
Our History
Spanning almost 50 years, Chickie’s & Pete’s has grown to become a nationally known powerhouse synonymous with one-of-a-kind menu items and an unmatched game day experience. What began as a single corner bar has become one of the most recognizable brands in the industry, receiving countless awards from both local and national media, including TV, radio, magazines, and more.

The Original Chickie’s & Pete’s®
Pete Senior and Henrietta purchased the Robbins Ave taproom in the Mayfair neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. In 1987, Pete made sure his parents' legacy would live on. Pete became the face of Chickie’s & Pete’s® with the help of his brother, Tom. With a strong sense of community, a knack for hospitality, and a menu that resonated with the city, Pete tapped into what Philadelphia loves most—good food, passionate sports, and community.

1979
Crabfries® are trademarked!

Crabfries® Become a Thing!
Pete works on perfecting the Crabfries® seasoning recipe, experimenting with leftover crab seasoning and having his regulars sample them until he created the perfect blend.

1994

Pete & Lisa
It’s at the original Chickie’s® where Pete meets his future wife, Lisa Edel, a Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader. Lisa and her fellow cheerleaders quickly became regulars, turning Chickie’s® into their favorite post-game hangout. Beyond the sidelines, Lisa plays an active role in the community, working with the Eagles’ PR team on events and appearances. Lisa's involvement with the Eagles is instrumental in creating the relationship between Chickie’s & Pete’s® and the team.

1998
Chickie's & Pete's® second location opens on Roosevelt Blvd!

Crabfries® at The Vet
Building on a strong relationship with the Eagles, Chickie's & Pete's® opens its first-ever concession stand at the Vet, home of the Eagles and the Phillies. Fans attending football and baseball games fall in love with Crabfries®, which become a staple at Philly sporting events and the #1 product in all Philadelphia stadiums. Through Lisa’s involvement in the team’s public relations, Coach Andy Reid begins to hold post-game press conferences at the Chickie’s & Pete’s® in the Vet.
Chickie’s & Pete’s® goes on to expand into more than 50 concession locations across the country.

2004
Chickie's® enters NJ- Bordentown location opens!

Famous South Philly
Chickie’s & Pete’s® flagship location opens in the Stadium District of South Philly on Packer Ave, converting a former supermarket into a 26,000-square-foot sports bar and restaurant. This location put Chickie’s® on the national stage, hosting presidents, sports figures, celebrities, national television shows, and more at the South Philly location.

2007
Chickie's & Pete's® Egg Harbor, NJ opens!

The First Airport Location
Chickie’s & Pete’s® opens its first airport location in Terminal C at Philadelphia International Airport, offering signature dishes to travelers. Since then, Chickie’s has expanded to four terminals: A-West, C, D, and E.

2008

Baseball Champs
The Philadelphia Phillies become World Champs, and the win is celebrated at Chickie’s & Pete’s® across the area. Massive crowds gather in the South Philly location and become the place to be on Parade Day!

2010
Chickie’s® Opens in Dorney Park, the first of many theme parks, including Hershey and Carowinds!

The First Casino Location
Chickie’s & Pete’s® opens at Parx Casino in Bensalem, PA. It is the only outside restaurant in the Casino, marking the start of several casino expansions.

2011
Chickie's® Audubon and Warrington, PA locations open!

Down the Shore!
Chickie’s & Pete’s® opens stands on the Ocean City and Wildwood, NJ Boardwalks, selling Crabfries® to millions who flock to the Jersey Shore during the summer. Chickie’s & Pete’s® later opened a stand on the Atlantic City, NJ Boardwalk.

2011
Chickie's & Pete's® Drexel Hill, PA location opens!

#1 Sports Bar in North America
Chickie’s & Pete’s is awarded the #1 Sports Bar in North America by ESPN!

2013
Chickie's® opens in the PPL Center in Allentown, PA!

Atlantic City
Chickie’s & Pete’s® opens at the Tropicana! Located just off the casino floor and the Boardwalk, solidifying Chickie's® as a shore staple.

