Fresh, fast, and with that Italian thing that makes their sandwiches special. Bike over and grab a table to watch boats large and small slide past on the mighty Delaware. Shanks is a great spot, and can make your afternoon better. If you're under 160 lbs, you may want to split their sandwiches with a friend–they are not petite! The eggplant/tomato/provolone is my fave, but working my way through the menu. Break off part of your roll to keep those sparrows fat. --mcget / trophy bikes PHL
One of the best I tasted in a long time I recommend to all who love cheesesteak
Hands down this is the best cheesesteak in the city right now. jim's is a lsoe second. The Pat's ad Geno's steaks are dirt by comparison. They live in fame that they dont still deserve. Shanks brings a tender flavorful meat, fresh bread, a nice sized steak, friendly service. The best.
Went there last night I had the best cheesesteak and fries. And the staff is wonderful the lady behind the counter was so friendly!!!
Great sandwiches and more than enough for one person. decent prices, and staff was really cool . I’ve read other reviews that said the staff were assholes and I didn’t find that to be true at all
Best cheesesteak ever! Next time I am in Philly, I will make it a point to stop in and get another one! Yummy!
Yesterday was my first time here. Today, im back! The chicken cheese steaks are the best in the city! Hands down! Thank you. Service is great too!
Jennifer Derstein-Purdy
+5
Very friendly & fast service today! We stopped and enjoyed lunch & the pier view after the Eagles open practice!
Stopped for some quick breakfast! Gets busy quick in the morning but we'll worth it! Cheese Steak and fries were bangin! And the guys there are cool as ish!
I will be returning food was so delicious really love the fries I use ketchup 1st time enjoying plain fries & the cheese steaks mouth watering! Great service
Amazing food, and excellent prices. I just love it
It is really convenient and well located. Honestly incredible food (specially the ribs).
This is a must go if you're here in Philly.
Shanks is awesome. Try the off the menu secret sandwich" cousin vinny" it's a cheesesteak with fried onions and peppers and eggs. Your toes will curl .
Good stuff been to them all Shanks is in my top 5 people were nice location is great.👍
My top 3 cheesesteak spot Shank’s Original. I visited Shank’s on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch. There was a couple people there which was great because they were able to turn around our food quickly. I got a steak with extra American. They slipped up and gave me onions on it even though I asked for no onions (it happens, no big deal). Overall a top tier roll for the steak which is a great combination with the Cooper Sharp American cheese. Very creamy cheese just the way I like it. The cheese fries are delicious as well. You can’t go wrong at Shank’s in Philadelphia. It’s a great place to enjoy lunch on the water and relax.
Being from Chicago, I know good food. I've always heard of "Philly cheesesteaks". I had totally no interest. I was on vacation and driving through Pennsylvania and decided to try one. I make the most AWESOME decisions. I stopped at Shank's Original. Why? I did it because it didn't appear touristy and to be a chain. Simple is always better. The damned sandwich was delicious! I have no other way to say it. The employees were also very friendly. The bread was soft and warm. The Steak was great quality. PLUS, I got to feed some birds and sit by some sort of river. I recommend everyone try this place. If I ever return to Philadelphia I will visit Shank's Original again.
It's a small, quaint little spot right off of the main road. It's easy to get in and out. Plenty of parking. Spots to sit and eat. The sandwiches were big and filled well. Delicious flavor! I'm not a fan of chunks of chicken for a Buffalo Chicken Cheese steak, but they were at least small enough to enjoy. The cheese steak, my friend had looked amazing! I plan to get that next time. The motz sticks were good, just generic motz sticks. The fries were thin, and we liked them. They have a great menu! I can't wait to try more!
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TLDR: Super convenient location for your on-the-go cheesesteak fix. Try the "Philly Special", which is a cheesesteak with scrapple fries mixed in!
Vibe: 5/5. Located literally right off I-95 near South Philly on the Delaware River, Shanks is an excellent choice for those passing through Philly in need of a quick cheesesteak. The restaurant itself is a stand, with a few outside bar tables and a counter to dine at. Parking is free and ample, with plenty of room on the side of the street near the stand. The stand butts up directly to the Delaware River, so you can sit and enjoy your food on the water.
Service: 5/5. The staff and overall operation at Shanks is great! On the Sunday I visited, I placed my order on my phone via their website and it was ready in about 15 minutes after confirmation. When I got to Shanks, the order was hot, ready and bagged up waiting for me. The staff was very friendly and punctual in getting me my order and making sure I had everything I needed to enjoy my lunch. No complaints here!
