ralper

My oldest son is considering Temple University and so we are coming to Philadelphia on Saturday, November 12th, (actually we're coming on Friday night and staying over) to attend an open house. We should be finished around 2:00 PM.

We don't want to leave Philadelphia without having a genuine Philly Cheese steak. Where should we go for it? All suggestions will be appreciated.

MADjdm

i was at pats on friday, absolutly loved it

ralper

Where is Pat's?

revS2k

Yeah Pats is great, its where 9th street crosses Wharton and Passyunk Ave.

revS2k

Geno's is right next to it. Both are real good. I like pats better though. Its 1237 E passyunk ave.

ralper

Thanks. My son's friends recommended Geno's to him. I think maybe we'll try both.

We're probably going to pass by "Love Park" as my son is an avid skateboarder and he claims it is quite a park. Do any of you know where it is? Is there anything else that we should do/look at for the few afternoon hours that we'll be there?

Thanks again.

Zippy

I am partial to Jim's at 5th and South.

mwd473

Pats ! 9th & Wharton

Make sure you get cheese fries too

aklucsarits

Gino's and Pat's Steaks are for the tourists. If you want the best cheesesteaks in Philly, Jim's Steaks is where it's at. They have a location on South Street and at least one more location in the suburbs (Springfield maybe?).

Andrew

mikes2k

All of the above mentioned places are great...some are touristy but isnt that part of the point?

Tony Lukes gets my vote Best bread and SHARP Provolone cheese. It is at Front and Oregon

Abners which is on U' of Penns campus is also very good. Around 31st and Chestnut.

I believe Love Park is now OFF limit to skateboarders!