cheesesteak
noun
cheese·steak
ˈchēz-ˌstāk 
: a sandwich consisting of thinly sliced beef topped with melted cheese and condiments (such as fried onions or peppers)
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The sacred Philadelphia cheesesteak For more than a few Philadelphians, cheesesteak is a sacred cow.
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Susan Spencer, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Today, the cheesesteak pilgrimage in South Philly almost always includes both Pat’s King of Steaks and Geno’s Steaks — famous rivals located directly across the street from each other.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Kennywood debuts new food options for 2026 Starting in 2026, Kennywood visitors can visit two new food stands for cheesesteaks, ice cream and more.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Bennett’s Sandwich Shop, beloved for its gigantic cheesesteaks, is across the street and the numerous restaurants around Dock Square, including Batson River, a three-level brewpub from the hotel’s founders, are one mile away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
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Susan Spencer, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Today, the cheesesteak pilgrimage in South Philly almost always includes both Pat’s King of Steaks and Geno’s Steaks — famous rivals located directly across the street from each other.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Kennywood debuts new food options for 2026 Starting in 2026, Kennywood visitors can visit two new food stands for cheesesteaks, ice cream and more.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Bennett’s Sandwich Shop, beloved for its gigantic cheesesteaks, is across the street and the numerous restaurants around Dock Square, including Batson River, a three-level brewpub from the hotel’s founders, are one mile away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
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“Cheesesteak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesesteak. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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