The Philadelphia Inquirer
May 2026
The Kibitz Room deli in Cherry Hill has reopened under familiar hands
After a brief pause, the beloved South Jersey deli is back, with the same family carrying the tradition forward.
What they're saying
Reviews & Press
Five-star
From Google
"Quintessential Jersey deli with delicious, hearty sandwiches and superb service. Highly recommend the pastrami special on challah roll ❤️"
"Best pastrami I've had outside of New York. The pickle bar alone is worth the drive — sour, half-sour, pickled tomatoes, the works. Sandy runs the room like a pro."
"A tried-and-true Jewish deli that has stood the test of time. Consistently great food, quick service, and prices that are more than fair for the mountain of meat you get."
"Matzo ball soup like my grandmother used to make. Corned beef piled a mile high. This is the real thing."
Five-star
From Yelp
"By far the best Jewish deli you will find in Southern Jersey — and most likely Northern Jersey too. Everything is made on site. HUGE portions for the price. Taste is excellent. Atmosphere is inviting."
"The Reuben was outrageous — hot, juicy, dripping with dressing, and the rye held it all together. Split one with a friend and you'll still have leftovers."
"Old-school deli done right. Servers know the regulars, the coffee never runs empty, and the smoked fish platter is a work of art. This place is a South Jersey treasure."
"I've been coming here for years and it never disappoints. The knishes, the potato pancakes, the Dr. Brown's on ice — you leave feeling like you just visited family."
In the press
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The Philadelphia Inquirer
April 2026
Kibitz Room is poised for a Cherry Hill comeback
The family behind the region's most beloved Jewish deli readies a return to Springdale Road.
42 Freeway
2026
The Kibitz Room Cherry Hill Announces May Reopening
Big news for South Jersey foodies: one of the region's most beloved New York-style delis is returning to The Shops at Holly Ravine.
Philadelphia Magazine
Best of Philly
Best Pastrami
Named the region's best pastrami — hand-cut, hand-piled, and worth the drive across the bridge.
WFPG / NJ 101.5
Feature
A haven for traditional Jewish deli delights in South Jersey
Latkes, knishes, kugel and the kind of overstuffed sandwiches you can't find just anywhere — The Kibitz Room carries the torch in Cherry Hill.
BZ Maestro Eats
2022
Kibitzing in South Jersey
A love letter to the Cherry Hill deli that has been serving New York-style Jewish deli to the Delaware Valley for decades.
SJ Magazine
March 7, 2003
Biggest Sandwiches
Sandwiches so big you will surely get your money's worth — if you can get your mouth around them. A tower of corn beef, a pile of pastrami — whatever you fill it with, you'll get your fill.
SJ Magazine
February 7, 2003
Best Corned Beef Sandwiches
The best New York deli we have. The sandwiches are very fresh and very large. Wait until you see the size of the rye bread slices.
Best of South Jersey
Award-winner, more times than we can count
Best Pastrami
— Philadelphia Magazine
Best Place to Bring a Child
— SJ Magazine
Best Value — Cheap Eats
— NJ Monthly
Wildest Pickle Bar
— SJ Magazine
Best Checkerboard Cake
— SJ Magazine
Runner-Up Best Black & White Cookies
— SJ Magazine
Biggest Sandwiches
— SJ Magazine
Best Corned Beef Sandwiches
— SJ Magazine