I never realized how much I loved Philly cheesesteaks until I moved away from Philadelphia. It’s not that the sandwiches are so amazing, but more that they’re a staple of my childhood. My mom made them for me all the time, and now that I’m on my own, I have to find my own Philly cheesesteak side dishes.

The great thing about Philly cheesesteaks is that they’re pretty versatile. You can put almost anything on them and it’ll taste good. Here are 13 delicious Philly cheesesteak side dishes that’ll make your meal even better.

Side dishes for Philly Cheesesteak

French fries
Potato wedges
Onion rings
Nachos
Coleslaw
Potato chips
Mozzarella sticks
Fried pickles
Blooming onion
Avocado fries
Fried okra
Oreo shake
Root beer float

French fries

French fries are the most common side dish served with a Philly cheesesteak. They are the perfect complement to the sandwich, adding a crispy salty goodness that is hard to resist. And they go as well with the sandwich as they do with hamburgers.

But the best about French fries is that you can experiment with different flavors. You can pair the sandwich with your traditional fries or add some seasoning like Cajun spice to it. You can even serve it with loaded fries or fries made out of sweet potatoes.

Plus, they are easy to prepare and you can choose to deep fry them, fry them in an air fryer, or bake them in the oven.

Side dishes for Philly Cheesesteak

French fries

Potato wedges