I wanted to see if this place would measure up to all the positive reviews on Yelp... Verdict is, YES! Expect to stand in line for some time as it is extremely popular (I waited ~ 10 minutes for a vacant seat to present itself). The service is great and the quality of the food is excellent! I ordered eggs with turkey bacon (the best I've ever tasted) and the apple French toast. I would definitely revisit if eating by myself or with one other. Parties greater than 2 or more likely must wait much longer to be seated together.
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Meg T.
apple cin frenchtoast rocks, strawberry pancakes are delicious, turkey sausage is the best, and the turkey burgers are scrumptious.. fast service, large portions. prices have gone up a bit in the recent past, but well worth it if you ask me.. love them, mean it !!
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Christopher M.
This is a MUST Eat Place!! Sure there a lot of people and noise. But they will welcome you up to the counter and make you feel at home. You have to try the chicken pot pie. It felt like it was made just for you. It a hard place to find in the market but you should seek this place out. You will find yourself wanting to come back for more.
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Shauna G.
This place is not for the faint of heart. Literally. If you have a faint heart, you should not eat here. The menu is chock FULL of scrumptious, artery-clogging goodness. Move over Paula Deen, no one does butter like the Pennsylvania Dutch. Know that if you go on Saturday, there will be a line for a seat at the counter. But there's a reason for that line. The food is yummmmmy! Don't let it stop you though. It moves super, super quick. But if you can, go during the week (but not Mondays, they're closed!). And don't be fooled by the insanely reasonable prices, the portions are HUGE. Split, split, split! Or have a heart attack. Your choice. The pancakes are insane delicious. Not because they are fancy or have creative artisan ingredients though. They are just simple, basic pancakes done right. Done really right. Dutch Eating Place is a Reading Terminal must! And while you're at it pick up some pastry from Beiler's. Mmm... mmm... mmm!
(5)
Michael G.
Headed here late morning to find it nicely packed. I came by myself, and was seated relatively quickly at the counter. Service was prompt and friendly, my chicken & corn soup came out which was incredible. The noodles in it were a bit pre aldente, but I like it that way. I ordered the Roast Pork weekly special. It was served with creamy, delicious homemade mashed patatoes, and an awesome buttered corn. The Roast Pork was a bit on the salty side, but not too bad. I added grilled onions to the potk, which really complimented the salty. Overall, good service, quality food made with love.
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Jessica W.
Everything that can be said about this place has already been said. It's delicious and clean and fast. The cinnamon toast alone makes me come back again and again!
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Eric C.
Great breakfast spot in Reading Terminal Market. Space is limited, so seating large parties can be a bit of a challenge. The food was great; I ordered the blueberry pancake special which was delicious. Each was about the size of my plate and fluffy, with a generous amount of blueberries. Service is very quick, and they do try to turn tables quickly, so if you're looking for a leisurely meal, look elsewhere. Great value!
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Jana C.
Perfect diner food by Amish folks.... curious how at 11:40AM, the place was sane, ordering was easy, take a seat around the counter... by 12:10PM, the same establishment was teeming with hungry workers on their lunch hour. night and day experience. I was the smart one who came at the former time. Scrapple and egg sandwich, please. Porky bits and fluffy cornmeal somehow make up this wonderfully textured slice of flavor. crispy and comforting with perfectly grilled rye bread:$4. I found the lemonade altogether toooo sweet (like the kind sold at county fairs), and I find it highly dubious that thing was freshly squeezed. Wish I could have gone for that wonderful hot apple dumpling, but I'd be in food coma for the remainder of the day. Despite what Yelp says, it is open on Tuesdays; I was there, patronizing. Breakfast served until noon, I believe.
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Julia H.
Cash Only! Always a line up here no matter what time, but the line goes pretty fast - so don't be afraid to get into the line. Food is good and homey. Got the blueberry pancake special - comes with turkey bacon and a drink. Pancake is pretty fluffy and yummy! And it comes with lots of butter! Homemade lemonade was awesome! Not too sweet or sour - perfect to go with breakfast. Also ordered eggs, with creamed beef (similar to meatloaf) and a side of bacon. The bacon was a bit salty but definitely tastier than the turkey bacon. Creamed beef was interesting. It was similar to a meatloaf - can't say I like it or dislike it. After all that, we had gotten the Apple Dumpling to go - it was really good!
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Ann R.
A great diner inside Reading Market. Seating is limited but the food is worth the wait. It's simple, homemade fresh food. What else can you say? I got the short stack and turkey bacon. It was delicious. The women who work here are incredibly polite and modest. Definitely will be stopping in again for a good, affordable breakfast before I leave Philadelphia.
(5)
DARYL B.
Apple dumpling with heavy cream is amazing.
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Joe H.
Best breakfast in Philadelphia. As a lifelong resident of the city, I've been to many a diner, breakfast spot, etc, and I've yet to encounter a breakfast as fresh, hearty, and delicious as the Dutch eating place. Orange juice is fresh squeezed and chocolate milk is the best I've ever had...ever. If you go, I suggest the massive (and fire than filling) pancake platter or the delicious, fresh from the farm bacon.
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Sara h.
Wow. I got a blueberry short stack, they were amazing. Large blueberries, obviously fresh--not frozen...excellent pancake batter. Tasted great! Oh, and a big slab of farm butter on top! Soooo soooo good!
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Nick L.
Good old fashioned diner food. It is worth the wait for a seat. So nice at the counter it got us back into the Christmas spirit and energy to battle the crowds shopping.
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Teddy E.
3.50 apple dumpling. Easy to get it to go. Imagine an apple pie except with a crust encircling the apple. Definitely worth prioritizing among the stalls of Reading terminal market.
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Ran H.
I ordered the blueberry pancakes special and an apple dumpling. The pancakes were very big and fluffy and good for sharing for two people. It came with a side of turkey bacon and coffee. The apple dumpling was basically an apple pie with a decored whole apple in the middle (not slices). I asked for whipped cream with the apple dumpling and it made it a bit too soggy for my liking. I would do no toppings next time! This place gets busy so be ready to wait 10ish minutes for your food.
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SOBE ER D.
BEST COMFORT FOOD EVER!!! If you like traditional Pennsylvania Dutch comfort food a la Lancaster County this is your place. Wide menu of breakfast and lunch items traditional to the area prepared and served by Amish folks who travel in every day. Prices are cheap and the service is fast. I had the chicken and waffles which are completely decadent. This is NOT southern chicken as waffles. It's roasted chicken off the bone served over a waffle and slathered in chicken gravy. Pure heart attack on a plate and worth every bite. Apple turnover dessert is also killer. Every time I am in Philly is come here for a meal and then spend a week exercising it off. Worth every last second of the effort.
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Daniel Y.
Stopped by to pick up some lunch with a couple of visiting friends. The super turkey melt was good and filling, but nothing to write home about. My only complaint is that the turkey was dry...as in overcooked. Considering they douse the sandwich with Russian dressing, probably made it edible.
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Linda S.
Amazeballs. This was the very first place we ate at on our trip to Philly and three days later, my meal here was definitely one of the best (even over the cheesesteaks I tried!). Also for the convenience of special seating alone, this place is an excellent choice to avoid the mid afternoon crush and eat in relative peace. I got the grilled reuben with shoestring fries. The other corned beef hash and roast beef dishes looked amazing, so I'll be trying that the next time I'm over. Of note: we came on a weekday and the apple dumplings were already sold out by 1pm. We also didn't realize some of the most recommended dishes on yelp were weekly specials, so it wasn't the right week for the roast beef special or the chicken and waffle special, sadly.
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Tony F.
In short hot apple dumpling saved the day. We were out for late breakfast and my pregnant wife was craving breakfast and we couldn't find anything still serving breakfast. We finally found a place with breakfast sandwiches but that almost had me in more trouble than no breakfast at all. Then we found the Dutch eating place and saw the hot apple dumplings. We split one and fell in love with it. The rest of the day we planned on going back for an afternoon snack and to take some home. We went at 530 only to see they had closed at 5 and wouldn't be open on Sunday or Monday. My wife is already planning the next trip to Philly so we can grab some of these heavenly treats.
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Kristen M.
I finally understand why there is always a line here. Dining partner and I had been eying the place for a while so this past Saturday we hopped in line. There were probably 5 parties ahead of us, we were seated in less than 15 minutes. The food is good, cheap, quickly prepared and the staff is really friendly. I like to go with my gut when ordering food, so the hot turkey/mashed potato/gravy sandwich platter (~$8) at 11:15 looked like a good idea. The waitress asked if I wanted gravy on everything, without thinking I said yes and I was so glad I did. My food was so good, especially the gravy smothered on my turkey, bread, and mashed potatoes. Dining partner ordered a bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on an English muffin. When he finished his food, he did the chivalrous thing and helped me clean my plate. Down home comfort food, Y-U-M!
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Elva L.
Basically there's nothing I can tell you that has not been said. All the foods are heaven-sent. I once knew (of) a girl who would eat Country Crock Butter Spread with a spoon or her fingers like it was peanut butter. Now the mere thought makes me almost want to gag. Sometimes I think the smell of butter is too, animal-y. I'm no vegan but you get it, sometimes it's too much. That said, this place's freshly churned butter is the closest I will ever come to eating straight butter. They give you a hefty amount of butter with anything you order, and I do mean anything. I saw a lady get a single egg as a side order and it came with a slab of butter, I digress. The coffee is swill though so if you're a coffee snob grab something elsewhere beforehand or maybe just don't come here because your judgmental attitude will bring everyone down. I think the most important thing I can say about this place is that if you're in Reading Terminal Market and want breakfast food, come here, DO NOT GO TO DOWN HOME DINER. I cannot stress this enough. Especially if you're visiting, and your eating occasions in the city are physically numbered. Don't waste a dime at DHD, you will hate yourself if you do. Basically if coming to RTM and having breakfast is akin to a once in a lifetime occasion... hmm, how can I put this? If you were given the chance to sit down, and spend 30-45 minutes to speak with a magnificent historical figure (bear with me), or just someone very very important to you, and then when you get there, you decided to spend that time talking to a pile of trash outside of that person's house instead. All the while, that magnificent being is just feet away, waiting for you to appear. In case I wasn't clear, in this analogy, Dutch Eating Place is the brilliant hero admired far and wide/your very loved one, and Down Home Diner is the pile of trash. Your pick, you know?
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Carter P.
It's better than a diner - it's true Pennsylvania Dutch cooking right in Reading Terminal. A perk of this place is that they have a lot of seating within their space unlike many places that rely on customers leaving their counter to go sit in the Terminal's set of tables where it can be tough to find a spot. In any case, the wait staff also are an added perk. Our waitress was attentive to our every need and quickly gave us menus when we sat down amidst a busy morning for breakfast. We both had the blueberry pancakes with coffee special and really enjoy it. They serve a large square of butter atop two very large (almost plate-size) pancakes and I left with left overs that I enjoyed this morning (the day-after). Highly recommend this place for breakfast - don't even browse the Terminal - just go here right away.
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Vijay D.
Didn't eat here, but did get the Fresh lemonade. It was so good and fresh.
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Jamie M.
Fantastic breakfast and great prices! Fast and friendly service. Ordered a breakfast sandwich on kaiser roll, one of the best I've ever had
(5)
Forrest F.
Hot apple dumpling is as good as it sounds... Wish I was hungrier, everyone's breakfast around me looks outstanding. Giant plates of food for a really modest price
(5)
Justin C.
Best breakfast place in the Philadelphia area. Their pancakes are heavenly. Huge, fluffy, great taste..superb. Their specials are often really great too. I'm also a big fan of the blueberry pancakes, the flavor is really good. Again, these things are huge. You have to eat some of the pancakes before you add syrup as if you dont, the syrup will run down off the sides of the plate and onto the counter. Be prepared to wait if you have more than a couple people as its counter space only. Well worth any kind of wait however. The wait staff has always been nothing but awesome to me and my kids. No service on Sundays, got burned on that a couple years ago..lesson learned :-)
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Katrina C.
My favorite place to get breakfast in the Reading Terminal Market! They run like a well-oiled machine; they'll get you out quickly even when the line appears to be never ending. When I eat their bacon, egg and cheese on rye, I hear angels singing. It is really one of the best ways to start your day. I can't speak to lunch but I have no doubts it is equally delicious. This place lives up to the hype!
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Gary G.
Ive been here quite a few times and ive now learned...GET THE CREAM CHIPPED BEEF OVER POTATOES....thats it. Thats their 5 star item. The best ive ever had and i eat it everywhere. Ive tried other things on their menu, let it go. Just follow my advice.
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Adam L.
I have been here dozens of times over the years. The Dutch Eating Place is situated in the far end of the Reading Terminal by Arch street, right next to an Amish bakery. They really do have some of the best breakfast plates around and it's cheap too! The place is basically a diner with diner style bar seats. The place can get really packed on a weekend, so I would recommend getting a to go order if you don't feel like waiting and sit anywhere else in the terminal. Anyway, on to the food. In general, the food is really good and comes out piping hot. My favorite are the pancakes and apple turnover dumplings. Pancakes are always super fluffy. I'm not a scrapple person, but I do hear that they have some of the best in the city. I do have a few criticisms about the place though. I'm not sure how they do it, but I have never had coffee that hot in my life. Even when you add milk, by the time it cools down, you are pretty much done your meal. The waitstaff is also a bit pushy sometimes and don't always give you enough time to think what you want to order.
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Anita S.
Great breakfast option in Reading Terminal. Our group got two breakfast sandwiches and a short stack of pancakes, generous serving sizes at reasonable prices. Refrained from getting one of their apple dumplings, but they looked and smelled like winners.
