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400 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
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For three star dining in Philadelphia, try Jim's Steaks. It's known for its sandwiches. It's been awarded the Best of Cheesesteak award. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant features catering. This place is open late.
5.0 of 5 stars.
No place with a line that wraps around the inside and then the outside of the building can be that bad. The only thing I don't like is that if for some reason you can't talk or have a weak voice your...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Those who have poorly rated appear to be first timers to Philly. Yes the shop is not an immaculate five star restaurant, but Jim's defined the Philly sandwich. If you want an authentic philly, come...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My first thoughts upon going inside were... "dirty, dirty, dirty!"Once inside, you snake into a line designated by some rope and stanchion and wait your turn to the grill, at which time you give 'em...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the fact that you need to know what you want when you go up for your order...i find it amusing ......great cheesesteak
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awful.My friend said we had to try this place.When we arrived the lines were long and it took about 1 hour to be served.I assumed that since the line was so long the steak sandwich must...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best cheese steak of my night. So good that I ate one and a half here after going through one at Pat's and then another at Geno's. I've had few things better than this on a late night - the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never been to Pat or Geno's but I don't really eat at places to compare them to each other...Jim's steaks are... wow awesome. I always get the one with whiz... I don't know what that magical...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For all of the touristy spots for a cheesesteak, I recommend all of my friends from out of town to visit Jim's over everywhere else. They make it the right way (soft bun, cut the meat, several cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Jim's Steaks used to be the best. 1986... South Street. Nothing better on a Saturday night while waiting for the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the TLA. Unfortunately they now are nowhere near the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As usual with these things the line rapped around the door. But it was definitely worth the wait and a hoovered the thing like it was my job. I am now a true fan of cheese steaks because of cheesewiz...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of my goals while visiting Philadelphia was to have an authentic cheesesteak. The first time I ever had one was in SF, then subsequently Denver where I now live. Basically, I've never had the real...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tear. So very disappointed with my very first cheesesteak. Did I build it up too much? Did my overanticipation set me up for disappointment? Sigh. We'll never know. The meat was cold! How is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE best Cheesesteak in Philadelphia which is why and only why it gets 5 stars. The service isn't exceptional, maybe the food isn't the best, and good lord it's pricey for what you get, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bar none the best place to get a cheesesteak in Philadelphia. I especially like the fact that the whiz is put on the roll BEFORE the steak. The only way to fly.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know I really don't like giving 5 stars and I usually try and find a reason to deduct a star but in all honesty I can't find anything wrong with this place.Remember, you never find the best food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a tiny, soppy, tasteless, greasy "cheesesteak" then this is the tourist trap for you. Not only do they serve up expensive nasty cheesesteaks but they will also give you an attitude to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with the negative reviews. This tourist hotspot, serves the worse cheesesteaks. When I first moved to Philadelphia a friend took me to Jim's Steaks in West Philadelphia. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!! The line was long on a late Saturday afternoon but it wasn't a long wait, before I knew it, I was face to face with the grill and heaps of beef and onions. YUMMY.We ordered a regular with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I was going to the 4.5-starred Jim's Steaks in a different location, and man this was a disappointment given my expectations. Oh well. The cheesesteak was just too damn dry and nothing I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Do you want you taste buds to hate you? Then, eat at Jim'sIf this is "the place" to get a a true cheese steak, then I think I may hate cheese steak, which is news to me. I got a basic cheese steak...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
200 degrees inside this place...not very sanitary (at least normally I can't see it). Decent cheesesteaks but definitely not worth the wait. I cannot say it enough, go to Tony Lukes or Campos...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting Philly for a week and on the last day of my stay I was strongly encouraged to have a Philly Cheesesteak before I left. I was then strongly encouraged to eat at Pat's or Jim's and since...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't mind the long line. I did mind the somewhat bland tasting, dry steak that was being mass cooked on the grill. I need for my cheesesteak to be made with a little more love and warmth. The bul...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge fan of Philly Cheesesteaks and I knew that the minute I hit Philly, I HAD to try a Philly Cheesesteak. Luckily, I went there with some friends who knew the area and took me to Jim's and WOW...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I do not care how good an establishment's cheese steak is, you do not give a customer and attitude, and you do not yell at a customer. Before anyone thinks I am some kind of person who thinks he is an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are multiple locations. I just got back from a weekend in Philadelphia and visited the location on South St. Benjamin Franklin rocks. On WTR!!!Menu:Simple and straight forward:Cheesesteak with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good cheesesteaks. However, there's always a line and you gotta wait. Especially on weekends. Line moves kinda quick tho.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, it was a good experience but I thought Tony Luke's and Pat's we're much better as I went to these places while I was visiting Philly last month. I got the mushroom cheesesteak with white...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK this is an odd review as I do not eat beef I have never had their steaks but I have taken many a person to the shop when they visit me for the Philly Cheese steak experience and I have a few things...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A colon-bustingly delicious cheesesteak wit wiz a view of the circus that is South Street. I think this may be the best steak in town and the folks behind the counter don't give you the usual...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Get this, I spent over $200 coming from NYC (using amtrak) making a day trip just to eat the cheesesteak sandwich here lol. I didn't know that there was a cheaper transportation method called bus...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Out of the famous places for a steak in Philly this is my favorite. Behind Tony Luke's, Pat's then Geno's.I always make sure to get extra steak in my sandwich.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh but bland meat doesn't redeem this place. Another boring cheesesteak in Philly.After trying Jim's, Geno's, and Patt's, I now treasure "Fat Philly" in the San Francisco Mission. Oh, Bay Area,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One Liner: Best cheese steak I have ever had to-date.Food: (scale of 0-4) 3.1After having a serious and positive experience with Geno's, I was going to try Pat's. Fate took me to Jim's instead. Unlike...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone hypes about Pat's and Geno's but Jim's is by far better than then the mainstream. The difference between Jim's is the cut of meat they use. LocationSouth street can be a challenge to find...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I waited on line for probably an hour at about 4 in the morning on a Saturday night for one of these steaks. It was POURING outside and when we got into Jim's it was hot and steamy and there were a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer...I'm from out of town, never had an authentic chesesteak before, and went to Jim's on the advice of a few local friends. Jim's was awesome! We arrived very hungry, and at first I was a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eaten here twice on trips to South Street - my favorite cheesesteaks in Philly. I normally roll "Whiz Witout" but have also gotten steaks with sauce and still enjoyed them.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think Jim's Steaks is acquired taste. You have to take two bites to know it's good. This is one Philly experience you can't miss!
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What makes Jim's cheesesteak different from others is that the meat is chopped up a lot more, almost like a chopped BBQ sandwich compared to a sliced one. The whiz without is my standard, and Jim's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jim's, to me, is hand's down the best place to get a cheesesteak... I don't really care for Pat's, Geno's, Rick's....I will wait in the loopty line, to get my cheesesteak fix, "wit wiz & onions"... I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sought out Jims as it was the closest of the hyped cheesesteaks to the tourist spots we visited. Everyone else must have been thing the same thing because there was a line that took over an hour....
