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BEST FRIES EVER!! I usually get their cheese fries but recently tried their Spanish Fries which were AWESOME! I've never tried their sandwiches but they look good! read more

Ishkabibble's - Spanish fries - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Erick S.

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8 years ago

Full Disclosure! I went on a mini cheese steak tour into the city with my friends, and we went to eight total places. My review will reflect my opinion of only a basic cheese steak with choice of cheese, and in comparison to each other. I'll additionally disclose when I went to each place, to consider how full we already were. Stop 3 of 8. In South Philly, this place is a bit of a hole in the wall, it's nice to see my food getting assembled right in front of me. Didn't seem as packed, and the workers were friendly. Got a cheesesteak with onions and cheese wiz. The onions too small, and the bread was a bit too chewy. Though the meat was well seasoned and flavorful, there was too much cheese wiz and a bit harder to appreciate. read more

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Shawne A.

3 years ago

Got a chicken Philly and cheese fries. Chicken Philly- dry. Lacked flavor. Chicken was cubbed instead of thinly sliced. Fries- cheese was stiff. No season. Not even worth a second try. read more

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Tristan C.

5 years ago

Visited Philly for the first time and wanted to eat cheesecake. We did a long day of touring and just wanted delivery rather than wait in long lines. They were the one of the better rated with a delivery option. Wide variety of selections but minimal flavor. The cheesesteak needed a bit more flavor or cheese and was dry in some parts. We also tried the eggplant option and there was more breading than eggplant. read more

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Jim D.

2 years ago

The cheesesteak was bomb, we ordered takeout and chewed every bite as it was paradise. Will be coming back often to enjoy your menu of great food items. Thanks so much!!!! read more

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Travis L.

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Stopped here with coworkers after asking a local where to go. We drove in from Harrisburg and I just say well worth the drive. We each bought two subs and crab cakes. I got the regular philly with provolone, mushrooms, grilled onions and Mayo. The sub was amazing. Each bit was a perfect ration of bread, meat, cheese mushroom and grilled onions. Very well balanced. The bread was firm enough to hold the ingredients but lite and crunchy on the outside and soft inside. The crab cakes were good. Nice portion, well cooked and the platter came with fries and a soda all for $5.00. The price points here are great. The service was fast. The staff patient and friendly. Over all first experience in philly was a hit. Parking, as it seems to be in philly, tight and no very many. We walked about a block and a half to get from where we parked to the store front. Well worth it though. read more

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Dee D.

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My fav place to get hoagies in philly, I have had pats and ginos and they dont compare. i guess it depends on what you are looking for. 2 Thunlbs up and 5 stars for this place. I wish they had more room to eat-in as, I don't live here and I need to eat my food as soon as I get it. and the Gremlin yes! Chicken cheesesteak is great and cheesesteak is great. I also like how you can add brocolli or veges if you want to. I personally am a meat and cheese and bread person. But the option is there. check it out they shouldnt dissappoint. read more

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The often less talked about cheesesteak on South St, Ishkabibble is actually quite the gem. Quick service, quality, and quantity of steak truly make this place a must-try. Seating is quite limited, and so patrons often opt for the take out window. Luckily we were able to get a table at the counter. They have all their classics as well as some of their own creations. I ended up trying their South Philly Cheesesteak which blended roasted peppers, spinach, and provolone with a mountain of quality cheese. So if you ever get tired of waiting for that other cheesesteak place, make your way over to Ishkibble's! read more

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I hadn't been to this place in over a decade, but I was in the neighborhood and pressed for time so I tried him again for old times sake. I called my order in and ended up at the wrong location. When I arrived at the correct store, my order was waiting for me and still hot. I ended up take in the cheesesteak (whiz wit) all the way home to New York, where I reheated it in the oven and took a bite. It was fantastic. It's nice to see that consistency is still around and quality is still important. read more

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Newton H.

