Don't Eat Geno's Steaks. They are horrible. What a fraud of a cheesesteak!

I love Leo's and agree that it is the best in Delco. Problem is you have Fresh Works ranked higher which is also Delco.

I have to question your choice of #1. Good roll, cheesy and alot of steak but no way is it better than Chinks or even Steve's. Sliced meat on a roll beats chopped up second rate meat anyday. Why do you think places chop thier steaks?? Because its lesserquality meat!!!

Vicki's Deli - Cheesesteaks in Eddystone, PA I believe are the best. Not sure what they do but the flavor is great.

list is a fraud without checking out phils one of the best 23rd passyunk

was a lifelong resident (Bucks County) of the Philadelphia area until 1998 when I moved to Colorado and now Phoenix, AZ. Just could not take the harsh winters and the dreariness of the Northeast. Accidentally saw a snippet on local TV about a cheese steak and hoagie place in Scottsdale AZ. Believe it or not they make real cheese steaks and hoagies in the Mexican southwest. All we usually get is tacos and burritos. Missed the good Philadelphia food and go to this real Philadelphia eatery here in Scottsdale, AZ. I asked them if they were really from Philly because many eating establishments say they make Philadelphia cheese steaks but it is a lie. The eatery here in Scottsdale is called Corleone%u2019s. I checked to make sure they were really from Philly when I asked them where their Philly establishment was and they knew where the Boulevard and Red Lion Road was. And when I heard they went to the Jersey shore (here they go to the beach ala California vernacular) I knew they were from Philly. The real test was when I said %u2018wid%u2019 and I got a cheese steak with Wiz. They had cans stacked up in the back.

As for the # 1, anything thats on a toasted roll is not a true philly cheesesteak. As for the disrespect of Genos and Pats, thats disrespecting philly tradition. Maybe you should stick to buffalo wings.

Halligans in havertown is very good glenn, and so is jano's in drexel hill

I wish i had commented earlier, Montigrillo in Pennsauken on Westfield Ave. Has one of the best cheesesteaks in the area. Trust me, i'm a huge cheesesteak critic & have been all over Philly, Jersey & beyond. This is a top 10 or lower. I've never had a cheesesteak at 4 of your top tens, but am putting them on my list. If anything venture over. You will be please.

LaForno in Media definately deserves attention for best in DE County. Their large with whiz, american or provolone are all consistently what you want in roll, moist and flavorful meat/cheese combination. They won a blind test of 6 DE County establishments (including Jim's in Springfield)at a recent neighborhood party!

posted on 4/21 below: the broad axe tavern shut down in august of 2002. decent/good cheese steak, at best, but then again this list is fatally flawed, anyway. both gooey's and nick's roast beef were totally neglected, and how can the likes of the pepper mill and chubby's achieve significantly better rankings than mama's. Glenn, i'm convinced the only reason mama's didn't get top 15 respect is b/c you were just too darn full of steaks by that point and couldn't handle the sandwich. if you can't take the heat - stay out of the kitchen. Also, the second best cheese steak in the entire city is at Billy Murhphy's Irish Saloonery in East Falls (conrad and indian queen). We are in agreement that JRP is the CITY'S BEST!

How could you leave out the Italian Kitchen in East Lansdowne just outside of Yeadon Pa and Cobbs Creek.One the meatest Cheesesteaks anywhere and the price is right (5.90)I know the contest is over,but anyone in Southwest Philly will tell you the ItalianKitchen is the ONE! It's still not too late too try it Mac. Harvey C

I just tried Philly Mag's Best of the Burbs, Garret Hill Pizza near 'Nova. It's nect to the former Wild Onion on Conestoga. You won't be disppointed. Best combo of meat, cheese & bread..ever!

Gotta have Mama Ciconte's in Logan Township, NJ. The Best in Jersey.

the rolls for White House in AC is just across da street at Formica brothers. Annndddddd by the way they make some other goodies you will like.

Glen, how about afollow up article on the finals?

You forgot one. Ishkabibbles is the best by far.

Who make the best Chicken Cheese Steak ?

Try Ishkabibble's.

