If you were asked to name one iconic food invented in Pennsylvania, what would you answer? Shoofly pie? Herr’s potato chips? Scrapple? How about the Philadelphia cheesesteak, the beloved famous sandwich that’s become a Pennsylvania staple? We owe the deliciousness that is the Philly cheesesteak to one Philadelphian who created the best cheesesteak in Pennsylvania.

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Treat yourself to a scrumptious Philadelphia cheesesteak in Pennsylvania at its birthplace – Pat’s King of Steaks on East Passyunk Avenue.
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The story of the Philly cheesesteak’s birth begins at the Italian Market in South Philadelphia, where Pat Olivieri had a hot dog stand.
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While a good hot dog is hard to pass by, Pat decided to change things up a bit – well, at least for his lunch. After grilling a helping of chopped meat, he placed it on a hot dog roll and topped it with onions.
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That’s when a regular visitor to the hot dog stand, a local cab driver, inquired as to what Pat was eating and asked for one himself. It was originally known as the steak sandwich.
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However, at the request of customers, Pat added cheese to his famous sandwich, thus creating the famous Philly cheesesteak sandwich. The rest, as they say, is history.
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Have you been to Pat's for one of the best sandwiches in Pennsylvania?
Anyone who visits Philly knows that Pat’s King of Steaks, a beloved institution since 1930, is a must visit for one of its famous cheesesteak sandwiches. The Olivieri family still owns the popular restaurant.
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You have several cheesesteaks from which to choose at Pat’s, each guaranteed to leave you stuffed and deliriously happy. Try the extra cheesesteak, the mushroom cheesesteak, or the pizza cheesesteak.
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Pair that sandwich with a cup of golden fries and a drink for the perfect meal.
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Pat’s also serves its famous hot dogs and fish cake sandwiches.
Don’t worry if you can’t make it to Philly for one of Pat’s famous cheesesteaks. Order one – or a bunch – from Gold Belly.
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Visit the official website of Pat’s King of Steaks for more information. Or, stop by the Facebook page of the home of one of the best cheesesteaks in Pennsylvania.

Do you agree that Pat’s has the best cheesesteak in Pennsylvania? Where’s your favorite place to grab a Philadelphia cheesesteak in Pennsylvania? Let us know in the comments! After you’ve had a delicious Philly cheesesteak, make your way to this massive two-story grocery store in Pennsylvania for a delightful dessert.

After indulging in one of the best sandwiches in Pennsylvania, you’ll have plenty of energy to get out and explore. How about going on a relaxing stroll? Head over to AllTrails for the best strolls (and hikes) in Pennsylvania.

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