Jim's South St.

4.4(11,786)

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Location & Hours

Address

400 South St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Wednesday at 1:00 AM

Monday10:30 AM - 1:00 AM

Tuesday10:30 AM - 1:00 AM

Wednesday10:30 AM - 1:00 AM

Thursday10:30 AM - 1:00 AM

Friday10:30 AM - 2:00 AM

Saturday10:30 AM - 2:00 AM

Sunday10:30 AM - 1:00 AM

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Contact Information

(215) 928-1911

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About Jim's South St.

Original 1939 location of local chain serving authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks & hoagies.

Price range: inexpensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on June 26, 2025.

4.4/5

Based on 11,786 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Aditya Kuswanto

4 weeks ago

So, we were in Philadelphia, so we couldn't resist joining the battle of Philly steak sandwich. Jim's came highly recommended by locals as opposed to the so-called tourist traps, so we decided to do i...

Joe Nevermind

3 months ago

It's back. My third visit to Philadelphia and finally I could taste thr famous Jim's cheestake. And i wasn't disappointed! Size is good meat is tender, onions are delicious and the whiz is cheesy and...

K Weir

a month ago

Cash only was a real bummer, but they do have an ATM machine. Took a little time to get through the line, but it was all fresh and the crew was working hard. Price is a little high, but overall reason...

Mel Do

a month ago

Delicious Philly cheesesteak sandwiches here. I don’t do a lot of bread so they put wax paper over the bread and then made the sandwich so I could eat all the toppings without the bread. It was perfec...

Kessashun Arthur

a month ago

It was my first time visiting Philly and this place was the cheesesteak recommendation I got from a friend. I went with provolone + onions. Overall, it was decent; I wouldn't mind eating it again, but...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant provides a generally positive experience, particularly for first-time cheesesteak eaters, though some find it underwhelming. Many consider it a worthwhile stop while in Philadelphia.

Customer Favorites

The Philly cheesesteak with onions and cheese (especially with "whiz") is a customer favorite. Some customers appreciated the option to customize their sandwich (e.g., toppings without the bread).

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant can get crowded with long lines, and staff works hard to serve customers. There is limited seating available, including upstairs seating with a view, but it can be uncomfortable.

Value & Quality

Prices are perceived as a little high, but reasonable considering the fresh ingredients. The meat is generally tender, and the portion sizes are considered good.

Areas for Improvement

Cash-only payment can be inconvenient; the seating can be uncomfortable and the bathrooms lack amenities. Some customers found the steak to be under-seasoned or over-chopped, affecting the texture.

Recent Trends

Customers emphasize the freshness of the ingredients and the staff's effort despite the crowds. The restaurant's facilities are maintained well, even after years of operation.