2017
Chickie's & Pete's® Glassboro, NJ locations open!

World Champions!
It’s no coincidence Chickie’s & Pete’s® becomes a Proud Partner of the Philadelphia Eagles the same year they become World Champions for the first time in team history.

2017
Chickie's & Pete's® Marlton, NJ locations open!

NFL Draft
The 82nd NFL Draft was hosted in Philadelphia and football fans from across the country gathered at Chickie’s & Pete’s® in South Philly for tapings of ESPN shows: Mike & Mike, First Take, and Outside The Lines.

2019

Crabfries® on College Game Day
ESPN’s College Gameday was in town for the Army vs. Navy Game, where our Crabfries® and other Chickie’s & Pete’s® signature dishes were featured. co

2021

Vegas, Baby!
Chickie’s & Pete’s® goes West and opens a full-service location at the Sahara in Las Vegas, Nevada. The restaurant is on the Vegas strip and features a sports book.

2022
Chickie's & Pete's Malvern, PA location opens!

Reno
Chickie’s & Pete’s® opens a full-service location at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. The restaurant features majestic mountain views, as well as a sports book inside the location.

2023

The Official Sports Bar!
Chickie’s & Pete’s® was bestowed the honor of becoming the first and only OFFICIAL SPORTS BAR of the Philadelphia Eagles!

2023

Kansas City
Chickie’s & Pete’s® opens as part of Bally’s casino redevelopment project in Kansas City, Missouri. The location is attached to the casino, next to the KC Current stadium and features great views of the city. This location has become the hangout of Andy Reid.

2025

World Champions pt.2!
The Philadelphia Eagles become World Champions for a second time, beating Kansas City in a 40-22 victory. Chickie’s & Pete’s® hosted watch parties at all their locations and held celebrations for parade day!
Today
Chickie’s & Pete’s is in multiple states and is widely considered the place to be on any gameday

The Original Chickie’s & Pete’s®
Pete Senior and Henrietta purchased the Robbins Ave taproom in the Mayfair neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. In 1987, Pete made sure his parents' legacy would live on. Pete became the face of Chickie’s & Pete’s® with the help of his brother, Tom. With a strong sense of community, a knack for hospitality, and a menu that resonated with the city, Pete tapped into what Philadelphia loves most—good food, passionate sports, and community.

1979
Crabfries® are trademarked!

Crabfries® Become a Thing!
Pete works on perfecting the Crabfries® seasoning recipe, experimenting with leftover crab seasoning and having his regulars sample them until he created the perfect blend.

1994

Pete & Lisa
It’s at the original Chickie’s® where Pete meets his future wife, Lisa Edel, a Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader. Lisa and her fellow cheerleaders quickly became regulars, turning Chickie’s® into their favorite post-game hangout. Beyond the sidelines, Lisa plays an active role in the community, working with the Eagles’ PR team on events and appearances. Lisa's involvement with the Eagles is instrumental in creating the relationship between Chickie’s & Pete’s® and the team.

1998
Chickie's & Pete's® second location opens on Roosevelt Blvd!

Crabfries® at The Vet
Building on a strong relationship with the Eagles, Chickie's & Pete's® opens its first-ever concession stand at the Vet, home of the Eagles and the Phillies. Fans attending football and baseball games fall in love with Crabfries®, which become a staple at Philly sporting events and the #1 product in all Philadelphia stadiums. Through Lisa’s involvement in the team’s public relations, Coach Andy Reid begins to hold post-game press conferences at the Chickie’s & Pete’s® in the Vet.
Chickie’s & Pete’s® goes on to expand into more than 50 concession locations across the country.

2004
Chickie's® enters NJ- Bordentown location opens!

Famous South Philly
Chickie’s & Pete’s® flagship location opens in the Stadium District of South Philly on Packer Ave, converting a former supermarket into a 26,000-square-foot sports bar and restaurant. This location put Chickie’s® on the national stage, hosting presidents, sports figures, celebrities, national television shows, and more at the South Philly location.

