Nov 8, 2021 - Food and Drink

Hoagie City, a taste of Philly, opens in Hilliard

Tyler Buchanan

A cheesesteak wrapped in foil covered in cheese sauce, with a bag of potato chips and a can of soda next to it — A cheesesteak with peppers and onions and, of course, cheese whiz. Photo: Tyler Buchanan/Axios

A taste of Philadelphia has come to Hilliard with the recent opening of Hoagie City.

Munching the news: Tyler, a mega lover of cheesesteaks, checked out the new restaurant last week and was greeted by a packed lunch counter dedicated to the City of Brotherly Love.

The restaurant logo features the Liberty Bell while a "Rocky" poster is tucked in the corner.
The bread, potato chips and condiments all come from Philadelphia-area brands.
Most cloyingly is this sign behind the counter: "Don't make me use my Philly voice."

💭 Tyler's thought bubble: I'll be the first to admit a great cheesesteak can be hard to come by in Ohio. Cap City Fine Diner serves up a pretty mean one.

Hoagie City, though, has the best I've had since moving to Columbus. Break out the napkins and dig in.

If you go: 3870 Main St., Hilliard, 10am-7pm. Closed on Sundays.

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