1254 Haddon Ave · (856) 541-4894
Soul food and Southern comfort cooking; a nationally recognized Camden institution
Camden · Food & Drink
Camden Food & Drink
Camden’s food scene is spread across the city: soul-food institutions on Haddon Avenue, Mexican and Central American kitchens along Federal Street, Puerto Rican and Dominican cooking in East Camden and Cramer Hill, Downtown cafés, waterfront dining, bakeries, delis and neighborhood food markets.
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Where Camden eats
Haddon AvenueHome to Camden classics, soul food, cheesesteaks, a plant-based dining destination and neighborhood markets.
Federal Street & East CamdenA deep concentration of Mexican, Guatemalan, Puerto Rican, Dominican and neighborhood food businesses.
Downtown & WaterfrontCafés, pizzerias, pub fare, hotel dining, quick lunches and visitor-friendly options near major attractions and institutions.
River Avenue / Cramer HillLatin American restaurants, bakery-cafés and neighborhood food markets.
Broadway & South CamdenSeafood, deli fare, quick-service restaurants and everyday neighborhood meals.
Markets matterCamden’s supermarkets, delis and prepared-food markets are part of the local food landscape and are included here.
Camden classics & destination dining
1223 Haddon Ave · (856) 966-2616
Camden cheesesteaks served on round Kaiser rolls
39 N 4th St · (856) 531-0276
Plant-based restaurant and café; the current menu states all menu items are 100% vegan and gluten-free
GFDFVegan1 Market St · (856) 635-0600
Waterfront pub with burgers, wings, sandwiches and event-day dining
1 Penn St · (856) 756-0070
Contemporary American waterfront restaurant inside the Hilton Garden Inn
200 N Broadway · (856) 258-2857
Hot dogs, burgers, brisket cheesesteaks, fries and comfort food; Camden location opened in 2026
Mexican, Guatemalan & Latin American
217 Marlton Ave · (856) 963-1200
Puerto Rican cooking and neighborhood favorites
1999 Federal St · (856) 203-3424
Mexican fare, tacos and fusion specials
2311 Federal St · (856) 964-2636
Tacos and casual Mexican food on Federal Street
1715 Mount Ephraim Ave · (856) 379-4698
Tacos, quesadillas and Puebla-style Mexican favorites
300 N 27th St · (856) 963-6285
Tacos, tortas, cemitas and Mexican staples
2642 Federal St · (856) 470-2656
Neighborhood Mexican restaurant on Federal Street
3038 Federal St · (856) 361-7302
Traditional Mexican dishes, tacos, tortas and family dining
2121 Federal St
Mexican breakfast, tacos, antojitos, tortas and larger plates
2313 Federal St · (856) 361-7300
Guatemalan and Central American comfort food, pupusas and breakfast
2309 Federal St · (856) 283-6565
Mexican tacos, traditional dishes and hearty portions
3200 Westfield Ave · (856) 966-0991
Dominican and Puerto Rican comfort food
3508 Westfield Ave · (856) 225-1120
Puerto Rican cooking in East Camden
2318 River Ave · (856) 963-0870
Latin grill and casual neighborhood restaurant
643 Chestnut St · (856) 338-0990
Puerto Rican and Latin comfort food
2198 River Ave · (856) 365-1664
Dominican cooking in the River Avenue corridor
Soul food, halal, seafood & comfort food
1242 Haddon Ave · (609) 968-0031
Halal comfort food and soul-food-inspired dishes
321 Market St · (856) 397-5068
Soul food, seafood and catering Downtown
1473 S 8th St · (856) 225-0031
Seafood market and café in South Camden
2300 Mount Ephraim Ave · (856) 541-9298
Seafood market and prepared seafood
309 Broadway #1 · (856) 963-2150
Fried chicken, wings and quick-service comfort food
Pizza, cheesesteaks, sandwiches & quick bites
1 Market St · (856) 541-4100
Pizza, cheesesteaks, pasta, wings and broad casual menu; current menu advertises vegan options
Vegan120 N 3rd St · (856) 964-0404
Pizza and Italian-American casual fare
700 Haddon Ave · (856) 964-2000
Steaks, subs and sandwiches
1734 Broadway · (856) 365-7240
Neighborhood deli and sandwiches
645 Market St · (856) 365-1122
Chinese takeout and delivery Downtown
415 N 8th St · (856) 246-1206
Fast-food burgers and breakfast
Coffee, breakfast & bakery
225 Market St · (856) 203-7252
Coffee, tea and an urban café experience Downtown
418 Broadway · (856) 619-5194
Coffee, tea, breakfast and light lunch fare
3205 River Ave · (856) 614-0555
Bakery, café items and neighborhood sweets
501 Market St · (856) 966-4016
Classic diner fare and breakfast Downtown
Markets, delis & neighborhood food stores
1 Market St, Apt 1A · (856) 203-3338
Downtown grocery, convenience and deli market
200 Marlton Ave · (856) 365-9230
Full-service neighborhood supermarket
1101 Haddon Ave · (856) 964-8346
Neighborhood supermarket with groceries and prepared foods
2101 Federal St · (856) 361-7489
Neighborhood supermarket on Federal Street
1400 Haddon Ave · (856) 963-6325
Neighborhood grocery and market
801–805 Elm St · (856) 541-4080
North Camden neighborhood market and prepared-food stop
799 Line St · (856) 966-0995
Convenience market with a small kitchen
2 Aquarium Loop Dr · (856) 203-7004
Deli option at the Camden waterfront
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Business & ShoppingAdvertise on NJTGOLocal information reviewed September 17, 2026. Restaurant hours, menus and dietary practices can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly with the establishment.