Growing up on the West Coast, I had never even heard of Penn Station until I met my husband. Over there, we had a chain of cheesesteak restaurants called Philly's Best and all I ever heard from the hubby was how much better Penn Station tasted, right down to the bread. I had no idea what he was talking about until we moved out to the Midwest. During our first trip out here, we made a stop at Penn Station so I could finally taste the difference. NOW I know what he's talking about!
With that said, we were psyched to see that a Penn Station was opening in Edwardsville near us. I've stopped in twice now and both the service and food have been way above par. Each time, I've told myself to get something a little more healthy, but if you're gonna go to Penn Station you might as well go all the way and order a 12" philly with all the fixins. Go big or go home baby! I've devoured the whole thing each time!
The biggest difference in taste for me is the fresh, delicious bread that each sandwich is made on. It is made with just the right amount of crunch and softness baked in. Don't forget to get an order of fries and lemonade to go with it!
So go do something great in support of local business and make a trip over to Penn Station in E-ville. You will have a delicious experience!