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I got the philly cheesesteak with provolone and fries. I feel like if I got the whiz cheese then it'd be a 4. Overall pretty good. Not bad. My friend got whiz and said it was really amazing. I'd come back and try it next time with whiz cheese for sure. The meat was good though. The bread was ok, nothing crazy. I would recommend it though. read more

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El S.

4 years ago

So I'm born n raised In Philly. I've lived in north NJ for the last 8 years. I come down to Philly often, but over the years, most of my favorite places have either changed owners (for the worse) or have closed down after so long. I've been disappointed the last couple years everytime I'm down, I get subpar cheesesteaks. This night I decided to take a lil ride (I'm from north) to south st for some ishkabibbles. Bruuhhhhhhhhh. I got mine like most Philadelphians: salt, pepper, ketchup, fried onions, pickles and WIZ. ( sometimes i add mayo and or mustard) THIS JAWN WAS BANGIN!!!!!! The oooooonly complaint I would have is it needed a liiiill more meat and wiz. It wasn't skimpy! Maybe I just wanted a lil more cuz it was so dam good. Next time I'll say extra meat and extra cheese and it'll be PERFECT. The meat seasoning and texture was delicious. (Not stringy fat meat) ...this is the top spot right now if you asking a Philly native . I hope they keep it up man! read more

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Michelle M.

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Ordered from here for pickup two days ago. When ordering it took 2 guys and a female to get the order right. There seemed to be a little bit of a accent issue and they couldn't understand when my boyfriend was asking for the south philly steak that was on their online menu. They almost messed his order up, instead of chicken someone put steak. Luckily he called back to add something and the female answered and went over the order. It was ready for him to pick up in the allotted time they told us. Right away I did notice they use skinny fries, when you have kids you get to try so many different fries. I'd rather a little thicker fries. I ordered a cheesesteak with salt, pepper, pickles, provolone cheese, sweet peppers and ketchup. Needless to say the peppers weren't sweet. Kind of ruined that sweet taste I was expecting and never got. I don't think he liked his chicken steak much because it's still in the fridge. The presentation of the food was nice and it didn't taste horrible. They just have to have someone else take the orders over the phone, so the right things are given. read more

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Steve M.

4 years ago

Ordered on door dash. Quick delivery and still hot. Went with an American wit, mayo and pickles. Delicious. Great ribeye flavor and roll was good. Had a Gremlin that was tasty. Will be back! read more

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Drew S.

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Went there last week with my wife after dropping my daughter off at a friend. Walked in and there was no space to even stand, that's when you know a place is good and known. Finally ordered and grabbed a small piece of the counter the cheesesteaks were excellent. A little pricey but worth it. Well had to pick our daughter up today and on the way home to jersey stopped at 10:30 ( they open at 10) got three cheesesteaks to take home and reheat.....they were better than the first time..... read more

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Tee G.

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Yes!! Yes! Nailed it! Hot, delicious, chopped, flavorful steak, fresh, soft bread held up, onions caramelized to perfection, provolone and wiz is my preference. My family of four were all thoroughly satisfied with our sandwiches. To wash it all down a gremlin is a must; grape juice and lemonade. Delicious! Very limited tight seating. Plan on an early lunch or expect to eat outside standing up. You can take it to go but nothing beats hot on the spot. The service was quick and very friendly. We received great service with a smile and will definitely come back! read more

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Philip E.

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3 years ago

Went there on a Sunday night when everything else was closed. The bread is amazing, best I've ever had in a Philly cheese steak! The meat is good quality, but could use some seasoning. And the additions (cheese, peppers, etc) were lost in the mix, definitely could have used some more. Next time, I'll be more specific in my requests, I guess. read more

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Chrissy R.

