Jim's South Street, Cheesesteak restaurant in South Street, Philadelphia, United States.
Jim's South Street is a cheesesteak restaurant in Philadelphia that spans two buildings at the corner of South 4th and South streets. The storefront displays art-deco design and the walls are decorated with intricate mosaics that give the space its distinctive character.
The restaurant opened in 1976 as a second location of Jim's Steaks and has developed into an independent place. A change of ownership in 2011 marked a turning point before the business became what it is today.
The restaurant shapes the neighborhood through integrated mosaics by artist Isaiah Zagar that decorate the walls and give the place local artistic identity. This mosaic work creates a visual connection to the local art scene and makes the place more than just somewhere to eat.
The place serves food until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and until 1 a.m. the rest of the week. It is worth planning for these late hours if you consider visiting during nighttime.
After a fire in 2022, the restaurant underwent renovation that expanded seating to 80 seats. What stands out is that the renovation preserved the original menu and interior while adding modern comfort.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
