Among the many cheesesteak hotspots in Philly, John's is one of our favorites! And because this is such a controversial topic, below are a few other iconic spots to check out: Pat's King of Steaks: one of the original cheesesteak spots in South Philly Geno's Steaks: historic rival to Pat's, known for its bright neon lights and classic cheesesteaks Jim's South Street: an easy local favorite