6 years ago

Great service and food. I traveled to Philly for work and had to stop for a cheesesteak before returning home. Their cheesesteaks taste just like the ones home in MD, but I loved it read more

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3 years ago

If you know, then you know!!!.... If your a tourist, you will go to,the regular regular, but if your a local you know EXACTLY where you SHOULD be going. I drive from NYC on a day off just for this spot... Forget the Gino's and the other place, trust me... read more

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James T.

3 years ago

This is the place to visit for cheesesteak's if you're Philly! Previous to coming to this place we stopped by genos and pats and were soo disappointed. We then asked our hotel clerk and she echoed our disappointment on how everyone who visits from out of town thinks pats and genos are the place to go, but she said it's a marketing scam haha.. Anyways, she recommended this place and boy was this the redemption Philadelphia needed because I was about to go back to California and talk smack about the Philly in Philly being rubbish haha.. I wish we stopped here first, but we ended taking it to go and it was even good afterwards after popping it in the microwave for a minute. What's funny is our Uber driver to the airport said to the same thing about pats and genos being a marketing scam. Haha she also too recommended other places but this is the place I tried and it redeemed Philadelphia's reputation for Phillys. read more

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Frank W.

3 years ago

This steak was terrible. Overcooked, chopped too fine and meat quality was poor. I paid 21 bucks for a steak small fries and a bottle of water. I don't mind paying that for a premium steak but I've had better sandwiches at pizza places than this for half the price. Really disappointing read more

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Leo B.

4 years ago

So Good! The white bread grilled cheese was amazing, and the service was fast and phenomenal. The fries were good too. read more

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Nik K.

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Had a taste for some cheese fries and a turkey burger (chopped) with spinach, cheese, ketchup mayo, and fried onions. Yea, that's my usual order from Ishkabibble's. So, I stopped by today and savored the items that I love so dearly from this place. Everything was just as I remembered. Yummy! Fries were fresh and cheesy, and my sandwich was great! I didn't get a Gremlin although, I really wanted one. I will give in to temptation the next time I stop by. read more

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Maggie F.

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It was honestly just ok. At best. Came here per eater recommendation, dang it, can't always trust em. The cheese fries were far from impressive, not sure why they were listed as a "must." The pizza steak with mozerella cheese was messy and watery. Beef wasn't exactly tender in either cheesesteak. It was fast food, and didn't hit the spot. read more

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Sama R.

3 years ago

Delicious cheesesteak. moist yet crispy- and bread was not soggy. Place vdry clean, smells good which is a big deal for me. I will visit whenever I am in Philly. service fast and polite. read more

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Jacquelyn H.

4 years ago

I love holes-in-the-wall in cities where I have never been. I was in Philly for 24 hours to see a concert. I went straight to Reading Terminal when I left the airport. I had some beers at Molly's. My server, cute little lady named Kris or Chris, recommended Ishkabibbles for a cheesesteak when I told her I was staying on South St. it did not disappoint. The workers are friendly. The place is spotless. The cheesesteak was delicious. I got mine with only cheese and steak as directed by Philly residents on Reddit. I took some bites at the place then wrapped it up for the airport. It was actually better lukewarm with some of the yummy juice soaked into the roll. The wall of celebrity visitors is pretty cool too. I was not expecting that. 10/10. read more

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Matt F.

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7 years ago

First time visitor to Ishkabibble's on South Street, the 5th street location. Less crowded and they have seating. Ordering is easy and friendly. The cheesesteak certainly wasn't the best but wasn't the worst. I think Ishkabibble's is comparable to Paul's Deli in Jewelers Row if that still exists and Paul's might be better. Would I recommend this? Meh don't know. I might direct people to Paul's or Jim's if Jim's is not packed. read more

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Chris C.

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Solid Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich! I haven't had a lot of Philly style sandwiches but this is by far the best one I've had. I love how customizable the sandwiches are and the the large portions that they give. Highly recommend this spot if you are new to Philly! read more

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Marjorie L.

