Wishbone - Center City

Chicken restaurant · Washington Square West

Wishbone - Center City

Chicken restaurant · Washington Square West

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210 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Crispy pretzel-breaded chicken tenders, Mac & cheese, craft beer  

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210 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Get directions

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+1 215 309 3667
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Recent Philly Restaurant Closings Are a Sign That Diners Must Step It Up - Eater Philly

"Wishbone and City Tap House in University City are all gone." - Ernest Owens

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"In addition to being a dog on PBS who taught literary history to children in the ’90s, Wishbone is also a fried chicken restaurant in University City. They batter their chicken in buttermilk and a crunchy pretzel coating, and it’s all delicious whether you get some wings or a basket of chicken tenders. It’s a fast-casual place, so there aren’t a ton of tables inside, but if it’s a nice day there are usually a few tables outside." - sydney mcelwee

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"Wishbone in Washington Square West stays open for takeout and delivery, posting rules or menus for passersby to see." - Rachel Vigoda

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Sierra

Google
I love the vibe in here. Huge selection of quality beer if you want to mix & match. The food was good. I got a chicken sandwich and fries. Fries were definitely fresh and delicious. A big portion. Sandwich was good minus the last little stringy bites. The sandwich & ingredients tasted fresh. My only complaint was the stringy chicken. Service was good. Staff was nice. It was a quick turn around. I’d try it again.

Ben Huang

Google
Place was empty on a Thursday night around 6:45pm. I really wanted to like this place but was on the fence. Did half dark and half white meat. The breading on the chicken is a little too crunchy. Pieces are huge. The white meat ones had just come out so were fresher/juicier. The chicken itself did not have that much flavor - which kind of requires you to get one of the sauces, which seems like they want to highlight. Wanted the Mac and cheese, but there was very little left and what was left did not look appetizing at all. The biscuit was dry and tasteless. Price of beers, etc is very reasonable. Counter seating and a couple high top tables to sit at only. Really wanted to like this place but overall it’s just okay.

Maryanne rohrlack

Google
This place restores my soul! The service is awesome, only to be outdone by their amazing selection of comfort foods. I usually get the chicken tenders and cole slaw or mac&cheese. Homemade baked goods as well! Best I've ever had. Also, they have a well stocked bottle shop with a wide selection of some of the finest craft beers I've seen all in one place. Atmosphere is casual and welcoming! Great location, worth the trip if you're traveling. So much to do in town too.

Alicia Willett

Google
Tried getting fried chicken over a salad to balance out with something lighter. Salad had nice fresh veggies but it was ruined by too many sweet toppings and gross syrupy dressing. Totally inedible I picked out the chicken (which was pretty good) but the meal as a whole was pretty disappointing.8 Restaurant was clean, open late, staff were nice. Maybe I’ll try a sandwich or meal one day but it’s too hot right now for something that heavy.

Bilal Motley

Google
Wow! One of my favorite places to eat in Center City. Great hours, excellent staff and the food tastes like what my grandmother made back in Mississippi with a modern twist.

Stefan Slater

Google
Wishbone is pretty hit or miss -- when it's good it's really good, and when it's bad, it's very bad. General advice would be to stick to stuff that they have out front. White meat and dark meat tenders are very good, the breading is unique and not like many other chicken places in the city. There's a great selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available, and some very nice sauces to go with them. Potato salads are homemade, and very good. But when you order something from the kitchen (fries, tots, chicken sandwiches, etc) it becomes a lot more hit and miss. I've had two times now (most recently 5/15/2025) that I got a chicken sandwich that has been undercooked, pink, and chewy in the middle. Sometimes the fries are nice and crispy, sometimes they're soggy and room temperature. You can never really know what you're going to get if they aren't selling it right out front. Customer service is very straightforward. Staff are there to sell you food, not to be your best friend. Personally, I like that. But if you want service workers to make you feel like a very special person, you will not get that here. Overall, I really want to like Wishbone, because it's got great charm. The food that they're moving in high volumes, like the tenders and bites, are great. But when you ask for something specific that they need to cook in the back you may want to be a bit more careful.

James Wilkinson

Google
Tenders are really crunchy different style but good. White meat ones were really tough dark meat is better. MAC and cheese could be more creamy and less crunchy from undercooked shell’s and overcooked from there Heat lamp. Amazing alcohol selection. Sauces were nothing stevia kind of bland.

