I said that Geno's was the place with the "speak English" sign and that Tony Lukes makes a pretty good sandwich (I was actually referring to the roast pork with broccoli rabe and provolone).
That being said, when it's 3 AM, nothing else is open and you've indulged a little too much, a provolone with from Genos (or two) can taste okay.
Jim's is just awful.
I agree that there are better places than Pat's and Genos, their biggest attraction is being open 24/7/365.
I grew up eating steaks at Chink's on Torresdale Ave. "A steak and a shake, a meal in itself." American cheese only is my lone complaint.
Being from Philadelphia, you know that the search for the ultimate cheesesteak is never ending and very neighborhood specific.
One more point, it's refreshing to know that with all that is going on in the world and here in the US, we can still take the time for a civil debate over the best cheesesteak on a Sarah Palin inspired thread. Maybe that's a true testament to her normalcy.
I agree that the search for the best cheesesteak is a never ending quest.I’ve been in your shoes, although it was many many moons ago, after a night of partying, trying to find something to eat at 3am and ending up on 9th Street. I’ve never had a Chinks cheesesteak as I don’t get up into the Northeast as much as I used to, but the other day while driving on Columbus Blvd, I noticed a little breakfast shop along the Delaware has a sign that they serve Chinks steaks. I am afraid to try it as I don’t know if it would be the same as having a Chinks from the actual Chinks shop and a bad experience would taint Chinks for me. I’ve heard good things about Campos on Market street, but have never had one.
My problem with Tony Lukes is that on my first experience, I tossed my cookies before finishing it, right in the street along side the building. Not good.
Sarah has us discussing cheesesteaks. The coolest woman I’ve ever seen.