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2007 Philadelphia AreaKosher Community Survey
Final Report
January 15, 2008
Kosher Community Surveys LLCwww.kosher-community-surveys.com
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Table of Contents
Best of Kosher Philadelphia..............................2
Complete Survey Results ................................5
Stores/Butchers .......................................5Restaurants .............................................11Bakeries...................................................18
Kosher Quality Scores .....................................21
Philadelphia Kosher Directory...........................23
Restaurants .............................................23Bakeries...................................................27Caterers ...................................................30Stores/Butchers .......................................33Kosher Supervision Organizations ..........35Kosher Blogs & Web Sites ......................37
End Notes .........................................................38
© 2008 Kosher Community Surveys LLCAll rights reserved.
Kosher Community Surveys and its logo are trademarksof Kosher Community Surveys LLC.
The 2007 Philadelphia Area Kosher CommunitySurvey (KCS) received an excellent reception from thecommunity with a response rate of close to 300participants – an impressive improvement over lastyear’s inaugural survey! The KCS feedback process isclearly taking hold in Philadelphia.
Despite good participation, there were not enoughwritten comments to create full summaries for most ofthe establishments. As KCS is all about improvement,we challenge kosher consumers in Philadelphia towrite more written comments for next year’s survey!
In any event, for those establishments that did well,please congratulate them. For those establishmentsthat need improvement, let them know that we lookforward to seeing scores go up next year!
Good Noshing,Neil Rosenbaum
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Best Of Kosher Philadelphia
Notes on Ratings
In order to qualify for “Best Of” recognition, an establishment must
have received at least 50 evaluations. The top establishments were
determined by adding together the percentage of customers whoranked the establishment “very good” or “excellent” in the each
category.
There are multiple kosher supervision agencies in the Philadelphia
area; use the kosher directory portion of this report to see which one
supervises each establishment.
Overall Winners
Best Kosher Restaurant: Singapore VegetarianKosher Restaurant
Best Kosher RestaurantRunner-Up:
Mama`s VegetarianRestaurant
* * *
Best Kosher Bakery: New York Bagels
Best Kosher BakeryRunner-Up:
Roling's Bakery
* * *
Best Kosher Store/Butcher: ShopRite of theGarden State Pavilion
Best Kosher Store/ButcherRunner-Up:
ShopRite on the Boulevard
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Stores/Butchers
Winners
Service Quality R&R Produce & Fish
ShopRite of the GardenState Pavilion
Environment(Décor/Appearance/Cleanliness)
ShopRite of the GardenState Pavilion
Selection ShopRite of the GardenState Pavilion
Quality of Fresh & PreparedFoods
ShopRite of the GardenState Pavilion
Price ShopRite of the GardenState Pavilion
Runner-ups
Service Quality Genuardi's (Wynnewood)
Itzik’s Glatt Kosher Meats &Deli
Environment(Décor/Appearance/Cleanliness)
Genuardi's (Wynnewood)
Selection ShopRite on the Boulevard
Quality of Fresh & PreparedFoods
R&R Produce & Fish
Price ShopRite on the Boulevard
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Restaurants
Winners
Food Quality Mama`s Vegetarian Restaurant
Service Quality Singapore Vegetarian KosherRestaurant
Environment(Décor/Appearance/
Cleanliness)
Yi-Tzi Peking
Value Singapore Vegetarian KosherRestaurant
Runner-ups
Food Quality Singapore Vegetarian KosherRestaurant
Service Quality Yi-Tzi Peking
Mama`s Vegetarian Restaurant
Environment(Décor/Appearance/
Cleanliness)
Singapore Vegetarian KosherRestaurant
Value Mama`s Vegetarian Restaurant
Bakeries
Winners
Food Quality New York Bagels
Service Quality New York Bagels
Selection New York Bagels
Environment(Décor/Appearance/
Cleanliness)
Roling's Bakery
Value New York Bagels
Runner-ups
Food Quality Roling's Bakery
Service Quality Roling's Bakery
Selection Roling's Bakery
Environment(Décor/Appearance/
Cleanliness)
New York Bagels
Value Roling's Bakery
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Complete Survey Results:Stores/Butchers
ACME (Narberth)
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Service quality 2% 4% 21% 48% 24%
Environment(Cleanliness/layout)
2% 6% 20% 49% 24%
Selection ofmerchandise
1% 4% 24% 40% 32%
Quality of fresh &prepared foods
1% 4% 21% 38% 30%
Price 3% 11% 31% 46% 9%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 161
Summary of Comments:ACME (Narbeth) received a significant number of writtencomments, which tended to provide areas of requestedimprovement. On the positive side, customers indicated thatthey enjoyed the sushi. In addition, consumers appreciatedthat the bakery was pas yisrael and pareve. On the negativeside, the store is seen as having slow service, limited selectionof kosher products, and not being as well stocked with generalgroceries as other ACME stores (due to its smaller size).