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Scott S.
After eating at Dutch Eating Place for breakfast for the third time, it seems quite bizarre that there aren't more fat Amish people walking around, or that the Amish have not yet become pinpointed as one of the most diabetes-prone people in these United States. Nevertheless, if you want pure, unadulterated American breakfast/lunch at its best, look no further than Dutch Eating Place. Vegetarians, vegans, and the health conscious should avoid this place like the plague, but if you fall outside of the umbrella of the attention-seeking and/or religious eaters (e.g. NORMAL PEOPLE), then you really can't go wrong with anything on this menu. I would say that they cook everything here "just as grandma used to make," but given my heritage that would be a blatant lie. Make sure you save room for their apple dumpling, and bring cash.
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Raven T.
This was my first visit to Reading Terminal Market and Dutch Eating Place. I got the special of the day: Apple French Toast. It came with fresh squeezed oj and turkey bacon; I bought a side of home fries. Everything was delicious from the fresh churned butter on my french toast to the thick cut bacon. I have to go back because I haven't had an apple dumpling yet!
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Peter K.
Great Amish food in the Reading Terminal Market
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Sree C.
Good Apple Dumplings.
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Christian C.
I don't know if the Amish curse but this place should just be called "Apple Fuckin' Dumplings."
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Win C.
No one knows how to make breakfast better than the Amish! This is the place to go if you want big, fresh, fluffy pancakes and french toast with a side of turkey sausage and fresh squeezed orange juice. On the plus side, they also have hot apple dumplings with cream drizzled all over as a light sweet dessert. I personally loved their sausage and cheese breakfast sandwich. The real treasury was the american cheese that they used. I have never tasted such fresh cheese in my life. Definitely stop by the Reading Terminal for Dutch Eating Place.
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Stephanie G.
The hubs is a reuben connoisseur and he absolutely loved the one he had yesterday at Dutch Eating Place inside Reading Terminal. So much so that he wanted to go back today, but alas they are Amish and not open on Sunday. In addition to his spectacular reuben, we both LOVED the unique tiny french fries (can't even describe?) and I will return again and again for the mashed potatoes and gravy (exactly like my Granny makes). My tuna melt was nothing special. Service was great. Coke was flat.
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Steve S.
I keep harping on my recent disappointing visit to Down Home Diner whenever I review a breakfast place in Reading Terminal. But this time, I really can't stress this enough... Everything the Down Home Diner isn't, everything that it should be, the Dutch Eating Place is. It was so good, that my wife is currently trying to insert herself in this review. She keeps saying to me things like "Be sure to tell them how nice the waitress is" and "I want to go back tomorrow". It really was a perfect breakfast experience. Heck, all she had was a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on toast and she was impressed. I went with the Apple French Toast special that included turkey bacon and fresh squeezed orange juice for $7.99. I never had French Toast so thickly dipped in egg before. It worked so well with the apple flavor. And I'm still dreaming about that orange juice. Sweet and tangy, the way it should be. I didn't even have the hot apple dumpling yet. I was too full. But I did witness this from another patron at the counter. He started by polishing off one whole dumpling, them moved to a full stack of pancakes, topped off with a plate of eggs and sausage. I wanted to applaud that man. That's an eating performance. Needless to say this will not be my last visit. It continues to bolster the basic theory that you really can never go wrong with good Amish cooking. They may not be gourmet chefs, but they never cut corners and they take pride in serving you a good meal Which is far more than I can say for some places.
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Mark W.
I came here for breakfast one Saturday morning. There was a large line, but it moved rather quickly. There isn't much seating, and everything is at the counter, so it's hard to come here with a group of more than 2-3 people and expect to sit together. Luckily, they were very accommodating and my 3 friends and I were able to sit together. The food was very good. I had the apple french toast, which was delicious. Also amazing was the big glass of fresh orange juice. The prices were very reasonable (as is everything in reading terminal), and I found myself wanted to go back here for breakfast again.
(4)
Michelle L.
With limited counter seating, Dutch Eating Place can get pretty packed around lunchtime, so come early if you want breakfast, or later if you want lunch! My first time here, I came for breakfast around 11am and my five friends and I managed to grab exactly six seats without a wait. I had the apple cinnamon french toast, which was delicious but not as filling as I had expected. Paired with an apple dumpling for dessert, though, made for a very satisfying meal. My second time, I came around 2pm hoping to get the same french toast, but to my dismay discovered that they had stopped serving breakfast items several hours ago. Since the counter was less than half full and I had already sat down, I decided to get a BBQ roast beef sandwich, which came with chips and pickles on the side. It came out within five minutes and was a quick and tasty meal, but again wasn't as filling as I had expected (but I also happened to be starving that day) so I got the apple dumpling for dessert yet again... and by the end of lunch, I was ready to pass out from food coma. Conclusion: Dutch Eating Place is the place to go in Reading Terminal if you're looking for a quick and inexpensive meal, especially breakfast!
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Han L.
Definitely my go-to place for brunch in Philadelphia! Tasty and giagant blueberry pancakes!
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Naimah H.
best. food. ever. wait in line, it's worth it. The service is great and the food even greater!
(5)
Derin A.
I love this place for brunch! The apple dumplings are a must have!
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Nancy H.
I ate breakfast here on a Saturday morning. The whole market was packed, but the line for this place was crazy. We didn't even bother trying for a seat and just ordered to go. The wait was about 15 minutes after ordering, and there isn't really anywhere out of the way to stand while you wait. The employees were friendly even though they were clearly very busy. I got the French toast which was super yummy. The turkey bacon wasn't great, but I'm not a fan of bacon in general so maybe that's just me. The OJ was good but should have been served cold instead of almost warm. I'd go back again but maybe try it on a day that isn't quite so busy.
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Jason S.
I went there for breakfast based on the yelp reviews. Food was mediocre at best. Service was with a smile. Very busy, loud, and not enough room. I ordered my food to go because of this. When I got a table a hundred feet down, I opened my styrofoam container to fin
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Jessie D.
They must bring all the ingredients from their farms. There is nothing special about this place, but the food is simply very very tasty. It's got to be ingredients. And it is so cheap. most special costs about 7 bucks. Coffee is very good too.
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Lori D.
I am irrationally fond of this place. It's a diner run by Amish people in the bustling Reading Terminal Market. I've only ever had the blueberry pancakes here, and they're so perfect I see no reason to branch out and try anything else. Add turkey bacon, hand-churned butter, fresh squeezed OJ and you have the perfect breakfast. It's at the point now where I select my Philly hotels based on their proximity to this place so I can be sure to get my pancake fix. (Although one of these days I need to come by in the afternoon to try one of those tempting apple turnovers.) One note: check the specials board before you order. I ordered the short stack with a side of bacon off the menu; there was a special on the regular stack with bacon & coffee for less, and the waitress didn't alert me to it and charged me a la carte prices. Not a big deal, but I felt like a sucker afterwards.
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S C.
The apple dumpling was pretty good, but not amazing. Whipped cream made it taste much better. Service was great.
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Ceci Z.
The apple dumplings are the best!!! It looks more like a pie instead of a dumpling. We got whip cream on the top and it melted very quickly as the apple dumpling is warm. The texture is moist and full of apple flavors. YUMMY!
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Sally W.
The food here is very basic. We approached the counter and the way everyone was cramped into a tiny counter just didn't appeal to me. We opted for the apple dumpling, to-go, with cream on the side. We saw the girl pop in the apple dumpling that was sitting in a foam takeout container into the microwave. Oh, is what I said to myself. The dumpling didn't look too good. The pastry that was supposed to be around the apple filling was broken up into what seemed like a million pieces and everything was just a gloppy mess in the foam container. The presentation made me not want to look at it. We tried it and it was pretty good tasting. I just wish the dumpling didn't look like a gloppy mess in a little foam container. Unappetizing looking.
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Anne C.
We ordered the Turkey sandwich with gravy and mashed potatoes and the apple dumpling. The apple dumpling was okay, it seemed like every other kind of apple turnover that I had eaten before except this was drowned in whipped cream and caramel sauce. The turkey itself was dry but with a little help from the gravy it redeemed itself, however, it was just a simple sandwich. Two slices of white bread, small slices of turkey, and again, drowned in gravy. The gravy made the bread soggy. However, the mashed potatoes were pretty good! My expectations were rather high of the place so I was let down by their food. The service here was really good and really fast as well. So if you want a quick bite then I'd go here. Also the prices weren't insane like some other places in the reading terminal.
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Palmina S.
Food is amazing, and after a long walk from the hotel, the ac in the reading market was great.
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Candice B.
Good simple fresh food. Possibly the best burger I've eaten in Philly because it actually tastes like beef instead of 18 quirky toppings. Portions are normal, not huge, and the prices are affordable. I don't get to RTM often, but I would stop at the Dutch Eating Place anytime. Bonus: they take LevelUp.
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Buddy L.
Apple cinnamon French toast was ridiculous. Good coffee. Very friendly staff. Omelettes are gigantic too
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Brian P.
I've been coming here for years when I visit my relatives in Phili. The apple dumpling (w/heavy cream) is one of my top 3 favorite foods in the world! No joke. They are so good that I even took 24 of them back on the plane with me to Singapore! Other good things are the roasted turkey and breakfast food... but honestly, the apple dumpling is king here. Note that they have some funny hours. I think they are closed one day a week.. maybe Tuesday if I recall?
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Ben B.
The apple dumpling simultaneously gave me diabetes and an erection. Go immediately.
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Sirinda S.
I'm a huge chicken pot pie fan and am always looking for new ones to try. The Dutch Eating Place's chicken pot pie isn't close to being a traditional pot pie with the flaky crust and all. Instead it looks more like a chicken dumpling stew, and it's so delicious that I don't even miss the crust. The "pot pie" is full of hearty chunks of chicken and tender dumplings. The soup is really flavorful. You can get it in 3 sizes ( a small cup, a medium size that comes with coleslaw and bread, and a large container). The only reason I got a small was because I wanted to save room for dessert. In addition to the good food, the people who work there are friendly and informative. I wish I wasn't allergic to apples because their apple dumplings look mouthwateringly delicious.
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Calvin H.
I have dreams about waking up to a yummy breakfast from the Dutch Eating Place. Well, maybe not, but I still think it serves up some of the best American breakfast food I've had anywhere (apple dumplings count as breakfast, right)? I took some friends who were visiting me from DC here and they absolutely loved it. The next time they came, they insisted on coming again. I happily obliged. The apple dumplings are more like mini apple pies that you can have for breakfast (if only because they're serving them at breakfast). Amazing, but you probably want to split one if you want to try the other things on the menu. The portions they serve are very generous. The second time we came, we split 2 breakfasts between the three of us (all of us big eaters) and we could barely finish. Breakfast #1: western omelet with toast and home fries. Breakfast #2: apple cinnamon French toast with turkey bacon. All very, very good. My only quibble was that the hot butter nearly melted through the styrofoam containers. Ew. :( If you're in Center City in the morning, get in the back of the long but fairly quickly moving line and get yourself some breakfast here!
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Christa N.
Affordable and tasty breakfast! I had the blueberry pancakes and bacon - both were very good. The counter staff was very friendly and checked in regularly. I would eat here again if I was in the area.
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Van H.
I like this place. Simple "sit down at a stool" small diner with pretty good food and being from the left coast has this kind of amazing "are they really Amish? and why are they here" kind of twist which I like. The food is not amazing, like many places in Philly (which has spoiled me), but it is good.
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Joyce L.
If you are looking for a budget friendly breakfast diner, this place is delicious! The line on a Friday at noon wasn't too bad. They tend to seat people in waves. One egg with sausage and toast (oh btw, they use margarine) is around $4 Don't forget a cup of tea to cut the grease!
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francis d.
the line moves faster than you would expect. It always looks more daunting than it actually is. Definitely try the apple dumpling.... wow just wow. As for the rest of the food, I mean it's pretty standard breakfast food (I've only had breakfast here). If you happen to be at reading terminal in the morning, I would recommend this place for the amish experience and the apple dumpling.
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Amanda E.
Quick (once you sit/order), affordable and damn good. Scored a seat at the bar on a busy Friday morning (looked normal). Was overjoyed to see a beautiful slab of scrapple delivered to my neighbor. Coffee served up quick; strong and piping hot. Smartly served in a to-go container. Went with the egg + scrapple platter with a small side of grits. Obviously more than necessary, but I wanted to see if they served up real, homestyle grits. And they do it right. Unlike greasy spoons in NoVa, they season the grits before serving alongside fresh butter. No salt needed. The scrapple was amazing. I would have bought an entire block if I had a cooler to store it for the drive home. Eggs perfectly cooked over medium. Franky N. attacked a ham + egg sandwich. Thin sliced ham piled on fluffy almost-scrambled egg. Wowza. Instead of cabbing to our next destination, walking was the healthy and much needed choice.
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Cha Cha W.
There were 2 things I really wanted to do after months of traveling through Asia. 1) Take a long hot shower and 2) scarf mashed potatoes and a slice of apple pie. This was so much better. My first time with an apple dumpling, the taste is to become what all apple dumplings in the future shall be compared to. Gooey crust, not too sweet sauce loaded with cinnamon wrapped around a whole baked apple, just right enough for me to devour whole with an extra helping of cream drizzled on top. Not the healthiest thing I've ever eaten, but I was assured, each morsel came with heaping helpings of love, love, and love. The mashed potatoes were yummy too...looking across the counter, I wish I saved room for that chicken pot pie. After months of no English, the friendly ladies at the register didn't think anything of it when it took them three tries and 5 minutes before I verbalized my order. So much kindly patience. I'll surely be back for more next time I'm passing through.
