Open 7 am to 9 pm daily
The rich, comforting goodness of Molly Schlesinger’s homemade chicken in the pot inspired her husband Joseph to open Schlesinger’s Luncheonette in the 1920s.  For more than forty years, the neighborhood gathered there to enjoy handmade Jewish deli specialties, sip chocolate egg creams at the lunch counter, and enjoy a sense of community.
Today, in the heart of Center City, Schlesinger’s Restaurant and Delicatessen continues the family legacy of good food and warm feelings—now owned by their grandson, Allan Domb.  At Schlesinger’s, we smoke our own meats in-house.  We bake our own knishes (and breads, and pastries too).  Everything we serve is made right here, by our own hands. We still remember how Molly’s potato latkes and slow-cooked brisket tasted—that’s why we use her recipes.  In an era of corporate cookie-cutter delis, Schlesinger’s is the real deal, serving up authentic family recipes with love.  We’re a gathering place for Center City restaurants—and office workers who need a warm and friendly break from a hard workday.  Whether you’re craving bagels and lox, kasha varnishkes, a 16-ounce cowboy steak, a black-and-white cookie, or just a hot bowl of matzoh ball soup guaranteed to cure your cold, you’ll find happiness at Schlesinger’s.  
We offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, catering, take-out, and delivery.  Please call us at (215) 735-7305 and tell us how we can give your family event, meeting, or dinner the traditional flavors of a true Jewish deli.
As Joseph Schlesinger always said, “A good dinner tonight means a better day tomorrow.”
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Breakfast
Schlesinger’s starts serving breakfast at 7 am daily.  Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee and a nova lox bagel, an Oy Vey omelet, corned beef hash with eggs, Grandma’s pancake-style fried matzo, or the best blintzes you’ve ever had.  We offer work week specials—stop by on your way to the office for a hearty breakfast to get you through the day!
Lunch
Schlesinger’s specialty sandwiches are stuffed with more than eight ounces of our top-quality meats. (We even smoke our own!)  Enjoy with a pickle spear and fresh salad or a cup of our comforting matzoh ball soup. Or try the Tel Aviv Tommy, a kosher hot dog topped with hot pastrami—you won’t believe it till you taste it!  Our burgers, reubens, dogs, and deli meats are the best in Center City, and if you’re on your lunch break, we’ll respect your time.  
Dinner
Joseph Schlesinger always said, “A good dinner tonight means a better day tomorrow.” You’ll love our traditional Jewish favorites. Try Bubbie’s chicken in the pot, the dish that launched a restaurant—or enjoy a cowboy steak dinner, homemade stuffed cabbage, even old-fashioned liver and onions.  We do it right.  Don’t forget to leave room for our home-baked desserts!
Catering
Whether you need a deli platter for the board meeting or a full traditional spread for your wedding brunch, Schlesinger’s caters for business and personal events of all sizes.  Just call us at (215) 735-7305 and tell us how we can help you put on the perfect event, or download our catering menu (http://www.schlesingersdeli.com/pdf/Schlesingers_Catering.pdf) to learn more.
Take-out and delivery
We know you love our food even when you don’t have time for a meal out—so we’re happy to offer our delicious Jewish deli treats for take-out and delivery.  You can order by phone at (215) 735-7305 or online at our website (https://schlesingers.foodtecsolutions.com/menu).  We deliver throughout Center City.
Bakery
At Schlesinger’s, we want everything to taste just like Bubbie made it—that’s why we do all of our own baking.  From oversized cookies to majestic cakes, knishes to halvah, our bakery counter is a beauty to behold.  Come on in and taste for yourself.


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