Sonny's Famous Steaks

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Sonny's Famous Steaks
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Entrance to Sonny's
Restaurant information
Established1999;26 years ago (1999)
Owner(s)Kevin Bagby and Ellen Mogell
Food type Cheesesteaks and other sandwiches
Dress codeCasual
Street address228 Market St
City Philadelphia
County United States
State Pennsylvania
Postal/ZIP Code19106
Website www.sonnyscheesesteaks.com

Sonny's Famous Steaks is a cheesesteak restaurant located on Market Street in Old City, Philadelphia. It consistently ranks as one of the best cheesesteaks in Philadelphia. [1] [2]

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History

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A cheesesteak from Sonny's

Sonny's opened in 1999. It is currently owned by Ellen Mogell and Kevin Bagby. Bagby began working at Sonny's in 2001 while he was a Temple University student. He claims he ate a lot of cheesesteaks while working there and started Brazilian jiu-jitsu to lose weight. Sonny's won Best of Philly's Best Cheesesteak in 2001. [3]

In 2013, Sonny's underwent renovations and created its current black and white design. The interior is black with white walls and an old storefront look with "chrome-rimmed, fifties-style, communal tables". [4] [5]

In 2014, GQ Magazine ranked Sonny's the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia. The rankings were published in an article by food correspondent Alan Richman. Twenty-three cheesesteaks were evaluated by five judges—Richman, University of Pennsylvania physician Benjamin Abella, a former Philadelphia Magazine restaurant critic Maria Gallagher, Chicago Magazine restaurant critic Jeff Ruby, and Philadelphia sports broadcaster Ray Didinger. [4]

John L. Dorman of The New York Times recommended Sonny's for an "authentic cheesesteak experience" over Pat's King of Steaks and Geno's Steaks. [1]

Serious Eats's founder Ed Levine and editor Niki Achitoff-Gray tried over 30 cheesesteaks in two days and said Sonny's was in their favorite four, which also included Dalessandro's Steaks, John's Roast Pork and Campo's. [6] Arthur Etchells of Philadelphia magazine's food blog Foobooz agreed, ranking John's and Sonny's above Dalessandro's and Campo's. [7]

In 2017, U.S. News & World Report named Sonny's one of the top five cheesesteaks in Philadelphia, citing its proximity to Independence Hall and The Liberty Bell. [8]

In 2022, Tripadvisor recognized Sonny's as one of the best dining destinations in the United States as part of their Traveler's Choice Award series. [9] [10]

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References

  1. 1 2 Dorman, John L. (June 4, 2015). "Biking Through History in Philadelphia". The New York Times. Retrieved July 27, 2020. authentic cheesesteak experience
  2. ↑ Wyman, Carolyn (March 6, 2019). "An Expert's Guide to Philly's Best Cheesesteaks". Thrillist . Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  3. ↑ Thierman, Lea (September 12, 2017). "Market Street - Sonny's Cheesesteaks in Old City Philly". Philly Bite Magazine. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  4. 1 2 Richman, Alan (January 6, 2014). "Alan Richman: The 10 Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia". GQ. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
  5. ↑ Teicholz, Tom (April 30, 2015). "Philly's Finest: Cheesesteak Appreciation at Sonny's Famous". Forbes. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  6. ↑ Levine, Ed; Achitoff-Gray, Niki (December 3, 2014). "The Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia". seriouseats.com. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  7. ↑ Etchells, Arthur (December 4, 2014). "Serious Eats Rates Philadelphia Cheesesteaks". Philadelphia Magazine. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  8. ↑ Stott, Rob (July 4, 2017). "The 5 Best Cheesesteak Shops in Philadelphia". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Restaurants". Tripadvisor. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  10. ↑ Mancini, Maggie (September 22, 2022). "Ristorante Pesto, Sonny's Famous Steaks named among top-rated restaurants by Tripadvisor". Philly Voice. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
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