You gotta try a cheesesteak with the free pizza sauce, it really goes well with the sandwich

I have been to Rick's many a time. My friend used to work there as well. I have never seen meet piled high. They make it fresh every time, even with the long lines. Maybe thats why it takes so long...Take another look

"Squishy" doesn't begin to describe the appalling quality of a Dalessandro's (more like Dalesloppo's) steak sandwich. Why oh why do judges overlook nearby Barry's Steaks in Roxborough who makes by far the better cheesesteak! Try Barry's sometime.

There is a Latin phrase - De gustibus non disputandum est - it roughly translates to you can't argue about taste and I only just heard of this survey but I didn'e see Overbrook - which is my personal favorite. I am glad you said Pat's and Geno's suck - they are so well known but only stay open because all the tourists go there - they suck.

What The ? You never had a Gooey Louie's cheesesteak and this is supposed to be The "Cheesesteak Challenge"? Well, everyone I know thinks that isn't so untill you include 'gooey louies' at moyamesing and moore ,the Pennsport Mall,place is THE BEST! handsdown ,no "Challenge"! Try one and then hold this so-called challenge again.

Horsham, pa is a decent steak.

Glenn, Did you ever try The Broad Axe Taverm, right next to Phil's in Blue Bell. Cheesesteak is excellent, much better than Phil's

Johnny%u2019s was so thin, that in major parts, a single slice of the aforementioned ribeye constituted the %u201Cpacked-meat%u201D. John was so disappointed, he didn%u2019t bother to finish it. Joe reported his was %u201Cnot that good%u201D. His friend gave it an %u201COK%u201D rating. Mine, maybe thanks to the mushrooms and certainly more meat than the others, but in no means %u201Cstuffed%u201D, was Ok. The rib eye was a nice taste. However, with mushrooms, mine came in costing $7.50 before tax.All in all, if this is 4th best, find a better list

Italian Village in Milmont, Pa -Delaware County has great cheesesteasks

It has to go to Sonny's Deli in Limerick. The rolls are Sarcone's. All kinds of hoagies to choose from.

not just pizza you must not be from south philly that place is the worst and its filthy in there! johns the best how do you even put a place with the words pizza or hoagie in a cheesesteak competition

How long were you in the bar and how many beers did you have before you ate one of their cheestesteaks. The cheesesteak was just plain nasty, and the fries won best in philly? The fries were burnt, the cheese was that phony packaged stuff. I can't believe you ranked them at 5. It was more of a sloppy roast beef sandwhich than a cheesesteak. Stick to ranking movies because the Grey Lodge should not even be in the top 40. Also the it was expensive and the steak was only about 6 inches long.

Best steak sandwiches ever. Great meat, perfect rolls, excellent fries, unique menu!!!!

11th & Wolf Streets. Only cheese steak I will eat.

Please help from the readers..I would like to here your top picks for "THE BEST ITALIAN HOAGIE IN THE BURBS JUST OUTSIDE OF PHILADELPHIA"...thank you.

glen mackow not picking a NE store to win!!!

what's funny about this contest is that geno's sold 780,000 steaks last year and some of the first twenty contestents are lucky they sold 100,000!

city pizza at front and snyder has a cheesesteak that will make you tell everybody you know that for $5.60 it is tasty,meaty,full of cheese and made to order on a ten inch roll we should have won the pizza contest we where voted #1 in the so. philly review and we also have a great cheesesteak stop by ask for Frankie we are at 100 snyder ave.phila p.a. 19148 (corner of front& snyder all are welcome see ya soon...

I CANT BELIEVE YOU DIDNT TRY PHILLIPS ON 23RD AND PASSYUNK THEY ARE REAL GOOD!!!!!!!!

two j's 6 and highland chester, if they dont use bruno bro rolls they cant be great

ha ha it's actually in tacony,wiss is the other west side of harbison,genius.and there is nothing wrong w/tacony.

