Jim's Steaks on South Street is finally set to reopen Wednesday nearly two years after a fire devastated the iconic South Philadelphia cheesesteak shop.

Customers lined up for Wednesday’s reopening to relive old memories and explore an iconic Philly refurbishment two years after it caught fire.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- After nearly two years, fans of Jim's Steaks can finally get their cheesesteak fix on South Street. The Philadelphia staple opened its doors on Wednesday and it was bigger and better than ever. The spot's new expansions are a product of a long rebuilding process after a devastating fire.

Instead of gutting Zagar’s building and renovating to match the Jim’s aesthetic, Silver decided to preserve the history of both buildings. He partnered with the nearby Magic Gardens to restore Isaiah Zagar’s wall mosaics and build new ones in the same style.

Jim's Steaks in South Philly reopens after a fire, complete with an expansion and the original team returning to work.

Jim's Steaks reopens at 4pm Wednesday in South Philly after a devastating fire nearly two years ago. Why it matters: The cheesesteak mecca had attracted about a million visitors annually and fueled economic activity on South Street before it was forced to close for repairs.

Philadelphia’s cheesesteak landmarks are a varied lot. Geno’s and Pat’s King of Steaks trade bursts of neon across the intersection of Ninth and Passyunk. John’s Roast Pork beckons customers off of Columbus Boulevard from a low building topped by an oversized pig.

Jim's Steaks will reopen to the public Tuesday afternoon after it was rebuilt following a fire in July of 2022.