Nestled along State Road 84 in Fort Lauderdale sits a time capsule of Americana that’s been quietly perfecting the art of the Philly cheesesteak far from the streets of Philadelphia – and locals can’t stop talking about it.
Lester’s Diner, with its unmistakable white building and red trim, has become the unexpected champion of authentic cheesesteaks in the Sunshine State.
There’s something wonderfully rebellious about finding the perfect Philly cheesesteak 1,200 miles south of its birthplace, like discovering a polar bear thriving in the Everglades.
Yet that’s exactly what’s happening at this unassuming Fort Lauderdale institution, where the combination of thinly sliced ribeye, melted cheese, and perfect bread has achieved cult status among sandwich aficionados…