As the steak and cheese phenomenon continues to grow in Tampa Bay, “the best Philly Cheesesteak outside of Philly” is right here in town. Colonial Corner Hoagie Shop, located at 7201 49th Street North in Pinellas Park, has been a local favorite for 49 years, and it’s with good reason that Philadelphia Magazine tapped them for that great honor.
The popular shop has a comfortable, old-school feel that makes it the perfect location for such a stellar (some say life-changing) sandwich. Since day one, a local baker has handmade the soft-baked fresh bread every day, and the fresh ribeye meat, hand-sliced daily in the store, comes from the same provider as Philly’s most famed steak and cheese shops like Geno’s. Topped with an incredible cheese blend (as well as your choice of peppers, onions and/or mushrooms) and served on parchment paper in a basket, it is the epitome of comfort food.
Plus, as a result of reading these words, you can get a discount on your first taste. As part of their “Steak and Cheese Summer,” mention that you read this article on I Love the Burg and you’ll get 15% off your order. They’re even open on the 4th of July, so you can stop for an American classic.
Preserving legacy while building toward future
While the award-winning sandwich has stayed the same, the beloved mom-and-pop shop has undergone a bit of a renaissance lately. The original owners recently sold the shop and decided to retire, but not before ensuring the new owners had everything they needed to keep the world’s best non-Philly steak and cheese exactly how the locals love it…