Jane & Michael Stern

"Must-Try: Cheesesteak - It’s appetizing to see — the sliced meat is soft red like rose petals — and it is good to know that Jim’s meat is fresh, not frozen. The steaks are made by hacking up the meat on the grill (with onions, preferably) so it becomes a kind of steak-‘n’-onion hash."

Thrillist

"You cannot call yourself a true cheesesteak lover without stopping by Jim's Steaks. They have a wide variety of sandwiches to choose from, including the classic cheesesteak."

Lonely Planet

"'Pizza steak' – topped with tomato sauce – is an option, as are cold hoagies. But most come to this handsomely done up black, white and silver diner for the cheesesteak sandwich."

Dan Myers

"The 10 Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia: Jim's Steaks - Their most popular sandwich is, of course, the cheesesteak, made with top round. They offer two variations: one with Cheese Whiz and another with your choice of American or provolone."

Gayot

"Jim’s serves up very good steak sandwiches with fried onions and Cheese Whiz---or American or provolone. The line usually extends around the block, and you may make a few friends while waiting, especially among the servers."

PhillyBite Magazine

"The crowds can often mean an extra long wait before you actually get to taste one of Jim’s fine cheesesteak sandwiches, as the line at Jim’s often stretches out the front door and around the corner onto Fourth Street. However, the unbelievable smell of the grill-cooked beef and sizzling onions will assure you that the steaks are worth waiting for and keep you patient and focused on the eventual reward."

Nicole Isaacs

"Jim’s makes a damn good cheesesteak. You had the flavors of the charred onion from the grill and then you had a little spicy kick from the peppercini’s. It all worked together to make the perfect sandwich. I think the quality of the steak is so important in a cheeseteak, and at Jim’s the steak was just how I liked: juicy, flavorful and shredded."

Visit Philadelphia

"Jim’s Steaks is South Street’s premier cheesesteak shop."

Jeff Belonger

"What can easily lure you into this establishment is the smell of the grilled beef and those sizzling onions, even if you didn’t think you were that hungry, it might make you stop in for a quick bite to eat. Of course you won’t be disappointed. Looking for a cheesteak in Philadelphia, especially when on South Street in Philadelphia, Jim’s Steaks is a must stop."

Eric Smith

"My personal favorite, Jim’s Steaks over on South St, was voted one of the best late night eats in America by Details. The lines there are always long, and often stretch around the corner down 4th street, but you know what… it is always worth the wait."