Pat's King of Steaks - Philadelphia - TravBuddy

I've been to many cheesesteak places in Philly, but I had to try Pat's out since I've always heard of them and they are supposed to be the original (thought that is disputed with Geno's across the street). So I took my brother and niece there when they came to visit. I have to say that I was pretty disappointed. They serve you "Soup Nazi" style because the lines are always long, so I would have expected better cheesesteak. I'm sure they get a lot of business based on their fame. Because of their lines, they make the steaks in an assembly line, so they have been sitting there instead of being made right when you order like most places. The steak cut seems to be a little thicker and has more fat, which should give more flavor, but I found it to be too chewy. The bread is decent, but I was not impressed otherwise. There is no indoor seating either. I've had better at Jim's, Rick's, and Chubby's.

The food is good, the amount of french fries and soda for your buck is great. And above all if you can't order in English don't worry they have a staff that speaks several languages unlike other cheesesteak places in our city.Don't forget to look at the pictures.

If you want a cheese steak go to Pats, and get it with whiz. Genos and Jims suck.

Philadelphia is the home of the famous cheese steak.  We went to Pat's and then Gino's.  But I remember liking Pat's better with the cheese wiz.  You have to order fast, or else they'll yell at you to hurry up.