16 Philly Cheesesteaks in 12 Hours. Which Is the Best? | Bon Appétit

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  • @torriingram1441
    @torriingram1441 5 років тому +2304

    can I just say that the content on BA's youtube channel is truly unmatched??? so much to watch, and everyone has their own amazing personalities that come through. love it so much! keep up the great work

    • @Happy_Shopper
      @Happy_Shopper 5 років тому

      Well put

    • @ashleypoindexter7113
      @ashleypoindexter7113 4 роки тому +1

      so obsessed!

    • @padraig5335
      @padraig5335 4 роки тому +1

      @Jimmy How does Obama have anything to do with that? Literally signed an executive order legalizing propaganda...

    • @glucoza4089
      @glucoza4089 4 роки тому

      @Jimmy cheesy

    • @Blackoutwhiteout23
      @Blackoutwhiteout23 4 роки тому

      are you sure? they're better than something like buzzfeed, but smaller channels like munchies and thrillist are way better imo. Many BA videos seem very low effort, much like the magazine

  • @PianoRootsMusic
    @PianoRootsMusic 7 років тому +5264

    I love how he actually gives criticism unlike the buzzfeed guys who just pretend to orgasm every time

    • @nolanbaker2360
      @nolanbaker2360 6 років тому +23

      Piano Roots Music yeah but its all good

    • @lcun4728
      @lcun4728 6 років тому +467

      but the buzzfeed people are just 'regular' guys out eating good food, so naturally they're gonna enjoy it more than a food critic who understands it a lot more

    • @bluntman3180
      @bluntman3180 6 років тому +99

      Not everyone is good at their job, including food critics. What is a food critic? You are a food critic just as much as a "food critic". A food critic is just an opinion. Some people like the steak raw.... they are food critics just the same as the super well done burnt steak critics. It's all superficial and money driven.

    • @MrJcalvino
      @MrJcalvino 6 років тому +52

      Buzzfeed? Ewww only silly people watch that show

    • @murasakihebi
      @murasakihebi 6 років тому +35

      The Buzzfeed boiz themselves said that they are not picky people when it comes to food and there have been instances when they didn'r rave at all. So I would say they don't normally pretend, they just have low standards.

  • @TheFuriousBear
    @TheFuriousBear 7 років тому +856

    I like this, he establishes what HE is looking for in the steaks, not just saying “This is the best one out of all”. Everyone’s taste and preferences vary, so this was enjoyable to see.

    • @Darby.V
      @Darby.V 7 років тому +14

      Yeah man I totally agree. It was refreshing.

    • @danhafner4493
      @danhafner4493 7 років тому +11

      I agree, I personally like Dalessandro's because they have that more finely chopped meat and the melted American gets all up in there. Good onions, too.

    • @jackpast
      @jackpast 7 років тому +5

      TheFuriousBear Agree! I grew up in Delaware County south of Philly and all cheesesteak places used American cheese. No whiz for me...unless I’m in Philly!

    • @gein2287
      @gein2287 7 років тому +2

      jackpast suburban cheesesteaks are the worst. Total crap. Might as well make a steakum feed it to your cat, then heat it up with some American and share with your suburban therapist.

    • @gein2287
      @gein2287 7 років тому

      marxxmann Nothing wrong with a Schlitz beer and a porttorhouse. Wiz wit is the classic. Everything else is a bastardized version for suburban kids.

  • @perditusnimrod4119
    @perditusnimrod4119 4 роки тому +760

    Oh god, Delany's dad wore a fricking suit. My heart can't handle this much cuteness.

    • @EpicBeard815
      @EpicBeard815 4 роки тому +34

      He's so happy to be part of his son's show!

    • @mattlewandowski73
      @mattlewandowski73 4 роки тому +83

      looked to me like a guy takin lunch and eatin with his son.

    • @janistiemedina2577
      @janistiemedina2577 4 роки тому +117

      he's an attorney in the area so he was probably working lol

    • @amber.specter
      @amber.specter 4 роки тому +36

      I don't think he put on the suit for the video, I think he was working

    • @aurumjab623
      @aurumjab623 4 роки тому +2

      thats excactly what i thought !! so heartwarming

  • @timdeboer7400
    @timdeboer7400 6 років тому +3038

    After eating 16 steaks you could say missteaks were made

  • @nicolle2126
    @nicolle2126 7 років тому +710

    It's cool he got his dad on the show, I was expecting some forced guest I didn't care about so that was sweet

    • @treyturgeon4571
      @treyturgeon4571 6 років тому +9

      Nicolle crazy nobody replied to this, figured id be the first

    • @gchsbus
      @gchsbus 5 років тому +9

      Listen to the way his dad talks. Its obviously he is from the Delaware Valley. Thats why his dad was on there. You have to be from the area to understand.

  • @InfiniteAthletics
    @InfiniteAthletics 7 років тому +3297

    Lord have Mercy on Alex's toilet.

    • @RandallJT84
      @RandallJT84 7 років тому +37

      Charmin Ultra Strong the rescue!

    • @McDuffin
      @McDuffin 7 років тому +26

      Infinite Athletics show no mercy. Mercy is for the weak.

    • @naeemmajors3636
      @naeemmajors3636 7 років тому

      😂😂😂😂

    • @Gspotdepot
      @Gspotdepot 7 років тому +4

      Bro I see you everywhere

    • @TheMurrmursonbottle
      @TheMurrmursonbottle 7 років тому +2

      heroes never die?

  • @rheanathan4189
    @rheanathan4189 4 роки тому +269

    SO cute that his dad was the special guest, what a wholesome twist, he looked at his son with such pride and love!

