The Middle-Of-Nowhere General Store With Some Of The Best Cheesesteaks And Hoagies In Pennsylvania
By Beth Price-Williams|Updated on May 01, 2023(Originally published April 25, 2023)
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
As cliché as it may sound, Forksville General Store in Pennsylvania really does look like it’s stepped from the cover of an old-fashioned greeting card. Surrounded by lush green foliage, which is particularly striking during the fall, the small town general store overlooks an enchanting covered bridge and offers glimpses of the small town it calls home. Few would likely guess that tucked in this historic general store, which dates back more than a century and a half, are some of the very best cheesesteaks and hoagies in Pennsylvania.
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Move over, Philly. You may be the home of the cheesesteak, but you’ve got a bit of competition from the restaurant hidden inside Forksville General Store.
Big Mike’s, in fact, has earned props from readers of USA Today, proclaiming it as serving some of the best cheesesteaks in Pennsylvania. However, you really have to try one for yourself. (Spoiler alert: You will not be disappointed.)
It's not just the media that gushes over the cheesesteaks at this Pennsylvania general store. Visitors, too, give it glowing marks, calling them the best cheesesteaks in Pennsylvania.
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The restaurant welcomes hungry guests from Wednesday through Sunday, and you can order for indoor dining or takeout.
Nestled in the middle of the mountains and just a few miles from Worlds End State Park, Forksville General Store - and one of these cheesesteaks - is one for the bucket list.
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However, if you’re visiting on a lovely weather day, you’ll definitely want to grab a seat at one of the tables outdoors, nestled under a tree that overlooks the covered bridge and the shimmering creek.
Next up comes a very important decision: What will you order? A cheesesteak is a natural choice, although you have several from which to choose – from the OG Philly to the chicken cheesesteak.
If you're not a fan of making decisions, you're facing a doozy during your visit to Forksville General Store. While the best cheesesteaks in Pennsylvania are the main attraction, check out the tasty starters, too - fried pickle chips, mozzarella sticks, and beer-battered onion rings.
Big Mike’s also serves the Dean Martin, the Stella, and the Godfather, the latter of which comes with a half of a pound of chopped steak, fried onions, and provolone cheese. But that’s not all. Pepperoni, peppers, mushrooms, and sauce complete the masterpiece.
All of the steaks and hoagies at Big Mike's are one size, and they're huge. Make sure you go hungry.
Take a peek at the hoagies too, which include such classics as the Italian, the turkey and cheese, and the ham and cheese. Wraps and salads are also on the menu.
Big Mike's even has a kid's menu, serving up such favorites as chicken and fries, grilled cheese, BLT, and a tuna fish sandwich.
Can you think of a better pairing for your meal than fries? You’ve got some delightfully delicious choices of fries, including the Famous Dirty Jersey Fries. The battered fries come topped with garlic sauce, whiz cheese, BBQ sauce, and slab bacon.
Big Mike's also serves another kind of fry: Funnel cake fries. Even if you're absolutely stuffed from your cheesesteak, order some funnel cake fries to go.
Have you eaten at Forksville General Store in Pennsylvania? Share your experience in the comments! For another delicious meal, visit Lumberville General Store.
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Beth Price-Williams|May 01, 2023
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Forksville General Store in Forksville is perhaps best known for Big Mike’s, a sandwich shop that sells some of the best cheesesteaks in Pennsylvania.
Country Junction in Lehighton bills itself as the World’s Largest General Store. It spans 50,000 square feet and sells a little bit of everything. Follow the yellow brick road at this general store that also has an arcade.
The Lumberville General Store promises a delicious bite to eat at its café and bakery. Dine indoors or outdoors at this cozy Pennsylvania spot.
Hilsher’s General Store in Port Trevorton sells everything from groceries and home décor to toys and sporting goods. It also has a bakery that serves some of the best goodies in Pennsylvania.
