Pat's vs. Geno's! Which Tourist Trap Philly Cheesesteak is Better?

[@So_Travis_Was_Like]

This is like comparing a broken arm to a broken leg. Both suck, but one must suck less 🤣

[@Thehungrymailcarrier]

Well spoken

[@JonHop1]

They dont suck at all... They are good cheesesteaks... They use good meat, good Amoroso rolls. They are just quality and a bit above average. They are overpriced tho. BUT, the one thing I like about Pats and Geno's is their consistency, and their rolls are always fresh, no matter what time you go. I get it though, they have become a tourist trap, and they are ovepriced, so if you want to factor that in to donwgrade them, fine, but to say they "suck" is a bit absurd. And I have lived in South Philly for 38 years.

[@marcomorosino6081]

[@mikep5475]

@@JonHop1 agree.

[@fightsports66]

@@JonHop1Maybe back in the day they were above average but not today with all of the different cheesesteak spots in Philly.

[@Franco03160]

That Geno’s sub doesn’t look appetizing at all

[@Joseph1NJ]

terrible actually

[@xneapolisx]

Its the opposite of appetizing!! 😮

[@lcc726]

looks like 💩

[@Tloc103]

Steamed gray meat 🤮

[@lcc726]

@@Tloc103 🤣🤣 essentially yes

[@springtimeforgreatempire]

It’s really cool to see your channel growing recently. Your camera work, voice control, expressions, everything has improved quite drastically. One thing I feel not changing is your honesty. Keep it up!

[@AliAbbas05]

Buddy after a long day at work your videos are concise and descriptive … your perspective is explanatory… thank you for showing us great places

[@Antonio-Mlb]

Pat's is better than Geno's but Angelo's is the best in Philly.

[@uaeats]

I agree

[@Antonio-Mlb]

@@uaeats Not Amoroso bread but home made Italian i think excellent texture.

[@matthewkukowski5595]

Completely agree

[@chriskozak7356]

I'd take Jim's on South Street Over both of these two. My three go to are Angelos, JRP, and Jims.

[@ledzeppelin820]

dude, there’s no such thing only Geno’s

[@chefahi1299]

“food p0rn” is great, but the episodes at tourist traps are so fun, it lightens things up sometimes

[@prohanta9360]

agreed. have watched few of his videos where he reviewed some "tourist trap place" and gave honest opinion of it

[@jbates237]

Philly native. Been to both recently. Growing up my dad always went to Genos because we were in South Philly. This is a great video because you break the stigma. Yes they are tourist traps but THATS THE POINT. Anyone who visits Philadelphia should definitely visit. And definitely go to Johns RP ; P

[@ViperVizier]

So you admit both are trash. And you still eat the trash. No wonder why Philly is trash.

[@Leo-gh7nz]

I wonder if social media is the only thing keeping places like this alive. Back in the day, historic restaurants that were once good but eventually the food started sucking and/or getting too expensive would just go out of business and would only live on as memories. Every time someone I know takes their first trip to Philly, they visit these places and post pictures on social media. It's almost "proof" they did indeed go to Philly.

[@andic8287]

I don’t think it’s social media. It’s just ubiquitous with the culture. I mean look at those places they stick out.

[@UONeal]

Thank you...I was going to say Tony Luke's... It's always been my fav... Their steak isn't like the others and their rolls are the best

[@295g295]

Any hometown pizza shop can serve you a good cheese-steak. I like a cheese-steak hoagie with the lettuce, tomato, and onion.

[@295g295]

​@@andic8287 Hmm.mm.mm Yeah, those two are the middle of South Philly, so that's something for 'culture' .

[@JonathonTheAsshole]

They help keep each other in business by creating a manufactured rivalry with each other so tourists gotta come get one of both and the locals will support their chosen "team" no matter how mediocre they actually are.

[@goldmaple5290]

The best Philly Cheesesteak in Philadelphia is a toss up between John of Roast Pork, Tony Luke's and D'Alessandros. D'Alesssandros finely dices the steak. The best bread on a Philly Cheesesteak is Tony Luke's. John of Roast Pork uses provolone instead of cheese wiz and surprisingly it tastes better. It's your personal choice but these are the 3 places with the highest ratings for Philly cheesesteak

[@MrKinghuman]

you mean real cheese tastes bettere than processed cheeze from a can? no way!!!!!

[@eeship]

Very much agree with you!