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I'm taking on the all time "beef" (literally) between the best Philadelphia cheese steak joints that are actually IN Philadelphia. Being a Philadelphia native - born AND raised - I felt it my duty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's wrong with you people? When you go to Jim's you order it "Wit wiz and onions." There's no other way. I laugh when I'm standing in line and I see some obnoxious lady from Texas wearing all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that this is the best cheesesteak I have had in philly so far. I have been to Genos, Pats, place in Reading Terminal, and Philips. This place is great for late night cheesesteaks after...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here specifically to prove a point. Recently, I was having a discussion about Philly cheesesteaks with a few people...and they were swearing allegiances to several different (and well known)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
During days when I am feeling down and depressed, I like to walk by Jim's Steaks on South St and just laugh at the silly people waiting in the massive lines in the blazing heat/freezing cold, all for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Steak n Cheese (i'm from Boston)...oops i meant CHEESESTEAK I've had in Philly. Pats would be my second. The bread was nice and soft, the cheese whiz was no over powering and the steak of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As good as I remember from a couple of years ago. These steaks are sliced (shaved is probably more accurate) wafer thin and are flavorful and lean; the bread is fresh and soft, the onions done just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jim's serves a solid three star product, with an extra star added for quality control. You can spend a half hour in line here knowing that at the end of the trail you're going to be served the same...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm greasy delicious cheesesteak. Somehow my boyfriend and I were walking around south street aiming to pick up food to have a picnic, but we ended up at Jim's and eating at the counter inside. But...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think Jim's is one of those places that gets way over-hyped. That being said, their steaks ARE much better than some of the other famous cheesesteaks in Philly. I am a purist and do NOT think...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there wasn't a Dalessandro's or if I was stuck downtown ... this is the joint. If you haven't tried Geno's or Pat's ... sure ... go see if you like them but for the best tasting steak outside of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry Pat and Geno, but Jim's is the best in town. The dinning area is also a plus.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands Down, Jim's beats Pat's and Geno's. I've eaten at Pat's and Geno's only once, and I wished I went to Jim's. Jim's is worth the wait!! I've always had to wait in line, but that's a great sign, it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure this review will make me rather unpopular, but I abhor Jim's. All the flavor of the sandwich comes from the cheese, as the meat has no taste, probably because they water it down. It literally...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jim's is yummy!! HOWEVER, Every time I've been- I have to wait in line ((Saturday night I waited about 30 minutes in a line that was out the door)). I know I shouldn't be complaining- obviously that's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
5 / 11 of my cheesesteak pilgrimage (see my list!)Ok, so the sandwich here beats nearby Pat's and Geno's, but I had to rate a bit Pat's higher because of its historical significance. The bread and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn, I would not mind coming here again. Jim Steak's is located right in the middle of South Street nightlife. Granted a cheesesteak shouldn't cost $9.00, but where else can you eat a greasy sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a local, nor am I a prior resident of Philly, but I will say that this is the best Philly cheesesteak I have ever had in my life (as my mouth is salivating upon writing this). To me, a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jim's Steaks ROCKS! I'm still itching to try out other places, but Jim's was really good. I would so go back in a minute. I had the steak sandwich with Provolone cheese and a coke. For under $10...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jim's Steaks is numero uno, but know what you want before you get to the counter.You walk in to reveal a cafeteria-type space with celebrity photos and autographs lining the walls. Evidently lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It wasn't really worth the wait. Maybe if the lines moved a bit quicker, I would be rating this 3 stars, but it really wasn't as superlative as I expected. Despite the restaurant's busy-ness, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited to come to Philly to try a cheesesteak. My Philly native friend recco'd Jim's so we decided to try it. First, I was greeted to a nice long line that wrapped around the corner, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After checking out Geno's, Pat's, and Jim's Steaks, I notice what the locals want. The locals know that Pat's and Geno's are two tourist traps living off of their prior reputations. If you want to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What a crappy cheesesteak I had at Jim's. I don't know what the hype was about here. The staff looks like they don't even want customers in the place, and the steak was a giant letdown. We were in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally had an authentic Philly cheese steak! visited some friends in Philly for the first time and I HAD to have a Philly cheese steak so they took me here. Here's what I had: Philly cheese steak...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:-Great steaks (American better than Wiz here) if you get one of the good cooks who juices up the meat and doesn't let it dry out.-Open late-ish (1am on weekdays)-Good crowd control setup indoors...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
set apart from the drama of genos vs. pats, conveniently located where you're most likely to be drunk and starving, and rarely swarmed by tourists but totally filled with locals- it's Jim's. All i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was the site of my very first Philly cheesesteak. Everything from the wait in line in the cold winter late night, the shiny counters and myriad of framed photos on the wall to the noise and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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The service at this dump is downright rude and indifferent. The lazy employees have an attitude problem and don't care about friendly service with a smile. Save your money and go somewhere else that...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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Think the best steak & cheese in Philadelphia can be found at either Pat's or Geno's? Wrong! It's at Jim's!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The debate continues- which philly cheesesteak is the best, the signature, the most delish? Honest engine my tastebuds say Jim's is ridiculously amazing. Jim's opened it's doors in '39 and there is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy, one of the reasons I'm adding to my list for moving to philly. The meat of tender, juicy and flavorful. Oh and the bread is phanominal. I was lucky to hit this place when we first got into...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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It's all in the cheese wiz!!! Although it's crowded, once you're inside there's space to sit down.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheesesteak beer = yay!
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Huge cheesesteaks that are delicious and cheap. I am tempted to return to Philly just for a cheesesteak alone. The Midwest just can't do them right.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at all the cheesesteak places... even the not so conventional cheesesteaks ie @ Bliss or Barclay Prime. Jim's was my father's favorite before me and now it's mine. Just remember... wiz w/...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is a little late, but whenever I get a cheesesteak, I'm always reminded of my first cheesesteak.I have vague yet vivid memories of the occasion, so after a recent local cheesesteak...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only got to spend a few hours in Philly, and one of the things on my "to do" list was to have a Cheesesteak. Now... if I were anywhere other than Philly, you would NEVER see me eating one of these....
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't actually go inside since I had to wait in the car due to the lack of parking on South St. We were visiting from DC and wanted to try some authentic stuff and Jim's was pretty good. The meat...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just drove from Richmond, VA to Philly at 2:30am just so I could get one of these sandwiches. As expected it was perfect. Still better than that horsemeat crap they serve at Pat's and Geno's, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jim's is awesome if you can stand the line. I actually think the waiting makes you think it taste better than it really is, but honestly it's a great sandwich. The great thing here is that, unlike...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in the Northeast of this fair city, about 10 minutes from Jim's Roosevelt Mall location. I remember going there a lot, but being too young to really give a damn about what I was eating....
