Favorite Philly foods: Cheesesteaks, pretzels and hoagies
Philadelphia is known for its iconic foods, particularly cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, and hoagies. The cheesesteak, made with thinly-sliced ribeye and Cheez Whiz, is considered a sacred dish by locals. Soft pretzels are also a staple, valued for their convenience and affordability, while hoagies offer a variety of flavors and styles.
- ▪Frankie Olivieri, owner of Pat's King of Steaks, emphasizes the importance of thinly-sliced meat in a true Philadelphia cheesesteak.
- ▪Soft pretzels have a rich history in Philadelphia, once being a high-paying job in the 1860s.
- ▪Center City Soft Pretzel Co. produces tens of thousands of pretzels weekly, highlighting their popularity in the city.
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Sunday Morning Favorite Philly foods: Cheesesteaks, pretzels and hoagies .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-sunday-morning.jpg'); } By Susan Spencer Susan Spencer Contributor, "CBS News Sunday Morning" Susan Spencer is a contributor to "CBS News Sunday Morning," where she reports on a wide range of topics for America's No. 1 Sunday morning news program. Read Full Bio Susan Spencer May 17, 2026 / 10:22 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google During a "Sunday Morning" visit to Philadelphia, correspondent Susan Spencer shares the love for three traditional food favorites in the City of Brotherly Love.The sacred Philadelphia cheesesteakFor more than a few Philadelphians, cheesesteak is a sacred cow.
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