3 years ago

found this by accident, we were going to Jim's but they were closed. what a gem!! ordered traditional cheese steak and fries. food was prepared right in front of us, chopped meat, cheese wiz, onion and sweet peppers. the sweet peppers had a great flavor which added to the overall meal. used the fries to mop up the cheese , steak, peppers and onions that overflowed onto the foil. The bread was excellent- fresh! we will return and tell others read more

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Zack G.

9 years ago

Ishkabibble's was a similar experience for me to Joe's Steak and Soda Shop in that the sandwich itself wasn't necessarily earth-shattering, but some other things helped make up for it. The steak itself was really good, I got American without onions. Beef was flavored decently and there was plenty of cheese. If I was just reviewing the cheesesteak I might have given this place 4 stars, which is still really good, but the cheese fries and and Gremlin drink easily make this place a 5 star joint. I really can't explain why the cheese fries are so amazing, they just are. Same with the Gremlin, it's just grape juice and lemonade, but it goes really well with the cheesesteak and cheese fries. My uncle also loved his chicken cheesesteak sandwich, said it was by far the best he's ever had. As far as my cheesesteak rankings go, Ishkabibble's is kind of middle of the road, but because of the overall experience I'd probably come back here before some of the other places that rank higher. My current rankings: 1. Dalessandro's 2. John's Roast Pork 3. Gooey Looie's 4. Cosmi's Deli 5. Joe's Steak & Soda Shop 6. Ishkabibble's 7. Chubby's Steaks 8. Jim's Steaks South Street 9. Pat's King of Steaks 10. Geno's Steaks read more

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Cris T.

6 years ago

I was in Philly for a softball tournament and figured I'd introduce my daughter to a cheesesteak. She's a picky eater but the first sound out of her from the first bite of the cheesesteak with onions and whiz was, "hmmm, yum!". I have to say of the ones I've had this was a very flavorful sandwich and their fries are awesome! All the famous places around, Pats, Geno's are all BLAND I n comparison. I say if you want a tasty cheesesteak you have no choice but to come to this place! You won't be disappointed. read more

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Jon M.

7 years ago

Good Philly Steak! Steak didn't have to much seasoning, maybe they were trying to stay on the healthy side of things. Idk once I added salt and pepper it's was great one of the best. They definitely give you your moneys worth steak wise! I definitely will go there again next time I'm in the area! One of more favorite Philly cheesesteak spots!! Side note restaurant is tight better to order to go if they are busy! read more

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Jeffrey K.

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Okay. By far THE best Philly cheesesteak I've had in my life. I was expecting it to be somewhat good, but wasn't expecting these sandwiches to go beyond my expectations. The bun to meat proportion is generous and their cheese coats the flavor in a way that isn't overwhelming the meat and the bread combination. Truly a worthy visit when in Philadelphia. read more

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Justin F.

3 years ago

Really tasty cheesesteak! I ordered takeout and the staff was friendly and the food was ready fast. Typical type of place for a cheesesteak or hoagie. The menu seemed pretty extensive and was priced right for South St. I'd go again next time I'm in the area. read more

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Pop D.

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5 years ago

Although there's plenty of places to get a cheese steak sandwich this is my go to spot , i used to be a die hard pat's patron ( i didn't write them off ) but ishkabibbles is closer and their sweet potato fries with cheese are right, I've been eating here for some years and the only thing I've seen change was the cook, but they still put out good food that'll make your belly thank you. So next time you're in the area stop by and status yourself you can thank me later read more

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Jason P.

3 years ago

Dry overcooked chicken breast on a chicken cheesesteak. It used to be good but has fallen off.

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4 years ago

Delivers on the Philly cheesesteak scene - saturated market but keeps it classic and gives you hole in the wall bang for Buck. Would go back! read more

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Its cheesesteaks are better than the more hyped Jim's and Geno's. Plus it's only 15 min wait as opposed to the hours (literally) you will spend at the more famous places. I've been to all three places, it's definitely not worth it. I like both locations: the little street storefront and the full restaurant. Always recommend getting the cheesesteak with whiz and fries. The milkshakes are average. read more

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337 S St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Society Hill
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(215) 923-4337
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http://eatishkabibbles.com

Hours

What time does Ishkabibble's open?

