My absolute favorite roast pork sandwich in the city. It's perfect. Bread - Meat - Cheese. Everything is great. The broccoli rabe is very spicy, so if you're not into it. Just get an italiano with sharp prov and no rabe. read more

Been driving by this place for a year and finally decided to stop for a quick lunch. I had the Chicken Parm sandwich and was not impressed. The chicken was dry, a little tough, and not hot, just warm. If it was an off peak hour that I went, maybe I'd give them another try but the chicken shouldn't taste like that at 12:30 on a weekday. I'm sure it tastes much better when it's fresh but the fact that it wasn't says to me that you can't count on consistency here. On the plus side, the sandwich had nice large strips of chicken and the bread and sauce were great so it's well worth the price if you're lucky enough not to get the piece that must have been sitting there for a few hours... read more

I wish the whole world could taste there food, cause its so delishous. I think there trick is the bread. I have been here 5 times in the past 6 months and there sandwichs never get boring. One sandwich can be shared because there so huge. There chesee fries are the best that I have had in all of philly. The service is great. Fast and friendly. Lots of parking. Its a small place. very clean. All the employees speak english. The only thing is that they only have outside eating and thats cool during the summer. But trust me the food is so good that you wont mind standing up to eat when its freezing outside just ask for a longhot and that will definetly cause a sweat. read more

Shanks Original - Eggplant roasted peppers broc sharp prov - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Today was my 1st and last experience. A coworker told me that this was a great place. I then read the reviews of this place and people seemed to really like the food here. Plus it's been voted best in Philly. I figured I'd give it a try to see what the hype was all about. I was disappointed. 1st of all, you can zoom right past this place as it is on Delaware Avenue (one of philly's busiest mini highways). 2nd, I got a plain cheese-steak to try the meat but the meat was a little chewy. 3rd, I must qualify my next statement and admit I am spoiled as I am West Philly native and love Larry's Steaks off City Ave. I even like the other location on Girard Ave...So having stated that, the size of this steak was just a smidgen bigger than a steak you get in the back of a Poppy store. 4th, I also ordered cheese-fries and asked for the fries to be cooked well done. In my book, well done fries does not mean white. Those fries had no color...and by the way did I mention I asked for cheese-fries. There must be a tablespoon limit of cheese allowed on those fried because I promise you I didn't see much cheese on those fries at all. The guy at the counter was super nice though. He even gave me a coupon or two (which I will give to my coworker so that she can enjoy). The fries would have been really good, only if they weren't albino and 1/2 naked :) read more

While Shank's isn't the worst place to grab a sandwich in Philly, it certainly isn't the best. If I could give them 2.5 stars I would. I've been to Shanks on a few separate occasions and I have to say, I'm not impressed. The past two times I ordered the Chicken Parm and the Chicken cutlet Italiano. There were definitely things that I enjoyed about the sandwiches, mainly the sauce. I tend to steer clear of sandwiches with tomato sauce because most of the times I am disappointed by the ketchupy goop that most places try to pass off as sauce, but Shank's isn't one of them. I was pleasantly surprised by their sauce, and their sandwiches are served on top notch bread, but unfortunately the chicken is dry to the point where the sauce can't rescue it. I want to like Shank's, I really do, but I can make a better chicken sandwich myself, or I could get one from the myriad of great sandwich shops this city has to offer. read more

1ST time coming here and I know I will be coming back. When I saw the deal on Groupon I thought hey why not. Once I got to the place I was a little unsure about it. There's nothing around it.. the guy was really nice and recommend some of the sandwiches and boy where they good. OMG I've had different types of cheesesteak but none like this it was really and the price was ok their cajun fries were AMAZING. I would try make another trip out there from new york. That's how good it was. Loved loved loved lobed loved it! read more

Shanks Original - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Really decent food. They've been around for like 55 years or something. My husband got a cheesesteak (duh) and I got fries. Fries were crispy and on point. Location is cool and convenient. The inside smells like urine which is why I knocked off a couple stars. Hopefully they clean and hopefully we don't get sick from our food we just inhaled. read more

Horrible service. Cashier gave back incorrect change, lied to manager when I called her on it. Paid with $20, only got change for $10. Think she pocketed it. Went here looking for good sandwiches. Cheesesteak tasted burnt. Roast pork was undercooked. Save your money. Gooey Looie's is 100 times better. read more

All down hill. Not a Covid mask in sight on staff. Deli meats came out warm on Italian hoagie and the Aversa bread was a disappointment. I miss the good old days, Shanks is not holding up to its storied Italian Market traditions. I guess you can't take the neighborhood quality to Columbus Boulevard. read more

