https://www.reddit.com/r/IowaCity/comments/1ig1iq2/philly_cheesesteak_in_iowa/
created by Eurozone1 on 02/02/2025 at 16:50 UTC
17 upvotes, 18 top-level comments (showing 18)
Lived on the east coast for a few years and the only 2 things i miss are deep fried hot dogs and Philly cheesesteaks.. has anyone found a cheesesteak remotely close to the real thing in Iowa?
Comment by MetsFanVI at 02/02/2025 at 17:04 UTC
21 upvotes, 4 direct replies
This is my white whale. I’ve looked all over and haven’t found anything. They seem to fail on the bread. I just can’t find a decent roll around here. Or they insist on adding all kinds of stuff to it, like mushrooms and green peppers. Just make it Whiz wit on a seeded role and I’ll be happy. Harry’s downtown IC even brings in Cooper Sharp and Taylor Ham which gave me hope. But it wasn’t good.
Comment by Wintersage7 at 02/02/2025 at 17:38 UTC
20 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Oh Pepper Jax...how I miss you!
Comment by Flakko773 at 02/02/2025 at 17:04 UTC
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Vesta in Coralville has one on their menu but they're closed til Tuesday
Comment by youarenotanartichoke at 02/02/2025 at 17:23 UTC
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
New York Gyro in Marion is the best cheesesteak in the area hands down imo
Comment by sexierthanhisbrother at 02/02/2025 at 17:51 UTC
7 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Zolly's grill in the old Capitol mall makes a pretty mean one. Not sure if it's authentic, but it's delicious
Comment by aaneww at 02/02/2025 at 18:17 UTC
3 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Jersey Mikes?
Comment by Feisty-Life-6555 at 02/02/2025 at 19:00 UTC
2 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I like Shakespeare's but no clue as to how accurate it is
Comment by ballerina_toes_12 at 02/02/2025 at 20:22 UTC
2 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Those are the only things you miss? 😂 pizza? Bagels?!
Comment by jackmeehof at 03/02/2025 at 01:24 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Harry’s downtown has a pretty solid one
Comment by positive_energy- at 02/02/2025 at 17:02 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Charley’s cheesesteaks? Might be the best you can get. Not sure it’s even close.
Comment by Even-Elk-2735 at 02/02/2025 at 22:27 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Get a Blackstone and make it as good as anywhere
Comment by joannaloveseggs at 02/02/2025 at 19:26 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Big grove has one that’s actually pretty good
Comment by onetwocue at 02/02/2025 at 23:08 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
For superpower I'm making Stromboli
Comment by Frequent-Contact-703 at 03/02/2025 at 12:11 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Philly native here, there’s nuttin that compares
Comment by CozyTeaTime7 at 03/02/2025 at 17:52 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
the struggle is real when it comes to finding a good cheesesteak here! lucky me i have a friend thats good in making one.
Comment by sockfacefoo at 03/02/2025 at 18:22 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
More flavors in Cedar Rapids call before you make it out there to make sure he’s open but they the best I’ve found around here and the fries are well seasoned
Comment by Intrepid-Society9217 at 03/02/2025 at 20:57 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
The keg in CR, best I've had here in iowa
Comment by TheCuff6060 at 03/02/2025 at 18:19 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Philly Cheese Steak has to be made in Philadelphia to be called that. Otherwise, it is called hot dairy beef.