Jessica Norton 
Nothing hits the spot quite like a cheesesteak after a long day at the Jersey Shore. A classic Philadelphia cheesesteak is made with thinly sliced beef (usually ribeye or top round), cooked on a griddle, and served on a long hoagie roll with melted cheese. Even though we’re not the City of Brotherly Love, the Shore has no shortage of top-tier options that Philly can be proud of. From sizzling griddles at classic boardwalk stands to tucked-away local delis, these spots serve everything from traditional cheesesteaks to creative variations packed with bold flavors. Read on to learn more about where to get the best cheesesteaks at the Jersey Shore.
Asbury Park
The Speakeatery | 705 Cookman Avenue
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The Speakeatery on Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park serves up an array of sandwiches and comfort food options for breakfast and lunch. “The Ol’ Streak Sang-Gweech” is The Speakeatery’s signature cheesesteak sandwich where its house-sliced top round is seasoned to perfection with hot cherry peppers, red onion, and smothered in American cheese, and then served on an extra soft pan-baked hero. “The Fowl Steak Sand-Gweech” is its chicken cheesesteak sandwich option, which is made with seasoned shaved chicken, hot peppers, and onions, and is smothered in provolone cheese. The Speakeatery’s vegetarian menu option is the “The Haight And Ashbury Park Boomer,” which is a portobello mushroom cheesesteak with provolone, lettuce, tomato, avocado, onions, and roasted red pepper aioli.
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Belmar
Mike’s Giant Submarines | 700 8th Avenue
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Mike’s Giant Submarine has been making subs, wraps, sandwiches, and delicious cheesesteaks in Belmar, New Jersey, for over 35 years. It’s cheesesteak menu options include chicken cheesesteak with onions, peppers, mushrooms, a PizzaSteak with provolone and marinara, a regular cheesesteak with onions, peppers, mushrooms, a california cheesesteak with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise, a Mexican cheesesteak with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato salsa and optional hot peppers, and a bacon cheesesteak. Gluten-free bread is available upon request. Orders can be made for pickup or delivery online by calling 732-681-7980.
Vinnie’s Cheesesteaks and Pizza | 1504 Main Street
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Vinnie’s Cheesesteaks and Pizza has 11 different cheesesteaks to choose from. For those who might be craving a cheesesteak and pizza at the same time… well, Vinnie’s has options for that. From a slice of a cheesesteak Sicilian pie to a pizza steak sandwich, made with Vinnie’s homemade pizza sauce and mozzarella, the perfect pizza-cheesesteak hybrid exists. The JSG team also recommends “The Quin Diesel,” which is steak, pickles, lettuce, raw onions, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and thousand island dressing, or the “Bacon BBQ,” which is cheesesteak with bacon and BBQ sauce, of course.
Neptune
Bruno’s Pizzeria & Subs | 165 W Sylvania Avenue
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Bruno’s Pizza & Subs is a Neptune staple for fresh Italian fare, including pizzas, hot and cold subs, and dinner entrees. Locals recommend the chicken cheesesteak and the California cheesesteak from Bruno’s menu.
Palmer’s Quality Meats | 40 Steiner Avenue
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Palmer’s Quality Meats is a whole-animal butcher shop serving local, pasture-raised meats. The butcher shop runs sandwich specials, which include their shaved ribeye cheesesteaks, from Thursday to Saturday. The PQM cheesesteak is a local favorite. Check the Palmer’s Quality Meats Instagram account every week for in-store sandwich menu releases.
New Egypt
Twisted Steaks | 55 Main Street
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Twisted Steaks is a traveling food truck with a restaurant location in New Egypt, New Jersey. Its menu features everything from cheesesteak pretzels – cheesesteaks served on a hand-twisted artisan-style pretzel – to steak burgers and delicious sides. Pretzel cheesesteak flavors include bacon chicken, BBQ bacon chicken, pizza, and buffalo chicken, just to name a few.
Point Pleasant
Pat’s Pizza | 3103 Route 88
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There’s a reason Pat’s Pizza has “Home of the famous cheesesteak” written in lights on the front of its building. The Point Pleasant establishment makes a variety of cheesesteaks that can only be described as being “out of this world” and “next level delicious.” The unfussy and classic-style pizza joint serves up a variety of cheesesteak sandwiches as well as savory hot subs like meatball parms (also JSG approved).
Seaside
Cheesesteak Louie’s | 22 Boulevard
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Cheesesteak Louie’s is a casual, boardwalk-adjacent eatery that serves ribeye cheesesteaks, burgers, wings, fries, and milkshakes. Despite its beachside location, it is open seven days a week from 11AM to 8PM all year long. Its menu features an array of steak sub options with any choice of cheese. Standouts include the “King Louie,” which is steak with sautéed onions, bell pepper, cherry peppers, mushrooms, topped with chipotle mayo and double cheese, and “The Big Dave,” which has sliced ribeye, grilled pork roll, melted pepper jack, and is topped with waffle fries.
Spring Lake
Capsized Cafe | 111 State Route 71
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Capsized Cafe has been a go-to spot for a casual, relaxed breakfast and lunch experience in Spring Lake seven days a week since 2015. Its menu contains beef or chicken cheesesteak options. The “Rocky” includes peppers, onions, and American cheese, while the “California cheesesteak” has lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and American cheese. Other favorites include the BBQ Chicken Cheesesteak and the “Mushroom Melt” with bacon, mushrooms, and provolone cheese.
Toms River
G’s Cheesesteaks | 1611 Route 37
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G’s Cheesesteaks in Toms River has Philly-authentic cheesesteaks and other quick bites, such as chicken tenders, wings, and egg rolls. Its BYO steak option creates an unlimited amount of customization options for an unbelievable cheesesteak experience. Cheese options include wiz, American, provolone, mozzarella, cheddar, Cooper sharp, and truffle wiz, while bread can be a classic hero, garlic bread, or a seeded roll.
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Wall
Greens + Grains | 1861 NJ-35 Unit 105
Vegans can enjoy cheesesteaks, too. Greens + Grains is a 100% vegan quick-service restaurant with health food options that go beyond salads and bowls. Its menu features a customizable “Cheezsteak” sandwich, which contains seitan and Cheez Whiz (vegan cheese). It is served on a 12-inch roll with a choice of add-ons like spicy cherry pepper spread, fried onions, lettuce, ketchup, mayo, or tomato.
Wildwood
Steve’s Prince of Steaks | 2701 New Jersey Avenue
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Steve’s Prince of Steaks is a no-frills beach spot that serves cheesesteaks, burgers, hot dogs, and hoagies. Its menu includes classic cheesesteaks, chicken cheesesteaks, and buffalo chicken cheesesteaks, just to name a few. Steve’s closes for the winter but is set to reopen for the 2025 season on Thursday, April 17th, 2025.
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