese steak. We picked the closest one as we were on foot. Great local bar and the cheese steak were great but, after a couple of beers it was all relative .

[@MyWalkLondon]

I wish true happiness to all readers of this 💖 Emma from London

[@mikeokeefe2014]

I wish you Emma happy thoughts from Canada ♥️

[@briangleason5597]

Same to you Emma. From New York state

[@danielfox3003]

I’m in Portland, Oregon. We have the same kind of thing here, it’s called Voodoo doughnuts. Completely mediocre at best but in the summer there’s a 2 hour line to get a crappy doughnut. Almost any other doughnut shop in town has better product than Voodoo. If I ever go to Philly, I’ll try Jim’s or Dellesandros and avoid the Pat’s/Geno’s trap.

[@leolevitt4677]

i lived in PDX for 4 months and thought voodoo was trash. so many mom and pop donut shops that blow them outta the water!

[@lindah5910]

I loved visiting Portland a few years ago. Tried Voodoo first - mediocre is being generous. Had MUCH better donuts at several other shops while visiting your fair city.

[@codyjackson245]

just had dellesandros last week, fire

[@godbluffvdgg]

Try Mama's for the best steak...Jim's used to be awesome but; The grill guys are terrible, and dellesandros; Pack a lunch...ALWAYS crowed...Go to Nick's Roast Beef instead...Combo," little on the out" if they have it...

[@stansmith5610]

I'm 1hr from Portland and I agree Voodoo doughnuts is so OVERRATED. Their doughnuts scream diabetes and don't even taste good, the employees are overworked and don't work in a safe environment

[@chineseeyes2332]

I miss going here with my dad after he got off of work. RIP DAD

[@jackalmezarakadarsilici7413]

I miss you so much honey you are beautiful woman

[@dersnyder]

@@jackalmezarakadarsilici7413 WTF DUDE! GET OFF.

[@jackalmezarakadarsilici7413]

@@dersnyder don't talk too much

[@dersnyder]

@@jackalmezarakadarsilici7413 astaghfirullah

[@Akaza-hakkai]

@@jackalmezarakadarsilici7413 HahahahahahahhahahajahahahahJhAhhahahahahahaa i laughed sooo hard on your comment youre a legend

[@RichGT350r]

Born and raised in Philly as well. You want to try John’s Roast Pork. South Philly. One of The Best Cheesesteaks you will find!! The Best Roast Pork Sandwich as well!

[@phill.2924]

Thank you for this recommendation. I want authentic. Real people.

[@ramencurry6672]

The chase for the best cheesesteak restaurant is a little silly. You need to analyze yourself and figure out what’s your favorite beef cut and what type of roll you like. Once you figure it out, making cheesesteaks at home is insanely easy and low level skill.

[@alsager777]

No salt, pepper or spices?

[@TheNobelOne]

I've visited Philly a ton of times for cheesesteaks and this is not the place (nor is Geno's). Yes they have that bright lights feel but I've been to the spots mentioned below myself and they are much better! John's Roast Pork (Even though I do like their Roast Pork, this is my favorite cheesesteak spot!) Dalessandro's Steaks Steve's Prince of Steaks Barry's Steaks Angelo's Pizzeria (Yes their cheesesteak is good! Oh and I do like their pizza as well!) Woodrow's Sandwich Shop (Try the truffle wiz cheese! unique and delish!) Cleavers (if you just want a HUGE cheesesteak) Max's Steaks Joe’s Steaks + Soda Shop Sonny's Famous Steaks There are definitely others that are good too, I just have not been to every spot to judge myself!

[@SDC88311]

Hell yeah! In my opinion, John's Roast Pork and Dalessandro's are the best.

[@TheNobelOne]

@@SDC88311 I love having that cheesesteak with the sesame seed roll at John's Roast Pork! I'd go to Dalessandro's too from time to time for their consistency, and wide abundance of parking since it is outside the main part of the city!

