South St Souvlaki, South Street
12 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/PhiladelphiaEats14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
South Street Souvlaki draws repeated recommendations for gyros, with one regular returning whenever the craving strikes. Individual commenters also suggest the stuffed peppers and octopus salad, and one describes the restaurant as affordable. Two dissenters prefer a traditional Greek gyro and dislike the American-style preparation they describe here.
Address
South Street Souvlaki, 509 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Gyro, Stuffed peppers, Octopus salad
- Best for
- Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/random26 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026
Calls it always solid.
- Recommendsu/AmazingGrazing in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026taste
Adds that the stuffed peppers are worth ordering.
- Caveatu/copinglemon in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026taste
Dislikes its gyro preparation and prefers a more traditional version.
- Caveatu/taxdaddy3000 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026taste
Distinguishes its American-style gyro from the traditional Greek version and prefers the latter.
- Recommendsu/oodja in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026
Says it is their regular spot for gyro cravings.
- Recommendsu/Specialist-Tap4338 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026
Adds a plus-one for South St Souvlaki.
- Recommendsu/Ill_Economics9493 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026
Echoes the South Street Souvlaki recommendation.
- Recommendsu/hatechef in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026
Names South Street Souvlaki.
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- Recommendsu/Bazberries in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026
Calls South Street Souvlaki solid enough.
- Recommendsu/Temple9 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026
Says plainly that South Street Souvlaki is the best.
- Recommendsu/PhilyMick67 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026
Agrees strongly with the recommendation.
- Recommendsu/vexocetx in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026taste
Suggests ordering octopus salad alongside the meal.
- Recommendsu/LightnightZ in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026value
Confirms it is good and affordable.
- Recommendsu/AffectionateLog1815 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026taste
Recommends it for a real American gyro.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.