Ishkabibble's opens at 9:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Ishkabibble's close?

Ishkabibble's closes at 11:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Ishkabibble's closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 9:30 AM - 11:00 PMFri-Sat 9:30 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Ishkabibble's take Bitcoin?

No, Ishkabibble's does not take Bitcoin.

Does Ishkabibble's take credit cards?

Yes, Ishkabibble's takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Ishkabibble's have catering options?

Yes, Ishkabibble's does have catering options.

Does Ishkabibble's have a drive thru?

No, Ishkabibble's does not have a drive thru.

Does Ishkabibble's have a happy hour?

No, Ishkabibble's does not have a happy hour.

Does Ishkabibble's serve alcohol?

No, Ishkabibble's does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Ishkabibble's allow dogs?

Yes, Ishkabibble's allows dogs.

Does Ishkabibble's have TVs?

No, Ishkabibble's does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Ishkabibble's have bike parking?

Yes, Ishkabibble's has bike parking.

Does Ishkabibble's have outdoor seating?

No, Ishkabibble's does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Ishkabibble's have parking?

Yes, Ishkabibble's has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Ishkabibble's wheelchair accessible?

No, Ishkabibble's is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Ishkabibble's have free WiFi?

No, Ishkabibble's does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

Since 1979 we are serving "Philly" Cheesesteak & Home of the Original Chicken Cheesesteak, with Award Winning Best Fries and Famous Drink "Gremlin"

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great cheesesteak in north philly. meat is more chopped than other sandwiches…read more meat 9/10 cheese 7/10 onions 7/10 overall 8/10

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Cheesesteak Sandwich

Sonny's Famous Steaks

I've been to Geno's and Pat's before on previous visits to Philly and wanted to try something new…read more To be honest, I was not super impressed with either of the aforementioned, so I really did some research this time around. The internet led me to Sonny's, which was our first cheesesteak of the trip. It ended up being the best cheesesteak that we had on the trip. We had a cheesesteak with onions and cheeze whiz. The meat was really good quality, very tender, and super flavorful. This really hit the spot - we had been thinking of cheesesteaks for a few weeks! There's plenty of seating inside and when we were there around 5pm, we had no wait at all.

This place had a solid cheesesteak and quick service. We had a group of 6 and all got our food…read morefaster than expected The cheesesteak was good but I'd recommend getting some extra cheese. Comes with a lot of meat The fries were a bit bland in my opinion but they were very hot and were a solid combo smothered in ketchup w the cheesesteak. Walking down the street after eating here though, I saw two other places that i'd probably try before going back

Lots of bar stool seating

Cheesesteak with provolone

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Cheesesteak wit, wiz, cooper, mushroom. Wow

John's Roast Pork

I came here because someone recommended it. It did not disappoint. 10/10. I got mine without cheese…read moresince I have a dairy allergy. I thought it wasn't gonna be as good but their meat is well seasoned that the cheese isn't missed at all.

I'm not a fan of cheesesteaks - while that may be sacrilegious in Philadelphia, I'm from NYC and…read moreit's the way I feel. John's Roast Pork is legendary in Philly - it's been around for decades - 96 years to be exact! I'd been there once before many years ago (couldn't remember anything about it) and thought it was time for a revisit. I got the large Roast Pork sandwich - you can see from the attached picture the 'preferred toppings' (Dad's Way) are: Mustard Raw onions Hot seeded pepper American cheese I had only the Mild Provolone cheese on mine - no mustard, raw onions or seeded pepper. I would have had cooked (caramelized) onions - but they had only raw...and American cheese was not a choice for me (I was raised on it). The pork is supposed to be 'slow roasted (7 hours) pork shoulder (pork butt)' - and it may very well be, but it reminds me of the meat that's carved off the large vertical rotisseries for gyros. It doesn't look that appealing - it's like a large sub sandwich. The pork was soft, tender and seasoned well - the roll was very good - John's had been getting its bread from Carangi Bakery. However, the bakery closed due to a fire so I'm not sure where the bread is from, unless it reopened. I finally satisfied my curiosity about John's and went to see what the sandwich was like. While it probably ranks as one of the better 'pork/steak' sandwiches in Philly, I just couldn't get excited about it.

