We ordered online from Wishbone for lunch today. Within minutes I get a call from them saying that my orders ready! Wow! Good thing I was already walking there. I also had no idea they sold alcohol btw - until i got to the restauran. As soon as you walk in there's multiple fridges with 6-packs of craft beer. There were also signs for cocktail options, which all looked yummy. My boyfriend got the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich and I got the Wishboner chicken sandwich. Both were really good. I'm not a pickles person but surprisingly I loved the pickles they put in the sandwiches. We also got the Legendary Mac n Cheese and Chicken Tenders - both were ok. I expected the macncheese to be creamier... and the tenders were kind of dry. Overall, not a bad place for a quick bite. Normally they're open pretty late (for late night munchies), but due to covid I believe the hours are cut down. read more

They left an item off my order, no biggie I'll just call and get it fixed. Well I call the number listed here, it's the other location. So when I find the correct number, I call and they have a voicemail system set up so you have to leave a message to speak with someone. This is insane for restaurant! What if I got the wrong order? I have to wait for a callback...? Chicken was decent. Mac was not good. read more

This Mac and cheese is EVERYTHING. And the chicken. SUPER crunchy. The girl behind the counter was really nice and this is now a spot I have to make it to before I leave Philly!!!! read more

Wishbone - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

100% recommend! Delicious chicken. Delightful mac&cheese. ALL the beers! Got a mixed 6-pack for my 4-day stay in Philly and every evening in my hotel room was improved based on the beers in my fridge. read more

Came here for a quick bite. Nice fast casual style with a decent amount of seating. I thought I came here for the chicken but absolutely loved the Mac and cheese. They also have a nice soft drink selection. A little on the pricey side, but I would come again. read more

Their chicken is not the best, it usually been sitting out under a hot lamp but it's still better then any fast food place. The Mac and cheese is something I'd go back for tho as it is definitely worth the money. read more

Wishbone - The Wishboner Signature Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Absolutely terrible experience. Nowhere in the restaurant did they indicate that their mac and cheese contained chicken sausage (not on the signs, not on the placard in front of the dish). As a vegetarian, I'm extremely angry about this. Also the jalapeño cheddar cornbread was 1) sweet and 2) cold. Awful flavor. read more

I went here for take-out and boy was it good! I ordered a fried chicken salad, 5 chicken wings, and a biscuit. The total was about $19 but there was so much food. The wings were large and the crust was amazing. Super crunchy and well-seasoned. The salad was great because it had large chunks of chicken, croutons, pickled onions, and a yummy dressing. The biscuit was soft and fluffy with a hint of sweetness. Really good take-out fried chicken and reasonably priced. I wish they had one in CA! read more

Food was great-- especially the mac and cheese and tenders! Everyone working here was also so kind and helpful

Lured in here by helpings of Mac and cheese- it looks so good. However, prudence has always been a finer point of my personality, and when asked if the MAC was vegetarian and was deeply disappointed that it wasn't. The cornbreads are vegetarian, but slightly too dry, i've gotten them twice- at least- because they look so damn cute and tasty. Brownies are such a hit or mess out of the four times I've gotten a brownie two of those times that brownie was spectacular, the other times it was stale. The beer fridge is a nice touch and well priced too. read more

Finally got around to stopping by at Wishbone, thanks to a strong craving for chicken tenders and fries. To be honest, part of the reason I had not tried it yet was because I didn't think it would be anything special. Boy, was I wrong!! When you first walk in, it really doesn't look like anything special - I was actually a little disappointed. The chicken and sides are all prepare snd sitting on heating racks to stay warm, which didn't look too appetizing. Luckily, they make the fries fresh when you order them - that stopped me from walking out. They have 3 types of fried chicken - white meat, dark meat, and wings. All are priced per pound. I opted for the white meat boneless fried chicken. My hungry belly convinced me to order 3 tenders instead of just 2. For reference, each single tender is HUGE! I was a bit surprised by how much I ended up paying. Thoughts while checking out: "$15 for 3 tenders, hand-cut fries, and ketchup?! They charge extra for ketchup?! Is it too late to walk out now?" Unfortunately, yes to all. But my worries were assuaged as soon as I began to eat. The hand-cut fries were just what I was looking for - not too thick but not too thin, a light crisp on the outside, and an overall rustic feel. My ketchup concerns were put to rest immediately - it's no ordinary ketchup! It has a blend of spices reminiscent of the curry ketchup at Frankford hall. While the chicken tenders don't look like much, I was so amazed when I took a bite!! The crunch from the pretzel crust on the outside contrasts with the moist, tender white meat on the inside, providing excellent texture with each bite. The quality of the meat must be commended - Wishbone delivers on is promise to serve only the best chicken. Since I went for lunch, I did not get a chance to try out their beers, which they also pride themselves on. They've got an extensive draft list that does not appear overpriced. Given the pricing, I most likely will not be visiting here often, but I'll definitely be back when I feel like treating myself to some quality fried chicken and hand-cut fries! read more