Bryce Barnes

Google
Man, this chicken is so mid. Has absolutely no seasoning, no flavor, tastes like a child learning how to cook. Mind you the pudding is also served in a dixie sized mouth wash cup for $5+. Good beer selection tho. I do want a refund tho, I feel like I got robbed. They have better chicken at gas stations.
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Lauren M.

Yelp
If you're hungry for wings or chicken tenders, this is a solid place to go! I would recommend either going to the store to order or showing up early for your takeout order. It never takes as long as they say it will, and the unique pretzel-breaded chicken is always better fresh. For sauces, I love their buffalo bleu cheese, pommery honey mustard, and their special sauce. The potato salad is also standout.
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Eric K.

Yelp
I've been here twice now. First time was admittedly close to closing time, so there was just pieces of fried chicken and macaroni and cheese left. The chicken was pretty dry and tasteless, and the Mac and cheese was a bit overcooked and dry, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt because it was close to closing time. Today, I ordered a Wishboner sandwich. The chicken was so overcooked that it was almost inedible, and completely dry and flavorless, again. The service was fast and good, which is the only reason this is two stars and not one. The space is small, with not a lot of seating -- I don't think this was ever intended to be a place to lounge for an hour, though. If you're famished and just need something quick, this will do. If you want food that tastes like something, maybe try somewhere else.
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Shaquille J.

Yelp
I love this place. The chicken here hits differently, lol. It's crispy on the outside, has flavor, and is juicy on the inside. The Mac and cheese here also slaps. I recommend that if you come here, you get: a couple of pieces of chicken, Mac and cheese, a piece of jalapeño cornbread, and grab one of the craft beers they have in the fridges. BTW they have a great selection of craft beer. The service is pretty good but when they're busy, you could end up waiting up to about 10 mins for your food. On the weekends, they're open late, so this is a great spot after a long night!
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Caroline C.

Yelp
It was fine. The food was edible, albeit not memorable. The restaurant had a cute ambiance and a nice selection of beers. I came as part of a group of four, and would not recommend this place to groups larger than that. You won't be able to sit together - and yes, your only options are high tops.
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Lizzy K.

Yelp
Apparently this is the late night munchies spot with the best fried chicken- It lived up to it's reputation. Laid back service, chill but quirky urban vibes. For someone who tries to avoid fried food, this was definitely worth making an exception for!
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Mayumi S.

Yelp
I like a lot. Nice service and fountain soda sounds like healthy even may be not. I really like their chicken because very crunchy.texture is similar to chicken katsu. But not a really chicken katsu. And my fav can't stop eating is Mac & cheese. May be somewhere another good Mac &cheese we can find but here is very homy taste. Also tots! I put on cheese sauce but it was too much for stomach so next time I will order regular ( without cheese or just fried potato). Also don't forget cookie! Well, just get testing menu ! u can get all. Then happy
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Michelle T.

Yelp
This is my go to spot for late night food! It is always open super late and we always stop by after a night out. I always get the dark meat and its always very fresh and delicious even at 2 am, the biscuits are good also! They have a variety number of sauces and my favorite is the tamarind sweet chili sauce! Their sides are very good especially the mac and cheese. The chicken tenders here are very tender, soft, and they have a little bit of a crunch. They are different from your typical fast food chicken tenders so I do think they are worth the price. They also have huge selection of craft beer!
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Joseph S.

Yelp
I went online looking for the best fried chicken and biscuits in Philadelphia....and in most of the searches, Wishbone came up. So, I tried it today. I ordered a large breast and a large biscuit.....I asked for honey, they didn't have any! I had to think quickly - there was a CVS about a block away....I found my honey! The chicken had a flavorful, crisp breading that was a perfect contrast to its tenderness. It was delicious. Every great chicken needs a good biscuit, and Wishbone delivered with a flaky, light and fluffy mouthwatering one! I drizzled the chicken and biscuit with honey and savored every bite! Wishbone has one of the city's best fried chicken and biscuits.....(bring your own honey)!
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Benny B.

Yelp
I love their fried chicken and that breaded mac 'n cheese. So, that one is scrumptious. The staff are awesome and their choice of drinks is exceptional!
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Alexander I.