[@thesilvercrusade301]

If you're not from Philly or the Northeast... and you don't know the region and trap spots... just go to Steve's Prince of Steaks... they're better than both of these places and easily accessible. If you want a real cheese steak from Philly - by the locals for the locals - go to Max's, Angelos or maybe even Ishkabibbles

[@Vitaliy_Utkin]

Чревоугодные желания руководят жизнями многих людей. Да, существуют естественные потребности: такие, например, как желание принимать пищу, - и их необходимо удовлетворять. Но жизнь лишь для удовлетворения желаний - не приносит счастья! Вегетарианство - это хорошо! Если человек испытывает радость только от получения удовольствия - то он легко привыкает к такому образу жизни. Например, привычка веселиться от винопития может привести к пьянству. Человеку хочется всё больше радости - и, по мере привыкания, он употребляет всё больше спиртных напитков. Так происходит и с другими веществами, которые на время изменяют состояние сознания. И, если человек начинает хотеть получать всё больше удовольствия таким образом, - то он делается пленником или даже рабом таких своих желаний. Он уже не может удержаться от пьянства, курения, обжорства или других способов «ублажить себя». Сколько всего напридумывали люди для получения удовлетворения от материального - не счесть! Это - не только еда, изготовленная из тел убитых животных, не только дурманящие вещества. И это никогда не ведёт к истинному счастью! Лишь краткий миг удовлетворения… - и новое желание овладевает душой! Удовольствия от вкусных еды и питья, от чистого и красивого жилища, от гармоничных сексуальных взаимоотношений - вовсе не вредны. Они даже приносят пользу, если соблюдаются умеренность и гармонию. Нет также ничего плохого в том, чтобы иметь и приводить к осуществлению полезные желания и намерения. Но все такие цели и желания должны быть направлены на благо своей душе, а также другим существам. * * * Во всём следует соблюдать меру. И к еде - это тоже относится! Если продолжить беседу о желаниях, то одними из самых полезных для человека являются желания знать и уметь. Пример изменения шаблонов поведения. Голодание эффективно помогает очистить организм от грубых энергий и от других последствий "убойного" питания. Однодневные голодания, преследуют две цели. Первое - разрушить стереотипы примитивной жизни, одной из главных основ которой является чревоугодие. Мы это все знаем по себе: ведь и мы сами раньше не представляли себе жизни без того, чтобы ежедневно и как можно вкуснее, нарушая все этические принципы, жрать. Но если человек начинает практиковать голодания, то этот стереотип "жратвы" разрушается, удовольствие от еды выходит из центра внимания. Это очень важно - разрушить стереотипы примитивной жизни, чтобы начать духовное восхождение. О второй цели голодания - очистительной - уже много сказано. Но в этом отношении более эффективны трехдневные голодания примерно раз в месяц; тогда процессы очищения проходят полнее. Более длительные голодания без контроля специалистов проводить не следует. Они применяются только по специальным медицинским показаниям. При этом могут начаться процессы очищения каких-то больных органов - сильно больных, что требует специальной компетенции при ведении такого больного. Например, если преждевременно начать выход из голодания в такой ситуации, то состояние здоровья может резко ухудшиться. Есть одна сложность в связи с методикой голодания. Это - голодание без воды, что делать нельзя. Почему так? Ведь именно с водой из тела выделяются те "шлаки", ради выведения которых мы и голоданием. …О сострадании люди не думают вовсе, даже не задумываясь о том, что кто-то ещё, кроме меня, может испытывать боль. Питание мясом и рыбой ярчайшее проявление порока чревоугодия, стремление насытить свою вкусовую прихоть - за счёт боли и смерти других! Подумаем как Бог будет отучать нас от причинения боли другим? Да, через нашу собственную боль. Почти все люди ныне питают свои тела убитыми телами животных - и не видят в том ничего дурного! А обретают худшие хищные качества! Дикие звери-хищники охотятся, чтобы выжить - в соответствии с их природой. А люди убивают, прежде всего, из чревоугодия, тогда как жизненной необходимости для них в этом нет. Или ещё пример с едой: если обжорство непомерно ради услаждения плоти - то это, и вправду, есть грех, несущий и телу, и душе вред! Но можно же умеренно питаться именно вкусной и полезной пищей, наполненной жизненной силой растений, созданных Богом для питания человека! Так же - и во всём остальном. Человек, по своей биологической природе, - не хищник. Но многие люди - по своей воле или из подражания другим - делают себя хищниками. Хотелось бы, чтоб Любовь - как доброта, терпимость, уважение, прощение и т.д. - стала мечтой и целью для всех людей. И последний совет: не думайте слишком много о еде! Избавившись от порочного питания, установите новый «алгоритм» - и думайте о Боге, своём Пути к Нему, включая своё служение Ему. Остерегитесь ошибки, в которую многие впадают, концентрируя почти всё своё внимание на «жратве», забывая при этом о несравненно более важном, о Совершенствовании души. Привнесение культуры и в питании и в сознании в менталитет масс изменит и отношение Бога - к населению таких стран и улучшит её благополучие.

