One of the Best Cheesesteaks in the Country is Served by a Kennebunk, Maine, Sandwich Shop
There's a particular sandwich that is so famous in Philadelphia, the name of city is attached to it on menus across the country. That sandwich is the cheesesteak, which can be prepared in a number of different ways.
For most fans of an authentic Philly cheesesteak, it has to be shaved ribeye steak with onions and then topped with either provolone or a cheese sauce and served on a hoagie roll in order to be legit. But as with anything that is delicious, minor changes have been made over the years to match people's tastes.
So while you may find a steak and cheese or a cheesesteak on pub menus throughout the state of Maine, where can you find the best one that sticks to the classic? Well, according to Eat This, Not That, you'll have to travel to Kennebunk in the summertime to find it.
Eat This, Not That named Bennett's Sandwich Shop as the best place in Maine to grab a delicious cheesesteak. Bennett's serves their cheesesteaks in a variety of different ways, but their classic is shaved sirloin steak topped with American cheese, onions, peppers, and mushrooms. A twist on the classic.
Eat This, Not That was enamored with Bennett's "wicked steak and cheese" that features a spicy ailoi as is, cooked up with hot peppers. Better have some water nearby. The only downside to Bennett's in Kennebunk is that they operate seasonally in the warmer months. In reviews, customers rave about the roll Bennett's serves it on.
Bennett's Sandwich Shop operates locations throughout New England, including a pair of delicious stops in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
The debate rages on Reddit about other places to find a great cheesesteak. Many Redditors point to Richie Ribeye, a restaurant with several locations, as the most authentic Philly cheesesteak you can find in Maine.
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