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'''Sonny's Famous Steaks''' is a [[cheesesteak]] restaurant that was founded in 1999 on Market St in [[Philadelphia]]. The restuarant has been highly ranked for its cheesesteaks since 2001.<ref name="nyti_Biki">{{Cite web| title = Biking Through History in Philadelphia| author = Dorman, John L.| work = The New York Times| date = 2015-06-04| access-date = 27 July 2020| url = https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/03/travel/biking-through-history-in-philadelphia.html
'''Sonny's Famous Steaks''' is a [[cheesesteak]] restaurant located on [[Market_Street_(Philadelphia)|Market Street]] in
[[Old_City,_Philadelphia|Old City]], [[Philadelphia]]. It consistently ranks as one of the best cheesesteaks in Philadelphia.<ref name="nyti_Biki">{{Cite web| title = Biking Through History in Philadelphia| author = Dorman, John L.| work = The New York Times| date = 2015-06-04| access-date = 27 July 2020| url = https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/03/travel/biking-through-history-in-philadelphia.html
| quote = authentic cheesesteak experience}}</ref><ref name="thri_AnEx">{{Cite web| title = An Expert's Guide to Philly's Best Cheesesteaks| author = Wyman, Carolyn| work = [[Thrillist]]| date = 2019-03-06| access-date = 27 July 2020| url = https://www.thrillist.com/eat/philadelphia/best-cheesesteaks-in-philadelphia}}</ref>
| quote = authentic cheesesteak experience}}</ref><ref name="thri_AnEx">{{Cite web| title = An Expert's Guide to Philly's Best Cheesesteaks| author = Wyman, Carolyn| work = [[Thrillist]]| date = 2019-03-06| access-date = 27 July 2020| url = https://www.thrillist.com/eat/philadelphia/best-cheesesteaks-in-philadelphia}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
[[File:Philly cheesesteak from Sonny's.jpg|thumb|A cheesesteak from Sonny's]]
Sonny's opened in 1999. The current owner Kevin Bagsby, began working at Sonny's in 2001 while he was a [[Temple University]] student. Bagsby claimed in ate a lot of cheesesteaks while working there and started Brazilizian Jiu Jitsu to lose weight. Sonny's won Best of Philly’s Best Cheesesteak in 2001.<ref name="phil_Sonn">{{Cite web| title = Sonny’s Cheesesteaks| author = philmytummy| work = philmytummy.com| date = 2017-05-19| access-date = 27 July 2020| url = https://philmytummy.com/2017/05/19/sonnys-cheesesteaks/}}</ref>
Sonny's opened in 1999. It is currently owned by Ellen Mogell and Kevin Bagby. Bagby began working at Sonny's in 2001 while he was a [[Temple University]] student. He claims he ate a lot of cheesesteaks while working there and started [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]] to lose weight. Sonny's won Best of Philly's Best Cheesesteak in 2001.<ref name="phil_Mark">{{Cite web| title = Market Street - Sonny's Cheesesteaks in Old City Philly| last = Thierman | first = Lea| work = Philly Bite Magazine| date = 2017-09-12| access-date = 27 July 2020| url = https://www.phillybite.com/index.php/travel/65-eat/2806-market-street-sonny-s-cheesesteaks-in-old-city-philly}}</ref>

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In 2013, Sonny's underwent renovations and created its current black and white design. The interior is black with white walls and an old storefront look with "chrome-rimmed, fifties-style, communal tables".<ref name="gq.c_Alan"/><ref name="forb_Phil">{{Cite web| title = Philly's Finest: Cheesesteak Appreciation at Sonny's Famous| last = Teicholz | first = Tom| work = Forbes| date = 30 April 2015| access-date = 27 July 2020| url = https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomteicholz/2015/04/30/phillys-finest-cheesesteak-appreciation-at-sonnys-famous/#1578c8114d51}}</ref>

In 2014, [[GQ]] Magazine ranked Sonny's the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia. The rankings were published in an article by food correspondent [[Alan Richman]]. Twenty-three cheesesteaks were evaluated by five judges -- Richman, [[University of Pennsylvania]] physician [[Benjamin Abella]], a former [[Philadelphia Magazine]] restaurant critic Maria Gallagher, [[Chicago Magazine]] restaurant critic Jeff Ruby, and Philadelphia sports broadcaster [[Ray Didinger]].<ref name="gq.c_Alan">{{Cite web| title = Alan Richman: The 10 Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia| last = Richman | first = Alan| work = GQ| date = 2014-01-06| access-date = 8 July 2022| url = https://www.gq.com/story/alan-richman-10-best-cheesesteaks-in-philadelphia}}</ref>

