The Real Thing
8.0 • American restaurant
Small, hole-in-the-wall American restaurant with a family-owned feel and cash-only policy. Atmosphere is cool and casual, attracting neighborhood locals and late-night crowds until 3am. Known for best cheesesteak in the area, offering generous portions and a secret hot sauce.
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"The food here is excellent and plentiful."
21
"These cheesesteaks are outstanding and loaded with meat."
6
"I tried the sandwich; nothing else compared."
5
Good to know
1
The place accepts cash only, with an ATM available inside.
2
Parking can be tricky, but it was easy around 2 p.m.
3
The restaurant stays open late until 3 a.m.
412 York Rd, Towson, Maryland, United States
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