Donkey's Place
Donkey's Place | |
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Restaurant information | |
Established | 1943 |
Owner(s) | Robert Lucas Jr. |
Previous owner(s) | Leon "Donkey" Lucas Robert "Bob" Lucas |
Food type | North American cuisine |
Dress code | Casual |
Street address | 1223 Haddon Ave |
City | Camden |
State | New Jersey |
Postal/ZIP Code | 08103 |
Country | United States |
Coordinates | 39°55′54″N 75°06′08″W / 39.931529°N 75.102333°WCoordinates: 39°55′54″N 75°06′08″W / 39.931529°N 75.102333°W |
Website | www |
Donkey's Place is a restaurant founded in 1943 in Parkside, Camden, New Jersey, which sells various sandwiches. The deli is known for its hoagies and cheesesteaks.[1]
History[]
Chick's was founded in 1943 at 1223 Haddon Avenue in Camden by Leon "Donkey" Lucas and his wife. The restaurant has remained in the same location since its establishment. Leon, a former boxer, received the nickname "Donkey" due to his punch being compared to the kick of a mule. Donkey's is known to serve its cheesesteaks on a kaiser roll instead of a hoagie roll. Leon died in 1971, ownership of the restaurant passed to his son, Robert A. "Bob" Lucas.[1][2]
In 2015, Donkey's Place was featured on CNN's Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. Bourdain said Donkey's Place had his favorite cheesesteak and considered it better than cheesesteaks from Philadelphia.[3] Bob died of lung cancer on July 31, 2015. Camden County Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, said in a statement he "will always be remembered" and "Donkey’s Place is truly an institution in Camden and is beloved by generations of residents".[4] Ownership was passed to his son, Robert Lucus Jr.[5]
During the COVID-19 pandemic Donkey's used takeout and curbside only pick up. Lucas Jr. said all employees were following social distancing orders and used masks.[6]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Riordan, Kevin (18 January 2018). "In Camden for 75 years, Donkey's Place serves cheesesteaks - and so much more". Inquirer.com. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ Szkaradnik, Carly (2015-05-28). "Anthony Bourdain Says the Best Cheesesteak 'Might Well' Be From Jersey". Eater Philly. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ Peter Genovese (2019-01-17). "Best Philly cheesesteak is in NJ, Bourdain says". NJ. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ Walsh, Jim (2015-08-04). "Camden cheesesteak vendor dies at 75". Courier-Post. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ Szkaradnik, Carly (2015-08-04). "Bob Lucas, Owner of Donkey's Place in Camden, Has Died". Eater Philly. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ Paolino, Tammy and Whittaker, Celeste (2020-06-29). "South Jersey restaurants gear up to reopen for indoor dining on July 2". Courier-Post. Retrieved 26 July 2020.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
External links[]
- Buildings and structures in Camden, New Jersey
- Restaurants in New Jersey
- 1943 establishments in New Jersey
- Restaurants established in 1943