Ishkabibble’s 1 • 1979

The original chicken cheesesteak was born here in 1979, when this South Street counter joint reimagined Philadelphia's most sacred sandwich. Ishkabibble's still grills both classic and chicken versions to order, but regulars know to pair theirs with a Gremlin—half lemonade, half grape juice—and a basket of Spanish fries seasoned with their signature spice blend. The cramped quarters and late-night lines haven't changed in over four decades.