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jim's Steaks are my favorite cheesesteaks in Philly. The greasiness/fattiness and the famous "name" of Pat's or Geno's doesn't quite compare to the overall best taste of Jim's. I highly recommend the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I actually consider Jim's slightly better than on-par with Geno's and Pat's... as it isn't quite as greasy and doesn't slide down your throat the same way, they pack it with far more toppings here on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. On par with Tony Luke's in terms of quality (if you consider having a greasy pile of substandard meat haphazardly tossed on an average roll with undercooked onions quality). Long lines and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my philly friends swear by this place claim it is the best in town. i dont agree then again i dont really have a favorite. it is usually a good steak but i have gotten a subpar steak on occasion. dry...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I feel unfortunate for the people who come here on the idea that this is where the "locals" go. If by locals you mean people who live in the philadelphia suburbs who come downtown, sure. Then that's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
recommended by a local friend where the local goes for Phili Cheese Steaks & yes, we surely wasn't disappointed, the friendly staff & great sandwiches there are simply the best!Because the amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best steaks in Philly and the country. Doesn't get better than this. Most people go to Geno's or Pats, but when I have visitors in town, I take them to Jim's cuz it's just so much better. Juicy juicy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've reviewed Geno's - http://www.yelp.com/biz/genos-steaks-philadelphia#hrid:_NrO8jJP-vCBEtuehOxWtAI've reviewed Pat's -...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The line was too long for something that I am pretty sure I could have experienced just about anywhere else in the city. The sandwich was okay. the "experience" was just fine. It is touristy. Don't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST CHEESESTEAK I'VE EVER TASTED. I had to start off with that. Earlier in the day, I tried out the Passyunk Dynasty and tried Pat's and Geno's. They're both not bad but I've always heard of a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading so many reviews debating about where to go for a good cheesesteak in Philly during my business trip, I opted to go to Jim's instead of the more touristy places. Strolled right into this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to stop by here every time I'm heading to the TLA or just around South Street. The whiz, chopped up steak, onions, and roll just taste so great. Jim's serves one of the best cheesesteaks I've...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit I'm more of a hoagie girl myself. BUT, every now and then, while shopping on South Street, I will crave delicious delicious Jim's Steak. They're greasy and cheesy and full of god knows...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Tourists to Philadelphia - Do what the locals do. We locals know that Pat's and Geno's are two tourist traps living off of their prior reputations. If you want to have a great cheesesteak, you don't have to go...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just to be clear, Jim's definitely SMELLS like 5 stars. I mean, there is no denying that this place causes the entirety of South Street to smell like heaven, which I heartily appreciate.That said, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is spot where I wish I could give a 3.5, but I'll go conservative here. When people insist on suffering at Pat's for their first Philly steak, I do my best to convince them to head to Tony...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading a few Yelp reviews I decided to teleport over to Jims Steaks because its environmentally friendly. I had been by a few times over the years and knew it was one of the better cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I'll admit right away that I am not from Philly and have had little to no exposure to cheesesteaks. But that doesn't make me any less appreciative of this place.Yes, the line is absurdly long at...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am a new resident of Philly and this is the first restaurant I visited. I decided on this place after asking several random people where they go for a good cheesesteak.My husband and I both had a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hmmmWell if I'm in Philly than I have to try a Philly Cheesesteak right??? I was told to come her over Geno's and Pat's - which are overhypedDidn't know what to expect...so far my exposure to it has...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So...yeah, my friend and I basically drove an hour out of our way (on a return trip from AC) just to try a Philly cheesesteak. We decided to head to Jim's based on a friend's recommendation. Though...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a new Philadelphian semi-resident, it's a must to try a good, genuine Philly cheese steak. Before I came here, one of my former teachers, who is from this area, gave me a bunch of recommendations...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister is a relatively recent transplant to Philly and Jim's Steaks was recommended to her for a good, authentic cheese steak place that locals frequent. Our knowledge of cheese steaks is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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Best meat best buns best technique = Jim's. If you want to look like a total douche, get the Cheese Whiz which the other places prefer because they're too lazy. Stick with the American.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good, but I liked Pat's better. So yes, I am a tourist.
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first steak, wizz wit. Pressed for time so skipped the "originals" at 9th & Passyunk. This is the essence of salt and fat. Absolutely delicious. Order one with a birch beer and wonder how it is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Would definitely come back to this place. Line is always long, but it's worth the visit. South Street area reminds me of Berkeley's Telegraph Avenue.
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still one of the BEST cheesesteaks in Philly. Pat's and Geno's isn't even worth going to or wasting my money in my eyes. Just go to Jim's and feel satisfied!I enjoyed their Provolone Wit last...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jim's on South street has great steaks--good bread, decent enough meat (it's a cheesesteak), greasy onions, and the only proper condiment for a steak, WIZ. It's a fun place to stop by, if you're in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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I was in Philly for one day and had to find the best cheesesteak. Going by these reviews decided to try Jim's then Pat's. SKIP Pat's, it tasted like any other cheesesteak I've had, not bad just not special....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
dudes, if you're new to phili cheese steaks, goto Pat's cheese steak.. Jim's steaks isn't that good.. it's almost like Geno's. They are dried and flavorless and they also come with very long line!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ordered a steak with peppers and provolone. roll was nice, meat was good texture but was looking for more taste. ill try another night, but used to come here all the time as a kid but didnt have the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best cheesesteaks! Whenever we are in the city we always stop in and get one. Worth the wait!
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
tourist trap.long lines (even at 2pm).surprisingly the staff is very helpful. i thought they'd be all frustrated when i got to the front and got all tongue-tied... i forgot how to order! i almost...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay...enough of this Pat's vs. Geno's nonsense, if you want real cheesesteak and none of the soup nazi ordering protocol that is Pat's/Geno's, come here. They actually chop their steaks in front of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Jim's was less bad than I expected, but it wasn't good either. The roll was stale, and the meat, while well cooked, wasn't chopped up finely enough for my tastes. They don't cook the american cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's nothing like a cheesesteak run at 1am.After doing some research on places other than Pat's and Geno's, we decided to give Jim's a try. We did a quick reservation of a Philly Car Share car and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My out-of-town buddy wanted an authentic Philly cheesteak, and wanted to avoid the touristy Geno's and Pat's (which wouldn't have been a bad call either).We went here, and I was impressed to see folks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my second visit to Jim's Steaks for the real "Philly Cheesesteak". I visited this time during lunch so the line wasn't crazy. But the line was pretty long late night the first time I visited....
