Angelo's Pizzeria

"If you make the best cheesesteak in Philly (and some of the best pizza), you deserve the key to the city. In this town, that title belongs to Angelo's. The cash-only South Philly spot is the only place you should go to when you can’t choose between the ribeye cheesesteak on crackly seeded rolls (that they bake in-house) or a classic margherita pizza with the creamiest fior di latte in the city. If you survive the line at this takeout-only spot, you deserve one of each. We suggest treating a trip to Angelo’s like an Eagles tailgate—get there super early, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring a relentless mentality." - alison kessler, candis mclean

"Taking the first bite into an Angelo's cheesesteak feels like stepping off the plane at the beginning of a vacation. All the problems of daily life fade away. What matters now is shredded steak and melted cooper sharp that’s layered into warm, toasty, and crackly seeded rolls. The Bella Vista cash-only spot can get more packed than Walmart on Black Friday, but since they serve the best cheesesteak (and some of the best pizza) in town, it’s always worth the wait. Try calling ahead to place your order. You just might have to call a few times to reach someone. We suggest treating a trip to Angelo’s like an Eagles tailgate—get there super early, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring a relentless mentality." - candis mclean, alison kessler

"One business selling incredible cheesesteaks, pizzas, and hoagies should result in a historical marker, or at least Meek Mill rapping about the place in a song. That's the situation at Angelo's in Bella Vista. This cash-only spot is as Philadelphian as Jim Gardner or the middle finger. The phone is always busy, especially on the weekends. You may have to call 80 times to get through, or you can show up and stand on the sidewalk for multiple hours. People tolerate the pain of the wait times here more than anywhere else in the city. We suggest treating a trip to Angelo’s like an Eagles tailgate—get there super early, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring a relentless mentality." - candis mclean

"It's wild that one cash-only spot in Bella Vista makes the city's best pizzas and cheesesteaks. But that's Angelo's for you. Come when you want the best of both worlds, like their cheesesteak on seeded crackly bread (that they bake in-house), the signature Upside Down pie that buries a layer of cheese beneath mounds of tomato sauce, and a classic margherita with the creamiest fior di latte in the city. People care a lot about cheesesteaks and pizza in this city, and after you eat at Angelo's, you'll understand why. We suggest treating a trip to Angelo’s like an Eagles tailgate—get there super early, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring a relentless mentality." - candis mclean, alison kessler

"Angelo’s Pizzeria on South 9th Street has some hard-and-fast rules: cash only, takeout only, and preorders only by phone. It’s open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. (or until everything sells out), and there are typically lines. If you’re game, it’s more than worth the effort. Chewy, sour crust compliments cheesy layers, vibrant tomato sauce, and basil. Still hungry? Angelo’s is known just as much for its hoagies and cheesesteaks on fresh-baked bread as its pizza. The company has recently expanded to other locations with takeout and delivery, but the original on 9th Street is still the best." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme, Ernest Owens, Eater Staff