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Best Cheesesteak
in NYC
From the most authentic Whiz wit in Williamsburg to the celebrity-backed it-steak in the East Village — the cheesesteaks worth the trip, and which two come with a happy hour.
Two of these bars run real happy hours — Wogies (Mon–Fri 3–7pm) and Olde City (weekday afternoons + late night).
- 7 verified spots
- most authentic: Fedoroff’s
- 2026 buzz: Danny & Coop’s
- 2 with real happy hours
The short version
- Most authenticFedoroff’s — Whiz wit, the Philly standard done right.
- The 2026 hypeDanny & Coop’s — ribeye + Cooper Sharp, worth the line.
- Gooey pickWhitmans — Swiss-and-American, sit-down.
- + a happy hourWogies & Olde City — steak plus weekday deals.
- Best in QueensRocco’s — the Home Depot-lot cult classic.
The best cheesesteaks in NYC right now: Fedoroff’s in Williamsburg for the most authentic Whiz wit, Danny & Coop’s in the East Village for the buzzy ribeye-and-Cooper-Sharp version, Whitmans for a gooier Swiss-and-American take, and Rocco’s in Long Island City for the cult Home Depot-lot classic. Two of them — Wogies and Olde City — are sports bars where the steak comes with a genuine weekday happy hour. Below, grouped into the top tier, the bars with deals, and the Queens counters. A steak runs roughly $14 to $22.
At a glance
Best picks up top, then the bars with deals, then Queens. Tap a number on the map to place it.
| Bar | The deal | Days | Window | $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fedoroff’s Roast Pork | Whiz wit (authentic) | Daily | Counter | $$$ |
| Danny & Coop’s | Ribeye, Cooper Sharp | Daily | Counter | $$$ |
| Whitmans | Swiss-American steak | Daily | Dinner | $$$ |
| Wogies Bar & Grill | Cheesesteak + $8 drafts | Mon–Fri | 3–7pm | $$$ |
| Olde City Cheesesteaks & Brew | Cheesesteak + HH deals | Mon–Fri | 4–8pm | $$$ |
| Rocco’s | Home Depot-lot cult steak | Daily | Daytime | $$$ |
| Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks | Cheesesteak + disco fries | Daily | Late night | $$$ |
Map: where these 7 spots are
These span the city, from Williamsburg to the East Village to Long Island City and Astoria.
Pins are numbered to match the table above – tap any pin for the deal and directions.
The best cheesesteaks
The three worth crossing town for. For the wider sandwich world, see our best deli sandwiches in NYC guide.
Fedoroff’s Roast Pork
The verdict: the most authentic Philly cheesesteak in New York, full stop. Fedoroff’s does it Whiz wit by default — generous sliced beef, fried onions, Cheez Whiz on a proper roll — and it earns the Infatuation’s top NYC cheesesteak score. The why: no gimmicks, no reinvention, just the Philadelphia standard done right. The local move: don’t change a thing; add a Taylor ham BEC if you’re two-fisting it. Honest caveat: it is a narrow room with a couple of stools, built for takeout, so grab it and go.
fedoroffs.com · See our best deli sandwiches in NYC
Danny & Coop’s
The 2026 it-cheesesteak, and worth the hype and the line. A collaboration between South Philly’s Danny DiGiampietro and Bradley Cooper: thin ribeye griddled hard, Cooper Sharp American used with restraint, house sesame roll. The why: the Infatuation calls these apex cheesesteaks, and the ribeye edge over chopped steak is real. The local move: they ask sweet or hot peppers on the side — get hot — and go off-peak, because the line runs long. Honest caveat: counter service, barely any seating, and short hours.
dannyandcoops.com · See our East Village happy hours
Whitmans
Better known for burgers, but the cheesesteak is the move here. Whitmans griddles crispy beef and charred onions with a Swiss-and-American blend that makes it uniquely gooey — not a purist Whiz steak, and better for it. Worth it as a sit-down option when the counter spots are mobbed. The local move: get the cheesesteak over the Juicy Lucy, no matter what the regulars say. Honest caveat: small room, dinner-focused hours (most days it opens at 5pm), so it is not a lunch play.
whitmansnyc.com · See our best burgers in NYC
Cheesesteak + a happy hour
The sports bars where the steak comes with a real weekday deal. More in our best sports bars and best bar food guides.