[@tmckenny2994]

@@Vitaliy_Utkin just go away with ya vegetative self. I am vegetarian. Everything I eat……..eats plants.

[@TwitchTimeCapsule]

Let's be serious here, if it's ribeye, cooked on a flat top, in thin slices, and you season w/ salt and pepper nothing is going to be different from 1 place to the next except the bread choice. Acting like they got secret ingredients its hot beef and cheese bro.

[@montmitch26]

Pats is for tourists

[@TicklerDude]

@@montmitch26 Genos is the best in Philly

[@lukesmialkowski7870]

Imagine working a shift on that grill all day long.So much respect.Alot of hard work.👍👍✌️❤️

[@smiley847]

It's amazing to me that something that looks so good and regarded as "amazing" is then topped off with 7-11 nacho cheese

[@juanvaldez6321]

Wiz brahh wiz

[@fasfzr1]

Because it's 7-11 type food at best LMAO

[@stevenvaleriojr1177]

That is NOT 7/11 nacho cheese, that is the one, the only, the original Cheese Whiz. It comes in a giant can and is nectar of the gods, especially on fries. Also, you do have other options for your cheese steak. In fact, the people I know rarely get whiz on their steak. Provolone is the most popular, but I'm a fan of American because of the way it melts into the meat. Back in my younger days, of course, I would often go with a "Heart Attack"- all three cheeses together. And, yes, these are the ONLY three acceptable cheeses: provy, whiz and American.

[@stevenvaleriojr1177]

@@fasfzr1 Dude, you have no clue what you're talking about.

[@roguedexx938]

@@stevenvaleriojr1177 All three cheeses on a Philly sounds like a dream!!

[@whooelse9444]

Best cheesesteaks are in the 'hood, where they actually season the food lol. Plus, they dont use that damn cheez wiz either.

[@Nok2rnal1]

BOOM!💥

[@reefdollaz]

Under $10 too for a WHOLE platter💯

[@whooelse9444]

@@reefdollaz i can get me a cheesesteak & arizona drink for about $7-8 at any given ocky store.

[@chiphargis2419]

Wrong. Best Chinese is in the hood. Best cheesesteaks are in Manayunk. Dalesandros you m is what I’m talking about

[@reefdollaz]

@@chiphargis2419 you must not be FROM the city cause everybody know corner stores has the best cheese steaks period no debate. Better holla at Papi and em. Delassandro's fell off after '08😂😂

[@BDWTravelTV]

Never bored to watch this Channel. How could I stop watching every uploads. 😍👍

[@mesapysch]

Lived in Philly all my life. Pat's is the Jester of Steaks. SOOO many better places.

[@moyockmoo2]

2002-2007: I spent 2 weeks at a time, twice a year, April and October, in Philly, on a calibration job at the Naval Propellor Center. Went on a mission. Find the best Philly Cheesesteak. I tried them all, from the famous, to the corner bars, to the hotels. I never had a bad one, heck, the Stadium Holiday Inn was great. But, the best, in my opinion, hands down, was Tony Lukes! Perfection.

[@hermionegardener3796]

Tony Lukes is crap, garbage, worst I've ever had. yuck

[@gsxrJOE92]

@@hermionegardener3796 u just took a big shit on Moo's comment dood.

[@erabbitgamingofficial1]

Tony Luke's is the best in Philly!!

[@erabbitgamingofficial1]

@@hermionegardener3796 you must not have taste buds!

[@brinkee7674]

@@erabbitgamingofficial1 Tony's is good but I like John's. The best one comes from Camden NJ-Donkey's

[@johnmajor3524]

They are basically steaming those steaks and onions(waters down taste), no caramelization taking place, and dumping jarred fake cheese on non toasted bread.

[@fabriziogarzi9892]

John Major, io vivo in Italia e so cucinare benissimo e so mangiare benissimo. Credo che questo panino sia una cosa orribile. Il gusto degli italiani non incontra quello statunitense. Una cosa prodotta a migliaia di pezzi non puo'' essere buona. Ti preparo la Cotoletta alla Milanese" o una "Bistecca alla Fiorentina" o una "Lasagna alla Bolognese" o una "Amatriciana" e poi ne riparliamo. Ciao e buon appetito.