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Genuardi's (Wynnewood)
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Service quality 1% 3% 18% 40% 35%
Environment(Cleanliness/layout)
1% 2% 9% 41% 46%
Selection ofmerchandise
2% 9% 29% 41% 18%
Quality of fresh &prepared foods
1% 7% 26% 39% 24%
Price 10% 20% 43% 20% 6%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 126
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary. The comments that were providedfocused on the good quality of the deli department and apositive assessment of the sushi offerings.
Genuardi's (Rockledge)
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Service quality 5% 9% 20% 27% 37%
Environment(Cleanliness/layout)
2% 0% 15% 36% 48%
Selection ofmerchandise
12% 21% 41% 21% 5%
Quality of fresh &prepared foods
5% 2% 30% 33% 26%
Price 7% 9% 44% 27% 12%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 59
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary.
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Itzik’s Glatt Kosher Meats & Deli
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Service quality 7% 5% 10% 27% 49%
Environment(Cleanliness/layout)
8% 12% 18% 30% 30%
Selection ofmerchandise
12% 20% 33% 22% 12%
Quality of fresh &prepared foods
3% 9% 12% 25% 37%
Price 3% 9% 34% 36% 19%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 60
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary. The comments that were providedfocused on the fact that the store carried a wide variety ofmeats and the store’s friendly atmosphere.
Klapholz’s Kosher Delicatessen
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Service quality 4% 10% 11% 31% 42%
Environment(Cleanliness/layout)
1% 10% 17% 34% 31%
Selection ofmerchandise
4% 11% 27% 36% 19%
Quality of fresh &prepared foods
3% 1% 23% 25% 45%
Price 11% 20% 30% 30% 9%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 71
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary. The comments that were providedfocused on the store’s limited selection (but at the same time,being impressed at the selection of buffalo meat that isoffered), as well as a desire for more expanded hours,
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R&R Produce & Fish
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Service quality 1% 5% 5% 29% 60%
Environment(Cleanliness/layout)
8% 13% 32% 32% 17%
Selection ofmerchandise
3% 13% 22% 39% 24%
Quality of fresh &prepared foods
0% 4% 13% 35% 42%
Price 13% 21% 25% 35% 5%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 79
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary. The comments that were providedfocused on the owners having a reputation as nice people, thestore offering good service, and the quality of the fish beingvery good.
ShopRite on the Boulevard
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Service quality 3% 6% 26% 40% 25%
Environment(Cleanliness/layout)
2% 7% 17% 43% 30%
Selection ofmerchandise
2% 3% 10% 45% 40%
Quality of fresh &prepared foods
4% 5% 13% 39% 30%
Price 2% 8% 24% 38% 26%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 124
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary. The comments that were providedconsisted of a mix of general positive statements about thestore and some negative specific comments. On the positiveside, consumers appreciated the store’s full kosher departmentand the selection it offered. On the negative side, store patronsfound that the prepared foods were not so appetizing. Kosherconsumers also expressed a suggestion that the storeconsider changing its bakery to pareve/pas yisroael.
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ShopRite of the Garden State Pavilion
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Service quality 0% 1% 9% 37% 50%
Environment(Cleanliness/layout)
0% 2% 7% 35% 56%
Selection ofmerchandise
0% 0% 5% 28% 68%
Quality of fresh &prepared foods
0% 1% 11% 29% 54%
Price 0% 1% 16% 49% 34%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 87
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary. The comments that were providedfocused on the “great” selection and good prices, as well as animpressive selection of goods for Passover. Consumers alsomentioned that they travel from Pennsylvania to shop at thisspecific store.