Just opened a philly cheesesteak place in Madison, WI. I need to get one in your hands. www.bigredssteaks.com

Glen, you gotta try a cheesesteak &N Deli Sandwich Shop--W Moyamensing Ave..I've eaten at about 9-10 of the places on your list, and I can tell you first hand that T&N triumphs em all

I've only been to 2 of your top 6. Shinks and Steves. I truly believe Chinks was the best steak I have ever had and Steves is a close second. I found myself laughing at your comments about Paganos, Max's and the 2 fake king of cheesesteaks down on Passyunk ave.. The only one I would disagree with you on is Delasanndro's.. That was one of the worst steaks I have ever had.. The are overrated.. Coop from Mt Airy

They give you one HUGE and TASTELESS cheesesteak

Royal Crown Custard in Hammonton, NJ makes the best cheesesteak, BAR NONE!

Great steak, packed with meat, on a fresh roll. You've got to try one. 6000 block of Castor Avenue in the northeast phone #215-533-0900

Ive been to fresh works (and they are on the list) they suck. They say they make their own bread but they heat up frozen bread. Can a frozen roll be fresh Glen?

Slack's was definitely best in port richmond, then chinks, grey lodge, john's steve's. i already think talk of town is so-so.

Chinks is located in Wissinoming, not Tacony!!!!

thank you glen philadelphia macnow for absorbing all the calories and fat for the good of all mankind. at least i know where to go for a delicious cheese steak.

i went and sampled all of the your top 6. #1 by far grey lodge, #2 steve's prince of #3 john's roast pork #4 chinks's (w/a choc bannana shake)#5 talk of the town #6 slacks (what didi they pay for this slot,awful)

You havent tried a cheesesteak until you tried one from the Fresh Works of Port Richmond or Mayfair, and they arent even on your list... Maybe you should try one from there.

glen any1 with the pizza hoagie or pork n beef cannot b in ur top 50

A&LP in Wildwood is VERY GOOD. Russo's Deli, however, is THE BEST in all of the shore. NO DOUBT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what's the name of the bar at 2cd and south?

Try it? 100 York Rd. in Hatboro

I know this is ancient history now and I have a place that is outside the Philly area. I agree the Rossi burger is very nice. By far the best burger in the world is in Harrisburg, about 2 blocks from the capitol bldg. The Jackson House only serves lunch on weekdays unless the state is closed. If you ever get the chance go to 6th & forster and you will be born again!

Glen this contest has been fantastic to follow over the past weeks.But there has been a "DECLINE IN THE GREAT ITALIAN HOAGIES" within Phila and the burbs.Please consider the italian hoagie for a contest next year. Readers PLEASE HELP NOW with any top spots for a great ITALIAN HOAGIE...thanks.

Trappe, PA This is the Original Cook who made Pudges famous. If Pudges is #18 on your list, then You will love Ace's!!

Yellow Submarine in Reading Pa is the real deal.

Glen, I agree with one of your other poster. Walts in Clifton is excellent and if you are ever in Wildwood A&LP's is just as good. Both places have been around forever.

I've had Dalessandro's and Chubby's but Cosimo's leaves them both in the dust.

I'VE EATEN AT QUITE A FEW PLACES ON YOUR LIST. I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOUR TOP 2. JOHN'S IS THE BEST! STEVE'S PRINCE OF STEAKS IS VERY GOOD, GREAT JOB ON YOUR RANKINGS!

JUst a monor adjustment to Glen's critque. the Chink's is located in Wissinoming.

just kick off Sun Valley and try Lees so you can actually find the best cheesesteak

Being from NJ I've only tried the mainstream places in Philly. Pat's & Geno's are a waste. Definately a tourist trap. John's and Tony Lukes are always good. If you ever need a taster for a veal or chicken cutlet contest, I'd be interested. Thanks Glen.

Capriotti's Union Street Wilmington DE Little Italy

Collings Ave West Collingswood NJ 08108 will make top 20!

Glen, I've been a loyal listener to the station for over 15 years and have closely followed all of your food contests. I am very conservative when it comes to giving great reviews especially pertaing to food. After all "it's a mater of taste" In this particular case I've reserved this recommendation and am going full throttle to passionately and respectfully request that you PLEASE! add Dad's Stuffings located at 312 Black Horse Pike in Gloucester Twp. as a late entry to the contest. I promise you will be VERY impressed with this hidden gem of a steak in South Jersey or it's on me!! Thanks for everything you do and the great content of your shows! Lee Waldron Berlin, New Jersey 609-280-3670

you must be kidding rating the white house in ac si low them,sacco's and angleo's in ac have the best bread and use steak that is real and does not to be chopped up as is in philly rated low,I haven.t had a decent cheesesteak or pizza since I moced here 30 yrs ago try bruni"s in hammonton for the latter or ileano's there too yowza

You have to include this place.

glen u must b nuts steak'em-up is definately not deserving of a rank that low any1 from philly knows they should b in the top6

best kept secret in south jersey. the best i ever had

Try Pete's State House on Olden Ave. Ewing NJ. They're great!!