    • @dapjpshha
      @dapjpshha 4 роки тому +5

      STFU

    • @omieg89
      @omieg89 2 роки тому +1

      I loved that.

    • @serenequeenl0v3
      @serenequeenl0v3 2 роки тому +1

      So adorable and I love when a son is a copy and paste of the Dad - so sweet!

  • @conradyo9274
    @conradyo9274 6 років тому +241

    Dude how does he come up with perfect names everytime

  • @Mumbungua
    @Mumbungua 7 років тому +399

    Only winner here is the guy getting to eat all the cheesesteaks.

    • @user-vo9lb6iq1v
      @user-vo9lb6iq1v 7 років тому

      Ape man Commeth source?

    • @johngoodman5976
      @johngoodman5976 6 років тому

      Also just the vendors, the camera crew, the sound editors, the viewers, the plumbers, the video editors, the commenters etc etc etc...
      *The list of those just few involved goes on for a few thousand miles*

    • @imankhan552
      @imankhan552 5 років тому

      And getting paid :)

    • @duewhit310
      @duewhit310 7 місяців тому

      No way he finished every one maybe not a single one.

  • @TwelveRaptor
    @TwelveRaptor 5 років тому +56

    MD native, I went to Woodrow's Sandwich Shop after seeing this and it was hands down, no contest, the best Philly cheese steak I've ever had. I owe you lunch, at the very least. Thanks for doing these awesome videos!

  • @amandagrace1088
    @amandagrace1088 4 роки тому +340

    Bon Appetit is legit getting me through this isolation time. I can’t eat anything delicious but I can watch other people do it ALL DAY LONG!!!

    • @amirulazizol844
      @amirulazizol844 4 роки тому +2

      idk why, but I keep coming back to these Alex Eats videos every so often

    • @ALMEAI
      @ALMEAI 4 роки тому +5

      Oh boy,this didn’t age well

    • @bigeric8334
      @bigeric8334 3 роки тому +1

      You might have some daddy issues

    • @middleagedjabroni
      @middleagedjabroni Рік тому

      Yea those government lockdowns sucked…

  • @tomatoesandradiowire482
    @tomatoesandradiowire482 4 роки тому +23

    Delaney’s dad is so proud of his son. The way he looks at him is so adoringly and disbelieving, it’s just like “I can’t believe I made this smart, articulate, sweet kid who’s really chased his dreams, I’m so proud of him.” Brings a tear to the eye.

    • @whooelse9444
      @whooelse9444 4 роки тому

      Yeah but he's cancelled now so what does that say about his smart, articulate & sweet kid?

    • @tomatoesandradiowire482
      @tomatoesandradiowire482 4 роки тому +3

      @@whooelse9444 lol. Right his “cancelling.” As if jokingly using a few slurs is grounds to stop loving your son. Or grounds for me to stop appreciating Alex for the clearly sweet and caring person he is Lolol

    • @whooelse9444
      @whooelse9444 4 роки тому

      @@tomatoesandradiowire482 if you say so buddy 🙄🙄🙄

    • @tomatoesandradiowire482
      @tomatoesandradiowire482 4 роки тому +1

      @@whooelse9444 so you think delany’s father shouldn’t be proud of his son for being smart articulate or sweet just because of a few dumb offensive joking tweets?

    • @whooelse9444
      @whooelse9444 4 роки тому

      @@tomatoesandradiowire482 his pops is his pops so of course he's gonna stick up for his son but other than that, nobody with sense would cape for him. He may have been "joking" but something tells me that he behaves that way on the regular.

  • @-NoneOfYourBusiness
    @-NoneOfYourBusiness 5 років тому +80

    John's is consistently on the top of so many Philly Sandwich reviewers. I guess the guy is doing his stuff right.

  • @kingalexcomedy
    @kingalexcomedy 6 років тому +19

    As many people have already said, this guy did a great job and should keep doing more of these

  • @lisaskaggs3457
    @lisaskaggs3457 5 років тому +161

    What happen to Alex eats it all? Where are all the places he NEEDS to go!?!?!?

    • @stanwright9541
      @stanwright9541 5 років тому +7

      Bon Appétit is about to start a streaming service, so we'll see if it continues.

    • @lisaskaggs3457
      @lisaskaggs3457 5 років тому +1

      @@stanwright9541 hope so!!!

  • @DanANDLizWEDDING
    @DanANDLizWEDDING 7 років тому +23

    1. Please continue to make these city videos
    2. Please sign the band singing the cheesesteak song to a multi-million dollar contract.

  • @MegasAnatolikos
    @MegasAnatolikos 6 років тому +989

    What about Philly's famous milksteaks?

    • @Schmoopies
      @Schmoopies 5 років тому +92

      With a side of raw jellybeans

    • @TheJFS123
      @TheJFS123 5 років тому +1

      @@aussieaussie4848 Love it

    • @PerfectDawn
      @PerfectDawn 5 років тому +1

      I hear that. Kinda like people that go to the halal guys in NYC for halal

    • @fatty7303
      @fatty7303 5 років тому +12

      Neil Surendranath halal isn’t a food

    • @yaboycapone1996
      @yaboycapone1996 5 років тому +3

      Pattys pub

  • @phillylove39
    @phillylove39 6 років тому +1266

    Only ppl that eat at pats and geno's are tourist. They are the worst in this city..

    • @noranelson5458
      @noranelson5458 6 років тому +33

      phillylove39 iskabibbles is truly the best

    • @RottenSircus
      @RottenSircus 6 років тому +10

      FACTS !!!!