After having the chicken cutlet at the old place next to the Italian market, I got one today with no cheese but with spinach and broccoli rabe, It was horrible, chicken was thin sliced, over cocked and tough, greens where too bitter, for $10.00 it was not good and expensive, will not go back ever. read more

I had a cheesteak with cheez whiz here a few weeks ago. I'm not a philly native, and I've tried Tony Luke's and Geno's and what not, but let met tell you, this is the best one I've had so far in my time in the city. Am looking forward to going back and trying the chicken italiano with brocolli rabe. I think i'm still digesting my last meal there, however. read more

Just stopped in to grab quick lunch.. Love this place!! Had my sandwich in 2mins.. Phenomenal roast pork!! Great customer service... Yeager's Kitchens & Bathrooms read more

Great rolls & decent amount of sandwich contents. Turned off by homophobic chatter between workers a year ago, but owner seems friendly. Confusing as to where to order. read more

Great cheese steak sandwich. I come here whenever I'm near Penn's Landing. They slice the steak off large hunks of meat when you order. Fresh and high quality. I usually get the steak with onions and sharp provolone, ummmm, The outdoor picnic tables are great when the weather is warm. Best of all the tour buses don't seem to have found them yet. read more

I've eaten here before, and the sandwiches aren't bad. I went in this past Wednesday to grab a quick cheesesteak to go on the way to work. There were two people behind the counter, the cook and the girl taking orders, standing about two feet from me. She was texting on her phone, ignoring me. I said, "Excuse me, may I make an order?" She continued to ignore me and kept texting. I walked out. Their sandwiches are good, but I'd never go back, and I tell this story to everyone I know. It was literally the rudest, most outrageous thing I've ever experienced at any restaurant. read more

I really wanted to like this place after hearing good things in the past. But, it was terrible. #1, don't go there unless you want to leave smelling like grease. We were in Shank's for less than 10 minutes, waiting for our cheesesteaks to be made, and we absolutely stunk! #2, the professionalism of the employees is severely lacking. The cook was making the cheesesteaks and texting at the same time. #3, My chicken cheesesteak had black meat from grill debris. Needless to say, we will NOT be back. Based on previous reviews, it seems that there is a new owner and the quality has dramatically decreased. read more

This is a pretty modest place. You go up to the outdoor windows, view the menu and place your order. There are tables for outdoor dining and of course, you can always take out or eat in your car. We've only had cheesesteaks here and they are topnotch to say the least. The fries are really good too. read more

Sandwiches are great. Loud speaker needs to be fixed! They don't have regular ham most of the time but their spicy ham is good too. The new guy at counter is super sweet! Italian hoagie was awesome! read more

Today I stopped over for a bacon,egg & cheese with long hots. They made it just the way I asked, bacon well done and lots of hots. Glad you are serving breakfast now. As for their lunch menu 4 stars as well. Steaks are taste. read more

If you want to go out of your way for a mediocre representation of a great Philly style roast pork sandwich (completed with way too much bread and a price tag that will leave you wondering why anyone visits), Shank's is your spot! read more

We live in Florida, but my fiancé is from Philly. Every time we come to town, he makes me hit all his favorite food spots. I was never really that impressed until we tried Shanks. On our most recent trip, I made him take me there twice in one weekend because I couldn't get enough. The Cheesesteak is phenomenal. Much better than the other local places I've tried like Pat's or Gino's. I also love the chicken cutlet hoagie. He prefers the Classic Italian or the hot roast pork. The sarcone seeded rolls are amazing. I highly recommend this place!!! read more

The roast pork sandwich is absolutely awesome. Easy to find, easy to park, easy to eat way too much. Real South Philly style food and very clean. Save your trip to 9th and Passyunk unless you need a neon tan read more

I had not eaten all day and was craving a cheese steak. Shanks is close to where I lived so I figured I would give them another chance. Since it changed ownership the food has been bad to say the least ... I order and received my ch steak quickly ... Took it home and it was nasty ... Cheap meat on an amoroso roll .... Worst in the city .. I couldn't eat it so I tried giving it to my dog and he turned his nose up at it ... Btw fries were bad too .. They switched from the skinny fries to the cheap processed larger fries .... Anything usually tastes good when your starving ... But not a shanks ch steak... Shank is prob rolling over in his grave ... read more