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Wishbone participated in the Philly restaurant festival that we attended at the Academy of Natural Sciences. Their mac and cheese was one of the best dishes at the event and the chocolate chip cookie was really good too! The only reason I am not opting to give them five stars is that by the time our friends arrived to the event they were already out of the mac and cheese. read more

Ordered from here today for lunch on UberEATS. Saw the reviews and thought I would give it a go to get a different taste from typical lunch. Well it came hot so that was a plus but I am not really too impressed. I ordered the red bliss potato salad, a biscuit and white meat tenders. The biscuit was the best tasting thing with the citrus honey butter. The chicken was um okay I guess and the potato salad had way to much mustard seed or whatever they put in there. Too overpowering for me. That's all I tasted and the potatoes weren't cooked to the same consistency. Would I eat her again? For the prices probably not. read more

Wishbone - White meat chicken tenders(3), biscuit and red bliss potato salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hands down best tenders in the city. I go for white or dark meat, the staff is always friendly and very helpful (especially during my first time). The Mac n cheese is also amazing, especially with one of their sauces. The biscuit is average but enough to make me feel happy after the incredible tenders. Not sure how people rate this anything but a 4 or 5. read more

Great quarantine option !!! My boyfriend and I ordered for pick-up by placing an order through the website. Food was ready promptly. We got a 1/2 lb. white meat tenders (2-3 pieces), a 1/2 lb. dark meat tenders (2-3 pieces), the mac & cheese, cheddar-jalapeño cornbread, and a biscuit. It was all very tasty! Both types of tenders were fantastic and you must try the mac! We got a handful of sauces - Gochujang Ranch, Tamarind Sweet Chili, Chipotle Lime Mayo, and Homemade Strawberry Jam. Favorites were the ranch and sweet chili. BIG PLUS is that they have a HUGE list of beer and it's all so well priced. Don't sleep on this place for all your quarantine cravings. read more

Each time I give these guys a chance my opinion of them drops. As with my original review, the problem comes primarily with the service and other non-food-quality factors. And I hate to give a damning review based on that, but Wishbone needs to get its act together when those factors are so bad they prevent me from eating there at all. Last time I ordered from there the problem came mostly from delivery - it took so long to arrive that everything was luke warm and soggy. When I decided to get a chicken sandwich last Friday night, I thought the issue of service would no longer be an issue because I went in person. Well, it turned out that was wishful thinking. I've rarely encountered a staff less knowledgeable about basic elements of its food. The place is only offering 4 kinds of chicken sandwich at the moment and yet nobody in the front-of-house staff could tell me what the "Wishbone special sauce" on the Wishbone SIGNATURE Sandwich was - they couldn't describe the taste or tell me what's in it. It took me nearly 5 minutes to get an answer (turns out it has mayonnaise in it, so I skipped anyway). I was still hungry enough that I wanted to order, though, so I conceded and asked for a Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich instead. But then they informed me that they were out of fries, which I had also ordered. When I asked what other side options I had, they told me macaroni and cheese, and nothing else. I wasn't in the mood, so decided I was just going to pass. I felt a bit bad about it since I'd been in there for nearing 10 minutes already, and assumed they'd be too far along on my sandwich order to stop, in which case I would have still bought it (of course). But when I asked if it was possible to stop the order, it turned out that yes, it was - they hadn't really gotten moving on it yet at all. And so I left, disappointed and hungry, with no intention of visiting or ordering from Wishbone again. My only fond-ish memories of the restaurant are now three years old, and even then the product wasn't SO GOOD that I'd put up with repeated service failures. For what it's worth, nobody was unfriendly to me there - they were understanding about when I canceled my order and one of the cashiers did sincerely recommend the BLT to me during the whole "what's on a signature sandwich fiasco". read more

