Fodor's Expert Review Pat's King of Steaks

$ East Passyunk, Queen Village, Bella Vista, and South Philadelphia American

New cheesesteak restaurants come and go, but two of the oldest—Pat's and Geno's, at 9th and Passyunk—have a long-standing feud worth weighing in on. It comes down to a matter of taste, as both serve equally generous portions of rib-eye steak, grilled onions, and melted provolone, American, or Cheez Whiz on freshly baked Italian rolls. The main differences, as far as we can tell: Pat's meat is chopped, and its shop’s exterior is a bit more understated than Geno's neon extravaganza.

American Quick Bite $

Quick Facts

1237 E. Passyunk Ave.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  19147, USA

215-468–1546

patskingofsteaks.com

Known For:
  • 24-hour service
  • Classic cheesesteak
  • Late-night scene
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: No credit cards

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