Yelp
It's crazy they will charge you a random number from 1-100 for the food you ordered. I just got 3 pieces of chicken and a biscuit and the cashier said "$21 please." And I said "that's weird cuz I got less than a pound of chicken, which your menu says is $12 and 1 biscuit which your menu says is $2, so how can it be $20" and the cashier said "tax" apparently wishbone charges 50% sales tax on $14 orders, either that or the employees are intoxicated, incompetent, or both. All of this to say, just be prepared to pay whatever they charge you, cuz it seems like they just make up a number on the fly.
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Steven F.

Yelp
So, let's start with the chicken. It's in strips, dark and white. Dark is boneless thighs. It's breaded in a very hearty breading and fried very crunchy. Unfortunately, It's relatively devoid of taste. Needed salt, but none in sight. Where there's hope is the sides. I had red bliss potato salad and jalapeño corn bread. Both were excellent. Another patron had the Mac and cheese and said it was good. I suppose that might get me back for a second try.
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Tamika B.

Yelp
Was in the area and we saw Wishbone. The decor and how they displayed the food is nice. We wanted to try and share several things because everything looked really good. The biscuit was soft and tasted decent, the mac & cheese was surprisingly okay too, the truffle tots were good, and the three drumstick wings I ordered were fried to perfection, BUT the actual chicken was not seasoned (big sigh). I had to dip it in sauce for more flavor. Lastly, I tried their "half-baked" cookie, which was good. We ate inside and the place appeared to be clean. Even the restroom. The employees were pleasant and helpful. I would give Wishbone a 3.5.
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Bianca F.

Yelp
Best drunk food in the area. Lines are long at night, but it usually moves quickly. Love everything here- the wings, the mac, the tots, the sauces. Half my motivation to go out at night is so I can look forward to coming here after the bars close.
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Jackie D.

Yelp
Wishbone has some of the best crispy fried chicken. But I go for the salads!! Fantastic food all around and a huge selection of premium drinks. And most importantly, it is always served with a smile!!
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Daniel G.

Yelp
Oh wow this fried chicken is so good and the beer and soda selection looks so fun too! Not too greasy or heavy like some other fried chicken either. We really liked dipping it in the honey mustard sauce. Would definitely come back and try one of their sandwiches.

Marc B.

Yelp
Mwen te antre nan magazen ou a Samdi swa. Tanpri rele yon ekstèminatè pou mwen ka santi m an sekirite yon jou pou patronize etablisman w la. As much as I appreciate that this establishment employs indiscriminately, I do wish they wouldn't leave them uninformed for helping their customers. They're so polite, but aren't supported by management or a supervisor on certain nights.
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Casey F.

Yelp
This restaurant is honestly one of the best!! I first discovered this restaurant around 2017, they came into my old office building to provide Lunch. I decided to try their actual store and the food was amazing! I love the fact that you can build your own six pack from their cooler of alcoholic drinks. In addition, they make all of their own sauces! I have been recommending this place to so many people - my husband, his brother, our friends, my co-workers, and every time, people love it!!! I was so happy to see them listed on Uber Eats. My co-workers and I were looking for something to eat for Lunch and I suggested this place. They never had it before, but were pleasantly surprised after eating their Lunch! I ordered the chicken tenders with barbecue sauce and tater tots. The chicken tenders are delicious, and VERY thick. I only had 2 tenders and was SUPER full! The tater tots were also really good and crunchy which is the best. Love it here!!!
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Miles A.

Yelp
Some good fried stuff here: have had the wings, strips, and biscuits so far. You get good size portion on the chicken and pay by weight. Place is very clean and tidy inside which is a big plus. Overall good experience and worth stopping in for a random snack or late night craving.
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Donna P.

Yelp
Any establishment with the inventory of classic pop & beer as this establishment..is a win! The staff gives u more to be desired but how can u go wrong with prepackaged shots at a reasonable price with such a quiet quaint environment
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Brett S.

Yelp
Pretty good place! I had the tasting meal, which gives you a half lb. of chicken (2-3 breasts), sauce, and a half pound of macaroni, plus a desert and drink. That's a lot of food for a relatively low price (about $15.50 after tax at the time of this review). If you only order chicken or mac, the price is considerably less, making it a good option compared to the mostly expensive restaurants in the surrounding area. The food was good, too! And the wait staff was very friendly and patient. If I had any complaints, it's that the seating wasn't great. But for a take out chicken place, Wishbone would be a pretty good option.
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Amanda T.