    • @phillylove39
      @phillylove39 6 років тому +27

      @@noranelson5458 Sadly u r so far off. they are ok but the best NO WAY!!

    • @joshuacorrigan2846
      @joshuacorrigan2846 6 років тому +4

      @@phillylove39 where is the best cheese steak in philly

    • @phillylove39
      @phillylove39 6 років тому +63

      @@joshuacorrigan2846 Josh man you can go to any neighborhood and get a great cheese steak, Max's, Pagano's, Johns, Gooie louies, just to name a Few.

  • @danielrupert2317
    @danielrupert2317 5 років тому +58

    I would love to see him do California Burritos in San Diego. Or maybe Teriyaki in Seattle.

    • @arib8367
      @arib8367 4 роки тому +1

      Yes! Nico’s in OB and Rudy’s are my faves

    • @craz5634
      @craz5634 4 роки тому +2

      Po boys in New Orleans would be great

  • @Theogrn
    @Theogrn 7 років тому +139

    Rip this dudes pants that fit him this morning

    • @andrehartsfield
      @andrehartsfield 4 роки тому +1

      I was noticing they are a bit nut hugging. Wait until that 16th steak hits that gut, and they may become leotards.

    • @deborahlemm3020
      @deborahlemm3020 3 роки тому

      LOL 😕😀😁😖😆🤣

    • @alexethan4480
      @alexethan4480 5 місяців тому

      And the underpants that started unsoiled

  • @zxcvbnmmasdfghjkl
    @zxcvbnmmasdfghjkl 7 років тому +1056

    great segment, great host, great show

  • @Uckertay
    @Uckertay 7 років тому +94

    Homemade Cheese Whiz is the way to go. You have so much more control and creativity over it. I like that Woodrow's did that.

    • @ohdaUtube
      @ohdaUtube 7 років тому

      Tucker Mathis you can make it home made?? Is there somewhere you can point me to?

    • @vonslagle
      @vonslagle 7 років тому +2

      That's not Cheesewhiz fool! That's a 3 Cheese Béchamel Truffle Sauce.

    • @Uckertay
      @Uckertay 7 років тому

      vonslagle I mean, if you want to get technical, a Béchamel sauce with cheese is called Mornay, and it's usually made with Gruyère. So you're right, it's not Cheese Whiz, my mistake. Personally, I like the fact that they put truffle oil in the recipe.

    • @ohdaUtube
      @ohdaUtube 7 років тому +2

      Tucker Mathis don't apologize to him. Cheese whiz is American Mornay. Thanks for giving me a lead

  • @Yehno786
    @Yehno786 5 років тому +134

    He out here buying two whole sandwiches at each place and wonders why he’s feeling groggy and full 😂

    • @boggeshzahim3713
      @boggeshzahim3713 5 років тому +60

      I doubt he's finishing each one, probably giving them to the crew to eat

    • @vegasrenie
      @vegasrenie 5 років тому

      Meat sweats. 😄😄

    • @Rotinaj37
      @Rotinaj37 4 роки тому +1

      That would be like 30,000 calories if he was eating both lol

    • @YourMajesty143
      @YourMajesty143 4 роки тому +2

      It's for him and the other guy that's driving him.

  • @brysonnz
    @brysonnz 7 років тому +48

    The feeling when you are watching this guy eat delicious food and tell yourself that one day you are going to eat that. Then you remember that you are lactose intolerant.

    • @ybunnygurl
      @ybunnygurl 7 років тому +1

      Lactaid my friend it is a lactose intolerant persons dream.

    • @mydogskips2
      @mydogskips2 7 років тому +1

      I think some lactose intolerant people can actually eat cheese because the bacteria consume some of the lactose in the milk when converting it to cheese.

    • @robertstevens8181
      @robertstevens8181 7 років тому +1

      Get the vegan steak

    • @himesilva
      @himesilva 7 років тому +3

      Cheese whiz is barely cheese tbh

  • @julieharden2433
    @julieharden2433 6 років тому +352

    Provolone cheese over fake cheese every day. Although, I do agree on the bun - crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.

    • @aMondayMorning
      @aMondayMorning 6 років тому +17

      @King Savage I'd rather have real actual cheese than toxic waste.

    • @aMondayMorning
      @aMondayMorning 6 років тому +4

      @King Savage Uh no. That's a pretty cancerous worldview.

    • @tiredoffools8929
      @tiredoffools8929 6 років тому +10

      I love provolone.. and we all have our preferences, but that's not the "real" cheesesteak. WHIZ is how it was originally, so Alex is doing this correctly.

    • @spankminister
      @spankminister 6 років тому +2

      @King Savage If you don't like the taste of provolone whatever, but you know it is specifically used because it's a good melting cheese

    • @gorgolbutt
      @gorgolbutt 6 років тому +9

      As a Castilian man, and as a European man, I have a hard time understanding the culinary traditions of Americans. Why is it always so dumbed down, brash and over-exaggerated, and finally completely lacking with nuance and sophistication. Cheese wiz? I've never even heard of that vile looking gel looking thing. And those wonderbread loafs, aren't for human consumption. The city looks pretty unappealing too, seems to have very little cultural activity. Fat bald guys working on their cars and people shooting each other with pistols. What a life.

  • @popjones9741
    @popjones9741 7 років тому +49

    When you only got 12 hours to live

  • @iggyreilly2463
    @iggyreilly2463 3 роки тому +25

    Excellent tour, description of each steak, high production values, kept it simple and to-the-point. And I like nicknaming each steak. Too bad BA has fallen apart; this is what a food channel can and should do.

