Philadelphia is home to many notable things, The Rocky Stairs, The Liberty Bell, and so many other historical places and things. One extremely notable thing is the Philly Cheesesteak. Visiting and not eating on is sinful and you honestly would be missing out! While many people would make certain suggestions to eat at Geno’s and other infamous spots, the place that you really need to go for a delicious cheesesteak is Jim’s Steaks and that is exactly where I headed!
Of course a local told me Jim’s was the place to go. More specifically the gentlemen at the front desk of the Hilton hotel I stayed at. So of course before leaving Philly we had to get a cheesesteak. Philadelphia is pretty easy to navigate so it was very easy to find Jim’s Steaks. Parking was also fairly easy as well.
Upon walking in there was a small line that eventually grew. It wasn’t even the afternoon yet and a bunch of people where getting cheesesteaks including us. We got on the line and let the gentleman know what exactly we wanted. I never realized till the night before that cheese wiz is what really makes a real good Philly cheese steak. Never realized otherwise.
I saw an old-fashioned looking cream soda and ordered that too. There wasn’t a ton of seating downstairs, but I spotted a sign saying there was more upstairs. There was a ton of sitting upstairs. Photos were adorned all over the walls up and downstairs. There were so many autographed photos on the walls. So many celebrities have eaten at Jim’s Steaks, I even saw Denzel Washington had eaten there as well.
Some of the many autographs and photos on the walls ©2016 HollyDayz More great autographs and photos ©2016 HollyDayz
The cheesesteak looked delicious and it was so good once I took a bite into it. I am not big on onions so I did light onions, but otherwise it was your typically Philly cheesesteak and very delicious. I almost wished I had another one, but I was pretty close to being very full. I enjoyed the atmosphere of Jim’s and people watching from the upstairs window while enjoying my meal.
Jim’s goes back to the 1930s when Jim and his wife Millie made cheesesteaks and sell them out of their front window at their home. It has grown into something amazing with 3 locations around Philadelphia. If for some reason you can’t get to Philly and you live in the continental United States then you can always have one sent to you, they do ship! They say no order is too large.
If you don’t want it shipped then t’s time to plan a trip! I highly recommend skipping those other places and going straight to Jim’s Steaks in Philadelphia, PA! You will not regret it!
64 Comments
Kimberly Smith
May 6, 2016 at 9:15 PMThe next time we are in Philly we will check out Jim’s. Our favorite spots are Ishkabibble’s and Tony Luke’s. We’ll go anywhere for food.
Holly Dayz
May 7, 2016 at 2:07 PMI have heard about Ishkabibble”s recently. I will have to check them out and compare.
Chanel | Cultural Xplorer
May 8, 2016 at 1:49 AMThe first time I went to Philly I ate at Jim’s but once I was put on to Ishkabibbles, I keep going there! 😀
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 10:12 PMI heard about Ishkabibbles. I will have to try them. But I def enjoyed Jim’s.
Gary
May 6, 2016 at 9:33 PMThat philly cheesesteak looks so delicious
Holly Dayz
May 7, 2016 at 2:08 PMIt was very delicious
Michelle Mink
May 6, 2016 at 11:59 PMI love finding places like this to eat at when I travel. I haven’t been to Philly since 2000 and i am long over due for a visit
Holly Dayz
May 7, 2016 at 2:18 PMYea I love good places to eat that are specific to a city.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland
May 7, 2016 at 1:47 AMI was only in Philly for a few days but remember going to Jim’s Steaks. So fun and yummy!
Holly Dayz
May 11, 2016 at 11:08 AMIt was really good. I enjoyed it.
Tia
May 7, 2016 at 9:34 AMI want to go to Philadelphia soon. There have been some great deals from my area but it was still cold at the time. I love cheesesteaks and will definitely add Jims to my list of places to try.
Holly Dayz
May 11, 2016 at 11:10 AMPhilly is great! There is so much there and you will enjoy it, including the food.
Holly
May 7, 2016 at 12:56 PMI love old fashioned cream soda too! This place sounds great — if I ever make it to Philadelphia, I’ll have to stop at Jim’s. I can’t believe the owners made these sandwiches and sold them out of their front window! What a crazy story.
Holly Dayz
May 11, 2016 at 11:11 AMOh awesome! I am not alone. I know right, great history of this place.
Lara Dunning
May 7, 2016 at 2:19 PMLove the old school diner vibe. A business that has been around for over 80 years is going to be good. I went to Philly as a kid, but I don’t think I had the sandwiches (I was probably too picky back then). Would love to try one now.
Holly Dayz
May 11, 2016 at 11:12 AMI loved the atmosphere of the place. You should they are really good.
Adelina // PackMeTo
May 7, 2016 at 3:43 PMSounds right up my alley! Love the history that comes with the yummy looking food too.
Holly Dayz
May 11, 2016 at 11:21 AMMe too!
mimicutelips
May 7, 2016 at 6:56 PMI’ve had hoagies and such in Philly but never from Jim’s. I’m not a fan of the cheese-steak but I like a chicken version. I’m headed to Philly next month, I will check it out.
Holly Dayz
May 11, 2016 at 11:21 AMAwesome. Let me know if you go and what you order.
Rosemarie of Travel and Beyond
May 8, 2016 at 1:38 AMThis is making me salivate in front of my pc. I have yet to find a good cheese steak sandwich here, still hopeful!
Holly Dayz
May 11, 2016 at 11:23 AMhaha that is a good thing. I hope you do, if not you know where to go one day.
