Pat's vs. Geno's! Which Tourist Trap Philly Cheesesteak is Better?

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20 күн бұрын

Pat's King of Steaks and Geno's Steaks are the two most famous restaurants in Philadelphia bar none. Pat's vs. Geno's is a debate that has raged for decades now and everyone has an opinion on which they prefer. There's one thing to keep in mind though: By everyone I don't mean most Philly locals. Pat's and Geno's are mostly tourist attractions and local Philadelphians don't really eat there, unless they are entertaining out-of-towners. They are far from the best cheesesteak in Philly even if they both have the claim to being the first cheesesteak in Philly.
Still, Pat's and Geno's are such an iconic Philly rivalry, and such a well-known rivalry from foodies in general, I do think it is worth checking them out at least once in your life. Tourist destinations are tourist attractions for a reason: Because they're fun! I think it's still fun to check these two spots out, even if you know they won't be the best Philly cheesesteaks you'll ever have. Besides the historical significance of the two restaurants, Sometimes, what's most important is that you have a good time!
Is Pat's King of Steaks a tourist trap? Is Geno's Steaks a tourist trap? The answer to both questions are indubitably yes. But still, let's see if Pat's is better than Geno's or if Geno's is better than Pat's just for the fun of it!
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Restaurant Deets:
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

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@So_Travis_Was_Like 18 күн бұрын

This is like comparing a broken arm to a broken leg. Both suck, but one must suck less 🤣

@voicicheznous5854 18 күн бұрын

Well spoken

@JonHop1 18 күн бұрын

They dont suck at all... They are good cheesesteaks... They use good meat, good Amoroso rolls. They are just quality and a bit above average. They are overpriced tho. BUT, the one thing I like about Pats and Geno's is their consistency, and their rolls are always fresh, no matter what time you go. I get it though, they have become a tourist trap, and they are ovepriced, so if you want to factor that in to donwgrade them, fine, but to say they "suck" is a bit absurd. And I have lived in South Philly for 38 years.

@marcomorosino6081 18 күн бұрын

@mikep5475 18 күн бұрын

@@JonHop1 agree.

@fightsports66 18 күн бұрын

@@JonHop1Maybe back in the day they were above average but not today with all of the different cheesesteak spots in Philly.

@franardo0316 18 күн бұрын

That Geno’s sub doesn’t look appetizing at all

@Joseph1NJ 18 күн бұрын

terrible actually

@xneapolisx 18 күн бұрын

Its the opposite of appetizing!! 😮

@lcc726 18 күн бұрын

looks like 💩

@Tloc103 18 күн бұрын

Steamed gray meat 🤮

@lcc726 18 күн бұрын

@@Tloc103 🤣🤣 essentially yes

@user-bx4eh9uc6f 18 күн бұрын

It’s really cool to see your channel growing recently. Your camera work, voice control, expressions, everything has improved quite drastically. One thing I feel not changing is your honesty. Keep it up!

@AliAbbas05 18 күн бұрын

Buddy after a long day at work your videos are concise and descriptive … your perspective is explanatory… thank you for showing us great places

@goldmaple5290 18 күн бұрын

The best Philly Cheesesteak in Philadelphia is a toss up between John of Roast Pork, Tony Luke's and D'Alessandros. D'Alesssandros finely dices the steak. The best bread on a Philly Cheesesteak is Tony Luke's. John of Roast Pork uses provolone instead of cheese wiz and surprisingly it tastes better. It's your personal choice but these are the 3 places with the highest ratings for Philly cheesesteak

@MrKinghuman 18 күн бұрын

you mean real cheese tastes bettere than processed cheeze from a can? no way!!!!!

@eeship 18 күн бұрын

Very much agree with you!

@TheSleeds 18 күн бұрын

Johns roast pork is the best hands down

@Broski__ 18 күн бұрын

It definitely ain't Tony Luke's. But their roast pork sandwich is better than their steak.

