Jim’s South Street Makes The Quintessential Philly Cheesesteak | Legendary Eats

In Philadelphia, it's hard to go anywhere without passing a restaurant serving the city's most famous creative dish: cheesesteaks. Some spots are beloved by both city dwellers and out-of-towners, but locals know Jim's South Street as one of Philly's revered originals.

Jim's serves its Philly cheesesteak the classic way, complete with Cheez Whiz, onions, and round black Angus beef on top. This is the place to eat cheesesteaks since 1939. Insider's Taryn Varricchio went to Jim's to find out why locals say this South Street restaurant makes the most quintessential steak in Philadelphia.