Ready to get cheese?
March 24 marks the National Day of Cheese Steaks. Debate unfolds over which city or state has the best cheese steaks. Some will forever say it’s Philly, but those of us who are on the other side of the bridge may have something to say about it.
In South Jersey, there are dozens of places where cheesecakes are prepared, which are actually prepared without paying for the bridge and parking fees.
Some are establishments, especially Donkey’s Place in Camden, where celebrities have dined for decades, and even network television has taken note.
Medford and Mount Holly also have Donkey’s establishments where customers can get these famous Kaiser sandwiches with poppy seeds.
And there are many other eateries where cheese steaks are the name of their game. Chick’s Deli in Cherry Hill, Gaetano’s from Willingboro, Yellow Submarine in Maple Shade, and beginners with new types of cheese steaks that you can try.
Be brave on this National Cheese Steak Day. Try a restaurant you’ve never been to, or a cheese steak you’ve never eaten. You may just like it.
Here’s the idea: Batman and Robin at Dan’s Cockadoodle in Palmyra. Read about it below.
Or what about the cheese steak from Peter & Sons Sandwiches in Glassbar?
Check out these 10 places where you can get cheese steaks, friends of South Jersey:
Chick’s Deli, Cherry Hill
This simple deli, which has been in the city since 1957, is known for its “Buffalo” chicken steaks.
Chick’s has award-winning cheese steaks, chicken cheese steaks and hags.
More than 4,300 people follow Chick’s on his Facebook page.
Known for its fresh buns and sandwiches with lots of meat.
There are also soups, salads, club sandwiches and many other hot and cold sandwiches.
How about a pork roll with egg and cheese on a Kaiser roll?
Some call it a hidden gem because it is tiny and hidden in an alley on Township Lane. There are a few tables inside, but the sandwich counter is usually busy.
Go: 906 City Lane, 856-429-2022; facebook.com/theofficialchicksdeli/
City Steaks, Burlington City
Variety is the name of the game in City Steaks.
There are buffalo cheese steaks, cheesecakes, bacon and barbecue steaks, cheese pizza steaks, hags, burgers, wings and more.
The location is a few blocks from Burlington City High School and close to Routes 130, 295 and the New Jersey Highway. High Street turns Route 541 a few miles down.
“Word of mouth is the best advertisement,” said City Steaks owner Ken Rosenblatt. “You can’t put a price tag on it … Someone likes something, and they tell someone about it, and this person comes in, and it’s like the effect of confluence. It was my success, in fact, and the only fact that I am in the family. “
Sandwiches come in meaty, generous portions and are affordable. The mini-cheesecake costs $ 4.49 and the whole (12-inch) costs $ 8.25.
Next up are special City steaks, including Exit 5 steak, which comes with sweet peppers, fried onions, honey mustard and American cheese. Wood Street Steak has fresh garlic, mushrooms, onions and American cheese. There are also urban hot sub-martinis, including chicken parma and more.
If you want to quench your thirst, there is a refrigerator filled with a range of carbonated drinks.
Go: street High, 818, 609-386-3600; citysteaksofburlington.com
Cockadoodle Dan’s, Palmyra
You’re probably doing something right when opened just a few years ago and already known for cheese steaks and wings.
Founded in 2020, Cockadoodle Dan’s Wings and Deli is a family-run store.
Batman & Robin cheesecake, and it quickly became a favorite: fillet steak, shredded chicken, spicy Cooper cheese and a special sauce “Batman & Robin”
Dan’s Cockadoodle also offers fried chicken sandwiches, vegetarian dishes, a variety of hags, cutlets, salads, french fries, onion rings, french fries and more.
The breakfast menu includes French toasts, omelets, pancakes, sandwiches and other offerings.
Dan’s Cockadoodle, which also offers food.
The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays.
Go: str. East Brod, 9, 856-389-5703; cockadoodledans.com/#/
Dar’s Steaks and Que Ricas, Westmont
Are you serious about your whiz? Look no further than Dar’s Steaks, where owner Sahar Saleimani prepares his own meals in this takeaway place.
Saleimani also owns Que Ricas, a company that specializes in arepas and empanadas (including cheesecake empanadas), near Hedon Avenue.
Growing up in a family restaurant Mount Laurel, she learned to cook steaks from her father, after whom she named her business. He retired to help her run Que Ricas, and now her parents are looking for a place to open a second gift, possibly in Burlington County. The restaurateur also plans to open another playground with her husband.
Cheese steaks at Dar’s Steaks are made from ribs and created based on Del Buono rolls. Gluten-free baguettes are also available, as well as alternatives to chicken fillet or cheese steak.
Among Dar’s offerings are Hot Chester ($ 11.75), which includes hot chitas, banana peppers and whistles, and Philly Dilly ($ 11.50), which is loaded with pickles and whistles. You’ll also find options for cheese steaks with buffalo, pizza, steaks and eggs or hags.
Feel decadent? Don’t be left without french fries and homemade clove.
Go: Dar’s Steaks, 142 Haddon Ave., Westmont, 856-885-2460, darssteaks.com
Go: Que Ricas, 46 A., Haddon Ave., Westmont, (856) -858-8500, que-ricas.com
Donkey’s Place, Camden, Medford and Mount Holly
Of course, you can always head to the Camden Restaurant, which the late Anthony Bourdain considered a “national landmark” – or its cognate locations in Medford and Mount Hall.
