Schlesinger's Deli

Schlesinger's Delicatessen is Center City Philadelphia's answer to the traditional deli.  In the 1930s Joseph Schlesinger owned and operated a deli/luncheonette in West New York, New Jersey. More than eighty years later, his grandson Allan Domb continues the family tradition with Schlesinger's.

Schlesinger's serves classic dishes that have become the staples of deli fare: matzoh ball soup, noodle kugel, potato latkes and whitefish just to name a few.

Schlesinger's Delicatessen follows this century-old tradition. Best known for its oversized sandwiches, smoked fishes, massive desserts and traditional deli sides such as knishes, kugels, and potato pancakes, Schlesinger's is reminiscent of the country's original delis. The decor is authentic-hardwood floors, wood tables and chairs, tin ceiling, mirrors and stainless steel deli cases. Expect to find lox and bagels, corned beef specials, brisket platters, kasha varnishkes, black and white cookies, a case of Dr. Brown's soda and good conversation.

Schlesinger's is managed by Louis Barson, owner of Hymie's in Merion and a number of other delis in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.