Conclusion: Just decent. 6 of 10.
Jersey Mike's is a 500 location company; it's not some guy who just moved to Texas with a passion for cheesesteaks. And a company of that size has to make some compromises in the price/quality equation.
Here's my opinion on their approach:
- The steak is authentic "chip steak" as used in Philly.
- The steak portion of the sandwich is on the light side. The cheese flavor overwhelmed the overall taste.
- The cheese itself is American (I think). And American cheese is what? Not much. I prefer provolone. I wasn't offered an option.
- Sandwich could have had twice the amount of fried peppers and onions.
- The roll is big, fluffy white bread. I prefer a denser roll with a slight bit of crust.
I'm not trying to be a cheesesteak snob. Jersey Mike's is a decent, if pretty generic, cheesesteak but I'm not putting an "authentic Philly" seal on it.
Sorry.
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Jersey Mike's is next door to Five Guys Hamburgers on Hulen south of I-20.
Website: Jersey Mike's.
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The obvious question is, where's the best place to get the most authentic cheese steak in Fort Worth?
You're right, John, that is the question. I didn't address it because I do not know the answer.
These days, it's not automatic that you get a good one in Philly. The big ones, Geno's and Pats are not that good -- but the real thing is a treat.
DiCostanzas is as good as you will get -- but it's between Wilmington and Philly. My comments on them: http://ripsreviews.blogspot.com/2010/02/dicostanzas.html.
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John, people swear by Billadelphia. If that's what's considered authentic, though, then I'll take inauthentic any day. Could've been great, but mostly tasted like Hamburger Helper.
Michael, I don't like to come off as cheesesteak bully, but Billadelphia is not much better.
I like the owner and I'm impressed with the business he has built, but it ain't what you get at a good deli in PHL or nearby.
Now I do love the TastyKake sold at Billadelphia.
I remember your review of DiCostanzas and hope to eventually have a chance to try it. In the meantime, a nice place for a cheese steak down here would be a good find.
I think I had a sandwich from Billadelphia in Bedford when we (Grapevine) had a game vs. L.D. Bell.
The search continues.
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