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    Hershel's East Side Deli

    4.4 (983 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches, Salad
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Hershel's Pastrami
    Johnny Y.

    Oh. My. God. GET THE PASTRAMI SANDWICH. It is the BEST pastrami me or my girlfriend have EVER had. It is SUPERB. The meat is ever so tender and juicy, with no gross chewy or dry pieces. It is literally perfect. Massive portion too! I recommend getting one with everything on it when they ask (so classic Rachel style?), as the coleslaw they have is actually good and cuts the fattiness of the sandwich extremely well. I also got their potato salad and that was very tasty too. COME HERE FOR A PASTRAMI EXPERIENCE (NOT KATZ!!!!)!!! Besides that good amount of seating inside and got served decently quick.

    Egg salad
    Vivian H.

    Extremely fast service despite winding lines at Reading Terminal Market. I got an Egg Salad sandwich ( $7.58) and it was so big I had to take one portion home. It was nice with mayo, egg celery, I think onion on sourdough bread. And they gave me a very generous portion of egg. My friend got the pastrami ($20ish) with a drink and she felt the portions were large. Really hard to get seats but good to grab and go. They got stool seating but it was like 6 seats.

    Pastrami
    Mitchell N.

    The pastrami itself, 10/10. Flavor, tenderness and perfect amount of meat to fat. The bread was good and hot due to being placed in a sandwich press. The dressing was very good and complimented the sandwich very well obviously. The slaw wasn't great. After tasting it I wish I would have gotten the sandwich without the slaw.

    Turkey on wheat
    Ray T.

    After a long day of trudging around patriotic sites in Philadelphia we were tired and hungry. We had already decided to treat ourselves to one of the many choices at the marketplace across from the hotel. We ended up getting sandwiches at Hershel's Deli. I had the turkey on wheat with American cheese. I opted for the Russian dressing since I'm not a fan of hot deli mustard. I had it toasted panini style. The service was quick, friendly and you could tell they took pride in what they were doing. My wife opted for the pastrami on wheat with may and provolone cheese, also panini style. She had potato salad as a side and the coleslaw. Both were good. The Marketplace is a very large (formerly Penn Station) turned open market area covering food, produce, meat market, flowers, artisans etc. A wonderful place. The food was awesome the meats were amazingly tasty and worth the price!

    Hershel's Corned Beef
    Anthony D.

    Great sandwich, we tried the corned beef with coleslaw. Generous portion and quick to make it. Trying to find seating this week is a nightmare though.

    Hershel's Pastrami
    Mia Y.

    Probably the best pastrami sandwich I've had in my entire life. Came out hot and fresh! I split it with my partner which was perfect but I bet if you're starving you could eat the whole thing. I have no notes other than get it! I believe we got the pastrami Rachel.

    Hershel's Corned Beef
    Makenzie O.

    Ate at Redding Terminal Market location, lots of easy indoor seating. This place is NO JOKE, a HUGE sandwich you could easily split (and SO good!). + we liked the classic potato salad. Would easily love to order anything on this menu.

    Pastrami Sandwich
    Mihir P.

    This was my first time having a Pastrami sandwich, and it was amazing. They provided so much meat and it was incredibly juicy. The cheese, slaw and dressing was incredible and went so well with a side of chips and a diet coke. The line moved very fast and they quickly packed everything up. I went on a off day at the Reading Market so the line wasn't too bad, but definitely be prepared to wait if you go on a Fri - Sunday. Otherwise its pretty tough to find somewhere to sit. Highly recommend this spot to anyone going to Reading Market! The ambiance was great as well.

    Mike B.

    Another visit, this time for a corned beef sandwich and matzo ball soup. As it was lunchtime, I got the combo - half a sandwich and a cup of soup...the perfect amount for lunch. Had to go with a Dr. Brown's Cream soda, just because. Corned beef is freshly sliced, piles high. Not as lean as it could have been, but still moist, tender and flavorful. Slathered with spicy mustard on fresh spongy rye bread.... This is the real deal. Matzo ball is firm, just like grandma used to make. Soup is hearty and piping hot with the requisite carrot, onion and celery. This soup is worthy of a bowl next time. This spot is a really good Jewish deli. Many places to try in Reading Terminal, but this one is a go-to.

    Happiness in creation
    Chris C.

