Feel Good Food
With more frigid temperatures settling in as we inch closer to winter’s arrival, we are all seeking a little more warmth and comfort these days. So we figured what better time to explore South Jersey’s dining scene in an effort to uncover some of the best comfort foods you’ll find on area menus. No matter if it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, this list of 26 dishes serve up just what you need to help get you through the season.
CINNAMON ROLL PANCAKES at Sabrina’s Café in Collingswood
Start your day off in style with two buttermilk pancakes swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with crumbles of cinnamon streusel and drizzles of cream cheese frosting.
Start your day off in style with two buttermilk pancakes swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with crumbles of cinnamon streusel and drizzles of cream cheese frosting.
THE FILLER SANDWICH at Phil’s Deli in Cherry Hill
This one isn’t for the faint of heart as it combines a medley of breakfast meats including pork roll, bacon, scrapple and sausage with two eggs, American cheese and dashes of Buffalo sauce on a Kaiser roll.
This one isn’t for the faint of heart as it combines a medley of breakfast meats including pork roll, bacon, scrapple and sausage with two eggs, American cheese and dashes of Buffalo sauce on a Kaiser roll.
SHAKSHUKA at Café Lift in Haddonfield
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A must-try dish whenever we see it on the menu, here they take things to an elevated level with baked eggs swimming in a tomato and chickpea stew that also features lamb sausage and garnished with seasoned breadcrumbs for a little textural balance.
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A must-try dish whenever we see it on the menu, here they take things to an elevated level with baked eggs swimming in a tomato and chickpea stew that also features lamb sausage and garnished with seasoned breadcrumbs for a little textural balance.
FISH AND CHIPS at Union House in Burlington
Few things go better with a cold pint than fish and chips and at this polished gastropub you’ll find some of the best in the area. The beer battered cod is fresh, light, and crisp and is only enhanced when dipped into the homemade tartar sauce.
Few things go better with a cold pint than fish and chips and at this polished gastropub you’ll find some of the best in the area. The beer battered cod is fresh, light, and crisp and is only enhanced when dipped into the homemade tartar sauce.
PHILLY SKILLET at Kettle and Grille in Marlton
This eatery regularly attracts a crowd thanks to dishes like this tantalizing skillet that starts with your choice of beef or chicken steak with fried onions, melted cheddar cheese and two eggs cooked to your specifications.
This eatery regularly attracts a crowd thanks to dishes like this tantalizing skillet that starts with your choice of beef or chicken steak with fried onions, melted cheddar cheese and two eggs cooked to your specifications.
POT PIES at Haddon Culinary in Collingswood and Haddonfield
If you know you know. Each month Haddon Culinary offers mammoth pot pies that feed up to four and are stuffed with mouthwatering ingredients like the upcoming December French Onion offering made with braised beef shank, caramelized Vidalia onions and Gruyère.
If you know you know. Each month Haddon Culinary offers mammoth pot pies that feed up to four and are stuffed with mouthwatering ingredients like the upcoming December French Onion offering made with braised beef shank, caramelized Vidalia onions and Gruyère.
MUSSELS at Blue Monkey Tavern in Merchantville
These meaty mollusks come served in a white wine sauce with garlic and fennel, a robust marinara sauce with tomato and basil, in a sweet Thai-chili sauce or floating in a beer broth with slab bacon, gorgonzola and a bit of cream.
These meaty mollusks come served in a white wine sauce with garlic and fennel, a robust marinara sauce with tomato and basil, in a sweet Thai-chili sauce or floating in a beer broth with slab bacon, gorgonzola and a bit of cream.
BREAKFAST REUBEN at Vincentown Diner in Southampton
This diner staple begins with a hash made with corned beef that’s slow-cooked for 18 hours and placed into an onion and poppy seed bun along with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and an egg with the yok oozing over everything.
This diner staple begins with a hash made with corned beef that’s slow-cooked for 18 hours and placed into an onion and poppy seed bun along with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and an egg with the yok oozing over everything.
