Steve’s Prince of Steaks

Hands down the best steak in Philadelphia. No frills here just prompt service and great cheesesteaks. I will be a loyal subject for life.

In the Bible the Israelites were starving and begged God for food so he delivered delicious items from heaven and that’s what Steve’s Steaks is: delicious food from heaven. Best cheese steak in Philadelphia hands down.

Steve’s motto should be «if you can find us, you can have the best steak in town.» Their only competitor is Tony Lukes in South Philly. A tourist would have to leave the downtown area and drive about 20 – 30 minutes straight north on Roosevelt Blvd to find this gem. It’s in a completely nondescript neighborhood but that’s half the fun, total «local color.»
The steaks aren’t cheap but are the real deal– great bread, meat done in strips instead of the chopped slop that others do etc.
And you can’t beat the staff of young kids whou are capable of authentic Philly rudeness– I had one shout out «your steak’s getting cold» because I didn’t hear him the first time. I would pay extra for that humorous abuse!

As good as it gets. Pat’s and Geno’s are for chumps and tourists.
The steaks here are made for those of us who have outgrown cafeteria-​grade food. The meat is prime, sliced (not like the mystery chunks they serve at Pat’s or the gristle stuff over at Genos’) and perfectly seasoned. The onions are at the just-​caramelized phase, imparting sweetness to the venture. But what puts Steve’s over the top is the bread — how this creation manages to at once be soft and yielding but also contain the oozing cheese and the meat juice without getting soggy is a mystery. A delicious one.
Go get yourself a whiz (creamy, savory) or american (a bit of bite), wit’. Then walk yourself over to the other window for a coke and chili or cheese fries. Commence mastication, fall promptly into food heaven + subsequent coma. Rinse and repeat.

best cheesesteak i’ve ever had — better than jim’s, pat’s, geno’s, etc. the steaks are sliced thin and easy to bite through. the provolone cheese has been melting away in a pot and coats every inch of the meat — and its all nestled into the perfect loaf of fresh bread. love it!

Bread and meat are good quality. Only 2 negatives is bang for your buck and the melted american should be slices.

I wish cheesesteaks were good for you because I could eat Steves everyday. maybe my favorite steak.

Great Cheesesteak with provolone cheese, grilled onion and banana peppers. The bread was unbelievably fresh, and the ratio of meat, cheese and onions allowed you to taste all the flavors. I would also recommend ordering a side of fries (to share, it’s a HUGE portion).
The atmosphere of this particular location is nothing fancy, which in my opinion, makes the food taste even better. Eating this cheesesteak and fries, in the outdoor seating area, made me feel like a local and as odd as it sounds, brought me back in time. Philadelphia is such a great, historic city, and it was a pleasure to eat such great food in this fantastic city.

A local northeast cheesesteak place that doesn’t disappoint. The steaks are always on point– never soggy or stale. The fries are always fresh, and you can’t leave without a chocolate soda. Little pricey but worth it.

Really great food for a good price, not even that greasy for fries and a cheese steak! I had a pizza steak which was super good and the fries… Well they weren’t anything to write home about but still good.

In a city ruled by 3 things… pretzels, water ice, and cheesesteaks… philadelphia has an easy two hundred cheesesteak joints in its borders. The more well k own are obviously Gino’s, pat’s and Tony Luke’s. All three are over priced, over hyped and well… too much of a hassle to deal with. Steve’s is a welcome change from those others. They have regular steaks, chicken cheesesteaks, burgers, fries, anything fried, grilled and generally unhealthy to eat on a daily basis is there. And it’s amazing. The cheese on the steaks is melted perfectly, so every bite is gooey and yummy. Prices aren’t that bad either, considering you always leave full. Hands down the best cheesesteak in philly. You should definitely check them out and put those others away. The sign may say prince of steaks… but they really are kings

I love it here!
It is the true Philly cheesesteak feeling and I am very critical about my cheesesteaks. I give this a great review but I do believe that they should add more places to eat and occasionally clean up, because the tables are often left a mess that the following customers have no choice but to clean it up.
Other than that, great place.

I went to Philly for a wedding and I promised myself that no matter how exhausted I was after the festivities, I was getting my hands on an authentic cheesesteak in philly. That meant I was leaving the reception with a very drunk bridesmaid in my passenger seat, and I turned to Unilocal in desperation because my flight left too early the next morning!
That’s how I found Steve’s and it was perfect. In an old school metal looking diner with only a handful of tables. Open until 3am. And after midnight they only serve steaks and fries. Hell yes. I went to the «sandwich» window and ordered myself a cheesesteak and told the guy to make it however he felt it should be made since it was my first actual Philadelphia cheesesteak.
This meant my friend and I got steak with whiz and onion, and let me tell you, this thing was magnificent. Greasy, messy, and delicious. Probably a billion calories but well worth it and I feel like I got to enjoy a unique piece of Philadelphia’s culture before I had to fly back out. Well worth losing an hour of sleep.