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A work acquaintance of mine from Philly suggested this place and though the line does look a bit maddening, it moves incredibly quick - the guys behind the counter are like surgeons mixing precision...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The line at this place... you can't be serious.We were told Jim's had the best sandwich in Philly, so we stopped in here.About 10 minutes into the 30-40 person line we called up the real deal 62nd...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got the taste of one of the true Philadelphian cuisines - Jim's Steak on 400 South Street. Well, I cannot compare the vegetarian cheesesteak with the real cheesesteak because the beef is the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When it is late, you're drunk and starving and happen to still be down around South Street, this is where you go. Even though the guy taking your order might yell at you so meanly that it makes you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After living in Philly for 6 years, I can safely say that Jim's is my favorite place for steaks! It rocks! The line might be long, the staff might be a little gruff, but the steaks are out of this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I should start by saying that I used to love Jim's when I was in high school which is quite some time ago... I should also say that I haven't eaten red meat for about 8 years. So how can I review a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care what anybody says - this is THE cheesesteak to eat when you're visitng Philly. It's a 15 minute walk from old city, there's always a line (not only a sign of quality food, but the line...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a big cheese-steak lover - in fact - I don't like them - but for Jim's I make an exception. You can forgo Pat's and Geno's (and the rude "'Wiz 'Witout, fast-paced steak-nazi ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can't think of a more controversial culinary topic than who makes the best, most heartburn-inducing cheesesteaks in Philadelphia. On a recent trip to Philly, I ate at Jim's, Geno's, and Campo's on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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When in Philly I always stop here first the Steak wit wiz is to die for. I have went so far as to have the steaks flown into Orlando. The staff is great and even picked up a dozen pretzels from the vendor...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Jim's. Not because it's better than Geno's and Pat's (frankly its all the same stuff to me) but because its got a better location. It's right on South Street, so after eating a cheesesteak, you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first dinner in Philly and first Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich was here. I was not let down. I got the Cheese Wiz sandwhich, thought I couldn't finish it because it looked massive, and scarffled the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm. Cheesesteaks! Who doesn't love 'em?! I finally made the trek out here. Located on the corner, you walk into a old establishment that somewhat resembles an old diner or a mom and pop's shop. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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I've long held that the only place to get a good Philadelphia cheesesteak is in Philly itself. For some reason you just can't get one of these elsewhere. Jim's has the reputation and you won't be disappointed....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that Jim's is my favorite out of the 3 high rollers, including Genos and Pat's. I do a lot of shopping everytime I'm in Philly on South Street and like to go here in between walks down...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Who gives up meat then comes to Philly on business and comes to Jim's for dinner?this idiot.but luckily I can compromise just about any arrangement I make with myself for the greater good (greater...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had the original w/ onions w/ cheese wiz. Yum! It was hot, greasy, and cheesy. Yes, I felt a little sick afterwards from all the grease but I thought it was great! The steak was shaved really thin...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Great steak sandwiches, and don't be put off by the hustle and bustle. Nobody ever explains that part of the Jim's cheesteak mystique is the bread they use, custom-baked for Jim's in South Philadelphia. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here around midnight on a week night. No huge line. Ordered a pizza steak with provolone cheese to go. Tasty! My only complaint is no fountain soda, but they have lots of options for drinks to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's be fair here. Just because they're touristy doesn't mean they don't do a good job. They make a good cheesesteak. Worth waiting ridiculously long? Possibly not. But if you go at a not too...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Poor attitudes, poor food, long lines, high prices...yep, that is the Jim's experience. Note to the out-of-towners: Nobody from Philly ever goes here on purpose. Yes, I know its on South Street, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Jim's Steaks is marginal at best. The entire block smells like their sandwiches so it takes a tremendous amount of willpower to wait in their long line usually wrapped around 4th Street. I'm sure...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just plain awesome. Being from Boston, the Philly Cheese Steak is a rare commodity. While there is Moogy's, there is nothing quite like Jim's Steaks in Philly. Yes there are other places,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So we waited for an hour (in the early afternoon even, like at 2 pm, not even lunch or dinner time) to get these and I didn't even finish mine. Just not good. Kind of lacked all flavor, I'm not a fan....
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not the worst I've had (that honor goes to Fairmount Pizza, nice job guys), but when you have to put ketchup on a steak to make it palatable, you know you aren't coming back.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The King of Philly? Nah. I like the fact that it's on South Street. The steaks wasn't so bad (i like them in slabs and not chopped up though). I kind of liked it. You can smell these bad boys from 5...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The line was ridiculously long and wrapped around the corner but it moved along pretty fast. The meat tasted underseasoned and the provolone cheese wasn't even melted.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not bad, just not great. if u liked chopped up cheese steaks, you'll love jim's. but i prefer whole slices of beef. like steve's, pat's, geno's. i prefer the one in southwest philly over this one. i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I lived in Philly and lived near here I'd weigh 500lbs. I love the cheese steaks and the pizza is shockingly decent (pesto pizza at 4am after leaving the TLA is strangely divine). There's a decent...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Note: I had to repost this after some computer glitch went and deleted it. Aside from doing the Lorenzo's / Jim's challenge I'm not much of a Jim's fan.It's usually chocked full of tourists with a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their steaks are pretty good. I love how they give you a lot of meat on the roll (to the point that it's falling over/off). Only complaint is that you might walk out smelling like onions but they are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best cheesesteak in Philly. I go there whenever I can and usually order 2. The wait is more than worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Today was supposedly the hottest day in Philadelphia this year, so when I saw a line out the door, I had great expectations. It took about twenty minutes to get the opportunity to lodge my order....
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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I've had them from everyone in town, and this place takes the cake. Hands down, the absolute best cheese steak on the planet (everyone knows you cannot get a cheese steak anywhere else but Philly, its ours get...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
three and a half stars.only reason i'm giving it 3.5 stars is cos they gave me OLD BREAD yesterday, and that's never happened before. sometimes they slip up. but i dont like that. i've been going to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the best cheesesteaks I have ever had, at 1am. Alex M. writes:"if your best friend was in from out of town and never had a cheesesteak, where would you take them"I was that friend!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a cheesesteak - steak, provolone (whiz makes me gag), onions, peppers on a soft grease sopping roll. Can't go wrong with that.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars and this is the pinnacle of cheesesteak.zenith, apex, summit, top, it just doesn't get better, neva!i lived for these when i wanted the real deal. if I was ever on south, i always got one....
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One cheesesteak with provolone and onions, please.I went here with my roommates after a productive Philly outing (in which we somehow ended up in a a Soviet-esque dance party bar), and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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For 30 years I wanted to go to Philly & find the best Cheese Steak. Finally making it there this spring, myself and a coworker decided to visit the 3 most popular haunts in walking distance from our hotel...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
still my favorite because its still pipiing hot by the time i'm done eating it! same concept... good bread, good whiz, good condiments!