Shanks Original - This could use a trash can or a bio hazard container - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ok, no lie, this may be the best cheesesteak in Philly. I will be going back shortly to verfiy my previous findings, but so far, it is WAY up in the rankings. I like the "South Philly" feel of it (even though it may or may not technically be in South Philly) compared to the new Shank's uptown. The roll (ask for seeded) was perfect for the salty, meaty, cheesy goodness inside. A perfect amount of grease, and you can tack on a soda for a $7.50 lunch special. I am all about it. You should be too. Especially once the weather gets nicer, I will be making this a frequent stop after weekend bike rides. I am really excited for Shank's to have come to this spot, as I had never ventured there before. Give it a try, it's definitely worth it. read more

Eh, my chicken parm was OK. For it to be $9 for a medium sized sandwich, I was hoping for more. If you're on the way to the stadiums or just need a quick bite, it's a fine spot. read more

This is in my top 3 of Philly cheesesteaks. They chop the meat instead of the big dry slices of meat that pats and genos does. In my opinion the meat is a lot more juicy chopped. Roll was fresh and perfect. Service excellent! I have never had anything besides a cheesesteak here but it is definitely worth a stop for one of the best cheesesteaks in Philly read more

But , Get the right thing or you're losing stars fast. I love Shanks. It's the best cutlet sandwich I may've ever had. It's thick properly pounded cutlets breaded just-right. You'll never worry about a question mark in these cutlets, they are good eats. The Rabe is so good. It's crunchy, bitter, and reminds you of a fresh batch. It's a major deal for me to have my sandwich on the proper bread. Shank's uses Liscios, which I think sucks. I always call to check and make sure. I don't recommend anything else. I am extremely satisfied with the Cutlet italiano, and I would put it up to any best sandwich. read more

In a city where everyone claims to have the best cheesesteak and after passing by for years I finally gave them a shot and honestly the best is right here. Steak was seasoned and cooked perfect, roll was super soft and the wiz was better then the competition. Don't let the low key location fool u Shanks can easily hang with the other known establishments through out Philadelphia. Parking is a breeze and service is good. read more

Great Sandwichs from the Cheese Steaks to the Grilled chicken Balsamic. The Italiano is great also. Never had a bad sandwich here, just Philly Perfection of making a good meal. read more

Cheese Steaks were a little fatty and I ordered cheese fries but didn't get them.

Garbage cheesesteak chicken parm. Soda 25 dollars and the rolls were stale Not a great experience read more

Shanks yuck no thanks I had read so many reviews of shanks so I went to try the cheesesteak. It was average at best and the fact that I had to remove two pieces of unchewable grizzle from my mouth while eating it made it less than average. Needless to say I will no be returning. read more

OMG no gloves!!! You have to be kidding. And why does half the staff seem like they are wired out on whatever??? I couldn't even eat my sandwich. read more

Chicken Parm was pretty bland and lukewarm. But I do give this place extra points for being on the waterfront and having outdoor seating. That's not to be underestimated in good weather. read more

I couldn't decide on the roast pork Italiano or the pepper steak with cheese so I copped both. I figured that I could eat half of each and have the other halves the next day. They both looked good and smelled good, but the taste was meh. The roast pork wasn't slices but dry sheds. It was more like eating a saw dust sandwich with broccoli rabe. The cheese was a bit on the skimpy side. I ate the other half the next day after added brown mustard for flavor and moisture and sharp cheddar cheese. It was much better that way. The pepper steak was more like pepper steak flavored bread. Talk about skimpy. Again, they were less than generous with the cheese, but also with the steak, peppers and onions. The meat was dry and tough with a few bits of gristle. The other half of that was enjoy by my dogs. read more

Cool little counter restaurant. Great staff and wonderful hoagies. Italian hoagie, seeded bread, long hots, oil and mayo is my go to.

Stopped today for lunch. Got a cheesesteak, it was really good. The roll was very fresh, fried onions were cooked perfectly. Pleasant surprise, been by here a million times and never stopped. When I'm in area I'll stop again. read more

This doesn't hit the mark of the old Shanks but the 2 sandwiches I ordered steak and chicken cutlet we're pretty dam good especially the steak read more

In Philly, I've had cheesesteaks here and at Jim's. I think Shank's is better, and there's no lines and very pleasant service. I've had the steak with wiz, pizza steak, pepper steak, pork italiano, and chicken italiano. All are very good - the pork was very juicy and tender. The steak was more tender than Jim's. The fries are good too. read more

I have always wondered about this little place every time I pass it on my way to the Italian Market. This past Saturday I stopped and was I happy I did. My parents were with me and they both got the italian pork, I got a cheesesteak. This cheesesteak was good, the pork was fantastic. I ended up splitting my cheesesteak with my Dad so I could have half of his pork. I brought home an old school italian hoagie to my husband which he really liked. We'll be going back to Shank's. read more