Pat's King of Steaks
Cheesesteak restaurant · Passyunk Square
1237 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Highlights
Invented the Philly cheesesteak, serving classic versions 24/7.
Invented the Philly cheesesteak, serving classic versions 24/7.
"Credited with helping launch the Philly cheesesteak tradition after a 1930 hot‑dog‑cart experiment, this longtime institution is a must‑stop for the classic steak‑in‑a‑roll experience — thinly sliced beef cooked on a griddle and served with your choice of Cheese Whiz, provolone, or American and optionally sautéed onions ('wit' or 'witout')." - Pamela Vachon
"If you have a pulse, you've heard of Pat’s. The East Passyunk spot upgraded from hotdogs in 1930 when they accidentally invented the cheesesteak (or so they say). Tourists have been lining up for a low-tier but permissible-when-drunk cheesesteak ever since. The menu is straightforward: a $15-and-under multiverse spanning from classic and pepperoni pizza cheesesteaks to hot dogs and roast porks. It’s not a place you go willingly—or without being forced by your out-of-town cousin who watched Rocky once—but there are worse meat-on-bun options in the city (though not many)." - Candis R. McLean
"Pat’s King of Steak is famous for being the birthplace of the world’s first cheesesteak, created by Pat Olivieri in 1930. Expect long lines on game day, but they move quickly." - Regan Stephens
"Beloved by some and dismissed by others as tourist traps, these 24/7 stands are popular gathering spots before and after sporting events, weddings, birthdays and other celebrations, or just a big night out with friends." - Robert DiGiacomo
"Philadelphia loves few things as much as it loves its cheesesteaks: paper-thin slices of saucy ribeye and melted cheese, served up hot and dripping with mushrooms and onions on a long and toasted roll."