  • @jenisse1000
    @jenisse1000 5 років тому +39

    The look of the father is pure love.

  • @ChefRafi
    @ChefRafi 7 років тому +505

    Oh my! That’s a lot of heart attacks. But probably worth it. 😊👨‍🍳👍

    • @suppressedfigure9382
      @suppressedfigure9382 7 років тому

      Lmao

    • @angelgarnet27
      @angelgarnet27 7 років тому +1

      always worth it!

    • @daddykun7709
      @daddykun7709 7 років тому

      Philly cheesesteak connoisseur

    • @Luka1180
      @Luka1180 7 років тому

      Probably went running a whole lot.

    • @tiorimas
      @tiorimas 7 років тому +3

      That's why the ambulance was following him towards the end.

  • @parau6870
    @parau6870 4 роки тому +14

    "Are ppl shouting at us?" summs up philly pretty nice

  • @dmack47yo
    @dmack47yo 6 років тому +19

    Max’s is super underrated, I didn’t have it all my life growing up in south philly, maxes reigns king

    • @half-bakedthot
      @half-bakedthot 5 років тому

      dmack47yo i’m gonna be in town to visit soon and keep hearing about it, is it a must eat

  • @senzubean31
    @senzubean31 6 років тому +11

    Jim's was my favourite when I visited Philly. Coming from Australia, there's nothing like a Philly cheesesteak.

  • @VinylCollektor23
    @VinylCollektor23 6 років тому +18

    The dad seems like he wanted to say "When are you getting a real job?". I respect that. Haha

    • @DeltaFish11
      @DeltaFish11 4 роки тому

      His Dad looks like one of those Jersey or South Philly people for lifers lol.

  • @soraa3373
    @soraa3373 5 років тому +23

    I’m from Philadelphia and I love how we’re well known for our cheesesteaks

  • @alfinkurnia7381
    @alfinkurnia7381 6 років тому +27

    I'm actually concerned for the health of this man

  • @Deadgelord
    @Deadgelord 7 років тому +46

    Steve's Prince of Steaks...

    • @yousefsaleh9421
      @yousefsaleh9421 7 років тому +1

      I was wondering why he didn’t go there throughout the entire video😭😕

  • @ekshi8464
    @ekshi8464 6 років тому +16

    Mom and pops stores that’s where you find the best food hands down.

  • @ronyeahright9536
    @ronyeahright9536 4 роки тому +30

    "Tony Lukes, that place doesn't exist anywhere else, because it can't exist anywhere else"--- come visit one of our 9 locations.

  • @sean03cobra1
    @sean03cobra1 7 років тому +69

    Man how did you forget Steve’s prince of steaks! That is the best steak there is I can put money on that

  • @bobbyjohnson6582
    @bobbyjohnson6582 5 років тому +19

    Been in philly my whole life and never heard of at least 10 of those places Steve’s prince of steaks is the best hands down

    • @woofielove1970
      @woofielove1970 3 роки тому

      Steve's very good, better than almost all on this list ... but I agree with dude ... Tony Luke's (Oregon Ave location) is the best, not to mention the widest variety on menu .. and best cherry peppers on the planet. Must be Oregon Ave location, KOP and CBPark locations just ...no.

  • @xxca15
    @xxca15 4 роки тому +10

    Had Tony Luke’s once about 10 years ago and I still remember it. Amazing.

  • @ruhyen
    @ruhyen 2 роки тому +11

    It's funny that in this series or the "try everything on the menu" series, Alex becomes noticeably more critical of the food once he is full.

  • @lp2033
    @lp2033 5 років тому +214

    Respect for trying the vegan spot too!

    • @Karmaisabliss215
      @Karmaisabliss215 5 років тому +1

      wiz kid steaks are incredible. i need at least 3 per visit

    • @novaheat7468
      @novaheat7468 5 років тому +3

      Did you guys know Ralph and Ricky's that he mentioned on here is out of business I wanted to find it and check it out and it said on Google maps perminatly closed

  • @loserlifer17
    @loserlifer17 6 років тому +67

    Steve’s Prince of Steaks from NE philly are the best

    • @aptony4795
      @aptony4795 5 років тому +2

      Jocelyn Imburgia agreed 150%

    • @lovesuckzz2000
      @lovesuckzz2000 4 роки тому

      i’m late to the party.. if not steve’s #2 is stolis

    • @danielenwright1654
      @danielenwright1654 10 днів тому

      Angelos is the best by far, but Steves isn't bad

  • @emmythemac
    @emmythemac 5 років тому +4

    Sometimes I watch this show and I get weirdly sentimental about how Delaney says something nice about every place. Like, it might not be his favorite stacked up against the others, but there's a time and a place for each restaurant to make good memories.

  • @AlexManguy
    @AlexManguy 2 роки тому +2

    I’ve been going to Philadelphia every year for ten years and I’ve had countless cheesesteaks. I’ve been looking for sonnys for years cause one drunken night I stumbled in and loved how soft and melty the bread was. Pronlem is I was so drunk I never found it again and I’ve been looking for it for 10 years cause I wanted to taste it sober. Thank you for posting this.

    • @ricosuavepr1207
      @ricosuavepr1207 2 роки тому +4

      Google perhaps

    • @HeyhitmeBAM
      @HeyhitmeBAM 2 роки тому

      80s time machine man

    • @Ashar121
      @Ashar121 Рік тому

      This feels like the burger episode of How I Met Your Mother

  • @psych101436
    @psych101436 7 років тому +33

    I love these videos. The nicknames are fantastic. Give me more videos like this!

