Jim's Steaks
(215) 928-1911
400 South St
Philadelphia,
PA
19147
39.9415
-75.1494
Neighborhoods: Center City, Center City East
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Eat @ Jim's?
by echobunny13
October 28, 2002
As a native of Southern California with a Philly boyfriend, I had to try a REAL cheesesteak. He brought me to Jim's and I was hooked forever. This place is even featured in a photo on the wall of a cheesesteak place in San Diego! The only place I've ever gotten a sandwich even resembling something from Philadelphia. Yum.
- Pros: Can see it being made
- Cons: Snappy counterhelp
Umm??
by element13
June 01, 2009
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
Amazing
by CSMobileUser
April 14, 2009
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?
Rude Service, Moody Employees
by niksiz
March 25, 2009
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
Pat's or Geno's? Nope - Jim's!
by thatbrian
March 24, 2009
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?
Best cheese steak in philly
by AshanK
March 18, 2009
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
Great Cheesesteak!
by HockeyFan16
December 14, 2008
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
Eat at Jim's, nuff said
by skwirlsareyummy
November 06, 2008
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
World class for sure. by Jamie T. at InsiderPages
Contributor
October 03, 2008
I was in Philly for one day and had to find the best cheesesteak. Going by these reviews decided to try Jim's then Pat's. SKIP Pat's, it tasted like any other cheesesteak I've had, not bad just not special. Jim's however was teh best steak I've had!
You walk up to the grill and order, right in front of you is heaping piles of meat and onions and peppers. I had the Provolone onions and peppers (i know i should have gotten the wiz) it was delicious! great bread, great steak!
If you are on the same mission I was, skip the others, eat here twice (i wish i had)
Yo, gimme a 'steak with cheese and I'd like a beer with it. Any place to sit here?
by cougaboutown
July 30, 2008
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.
One secret revealed - it's their BREAD that helps great steaks be even greater.
by ghaynes
July 25, 2008
Great steak sandwiches, and don't be put off by the hustle and bustle. Nobody ever explains that part of the Jim's cheesteak mystique is the bread they use, custom-baked for Jim's in South Philadelphia. The long lines that occasionally snake out the door onto South Street are, after all, people voting for this place -- and who clearly believe it's worth the wait. It IS. Funky decor. Go upstairs with your order and grab one of the tables by the front window and you can munch while watching the activities on South and 4th Streets. The staff can be brusque if you are first in line but don't know what you want, or if you don't have your money ready to pay after you they hand you the tray with your order on it. But they mean well - they're just really busy because this place, if you seek a great Philadelphia cheesesteak, is THE PLACE TO GET IT.
- Pros: Most likely the best cheesesteak available in Philadelphia or anywhere
- Cons: If hustle and bustle bothers you, try off-hour visit. The place is often packed but turnover is rapid and the food's worth it..
