This is the original location I grew up going too. The nostalgia runs deep for this spot. The milkshake was full to the brim and perfect for sharing. Super creamy and full of cherry chunks. The cheese fries were perfection! They are cut fresh and smothered in cheese, exactly how I like them! The cheesesteak was meh. Not much flavor at all. My friends burger showed up plain, we were never asked if she wanted anything on it. I'll always come back to this spot as it's full of memories. The pricing is fair and the food quality is too. Definitely a spot where you can taste the memories. read more

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. For our lunch break we stopped at the diner. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and a peanut butter milkshake. Holy smokes, that filled me up. I think I'm officially immobile now. The food was a 10/10. There was so much food I forgot who I was. The only downside? [[HIGHLIGHT]]The booths are way too close together for a bigger guy like me to fit comfortably, especially after that meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My husband and I came here on a Saturday around 6pm and it was busy, although we were able to get sat right away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is really cute! And I love 50s/60s music and it was playing all the old school songs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have so many choices for sodas and milkshakes, it's hard to choose. To drink, my husband got the Nifty Cola and I got the Watermelon soda. They were both okay at best. The watermelon did not have much flavor honestly. I was really hoping for a punch of flavor. We shared the 'Cheezy Bacon Ranch' fries and they do not skimp with the portion size. This was HUGE! We were able to use it for 3 meals afterwards. My husband got the 'Texas Ringer' burger which he loved. I got the 'Buffalo Chicken Cutlet' sandwich which I did enjoy. I just wish it came with more on the sandwich such as tomato, pickles, etc. It only came with a little blue cheese and lettuce. We ended our meals with shakes. I got the 'Root Beer Float' and my husband got the 'Snickers' milkshake. They were both delicious. I would definitely come back here again. The food is decent but I think the milkshakes are where it's at. The service was friendly and quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music and ambiance in general was spot on. It was such a fun place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This is a small joint, on a corner. It doesn't seat very many, so be prepared to wait or order out. It's definitely old diner vibes, (super noisy), and neat for those who enjoy that kind of thing. The service was good, a little hectic, but the staff worked together and we were checked on multiples times by other workers. The food was good. We ordered the Chicken Cesar steak, which was good, but a little dry. Two burgers, both just your typical burger, not bad, but also nothing to write home about. The chili fries are SO good. Chicken cutlet sandwich was HUGE and delicious. read more

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Wanted a burger n a shake ! Haven't been here for awhile ! It was good , service was good ! Seated quickly ! I would go back again ! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the 50s[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Run don't walk! This specific location has been a community staple! Supporting local organizations. Hiring youth and community members. And the food is always good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the open kitchen concept.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The wait can be long during high peak hours if you're looking for dine in or take out. Which should speak volumes (people keep going back!) For take out, order online for pick up. [[HIGHLIGHT]]For dine in be open to sitting at the counter![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great food, the cheese fries are delicious! The shakes used to be really good but, this last time I went it wasn't as good and was definitely missing flavor, my sister said the same. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have hats and crayons for the kids![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Nifty Fifty's - Cheese Fries and cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Found this place because we went to Otherworld, which is almost next door. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Decor definitely takes you back to an old time diner from the 50s, even see the workers wear those little paper hats.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love the options of sodas and how many different flavors you could get. Our server was very sweet, attentive, and made me wish. I had more servers that care about their job as much as she did! My only real regret is that I can't remember her name. I didn't order food, but my boyfriend got a big burger and some fries. He loved his food and we will be back again. read more