John's Roast Pork -- storefront

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Oh Brother Philly

In from California. Was told about this place as being the…read morebest! They did not lie! Cheesesteak was huge! Service was top notch!! Crowded, but found a table to enjoy our lunch.

Overall not a great experience…read more Ordered in restaurant and it took more than 30 minutes to get a simple sandwich and fries. After all that wait the fries were both cold and still wrong. The meat on the sandwich did have a great flavor but it was very very dry with barely any cheese. The staff that talked was very nice, other staff ignored people.

Sriracha Philly cheesesteak.

The Last Cheesesteak

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Tony and Nick's Steaks

Friendly staff and a Great cheesesteak! Quick service and a nice parking lot. Get the fried onions!read more

Cheesesteak is awesome freshly made to order. I had mine with wiz. Simply a great meal!read more

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Verona Pizza

After a 3 hour hike at Wissahickon, no better way to reward ourselves than with Verona's pizza and…read morecheesesteak. I live an hour away from Verona so when I heard this place was only a 15 min drive away from our hike, I knew I had to stop by. The well known Verona's did not disappoint. Unique to this pizzeria, the pizzas AND cheesesteaks are award winning. The wife and I ordered one of each. When we pulled up, this place was packed for 12PM. It hustlin and busslin! I ordered at the desk and waited maybe 25 mins (not bad at all for ordering in the spot and with the place being busy). Pizza: we ordered the "Hot Honey" at $27. We attacked this thing within 2 minutes of coming out the oven. Incredible dough with depth and texture. Perfect balance of sweet (sauce/honey) and savory (pepperonis/grated parm). Topped with fresh basil and hot honey. I wished there was more hot honey but to each their own. Elite pizza!! I highly recommend Cheesesteak ($18): we ordered it with fried onions and Cooper Sharp. Delicious bread, I'm assuming it's home made and if it's not it's definitely high quality bread. Tender ribeye steak chopped and mixed beautifully with the cheese and onions. Meaty sandwich for sure. I prefer my cheesesteaks a bit more cheesier but I was a happy camper as was my wife. All in all, this joint is pumping out top tier "pizzeria food". This will be my post hike reward anytime I'm in the area. Dare I say Verona's goes toe to toe with Angelo's Pizzeria (highly regarded pizzeria) as best in the state! 5/5

Better thank OK. But still not a 5 star pizza place near me as I was promised by a supposed pizza…read moreconnoisseur, so called friend of mine. Overrated at 5 stars, perfectly rated at 4. We had a Grandma and a House. Good sauce, nice cheese, cooked well, crust on the crispy side. I will return, but the OLD Nino's ' from years ago on Rt 611 and Blair Mill has set the bar for Montgomery County pizza joints IMO.

Cheesesteak with cooper sharp and fried onions

The Sop

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Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure

