Fodor's Expert Review Reading Terminal Market

$ Center City Eclectic Fodor's Choice

When the Reading Company opened its train shed in 1892, it was the only one in the country with a market tucked away in its cellar. The trains are long gone, but the food remains. And while disagreeing over the best cheesesteak is a popular pastime in Philly, pretty much everyone can agree on pancakes at the Dutch Eating Place, the roast pork sandwich at DiNic's, whoopie pies at the Flying Monkey, and double chocolate-chip cookies at Famous 4th Street. Recent years have seen worthy newcomers to the entrenched mix: German deli Wursthaus Schmitz, Valley Shepherd Creamery's grilled cheese counter, and La Divisa Meats, for example. Get here early to beat the lunch rush. Seventy-five-minute tours every Wednesday and Saturday highlight the market's history and offerings (call 215/545–8007 to make a reservation).

Eclectic Business Historical Lively Breakfast Lunch Brunch Quick Bite $ Fodor's Choice Family

Quick Facts

12th and Arch Sts.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  19107, USA

215-922–2317

www.readingterminalmarket.org

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