(215) 389-0659
1219 S Ninth St
Philadelphia,
PA
19147
39.9337
-75.1589
Neighborhoods: Bella Vista/ Southwark, South Philadelphia
Price:
$
What People Are Saying About Geno's Steaks
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – 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).
10/16/09
Not as good as it is famous
by Zakar
The beef chopped into to big pieces in the stake. I don't like it that way.
- Pros: Good location
- Cons: The beef chopped into to big pieces in the stake.
09/13/09
Over rated Philly cheese steak
by mass1000
I am visiting Philadelphia from Miami with high expectation on Philly Cheese steak. Geno’s place was busy as usual with tourists like myself (holding a camera) here is my take on the cheese steak:
1. Steak: they cook the steak halfway in advance and they pile them up so steam would finish the cooking. (if you like a tasteless steak mainly due to steam cooking, then this is the steak for you).
2. Mushroom: no can do.
3. Green Pepper: no can do.
4. Cheese: they take the cheesewhiz right out of a jar at room temperature and added to your sandwich at your request.
5. You order your cheese steak and pay for it and pick it up in less than 15 second.
6. Very clean place.
7. Nice lights
Geno’s motto is to serve as fast as they can…quantity vs quality I would not recommend to eat at the Genos’s, but if you must try a cheese steak, get it from Genos, they are better than Pat's but if you are looking for a high quality freshly made cheese steak look for Jersey’s Mike sub, they make each Philly cheese steak to order using fresh mushroom and fresh green pepper as well as extremely freshly baked bread
- Pros: Fast service better than Pat's
- Cons: Lack of mushroom and green pepper, tasteless steak
09/01/09
WARNING!!!!!
by ksky
Be careful where you park. If you park south of them, they think you're coming from visiting Pat's and will turn you away on sight.
Philadelphia has many great and better places for this, so why suffer the abuse of the encrusted tradition?
The workers, some being relatives, are doing a disservice to Geno and to Philadelphia.
- Pros: tradition
- Cons: Sheer rank arrogance
The Details on Geno's Steaks
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.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Cash
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot
General Info:
Open 24 Hours
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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