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Micah P.
The only thing I got at Dutch Eating Place was the Apple Dumpling, so I can't rate it at a 5 yet... but omgosh! I absolutely loved the apple dumpling! It comes fresh, hot, with some whipped cream.. and it is huge! I am the biggest fan of anything hot apple with something nice and cool, like ice cream, or whipped cream, in this case. I recommend stopping by this place to see for yourself, esp, if you are a hot apple fan like me. :)
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Genevieve B.
We ordered breakfast here. We just went a head and got take out as it was incredibly crowded and I wasn't going to wait just to sit in their tiny eating area. We got the blueberry pancakes, a side of scrapple an apple dumpling with heavy cream and the fresh squeezed O.J. The pancakes were great, with a big slab o'butter, though I believe the blueberries were from frozen. The scrapple must have been deep fried and it was delicious. The O.J. was very tasty as well. I had to eat the apple dumpling later, because I was so full! That also was pretty good, perhaps my only wish was that they used a more tart apple, and also I think it would go best with ice cream, so maybe next time I would get a tray of them (they had a couple round trays with 3-4 apple dumplings by the register, ready to go) to go and eat them that way! Service was very friendly which was a testament to the staff seeing how crazy busy it was.
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Katarina M.
Wow so good. Best breakfast I have ever had I do believe. Definitely the best breakfast in Philly. I love the Amish!!! I went for the first time a couple weeks ago with my girlfriend, and then again with my parents last weekend! So good. Take all out-of-town visitors here. With my gf: we split Cinnamon apple French toast (TO DIE FOR), blueberry pancakes (TO DIE FOR), two eggs and bacon (very good eggs and bacon!!!), and a side of homefries (they weren't our favorite...much too bland unfortunately). We also had a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice each (we're from Florida, we've had better). All in all, we were obviously stuffed, and the check? $20 plus tip. Such good prices!!! And the food is SO good. The butter...oh wow the butter. They serve their carbs with a nice big serving of farm-fresh butter and man is that butter the best butter I've EVER had. Slather it over whatever they give you, I'm telling you! Went back with my parents and it was still amazing. We had blueberry pancakes and cinnamon apple French toast again, and my dad got the omelet (I think it had tomatoes, peppers, cheese, ham, maybe one more thing, could definitely be wrong). It was a really good fresh omelet, only complaint was that the mix-ins were not at all evenly dispersed. But we polished it off just fine! Also, with my parents, got to try the ample dumpling! Split three ways, warmed up and served with whipped cream, oowee. Good stuff. It's kind of like apple pie but I don't think there's any cinnamon. Just really good, you gotta try it. Oh, and the service is great. So friendly. And the line can get pretty long, but the longest I had to wait was like 12 minutes. Ohhhh so worth it. EAT HERE. Oh, and bring CASH. Cash only.
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Britt W.
DO NOT GET THE CHICKEN POT PIE!!!! because it is not a chicken pot pie at all, its more of a chicken noodle soup. If i wanted chicken noodle soup I would of ordered that. BUT I DIDN'T! and i was very disappointed when I received my meal. And the soup wasn't even that great to even start to make up for it. I got pancakes too and those were better, but not like anything I haven't had before. The prices are kind of high and I don't see myself going back any time soon.
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Kemi A.
Am I being harsh in my rating? I dunno. Came here on a Sat for brunch. There was a line but I think I waited less than 2mins. The options are your typical breakfast options, the thing here is that it's just fresher I guess. I went with scrambled eggs, blueberry pancake, hot chocolate and scrapple. What is scrapple? beats me! I just wanted to try something new I guess. Twas okay...a tad bit salty but it complimented the sweet syrup of my pancake. I ate pretty quickly, done in line 20mins. The staff were friendly and polite. I don't think I got something here that I found SOOO out of the norm. Would I return SURE. I like the feel of it and I'm one to support a lil'buisness like this one. Next time I think I'll branch out and try other things on the menu.
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Dan T.
Great breakfast in the Reading Terminal Market. Very croweded.
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B V.
Man listen....if you love food, this is the place. They have everything! Loved the blueberry pancakes. Also had the peanut butter pudding. What??!! Delicious.
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LaShonda R.
I decided to take my kids here Saturday morning for a breakfast outing. Here's what we ordered: 2 Pancakes French Toast 2 Orders of Bacon (3 pieces each) Grits 1 Egg Over Easy w/ Toast 2 Lemonades (one size only) Total Cost $21.56 There was no way I was sitting on a bar stool with a 1 year old nor begging my 3 year old to keep still so he doesn't fall and crack his skull so we got our food to go and found a general seating section. Once we sat down and opened our Styrofoam containers here's what we found.... *The pancakes were large but epic in proportion? I think not. My 8 year old devoured them, alongside an order of bacon, with no problem. *The french toast comes with 3 pieces of bread. It wasn't too eggy and was cooked thoroughly. Once it comes off of the grill they generously douse it in cinnamon sugar. * My grits were a 6, obviously not seasoned at all prior to being given to me. That's fine though because they gave me about 2 tablespoons of butter and I doctored them up with salt/pepper packets near the counter. *My egg was however cooked perfectly. 5 stars here. * The bacon...meh. They put both orders in one container and honestly it was more like bacon bits than bacon slices. It was hard for me to share out pieces because everything was so broken up. 1 or 2 pieces were pure fat so I had to toss them. It's also LADEN with salt. I'll give D.E.P. 3 stars for the breakfast. The french toast was by far the best part of the order but they didn't serve anything that I couldn't make at my own house at equal or better quality. I'll give it a 3 because nothing really turned me off but nothing wowed me either. Service was quick and friendly.
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Lauryn Z.
When I first tried Dutch Eating Place about a year ago, it was a crazy busy day at Reading Terminal Market and there was no way we were going to get a seat anytime soon, so we chose to order breakfast to go. I ordered two eggs and toast, my boyfriend ordered the pancakes. Before long, they called our name and handed us two styrofoam boxes of food. We made our way to a cramped empty table in the market seating area and proceeded to have our breakfast. I wasn't really impressed - maybe it had something to do with the over-easy egg in the styrofoam container that just didn't sit too well with me. We returned about 7 or 8 months later and got a seat this time- what a difference this made! Dutch Eating Place is about having the complete Amish breakfast experience. The friendly service, the home-cooked food, the farm fresh ingredients...Both times I've been back, my eggs have been cooked perfectly, and the home-fries browned with just the right amount of crisp. My boyfriend most recently ordered the turkey burger with fries...the preparation was very simple, however all ingredients used were fresh and the burger was very tasty as well. Lastly, the prices are very reasonable. This is the kind of place you can rely on for a good simple breakfast. Its on my list for sure- worth the wait to get a seat.
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Helena K.
Hot damn, the Amish know how to cook up some breakfast! I breakfasted here twice on a recent business trip to Philly and will continue to dream about it long after I've gone. It's fast, delicious, and inexpensive as all get out. Day one: apple cinnamon French toast and, on the side, butter so fresh it could've been scooped right out of the churn. Maple syrup so good, I could just die. And coffee, sweet coffee. For $10 I bought the greatest t-shirt I have ever owned: "Start Your Day the Amish Way" written around a drawing of a massive stack of pancakes, a pat of butter on top, syrup cascading down. I plan to, from this day forward, live my life by this directive. Day two: the woman who took my order asked, "weren't you here yesterday?" and I sheepishly admitted that I just can't get enough. She smiled non-judgmentally, completely understood. I ordered a hot apple dumpling with heavy cream. I didn't even feel fat after I ate it. I watched a young woman slather butter all over a huge griddle of turkey bacon; the butter hissed and melted and, I tell you, that's the only time I didn't turn my head away from watching meat being cooked and I've been a vegetarian for nearly twenty years. I still haven't been here for dinner. I really want to try their mashed potatoes I hear so much about.
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Kerrie T.
I walked in just after 9am on a Thursday morning. It was crowded, but I was able to grab a seat right away. The incredibly pleasant counter woman took my order right away. I ordered some fresh squeezed OJ and a shortstack of blueberry pancakes wtih a side of bacon. HOT DAMN! The food and juice came up quickly and it was all crazy good. The best pancakes I've ever had, hands down. There was a great compliment of blueberries. The pancakes were fluffy and delicious. Bacon was good, nice big pieces. The fresh squeezed orange juice was actually freshly squeezed. It was sooooo good. I didn't order a coffee as it looked to be sort of generic and I am a coffee snob. I was able to get my fix at another place within the market. I can't wait to go back and try the apple dumplings!
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Norwin E.
One of my favorite spots at Reading. Home-made, wholesome food. the turkey sandwich smothered in gravy is just ridiculous and good. Their apple dumplings are also really good too. And this was where I had scrapple for the very first time--not bad! I like how it's a diner-esque place in the middle of a marketplace. seats are usually filled, but there's a high turnover rate. Gotta go here if you love or never had food made by Amish. Beware it's cash only and closed on Sundays
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Jared G.
Imagine a foggy walk through Reading Terminal on an early rainy Saturday afternoon. Even with dark shades the fluorescent lights are too bright. You need grease. You need coffee. You need it now. The Dutch Eating Place will hook you up. There's nothing fancy about this refreshingly simple lunch counter. They serve breakfast til 3pm. Their sticky buns are phenomenal with raisins and walnuts. A heaping pile of home fries and omelet-y goodness will arrive with lightning speed, and you will be able to hide in the openness of anonymous tourism.
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Jessica R.
Dutch Eating Place is the best of all worlds - delicious, cheap, fast and super friendly service! I had one of the breakfast specials - apple cinnamon french toast with turkey bacon and orange juice. The orange juice was fresh and just what I was craving. The french toast came covered in cinnamon and butter (note that they are very heavy handed with the butter, which makes it delicious, but probably not the best choice for the health conscious). I added maple syrup and enjoyed every bite of the fluffy sweetness. I thought the turkey bacon was fine, but I'm not a huge breakfast meat person so it wasn't the highlight for me. My two friends and I split an apple dumpling for "dessert." The waitress offered to divide it into three cups (what service!) and each portion came topped with the perfect amount of whipped cream. Personally, I feel an apple dumpling takes what is already a great dessert (apple pie) and makes it even better. An apple dumpling already has everything mixed together so there is no need to worry about getting the right crust to filling proportion on your fork (or having to worry about just having crust left at the end) - every bite is crust/filling/whipped cream perfection. The non-food parts of the experience were just as great as the food. As mentioned above, the service was wonderful. The girl helping us couldn't have been nicer and more genuine. Although the line seems visually endless, it moves quickly, largely aided by the super efficient service - you literally have food in front of you less than ten minutes after you sit down. The amazing thing was I didn't feel rushed at all, which is a very hard thing to achieve at a place where efficiency is key. The bill was placed very discreetly in front of me and the server didn't ask me if I wanted my plate cleared until it was very obvious that I was done. 5 stars all around!
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Anna M.
I've only ever had their blueberry pancakes and bacon and I am completely hooked on their pancakes! It is the fluffiest, most delicious pancake i've ever tried. Service is great as well. I'm excited to try more.
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Kaitlin L.
Breakfast (more specifically, brunch) has become quite the fancy event in the past few years: mimosas, stuffed french toast, 3-4 different specials.. When you're craving just a down right delicious breakfast without all the fuss, Dutch Eating Place is exactly what you're looking for. Chicken and Waffles, amazing Blueberry Pancakes, scrapple and breakfast sandwiches are well executed and heavy on the salt, butter, and in the words of Carla Hall, heart. There is some serious love (and cholesterol) in their dishes. So if you haven't ventured to this side of Reading Terminal, make it a point to do so. If there is a line (and there will be a line) be patient, it will be worth your time!
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Yen T.
Maybe I'm just used to chicken pot pie that looks like a pie. The one I got here was more like chicken noodle soup and they gave me a dinner roll with it. i was disappointed. The flavors were good - it just wasn't what I had ordered. A friend got the ruben and she said that it was one of the best rubens she has ever had. I guess if I'm ever in Philly again - I'll have to try the ruben.
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Michael G.
Each time I visit Reading Terminal Market, I feel like I need a tour guide to the food choices. There is always a nice small line at this place so I decided to check it out for brunch one afternoon. Dutch Eating Place has an amazing menu of food that will rock your world. They have plenty of breakfast choices if you choose, or if you are looking for more of a lunch type meal they have that too. I had the "Thanksgiving Plate" type meal... Something about roast turkey if I remember correctly. It was essentially an open faced turkey sandwich with crandberry on the side and on two pieces of bread served next to mashed potatoes. I was a little disappointed that the cranberry was in a small plastic container and I didn't actually open it, I was looking for cranberry sauce like American Thanksgiving.... No can do. Oh well. The turkey was delicious, cooked perfectly with delish gravy. I didn't love the mashed potatoes...they were a little runney for me, but they tasted just fine. The fresh squeezed OJ also was amazing. Don't miss the chance to enjoy the freshness.... Excellent choice for lunch in Reading Terminal Market! Come back ya'll ya hear?
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Sam A.
apple dumplings with heavy cream- and the girls are nice.
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Heather B.
Delicious blueberry pancakes, and turkey bacon so scrumptous it tastes like ham. I mean that in the very best way. Also, it's fast and cheap! Even waiting to snag seats at the bar stools on a Saturday morning didn't take long. I'd eat here again, definitely. But next time I'll request the pancakes sans butter slab.
