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    Donkey's Place

    4.4 (427 reviews)
    ModerateCheesesteaks
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Divey
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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Cheesesteak
    Deforio B.

    Donkey's Place is a staple in the city of Camden, NJ. Everyone has heard of this place except me. So you know I had to put an end to that. It gives saloon, cowboy vibes when you first walk in. T-shirts hanging on walls, vintage bottles of Scotch for sale, old school photos on the wall, and a very cool light fixture about the counter. The employees were friendly and seemed to be familiar with their customers. The food is prepared once ordered, so sandwiches hot and ready. I ordered the chicken cheesesteak with the works (mayo, mustard, ketchup, onions). I like pickles and sweet peppers cooked on my cheesesteak, but the hot peppers were on the table and they sold whole pickles and not slices. The poppy seed, kaiser bun was extremely fresh, soft and absorbed the cheese and other condiments very nicely. The chicken was tender and seasoned. It was a little salty, but not over powering. This sandwich was vey good, and make sure you have the napkins close by. You will definitely need them. I didn't mention the French fries because they were not the stars of the show, but they were good. If you are ever in Philly or close to south jersey, drive over to Donkey's Palace and get a cheesesteak. FYI, they are open during the week; however, they are only opened on Saturday once a month. TIL we eat again...

    Spencer W.

    I went in blind and was surprised but enjoyed it all! Very friendly local spot. Great place to chill and relax for as long as you want. Food is great but pricey. Was expecting a more traditional cheesesteak but pleasantly surprised! Fries were great recommend cash (to avoid card fee)

    Back dining room
    Mike M.

    It's been 8 years since my last visit to Donkeys Place ONLY because I rarely come to Philly. A few weeks ago I returned and was salivating at the thought of dining here. My visit was for lunch. There is a very small parking lot next to this restaurant/bar with maybe 3-4 spots. Other than that it's street parking only. Inside there is the bar area and a small dining room in the back. You want to sit in the bar area and at the bar is the best. The "kitchen" consists of a large griddle behind the bar where the magic happens. This eatery/bar is counter service and I ordered a cheesesteak with a small order of fries and fountain drink that with tax came to about $22. I sat at the bar near the griddle and watched them cooked the food. Meat, onions and seasoning on a steamed poppy seed bun. Perfection. My meal was ready in less than 10 minutes. The fries here are very good, kind of the shoestring type and with seasoning. No ketchup really needed. The cheesesteak made me so happy. Simple delicious and my all time favorite. Anthony Bourdain was correct when he said the best Philly cheesesteak is in New Jersey and he was talking about here. Donkey's Place is cheesesteak heaven. It's silly for me to consider flying back to Philly just to eat here isn't it? Boy, am I tempted.....

    Tanya W.

    It definitely is a local place. The food and drink was fine! I enjoyed the onion rings. I like the service/people that work there. The only thing is the ambiance. It's pretty run down, kind of awkwardly laid out, and the bathroom is terrifying. A giant spider living by the sink, and everything else just...ahh. I'd do take out honestly. But I do love their humor and merch.

    Cheesesteak
    Westyn R.

    Cheesesteak on a poppy seed bun isn't your traditional way to eat it, but I am so glad it exists. This isn't your average cheesesteak. It's way above average. It's the best cheesesteak I've ever had (sorry Philly). It's a friendly laid back place that is deserving of all the praise it gets. If I'm ever back in Camden, it will be the first place I go!

    Cheesesteak with Whiz
    Saqui R.

    Had the Cheesesteak sandwich for the first time. I have to rank it as top 5 that I've had. A hoagie probably would have put it top 3 for me. Wasn't too crazy about poppy seed Hard Roll, but still magnificent. The taste of the steak with mix of the onions were awesome. I bet that grill has its own secret ingredients. The only negative was the area it's in. Just a bit sketchy surrounding. Restaurant could use some good upgrading. A bit old looking and need better lighting. I would go again, probably with some co workers. Great job Donkeys, keep up the good work.

    Beer on tap
    Raul S.

    Came to donkeys in Camden NJ uncle George said let's get a beer and cheese steak they've been here since 1943. It's a for real local staple in South Jersey. The service was welcoming grabbed a few cold ones Fries delicious beer cold sandwich delicious. Marcus was holding down the bar pretty chill guy who was a fantastic server. The inside is full of history go eagles. They have good cheese steaks sheesh.

    Looking Meaty
    Charles T.