[@michael-coyne]

It’s delicious

[@markc7955]

I was thinking the same thing. I go out my way to make sure I never see any water when cooking steak. I thought the second cook might do it but no. It's just to keep it warm.

[@michael-coyne]

You are missing out, add some hot peppers and the sandwiches are a sloppy delicious mess. Mmmm

[@johnmajor3524]

@@fabriziogarzi9892 I am Italian-American living in Ny, so maybe we share the same type of taste. I also know that my Nonna would say that this is like food for dogs. Food needs to be cooked with care, love and use fresh quality products. Not a massive pile of food, cooked fast and with fake cheese that came from from a plastic bucket. Anyone who says this is good food, needs to wash their mouth with bleach and start over.

[@dingdongdaddy589]

I’ve lived in NJ/PA for almost 50 years - the only people who go to Pats and Genos are tourists and people that live nearby.

[@dingdongdaddy589]

And no one REALLY uses the cheezwhiz slop, just there. Genos and Pats are a 4.9 out of 10 on a REAL PHILLY NATIVE scale…

[@CYL347]

So this place is not a good one? Can you reccomend a good one?

[@gaspump]

Yes, you've done it! You solved the riddle. A YT channel that makes money from clicks also engages with trendy locations that will give them clicks! How did no one see this before now... I am blown away.

[@TheDodgerDog]

I was told the same thing when I visit Philly far better places out there than this place. Don’t get my wrong it’s good but there’s better tasting places out there.

[@tedm8061]

@@CYL347 Tony Luke's

[@chrisdooley1184]

As a Philly guy this is a tourist spot CC unless you live on the block but their steaks are expensive as are Geno’s across the street. Try Angelo’s they don’t even have a phone to place orders and the line for steaks and pizzas forms around the block almost daily because they only make until the ingredients run out lol

[@RhodeIslandWildlife]

America loves you!

[@AmbientWalking]

Fantastic way of seeing the world! Really great. I enjoyed every second of this immensely! Thanks so much!

[@johnnylee8194]

People who run these places are in worst part of city and their attitude fits right in. Dont be fooled by just videos

[@sbespn3820]

As a tourist I went to Pat's, Geno's, and Jim's. Jim's was by far the best. After doing a little research I want to go back now and try Daleessandro's, Tony Luke's, Steve's Prince of Steaks, Max's, John's Roast Pork, Woodrow's, Cleavers, Campo's and Ishkabibble's.

[@felixmartin4547]

What was the best out of the 3

[@takethat863]

Don't go to Steve's prince of steak there just like pats and Geno dalessandro and Jim's best in Philly

[@Mister006]

My whole family loves a Tony Luke's, but I guess I got a dry steak last time... it didn't beat my Pagano's. John's Roast Pork for me next time, for the roast pork and then (maybe) a steak.

[@lcc726]

U can skip Campos.... Save urself the $ and time lol . I am from philly

[@danielgoudge8465]

You’ll love John’s just sayin

[@Mister006]

When you're actually from Philly, there is no way you're ever intentionally going to Pats and Genos for a steak. Go anywhere else, and even the worst of them are better than this. Anyone else for Paganos?

[@HTSGOSU]

it's ok if you're black out drunk at 4am

[@christopherfava2529]

What's the difference from this stand to the other ones the flavor I never been their I'm from new Orleans never been to Philly what's the best one out their?

[@jmp0035]

@@christopherfava2529 FYI when you refer to a place, it’s “there”. “Their” means something belongs to people. “Their house is over there.”

[@backwoods4l500]

@@HTSGOSU he not lie this is a tourist spot no where near the best cheesesteak in philly lol got go to max’s or city view

[@itsnotme07]

Cool video and wow that's a whole lotta cheesesteaks! I tried both Pat's and Geno's back in the 90's and Pat's was by far the better one. That said....Not even in the top 100 of best cheesesteak places. You should try em to see if YOU like them. Best one for me? Nick's in Saugus, Mass. D'Angelo's Sandwich Shops in New England are usually pretty good too.

[@LRM135]

I’m from south Philly. I can tell you, after living in the suburbs and elsewhere, Gino’s and Pat’s are the Worst Philly cheesesteaks ever. Stay away from this tourist trap.

[@philip.a.8408]

That’s just what I thought. Gino and Pat are for tourists but not for locals who know of way better places to eat a steak sandwich.

