Sid Booker’s Shrimp

This place is a gem and has been for many years. Added bonus they’re open til 4am. If you’re craving really good fried shrimp check this place out.

people need to stop talking about what neighborhood their from jewish neighborhoods are slums too if you like shrimp go to sid bookers if not keep walking by

Soooooo overrated …
My girlfriend drove me clear across town for «the best fried shrimp ever» It’s obvious I can’t trust her «best ever» statements ever again. My disappointment was so great I told her she is going to have to give me my money back, she thinks I’m joking, I’m not.

Love this place, open late as hell and perfect for after a night of drinking. This isn’t ocean prime type food if that’s what your looking for, it’s in the hood, it’s probably bad for your heart but it good as hell. I’m always in the mood for Sid bookers.

Oh I love Sid so much for this place! Grew up on this shrimp and although it may be pricey, this greasy fried shrimp is magically delicious. Living close by next to this gem is a miracle.

Expensive I’ve had better! Shrimps taste pretty basic I don’t know why people line up to go there

Good shrimp, quick service (which is a good thing because we order at the window, wait outside and it’s cold)…I never get the sides. .I’m all about the shrimp.. but they do have Cole slaw/​french fries /​macaroni salad… my only complaint is the paying for cocktail sauce.. That’s just uncalled for…

Tasty blast from the past, these were a major delight while growing up and going into the city so I was excited when visiting home a few weeks ago my mom said she wanted to swing past the food truck spot (new new!) on Ogontz Ave and introduce my husband to a Philly staple – her treat! #dontmindifido
One half-​dozen butterflied shrip over chips sogged in hot sauce/​ketchup for each of us-​yum! They were probably as delicious as I remember but I haaaaadddd to deduct a star over how expensive they’ve gotten. They were never cheap but gotdang?
It’s cool though, I’ll be back when I can afford them without my mom lololol

What my last meal on Earth would consist of: shrimp, fries & coleslaw. Had my order in less than 5mins. They do get a little heavy handed with the ketchup but overall the food’s pretty good. The ½ dozen shrimp come with chips but I had ordered the fries too so I passed on them. I think I would pick this place over the Clock Bar’s shrimp. Wonder what the inside of this place looks like?

The best shrimps in the city overpriced but worth it you pay for what u get point blank..

Big and delicious butterfly shrimp. Rude service and no drinks. If they had drinks they’d get an extra star.

As a student at La Salle it’s hard not to pass by Booker’s Shrimp and question what it’s all about. As a freshman a fellow classmate of mine said that Booker’s had the best fried shrimp in the city and that I had to try it! Now that I’m finishing up my years at La Salle I was ready to give it a go. A friend of mine dragged me out here on a rainy night and too be honest I wasn’t too impressed with the outcome. For half a dozen shrimp it costs $ 9.75 and for a side of fries it’s $ 1. The woman behind the counter was a little bit rude when we took the order but I tried to look past that. The fries clearly were ones that you find then the frozen food section at BJ’s and they over drenched them in ketchup. The shrimp were nothing to brag about and they honestly just tasted like your average fried shrimp.

I got shrimp and fries and I swear my guts saw brighter days lmao. Steer clear.

Shrimp had too much pepper, was dry, small and nasty. Never eat from here again. Yuck

Had some greasy tasteless shrimp & fries one night they were so bad I haven’t had shrimp since (this was in Dec.)

The fried shrimp is the best Ive ever had in my life… This is takeout only and you have to wait outside or in your car for the food. Its in a ghetto area but not too bad. It is pricey though so hit up the ATM before you go…

(I think I may be giving it 5 stars for sentimental reasons, but I’ve also got some legit claims)
So I grew up in a white Jewish neighborhood. Sometimes my father, who was African American, just had to flee the scene to get a taste of his childhood. This meant that we’d often make our way down Broad Street to Sid Booker’s. If you can get past the bullet-​proof screen and the little lazy-​susan they use to take in cash and serve up fried goodies, I recommend you stop by once in your life.
Oh, this place may be in what you consider the «ghetto» but it ain’t cheap (honestly, if it were cheap, I’d be concerned about the ingredients they were using) so hit the ATM first. I don’t really love shrimp, but I do adore Sid Booker’s fried version. Large, plump, tender, and with a crisp batter that will make your arteries weep. We’d take our foil wrapped bundles home and have a little feast as if we were in Richmond with the family and not in Elkins Park. The ladies there are always kind, but they do a brisk business at certain times of day so don’t expect a whole lot of chit chat.
Note: This is take-​out only and you’re going to have to wait on the corner or in your car for a bit while they get your order ready. Contrary to El S.’ review, I don’t think you’re likely to get taken down in a drive-​by here as there are usually lots of folks. But like any denizen of a city, I wouldn’t be hoppin’ in the car for shrimp at 11pm if I wasn’t a card-​carrying member of that particular ‘hood.

If you are in the mood for battered shrimp and greasy fries then this is the place! Good drunk food and the people behind the counter are generally nice. It is a little pricey for what it is… a dozen shrimp with fries costs close to $ 20. I think that’s a little high.
This place is located in a rough neighborhood and you have to wait outside on the corner for about 10 minutes. If the greasy food doesn’t kill you someone lurking in the neighborhood just may.
Before going you should practice standing around and looking tough so no one messes with you. I did a good job of this because no one really bothered me, which was awesome because I’m a big, fat, fairyboy.

Excellent fried shrimp! The store is located right off of the 76 expressway. They offer take out only, most people can not make it home without sneaking a taste. The shrimp are lightly breaded and delicious. Don’t forget to order french fries as a compliment.