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a native Philadelphian, I think Jim's is hands down better than Gino's or Pat's. The best Philadelphia cheese steak in my opinion. Don't let the line intimidate you, it moves really quickly. Its...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
as some others have mentioned yeah its better than pats/geno's, but thats a pretty low bar to pass. if there is a line out the door don't bother, Jim's is nice but nothing special.the steaks are good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you ask me, as far as the Philly Cheesesteak famous establishments go, Jim's is much better than Pat's and Geno's. Prices are decent and the hoagies come out quick. And it gets an extra star for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Great if you feel like eating a hot, soggy, drippy mess. VOM!
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it's because I'm from California, but this was the best cheesesteak I ever had!I went around lunch time and the line was out the door and around the corner. We waited for about 45 min. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Jim's is the place to go for cheesesteaks in Philly. It is a unique eating experience, there is usually a long line, but it moves fast. The steaks are great -- have them Philly style wid wiz. Not sure many...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went on a chilly winter afternoon and the line was out the door. Had to be a good sign. But I agree with S.R.'s review: "The smell is heavenly here but the cheesesteaks are rather disappointing. "...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is 1 out of 3 places I prefer to have my cheesesteaks in Philly. I bypass the touristy Pats & Genos because that's what locals do.This place is cramped, dirty because of heavy foot traffic(must...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A step up from Geno's or Pat's, I suppose, but still nothing more than a tourist pit. No reason to wait in a long ass line and have nothing but a turd sandwich and maybe a beer to show for it. Oh,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not from Philly, so I don't really feel qualified to chime in here, but I went to Jim's twice and both times the sandwich (yes, whiz with) was pretty bland.One bonus star for the very pleasant...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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You'll come out smelling like a cheese steak, but that is a good thing. Standing in line you'll watch a mountain of steak and onions (you sandwich) getting ready with a SPLASH of cheese wiz out of the can....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Don't listen to the people giving this place four or five stars. It's garbage and the people who work there are miserable. If I want to get yelled at by people serving me food I'll commit a crime and go to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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I never give out five stars unless you are deserving. I grew up around the corner from Jim's on South Street, and have tried all the others. Jim's is, by far, the best. Pat's, Geno's steaks have pieces of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is solid, not the best in the city, but I don't see anything closer. If you're an out-of-towner (like me) you'll likely end up on South Street at some point (or you should) and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a first-time Philly visit, we decided to try out Pat's, Geno's, and Jim's... and agreed that we liked the sandwiches at Jim's the best. Pat's had the most meat, but the bread wasn't very good....
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here around 2:30am on Saturday, waited in line for a half-hour, the upstairs was closed, and paid $7.50 for a cheesesteak that wasn't too big or impressive. I've been going to Jim's for years...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you're craving a cheesesteak on South Street and you don't feel like making the trip down the other cheesesteak places, then Jim's is okay. It's not the best cheesesteak, but it's acceptable. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In a head-to-head comparison in a whirlwind weekend in Philly, the bf and I had 4 cheesesteaks in 3 days (hey, we just had to). We tested out Geno's Pat's, Jim's, and Tony Luke's with the traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give 0 stars I would.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ought not to be allowed to call their sangwiches "Philly Cheese Steaks". Tourist trap. Sad to think how many folks visit Philly and think this is the real thing. Avoid. If you're drunk @ 2AM and want...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On the plus side it isn't Pat's or Geno's. On the even better plus the stupid line actually leads you indoors for a change and you can usually grabs a pretty decent table (there's even one that has a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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The cheesesteaks from Jim;s are some of the best you will ever eat. Its right on on south street, so the location is great. Don't be intimidated by the line. It usually wraps around the block, but it moves...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What's it say about a sandwich when you are wishing there was more "whiz" on it to provide some flavor? A Steak-Um with limp flavorless onions and bread. Good thing I didn't have to stand in line or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about Jim's that isn't obvious. Long lines, greasy food, and upstairs seating.Honestly, its good. It's worth the wait. If I lived in Philadelphia I wouldn't go here everyday,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good meat, good bread, but doesn't top John's Roast Pork for cheese steaks. I like the neighborhood it's located in - if you are from the DC metro area, it reminds me a lot of Georgetown. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic cheese steaks, definitely better than Gino's or Pat's. You get the real Philly experience too, surly employees and all. Brotherly love, HA! Great sammies though - overflowing with fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I knew the title "Philly cheese steaks." I didn't know what made Philly cheese steaks so unique. I was used to steak & cheese in a subroll with your favorite toppings of mushroom, peppers onions, or...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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I've tried both Pat's and Geno's and Jim's beats them hands down, the cheese-steaks are that much better. Service is likely to be a bit brusque, but as far as I'm concerned that is understandable given the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This would have been my first one star review and it is one of the very rare reviews that I'll write focused on the food (I'm more of a visual guy).It's plain and simple - the cheeseteaks here are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia! definitely the best i've ever had - way better than Pat's or Geno's.And I appreciate the upstairs seating they have.However, you've gotta disregard the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the first time i was in Philly as a conscience adult my dad took us to Jim's saying it's the real cheese steak place (referring to pat and genos). and i don't know about all that now that I've had all...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
yea i dont really like it here, and i cant see why theres usually huge lines. while its cool how they have an upstairs seating section with windows overlooking south street, the food generally isnt...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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There's a reason that the line stretches out the door most of the time. Decide ahead of time what you want on your cheese steak, and get ready to order. You are in for a real Philly treat.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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The cheese steak was good. But wt really bothered me was the service. It was a a big black guy cooking and treated me and my friend visiting from Europe like craap. His attitude overshadowed the whole...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered a cheesesteak with provolone and mushrooms. It was filling and perfect for a pregame meal in which I was fortunate enough to endure a stomach ache and desire to pop an Imodium for a few...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Judging from the other reviews, this palce can be kind of hit or miss. Go when it's quiet and you'll have the cheese steak experience of a lifetime. Honestly this place does live up to the hype....
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Jim's was the not only the first Cheesesteak shop I ever went to, I think it was the first place in Philly I ever went to. Needless to say, I have a soft spot for Jim's. I have always been proud to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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Had a taste off this summer between Pat's, Geno's, and Jim's, and Jim's won with 5 of the 7 votes. Jim's has the most flavor, best rolls, and best service of all three. And you can't beat the South Street...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go expecting to be filled up. And PLEASE spare others your stench after waiting in line there. You will leave smelling like throw-up. Really, I am not kidding. I worked on South Street for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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The steaks are just as good as the more famous places. The service is also very friendly. You'll end up spending nearly 10 dollars for a steak and a drink, but its very well worth it. I highly recommend it.
menupages.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Often long lines, but worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As an out of towner, this is where I went first to try a Philly cheesesteak. Watching the process passed the time while waiting in line. If there's this much discussion about which institution is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
jim's gets this native's vote for best cheesesteak in philly. i prefer it to pat's, geno's, rick's, tony luke's, steve's, dalessandro's, and the rest. first off, i like chopped, not sliced, steak....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really, Jim's should probably only get 2 stars, but I'm going to let nostalgia get in the way and give it 3. I still think they're better than Pat's or Gino's, but that's really not saying much....
