Ishkabibble’s on South Street serves classic Philly cheesesteaks and unique eats like chicken cheesesteaks and the famed Gremlin drink.
"This blend of melted provolone, soft onions, and ⅛-inch-thick chunks of beef from this South Street spot is the perfect thing after a few slushies from nearby Fat Tuesday. One of the few places in the city that has more chicken options than beef, Ishkabibble's cheesesteaks can either be topped with American, provolone, or whiz, and go great with their half lemonade, half grape Gremlin drink. Whenever you stop by, you’re guaranteed to get a steak that’s on a long crackly roll and is the perfect squishy texture from all of the residual steak juices." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"This iconic yellow-and-pink storefront on South Street has been serving cheesesteaks since 1979, and Ishkabibble’s also has a second, much bigger location just two blocks up the street. It’s no wonder Ishkabibble’s expanded: The cheesesteaks are executed perfectly — chopped and packed to just the right ratio — and the cheese fries rock too. You can call or order online." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff
"Many Philadelphians have ended a night out with a bite from this South Street hotspot. The fan-favorite pizza fries combine the best ingredients to curb your hunger like mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, and oregano." - George Banks-Weston
"This iconic yellow-and-pink storefront on South Street has been serving cheesesteaks since 1979, and Ishkabibble’s also has a second, much bigger location just two blocks up the street. It’s no wonder Ishkabibble’s expanded: The cheesesteaks are executed perfectly — chopped and packed to just the right ratio — and the cheese fries rock too. You can call or order online." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff
"This takeout-only spot is a historically popular place to stop by after a concert at the TLA (Theater of Living Arts) or a night bar hopping in the area. Here you can devour one of its many original chicken cheesesteaks or sip on its most popular drink, The Gremlin, made with equal parts of grape juice and lemonade." - George Banks-Weston