Get Your Foodie Pleasures Fulfilled at Reading Terminal Market

Since 1893, the historic Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia has staked its claim as an integral part of the city's culinary community. Today, more than 80 independent merchants offer everything for sale from fresh produce to Amish-baked goods. Find out some of the can't-miss spots to visit inside the market.

Global cuisine abounds at Reading Terminal Market. Guests can visit Careda's Caribbean Cuisine for jerk chicken and curried goat, as well as the Little Thai Market for fantastic Thai dishes.

Kamal's Middle Eastern Specialties has been serving traditional Middle Eastern cuisine since 1981. Popular items include the shawarma, baba ghanoush, and Moroccan chicken.

Several Pennsylvania Dutch specialties are featured at the market including Beiler's Doughnuts, known for their light and fluffy texture. The Dutch Eating Place serves hearty helpings of breakfast and lunch dishes such as apple dumplings and scrapple.

A must-try is the Roast Pork sandwich at Tommy DiNic's, recognized as the "Best Sandwich in America." The roast pork sandwich features tender pieces of roast pork, sharp provolone, and garlicky broccoli rabe presented on a seeded roll.

Uncle Gus' Steaks is a cheesesteak concept from the owners of Pearl's Oyster Bar, Tommy DiNic's, and Angelo's Pizzeria South Philly. Here, you'll get 12-inch steak sandwiches with your choice of cheese and toppings.

Sweet T's Bakery, which opened in 2021 as the market's first Black-owned bakery, specializes in sweet potato-based desserts using heirloom family recipes.

Visitors to the market can enjoy Bassetts Ice Cream, one of the oldest ice cream companies in the United States, along with chewy chocolate chip cookies from The Famous 4th Street Cookie Co. Don't pass up the handmade chocolates from Mueller Chocolate Co.