[@one_smol_duck]

Definitely not the worst. They're just the most hated because tourists think they're the best for no good reason. But the actual steaks are just mediocre. There's far worse out there.

[@aarry8113]

whats the best?

[@peterg6715]

I went there and was pretty disappointed.

[@jessicalt4121]

Where to go then?

[@acheesylasagna8636]

Joe's Soda Shop, the original on Torresdale Ave NE Philly, THE BEST IN THE CITY

[@kiansation]

It's very satisfying when they cut the meat and it looks delicious

[@frankcampbell9604]

thank you for giving me a sleepless night never watch this when you going to bed and you don’t live in Philadelphia

[@harrybaules]

LOL. So true. It happened to me tonight. I'm already looking for flights to Philadelphia when my kids get out of school next summer. :D

[@AliceAmane]

The guys cheering in the background while they putting the meat on the grill made my day lmao

[@rajadey4919]

Yes and also a insurance policy for cardiac intervention for those above forty.

[@tvunik6009]

💗💗💗

[@danielholtzman4712]

As someone who was born and lived in Philly my whole life believe me when I say… pat’s jawn is aight but not even close to the best cheesesteak. Your better off getting one from the local hoagie shop. If you want decent cheesesteaks, try Steve prince of steaks. Ps, don’t ever get a cheesesteak from a shop that only offers wiz. Just don’t do it.

[@アスパラトマト-p6u]

食中毒や菌などをやっつけなきゃダメだこりゃ。

[@captainnutsack8151]

Steve's is garbage too. Suburban garbage.

[@tonyantonuccio4748]

100% on Steve's. Used to live within a block of Pat's and Geno's. Few locals go there.

[@almightymain]

When my wife was alive we decided one Saturday to head down and take a weekend trip to Philly from the Jersey Shore for a Cheesesteak, she saw all about Geno's and Pat's and how they're iconic and wanted to go there to get one, and I told her nah I friend of mine who went to Temple told me to hit up Jim's on South St. So we did. Went upstairs to the dining and probably had one of the best cheesesteaks we ever had. Got the pepper steaks with american. goddamn.

[@CoIoneIPanic]

And it killed her? Whats your point?

[@sunnyboy8644]

@@CoIoneIPanic his point is they had a blast and the food was good........

[@CoIoneIPanic]

@@sunnyboy8644 it cant be that simple.

[@jmednerth1623]

@@CoIoneIPanic io

[@christinec7892]

Jim’s is a 1,000xs better than the crap at Genos or Pats.

[@TheGadfly85]

There's something so satisfying in the way they are putting the sandwich together and wrapping it up.

[@mannyb7949]

Both Geno's and Pat's a re just tourist traps, try Tony Luke's, D'Alessandro, Jim's South to name a few.

[@joeanzalone415]

Ok! I have only known two people my whole life that are from philly and they told me exactly the samething! I bet your from philly...

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Jim's South Street is great however.

[@bobblaszczak7972]

Not tourist traps. Gimme a break. Maybe not the best, but that's opinion anyway.

[@JuanRios-sq1kv]

@@bobblaszczak7972 stop crying

[@chrissarvello6852]

Wow, overwhelming disapproval of Pat’s. Thank you Philadelphians for the heads up, know to stay away from there.

[@ihateregistrationbul]

It's fine. It's just as popular to bash on it and yet still go there since it's open 24/7.

[@chrissarvello6852]

@@ihateregistrationbul I’m assuming it’s one of those “better if you’re drunk” places

[@jabo22]

nothing but the best hatred from the boo birds

[@1godgodgodgodgod]

just philly people bash on it like new jersey and pork roll or taylor ham

[@bozeeke]

@@chrissarvello6852 correct

[@FrankieHunnie]

John's Roast Pork is the only place in Philly that you should go out of the way for Cheesesteak. -Made to order, beef is not sitting on the grill being dried out. -they mix the cheese and onions before they put it on the roll so cheese is evenly spread out in each bite. -They use Sarcone seeded rolls I think, or some kind of sesame seeded rolls that's crisp on the outside and light on the inside. -Uses Sharp Provolone by default, but I think white American cheese goes best with it.

[@Stephanie-mm4kq]

White American Cheese (not cheese whiz or provolone) for me. Unless you get a pizza steak, then I’d go for the provolone cheese.

