Restaurants
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19147
Submitted by Mr. Jim Business on 09/08/2022
A classic staple, of course there are better cheesesteaks across Philly. If you ask a regular they are going to tell you anywhere but Pats & Genos. But they are the original so it’s good. Unless you come on a 5a Thursday when they are actually closed cleaning. Then they open and quickly throw together a messy steak.
Submitted by Akainn Z on 08/20/2022
Great fast food.
It was my first Cheese Steak in Philadelphia and it's worth it.
The food is delivered as fast as the first fast foods did (you order and you get your food right away).
Their cheesesteak are delicious (it was my first one so I can tell if it's better or not than other cheesesteaks but they're marvelous). It was just a bit expensive but worth it.
I recommend !
Ps: yes it's the place where Sylvester Stallone stand !
Submitted by Bryan Smith on 07/15/2022
Not my first time in Philadelphia but was my wife's so we were doing tourist things. I made sure she would get to experience different sandwiches on this trip !!! It would be incomplete without the Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Had to try Geno's steaks as it is popular. We decided to give them a try (split the sandwich) then head to the competition and do the same. Definitely not disappointed with the decision.. We went for the Wit peppers and onions steak with shrooms, provolone....and oh my, it was so delicious!!! I added some peppers for extra kick and it was perfect. I highly recommend.
Only negative... it’s cash only.
Line wasn't long when we got there.
Pro tip the have a line just for sandwiches
They also have a line just for fries and drinks.
Respectfully,
Bryan
Oklahoma City
Submitted by Marcus (The MultiTapper) on 06/03/2022
First time having an authentic philly cheesesteak. What better place to get it from than the world famous Pat's. No complaints about this experience! Ordered through DoorDash. Sandwich came well wrapped and packaged. The CheezWiz was just starting to get a little dry but this is why I ordered with provolone, if you prefer the wiz, best to order onsite and eat while it's hot! Wasn't that big of deal for me.
Submitted by Lennard A Carbon on 05/18/2022
Didn't do the comparing test, so my next visit will be to Geno's. My opinion. The meat was a little chewy but was still well flavored and the added onions and cheese took it to another level of flavor. Would very much recommend and eat Again. Cheesy fries was also a hit. Dudes back there were also pretty helpful.
Submitted by Hugo Treviño on 04/26/2022
Really loved Pat's! Super quick service, prices ranging from 10-20 USD, great service. Got the Philly with extra Provolone, it was amazing!
Had to use Pat's spicy sauce and some chili's they had to add a kick to it.
Note: they only take cash.
Submitted by Thu-Nga Ortega, DDS, MAGD on 04/21/2022
While this place has Philly steak that can taste good drenched in cheese whiz, I had mine without any cheese and just with mushrooms and onions so I can taste the quality of the meat, the bread, etc. The sandwich was tasty but I would not say it is the best Philly cheese steak out there. This place is just now a tourist attraction and they make their money from being famous but they are just downright rude. Maybe they are just playing their part being "south Philly". I also tasted Geno's sub and liked their bread better as it was softer, their onion was cooked better with more flavor and their meat was of better quality. Geno's was a cleaner place, more updated and quality of entire sub and everything that went into it was of better quality even their napkins were better and thicker. The people at Geno's were nicer. Pat's subs were bigger and if it is drenched in cheese whiz it can make it tastier I suppose.
Submitted by Tali Brink on 04/14/2022
We didn't get a change to eat at Gino's but Pats was good. I wouldn't say they were the best Philly cheese steaks I've ever had though. We did not get cheese wiz which is probably were we went wrong but it was still a decent Philly.
Submitted by Rick Hadsall on 03/18/2022
Sometimes you can be a victim of your own success. Pat's, the originator of cheesesteaks, is the king of steaks on this corner. But of course, there are now even better examples elsewhere. But forget that - there's something about coming here and trying the sandwiches against each others. Pat's beats Geno's. And while you're enjoying that cooked steak with gooey cheese, that's all that matters. Worth a visit for sure.
Submitted by K A on 02/17/2022
My first time in Philadelphia and my trip would be incomplete without the Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Based on recommendations from the locals Pat ‘s king of steaks was quite poplar. I decided to give them a try and i wasn’t disappointed. I went for the cheez whiz steak and oh my, it was so delicious!!! I added some peppers for extra kick and it was perfect. I highly recommend.
Btw, it’s cash only.