Jim's Steaks

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

04/14/09

Amazing

by CSMobileUser at Citysearch

This was the best. I had a cheesesteak at jim's and I craved more. Then I visited pats, Pats had bad food and the didn't care at all about you. If your in phillie and you want a cheesesteak visit jim's and not pat's

• Pros: Example: best croissants in town
• Cons: What are the drawbacks?

03/25/09

Rude Service, Moody Employees

by niksiz at Citysearch

The service at this dump is downright rude and indifferent. The lazy employees have an attitude problem and don't care about friendly service with a smile.

Save your money and go somewhere else that appreciates your business.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Rude Service, Mediocre Cheesesteaks, Overpriced

03/24/09

Pat's or Geno's? Nope - Jim's!

by thatbrian at Citysearch

Think the best steak & cheese in Philadelphia can be found at either Pat's or Geno's? Wrong! It's at Jim's!

• Pros: Best Steaks
• Cons: What are the drawbacks?

03/18/09

Best cheese steak in philly

by AshanK at Citysearch

It's all in the cheese wiz!!!

Although it's crowded, once you're inside there's space to sit down.

• Pros: Best cheese steaks in Philly
• Cons: The wait is a bit much but definitely worth it

12/14/08

Great Cheesesteak!

by HockeyFan16 at Citysearch

Tourists to Philadelphia - Do what the locals do. We locals know that Pat's and Geno's are two tourist traps living off of their prior reputations. If you want to have a great cheesesteak, you don't have to go any farhter than Center City. Jim's Steaks offers the best! Forget the cheese whiz (which I always said was simply disgusting) - go for the provolone. You might experience a long wait - that should tell you something positive is about to be served to you.

• Pros: Best cheesesteak in Center City, Philadelphia
• Cons: Seating area is not the best

11/06/08

Eat at Jim's, nuff said

by skwirlsareyummy at Citysearch

Best meat + best buns + best technique = Jim's. If you want to look like a total douche, get the Cheese Whiz which the other places prefer because they're too lazy. Stick with the American.

• Pros: Best steaks in town
• Cons: LIMITED seating and long lines on Saturdays

07/30/08

Yo, gimme a 'steak with cheese and I'd like a beer with it. Any place to sit here?

by cougaboutown at Citysearch

I've long held that the only place to get a good Philadelphia cheesesteak is in Philly itself. For some reason you just can't get one of these elsewhere. Jim's has the reputation and you won't be disappointed. Having said that, seating is very limited and there are people who will line up well outside the door to get their hands (and mouth) on one of their 'steaks. I like cheesesteaks. I've eaten cheesteaks. Cheesesteaks are a friend of my stomach. But... I'd never wait more than 10 minutes to get one and that includes Jim's. But, if you have to go to the place, I guess you have to do what you have to do. There's very little seating, the cooks are Northeast fast and rude so be ready for that if you're from Kansas sports fans. Otherwise, get ready for a great Philadelphia cheesesteak!

• Pros: A great, classic Philly 'steak
• Cons: Can be a long line, limited seating. Upstairs seating is singularly dirty and charmless.