[@BrianGarside]

John's Roast Pork you say? Do they do Cheese Steak as well? I prefer my onions separate or not at all.

[@TheNumbasign2]

Angelo’s pizzeria. Look them up. Buy far the best. Waited 40 minutes in line to try my first one from them. It took me back to my childhood here in Philly. I can’t eat one from anywhere else. From now on.

[@jbdixon4020]

@@BrianGarside”roast pork” maybe in their name, but the cheesesteaks are superb (roast pork obv worth a try on another day)

[@airzoomhuarache]

Here in my city we got the best cheesesteak in Italy, there was a community of Italian immigrants from a small town close Naples who went to live in Philadelphia in the 30's and they cameback after few generations in the 70's (maybe their sons etc.) Importing the philly cheesesteak combined with italian ingredients. We use a lot of combination with ingredients but cheesesteak with parmigiana di melanzane (a neapolitan classic recipe made with fried aubergines) is definetely the best! Naples is considered the Capital of street food here in Italy, our italian cheesesteak it's very good, you expert from Philadelphia should try it! It's a similar story like pizza in New York!

[@Camie.in.Philly]

Well, I was going to say it's a tourist trap but so many of my fellow Philadelphians have already said it for me. Always ask a native where to eat.

[@wuphat]

The only people that go to Pat's and Geno's are tourists. Jim's on South Street is where it's at.

[@KingJKickz]

I remember watching the travel channel, and seeing that Gino's and Pat's were some of the first few Philly cheese steak places. But reading the comments it says that they're not really the best

[@bunger8306]

They are some of the lowest quality. Best off trying corner stores

[@edwardgiovannelli5191]

They may be the oldest, who knows, but they are tourist traps now and the food is pretty bad. Any corner mom-and-pop- pizza place will make a better cheesesteak.

[@aguynamedshiz21]

Not. At. All

[@fagocol98]

Watching this video made me sad Where the seasoning Why non of the veg cooked with the meat Why so little cheese Why no toasted bread It just made me sad

[@TheRealJaded]

The best = the little place only your neighborhood knows

[@thegrinch8161]

Some time ago ex wife no2 and I enjoyed a proper Philly cheese steak and we were at most about 100mtrs away when I went back to get 2 more. I think the lady at the hatch was expecting to get the 3rd degree but I ordered again I received a great smile from her so thank you America 🇺🇸. 🙏👍

[@TinkersKustomPaintball]

You know that grill hasn't been cleaned in 50 years, and that's where the flavor is

[@johannesschmidt9580]

it`s 90 years according to their history...

[@djxeon]

actually that grill wont stand more than 2 years. I believe they change it annually. Because of the constant heat even the best grills cant stand intact

[@mikejall3644]

Garbage

[@tvunik6009]

🙏🙏🙏

[@rpbox1122]

так и есть ... Я когда шашлык жарю тоже решетку не мою, так вкусней ))

[@richardpotter712]

When I was in Philli I had a cheesesteak in Sonny`s, Market St and Bank St in Old City. They chopped up the meat, onions and cheese, then mixed it together. I thought that`s how you make a proper Philli Cheesesteak, so you taste a blend of flavours.

[@jackpotjackie75]

That's how I make my cheesesteaks.

[@natalieharris8602]

I want one of those slicers for Christmas 🎄.

[@kany3west]

That slicer might just be the most satisfying thing in 2021

[@luftwaffe6521]

Its a good machine. Made in Germany.

[@puckhead1909]

My first trip to Pats was years ago when my college roommate from Philly took us there at 3am after a Sat night of bar hopping I remember driving through dark neighborhoods on narrow streets lined with parked cars and then all of a sudden it's like a miniature times square with Pats on one side of the street and Genos on the other with throngs of people everywhere. I know its a tourist trap and there are much better cheese steaks to be had throughout the city but man what an experience!!!

[@GodleyX]

An experience I'll be passing on

[@dlynn101]

@@GodleyX no one cares

[@nxstng7325]

You are correct, it is a unique experience getting there at 2:00 AM and finding parking and all the people there eating out in the cold. It is packed for a reason. Is it the best sandwich? No. is it a fun experience? Yes

[@darrylmiller9643]

I have no idea how Pats & Genos are even mentioned in the cheese steak conversations in Philly. I am South Philly born and raised and there are dozens of places to go to before either one of these places. It is pure marketing. Smh

[@givepeaceachance2230]

@Buddy Lembeck 🤣🤣

[@eusebiusthunked5259]

@Buddy Lembeck nah, b-ball is West Philly, maybe wall-ball is South Philly

[@MurphyBuns]

I'd go to ishkabibbles or woodrows before them.

