Jim's South St.
Cheesesteak restaurant · Queen Village ·
Authentic Philly cheesesteaks & hoagies since 1939
Authentic Philly cheesesteaks & hoagies since 1939
"Jim’s is back, baby. The retro counter-service spot on South Street is better than ever after being closed for two years following a fire. But the line around the block remains thanks to the delicious cheesesteaks and hoagies. All are served on a soft, buttery roll, and are generously packed with tender ribeye or quality cold cuts. You can get both for under $15 at the cash only spot (with an ATM on site). Bring a beach chair for the wait, and leave with one beautiful, meaty sandwich." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"When this South Street spot reopened after a fire, the clouds parted, babies stopped crying, and traffic on I-76 cleared. The experience at Jim’s 2.0 remains the same: ribeye and onions sizzle, people in line still argue over whiz versus american, and the walls still have photos of celebrities and presidents. (As a bonus, there's a newly uncovered Isaiah Zagar mosaic.) Sure, you can get a hoagie here, but you don’t. And while Jim’s doesn’t make our favorite cheesesteak in the city, it is the most quintessentially Philly." - alison kessler, candis mclean
"When this South Street spot reopened after a fire, the clouds parted, babies stopped crying, and traffic on I-76 cleared. The experience at Jim’s 2.0 remains the same: ribeye and onions sizzle, people in line still argue over whiz versus american, and the walls still have photos of celebrities and presidents. (As a bonus, there's a newly uncovered Isaiah Zagar mosaic.) Sure, you can get a hoagie here, but you don’t. And while Jim’s doesn’t make our favorite cheesesteak in the city, it is the most quintessentially Philly." - alison kessler, candis mclean
"Don’t call it a comeback — but after a fire shut down operations for a few years, this iconic cheesesteak spot is better than ever. Come to this cash-only establishment where their hearty cheesesteaks (their pizza steak option is notable) continue to be sold without fried foods since 1939." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff
"On South Street, Jim’s is an institution; I order it with Cheez Whiz and fried onions, and expect long lines on game day that move quickly." - Regan Stephens