Jay T.
Yelp
When you're in Philly, you have to try a Philly Cheesesteak! We found a highly-rated spot near Penn's Landing, right in the heart of historic Old City, Philadelphia. It's located on Market Street, about a 10-minute walk from the Hilton at Penn's Landing.
The place was bustling, and the menu variety was impressive. They offer Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, and sides, and even have some vegetarian options like a grilled cheese sandwich. We decided to sample a few dishes and ordered the Original Cheesesteak, Loaded Cheesesteak, Bacon Cheesesteak, Cheez Fries, and Onion Rings.
I was really impressed by the super-friendly service. The staff was awesome, despite being busy with orders. We even had a great conversation when I mentioned we were visiting from Seattle--really good people.
As for the cheesesteaks--they were fantastic! I thought the Original was amazing until I tried the Loaded. I can't even put into words how flavorful it was, with the cheese adding so much to the experience. The portions were very filling, and they even have different types of pickled peppers available for customers. Most people overlook them, but don't make that mistake--they add a ton of flavor to the cheesesteaks.
I've heard that Sonny's serves the best cheesesteaks in Philly, and I don't doubt that anymore. Solid cheesesteaks, amazing staff, and great vibes. Plus, if you're interested, you can pick up some Sonny's souvenirs as well.