    Don't go here unless you want to have the very best pastrami or corned beef sandwich. Seriously, this place has created a second to non recipe for juicy and flavorful brisket. The everything on (cheese, slaw, and dressing) and then pressed is truly delicious.

    Hershel's Brisket
    Ying X.

    Philadelphia first stop: headed straight from the airport to Reading Terminal Market. This beef sandwich place had an incredibly high rating and lived up to it; it was a lifesaver for someone starving. Pastrami Reuben: I was blown away as soon as I opened the package; it's hard to believe you can get this much meat for under $20 in the US! A thick layer of brisket, steamed thoroughly, was incredibly tender and juicy when torn apart, somewhat like the braised pork in Shaanxi-style Roujiamo肉夾饃 (Braised Pork in Buns). The difference is that this wasn't finely chopped or with sauce, preserving the beef's texture and original flavor, with a subtle smokiness. The toppings included mild sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian sauce, each offering a distinct flavor profile: tangy, savory, sweet and sour with a hint of mustard spiciness. These provided enough to cut through the richness and add depth without overpowering the main flavors. The bread was rye bread toasted with butter, which was a bit dry, but the beef juices soaked in, making it much better! Everything was right--traditional and authentic. Seats were limited, and the place was bustling with noise. After all, this is just a small stall in a food market.

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    Danielle G.

    if you're at reading terminal market, I would highly recommend getting a pastrami or brisket sandwich here. You can see them making the sandwiches in line through the glass. They've truly perfected the art of making pastrami sandwiches. They get a big beautiful hunk of meat and slice it so carefully, use their hand to place it gently on the sandwich that has either sauerkraut or coleslaw on it and some special sauce they use. The meat was so delicious that we literally ate all the crumbs on the papers. It was so juicy and flavorful that I can still remember it in my head weeks later. Everything is so fresh there, toasted right before you get it. Absolute must try!

    Pastrami Rachel.   Good meat, decent bread but way too much dressing it was a wet and sloppy sandwich.
    Tim S.

    I had enough room in my stomach for one "entree" at the Market, and I decided to try out Hershel's. I'm always down with a pastrami sandwich. I went with the Pastrami Rachel (cole slaw, swiss, Russian dressing). They made it pretty quick, paid the nice lady my money and found a table to eat it at. How was it? Eh...it was ok. Pastrami Rachel- I love this style of sandwich. Whenever I am in LA, I always hit Langer's and their version, the #19 is by far and away the best representation of this sandwich. Often imitated, never duplicated. Same goes for here. I unwrapped the sandwich and noticed that it was just DRIPPING in Russian dressing. Like all over the damn bread, sides etc. I spent more time shoveling it in my mouth to finish it and wiping my hands with napkins, than I did enjoying it. Bread was just ok, pastrami was really good, slaw was ok, but that dressing overload messed it up. Would I come back? Probably, just ask for super light dressing, and then you may have a great sandwich. The one I got was 3 star worthy. Just OK. My Brother did like it more than me. Will there be a next time? We shall see.

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    Killer reuben. Dripping with goodness. Huge portion and flavors that pop. Would seek it out again.

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    Middle Child

    Middle Child

    4.6
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    Five stars. It's not often I give 5 stars. However, the lunch I just had at Middle Child matched…read morethe rating with ease. I went to Middle Child a few weeks ago just after 3, only to find it closes at 3. Today I returned, around 1, and there was a good crowd there having lunch. I ordered the Surfer, and the Hash Brown Potatoes. The Surfer is Middle Child's most popular sandwich. It's made on a Ciabatta bun, and has a thick layering of tender, lean, House Turkey breast, with melty Swiss cheese, arugula, blueberry chutney, and Duke's mayo. It's hard to describe just how delicious this sandwich was. My biggest concern was the Ciabatta bun - it's not one of my favorites, as I've found them to be tough and difficult to bite through. My fears were quickly put to rest after the first bite! The bun had a slightly crispy exterior - and when I followed through with my first bite, the tender, soft interior of the Ciabatta was a pleasant surprise. In fact, it complemented the thick savory Turkey, arugula, chutney and mayo! It was one of the best Turkey sandwiches I've had. Now, if that wasn't enough, don't forget, I ordered the Hash Brown Potatoes. It said Hash Browns on the blackboard, see attached picture, but these 'weren't your Mama's hash browns'! They are described online as Latka'd Hash Browns. They are thick crispy squares that combine a potato pancake latke with a hash brown texture. The interior reminded me of my mother's potato kugel, which I still reminisce about. In one word, those fried crispy potato squares were outstanding. It's 'a must try' and goes so well with the Surfer! Last, but not least, the Limeade! It was so refreshing! Not too tart, not too sweet... just right! I'll be returning to Middle Child in the not too distant future!

