Hungry? If you’re not right now, give it a few minutes. Once you take a peek at this road trip to six hole-in-the-wall cheesesteak restaurants in Pennsylvania, you might just suffer from a massive cheesesteak craving. Sample a scrumptious cheesesteak sandwich from a half-dozen of Pennsylvania’s many cheesesteak joints. Just make sure you take a hearty appetite with you.

Here are the Google Map directions for this tasty road trip. Customize the road trip to meet your needs, interests, and timeline. Then, when you return, let us know who you think makes the best cheesesteak in Pennsylvania.

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Are you ready for the most delicious road trip in Pennsylvania? If you're looking for a Philly cheesesteak restaurant, you'll find six of the best on this short but sweet Pennsylvania road trip. Your journey will take you just 109 miles. Drive time, not taking into account traffic and time spent at each stop, is just over two hours.
1. Philly Steaks – Stroudsburg
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Philly Steaks, 632 Main St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, USA
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Let's start off our most delicious road trip at Philly Steaks in Stroudsburg. (We'll hit three Philly cheesesteak joints at the end of the road trip.) Will you order the classic Philly cheesesteak? Or will you try such favorites as the chicken or the BBQ chicken cheesesteak? Top your cheesesteak with American or provolone cheeses or Cheez Whiz. Find more information on the official Facebook page of Philly Steaks.
2. Carl’s Corner – Bethlehem
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Carl's Corner, 2 W Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018, USA
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Sink your teeth into one of the hearty cheesesteaks at Carl's Corner. The corner cheesesteak shop offers both regular (seven-inch) and giant (11-inch) original steak, cheesesteak, and pepper steak sandwiches. Each is topped with sauteed onions, pickles, and a special sauce. Here's the official website of Carl's Corner.
3. Pudge's – Lansdale
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Pudges, 1555 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA
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Known for its "world's famous cheesesteak," Pudge's has been a Pennsylvania favorite for more than four decades. The menu boasts a full range of cheesesteaks, including the classic. You might also want to try the mushroom cheesesteak, the pepper cheesesteak, or the chicken cheesesteak. Find days, hours, and a menu on the official website of Pudges.
4. Sonny’s Famous Steaks – Philadelphia
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Sonny's Famous Steaks, 228 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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Our road trip now takes us to Philly - the home of the cheesesteak sandwich. We'll start off at Sonny's Famous Steaks. Make sure you're good and hungry before your visit because you will want to devour the entire cheesesteak. Sonny's Philly cheesesteaks feature ribeye beef and the cheese of your choice on an Amoroso Italian roll. Check out other cheesesteaks - like the chicken cheesesteak - on the menu, too. Read more about this Philadelphia classic in our previous article.

Head over to the official website of Sonny's Famous Steaks for days, hours, and a menu.
5. Jim’s Steaks – Philadelphia
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Jim's South St., 400 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
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Our next stop takes us to another Philly classic - Jim's South St. Indulge in one of the famous cheesesteak sandwiches with your choice of cheese. Are you team American, provolone, or Cheez Whiz? If you're not a meat-eater, you can still get your cheesesteak fix with Maxine's Meatless. Chances are your mouth will start to water when you read more about this popular Philly cheesesteak restaurant in Pennsylvania.

Here's the official website of Jim's South St.
6. John’s Pork Roast – Philadelphia
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John's Roast Pork, 14 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
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Editor's Note: John's Roast Pork is temporarily closed due to a fire. Check its website for re-opening plans and more information.

Billing itself as the "home of the ultimate cheesesteak," John's Roast Pork features both a plain steak and a cheesesteak. The menu's also brimming with a variety of favorites - pepperoni cheesesteak, mushroom cheesesteak, and chicken cheesesteak. If you're a fan of roast pork, definitely order a roast pork sandwich. It's been the cheesesteak joint's specialty since 1930. Stop by the official website of John's Pork Roast.

What are your favorite hole-in-the-wall cheesesteak restaurants in Pennsylvania? Who do you think makes the best cheesesteak in Pennsylvania? Let us know in the comments! Love discovering hole-in-the-wall hidden gems in Pennsylvania? You’ll definitely want to check out La Pena Mexicana in Kennett Square next time you’re craving a Mexican meal.

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Popular Foods In Pennsylvania

Beth Price-Williams | February 17, 2023

What are some other popular foods in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania’s a foodie state with some of the best restaurants around. However, Pennsylvanians certainly have a unique palate. Here are some popular foods in Pennsylvania (some are unique, and others are loved all over the country).

  • The Philly cheesesteak might as well be the state food. After all, everyone loves this creation that was invented in Philadelphia by Pat and Harry Olivieri. You can find an original cheesesteak at Pat’s King of Steaks in Philly.
  • Scrapple is a Pennsylvania staple; you either love it or you hate it. There’s really no gray area.
  • Whether you call them whoopie pies or gobs, these delicious creations can be found in bakeries all over Pennsylvania.
  • If you remember the famous deli Isaly’s then you’ve had a chipped ham (or chipped chopped ham) sandwich or two in your day. It might be even more popular than PB&J in Pennsylvania.
  • Either you love ‘em or you hate ‘em, but you’ve got to admit that Peeps, a Pennsylvania creation, are pretty darn cute and perfect if you need a sugar rush.
  • If you live in Western Pennsylvania, you probably like your sandwiches – particularly at Primanti Brothers – with fries on top. Same goes for salads.

Take a peek at more popular Pennsylvania foods.

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