40 YEARS IN THE SAME LOCATION MCDADE BLVD FOLSOM ACROSS FROM EZ BEER. ANNAS IS VERY GOOD BUT THIS PLACE IS THE REAL DEAL TRUST ME. ASK RAY DIDINGERT ABOUT IT WILL CERTAINLY CRACK YOUR TOP 5. DONT HESITATE U HAVE NO IDEA WAT U R MISSING!!!!!!!

Glen are you not going to anymore places? You better not be because you havent even gone to Lee's Hoagies in Marlton yet. There the best cheesesteaks around. I PROMISE YOU it wont be a waste of time unlike these other places on your list.

Glenn, Love the list! I am the DJ at PAddywhacks where the finals are being held. I also own a small concrete company. I think along with the celebrity judges, you should have a second panel of regular people judges. I would love to be on the panel. We have Northeast, Southwest and South Philly people on the staff at Paddywhacks, we would love to help out. I can be reached at oatz19@comcast.net

The best ever by far, the cuz is right

The best I've ever had is the Special Steak Sandwich at Anthony's in Malvern but maybe that's because I add hot peppers to the mushrooms, pepperoni, etc. It's big but you will force yourself to finish it. Kim

I grew up eating Pagano's steaks and you couldn't be more correct.

Glen, Excellent Work! You owe it to yourself to visit Walt's Steaks in Clifton Heights - These guys have been around forever and that is a testament to their steaks. Address: 329 E Baltimore Ave Clifton Heights, PA 19018-1701

Glen, I absolutely agree with you on your #1. Its the perfect combination of beef, cheese, onions, and roll with just the right mix in every bite. Its the place I go to when my out-of-town friends want to try a true Philly cheesesteak.

Glen, I can't believe you didn't try Dad's in Blackwood on 168 It is up there with John's which I say is the best

Silvio's in Hatboro..if you love the White House is AC, you will love this just as much or more...and their Hoeagies are great..

I am hookes on Dad's Stuffing in Blackwood on BH Pike. See Rich who is a S. Philly Italian. Chicken Cheese Steaks are killer. Mickey

No Shank and Evelyn's??? This is an outrage!!!

go to Tony's Pizza at Belgrade & Clearfield in Port Richmond!! Absolute best cheesesteak, cheesesteak hoagie and pizza steak you will EVER have! The cheeseburger hoagie is also terrific!

then it's gotta be true, right? The Roman Pantry in Carneys Point, NJ (Exit 4 on I-295) is famed because Bruce Willis said they are "the best cheesesteaks in the world." While I don't necessarily agree they're the best in the world (Jim's gets that honor), they're pretty darn good and worth the drive. Especially for the 2-footers!

I just want to let you know that Campos has not been at 2nd and Market St. for 60 yrs. They have only been there at most 10. They are really from S.w. Philly.

Glen, I think you should have two rankings, chopped and non-chopped. I prefer chopped but I never had a non-chopped cheesesteaks. So based on your reviews I guess I'll have to try one. To me it's a preference, I can't imagine a non-chopped being as goods as a chopped but I'll keep an open mind unlike the character that brought up dog food. Whatever... I think this is great what your doing because now I can go out and try these places myself. Not sure if you really have a bias against Delaware but I've just moved there from Chester Co (which has some great steak shops) and they have some great ones as well. Don't leave out Delaware.

Glen, you gotta give Pickles and Chips a try in North Wilmington just off of the the intersection of Foulk and Silverside Road. It's the only cheesesteak that has ever reminded me of the ones at the beer garden near where I grew up in Coatesville. Wewere only allowed in to buy the food because we were under aged but I had waited years to taste that taste again. It'll be worth your trip. Greg Pugh

Ishkabibbles?

