best Jewish deli City Line & vicinity

[kickshaw]

Since I haven't lived in Philadelphia or its nearby suburbs for some years now, I'd love to hear what fellow hounds have to say about their favorite (and not-so-favorite) Jewish delis these days. We're looking for lunch on a Saturday. Pardon if my search missed an older thread on this topic. Thanks!

[mkertello]

I vote for Murray's on Montgomery Ave. Lots of love to Hymie's, but the corned beef and the hot pastrami at Murray's are MORE amazing. I've had a bunch of other sandwiches and they are all awesome. Great cheese fries too!

[Whinerdiner]

I had to throw in another vote for Hymie's. We've never been disappointed there. Each time, we come away thinking, "Wow, that was the best ever!"

[kickshaw]

Thank you all! We now have several options, even one in KoP where our guest from Brazil will be working for a couple of weeks. If we visit more than one will report back. Much obliged!

[smobron]

hands down for me is Famous on 4th ...can't get enough of that pastrami ....I cant speak for much else on the menu as that is what I get everytime ...coleslaw and 1/2 sours on the table ...you just can't beat it

[monkeyrotica]

Seconded. I had a corned beef and pastrami combo this weekend. What a fantastic sandwich. And the cake and black and white cookies weren't shabby either.

[barryg]

For that extra punch, you can get the combo served on top of knishes... yum.

[sylviag]

Hymies on Montgomery Avenue.

Not on the menu but they always have it is soup (the cabbage borscht, of course) and half a sandwich.

There is a parking lot in the back.

[rocknroll52]

Hymies or Murrays. I've tried Katz and not liked it.

[RitterSportRules]

Depending on how far you want to drive, Pumpernick's in Montgomeryville (intersection of 309 and 202 near Montgomery Mall) is a good Jewish deli with a large dining room and an expansive menu. Their smoked fish and cold cuts are good and they have a "free" pickle bar.

http://pumpernicksdeli.com/

[Bashful3]

Am I missing something here? Wouldn't Famous Deli, which now has two locations, qualify? Their food is yummy, even if a tad too much to eat at one sitting. I was surprised how good their tongue sandwhiches, corned beef, even cooked food were.

[barryg]

Famous is better than most delis in NYC.

[sylviag]

Title of post said City Line and vicinity - that's why we didn't mention center city.

[bonappetite]

Yes, if OP wants to venture into city my vote would be Fourth St. as # 1. And I really like the 19th st. location.

[AgentRed]

Wait, there's a Famous Deli in center city? Address puh-leeze

[cwdonald]

Famous 4th Street Deli
700 South 4th Street or

38 S19th, between Market and Chestnut..

[barryg]

Just be to clear, Famous 4th St has no relation to Famous in the Northeast (is it on Bustleton?) or any other deli named Famous, I think there used to be a few of them.

[bonappetite]

Hymies on Montgomery and of course others may say Murry's across the street. They also opened a Katz's deli(famous NY deli, purported to be the best) on CityLine Ave, have not heard any reviews on it though.

[AgentRed]

Actually I think Katz's in Philadelphia has nothing to do with Katz's in NYC. I'm surprised the NYC deli hasn't sued already.

Katz's in Philly is also overpriced and mediocre.

[Den]

Only know of Hymies on Montgomery Avenue.

[cwdonald]

Fifteen miles out in King of Prussia is Michaels... meh is the best I can muster up for this restaurant. Personally I do not think that Philly has good deli.

[Prettypoodle]

Meh is too kind for Michaels IMO. :(