The Borscht Belt Delicatessen

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   Michelle

   Philadelphia1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We have had some inconsistent experiences in the past, but this past Saturday was a really poor experience. Our waitress was fine, and she was very apologetic, but I will really debate whether or not we can return. I asked that my son's burger bun not be buttered or grilled, but it came both buttered and grilled. The club sandwich I split with my mother came with shaved lettuce (which looked like garnish), one single piece of bacon and no cheese. The french fries came to the table raw -- literally uncooked. While the bun and the fries were replaced, a gentleman took half of the club (my mother and I had each taken a quarter on our plates, which were uneaten, once we looked inside, and he returned the half with a slice of cheese but it looked like someone had clearly pulled it all apart and put it back together. At that point, the club sandwich was basically inedible and that really grossed me out, and we did not eat it. Lunch took forever, with everyone getting their food at all different times, edible and otherwise. We have definitely had a variety of experiences at Borscht Belt, but this was a costly lunch that was incredibly disappointing.
   

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   Stefanie

   Philadelphia2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   We had the simplest of orders for 3 people (10.30 on a Saturday - moderately > not busy) - Bagel with whitefish, scrambled eggs. It took a while to get our drinks and each drink came at a different time, The latte came after the food because we had to remind the waiter. It also took the waiter 15 minutes to come back and say they didn't have the bagel she wanted. Food was luke warm when served. The coffee is pretty bad. service left a lot to be desired. All for just under $80 including tip. We will not return
   

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   Adam VIP

   Philadelphia30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 11 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   You get a good amount of food for the money. Interesting and inventive menu. A fun take on classic Jewish Deli
   

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   Megan

   Philadelphia100 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 4 January 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   The pickles and health salad were fantastic. Sandwiches were good. The tables were way too close together for us to be comfortable.
   

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   Danielle

   Philadelphia3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s an adorable place Nicole did an amazing job serving our food! We will be back to try my very first Chop Cheese
   

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   JoelR VIP

   Philadelphia40 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 31 March 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent all around! Genuine NY deli experience with a chef that tried everyday to make it even better!
   

   The Borscht Belt DelicatessenResponded on 6 April 2024

   Thank you so much for your kind words!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 10 March 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Restaurant’s decor and ambience was charming, the food tasty, the service excellent …but the price for 1 small piece of challah French Toast was outrageous. Wished the portions were larger for the prices!
   

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   Mady VIP

   Philadelphia3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 8 March 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   They have done away with wait staff. Orders are placed at register and this leads to crowded register area. I think they will eventually goes back to having wait staff as this new system will not work especially when they are crowded
   

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   IrinaM

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 21 February 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The place is small but cozy. Great service. Lot's of options to choose from.
   

   The Borscht Belt DelicatessenResponded on 27 March 2024

   Thank you for your kind words, Irina! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
   

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    Michael

    Philadelphia12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 11 February 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    Small portions and expensive. Would not return to eat there
    

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