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Reading Terminal Market

Philadelphia, United States

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Reading Terminal Market

An indoor market in a train shed built in 1893, with Pennsylvania Dutch bakers, butchers and dozens of food counters. Philly cheesesteaks, roast pork sandwiches and soft pretzels sit beside Amish doughnuts and counters from many cuisines.

Highlights

  • Historic train shed from 1893
  • DiNic's roast pork sandwich
  • Miller's Twist pretzels

Good to know

  • Seating is limited at lunch
  • Arrive early for the best choice
  • Closes early, mostly a lunch spot

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