In Philadelphia, it’s hard to make it anywhere without passing a restaurant that serves the city’s most famed culinary creation: the cheesesteak. Several spots are loved by both natives and tourists, but locals know Jim’s South Street to serve the Philly cheesesteak the right way, complete with Cheez Whiz, onions, and top round black angus beef. The restaurant has been a staple spot for Philly cheesesteaks since 1939. Insider’s Taryn Varricchio headed to Jim’s to find out why locals say this South Street restaurant makes the best quintessential cheesesteak in Philadelphia.

In Philadelphia, it’s hard to make it anywhere without passing a restaurant that serves the city’s most famed culinary creation: the cheesesteak. Several spots are loved by both natives and tourists, but locals know Jim’s South Street to serve the Philly cheesesteak the right way, complete with Cheez Whiz, onions, and top round black angus beef. The restaurant has been a staple spot for Philly cheesesteaks since 1939. Insider’s Taryn Varricchio headed to Jim’s to find out why locals say this South Street restaurant makes the best quintessential cheesesteak in Philadelphia.

One of the most famous Philly Cheesesteak restaurants in the city. Jim’s Steaks almost always has a line of customers waiting to order. The line moves quickly and the steaks are worth the wait.

400 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

A short bit of sign waving while our friends are still inside enjoying a cheese steak.