Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies Philadelphia

A local fave

Holly from Philadelphia

"You probably already know Philadelphia is famous for its cheesesteaks, but who has the best? It's "Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies" in Roxborough..."

You probably already know Philly is famous for its cheesesteaks, but who has the best cheesesteak? Pat's? Geno's? Jim's Steaks on South Street? Sonny's? John's Roast Pork? Wrong, wrong, WRONG. It's Dalessandro's in Roxborough.

This is no tourist trap. Yes you'll wait in line, but you'll be waiting with locals who know this is the place that's worth the wait. The steak? Fresh and finely chopped. The roll? Of course it's an Amoroso's. There's no other option if you want the real deal.

A piece of advice: Cheese Wiz on a cheesesteak is sublime, I promise you. Do not be afraid. How to order it? Wiz wit, as we like to say. If you order it with provolone, just know that's how they do it in Jersey.

Listen, the never-ending argument we have in Philly over who does the best cheesesteak is one you'll want to win, so get yourself to this gritty corner on Henry Avenue and order one already.

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Philadelphia Spotter Holly

About me I'm a travel professional, writer and photographer. I grew up in the Philly area, moved as far away as I could when I was 18 (Hi, Alaska!), then went to college in Hawaii, and finally returned to Philly for good in 2011. I am happy to spend my life exploring the world, whether it's across an ocean or down the street. Why Philadelphia I knew I loved Philly when I came home from living across the country. I got on the Septa train at the airport and the man in front of me turned around and excitedly said, "You see the Iggles play last night?" Then wi...

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