Anna @ shenANNAgans
May 8, 2016 at 4:04 AMPhilly cheesesteak you say? Never eaten such a thing, but it does look delicious. 🙂 I wish Australia had diners like this, they are so cool, love the old school vibe, just like in the movies.
Holly Dayz
May 11, 2016 at 11:23 AMYea it was really good. Hopefully you make it to the states sooner or later.
fivebeansfood
May 8, 2016 at 7:26 AMIt’s always a good sign when a place is full of people, especially locals. Looks like classic decor!
Holly Dayz
May 11, 2016 at 11:24 AMYea it is. It wasn’t even afternoon yet and there were a ton of people there.
Ariana
May 8, 2016 at 7:44 AMI wish we had more places like this is Atlanta! I love a good cheesesteak and that looked awesome. I’ll definitely keep this place in mind when I go to Philly. 🙂
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 9:49 PMIt was delicious. This is what Philly is known for even when you find some good ones in other places, there is nothing like the home of.
Prateek
May 8, 2016 at 11:56 AMI have been to Philly several times and simply love Philly cheese steak. Philly is highly underrated in terms of it’s food culture among cities in the north east. Lovely write up , love the Americana vibe to the restaurant!
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 9:50 PMThey are really good. I really like Philly more and more every time I have visited. Thank you.
amused0bserver
May 8, 2016 at 3:38 PMI’ve never tried philly cheesesteak – not popular where I live, but I’ve heard about one place in the city where I can try it – after reading this post I’m definitely going to try!
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 9:51 PMOh well hopefully you will get to soon. It is pretty good.
Kayvona
May 8, 2016 at 10:49 PMI’ve never tried a philly cheese steak myself but if I ever do I’ll definitely get it from Philly
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 9:51 PMOh you must. They are so good!
Keisha
May 8, 2016 at 11:49 PMI tell you, the primary thing I’m looking forward to when I get back stateside is EATING. I fully intend on gaining every single lb I lost right on back!
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 9:52 PMThere is so many delicious things to eat lol. So I completely understand.
Eileen | The Food Avenue
May 9, 2016 at 12:58 AMMy fiance loves philly cheesesteak! I wish we had something this amazing in Canberra.
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 9:53 PMThey are really good!
Miss Jamila
May 9, 2016 at 1:29 AMI’ve never been to Philly, but I love the option to have one shipped.
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 9:54 PMIf you can visit, go. It is a great city! If not then have one shipped in the meantime.
Amanda @ Move Love Eat
May 9, 2016 at 3:49 AMI’ve never tried a philly cheesesteak but I’ve heard they’re amazing, I’ll have to wait until I can get to the USA to give them a go!
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 9:55 PMThey are really good! When you do get the USA def try one.
Valerie Robinson
May 9, 2016 at 11:50 AMI haven’t had a good cheesesteak in a while and now I’m craving in the worst way! Lol!! Looks so good!
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 9:56 PMIt was really good. I hope you get one soon.
Sarah
May 9, 2016 at 12:47 PMWelp now I’m hungry and craving cheese steak. Time to head to the store 🙂 thank for sharing
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 9:56 PMThat is a great thing!
T. Espi (@TheStyleMedic)
May 9, 2016 at 3:23 PMI visited Philly for the first time a few months ago and while I didn’t visit Jim’s, I definitely had a coupe cheese steaks. If I ever go back, I’ll have to check them out.
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 9:57 PMThat is great. Jim’s was really good. I enjoyed it.
Kiwi
May 9, 2016 at 4:23 PMI never had a real philly cheesestake. Its on my mini bucketlist I bet this was delicious.
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 9:58 PMI hope it is at the top of the list. It was very delicious.
staciesayzso
May 9, 2016 at 7:08 PMBelieve it or not, I still haven’t tried a Philly Cheeseteak. Let alone on from Philly. Need to put that on my to do list.
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 10:02 PMOh you must go. Great city with a lot of history and some good food.
Leigh Anne
May 9, 2016 at 7:35 PMI love hearing about new restaurants to eat at. If we are ever in that area, we will check it out!
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 10:02 PMAwesome. I believe you will enjoy.
Joanna
May 10, 2016 at 4:20 AMI have never had a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich before but it does look amazing. I love steak and I can only imagine how delicious it is covered in gooey cheese inside bread. Yum!
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 10:07 PMSo very delicious. I hope you get one soon.
Vedante | The Lavish Nomad
May 10, 2016 at 4:54 AMDefinitely going to check this place out if I am ever in that area. Love cheesesteaks 😀
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 10:08 PMYou should. I think you may enjoy it.
xoxobellablog
May 10, 2016 at 4:25 PMThe food looks delish! The walls look like something I spend an afternoon looking at. I always love trying new places to eat.
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 10:09 PMIt was very delicious. I love trying new places as well.
ChryssVI
May 12, 2016 at 3:30 AMThe food looks so good! Is it bad that I want to go to Philly just to try out an authentic cheesesteak? Thanks for the info!
Holly Dayz
May 12, 2016 at 10:11 PMIt really was. I enjoyed it a lot. Nope that isn’t bad at all. One of many great reasons to visit.
sheenatatum
May 15, 2016 at 4:37 AMWhat a minute, they ship? They are serious about their coins, haha! Too cool! We have Italian beef sandwiches here in Chicagoland. I’d like to see how the cheese steak sandwiches compare.
Holly Dayz
May 19, 2016 at 9:57 PMThey sure do! Yea they are lol and sharing their good food with others who can’t make it them.