  • @amberegan108
    @amberegan108 7 років тому +9

    Tony lukes is my favorite. I've had pats and genos. I agree what you said between pats and genos 100%.

  • @tosht2515
    @tosht2515 7 років тому +221

    Damn. 14 Chicago dogs in a day was a challenge but this was ridiculous. Well done. 👍 Once again, solid choice for Alex' #1. Oh, and poor *_Sonny's_* @8:30. That steak sandwich looked pathetic. 😂

    • @danhafner4493
      @danhafner4493 7 років тому +8

      Sonny's is good for when you're a few too many pints past the point of no return. Sometimes bad sober food makes perfect drunk food (see: Lorenzo's Pizza)

    • @tosht2515
      @tosht2515 7 років тому

      +Dan Hafner 👍👍

    • @solutionxero
      @solutionxero 7 років тому +1

      yea i was hugely disappointed in Sonnys

    • @nyc_md1078
      @nyc_md1078 7 років тому

      Tosh T roblo

    • @thesheepthemightythecrazy
      @thesheepthemightythecrazy 6 років тому +1

      no way he ate them all. few bites is all he needs to get the taste.

  • @SigmVegeta1563
    @SigmVegeta1563 4 роки тому +8

    You know what they say "save the best for last" I went to dalessandros and my God it has the best philly cheese steak I've ever had

    • @josephfudala2614
      @josephfudala2614 3 роки тому

      You need to try some other spots, Dalessandros is mediocre

  • @ericdvotsky3344
    @ericdvotsky3344 7 років тому +62

    Steve’s prince of steaks should have been in this!!!

    • @lsowner10
      @lsowner10 6 років тому

      Eric Dvotsky 💯

    • @Krymsin-Zombie
      @Krymsin-Zombie 6 років тому

      Steve's is a religious experience. In my opinion, best steaks all of philly. Don't @ me.

    • @DevilJin01
      @DevilJin01 6 років тому

      Definitely needed Steves. That's a go to everytime I'm there. Long strips of steak, hot peppers and chocolate soda

    • @jaypee4188
      @jaypee4188 6 років тому

      American With and a cherry soda for the win

    • @mohamadalmalky1587
      @mohamadalmalky1587 6 років тому

      Eric Dvotsky yess brooo I go there all the time

  • @bucketadee
    @bucketadee 7 років тому +15

    John’s Roast Pork! John’s Roast Pork! John’s Roast Pork!

    • @johnhutchinson5015
      @johnhutchinson5015 7 років тому

      He didn't do provolone, though. Dude dropped the ball.

  • @BenderRodriguez10
    @BenderRodriguez10 6 років тому +78

    Steve's Prince of Steaks is the best! How did you not go there?

  • @justinhaas7065
    @justinhaas7065 3 роки тому +3

    I just got done with a trip to Philly. I only got to visit 4 spots of Pats, Geno’s, Woodrows, and Tony Luke’s. Let me tell y’all Tony Luke’s is literally perfect. Perfect crispy bread but soft inside, cheese is all without and the bite is the same with every single one. The meat tastes well, and the customer service is on point. My rankings Tony Luke’s, Woodrows, Pats, Genos

  • @BobFalkenstein
    @BobFalkenstein 7 років тому +38

    I lived in Philly for 26 years and I never been to Tony Luke's. Why? They close too early! Most of my cheesesteaks were consumed after last call, which is 2 AM in Pennsylvania. I always liked Jim's because they sell bottled beer, and that was always nice before seeing a midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the TLA down the street. Maybe I'll try Tony Luke's when I'm down in Wildwood Crest next summer. I remember when Pat's tried franchising in the 70's and that was so sad. If I'm in the mood for provolone, I'll go to Geno's. Before I die, I want to go back to Pat's and stand in the spot they have marked where Sylvester Stallone stood during ROCKY.

  • @drunkenmunky890
    @drunkenmunky890 6 років тому +136

    R.I.P. People who go to Philly and ask for a “Philly Cheesesteak.”

    • @ScottieMacF
      @ScottieMacF 4 роки тому +6

      It's like going to Brazil and asking for Brazil Nuts. "Here we just call them "nuts."

    • @gabecabonce
      @gabecabonce 4 роки тому +29

      or going to holland and asking for hollandaise sauce instead of just aise sauce

    • @karimtebbakh2432
      @karimtebbakh2432 4 роки тому

      Michael Davis yeah ! Like you Nuts !!!!!

    • @ScottieMacF
      @ScottieMacF 4 роки тому

      @@karimtebbakh2432 I do. I like nuts in my mouth. Why?

    • @marcusthechosenone8262
      @marcusthechosenone8262 4 роки тому

      What do you call it?

  • @koolk4ever1
    @koolk4ever1 6 років тому +308

    Guess this guy wanted no parts of north Philly lol. Ain’t even hit Max’s but went to a bunch of places nobody mess with

    • @wallpaperkilla
      @wallpaperkilla 5 років тому +88

      koolk4ever1 He didn’t want to get shot

    • @thelastrealnigga310
      @thelastrealnigga310 5 років тому +2

      I ain’t never heard of some of them places

    • @harasnosugref19
      @harasnosugref19 5 років тому +11

      Omg yes I was waiting for Max’s. The best

    • @stephen2865
      @stephen2865 5 років тому +22

      Until North Philly is inevitably gentrified, no one will visit. There's nothing to see in North Philly.