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived on head house court right behind south street from infancy to about 4 years old. I remember my parents would let me have this as a treat from time to time. 25 years later, it's still the best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am so not a fan of Jim's. I think their steaks are gross. And so not worth the ridiculous line, which moves WAY slower that Pat's or Geno's. I hate Pat's steaks, and I'd much rather eat there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As you already know, I think that the hype over Jim's, Pat's and Geno's is over rated. Jim's makes an alright cheese steak but one night when I just did not want to wait in the 20 person line, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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Having grown up in South Philly, I have tasted nearly every cheesesteak in town. Hands down, Jim's on South Street is by far , THE BEST. I know, I know I'm suppose to say Pat's Steaks or Geno's. But, I feel...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was disappointed with Jim's because it had at least smelled pretty good from the outside. My buddy who grew up in South Philly took me there and I guess it has changed a lot since "the good old...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jim's once again another great Cheese Steak place... it is hard to find a crappy one in this town. If you are looking to do that, read my review on Tony Luke's... that may help you in your quest.This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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Maybe I'm missing something, but my first taste of a Jim's cheesesteak was very disappointing. I'm no expert, but I've tasted Tony Luke's, Pat's, and Geno's, and this didn't come close. Tony Luke's will leave...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I told one of the regulars at the restaurant I used to work at that I was going to go to Philadelphia and that I was planning on getting a cheesesteak. "Go to Jim's Steaks," he said. "OK, and this is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think people put up too high expectations when it comes to regional food. It's a cheesesteak for god sakes, it's supposed to be grubby and soggy and wonderfully tasty whiz-like send you to the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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Better than geno/pats. No grease here, just good, hearty sandwiches. Get your choice of whiz and provolone. Though sandiwiches were overpriced, $7?? Friendly staff.
menupages.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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Yes, you can certainly find just as good or better at any number of corner places in the city. And you won't have to deal with the long lines or the lack of seating, But - at least they make a real steak...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the debate for this place. To me, Jim's is the best place for a Cheesesteak. I have had Pat's and Geno's and don't really like them. I find them very dirty, and greasy. I guess that's what I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come back here everytime I come to Philly. Great steaks and a fun and friendly staff.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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I recently went to Philadelphia and made it a mission to find my favorite cheesesteak. I went to 5 different places in a week and nothing came close to Jim's. I was blown away. Definitely the absolute best...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Jim's is horrible. You can't order a cheesesteak without getting hit on. They don't warm the cheese nor the bread. The meat is tasteless, and the mushrooms? Don't bother, they throw the COLD...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The taste of Jim's steaks is best compared to a bottle of Aquafina. I'm not kidding, this stuff tastes like water- not in the "it's watered down" sense, no, it actually tastes like water!My Jim's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lives up to it's reputation.Whiz, peppers, onions. Perfect hangover food. makes partying here that much easier.And just a news flash, but as of 1/3/07, the new record is 13 cheese steaks in one...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best cheesesteak I've ever had. Cheesy, Meaty, Melty, Onion-y Deliciousness.Sometimes I daydream about that sandwhich, especially when I see cheesesteak on the menus where I live in Cali ... sigh ......
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think you have to be drunk to go to Jims. Clearly, sobriety killed the cheesesteak. The staff was super nice but I thought there were bits of wax paper mixed in my steak but it was just grizzle....
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yelpers are giving this place 3 1/2 stars right now, but Jim's still has people lined up around the block. I give it a defiant Five Stars because apparently I just don't know any better. I do know,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
as a native of Philly people are always asking me where to go to get a good cheesesteak.before i can answer that...a little lesson:1. it's a "cheesesteak" or "steak" not a cheese steak, Philly steak...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
want a philly?Come to Jims. It's actually not too bad and they deliver anywhere in the U.S.Just get the steak WID CHEEZe.. I think that's how they spell it there.WID CHEESE!!!!!!!!!!! It's cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"You're going to Philadelphia? You'll love the cheese steaks!""Bring me back some REAL cheese steaks!""Philly? Awesome! Chease steaks!"OK, OK, I get it. I'll try the cheese steak. The real one. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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My family had just moved into town and we wanted to be stereotypical and go get some cheesesteaks for dinner. Having no idea of where ...
gusto.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so skeptical it hurts. Jim's is what second-tier "I'm real Philly" people throw down when your newbies keep talking about Pat's and Geno's.I've never found Jim's anything worth writing home about....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I want to cry when I hear people telling newcomers to try Jim's. Actually I want to cry when I hear people telling anyone to try Jim's. It may be the onion air that incessantly hovers over the corner...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Oh have you tried Jims? You gotta try Jim's its the best." Is what I heard constantly from friends. Well I tried Jim's and I was not impressed. My steak was so soaked in grease it would have made...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to hate this place. Every time I walk past it's odoriferous storefront I feel vaguely nauseated. The smell of cooking meat and onions wafts from their vents. I can see how this would...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for being an originalIf you want to impress your friends, you must order as such: "Heyyyyy, lemme get a whiz wit onions."If you wanna sound Philly, just say, "Whiz Wit".
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I was much, much hungrier when I visited Jim's last Thanksgiving than I was two years ago when I went to Pat's. I had a much more pleasant experience here so perhaps it is part of the more...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent cheese steaks! Why can't we have something like this in the SF Bay Area?!? Pros: Indoor / upstairs seatingYou can only go upstairs if you have food!Interesting decorEntertainment in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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Unless you are the type who likes dry, gristly steaks in a tourist-trap type of atmosphere, Jim's Steaks should not be one of your destinations. There's not much positive to say here, unless you like looking...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars..Checked Philly out 2 weekends ago and having received a recommendation, went to Jim's Steaks instead of the usual stop @ Pat's. While both places aren't exactly sparkling and pretty,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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My first ever "real" philly cheesesteak experience occured during my visit to the city last week. I went to Jim's based on it's "Best Of' award and was somewhat dissappointed. I can't say that the sandwich was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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Jim's is the best! Even better than Gino's or Pat's. Not to mention nicer staff (even if rudeness is part of the experience)
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first place I visited when in Philly...certainly lived up to the hype! Once in the door, get in line and tell them what type of cheese you want on your cheesesteak and if you want onions...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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I've been to the usual steak shops. Jims is a great place to stop while walking around South Street. No attitude form the servers like you might get at other places. Worth the wait even when the line is around...