The Original Pat's King of Steaks

Family-owned & operated

On a recent trip to the area, I took some time to visit South Philly to give Pat's a try. I was in…read moreChester for a football game, but made some time to stop by both of the city's famous Cheesesteak stands. The Original Pat's King of Steaks is located in South Philly, specifically in the Passyunk Square neighborhood. It sits at the intersection of East Passyunk, South 9th, and Wharton. The building has many different signs and lights that will let you know that you are in the correct place. Since this is in the city, parking can be somewhat tricky. There are times I have had to circle around, or get whomever I was with to drop me off and have them come back. However, sometimes I have secured street parking not too far away. This will just depend on the time of day, and really the luck of the draw, if you are able to easily locate parking. This is an outdoor stand, meaning there is no inside to enter. You will order at the counter, and food is packaged to-go. However, there are some tables surrounding the building that you can dine at. They are all under the roof overhang, so you will be somewhat protected from the elements. On this day, it was not terribly busy. I really did not have to wait in any kind of line before being able to place my order. This was around 4:00 on a Saturday in September. First, I took some time to look over the menu posted near the sidewalk. There is also a helpful guide on "how to order a steak," for those that are unfamiliar. When it was my first time here, I actually found the humorous display very helpful. I placed my order for two classic Cheesesteak Wit, made with Cheez Whiz. When ordering, you specify if you want Wit (with onion) or Wit-Out (no onion). Given that I was wanting to try the most authentic sandwich I could, I opted for the onions and the traditional Cheez Whiz. My sandwiches only took a minute or so to be ready. As stated, it was not busy, and they are able to whip up these sandwiches rather quickly. I ended up taking my sandwiches to-go, and having them for meals the next few days. They reheat well, and have good flavor. I like having the onions on it for an added texture. Pricing is not terrible. Pat's is more expensive than Geno's by $2 for the same sandwich. My total was $36 after tax for the two sandwiches, making them $18 each. You definitely are paying for the experience and the novelty that is coming to this famous corner of Philadelphia. But, this price is not out of the ballpark of other places in the area. The sandwich is a decent size, and you can definitely get two meals out of it if you are eating it by yourself. So, all that considering, it is a fair value for what you pay. It seemed like most menu items were $20 or under. FYI, they take both cash and card. The staff are quick and efficient. However, it will not be the most friendly or pleasant experience, especially if you do not know how to order. I am not saying that the experience was poor by any means, but be aware that this is not Disney World and they will not be overly kind to you at the order window. Being from Pittsburgh, I had never had a true Philadelphia Cheesesteak sandwich until a few years ago when I visited for the first time. Since that trip, I typically make it a point to stop and get a few sandwiches to take back home with me. I enjoy coming to Pat's for the atmosphere, and the true taste of Philadelphia. I recommend giving it a try at least once, just to say you have had it. Plus, the sandwiches are pretty tasty, too. I will definitely be back here on future trips to South Philly.

Made it to this legendary cheesesteak spot and tried the traditional onions wit Wiz (cheese Wiz)!…read more Loved the seasoning and the meat and onions being finely chopped which allowed for more crispiness and caramelization. Sandwich was delicious and the service was top notch, super friendly which is always great for a non-local lol Love the look of the building, you can tell this place has a rich history.

Mushroom Cheesesteak + Large diet coke

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Cheese fries

Talula's Garden

We enjoyed a wonderful brunch at Talula's Garden today. Our waiter, Kenny, provided exceptional…read moreservice making my daughter's birthday even more special. We sat in the outdoor garden on an unusually pleasant July afternoon (by Philly standards). It was very comfortable, even though the restaurant was full. We enjoyed several of the brunch entrees, to include the salmon eggs Benedict and Huevos Rancheros. The food was fresh, hot and perfectly prepared. Finishing with a sampling of their wonderful desserts made it a perfect meal on a perfect day. Well done and highly recommended!

Okay so a few of us from work had been saying "we should go there" for like a month and we finally…read moreactually did it. The whole reason was the garden patio and oh my god, yes, absolutely worth it. We picked the right table too, right in the middle of everything. We ordered cocktails, got a bunch of things to share, and just kind of settled in. The scallop and shrimp risotto? My favorite thing we ordered. It sounds like it's going to be super rich and heavy but the pickled vegetables on top balance it out perfectly and I cleared my plate. We also got the biscuits to start and the salted honey butter that comes with them is actually dangerous because you will not stop eating it. We debated ordering another round. The cucumber salad I honestly almost said no to, but it ended up being so refreshing and it went with everything else really well. Glad someone talked me into it.