    • @gabrielgarcia1641
      @gabrielgarcia1641 5 років тому +5

      Max's was bomb, but we did have to wait like 2 hours and the line wasnt even long

  • @misisipimike
    @misisipimike Рік тому +1

    I love that Alex's dad wore a suit (complete with monogrammed cuffs on his shirt) to eat cheese steak by the side of the road. It's all about the details to make the best web series about food!

  • @BoneDaddyNJ
    @BoneDaddyNJ 4 роки тому +18

    Jim's at 4th & South is the BEST traditional Cheesesteak in Philly! No question about it. It's pure and simple.

  • @Andrew_G4CH
    @Andrew_G4CH 5 років тому +5

    Pizza steak, whiz, witout was my lunch today at Jim's on South St. Never disappoints.

  • @francismeowgannou5322
    @francismeowgannou5322 7 років тому +12

    We need more videos with Alex. One of my favorite bon appetit hosts.

  • @StigSlashBro
    @StigSlashBro 5 років тому +4

    The dog barking at 12:19 made my dog bark! Communicating across oceans

  • @wiiztec
    @wiiztec 6 років тому +105

    $7.50 is the cheapest and it's not even close? jesus christ how expensive were the others?

    • @Krymsin-Zombie
      @Krymsin-Zombie 6 років тому +15

      wiiztec a good steak can easily get up to $12.

    • @WALTERBROADDUS
      @WALTERBROADDUS 6 років тому +11

      @@Krymsin-Zombie You must be at the tourist spots. Many are in this video. $4 -5 is avg. Is most local places.

    • @쭌-d5d
      @쭌-d5d 6 років тому +1

      @@WALTERBROADDUS more like $9 everywhere

    • @WALTERBROADDUS
      @WALTERBROADDUS 6 років тому +2

      @@쭌-d5d Nobody in West Philly charges $9.

    • @amaziahofjudah9722
      @amaziahofjudah9722 5 років тому +2

      hey, it's philly. you pop the coke (maybe some meth too) leftovers from the orgy into the microwave with some beer and baking powder. sell that crack and get the cash for cheesesteaks for the whole gang.

  • @edgunna
    @edgunna 6 років тому +29

    You forgot ishkabibbles my guy and you were on south street , and you could have went to a poppy store 😂🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @felixchicoine-blais3684
    @felixchicoine-blais3684 7 років тому +26

    Montreal and poutine next?

  • @jabroni3133
    @jabroni3133 5 років тому +2

    this kid is grade A...very in depth and let's us know how he REALLY feels..we need more of that in this world

  • @michaelm6179
    @michaelm6179 7 років тому +24

    Such a shame you didn't go to Steve's Prince of Steaks. You should definitely try it and in my opinion, you should try their American Cheese instead of Whiz, the American is melted just like the Whiz and their rolls have great texture and the meat is cut in perfect slabs. Tony Luke's is my second favorite steak, Steve's is my first. You won't be disappointed.

    • @ohdaUtube
      @ohdaUtube 6 років тому +2

      Michael M I loved Steve's provolone. Try it next time. For provolone, John's is the best, dalessandro and Steve's depending on mood for style (both provolone).

    • @waterfordrs22
      @waterfordrs22 Рік тому +2

      @@ohdaUtube agree completely- the sharp provolone at John’s, that’s the real deal. Whiz is for tourists.

  • @tllymchll7474
    @tllymchll7474 6 років тому +51

    Should've tried Max's on Broad St and Erie Avenue. They have the best cheesesteak

    • @tllymchll7474
      @tllymchll7474 5 років тому +18

      @King Savage you don't know what you're talking about

    • @tllymchll7474
      @tllymchll7474 5 років тому +7

      Agree to disagree

    • @alanguenley635
      @alanguenley635 5 років тому +12

      Michelle Talley don’t feed the troll

    • @tllymchll7474
      @tllymchll7474 5 років тому +2

      @@alanguenley635 chile, I pay him no attention.

    • @alanguenley635
      @alanguenley635 5 років тому

      Was what I said not chill? Lol

  • @TheTDWPxFAN
    @TheTDWPxFAN 7 років тому +7

    Bro! You need more vids like this!

  • @isabeldiaz6981
    @isabeldiaz6981 2 роки тому +2

    This is probably one of my all time favorite youtube videos

  • @TwistedCream
    @TwistedCream 2 роки тому +3

    @BonAppetit I love Alex eats it all! When will we see more, and can Alex handle a deep dish pizza challenge? 😂

  • @Rocioslane
    @Rocioslane 7 років тому +44

    Tony Luke's is effing amazing! Gotta get it with the provolone. Can't wait to go back 😋

    • @ripdajacker23
      @ripdajacker23 7 років тому +3

      Hell yeah! Provolone gets no respect in cheesesteaks!!

    • @michaelk9031
      @michaelk9031 7 років тому

      Phillip's with the provolone..... Dead

    • @johneta7665
      @johneta7665 7 років тому

      Rossygrossy hey girl u look familiar.

  • @zenoniaflame8680
    @zenoniaflame8680 3 роки тому +24

    As a Philadelphian, im a little angry he didn’t go to Max’s. That has to be THE biggest steak spot in Philly

    • @samgoldberg5251
      @samgoldberg5251 3 роки тому +1

      or angelos

    • @whooelse9444
      @whooelse9444 3 роки тому +4

      Because the folks who are in north philly isnt his target audience.