I am basing this review on the lack of work ethic, care and customer service we experienced. We placed an order for pickup that included FF with whiz and bacon we specifically noted NO RANCH. We pick up the order which was a nice size order over $45. I get home to give my mom her FF and she opens them to find them totally covered in ranch. Now there is NO way in H3LL she will eat these. So my daughter goes back let's them know what happened the slip clearly states no Ranch and the guy helping her says oh we are sorry this doesn't usually heppen etc etc. He offers her a soda. She now orders a burger for herself in addition to waiting again for the new order of FF. They give her the order, she asks him please check them because she didn't want to have an issue a 3rd time..... can YOU BELIEVE the new order had ranch all over them AGAIN?!?!?! Like are you kidding me? How in the hell do you tell a customer that you're apologetic and that it isn't something that happens often and the worker is a good worker that does this and that blah blah blah and they make it again exactly the way YOU DIDN'T ORDER IT. Now if she hadn't asked them to check it and she got home we would have had something my mom couldn't eat for a 2nd time. I'm sorry this happening this way shows that someone isn't paying attention and is there for a check. Read the instructions and stop putting the customer out to have to come back and return the food and wait again for food while the family is home with part of their food and if they don't eat that food it will be cold while waiting for replacement food. It's too expensive for a burger place to make these mistakes NOT once but twice to the same customer essentially same visit. Step it up NF! read more

Been here a few time the food n service is usually pretty good [[HIGHLIGHT]]a small place but as great food n service all of it is great[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

They forgot about us the service was horrible we got seated and nobody ever came to check on a family of 5. 30mins waited patiently and as we leaving someone actually said have a good night guys. We won't be back read more

Came here for breakfast. Got the fresh OJ, egg whites, turkey sausage. All delicious and the service outstanding! Such nice people! read more

Nifty Fifty's - 1955 Turkey Sausage - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I love this staple of "bar food" in the Philadelphia area. The service here was pretty terrible. We had to ask multiple times for seating and had to call our waitress a couple times to our table. The spicy cheese nuggets were ok. I didn't think they were too spicy and the cheese definitely didn't add to the chicken nuggets like I thought it would. The salted caramel cheesecake was delicious. There was some kind of biscuit consistency that really added an amazing taste to the shake. read more

Nifty Fifty's - Spicy cheese nuggets - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We came here for lunch. It was such a great experience. The prices are great for what you get. They offer milkshakes, burgers, chicken and more. read more

Walked in the door and started reading the menu at the takeout counter. When I was asked if this was takeout and I said eat here they directed me to a place to wait for seating. I was promptly shown to a seat. The young waiter asked what I wanted to drink - diet cola - and was promptly served and my order was taken. Kept my drink filled until the food came! Ordered the cheese steak. Took a few minutes. Very disappointed with the very "chewy roll". Like mine soft. Also, since they do not serve any sauce I opted for the ketchup and the bottle was so next to empty it came out in big squirts. Steak meat was great, but I sort of expected more meat. Don't expect to see me again. read more

Being in NF makes me feel transported back into qn old timey diner. The decor and food definitely fit the vibe. The cod sandwich was a little dry and they didn't give me tar tar sauce until I asked. Milkshakes were LARGE and phenomenal tasting (although sweet) and highly recommend the apple pie milkshake since the chunks were delicious. Service was slow as the whole restaurant was packed. It was loud and crowded but I was at a seat-yourself counter seat so service was a bit faster. read more

Nifty Fifty's - Fresh cod fish filet - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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It's your typical diner esque decor. Very busy but they get you seated right away and service is fast. Royal Filet Burger: 3.5/5 love love love the bun on this burger. The onion rings were good too. Nice melty American cheese. The filet had a good cook but overall it can't beat good ground beef. There isn't much flavor to the beef. If it was a chargrilled filet mignon then this would've been a great idea. Chicken and Waffle: 5/5 amazing waffles with a great fried chicken. It was crispy and juicy and surprisingly most of time you get dry chicken with this kind of order. Spicy Cheese Fries: 5/5 can't go wrong with hot fries and cheese topped with spices. Overall 4/5 pretty good place to come and try their food especially when you are craving some burgers read more

Nifty Fifty's - Royal Filet Mignon Burger - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The atmosphere is very welcoming if you like old school music. It great when you want large portions for a bargain go! Great food and good for family gatherings! read more