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Todd M.
Believe the hype, Dutch Eating Place is about as good as it gets for a diner. Read all the Yelp reviews and I have to say ; Bacon- awesome Eggs over medium- set whites with bright orangeish yolks, obviously fried in butter - awesome Hash browns- these could use some work, i do want crispness, but definitely about 3 x the portion size that was served to me at Down Home Diner across the Market and at Little Petes Coffee- manageable Boss's Egg/Bacon/Cheese sandwich- large large, reminding me of my own cooking Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice - very nice for a non coastal town APPLE DUMPLING- APPLE DUMPLING!!!!!! As one reviewer put it, put that heavy cream on there you wusses! Sooo good. My boss said it reminded him of meals back in Virginia, melt in your mouth crust and you definitely could taste the real butter and cream and sugar, not corn syrup. On a side note, for those of you who can eat the whole thing of that apple dumpling, you amaze me! We couldn't finish the one we had and ended up having to be rolled over to the convention center. Definitely will be re-visited if we find our back to Philly.
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John P.
Check your michelin stars at the door, This is simple and to the point comfort food at it's finest ran by some lovely Amish people. I had the apple-cinnamon french toast(omg), bacon, and eggs and was in heaven until the last crumb on my plate. 5 stars is within the context of other breakfast places.
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Mike S.
Simply put, you probably won't find food that is this good for a price this low anywhere else in the city. It's as good as Mom's home cooking... but your Mom probably didn't make food this good, no offense. Unless she's Amish. Maybe. I had the tuna club after a bowl of chicken corn soup. Absolutely delicious and decent portion size. She had the bbq pork sammy with wizzzz. Also awesome. All the folks around us were having breakfast still and it all looked amazing. I'll definitely try the blueberry pancakes or apple french toast next time we're here.
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Robyn H.
I've never had an apple dumpling before. Best believe I'll be returning to D.E.P. for more! Easily one of the best apple desserts I've ever tasted. Perfect apples... not too hard, just the perfect amount of sweetness and heated to perfection, topped off w/ a mound of whipped cream. Heavenly!
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Karen C.
I don't know much about the Pennsylvania Dutch but they do two things absolutely great: butter and maple syrup. Located in Reading Terminal, the Dutch Eating Place in the Dutch Corner serves breakfast and lunch items. I had the blueberry pancakes, with fresh blueberries already in the batter. The chef scoops the batter from a humongous bucket onto the hot griddle and forms two large circles. The pancakes have a huge circumference, respectively but what the pancakes have in circumference, they lose in fluffiness, unfortunately. But when you smother the pancakes with butter and maple syrup, you just begin shoveling the heavenly combination into your mouth anyway. I've also had the burger on another occasion because I missed the cutoff for breakfast. It was a lot smaller than I thought it would be, especially in comparison to the bigger-than-your-face pancakes. It wasn't particularly great - it just tasted like a burger you make at home for yourself. The fries are shoestring and also not particularly special, but you can tell they are fresh. In the end, no trip to Reading would be complete without a stop at the Pennsylvania Dutch corner.
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David M.
It's hard for me to hang out in the Reading Terminal Market cause I get all confused and become completely indecisive cause there are like 100 places that are mad crazy radical awesome in there dude man bro, oh my gosh my head exploded 3 times last weekend, clean up in aisle 5, holy crow I love it. ANYWAY.... There is always a long line at the Dutch Eating Place and I always say "next time, next time". Well guess what? This past weekend was finally NEXT TIME. And I got your basic cheeseburger and fries. And it ruled. It had special Amish fairy dust sprinkled on it. Dear DEP, Thanks for some slam bangin' high quality food, Dave
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Eliza M.
I love the Amish and boy do they make a great breakfast! On a Saturday morning Dutch Eating Place was busy. There were lines to sit down and lines to get food "to go." While waiting for our food, I watched the guy making the gigantic blueberry pancakes - yum! Things moved quickly because workers were busting a move (they're the Amish! They can build a house in like a day!). The Western omelette was delicious--you could really taste the fresh ingredients. Hashbrowns and toast (with real butter) were a nice compliment to the omelette. I would have loved to come here on Sunday, too, but they were closed. Located in the lovely Reading Terminal Market.
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Christine R.
Returned to Reading Terminal Market to bring my one friend who had never been to Philadelphia. He's a giant lover of food (foodie if you will) so I knew our first stop would be the market. We got into the city early, so we wanted something breakfasty. He was a bit overwhelmed when we were strolling the stalls, but I had done some reconnaissance work before hand and bookmarked Dutch Eating Place for a cheap and filling breakfast. There was a line to sit, so we decided just to do take out and go to the empty tables nearby and eat there. The counter service is really friendly and will take your order down to the word and ask you all the variations to which your order might be subject to (ex- heavy cream or whipped cream for your hot apple dumpling- more on that in a bit). We ordered two bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches , grapefruit juice, orange juice, and of course- one of their famous hot apple dumplings which was opted for with whipped cream. Our food came out really quickly and though it's crowded in the little alley/aisle way you can finagle your way to getting your food and all you need for meal without any issue. They also bag everything up for you. the breakfast sandwiches were thick and delicious, stuffed with eggs and bacon and delightfully cheesy. The apple dumpling (our whipped cream melted by the time we got to it, so if you can I would suggest eating first, then maybe sending someone over to get one with fresh whipped cream on top- if you can!) and it was amazing! the apple was so-so but the dumpling with the caramel and cream? delicious and rich. Best of all, our meal was 15.00. Be sure to get your ticket validated if you parked in the lot across the street.
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Linz J.
Pah. I guess the fact that I don't eat bread makes me miss all the hub-bub. I ate their eggs, and they tasted like when I cook eggs in Pam Olive Oil. Ate their potatoes, and, well, I make those better, too. They were just potatoes, not really seasoned. I needed a lot of ketchup. On the other hand, the sausage was really good. It was no little wimpy breakfast sausage most places are prone to serving. It was reminiscent of what those creepy, processed, box-meat wish they tasted like. Oh, and the coffee tasted like mud. To give credit, some of the pancakes and sandwhiches and other bread-heavy items looked like crowd pleasers. But nothing I'll come back to!
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Steven T.
Tried a variety of breakfast dishes including the pancakes and while the food was good is was nothing fantastic or out of this world. There was a small line, that moved quickly, service was fast and efficient, food delivered almost immediately, plain looking with no frills. Food 3 Service 4.5 Value 5+ Atmosphere (I like it ) 5 Total 4.375 Bottom Line: Go there for good value, decent food, and too say that you have been, not for some sort of food nirvana.
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Joyce T.
Best mashed potatoes EVER!!!
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Art Q.
It was like one of those dreams -- the ones where you show up to a very public place or event naked, but with pancakes. Let me explain. I went to Dutch Eating Place this morning, purchased the finest pancakes ever made available to me, and then I walked away without maple syrup and back to my hotel room. By the time I realized what I had done, I was too far away in the misty rain blanketing the city and too ashamed at my oversight to go back. There I was in my hotel room, pancakes naked of their traditional covering save for a small pool of butter, and still, still they were delicious. Nevermind the egg over easy and sausage which were both also amazing; these pancakes are the real deal. Do I wish syrup was invited to the party? Sure. I believe anything can be made better with the addition of some maple syrup (except foods that already have some other sauce -- and even then you can make some cases), but I am glad that I didn't go the other route and defile these pancakes with anything but the best syrup possible, which is undoubtedly what was in those containers to my left at the register.
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Jill A.
Apparently, according to Thee Wise Ones (Yelpers!), I'm missing out on the breakfast at Dutch Eating Place. I'll be sure to put that on my to-try list, stat. But honestly, who needs breakfast when you can have the best mashed potatoes EVER?! Oh man, they are a big cupful of Amish love. The potatoes are on the smooth side, consistency-wise, and the gravy is so flavorful and delicious. If ever I'm in the mood for some down-home, hearty and inexpensive comfort food, it's really hard to resist the lure of this place. Goodness, it's just OH SO GOOD. I wish those lovely Amish ladies would tell me their deepest, darkest secrets: not whatever scandalous activities they did on Rumspringa, but their recipe(s) for perfect mashed 'taters and gravy. Yup.
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Erica S.
I am not Amish, but I am from rural PA, and this food is the stuff of my childhood. Hot sandwiches covered in gravy, mashed 'taters, delicious hearty soups, and DUMPLINGS. Just really good home cookin.' The service is fast and always super pleasant, the food just reminds me of my grandma. The customers are this place are always varied and diverse. Get a seat at the counter and fill up. You can't beat the prices, either. (FYI: These dudes even hung up a Steelers banner during the super bowl.) I love them. You can't get more unpretentious than this. I mean, come on, they're called "Dutch Eating Place."
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Christine R.
i had takeout and it was all good. i feel like to get the real experience i need to dine in.
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Jennie C.
Very very disappointed. I stood in line one weekend morning for the blueberry pancakes, they were cooked with ridiculous amount of butter, and then topped with another mound of butter. The result? A greasy, cloyingly sweet mess that should not be on anyone's brunch list. Will never return.
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Monti Josh W.
My Eggs were undercooked and gooey. The ham in the western omelet was lunch meet. The apple dumpling they are famous for was undercooked and gross. It wasn't even cooked by their kitchen. It was some premade crap that they poured half and half over. I am pretty sure everyone in the kitchen was 10 years old. That sh*t is illegal. It looked like someone had a million kids and mommy made them work in the kitchen and dress up in Amish peasant dresses.
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Rochelle R.
I was cruising the Reading Terminal for some good breakfast. I didn't consult Yelp, so again, I just looked for a place with the biggest crowds. That's how I found the Dutch Eating Place. It was cool to see this Amish business. I orded the blueburry short stack and over-easy egg. I took one bite of the pancake and was impressed. It was a very good pancake. Very moist and scrumptious. It was awesome to get this experience in Philly. I will definitely come back to try the scrapple when I come back to Philly.
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Mark W.
The best, the best breakfast I have ever had! Two cups of farm fresh milk, and apple and cinnamin french toast, amazing! Fresh butter, fresh maple syrup, ate at the counter next to a police officer. If you are ever in Philly, GO! P.S. Went back at lunch for the apple dumplings, just as good!
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Matt E.
3.5 based on my meal I had but overall the place would have to be a 4. This is a great big counter(roughly the shape of an M from what I remember) in the Reading Terminal Market, in the corner by the Amish bakery. The portions are huge and the hospitality is great. The food is ok but nothing amazing. I got an open faced turkey sandwich and the turkey was pretty dry and the gravy was pretty gross, it was somewhat translucent, gelatinous, and lumpy. They definitely made up for it with their apple dumpling. You HAVE to come here for this apple dumpling with the fresh cream. It's absolutely the tastiest thing I ate in Philly besides the Amish pretzel a couple rows down at Miller's Twists. So I'm not sure about the Amish's cooking skills but they are magicians with their baking, absolute perfection.
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Krifka S.
Fun, local flavor. We brought some out of town visitors here and they loved it.A couple of people eating even moved around so we could get 5 bar stools together (all seats are at bar stools), but soon after we arrived, the line started forming. Everything ordered was really good and home-style (butter, butter, butter)-pancakes, hash and even the scrambled eggs were good and the prices fair. Get the apple dumpling!
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Timber W.
I think I may have ordered the wrong thing here, especially seeing how everyone else loves this place. I got a tuna melt, which was pretty ordinary. The fries that came with it were swimming in grease, and they tasted undercooked. The lemonade was great, though! My friend ordered the blueberry pancakes and said they were tasty. If I return to Philadelphia, I'll inevitably stop back by the Market and possibly the Dutch Eating Place. I'll just have to avert my eyes from the large slab of butter placed on the pancakes so I can bring myself to order them next time!
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Georgie S.
Although I am not in the neighborhood too often, whenever I do find my self in Reading Terminal Market around any time that could be construed as breakfast I will ALWAYS stop and eat here. As they have your basic breakfast/lunch food items, it's not their original menu that makes them stand out. It's the amazing quality of ingredients they use that puts them on top. In my family whenever we go out for breakfast, we all order and egg dish and share an order of something sweet (pancakes, french toast, etc.). The eggs here taste like they came right from the farm and the butter you get with the pancakes is like someone is in the back churning the butter right there! Although I am not a huge fan of the bar stool style of seating, they turn every seat over so fast that the line never takes that long. It's better than being exposed to the elements waiting an hour for table at a restaurant which would cost you twice as much. Extra bonus is after you have brunch you can do some grocery shopping in the market and have some great produce for home!
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Chiara I.
My new go-to breakfast place for my outta-towner friends. I usually find myself getting their special, especially their apple french toast with bacon and fresh squeezed orange juice. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. There is something to be said about fresh, home-made meals. Their bacon is more like a sweet slab of meat smoked to goodness. I even tried my friends tuna melt thinking it would be watevs.... I don't know how they made it so scrumptious, but I redefined tuna melt for me. Thank you Amish for broadening my California horizons.
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Steve W.
The Dutch Eating place is kinda amazing. A comfy counter space, amazing food, and of course PA dutch charm. I tried the beef BBQ sandwich and corn and chicken chowder both of which were incredible. I'll be back for sure to try out the breakfast!
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Rob Z.
Took me a while to get around to eating here due to its hours and the vast array of breakfast and brunch options in Philadelphia. There are a lot of places that have better ambience, do more interesting breakfast type foods, etc. However, I think for pure straightforward breakfast food this may have been the best I have had here. Eggs were super fresh and perfectly cooked. Scrapple was delicious - crunchy on the outside and pleasantly mushy on the inside. And I had an apple dumpling with it which was super. Can't really be much worse for you than having pancakes or a waffle can it? Frou frou bruncheries are great and all, but we all just need a good uncomplicated breakfast now and then.