Wogies Bar & Grill On now
A Philly-sports bar with a genuinely good cheesesteak on a house-baked roll — and one of the few places you can get one with a real happy hour. The classic steak comes Whiz-and-banana-peppers; split an order of garbage bread. The deal: Monday to Friday, 3 to 7pm, $8 drafts, $10 wines, $12 cocktails. The local move: come on a non-Eagles-game day if you value your ears. Honest caveat: it is Eagles HQ, so NFL Sundays are loud and packed.
wogies.com · See our best sports bars in NYC
Olde City Cheesesteaks & Brew On now
The successor to the dearly-departed Shorty’s — same founder — and the city’s most reliable watch-the-game-with-a-cheesesteak chain. Oversized steaks on crusty imported LeBus rolls, loaded fries, five locations. The deal: weekday happy hour roughly 4 to 8pm ($6 drafts, $10 cocktails), plus a late-night happy hour every night from 11pm. The local move: the late-night cheesesteak-fries-beer combos are the sleeper value. Honest caveat: purists say the steaks run so-so versus old Shorty’s — it is a sports-bar chain, not a purist counter.
loveoldecity.com · See our best bar food in NYC
Queens counters
The outer-borough cult spots worth the train. See also our Astoria and Long Island City guides.
Rocco’s
A cult counter attached to the LIC Home Depot, and one of the best cheesesteaks in Queens. The why: a hot, steaming mess of grilled beef and white American spilling out of a big squishy hero, best eaten fresh off the griddle. The local move: add an Italian sausage sandwich, the other signature. Honest caveat: it is literally in a Home Depot parking lot — no atmosphere, counter only, daytime hours — so this is a takeout situation, not a date.
roccositaliansausages.com · See our Long Island City happy hours
Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks
A dedicated cheesesteak specialist in Astoria, and a rare late-night one. Chiddy’s does the classic plus house specials like the Pig in the Whiz and disco fries, open past midnight on weekends. Worth it when you want a cheesesteak in Queens after the bars. The local move: get the Pig in the Whiz and split the disco fries. Honest caveat: it is a small Long Island chain’s outpost, newer here with a thin track record, so go in expecting solid fast-casual, not a Philly pilgrimage.
chiddyscheesesteaks.com · See our Astoria happy hours
Best cheesesteak in NYC: FAQ
What’s the best cheesesteak in NYC?
For authenticity, Fedoroff’s in Williamsburg does the definitive Whiz wit. For the 2026 hype, Danny & Coop’s in the East Village pairs ribeye with Cooper Sharp. Whitmans is the gooier Swiss-and-American pick.
Where can I get a cheesesteak with a happy hour?
Wogies in the West Village runs happy hour Monday to Friday, 3 to 7pm ($8 drafts). Olde City runs weekday afternoon deals plus a late-night happy hour every night from 11pm.
Do NYC cheesesteaks use Cheez Whiz?
The purist Whiz spots are Fedoroff’s and Wogies. Danny & Coop’s uses Cooper Sharp American instead, and Whitmans uses a Swiss-and-American blend.
How much is a cheesesteak in NYC?
Expect roughly $14 to $22. Counter spots like Fedoroff’s and Rocco’s sit lower; the ribeye at Danny & Coop’s runs around $20.
What happened to Shorty’s?
Shorty’s closed all its NYC locations. Its original founder now runs Olde City Cheesesteaks & Brew, which took over several of the old spaces.
Last updated: July 2026. Deals and hours change – confirm with the venue before you go. Spot something out of date? Let us know.