We needed a snack at 1am after an event and this place was still open. It was delicious! The pretzel crust was so yummy and the chicken wasn't greasy at all. The staff was really nice, as well. read more

Delicious chicken! A staple of Center City. Every time I come to town I have to make this place a part of my trip. Just around the corner from all the bars in Philly my friends and I always feel welcome and enjoy the quick pit stop in a fun night out. The manager is a jewel. Be sure to ask for Chevy because her heart and smile when you walk in are just as welcoming as the mouth watering food. P.S. definitely try the cheesy ranch dipping sauce. read more

I love Wishbone. The location and the hours are so convenient. Before or after the bar, whenever you're hungry, whether for a snack or something bigger, go here! I personally get the pieces of classic white. I normally prefer dark meat, but the white is so juicy and still salty, and the breading is very thick and flavorful, so I like the balance. I personally like the BBQ sauce the most and almost always get it. I don't know that I would recommend the other items here as I am just here for the fried chicken. I love that you can also drink a variety of beer for cheap very casually here. read more

Best salad in Philadelphia. They rotate their salads every season, and it's always a magnificent blend of greens with fruit, nuts, and grains. I tend to swap out the grilled chicken for the fried chicken, which they let you do at no additional cost. The portion is gigantic, especially for the $10 that it costs. I never get tired of it. read more

Best drunk food around. Chicken? yes. Mac n'cheese? yes. Eat all your feelings. read more

The odd night: This place is normally a well-functioning restaurant. However, upon going to pick up dinner yesterday I witnessed what seemed to be the manager and 3 other cooks joking around. listening to music, and being rude, while the counter girl was running around trying to stock, take orders, and check people out. While she called for what seemed to be the manager a few times he would come over assist, and walk away. This was not only rude with a line of people waiting about 15-20 minutes, it is very easy to turn around, and walk out. I give props to the girl, because there was a rude loud couple in front of me and she kept her cool. The Wings: I normally love their wings. They have a kick to them, and a unique crust which is delicious when hot. They also keep the skin on the chicken wings which I personally enjoy. Charging for sauce after buying pricy chicken is just silly. The chicken runs around $8-$8.50 a lb. The Sides: The French fries are good when they have them, however you have to eat them there or they wind up being soggy. Even with a short walk around the corner which is disappointing. The potpie needs love the crust is too hard, and the filling was lacking in portion size, and flavor. The biscuits are my favorite, however if they don't put the honey sauce on top they are lack luster. They also have jalapeno mac and cheese, and cornbread both I haven't tried before. The deserts: I have never tried, but they always look good. They have pies, turn overs, cookies, s'mores, blondies, and much more. As someone with a big sweet tooth they just never caught my attention. Misc: They do have a nice selection of alcohol, and flavored drinks about the same price point at VIP market. They also have coffee from La Columbe hot and iced which is a plus. The seating area is generally clean, and they do have a local artist paint the menus. Overall I will probably go again, however this location while new still needs some work. read more

I AM A VEGETARIAN. I will ever come here again. I was told that there were No vegetarian options. Yet my friend ordered a salad for me. And I paid for my own salad even though he paid for mine. So I deserve a refund for that. I will never go back to this place. I was treated very inappropriately by an African American woman with long hair, and another with short hair. When I asked for the simplest vegetarian option the woman at the register was the most helpful. The employees working the food told me that I couldn't eat anything on the menu. The woman at the register tonight deserves a raise. She knew more about the menu than the women and man working the food. Regardless of her I will never return. Gay Pizza is more accommodating than this establishment. I'm sorry I wasted over an hour of my time here and left with a salad that still had meat in it. read more

