When people think of Philadelphia some people might think about the Liberty Bell or Independence Hall. However, I am guessing most people think about cheesesteaks. And choosing where to get a cheesesteak can be a daunting task. There are plenty of famous places that all the tourists go. I did not want to do that. I wanted to go where the locals go.
Throughout my trip I would ask all my waitresses and bartenders where their favorite place was. It was almost unanimous that Jim’s Steaks offered the best. So, I headed to South Street to check them out.
There was already a huge line when I showed up. Just seeing the line made me realize that I made the right choice to check them out.
The lined moved fast. Everyone knew how to order properly. I made sure that I figured out how to order before I got up to the window.
A “Wiz With” is what I ordered. This gave me a cheesesteak topped with fresh grilled onions and cheese wiz liquid cheese.
The bread was soft to begin with but with all the cheese it because squishy. The meat was chopped up really fine. It mixed together with the grilled onions. The cheese help bind it all together.
The flavor was fantastic. I could taste the sweetness of the onions, along with the salty cheese. The meat had a great savory taste. It was a messy sandwich to eat. Glad I grabbed lots of napkins.
On my way out of the restaurant, I passed the machine that slices all of the rolls. It was amazing how fast it sliced.
Plus I saw the machine that slices all the meat into the thin slices. That machine can take off your hand if you are not careful.
The line was out the door and around the block by the time I left. I hit them at the right time, around 11:30, right before the prime lunch time.
If you are headed to Philadelphia and want a cheesesteak I would recommend trying Jim’s Steaks. They were fantastic plus all the locals recommended them too. Make sure you bring cash, because that is all the accept.
Visit their website at www.jimssouthstreet.com
Enjoy!
T
