Food & drink · Reading Terminal Market
Hershel's East Side Deli
on Reading Terminal Market, with 6 shops within a short walk
New York–style Jewish deli. Owner Steve Safern's Uncle Hershel spent four decades at Katz's Deli — this shop delivers the region's most prized hand-carved pastrami, corned beef, and turkey sandwiches.
Hours
- Monday
- 8am–6pm
- Tuesday
- 8am–6pm
- Wednesday
- 8am–6pm
- Thursday
- 8am–6pm
- Friday
- 8am–6pm
- Saturday
- 8am–6pm
- Sunday
- 9am–5pm
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
From Reading Terminal Market
Hershel’s East Side Deli - Reading Terminal Market Merchant
Philadelphia, PA - When you chomp into one of the piled-high Reuben or corned beef specials at Hershel’s, you’ll understand why locals refer to this place as “the best
Shop nearby, before or after
All of Reading Terminal Market →- Dienner's Bar-B-Q ChickenAmish vendors · Reading Terminal Market1 min walk
- Beiler's BakeryAmish vendors · Reading Terminal Market1 min walk
- Olympia GyroDining · Reading Terminal Market1 min walk
- The Head NutSpecialty · Reading Terminal Market1 min walk
- Flying Monkey BakerySpecialty · Reading Terminal Market1 min walk
- Miller's TwistAmish vendors · Reading Terminal Market1 min walk
Before you go
What are Hershel's East Side Deli's hours?
Hershel's East Side Deli is usually open Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 9am–5pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the restaurant's site before a special trip.
Where is Hershel's East Side Deli?
Hershel's East Side Deli is at Reading Terminal Market in Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia. It's near City Hall (6 min walk).
Is Hershel's East Side Deli open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 9am–5pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Hershel's East Side Deli?
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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