The Original Philly's

"This counter on the border of Mt. Baker and Beacon Hill has been providing Seattle with excellent cheesesteaks since 1995. And while you can certainly order a classic with thinly sliced beef on a blanket of white american, order the deluxe sandwich. It still has all of the seasoning salt-dusted beef and melty cheese with mushrooms, hot peppers, and onions, but they also add in tomatoes and lettuce for brightness and crunch." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"Even though it’s a long way to Philadelphia, this no-frills sandwich shop in Rainier Valley does cheesesteaks right. These are massive sandwiches loaded with grilled onions and cheese, and the bread is somehow sturdy enough to withstand all that melted goodness. These may be the most budget-friendly sandwiches on the map, with a whole cheesesteak coming in at just $15 — and a whole cheesesteak is enough for two meals. Note that the Original Philly’s is takeout-only." - Eater Staff, Harry Cheadle, Zoe Kahn

"Vegan Philly “When it comes to plant-based ground meat, I’m an Impossible Burger girl through and through. But somehow, King Philly transforms Beyond Meat crumbles into a completely vegan cheesesteak I can get on board with. The griddle creates a bunch of tasty crispy bits, and the non-dairy American slices they use are creamy, melty, and mild. What makes this an excellent sandwich, though, is when you get everything in the same bite, including some grilled onions and the chewy Amoroso roll. Even though I’m still itching for an Impossible version, this one has my heart.” -Aimee Rizzo, Staff Writer" - julia chen 1, carlo mantuano, aimee rizzo

"King Philly serves fantastic cheesesteaks, both beef and plant-based, as well as chicken Philly egg rolls and perfectly crunchy fries dipped in spicy sriracha ranch. One of their Amoroso rolls covered in American cheese sauce is a pretty foolproof way to commemorate exercising your right to vote." - aimee rizzo

"This counter on the border of Mt. Baker and Beacon Hill has been providing Seattle with excellent cheesesteaks since 1995. And while you can certainly order a classic with thinly sliced beef on a blanket of white american, order the deluxe sandwich. It still has all of the seasoning salt-dusted beef and melty cheese with mushrooms, hot peppers, and onions, but they also add in tomatoes and lettuce for brightness and crunch. Come here when a foil-wrapped sandwich the size of a newborn baby sounds like a satisfying lunch, but don't come if you're in any kind of hurry. (Great things take some extra time.)" - Kayla Sager-Riley