    Finally got in to check out Donkey's in Camden. The long and insanely over debated debate of "is this really a cheesesteak?" will finally be laid to rest, at least in my personal opinion, as of this day. I will also be hitting another one of Tony Bourdain's favorite spots and I truly appreciated that man and what he stood for so that excites me. Staff was super friendly, they serve beer, and there are a ton of funny t shirts everywhere donning the Donkey's brand. My kind of spot. I was also lucky enough to grab one of the like 4 parking spots in their lot and didn't have to deal with street parking. Got a cheesesteak wit' and some fries and a Miller High Life to wash that all down. The sandwich was...whatever it is. Is this a cheesesteak? I don't know, and more importantly, I don't care. I can tell you that it was tasty and that I'd go back and get another one sometime. I can tell you that it's even better once you start playing around with the hot pepper relish and the hot oil at the table. I can also tell you that in my personal opinion, it would benefit greatly from another slice or two of American right in the middle of all the meat. The bite is just slightly disjointed with all that meat together and the cheese at the top. I would absolutely come here again, and someday I will. Until then I will say that Donkey's Place in Camden - Didn't Suck! For the video from here and hundreds of other locations please check out my social media pages - https://linktr.ee/Didnt_Suck

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    Danny D.

    Donkey's used to be my favorite cheesesteak place for quite some time, but I went yesterday (10/17/24) and something had change. The meat that was previously used was no longer the same. Everything else was the same, but their meat quality has changed which was disappointing. I would usually finish my entire sandwich even if I was full because it was so good, but yesterday I barely got through half of it. They piled on more meat than usual I guess to make up for the lack of quality and flavor. The seasoned fries were also a little bit too seasoned and I couldn't finish them as they got too salty. The lime lager beer that was on tap was top tier and was served in a nice frosty mug. Not sure if it's a new cook, plus the new meat supply, but I hope they go back to their original recipe that has made them renowned to all cheesesteak aficionados.

    Louis L.

    In a rare instance of bravery, I waltzed into Camden to discover a quick-service, vintage dive bar, and non-traditional (but delicious) cheesesteaks. Liked it so much I bought a t-shirt. The meat portion is very generous, and you can get it without the onions, but I recommend you try them, they're different in a good way. Only American cheese as an option, but they did indicate they'd do whiz if we wanted. Love the simplicity. The kaiser roll is not the intuitive choice for this kind of sandwich but it works, and they really lean into it. It is also just a good spot for drinks if you are in the area.

    Cheesesteak was like a 7 out of 10. Solid onion rings too.
    Brad A.

    Anthony Bourdain, was out of his mind to call this "the best cheesesteak place". Place is kind of dirty and they have alot of merchandise for sale. Don't get me wrong the cheesesteak was ok, but to drive that long into the hood. No thanks.... I'll stick to philly & seaside.

    Before it fell apart in my hands
    Carrie H.

    I think I have come to realize I don't care for cheesesteak sandwiches. They're always just a soggy mess. The roll didn't hold up to the mess so I needed to eat it with a fork and knife. Fries were good. The place is something to see that's for sure We we're in Camden so figured let's give it a try. Not my thing. I suggest getting it without onions as that just made it soggier. Place is so old. Not sure ambiance is the proper word to use. Waitress was nice. Service was fine

    Merch
    Jacqueline D.

    Not sure how I feel about the "twisted cheesesteak" on a poppy seed roll. Perhaps this is what makes it different from any other cheesesteak. For starters the meat itself had a good amount of flavor on it. The portion size was adequate. I didn't taste anything "special" with the onions based on some of the reviews. All in all the sandwich was good. I only wish I wasn't sitting under the fan. My fries were cold less than 5 mins after they brought them out. I still ate them but just would have liked them hot. My waiter/greeter I think is Mike or Mark. He was cool. I was greeted as soon as I came inside. He did make me feel welcome. I told him this was my first time being here and he said he would take care of me and he did. I liked the fact that he made me feel appreciated and that is always a good thing at a restaurant. There was not a line and I was able to sit almost as soon as I arrived. The parking lot was full, but only about 4-5 cars could fit so I did street parking. The parking lot was clean, no trash or messes outside. Trash can was empty; it looks like they take pride of their establishment. I did not use the bathroom but it was probably clean. They provided hand sanitizer on each of the tables so that shows they care about their customers. Some of the reviewers mentioned it was not in the best neighborhood but I did not feel uneasy at all when I arrived. Even when ate I did not feel threatened. Perhaps it was because I went early in the day. There were lots of non food related items for purchase like t-shirts and souvenirs. I didn't buy any but it was nice to see it was offered. Not sure I would go back the next time I am in town but it was a nice experience and I can say I did eat at Donkeys lol.

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