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Reading Terminal Market

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Reading Terminal Market
4.5
4,818 reviews
#10 of 477 things to do in Philadelphia
Flea & Street Markets
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Featuring over 80 concessions, this historic market has something for even the most eclectic of tastebuds.
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1-2 hours
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The area
Address
Neighbourhood: City Center East
How to get there
  • 11th St • 3 min walk
  • 13th St • 3 min walk
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
4,818 reviews
Excellent
3,416
Very good
1,141
Average
217
Poor
28
Terrible
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SpikeIII
San Francisco, CA331 contributions
Go with a group and share the food & experience
Apr 2023
Went during the weekend. So much food to chose from. Be prepared to stand in line. Not a lot of places to sit. Go with a group and share.
Written 27 May 2023
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Jason Rosenau
Westlock, Canada297 contributions
An absolute must!
May 2023 • Solo
An awesome place to get a taste of Philly as a tourist. Many merchant eateries serving Philadelphia with grocery, dining & shopping needs! It's just amazing to walk around make sure you come hungry.
Written 23 May 2023
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Vacationer544924
2 contributions
Old school Philly
May 2023 • Friends
Best of what makes Philly, Philly.
All types, shapes & sizes sitting side by side eating at the Amish run lunch counter, waiting in line for delicious donuts or ordering up provisions for the weekend.
We went Friday for late lunch & it was still happily crowded.
Written 22 May 2023
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grammabanana11
Middlebury, IN140 contributions
Totally awesome foodie experience
May 2023
I am so glad a previous Philly visitor told me about this market. It is so fabulous, it boggles my mind. I went there twice with a friend and it was always busy. But totally worth the wait. I couldn't believe the variety of fresh produce and meat and all the ethnic restaurants. Staggers my imagination for sure. The first day, my friend & I ate food from the country of Georgia and then brought back Korean pancakes. The next day, my friend had a Philly cheesesteak and I had Greek. I also bought a bialy and my friend bought gingerbread and I bought candy. I don't think you could ever be bored going here. We were fortunate to be within walking distance from our hotel. I wish this were in my backyard.
Written 21 May 2023
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Visimom
Cincinnati, Ohio46 contributions
Huge variety of delicious food
May 2023 • Business
What a find! The Market has amazing dining options from all over the world. I only ate there once, but would have liked to go several times to sample more of the many different types of food.
Written 14 May 2023
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James G
Fairfax County, VA175 contributions
If you like trying different foods and have two to three hours to burn, I would go!
Apr 2023
My wife is a foodie and wanted to stop in. We had a great time trying different food, drinks, and desserts with our kids. It was packed and seating was limited. It reminded me of what Lexington Market in Baltimore was like in the 80s, which was pretty cool back then. If you want to try different foods and are happy walking around and waiting in line, then I would suggest it. Next time we go to Philadelphia, we will definitely return (but stay in a hotel closer). I would not put this down as a "must do" but if you have a few hours, I would encourage you to check it out.
Written 12 May 2023
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S C
San Francisco, CA129 contributions
Food hall with many selections, cheap prices
Apr 2023
I was there on a Sunday late morning when some food vendors were not opened so this review may not be complete.

I had really high expectations but it was OK. Most of the food vendors were not for folks not worry about healthy eating. Lots of selection for baked goods, burgers, cheese steaks (obviously), bagels, Asian foods etc. I had a scone at a popular food vendor and it was quite dry. Definitely places to eat in or take away.

Value: Definitely great value for what I can see as the portions are all quite big. If you want

Extra: They have places to buy fresh veggies, fruits, fresh meats if you are want to cook yourself.
Written 7 May 2023
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DREW R
Glasgow, UK314 contributions
Cheap place to eat
Apr 2023 • Solo
I suppose it is a big thing in Philly but really it's just a food hall with nothing in particular to make it any more appealing than most others I've had a look round.
Written 27 April 2023
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Michael K
New York City, NY225 contributions
Four stars for content and one for nostalgia
Apr 2023 • Couples
This is one of the oldest public markets in the USA and there is something there for everyone. We used to come Saturday afternoons when I was in school here 50 years ago, and it is great to see that some of the merchants from back then are still doing business here. A shoutout to Bassett’s Ice Cream which is older than the market and still one of the best ice creams in existence.
Written 23 April 2023
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Kurt H
Salt Lake City, UT428 contributions
Food Fun in Philly
Apr 2023 • Couples
State Fair-like atmosphere with numerous food stalls with mostly excellent good options. Wouldn't miss it.
Written 18 April 2023
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