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Schlesinger's
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- 4.7 ( 48 reviews)
- $$, $$$
We were in Philadelphia for three days and ate four meals at Schlesinger’s. A delicatessen, in the Jewish tradition, Schlesinger’s is a fantastic representative of this kind of restaurant. Generous portions of delicious food, a deft hand with the kind of recipes that make a deli’s reputation, casual and warm, this was a find for hungry travelers. Stumbling in early on a weekday, we found the Work Week Breakfast Special. For $3.95 you get eggs, flavorful home fries, a choice of toast including rye, with seeds and without, and coffee. A yummy bargain. For lunch, the Fish Combo for 2 (feeds four) at $29.95 was the most generous platter of smoked fish, kippered salmon, whitefish spread, cream cheese, sliced vegies, and bagels I’ve ever encountered. I really don’t know how they’ll stay in business given the size of their portions, but I wish them well. And the pastrami! And the homemade mustard! And the chicken soup with not just matzo balls, but noodle bows and fresh chicken meat. Order the cup, the bowl is too big for one person. It’s not perfect. The kishka was too salty, the kasha was cool rather than hot, but the flavor is wonderful. Did I mention the chopped liver with schmaltz? Go, eat, try the home-made pickles. It’s a terrific place.
| Day of the Week | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 7:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 7:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 7:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 7:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 7:00 - 21:00 |
| Sunday | 7:00 - 21:00 |
Cuisines
- 🍔 American
- 🥪 Deli
Dining Options
- 💺 Seating
- 🥡 Takeout
- 🍽️ Table service
- 📅 Reservations
- 🚚 Delivery
- 🍱 Lunch
- 🍽️ Dinner
- 🍳 Breakfast
Recommended Reviews
4.7
Hannah Rohrbacher
Went for breakfast and the whole table was overwhelming happy with the quality of the food and how we didn’t have to wait in a classic philly style Sunday morning brunch line. The complimentary pickle bar is INSANE. The “health salad†(in said pickle bar) is so good I’d eat it everyday. Highly recommend and will be back for more breakfast, and lunch, and pastries, and heck probably also dinner!!
Laura Perez
Enjoyed a wonderful lunch here today with friends. I had the Stanley Reuben sandwich and it was delicious. It's a classic deli in Center City.
Sarah L
Schlesinger's is more than a typical Delicatessen. How so!? Because it has a rich history as well as the quality of their food. When I visit here, I feel as though I am back in Brooklyn; the food brings me back to my childhood of spending the weekends with my Nana and grandparents. So for me, it is a place of reminiscing. The quality of the food is impeccable. They offer sit down, take out and catering. Located right in center City, if you are like me and live in Jersey just hop on the train and you are there. If you are a pastrami lover, a Reuben lover this is the place for you! With such a wonderful selection of foods and desserts to choose from you can never go wrong with what you decide as it is all delicious! While you wait, if you choose to dine in, you can go to the pickle bar and set your self up a bowl of pickles, coleslaw, potatoe and or macaroni salad. The Service is friendly and the prices do not break the bank $$ and they are open 7 days a week.
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