Jim's Steaks

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

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.

12/17/07

Best Cheese-steaks in Philly

by welshrabbit at Citysearch

I've tried both Pat's and Geno's and Jim's beats them hands down, the cheese-steaks are that much better. Service is likely to be a bit brusque, but as far as I'm concerned that is understandable given the giant line and continuous stream of customers who trail through the place every night. There is a seating area upstairs which is pretty utilitarian but serviceable. Overall, Jim's definitely wins for deliciousness.

• Pros: Best Cheesesteak
• Cons: Long lines

06/12/07

maybe not the best but at least real

by tony_ardmore at Citysearch

Yes, you can certainly find just as good or better at any number of corner places in the city. And you won't have to deal with the long lines or the lack of seating, But - at least they make a real steak sandwich, They chop and scramble the dhip steak so that you can eat it. (unlike the ridiculous Pat and Gino frauds).

I'm ashamed to say that they do offer cheese wiz. - their decline to the vulgar market.

But, all in all, for a tourist - this is a good bet. If, on the other hand, you are ventursome. go on your own to any corner joint in South Philly. Actually, you will do better and really see the neighborhood.

• Pros: real enough

06/08/05

smell tat...

by mxtarantino at Citysearch

I can smell the cheesesteak from a block away. It's one of my favorite place to get cheesesteak in Philly. I wouldn't go there on the weekends tho. The line is real long. I like the way they chopped up my steaks. It's not as bad as some ppl say. Maybe it's my own preferences. They could put more wiz on it tho.

05/20/05

Know what you're going to order before you order

by dokbok at Citysearch

I got yelled at by the people in back, then my own sister turned to yell at me too.

07/06/03

jims steaks

by khalil07062003 at Citysearch

i really enjoy the steak very much. the steak has a very good flavor, however, there is not enough meat on the sandwich for the price. i patronize the other store in west phila. if they would give you a fatter sandwich i would'nt have any complaints. it is bad enough that they give you a short roll, put some meat on it. also, take the time to chop the steak up finer. they serve it in chunks, that can't be good on the digestive system. cut up your steak .i never saw anyone serve steak in this manner. people always chop your steak up.

• Pros: good flavor
• Cons: unchooped steak, expensive, crowded

12/13/02

HERITAGE

by ONEBIGGUY at Citysearch

I go back to the Original Jim's, just off 61st St., above Market. Jim's was owned by Jim Pileggi of Upper Darby, who later sold it off to another person who was pretty good at maintaining the quality. Jim's had a sign on the wall offering a Reward to anyone who proved that Jim's did not use Cross's Choice Steak for their sandwiches. The secret to Jim's unusual flavor is the mixture of the meat juice, Cheeswiz and cooking oil. They combine to make a very special sauce. Still the best, but I miss the shakes that the ladies at the Original Jim's used to make.

• Pros: THICKER CUT STEAK, ONION CHUNKS, SECRET SAUCE
• Cons: NO SHAKES, RUDE HELP, PARKING

10/28/02

Eat @ Jim's?

by echobunny13 at Citysearch

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