cheesesteak
noun
cheese·steak
ˈchēz-ˌstāk 
: a sandwich consisting of thinly sliced beef topped with melted cheese and condiments (such as fried onions or peppers)
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Kennywood debuts new food options for 2026 Starting in 2026, Kennywood visitors can visit two new food stands for cheesesteaks, ice cream and more.
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Finch Walker, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Bennett’s Sandwich Shop, beloved for its gigantic cheesesteaks, is across the street and the numerous restaurants around Dock Square, including Batson River, a three-level brewpub from the hotel’s founders, are one mile away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The humble cheesesteak is a Philadelphia icon; try an oxtail version at Taste Cheesesteak Bar in Center City, Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop in Fishtown, or Sonny's Famous Steaks in Old City.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Famous Philly Cheesesteak opens near KU Med A Vietnamese restaurant and boba tea shop has been replaced with a new fast food chain — this one serving Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, and meatball Parms.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
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Finch Walker, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Bennett’s Sandwich Shop, beloved for its gigantic cheesesteaks, is across the street and the numerous restaurants around Dock Square, including Batson River, a three-level brewpub from the hotel’s founders, are one mile away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The humble cheesesteak is a Philadelphia icon; try an oxtail version at Taste Cheesesteak Bar in Center City, Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop in Fishtown, or Sonny's Famous Steaks in Old City.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Famous Philly Cheesesteak opens near KU Med A Vietnamese restaurant and boba tea shop has been replaced with a new fast food chain — this one serving Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, and meatball Parms.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Cheesesteak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesesteak. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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