betterthangenos

[betterthangenos]

What Is It Called? Philly Cheesesteak

Where Is It From? Savor, aboard the Norwegian Bliss cruise ship

Does It Have Meat? Yes.

Does It Have Cheese? Yes. A “cheese sauce.”

Does It Have Anything Else? Onions, parsley.

Is It Better Than Geno’s? Uh, no.

[betterthangenos]

What Is It Called? Philly Cheese Steak

Where Is It From? Oliver’s Sandwiches in Milton, WA

Does It Have Meat? Yes. “Philly Steak.”

Does It Have Cheese? American Swiss.

Does It Have Anything Else? Onions, green peppers, mushrooms, mayo.

Is It Better Than Geno’s? No. Avoid. 

[betterthangenos]

What Is It Called? The Big Stein

Where Is It From? Little Jerry’s in Tacoma, WA

Does It Have Meat? Yes.

Does It Have Cheese? Yes.

Does It Have Anything Else? Onions, bell peppers.

Is It Better Than Geno’s? Yes.

[betterthangenos]

What Is It Called? Philly Steak

Where Is It From? Hoagie’s Sub Deli in Tacoma, WA

Does It Have Meat? Yes.

Does It Have Cheese? Yes. 

Does It Have Anything Else? Onions.

Is It Better Than Geno’s? Nah.

[betterthangenos]

What Is It Called? Big Philly Style

Where Is It From? Nano Brew, Cleveland, OH

Does It Have Meat? Yes. “Steak.”

Does It Have Cheese? Yes. “Cheese sauce.”

Does It Have Anything Else? Onions, poblanos, steak sauce, mushrooms on cuban roll.

Is It Better Than Geno’s? In a best of seven, possibly.

[betterthangenos]

What Is It Called? Steak Sandwich

Where Is It From? Barrel Back Restaurant in Walloon Lake, MI

Does It Have Meat? Yes.

Does It Have Cheese? Yes. Provolone

Does It Have Anything Else? Roasted red onion, cherry peppers, provolone, sriracha aioli. Served on Naan Bread.

Is It Better Than Geno’s? No.

[betterthangenos]

What Is It Called? Jersey Mike’s Famous Philly

Where Is It From? Jersey Mike’s in Wheaton, MD

Does It Have Meat? Yes.

Does It Have Cheese? Yes. White American.

Does It Have Anything Else? Grilled onions and peppers.

Is It Better Than Geno’s? Nah.

[betterthangenos]

Someone needs to hook us up with a press pass ASAP!

[betterthangenos]

What Is It Called? Philly Cheese Steak Empanada

Where Is It From? Clyde’s in Washington, DC

Does It Have Meat? Yes.

Does It Have Cheese? Yes. Cheese sauce.

Does It Have Anything Else? Bell peppers, red onion and a chili pepper aioli.

Is It Better Than Geno’s? No.

[betterthangenos]

What Is It Called? Steak and Cheese

Where Is It From? M&N’s Pizza in Bethesda, MD

Does It Have Meat? Yes.

Does It Have Cheese? Yes. American.

Does It Have Anything Else? Lettuce, tomatoes, onions and mayo.

Is It Better Than Geno’s? No.

[betterthangenos]

What Is It Called? Cheesesteak

Where Is It From? The Cheesesteak Grill in Oceanside, CA

Does It Have Meat? Yes.

Does It Have Cheese? Yes. Whiz.

Does It Have Anything Else? No.

Is It Better Than Geno’s? I don’t know.

[betterthangenos]

What Is It Called? Cheesesteak Sub

Where Is It From? Philly’s Best in Baltimore, MD

Does It Have Meat? Yes.

Does It Have Cheese? Yes.

Does It Have Anything Else? Onions.

Is It Better Than Geno’s? No.

[betterthangenos]

What Is It Called? The Original Bambini’s Cheese Steak

Where Is It From? Bambini’s Steaks and Hoagies, Santa Fe, NM

Does It Have Meat? Yes. “Angus sirloin steak.”

Does It Have Cheese? Yes. “Your choice of Provolone, American, or Cheez Wizz.” (Provolone was selected for this review.)

Does It Have Anything Else? ”Italian roll.” “Fried onions.”

Is It Better Than Geno’s? Yes.

[betterthangenos]

What Is It Called? Philly Cheese Steak

Where Is It From? WOW Deli in Rockville, MD

Does It Have Meat? Yup.

Does It Have Cheese? Yup. “Melted white American.”

Does It Have Anything Else? Sauteed onions, mushrooms and sweet peppers.

Is It Better Than Geno’s? Yes.

[betterthangenos]

What Is It Called? Steak & Cheese

Where Is It From? Continental Pizza in Kensington, MD

Does It Have Meat? Yup.

Does It Have Cheese? Yup.

Does It Have Anything Else? Option to add lettuce, tomato or onion. For review purposes, we added grilled onions.

Is It Better Than Geno’s? Equivalent.

[betterthangenos]

What Is It Called? Founders Cheesesteak

Where Is It From? Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Does It Have Meat? Yes. Thinly-sliced roast beef. 

Does It Have Cheese? Yes. Melted provolone. 

Does It Have Anything Else? Yes. Roasted peppers and onions, mayonnaise, homemade horseradish. Served on a French roll. 

Is It Better Than Geno’s? Yes.

[betterthangenos]

What Is It Called? The Original (top) and The Wiz (bottom)

Where Is It From? Liberty Cheesesteaks in New Orleans, LA

Does It Have Meat? Yes.

Does It Have Cheese? Yes. Provolone on The Original, Cheese Whiz on The Wiz.

Does It Have Anything Else? Grilled onions. Amoroso’s roll.

Is It Better Than Geno’s? Yes.