@jbolty 18 күн бұрын

@@TheSleeds fact about John's . But whenever I'm in town my first stop is Dinic’s for a roast pork

@garlandmidgette884 18 күн бұрын

I ate at each place 28 years ago and I'm a pats guy all day

@jeffreygeorge219 17 күн бұрын

We ate there in early 2000s and got 2x the meat and onion for like $11, Pats was fallin out da sub.. Today you see the roll at edges, meat is half what is was in good ole days, tourist traps.

@jbates237 16 күн бұрын

Philly native. Been to both recently. Growing up my dad always went to Genos because we were in South Philly. This is a great video because you break the stigma. Yes they are tourist traps but THATS THE POINT. Anyone who visits Philadelphia should definitely visit. And definitely go to Johns RP ; P

@Badkhela 18 күн бұрын

I just want to thank you. Your videos have helped me with my menu concepts for my new restaurant. Because of you, i have added hot dogs to my menu with the housemade relish. Such a beautiful menu item from new jersey. I appreciate it.

@leebooz3677 18 күн бұрын

Always enjoy your content

@alanledzep1967 18 күн бұрын

Cool that peeps are offering suggestions and not stabbing you in the face.

@Antonio-Mlb 18 күн бұрын

Pat's is better than Geno's but Angelo's is the best in Philly.

@uaeats 18 күн бұрын

I agree

@Antonio-Mlb 18 күн бұрын

@@uaeats Not Amoroso bread but home made Italian i think excellent texture.

@matthewkukowski5595 18 күн бұрын

Completely agree

@chriskozak7356 18 күн бұрын

I'd take Jim's on South Street Over both of these two. My three go to are Angelos, JRP, and Jims.

@ledzeppelin820 18 күн бұрын

dude, there’s no such thing only Geno’s

@Leo-gh7nz 18 күн бұрын

I wonder if social media is the only thing keeping places like this alive. Back in the day, historic restaurants that were once good but eventually the food started sucking and/or getting too expensive would just go out of business and would only live on as memories. Every time someone I know takes their first trip to Philly, they visit these places and post pictures on social media. It's almost "proof" they did indeed go to Philly.

@andic8287 18 күн бұрын

I don’t think it’s social media. It’s just ubiquitous with the culture. I mean look at those places they stick out.

@UONeal 15 күн бұрын

Thank you...I was going to say Tony Luke's... It's always been my fav... Their steak isn't like the others and their rolls are the best

@chefahi1299 18 күн бұрын

“food p0rn” is great, but the episodes at tourist traps are so fun, it lightens things up sometimes

@prohanta9360 18 күн бұрын

agreed. have watched few of his videos where he reviewed some "tourist trap place" and gave honest opinion of it

@Fla5hman84 18 күн бұрын

I prefer Genos because of their condiment bar.

@DewlayLomo 17 күн бұрын

Thanks for being real in your reviews!

@rayk1411 18 күн бұрын

Jamming the wrapper from Pat's into the tabletop is a pro move! Well done!

@paulpappas6345 18 күн бұрын

What is the name of the tune playing in the background. I want to buy the cd

@goobah1389 18 күн бұрын

“Drunken piano solo at a saloon in 1901”

@patshozo9158 18 күн бұрын

Thank you for being honest and letting us know that Pat's and Geno's are tourist spots. Will be trying real / local cheese steaks...

@CMKMarch63 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for doing both of them , we’re Pat’s fans but have enjoyed both over the years.

@MrCloud-ob7sh 18 күн бұрын

I heard Jim’s has opened back up now since after the fire. Maybe when your back check it out. Great review

@ABLwAmazing 18 күн бұрын

@uaeats imma buy you a tripod my mans. Another gr8 vid ! Welcome to Philly!

@Jet_D 19 күн бұрын

Pats. Hands down.

@uaeats 18 күн бұрын

I think it definitely was the better of the two

@Jet_D 18 күн бұрын

@@uaeats For me between the two, definitely. Best in Philly no, but worth the experience. Just like Franklin BBQ is worth trying out. I say that as a bro born in PA, but raised in TX.

@robertjason6885 18 күн бұрын

Prices are outrageous. I can make one for $4 tops. Should have peppers and onions, provolone. Soft Italian bread.

