"Greasy, cheesy goodness" "wit' a side of South Philly attitude" draws the hungry to the 24/7 East Passyunk "inventor of the cheesesteak", where the sandwiches "overflowing with fresh meat" are known "to cure a hangover at 2 AM" and convert "vegetarians"; naysayers knock it as "overhyped", but you can still expect "long lines" and plenty of "tourists expecting abuse" from the "cranky,...
Pat's King of Steaks Restaurant Review:
This iconic spot for cheesesteaks in South Philly is allegedly the place where the Philadelphia sandwich was first invented. Neighborhood locals and limousines queue up for the opportunity to eat greasy, shredded fried steak, covered with Cheese Whiz or provolone and fried onions and peppers, and then piled onto an Italian roll. You get no respect from the surly staff --- especially if you are...
Known worldwide as the birthplace of the cheesesteak.:
In Short
One day in 1930, Italian Market hot dog vendor Pat (King of Steaks) Olivieri got tired of his usual frankfurter lunch. He threw some beef on his grill with onions and put the...