Philadelphia's Best Takeout 2008

Known worldwide as the birthplace of the cheesesteak.

Reviews:

• “Pats and Geno’s Worst in Philadelphia”
• “The REAL cheesesteak…others are a steak steak sandwich!”
• “Pat Kills Geno’s (No Comparison)”
• “To Each His Own”
• “Pat’s and Geno’s Are the Worst in the Philly Area”

Tips: You couldn’t miss it if you tried: Geno’s is right across the street. Don’t even bother getting involved with the diehards there, or you’ll be arguing cheese steaks all night.

Pat’s King of Steaks

Roxborough’s own king of steaks gives those famous South Philly boys some tough competition.

Reviews:

• “Beats all the REst… Best Cheese STeaks in Philly hands down”
• “Consistently delivers a FANTASTIC cheesesteak! "
• “Dalessandro’s Downhill”
• “Great Cheese Steak!!”
• “The king of cheesesteaks”

Tips: Another bonus: This place sells beer. (Pat’s and Geno’s don’t.)

Dalessando’s Steak And Hoagies
email Dalessando’s Steak And Hoagies

A South Street barbecue joint that serves up Texas-sized portions.

Reviews:

• “BEST BBQ AND MAC & CHEESE EVER!!!!!!!!!”
• “NOT SANITARY!!!! DIRTY!!!! RUDE!!!”
• “If you can’t smell the smoke, it is not good”
• “Tender Juicy Barbecue”
• “Finger Lickin Good”

Phoebe’s Bar-B-Q

Reviews:

• “horrible food and noisy”
• “awesome food! great menu!”
• “Our favorite place for breakfast while staying in the area.”
• “What happened tonight?”
• “Best in the Business”

Marathon Grill

Reviews:

• “LOVE the food and service”
• “no service”
• “the shiznack”
• “Bar-B-Que chicken”
• “Ribs!”

Ron’s Ribs

B.Y.O.B. pizzeria that’s so in demand you have to reserve your own dough.

Reviews:

• “GOOD PIZZA NOT GREAT”
• “Definately over rated”
• “The Best Pizza In the Philly area by far! Great service always”
• “Pretty damn good”
• “Best Pizza in Tri-State”

Tips: You’ll need a half-dozen friends, your own booze, a pocketful of cash and a reservation.

Tacconelli’s Pizza

Refined Chinese food with a dash of Gallic panache in serene, distinctly upscale surroundings.

Reviews:

• “great food and cheap dinner”
• “As good as it gets”
• “Excellent!”
• “The best asian cuisine in Philly”
• “Great bridal shower location”

Tips: This restaurant belongs to the owner of Bryn Mawr’s, Yangming.

CinCin

Hong Kong, Cantonese and Szechuan come together for a delicious, down-to-earth experience at this Chinatown BYOB.

Reviews:

• “Authentic & inexpensive Chinese Food”
• “Great food and great service”
• “best Chinese food anywhere!”
• “Great Flavors and Value”
• “Great food – great price!”

Tips: Stop by on a Saturday afternoon and watch the kitchen and waitstaff make dumplings at the tables in the dining room.

Lee How Fook

A bakery that gives you this day your daily bread—and then fills it with the best of the Italian Market.

Reviews:

• “Best Hoagies in the City!”
• “the hoagies you dream about”
• “Good Eats”
• “best hoagie ever”
• “Gut busting value”

Tips: The bread supply often runs out before lunchtime ends, so come early—especially if you plan to take a loaf or two home.

Sarcone’s Deli

Fresh ingredients and clever combinations make for the perfect pizza.

Reviews:

• “My Favorite Pizza in Philly”

Rustica Pizza