Philadelphia · 9 places · 5 districts
Gift and Specialty Shops in Philadelphia.
All 9 gift and specialty shops we cover in Philadelphia, from Italian Market, Reading Terminal Market and South Street, on one map with addresses, hours and directions.
All 9
Gift and Specialty Shops, district by district.
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Reading Terminal Market2 places
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Bulk spices, herbs, nuts, baking ingredients, coffees, and dried fruits — the current spice vendor at Reading Terminal, succeeding the former Spice Terminal.
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Homestyle bakeshop opened October 2010 by Elizabeth Halen. Every whoopie pie, cookie, and brownie baked from scratch. Famous for award-winning whoopie pies, crumb cake, and cake truffles.
South Street1 place
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Isaiah Zagar's city-block mosaic — part museum, part gift shop. The shop stocks Zagar prints, tiles, tiny mosaics, and Philly's best small-batch ceramics.
Italian Market4 places
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One of America's great kitchen supply stores, in continuous operation since 1906. Cookware, bakeware, cake decorating, and hard-to-find imports — nationally recognized as one of the finest housewares shops in the country.
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Fresh pasta, ravioli, sauces, and Italian prepared foods made daily. A staple for South Philly home cooks for generations.
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121-year-old South Philly bakery (since 1904). Famous for cannoli, biscotti, Italian fruit-filled cookies, almond macaroons, and rum cake. Currently undergoing its first expansion into an 18,000-sq-ft facility.
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Italian coffee house, chocolate house, and gelateria in the heart of 9th Street. Espresso, handmade chocolates, gelato, and pastries from a longtime family operation.
Old City1 place
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Independent Old City gift shop that's been on 3rd Street since 1994. Hand-picked ceramics, stationery, jewelry, and home accents — the go-to spot for a non-tacky Philly souvenir.
Chestnut Hill1 place
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Latin American folk-art gallery — Day of the Dead figurines, pressed-tin mirrors, hand-woven textiles. Owner travels to Oaxaca + Guatemala personally to source every piece.
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Questions, answered.
Where is the best area for gift and specialty shops in Philadelphia?
Italian Market has the most, with 4, followed by Reading Terminal Market (2) and South Street (1). Each district page has the full store list with hours and directions.
How many gift and specialty shops does this guide cover?
9, across 5 districts. Every listing has its address and hours and links to the store's own site.
Are these listings kept up to date?
Yes. Every store is re-checked against its own site, brand locator or mall directory at least every six months, and closed stores come off the list.
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