As cliché as it may sound, Forksville General Store in Pennsylvania really does look like it’s stepped from the cover of an old-fashioned greeting card. Surrounded by lush green foliage, which is particularly striking during the fall, the small town general store overlooks an enchanting covered bridge and offers glimpses of the small town it calls home. Few would likely guess that tucked in this historic general store, which dates back more than a century and a half, are some of the very best cheesesteaks and hoagies in Pennsylvania.

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Move over, Philly. You may be the home of the cheesesteak, but you’ve got a bit of competition from the restaurant hidden inside Forksville General Store.

Big Mike’s, in fact, has earned props from readers of USA Today, proclaiming it as serving some of the best cheesesteaks in Pennsylvania. However, you really have to try one for yourself. (Spoiler alert: You will not be disappointed.)

It's not just the media that gushes over the cheesesteaks at this Pennsylvania general store. Visitors, too, give it glowing marks, calling them the best cheesesteaks in Pennsylvania.

The restaurant welcomes hungry guests from Wednesday through Sunday, and you can order for indoor dining or takeout.

Nestled in the middle of the mountains and just a few miles from Worlds End State Park, Forksville General Store - and one of these cheesesteaks - is one for the bucket list.

However, if you’re visiting on a lovely weather day, you’ll definitely want to grab a seat at one of the tables outdoors, nestled under a tree that overlooks the covered bridge and the shimmering creek.

Carve out plenty of time for your visit, and take a few minutes to walk over to the covered bridge and snap a few photos.

Next up comes a very important decision: What will you order? A cheesesteak is a natural choice, although you have several from which to choose – from the OG Philly to the chicken cheesesteak.

If you're not a fan of making decisions, you're facing a doozy during your visit to Forksville General Store. While the best cheesesteaks in Pennsylvania are the main attraction, check out the tasty starters, too - fried pickle chips, mozzarella sticks, and beer-battered onion rings.

Big Mike’s also serves the Dean Martin, the OG Philly, and the Godfather, the latter of which comes with a half of a pound of chopped steak, fried onions, and provolone cheese. But that’s not all. Pepperoni, peppers, mushrooms, and sauce complete the masterpiece.

All of the steaks and hoagies at Big Mike's are one size, and they're huge. Make sure you go hungry.

Take a peek at the hoagies too, which include such classics as the Italian, the turkey and cheese, and the ham and cheese. Wraps and salads are also on the menu.

One look at Forksville's Big Mike's Steaks & Hoagies menu is sure to get your mouth watering and your stomach churning. Big Mike's even has a kid's menu, serving up such favorites as chicken and fries, grilled cheese, BLT, and a tuna fish sandwich.

Can you think of a better pairing for your meal than fries? You’ve got some delightfully delicious choices of fries, including the Famous Dirty Jersey Fries. The battered fries come topped with garlic sauce, whiz cheese, BBQ sauce, and slab bacon.

Big Mike's also serves another kind of fry: Funnel cake fries. If you're like me, you can never pass the chance to indulge in funnel cake in any form. Even if you're absolutely stuffed from your cheesesteak, order some funnel cake fries to go.

View days, hours, and a menu on the official website of Forksville General Store. Or, visit the Facebook page of Forksville General Store.

Have you eaten at the Forksville General Store in Pennsylvania? We'd love to hear about your experience in the comments! For an idyllic day trip, take a hike at nearby Worlds End State Park before heading over to Big Mike's Steak & Hoagies for a delicious cheesesteak. You can find a comprehensive list of all hiking trails (including those at Worlds End State Park) on All Trails.

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