Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
(215) 922-3274
700 S Fourth St
Philadelphia,
PA
19147
39.9404
-75.1497
Neighborhoods: Queen Village/ Pennsport, South Philadelphia
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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.
User Reviews
CJG29
January 02, 2009
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.
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Silverchild57
December 24, 2008
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!
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Anonymous
December 18, 2008
You know everything will be perfect -- pickles, matzo ball soup, fish, omelets. You can get chocolate chip cookies to go. The deli sandwiches are enormous -- pack up half and take home. The building is charming with a very authentic vibe. Don't forget the chocolate egg cream.
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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, Delicatessens
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Celeb Hangout, Brunch, Family Style Dining, Lunch Spot, Business Breakfast, Cheap Eats
General Info:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