@Airborne76 17 күн бұрын

Hands down garbage like Genos smfh

@stevepen 18 күн бұрын

If I remember correctly, I preferred Pat's "Steak" but Geno's "Roll". That's the perfect combo!

@paulmillercanada 18 күн бұрын

Same! I found Pat's steak was better seasoned while Geno's was bland.

@BatmanthePoet 18 күн бұрын

Keep the uploads coming!

@Mark-vs9rk Күн бұрын

This is a fair review. People act like these places are trash. They are the foundation everything else was built on. They are the standards. You can get higher quality meat, artisan bread, unique toppings and cheese but these two are the Adam and Eve of cheese steaks. Things evolve over time but I'm glad these two have stayed around. It's culinary time travel

@prohanta9360 18 күн бұрын

i really like the idea of this video. i've seen some of your videos where you trying to review tourist traps and fairly review their worth while being respectful. it would be good idea to make the series on your channel to make tourist trap food review to help a lot of people to not get "scammed" while can enjoy your take on the food

@surfboard396 18 күн бұрын

Hey UA. The Amoroso rolls definitely helps both sandwiches. I’ll agree with you that the steak needs to be chopped and cooked with the onions so you have a consistent bite. Wiz is wiz. Glad you went back. 👋🏽

@uaeats 18 күн бұрын

Some great cheesesteak spots will bake their own bread. But otherwise you can't go wrong with an amoroso roll!

@jitzmaster 18 күн бұрын

2:38 imagine you so excited to take a picture selfie next to a cheesteak restauraunt lol.

@Rigdawg 17 күн бұрын

Thank you for your honest opinion, UA.

@JacksonWalter735 18 күн бұрын

I always screw myself over by watching your videos at the gym after work. Running on the treadmill while watching your newest upload is just torture.

@Bert_Wayfarer 18 күн бұрын

History is history to get to know the culture of a specific thing got to start from the beginning. My first introduction to Philly cheese steak was genos but glad to add it to a food trip of cultured eats

@ItsMetabtw 18 күн бұрын

I’ve always loved Ishkabibble’s most. The combo of provolone and whiz plus great hot sauce. Jim’s and Angelo’s both slap too

@petemiller1220 18 күн бұрын

Where in South Jersey are you from?

@PaulOPeezy 18 күн бұрын

Bro, you put out so much good content. How can we get your subs up???

@philvie 15 күн бұрын

You know you're gonna buy one from each place when you visit that corner, it's a win for both buildings, genius marketing

@mikeh7220 18 күн бұрын

Top cheesesteaks in Philly are Angelo’s and John’s. They are 1 and 2.

@Shoeslyyork 5 сағат бұрын

Both places need each other! Being across the street and the rivalry brings in the people as the owners laugh all the way to the bank.

@evelynconover5268 16 күн бұрын

Yeah, I ate at Pat like about 42 years ago and it was the bomb. I’ll get a chance to go and try it again and see if it’s still good because what you just shown neither one of them look too good back in the day look way better than that and pats didn’t used to chop theirs. They used to make it like Gino’s got it and it was delicious and tender, and that was the first time I had cheese whiz, but I wouldn’t eat cheese whiz now we’ll see. Thanks again. Have a blessed one sir.🙋🏾‍♀️

@kevindimauro9689 7 күн бұрын

Great content and commentary ! Still prefer my own version . Price is definitely right .

@nyfunk6981 17 күн бұрын

Love your reviews. How about reviewing Korean BBQ? Recommend rib no 7 and Yoon haeundae. Plus NJ has a lot of great spots.

@dr.stacey7283 15 күн бұрын

Drove with my nephew from D.C. to do the Pat’s/Geno’s challenge. Highlight of the trip was that he saw his first drug deal.

@scenesfromthecouch1288 18 күн бұрын

I’m curious as to what you would think of Fedoroff's Roast Pork in Williamsburg

@FoodFiend 18 күн бұрын

Agree on the Woodrow's tip. Their sandwich was amazing.

