South Philly "Real Deal" The Fresh Works Cheese Steak @ 2101 Reed Street, Philadelphia PA.

[DJ]

Yea man, those steaks are terrible IMO. They don’t even try but I get if you not familiar with Philly, you could easily get caught up. It happens. Just know to keep it moving and don’t go back.

I’m not gon derail this thread too much but i’m heading to Chicago in November. Here’s what I got on ya cities list so far:

- Giardano’s
- Lou Malnati’s
- Chicago Grinder & Oven Co
- Portillo’s Chicago Dogs
- Bavettes
- NADC Burger
- Cleo’s Southern Cuisine

Any of these tourist traps???

Not so much tourists traps, we really eat at these places because they are staples in our diet and the food is fire, and they are famous because of it.


- Giardano’s - Thin crust pizza

- Lou Malnati’s - Deep dish pizza

- Chicago Grinder & Oven Co - Pizza pot pie

- Portillo’s Chicago Dogs - Chicago dog, do not ask for ketchup you might get shot. We dont play that ketchup shit.

- Bavettes - Steak

- NADC Burger - My daughter says they got the best burger on the planet, I havent been yet

- Cleo’s Southern Cuisine - Have not been



Put these on the list !


Als beef - A must have ! Italian beef, with giardinara, dipped ! Do not leave Chi without having a beef or a beef combo with italian sausage !

Vienna beef - The hot dog factory where every hot dog place in Chicago gets hot dogs ! The deli sandwiches are fire too, corned beef is smackin !

Chinatown - Go visit, every restaurant is good !

Pequods - Pizza any kind, any time ! They know pizza !

Bills drive in - Personal fav burger spot

Athenian room or Mr gyro - Chicago got great gyros !

 

[DC_Dude]

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He was valid until he mentioned Pats and Genos.
Jim's should have been on that list for sure !!!
I am getting to cleavers asap !

Whats yall thoughts ?

I’ve been to Cleavers a few years ago, but to me Lorenzo’s is the best.

I figured it would be mentioned because the last few times I’ve gone to Philly the lines have always been wrapped around the building.

Ishkabibbles is one that a lot of people talk about, but I wasn’t that impress. It was ok.

 

[DJCandle]

Not so much tourists traps, we really eat at these places because they are staples in our diet and the food is fire, and they are famous because of it.


- Giardano’s - Thin crust pizza

- Lou Malnati’s - Deep dish pizza

- Chicago Grinder & Oven Co - Pizza pot pie

- Portillo’s Chicago Dogs - Chicago dog, do not ask for ketchup you might get shot. We dont play that ketchup shit.

- Bavettes - Steak

- NADC Burger - My daughter says they got the best burger on the planet, I havent been yet

- Cleo’s Southern Cuisine - Have not been



Put these on the list !


Als beef - A must have ! Italian beef, with giardinara, dipped ! Do not leave Chi without having a beef or a beef combo with italian sausage !

Vienna beef - The hot dog factory where every hot dog place in Chicago gets hot dogs ! The deli sandwiches are fire too, corned beef is smackin !

Chinatown - Go visit, every restaurant is good !

Pequods - Pizza any kind, any time ! They know pizza !

Bills drive in - Personal fav burger spot

Athenian room or Mr gyro - Chicago got great gyros !

This what I’m talkin bout!

Good lookin out on the Italian beef reminder. I’ve heard great things about em. Def adding those you mentioned to the list.

Imma have to spend some time walking that Magnificent Mile.

 

[DJ]

This what I’m talkin bout!

Good lookin out on the Italian beef reminder. I’ve heard great things about em. Def adding those you mentioned to the list.

Imma have to spend some time walking that Magnificent Mile.

You can get italian beef at Portillos, I just think Al's is better.

If you havent tried a pizza puff make sure you get one, you can get the just about any hot dog or hamburger spot. They are not healthy by any means, just a deep fried pastry pocket of sauce, cheese and meat, absolutly delicious !

 

[DJCandle]

You can get italian beef at Portillos, I just think Al's is better.

If you havent tried a pizza puff make sure you get one, you can get the just about any hot dog or hamburger spot. They are not healthy by any means, just a deep fried pastry pocket of sauce, cheese and meat, absolutly delicious !

