Philly Food Firsts: Cheesesteak, Water Ice & Bubble Gum (1928–1930s) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Posted to Center City East on January 3, 2026

Philly has an appetite for history! From the very first cheesesteak to the first water ice and bubble gum, the city served up iconic tastes that still satisfy today.

Philly Food Firsts: Cheesesteak, Water Ice & Bubble Gum (1928–1930s) – 52 Weeks of Firsts - Saturday, December 26 at Reading Terminal Market in Center City East, Philadelphia