[@TheSleeds]

Johns roast pork is the best hands down

[@Broski__]

It definitely ain't Tony Luke's. But their roast pork sandwich is better than their steak.

[@jbolty]

@@TheSleeds fact about John's . But whenever I'm in town my first stop is Dinic’s for a roast pork

[@paulpappas6345]

What is the name of the tune playing in the background. I want to buy the cd

[@goobah1389]

“Drunken piano solo at a saloon in 1901”

[@Jet_D]

Pats. Hands down.

[@uaeats]

I think it definitely was the better of the two

[@Jet_D]

@@uaeats For me between the two, definitely. Best in Philly no, but worth the experience. Just like Franklin BBQ is worth trying out. I say that as a bro born in PA, but raised in TX.

[@robertjason6885]

Prices are outrageous. I can make one for $4 tops. Should have peppers and onions, provolone. Soft Italian bread.

[@Airborne76]

Hands down garbage like Genos smfh

[@alanledzep1967]

Cool that peeps are offering suggestions and not stabbing you in the face.

[@rayk1411]

Jamming the wrapper from Pat's into the tabletop is a pro move! Well done!

[@FoodFiend]

Agree on the Woodrow's tip. Their sandwich was amazing.

[@james10165]

Agree went to Philly back in 2018? and Woodrows was a step above everything else I tried, even took some back to LA lol

[@Megaman.ExE7]

@@james10165 12:18 I should call her

[@Megaman.ExE7]

12:18 I should call her

[@stevepen]

If I remember correctly, I preferred Pat's "Steak" but Geno's "Roll". That's the perfect combo!

[@paulmillercanada]

Same! I found Pat's steak was better seasoned while Geno's was bland.

[@MrCloud-ob7sh]

I heard Jim’s has opened back up now since after the fire. Maybe when your back check it out. Great review

[@antkara6792]

Jims was always my absolute fav. but def gunna stop there, Delassandros, and Johns next time i swing down. Loved bein able to order a Jims steak at Milk Boy South

[@garlandmidgette884]

I ate at each place 28 years ago and I'm a pats guy all day

[@jeffreygeorge219]

We ate there in early 2000s and got 2x the meat and onion for like $11, Pats was fallin out da sub.. Today you see the roll at edges, meat is half what is was in good ole days, tourist traps.

[@ramencurry6672]

Yeah I did the comparison several decades ago before KZbin. Pats was a little bit better from my comparison back then

[@quiksix25]

I just don't understand people that say Geno's is any good at all, seriously

[@EricRappaport-t3m]

I appreciate your fair balanced approach to something as potentially divisive as pizza and cheesesteak styles. Keep up the good work!

[@downsrep]

Jersey Mike’s has better looking steak sandwiches.

[@markmower6507]

Where I live a guy was going to put in a Jersey Mike's. Then he had a Heart Attack ❤️, and died.

[@surfboard396]

Hey UA. The Amoroso rolls definitely helps both sandwiches. I’ll agree with you that the steak needs to be chopped and cooked with the onions so you have a consistent bite. Wiz is wiz. Glad you went back. 👋🏽

[@uaeats]

Some great cheesesteak spots will bake their own bread. But otherwise you can't go wrong with an amoroso roll!

[@CMKMarch63]

Thanks for doing both of them , we’re Pat’s fans but have enjoyed both over the years.

[@jitzmaster]

2:38 imagine you so excited to take a picture selfie next to a cheesteak restauraunt lol.

[@patshozo9158]

Thank you for being honest and letting us know that Pat's and Geno's are tourist spots. Will be trying real / local cheese steaks...

[@SpaghettioMD]

Woodrows is legit--one of my favorite in the city (it is a slightly jazzed-up version of the classic)

[@Marmelder]

I don’t even eat meat but I enjoy watching UA’s reviews because he comes across as very likable and honest. Good job UA, you just got a new subbie. 😊

[@dwill123]

I said it before and I’ll say it again, JIM’s. (They just opened up the other day after the fire renovations.)

[@uaeats]

Sweet! They finally reopened!

[@scenesfromthecouch1288]

I’m curious as to what you would think of Fedoroff's Roast Pork in Williamsburg

[@memohdfromwwe_]

A buddy of mine went to Philly and tried both, didn't work out at all.

[@Fla5hman84]

I prefer Genos because of their condiment bar.

[@mikeh7220]

Top cheesesteaks in Philly are Angelo’s and John’s. They are 1 and 2.

