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Luz Torres takes a breakfast order from sisters Carol Lawrence (back to camera) and Diana Lawrence (right) as Mike O’Connell (front, right), owner of Emerald Business Supply in Philadelphia has his monthly meeting with projects manager Terry Spiotto (front, left) at Ponzio's Diner on Route 70 in Cherry Hill Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025 as businesses and residents along the 11-mile stretch of the pike hope to see the end of a reconstruction project underway since 2021.
Luz Torres takes a breakfast order from sisters Carol Lawrence (back to camera) and Diana Lawrence (right) as Mike O’Connell (front, right), owner of Emerald Business Supply in Philadelphia has his monthly meeting with projects manager Terry Spiotto (front, left) at Ponzio's Diner on Route 70 in Cherry Hill Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025 as businesses and residents along the 11-mile stretch of the pike hope to see the end of a reconstruction project underway since 2021.Read moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer

Ponzio’s Diner, Bakery, and Bar

Camden CountyDiner, Bakery, Bar$

One of the last great “fancy” diners in South Jersey, Ponzio’s opened 1964 and somehow outlived the traffic circle it was built on. (R.I.P. Ellisburg, whoever you were.) Why? Probably because they go the extra mile: huge menu, sizable portions, bread baskets, liquor license, multiple spacious dining rooms and an on-site bakery whipping up seasonal cakes and cookies.

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The Inquirer aims to represent the geographic, cultural, and culinary diversity of the region in its coverage. Inquirer staffers and contributors do not accept free or comped meals — all meals are paid for by the Inquirer. All dining recommendations are made solely by the Inquirer editorial staffers and contributors based on their reporting and expertise, without input from advertisers or outside interests.