Penn Station East Coast Subs

Penn Station East Coast Subs is just what it sounds like, and is only found as far West as Kansas. This was my favorite hot sub sandwich restaurant when I was in Dayton, Ohio. Their Philly cheese-steak was probably the best "near-authentic" Philly I have ever had. They have the best Reuben I have ever had as well. They have fresh-cut fries (they had them before the recent craze that many restaurants have jumped on), and fresh squeezed lemonade which is really good. If you are in the Eastern part of the country, go to their website and see if there is a location nearby. I highly recommend!
Web site: http://www.penn-station.com/

South Philly Cheese Steaks

Oh let me tell you about this place! I'm not from Philly but I know these cheese-steaks aren't what Philly natives would call "authentic". I wouldn't call these sandwiches the best "authentic" cheese-steaks I have had, but this is, hands down, the best cheese-steak I have ever had. Specifically, they have what they call the "Chubby". Laugh as you may, that's it's name. It is a cheese-steak with slices of Italian sausage added, as well as sweet peppers and jalapenos. All their sandwiches come in 8" or 12" sizes, and are reasonably priced. I have sampled some of their other sandwiches pictured below, such as the "Gobbler" which is like a Thanksgiving dinner all on one sandwich, and the "Kandy Steak", which is a cheese-steak with cream cheese added. That one was a but too intense for me. I also tried the "Santa Fe" which had green chili on it. I wasn't a big fan of that one. My favorite all time is the Chubby. I always add mustard to mine (as I do with all cheese-steaks). I also like a side of their onion rings, but beware, the only drawback of this (Englewood) location is that you should smell the ketchup before eating it. The manager seems to think that ketchup never goes rancid (he even told me so), which it does. If it smells like vinegar, try another bottle.
Website: http://yosouthphillycheesesteaks.com/