SHORT RIB WRAP at Nene Market in Marlton
Chef Mark Berenato’s famed braised beef is the star of this handheld along with peppers, onions, a garlicky broccoli rabe, provolone cheese and flavorful au jus.
Chef Mark Berenato’s famed braised beef is the star of this handheld along with peppers, onions, a garlicky broccoli rabe, provolone cheese and flavorful au jus.
CHICKEN PASTINA SOUP at Ragazzi in Marlton
We’ve talked lots before about the chicken soup at this local pizza shop. Well, we are going to talk about it again because it’s just the darn good. Made with an intoxicating broth, chunks of chicken, celery and pastina, each bowl invokes warmth and will cure whatever ails you.
We’ve talked lots before about the chicken soup at this local pizza shop. Well, we are going to talk about it again because it’s just the darn good. Made with an intoxicating broth, chunks of chicken, celery and pastina, each bowl invokes warmth and will cure whatever ails you.
HOT PASTRAMI SANDWICH at Radin’s Delicatessen in Cherry Hill
Tender and moist with a peppery kick, the pastrami is smoked in-house, sliced thin and piled high between two slices of rye to create a deli standard that rises above the competition.
Tender and moist with a peppery kick, the pastrami is smoked in-house, sliced thin and piled high between two slices of rye to create a deli standard that rises above the competition.
PLT at Palmisano’s Sandwich Shop in Washington Township
A spin on the classic BLT, here they use thinly sliced pancetta and combine it with arugula, tomato and mozzarella cheese before sliding it all into a fresh Sarcone’s roll with basil and pesto.
A spin on the classic BLT, here they use thinly sliced pancetta and combine it with arugula, tomato and mozzarella cheese before sliding it all into a fresh Sarcone’s roll with basil and pesto.
STICKY ICKY ICKY at Crumb in Multiple locations
Head to any of Crumb’s locations in Bordentown, Haddonfield or Medford to sink your teeth into their version of a grilled cheese with melted Gruyère and fontina paired with arugula and a sweet finishing touch of fig mostarda.
Head to any of Crumb’s locations in Bordentown, Haddonfield or Medford to sink your teeth into their version of a grilled cheese with melted Gruyère and fontina paired with arugula and a sweet finishing touch of fig mostarda.
CHICKEN SHAWARMA at Dory’s in Medford
We can’t get enough of this Lebanese specialty featuring a dynamic mix of well-seasoned chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, sumac onions, pickles and an addictive garlic sauce in a fluffy pita.
We can’t get enough of this Lebanese specialty featuring a dynamic mix of well-seasoned chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, sumac onions, pickles and an addictive garlic sauce in a fluffy pita.
HOT DOGS at Hot Dawgs in Haddonfield
Tucked away in the Haddon Hall marketplace is this gem where you’ll find 100% organic grass-fed hot dogs with an array of tantalizing toppings like lager-infused sauerkraut, horseradish beer cheese and pulled chicken to name a few.
Tucked away in the Haddon Hall marketplace is this gem where you’ll find 100% organic grass-fed hot dogs with an array of tantalizing toppings like lager-infused sauerkraut, horseradish beer cheese and pulled chicken to name a few.
GUINESS BEEF STEW at Dooney’s Pub in Delran and Voorhees
Slow-cooked beef, russet potatoes, carrots, onions, peas and celery bathe lovingly in a robust and rich broth thanks to the roasted barley notes courtesy of Dublin’s famous Irish stout.
Slow-cooked beef, russet potatoes, carrots, onions, peas and celery bathe lovingly in a robust and rich broth thanks to the roasted barley notes courtesy of Dublin’s famous Irish stout.
BREAKFAST BURRITO at Healthy Garden Café in Moorestown
You don’t have to be a full-fledged morning person to enjoy this made-for-the-morning burrito stuffed with organic eggs, turkey sausage, onions, green bell peppers and squeezes of a piquant chipotle-ranch sauce.
You don’t have to be a full-fledged morning person to enjoy this made-for-the-morning burrito stuffed with organic eggs, turkey sausage, onions, green bell peppers and squeezes of a piquant chipotle-ranch sauce.