John L. Dorman of ''[[The New York Times]]'' recommended Sonny's for an "authentic cheesesteak experience" over [[Pat's King of Steaks]] and [[Geno's Steaks]].<ref name="nyti_Biki"></ref>


[[Serious Eats]]'s founder [[Ed Levine]] and editor Niki Achitoff-Gray tried over 30 cheesesteaks in two days and said Sonny's was in their favorite four, which also included [[Dalessandro's Steaks]], [[John's Roast Pork]] and [[Campo's]].<ref name="seri_TheB">{{Cite web| title = The Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia| last1 = Levine | first1 = Ed | last2= Achitoff-Gray | first2= Niki| work = seriouseats.com| date = 2014-12-03| access-date = 27 July 2020| url = https://www.seriouseats.com/2014/12/best-philly-cheesesteaks.html}}</ref> Arthur Etchells of [[Philadelphia_(magazine)|''Philadelphia'' magazine]]'s food blog ''Foobooz'' agreed, ranking John's and Sonny's above Dalessandro's and Campo's.<ref name="phil_Seri">{{Cite web| title = Serious Eats Rates Philadelphia Cheesesteaks| author = Etchells, Arthur| work = Philadelphia Magazine| date = 2014-12-04| access-date = 27 July 2020| url = https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2014/12/04/serious-eats-rates-philadelphia-cheesesteaks/}}</ref>
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In 2013, Sonny's underwent renovations and created it current black and white design. The interior is black with white walls and an old storefront look with "chrome-rimmed, fifties-style, communal tables".<ref name="gq.c_Alan"/><ref name="forb_Phil">{{Cite web| title = Philly's Finest: Cheesesteak Appreciation at Sonny's Famous| last = Teicholz | first = Tom| work = Forbes| date = 30 April 2015| access-date = 27 July 2020| url = https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomteicholz/2015/04/30/phillys-finest-cheesesteak-appreciation-at-sonnys-famous/#1578c8114d51}}</ref>


John L. Dorman of ''[[The New York Times]]'' recommends Sonny's for an "authentic cheesesteak experience" over [[Pat's King of Steaks]] and [[Geno's Steaks]].<ref name="nyti_Biki"/> The restaurant gained attention in 2014 after [[Alan Richman]] ranked it as his favorite cheesesteak in Philadelphia.<ref name="gq.c_Alan">{{Cite web| title = Alan Richman: The 10 Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia| last = Richman | first = Alan| work = GQ| date = 2014-01-06| access-date = 27 July 2020| url = https://www.gq.com/story/alan-richman-10-best-cheesesteaks-in-philadelphia}}</ref>
In 2017, [[U.S. News %26 World Report|U.S. News & World Report]] named Sonny's one of the top five cheesesteaks in Philadelphia, citing its proximity to [[Independence Hall]] and [[liberty_bell|The Liberty Bell]].<ref>{{Cite web| title = The 5 Best Cheesesteak Shops in Philadelphia| author = Stott, Rob| work = U.S. News & World Report| date = 2017-07-04| access-date = 27 August 2023| url = https://travel.usnews.com/features/the-5-best-cheesesteak-shops-in-philadelphia-locals-picks}}</ref>


[[Ed Levine]] founder of [[Serious Eats]] and editor Niki Achitoff-Gray tried over 30 cheesesteaks in two days and said Sonny's was in their favorite four which included [[Dalessandro's Steaks]], [[John's Roast Pork]] and Campo's Deli.<ref name="seri_TheB">{{Cite web| title = The Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia| author = Levine, Ed and Achitoff-Gray Niki| work = seriouseats.com| date = 2014-12-03| access-date = 27 July 2020| url = https://www.seriouseats.com/2014/12/best-philly-cheesesteaks.html}}</ref> Foobooz ranked John's and Sonny's better than Dalessandro's and Campo's.<ref name="phil_Seri">{{Cite web| title = Serious Eats Rates Philadelphia Cheesesteaks| author = Etchells, Arthur| work = Philadelphia Magazine| date = 2014-12-04| access-date = 27 July 2020| url = https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2014/12/04/serious-eats-rates-philadelphia-cheesesteaks/}}</ref>
In 2022, [[Tripadvisor]] recognized Sonny's as one of the best dining destinations in the United States as part of their Traveler's Choice Award series.<ref>{{Cite web| title = Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Restaurants| publisher = Tripadvisor | access-date = 26 August 2023| url = https://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Restaurants-cQuickBites}}</ref><ref name="philv_Manc">{{Cite web| title = Ristorante Pesto, Sonny's Famous Steaks named among top-rated restaurants by Tripadvisor| author = Mancini, Maggie| work = Philly Voice| date = 2022-09-22| access-date = 27 August 2023| url = https://www.phillyvoice.com/ristorante-pesto-sonnys-famous-steaks-restaurants-tripadvisor-travelers-choice-awards/}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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Latest revision as of 15:59, 14 September 2023

