Food & drink · Reading Terminal Market
Down Home Diner
on Reading Terminal Market, with 6 shops within a short walk
Opened in 1987 by Chef Jack McDavid. Classic American comfort food with vinyl booths, counter seating, and breakfast served all day — based on produce and meats from local farmers.
Hours
- Monday
- 8am–6pm
- Tuesday
- 8am–4pm
- Wednesday
- 8am–6pm
- Thursday
- 8am–4pm
- Friday
- 8am–6pm
- Saturday
- 8am–6pm
- Sunday
- 8am–6pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near City Hall (6 min walk) and Liberty Bell (13 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Convention Center Garage
- Reading Terminal Market shops
- Mon–Sat 8am–6pm
- @downhomediner
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From Reading Terminal Market
Down Home Diner - Reading Terminal Market Merchant
Philadelphia, PA - This sit-down restaurant has everything you want in a diner: kitschy, retro décor, a mix of vinyl booth and counter seating, a menu of comfort foods made
Shop nearby, before or after
All of Reading Terminal Market →- Olympia GyroDining · Reading Terminal Market1 min walk
- Flying Monkey BakerySpecialty · Reading Terminal Market1 min walk
- Miller's TwistAmish vendors · Reading Terminal Market1 min walk
- Iovine Brothers ProduceProduce & dairy · Reading Terminal Market1 min walk
- The Head NutSpecialty · Reading Terminal Market1 min walk
- Beiler's BakeryAmish vendors · Reading Terminal Market1 min walk
Before you go
What are Down Home Diner's hours?
Down Home Diner is usually open Mon 8am–6pm, Tue 8am–4pm, Wed 8am–6pm, Thu 8am–4pm, Fri–Sun 8am–6pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the restaurant's site before a special trip.
Where is Down Home Diner?
Down Home Diner is at Reading Terminal Market in Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia. It's near City Hall (6 min walk).
Is Down Home Diner open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 8am–6pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Down Home Diner?
The closest option for Reading Terminal Market is Convention Center Garage. Most of the district is also an easy walk from SEPTA.
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