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A TASTE OF PHILLY
1401 Indian River Dr., Sebastian, FL
We have a place here in Sebastian Florida,called "A Taste of Philly" the
cheesteaks are great!!!!!! They use rib eye steak meat with white american cheese and the
rolls are just like back home. The hoagies along with the rest of the food is out of this
world !! For breakfast they even have scrapple and pork roll. It's also the tastykake
connection for anyone with a craving.The place has loads of transplants from Philly and
watching the Eagles there is a Blast. They are located at 1401 Indian River drive.(Right
on the river with a beautifull view) If you are ever down this way you should by all means
check it out.
Submitted by Ron Dierkes (FILLYFANS@aol.com), Aug. 23, 1997
BEST OF PHILLY CHEESESTEAK HOUSE
West coast of Florida between Spring Hill and Clearwater
My name is Chris. I LIVE in Port Richey Fl. I had moved here in 1996 and immediately
opened a cheesesteak shop . It had quickly turned into three within one year. We had
recently acquired our franchise paperwork. We are now in the process of building two more
stores. We(my brother and I) are incorporated under the name "THE HOMEBOY CORP"
and the chain is called "BEST OF PHILLY CHEESESTEAK HOUSE". We are located on
the west coast of Florida between Spring Hill and Clearwater. We pick up our Amoroso rolls
and our meats every Monday in Philly and then we bring them down here in a freezer truck.
It's a pain in the !@#$ but it's what they needed down here. Well, I just happened to joke
around in the search mode to look for anything saying cheesesteak and here it brought me.
Any articles that you would like to see about us or our t.v. commercial ,just call me at
(352)597-7266 .I just thought it would be different for you to here about somebody finally
doing this in a foreign state.
Submitted by Christopher Buchan (hbycorp@gte.net) October 31,1998
THE BOILER ROOM BAR & GRILL
5600 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL PH-(941)-792-7176
For the best Ribeye Cheesesteak in Florida, you 'gotta head to the Boiler Room!
When placing your order, ask for the large with THE WORKS and a cold brew on the side.
The large has 16 oz. of prime ribeye flavored with their special garlic seasoning smothered with onions, green peppers, mushrooms and provolone cheese.
Your mouth will be watering for days. I moved away a few years back and I would love to be walking
into the Boiler Room right now for the best cheesesteak I've ever had hands down.
When you order, say hello to Matt, he'll treat you right. Tell him Tom Howard sent ya!
Submitted by Tom Howard February 27, 2005
COLONIAL CORNER
49th street and Park Blvd in Pinellas Park, Florida
I live in Florida now, but grew up in south Jersey.Also lived in Philly off and on.
My favorite is Jims on South st. (Need I remind you it's the hippest street in town ? )If
anyone in Florida is interested, the best can be found at Colonial Corner located on 49th
street and Park Blvd in Pinellas Park. Family owned & operated, ( family from Chester
! )Damn Near As Good AS JIMS !!!!LOVE THIS WEB SITE !!!!God Bless YOU for spreading the
gospel of good cheesesteaks !
Submitted by Stoon(stoon@webtv.net) December 11,1998
5901 Ridgewood Av, Port Orange, FL PH: (386) 767-6338
I have been to several of the cheesesteak places you have listed
for Florida, but we are fortunate in the Daytona Beach area to
have Famous Philly's on US1 in Port Orange. On the first bite I
took out of a cheesesteak there, I looked at my husband and said,
"it's real". Close your eyes and just pretend your back home.
This place is PACKED for all the Eagles games
(I counted 17+ #5 jerseys)..standing room only if you're not
there before kickoff. Complete with the Eagles fight song,
watching the game there is a blast!
Submitted by Dallgoodrn@aol.com, January 22, 2004
JERSEY MIKES
1554 South Federal Hwy. Delray Beach FL 561-330-9060
If you want a really good cheesesteak in the Boca Raton/Delray Beach area, I highly
recommend Jersey Mikes! They have good hoagies too.
Submitted by (Stormin' Philly Norman), March 19, 1999
KEY WEST TACO CO.
