Fri 21 Mar 2008
The Philly Cheesesteak War
Posted by Andrew Blanco under Food Review
In Philadelphia, PA, on the corner of East Passyunk Ave. and South 9th St., a war is raging…
The contenders : Pat’s and Geno’s. Without a doubt, two of the best cheesesteak establishments in the galaxy.
The prize : Bragging rights as the supreme cheesesteak king!
The first time I experienced this classic cheesesteak corner was a couple years back with fellow Babelers Jason Morgan and Gregory Rineberg. I’d heard the praises, and that night I ended up eating a cheesesteak and cheesefries from both establishments (trying to be objective??). Later that night I had no sleep as I slowly digested the magnificent chunks of cheesy beef (indigestion or satisfaction??).
It was worth the introduction. Unfortunately, I was too full to make a fair assessment! A couple months later I went back to find out the truth.
After trying both places out again, I’ve decided Geno’s definitely has the superior cheesesteak. Pat’s tends to be fatty, which I’m not a fan of. I know Geno’s is younger and flashier, but so what…they make a better cheesesteak!
For all you Geno’s haters, get over it! You know I’m right.
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Philly Cheesesteak image courtesy of Flickr user Shannonbb.
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March 21st, 2008 at 2:27 pm
I’m sure objectivity was you objective. Dangeresque II this time it’s not Dangeresque I.
I too have to give the nod to Geno’s, I find their roles to be fresher than Pat’s and let’s face it the bread makes the sandwich. But there is no doubt this battle will wage on into eternity.
March 21st, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Is it sad that I hear the Rocky music while I read this post?
March 21st, 2008 at 4:23 pm
I’ll admit that Geno’s makes a good sandwich, but I’ll only ever eat there if they take down the 900 bright effing halogen lamps from their premises. I don’t know what it is, but looking at that kind of light makes me ill. Pat’s is more tastefully decorated, and tastes damn good.
I also think the sentiment of their “Order in English” sign is ignorant and uncivilized.
March 21st, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Geno’s 1970s Vegas lighting effects could cause seizures.
March 21st, 2008 at 5:12 pm
The Man Overboard would like to cast his vote for Pat’s
“One Wit”
March 21st, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Looks like we are knotted up at 2 votes apiece.
March 21st, 2008 at 6:39 pm
My nod has to go to Genos. Better cheesesteak, peroiod.
March 21st, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Genos is superior. Analysis spot on.
March 22nd, 2008 at 5:34 am
It’s over Rock!
Doesn’t Geno’s have a location at the Philly’s new stadium?
March 22nd, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Yes, there is a satellite location at Citizen’s Bank Ballpark.
March 23rd, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Andrew - no sleep eh? I somehow clearly remember you passing out on the car ride home from a food coma!
P.S. Are vegetarians allowed to blog about cheese steaks?
March 23rd, 2008 at 7:00 pm
lol, yeah that was a comfy ride home!
I will be writing a post on the pulled pork sandwich soon. It is the one meat dish I continue to have dreams about…
March 24th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Nice. I was lucky enough to purchase a meal in North Carolina that was known as “Livin’ the Dream” - this included BBQ Pot Roast, Pulled Pork, BBQ chicken and Prime Rib. It almost made me explode, but it was totally worth it.
March 24th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Southern BBQ is second to none.