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Nifty spot! Must return for Milkshakes! Stopped into the Nifty Fifty's in Northeast Philly, seems like they have about 8 or so places throughout the Philly area. It's an absolute gem for breakfast & classic diner lovers. I had stopped in recently for a delightful morning feast and the place was quaint and charming, to say the least. To kickstart my day, I had a steaming cup of black coffee to spark my neurons and paired that with the very hearty & meaty Cheese Steak Omelet. Boy, that was a flavor-packed delight, keeping it simple on ingredients with American cheese, steak slices, and eggs accompanied by hash browns with fried onions in the mix. It was a heavenly breakfast pairing, alongside a side of crispy rye toast to give it all a bit more crunch in each bite. The ambiance takes you back to a bygone era, with its 1950s-style diner setting and the nostalgic doo-wop music playing on their speaker system, with a friendly staff and clean environment. Parking was a breeze as it was surrounded by a bunch of shops. I'm already planning my return visit to dive into their extensive milkshake menu with categories like "exotic" and "dessert," I can only imagine the tantalizing options awaiting me! read more

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Dude hands down best milkshakes and old greasy spoon food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service js spot on clean place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Kids go nuts refreshing to see.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The take-out / counter girl Ina was extremely kind. She greeted me immediately. I was picking up and had called the wrong location. She quickly helped me. I appreciate when making a cherry soda, she asked me if I wanted sprite or seltzer. Little things go a long way. Ina, thank you for your service at the Grant Avenue nifty fifties. read more

I liked milkshakes here, [[HIGHLIGHT]]nice spot for visiting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Friendly stuff and very polite. nice food too.

Met up with my boyfriend and his daughters for some dinner on a Friday night. The line was out the door which we anticipated. Wound up only waiting about 15 minutes when they had a table for four available! We enjoyed milk shakes, a burger, chicken sandwich, cheese steak and chicken tenders. Everything was great! read more

Yum! I love coming here when I don't feel like cooking dinner lol the service is usually prompt, the staff are always pleasant and the food is always good. Of course I have to get my impossible burger every time I'm here but my boyfriend says their traditional burgers are delicious as well. The spicy fries and cotton candy soda are my go to... Still haven't had a shake yet as I never have room for it when I leave--Might have to stop here just for a shake someday! read more

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I am not a big fan of tremendously huge cheese tarps covering my food, it mostly makes me suspicious of what it is covering up. The fries are very fresh and really need no cheese at all. But during those moments when you just want to dip, it's best ordering the orange cheese sauce on the side. The issue with the fries though is the amount of salt on them. It is extreme and unnecessary. The burgers are okay....I want to like them, have even tried getting them with different toppings...but they still taste rather bland. We stopped dining inside due to the noise level and chaos and utilized pick up in the past, but there are just too many excellent burger joints nearby to merely settle. read more

I got home late last night and did not feel like cooking and wanted to find something different to eat. I decided to order from Nifty Fifty's and I'm so glad I did! I ordered the spicy chicken nuggets for my husband and the regular nuggets for myself. The barbecue sauce was really good!! I wish that they filled up the container just a little bit more (I went through my sauce pretty quickly since it was not all the way full and definitely could have used more). My husband and I both really liked our nuggets! We also both ordered drinks - he got the Sprite and I got a vanilla Coke. The Sprite ended up being a green color (I believe it is because the syrups are made from scratch, isn't ACTUAL Sprite). It tasted really sweet, almost like a sweet tea (it didn't really taste like Sprite) so my husband wasn't a huge fan of it. I didn't mind my vanilla Coke, but it didn't have a strong vanilla flavor and it almost tasted like a Diet Coke. In addition, we both ordered milkshakes - he got the Chocolate Oreo Exotic (I'm not sure what the Exotic means, as there were a few milkshakes with this term), and I ordered the Black Raspberry. The milkshake was DELICIOUS and came in a super cute cup that appeared to be slightly insulated (so the milkshake wouldn't melt). Super genius and very much appreciated! I will definitely order again!! read more

Nifty Fifty's - Black Raspberry milkshake in cute insulated cups so ice cream won't melt! - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I absolutely love Nifty Fifty's. This place is by far one of the most nostalgic places that brings back so many memories. I use to go to this place all the time in college and it's just one of those cheap places that has good quick food. They have such a good veggie burger that is fresh and I had their burgers pre vegetarian and can attest they are also good. But the winners are the loaded fries ranking from cheesesteak fries and buffalo chicken fries. My all time favorite is the cheesy onion rings... I DREAM about these things. You cannot pass them out, they are addicting. The milkshakes are the thing most people go for. It's the top thing you need to go for. They have so many options ranging from cannoli, to peanut butter & jelly, to butterscotch krimpets!!! It's absolutely amazing, must stop in Philadelphia, but it is addicting. read more

