Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
Best Deli in Philadelphia · PA
Overstuffed sandwiches in Queen Village since 1923.
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen has fed Queen Village since 1923 — the oldest deli in Philadelphia and a Jewish-American institution known for sandwiches stacked to absurd heights, a bowl of pickles on arrival, and a plate of chocolate-chip cookies at every table.
Through several stewardships it has kept its old-world scale and swagger — corned beef, pastrami, brisket and matzo ball soup — earning the 2025 Centurion Award for Best Deli in Philadelphia.
What they're known for
- Sky-high corned beef & pastrami
- Matzo ball soup
- Chocolate-chip cookies on every table
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Why this business cleared the bar.
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- ✓Years in operation. Operating in Philadelphia since 1923 — 103 years of continuous business.
- ✓Sustained online presence. An established local institution with a consistent public footprint — listings, coverage, and word of mouth in Philadelphia.
- ✓Established customer track record. A deep public track record: Philadelphia has kept Famous 4th Street Delicatessen busy for 103 years.
- ✓Liked by customers and the community. Genuinely beloved by Philadelphia regulars and visitors alike — a bona fide community favorite.
- ✓Recognition in the local community. Named best deli in Philadelphia for 2025 for a century of overstuffed sandwiches, plate-sized chocolate chip cookies, and Election Day tradition.
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Award record
2025 Centurion Award
Best Deli in Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA · Awarded under the 2025 evaluationVisit Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
The details, verified.
Clean, checkable facts about Famous 4th Street Delicatessen.
- Legal / trading name
- Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
- Category
- Delicatessen
- Founded
- 1923, Philadelphia, PA
- Location
- 700 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
- Centurion Award
- Best Deli in Philadelphia — 2025
- Record last verified
- July 2026
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Frequently asked questions.
What is Famous 4th Street Delicatessen?
Queen Village Jewish deli operating since 1923, known for towering sandwiches, matzo ball soup, and its role as Philadelphia's Election Day lunch spot.
Is Famous 4th Street Delicatessen award-winning?
Yes — Famous 4th Street Delicatessen is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Deli in Philadelphia, a verified, criteria-based award. Named best deli in Philadelphia for 2025 for a century of overstuffed sandwiches, plate-sized chocolate chip cookies, and Election Day tradition.
Where is Famous 4th Street Delicatessen?
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen is in Philadelphia, PA.
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