Simon’s Butcher
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Service quality 0% 2% 4% 7% 87%
Environment(Cleanliness/layout)
5% 11% 21% 43% 21%
Selection ofmerchandise
0% 7% 20% 31% 42%
Quality of fresh &prepared foods
0% 0% 12% 30% 56%
Price 0% 7% 13% 38% 42%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 45
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary. The comments that were providedfocused on the friendliness and good service provided by theowners as well as the quality of the sausages.
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Other Establishments
The following restaurants did not receive the minimum number(40) of respondents to have their scores listed:
• Main Line Kosher Meats• Bustleton Kosher Meat Market• Glendale Kosher Meats & Poultry• Cherry Hill Kosher• McCaffrey’s Supermarket (Yardley)
Kosher Community Surveys will attempt to work with theseestablishments next year to better ensure that their customers’feedback is included in the final report.
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Full Survey Results: Restaurants
Cafe Shira
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Food quality 6% 14% 33% 31% 16%
Service quality 27% 27% 27% 14% 4%
Environment(cleanliness/
appearance/décor)
7% 16% 38% 30% 10%
Value 18% 22% 34% 21% 4%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 126
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary. The comments that were providedfocused on slowness of service, relatively small food portionsfor the amount paid, noisy acoustics, and missing menu items.Comments on the food indicated that the food quality asgenerally good, albeit inconsistent.
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Espresso Cafe & Sushi Bar
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Food quality 0% 7% 15% 24% 55%
Service quality 3% 18% 17% 28% 33%
Environment(cleanliness/
appearance/décor)
2% 3% 32% 26% 36%
Value 6% 12% 24% 29% 30%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 88
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary. The comments that were providedfocused on the fact the food quality was very good (but on theexpensive side) and there was positive experience with theestablishment’s service.
Harmony Chinese Vegetarian Restaurant
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Food quality 0% 5% 28% 35% 33%
Service quality 0% 3% 25% 48% 25%
Environment(Cleanliness/
appearance/décor)
0% 3% 44% 28% 26%
Value 0% 0% 23% 48% 30%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 40
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a summary.
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Holy Land Grill
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Food quality 2% 11% 32% 37% 18%
Service quality 4% 15% 44% 28% 9%
Environment(Cleanliness/
appearance/décor)
19% 29% 33% 14% 4%
Value 7% 13% 41% 24% 15%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 91
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary. The comments that were providedfocused on satisfaction of the quantity of food provided, whilethe quality of the dishes ranges significantly.
Holy Land Pizza
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Food quality 3% 8% 36% 40% 12%
Service quality 5% 9% 43% 31% 11%
Environment(Cleanliness/
appearance/décor)
9% 20% 40% 26% 5%
Value 3% 13% 38% 33% 14%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 97
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary. The comments that were providedfocused on the inconsistent food quality.
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Lin’s Kosher Chinese Kitchen
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Food quality 0% 8% 18% 33% 43%
Service quality 0% 10% 31% 23% 36%
Environment(Cleanliness/
appearance/décor)
0% 5% 28% 20% 48%
Value 8% 5% 23% 33% 33%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 40
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary. The comments that were providedfocused on the general enjoyment of the food served at thisrestaurant.
Maccabeam
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Food quality 0% 4% 23% 46% 27%
Service quality 0% 7% 38% 44% 11%
Environment(cleanliness/
appearance/décor)
13% 27% 30% 23% 7%
Value 0% 7% 46% 33% 14%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 96
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary. The comments that were providedfocused on appreciation of the new décor renovation, thedifficulty in obtaining parking, the establishment’s inability tokeep ingredients and dishes in stock, and the sentiment thatthe food overall was good.
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Mama`s Vegetarian Restaurant
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Food quality 0% 0% 3% 24% 73%
Service quality 0% 3% 21% 27% 49%
Environment(cleanliness/
appearance/décor)
1% 9% 24% 30% 36%
Value 1% 2% 12% 29% 56%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 132
Summary of Comments:Mama’s Vegetarian Restaurant’s falafel gets rave reviews fromcustomers – a number of people stated that this establishmenthas the “best falafel in the country”. Patrons appreciate theavailability of quality kosher food in the downtown area at areasonable price. On the negative side, Mama’s has a limitedmenu and the physical space is small, crowded, and noisy.Many people recommend getting take-out.