menupages.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were full so we bought one cheesesteak and shared it. It was good. I would've ate one whole if I had room in my stomach. Good location on South St near shops, restaurants, bars, and Penn's Landing.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"It's a lot more convenient to just go here for some cheese steaks if you are in town because it's on the hustle bustle of South Street. You can get two things down if you don't have the time to do...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The line was long but the wait was entertaining because they've got a TON of memoriabilia on the walls. Like a photo of Larry King (before he had grey hair) skydiving while eatting a cheesesteak from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Every time I go to Jims Steaks on 400 South Street,Pa I always go there to have a great steak sandwich and when I bring a friend he raves about it too.I live in Kansas City,Mo and visit Pa.quite...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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Been going to Philly twice a year for 6 years and this place is by far the best cheese steak. goes down great with a corona there usually a line like all the other places but it moves really quick. cant come...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There are two redeeming factors in assessing Jim's:1) They're right on South Street, so after a night of drinking, you won't need to head down to south Philly.2) They have indoor seating, a major plus...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know that theory of little hole in the wall being the best places? Well after hitting Geno's and Pat's I thought Jim's being in the better neighborhood would be the inferior product but how wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My all-time favorite cheesesteak! Gimme a steak with whiz and 'shrooms, and lemme grab a table upstairs.Go on a weeknight around 8 or 9 to skip the lines.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait sucks, but the cheesesteaks rock. Plus you get plenty of eye candy from the street scene so you're not bored.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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I went to Philly a few weeks ago with my friends for a mini-vacation. We definitely had to try the cheesesteaks! We've eaten at Geno's, Pat's and Jim's. Geno's steak didn't have enough flavor and Pat's was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Make your order and move along! While waiting 10-15 minutes to get to the front of the line, you better get your order ready. "American with Unions" and move along, it's Philly's version of the Steak...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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Our family was very disappointed. We waited for absolutely nothing. I can make a better cheesesteak. The onions and mushrooms did not even help; you need to season your meat.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed a cheesesteak here while visiting Philly. This place cranks out a good sandwich but it is mostly about the place itself. Kind of sloppy and gritty, but in a good, no nonsense kinda way....
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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I've only been in Philly a few years, but I've had many cheesesteaks. I will take Jim's all day long over the others. Just sayin'
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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We stopped by Jim's the first time we were in Philadelphia. It was a Saturday night and there was a line outside of the retaurant. We waited in line and it went fairly quickly. We both ordered chee...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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The cheesteaks are really good. The line for them is often out the door and around the block. Seating is VERY limited. Make sure to know what you want before you get to the counter. No vegan or chicke...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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I love this store since they have good deals on produce and since they are right in the middle of Center City's Reading Terminal Market. But when the conventioneers are in town, the whole place gets ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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If you are walking down south street, you can't pass this place by. They are normally really busy, but quick to get you your food. They have an upstairs and downstairs with tables for dining in, and n...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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This is the black sheep of Philly steak places, and deservedly so. Their meat isn't anything to brag about, the rolls are sub-par (and taste like they've been left outside all day), there are onions e...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The smell is heavenly here but the cheesesteaks are rather disappointing. Hot steaks and onions grilled then placed on slices of cold cheese and bread. End result is a lukewarm sandwich. I like my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alex is right! Jim's has the best cheesesteaks in Philly. That's all you need to know. Sometimes the line is long, but it's worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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I'm a Geno's gal myself, but when on South Street, don't miss Jim's Steaks. You can find it by following your nose (do they purposely pump out that great smell into the street?) or look for the line ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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Forget the other two down the street, just go to Jim's. The cheese steaks are the best, hands down.The steak chef is a little testy (the cheesesteak nazi if you will), but the food is the best. Th...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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Forget the other two down the street, just go to Jim's. The cheese steaks are the best, hands down.The steak chef is a little testy (the cheesesteak nazi if you will), but the food is the best.
judysbook.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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Jims's has hands down the BEST philly cheesteaks anywhere! From the moment you walk up to the store on South Street, you can smell the steak and onions. There may be a long line, but it's worth the wa...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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This is it! Jim's can not be beat for the best cheese steaks in Philly. Prepare to wait on line. Be ready to order a whiz with (cheese and fried onions), or the grill master may move on to the next ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if your best friend was in from out of town and never had a cheesesteak, where would you take them? pats? genos? NO. take them to Jim's. guys with forearms the size of my thighs chop the enormous...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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I can smell the cheesesteak from a block away. It's one of my favorite place to get cheesesteak in Philly. I wouldn't go there on the weekends tho. The line is real long. I like the way they chopped up my...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2005
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I was in Philadelphia visiting my girlfriend and I wanted to get a cheesesteak so she took me to Jim's. This was by far the best cheesesteak I have ever had, in fact we went back again for some more. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2005
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I got yelled at by the people in back, then my own sister turned to yell at me too.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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I have been coming to Jim's since college. Their cheesesteaks are perhaps the best sandwich I have ever had. I now live in New York City, but have taken several road trips to Philly when I need that...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2004
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The best part of the Jim's experience is the smell that the kitchen vents eject onto South Street. The problem with Jim's is that it became too well-known. Their meat is made in mass quantities, and often sits...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2004
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Forget Pat's and Geno's, those are for drunks at 3am. Locals will suggest this one. Just take the tude and the food as part of the ambience, take the food upstairs, and don't forget to order "Lager" to drink,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2004
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Our concierge recommended Jim's, but I wish we would have stuck with our plan of going to Dessandro's. The sandwich was just O.K. - dry meat and grease. The service at the counter was horrible!!! I think the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2004
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By far Jum's steaks are the best steaks I have ever had. I do agree with some reviews that the staff are not very friendly and they do not take the time to chop up the meat enough, but there is absolutley NO...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2003
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I can't believe people say this place is good. The people who work there are IGNORANT. The Steaks are chopped up to hide all the fat. They cook with water, which dries them out. It end up tasting like the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2003
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Not Enough Cheese Wiz, Meat was Dry. Overall it was the worst Cheesesteak I have ever eaten
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2003
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It was recommended while on vacation and crowded, which was OK if food is good. But the servers VERY RUDE to the point of being obnoxious. Cheesesteaks were bland and not very tasty. Not worth the hype or the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2003
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i really enjoy the steak very much. the steak has a very good flavor, however, there is not enough meat on the sandwich for the price. i patronize the other store in west phila. if they would give you a fatter...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2003
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I have eaten many cheesesteaks throughout the country. All outside of Philadelphia are bad, but none comes close to Jim's. It is the most dry, tasteless steak I have ever had in my life. Any place you see...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2003
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For years Jims Steaks has taken a backseat to Pats in south philly. What doesnt make sense is how anyone could even compare the juicy, thinly sliced, lean tender beef at Jims to the thick, Grissly, dried out...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2003
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This is the best cheese steak in the world! I have been eating from Jims since I was 9, and I am going to be 39 in July! I have NEVER had a bad one and whatever Jims I go to is out of this world! This is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2003
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Meat and Cheese and Onions on a Roll, what else do you need to know. the best in philly is right here and that all that should be on your steak, no lettuce, no mayo just meat and cheese and onions on a roll.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2003