Minuteman Causeway, Key West
Try the Key West Taco Co. in Cocoa Beach for a great cheesesteak and an ice cold
beer. It's a small place on Minuteman Causeway between A1A and the beach.If you like hot
pepper sauces on your steak look no further than this place.The owner is from Pittsburgh
but don't hold that against him.
Submitted by LO369@aol.com, October 28, 1998
LASPADA'S
Orange City ,Fl.
There is a place in Orange City ,Fl. .Tastes just like home, Laspada's Original
Steaks and Hoagies. I used to eat them from their parents in Parkside, Pa. They must ship
the rolls down south because It tastes just like it did 20 years ago.
Submitted by (CDAent2000@aol.com), July 6, 1999
LILLY'S
Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, FL
I was born and raised in Philly and at the age of 30 moved to Boca Raton, Fl. I have been
here 8 years and have stopped eating cheesesteaks because they never taste like the ones I
got in Phila. However, Lilly's, on Palmetto Park Road one block west of the Atlantic Ocean
in Boca Raton has a cheesesteak that could rival any steak in Phila. It took me 8 years,
but I finally found a place.
Submitted by Candy Brown (mrgary@iamerica.net), May 16, 1997
I also was born & raised in Philly.One
day after reading this post on Lilly's we decided to give it a try. I must say that I was
thoroughly displeased with my cheesesteak and I cannot agree or recommend Lilly's as a
place to get a good cheesesteak!
Submitted by Stormin' Philly Norm, March 19,!999
NICCOLI'S
6602 old wintergarden road Orlando, Fla.
Let me tell you sumptin, being from Philly and living in Orlando now. I've been
looking for a place for a real steak. Lots of places advertise Philly style steak and I've
tried a lot of them looking for a taste of home. Being the cheesesteak critic that I am, I
have found my cheesesteak haven here in O-town. Well to me the roll is the most important
part to the sammich, if it isn't a amarosso it isn't a Philly. I found this little place
called NICCOLI'S pizza and subs-6602 old wintergarden road Orlando. Well it was heaven.
The closest thing to philly I've ever tasted to a perfect cheesesteak. The owners are from
Philly, and like I say. "You can take the people out of philly but you can't take
philly out of the people".
Submitted by "crazy for cheesesteaks" Frank LaRocco (finaleyes@webtv.net),
January 17, 1999
PHILLY'S Famous Cheese Steaks and Pizza Company
4375 East Bay Dr. Clearwater, Fla. 33771(727)539-1733
In Central Florida the best phillycheese steaks are in Clearwater on East bay Drive.
Amoroso rolls, lean rib-eye steak, thinly shaved!!! No steak-ums here! The name is
"Philly's Famous Cheese Steaks and Pizza Company" between Belcher Rd. and US 19
in Largo, FL USA!!!!!!!
Submitted by (Glenn Davidheiser), December 11, 1998
I grew up in fishtown, and the best cheese
steaks in my neighborhood were Kellys happy tap at thompson and Sesquehanna ave, and
Leo's, tulip and norris st. But I due agree other parts of the city are sometimes just a
little differant, but that just adds to the originally of the sandwich, but never to
different that would alter the style or the taste. I have lived in clearwater fla for
about fifteen, and was luckey enough to meet a guy who knows how to make a steak sandwich.
That place is "Phillys" on east bay drive in clearwater florida.
Submitted by Mariann & Bobby (philyfan@gte.net), December 30, 1998
The best in Florida has to be "
Philly's Famous CheeseSteaks and Pizza Company on East Bay in Largo! Awesome Food-- tastes
like you are back in Philly-( Sitting in the Vet- crying over the Eagles)! These
"Philly" Florida guys know what's up!! Go check them out! Sue From Havertown,
Pa.
Submitted by Susan Dodge Cahners -Radnor (SDODGE@cahners.com) January 8,1999
THE PHILADELPHIAN
2320 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, Florida
For the best Philly cheesesteaks in Florida, you must come to Port Charlotte!!! All of
their food is imported from Philadelphia and your taste buds will definitely know the
difference! The steak is tender and juicy and the rolls almost melt in your mouth. You
can't make a great Philly cheesesteak unless you really know what one is! The owners were
born and bred there. The shop has only been there since 1994, but has already made itself
a landmark for homesick Pennsylvanians and people who wish they were. Choose whatever you
want on it, because each is made to order. People come especially for a Philly cheesesteak
with Aunt Grace's sweet peppers; a recipe she originated in Philadelphia many years ago.