Yo Glen!!! What about Claymont Steaks in Claymont on Philadelphia Pike. I'll let it slide since John's Roast Pork made the list...as good as it gets!!!!!!

Pizza Roma next to Sears across from the Roosevelt Mall on Cottman & Bustleton in the Northeast, the best ever.

I'm telling you this is the best Cheesesteak in town, and their pizza steaks are just as good, if not better.

How have you still not gone to Lee's Hoagies in Marlton? If you don't go there then don't bother having a competition because you wouldn't have found the best one. I promise you wont be disappointed

we do make sandwiches in DE. I did not see any locations listed for Delaware...M Q

Can only be found at Steaks On South

Next challenge you gotta try Seagraves-small take out place short distance from the Del Mem Bridge - Delicious!

for the chopped up type of steak THE best is Joe's Pizza in Broomall rt 3 and 320 near the bike line...it was the first i ever had and still the best. The fries are incredible as well...try it...trust me...

Delaware's finest cheesesteaks, located on Main St. with cook Bennie Dollard running the food cart.

Hi Glen. I know you're wrapping this up, but, if you ever find yourself near Northeast High School, Ernie's on Cottman Ave right across from the school makes a great steak.

I totally agree with your comments about Pat's. I no longer live in PA and it boggles my mind that people ask me about Pat's. Only tolerable at very late hours after carousing.

Yo Glen! You missed out man not going to Boccella's in Havertown on West Eagle Road, you'll love it man

Is the best steak in the city. You gotta have it on hear.

my vote, if i had one would be for Dalesandro's in Roxborough... Since i moved away to Virginia I still lie awake at night thinking about that place. Def #1 gentleman. Any other argument is wrong. sorry.

Steaks On South

Steaks on South is the best I've tried. The bread is always fresh and the portions are much larger than at other places. Definitely try it. You won't be disappointed

Philips on Passyunk, Bar None!

How did Philips on Passyunk not make it? I'll go there before Pat's, Geno's, Tony Lukes, etc. any day.

A little whole-in-the-wall in Phillipsburg, NJ and Nazareth, PA called Joe's steak shop. Established in 1938 and selling tons of great steaks everyday. http://joessteakshop.com/index.html

you should try Bubby's Brisket, 15 & arch. They make a very good cheesesteak there for a reasonable price.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5999327020876367948&q=bennie dollard&total=5&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0 best cheese steaks in the nation

That would be something Glenn. My pick would be a place called the Italian Village in Downingtown Pa.

Mac n Mankos on the boardwalk in Cape May N.J...very little sauce with a slopping of cheese and a great taste. Macks Pizza in Wildwood is a close 2nd

Yellow Submarine in reading has a great steak. I will buy you one if you come up here some day (610) 463-7966 www.cleaning4less.com

You've overlooked somebody, Glenn. Great new find

Then it would be worth your time to hit the Claymont Sub Shop a few exits into Delaware. My family has sworn by them for 40 years.

Glen what about Havertown Pizza?

try bella italia in ardmore and i don't know if you can get to allentown but the brass rail is the ULTIMATE

Why doesn't Phillips on Passyunk near tasker get any love?

You missed two places that I tend to gravitate towards . . . Viterelli's on King's Hwy in Cherry Hill, and Big John's on Rt 70 in Cherry Hill. Big John's has gone through a couple of owners since Big John use to own it, so I can't guarantee the quality of their most recent cheesesteak. But Viterelli's has ALWAYS had a good cheesesteak. Check them out!!! Guy

Been to most of the prominent establishments and steve's is in my opinion the best around

best cheesesteak in university city is at greek lady on 40th st.

I Know!!! Who would ever say NEW England Pizza??? Believe me this family run franchise store has it on the ball and on the bun. Haven't had as good a cheese steak since DelAssandros stopped taking pride in their sandwiches and just started pumping them out in bulk. Great roll and good beef. Give them a try.

On Rt. 38 near Cherry Hill has a surprisingly big deliscious steak and a great bunch of guys behind the counter putting them together.

If Ishkabibles and Gooie Louies aren't even on your list, your list is just plain not valid.

Good call on Pat's! I only go there when I want to give my dog a treat.

