A Local’s GuideReading Terminal MarketPhiladelphia
Reading Terminal Market has been voted the best public market in America — and not just once. In April 2026, USA Today 10Best readers named it #1 for the third time. With dozens of vendors under one roof, though, the real question is what to eat. This is a local’s guide to the best food at Reading Terminal Market.
The best food at Reading Terminal Market spans a roast pork sandwich from Tommy DiNic’s, a hand-rolled pretzel from Miller’s Twist, Bassetts ice cream, and a Greek gyro from Olympia Gyro — the market’s only Greek stall. Below is the full shortlist, vendor by vendor.
USA Today 10Best
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On April 22, 2026, the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards named Reading Terminal Market the Best Public Market in America. It’s an honor the market has now won three times.
This wasn’t a one-off. Reading Terminal Market also took the top spot in 2021 and 2022. That makes 2026 its third Best Public Market in America title. A repeat win by reader vote is a strong signal — this is a market people return to and rank first again and again. The award was covered by NBC10 Philadelphia and reported across local press. You can read more about Reading Terminal Market at Visit Philadelphia.
Among the market’s vendors, Olympia Gyro is one of the longest-running — it’s been here since 1982.
What to Eat
So what should you eat at Reading Terminal Market? With dozens of stalls under one roof, it helps to know what each vendor does best. Below is a shortlist of standout Reading Terminal Market food vendors, each with the dish it’s genuinely known for. The list is ordered alphabetically, not ranked — every stall here earns its place. Use it to plan your order before you go, or just follow your nose once you’re inside.
| Vendor | Famous for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bassetts Ice Cream | Ice cream | The market’s first merchant — signed the first lease in 1892 — and the last original tenant still operating. |
| Beiler’s Doughnuts | Doughnuts | A separate stand from Beiler’s Bakery |
| Dutch Eating Place | Pennsylvania Dutch breakfast & pancakes | Amish-run; apple dumplings are the signature. |
| Hershel’s East Side Deli | Pastrami and deli classics | Hot, house-cured pastrami is the signature. |
| Miller’s Twist | Hand-rolled soft pretzels | Rolled and baked on site. |
| Olympia Gyro Our stall | The only authentic Greek stall — gyros, spanakopita, baklava | Family-owned since 1984, at the market since 1982 |
| Termini Bros | Italian pastries and cannoli | Cannoli filled to order. |
| Tommy DiNic’s | Roast pork sandwich | The classic order adds broccoli rabe and sharp provolone. |
The table covers the headliners, but Reading Terminal Market food vendors go far beyond it — produce stands, cheesemongers, a fish market, Amish bakers, and global kitchens fill the rest of the hall. Kamal’s Middle Eastern, a neighbor since 1981, is the closest cuisine to Olympia’s corner.
For a first visit, the Philadelphia classics anchor what to eat at Reading Terminal Market: DiNic’s roast pork, a Miller’s Twist pretzel, and Bassetts ice cream for dessert. For something different, Olympia Gyro brings the market’s only Greek food to the lineup. Most stalls are grab-and-go, so you can graze across several in one trip. Come hungry, and plan to share.
The Greek Pick
The best Greek food at Reading Terminal Market is at Olympia Gyro — the market’s only authentic Greek stall. Run by the Voulgaridis family, it serves gyros carved off the spit, Mama’s spanakopita, and baklava made from scratch every morning. It’s been at Reading Terminal Market since 1982, family-owned since 1984.
If there’s a hidden gem among the market’s great stalls, Olympia is it — the least flashy of the lot, tucked at Unit 463. George and Despina Voulgaridis emigrated from Greece and took over the stall in 1984, bringing recipes from home. Despina still makes the baklava and spanakopita by hand each morning. Athens Voulgaridis runs it today. You can read the full story of the Voulgaridis family on the about page. In 2012, the US Olympic Committee even forced a name change — from Olympic Gyro to Olympia Gyro — but nothing on the menu changed.
A few picks to start with:
Sandwiches run $11.25–$13.75, platters $10.10–$16.25, and salads $9.25–$14.50. For everything, see the full menu. And don’t skip the Olympia Special: any gyro with fries and a medium soda for $18.65.
Plan Your Visit
For hours, directions, and more questions, see the FAQ, or plan your visit on the contact page.
Good to Know
The must-try food at Reading Terminal Market includes Tommy DiNic’s roast pork sandwich, a hand-rolled pretzel from Miller’s Twist, and Bassetts ice cream. For Greek food, Olympia Gyro is the only authentic Greek stall, known for its gyros and Despina’s handmade baklava. Most first-time visitors hit a mix of these.
The best Greek food at Reading Terminal Market is at Olympia Gyro — the market’s only authentic Greek vendor. The Voulgaridis family serves gyros, Mama’s spanakopita, and baklava made from scratch each morning by Despina. Olympia Gyro has been at the market since 1982 and family-owned since 1984.
Yes. USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice named Reading Terminal Market the Best Public Market in America in April 2026. It’s a three-time winner, having also taken the title in 2021 and 2022. The repeat wins, by public vote, make it one of the most consistently top-ranked food markets in the country.
Reading Terminal Market has operated for well over a century, and some vendors trace back generations. Among today’s stalls, Olympia Gyro is one of the longest-running. It’s been at the market since 1982 and family-owned by the Voulgaridis family since 1984. Several other vendors have decades of history here too.
On a budget, Reading Terminal Market still delivers. At Olympia Gyro, Mama’s spanakopita platter is $10.10 and a gyro sandwich is $12.50. Both make a full Greek lunch under $15. Across the market, a Miller’s Twist pretzel or a single doughnut makes a cheap snack. Grazing a few stalls keeps costs down.