2007
Chickie's & Pete's® Egg Harbor, NJ opens!

The First Airport Location
Chickie’s & Pete’s® opens its first airport location in Terminal C at Philadelphia International Airport, offering signature dishes to travelers. Since then, Chickie’s has expanded to four terminals: A-West, C, D, and E.

2008

Baseball Champs
The Philadelphia Phillies become World Champs, and the win is celebrated at Chickie’s & Pete’s® across the area. Massive crowds gather in the South Philly location and become the place to be on Parade Day!

2010
Chickie’s® Opens in Dorney Park, the first of many theme parks, including Hershey and Carowinds!

The First Casino Location
Chickie’s & Pete’s® opens at Parx Casino in Bensalem, PA. It is the only outside restaurant in the Casino, marking the start of several casino expansions.

2011
Chickie's® Audubon and Warrington, PA locations open!

Down the Shore!
Chickie’s & Pete’s® opens stands on the Ocean City and Wildwood, NJ Boardwalks, selling Crabfries® to millions who flock to the Jersey Shore during the summer. Chickie’s & Pete’s® later opened a stand on the Atlantic City, NJ Boardwalk.

2011
Chickie's & Pete's® Drexel Hill, PA location opens!

#1 Sports Bar in North America
Chickie’s & Pete’s is awarded the #1 Sports Bar in North America by ESPN!

2013
Chickie's® opens in the PPL Center in Allentown, PA!

Atlantic City
Chickie’s & Pete’s® opens at the Tropicana! Located just off the casino floor and the Boardwalk, solidifying Chickie's® as a shore staple.

2017
Chickie's & Pete's® Glassboro, NJ locations open!

World Champions!
It’s no coincidence Chickie’s & Pete’s® becomes a Proud Partner of the Philadelphia Eagles the same year they become World Champions for the first time in team history.

2017
Chickie's & Pete's® Marlton, NJ locations open!

NFL Draft
The 82nd NFL Draft was hosted in Philadelphia and football fans from across the country gathered at Chickie’s & Pete’s® in South Philly for tapings of ESPN shows: Mike & Mike, First Take, and Outside The Lines.

2019

Crabfries® on College Game Day
ESPN’s College Gameday was in town for the Army vs. Navy Game, where our Crabfries® and other Chickie’s & Pete’s® signature dishes were featured. co

2021

Vegas, Baby!
Chickie’s & Pete’s® goes West and opens a full-service location at the Sahara in Las Vegas, Nevada. The restaurant is on the Vegas strip and features a sports book.

2022
Chickie's & Pete's Malvern, PA location opens!

Reno
Chickie’s & Pete’s® opens a full-service location at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. The restaurant features majestic mountain views, as well as a sports book inside the location.

2023

The Official Sports Bar!
Chickie’s & Pete’s® was bestowed the honor of becoming the first and only OFFICIAL SPORTS BAR of the Philadelphia Eagles!

2023

Kansas City
Chickie’s & Pete’s® opens as part of Bally’s casino redevelopment project in Kansas City, Missouri. The location is attached to the casino, next to the KC Current stadium and features great views of the city. This location has become the hangout of Andy Reid.

2025

World Champions pt.2!
The Philadelphia Eagles become World Champions for a second time, beating Kansas City in a 40-22 victory. Chickie’s & Pete’s® hosted watch parties at all their locations and held celebrations for parade day!
Today
Chickie’s & Pete’s is in multiple states and is widely considered the place to be on any gameday

Gameday Awesomeness
If you're searching for the ultimate game day experience, Chickie's & Pete's is the place to be! Thrillist named Chickie's & Pete's one of Philly's Best Sports Bars for Game Days, along with being one of Philly's best sports bars. This is a longstanding destination for Philly sports fans! Dutch Godshalk from Thrillist wrote, "No list of Philly sports bars would be complete without namechecking Chickie's & Pete's Crab House and Sports Bar."








