THE BEST CHEESESTEAKS IN PHILLY

I learned of this place years ago when my father's best friend
came over to check on me and see how I was doing. I was dieting
at the time and had to pass, but that cheese steak smelled so good,
that I had a hard time trying to maintain my self-control.
So the day came when I get to break the fast and splurge on
a sandwich. I prefer to have it with mayo, Swiss, extra fried onions,
mushrooms and seeded peppers. Otherwise, I love it hoagie style
with lettuce and tomatoes too.

The possibilities are endless with cheesesteaks.

The word "Cheesesteak" is very vague in the city of Philadelphia. You really do have to be specific about how you want it. I've even had a chicken Teriyaki cheesesteak with provolone, green peppers, mushrooms and onions or had it doused in cheese whiz by the co-creators...more on that story later. Right now, I'm specifically writing about the best beef cheesesteak you can get in Philadelphia. It's a place called A & A Deli Grocery, right on the corner of Haverford and Farson Streets.

So, I finally got the phone number from my Dad's best friend and that
cheesesteak was so juicy that it just melted in my mouth.
Yes, indeed...no matter how I decide to change the condiments and the
veggies, they really do make the best cheesesteak in Philly.
Mmmmm, mmmmm, um! That thing is hot to def right there!
The ironic twist is when, I went to Google Maps, to get a photo of
the place. I noticed the sign on the storefront. It reads, "The Best
Cheesesteak in Philly", well yeah! Like my Dad's best friend
often yells out, "GIMME MINE!"

They've accomplished their goal. As a matter of fact, cheesesteak
sounds good for dinner tonight. Yup! Yup!

You can check them out here:

A & A Deli Grocery

5030 Haverford Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19139

(215) 748-7970

If you're a tourist and you know nothing of the quaint and cozy corner store in the city of Philadelphia, here is where you'll find it. Although space is tight, the place is always clean, neat and the fella's are always smiling. Sometimes they don't charge me for extras, when usually they would. However, the price is not anywhere near what it should be for tasting so good. Makes you wanna kiss the cook. Surprisingly, all these years and I've never asked his name. Hmmm...maybe it's time I should.

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PHILLY FAVORITES AT D's 8 BROTHERS

Welcome and enjoy your visit. Here is where you can review and comment on your dining experiences. In order to celebrate the first post, I've decided to start with a couple of popular meals, which Philadelphia is known for...cheese steaks and hoagies. My BFF moved from Philly to the Carolina's and she said doesn't have access to either out there. Family members whom have moved say the same as well. I've lived in Virginia and experienced the same separation anxiety. 

Urban living is definitely a fast-passed instant gratification environment. My favorite locations in this category are both family owned and operated stores. Both have outstanding customer service and my meals are always made to order. They are polite, kind and generous, they never forget the pickles or add neither unwanted condiments or ingredients.

The first is the meal I eat on a regular basis. Sure, I enjoy a good cheese steak, but I don’t eat them as often due to my waistline. However, whenever my mentor visits my home-based office to get some work done, the two of us enjoy eating fresh hoagies from this place:

D’s 8 Brothers Food Market & Deli

4500 Lancaster Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19131

(215) 397-7483

I visit so frequently, that I’m on a first name basis with the young man who creates these delectable treats. They’re so good, not too much or too little. I often get lunch, breakfast, dinner and a snack out of one hoagie. No matter what your choice of delicatessen and/or cheese, on a Kaiser Roll or hoagie roll, this man (Reggie) has mastered the technique of making your sandwich just right. Apparently, his 5 star reviews are piling up. The line is always so long. Recently, when I asked Reggie why they stopped taking phone orders, he showed me a couple of hoagies that were at the bottom of the deli display case. 

Turns out, whoever placed the order never, came to pick it up. That’s a bummer because one prankster has tendencies to ruin it for the masses. Maybe, I’ll ask him to find out if the owner would be willing to take phone orders again in the event, the customer pays for the order over the phone when placing the order via credit card, debit card, etc.? That way, he relieves himself of the risk. I can definitely understand why he’s not interested in losing the very product and profit he is in business to sell (not to waste). No matter what the case, it’s worth the wait!

The fact that the line is always long speaks volumes. It tells of the freshness, and taste bud satisfaction. This is definitely my favorite place for hoagies and sandwiches. Outstanding service, generous, all around nice people and good eating…I give them 5 stars.

I’ll post again tomorrow with the details of my favorite place to get a cheese steak. 

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