    • @alharrison1038
      @alharrison1038 3 роки тому +4

      He didn't want to get shot by an uzi

    • @alharrison1038
      @alharrison1038 3 роки тому +1

      @@whooelse9444 I tried looking up the Uzi shooting and came to find out there have been several shootings there in the past 2 years!

    • @brenbeauty
      @brenbeauty 3 роки тому

      that's fact . it's cool are rich with culture

  • @mouija1450
    @mouija1450 5 років тому +2

    I grew up in CT, where legends of pizza, lobster roll and hamburger were born and I had no idea how lucky I was as a kid. Actually living there instead of just visiting made me realize that some unknown clam shack spot or local pizzeria actually had better lobster rolls or a white clam pie than the big names, because they cared more and the big guns rested on their laurels long ago. Maybe 10 years ago my wife and I got sandwiches at Geno's, and we both met eyes on first bite and I could immediately tell we were thinking the same thing. The local corner shop has a cheesesteak that's 100x better for the same price, and our local daily-baked stack of italian loaf is like 15 inches long and loaded with chopped steak, cheese, slowly sauteed peppers/onions to the point of being too large to eat with your hands. You gotta come through early to get the bread, because old school Syrian Grandma only makes a few big batches of incredible bread before her soaps start at noon and she retires for the day, and the spot is no secret. I usually get two "full-steak" sandwiches at 8am once a month, stop back home to put them in the fridge, head to work, reheat them in the tinfoil wrap later at 170 for an hour (I get home an hour earlier than my wife) and that night's dinner is done, with a lunch/snack of my wife's leftover the next day. So much better than my experience at Geno's, and it's there every day if I was so inclined. The grandsons that run the day-to-day also make a bomb-huge falafel wrap with an insanely good tangy white sauce that has a touch of minced bread-n-butter pickle that should be bottled to share with the world.

  • @nikkiigirl11
    @nikkiigirl11 7 років тому +5

    I just watched 15 mins of a guy just eating Philly cheese steaks and saying "wiz" for God know how many times... Life's good in 2018.

  • @mikewrasman5103
    @mikewrasman5103 3 роки тому +6

    I'd go with Woodrow's, Tony Luke's or Dallesandro''s.
    Pats and Geno's seem to be tourist traps.

  • @ragzrocco8803
    @ragzrocco8803 6 років тому +7

    Wiz is ok but nothin beats the south philly nice n salty provolone on mine, perfect combo

  • @thelumusajamesmthethwa2983
    @thelumusajamesmthethwa2983 4 роки тому +2

    Please bring this show back.

  • @Attractant
    @Attractant 7 років тому +34

    How could you forget Max’s

    • @MIAPhilly
      @MIAPhilly 6 років тому +2

      YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I waited the whole video for that but these cats said they aren't going to North Philly for a steak lol

    • @blackchang1981
      @blackchang1981 6 років тому +1

      Exactly! Because they are afraid of the hood.

    • @oc4515
      @oc4515 6 років тому

      Lmao. Yup. He scared. And he missed out.

  • @ManBearPigLOL
    @ManBearPigLOL 7 років тому +4

    yeah Id go Tony Lukes off of looks a lone that just looks like a perfect roll and a well executed composition of quality meat, cheese, and onions. Woodrow's looks nice but its like i'm getting the 5 star version of street food which i'd probably do once and wonder why i didn't just get an actual steak dinner.

  • @tyriqlamont
    @tyriqlamont 7 років тому +46

    No Ishkibibble's?!!! Bruhh!! 😒 nah but this was a really dope review! He didn't really hit any of the hood spots but it's all good lol

    • @iokua1120
      @iokua1120 6 років тому +2

      Tyriq Lamont thank you and thank you!!!!!! Number 1!!!!

    • @dannylegion
      @dannylegion 6 років тому +3

      Ishkibibble’s is life fam

  • @willyeng2445
    @willyeng2445 3 роки тому

    Ive been wanting a cheesesteak for years. But living in a country where they are not served (sweden) i finally made my own the other day. And man oh man, its the best thing created on this earth.

  • @donuyy
    @donuyy 7 років тому +42

    Ayo, nice to see my city so well represented!

    • @curiousgeorgia11.11
      @curiousgeorgia11.11 7 років тому +1

      Anthony Cedrone 🗣PHILLY

    • @Murasadramon
      @Murasadramon 7 років тому +3

      Yeah. Gives me a bunch of nostalgia. My favorite cheesesteak when I lived in Philly was Angelo's (a small cart by Liberty Place). Dude had such good quality steaks, fresh amoroso rolls, and even had amazing breakfast, but sadly Angelo passed away a few years ago.

  • @EggersEggers-pd6te
    @EggersEggers-pd6te 3 роки тому +8

    I like that he covered as many places in one video. But overall, I think that's about it. There were a few places that weren't on the list. That's a lot of beef in one day though lol. It's always surprising to me when someone finds a classic meal done vegan & it actually turns out to be pretty good & to do a philly cheesesteak, that's pretty cool. I'm definitely not vegan, but also I definitely would try that one.

    • @travelingfool9096
      @travelingfool9096 2 роки тому

      I had one, you could fool an out of town, for sure

  • @BOLSHEF
    @BOLSHEF 5 років тому +3

    You should get a medal for eating all those in one day. Great video!

  • @emacandhedwig382
    @emacandhedwig382 5 років тому +2

    Was driving through Philly late and stopped at Tony Luke's because of this video. So good! Thanks BA!

  • @JKboi27
    @JKboi27 7 років тому +26

    You went to the touristy spots but also hit up some of the city's favorites. Some will argue with you because you left out their favorite neighborhood spots, but you had some great spots in there.
    Cleavers is a great up and coming spot in Rittenhouse that you should try next time you're in town.