I really like the concept of this place. This is a good spot to hit up for a quick and easy but tasty meal (also good for a quick beer). I was loving their ginormous selection of bottle craft beers, especially since you don't see a lot of those beers sold in other restaurants. I had the Southern chicken sandwich and was really impressed. The chicken was moist and tender and I really liked the slaw on the sandwich. The jam added a little bit of sweetness that balanced out the salty from the fried chicken and the slaw. I was not as impressed by the mac and cheese.. it appeared a little dry and burnt. Other than that, everything else is fantastic! read more

Wishbone - The Southern Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Forgetting my lunch led me to experience this place for a quick bite to eat. I was originally planning on chicken fingers but the ones I saw looked a little burnt and I saw a salad that looked delicious so I ended up opting for that and man am I so happy I did! It was AMAZING. The salad was full of fruits, veggies, cheese and nuts so it was extremely filling even though it had no meat in it. This is a great thing to know about if you're a vegetarian. I definitely want to come back to try their Mac n cheese though because I've heard it's one of their specialties! Regardless, I am extremely pleased and full from my salad!! read more

Ordered take out, super fresh and delicious chicken salad! Very friendly and nice staff. The pastries looks amazing, everything is house made. read more

Wishbone - Chicken salad! - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Not bad. I walked by here on my way to a meeting and decided to grab a snack afterwards. The place was empty so that gave me little pressure to review the menu and order. I interior is nice and spacious. There aren't tables but instead bar seating (that faces the wall). I assume this place is a play on southern comfort food, with the star being fried chicken sandwiches. I ordered the southern sandwich. It comes with pickles, slaw, and a tomato spread. The chicken is pre-fried and on display. When you order, the chicken is put in the oven to heat up a bit. The process didn't take too long and my sandwich was constructed in a straightforward manner. Since i saw the process, i knew it would be difficult to eat while walking, so i took a fork with me. The sandwich looked promising. I thought everything tasted great separately. The fried chicken was really flavorful (i think it was chicken thigh but there are options for white meat/breast). I think the breading is what made it taste really good. The slaw was creamy and still had a crunch. It was a little too sweet for me, but not a deal breaker. The tomato spread was also delicious. If eaten all at once, the flavors fight for attention and overloads your taste buds. Not to mention how rich the sandwich is. The main problem i have with the sandwich overall is the execution of the sandwich itself (minus 1 star). I had a take out order/sandwich. Since the meat is "reheated" (not to a super hot temp either), it is then OVERstuffed with slaw (cold and wet), it made the whole sandwich a mess to eat and less appealing as it became a cold sandwich after a few bites. I do appreciate the nice serving of slaw, but I would suggest asking guests if they plan on eating it right away or later. If they are eating it later, put the slaw in a separate container. The bread is strong enough to soak up all the liquid and not fall apart but it would still be super messy to eat. If i had to do it again, i'd probably ask for a deconstructed sandwich. The chicken was really good, the slaw was really good, tomato and pickles were all good. I'd skip the bread and just eat everything separately. I'll go back to try the sides and perhaps sit down to eat. read more

This restaurant is great. It's so cute inside and they have really unique food options. In addition, tons of unique sodas and craft beers. They also have the best chicken fingers I have ever had. The pretzel crust really gives chicken fingers a whole new taste. I also had the honey mustard sauce. It was mixed with was wasabi for an additional flavor. The chicken fingers were sold by the pound and they were HUGE. You could probably just get 2 fingers and that would be plenty. The fries were delicious as well. Again, the fries were a huge portion. You could easily share it with someone. My friend also got Mac and cheese. It was totally unlike any other Mac and cheese I've ever had (in a good way). Next time, I definitely want to try their biscuits! read more

4.5 stars. Actually to my surprise this place is fantastic... not the worlds biggest fried chicken type of guy but this spot was yum, wishbone was a hit! First off the people working were really nice! The restaurant is clean and it was open late! I ordered a 3 piece of breast with fries And cornbread. It's was wonderful, chicken was perfectly fried ( I liked the triple XXX sauce more than the pesto and tamarind sweet) also I was not a huge fan of the ketchup at all... but I like fries without ketchup too so that was not too bad for me. They have a great selection of bottled brews and drinks for much more adequate prices than the bars and clubs around so I think it's a worthy stop at any part of the night especially if you get a little hangry. Till next time. read more