Eggs Royale with Smoked Salmon Benedict

Inside bar area

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Cocktails

Buddakan

Made dinner ressys here as I was visiting Philly for the first time and heard so many good things…read moreabout the famous edamame dumplings. Parking was easy to find outside, and I was welcomed and greeted nicely upon entering. They provided me with a veggie menu upon seating me, which I really appreciated. I also had the pleasure of being waited on by the very handsome Vinny. He checked in on me often and made sure I was enjoying my meal. The edamame dumplings were pretty good! I had imagined whole edamame beans, but they were mashed inside, which was definitely a surprise. Also had the wasabi mashed potatoes, which had a very unique flavor that I hadn't had before. Overall my dining experience went very well. I accidentally dropped one of my chopsticks, and a gentleman picked it up immediately and got me a new one. Inside the ambiance was relaxing and the lights were dim, but I was still able to take nice pics of my meal. Highly recommend if you're in the area :)

Everything was delicious! My only gripe is the price of everything. Nothing was "wow" to the…read morepoint where it commanded the price they charge for each dish. Interior is upscale, great for a business dinner. Service is kind and attentive. We'll likely be back, because we haven't had a bad meal yet. Everything was delicious! My only gripe is the price of everything. Nothing was "wow" to the point where it commanded the price they charge for each dish. Interior is upscale, great for a business dinner. Perhaps that's where the price tag comes from. Service is kind and attentive. We'll likely be back, because we haven't had a bad meal yet.

General Tso Soup Dumpling

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Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House

Lazy Sunday after an unsuccessful Memorial Day beach weekend. It was cold and rainy all weekend but…read morewe decided to hit up some beef noodle soup place to warm up. On this cold almost summer day, Nan Zhou was hustling and bustling. Separate parties at the same round table and clients coming in and out of the restaurant facade. Warm lighting and active banter. I received my bowl of beef noodle soup was pretty satisfied. Beef was tender with flavorful bites of fattiness. Somehow, the meat tastes beefier than beef. The cilantro had potent herbaceous flavor with some spinach(?) and mustard greens. Noodles were pleasantly chewy w variation in texture. Lowkey, everything else was alright. I like to be nice so I'll say no more. Cucumbers were fine

We came here around 1pm on a Sunday and ordered the mapo tofu with noodles, the house special…read morenoodle soup, and a shrimp stir fry. This place was packed, which is always a good sign, and even with that the staff stayed super prompt and professional. The house special was my favorite. I got it with the knife-cut noodles and it was perfect with the broth. The noodles had that slightly uneven, chewy texture that really holds onto the soup. I never thought I'd be the type to talk about "mouthfeel" but here we are. The broth itself was rich and savory with a deep beef flavor, a little bit of oil on top that adds body without feeling too heavy. It's that classic, comforting Chinese beef noodle soup done really well. I added a braised egg, which had great flavor soaked into it, though it was served cold, which threw me off a bit. The mapo tofu with noodles was also really solid. It had that signature spicy, numbing kick from the Sichuan peppercorns, balanced with a savory, slightly salty sauce. The tofu was soft and silky, and mixing it with the noodles made it extra satisfying. It's got some heat but not overwhelming, just enough to keep you going back for another bite. The shrimp stir fry was lighter but still flavorful. The shrimp were cooked well, tender with a slight snap, and the sauce leaned more on the savory side with a mild sweetness. It felt like a nice balance alongside the heavier noodle dishes. Couple practical things: it's cash only, but there's an ATM right by the seating area which makes it easy. And the portions are generous for the price, so it feels like a really good deal. Overall, super satisfying spot. Busy, a little chaotic, but the food absolutely delivers. Definitely a go-to if you're craving hand-pulled noodles.