Dish of the Week: Cheesesteaks
Where: JJs Cheesesteaks

Cheesesteaks are delicious. Beef, cheese, bread… what could go wrong? And for some folks, all those fancy cheesesteaks with provolone, cheddar or American just won’t cut it. Some of us were maybe, just maybe, fed a lot of Velveeta by their grandmas when we were younger. We want… need the Whiz, the scary electric orange goop that melts oh so nicely. And that’s where JJ’s Cheesesteaks enters the scene.

JJ’s Cheesesteaks is located in the old 14U coffeeshop at the corner of 14th and U Streets. The cheesesteak joint officially opens on Saturday with a $1.99 special for their sandwiches from noon to midnight.

Managed by brothers Jamal Mufti and Ali Hawa, they offer a menu of classic sandwiches named after famous Philly landmarks, public figures, and pop culture references for $5.75. Or you can go off menu and create your own for $7.75. And like the other Philly-style sandwich place, Taylor, they get their bread from Philly, using the same Amoroso rolls as the famous Pat’s and Geno’s.

Aside from steak filling, they offer chicken, ham, tuna, and turkey. They didn’t forget vegetarians; there’s also a veggie burger option chopped up in the style of a cheesesteak, and they make sure to prepare your veggie burger on a separate part of the grill, away from any animal bits. If you don’t want to fill up on a cheesesteak, you can order fries with cheese and/or turkey bacon. They have yet to set their hours, but are definitely gearing up to be open after last call.