    • @ohdaUtube
      @ohdaUtube 7 років тому

      Jimmy Kim which two would you hit up? I was thinking cleaver's and paesano's. Should we try Steve's/Joe's/dalessandro's as well? If so, which?

    • @MIAPhilly
      @MIAPhilly 6 років тому

      I agree, hit mad tourist spots and left out some jems but made some redeeming strides with some great spots.

  • @norak.bartholin544
    @norak.bartholin544 5 років тому +8

    I really can't imagine that Alex ate all these cheesesteaks in 12 hours.😳 The servings where large, he had to eat every one to two hours to come up to his 12hour goal.🙊 Every normal person would have been full after only two cheesesteaks or would've been hanging "over the pot" for 🤮.
    I love the way Alex is dedicated to what he's doing, but that he ate all these cheesesteaks in this amount of time is unbelievable. 😳

    • @scyence
      @scyence Рік тому

      He probably shared each sandwich with the production crew that accompanied him.

    • @hailandfire1822
      @hailandfire1822 Рік тому

      @@scyence yeah, that explains the 400 lb guys following him

  • @CRAZEEDUDE18
    @CRAZEEDUDE18 5 років тому +138

    No West or North Philly representation bro! Great vid but you missed some great spots just based on geography lol

    • @melissablick779
      @melissablick779 5 років тому +3

      He basically did south philly, bit of center city and manyunk. Those shady places in north and NE philly can be good

    • @brokenredbench96
      @brokenredbench96 5 років тому +43

      He ain’t tryna get shot

    • @eliezer1234567
      @eliezer1234567 5 років тому +4

      was looking for abners the whole time

    • @lucaslarson430
      @lucaslarson430 4 роки тому +9

      He’s trying to make it out alive lol

    • @waiwong7996
      @waiwong7996 3 роки тому

      @@lucaslarson430 they want to keep their wallets and camera equipment

  • @erockg9139
    @erockg9139 Рік тому +2

    “As a Philly native, I can’t remember the last time I had a cheesesteak sober” me too brother, me too.

  • @SuperSaiyanDemon
    @SuperSaiyanDemon 7 років тому +40

    No Steves Prince of Steaks?? Tragic man you missed out.

    • @andrearose4736
      @andrearose4736 7 років тому +2

      ugh steves is so good

    • @SlickWillyTFCF
      @SlickWillyTFCF 6 років тому +1

      Steve's Prince is my go to. The best day of my life is when they opened the one on 17th and Chestnut cause it was on my way to work.

  • @joew1237
    @joew1237 5 років тому +5

    I have heard the best place to get a good cheesesteak is a small corner pizzeria type place. This video basically confirms that for me.

  • @jaclynroth1440
    @jaclynroth1440 4 роки тому +7

    2020 me in quarantine clutching my pearls as he eats on a public mailbox. 😂

  • @colinlynch4279
    @colinlynch4279 2 роки тому

    Philly native here, Tony Lukes and Johns are my 2 favorites as well. Upset you didn’t stop at Steve’s Prince of Steaks

  • @netherfield2000
    @netherfield2000 5 років тому +19

    You must have an Amoroso roll to be a true Philly cheesesteak. Dalessandro's is my neighborhood spot and awesome. Jim's on South Street is also a favorite.

  • @mr.sister9877
    @mr.sister9877 5 років тому +7

    Steve's Prince of Steaks didn't make the cut?? You're missing out! Should've expanded into the Northern part of Philly.

    • @meowthchu7307
      @meowthchu7307 5 років тому

      @King Savage doubt it that's like asking for a cuban sandwich in texas.

    • @meowthchu7307
      @meowthchu7307 5 років тому

      @King Savage it's more of an opinion but if they are that good give a location.

  • @voycedatruf
    @voycedatruf 7 років тому +24

    You gotta try Max's and Ishkabibbles

    • @domrg7403
      @domrg7403 6 років тому

      Ishkbibbles is the best

  • @brianwood699
    @brianwood699 5 років тому

    Born and raised in West Philly for 25 years then South Jersey for another 25 years. I know my cheesesteaks. I respect your way of building them but for me, I prefer the rib eye ribbons, small-cut fried onions, little salt and pepper, and the Amoroso roll toasted in a pizza oven for 90 seconds. No whiz for me, just 2 slices of white american or provolone melted on top of the meat and oozes in between the ribbons of rib-eye as it bakes in the pizza oven. Sometimes I even put on some fried-up mushrooms, MMMMMM !!!!! Can't forget the Herr's potato chips and the Franks Black Cherry Wishniak soda.

  • @brran1
    @brran1 7 років тому +23

    No Max's? No Ishkabibble's?

    • @shizznp7411
      @shizznp7411 7 років тому +1

      Brandon Randolph right maxes is the best deal

    • @screengeeks1
      @screengeeks1 7 років тому

      Brandon Randolph man I was just thinking this, how exactly did he miss the best places

    • @chrisganthony
      @chrisganthony 7 років тому +2

      Always skip Jim's on South and go straight to Ishkabibbles!

    • @JamesSmith-vk2ky
      @JamesSmith-vk2ky 7 років тому +2

      Brandon Randolph Ishkabibble's is really good.

    • @elderberry63
      @elderberry63 7 років тому

      Brandon Randolph
      Last time I was in Philly, the rental car agent pointed me to Ishkabibbles. Best cheese steak I've ever had. Been to the tourist trap places, on previous trips, now I go where the locals eat.