Philadelphia Cheese Steak Question
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Philadelphia Cheese Steak Question
We will be in Philly at the Marriott Downtown without a car. Can you take public transportation to Geno's Steaks on South 9th or easier to take a cab? Also, the stores on Pine...what time do they close Saturday and open Sunday? Thank you!
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Try this route from SEPTA
http://tinyurl.com/2733v8
Looks like walk 3 minutes, bus 12 minutes, walk 7 minutes.
http://tinyurl.com/2733v8
Looks like walk 3 minutes, bus 12 minutes, walk 7 minutes.
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They're not far apart, so a cab is possible, but I'm thinking of the logistics.
You're going to take a cab there, stand in line to order a cheesesteak, hop back in the cab, and eat the cheesesteak on the way back in the cab? Or have the cab wait while you eat on the sidewalk?
And you will want to eat it immediately. Trust me, brave men have run from a cold Geno's cheesesteak.
You're going to take a cab there, stand in line to order a cheesesteak, hop back in the cab, and eat the cheesesteak on the way back in the cab? Or have the cab wait while you eat on the sidewalk?
And you will want to eat it immediately. Trust me, brave men have run from a cold Geno's cheesesteak.
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Are you set on going to Geno's for some reason? They really don't have the best steaks IMHO but that will open a whole new topic which has been discussed here before. You are walking distance to the Reading Terminal Market where you should be able to find a cheesesteak as good as Genos.
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Don't try walking to Geno's from downtown, especially at night. You'll pass through some sketchy neighborhoods. Take a cab instead. And if you have the room for it, also try Pat's just across the street. Rick's is also good, as is Jim's on South Street.
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Another vote for Jim's on South Street. YUM. I'm one of the aforementioned locals who swears by it From your hotel on 12th and Market it's a 10-minute walk, maybe a half-mile at most. Just follow any numbered street South until you hit South Street, then make a left. Jim's is at 4th and South.
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I have made a special trip into Philly when staying nearby more than once to get Jim's cheesesteaks.
In fact, had them two nights in a row on one trip to the area.
I LOVE Jim's steaks. I love them with provolone (no onions). Fear not, they have the traditional ones, too.
It is, IMO, impossible to make them as good at home. Believe me, I have tried many times.
In fact, had them two nights in a row on one trip to the area.
I LOVE Jim's steaks. I love them with provolone (no onions). Fear not, they have the traditional ones, too.
It is, IMO, impossible to make them as good at home. Believe me, I have tried many times.
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Yes, impossible to make at home and impossible to find anywhere else besides Philly and Jersey. For some reason everyone outside of that area thinks Phlly cheesesteaks have bell peppers on them. WHAT?!! Never.
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There are much better places to get a cheesesteak in Philadelphia than Geno's (or nearby Pat's). Will strongly second going to Jim's -- have tried this sandwich at a number of Philadelphia spots, and this was the best I had.
Note also that Rick's is no longer at Reading Terminal Market. A branch of Tony Luke's is supposed to move in there and may already have done so.
See this thread:
http://www.fodors.com/community/unit...k-318341-2.cfm
Note also that Rick's is no longer at Reading Terminal Market. A branch of Tony Luke's is supposed to move in there and may already have done so.
See this thread:
http://www.fodors.com/community/unit...k-318341-2.cfm
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If you're determined to go to Geno's/Pat's from downtown on foot, would suggest walking down 9th Street through the Italian Market area during daylight hours only. These spots are located at 9th and Passyunk, and if memory serves, you can only eat outside or do take-away. One can also go by cab or (as best I can tell) by bus.
Would also not recommend straying much farther in any direction but north from this area on foot.
Would also not recommend straying much farther in any direction but north from this area on foot.
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