The tradition of Shank's dates back to 1962 when Shank's and Evelyn's ("Shank's") opened its doors to the Italian Market near 10th and Catherine Streets. Shank's, known best for its Giambotti, hearty soups, steak sandwiches, roast beef, pork, meatballs, chicken cutlet sandwiches and Italian greens, became an Italian Market tradition.  Zagat rated Shank's year after year for "the best sandwiches in the world." Movie Stars, Politicians, Dignitaries and food lovers from around the world frequented Shank's for nearly a half century making the luncheonette famous for excellence in authentic Italian food with no nonsense service.

In 2009, Shank's closed the original location and opened two new locations: Shank's Original Uptown ( 120 S. 15th Street ) and Shank’s Original Pier 40 on the waterfront in South Philly ( Delaware Avenue and Christian Street at Pier 40). 

Some of the classic Shank's Original sandwiches remain on the menu, with some local favorites, without compromising the authenticity and taste.

Born from a desire to make a difference, and to maintain and reinvent an Italian tradition, every detail of Shank's Original will continuously be evaluated and refined toward the goals of authenticity and excellence.

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Shank's Gaimbotti was written up in 
GQ Magazine (March 2009)

Best of Philly^®
Multiple Years Philadelphia Magazine

Recently, in the New York Times

Shank's was voted as serving the "best cheese steaks in Philadelphia." (2008)

Esquire Magazine 2008

"Best Chicken Cutlet Sandwich with Greens in the Country" 
(see photo above)