Reading Terminal Market

Reading Terminal Market
Restaurant Cuisine: Eclectic
12th and Arch Sts.
Philadelphia, PA
#32
of 3023 restaurants in Philadelphia
TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
99% Recommend
8.5Overall7.5Food
7.5Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:Regarded as the best farmers\' market in America at least in Philadelphia, the Reading Terminal Market is a terrific place to sample all the culinary grandeur Philadelphia has to offer. Experience the traditional cheese steak, a custom-made deli sandwich, or an authentic Pennsylvania Dutch hearty home cooked breakfast prepared by ...Read more
A breakfast nook.
Reading Terminal Market Map

Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
99% Recommend
8.5Overall7.5Food
7.5Food
Overall
  • ItÂ's a great place to help open your eyes and discover new things.
  • And everything is generally fresh....Everything is so expensive.
  • Overall, this is a great place to stop for a little taste of Philly in one HUGE place!
  • The "Reading Terminal Market" is a wonderful place to explore.
  • the Reading Terminal Market is like one of the best places to eat and buy fresh vegetables, fruits
  • If you are anywhere near the convention center, the Reading Terminal Market is a great place to stop for a lunch on the go.
  • A really good place for the perfect Philly cheesesteak.
  • Everything is so reasonable in most stores.
  • Reading terminal market is a great place to eat lunch.
  • Great lunch spot with a variety of different food stands.
Food
  • ItÂ's nice and thick, a heavy and solid ice cream, not the sissy stuff with air whipped into it.
  • We especially liked the chocolate lab rats!
  • The cookies in the last aisle at the last shop are beyond amazing....The spinach pie at the Greek stand is great too!...The pretzels and bread scattered throughout are so good.
  • Great selection
  • Best variety of food...The food was fantastic, plentiful, reasonable.
  • Fat juicy meat with fresh greens and lots of garlic.
  • Overall, this is a great place to stop for a little taste of Philly in one HUGE place!
  • The food shoppes are all in good taste.
  • the Reading Terminal Market is like one of the best places to eat and buy fresh vegetables, fruits
  • He plumbs his Southern roots to produce a unique twist on traditional diner menus featuring huge breakfasts, fresh soups, etc....While not as adventurous as his other place, the food is wonderful....The fish is fresh and the variety seems endless.
  • then treat yourself to a fresh Whoopie Pie from the Amish Bakery.
  • They have a gazillion different kinds of fresh mushrooms, squashes, and peppers, apart from the grocery store staples.
  • Similarly, my favorite cheeses come from the nearby Amish-run Esh Egg Farms counter Â--
  • Also, Fishers ice cream is really, really good....Looks good though--large colorful portions!
  • GREAT FOOD!
  • Not to mention the great breads at Le Bus and Metropolitan.
  • The food from the Amish merchants is not to be missed, including delicious breakfasts (try the Dutch Eating Place) and soft pretzels (from Fisher's).
  • Love the variety.
  • great lunch
  • It has a terrific variety of fresh foods, both raw ingredients and premade delights.
  • Love the variety in all the shops....Food is great.
  • The food is inexpensive and very good
  • Baked goods were wonderful, especially apple dumplings.
  • good variety
Service
  • the worldly appeal of people and culture are fascinating.
  • Brusque service, but excellent desserts at reasonable prices Amish fare:
  • The Market merchants are some of the best people in Philly.
Ambience
  • Upon first glance, the high traffic volume and sounds might make the layout of the Reading Terminal Market seem confusing, but itÂ's fairly simple.
  • it was right across the street from the convention center.
Value
  • Everything is so expensive.
  • They were both good, yet they were slightly burnt on the bottom, but a great deal still at $3.50 for two.
  • Fresh and with zero additives or preservatives, they are worth the slightly high price tags.
  • Brusque service, but excellent desserts at reasonable prices Amish fare:...Large portions, fresh and flavorful, but a little pricey Olympic Gyro:
  • best food in the city, fast and easy, great value
  • The food is inexpensive and very good

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