Steve’s Prince of Steaks, one of the most venerated cheesesteak shops in the Northeast section of Philadelphia, first opened in 1980 just down the street from the Roosevelt Mall.

While the name may be a not-so-subtle jab at a more famous cheesesteak shop in South Philadelphia, Steve’s mastery of the flattop grill proves that it is, in fact, a veritable contender for the throne in the land of cheesesteaks.

Steve’s has a sizable and devoted following of fans who swear the long, thin cheesesteaks that the “Prince” serves are the best in Philadelphia.

The beef is lean (fat is hand trimmed before grilling) and grilled in whole slices, not diced. Both fried and raw onions are offered — as are the standard cheeses (although there's an extra charge for provolone).

So choose your favorite accoutrements and dig in.