@dwill123 18 күн бұрын

I said it before and I’ll say it again, JIM’s. (They just opened up the other day after the fire renovations.)

@uaeats 18 күн бұрын

Sweet! They finally reopened!

@NSidemarcher 18 күн бұрын

I ate a Genos in 2014 while visiting the Jersey Shore and yes. I don’t even remember it being that great. Oh well, I will stick to Jersey Mikes here in Texas. Kick ass review!

@MichaelMarcos 18 күн бұрын

ordering at Geno's always gave me the worst anxiety. I had to rehearse my order in my head before i got to the counter

@jeffyowell 18 күн бұрын

You are doing such great work! Can I make a suggestion? Vary your music. I've heard the same ragtime piano piece in your shows like a million times. There are sources for royalty-free or royalty-cheap music out there. Check em out

@dutchsider 18 күн бұрын

You gotta do Meatheadz in Lawrence NJ.

@davebrown188 18 күн бұрын

I live a few blocks from there and Mikes BBQ is the place to try.

@lorifreeman1746 18 күн бұрын

.I'm going to say Pats I liked the meat chopped up thank you for another great video have a great weekend love you ❤😊

@DannerL 18 күн бұрын

I laughed so hard when you unwrapped the geno’s sandwich

@kevinnorris6558 18 күн бұрын

It's crazy to see them charging $14-15 for a subpar cheesesteak. I was at Dalessandros last year and paid $13 for a cheesesteak that was 5x better than the cheese steaks I had at Pats and Genos. Pats' cheese whiz was so watery it was disgusting. Woodrow's is good, especially with the cherry pepper mayo but quite small compared to other cheesesteaks.

@jphilli7929 17 күн бұрын

Delesandro's is way too ground up, not even close to Pat's or Geno's.

@kevinnorris6558 17 күн бұрын

@@jphilli7929 Ground up to the point where the cheese and onions mix beautifully with the steak. It can take 40-minutes to an hour to get a sandwich at Dalessandros for a reason

@RFSpartan 6 күн бұрын

@@kevinnorris6558Yeah stupid people that have nothing better to do...make this dog food at home

@nickbangkok3365 18 күн бұрын

I've always wondered, who is the statue of the dude perched on top of that tower? Is it Paul Revere or Ben Franklin or Sam Adams or someone else? Interested to know

@jimmy2thymes916 18 күн бұрын

The way Geno's uses full slices of steak looks like it traps the cheese at the bottom of the roll. So if you bite the top, you get a dry bite with just steak. Sort of like a Chipotle burrito when one half is all rice and the other half is good stuff.

@adolphblackstone902 18 күн бұрын

Dalessandro's Steaks hands down the best!

@goldmaple5290 18 күн бұрын

UA Eats you need to do pizza. My favourite cities for pizza are New York - New Jersey, Chicago and New Haven, Connecticut. Favourite restaurants : John of Bleeker Street Pizza (NYC), Princes Pizza pepperoni slice (NYC), Sally's Pizza (New Haven), Brooklyn Squares (NJ), DiLorenzos Tomato Pies (Robben NJ) Delucias (Raritan, NJ) and Giordanos Pizza ( Chicago)

@123cbman 18 күн бұрын

Crack me up when you say "not in a good way". Love your channel., great work. Geno's look like a steam steak.

@andic8287 18 күн бұрын

These are my favorite kind of videos you do, UA! When you compare two well known places. Would love to see more like this 🙌 Edit: any videos involving Philly cheesesteaks are gunna get muh fuggin LIT in the comments. I love it.

@benjimon8 18 күн бұрын

i agree with you UA. Geno's i thought was very bland with very little cheese flavor. i thought it tasted like straight up steak off the grill. I like mines diced and mixed with cheese for more cheesy flavor. I would like to try angelo's when I come back to visit philly.

@tonymitlo5496 18 күн бұрын

U A. Which do you personally prefer. Chicago Italian beef ..of a Philly cheese steak please let me know

@ztbi 18 күн бұрын

UA, you ever eat at Whitehouse in AC?

