Photo by Jonathan Sharpe

what: Steak Special
cost: $5.75 (tax included)
where: DL McLaughlin’s, 10400 Broad River Rd., 732-4109

You won’t find a finer cheesesteak sandwich than those Philadelphia native Lee McLaughlin serves in Irmo, perhaps even in the city of brotherly love itself. The steak special is made with thinly chopped beef, butchered in-house daily, and is sautéed with mushrooms, onions and your choice of peppers: sweet and/or hot. Served with melted American or Provolone cheese on an Italian roll with a thin, crisp crust and a soft interior to soak up the juices. Don’t forget the fries: russet potatoes, cut fresh daily and twice cooked until golden. The lunch special includes fries and a drink for $8. McLaughlin’s is a cash- or check-only establishment with an ATM on site.