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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
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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
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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
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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

From Philadelphia to the surrounding counties and South Jersey, the Hall of Fame has become a true Greater Philadelphia championship.

Your Turn

Know a Cheesesteak That Belongs Here?

Do you have a favorite cheesesteak place that you think belongs in the Hall of Fame? Submit them here to be part of a future Philadelphia Beautiful cheesesteak competition.