Spending time in Center City? Get to know this Philadelphia neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a doughnut shop to a deli.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Center City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Beiler's Bakery
Topping the list is bakery Beiler's Bakery, which offers doughnuts and more. Located at 51 N. 12th St., Reading Terminal Market, it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,226 reviews on Yelp.
This doughnut chain boasts three more locations in Lancaster, University City and Germantown, Md., according to its website. On the menu, look for specialty doughnuts in flavors of Oreo crème, coconut custard and salty caramel.
2. Dutch Eating Place
Next up is breakfast and brunch spot Dutch Eating Place, which offers sandwiches and juices and smoothies, situated at 1136 Arch St. With 4.5 stars out of 723 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
This spot's apple dumpling pastry was named the best dish in Pennsylvania by The Daily Meal. Other bites include chicken and waffles or apple cinnamon French toast.
3. Tommy DiNic's
Traditional American spot Tommy DiNic's, which offers sandwiches and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1136 Arch St., Reading Terminal Market, four stars out of 2,091 reviews.
Penn Live named this spot's roast pork sandwich one of the 19 best dishes to eat in the state. Look for other bites like hand-carved beef brisket and homemade meatballs.
4. Hershel's East Side Deli
Hershel's East Side Deli, a deli that offers sandwiches and salads, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 641 Yelp reviews. Head over to 51 N. 12th St., Reading Terminal Market to see for yourself.
The Philadelphia Inquirer named this spot one of the best Jewish delis for its corned beef and pastrami sandwiches. Other dishes on the menu include potato latkes or kasha and pasta.
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