PA's Most Historic Fast Food Joint Is In South Philly, Website Says

PHILADELPHIA — Fast food is an American institution.

The expansion of McDonald's set off a new gold rush of business owners looking to capitalize on quick and easy foods to satiate hungry Americans.

LoveFood.com recently released a list of the most historic fast food joints in every U.S. state.

And while most people think of Taco Bell, Wendy's, or Burger King as fast food, LoveFood.com broadened its description of fast food to include beloved local establishments.

In Pennsylvania, it was South Philadelphia's Ricci's that made the cut.

Located at 1165 S. 11th St., Ricci's Hoagies has been serving sandwiches since 1920.

Here's what FoodLove.com says about Ricci's:

Philadelphia is best known for its cheesesteak sandwiches, but those weren’t invented at Pat’s King of Steaks until 1930, whereas this Italian sandwich spot has been going strong since 1920. Family owned and operated, Ricci’s specializes in hoagies: cold sandwiches that are like a sub, but usually on a slightly harder roll. Ricci’s serves sandwiches stuffed with Italian cold cuts, tuna or seafood salad, chicken cutlets, or roasted peppers and eggplants.

Check out Ricci's online here.

See the full list of the nation's most historic fast food joints online here.