A rival of Pat’s King of Steaks since the early days of the sandwich’s popularity, Geno’s sits on the opposite side of the intersection from its age-old competitor in all of its flashy, neon glory. While the famed intersection of East Passyunk Avenue and South 9th Street is undeniably worth the culinary pilgrimage, cheesesteak enthusiasts would do best to divorce taste buds and nostalgia; Geno’s has drawn fire in recent years for a tasteless cheesesteak. Ambiance is perhaps the greatest draw to this fallen giant, between a monumental neon exterior and tongue-in-cheek signs by the counter.
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