(215) 928-1911
400 South St
Philadelphia,
PA
19147
39.9415
-75.1494
Neighborhoods: Center City East, Center City
What People Are Saying About Jim's Steaks
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – This Philadelphia institution is considered a front-runner in the great cheesesteak debate. That's why customers line up on its noxiously sanitized sidewalks at all hours. The steaks ooze grease, which seeps into the roll and makes the entire sandwich a mind-blowing experience. Make sure to get fried onions on top, and don't try to sound well-heeled by ordering some kind of facy cheese like provolone. Jim's famous cheez wiz will do perfectly fine.
11/21/09
Good Steaks
by JDBKNY at Citysearch
Went to Jim's yesterday and it was goooood. Upstairs seating was a plus.
People complaining about rude employees are right but doesn't that go along with the whole experience? Fast greasy food with "throw it at ya" service.
I'm a New Yorker so I guess you could say I get the joke. Suburbanites and country folk, try not to take it personally. Laugh when a rude employee insults you, like I did and you'll have a good time and a good steak.
- Pros: Cheese steaks are awesome
- Cons: Employees are rude
10/10/09
This place was awful
by Lynn516 at Citysearch
When I visited Philadelphia today my friend said you must go to Jim's Steaks. I was amazed when I saw the long lines and smelled the aroma of the cooking. I have eaten cheesesteaks all my life so I feel I know a good one from a bad one. Jim's Steak unfortunately was a bad one. First it arrived with little meat.The cheesesteak was completely tasteless and so bland that I had to eat it together with potato chips just to get the taste of salt to possibly blend with this tasteless sandwich. In addition the staff were placing tomatoes in containers without any gloves.In fact I observed staff eating food with their fingers as they served customers. Not the most sanitary place.It is one thing if you come here just because you see the long lines but if you are a repeat customer and really feel this place is any good.....then you have to wonder are your taste buds awake or asleep.The whole experience has made me want to be a vegetarian.
- Pros: Absolutely None
- Cons: Taste, Price and the Long Lines
06/01/09
Umm??
by element13 at Citysearch
I was visiting from LA and hadn't been in Philly for awhile and much to my surprise I've ordered cheesesteaks in California that were 10 times better than this. The workers were all rude, didn't put enough cheese whiz on my steak and charged me out the ***. If you're visiting Philly, do Pat's or Geno's, but stay away from this dump.
- Pros: The upstairs was kind of cool
- Cons: Employees looked like they were all on work release
The Details on Jim's Steaks
Know Before You Go:
The servers at Jim's have something of a reputation for rushing customers and barking at them when they don't fork over their cash fast enough. Out-of-towners will find themselves stunned by the rude treatment.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard, Debit Card
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Late Night Dining, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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