Yelp
Potato salad and biscuits were amazing. Chicken was moist and had a great crust but lacked a bit of flavoring. Tamarind Chili sauce was good as well. I would skip on the gochujang ranch and mac n cheese .
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Gloria L.

Yelp
I went to Wishbone for the first time, and I like how they have a TON of different beer, cider and hard seltzer options in the store where you can make your own six-pack. They have so many cool looking beers that I have never seen before. The food was good, but not the absolute best fried chicken I have ever had. It's easy to order and take out, but we decided to sit and eat (they had a good amount of seating available, mainly high-tops). I ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and a side of mac and cheese. They leave the mac and cheese out under a heat lamp, and it was still good but also tasted like that. The sandwich was good and slightly spicy, but since I have had Hattie B's before it cannot compare to that.
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Beth D.

Yelp
Great quick casual stop in the craziness of Center City! This is more of a 3.75 star place for me, but I opted for a 4 instead of a 3. I felt a 3 was way too low for the quality. We ordered the dark meat tenders and the wishbone wings. I think pricing is fair for the chicken. I really enjoyed the tenders. My boyfriend prefers chicken on the bone so went for the wings. He felt they were a little small but still a good purchase. The mac and cheese was okay/good, but I struggle to call it "legendary". The pricing felt a bit high in my opinion. I would personally skip this next time. The biscuit was GOOD. I know the price is high for a biscuit, but I would buy two. It was flakey and flavorful. So good! The counter service was fine. Nothing negative, but nothing special. I was helped right away and didn't need anything beyond ordering.
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Vanshika A.

Yelp
Great food, great vibes! The employee at the counter was super helpful and let me taste their signature sauce and their Mac and cheese since it was my first time. Loved the Mac and cheese! Their signature sauce was yum too, I'll definitely try the wishbone sandwich next time. I got the Nashville hot and it was spicyyy but not unbearable. Great slaw. There are a couple tables to sit inside but I got my food for takeout. 3 double fridges worth of beers/sodas to choose from, and house made cocktails, and alcoholic slushies! Wow! Lots of options here. I also really liked the s'mores bar!
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Andrew S.

Yelp
I don't know how many locations they have, but damn.....their stuff is delicious! My friend brought me here after a night out drinking. Their fried chicken is good, but you definitely need some of that dipping sauce they charge you for. Their Mac & Cheese is incredible. The line was very long, but it move quickly. I'm curious to see what this place is like during the day, and when there aren't a whole lot of drunks there. I'm totally bummed that I didn't get to try their corn bread. Next time i guess. Chicken is crispy. Mac & Cheese i full of flavor. I would have totally given his place 4 stars, but as someone who cares about the environment...they've failed. They don't care whether you take it to go or eat there. They rush you through the line and bag every single order into a large plastic bag. I noticed that most people ate there, and tossed all of the containers and bags into the trash. They could be more environmentally conscious and not give out bags, especially when it goes into the trash minutes later. It's the Californian in me.
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Danielle G.

Yelp
The pretzel crusted chicken is so good! It is weird though that the wings cost the same amount per pound as the tenders, so your basically paying for a bunch of bones... All of the meals are priced by weight and it is kind of expensive but I enjoyed the meal. The tenders are pretty big so two were enough for my lunch and I enjoyed the s'mores bar as well. The half baked cookie was not good. I'm not sure what makes it half baked because it seemed fully cooked to me...the person who I got lunch with had half of it and gave the other half to me, then after one bite I threw the rest away. I would not get it again.
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Erik L.

Yelp
First time coming here and couldn't believe we found the place empty at noon on a Saturday. Flavorful food with reasonable prices for the city. Totally worth a try, we will definitely be coming back
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Josh B.

Yelp
Perfect spot to satisfy that late night craving. Came here after barhopping on a Saturday night and was feeling the munchies. My group of 3 ordered some chicken, mac n cheese, and coleslaw. We also got some of their gochujang ranch which went great with the chicken. We devoured everything within just a few minutes and every last bite was amazing. Definitely worth checking out!
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Karlee B.