Sonny's Famous Steaks
Entrance to Sonny's
Restaurant information
Established1999; 25 years ago (1999)
Owner(s)Kevin Bagby and Ellen Mogell
Food typeCheesesteaks and other sandwiches
Dress codeCasual
Street address228 Market St
CityPhiladelphia
CountyUnited States
StatePennsylvania
Postal/ZIP Code19106
Websitewww.sonnyscheesesteaks.com

Sonny's Famous Steaks is a cheesesteak restaurant located on Market Street in Old City, Philadelphia. It consistently ranks as one of the best cheesesteaks in Philadelphia.[1][2]

History

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A cheesesteak from Sonny's

Sonny's opened in 1999. It is currently owned by Ellen Mogell and Kevin Bagby. Bagby began working at Sonny's in 2001 while he was a Temple University student. He claims he ate a lot of cheesesteaks while working there and started Brazilian jiu-jitsu to lose weight. Sonny's won Best of Philly's Best Cheesesteak in 2001.[3]

In 2013, Sonny's underwent renovations and created its current black and white design. The interior is black with white walls and an old storefront look with "chrome-rimmed, fifties-style, communal tables".[4][5]

In 2014, GQ Magazine ranked Sonny's the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia. The rankings were published in an article by food correspondent Alan Richman. Twenty-three cheesesteaks were evaluated by five judges -- Richman, University of Pennsylvania physician Benjamin Abella, a former Philadelphia Magazine restaurant critic Maria Gallagher, Chicago Magazine restaurant critic Jeff Ruby, and Philadelphia sports broadcaster Ray Didinger.[4]

John L. Dorman of The New York Times recommended Sonny's for an "authentic cheesesteak experience" over Pat's King of Steaks and Geno's Steaks.[1]

Serious Eats's founder Ed Levine and editor Niki Achitoff-Gray tried over 30 cheesesteaks in two days and said Sonny's was in their favorite four, which also included Dalessandro's Steaks, John's Roast Pork and Campo's.[6] Arthur Etchells of Philadelphia magazine's food blog Foobooz agreed, ranking John's and Sonny's above Dalessandro's and Campo's.[7]

In 2017, U.S. News & World Report named Sonny's one of the top five cheesesteaks in Philadelphia, citing its proximity to Independence Hall and The Liberty Bell.[8]

In 2022, Tripadvisor recognized Sonny's as one of the best dining destinations in the United States as part of their Traveler's Choice Award series.[9][10]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Dorman, John L. (2015-06-04). "Biking Through History in Philadelphia". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 July 2020. authentic cheesesteak experience
  2. ^ Wyman, Carolyn (2019-03-06). "An Expert's Guide to Philly's Best Cheesesteaks". Thrillist. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  3. ^ Thierman, Lea (2017-09-12). "Market Street - Sonny's Cheesesteaks in Old City Philly". Philly Bite Magazine. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  4. ^ a b Richman, Alan (2014-01-06). "Alan Richman: The 10 Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia". GQ. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  5. ^ Teicholz, Tom (30 April 2015). "Philly's Finest: Cheesesteak Appreciation at Sonny's Famous". Forbes. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  6. ^ Levine, Ed; Achitoff-Gray, Niki (2014-12-03). "The Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia". seriouseats.com. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  7. ^ Etchells, Arthur (2014-12-04). "Serious Eats Rates Philadelphia Cheesesteaks". Philadelphia Magazine. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  8. ^ Stott, Rob (2017-07-04). "The 5 Best Cheesesteak Shops in Philadelphia". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Restaurants". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  10. ^ Mancini, Maggie (2022-09-22). "Ristorante Pesto, Sonny's Famous Steaks named among top-rated restaurants by Tripadvisor". Philly Voice. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
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