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Y H.
I don't really get the hype. This is a cute little spot with counter seating in the Reading Terminal Market. The breakfast food is pretty average. I got the blueberry pancakes. They were large and flat, and a bit too oily. Could have used a few more blueberries. The turkey sausage is cut and pan fried. Tasty but again pretty oily. The coffee is weak coffee. Prices are okay. I paid about $9 for breakfast.
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Vivian V.
A delicious, fast, Philadelphia cultural experience. If you're at #Construct, sneak out and try it. I disagree with the reviewers who suggest getting the food to go: I enjoyed watching the no-nonsense staff work the lunch crowd. I had the chicken pot pie, which my server had the good sense to warn me wasn't a pie with crust, more like a stew with noodles. Came with a zingy slaw and a soft roll that was great for sopping up the gravy. The noodles were sweet and chewy, a good contrast with the slightly salty stew. At my buddy's behest, I saved room for shoo-fly pie. If you're not familiar with this dish, do try it sometime, though perhaps not at the expense of the apple dumpling everyone is raving about. It's a molasses pie with a crumbly top crust, served with either heavy cream or whipped cream. I didn't like the top part so much, but loved the molasses part, which reminds me of pecan pie without the pecans. I had the whipped cream, but I think the heavy cream would have gone better with the texture. I didn't dare try to steal my buddy's, though!
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Sarah D.
My mom makes fantastic chicken and waffles. I had been looking for a place in the city that serves the Pennsylvania dutch style of this dish - not the fried chicken and waffles most people are used to seeing. When I heard about Dutch Eating Place I knew I had to go. It took me a year to finally get there on a week they were serving their version of this dish. You pay nine bucks and get a styrofoam container with a waffle and chicken gravy, corn, and mashed potatoes. Sides first: pretty good. I'm critical about mashed potatoes, but these were smooth and creamy. The one thing they were lacking was some gravy, though I imagine you could always ask for this. The corn was corn, nothing special. The main attraction: good. Made slightly differently than the family recipe. Here you get a waffle smothered in a thick chicken gravy, which has bits of chicken and onion throughout. No slices or pieces of tender chicken breast - like I'm used to. The gravy was flavorful and creamy. It was good. Would I eat it again? Absofruitly. Is it better than my mom's? Well, is anything ever better than mom's?
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Thanh L.
You can't beat how fresh the food is here. The chicken is good, apple dumplings good, cinnamon rolls good, even the juice is good! Finding a seat is hard so just grab your food to go and sit at one of the tables set up in the middle of the market and enjoy!
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Barry L.
The apple dumpling is amazing! The breakfast is decent, but the homefries were alittle off. The potato's had no taste.
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Anthony O.
I was told this was the best no hassle breakfast in Philly and Wow is it good. You sit down at a 50's style diner bar and you order rubbing elbows with strangers. Within 10 minutes of ordering they bring out huge, wholesome portions of home style breakfast food. The coffee is pretty good as well, and its a great way to start a day on less than 7 hours of sleep. I couldn't recommend this more if you are in the area.
(5)
Chris M.
Love this joint. Homemade, food from scratch. Prices are cheap, food is great. Its comfort food at its best. Big Turkey dinners, Huge sandwiches and great breakfasts. Gets crowded at lunchtime, so get there early. Its a giant lunch/breakfast counter, no tables. First come, first serve. Most ppl will move down a spot to help you fit your party. The more of you there are, the harder it will be to get seats together, the only downside. Its in the Dutch, Amish area of the Reading Terminal Market. Think its only open Wed-Sunday. (Check RTM website). The selection if great, their Apple Fritters are great. Go hungry.
(5)
Jayvie C.
This breakfast the way you should have it if you're spending a day in Philly on foot, sightseeing. Located in one corner of the Reading Terminal, Dutch Eating Place serves up awesome pancakes, sweet fresh butter and scrapple cooked the way it's supposed to be: with a crispy crust and not greasy at all. Make sure you leave room for the apple dumpling, which is big enough to share between two people, especially if having a full breakfast. Seating at the location itself is cramped, so get your food to go and sit yourself in one of the many dining areas in the Terminal.
(5)
Gina T.
Ordered the baked apple dessert and thought it was just awful. Had it warmed since that was supposed to be preferred, but the dough was almost raw and overall it was just to sweet and mushy. Not my thing!
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Diane C.
Walking through the market, trying to decide what to eat when we spied someone eating what not only looks like but also, we found out, TASTES like the most delicious blueberry pancakes. We also had the pulled pork, french fries--all were equallly good as well. The only problem is that they're closed on Sunday :(
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DJ M.
The Dutch Eating Place is located in the Amish section of the Reading Terminal Market, which is America's oldest farmers market. Most of the purveyor's inhabiting this famous market have outstanding local offerings and it's never easy to pick and choose which great eats you'll have on any particular day, but you can rest assure that all of the Amish delights are a treat. The Dutch Eating Place is always hopping, with quite a large circular counter which is usually full. They serve a hearty breakfast or lunch and are known for their delicious homemade food. Another thing they are well known for are their homemade apple dumplings with plenty of cinnamon and brown sugar sauce. I so enjoyed the warm dumpling loaded with awesome freshly whipped cream, that I bought a container of four to bring home. The ones that I had brought home weren't quite cooked enough, even after thoroughly heating, quite doughy actually, but an extra 10 to 15 minutes did the trick and while still hot we enjoyed them with a good vanilla bean ice cream, hello yum. They also have a nice variety of freshly baked breads, which I took advantage of. Can you even begin to imagine how wonderful this place smells? If visiting Philly, the Reading Terminal is a must, and while there do stop by the Dutch Eating Place!
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Julie S.
The most delicious home cooking you've ever eaten out! We were there on Black Friday (day after Thanksgiving) for breakfast and in spite of the crowds, were seated in about 15 minutes. In the past, I've had their blueberry pancakes which come overloaded with berries. Today I ordered a simple egg, the best turkey bacon I have ever eaten and a cup of creamy grits and *real* fresh-squeezed orange juice. My husband ordered creamed chipped beef on toast and said it was great. The woman next to me ordered french toast which I think I may get next time. The vanilla and cinnamon smell was intoxicating--not to mention it arrived slathered in powder sugar and butter. Always a *must* visit when you're in Philly. Waitstaff were friendly and attentive and again, don't get intimidated by the lines. They move quickly and it SO worth the wait!
(5)
Ji S.
Yes! finally got a seat. It intimidating at first waiting for seat. But the service and food comes out so quick you don't have to wait any longer than 10 mins. Its a bit hard to find but just stay to the front of the market and you walk all the way to the corner. Apple DUMPLING!!! Dont forget to try it or take it to go for later if u are too full.
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Timothy C.
Great find in Reading Terminal. This little diner has like 16 stools around a u-shaped bar (if you can find a seat; packed at 9am on a Thursday), and Amish chicks (can u call them chicks?) in full bonnets and such scurry around filling up coffee cups and whipping food onto the counter in a hurry. The signs proclaimed the apple dumplings as the star, but I was in a breakfast mood, so I got a pancake platter and a coffee, and within minutes a plate with two huge blueberry pancakes, maple syrup, two slices of turkey bacon (a first for me), and a slab of soft butter scraped onto the edge, for $6.50. It was sloppily put together, but given the nature of their establishment, I have to admit it was necessary for them, and it was kind of charming to think of an Amish lady slapping that plate into shape and not giving a crap whether it was neat. And the pancakes were delicious, the turkey was basically crispy, greasy, salty ham, the amount of butter and syrup was perfect, and the coffee was too hot, so I asked for cream, and the Amish chick pulled a plastic bottle of cream that looked like it was purchased at a gas station and sloshed... the perfect amount of cream into my paper coffee cup! It was almost like one of those Benni Hanna places where the show accompanies the food! So good.
(4)
Dredge K.
where to go when you want to feel heart palpitations after eating american food if it weren't for the amish staff wearing bonnets, i would never go here, it's like bad diner food without bad diner ambiance, and often, there is no place to sit occasionally, i have the craving to replicate my public school school lunches like sloppy joes and eat mystery meats like scrapple. this is the place for that. somehow, i always regret these choices. also, remember that things like your pancakes don't have maple syrup on them, so make sure to add them on when picking up your order, as, if you don't get a seat nearby, you will have to go back for it.
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Kristy L.
there is so many different places to eat in Reading terminal but this one caught my sister's eyes. I didn't really mind bc at that point, I would eat McDonalds (don't do it) bc I was starving. The wait was about 10 mins because they only have a small eatting area, seating for 30 people. GO WITH 2 PEOPLE (including yourself) - you will be seated earlier than the table for 3, 4 5, 6.. etc. I ordered a turkey burger and my sister ordered corn nibbles (or something like that) and an open turkey sandwich. Both deeeelicious. Something about these Amish people but everything tasted fresh and they were really sweet and accomodating. The corn things were sweet... whcih freaked me out bc corn isn't suppose to be sweet... unless it's sweet corn, but this def was not sweet corn. It had some apple sauce or something mixed in with the corn which they batter and then lightly fry. It was just a wierd taste. Their iced tea is BOMB. they make it themselves and I think my sister and I drank too many for our own good.
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Colin P.
I headed here based on Yelp reviews for breakfast, intending to try scrapple for the first time. Unfortunately I'd just missed the breakfast menu cutoff time. If my rating was strictly limited to the turkey melt and fries I ended up with and enjoyed tremendously, I'd probably be writing a 5-star review. The portion was ample and well-prepared with quality ingredients, served up by friendly staff. I couldn't even finish it, despite my normally voracious appetite. What leads me to write a three-star review, however, was for the disappointing famous apple dumpling. While the apple was cooked perfectly, the dough was underbaked, creating an unpleasant buttery, sugary goop. You're offered a choice of heavy cream or whipped cream upon ordering - I chose whipped, though heavy cream probably would have been a better choice for the foam container in which the dumpling is served. I imagine it would have been really awesome had it been the flaky, buttery ball of glory it was intended and hyped up to be. Despite this, I'd absolutely return. The sandwiches and fries are absolutely splittable between two people and I imagine my dumpling was just a one-off.
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Shereen C.
Oh, apple dumpling! Soft tasty doughy pastry A whole apple, cored. Warm and comforting, My fragrant creamy dumpling You are home to me.
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Basil M.
To start with - I must first tell you - I did not come here to eat a full meal. I came just for desert. The famed "hot apple dumpling". The girl taking my order suggested I have it with heavy cream. It was awesome. My wife and I tore it up pretty quickly. As I sit here writing this review - I want another one. :)
(4)
Stephanie D.
Went here for my last trip to Reading Terminal Market before moving to India! Had a simple breakfast. The portions are huge here, my plate could have fed 2. Had a slab of scrapple which was perfectly crispy on the outside, and two scrambled eggs. Yum!
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Ellen L.
Nothing beats sitting at the counter in The Terminal. This place has mostly regulars and simple homemade food and Amish service wtih a smile.
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Nicole C.
I LOVE BREAKFAST. I LOVE sleeping in. I LOVE rolling out of bed. I LOVE sitting at an unpretentious breakfast counter. I LOVE stuffing my face with pancakes, french toast, eggs, homefries, and bacon. I LOVE falling victim to food coma afterwards. I LOVE rolling back into bed. I LOVE coming back to life later in the afternoon to finish my breakfast for dinner. And I LOVE Dutch Eating Place because it's the PERFECT place for all of the above. Me & mom shared: Eggs over easy, Scrapple & Toast, Blueberry Pancakes, and the oh-so-famous Apple Dumpling. Before we continue, let's talk about how much food there is in each order. The portions can't possibly be suited for normal or safe human consumption. AT MOST we finished a quarter of it before we were stuffed. Our counter-neighbors ordered omelettes and the eggs came out in a MOUNTAIN. I was scared of how much egg there was on those plates. And everything is sooo cheap. Anyway, back to my meal. The eggs over-easy were cooked perfectly, I also discovered that I really enjoy eating scrapple, the blueberry pancakes tasted legit homemade, and the apple dumpling? Ohhh the apple dumpling. Warm, cinnamony, tender apple wrapped lovingly in a buttery, flaky pastry, topped with fluffy melting whipped cream. Do yourself a favor and GET THE APPLE DUMPLING. Also, do your arteries a favor and order the pancakes & toast dry. Otherwise these will come out with a heaping mound of butter on them. On second thought... I basically just told you to eat apple pie with whipped cream for breakfast so you might as well just get the butter and go all out. This is breakfast done right. I want to "start my day the Amish way" ...EVERYDAY.
(5)
Jessie K.
This place is amazing. A few friends and I stopped in Philly for the night after camping and climbing in West Virginia for a week. By the time we made our way back to civilization, we were craving some seriously good food -- here's where Dutch Eating Place comes in! I had asked some friends on the twitterz for recmomendations and overwhelmingly was told to go here, and we did. It's located in a huge building with all sorts of things - eateries, fruit stands, fudge shoppes - you name it, it's probably there. We went on a Saturday morning and despite it being pretty darn crowded, we were seated quickly. It's counter service (and cash only!) and seats turned over pretty quickly. I ordered scrambled eggs with potatoes, toast and hot cocoa. After I was done licking my plate I finished off my friend's blueberry pancakes, which tasted like little bits of buttery heaven. My ass almost fused to the seat, that's how delicious it was. Prices are reasonable (or maybe I'm just destroyed after growing up in New York and now living in Boston), service is quick and waitresses are super nice. I can imagine that the line gets REALLY long during peak breakfast/brunch hours, but it's definitely worth the wait. Mhmm.. blueberry pancakes.
