Philly Duers: Which cheesesteak is better? Geno's and Pat's?

[Cascadian]

Okay you DUers in Philly. Which place has the best cheesesteaks? Geno's or Pat's. I was reading up on the topic last night and there seems to be this huge rivalry between who has the best ch-steaks in town. I also noticed that the guy who owns Geno's seems to lean a bit on the Freeper side of politics. Calling his fries "Freedom Fries" instead of "French fries" and insisting that his customers order in English. Sounds like a Freeper dude to me. However getting back the cheesesteaks, which one is better? You can even mention another establishment that beats both places too. Also, if there is a vegetarian alternative to the sandwich, what would it be?

John

[flvegan]

1. What, no Olive Garden?

*snicker*

[Beaverhausen]

2. when I ate them, I preferred Jim's on South Street

But that doesn't help you, does it?

[PRETZEL]

3. my preference is Tony Luke's

but I don't get to the city that much. Geno's and Pat's are the most well known, but not the best.

Used to be a place called Pudge's in the suburbs where I live that had, bar none, the best steak sandwich ever. Unfortunately Pudge died a few years ago and it's not like it used to be.

[Beaverhausen]

8. PUDGES!!! Loved that place

sad to hear he died. They made the best hoagies anywhere.

Where did you live? I lived in Blue Bell until the early 90s. My family is still back there.

[PRETZEL]

16. West Norriton

Pudges is about a 15 minute ride.

His nephew has a shop around the corner from me, but never had the same flair as the original.

[Left Is Write]

4. I have seen both of those places on Food Network.

But I've never been to Philadelphia.

For a vegetarian version - I guess just the cheese, onions and peppers?

[LynneSin]

6. I've stood in line for those places at 3am on a very cold January morning

wearing a skimpy black cocktail dress, 4-inch stilettos, sheer black hose, wool coat and a massive buzz from a night of drinking at some pretentious Philly night club

[Patiod]

12. That was my outfit when I ate Schmitters at McNally's

I thought they were wonderful - cheesesteak meat plus thousand Island dressing on a kaiser roll (now sold at CB Park). A few years later I had them when I was sober - not quite so impressive.

I actually eat most of my cheesesteaks from those little silver carts that set up outside the office buildings in Center City. Every 3-4 months I get a SEVERE craving!

[LynneSin]

5. If I had to choose between just those two - I'd say Pats

Mind you I've never had a Pat's steak, I was a confirmed Geno person until I saw that the owner was a freeper nut job with his freedom fries and 'English Only' sign.

However, if I want a really good cheese steak - Jim's on South & 4th without a doubt!

[bbernardini]

7. Is Jim's the big silver one? nt

[Reverend_Smitty]

9. Jim's on South Street...

Pat's and Gino's are both good (and have been on numerous late night cheesesteak runs in college to confirm this) but I think when you get right down to it Jim's has them beat. Plus the staff isn't nearly as rude

[Omphaloskepsis]

10. Something to think about...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/5127134.stm

[Cascadian]

11. Well if I were to go to Philly it would be not at Geno's.

According to the article, Pat's has a different attitude countering Geno's righty leanings. The guy clearly is a Bush Neocon supporter so I would probably give my business to Pat's on principle.


John

[LibraLiz1973]

13. Geno's

But I lovveeee Thunderbird cheesesteaks. (Philly burbs)
Sooooooo delicious.


And Jims on South Street? Super good!

[blitzen]

14. always preferred Pat's....and since Geno is a freeper, it's a no-brainer

[Pale Blue Dot]

15. Another vote for Jim's. nt

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