Geno's Steaks
Philadelphia, PA 19147-5005
Phone: (215) 389-0659
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Daily 24hrs
Editorial Review for Geno's Steaks – by Michael Alarcon
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).
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe choice is simple: "Soda" (never "pop,") coffee or water.
Know Before You GoThere'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.
User Reviews for Geno's Steaks
05/20/2008 Posted by MarkFrancis
...and avoid this place. The meat is thick, tough and not browned, the rolls are cheap and tasteless and the service is intimidating. Without exaggeration, the meat tastes like the cheap, frozen stuff sold in supermarkets. Add to the poor quality the fact that the owner (doubtless a descendant of immigrants) is zenophobic and ignorant. Jim's at 4th and South serves real cheesesteaks, and they're not bigots.
Pros: Convenient if you're drunk
Cons: Low quality, xenophoobic owner
05/13/2008 Posted by BBliggity
Don't get me wrong, times change, the economy changes, and their prices from their vendors that they get their product from change...so, the cheesesteaks have changed in quality a little over the years. However, both Pat's and Geno's are the only places that I want a cheesesteak from! Granted, they differ a little from each other, but...the only difference that matters to me is how long the line at either is, and I go with which is shorter. Geno's seems to be a little more in tuned with each other, and their line seems to go a little quicker...but, either is fine with me! Most others don't even carry CheeseWiz, and that's a sin in the cheesesteak world. Greasy is the way I like it, it's the way my father and grandfather liked it, and it will be the way my kids will like it when that time comes. Provolone?! American?! Steak Sandwich is what we call that! Wiz wit or go home! Every Eagles and Flyers game, I go and get them for my parties, and nothing else will be accepted in my house...NOTHING! Unhealthy?! Get up and go to the gym every now and then you lazy people! You don't have to eat horribly everyday, but if you're gonna do it...MAKE IT COUNT! If you're gonna go anywhere else, you may as well go to Florida to get a "Philly Cheesesteak"...LOL! Garbage...seriously! Don't get me wrong... I'm sure the sandwiches are good, but it's not a Philly Cheesesteak unless it comes from Pat's or Geno's...period. Also, the whole thing about Geno's and people only ordering in English...Geno's has MY support! You don't have to agree, and that's one of the great things about individuality. I just believe that when someone comes to this country, we shouldn't have to cater to them. It doesn't happen for me when I go to Costa Rica, Mexico, Germany, or France...so, it shouldn't happen here either. How hard is it to say "wiz wit" anyways?! Even if they chop it up, the person taking the order will know...
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