Chicken tenders and biscuit were slammin. Love all the dipping sauce options- biiiiiiig dipper over here. Mac n cheese wasn't my thing, and the baby pot pie was kinda gross. The staff were very friendly, and extra points for being open late! read more

Omg, so friggin good. Just go...You'll be happy you did. Been trying to get here for a year. The chicken Bahn Mi is without hesitation the best in phila - the bread is extremely special. Wings are big, plump and delicious. Neat homemade hot sauce. The chicken Caesar salad is perfect. And finally, the chef or owner has extraordinary baking skills. There's a slew of desserts that are as darn good as anything you'd get at metropolitan- and that's big. The cookies and custard pie are exceptional. read more

We placed an order on Grubhub for 2lbs of chicken and 4 sauces. We only received 1lb (actually 0.6lb, we weighed it) and 3 sauces. We called the restaurant asking for a refund or a replacement for the missing items and the manager insisted that we had 2 lbs for several minutes. Once she finally understood that we only had one small box of chicken, she refused to refund or send us the missing items. She said we had to go to the store 2 miles away (we don't have a car) to pick up our missing items that we paid to deliver. I asked for a refund instead and she refused. When I told her this is basically theft she hung up on me. WORST DELIVERY EXPERIENCE EVER! read more

Wishbone - This is what we got for over $33. - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stopped by to try the chicken BLT. To accompany it, I tried the coleslaw. I found it interesting. This place is quaint and the service was excellent. After reading about the chicken sandwich I had to come try it. I must say that the chicken sandwich was ok, but somewhat disappointing. The chicken sandwich had way too much breading on it. While crisp is appreciated, too much breading overpowers the taste of the actual meat. The chicken was seasoned ok. The coleslaw was flavorful. This place will go on my one and done list.... read more

I went to this place with a friend while having fun in center city . The chicken was alright . The chicken breading made me question whether the chicken was fried or not . More or less it tasted baked. The breading was plain awful, but the chicken itself was good . I could only eat the chicken with the said sauces . The hot sauce was very good while the butter was alright. The fries were also good. Ketchup had an unique taste to it . overall , tasted homemade Overall , the experience was a meh . For what you get, its overpriced . The breading is disgusting , but everything else is at an ok area . read more

This place has chicken white and dark on the spot. Ready to order! We're from out of town and just left a local club. Perfect pace to comes read more

Wishbone is a pretty chill place to grab some chicken and sides. It doesn't wow me and it's a bit pricey for what it is, but the food is solid. The chicken tenders are good quality and I like the Mac &a cheese. The jalepano cornbread is decent as well. The Baum mi chicken sandwich is surprisingly great. Overall, this place is solid especially if you're trying to grab something fast and casual. read more

Had a great drop in lunch here today. Chicken tenders with two dipping sauces - a buffalo blue (which I normally don't like but was excellent here) and a very smokey chipotle. Came with a very tasty mac and cheese. Full of veggies and other tasty morsels. For a few extra bucks it came with a PBR which was a perfect easy drinking accompaniment. Place is clean and stylish. There's a big selection of other beer too which is nice. Lots of baked treats that I didn't try. Rice pudding too. read more

Awful by all accounts. Dry, heat lamp chicken that could cut the roof of your mouth if you're too anxious, or drunk to eat it. I would imagine the height of the appeal comes down to a decent bottle shop and the late night hours. If you want a decent southern style meal look elsewhere.. read more

We stopped here after finding nothing in center city to suit our completely reasonable desire for a tasty, quick, and reasonably priced meal. When we walked in, the environment is automatically welcoming, it feels like a snapshot of Philly. They have a great selection of beers, hard sodas, and unique soft drinks to choose from. The employee upon hearing that we had never eaten here, gave us a complete rundown of the options and ways to consume this delicious food. Before I could place my order, he heard what we had been considering, and anticipated our needs. The prices are not cheap, but neither is the experience. We paid 25 for 2 sandwiches, fries, a soda and a beer. I don't even like Philly, but I would come back to Wishbone. read more

came here slightly intoxicated with some girlfriends and really enjoyed our fried chicken. it was fresh and the breading and flavors were great. i wish the sauces here weren't so expensive, i always need hot sauce with my chicken! the fries took forever to come out and weren't that good so definitely just stick with the fried chicken! read more