Glen, You lost ALL credibility when you omitted Phillip's Steaks at 2234 W Passyunk Ave. 215-755-4820. MAKE THIS RIGHT AND RATE PHILLIP'S. Walter

Should've tried Di Vello's in Cherry Hill. They have the best cheesesteaks by far in South Jersey and the guys who run it are the best!

What about Jim's....c'mon!!

couple more spots for you.. Stacky's in Chester... Right near the Casino.. This venerable old establishment has fed many of ship yard workers over the years.. and everyone in Chester swears by it.. Also... Cappriotti's in Wilmington Delaware.... one of the best i've ever had... p.s. why your there try the turkey bobbie too... awesome.. Ivan..

I always felt The Dairy Cottage in Springfield was the best.

Glen, there is another place on frankford avenue that will rank at the top of your list. once you have one of their awesome steaks youll never want to have any othere

only one delco place tried? what gives

Phillip's Steaks on West Passyunk.

The best Cheese steak anywhere, you shoobs blew it when you went to the White House.

Voltaco's in Ocean City, NJ. 10th and West. Only open weekends until the season starts. Cheesesteak is very good. The Italian sub is the best I've ever had. I travel 160 miles round trip for it. They slightly toast the roll and everything is fresh. Incredible. Local runner up is Silvios in Hatboro. Lee's Hoagies make me gag.

steve's is the best, hands down, you were close

Mama's in Belmont Hills is the very best!

next time at the shore, try Dino's

I agree with most of your assessments, however I believe that you allowed atmosphere and psychological marketing impact sway some of your judgement. Dalessando's has sold the name to new people and changed the ingrediants of the "old" sandwich. Chubbys would be my second choice only to Barrys. Barrys does very little advertising yet has thrived for years in Roxborough. Being a South Philly transplant, I get my fix from the chessestakes at Barrys. Also, do you think its a little unfair to compare little joints who prepare a small amount of steaks (bars and corner joints) to those who pump out primarly steaks? Prehaps a subset of these ranks are in order.

We love Mamas!

Silvios is really good

Glenn, I think you missed on. Maybe not a winner but for Price and quality. Lorenzo's in the italian Market is the best for the money

Voltaco's in Ocean City...I guarantee it will be among the best. Come down to the shore...they are open Fri Sat and Sun before Memorial Day...every day after.

Hey i grew up on Jim's CheeseSteaks the best out there. If you never had one. Make your way out to 62nd st in West Philly. You will not regret it. Don't foget the onions.

I judge Chubbys to be a little better than Dalessandro's, but of the places I have been to, and tried cheesesteaks, I think your rankings are otherwise spot on (particularly with regard to the low rankings of the places with the bright neon lights in South Philly). One final comment: Abner's steaks used to be good when I went to Drexel. I went back a few years ago, and the words "putrid meat and soggy bun" come to mind.

Cheesesteaks made in heaven. It's a must!

go to phils at 20th passyunk

Momma's in Bala Cynwyd!

I'm glad you loved John's heesesteaks.Did you ever try their roast pork - to die for. The sister, Carol, is an old friend of mine and they are a wonderful family. Good for them ... again!

Welshie's in Sea Isle City - the best I've ever had - lotsa cheese!

A good sandwich, will definitely rank high. Comfort Cheesesteak.

pretty darn good

don't rule out their cheese steak with wiz

I think he could come up with more places in the Ambler Area. Aren't there any Italians in Ambler anymore? Try Ninos on Bethlehem Pike nr. Butler intersection maybe. Also, guess Glen should do The Chicken Cheesesteak rankings next...

In the spirit of the cheesesteak i wrote an article on www.somebodyisfromhere.com

go there. top 10. guaranteed.

the only thing that could possibly put sonny's on the list over campo's is that it's open late so when you're hammered and already short a bunch of taste buds you can't tell how dry and crappy their steak is. Campo's all the way. Top 5 in the city - hands down.

new place but my favorite in the city.

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the guy that posted the yosteaks link: You aretrying way too hard to be "Philly". All the Yos are real fake. And it isn't called a Philly Cheesesteak, it is just a cheesesteak. Also, the word is "with" not "wit". You don't delibertaely say "wit" it just sounds like it. You are trying way too hard.