[@MrAnderson234]

What’s your fav? I like Jim’s on south

[@asteiner9181]

It’s all marketing Bs these days, same thing with the “New England clam chowder” that taste the same as any other sea food chowder out there.

[@stevencoley659]

This is a tourist attraction. In my opinion you got to try Jim's (South St.) and Max's (Germantown Ave)

[@Daz69H]

Which cheese is the best is purely personal preference. Why not just try them all and make your own mind up. Unfortunately im from England and probably wont get to taste these cheesesteaks but my mouth is watering watching this.

[@arielortega3381]

I don’t know maybe it’s a Miami thing but Hoagie Bear in Miami is fire !! And they season the steak put mayo on the bread caramelized onions , Provolone cheese with salt , pepper , oil and vinegar 🤤🤤

[@robertcollins7090]

Mayo! Did you say Mayo? Yes, you did, and yes it is a Miami thing.

[@EllicottCity1]

Sounds amazing!!

[@crispyri]

We'll you are lucky we in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 Europe can only get a steak and cheese sandwich at subways 🤯😭

[@nxstng7325]

Sorry, you lost me at mayo. No business on a cheesesteak imo but if you like it then by all means

[@michaelstaruszkiewicz8798]

LOL, Jim's Steaks & Dellesandro's are my Go-To's for Fantastic Steak-N-Cheeses! Not Pat's or Genos.

[@drgreenthumb5648]

Dellesandros. Iykyk

[@drziman]

It's "Dalessandro's" but I prefer Chubby's or Barry's when in Roxborough. Jim's is the best overall!

[@drgreenthumb5648]

@@drziman you passed the test. I sae the sp mistake but repeated it to see who would catch it. I prefer my own and go to the deli early to get fresh rolls. The roll will make or break the whole thing. But you already know that neighbor

[@lordsaif7332]

Everybody that’s lives in Philly know goddamn well Pat’s doesn’t have the best cheesesteaks not even top 5…Facts!

[@romel420]

Not even top 20... However, usually "Philly" cheesesteaks fall into the same food category as pizza...as in, even when it's bad, it's still good. It's not that Pat's is disgusting or inedible...it's just that there are far better places to go for a decent cheesesteak. You literally have to do some grotesque experiment to make a cheesesteak taste bad, same with pizza. Like putting chocolate and pineapples on a pizza lol.

[@edwardgiovannelli5191]

@@romel420 It doesn't take a grotesque experiment, field marshal, all you have to do is cook 45 sandwiches worth of meat at one time, so the meat is piled 6" high and almost none of it ever touched the griddle. Most of the meat steams from the heat rising off the layers below and there's no flavor in steamed meat... you might as well boil it. So to make a bad cheesesteak, all you have to do is literally exactly what Pat's and Geno's do every day.

[@ChubbyButcher]

I COULD WATCH THIS ALL DAY! LET'S GO!

[@dr.stacey7283]

I took my nephew on a road trip to do the touristy Pat’s and Gino’s Cheesesteak comparison. The only remarkable thing was that he saw his first real-life drug deal.

[@sinister4908]

Lmfaoo

[@sosarox]

ThAts where you went wrong. pats/ginos no one from here goes to unless it’s 3:00am

[@FreddieMercurytheSharkWrestler]

@@sosarox deadass only at 3 am and because you can’t get food elsewhere unless you gopuff things or go to a convenience store

[@deandredunbar9618]

Naw if he ever saw you order a coffee or pick up a prescription he saw a drug deal. Maybe you could say his first illegal drug deal.

[@dr.stacey7283]

@@deandredunbar9618 49 people thought it was funny and then there was you. Pffftttt.

[@ilikejelloyay208]

My favorite is Steve’s Prince of Steaks. Cheesesteaks are one thing but Roast Pork Italian Sandwiches are the true secret in Philadelphia.

[@nxstng7325]

100% agree. Some provolone and broccoli rabe or long hots just fantastic

[@drdanbern]

Having a cheesesteak in South Philly is a missed opportunity to eat a roast pork sandwich.

