Who has the best cheesesteak? Bruce Willis says it’s here in NJ

Sure, come out to Penns Grove, we’ll have a few laughs, get some cheesesteaks.

Oh, is that not how the line from “Die Hard” goes? Whoops.

Bruce Willis was an army brat who was born in Idar-Oberstein, West Germany. But he was two when he moved to Carney’s Point and eventually graduated from Penns Grove High School. So, I consider him a Jersey guy.

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As tragic as Bruce Willis's being stricken with aphasia is, he had plenty to say leading up to his diagnosis. He’s left a body of work, including one of my favorite Christmas movies (yes, it’s a Christmas movie), “Die Hard.”

How true is Jersey he?

Right down to our food. Which he also was outspoken about. Bruce Willis has been on record declaring his love for Roman Pantry, a beloved South Jersey spot.

Roman Pantry in Penns Grove

He has praised them for serving the best cheesesteaks. According to the restaurant's website,

Our hometown actor, Bruce Willis, has publicly put our name on the map with his famous quote, “Roman Pantry has the Best Cheesesteaks on the Planet.”

Pretty high accolades for a guy who’s been an international movie star and seen much of that planet!

New Jersey’s best cheesesteaks

Family-operated, Roman Pantry in Penns Grove has been around for nearly half a century. They offer a range of cheesesteaks, including a more traditional Philly one with (or should I say with?) Cheese Whiz and sweet peppers.

But the one that catches my eye is their Buffalo chicken version, topped with hot sauce.

(Although I think I’d see if they’d switch that American cheese for some cheddar or pepper jack.)

As great as their cheesesteaks are known to be, Roman Pantry has much more to offer. Their menu includes gnocchi, stuffed shells, and other pasta dishes.

Plus pizza, stromboli, quesadilla, wraps, burgers, and so much more. They even do breakfast!

Roman Pantry is located at 447 Harding Way in Penns Grove.

If you go, you might find yourself saying “yippee ki yay, (word-my-boss-would-not-want-me-to-say-on-this-website)!”

The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5's Kylie Moore. Any opinions expressed are Kylie's own. You can follow Kylie on Instagram.
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