Editing Pats King of Steaks (section)

== How to Order ==

=== Ordering System ===

Pat's is famous for its efficient, no-nonsense ordering system. Customers are expected to know what they want, have their money ready, and order quickly. Here's how it works:

'''Step 1: Choose Your Cheese'''
* '''Whiz''' - Cheez Whiz (the most popular choice)
* '''Provolone''' - Provolone cheese
* '''American''' - American cheese
* '''Cooper Sharp''' - Cooper Sharp American cheese
* '''Plain''' - No cheese

'''Step 2: Specify Onions'''
* '''Wit''' - With fried onions
* '''Wit-out''' - Without fried onions

'''Step 3: Order Quickly'''
Combine your choices into a quick phrase. Have your money ready.

'''Examples:'''
* "One whiz wit" = One cheesesteak with Cheez Whiz and onions
* "Two provolone wit-out" = Two cheesesteaks with provolone, no onions
* "One American wit" = One cheesesteak with American cheese and onions

=== "Wit" and "Wit-out" ===

'''Wit''' is Philadelphia slang for "with," specifically meaning with fried onions. '''Wit-out''' (or "witout") means "without" fried onions. This shorthand allows customers to order quickly and efficiently.

The onions at Pat's are grilled on the same flat-top as the steak, caramelized and mixed with the chopped beef before being placed on the roll. They add sweetness and moisture to the sandwich.

=== Cheese Options ===

Pat's offers five cheese options:<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat's_King_of_Steaks |title=Pat's King of Steaks |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=December 22, 2025}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
! Cheese !! Description
|-
| '''Cheez Whiz''' || Processed cheese product, creamy and orange; most popular choice
|-
| '''Provolone''' || Sliced provolone cheese, traditional Italian choice
|-
| '''American''' || Sliced American cheese
|-
| '''Cooper Sharp''' || Premium American-style cheese, slightly tangy
|-
| '''Plain''' || No cheese
|}

Cheez Whiz became the signature cheese at Pat's and remains the most requested option, though traditionalists often prefer provolone.