Shalom Pizza
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Food quality 5% 5% 28% 40% 22%
Service quality 6% 13% 31% 33% 17%
Environment(Cleanliness/
appearance/décor)
17% 27% 39% 13% 5%
Value 7% 9% 31% 38% 15%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 97
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary. Comments expressed appreciation thatthe establishment is able to provide consistently good pizza.Space at the restaurant is limited, so customers recommendordering for take-out or delivery.
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Singapore Vegetarian Kosher Restaurant
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Food quality 0% 4% 6% 47% 44%
Service quality 0% 1% 6% 45% 48%
Environment(cleanliness/
appearance/décor)
0% 1% 15% 53% 30%
Value 0% 0% 10% 45% 45%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 73
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a summary.
Yi-Tzi Peking
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Food quality 2% 6% 16% 38% 39%
Service quality 3% 10% 11% 37% 39%
Environment(Cleanliness/
appearance/décor)
0% 2% 12% 41% 46%
Value 4% 13% 28% 32% 23%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 182
Summary of Comments:Yi-Tzi Peking received generally good written comments onfood quality, although there were some comments regardinginconsistency in food preparation. The owner was singled outas providing good service to his customers. Generalcomments about service were also good, with a minority ofpeople indicating negative experiences. While most commentsabout the environment were positive, some customersexpressed that the décor could use some small improvements.The restaurant’s reservation requirement causes somefrustration with customers, and a number of patrons requestedthat Yi-Tzi Peking consider expanded hours.
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Other Establishments
The following establishments on this year’s survey did notreceive the minimum number (40) of respondents to have theirscores listed:
• Kingdom of Vegetarians• Cherry Street Kosher Restaurant• Mama’s Grill on South Street• Leo's Deli (Cherry Hill JCC)• Maxim (Cherry Hill)• Café Zohar
Kosher Community Surveys will attempt to work with theseestablishments next year to better ensure that their customers’feedback is included in the final report.
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Full Survey Results: Bakeries
New York Bagels
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Food quality 1% 0% 3% 31% 64%
Service quality 2% 1% 6% 30% 61%
Selection 0% 3% 14% 36% 47%
Environment(cleanliness/
appearance/décor)
2% 8% 34% 30% 26%
Value(relationship between
quality and price)
1% 3% 13% 34% 48%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 90
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary. The comments that were providedfocused on, not surprisingly, the good quality of the bagels.
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Roling's Bakery
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Food quality 0% 0% 11% 30% 59%
Service quality 2% 1% 8% 32% 57%
Selection 1% 5% 18% 34% 42%
Environment(cleanliness/
appearance/décor)
2% 2% 23% 33% 40%
Value(relationship between
quality and price)
1% 4% 24% 34% 37%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 99
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary. Most of the comments that wereprovided lauded the quality of the challah.
Weiss Bakery
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Food quality 2% 7% 21% 32% 38%
Service quality 9% 7% 21% 36% 27%
Selection 9% 11% 41% 20% 20%
Environment(cleanliness/
appearance/décor)
11% 13% 36% 25% 16%
Value(relationship between
quality and price)
13% 2% 27% 41% 18%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 56
Summary of Comments:There were not a sufficient number of written comments tocreate a full summary. The comments that were providedfocused on two elements: (1) that store hours were too limitedand (2) that products are trucked in from New York.
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Other Establishments
The following establishments did not receive the minimumnumber of respondents (40) to have their scores listed:
• Anne's Cake Pan• Bagel Spot, The (Cherry Hill)• Buy the Dozen• Café Zohar• Cookies By Design• Eiselen's Pastry Shoppe• Hesh's Eclair Bake Shoppe• Hutchinson's Classic Bakery• Irene's Gourmet Store• Kaplan's New Model Bakery• Lipkin & Sons Bakery• Main Line Cakes/Bestcake Bakery• Nate's Bagels• U-Take the Cake
• Viking Bakery
Kosher Community Surveys will attempt to work with theseestablishments next year to increase the chances that theircustomers’ feedback is included in the final report.
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Kosher Quality Scores
“Kosher Quality Scores” are based on adding the Very Goodand Excellent percentages in each of the rated categories(e.g., Quality of Food). A number in bold indicates the highestscore for that category (e.g., service quality). KQS are givenonly to those establishments who have received 50 or moresurveys.