The Philadelphian also has terrific hoagies and pizzas! They are located at 2320 Tamiami
Trail, Port Charlotte, Florida. Call them at (941)766-0555 or fax (941)766-0014. Anyone
can make a cheesesteak, but it takes The Philadelphian to make an authentic Philly
cheesesteak! Gotta go now, I just made myself hungry and only a good Philly cheesesteak at
The Philadelphian can satisfy my craving!
Submitted by CYNTHIA RISTER SNYDER (cynthia.b.snyder@gte.net) December 15,1998
THE PHILLY CONNECTION
Baymeadows Rd. & Old Baymeadowns Rd., Jacksonville, FL
The best Cheesesteak under the Florida sun is definitely "The Philly Connection"
in Jacksonville (Home of the mighty Jaguars). The large "original" cheesesteak
is so good I almost lost consciousness when I ate it. Quality in the sirloin beef and the
melted white american cheese is the charm of this cheesesteak."The Philly
Connection" is located in Jacksonville, Florida, at the intersection of Baymeadows
Rd. & Old Baymeadows Rd. CHECK IT OUT!!!
Submitted by "COMPUTERS, by George!" (gothic@jax-inter.net), July 8, 1997
SLICK NICK'S
Eglin Parkway, Fort Walton Beach; Rt. 98, Destin
Born & raised in Chester, worked at several Hoagie Shops(
I'm truly qualified) in and around the Chester area.
LaSpada's, Mike's(across the street from Chester High School)
and Phil & Jim's, I now reside in Navarre Florida and found a
place that's not bad. Slick Nick's on Eglin Parkway in
Fort Walton Beach Florida and they recently opened a second place
on Rte98 in Destin Florida.(On the Gulf Coast between
Panama City & Pensacola) The people are from Pittsburgh and use
provolone cheese. I got to know them and tried to educate them,
but they won't fix it. Now when I go in I tell them I want a
"Pittsburgh Cheese Steak" but they allow me to bring my own
WHITE cheese. It's loaded with quality and quanity and goes
a Whopping $8.25 per sandwich.(Mrs DiConstanza just rolled over
in her grave!) Bon Mungha!!!!!!!
Submitted by Don Scully, Class of '63 Chester High October 24, 2003
SOUTH STREET STEAKS
4256 South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, Florida PHONE: (941)-925-2230
South Street Steaks in Sarasota, Florida just opened in July of 2000. Owned and
operated by South Street Natives,
they are dazzling the formerly deprived locals with their authentic
Philly Phood including Tastykakes! The shop is already tremendously
successful and you can't find a better Cheesesteak this side of Jim's
Steaks on South Street or Dalessandro's! The number to call for
carry-out or delivery is 941-925-2230. If you close your eyes, you will
think you are in Philly!
Submitted by Micheal, December 6, 2002
WESTSHORE PIZZA
4802 Westbay Ct., Tampa, FL
 My husband and I have lived
in Tampa for 3 years but I bleed green. For good cheesesteaks and hoagies
(yes, hoagies, not subs) in Tampa, list Westshore Pizza. The owners have
about 12 of them in the Tampa area and are originally from Philly. Total
Philly style, complete with all Philly sports team paraphernalia and they
sell pizza by the slice!!
E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by Jackie Cahill, January 17, 2003
"Westshore Pizza" in Tampa, Florida makes REAL cheese steaks. Literally,
hundreds of ex-Philadelphia residents who live in the Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater area
flock to Westshore Pizza for the real thing.
Submitted by Philly Pete (PTFrancis@aol.com), August 27, 1997
I spent 30 yrs in Philly eating cheesesteaks and moved to Tampa FL recently. Finally
found a place called Westshore Pizza on 4802 Westbay Ct. Tampa FL, 33611. They have great
steaks, hoagies, pizza, calzones, and strombolis. Full of Phillies, Flyers,Eagles and
Sixers memorabilia. The owner grew up in South Philly. They even have Tastykakes and
sometimes even pies.....
Submitted by Rick (Abvaltrv@concentric.net), Jan. 19, 1997
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