Max's Steaks

Max's Steaks
Entrance to Max's Steaks
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Restaurant information
Established1994; 30 years ago (1994)
Owner(s)Chuck Weiner[1]
Food typeCheesesteaks and other sandwiches
Dress codeCasual
Street address3653 Germantown Ave
CityNicetown, Philadelphia
CountyUnited States
StatePennsylvania
Postal/ZIP Code19140
Websitewww.maxsteaks.com

Max's Steaks is a cheesesteak and hoagie restaurant that was founded in 1994 on Germantown Ave in Nicetown, North Philadelphia.[2] The restaurant is known for its whole cheesesteaks sometimes referred to as the "Giant" which is two feet long.[2][3][4] The restaurant is attached to a bar called Eagle Bar.[5]

History

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Cheesesteak from Max's Steaks with Whiz and Onions

Max's Steaks was founded on Germantown Ave in 1994 by Chuck Weiner[1] who came up with the idea while eating lunch at Lickety Split, a former bar and pizza shop located across the street from Jim's South Street. He noticed the popularity of Jim's and believed he could open an establishment in North Philadelphia where he has owned and operated bars and other businesses. According to a local resident, "[Weiner] is always giving people an opportunity to work".[5]

Max's is located in the inner city of North Philadelphia where there is "lower labor force participation rates".[5] Owing to its location, Max's receives less attention from tourists and is more popular among local residents.[5][6] In 2011, Robert Douglas, a cook at Max's, said he had "a lot of famous people walking in, I got Teri Woods, the author; Rick Ross, the rapper been here and Wu-Tang Clan".[2] In 2018, DJ Khaled posted on Instagram of him stopping at Max's for a cheesesteak before getting another one at Geno's Steaks.[7]

Philadelphia based writer, Dan McQuade, wrote an article in Playboy naming Max's as the best cheesesteak in North Philadelphia saying "Max's has the whole cheesesteak game on lock".[8][9]

In 2017, Republican member of the Philadelphia City Council, David Oh, introduced a resolution to honor Philadelphia native Kevin Hart by designating July 6, 2017, as "Kevin Hart Day" in Philadelphia.[10] Hundreds of people, including Hart, attended the celebration, which included a mural dedication at Max's Steaks.[11]

In media

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The restaurant made a cameo in the films Creed and Creed II.[12] In 2019, the restaurant was also featured in the television show This Is Us on the episode "The Dinner and the Date".[13][14][15]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b LaBan, Craig (18 October 2018). "Philadelphia's classic restaurants still got it in 2018". Inquirer.com. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Nicetown: The Best Cheese Steak in Philly?". Philadelphia Neighborhoods. 2011-05-25. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  3. ^ Maiellano, Sarah (2019-08-05). "The Ultimate Guide to Cheesesteaks in Philly". Eater Philly. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  4. ^ Questlove (2016). Something to Food About: Exploring Creativity with Innovative Chefs. Clarkson Potter/Publishers. pp. 239–. ISBN 978-0-553-45942-5.
  5. ^ a b c d Blumgart, Jake (2016-02-26). "Max's Steaks had a cameo in 'Creed' but struggles to draw customers to North Philly". PhillyVoice. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  6. ^ Levere, Jane (31 December 2015). "Follow In The Footsteps Of Rocky Balboa And Adonis Creed In Philadelphia". Forbes. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  7. ^ Vadala, Nick (31 July 2018). "DJ Khaled stops at Max's Steaks, gets 'another one' at Geno's". Inquirer.com. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  8. ^ Klein, Michael (10 June 2015). "Playboy says it knows the best cheesesteak in Philly". Inquirer.com. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  9. ^ O'Neill, Erin (2019-01-16). "10 Philly cheesesteaks worth crossing the bridge for". NJ.com. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  10. ^ Sasko, Claire (July 6, 2017). "Philly's Celebrating Kevin Hart Day Today". Philadelphia.
  11. ^ Gregg, Cherri (July 6, 2017). "Hundreds Turn Out For Kevin Hart Day In Philadelphia". CBS Philly.
  12. ^ Mays, Robert (2018-02-15). "The Brilliance of the Cheesesteak Scene in 'Creed'". The Ringer. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  13. ^ Mueller, Matt (2019-11-06). "5 takeaways from the first standout episode of the new "This Is Us" season". OnMilwaukee.com. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  14. ^ Grobar, Matt (2019-11-05). "'This Is Us' Creator Dan Fogelman Teases Kevin Pearson's Fate In Upcoming Midseason Finale; Talks Origins Of Tonight's "The Dinner And The Date"". Deadline. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  15. ^ Fremont, Maggie (2019-11-05). "This Is Us Recap: Tonight, We're Serving Awkward". Vulture. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
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