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Baltimore's 3 top spots to score cheesesteaks on a budget

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Published on November 13, 2019
Baltimore's 3 top spots to score cheesesteaks on a budgetPasta Mista | Photo: Steph S./Yelp

Looking to sample the best cheesesteaks around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable cheesesteak sources in Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.

1. Pasta Mista

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Topping the list is Pasta Mista. Located at 3600 Boston St. in the Canton Industrial Area, it is the highest-rated low-priced cheesesteak spot in Baltimore, boasting four stars out of 122 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Kenneth D., who rated the spot with five stars, noted, "Italian gem for pizzas, pasta, pizza-pasta (yes, with spaghetti) and great sandwiches."

And Raven T. wrote, "We ordered chicken parm, tortellini bolognese and garlic knots. ... I enjoyed both; each pasta was well cooked, but the bolognese was awesome."

2. Choi's Chicken & Trout

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Next up is Cherry Hill's Choi's Chicken & Trout, situated at 3436 Annapolis Road. With 4.5 stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. 

Yelper M C., who reviewed Choi's Chicken & Trout on July 30, wrote, "The wings and fish were as good as promised. ... We also ordered their shrimp cheesesteak. They use ribeye beef and quality shrimp, cooked to perfection."

Leonora H. noted, "I was looking for a chicken cheesesteak. This place did not disappoint. Their fried chicken and potato salad were good too."

3. Sunny's Sub

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Hillen's Sunny's Sub, located at 1518 Havenwood Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot four stars out of 51 reviews. 

We turned there to learn more about Sunny's Sub.

Concerning signature items, "The best chicken box in Baltimore," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Come and try our honey wings and Philly cheesesteak Baltimore-style. Burgers, breakfast items, amazing french fries."


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