Jim's South St.

Cheesesteak restaurant · Queen Village

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The 10 Best Cheesesteaks In Philly, Ranked

"When it comes to cheesesteak fame, Jim’s South Street is right up there with Pat’s and Geno’s. While the latter two have no business being on this guide, Jim’s does: their sub-$15 steak layers quality diced ribeye on a long buttery roll, and the melted cooper sharp is just as gooey as orange-y whiz usually gets. When this cash-only spot first reopened after a fire shut them down in 2022, we waited 90 minutes for a cheesesteak. And it was worth it. But maybe bring a beach chair and a friend to pass the time—there's usually a long line on weekends." - candis mclean, alison kessler

https://www.theinfatuation.com/philadelphia/guides/the-best-cheesesteaks-in-philly
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400 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Get directions

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