Yelp
Ordered delivery. Thought the Mac and cheese was just ok but everyone else here is raving about it so not sure if it's just me! The chicken tenders were good. The sauces all had a kick. Overall fair price for a good meal and ready and delivered quickly
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Luke C.

Yelp
I have been to two locations for wishbone. One is in West Philly and one is in Center City. I think the center city location is better. Wishbone mainly sells chicken tenders and they are pretty good. The breading is quite crunchy while the chicken itself remains moist. You can choose between light and dark chicken. What I like a lot about this location is the craft beers. There are a lot to choose from and they go well with the chicken tenders. They also have more obscure and specialty sodas. My one qualm is that with expensive chicken tenders, they also charge for sauces. I think that if you spend above $5 for chicken, you probably should get a free sauce. The sauces are good, but can they really cost that much to make? I also wish that the sauce containers had wider mouths so that it was easier to dip the large tender into.
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Tricia T.

Yelp
We ordered from Wishbone last night on a complete whim. We had walked by over the weekend and tried the to-go cocktails (the bourbon blueberry one and the peach one) and both were super strong and tasty. Last night, we actually ordered dinner from a different chicken spot and our order was cancelled so by that point: we were HUNGRY and needed something quick. We thought of Wishbone because of the cocktails and ordered two sandwiches, some wings, and (I thought) cole slaw. Delivery estimate was 30 minutes but thankfully I think it only took 20 minutes since we're so close by. The sandwiches were delicious. The bacon on my blt sandwich was perfect. The chicken was crispy. Bae liked the pickle game on his classic sandwich (the "wishboner," according to the box, lol). The wings were super crispy! I wasn't a fan of either of the sauces we tried - buffalo Bleu or the sweet chili sauce. Bae liked the chili one. I added some extra Bleu cheese we had to the buffalo Bleu sauce because I am weak and needed to tone it down. I thought we ordered Cole slaw, but we received potato salad. Bae doesn't eat potatoes so I tried it. It wasn't my jam (the potatoes weren't the star of the show with all the other greens and such going on), but it wasn't bad. I would absolutely order sandwiches and cocktails or beers from Wishbone again. Out of all the local chicken sandwich spots in our immediate vicinity, these are the best in my opinion. I am a mac n cheese fiend so I will have to get that a try some time, too. Thanks for coming through in a crunch (and with a crunch?) for us last night!
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d b.

Yelp
Their fried chicken is other worldly! Yummy, crisp pretzel crust with moist, perfectly cooked chicken - superb! Super friendly staff as well, and fun decor
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Qin Z.

Yelp
I love the aesthetics in the place. It's warm and welcoming. The staff is kind and they are more than happy to help you get to know the items if it's your first time. You can sample their Mac and cheese which is amazing and simply heavenly. The Chicken Pot Pie had a great crust in it. Crispy and the filling creamy. Together it just keeps you eating till it's done. The chicken tenders were great. You can't go wrong with either dark or white. They are both juicy and delicious. The pretzel crust was crisp and gave a great texture to juicy tenders. It wasn't too thick and was just enough to give you what you need. The wing was ok. It was a bit dry and similar flavors to the tenders. The flavors for the wishbone sandwich is pretty good. I love additions of the pickles and tomato. They add a nice acidity to the sandwich giving it a nice balance between the aioli and chicken. The jalapeño cornbread is great. It was rich, buttery, with a small amount of heat to balance out the richness. A must have for all the cornbread lovers out there. Amazing place overall and defiantly will be back for more. Don't forget to grab their hole punch card for an extra freebie because I am sure you'll be back soon.
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Courtney M.

Yelp
The young lady in the restaurant was very helpful, I just wasn't a fan of the food. The chicken taste like shake n bake and the biscuit was gross. The jalapeño cornbread was okay, I'll just choose another establishment when looking for chicken and mac and cheese
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Christina M.

Yelp
Ordered the Wisherbone sandwich. The chicken was a tiny piece of fried nugget that was about 5 bites on a huge big bun. The sandwich would have been great had the chicken actually been a full fillet that covered the bread. So disappointing. The red potato salad is quite sweet. I didn't see relish in it. It's a dill potato salad so not sure where the sweetness is coming from unless it's made with miracle whip or sugar is added. $3.75 for a small cup. Corn bread is on the small side for $2.75. I'd expect a full square for that price. Overall, not impressed with the food or portions of this fast food type place.
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Adamal D.

