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Prize-Hedgehog t1_jeaqoz5 wrote

Philly’s A Taste of Philadelphia in Norwich or New Haven.

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BadDogEDN t1_jeateno wrote

what's the next reddit post to be a local news article?

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Duh_Dernals t1_jeav2pp wrote

Not a true Philly but I love to go to greenwich prime meats for a tidbits with cheese and onions. Man I miss Manero's!

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SkokieRob t1_jeb01i9 wrote

I really like the ones at Blue Cactus in Norwalk (though the meat is chunkier than most Philly steaks I’ve had). They also have Wiz and homemade hot sauce. Super nice people too.

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iCUman t1_jeb9giz wrote

Replying to Disastrous-Path-2144 (#2,495,912)

Traditional Philly cheese steak doesn't come with wiz. It's most commonly served with American or provolone cheese. But it is actually delicious, and if I find myself ordering a true Philly, I have been known to get one with wiz.

The truth is that on the very rare occasion I find myself in Philly, the pork sandwich or stromboli always wins out, because no one can even come close up here.

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BigFatMark t1_jeba2xp wrote

I have just recently discovered an incredibly delicious cheese steak up near Chaplin, Connecticut. There's a van parked on the side of route 6, it's plugged into a truck with a generator and you would never know it's there.

This place is called Hideaway Steaks and Stuff and it's run by two guys, one seems to do the business while the other is the cook. I've never had a real Philly cheese steak, let's make that clear right now. However, this is by far the best cheesesteak I've ever had, and at the very least competes with everywhere else I've tried in Connecticut.

They also have some other solid things on the menu, but there's about six things total and then hosmer soda.

Highly recommend this place to anybody who likes cheese steaks, they also offer them in chicken and mushroom.

Please tip well.

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infectious_rhino t1_jebcn60 wrote

It might be a traditional Philly, but I really like Mad Mike’s in Orange.

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Pelagicfisherman t1_jebdwh5 wrote

Uncle Sam’s in Bristol always had a good one but I haven’t been in a while. If you go don’t forget the onion rings!

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AlmeidaMoney t1_jebgq10 wrote

I’ve had an amazing cheese steak at Republic Gastropub in Bloomfield.. highly recommended

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BigFatMark t1_jebjrjv wrote

Replying to bighaldog (#2,499,090)

LOL was totally expecting this comment. No I'm actually not, I've got a new job in the area and googled food nearby and it was the closest thing to come up...

Turns out they're really nice guys though and the cook actually got in a bad accident the first day I was there, so now I'm emotionally invested.

Most importantly, it's been a month and I've eaten there three times already....try the hot dog too!

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IslandStateofMind t1_jebnsh9 wrote

Phillys in New Haven and Norwich is the spot. Owner is from Philly and knows what he’s doing. Plus the people who work there are the best, at least the New Haven location. I haven’t been to Norwich.

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iamthetimby t1_jebpocn wrote

Firehouse grill now Station 25 does an incredible philly

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missvicky1025 t1_jebqu0q wrote

Not a true Philly, but probably the best steak and cheese sammie I've had in CT is the steak melt from Notch 8 in Bethel. It's incredibly tasty.

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Amity83 t1_jebyndo wrote

Stonington Pizza has a phenomenal cheesesteak. They also now make cheesesteak egg rolls that are equally delicious.

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GHJ417 t1_jec2njw wrote

I wonder if anyone in this thread remembers Tim’s Cheesesteaks on Westport Ave in Norwalk. short lived but the BEST cheesesteaks I’ve ever had came from there. It is now a halal place that I am very sure is a front for an illegal business.

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Apple-rat t1_jec5qsf wrote

Try Philly’s in Norwich, it’s great

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PalpitationParty8082 t1_jecdkoy wrote

Replying to AlmeidaMoney (#2,498,838)

I second this. Republic was my go to for a steak & cheese back when I worked in that area. I would also recommend Four Dad's pub in Granby.

I would consider both places to be really high quality, so they're on the pricier side ($18ish last time I went)

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Johnnie-1 t1_jeceeug wrote

Charley's for a fast food spot this stuff is on point. It's not as good as a genuine e Philly, but damn close.