If you must chop it --it was tough to begin with--i have been telling people for 20 years that steves was the best and pats was the worst

A nice spot, with very good milk shakes, they always seem to be left out of these contests. Take a shot.

Silvio's . . . not you traditional cheesesteak . . . homemade roll . . . thick and chewy . . . different but so so so good!

www.yosteaks.com I agree on Johns roast pork. This new and up and coming steak master is worth the trip! Good luk with your hunt.

Glen, i was loooking through the list and was shocked to not see Lee's on the list. How can this happen? You have to try this there cheesesteak is amazing.

Glen, you've got to go to Lee's. They have the perfect cheesteak. They came in 2nd for Best of Philly 2 or 3 years ago. How can you pass this up?

Claymont Steakshop in Claymont DE

My God Glenn.Your cholesterol and sodium count must be through the roof!

You should try Ray's at 850 S Valley Forge Rd, Lansdale. PA. I think you will be impressed at the taste, size and portions. Extremely friendly staff.

Glen you should have tried Sugar Hill steaks in Mays Landing it is far superior from White House in AC

I can't believe you have not at least tried Philips on pasayunk, your list is good and you have tried many places that a lot of people in philly have never heard of, however this is in south philly and you have not tried it yet, come on

Try Lenny's in Conshohocken. Best Roast Pork for sure. Has a South Philly feel, so I'd give the cheesesteak a shot. I do agree with John's Roast Pork....best steak, bar none.

Good choice. Next try their cheese steak stromboli with sweet peppers and fried onions.

We are in New Orleans,la.we moved here from Philadelphia,pa. we know we have the best, please call us at 504-679-0004 ask for Barry-7am-5:00pm Thank you,Barry

Hey Glenn, Glad to see you on the afternoons. Congrats. We spoke on the air about Kelly's in Bryn Mawr on Lancaster Avenue. If you visit 40 places, you've got to visit Kelly's and its probably only 10 minutes from your house. Great cheesesteak, beer and good looking girls. Not a bad threesome.

Hey talk of the town good job om finishing in the top 6 and good luck in the final challenge I will be rooting you on best cheesteak in the east coast that I have and now everybody talk about the real cheesesteak winner because it will be the TALK OF THETOWN go man keep it up .

me and 2 other guys had steaks there yesterday..not a good steak at all...it was stringy, taste ruberry..not worthy of the #1 spot. the do use good rolls and give you alot of meat and cheese..asked for fried onions and never got them.

Although Steve's Prince of steaks is just ok, I belive Chinks is the heart of Philadelphia and the real deal.

This is why you continue to prove your not from Phila. I could name 10 spots that you didn't even try. Genos and Pats are garbage which you basically said. Here is a top 5. Already won best of phila. in past in Phila magazine. Little Italy in Ambler very close to Phils tavern which I agree with your comments.If you want the next ten let me know but I won't hold my breathe. Not bad though as I have learned a couple new spots.

Come on Glen get over to Lee's Hoagies in Marlton. I know what your thinking, your going to try Lee's and automatically end your competition because there so good and it will be unanimously the best in the Philly area. Its a good idea saving the bestfor last Glen.

If you are still looking ofr good places to go in the western suburbs here are a few...Dairy Cottage, Mallory's (Bryn Mawr), Lenny's in Conshy, Dakota in Wynnewood.

THIS CANT BE A LEGIT CONTEST WITHOUT AN ENTRY BY CHICK'S DELI IN CHERRY HILL. LOVE THE SHOW GLEN BUT THIS WOULD BE A FRAUD OF A CONTEST IN MY EYES AND I AM SURE MANY MANY OTHER LISTENERS. THEY KNOW WHO THEY ARE. I IMPLORE YOU GLEN TO MAKE ONE MORE TRIP

Glen, great place with a great name Warrington Pa Rt.611 and Bristol Road ask for Ralphie excellent

I was just wondering after looking over your list that Jim's on south and 4th was not on it. I know you mentioned it with the other Jim's but why the omission? I know its a assembly line like but its better than Geno's and Pat's. Iam bias though it is my favorite cheesesteak place

Its a definate sleeper.There Cheesesteaks are the best I have had and I have had plenty.

gr8 contest but way off glen im from south philly genos n pats r the worst i like talk of the town but ranked way 2 high n steak'em-up is way 2 low i thnk thr steaks r really good also

Cherry Hill, NJ Best I've had in Cherry Hill. Worth the trip.

