This is Not a Cheesesteak

Cheesesteak Connection in Denver manages to offend two cities at once with that sandwich above. That is neither a Chicago hot dog nor a Philly cheesesteak. In fact, they’ve got a whole slew of bizarre sandwich creations that they’re call “Phillys.” Yes, they’re using the name of our city in vain on things that barely resemble cheesesteaks. What a waste of genuine, Amoroso rolls (they state using them on their site).

That photo comes courtesy of AV Club Denver/Boulder. Writer Kathleen St. John says this, and it couldn’t be truer:

Over on the East Coast, Philadelphians forget about brotherly love if someone defames the blessed cheesesteak. They’ll squabble with each other over the proper cheese enhancement to use—provolone, Cheez Whiz, or white American—and the best brand of roll to bring it all together. They can be forgiving, even allowing chopped chicken sandwiches an honorary “cheesesteak” designation, but don’t push them too far.

I can’t stomach the thought of having to discuss this any further. Just see the Cheesesteak Connection’s menu and feel the disgust yourself. Craving a “Thai Philly” with chicken, peanut sauce, green onions, white onions and diced cucumbers? They’ve got you covered, what an insult. Honestly that sounds more like a bánh mì, but let’s not blow their minds by talking about Vietnamese hoagies.

And for the record, Philly is a city, not a sandwich.