Over the past 80 years, Pat's has been visited by countless celebrities— actors, singers, athletes, politicians, even the President. You name them, they've been here! For a bit of history while you're at Pat's, check out the photographs that line our walls. For the latest latest news and recent notable visits, our website will keep you up to date.
SPOTTED AT PAT'S:
Jimmy Rollins, Phillies Shortstop
having lunch on October 11, 2011
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The Originator and Inventor of the
Steak & Cheese Steak Sandwiches
Steak & Cheese Steak Sandwiches
News & Sightings
A FEW RECENT STORIES
The Pat's Steaks Shoutout on MadMen
New Roll for Steak King
President Barack Obama Visits Pat's
John Kerry Article Orders a Steak with... SWISS?
The Pat's Steaks Shoutout on MadMen
New Roll for Steak King
President Barack Obama Visits Pat's
John Kerry Article Orders a Steak with... SWISS?
Pat's King of Steaks® was founded by Pat Olivieri in 1930. Pat had a modest hot-dog stand at the base of the famous Italian Market in South Philadelphia.
One day he decided to have something quite different for lunch, so he sent for some chopped meat from the butcher shop. He cooked the meat on his hot dog grill, placed the meat onto an Italian roll, and dressed it with some onions. Just as he went to take a bite, a cab driver who ate a hot dog everyday asked what he had there. Pat said that it was his lunch. The cabbie insisted that Pat make him one.
The cabbie took one bite and said to Pat, "Hey.....forget 'bout those hot dogs, you should sell these." The steak sandwich was born. As the years passed, both employees and customers alike demanded change...cheese was added.