National Cheesesteak Day 2023: Where To Celebrate In Cherry Hill

CHERRY HILL, NJ — Friday is National Cheesesteak Day, and there's perhaps no greater place in the world to celebrate than Greater Philadelphia.

Although Philadelphia tourists may argue whether Pat's or Geno's is king as they stand in line for photos with the Rocky Statue, South Jersey's steaks can hold their own. And that includes establishments around Cherry Hill (which, of course, now includes Geno's).

If you're looking to get festive on National Cheesesteak Day, here are some local eateries that can help you celebrate:

Chick's Deli

906 Township Ln.

The longtime deli's cheesesteaks can compete with just about anyone's. The eatery, which opened in 1957, topped NJ Advance Media's list of New Jersey’s 30 best cheesesteaks.

Chick's Deli has served Cherry Hill since 1957. Perhaps best known for its Buffalo chicken cheesesteaks, the bustling sandwich counter brings plenty of diners to its unassuming, alley-like location.

When it comes to conversations about cheesesteaks, there's little doubt the Chick's Deli carries its weight.

The Kibitz Room

100 Springdale Rd.

It's a New York-style deli, but The Kibitz Room also serves a Philly delicacy. While the pastrami or corned beef tends to take center stage at Jewish delis — the eatery secured the greatpastrami.com domain for a reason — The Kibitz Room offers its own twist on steaks.

Two of the eatery's most unique offerings include the Jewish Cheesesteak (brisket, coleslaw, Russian dressing and pepper jack cheese) and the Pastrami Cheesesteak (with pastrami, American cheese, grilled onions and grilled peppers).

Geno's Steaks

FoodieHall, 1931 Olney Ave. Suite 200

Yes, it's that Geno's. The South Philly staple expanded earlier this year into Cherry Hill, no longer requiring its New Jersey fans to cross the Delaware River.

The Geno's Steaks at Foodiehall offers several different sandwich options for the traditional thinly-sliced ribeye steak: toppings include cheese whiz, American cheese, provolone, mushrooms, peppers, and raw or fried onions. There is also a Cheesesteak Hoagie, Steak Hoagie, Pizza Steak and slow cooked Roast Pork.

The Famous & Original King of Pizza

2300 Route 70

When Sicily native Frank Scaturro came to the United States in 1963, he started out as as pizza man in New York City. He opened a pizza shop in Queens before moving to South Jersey, where he established The King of Pizza.

At first, the eatery only served pizza and beverages. But the family-run business, located in Cherry Hill and Berlin, has also become known for its cheesesteaks.

Donkey's Place

1223 Haddon Ave., Camden

You don't have to travel far to find Anthony Bourdain's favorite cheesesteaks. The late celebrity chef put Donkey Place's steaks over Philadelphia's in 2015, when he featured the Camden eatery on Parts Unknown.

Donkey's Place has stood in the same location since 1943.

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