@melaneymattson3733 18 күн бұрын

I'll make my own in my Blackstone here in SoCal. I prefer chopped steak and not will done. Has to have some juice in it for me. Unfortunately I can't get those rolls here, Melaney from SoCal

@truth4004 18 күн бұрын

make some its not hard.

@slipknot6789 18 күн бұрын

Had Pats the one time i was in Philly, it was good. Got a Tony Lukes in the airport and it was excellent!

@Bigbubs 18 күн бұрын

What kind of food they sell at ishkabibel??

@SalaCzar13 18 күн бұрын

I ate at both places on April 27th and definitely Pat’s was way better. The steak at Pats had a better taste and the quality as well. Oh, also the fries were crispy. Geno’s sandwich had no flavor at all. Below average. Their marketing was better with the signs and establishment but the steak sandwich was horrible. Pat’s for the win.

@boyermchristopher1 18 күн бұрын

Thank you for your input

@SalaCzar13 18 күн бұрын

You’re welcome… I hope you get to enjoy it

@Alan-sl7qz 18 күн бұрын

So both places had great bread, but Geno's "kneads" to step up their game a little more

@uaeats 18 күн бұрын

I was going to share a dumb pun, but I realized it was half baked

@johnmacdonald3070 18 күн бұрын

Genos cost less "dough" to buy!!

@josephdover198 18 күн бұрын

@@johnmacdonald3070 Geno's doesn't look the least bit appetizing.

@bigredwhale1 18 күн бұрын

How does this guy not have more subscribers?

@jpsol2004 16 күн бұрын

Pat’s people are quite rude for newbies in the cheesesteak business. Even the Geno’s sandwich in one step below, I’ll go there for customer service.

@richardhutchins8519 14 күн бұрын

Next time you come down this way try Leo’s steaks in folcroft! Amazing!

@FrankScheetz 13 күн бұрын

Phil & Jim’s… Parkside in Delco. Unreal!

@toddcamnyc 18 күн бұрын

Angelo’s is the best, followed very closely by John’s roast pork. Angelo’s does everything to perfection. Their roll is amazing.

@capone_rd_809 15 күн бұрын

Fun Fact: Pat and Harry Olivieri The original cheesesteak was credited to Pat and Harry Olivieri, two brothers who ran a hot dog stand near South Philadelphia's Italian Market. Legend has it that in the 1930s, the brothers wanted to offer new sandwiches. Their new item was grilled beef and onions in a toasted roll.

@gino423 16 күн бұрын

Try Lilo Pizza/ Cheesesteaks in Hanesport NJ for a rocking cheesesteak.

@brianshaw373 18 күн бұрын

You are right on the money… one and done. Going to both is a lot of fun. But after that once… Of the two I prefer Pat’s Best cheesesteak I ever had, though, was at Mama’s Pizza in Bala Cnywd. And whatever you do, if you go there, don’t order the pizza!

@joesimeao7611 18 күн бұрын

I'm in Philly often and have ate at both places it's a good sandwich at both places but just not near the best cheesecake in Philly .... Don't forget to check out Redding terminal market be safe and eat well to all 👍👍

@Onetwothreepeanuts 18 күн бұрын

It's 'Reading', not Redding.

@kelefane6233 4 күн бұрын

I love Tony Lukes

@michaelperry9580 18 күн бұрын

Angelo’s is like our tacos el gordo in San Diego. And I guess Katz in NY

@Cashelda 18 күн бұрын

Adding an extra S to Pat's is getting to me.

@christianhansen3292 18 күн бұрын

snakes?

@truth4004 18 күн бұрын

Yeah I agree whats with that.

@John-iq7ry 17 күн бұрын

Yeah, it sounds horrible! WTF talks like that?

@wavyg_1 17 күн бұрын

LOL I came to the comments looking for the "Pat's's" complaints.

