Tasty Tuesday: Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks

CHARLOTTE, NC — Derrick Hayes, owner of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks joins the Rising kitchen for Tasty Tuesday.

Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks opened their first out-of-state location in Charlotte in University City.

Established in 2014 by West Philadelphia native Derrick Hayes, Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks began as a modest venture in a 700-square-foot gas station in Dunwoody, Georgia.

Named in honor of Hayes’ late father, the eatery quickly gained acclaim for its authentic cheesesteaks, especially after a visit from Philadelphia-born actress and rapper Eve, who praised the establishment on social media. This endorsement propelled Big Dave’s into the spotlight, leading to rapid expansion.