Food: 5/5. SOLID example of a cheesesteak in a town littered with them. Pricing is also very reasonable, with a foot long sub coming in around $12. For our Sunday lunch, we ordered a regular cheesesteak wiz wit, a side of fries and onion rings, and their "Philly Special" sub which consists of their regular wiz wit cheesesteak but topped with scrapple fries. Let it be known, the "Philly Special" at Shanks is the way to go. This is the first time I have had scrapple mixed in with a cheesesteak, but it certainly won't be the last. The spiced, unique flavor of the pork scrapple adds a little more umami to the ribeye. Paired with the wiz and fried onions, this is just a heavenly combination. Shanks also uses seeded hard buns, which was the perfect vessel for the heavy handedness of the meat. The original cheesesteak was also tasty in it's own rite and can stand toe to toe with any of the top contenders in the Philly cheesesteak scene. Fries and rings were also tasty, though need to be enjoyed immediately to avoid sogginess. Overall, if you are looking for a unique take on the Philly steak, definitely give the "Philly Special" at Shanks a try!
Despite its unassuming location off Columbus Blvd, Shank’s is a great find for a cheesesteak. I ordered mine with American cheese and with (wit) fried onions. Also ordered a side of fries. The meat was kept moist with the right amount of cheese and the bread did a good job of providing texture. The fries were seasoned well without being too salty. Shank’s is definitely amongst the best I’ve had in the city.
There are a few tables to eat outside but this is mostly a grab-and-go or eat-in-your-car location. Unfortunately, they were out of the chicken cutlets, we’ll be back to try that.
Stopped by Shanks for my third time and they are constantly good. The steaks was chopped just right, had plenty of flavor and no gristle. It was juicy, their onions were cooked just right and the steak was evenly spread end to end on a fresh delicious roll. I don’t like a steak that is not well proportioned and has all the ingredients in the middle and just roll at the end. I got the cheesesteak with fried onions, long hots and cooper sharp. Not only are the steaks good but they have a nice view of the river and you can see ducks and boats go by. The staff was pleasant and prompt and the price was just right.
Best cheesesteak EVER!! I had the Philly Special, and it lived up to it's name! I don't want a cheesesteak from anywhere else. Make yourself happy and give this place a try.
our first time at Shanks! I really enjoyed my chicken cheesesteak with American cheese and light onions. the fries were crispy but maybe a tad too much seasoning. my mom got the original cheesesteak with American cheese and onions and she enjoyed it as well. I would definitely come back if I was in the area again!
Philly Native!! Moved to DC, so everytime I visit home, I try to hit a new cheesesteak spot. Decided to try this spot out because of my last name - Shanklin. The servers here were super nice!! Cheesesteak was perfect! Seasoning on point! Perfect meat-cheese ratio! Onions PERFECTLY caramelized! One of my top 5 choices to get a steak in the city now!
Went to get a steak and cheese and they were out of buns so only was able to get fries
Fresh,delicious cheese steak.
Cooked perfectly and served on a fresh roll.
Very meaty sandwich for your money.
Quick,courteous service.
Excellent !
I lived in the city for 15 years n always wanted to stop here but never did. Want shame I missed out on all those years of eating here. We have the pork sandwich now it's all I crave!! Fast service. Good prices! Eat outside n parking!!
I stop a a different ‘steak spot’ every time I’m in the city. Angelos had a 3 block line behind it, found Shanks by accident and decided to stop. Had the ‘special’, bacon cheese steak with sharp copper and hot peppers. Roll was overloaded with meat, best taste! Will be back there again
One of the best sandwich shops in Philadelphia!! Cheesesteaks sliced to order, fresh chicken cutlets, Sarcone’s rolls, you can’t go wrong with anything you order from this old school Phila sandwich shop! I just wish they stayed open later!
Shanks is one of the best cheesesteak spots in Philly in my opinion. I highly recommend you check it out. The food is phenomenal.
Food is consistently great. They will sell out of certain things on Eagles Home games. But great stop on the way down to the game!!
Cheesesteak was quality. Cheese fries were good as well. Service outstanding. Atmosphere is soso, Delaware Ave, old waterfront. Will definitely be going back. Ps. Easy parking in and out
It was awesome I ordered a cheesesteak with scrapple freeze on it with cheese whiz and American phenomenal
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