[@doremifabrications320]

Any "cheese product" from can is a cheap insult to the classic Philly cheese steak. It's faster, cheaper, and easier, but an insult to customers expecting authenticity. (Born and raised in Philly)

[@greenlawnfarm5827]

The whiz is authentic.

[@Spudwellington]

wiz wit it

[@greenlawnfarm5827]

@Todd Jones NO WHIZ IS THE BEST. THAT IS WHAT PEOPLE WANT CAUSE IT IS GOOD.

[@bmacster1985]

@Todd Jones really, honestly what cheese are they supposed to use I thought cheese wiz was the og philly sauce

[@blahblah4248]

Oh I disagree about Cheese Wiz. I would like that on my sandwich. And cheese was an add on it was not how the original Pat's was made.

[@glenn3914]

i know pats is the original inventors of the cheesesteak, but, its one of the greasiest, most people from philly would say the same thing,i ate there once and that was enough, i always got my cheesesteaks from somewhere else

[@benvasilinda9729]

I live in Florida and all my Philly buddy’s told me this is one of the tourist traps for a philly. I’m sure they are good but the best? Not by the locals.

[@Sakinah2186]

They aren't even good

[@wc9760]

@@Sakinah2186 Yep, they are avoid at all costs.

[@desmonroe542]

Avoid at all costs!

[@augustalexander8179]

They are not good at all.

[@squintygreeneyes]

they dont salt/pepper the meat? 🤔 cant imagine it being that great with the meat just plain like that,..

[@williscunningham3109]

It's bland like the Arby's roast beef...smh... A little salt and pepper goes a long way

[@ronnieholland7725]

@@williscunningham3109 arby's roast beef is the bomb

[@viveang7660]

the meat is really tough and chewy too...the last way you would want your cheesesteak. most mom and pop stores have way better cheesesteaks down philly.

[@drathul123]

what is that yellow sauce in most us street food??

[@CaptainDerpyy]

@@drathul123 cheese

[@misspiggy9647]

I personally liked Steve's Prince of Steaks.

[@Diuable]

completely agreed!

[@danielguzman713]

I love the fact that they had to squeeze the bread to get any meat and cheese to show 🤣 wow 😂😂😂

[@jeffm7779]

Grew up in Philly and these are not the cheesesteaks I remember. The steaks were made from thinly sliced (3 slices per steak) chunks of beef that had been frozen into rectangular loafs. I worked at one of the factories that made them. And the cheese was mixed with the steak at the time of cooking. Not lathered on later. I would love to try these. Maybe they are better. But after living in Philly for 20 years, this just looks really strange to me.

[@wingnutofcoolness]

Pat's employees will tell you they've always used Cheese Wiz but Cheese Wiz was introduced in 1953(1952 in some places), over 20 years after Pat's opened. IMO Cheese Wiz sucks

[@KingdaToro]

A proper cheesesteak has either American or Provolone. Nothing else.

[@CarsCatAliens]

Wiz is for fries !!

[@CarsCatAliens]

@@KingdaToro when ever I get a steak somewhere for the first time, I always get extra cheese. Just in case it sucks the extra cheese helps. If it's good, I will order it normally

[@tallman369]

Believe Provolone was first cheese used on the meat. American Cheese has good melt quality and flavor with meat. And should be cooked into meat.

[@Mr6sess]

WHY!!!!? I'm from Philly. NO ONE from here eats at Pat's or Geno's! Nearly every neighborhood has a few places that make THE BEST cheesesteaks and they cost a lot less than these tourist places. We also don't do wiz... ever. It's either American or provolone cheese. LOL

[@heythere3780]

Stop lying 😆🤣 all them fools there are locals.

[@reefdollaz]

@@heythere3780 he definitely ain’t lying, that’s how you know you ain’t tho💯

[@heythere3780]

@@reefdollaz So how you know this food ain't good? Because you been there right? Lol 🤡

[@reefdollaz]

@@heythere3780 It don’t take a rocket scientist to obviously know that If Im speaking on the facts of it weirdo🤓

[@dearjohn8789]

@@heythere3780 “them fools” we got a Commiefornian thinking he knows philly

[@gnawbabygnaw]

I am born and raised in Cincinnati. Never had or even heard of a Cheesesteak until traveling to Philly with a Marine buddy who lived there. We were deciding what to eat. They said,”How bout cheesesteaks?” They didn’t believe me what I said I never had one or heard of them. We went to Pat’s. This was 1977 and I will Never forget it. 🤙🤙