    Got the Surfer sandwich because a coworker kept telling me to try it. Blueberry chutney with turkey…read moresounded weird to me at first, like why would you do that, but a few bites in it kind of clicked. Turkey was tender, bread (ciabatta I think?) held together fine even though the sandwich was pretty loaded. Definitely a lean-over-the-plate kind of sandwich, got some chutney on my fingers, but that's kind of expected with a sandwich like this I guess. Also got one of the latke hash browns on the side and that thing didn't last long at all - crispy outside, soft in the middle, I finished it before I was even halfway through my sandwich. Might've been the better item honestly, don't tell the sandwich that.

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    4.7
    (54 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    I recently had a couple of great lunches here. I found parking along Wolf Street with no problem…read more The inside was clean and the staff was friendly. They serve you fresh waster (Drinks to order include Hanks, Boylan's, Harney and Sons, Teas etc.) and will serve you at the table or you can walk up and order at the counter. Their menu has a great mix of deli, steak, "chicken" steak, meatball, sausage and cutlet sandwiches with interesting flavor combos. You can also get breakfast (till 11AM) or a salad. They also have sides that include - tots, fried pickle chips, onion rings, fries, fried mozzarella and Zayda's pickle spears, chips and cherry pepper shooters. They have a couple of vegan options and GF rolls for extra $$. The staff was more than happy to give recommendations and their favs. My first lunch was The Eye - $15 Ribeye steak, Cooper Sharp American, fried onions came on a seeded Liscio's roll. If you enjoy the somewhat newer Cooper sharp style that's out there you'll like theirs. The Cooper sharp was gooey, mixed in well with the meat and on the heavier side. The ribeye was thin cut, delicious and the portion was pretty hefty. Second visit I went with - The Nad - $15 Chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, Mike's Hot Honey that came on an unseeded Liscio's roll. The portion size was good, chicken was fresh with good breading, the hot honey was a tad on the heavy side, but the flavors all came together pretty good on this one. Sweet, salty, light bitterness from the arugula and some heat from the hot honey. I added Thin Cut Idaho fries to make it a combo for $3 extra and I have to say they were delicious. They smelled like McD's and tasted similar. They are cash only, but have an ATM on site. You can use a card if you order online. The one bathroom they have was pretty clean and organized. I will certainly stop back for a visit if I'm in the area to try out more of their menu. Thanks guys!

    I placed an order online for pickup from Nipotina. I ordered The Eye(Ribeye steak, Cooper Sharp…read moreAmerican, fried onions, salt, pepper, ketchup, and mayo) for $15. This was one of the best cheesesteaks that I have had in awhile. I was pleasantly surprised and will order from here again.

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    The Nad Sandwich - chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula and Mike's hot honey. Good flavor combos and portion
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    Stockyard Sandwich

    4.5
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    0.7 mi
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    I used to live nearby and came here often. I love the breakfast sandwich with stock sauce and hot…read moresauce! They also have really good potatoes and onion rings. My other favorite is getting whatever special they have going on - it almost never disappoints. This time around I got the Turkey Hoagie, it was delightful. Bummer that my fried sprouts were basically black and way too oily. I threw them out. The Mac was okay. Hoagie made up for it though! It's a cute shop best for takeout orders. The people working there have always been nice. Everything is made in house with love. A little pricey, but overall very tasty and fresh.

    I love me a great sandwich. A farm To table sandwich shop…read morewith reasonable prices? Sign me up! Stockyard is small in size but big on flavor and creativity. As a meat eating mammal, I cannot resist anything "whole pig". The whole pig banh mi features carrot, cabbage, cucumber, jalapeño, something called XO sauce, and of course that whole pig. This is far from the traditional banh mi, not so much due to the meat choice but the fact that the vegetables take a back seat. This is also a soft hoagie style bread instead of the crusty French bread that usually houses a banh mi. Still an enjoyable sandwich nonetheless. To my surprise, the fried potatoes were the highlight of this meal. Tender crispy fried potatoes are simply irresistible. Stockyard definitely has a lot going for it. Worth a try if you are in the area !

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