Tried to order dinner from 5 pm on and unsuccessful. When you call they put you on hold and delivery is never available! Can’t count on eating here unless you go in.
Claire S
The 4th Street Deli in Philadelphia is a know classic restaurant. I was surprised that my waitress was both rude and annoyed that I was sitting in the restaurant asking to be served. The matzo ball soup is terrific but the grilled Ruben, though paled high with meet was terrible. The corn beef looked like scrapple and I have tasted spam that had more flavor. The texture of the chopped beef was disappointing, but the insulting behavior of the waitress was enough for me to leave after talking with management. Every one can have an off day. I've worked in service my entire lifetime so I understand but when I was made to feel unwelcome, well I will not be back. I can find a better Ruben closer to home. If you go pick something other then the corn beef.
mastiffdad
Next stop on the Tour de CheeseSteak. And yup, this time at a classic Jewish Deli. With everything you would expect - tremendous portions, traditional appetizers, way too many sandwich choices. And being in Philadelphia, their cheesesteak interpretations. All FOUR of them - Steak, Chicken, Brisket, Pastrami. Yup, Brisket and Pastrami. Ordered chicken, brisket and pastrami (last to go). But first, gotta start with Matzoh Ball Soup. With a Matzoh Ball the size of a softball. But nice and light and fluffy, in a wondeful chicken soup. Just like grandma made. Nice way to start. Chicken and Brisket sandwiches next. And these are different. Most important - they are oven baked, not from the grill. A completely different texture and taste. The brisket was very good, the chicken a bit dry. And the bread, while very good, is more toasted than grilled, again a different taste and feel. And the Pastrami was the same - very good, but not the `classic' style. And all three, way too big for one sitting. Next day lunches are always welcome. Friendly staff, helpful and efficient. Typical deli atmosphere with everyone marvelling at how much food they got. Nice neighborhood, near South Street and Society Hill. A change of pace from the more traditional cheesesteak wit wiz. Think next time I'll just go for a nice Pastrami sandwich
Howard R
I went to the 4th Street deli this afternoon (August 29th 2023) to pick up a large take out order. I have lived in the inner city for six years and have frequented this establishment many times over those years, but refuse to continue to patronize this establishment any longer. The male manager who works behind the counter who has been there for may years needs some lessons in ANGER MANAGEMENT. After I refused to except the 1/2 pound of nova that was cut from an end piece and to complete this 1/2 pound opened up a new package and again cut from the bitter end. When I asked to see the thickly cut and chunky bits that they had cut I refused to accept it, thats when the manager decided that my request to recut the nova was unexceptable and verbally abused me while the rest of the patrons watched with jaw dropping expressions on the faces. Just one word sums up my experience at the 4th Street Deli is ABUSIVE.
BluejayOne
Amazing food, tentative wait staff. We had the beef with au jus, smoked turkey and chicken soup. Seriously great on all counts. The sandwiches were huge and the meat was smoked and spiced to perfection. Even the au jus was spiced! The pickle was like none I’d ever had… light dill and buttery taste. Wait staff was excellent. We went back later in the day for dessert…the largest single piece of cake we’ve ever set eyes on. Also, quite possibly the best cake we’ve ever tasted. Had the Choc Peanut Butter and German Choc. If you can decide on one, a single piece will literally serve four people. If I could give six stars, I would.
bernard W
We made a surprise visit to 4th visit on the way to the farmers market, had lox, knish, latkes and bagels and coffee (I ended up buying one of their mugs later). What a place, it is legendary, thank goodness we took a good walk after, the service is great, the portions were a good size too, the hash looks as if it comes with its own base camp! on the way out buy a slab of cake for ten bucks it will feed the neighbourhood if you tire of it.
ALLSLC
This was quite a walk from my hotel but it was worth it. Got right in even though it was Sunday afternoon. Had a pastrami on rye that was enormous. The potato pancakes were good. The potato salad isn't a mustard base. You get a small cookie with your order--or you can order one that is the size of a dinner plate. They bakery items in the case looked amazing and were ginormous but I was stuffed after half a sandwich.
RutherfordB
Our table had a mix of breakfast and lunch offerings and everything was good. Lots of leftovers to enjoy later. Don't order cake unless you want enough for a week!
