Pat's King of Steaks

"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

"Through his Spread the Whiz Foundation, Pat’s King of Steaks' owner Frank Olivieri partners with local schools to teach students about nutrition and healthy eating." - Sarah Maiellano

"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."