Ponzio's is a family style

diner A diner is a small, inexpensive restaurant found across the United States, as well as in Canada and parts of Western Europe. Diners offer a wide range of foods, mostly American cuisine, a casual atmosphere, and, characteristically, a com ...

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, and

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located in Cherry Hill,

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at the former Ellisburg Circle. Ponzio's opened in 1964 and is a popular eatery in the

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, hosting families, power brokers, and celebrities. It is considered an iconic location and is known as Cherry Hill's oldest restaurant. The diner went through many different owners over the years and has remained a

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ever since it opened. In 1979, the diner made some major

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s. In 1984, the bar room was built. Recent changes of the bar were made in 2005, where plasma televisions were added, along with other renovations. Ponzio's uses the slogan "Not Your Typical Diner" and is said to have employed over 10,000 people.

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