Remove Ads

Ishkabibble's

337 S St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147 USA

836 Reviews
$$
Reasonable
Open Now
Thu 9:30a-11p
  • Independent
  • Credit Cards
    Accepted
  • Pet Friendly
  • Not Wheelchair
    Accessible
  • No Wifi
Add to Trip
Remove Ads

Learn more about this business on Yelp.

“the original chicken cheesesteak”

Since 1979, Ishkabibble’s has been serving the best cheesesteaks and chicken cheesesteaks to locals and tourists alike. Located in a historic building on South Street, the name is rich in history itself. Pronounced ‘Ish’ as in ‘wish’ and ‘bib’ as in something you might wear while eating a cheesesteak, there are several meanings including a Yiddish expression meaning something like “Do I look like I care?” Ishkabibble is also the title of s 1913 song and the nickname of big band trumpeter, Merwyn Bogue, who sang the song along with other novelty tunes with the Kay Kayser big band during the 1930s and 40s. Ishkabibble’s is the home of the original chicken cheesesteak and has long been regarded as a local favorite because of made-to-order cheesesteaks, the half-lemonade/half-grape juice drink called the ‘Gremlin,’ and freshly made Spanish fries. Come to Ishkabibble’s for real food and eat where the locals eat.

Read More >
Photo of Brian E.

Reviewed by
Brian E.

Found Ish's while reading an article about top steak sandwich joints in Philly, beyond the touristy Pats and Genos. I'm only in the area for a few hours and decided to go with an Uber eats order... Read more

Photo of Nille P.

Reviewed by
Nille P.

We ordered online for pickup. We got two cheesesteaks (one with whiz and one with provolone). The cheesesteaks are ok. I've had much better before. Overall, it was ok. Don't think I would return... Read more

Photo of Matthew S.

Reviewed by
Matthew S.

Was very excited for this steak. Heard it as a must try, a must have, a must get. The steak is okay, but not great. Light on the cheese, meat is a bit dry, roll is great but I would like a bit... Read more

Ishkabibble's

337 S St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19147 USA
Remove Ads

Hours

Open now until 11:00 pm
  • Sun - Thu: 9:30 am - 11:00 pm
  • Fri, Sat: 9:30 am - 12:00 am

Problem with this listing? Let us know.

Has RV parking changed? Let us know.

Remove Ads
  • Check
    Parking
  • Check
    Pets Allowed
  • Unknown
    Restrooms
  • Unavailable
    Wifi
  • Unavailable
    Wheelchair Accessible
  • Check
    Credit Cards Accepted
Reservations
Does not take
  • Check
    Lunch
  • Unavailable
    Brunch
  • Check
    Dinner
  • Unavailable
    Drinks
  • Check
    Takeout
  • Check
    Delivery
  • Unavailable
    Breakfast
  • Unavailable
    Drive Through
See More Details (23)

Parking, Dining

Remove Ads

Nearby Hotels

Malvern, Pennsylvania
FastBook

Click to discover a
great deal!

Norristown, Pennsylvania
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Remove Ads

Related Trip Guides

Remove Ads
891727