2026 Centurion Award winner

Dalessandro's Steaks

Best Cheesesteak in Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

Restaurant · Philadelphia, PA · Since 1960

The overview

Roxborough's chopped-fine cheesesteak since 1960.

Dalessandro's Steaks has been a Roxborough cheesesteak landmark since 1960, at the corner of Henry and Wendover where thinly chopped ribeye is griddled, piled with Cheez Whiz or provolone, and stuffed into a seeded roll. Philadelphians argue endlessly about the city's best cheesesteak, and Dalessandro's is always in the conversation.

A neighborhood institution for over 60 years, Dalessandro's is the 2026 Centurion Award winner for Best Cheesesteak in Philadelphia.

What they're known for

  • Chopped-ribeye cheesesteak
  • Cheez Whiz or provolone
  • Roxborough corner since 1960
The public record

What reviewers already knew.

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Public-record snapshot as of July 2026. Live ratings are always current on each platform.

The verification

Why this business cleared the bar.

Selection is by the published criteria, evaluated on public evidence. Dalessandro's Steaks cleared every one.

  • Years in operation. Operating in Philadelphia since 1960 — 66 years of continuous business.
  • Sustained online presence. An established local institution with a consistent public footprint — listings, coverage, and word of mouth in Philadelphia.
  • Established customer track record. A deep public track record: Philadelphia has kept Dalessandro's Steaks busy for 66 years.
  • Liked by customers and the community. Genuinely beloved by Philadelphia regulars and visitors alike — a bona fide community favorite.
  • Recognition in the local community. Named best cheesesteak in Philadelphia for 2026 for chopped-fine ribeye and a Roxborough corner that locals defend over any tourist line downtown.

The full verification report — the specific data behind this award — is held by the business. The exact thresholds stay internal so the bar can’t be gamed. Read the methodology.

Award record

2026

Best Cheesesteak in Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA · Awarded under the 2026 evaluation

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Visit Dalessandro's Steaks

Location600 Wendover St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
In business since1960
Facts at a glance

The sourceable record.

Clean, checkable facts about Dalessandro's Steaks — for readers, search engines, and answer tools alike.

Legal / trading name
Dalessandro's Steaks
Category
Restaurant
Founded
1960, Philadelphia, PA
Location
600 Wendover St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Centurion Award
Best Cheesesteak in Philadelphia — 2026
Record last verified
July 2026

A signal you can check.

This is a dated award record, published by The Centurion Awards after Dalessandro's Steaks cleared the 2026 evaluation for its market and category. It was not bought, voted on, or sponsored — the criteria are public, only winners are published, and an award that stops holding up is revoked, not quietly removed. Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. For everything else — hours, bookings, live reviews — go straight to the business itself.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions.

What is Dalessandro's Steaks?

Roxborough cheesesteak shop since 1960, the neighborhood answer when Philadelphians are asked where they actually eat cheesesteaks.

Is Dalessandro's Steaks award-winning?

Yes — Dalessandro's Steaks is the 2026 Centurion Award winner for Best Cheesesteak in Philadelphia, a verified, criteria-based award. Named best cheesesteak in Philadelphia for 2026 for chopped-fine ribeye and a Roxborough corner that locals defend over any tourist line downtown.

Where is Dalessandro's Steaks?

Dalessandro's Steaks is in Philadelphia, PA.

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