Geno's Steaks

$
Open
yelp logo

(3,790)

Call
Website

Photos

1219 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
+1 (215) 389-0659
https://www.genosteaks.com
The place with the BEST Cheesesteak in Philly, Geno's was founded by one of Philly's own, Joey Vento in 1966. The man had two boxes of steaks, a few hot dogs, and $6 in his pocket when he turned on the grills at 9th and Passyunk. Neighboring joints predicted he'd last six months, tops. Little by little the shop at 9th and Passyunk drew more attention. Before long, people were saying they were the best steaks they've ever had. Joey kept at it. Business was booming in 1971 when Joey and his wife Eileen had a baby boy. Always one to do things his own way, Joey decided to name his son Geno. Joey passed away in 2011. Geno has since taken over the shop and is carrying on Joey's legacy by serving up the famous Philly cheesesteak.

Also at this address

Find related places

Restaurants

Reviews

yelp logo
2.5

(3,790)

Photo of Matthew F.
Matthew F.
1/4/2026

How does one rate fame? By the experience or the meal? I pondered this question as I ordered a traditional cheese steak 'with wiz'. I visited on an early weekday so there was no line. You can't...

Read more on Yelp
Photo of Jim H.
Jim H.
1/4/2026

I realize that this location has a lot of history and perhaps feed some locals and is driven by tourist... but the cheesesteak is not very good, the cheese fries are adequate in the whole process...

Read more on Yelp
Photo of Julie M.
Julie M.
1/3/2026

During my great Tourism Tour of 2025 the second stop was Geno's. The order was the same as Pat's to be the most fair - a cheesesteak with onions and cheese whiz. This was a beautiful sandwich -...

Read more on Yelp
Photo of Letty C.
Letty C.
11/30/2025

I asked my Philly people to take me to the most popular spot in town and here we are....Geno's Steaks. Geno's Steaks has a long history with Philly. I ordered Philly Cheesesteak with American...

Read more on Yelp
Photo of Mike V.
Mike V.
12/30/2025

There's a Reason It's a Landmark - - - - - - - - November, 2025 Visit We were in town for a family baby shower and decided to enjoy some Philly steak and cheese for a late breakfast / early...

Read more on Yelp
Own this business?
See a problem?

In these collections

You might also like

Wegmans Pharmacy
Delicatessen stores, Eating places, Pizza restaurants

Wegmans Pharmacy

187
•
$$
"On Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, I was told by one of your pharmacists, that as a promotion for the month, Wegmans was giving out the prescribed drug, Lipitor for free. I trust Wegman's is aware of the..."
Sarcone's Bakery
Eating places, Italian restaurant, Delicatessen (eating places)

Sarcone's Bakery

175
•
$
"Stopped by for a slice of tomato pie $3 after reading something about tomato pies and craving the one from here. It's been a long while and still as good as I remember!"
photo of Jo L.
Eating places, Cafe, Pizza restaurants

Corner Bakery Cafe

$
Corner Bakery Cafe is a neighborhood cafe that offers an authentic handcrafted menu featuring a variety of breakfast and lunch options, including fresh sandwiches and fluffy pancakes. Committed to community support, Corner Bakery Cafe aims to create lasting memories through exceptional service and culinary innovation. With a focus on convenience, the cafe provides catering services designed for various occasions, from corporate meetings to casual celebrations. Guests can also join the Corner Bakery Rewards program to enjoy exclusive benefits and earn rewards with each visit. Generated from the website
United States›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia›Geno's Steaks

Partial Data by Infogroup (c) 2026. All rights reserved.

Partial Data by Foursquare.