For the full picture on any establishment, see the full statisticsstarting on page 5 of this report.
Restaurants
Food Service Environment Value
Café Shira 47 18 40 25
Espresso Café 79 61 62 59
Holy Land Grill 55 37 18 39
Holy Land Pizza 52 42 31 47
Maccabeam 73 55 30 47
Mama’sVegetarian
97 76 66 85
Shalom Pizza 62 50 18 53
SingaporeVegetarian
91 93 83 90
Yi-Tzi Peking 77 76 87 55
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Stores
Service
Environ-ment Selection Quality Price
ACME 72 73 72 68 55
Genuardi’s(Wynnewood)
75 87 59 63 26
Genuardi’s(Rockledge)
64 84 26 59 39
Itzik’s GlattKosher
76 60 34 62 55
Klapholz’sKosher Deli
73 65 55 70 39
R&R Produce &Fish
89 49 63 77 40
Shoprite on theBoulevard
65 73 85 69 64
Shoprite of theGarden StatePavilion
87 91 96 83 83
Bakeries
Food ServiceSelec-
tionEnviron-ment Price
New YorkBagels
95 91 83 56 82
Roling’s Bakery 89 89 76 73 71
Weiss Bakery 70 63 40 41 59
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Philadelphia Kosher Directory
Restaurants
Cafe Shira134 Bala AvenueBala Cynwyd, PA 19004610-664-5570www.cafeshira.comSupervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Cafe Zohar10186 Bustleton Ave.Philadelphia PA215-969-6003Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Cherry Street Chinese Vegetarian1010 Cherry StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107215-922-8957 or 215-923-3663www.phillychinatown.com/cherrystreet.htmSupervision: Rabbinical Assembly
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Espresso Café & Sushi Bar7814 Castor AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19152215-745-0130Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Falk Dining Room (Penn Kosher Dining)Steinhardt Hall, 215 South 39th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19104215-573-7596Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Holy Land Grill7628 Castor AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19152215-725-7000www.holylandgrill.comSupervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Holy Land Pizza8010 Castor AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19152215-725-7444www.holylandpizza.comSupervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Kingdom of Vegetarians Restaurant129 North 11th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107215-413-2290Supervision: Rabbinical Assembly
Leo's DeliJewish Community Center1301 Springdale RoadCherry Hill, NJ 08003856-424-4444 Ext. 158Supervision: Tri-County Vaad Hakashruth
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Lin Glatt Kosher Chinese RestaurantGarden State Pavilions (ShopRite Plaza)2230 RT 70 WCherry Hill, NJ 08002856-488-3555www.kosher88.comSupervision: OK/Tri-County Vaad Hakashruth
Maccabeam Restaurant128 South 12th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107215-922-5922Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Mama’s Grill Restaurant630 South StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19147215-922-6300Supervision: Ko Kosher Supervision
Mama's Vegetarian Restaurant18 South 20th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19103215-751-0477www.mamasvegetarian.comSupervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Maoz Vegetarian Restaurant248 South StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19147215-625-3500Supervision: Ko Kosher Supervision
Max and David's International Kosher Restaurant8120 Old York Road, 150 Yorktown PlazaElkins Park, PA 19027215-885-2400www.maxanddavids.comSupervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
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New Samosa Multicultural Vegetarian1214 Walnut StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107215-546-2009Supervision: Ko Kosher Supervision
New Harmony Vegetarian135 North 9th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107215-627-4520Supervision: Rabbinical Assembly
Shalom Pizza7598 Haverford AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19151215-878-1500Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Singapore Kosher Vegetarian1006 Race StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107215-922-3288Supervision: Rabbinical Assembly
Taj India Authentic Vegetarian Cuisine10863 Bustleton AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19116215-677-4400Supervision: Ko Kosher Supervision
Uduppi Dosa HouseCenter PlazaBensalem, PA 19020215-638-4008www.uduppidosa.comSupervision: Ko Kosher Supervision
Yi-Tzi Peking145 Montgomery AvenueBala Cynwyd, PA 19004484-562-9489www.yitzipeking.comSupervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
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Bakeries