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I would like to disagree with the clown who said that the crew at Jim's is unfriendly. I work on Washington Square and go there every now and then for lunch, always take dates there, and have NEVER had a bad...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2002
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I go back to the Original Jim's, just off 61st St., above Market. Jim's was owned by Jim Pileggi of Upper Darby, who later sold it off to another person who was pretty good at maintaining the quality. Jim's...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2002
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Growing up in the midwest, I had about the same tasting cheesesteaks at the local foodcourt in the mall. So on this recent trip to Philly was disappointing. The only thing that was impressive was the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2002
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To tell you the truth, I can't really tell the difference between Pat's, Geno's, Jim's, whoever's cheese steaks... but, I do know that the two times I went to Jim's I came out of their smelling like a cheese...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2002
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Most people leave thinking that a visit to Pat's or Jim's or anyone of a dozen cheesesteak emporiums completes their cheesteak experience. They leave with a half smile that disguises their bloated stomach and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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Jim's Steaks is a taste of rude Manhattan smack-dab in the heart of Philadelphia. The lines are long, the service is abrubt, and the steaks are consistently mediocre. Jim's is simply the definitive South...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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I still cannot understand why Jim's always makes "The Best.." List. Geno's and Pat's far exceed Jim's in quality and taste. The only reason it is "A Best" is because of it's location. It is on par with any...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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they have been my favorite since 1980 and when in town make special trip to taste them I have never been disappointed
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Jim's Steaks are the absolute best! I tried them about a month ago, and have been craving them ever since! I don't know how to get there or I would eat them every night. Pat's isn't quite nearly as good. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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As a native of Southern California with a Philly boyfriend, I had to try a REAL cheesesteak. He brought me to Jim's and I was hooked forever. This place is even featured in a photo on the wall of a cheesesteak...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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I ate cheesesteaks ALL the time before I took a break from red meat, so I consider myself a cheesesteak expert (lol). Jim's is the best. Sure you don't get french fries, and the guy on the grill is boud to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2002
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the best service, the best cheesesteaks, the best overall! fun to watch how they make their cheesesteaks
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2002
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I haven't hit every cheesesteak place in phily....yet. but for now Jim's continues to be the standard by which all other cheesesteak joints are measured. you always know what to expect. quick service, fresh...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2002
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featuring the best cheesesteaks in town, jims offers the opportunity to get that center city philly feel, as you get philly full!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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After reading reviews for best cheesesteaks in Philly and asking everyone I came into contact with there, I finally tried my first Philly cheesesteak at Jim's while on vacation. It came highly recommended by...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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My review of Jim's Steaks would be outstanding - i have passed by the place and have been drawn in by the smell of fried onions cooking along with the steaks and i would rate it a very good place to eat for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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Last time in Philly, we tried both Genos and Pats. Pats was the winner - no questions asked!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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Best cheese steak ever ... Beats all the rest and I've tried the rest... Nuff said
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2002
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Best in Philly. While others are becoming more manufactured Jims still is the way they have done it for years. You just better know what you want when it's your turn in line! Thanks Jims keep up the old ways.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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By far the best cheesesteak around. Not greasy so it won't sit in your stomach like a big lead weight an hour after consumption. You really gotta love the ambiance too. Don't expect fancy here, expect...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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There is no other place to go in the city to get a cheesesteak quite like the ones you get at Jim's.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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My sisters and I loved this fun little cheesesteak joint. We also found the people working there can be compared to the Soup Nazi on Sienfeld. Their steaks are so good they deserve to be a little proud. Just...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Jim's Steaks has the best cheesesteaks in Philadelphia. It is an authentic part of South Street. The atmosphere, though rather hectic at times, is perfect for the city and it is a blast to be able to watch...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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The absolute best cheesesteaks on the planet - forget PAT's & Geno's - JIM's beats them hands down.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Jim's steaks are the best; very lean steak! Great with shrooms and whiz and of course...ketchup!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Only had Jim's steaks 2x but they were great. My son treated me to my first Jim steak and was it a real treat! Just wish we had one a little closer to where I live.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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I've eaten cheesesteaks everywhere. Grew up 2 blocks from Geno;s & Pat's. However, Jim's are the best! 1st of all because its shredded to perfection & has little fat on the meat. When you order, you do not...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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This steak joint is by far the absolute best in Philly, hands down. They've got an awesome location, and best tasting, fully-loaded steaks.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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Maybe it's the "soup nazi" appeal or maybe it's just the best combination of a roll, steak and cheese to be found anywhere. It makes me glad to be from Philly!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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One great thing about Jim's Steaks is that they are open late & close to where I work. I work weekends & it's conveniently located not too far from there and again, their open late & their steaks taste great!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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I have tried many cheesesteak places, even Pat's, which has a bigger reputation and this is much better than any others.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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If you're in South Street, Jim's is the place to have a good cheesesteak!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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Some places have great steak but stale bread and vice versa...but Jim's has the great steak and fresh bread. Can't go wrong with that!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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Jim's by far has the best cheesesteaks.. The wait may be long, but it is well worth it (and a lot closer than South Philly).
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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The steak sandwiches at Jim's are the best I've ever had. The meat is excellent quality and the bread is soft and delicious. Thinking about eating another one of their sandwiches makes my mouth water.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2002
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106 miles to philly, full tank a gas, half empty stomach and ill be wearin a bib! This weekend I am driving 2 1/2 hours to Philly just for a Jim's Cheesesteak. I have yet to go to philly and not have one of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2002
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I once waited in line for more than 30 minutes only to be treated rudely by the help, and then to receive the WORST cheesesteak I have ever had in Philly. Absolutely flavorless and without any merit compared...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2002
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Easier to get to from Old City is this South Street corner joint, which offers cheesesteaks, plus beer, plus excellent Italian hoagies. Jim's has a certain Art Deco charm, with a black-and-white enamel...
frommers.com - user review
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still the strongest cheesesteak on south street...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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how can you go wrong, steak, grease, whiz love all on a freshly baked amoroso steak roll. great "steak nazi" experience" stand in line since there are tables but no waitress service. come ready to order with...
fodors.com - user review
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pat's steaks...
epinions.com - user review
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for all cheese-steak lovers, at jim's you'll find the best of them along with a spectacular people-watching venu...
epinions.com - user review
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you'll know when you're nearing jim's when the odor of mountains of frying onions overwhelms your senses. big, juicy, drippy sandwiches of philly steaks--shaved beef piled high on long crusty rolls--come off...
nytimes.com - user review
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since 1939 this dining mainstay has been consistently rated as one of the area's best for having mastered the culinary art of creating authentic philly cheesesteaks. cheez whiz, sauted onions, mushrooms, and...
wcities.com - user review
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was in town for a conference and wanted to get a real philly cheese steak...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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this is one of the top 3 in the city (i admit they have tough competition...
dine.com - user review
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behind the forties-looking black and white tiled front, youill find the same selection of cheeses (american too, if you must), served with more attitude. this is in heart of the south street strolling parade,...
gayot.com - user review
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