Dammit man! This like a gourmet hot pocket. Loving it already

 

[DJ]

Dammit man! This like a gourmet hot pocket. Loving it already

Enjoy bro the Chi has some great restaurants.

You got any questions about anything in that city, hit me up !

 

[knightmelodic]

Not so much tourists traps, we really eat at these places because they are staples in our diet and the food is fire, and they are famous because of it.


- Giardano’s - Thin crust pizza

- Lou Malnati’s - Deep dish pizza

- Chicago Grinder & Oven Co - Pizza pot pie

- Portillo’s Chicago Dogs - Chicago dog, do not ask for ketchup you might get shot. We dont play that ketchup shit.

- Bavettes - Steak

- NADC Burger - My daughter says they got the best burger on the planet, I havent been yet

- Cleo’s Southern Cuisine - Have not been



Put these on the list !


Als beef - A must have ! Italian beef, with giardinara, dipped ! Do not leave Chi without having a beef or a beef combo with italian sausage !

Vienna beef - The hot dog factory where every hot dog place in Chicago gets hot dogs ! The deli sandwiches are fire too, corned beef is smackin !

Chinatown - Go visit, every restaurant is good !

Pequods - Pizza any kind, any time ! They know pizza !

Bills drive in - Personal fav burger spot

Athenian room or Mr gyro - Chicago got great gyros !

Interesting. Last time I was mainly interested in the music and The Mile. I'll have to check some of these out in a few months.

And that Chicago dog is cold business. Our NYC dirty water dogs are special but that Chi dog is a monster.

 

[DJ]

Interesting. Last time I was mainly interested in the music and The Mile. I'll have to check some of these out in a few months.

And that Chicago dog is cold business. Our NYC dirty water dogs are special but that Chi dog is a monster.

No doubt, if you like reggae plan a night out at The wild hare, they always got something going on there.

 

[jawnswoop]

I’ve been to Cleavers a few years ago, but to me Lorenzo’s is the best.

I figured it would be mentioned because the last few times I’ve gone to Philly the lines have always been wrapped around the building.

Ishkabibbles is one that a lot of people talk about, but I wasn’t that impress. It was ok.

Ishkabibbles steak be based off of hype, not a lot of people know what a good cheese steak is especially people who don't eat it often.

But a real deal Philly dude like myself and others would give you cheese steak spots that the media don't even talk about and those joints are way better than the ones the media always like to talk about the most. Also, I'm very picky when it comes to cheese steaks and I will not be going to places that have trash steaks just because of the hype surrounding it. Also, be careful taking advice form those tiktoks because people love to do shit for attention not knowing what they be talking about.

 

[DC_Dude]

Ishkabibbles steak be based off of hype, not a lot of people know what a good cheese steak is especially people who don't eat it often.

But a real deal Philly dude like myself and others would give you cheese steak spots that the media don't even talk about and those joints are way better than the ones the media always like to talk about the most. Also, I'm very picky when it comes to cheese steaks and I will not be going to places they have trash steaks just because of the hype surrounding it. Also, be careful taking advice form those tiktoks because people love to do shit for attention not knowing what they be talking about.

I figured that since why wifey always takes me to Lorenzo considering she grew up in Philly


Those other spots were places I’ve gone before meeting her lol

 

[jawnswoop]

I figured that since why wifey always takes me to Lorenzo considering she grew up in Philly


Those other spots were places I’ve gone before meeting her lol

Yeah, it's rare having a women who knows good spots to eat at being from Philly.

 

[DC_Dude]

Yeah, it's rare having a women who knows good spots to eat at being from Philly.

Yeah man wifey, uncle, aunt, and whole rack of cousins that still live in Philly...I think my Uncle lives in North Philly...There kids are still in the area and then my other cousins moved out to Smyrna, Delaware....One of my cousins has a hair salon in Philly...

 

[jawnswoop]

Yeah man wifey, uncle, aunt, and whole rack of cousins that still live in Philly...I think my Uncle lives in North Philly...There kids are still in the area and then my other cousins moved out to Smyrna, Delaware....One of my cousins has a hair salon in Philly...