Acme (Narberth)829 Montgomery AvenueNarberth, PA 19072610-668-1738Supervision: OU
Anne's Cake Pan815 Horsham RoadHorsham, PA 19044215-675-7491Supervision: Rabbi Joshua Toledano
Bagel Spot, The600 N. Kings HighwayCherry Hill, NJ 08034856-755-9330Supervision: Tri-County Vaad HaKashruth
Bestcake Bakery/Mainline Cakes7594 Haverford AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19151215-878-1127Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Buy the Dozen219 Haverford AvenueNarberth, PA 19072610-667-9440Supervision: Rabbi Joshua Toledano
Cafe Zohar10186 Bustleton Ave.Philadelphia PA215-969-6003Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
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Cookies By Design56 East Uwchlan AvenueExton, PA 19341610-594-0122Supervision: Rabbinical Assembly
Eiselen's Pastry Shoppe7130 Ridge AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19128215-482-3111Supervision: Rabbinical Assembly
Giant Food Stores, Inc., In-store Bakery1760 Dekalb PikeBlue Bell, PA 19422610-239-7802Supervision: Rabbinical Assembly
Giant Food Stores, Inc., In-store Bakery314 Horsham RoadHorsham, PA 19044215-682-7424Supervision: Ko Kosher Supervision
Giant Food Stores, Inc., In-store Bakery2nd Street Pike & Knowler AvenueSouthampton, PA 18966215-357-5324Supervision: Ko Kosher Supervision
Giant Food Stores, Inc., In-store Bakery700 Stony Hill RoadYardley, PA 19067215-493-3540Supervision: Rabbinical Assembly
Giant Food Stores, Inc., In-Store Bakery720-D West Street RoadWarminster, PA 18974215-674-4652Supervision: Ko Kosher Supervision
Hesh's Éclair Bake Shoppe7721 Castor AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19152215-728-9331Supervision: Rabbinical Assembly
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Hutchinson's Classic Bakery1619 Grant Avenue, Grant Plaza TwoPhiladelphia, PA 19115215-676-8612Supervision: Ko Kosher Supervision
Irene's Bakery & Gourmet Store10085 Sandmeyer LanePhiladelphia, PA 19116215-969-0535Supervision: Ko Kosher Supervision
Kaplan's New Model Bakery901 North 3rd StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19123215-627-5288Supervision: unknown
Lipkin and Sons Bakery8013 Castor AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19152215-342-3005Supervision: Aitz Chaim Synagogue Center
Nate's Bagels1619 Grant AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19115215-676-3772Supervision: Ko Kosher Supervision
New York Bagels7555 Haverford AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19151215-878-8080Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Roling's Bakery7848 Montgomery AvenueElkins Park, PA 19027215-635-5524Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
U-Take the CakePike Plaza, 447 Second StreetSouthampton, PA 18966215-953-7580Supervision: Ko Kosher Supervision
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Viking Bakery39 Cricket AvenueArdmore, PA 19003610-642-9227Supervision: unknown
Weiss Bakery6635 Castor AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19149215-722-4506Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Caterers
Barclay Caterers, Inc.10960 Dutton RoadPhiladelphia, PA 19154215-612-2837Supervision: Rabbinical Assembly
Betty the Caterer7037 North Broad StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19152215-224-8400www.BettyTheCaterer.ComSupervision: Mekor Baruch Orthodox KosherSupervision
CBS Gourmet CateringBeth Solomon Suburban of Somerton198 Tomlinson RoadPhiladelphia, PA 19116215-671-1981Supervision: unknown
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Celebrations Caterers, Inc.2201 Galloway RoadBensalem, PA 19020215-244-4400Supervision: Ko Kosher Supervision
Centre CateringOffices at Germantown Jewish Centre400 West Ellet StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19119215-844-1507 x25Supervision: Rabbinical Assembly
Essence Catering267-918-0288 or 610-613-8103Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Food Designs- Food and Flowers921 East Chelten AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19138215-843-2292Supervision: Rabbinical Assembly
Foodarama4510 Adams CircleBensalem, PA 19020215-633-7100www.foodarama.comSupervision: Ko Kosher Supervision
Holy Land Catering7630 Castor AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19152215-725-7000Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Klapholz's Kosher Delicatessen307 York RoadJenkintown, PA 19046215-886-8600Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
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My CatererOffices in the Holiday InnBensalem, PA 19020215-244-0700www.mycatererinc.comSupervision: Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher
