Geno's Steaks
(215) 389-0659
1219 S Ninth St
Philadelphia,
PA
19147
39.9337
-75.1589
Neighborhoods: South Philadelphia, Bella Vista/ Southwark
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After a night of heavy drinking or clubbing--or a long day of touring the city--there's no better fix than a cheese steak at Geno's. This all-night takeout joint shines at the south end of the Italian market, diagonally across the street from its main competitor, Pat's King of Steaks. Geno's counter staff can be brusque, so be sure to order correctly and in English (per owner Joey Vento's controversial "This is America" sign).
User Reviews
CSMobileUser
May 19, 2009
Great Ads!!! When in America be an American, first! Stand for what our country was founded on!
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johnbb098
March 12, 2009
Geno's is ok but if you want a different kind of cheesesteak on a south philly sarcone roll try 6th and Oregon. Pizzi Pizza FATTYs! They are awesome.
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juanitaRsecor
February 18, 2009
My first impression as I stood in line was looking at a bumper sticker saying order in english and then two other signs stating marines died so you can speak english and another one but the best sign was the plaque dedicated to a cop that honored him and then saying murdered by someone, whose name is either synomous with being black, arabic or african, you make the call. I decided to eat there despite this bc I thought well maybe the service and food will make up for the ignorance but I was THOROUGHLY DISAPPOINTED!!!If you are visiting and want to know what you can order besides steaks, the guy behind the window is of no help! When I got my steak sandwich, it was a two pieces of meat, a slice of provolone on the biggest piece of bread. BLAND! So I had to search for the meat and cheese inside a hard, unsoft big as hell piece of french bread or italian bread. The cheese fries were fantastic but come on, if you mess up frying potatoes and putting cheese on fries, then houston we got a problem...i wouldn't recommend geno's at all but there is a place on south street Steaks's on South Street...great steaks, nice big and juicy and tasty!! Nice service and just a place to sit and eat and grab a steak sandwich! I will go back there, me and my ethnic self!
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What to Drink:
The choice is simple: "Soda" (never "pop,") coffee or water.
Know Before You Go:
There's a specific way to order your cheesesteak here: First, state your cheese of preference (provolone, American or Cheez Whiz--the classic option) and then whether you want it with or without griddle-fried onions. Be warned: Any pause in delivering your request can get you a stiff reprimand.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining
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Smoking Permitted:
Yes