Nifty Fifty's - Butterscotch and Cookies n Cream - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Best milkshakes around! I go to Nifty Fifties with my parents whenever I'm back in town. This time we got milkshakes to-go, and I love that they put them in aluminum cups to keep the milkshakes cold on the drive! Mom and dad always go for the staple extra thick vanilla and chocolate shake, and I went for the Reese's milkshake this time read more

Nifty Fifty's - Milkshakes - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We've been coming here for decades - pretty much any time we drive from New York to Philadelphia. The look and overall ambience of the place is a treat for weary travelers. Muic from the fifties and sixties. The main draw though is the food. When you order organge juice, they go and squeeze an orange on the spot. I always get the scrapple instead of sausage, and whatever you order comes out great. Service is uniformly excellent. Plenty of parking. It's all good. read more

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Changing my review based solely on the food- the food is always so fresh and tastes so good whenever I come, but the service is where they fall short. I came in on a Sunday with a party of 7 and the line to wait was out the door- with us at the front waiting to be seated. We waited about 30-40 mins just to get a table. While you wait there isn't much space between the dine in and take out lines so you are constantly in someone's way. The building needs more organization when it comes to waiting- I know the area is small but there has to be a way around it other then being in a crowd in the way of people who are taking out. Maybe they need to expand the building or there needs to be another building on another location- because the amount of people waiting in line to eat was insane! Philly needs another Nifty Fifty location, who can we write to, to make this happen? anyway the food was great- by the time we sat down I was in full beast mode cause I was so hungry- so I ordered a royal burger- a cheese burger topped with a fresh from scratch onion ring. I also ordered 6 chicken nuggets but they didn't taste like anything I remember- they breading lacked flavor so I ended up not eating them and giving them to my niece and nephew. We also ordered cheese fries and they were smothered in cheese! Just the way we like them. Everyone was chomping on their meals, and my niece and nephew were verbally expressing with mmm sounds as they ate. We were stuffed by the time we finished but we all ordered milkshakes- I got the mint Oreo which is my favorite, someone ordered a strawberry one, a birthday cake one and a plain Oreo milkshake. There was nothing but compliments about the food and how good it was. The only down fall like my previous reviews is the service. Waiting in the lines to just sit down was terrible, and our waitress kept forgetting about us and took forever to get us refills or anything else we needed. But since the food tasted so good I'm eating it 4 stars and for the fact that a table of 7 all ate and were stuffed and had dessert for only $115 I think it was an awesome deal! read more

The Goat!!! I love this original location the best. It has a cool 1950s vibe with the booths, jukeboxes and soda fountain. Plexiglass partitions are between each booth. We were seated right away. It wasn't crowded around 530 but was when we left. It took about 15 min and asking for our waitress to come over though. She was very nice but kind of slow. We aired awhile for our food too but other people around us who came after had their food. The food is sooo good! They make the best milkshakes! Perfectly mixed. The fries are also excellent-hot and crispy! The chicken nuggets are all meat and crisply fried. The filet mug in sandwich is an excellent piece of meat with no fat, cooked perfectly medium served on a Kaiser bun. I had mine with Swiss cheese and mushrooms. My husband loved his bacon cheeseburger. Such a fun place with delicious food! read more

The food was good I had a turkey burger with fries and my daughter had veggie burger with cheese fries I would recommend this place it a 10 out of 10 for me read more

Nifty Fifty's is junk food heaven! It is every kid dream restaurant. I think they love it cause they are familiar with all the food items especially the 100 different flavors of sodas and like 50 flavors of milkshakes! I came to nifty fifty's with my nephew to celebrate his 9 year old birthday! When we arrived at the restaurant we noticed the long line that was literally out the door. We decided to continue to wait and before we knew it the line begin to pick up and our overall wait was around 20 minutes. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. While looking through our menus we had the option to order burgers, chicken nuggets, salads, breakfast etc. I choose the cheesesteak fries and my nephew ordered a cheesesteak. I also ordered the banana foster milkshake and my nephew had of course the birthday cake milkshake cause it's a celebration of his 9 years on Earth lol! Overall we both enjoyed our food. My fav was the banana foster milkshake it was creamy and thick. It had chunks of bananas inside yum! I tried the birthday cake shake which was equally good with sprinkles, cake pieces and and strawberry ice cream. Will I visit Nifty Fifty's again- of course especially if I'm going with children 18 and under! read more