Donke’s favorite place opened its doors more than 75 years ago on Hedon Avenue. It expanded with Donkey’s Too in Medford in 2001. The third place in downtown Mount Holly called Donkey’s Place Downtown opened in October 2021.
Order a cult roll with poppies stuffed with steak, roasted onions, American cheese and hot peppers with a french fries garnish for the national holiday.
Whether you stay to eat in Camden or grab a sandwich to head to Mount Holly, you can catch the owners / brothers Rob and Joe Lucas at the head of the restaurant talking to guests.
Go: 1223 Haddon Ave., Camden, 856-966-2616; 11 Tomlinson Mill Road, Medford, 856-810-0445; 37 Washington St., Mount Holly, 609-689-5015; donkeysplace.com
Gaetano of Willingbar, Willingbar
If you grew up in Willingbar and have never eaten Gaetan’s cheesecake, then something is wrong.
Gaetano of Willingbar calls himself the “original.” There is another Gaetano in Willingbar, and there are others all over South Jersey.
Gaetano on Pennypacker Drive in the township has existed since 1983, but Gaetano’s “The Original” has existed since 1971.
Locals believe these are really better cheese steaks, even better than Philly cheese steaks.
Gaetano of Willingbar has over 94,000 followers on his Facebook page. People come from all over to taste regular or chicken cheese steaks.
Generous portions are one of the things known to Gaetano of Willingbar. The mini is more than enough for one person, while the little one can comfortably accommodate two people, and the big one will feed you all day. And on top you need to get fried onions.
You can also enjoy specialty products such as The Baconator, Pizza Cheesecake, Texas Hold’em, Jake’s “Sicilian Steak”.
Also popular are french fries, salads, wings, pasta and wraps. And there are egg buns with cheese steak, pizza, burgers and more.
GoStk #: 498 Beverly Rancocas Road, 609-871-5588; theoriginalgaetanos.com/
Jersey Jerry, Vineland
Jerry’s Jersey has six sandwiches that fall on eight or 12-inch rolls.
There are steak, cheesecake, chicken steak, chicken cheesecake, buffalo chicken cheesecake with blue cheese and pizza steak.
Order a side dish of jalapeno, french fries, onion rings or fried salty chips with ranch dressing to accompany your cheesecake.
If you’re looking for something more wholesome for a sandwich, you can also order lots of salads at the restaurant.
Go: 1362 S Delsea Dr., 856-362-5978; jerseyjerrys.net
Sandwiches Peter & Sons, Glassboro
When you dine at Peter & Sons Sandwiches, you become a family.
The family-run restaurant in Glasbour offers a variety of cheese steaks for the national holiday.
Order a cheesecake with cheese of your choice and a fried egg or get a cheese steak for barbecue with bacon. There are also poppy and cheesecake, french cheese, chicken cheesecake and buffalo chicken cheese, fried cheese. How about one of their famous cheese steaks?
You can also forget about bread and order a cheesecake – sliced fish steak with Cheez Whiz and onions.
Other frying options include french fries, french fries with garlic, french fries with vodka and more.
Drink it all with freshly brewed peach sweet tea or lemonade.
Go: 20 Delsea Dr., 856-226-3017; peterandsonsandwiches.com
Steak Out, Sewell
Looking for half a pound cheese steaks? Well, Steak Out protects you.
Sewell BYOB offers over 20 cheese steaks.
There’s Big Mike (Steak, Provolone Cheese and Chipotle Sauce), Cheesecake with Spinach, Cheesecake with Mushrooms, Pizza Steak with Pepperoni, Cheese Steak with Mushrooms, Roasted Onions and Green Peppers and more.
If you are not a fan of red meat, chicken cheese steaks are available.
There are Milanese chicken (soft and spicy provolone cheese, fried tomatoes, garlic and oregano), chicken steak for pizza, grilled chicken hagi, chicken fillet steak (mushrooms. Fried onions and green peppers) and much more.
Pair a sandwich with snacks including breaded zucchini and pickles, chicken egg rolls, french fries, garlic bread or mozzarella potatoes.
Go: 641 Woodbury Glassboro Road, 856-464-8000; mysteakout.com
Yellow submarine, maple hue
The old Beatles song Yellow Submarine was released in 1966. Here’s what comes to mind every time we see this classic Maple Shade.
The Yellow Submarine Restaurant serves award-winning nationally recognized dishes, including cheese steaks, hags, pizza and more.
The diner offers pizza steaks, steak haggies, chicken cheesecakes, chicken barbecue cheesecakes, chicken chipotchies, chicken buffalo cheesecakes and more.
Also available are hags and hot sandwiches such as sausage, peppers and onions, pork roll or baked ham with cheese, and chicken wings.
Snacks of broccoli, onion rings, buffaloes, chicken, poppers, breaded mushrooms, mozzarella sticks, plain french fries and curly french fries will not leave anyone home hungry.
Well, if you’re not in the mood for a cheese steak or substance (but why?), There’s spaghetti and meatballs, parma with meatballs, parma with sausages and parma with chicken.
Last but not least for you good shoes for two, there are also salads.
GoStk #: 710 North Forklanding Road, 856-667-2110; yellowsubmarine.net/
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