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Philadelphia Beautiful Cheesesteak Hall of Fame

Philadelphia Beautiful Presents

Cheesesteak Hall of Fame

ESTABLISHED 2019

Honoring the restaurants that won the public vote and earned a permanent place in Greater Philadelphia cheesesteak history.

Philadelphia Beautiful Champions

The Champions

Jim’s South Street
★ 2019 CHAMPION
Philadelphia Beautiful

Jim’s South Street

2019
Jim's South Street • Philadelphia
G ★★★★★ Google Review
“This is by far my favorite cheesesteak in Philadelphia!”
— Steve R.
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John’s Roast Pork
★ 2020 CHAMPION
Philadelphia Beautiful

John’s Roast Pork

2020
John's Roast Pork • Philadelphia
G ★★★★★ Google Review
“Finally made it to John’s Roast Pork, and it definitely lives up to the hype.”
— Gerald W.
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Dalessandro’s Steaks
★ 2021 CHAMPION
Philadelphia Beautiful

Dalessandro’s Steaks

2021
Dalessandro's Steaks • Philadelphia
G ★★★★★ Google Review
“Hands down one of the best cheesesteaks I’ve ever had.”
— GrounDDwellers B.
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Pudge’s Steaks & Hoagies
★ 2022 CHAMPION
Philadelphia Beautiful

Pudge’s Steaks & Hoagies

2022
Pudge's Steaks & Hoagies • Pottstown / Coventry
G ★★★★★ Google Review
“If you’re jonesing for a good cheesesteak and fries you need to eat here.”
— Wcbeans 2
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Curly’s Comfort Foods
★ 2023 CHAMPION
Philadelphia Beautiful

Curly’s Comfort Foods

2023
Curly's Comfort Foods • Levittown
G ★★★★★ Google Review
“Currently the best cheesesteak I’ve ever had.”
— Sean S.
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Lillo’s Tomato Pies
★ 2024 CHAMPION
Philadelphia Beautiful

Lillo’s Tomato Pies

2024
Lillo's Tomato Pies • Hainesport
G ★★★★★ Google Review
“Came for the pizza but fell in love with the cheesesteak.”
— S Y
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Gazzo’s Steaks
★ 2025 CHAMPION
Philadelphia Beautiful

Gazzo’s Steaks

2025
Gazzo's Steaks • Pottstown
G ★★★★★ Google Review
“Like everything else that I have had from Gazzos, it is perfection.”
— Norm Walt Jr.
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Championship Geography

Where the Champions Are

Philadelphia winners are shown with blue circle pins. Winners outside Philadelphia are shown with gold diamond pins. Tap any marker for the address, official site, and directions.

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Your Turn

Nominate a Restaurant

Do you have a favorite cheesesteak place that you think belongs in the Hall of Fame? Submit the restaurant below for consideration in a future Philadelphia Beautiful cheesesteak competition.

Submissions are saved privately in the WordPress Hall of Fame Nominations list for review.