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Step into Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market, a bustling indoor paradise where diverse food vendors and lively energy create a vibrant culinary adventure.
"For decades, Reading Terminal Market has been the place where downtown workers go for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner during breaks — it’s also a great place to go for a bite when you have jury duty. The options are endless, from oysters to ice cream to sushi to samosas, so you’ll have access to all the world’s best foods in a bustling, energetic food hall." - Ernest Owens
"It’s safe to say that Reading Terminal is a Philly staple. It’s an excellent place to grab lunch or groceries, housing food and cultures from all over the world. Most notable are the Philly vendors: Bassett’s Ice Cream, Termini Brothers Bakery, Metropolitan Bakery, and the Dutch Eatery run by the local Amish. It also hosts a wide variety of events, including Scrapple Fest." - True Hand Society
"All of humanity seems to have come together in a happy hubbub at Reading Terminal Market. The sprawling space has been around since 1893, though now, its vegetable, fish, and meat vendors are compounded by dozens of restaurants, bakeries, and bars. Look for old-timey neon signs to help you make sense of the dozens of options—or just head straight for DiNic's, where the roast pork sandwich, topped with a frenzy of broccoli rabe, is practically the beating heart of the place. Follow it up with a scoop (or three) of Bassett's silky ice cream." - Alex Van Buren, Andrea Whittle, Devra Ferst
"There are few better places in Center City to get a solo lunch, breakfast, or early dinner than Reading Terminal Market, and more than enough bar seats on which to post up. Try Pearl’s Oyster Bar for a half-dozen oysters and some excellent chowder, or one of the many great diners and sandwich counters for a mid-day lunch option." - Ernest Owens
"There's no shortage of must-try foods within Reading Terminal Market, open since the 1890s. The sprawling market houses a mix of Philly icons, Pennsylvania Dutch classics, and new favorites. Hit up Beiler's for doughnuts, dig into DiNic's famous roast pork sandwiches, and grab a cone at Bassetts — founded in 1861, it’s America's oldest ice cream company." - Eater Staff, Sarah Maiellano