Yelp
Update: I'm baaack! A couple of three maybe four classic pieces for a post happy hour two maybe three Grey Goose martinis moment with ma girrrl. Best damn chacken since I started Keto! I skipped mac cheese and sauces, which looked appetizing and gobbled mine down naked. Yum yum give you some if I could! But I ate them all!! Fast food that's better than Fast Food in one of the more fun areas of the city. And the have beer!!
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Linda V.

Yelp
Wishbone was a staple drunk food when I was in college. Not that you need the excuse of intoxication to go enjoy their delicious fried chicken. Now that I'm a real adult, I go to the center city location and I'm still sober and in love. I kind of wish that I could say my favorite fried chicken place was something edgier like crown fried chicken (which they're also great!) but nope, it's basic, kind of hipster Wishbone with their rustic chic decor and all. Their chicken is great, highly recommend getting their pesto Parmesan sauce with it. You can always ask the staff to give you a Mac n cheese sample if you're not fully on board by looking at it. When I'm not getting their chicken tenders, though, what I think is underrated at Wishbone is their sandwiches. Yooooo those things are freaking delicious. This weekend I stopped by and got their Nashville hot sandwich (they change sandwiches from time to time). And that thing was decadent. With all the sauces dripping off the side, my hand is drenched and it's messy but you don't care because it's so good. Highly recommend. Also PSA, they sell beeeerrrrr (as if you weren't already drunk when you came here)
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Radhika G.

Yelp
I ordered from Wishbone via their delivery service (ChowNow) and had a fine experience. The first night I ordered, they were having issues with ChowNow and weren't able to fulfill my order, which was frustrating. However, I received an email from the restaurant the next day apologizing (gotta love kind customer service!) and decided to order the next day for lunch. I ordered the Wishboner fried chicken sandwich and macaroni and cheese. The mac and cheese wasn't for me (but perhaps that's just my strong preference for creamy mac and cheese). It had flavor from the chicken sausage, but I found it to be a little dry. The fried chicken sandwich was also well-flavored and good for a lunch, but is not necessarily my go-to for a day where I am craving very special fried chicken. Perhaps one of the most exciting things about Wishbone is its very extensive beer / drink selection (so many options! also available for delivery!). If I were to come to Wishbone again, I would certainly take a closer look at that.

Kay D.

Yelp
I had high hopes for this place but was disappointed. I ordered online for pickup, and my order was ready within 15 minutes. Food is ready quickly, probably due to the fact that most of the food is pre-prepared and sitting under heat lamps so I imagine order quality could vary based on how long ago the food was prepared. I got the Wishboner sandwich, new potato salad and banana butterscotch pudding. Wishboner sandwich: I liked the toppings and sauce, and the breading was a good texture, but I was disappointed in how rubbery the chicken was. New potato salad: I like that they have small portions of many different sides for decent prices. The potato salad was too mayo-y for my liking with small chunks of potato and even though the description on the menu said that it had kale in it I didn't notice any kale. Banana butterscotch pudding: I liked that there were chunks of banana and the flavor was alright although the banana flavor really overpowered any detectable butterscotch flavor. The texture was nice and thick but kind of grainy and clumpy. Overall, it was alright if you are really craving fried chicken, but I wouldn't rank it among the best fried chicken in Philly. If you do try it out I'd recommend checking out some of the other sides and desserts because they have a decent selection and I'm sure there were some that I would have enjoyed more than the ones that I got
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Alex N.

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Crispy breaded chicken tenders are that exact definition - so tender and crispy (and perfect with the tamarind sweet chili sauce)! The tasting menu includes half a pound of classic dark, white or wings. You get a side of delicious wishbone-style macaroni and cheese (with tomato, ground beef and seasoning), cookie, sauce, and soda. *macaroni & cheese here is by far the best Mac & cheese I've ever tasted. It's loaded with flavor! The chicken sandwich however was not impressive, and I can't seem to pinpoint out why exactly. I recommend that folks stick with the chicken tenders; if you want chicken sandwich - best go to chick-fil-a! This place caters to party people and opens late-night on Thurs, Fri and Sat. These nights are kind of disorderly with trash that clients leave behind and staff not being able to keep up with tidiness.
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Cindy L.

