SHANK'S
MAGICAL SHACK ON THE DELAWARE
Sometimes, when those old cheesesteak cravings hit hard, you are just not in the mood to circle blocks for parking, elbow your way through a crowd, and eat standing up like a tourist. You want something more - superb flavor, history, and a breeze off the river.
Enter Shank’s, the charming orange shack overlooking the Delaware that proves you don’t need frills to achieve cheesesteak greatness.
Tucked alongside Christopher Columbus Boulevard and the peacefully rusting elegance of Municipal Pier No. 40, Shank’s is the real deal, a place with an unassuming vibe that says, “We are too busy making amazing sandwiches to worry about fancy appearances.”
Here, parking is easy, seats are available, and the view is classic Philly – trees, breeze, maybe a passing barge, and the eternal hum of industrial life in the distance. If the weather is nice, grab a shady spot at an umbrella table and get ready for one of the most satisfying al fresco cheesesteak experiences the city has to offer.
A Shank's cheesesteak is not just meat and cheese on bread – it is a slice of local history. Since 1962, when Frank “Shank” Perri and his wife Evelyn first opened Shank’s and Evelyn’s on South 10th Street, the sandwich has been refined to near perfection.
These days, it comes on a top-quality Liscio’s roll, overflowing with sizzling, seasoned steak (onions are optional of course), and your cheese of choice, including Cooper Sharp for those who are up on the latest cheesesteak trends.
Shank’s moved to the riverfront in 2009, but its spirit remains old-school through and through. It is the kind of place where the sandwich does the talking, and what it says is, “Welcome to Philly, old friend. Sit down, relax, and take a bite of tradition.”
SHANK'S ORIGINAL
901 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard
(215) 218-4000