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becctarr t1_jecgvhk wrote

Philly native here, if they call it a “Philly cheese steak” usually it’s not a good time. if someone compares them to Genos/pats, That’s also a red flag (only tourist go there). The biggest problem with CTs cheesesteaks and hoagies are the rolls.

That being said I have nothing helpful to add lol, I get my fix when I visit home. If anyone from Philly knows a good place I’d love to try!

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mgr86 t1_jech53e wrote

The Philly grill in Waterbury has been good. Have had a couple misses there more recently. But durning the height of COVID I realized my wife and I grabbed a cheesesteak from there six weeks in a row. Of course, you have to goto Waterbury. But you can get right back on 84. It’s a block from the mall.

I grew up just outside of Philly and can be a bit picky. My wife has really been enjoying the one she’s been getting at brgrko in hamden lately. But I am a bit turned off by any place calling it a steak and cheese.

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Bellgates252 t1_jechr3g wrote

Ray and Mike’s in HAMDEN hands down 💯and they got a Chipotle Philly Chicken 🤪🤫

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BuddhaBizZ t1_jecid36 wrote

School cafeteria….that’s probably just nostalgia though

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nygiants917 t1_jeck98p wrote

Ray and mikes in Hamden, everything else is wrong

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Susbirder t1_jeckam3 wrote

Been to Philly’s in New Haven. Decent cheesesteak but a little light on the meat.

I usually have to order some abomination with green peppers and other collateral stuff and tell them to hold everything except the cheese and onions. The bread is still an issue, though.

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kfillie t1_jecl9a6 wrote

Del Monaco's in New Haven!

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pudvahh t1_jecmme1 wrote

The Boss grill in Newington

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Slubgob123 t1_jecp5p7 wrote

Doogies on the Berlin Turnpike. Dogs aren't special, cheesesteak is great. Prefer them over G's.

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benadelic t1_jecxxz5 wrote

G’s steak and grinders in Hartford. Great staff. Great steak.

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updownsidewayz t1_jecyfl1 wrote

philly's in norwich and new haven is one of the best, already been mentioned, and to name one that hardly gets play time, philly grill in waterbury, it's more like fast food philly cheeseteaks, good for the price

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bloodthirsty29 t1_jecyn5p wrote

I really like Charley's in the crystal mall for a quick but good as shit cheese steak.

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uglylittledogboy t1_jed92qw wrote

Any good pizza place’s steak and cheese grinder round New Haven will do

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frostbite225 t1_jedaupm wrote

Dal mare in Stratford is pretty good, they use real top round sandwich steak instead of steak-ums and it comes with peppers and onions on a 12-in roll with American cheese. locally owned family businesses

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BigComfyCouch t1_jedijsf wrote

Replying to jaredsparks (#2,512,011)

Ginos and Pat's are a tourist trap. Pats gets credit for inventing the steak sandwich, and Genos gets credit for adding cheese. Beyond that, they're probably 2 of the worst options to choose from.

If you're ever in the area again, hit up Dalessandros.

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g0tkilt t1_jedlwl1 wrote

Vero cucino or Sicily Coal Fired Pizza in Middletown

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Ctxmetal95 t1_jee1b0t wrote

The Philly Cheesesteak is just about the only thing I ever order when I get a sub. Deli Unlimited in Guilford makes a great one, as do Ray and Mike's in Hamden and Joey Cals in North Branford. The best one I've ever had is from Shoreline Prime in Branford. Not a traditional Philly cause they use steak tips instead of shaved ribeye but holy fuck, it's an unreasonably good sandwich. They put a garlic butter aeoli on it too. Worth a trip.

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G1itch_d t1_jeeqvj1 wrote

G's in Hartford is absolutely bomb. Discovered them a few weeks back and honestly I've eaten there like twice a week ever since. Highly recommend the shaved ribeye with wiz, onions peppers fried jalapenos and bacon with chipotle mayo.

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Imadais t1_jeew4sf wrote

Mad Mike’s Cheesesteaks & Salads in Orange, CT. Trust me, you will NOT be disappointed 😋

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