Mary W
The service was excellent and packed just right 'to go'. Nothing spilled or leaked. They allowed a half order of potato pancakes, and the sour cream & applesauce were perfect for 1 person! The hamantaschen was a little short on the prune filling, but otherwise very good.
Monica K
Some things are great, others are not. Frum people pay attention, and to clarify: THIS IS NOT A KOSHER RESTAURANT. There's no rabinical supervision, and meats are definitely not Kosher by any means. I guess it's what some would call Kosher Style. But if you are frum, go somewhere else. The only kosher restaurant in the area is Judah's Grill. Good place if you like Israeli food, or are craving a nice steak, or some chicken soup. This is the place. Definitely delicious Israeli food. Not Eastern European. Let's explain better. It's more of a Sephardic menú, not an Ashkenazi deli or eastern European one. It's mostly about what your grandma made. ???? So check the menu in advance. Menu is online. Desserts are delicious! Enjoy!
There were five of us for lunch. I had an over-the-top sized corned beef sandwich for lunch, took the rest home and ate it for snack and for dinner. Then shared the other half with family. Meat on the bread was at least three or four inches high. We had wonderful potato pancakes, pastrami. kasha varnishkas, and a sweet fruit tzimmes. Good pickles and cole slaw. The cakes are multi-layered and about eight inches high. I also had a cottage cheese kugel that I took home. Waitress was very nice and helpful, patient. She gave us chocolate chip cookies as a table gift - as if we needed more food.
karenrose314
Famous would be able to charge less for all their items if they just put less food on the plate! There is no way, absolutely no way, anyone needs a 10" tall sandwich! Waste must be outrageous. How much of that food taken home is ever really eaten? Service is good though. I hadn't been to Famous in quite some time and won't be back. I resent having current prices make up for their Covid-closure time.
459tamery
So good. Reasonable prices and very delectable food. Word of advice: the portions are enormous; so unless you haven’t eaten in a month or you’re thinking of taking some of the rest back home, share your order. The matzah ball soup is exquisite.
Guy D
Ordered the smoked fish platter for 10 people. A huge step above the smoked fish platter we have gotten here in Cherry Hill. Highly recommended!
patriciay455
If you like a lot of food, this is your place. Small deli in Old City Philadelphia that has all day breakfast and huge sandwiches with lots of extras. Tables are close together and service is slow but food is filling. Too much food for me but most people love more than less food
Tried to order dinner from 5 pm on and unsuccessful. When you call they put you on hold and delivery is never available! Can’t count on eating here unless you go in.
The 4th Street Deli in Philadelphia is a know classic restaurant. I was surprised that my waitress was both rude and annoyed that I was sitting in the restaurant asking to be served. The matzo ball soup is terrific but the grilled Ruben, though paled high with meet was terrible. The corn beef looked like scrapple and I have tasted spam that had more flavor. The texture of the chopped beef was disappointing, but the insulting behavior of the waitress was enough for me to leave after talking with management. Every one can have an off day. I've worked in service my entire lifetime so I understand but when I was made to feel unwelcome, well I will not be back. I can find a better Ruben closer to home. If you go pick something other then the corn beef.
Next stop on the Tour de CheeseSteak. And yup, this time at a classic Jewish Deli. With everything you would expect - tremendous portions, traditional appetizers, way too many sandwich choices. And being in Philadelphia, their cheesesteak interpretations. All FOUR of them - Steak, Chicken, Brisket, Pastrami. Yup, Brisket and Pastrami. Ordered chicken, brisket and pastrami (last to go). But first, gotta start with Matzoh Ball Soup. With a Matzoh Ball the size of a softball. But nice and light and fluffy, in a wondeful chicken soup. Just like grandma made. Nice way to start. Chicken and Brisket sandwiches next. And these are different. Most important - they are oven baked, not from the grill. A completely different texture and taste. The brisket was very good, the chicken a bit dry. And the bread, while very good, is more toasted than grilled, again a different taste and feel. And the Pastrami was the same - very good, but not the `classic' style. And all three, way too big for one sitting. Next day lunches are always welcome. Friendly staff, helpful and efficient. Typical deli atmosphere with everyone marvelling at how much food they got. Nice neighborhood, near South Street and Society Hill. A change of pace from the more traditional cheesesteak wit wiz. Think next time I'll just go for a nice Pastrami sandwich
I went to the 4th Street deli this afternoon (August 29th 2023) to pick up a large take out order. I have lived in the inner city for six years and have frequented this establishment many times over those years, but refuse to continue to patronize this establishment any longer. The male manager who works behind the counter who has been there for may years needs some lessons in ANGER MANAGEMENT. After I refused to except the 1/2 pound of nova that was cut from an end piece and to complete this 1/2 pound opened up a new package and again cut from the bitter end. When I asked to see the thickly cut and chunky bits that they had cut I refused to accept it, thats when the manager decided that my request to recut the nova was unexceptable and verbally abused me while the rest of the patrons watched with jaw dropping expressions on the faces. Just one word sums up my experience at the 4th Street Deli is ABUSIVE.
