We’re taking a break from our weekly news/current events quiz today for some special trivia, focused solely on Philly’s signature sandwich! You can test yourself on all things cheesesteaks — from their origins to a modern twist — with the six questions below.
How Well Do You Know Philly’s Cheesesteak Lore?
Posted on September 27, 2024 | Updated on September 30, 2025
Asha Prihar
A cheesesteak from Pat’s King of Steaks, the shop credited with inventing the cheesesteak. (Trenae Nuri/City Cast Philly)
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