The Very Best Food Halls in Philadelphia
Eating out can be tough for a number of reasons–picky eaters, dietary restrictions, or people who are just plain difficult, you know how it goes. *Enter food halls!* Not much beats a good food hall. They’re quick, fun, casual, and *everyone* can get something that they’ll enjoy. For a delicious array of good eats, check out our list of food halls in Philly.
The Bourse Food Hall
111 S Independence Mall E Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-0300
Located in what’s dubbed America’s most historic square mile, the Bourse is housed in the 130+-year-old exchange market building and offers dining, drinking and shopping options. The gorgeous soaring space is home to favorites like Freebyrd Chicken (everyone loves their spicy Nash Vegas Honey Hot Chicken) and the Edible Cookie Dough from Scoop DeVille, the kitschy ice cream spot that is popular with kids and adults alike.
The Reading Terminal Market
51 N 12th St Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-2317
This huge combo farmer’s market/food hall/shopping venue has been serving Philly since 1893. Showcasing local restaurant vendors as well as a large number of shopping options, Reading Terminal Market can be a destination for a quick meal or a day of perusing the stalls. Diners here can snag a warm apple dumpling from Dutch Eating Place or a heartier Lamb Souvlaki from Olympia Gyro to nosh on while perusing the seemingly endless vendors. You can also pick up some fresh seafood, veggies or cheeses to take home.
Franklin’s Table
3401 Walnut St Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 746-0123
Located inside the venerable Penn State campus, Franklin’s Table is a more intimately scaled food hall that is open to everyone, although students understandably make up a larger portion of the visitors here. Open for breakfast through dinner, local chefs whip up favorites like Goldie’s Falafel Sandwich and The Paper Mill’s gluten-free Lemongrass Chicken Bowl. Students love to snack on High Street’s fantastic pastries like their Chocolate Rye Brownie for a sweet treat any time of day.
Market at the Fareway
8221 Germantown Ave Philadelphia, PA 19118
(570) 726-7030
This food hall masquerades as a modern-day general store, but Chestnut Hill’s charming marketplace offers a nice mix of food and drinks options along with shopping at the Fareway. Stop by for pastries at Barry’s Buns for a tasty breakfast, a Salted Carmel chocolate from Made By M.E. or stop by Chestnut Brewing Company for a RAD Ale and a loaded veggie Forager pizza to share. Afterwards, hit up the market area for some coffee, produce or meat to take home for later.
DE.CO
111 W 10th St Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 300-4955
West of Philly and just outside of town is the hidden gem of DE.CO, a contemporary food hall that is worth the trip. Visits on the weekend include local market vendors, while Thursdays feature live music to enjoy while visiting the food stalls. The eight dining options at DE.CO includes Connie’s Chicken and Waffles (try the Red Velvet for a sweet twist on this classic pairing), as well as the James Beard award-nominated Taqueria el Chingon, known for their Beef Cheek taco that comes loaded with mango sauce and mole verde.
H Mart
6201 North Front St Ste 124 Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 338-1700
Long known across the US for their huge selections of authentic Asian-American foods and supermarket goods, H Mart is a destination unto itself. But H Mart is home to multiple food stalls that are worthy of return visits because of the fresh ingredients and delicious pastries to be found there. At South Korean Grill, locals love to dine on Braised Beef Short Ribs while Mari Mari is known for the freshest sushi and ramen in H Mart like their popular Spicy Pork Noodle bowl.
Chinatown Square
1016-18 Race St Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 925-1111
A modern food hall in the middle of Philly’s Chinatown neighborhood, Chinatown Square boasts food stalls representing multiple cultures and tastes from around the world, but the choices are heavily influenced by Asian tastes. Guests here can choose from Philly Poke for a Hawaiian fresh fish dish, Japanese Curry from Kurry Korner and Duck Bao from the Bao Bar, among other offerings. One unexpected spot to try is I*CE*NY, a Thai rolled ice cream chain that is wildly popular and adds a sweet ending to any meal at the Square. A visit to the lively Karaoke Bar upstairs offers a musical finish to a stop at this multicultural food hall for those willing to step up to the microphone.
The Market at Liberty Place
148 W State St Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 925-3411
This fun food hall also features weekend live music in addition to a handful of food vendors to spice up their experience for locals and guests that come here. Liberty Place Pub anchors the space while other food vendors like Buddy’s Burger and Roll’Eat Sushi circle the venue with communal seating in the center. Visitors here rave about State Street Pizza’s Stromboli and the Turmeric Smoothies from Mary Pat’s.
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