At Hershel’s East Side Deli, the enormous pastrami and brisket sandwiches steal the show, paired with quick service and a cozy vibe that keeps diners coming back.
"Walking through Reading Terminal can be overwhelming, and you’ll probably find at least 20 different things sitting on display that you’ll immediately want to order for breakfast. But at Hershel’s, once you see the huge slabs of corned beef and pastrami behind the counter, there’s no way you’re walking away without a breakfast sandwich. That’s a good thing, though, because the pastrami, egg, and cheese is the best thing on the menu. The meat is tender, the eggs are gooey, and the toasty bread holds everything together nicely if you’re taking it on the go." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"Walking through the Reading Terminal can be overwhelming, and you’ll probably find at least 20 different things sitting on display that you’ll immediately want to order. But at Hershel’s, once you see the huge slabs of corned beef and smell the pastrami behind the counter, there’s no way you’re walking away without a sandwich. That’s a good thing, though, because the Rachel is the best thing on the menu: coleslaw, russian dressing, and swiss cheese are all piled on the meat of your choice—we say pastrami—and grilled to meaty, melty perfection. If you're there for breakfast, go for the pastrami, egg, and cheese. The meat is tender, the eggs are gooey, and the toasty bread holds everything together nicely if you’re taking it on the go." - Alison B. Kessler
"Walking through Reading Terminal can be overwhelming, and you’ll probably find at least 20 different things sitting on display that you’ll immediately want to order. But at Hershel’s, once you see the huge slabs of corned beef and pastrami behind the counter, there’s no way you’re walking away without a sandwich. That’s a good thing, though, because the pastrami, egg, and cheese is the best thing on the menu. The meat is tender, the eggs are gooey, and the toasty bread holds everything together nicely if you’re taking it on the go." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"Slinging pastrami on rye is one of this Hershel’s East Side Del’s (located in the Reading Terminal Market) spot’s claims to fame, so it’s no surprise that its breakfast take on this classic is a crowd-pleaser." - George Banks-Weston
"If you’re around Reading Terminal Market, stop by here and get their legendary Jewish apple cake. Dense, moist, and scrumptious — it’s the supreme of Jewish apple cakes in the region (if you don’t have a grandma who’s baking one for you)." - Ernest Owens
