“We definitely preferred a location on 4th Street, because we like the northeast St. Pete area,” Lori says, noting that they wanted to stay in the same neighborhood as Brewers Tasting Room.
Their food truck is currently parked outside the new 1,288-square-foot restaurant, serving beef and chicken cheesesteaks on rolls from Philadelphia’s renowned Amoroso Bakery.
Customers can customize their sandwiches with toppings such as onions, peppers, and mushrooms.
While the classic Philly cheesesteak is known to come with Cheez Whiz, the Bradleys have developed their own fondue-style cheese recipe to mimic its melty texture while delivering a better flavor.
The couple, with the help of their children and other family members, will run the restaurant and sports bar, which will offer a variety of cheesesteaks, burgers, chicken wings, sandwiches, loaded fries, and other regional dishes.
“There’s definitely going to be an expansion on the menu. We can only do so much on the food truck…that’s why we wanted a bigger kitchen, so that we could serve more than just cheesesteaks,” Lori tells St. Pete Rising. “We’ll always be known for our cheesesteaks, but we’re also going to sell some other products that are popular in the greater Philadelphia area.”
The Cheesesteak Company’s menu will also include roasted pork sandwiches topped with broccoli rabe and Cooper Sharp cheese, which is a tangy, creamy cheese that is a staple on sandwiches throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.