Share(215) 922-3274
700 S Fourth St
Philadelphia,
PA
19147
39.9404
-75.1497
Neighborhoods: Queen Village/ Pennsport, South Philadelphia
What People Are Saying About Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Big barely begins to describe the platters at this Brooklyn-style corner deli. Beneath art deco lamps, above tiled floors, through gleaming windows, black-and-white-clad servers bear up seriously heavy trays of 15-ounce brisket sandwiches, open-faced creations of potato-and-frankfurter-stuffed knishes topped with pastrami and Swiss cheese, stuffed cabbages the size of footballs, dense and delicious matzoh pancakes, and creamy, salty whitefish platters. The great dessert selection includes homemade chocolate chip cookies offered at meal's end.
01/02/09
BEATS OUT NYC DELIS
by CJG29 at Citysearch
Never had a bad meal here -- my family stops in weekly. Great for kids. Try omlettes, sandwiches, salads are not to be beat! Don't leave without trying a slice of cheescake. Great neighborhood deli -- with politicos known to stop by.
- Pros: Great Food -- HUGE portions
- Cons: NONE
12/24/08
The Best Jewish Deli in Philly
by Silverchild57 at Citysearch
I am a New Yorker by birth and upbringing-until I ate at Famous 4th Street, I had not experienced the real deal in Philadelphia. Best bagels and lox, and best corned beef, pastrami, etc. anywhere in the region outside of New York.
Gigantic sandwiches-nobody could eat a whole one in one sitting! From pickles to rugelach a wonderful eating experience-the service is great too!
- Pros: Excellent food, service, and ambience.
- Cons: A bit expensive, but you get at least two meals out of a sandwich
09/20/08
Best pastrami reuben I have ever had!
by jcreek2004 at Citysearch
I dropped by at lunch the other day with no idea of what I was about to experience. I ordered their pastrami reuben. It was the most incredible sandwich I have ever had. I have had a lot of reubens and none of them come close to this sandwich. The pastrami practically melts in your mouth. The size of the sandwich is enormous. The bread is delicious and they serve it at a perfect temperature. The only thing I had a problem with at first was the price. I ordered it and thought, "Damn fourteen dollars, it better be good". It was worth every penny.
- Pros: The food. Isn't that what we went there for anyway.
- Cons: The price seems scary at first but wait till you see and eat the sandwich. You will see the worth.
The Details on Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
When To Go:
Crowds come heaviest on weekend days, when they line up past deli cases to wait for tables.
The Extras:
Patrons too full to consider eating dessert should nonetheless consider taking home a slab of mocha-frosted checkerboard cake, or a buttery knotted rugalach cookie.
Know Before You Go:
Call ahead for holiday briskets, whole cheesecakes, and hard salami.
Category:
Restaurants, Catering, Delis And Delicatessens
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Celeb Hangout, Brunch, Lunch Spot, Family Style Dining, Business Breakfast, Cheap Eats
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