DAL MAKHINI at Coriander Indian Bistro in Voorhees
Coriander has earned its reputation for excellence thanks to specialties like this. A curry made with black lentils, kidney beans, butter, cream and plenty of aromatic spices is cooked overnight to create a complex dish bursting at the seams with flavor.
Coriander has earned its reputation for excellence thanks to specialties like this. A curry made with black lentils, kidney beans, butter, cream and plenty of aromatic spices is cooked overnight to create a complex dish bursting at the seams with flavor.
BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST at The Cubby Hole in Moorestown
The buttery and browned-to-perfection French toast would be solid enough on its own, but when you add the bananas and walnuts sautéed with butter, sugar and cinnamon, an ordinary breakfast becomes extraordinary.
The buttery and browned-to-perfection French toast would be solid enough on its own, but when you add the bananas and walnuts sautéed with butter, sugar and cinnamon, an ordinary breakfast becomes extraordinary.
CRAWFISH ETOUFEE at CrawDaddy’s Cajun in Medford
Creole cuisine at its finest, you’ll feel like you just stepped into the French Quarter as you dive into this bowl of tender and meaty crawfish with a savory gravy served over white rice.
Creole cuisine at its finest, you’ll feel like you just stepped into the French Quarter as you dive into this bowl of tender and meaty crawfish with a savory gravy served over white rice.
BROWNIE CREPE at Crepeyano in Marlton
While we love a good savory crepe from time to time, we are suckers for one that satisfies our sweet tooth and this offering filled with chocolate chip brownie and cloaked with heavy drizzles of a trio of Belgian chocolates is no exception.
While we love a good savory crepe from time to time, we are suckers for one that satisfies our sweet tooth and this offering filled with chocolate chip brownie and cloaked with heavy drizzles of a trio of Belgian chocolates is no exception.
FOUR CHEESE FRIED CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE at 322 BBQ in Mullica Hill
The creamy, gooey four-cheese sauce completely envelops spiral macaroni noodles which are then topped with golden-fried bites of popcorn chicken to add crunch and balance to every forkful.
The creamy, gooey four-cheese sauce completely envelops spiral macaroni noodles which are then topped with golden-fried bites of popcorn chicken to add crunch and balance to every forkful.
RED VELVET WAFFLES at Sunrise Social in Cherry Hill
When we first saw red velvet waffles on a menu, we wondered where this dish had been our whole lives. Now we relish the chance to chomp on these delicate discs topped with sweet cream cheese drizzle, strawberries, chocolate chips and, of course, whipped cream.
When we first saw red velvet waffles on a menu, we wondered where this dish had been our whole lives. Now we relish the chance to chomp on these delicate discs topped with sweet cream cheese drizzle, strawberries, chocolate chips and, of course, whipped cream.
SHRIMP AND GRITS at Omega’s in Merchantville
The secret’s out about this marvelous plate of slow-cooked Parmesan and cracked pepper grits that are outfitted with superbly cooked shrimp and then plated with a silky Cajun cream sauce and sautéed kale.
The secret’s out about this marvelous plate of slow-cooked Parmesan and cracked pepper grits that are outfitted with superbly cooked shrimp and then plated with a silky Cajun cream sauce and sautéed kale.
RAMEN at Rai Rai Ramen in Mount Laurel
Ramen lovers routinely make their way to this hotspot where every variety is worthy of your attention. The spicy miso with ground pork, fish cake and spinach is a particular favorite of our staff.
Ramen lovers routinely make their way to this hotspot where every variety is worthy of your attention. The spicy miso with ground pork, fish cake and spinach is a particular favorite of our staff.
THE NATASHA at Boaggio’s Bread in Mount Laurel
Boaggio’s sandwich menu reads like an all-star lineup, especially their interpretation of a Cuban sandwich with pulled pork, ham, Swiss, pickles and a secret sauce inside one of their dynamite hoagie rolls.
Boaggio’s sandwich menu reads like an all-star lineup, especially their interpretation of a Cuban sandwich with pulled pork, ham, Swiss, pickles and a secret sauce inside one of their dynamite hoagie rolls.
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