(5)
Victor C.
As part of my carb load day for the Philly marathon (I know, I'm behind on reviews), I decided to grab a rare open seat at Dutch Eating Place. "One hot apple dumpling, please," said the hungry soon-to-be-marathoner, "light on the whip". It was an amazing combination of pastry, sugar, fruit, and probably crack. The dumpling hit the spot, I paid my tab, and my seat was taken as soon as I stood up. Highly recommended dessert, snack, entree, or any meal!
(4)
Sam A.
We enjoyed every part of this breakfast. Blueberry pancakes were soooo good. French toast tasty. The bacon is the best. My turkey bacon was thick and awesome. OJ fresh but needs pulp. Pancake size humongous be aware.
(5)
Matt S.
This hearty endorsement is for breakfast only.* The mega-buttered blueberry pancakes may be my favorite thing to eat in all of Philadelphia. I love the griddled taste of course, but the texture of the pancakes what really sets them apart -- they are just rapturously good. If you get the breakfast special combo, they throw in two more things that everybody loves: bacon and coffee -- all for just a few bucks. I have to say that their bacon is a little strange, but still tasty (it is still bacon, after all). Don't get discouraged by the lines; whether you want to sit at the counter or grab something from the takeout line, they keep things moving pretty quickly. They are closed on Sundays and also on some weekdays and they stop serving breakfast after a certain time (not sure exactly when). *I was a little too late for breakfast one day and so, thinking that the lunches would be of similar quality to their breakfasts, I gave them a try. Sadly, the lunches are pretty ho-hum. So I would consider Dutch Eating Place to be a "breakfast only" kind of joint, and am treating it as such for the purposes of this review.
(5)
Kellie C. M.
This menu changes very rarely. This ain't the point. Comfort food, baby, comfort food. Jon and I eat here at least once a week. Ham and bean soup, turkey dinners, sloppy Joe sandwiches. The owner holds court daily, coordinating plates and ushering tentative, clueless people into seats, which open frequently, but get snapped up fast. Its quite the crowd dance. Sloppy Joe's are our favorite here. Food comes in seconds. People watching, not only here, but at the whole Reading Terminal Market, is phenomenal. Shop afterward. Recharge for the city streets. But whatever you do, remember one simple rule if you're a tourist or visiting the Dutch Eating Place for the first time: SIT YOUR ASS DOWN! When there's a seat. Grab it. This is PHILADELPHIA. We have no time to coddle you.
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Chris S.
I ordered the pancakes and turkey bacon there one saturday morning and let me tell you, this place is amazing. You can tell everything was made from scratch. The butter that comes with the pancakes were obviously recently churned. The pancakes are the best I have had in recent memory. They were very fluffy and moist on the inside. Most of the time they come out dry or slightly dry but this place was on point! The bacon was the heartest couple slices of turkey bacon I have ever seen. It all tasted very fresh! The place is very cheap too!
(5)
Dynomutt F.
Late breakfast here on the first morning of the visit to Philly. Late because I stood in line forever. I won't say that it was worth the wait, because honestly, is any restaurant worth such a delay? But breakfast was quite tasty. Pancakes are huge. Not fluffy, but still great. My western omelet needed more butter, more cheese, more peppers and more ham, but it was still satisfying, and with a side of scrapple, all was right in the universe, if only briefly. One suggestion: "fresh-squeezed" does not mean that your OJ should be room temperature (which, for Reading Terminal market, is about 90 degrees). Wish I had tried an apple dumpling, but the Children of the Corn were rushing me to make way for others in line and it slipped my mind. Not that I really blame them, though, because if I had to deal with such rude regular customers every day, I'd probably want to move them along quickly, too. At least they get a fair number of non-locals coming through who don't belittle them to their faces and who actually leave tips, unlike all of the locals around us that morning. Overall, 6/10.
(3)
Dennis L.
My sister in law told me their breakfast is really good, but I got there late and ate lunch at the dutch eating place. I had the chicken pot pie and it was ok, the cole slaw was pretty good. The apply dumplngs are definitely the star of this place. You can get whipped cream or heavy cream. I got the heavy cream and it was so damn good.
(4)
Erik s.
cheap and fast and an average breakfast...honey still rules in my book but the apple/cinnamon french toast and pancakes are decent ... it is hit and miss with the lunch ..pot pie seems to be their claim to fame its K ... and the burger/fries is good but their turkey special was disgusting... first of all why would a "homestyle" eatery use canned cranberry sauce and wonder bread (also cheeze wiz on sub par chili dog too)?.... but worst of all was their white gravy- it tasted like cornstarch mixed w/ flour and water and looked like that gooey stuff that covers a newborn baby.. i also have a theory that fake amish work here...just a hunch i have no proof but you heard it here first. What gives them an extra star is their apple dumplings, which is a ball of sugary happiness.
(3)
Rita M.
You absolutely have to come here for breakfast. Hands down best breakfast I have ever had in my life. Those pancakes are amazing, with fresh delicious butter and some damn tasty syrup. Plus, the fresh orange juice is delicious. So you get stuffed, and then buy some apple dumplings to take home. Doesn't get any better, really.The Amish know how to cook, that's for sure.
(5)
John R.
VERY DISAPPOINTED - I have had breakfast there before and it has always been great. I had lunch there on 11/17 and it was SO disappointing. I ordered chicken pot pie - it came as chicken soup, no gravy - broth instead, no pastry crust and only THREE tiny pieces of shreded chicken. The roll tasted like it came from a pack you would get at the supermarket and the cole slaw was average. They gave me a fork and knife to eat the chicken pot pie with. The waitress was less than helpful - seemed like she was doing me a favor to acknowledge my presence.
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Cherie C.
A good place to bring out-of-town guests when visiting the market. I took a guest there to try shoo fly pie. Both of us realized we don't like it, but it was still a good experience. You don't find scrapple or shoo fly pie in many other farmers' markets! Breakfast is fresh and cheap!
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Krista A.
It's now open five days per week, yay! So, I give it five stars. You get everything you can dream of in a wholesome, old-fashioned diner. I'm sure they even make their own butter. The pancakes are my favorite. I dream about the apple dumplings. Everything is delicious. You definitely have to wait in line for 5-10 minutes on Saturdays mornings, fyi. This is a place I'd miss if I lived somewhere else.
(5)
Felicia K.
Located in the middle of a bustling indoor market (you won't be able to see the place from outside), it has a lively, bustling atmosphere. On a Saturday morning we waited a little while, but like everyone else said, the line moves quickly. I had the blueberry pancakes with turkey bacon special (5.99 including a cup of coffee); those were literally some of the best pancakes I have ever had in my life. Boyfriend and I split one of their apple dumplings... so incredibly good. Super friendly, fast service. Good prices, but pretty sure they're cash only.
(4)
S P.
One of the best places to eat breakfast/lunch in Philly, under $10! I've been going here for over ten years and the food has only gotten better....this is where I come to get my scrapple fix, absolutely delicious...friendly staff...big portions...open faced sandwiches, pancakes, french toast, omlettes, all great....and don't leave without ordering a dumpling to go.
(5)
Dallas T.
Good sit-down-at-the-bar comfort food fast. Only open W-Sat.
(4)
Michael O.
Very friendly, reasonably priced, and very good. My first time trying scrapple!
(4)
Jenn W.
Love , love this spot, located inside Reading Term. Market, stools, wait for seating , but OMG! Best breakfast, combos, includes beverage, for usually $5.99--$8.00. Can't beat "em!! The Amish do it right.My brother got the apple dumpling once, wow, Very tasty!! Haven't been going quite awhile, been trying other brunch spots, but meaning to go back there. So fresh-the ingredients. The best!! Service is attentive & quick , too.
(5)
Jenny L.
I just came here with my boyfriend yesterday after trying a couple of times before. Once we came when it was closed on a sunday :( and once when breakfast was over. Other times it was way too crowded to wait. Yesterday we came when it opened, at 8am! There were people there, but a line didn't form until about 15 mins after we arrived. My bf got the breakfast special, 2 huge blueberry pancakes, 2 strips of turkey bacon, and coffee. His turkey bacon looked like slices of spam fried (of course the texture wasn't spammy). I got the Western omelette which came with toast. The omelette was a lot bigger than I thought. The ham in it was basically just shaved deli meat that they didn't chop up and just put in the middle. I didn't mind .. it also had sliced tomatoes, onions and green peppers. Definitely worth the money. I couldn't finish it so good thing my bf was there to help me! I also got chocolate milk which was really thick chocolate milk. Anyway it was definitely a good hearty, breakfast. We're planning to try the apple dumpling next time because we were too full to get it this time. the apple dumpling is really good with whipped cream. I had it once and it was amazing, the second time, no so much. probably because i got heavy cream instead.. Blueberry pancakes are always a win, and apple french toast may be my next favorite. So much more to try from this place!!!
(4)
Oski B.
Came to RTM on a Wednesday at noon during my lunch break from jury duty. Their sign implies that they served breakfast all day (as well as patrons eating the daily special of blueberry pancakes), but was told when I sat down that breakfast service had just ended. The turkey sandwich w mashed potatoes and gravy was both fine and filling, but it was still a disappointment not to be able to eat breakfast at noon.
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John B.
Food was great. Server was extremely nice and efficient. Staff did an outstanding job of managing a crowd, and getting people in and out. Would go back this a.m. if they were open Sun..
This place is way cool. I love markets that offer food of all sorts in one place. We were seeking breakfast surfing the abundance of options. We decided on The Dutch Eating Place and ordered 2 orders of hot cakes and a side of breakfast potatoes. Boy, that was a mistake as we could have shared one serving between the 2 of us. Those cakes were HUGE!!!! Not exaggerating the hugeness. Those pancakes were so warm, fluffy, lite and good. The potatoes were okay, nothing fancy. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the Reading Terminal Market and will definitely return during my next visit to Philly.
(5)
Mitch E.
This place gives me a warm, weird feeling in my heart. It's not love. It's my arteries clogging up with deliciousness. Maybe some love. Came here solo on a Saturday morning around 10, and the line had already formed. Didn't wait long. It seemed waves of people would get up at once. Maybe a 15 minute wait. It's worth it. Sat down near the back corner where it's less hectic with the crowds walking by. Could be a little annoying with people walking by starring at your food while you're trying to eat. After a big week of eating, and a wedding later that day, I couldn't eat too much. So I only got a bacon egg & cheese and they beloved apple dumpling. In all seriousness though it was the right move. People's plates are huge here. I was sitting next to three people while I ate. All of which got the pancakes or one of the breakfast dishes. None of them finished. Granted, they are not me, but for all three not to finish it means the place provides serious portions. The bacon egg & cheese is the right size if you want to get something else, and you're not splitting your meal. It's not small, but rather a good sized sandwich. I got mine on their fresh made kaiser roll. It was good stuff. And now for everyone's favorite, THE APPLE DUMPLING. Is the hype real? Yes, very much so. Not a fan of cream, so I opted for it naked. I wanted to get all nasty with it. The only request I made was for it to be extra hot. Oh baby! Now I kept reading these reviews, claiming that it's really big (I swear I'm not trying to sexualize this review, it just seems that way), but I devoured this baby like it was nothing. Piece of cake. The service is wonderful. They are always smiling, despite working at 10 am on a Saturday. The manager came by and checked up on me. The people next to me started a conversation with me. Probably because they felt bad for me being all by myself, that and my hideous face. If you're visiting Philadelphia, make sure you get yourself here for some breakfast.
(5)
Susan C.
Yes yes and yes please. Inside the Reading Terminal Market, this place is a freaking gem. Came here for breakfast and they were super busy with a takeout line and full seating. Western omelet was great. Comes with toast that you can enjoy their homemade strawberry jam with. That jam... Is addictive. Perfect. Pancakes are great too. So good you barely need syrup. Bacon was so good. Real bacon. Fresh orange juice. I don't think you could go wrong with anything here.
(5)
Jennifer D.
My family and I were trying to look for a breakfast/brunch place near our hotel and we found this one on Yelp. I saw that it was in Reading Terminal Market and I thought that we wouldn't get the same brunch vibe we would get from a sit-down restaurant, but this place exceeded my expectations. First off, the workers here were very heart-warming and were willing to describe any of the entrees they had. We came on a Friday around lunchtime and it was packed, but the food came out in less than 10 minutes. I got the Apple Cinnamon French Toast with the turkey bacon and it was so good and fluffy! I also got scrambled eggs as a separate order. Their orange juice is probably the best I've ever had. You can tell from the first sip that it was freshly squeezed. Everything on their menu was for a great price too, so if you're finding a place where you can get more bite for your buck, this is the place to go!
(5)
Feebee A.
OMG! This my friends is where people who enjoy a good bite go. So- lets start with the fact that this is located inside the great reading terminal. Packed with a solid amount of choices, this is hands down the best place in the entire terminal... yup, I've made such a statement. I passed by this spot as I was exploring the terminal and noticed the "people love us on yelp", so I walked back and read their menu. Compared to places in the city and within the terminal, this spot is very reasonably priced. We came here and saw that their specials were amazingly priced. We got the Ruben special and the sloppy Joe special. Both came with pickles, fries and a drink. These specials were nothing short of our expectations. Huge portions and extremely delicious. I've only been in philly for two weeks and the Ruben was probably the best thing I've had so far. I'm stuffed, happy, and full! Thanks, Dutch Eating Place!!