Amazing food, tentative wait staff. We had the beef with au jus, smoked turkey and chicken soup. Seriously great on all counts. The sandwiches were huge and the meat was smoked and spiced to perfection. Even the au jus was spiced! The pickle was like none I’d ever had… light dill and buttery taste. Wait staff was excellent. We went back later in the day for dessert…the largest single piece of cake we’ve ever set eyes on. Also, quite possibly the best cake we’ve ever tasted. Had the Choc Peanut Butter and German Choc. If you can decide on one, a single piece will literally serve four people. If I could give six stars, I would.
We made a surprise visit to 4th visit on the way to the farmers market, had lox, knish, latkes and bagels and coffee (I ended up buying one of their mugs later). What a place, it is legendary, thank goodness we took a good walk after, the service is great, the portions were a good size too, the hash looks as if it comes with its own base camp! on the way out buy a slab of cake for ten bucks it will feed the neighbourhood if you tire of it.
This was quite a walk from my hotel but it was worth it. Got right in even though it was Sunday afternoon. Had a pastrami on rye that was enormous. The potato pancakes were good. The potato salad isn't a mustard base. You get a small cookie with your order--or you can order one that is the size of a dinner plate. They bakery items in the case looked amazing and were ginormous but I was stuffed after half a sandwich.
Our table had a mix of breakfast and lunch offerings and everything was good. Lots of leftovers to enjoy later. Don't order cake unless you want enough for a week!
The service was excellent and packed just right 'to go'. Nothing spilled or leaked. They allowed a half order of potato pancakes, and the sour cream & applesauce were perfect for 1 person! The hamantaschen was a little short on the prune filling, but otherwise very good.
Some things are great, others are not. Frum people pay attention, and to clarify: THIS IS NOT A KOSHER RESTAURANT. There's no rabinical supervision, and meats are definitely not Kosher by any means. I guess it's what some would call Kosher Style. But if you are frum, go somewhere else. The only kosher restaurant in the area is Judah's Grill. Good place if you like Israeli food, or are craving a nice steak, or some chicken soup. This is the place. Definitely delicious Israeli food. Not Eastern European. Let's explain better. It's more of a Sephardic menú, not an Ashkenazi deli or eastern European one. It's mostly about what your grandma made. ???? So check the menu in advance. Menu is online. Desserts are delicious! Enjoy!
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There were five of us for lunch. I had an over-the-top sized corned beef sandwich for lunch, took the rest home and ate it for snack and for dinner. Then shared the other half with family. Meat on the bread was at least three or four inches high. We had wonderful potato pancakes, pastrami. kasha varnishkas, and a sweet fruit tzimmes. Good pickles and cole slaw. The cakes are multi-layered and about eight inches high. I also had a cottage cheese kugel that I took home. Waitress was very nice and helpful, patient. She gave us chocolate chip cookies as a table gift - as if we needed more food.
Famous would be able to charge less for all their items if they just put less food on the plate! There is no way, absolutely no way, anyone needs a 10" tall sandwich! Waste must be outrageous. How much of that food taken home is ever really eaten? Service is good though. I hadn't been to Famous in quite some time and won't be back. I resent having current prices make up for their Covid-closure time.
So good. Reasonable prices and very delectable food. Word of advice: the portions are enormous; so unless you haven’t eaten in a month or you’re thinking of taking some of the rest back home, share your order. The matzah ball soup is exquisite.
Ordered the smoked fish platter for 10 people. A huge step above the smoked fish platter we have gotten here in Cherry Hill. Highly recommended!
If you like a lot of food, this is your place. Small deli in Old City Philadelphia that has all day breakfast and huge sandwiches with lots of extras. Tables are close together and service is slow but food is filling. Too much food for me but most people love more than less food
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