EXHIBIT 24.1






       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS





We have issued our reports dated November 5, 1996 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 28, 1996.

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said
reports in the Registration Statement of J & J Snack Foods Corp.
and Subsidiaries on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-03833, effective May
16, 1996, File No. 33-87532, effective December 16, 1994 and File
No. 33-50036, effective July 24, 1992).






GRANT THORNTON LLP



Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 19, 1996