[@DewlayLomo]

Thanks for being real in your reviews!

[@prohanta9360]

i really like the idea of this video. i've seen some of your videos where you trying to review tourist traps and fairly review their worth while being respectful. it would be good idea to make the series on your channel to make tourist trap food review to help a lot of people to not get "scammed" while can enjoy your take on the food

[@Badkhela]

I just want to thank you. Your videos have helped me with my menu concepts for my new restaurant. Because of you, i have added hot dogs to my menu with the housemade relish. Such a beautiful menu item from new jersey. I appreciate it.

[@leebooz3677]

Always enjoy your content

[@thecomicsbear7458]

What's more Philly than UA eating Cheesesteaks from Geno's and Pat's?

[@jpsol2004]

Pat’s people are quite rude for newbies in the cheesesteak business. Even the Geno’s sandwich in one step below, I’ll go there for customer service.

[@Marmelder]

I don’t even eat meat but I like UA’s restaurant reviews. He comes across as likable and honest. New subbie 😊

[@ReuvenGoldstein1]

Both are honestly terrible, but Pat's is less terrible. disclaimer: I'm not a PA resident and I strongly believe cheesesteaks should be American cheese. (all other alterations are fine, just no wiz or overpowering provolone!) Pat's - 4/10 Geno's - 2/10 Need to make another trip to Philly as I feel like I barely scratched the surface of the Cheesesteak game.

[@henryhill6637]

Right American cheese on a Philly all day

[@Broski__]

Mild prov isn't overpowering, that's what everybody uses. Sharp prov only goes on a roast pork.

[@jeffyowell]

You are doing such great work! Can I make a suggestion? Vary your music. I've heard the same ragtime piano piece in your shows like a million times. There are sources for royalty-free or royalty-cheap music out there. Check em out

[@Megaman.ExE7]

Oh my gosh, I thought I was the only person. He's still using this same drab theme to this day!

[@petemiller1220]

Where in South Jersey are you from?

[@melaneymattson3733]

I'll make my own in my Blackstone here in SoCal. I prefer chopped steak and not will done. Has to have some juice in it for me. Unfortunately I can't get those rolls here, Melaney from SoCal

[@truth4004]

make some its not hard.

[@ItsMetabtw]

I’ve always loved Ishkabibble’s most. The combo of provolone and whiz plus great hot sauce. Jim’s and Angelo’s both slap too

[@evelynconover5268]

Yeah, I ate at Pat like about 42 years ago and it was the bomb. I’ll get a chance to go and try it again and see if it’s still good because what you just shown neither one of them look too good back in the day look way better than that and pats didn’t used to chop theirs. They used to make it like Gino’s got it and it was delicious and tender, and that was the first time I had cheese whiz, but I wouldn’t eat cheese whiz now we’ll see. Thanks again. Have a blessed one sir.🙋🏾‍♀️

[@tonymitlo5496]

U A. Which do you personally prefer. Chicago Italian beef ..of a Philly cheese steak please let me know

[@michaelhartsough1506]

Go to the Rook in manayunk 3rd best behind Dalessandros and Angelos!

[@RogueGhost24]

Pat's is really good. That steak looks like every one I've ever had. People like to bag on the most well known places because it makes them seem to know what they're talking about, but that doesnt make them any better or worse than Jims, D'Alesandros, or John's Roast Pork. Ive tried a lot of steak spots and my personal favorite is Steve's.

[@dr.stacey7283]

Drove with my nephew from D.C. to do the Pat’s/Geno’s challenge. Highlight of the trip was that he saw his first drug deal.

[@brandonatwell3664]

You should of stayed in DC there's plenty of deals being done there too LOl

[@dr.stacey7283]

@@brandonatwell3664 Amen!! 😂 Plus after we tried both Pat’s and Geno’s he said “Taco Bell would have been fine.” After all the driving and traffic my only hope is that he’ll look back on it fondly when I’m dead 🥴

[@Michael-yb5md]

what would be the best cheese steak place in philly?

[@exit3073]

I'm amazed people really give a shit either way, it's a friggin' cheesesteak.

[@Supreme896]

😂

[@gusgrannan2353]

Like Lafayette vs. American Coney in Detroit

[@Shoeslyyork]

Both places need each other! Being across the street and the rivalry brings in the people as the owners laugh all the way to the bank.

