Pat's King of Steaks (classic cheesesteak photos)

Pat's King of Steaks, founded in 1930 by Pat Olivieri, is widely credited with popularizing the Philadelphia cheesesteak. The storefront at the Italian Market corner and its long lines are frequently photographed and shared on social media as emblematic Philadelphia food imagery. Visitors commonly post images of the made-to-order cheesesteak and the outdoor counter service.