Noah's Kitchen at Frog Commissary435 Fairmount AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19123215-923-6700 or 215-923-6500www.frogcommissary.comSupervision: Mekor Baruch Orthodox KosherSupervision
Our Kosher Kitchen213 Ford RoadBala Cynwyd, PA 19004610-660-0580Supervision: Rabbinical Assembly
Peachtree Kosher Catering363 York RoadWillow Grove, PA 19090215-657-7261www.peachtreecatering.comSupervision: Rabbinical Assembly
Rothschild Kosher CateringArdmore, PA800-310-6454Supervision: Ko Kosher Supervision
Shalom Pizza Catering7578A Haverford AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19151215-878-1500Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Signature Catering856-755-1277Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
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The Catering GroupP.O. Box 14Wynnewood, PA 19096215-483-5557 or 215-225-1300Supervision: Rabbinical Assembly
Zev's Salads and Catering610-649-5611Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Stores/Butchers
Acme (Narberth)829 Montgomery AvenueNarberth, PA 19072610-668-1738Supervision: OU
Bustleton Kosher Meat Market6834 Bustleton AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19149215-332-0100Supervision: Ko Kosher Supervision
Cherry Hill Kosher Market907 W. Marlton PikeCherry Hill, NJ 08002856-428-6663www.cherryhillkosher.comSupervision: Tri-County Vaad
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Glendale Kosher Meats and Poultry9305 Banes StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19115215-969-6599Supervision: Rabbi Yitzchok Leizerowski
Genuardi's (Wynnewood)50 East Wynnewood RoadWynnewood, PA 19096610-642-5206Supervision: OK - Rabbi Don Yoel Levy
Genuardi's (Rockledge)Huntingdon Valley Shopping Center737 Huntingdon PikeHuntingdon Valley, PA 19006215-379-6900Supervision: OK - Rabbi Don Yoel Levy
Itzik's Meats and Deli7614 Castor AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19152215-722-4400Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Klapholz's Kosher Delicatessen307 York RoadJenkintown, PA 19046215-886-8600 www.klapholz.comSupervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Main Line Kosher Meats919 Montgomery AvenueNarberth, PA 19072610-660-9696www.mainlinekoshermeats.comSupervision: Mekor Baruch
McCaffrey`s Supermarket635 Heacock RdYardley, PA 19067215-493-9616Supervision: OK - Rabbi Don Yoel Levy
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R & R Produce & Fish7551 Haverford Ave.,Philadelphia, PA 19151215-878-6264Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
Simon's Kosher Meats and Poultry6926 Bustleton AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19149215-624-5695Supervision: unknown
ShopRite on the Boulevard11000 Roosevelt BoulevardPhiladelphia, PA 19115;215-673-1200Supervision: Community Kashrus of GreaterPhiladelphia
ShopRite at the Garden State Pavilion2240-18 Route 70 WestCherry Hill, NJ856-910-2300Supervision: Tri-County Va'ad Hakashruth
Kosher Supervision Organizations
Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia(formerly the Keystone K)7505 Brookhaven RoadPhiladelphia, PA 19151215-871-5000
Ko Kosher Service1504 Von Steuben DriveWest Chester, PA [email protected]
Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher [email protected] Joshua Toledano
Organized Kashrus Laboratories (OK)391 Troy AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11213718-756-7500Rabbinic Administrator: Rabbi Don Yoel Levy
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Rabbinical Assembly (Conservative)c/o Tiferet Bet Israel1920 Skippack PikeBlue Bell, PA [email protected]
Rabbi Yitzchok M. Leizerowski1513 Ripley St.Philadelphia, PA 19111215-342-7414
Tri-County Vaad Hakashrut720 Cooper Landing RoadCherry Hill, NJ 08002856-667-9700Rabbinic Kashrus Administrator: Rabbi BernardRothman
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Web SitesRelating to Kosher Food
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The Kosher Blogwww.kosherblog.netThe Kosher Blog is a major compendium of recipes, productand restaurant reviews, industry gossip, and miscellaneousinformation about real kosher-living “issues that simply can’t befound elsewhere” on the Internet.
Kashrut.comwww.kashrut.comThis site has a variety of kosher-related resources, includingkosher food alerts, kosher travel, articles about kosher foodprocessing.
Kosearchhttp://www.kosearch.org/Kosher-specific Internet search by limiting results to anexpertly-selected collection of trusted websites.
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End Notes
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