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Ishkabibble's

A South Street cheesesteak stand since 1979, home of the original chicken cheesesteak and the Gremlin drink.

337 South Street · Philadelphia, PA

About Ishkabibble's

Ishkabibble's has served cheesesteaks on South Street since 1979 and calls itself the home of the original chicken cheesesteak. You can order made-to-order cheesesteaks, freshly made Spanish fries and the Gremlin, a half-lemonade, half-grape juice drink. The original stand is at 337 South Street, and Ishkabibble's II at 517 South Street has more seating.

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#south street
#sandwiches
#philly food

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