Philadelphia may get the credit for inventing the cheesesteak, but Delaware County has spent decades making the sandwich its own.
Across Delco, longtime family-run institutions share the landscape with newer shops serving ribeye, Cooper Sharp, seeded rolls, long hots, and increasingly creative specialty steaks.
Whether diners want a classic sandwich with fried onions or something piled high with pepperoni, mushrooms, and specialty sauces, these eight spots offer plenty of reasons to explore Delco’s cheesesteak scene…