Max's Steaks

"Max’s is easy to spot. They have a massive bold neon sign out front and the scent of sizzling beef luring you inside. But it's the foot-long sandwiches with gooey provolone that will keep you coming back. A cheesesteak at the North Philly spot only costs $11, and while they have a few options like pepper steaks, chicken, and mushroom, there’s nothing better than the version loaded with onions and tangy pickles. These things have so much meat, you’ll just have to assume the bread is somewhere in the pile. They're also open until 1am on weekdays and 2am on the weekends, so this is a good move after a night at Lou & Choo's or Clock Bar." - candis mclean, alison kessler

"Already beloved for its huge sandwiches, Max’s Steaks in North Philly got a major visibility boost when Tessa Thompson showed Michael B. Jordan how to eat Philly’s favorite sandwich in the Rocky spinoff Creed. You can order online, and night owls take note: Max’s is open late every day." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff

"Already beloved for its huge sandwiches, Max’s Steaks in North Philly got a major visibility boost when Tessa Thompson showed Michael B. Jordan how to eat Philly’s favorite sandwich in the Rocky spinoff Creed. You can order online, and night owls take note: Max’s is open late every day." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff

"Like the Met, Max’s has played host to its share of famous people: This classic North Philly cheesesteak shop appeared in Rocky sequels Creed and Creed II and also an episode of This Is Us. Some locals like to add roasted peppers for a couple extra bucks to these hefty steak sandwiches. Find a flat surface to eat outside or bring cheesesteaks into the attached Eagle Bar. It’s just a short subway ride from here to the show." - Sarah Maiellano

"Max’s Steaks isn’t hard to miss. They have a massive and bold neon sign out front, the scent of sizzling beef and onions hits you as soon as you walk in, and when you pick up half of their 12-foot long steaks, the provolone cheese is so gooey that the strands will make a waterfall as you bring it to your mouth. A cheesesteak at the North Philly spot will run you $11, and while they have a few options like pepper steaks, chicken, and mushrooms, there’s nothing better than one loaded with onions and tangy pickles. The Italian roll is long and fluffy, but it’s firm enough to hold the juicy cuts of steak–which you’ll get so much of that when you first open the sandwich, you’ll just have to assume the bread is somewhere in the pile. They also happen to be open until 1am on weekdays and 2am on the weekends, so they can be your go-to move after a night at Lou & Choo or the Clock Bar." - Candis R. McLean