When your in the Tampa /St. Pete / Cearwater area the place to go is; Delco's Original formally La Spada's at 1737 Main St., Dunedin, FL. They are orginally from Montgomery County. When I need my cheesesteak fix and don't want to wait for my next triphome - this is where I go and it's just as good as being home.

Hey glenn great list. Just dont know how talk of the town is so high. You must have got them on a good day, because of the few times I have been there it has been far from good. Also JRP is easily #1 no questions asked. I am a little suprised you didn't take a look at Philips in south philadelphia. It is much better then several of the south philly places you looked at.

Have you tried Lee's Hoagies in Marlton?? I guarante you'll like it.

Walt's Steaks in Clifton Hts. PA are great steaks. Under new management but still very good.

Thanks for letting your listeners about this place. Took my son before opening day for a steak here, all I can say is it is HEAVEN on a roll

Glen, try Gooey Louies shop at 3rd and Moyemensing in South Philly. It's the best cheesesteak in the city.

Anyone mentioned Michael's on Jefferson ave in Woodlyn?

Glen Have you tried Anna's Cheesesteak yet? I called it in a while back. They are on MacDade Blvd. in Folsom, PA. You know, Ray Diddy's old stompimg grounds?

Go and have a Mr. V's Steak, top of the list

I still some people commenting on trying there yet don't see them being rated. I grew up on 2nd Street in South Philly and they were my favorite as a kid (now 30). Give this guys a shot. Make sure you are on an empty stomach though. They have HUGE sandwiches!

Home Of The $20.00 Cheese Steaks!! 20" Cheese Steak with 2 1/2 pounds of meat!!!

duffs steaks in manayunk is legit, try them out they are definitely better than well over half the list already...plus look at the name, half of your spots are dishing out frozen steak ems, duffs is a real joint that makes classic philly cheesesteaks

Glen you gotta go to DUFFS STEAKS in manayunk, this place is a untapped resource of a quality sandwich. In light of your challenge i went and got a "provy wit" (not my normal go to) and it was delicious.

I'm heading to Narberth for the 42nd best cheesesteak Narberth for the

Your review of Anthony's cheesesteaks is all wrong; and no the same person was not writing in the comments. Say what you will but Anthony's is a hell of a lot better then 70% of these places that try to pass off their so called cheesesteaks as food

Gotta try Mr V's in Franklin Mills. Right up there with Steve's and Chink's.

Mark, I have to agree with you that Glen (and WIP) has an not-so-underlying air of disdain regarding Delaware. And you could not be more correct regarding that, if this Challenge is for the best steaks in the listening area, then from the get-go Capriottis, Casapullas and Claymont should have been earmarked for appraisal, no doubt. At this point, we'll just take Claymont, just to see on Delaware joint at least considered. Have all of Glen's food surveys skipped Delaware? Not sure what the deal may be, but it's always come across with several WIP hosts. Que sera sera. I also think you are spot on regarding Slacks in Delaware. Never been to the other Slacks but this one won't see 2009. On my visit, the service was poor, and there are just too many other quality steak places in Delaware (yes, in Delaware) for this one to survive.

If your looking for the best steaks, how can you not have gone to Mr. V's Steaks yet. Try it!!!

I really enjoy your reviews... I think people take their cheesesteaks VERY serious compared to burgers, pizza and ribs... Do I hear chicken wings or steak next?

Does a place named John's Roast Pork win a Cheesesteak Contest

Hey Glen took your advice I went to the Phils game yesterday and normally I would go to tony lukes but I went to talk of the town instead and it was alot better than tony lukes and you don't have to wait forever to get your sandwich,so that's where I will be going from now on to talk of the town.Talk of the town you just got me as a new customer.

You can knock the two out the same day... I told you about Donkeys... These are almost as good

i'd like to know why you haven't made the trip to ray's pizza what kind of contest are you runnin here?????????

Glen,