Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop
Cheesesteak restaurant · Fishtown
1 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Highlights
Cheesesteaks, shakes, and old-fashioned sodas in a retro diner.
Cheesesteaks, shakes, and old-fashioned sodas in a retro diner.
"Joe’s leaves their crinkle-cut fries to cook about 30 seconds too long, which, if you ask us, makes them just right. The interior is still fluffy, but you get a perfect crunch on the first bite. Top them with buffalo chicken and blue cheese, order them pizza-style, or get them plain, perfect for dipping in your favorite milkshake. A cheesesteak and whatever the shake of the week is" - alison kessler
"A classic dating back to 1949, Joe’s Steaks + Soda Shop has closed its original shop in Northeast Philly but lives on in Fishtown, continuing to provide fantastic seared-to-order rib-eye steaks and milkshakes in flavors like strawberry or mint chocolate chip. Order online for pickup or delivery." - Annemarie Dooling
"Like Larry’s and Pat’s, there are lots of places in Philly named after some guy serving cheesesteaks. This throwback soda shop-themed spot across from Johnny Brenda's makes cheesesteaks with what's essentially cheesy provolone lava pouring out of them. But at Joe’s, you can get one along with burgers, a cheesy hot sausage, milkshakes, and a pineapple sundae topped with fudge and chunks of fruit. " - candis mclean
"A classic dating back to 1949, Joe’s Steaks + Soda Shop has closed its original Torresdale Avenue shop in Northeast Philly but lives on in Fishtown, continuing to provide fantastic seared-to-order rib-eye steaks and milkshakes in flavors like strawberry or mint chocolate chip. Order online for pickup or delivery." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff
"Like a few other places on this list, stepping into Joe’s Steaks + Soda Shop is like walking onto the set of Grease. On a casual weeknight, this Northeast Philly place with a throwback jukebox and antique-looking bar stools is the go-to spot for a cheesesteak that has cheesy lava pouring out of it after a single bite. And, just like the famous musical, the oniony bites full of provolone, thick slabs of beef, and mayo (which makes the sandwich super creamy) may have you randomly breaking out into song as you enjoy it." - Candis R. McLean
