EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS





We have issued our reports dated November 7, 1995 accompanying the 
consolidated financial statements and schedules incorporated by reference or 
included in the Annual Report of J & J Snack Foods Corp. and Subsidiaries on 
Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 1995.  We hereby consent to the 
incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration Statement
of J & J Snack Foods Corp. and Subsidiaries on Form S-8 ( File No. 33-87532, 
effective December 16, 1994 and File No. 33-50036, effective July 24, 1992).




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