[@AroundHeRe44]

Drive just a little bit further south to Claymont Steaks in DE😊

[@edwardwong654]

I love eating a lot of the chilies and peppers. I remember the first time I had a cheesesteak. It almost blew me away! It was a pizza variant. No place special, just a standard mom and pop place in the NE. Pizza, steak, cheese. When did God amend the Book of Genesis? There was also Jim's on South Street, Abner's if you are partying late night at Penn. But you got to eat the peppers like the pickles at Katz's!

[@georose33]

I also grew up in that area. We ended up at those locations a few nights, late after hitting the bars. It was always better drunk, but you are correct, there are better steaks in Philly. Another good drunken food stop was on the way out of the city heading into Delaware County, Eddie's hotdogs on Calcon Hook & Hook Rd.

[@jeffreygeorge219]

Both stink, but Pats wins out of BOTH... Plus the fact 10 years ago, you got double the meat and onions for $11.00, the meat would fall out of it at Pats.. Always chop the damn steak up

[@gino423]

Try Lilo Pizza/ Cheesesteaks in Hanesport NJ for a rocking cheesesteak.

[@KNOXX707]

Went to Genos in 2001 when everyone recommended it. Wasn't impressed at all.

[@SalaCzar13]

I ate at both places on April 27th and definitely Pat’s was way better. The steak at Pats had a better taste and the quality as well. Oh, also the fries were crispy. Geno’s sandwich had no flavor at all. Below average. Their marketing was better with the signs and establishment but the steak sandwich was horrible. Pat’s for the win.

[@SalaCzar13]

You’re welcome… I hope you get to enjoy it

[@Cashelda]

Adding an extra S to Pat's is getting to me.

[@christianhansen3292]

snakes?

[@truth4004]

Yeah I agree whats with that.

[@John-iq7ry]

Yeah, it sounds horrible! WTF talks like that?

[@wavyg_1]

LOL I came to the comments looking for the "Pat's's" complaints.

[@rickjansson4391]

Why not pronounce it Geno’s(iz) then? Lol

[@BatmanthePoet]

Keep the uploads coming!

[@nyfunk6981]

Love your reviews. How about reviewing Korean BBQ? Recommend rib no 7 and Yoon haeundae. Plus NJ has a lot of great spots.

[@mikeis5150]

Hot pockets Philly steak & cheese is better cuh

[@Mark-vs9rk]

This is a fair review. People act like these places are trash. They are the foundation everything else was built on. They are the standards. You can get higher quality meat, artisan bread, unique toppings and cheese but these two are the Adam and Eve of cheese steaks. Things evolve over time but I'm glad these two have stayed around. It's culinary time travel

[@dpshieh]

UA you should have done a review of Jimmy on South Street

[@keepingitrealwithlefty]

Jims just opened back up, they was closed for about 2 years or so.

[@paulvigg]

Back in the 70s, when you needed something hot and greasy after drinking all night, these two spots were really the only game in town. That's how they became so well known. Today, many choices -- Angelo's and John's are top tier.

[@Rigdawg]

Thank you for your honest opinion, UA.

[@thomasackerly5367]

I like it diced too. Looks dry.

[@ssgtslick]

Whiz is great, but the places I hit in Baltimogadishu use shredded mozzarella provolone blend.

[@GSNCards]

Didn’t someone get murdered there a few months ago?

[@brianberson4169]

I live in Georgia i miss cheesesteaks , water ice and rib rack in ne philly

[@nickbangkok3365]

I've always wondered, who is the statue of the dude perched on top of that tower? Is it Paul Revere or Ben Franklin or Sam Adams or someone else? Interested to know

[@martist911wasits-not-real4]

It's Ben Franklin

[@JR-to8sn]

Jim's steaks on South st. used to be great, but I haven't been there in a long time

[@goldmaple5290]

UA Eats you need to do pizza. My favourite cities for pizza are New York - New Jersey, Chicago and New Haven, Connecticut. Favourite restaurants : John of Bleeker Street Pizza (NYC), Princes Pizza pepperoni slice (NYC), Sally's Pizza (New Haven), Brooklyn Squares (NJ), DiLorenzos Tomato Pies (Robben NJ) Delucias (Raritan, NJ) and Giordanos Pizza ( Chicago)

[@mptr1783]

he did a lot of those pizza places already

[@brianpfouts2326]

I'm not from Philly and never been there but I've tired making cheese steaks at home as good as I can and the genos looked like it could have been frozen and reheated in a microwave really shows its a tourist trap

[@andic8287]

These are my favorite kind of videos you do, UA! When you compare two well known places. Would love to see more like this 🙌 Edit: any videos involving Philly cheesesteaks are gunna get muh fuggin LIT in the comments. I love it.