Steve, my friend you have reached my top 5, probably top 3 of greatest cheesesteak joints to go to in this fine city. It has been several years, well before my Unilocal days since I’ve had you guys. Clearly you are regal, but I feel «Prince» is beneath you with your product. Steve’s Prince of steak, let’s change this Steve’s «King» of steaks. Yea I said «King», sorry Pats you’re not making the cut. EVER.
For all you tourists who come to Philly hitting up Genos, Pat’s and Jims keep on going there for that sub par crap. True Philadelphians know where the best quality is at, and Steve’s you’re a part of it.
I LOVE a great steak joint, that doesn’t need the all those advertisements that others depend on. Steve’s has been doing it right ever since he opened up his shop 30+ years ago in the great North East part of the city. Now that there has been a Center City location, there is no doubt about it you guys will own it like a boss there too.
Picture this kiddies, fresh sliced rib-​eye waiting to be thrown on that grill. Perfect marbleized cut after cut of that rib-​eye will give you that great flavor with every bite. Now that I gave you somewhat of a visual of the quality type of meat to expect, lets go a little further.
What makes a great sammy? Some say it’s the ingredients and prep work. Others say its the establishment and traditions behind it. My friends it is all about that bread, the foundation behind it. That is where you start this masterpiece, and Steve’s has it my friends. Yes the tradition is important, and they follow it to the «T» but it starts with the choice of bread.
I went with a double meat with American and Wiz wit. I also had my homeboy add some Italian grilled long hots to the mix. That’s what we call «Deliciousness» Unilocalers. A sloppy flavorful rush to the taste buds that will have you licking your finger. It’s even better if you have a beard/​goatee with a flavor savor that captures that goodness. Ladies will not know what that is, and if you do sport one, well then I recommend some kind of cosmetic assistance.
** A side note for the newbie/​tourist when someone says «Wit» (i.e. American Wit) that means he or she would like grilled onions added to their sandwich. Wiz W/​Out well that means No onions. Don’t be that person, don’t mess up the flow!
Royalty at its best over here, now get in there and eat up with a chocolate soda to cleanse the pallet!

Grew up around the corner. Remember going in to play «Dig Dug» back in the 80s when they first opened.
No question the best steak sandwich. The meat is tender and delicious. I. Love. It !!!

American w sweet peppers and cheese fries. Bottle of water to wash it down. You’re good to go.

Yum! Steak was sliced just as advertised, bread was fresh, and the whiz added such a great flavor. Next time might need to order extra meat, since there’s only 2 slices in every bite, could use some more. We also ordered hot & spicy fries, which are super crispy! Both air-​conditioned and open-​air seats available.

I’ve had better. The meat isn’t shredded! The employees are nice. There’s two separate cashier sections to order food and then to order drinks and fries. They have a table with condiments like banana pepper etc. Everything was good just not what I was expecting. The meat was too bland for me and once again not shredded. But every business has their style. My tastebuds needed a little more. I had a double meat cheese steak for $ 12 and drink was $ 1.87 something in that ballpark.

Was THAT what all the fuss was about? Did I eat at a different place as the rest of the people reviewing this place? I saw NOTHING special about my SEVERELY over-​priced, anorexic sandwich. The best thing about the cheesesteak was the bread. The sandwiches are literally just a few slivers of meat on a big bun. And for that, you will pay over $ 9. Want fries and a drink? You’re looking at almost $ 20 for your lunch… AND, you have to go to 2 separate windows to order it all. For ²⁄₃ of that price, you can get a meal with fries and a drink, or at least a sandwich with so much meat that you need an extra bun to eat it all. My food shouldn’t be on a diet, and that is why I will NOT be making a return trip to Steves. Not recommended.

This is part of the Crusade for Greatest Cheesesteak in Philadelphia trip I did. Steve’s Prince of Steaks was the first stop on our list. Up in northern Philadelphia, this place was small place with some seating and was indoors which a huge plus was in the winter. The steaks were ordered with whiz and came up in a few minutes. The steak was good, cheesy and you could taste the onions. Nothing to special but nothing missing either. This place had a solid cheese steak, it’s what you would expect to from one of these joints.
As a side note I did also decide to try the chocolate soda. It took the guys a few minutes to make and it got to try this interesting creation. I have to say while it wasn’t bad, I wouldn’t say its good either. Maybe I just didn’t grow up with this kind of thing and I can’t appreciate it. Either way, if you haven’t either I would avoid it.