Food East Passyunk, Broad Street & South Philly
Pat's King of Steaks
A place to eat in East Passyunk, Broad Street & South Philly, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Any time.
Why go
Corner stand at 9th and Passyunk where the Olivieri family says the cheesesteak began in 1930; open 24 hours.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Broad Street & South Philly, alongside 2 activities, 2 sights and 1 place for a drink. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Geno's Steaks and Two Street. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- East Passyunk
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Any time
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Broad Street & South Philly. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Geno's Steaks
Pat's neon-lit rival across the intersection, open since 1966 and also open around the clock.
Food · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Two Street
South 2nd Street in Pennsport, home to many Mummers clubs, where the celebration moves after the parade.
Drinks · 0.6 mi straight-line - 3Mummers Museum
Museum on 2nd Street with costumes, history and string band displays, in a building covered in Mummers-style tiles.
Sight · 0.6 mi straight-line - 4Mummers Parade
Comics, wenches, string bands and fancy brigades strut down Broad Street every Jan 1; 2026 was the 125th parade.
Activity · 0.6 mi straight-line - 5Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Isaiah Zagar's mosaic labyrinth made of tile, mirror and bottles.
Sight · Philadelphia · 0.7 mi straight-line - 6Zahav
Michael Solomonov's Israeli restaurant in Society Hill, open since 2008 and known for its hummus and lamb shoulder.
Food · Center City & Penn's Landing · 1.2 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Pat's King of Steaks is a stop on our Philadelphia New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Broad Street & South Philly
Pat's King of Steaks is our only food pick in Broad Street & South Philly; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Broad Street & South Philly guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Philadelphia
Our climate figures for Broad Street & South Philly come from nearby Philadelphia. Average daily highs in Philadelphia run from 38°F in January to 86°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Pat's King of Steaks itself, we suggest: Any time.
Modelled monthly averages for Philadelphia from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Philadelphia weather by month (covers Broad Street & South Philly).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 39.93317, -75.15924
- Destination
- Broad Street & South Philly, Pennsylvania
Pat's King of Steaks: quick answers
How much time do you need at Pat's King of Steaks?
Plan on about 30 minutes at Pat's King of Steaks. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Pat's King of Steaks?
Our pick: Any time. Insider tip: Order fast at the window: the steak, 'wit' or 'witout' onions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Pat's King of Steaks?
Pat's King of Steaks appears on Philadelphia New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Pat's King of Steaks to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Broad Street & South Philly.
Plan Broad Street & South Philly
- Broad Street & South Philly travel guide 7 places
- Philadelphia weather (covers Broad Street & South Philly) weather by month
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Also in Broad Street & South Philly
- Fancy Brigade Finale Activity
- Philadelphia City Hall Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.