Reading Terminal
We cannot complete a KulinaryaTravels series of Philadelphia without ever featuring Reading Terminal Market. Located at 51 N 12TH Street in downtown Philly, this market is one of the oldest and largest in the country.
Housed since 1893 in a historic landmark building the market offers everything that Philadelphians need from groceries to local produce, meats, poultry, cheeses, sweets and confections. The collection of stalls also varies from different cuisines from different countries to local delicacies. This has been one of the most extensive markets I’ve ever seen in my life.
My first meal here was at The Dutch Eating Place where I sat on the counter and watched as the old Pennsylvania Dutch era come back to life for a brief moment in time.
Blueberry pancakes was the special this morning and my server suggested that I should try it. The pancakes were huge and topped with turkey bacon and a giant slice of butter. The pancake syrup was handed to me and as I slowly combine the ingredients the aroma hits my nose and I immediately know that this is not an ordinary pancake. The blueberries were nice and fresh and the batter not too heavy, this was a perfect way to start my day.
My second meal here was at Profi’s Creperie and they were quite packed already even being so early on a Saturday morning. I was having trouble finding something that was unique and only here in Philly until I saw their menu.
The Philly savory crepe grabbed my attention and I knew that this was going to be my breakfast. It had beef, peppers, broccoli, cheese and steak sauce to make a perfect crepe. It was an interesting meal and definitely native to Philly but very good none the least.
My last meal here at Reading Terminal Market and in Philly was this Sunday morning at Pearl’s Specials and oyster bar. I’ve passed through this place the previous two times I came here but chose to move forward then because I was saving it for last. People were already having breakfast at 8 am on a Sunday morning right as the market opens is a good indication of quality eats.
I asked for the special and the server offered me the blueberry French toast which at that specific moment is what I needed. The brioche was cut thick and topped with a blueberry sauce which combined with the syrup made a sinful Sunday morning breakfast ☺
Reading Terminal Market you are awesome. Thank you for being open and serving the public with great food.
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