@rickjansson4391 5 күн бұрын

Why not pronounce it Geno’s(iz) then? Lol

@ryoannazuk949 18 күн бұрын

Still got a bad taste in my mouth when years ago I went to order at pats and the guy said "wit or witout". I took a moment to ask "what you mean, with or without peppers?" the guy at the counter yelled at me and said for me to get out of line because i was taking longer than a few seconds to order. I hope the service has improved since then. They were also the place that said if you dont speak english they wont serve you, being one of the biggest tourist attractions in the city is just a bad approach for service...

@konradmaerzluft985 18 күн бұрын

🤣 yeah when you’re in line it says wit or wit out. Been there a few times so I know the deal

@JonHop1 18 күн бұрын

learn to order a philly steak and you wont have that problem.. it literally tells you on the sign how to order and the lingo u need to order in to keep the line moving. Its super nice to be able to just roll up, say "wiz witout" and be on your way in 2 seconds... Meanwhile, you got tourists sitting there explaining every little thing they want on their sandwich and taking 5 minutes to order...

@Broski__ 18 күн бұрын

Still the same, bud. Order right or get to the back of the line. Read the sign.

@slipknot6789 18 күн бұрын

@@JonHop1... I went there once, read the sign and rehearsed my order in line like I was getting soup from the Soup Nasi on Seinfeld

@toddspiegel7704 18 күн бұрын

As a Birds Fan UA.. and physically being in Philly .. the Genos packaging is paying homage to the FLYERS ! Lets Go 🦅!!

@mikeis5150 18 күн бұрын

Hot pockets Philly steak & cheese is better cuh

@PurpleElephantMusic 18 күн бұрын

You gotta try lilos tomato pie in south jersey.

@draven782 16 күн бұрын

I actually dig the bag from Geno's, has the same color scheme as the Flyers.

@marvgee215 18 күн бұрын

UA Jim's Steaks on South is back open. They reopen yesterday.

@gusgrannan2353 18 күн бұрын

Like Lafayette vs. American Coney in Detroit

@vaneh6982 18 күн бұрын

D Alessandros cheesesteak is elite

@TheMYERSFAN25 18 күн бұрын

I understand where you're coming from. As a cheesesteak fan, I want a top-notch sandwich.

@jesusclass2484 12 күн бұрын

U are 100 💯 percent right on the chess steak I love the one from Mayfair new London chess steak corner pizzeria

@garysarnowski3113 14 күн бұрын

To me, sliced is better than diced. Genos. I can make pats at home with steak ums. Better yet is get sliced thin for cheese steaks Delmonico steaks, Vidalia onions, high-end provolone, long hots, and bakery based hoagie buns. Make sure you toast the buns

@deenyc1049 18 күн бұрын

I think a tourist trap series would be fun.

@foodadventureswithjay 18 күн бұрын

Just trying to figure out what rating the bag has to do with the food???

@ReuvenGoldstein1 18 күн бұрын

Both are honestly terrible, but Pat's is less terrible. disclaimer: I'm not a PA resident and I strongly believe cheesesteaks should be American cheese. (all other alterations are fine, just no wiz or overpowering provolone!) Pat's - 4/10 Geno's - 2/10 Need to make another trip to Philly as I feel like I barely scratched the surface of the Cheesesteak game.

@henryhill6637 18 күн бұрын

Right American cheese on a Philly all day

@Broski__ 18 күн бұрын

Mild prov isn't overpowering, that's what everybody uses. Sharp prov only goes on a roast pork.

@ssgtslick 18 күн бұрын

Whiz is great, but the places I hit in Baltimogadishu use shredded mozzarella provolone blend.

@donovanrussell1209 17 күн бұрын

Love Jim’s of South Street!! The Best!!

@caweso8321 18 күн бұрын

Next window for steaks. Like he’s not standing next to the other guy at the window.

@Brocc 18 күн бұрын

I Would go to Jims South Street but haven't been in a while and have never been to Angelos .

@lark518Photo 18 күн бұрын

I have not been to either, but after this, I'm not running, Here in upstate NY we have some pretty good Cheese steak. Now to watch your Angelos?

@pauls.4860 18 күн бұрын

Hey UA if you want a top 3 Cheesesteak in and out of the Philly area try Curly's comfort foods in Levittown, PA. Trust me you will not be disappointed!