I got fam in DC and my cousin got killed in DC over some bullshit but they also killed the dude who killed him so justice was served on the street. I just wished the person never got caught.

Yeah, a lot of my fam grew up in philly before they moved elsewhere.

 

[Mello Mello]

I usually hit up Leo's when in Philly but I will definitely try this spot out.

 

[knightmelodic]

No doubt, if you like reggae plan a night out at The wild hare, they always got something going on there.

Thanks but no. Strictly Blues for me.

It's a fucking shame a city like NY has no dedicated Blues spots anymore.

 

[DJ]

Thanks but no. Strictly Blues for me.

It's a fucking shame a city like NY has no dedicated Blues spots anymore.

Oh then you will want to hit up Kingston Mines, they always have live blues bands there.

 

[knightmelodic]

Oh then you will want to hit up Kingston Mines, they always have live blues bands there.

I don't remember them. How long they been there? Of course we hit Buddy's and 2 other spots I don't remember the name of.

 

[Coldchi]

that nigga put mayo on his philly?
fuck is the deal?

talkin bout no green peppers. bitch ass nigga.....the fuck u on?

the best Philly i ever had came from this spot i went to in Delaware

 

[jawnswoop]

that nigga put mayo on his philly?
fuck is the deal?

talkin bout no green peppers. bitch ass nigga.....the fuck u on?

the best Philly i ever had came from this spot i went to in Delaware

Do you know the name of the spot in Delaware that you went to?

 

[DJ]

I don't remember them. How long they been there? Of course we hit Buddy's and 2 other spots I don't remember the name of.

It's up north in Lincoln Park on halsted. It's been there forever, since I was a kid.

 

[Coldchi]

Do you know the name of the spot in Delaware that you went to?

it wasnt too far from where i was staying. i was with my ex visiting her family in Chester.
but it was on Philadelphia Pike right when u cross the border into Delaware.
There were a bunch of cheesteak and gyro type spots there. Close to a HS. Not sure what the name of it was tho.

 

[jawnswoop]

it wasnt too far from where i was staying. i was with my ex visiting her family in Chester.
but it was on Philadelphia Pike right when u cross the border into Delaware.
There were a bunch of cheesteak and gyro type spots there. Close to a HS. Not sure what the name of it was tho.

Thanks. I'll see if I can figure it out and find the place they you're talking about.

 

[knightmelodic]

It's up north in Lincoln Park on halsted. It's been there forever, since I was a kid.

Nah. Looked at some pictures and that's not one of the spots we hit. It's too big. The joints we hit were basically dives but them boys was wailin' some Blues.

 

[DJ]

@jack walsh13

 

[jack walsh13]

@jack walsh13

I'm there!!!!!

 

[jawnswoop]

I'm there!!!!!

I like real white cheese melted on mines. Never was a whiz cheese kind of guy getting a cheese steak.

 

[doe moe]

I like real white cheese melted on mines. Never was a whiz cheese kind of guy getting a cheese steak.

 

[DC_Dude]

I like real white cheese melted on mines. Never was a whiz cheese kind of guy getting a cheese steak.

Yup. Hate that shit too

 

[jawnswoop]

Yup. Hate that shit too

This is why I can't take people seriously when they say whiz cheese especially if they aren't from my city.

Also, if the bread isn't amoroso then it's not an official cheesesteak and this isn't up for debate either.

 

[jawnswoop]

Right, I'll laugh in anybody's face talking about whiz cheese....WHAT?

 

[jack walsh13]

I like real white cheese melted on mines. Never was a whiz cheese kind of guy getting a cheese steak.

I agree with this

 

[jawnswoop]

I agree with this

That's the only way, I don't want it no other way.

 

[DJ]

Fuck all u non whiz eating fuckers !!!!

 

[jawnswoop]

Fuck all u non whiz eating fuckers !!!!

 

[TheFuser]

Ishkabibbles is one that a lot of people talk about, but I wasn’t that impress. It was ok.

Ishkabibbles is more for Chicken Cheesesteaks and Cheese Fries. But if you're in town for business or something and staying downtown, it's one of the better options since it's close. But Jim's is open again so I'd probably send folks there now.