[@davebrown188]

I live a few blocks from there and Mikes BBQ is the place to try.

[@lorifreeman1746]

.I'm going to say Pats I liked the meat chopped up thank you for another great video have a great weekend love you ❤😊

[@capone_rd_809]

Fun Fact: Pat and Harry Olivieri The original cheesesteak was credited to Pat and Harry Olivieri, two brothers who ran a hot dog stand near South Philadelphia's Italian Market. Legend has it that in the 1930s, the brothers wanted to offer new sandwiches. Their new item was grilled beef and onions in a toasted roll.

[@295g295]

0:42 - I first saw the French - Dipped sandwich at Arby's.

[@dovrose5155]

So what is the best spot in Philly? From locals please. Angelo's?

[@spice_krispies]

Pat's is legit. Geno's tastes like a Hot/Lean Pocket. There you go........

[@adellis24]

UA needs to learn that things don't need more salt, he is clearly just used to things being overly salty. When you end up saying the same thing in nearly every video you must realize that is a quirk to your palate and not the norm for the average resturant/consumer.

[@ras124]

Genos beef looks like off brand cold cuts

[@Paul-oh4fe]

They'd both fit in well in times square next to tgi fridays

[@Alan-sl7qz]

So both places had great bread, but Geno's "kneads" to step up their game a little more

[@uaeats]

I was going to share a dumb pun, but I realized it was half baked

[@johnmacdonald3070]

Genos cost less "dough" to buy!!

[@josephdover198]

@@johnmacdonald3070 Geno's doesn't look the least bit appetizing.

[@toddcamnyc]

Angelo’s is the best, followed very closely by John’s roast pork. Angelo’s does everything to perfection. Their roll is amazing.

[@123cbman]

Crack me up when you say "not in a good way". Love your channel., great work. Geno's look like a steam steak.

[@toddspiegel7704]

As a Birds Fan UA.. and physically being in Philly .. the Genos packaging is paying homage to the FLYERS ! Lets Go 🦅!!

[@jay_law]

Is Geno cooking them with Johnny Cakes?

[@PaulOPeezy]

Bro, you put out so much good content. How can we get your subs up???

[@johnf8122]

They're the iconic originals in Philadelphia, but they're both equally terrible. They have been passed on the fly now by any number of superior cheesesteak places in both Philly and South Jersey. Pats and Genos pretty much cater to unknowing tourists and the drunk, weekend, late-night club crowd. Although, from your video, it did look like Pat's up their game a bit with the chopped leaner meat. Back in the day, they both used the slabs of meat like Genos and it was also grisly.

[@Merlin-b9f]

@uaeats imma buy you a tripod my mans. Another gr8 vid ! Welcome to Philly!

[@samg5555]

It’s not Pats’s. It’s just Pat’s. And fried or raw onions are a preference. One is not better than the other. It’s what a person prefers.

[@klubberzvonhatzenbuhl563]

THANK YOU! That was driving me NuTz!!

[@samg5555]

@@klubberzvonhatzenbuhl563 it drove me crazy too.

[@dutchsider]

You gotta do Meatheadz in Lawrence NJ.

[@joesimeao7611]

I'm in Philly often and have ate at both places it's a good sandwich at both places but just not near the best cheesecake in Philly .... Don't forget to check out Redding terminal market be safe and eat well to all 👍👍

[@Onetwothreepeanuts]

It's 'Reading', not Redding.

[@marvgee215]

UA Jim's Steaks on South is back open. They reopen yesterday.

[@ztbi]

UA, you ever eat at Whitehouse in AC?

[@robin-76]

I can't with Pat's or Geno's. I wouldn't tell anyone visiting not to try them, but they're mid at best, in my opinion. Are you still in Philly? Jim's Steaks on South just reopened this week! I'm not saying they're the best, but I used to live across the street, and they're my favorite. Have you reviewed Donkey's Place in Camden/Medford yet? It is a tad different from the traditional (the roll), but it is so good. Anthony Bourdain's favorite!

[@kevindimauro9689]

Great content and commentary ! Still prefer my own version . Price is definitely right .

[@SuperIprime]

UA: PLEASE get some different background music. This saloon style piano get old after several videos. There's plenty of public domain music out there