Nifty Fifty's - Birthday cake milkshake - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is disgusting. It's never clean and the food is always soggy when I pick it up tossed together with no care.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The girls on the phone aways have an attitude with you like they are doing you a favor. They leave you on hold for 20+ minutes then forget about you. Just wanted to place a simple order however the girl on the phone would transfer me every time without communication and being aware that I was just on hold for 20 minutes two separate times prior. She had time to laugh in the background every time though. Been coming here since the early 90's and I will never again come back to a nifty fifty's anywhere. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Unprofessional, unclean and rotten attitude towards customers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Ordered 5 milkshakes , only got 4 of them. Didn't realize til it was too late. Ordered Smothered Buffalo Chicken Fries, got a potato instead of fries in my order and the chicken breast's were cut into 4s instead of chunks. Spicy Cheese Nuggets were slightly overcooked but not a huge deal. I swear everytime I order from this place it is worse and worse. Not sure who's in charge but they need to reevaluate their life. read more

Nifty Fifty's - . Ordered Smothered Buffalo Chicken Fries, got a potato instead of fries - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A Philadelphia favorite! A classic. I'd miss Nifty's if I moved to a different state. This place is always packed for a reason: best milkshakes and fries. Walked in around 2:30 this afternoon. Looked crowded, but there wasn't a wait AND we got a booth! Winning. Our server was John. He was an older gentleman, very courteous and polite though. We started off with milkshakes and waters. I ordered the banana fudge dream milkshake and John said that I had made an excellent choice. My boyfriend got the strawberry cheesecake milkshake. There's a new Beyond Meat burger on their menu now, which replaces the old veggie burger they were serving for years. For those that don't know, Beyond Burgers are plant-based and suitable for vegans and vegetarians. I ordered the Beyond Burger with cheese and mayo on the side. There was no cheese on my burger when it arrived at the table. My boyfriend ordered the Double Bacon Cheeseburger. His came out with all the toppings he requested on it. Spicy cheese fries -- no regrets, just love. French fries smothered in cheese and old bay seasoning. That's the tea. The inside of the establishment was clean. I noticed other waiters and waitresses wiping down tables so I know they take cleanliness seriously and don't wait until the bus boys come out to take care of it. Pretty cheap food and good service. You can't beat it! read more

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I been here several times and it's always good experience. Sometimes it can be busy but other than that, good food and friendly servers read more

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The food was extremely good. It had lots of flavor. It was warm. The hash browns were cooked very well. The eggs were done to perfection. They were not dry at all which is hard to do in an omelette. The atmosphere is a nice 1950s got the old school music going. Nice booze, clean restaurant. It was very comfortable to sit and eat in. Wasn't busy. The service every time I've been there has been incredibly good. They have always been extremely friendly. Extremely helpful and want to make your experiences nice as possible. read more

Nifty Fifty's - Chipped beef omelet - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I went there yesterday for SOS (creamed chipped beef on toast for you non Veteran type folks). It tasted great. Excellent amount of meat with tasty gravy. The Hash Browns where also excellent. I only wish there had been more of it. It was fine for the price, but perhaps a "Big Boy" upgrade option is in order. Whatever... I will be coming back anyway because the Burgers are also great. Did I mention the Fries are hot and crispy. read more

Nifty Fifty's - Cheese Burger with Cheese Fries. - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The service was the best part about our experience. Our server (I think her name was Erin?) was friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself had a cool 50s vibe. It was busy, but we were seated immediately. The milkshakes and soda fountain were incredible. The cheesesteaks were perfectly fine, but there are better options if you are only interested in food. The menu had enough variety that even my picky kids found meals they liked. read more