(5)
Ade B.
The Amish never disappoint when it comes to food. Dutch Eating Place is my favorite spot for breakfast or brunch. They serve large portions of delicious food at low prices. Their scrapple is amazing, and I end every meal there with a warm Apple Dumpling with cream. I have dreams about their Apple Dumpling it's so good! If you are in Reading Terminal craving breakfast food, this is the place to be.
(5)
Alice L.
*This review is only for the hot apple dumpling!* Never made it for a full meal here, but I always try to save room for dessert, which is what drew me to their famous hot apple dumpling. Imagine a nice hot slice of apple pie, but better! They take a whole cored apple and then wrap it in a pastry dough to be baked. They have a bunch baked up already so they'll warm it up for you you're planning to eat it right away. You can also get whipped cream added at no extra charge. It was absolutely delicious and reasonably-priced too at $3.25. Definitely shareable since it is pretty heavy and sweet, but it is an awesome way to end any meal at the Reading Terminal Market. I highly recommend it!
(5)
Melly M.
Love this place! I wanted to get breakfast before I leave for airport, found it on Yelp, and it ended up to be inside Reading Terminal market, which was right across the street from my hotel! I got there at 8 and there were already people got their orders in. I got a mushroom and cheese omelette, and one blueberry pancake to try. Love the pancake, and mushroom omelette! I definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting some nice breakfast/brunch in Philly! Just be aware of the long line and crowds, they open at 8 am, get there early!
(5)
Tyler S.
This is my go to breakfast spot in Philly. Everything I've had is amazing. Blueberry pancakes 5 out of 5 Turkey bacon 4 out of 5 Fresh OJ ...6 out of 5, it's that good Blueberry pancakes were ridiculously good. And don't be fooled by the flappy looking turkey bacon that comes with it. It tastes a heck of a lot better than it looks! Also be sure to get the fresh squeezed oj. I guarantee it'll be one of the best glasses of juice you've ever had! Prices are also awesome. Everything is affordable and cheap!
(5)
Ann P.
This place is a must when in the terminal market. The servers are super friendly and the food is surprisingly delicious. They have daily specials. I ordered the breakfast patter and the Ruben. Let me say this is such a mouthwatering Ruben sandwich. The sandwich is salty but not overwhelming. The creamy sauce they add to the bread makes the sandwich that much more juicier. When I held the sandwich the oil from the meat, the sauce and juices from the veggies were running down the sandwich crust. It is also served with fries on the side and a cup of orange juice or coffee. The fries are so crunchy yet so thin you get the potato taste. I felt like I could eat here everyday if I could. The downside is that the lines are super long especially in the breakfast hour. so be prepared to head out early to secure a seat. You will definitely have to stand in line so grab a donut or an ice cream while you wait... (If those lines aren't as crazy, which is pretty rare considering every shop is crazy busy)
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Bhavika P.
Big plates less cost and polite staff!! Loved raisin French toast was so yummy!!! Veggie omlette good too liked it with rye bread. The best was the butter they use...I haven't had butter that tasty. Fresh orange juice really nice again. Will go again to try their pancakes..they looked huge and good too..
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Sylvia K.
I really wanted to eat breakfast at Dutch Eating Place before I left Philadelphia. Their hot apple dumpling sounded amazing. Plus I really wanted to try scrapple. Their breakfast menu sounds amazing - I really wanted to get their apple cinnamon French toast, but since I was getting the hot apple dumpling, I decided to skip it. Instead, I ordered from the egg platter section - one egg with a choice of meat (you get to pick bacon, turkey bacon, sausage, turkey sausage, scrapple, or ham). I ordered my one egg over medium and picked scrapple. The egg platters come with toast too - I can't remember if I asked for wheat or rye. And then of course, I ordered a hot apple dumpling, with whipped cream. And fresh squeezed orange juice. The one egg with scrapple and toast ended up being a lot of food. On the counter is a jar of the most amazing strawberry preserves I've ever had. The scrapple was interesting - it was a very dark brown rectangle piece. It's essentially cooked mushy pork scraps. It wasn't bad! I would eat it again. I guess it's kind of like spam, just more brown and not as dense. The hot apple dumpling was amazing. There is a whole peeled and cored apple inside the dough. It was warm and soft and cinnamony. And with the whipped cream it was amazing. One of the employees said that they bring all the food and ingredients from the farm, so that's cool that everything is fresh and homemade. The service was great - quick and very polite. This place is one of the Pennsylvania Dutch businesses in the Reading Terminal Market. It's not regularly scheduled to be open on Sundays or Mondays. You can order things to go, or eat in at the counter.
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Shannon C.
Hands down the best blueberry pancakes I have ever eaten. Highly recommend the scrapple breakfast sandwich if you have a hearty appetite and a taste for scrapple, a salty meat sausage patty. The sandwich is served on delicious bread with melted cheese. Ridiculously huge portions that would feed a family. Loved every bite!!! Served by a cute Dutch Amish family.
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Chris M.
Its great food here and ive eaten something 2 days in a row. Massive Rueben and fries with leminade dat 1 and blueberry pancakes day 2. The meat in the rueben was super lean à nd the kraut on it was the best. Lemonade was over the top sweet but it worked well with the sammy. Pancakes were huge and fat swimming in butter. I do mean swimming! The only let down was the syrup. Dont go expecting a seat or if you do be prepared to wait. Avoid the rushes if you can.
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Nando F.
Start your day the Amish way! This is the saying around here, plus you'll see it hanging up on a shirt. The Amish never fail, nor do they joke around when it comes to food. Portions are ginormous, the quality of the dishes always have that fresh taste to it, plus the cost is ridiculously cheap. I don't get it , the quality and quantity they serve to the customer for that price, it feels like you are robbing them. I will tell you this my fellow Yelpers, with the portions that these guys serve per plate , I now know how the Amish can build a barn in a day. As we were sitting at the counter they have these little jars of deliciousness along the counter just waiting for you. What is this you wonder? I'll tell you , this is their homemade strawberry jam with nice pieces of strawberries mixed in for you to spread on your toast or even pacakes. We ordered some coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice that they bring from back home. Simply the best orange juice I have had so far, the best I say! Lets get this party started with the all important first meal of the day! Breakfast~ Blueberry Pancakes~ 3 ginormous fluffly blueberry filled bad boys that was simply delicious. Even amounts of blueberries per pancake is what you'll enjoy, not little specks of blueberries either. I also went with scrambled eggs and a side of sasuage and a few pieces of bacon with homefries. Now mind you this was my first time ordering so I never knew of their portion size. Clearly safe to say I brought food back with me that morning, but now I know. I ask you when you order bacon or sausage you are expecting little links and some skimpy bacon. Dutch Eating Place, well they do not believe in that skimpy little stuff they will feed you. The bacon, a nice thick cut, and the sausage link they serve you is huge. It is one link basically cut in half, which you could cut in half and it still will be to big. My partner in crime went with a Western Omelet, that was busting out where the egg could no longer hold things together. His dish must have weighed about 3 lbs in total weight. The omelet stuffed with tomatoes, ham, cheese, onions, and so forth was in his masterpiece. This was a meal he could not finish also, but he did do some pretty good damage to this. These guys are always packed , with a waiting line that would scare anyone off. If you are in line, stay in line, they do a great job of getting you in fed, and on your way. Our server was Angela who is a great waitress by the way. Angela will give you her best insights on whats the top sellers that people have enjoyed. Pretty much she is on point making sure you are fully accommodated. Dutch Eating Place is a must vist for everyone to enjoy. This is another gem you'll experience at Reading Terminal Market.
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Dan W.
The food here will not disappoint! Good price and fairly big portions to always fill you up. I usually get takeout which takes only abt 5-10min to get your food. Highly recommend their turkey melt special (comes with home made French fries and home made lemonade) - all for just 8-9 dollars!!! Their apple dumplings are good but in my opinion too sweet to really enjoy it - recommend sharing it with at least 1-2 other ppl since it is some heavy stuff. Otherwise great overall homemade food with fast service and good prices!
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Virginia C.
Inside Reading Terminal and waiting for at least 20 minutes to get a seat, this is the best breakfast/brunch place for dutch comfort food. Nothing fancy- just people that know how to cook eggs. Get anything with eggs and their breakfast sandwiches with ham is better than most. Don't forget to finish off your meal with an apple dumpling. And, our tab for 2 came out to less than 15.00. O- the dutch do it so right!
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Wen D.
Tried the apple dumpling with whipped cream. It was heavenly! There was a long line for a seat so we got it to go. It's closed on Sundays, unfortunately.
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Jason M.
Those little Apple Turnovers are like little Angels covered in Whipped Cream. I couldn't help stuffing my face.
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Bradford G.
I found it. So many reviews, what can I add other than you need to get in line and wait for the round bar stool to get the full experience. Order in waves or those waiting will stare you down hard. Ignore them and keep eating. Blueberry pancakes and bacon and coffee...
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Stefanie K.
If you want perfection, come here. This place is heavenly in every way. Friendly staff, quick service, and food that's to die for. I ordered apple cinnamon french toast, a side of turkey bacon, and fresh squeezed orange juice. All three items were a combo special for only $7.99. If I could have it every day, I would. The french toast was loaded with apples, piled with cinnamon, and waa accompanied by a generous dollop of butter. The turkey bacon was thick, not greasy, and they gave me three pieces. The OJ (fresh squeezed) was amazing. All around, a perfect little place for breakfast or lunch.
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Nivedita B.
There are moments where I wish I could eat an Amish breakfast every day, especially when I begrudgingly "dig into" my steel cut oatmeal every morning. The vessels around my heart should definitely thank me later. Blueberry pancakes: ginormous. fluffy. loaded with fresh berries. I tried to be a good girl and get the butter on the side. But let's be real I put giant pats of the stuff all over everything. Turkey bacon: unlike any grocery store turkey bacon you will ever find. These bad boys are thick and tasty. Freshly squeezed orange juice: delightful My server was extremely friendly and attentive. I came alone and could barely get halfway through my pancakes (and I can pack it in). I wanted to try their apple dumplings so badly but the buttons on my jeans would have probably popped had I attempted the feat. Alas, next time.
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Suji K.
The apple dumpling may be one of the ultimates in casal comfort food. Yes, it really is that good. Also had some pretty good turkey bacon, here.
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Brian S.
10 Hints for Enjoying the Dutch Eating Place: 1. Go for breakfast. 2. Get there early because it WILL be crowded. Especially if there is a convention in town or even worse if it's during the Auto Show or the Flower Show. The market opens at 8 AM so you want to be in line waiting to get in. 3. Don't go on a Sunday, a Monday, on December 26th (an Amish holiday), or any other holiday when the Reading Terminal Market is closed because the Dutch Eating Place is closed and you will go hungry. 4. Sit at the counter. Is there a line? Be patient because it moves quickly. Don't do takeout because you don't want to eat on styrofoam with plastic utensils. 5. Order the pancakes. Trust me. I eat them on a weekly basis. They are generally massive and fluffy. They come in regular or blueberry but sometimes they have special ones like strawberry, chocolate chip, banana, or pumpkin ones. Just ask your pleasant Amish server. All of the pancakes are very good. Hint: you may want to order them "dry" if you are averse to having them served with a large pat of Amish butter on them. You can order the butter on the side and it will be served in a separate container. 6. Order a side dish like bacon (order it crispy) or turkey bacon (if you are feeling healthful and are trying to counteract what you will do to your body eating the pancakes. The home fries are good too and they have two types of sausage you can order. From out of town? Order the scrapple. What is it? Don't ask...just enjoy. it. You can eat it with ketchup or syrup. 7. Dig in! 8. Still hungry? No way? (see #9) 9. Did I mention that the apple dumplings are really good here too? 10. Enjoy! Just don't step on a scale for a few days!
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Brian M.
Portions are massive, the food fresh if not heavy and prices cheap. Might just be the best scrapple on earth. And the best butter. Healthy? No. Exciting? No. A great example of this sort of food. You betcha!
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Rita D.
Visited on a Saturday morning around 8:45 - my husband and I probably waited roughly 15-20 minutes to get a spot. We had the blueberry pancakes, turkey bacon, grilled sweet roll, and scrapple. Blueberry pancakes: good, but not cooked all the way through, so they were a little dough-y. Turkey bacon: the best turkey bacon I've had Grilled sweet roll with pecans: also tasty - couldn't finish the whole thing! Scrapple: I ordered this since I was in Philly and the kind waitress said it was something to try... but I took about two bites and called it a day. Not my cup of tea. I'd say if the wait is under 15 minutes, give it a try. If not, there are other options.
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Sundi P.
Amazing and the lines are so long five minutes after Reading Terminal Market opens. I had the Apple Cinnamon French toast which came with bacon and my husband had the pancakes which also came with bacon. My husband said his pancakes were very fluffy. The French toast was yummy!!
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Charles S.
The best breakfast with the friendliest service at a very cheap price! I ate until I was stuffed and was very happy with everything.
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Neha S.
Just one word - 'wow'! If u haven't been here, u haven't actually seen Philly! The reading terminal market is a small paradise for food lovers in the heart of the city. And the Dutch eating place is the ultimate heaven in it. We went on a weekend, so the place was pretty jam packed and there was a a bit of waiting at the eatery. After 15 mins we were given a place in their open seating area which was pretty straight yet interesting. The staff at the place is mostly Amish and thus very humble. We ordered vegetable omelette, toasts, Turkey sausage and egg on kaisar roll along with a glass of fresh orange juice and a coffee. Everything was pretty delicious, simple and comforting. But the thing that blew our socks off was their warm apple dumpling. It was clearly the best apple pie I have ever had and I am so glad I had it! A must visit place...