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Dangerously close to the gayborhood and open until 4 AM from Thursday to Saturday, Wishbone is a great late night fried chicken spot next to Woodys. The chicken is by weight, so it is also dangerous how much I end up with. I tried all three types of chicken (white, dark, and wing). They are definitely the most well known for their white chicken strips, which were the freshest. It was also not dry! I thought the dark meat would be a drumstick, but it is actually a chicken tender - actually kind of nice that you're not paying for the weight of the bone. However, both the dark meat and the wing tasted a little too greasy, like it had been sitting out for awhile. It's a little annoying that they make you pay for each individual sauce packet - would be nice if one or two were included with the purchase of chicken.
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Dhruvi B.

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How difficult is it to process "one banh mi sandwich with chicken and one without chicken"? Apparently, extremely difficult. We tried to place this order, and it was too complicated for not just one, but two of their employees to process. So, after countless times of trying to explain this simple order.... we just left. It looks so promising but it's a complete disaster. Unless you have an extremely high tolerance for incompetence, I wouldn't recommend going here.
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Casey P.

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YUM! Originally I was going to order through UberEats from the University City location, but I figured since I already work downtown that I'd give their Center City location a try. I immediately saw that the wings looked extra crispy, so I decided I'd give them a try. They price them by the pound (about $8/lb), so mine came out to a little over $5 for 5 wings, which I didn't think was that bad for Center City eating. I got the fries for $2.99 and I thought they were substantial for the price. Not to mention they were the crispiest hand-cut fries I've tasted. These kind of fries can either be too chewy or taste burnt, but these particular ones were just right. The wings were great and stayed crispy when I had my leftovers later. Surprisingly the fries kept their crisp as well. I will be back. It was about $10 for everything I had (no drink), so I will know next time to bring extra cash for something to quench my thirst.
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Eliott L.

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Went to this place for a quick lunch-- it was solid Fried Chicken and I thought their mac n cheese was excellent. Great selection of beer at the front, and the restaurant gave a good vibe. I had the chicken wings (pretty good) and got the kochujang ranch sauce, which I thought was awesome. Overall, good food and it's a solid restaurant, not phenomenal nor was it special. I wouldn't drive out of my way for this, but I can see myself coming here every once in a while for a good meal.
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Elana C.

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We found this place accidentally when the restaurant we were going to was full. I'm so glad we walked in. Excellent chicken and service! My niece and I split the Tasting Menu and that was so much good food. The ladies working there are awesome! Thanks for the great meal!
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Jay J.

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I haven't been to this location in quite some time. I walked up to the counter to find chicken wings, chicken tenders, fries and biscuits. Everything looked like it was made in house which is always good. I ordered chicken tenders with a side of fries. The tenders were white meat (which I loved) and it appeared to be marinated in a blend of spices before being covered in bread crumbs and fried! The lady at the counter weighed my food and gave me a price after asking what dipping sauce I desired. She then told me the fries would be just a minute and she would bring them to my table. Since I was waiting on my fries, I decided to begin eating my chicken. Once my fries came, there was a basket of shoe string fries with a dipping sauce that did not appear to be ketchup. It would have been a five star rating, but the fries were cold. Since I had to wait for my fries, I was expecting them to be hot. My suggestion is to go the this place earlier in the day to get everything nice and fresh. Otherwise, it's a nice alternative to Chil-fil-A or Popeyes in the area.
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Raj M.

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TERRIBLE SERVICE and the lady who answers calls on Friday night is a LIAR! I ordered delivery from wishbone on seamless - after an hour I called and the lady said the food had been picked up. After 2 hours I called seamless and called her out and she said the driver didn't pick it up. Don't order from here. Go there in person if you're comfortable dealing with dumb people.
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Cyrus B.

Yelp
We picked this place at random during our overnight stop in Philly. I have to say this place is pretty awesome! The chicken is HUGE! They have a huge drink selection. Mac n Cheese, Coleslaw, and Sauces were all on point too!

Alex D.

Yelp
Some of the best fried chicken in the city. I like the dark meat tenders and tamarind sweet chili sauce. The Mac and cheese and the baked goods are all good as well