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Noelia F.
Delish homemade comfort style food. The chicken pot pie was wonderful as was the apple dumpling.
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Andrea J.
I have to tell you, I haven't seen such large pancakes in a while! And I didn't even order pancakes!! LOL! They looked awesome, as did the apple dumplings. Unfortunately, I went the healthy route and got eggs, toast and turkey bacon. I was surprised at the amount and quality of the turkey bacon! Big, thick slices. This place is no joke.
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Tammy L.
Breakfast is my favorite meal, and I didn't want to miss it, so on day two of my Philly trip, I headed to the Dutch Eating Place. Located inside the Reading Terminal Market, this food shop offers blueberry and choco chip pancakes, as well as chicken pot pie and other hearty meals for lunch. The shop is set up like a diner, and when I arrived, there were already lots of people chowing down on breakfast! Since I was planning on having Tommy DiNic's that same day... I was a bit weary of ordering blueberry pancakes (which they are known for), but I did anyway! It was a bit of a mistake in a way that the serving was just a bit too much for me, but they sure were delicious! As delicious as pancakes can get anyway, even though I'm not the biggest fan of pancakes in general. I guess I decided to be a little adventurous in my food choices on this trip (ie. Franklin Fountain) - eating foods that aren't my favorite and all. The blueberry pancakes were fluffy and fresh, and very (overly) filling. Not being the biggest bacon eater either, I thought the turkey bacon was actually pretty good, flavorful and not completely fatty. Overall, the food, place, and service are all decent. My suggestion for anyone looking to try more variety in the market, definitely share one order.
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Ann K.
First off- amazing staff! They really know how to juggle such a crowd. Please remember to bring cash for a tip- you can not add it onto a credit card charge. Second, the food. Not a bad thing to say! Hearty portions, fresh ingredients, fast service, ... Love! Will be back for more & more!
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Tunaidi A.
Great place for breakfast! Things to note: * There are two lines -- one for take out and one for seating. Make sure you know which line you're in. Waits can be long, but not terrible. * Seating -- don't come with more than 4 people. 2 is probably the best number. * Service -- quick and easy. They've organized themselves pretty effectively, with two bars encircling the staff space so that they can easily bring orders out to patrons. * Best things to get -- fresh squeezed orange juice, fried apple dumpling, and bacon. * Overrated, but good nonetheless -- apple french toast and blueberry pancakes.
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Bethany E.
Visiting Philadelphia for the first time. We asked the concierge where to dine for breakfast. Without hesitation he said the Dutch Eating Place! It's located in the Reading Terminal Market. Many of the places in here are run by the Amish community. With only being in town for a weekend, we were here 3 times. We loved it that much. The sticky bun with pecans... Yum. The ham and cheese omelet... Delicious. Blueberry pancakes... Delectable. Turkey BLT... Love it. Everything we devoured was great! Service here is impeccable. They are the most polite and attentive. Anything you needed was brought out so quickly. There was a constant line for take out and their seats were always filled. With wonderful food and service, you can't go wrong!
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Michelle T.
I was in Philly for a conference and Dutch Eating Place was very first meal inside the Market. I spent about 20 minutes getting lost inside the Market before finally deciding on sitting down at the "bar" area to have a sandwich at Dutch Eating Place. The service was very prompt and nice - my waitress was very polite. Everyone was either "Sir" or "Ma'am", which you don't get much in NYC. She was very quick in serving everyone - the kitchen was super fast too! I had the Super Turkey Melt, which was really tasty. If you get the meal, it comes with a drink and fries. A LOT of fries. I didn't end up finishing all my fries - it's practically impossible to eat all of it on your own. But it is a great deal for the price!
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Lindsey G.
Yum! We came here from the high reviews. Breakfast was delicious and but we came on a busy day so the wait for a seat was a little longer. This is not a great place for groups as you sit on a long table and it's hard to find many seats together. We were really disappointed with the limited hours and days they were open. We really wanted to try a Dutch apple dumpling but didn't get back when they were open :(
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Michael W.
I read about it before visiting. I went there on arrival, but the place was packed on a Sat with no space and a line waiting. So....I opted for the next best thing, grab an apple dumpling to go! I read about choice of whip cream or fresh cream. If you take fresh you get a little plastic cup of cream with lid. You can say both so you get some of each. A word of caution, whipped cream, and they use the spray can, doesn't last. So by the time you get wherever your going you wont see anything left but white liquid running around and probably running in your bag too as the container is just a fold over Styrofoam. So opt for whipped only if your lucky enough to get a seat to eat it then and there! They are also closed on SUN and MON. I think most or all of the Dutch business in the Reading Terminal Market is closed SUN and many prob MON too. I wish I can tell you more but the seating area is small and the demand is big. The dumpling was good! They have a daily chalkboard posted, and also have menus on another wall that are permanent. Photos posted. Had I been able to actually get a seat and eat there, I might have given it a 5 star but if I couldn't get the opportunity to eat more than the apple dumpling, I best leave it at 4.
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Farha A.
Apple dumpling with heavy cream was the perfection combination of sweet, tart, soft and crispy in all the right places. We devoured it within minutes. Solid PA Dutch dish. The place itself is just a stall in Reading Terminal Market, squished and not much room if it's a busy day. Perfect way to end an eating spree in the market.
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A A.
Had the French toast special in Tuesday. Then I decided to sit down and eat it, so glad I did. It was hot and warm and when I spooned some strawberry jam on there...Baaam! Awesome-sauce! But it wasn't over. I got that Dutch Apple goodness with cream and went beyond heaven. Can I just melt here?
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Kimberly S.
As the founder of the Yelp Haute Dumpling Club, it is safe to say I've had my fair share of dumplings in my lifetime. Living in the Washington, DC area most of the dumplings I have consumed are of the Asian variety so when I was in Philly I was excited to try the stuffed breads of the Pennsylvania Dutch and the Polish. I had an hour to kill at Reading Terminal so I pulled up my trusty Yelp app to lead me to the best of the best in this crowded market. Dutch Eating Place immediately popped up on my radar. While many people were waxing poetic about their scrapple breakfast, I was just one tiny Asian girl with a mission to compact as much food from as many different stands into my stomach in a limited time, so I had to narrow down my choices to one and the apple dumpling was the winning entree! Yes, I said entree. It is listed as a dessert but this "dumpling" is not the cute tiny dumplings I am used to seeing back home. This dumpling is bigger than my big, round, moon face. When I ordered, the cashier asked me if I wanted heavy cream or whipped cream on it. I had no idea why anyone would pour heavy cream on top of a pastry so I went with the whipped cream. It came out hot and steamy in a styrofoam container. I opened it up and it literally looked like one half of a whipped cream bikini...it was that big y'all. I thanked the Lord for my opportunity to join the Apple Dumpling Gang and dug in. Turns out an apple dumpling consists of one whole cinnamon apple baked into a giant crust. It was delicious! But way too much for one person to consume. I took three more bites and to the trash it went. Totally worth the $3 or so, but please for heaven's sake...BRING A FRIEND...MAYBE THREE. This dumpling is not for the faint hearted.
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Ivy C.
Pancakes were sooo gooood! So was the sausage even though I had my doubts about it at first because it's not your typical sausage links or patties but trust that it is delicious. Oh gosh and that JAM! Agh it was like crack! It was divine, sublime and oh so mine! I'm salivating just thinking about it.
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Nick S.
Good food. Made fresh. No empty seats for breakfast. I had daily special Carmel banana pancakes with turkey bacon and coffee for $7.50 it was good turkey bacon just average.
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Eddie C.
The food was delicious! The pancakes were huge and they were great. The sausage was huge but it was the best sausage ever! Fresh squeezed orange juice. Their jam was awesome! I will forever remember my meals here. The only thing that sucks is that space is limited at the counter. I wish this place existed in Los Angeles .
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Scott D.
Fantastic breakfast served by friendly people. Got here around 1030am and it was quite crowded with people waiting but as a single I was able to sit right down. I ordered the short stack(two huge pancakes), a side of bacon (excellent thick cut) and fresh squeezed OJ. Loved it all.
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Josh P.
The hot apple dumpling with heavy cream is the best sweet breakfast around. Absolutely delicious. Wish I was in town longer to try more of the menu, but they get five stars for the dumpling alone.
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D M.
My grandpa was Pennsylvania Dutch, so I've had my eye on this place for a while. However, to be totally honest, usually the line is very long and I'm in that part of RTM to get a decadent doughnut from Beiler's and the thought of getting any other food doesn't cross my mind. A recent trip with friends from out of town gave me a chance to finally try it out. Just as a general hint, Saturdays in January are a lot slower than other times of year. The menu included all the PA Dutch classics- scrapple, shoo fly pie, ruebens ect. I went a bit off the beaten path and tried out the chicken pot pie, which was amazing and cooked in classic homestyle fashion, but is very different than the kind you can get at most restaurants or frozen (if that's what you were expecting). Others ordered french toast and omelets- great reviews all around. The food was ready very quickly and servings were huge! My chicken pot pie came with a roll (only OK) and coleslaw, which was also just ok. The homemade strawberry jam on the counter is perfect! Of course one of the reasons the main courses seemed so big is that I was saving room for their world-famous apple dumpling with whipped cream. This is an incredible, insanely huge, delicious desert with the perfect combination of warm and light dumpling with apple and delicious spices. A special Pennsylvania treat completely worth checking out, There's a reason the dumpling is so famous- be sure to try it (ideally share it!).
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Paul J.
The food here is absolutely delicious. I got the blueberry pancakes with turkey sausage, eggs and bacon. Pancakes are massive and they give half a stick of butter with it. Blueberry flavor is fresh and perfectly sweet. However the sausage is argue is a little dry. And the flavor wasn't great. 4/5 My girlfriend got the Reuben sandwich. Wow. It was amazing. Best Reuben sandwich I've ever had. She also got the lemonade. This also blew me away. I'm not typically a fan of lemonade because it's usually too sweet or too tart. This lemonade I could drink all day. Perfectly sweet and tart. Most amazing lemonade ever. 5/5
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Melanie N.
The breakfast food is absolutey delicious! The waitress was sweet as pie! And the hot apple dumpling is oh so worth the pilgrimage!
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Mike M.
Awesome belly up to the breakfast bar locale inside of a good market. Excellent service. Great prices for downtown.
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Phil D.
Went through the to-go line and got the Apple Dumpling plus an omelet. The Apple Dumpling was indeed good, whole cored apple, fluffy pastry dough, and generous amounts of whipped cream. They heated it up and it was like having a delicious apple pie in the palm of your hand. That said really a more hardcore dessert food or snack than a meal, it was sugary to the extent that I had to share it with a friend instead of finishing it on my own. The Omelet itself was nothing spectacularly, got ham and cheese and it honestly just sort of tasted like something you could get from IHop. Of course, I'm excited to try out some of the other things on their menu, particularly the blueberry pancakes or some of the weekly specials, but otherwise I would recommend grabbing an apple dumpling as a snack and aiming for a full meal elsewhere in Reading Terminal.
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Laura M.
After my eating spree in RTM on Tues., I was so enamored that I convinced my folks to stop here for brunch before I had to catch my train back to Pittsburgh today. Because of the type of food served and the limited hours, brunch seemed like the best way to tackle Dutch Eating Place, a required stop in RTM, so we allowed a couple of hours to brave the Sat. morning rush. When we arrived, the line was about ten people deep, but it moved quickly, so we were seated within half an hour. Once we were seated, we placed our orders: a blueberry pancake special (me), a pumpkin spice pancake special (my dad), and a french toast (my mom). They both had coffee, while I sprung for the fresh squeezed orange juice. Our orders took about 10 min. to prepare, and all of them came with a generous helping of butter, as well as turkey bacon for my dad's and my orders. These were some delicious pancakes--light yet substantial, and definitely a cut above those served at IHOP and Perkins, as even my mom admitted! I had a bite of both my mom's and my dad's orders, and they were both good--their version of pumpkin spice surprisingly flavorful and well-seasoned, in this age of bland pumpkin flavored foods. Even so, my favorite was the blueberry pancakes, which contained plenty of delicious, juicy, fresh blueberries. The juice tasted like a bright, sunny morning--the way orange juice *should* taste, but rarely does. The turkey bacon added a welcome savory note to the sweet pancakes, but was definitely better hot off the griddle--I saved some to cut the sweetness of the pancakes, but it wasn't nearly as good after it cooled. Once we'd finished the pancakes, we ordered the must-have item: the apple dumpling. Per the advice of other Yelpers, I ordered it with both whipped and heavy cream, and asked to have it warmed. Even though I'm not generally a fan of desserts involving apples, the dumpling was absolutely delicious! Even my mom, who often doesn't appreciate my foodie finds, raved about it. Drizzled lightly with heavy cream, the sweet but-not-saccharine flavors and light and crisp textures were pure apple dessert heaven! I definitely concur that Dutch Eating Place is a must-visit in RTM, esp. during breakfast hours. If/when I visit again, I'd love to try some of their comfort food lunch offerings, which look delectable, as well as the grilled sticky bun (drool). 4.5 stars.
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Victoria L.
TIP: There are two separate lines, one for take-out and one for sit-down. WOW, I don't think I've ever eaten pancakes as fluffy as they were here! I ordered the blueberry pancakes which were so HUGE and oh so FLUFFY with a side of 2 very large bacon pieces. My boyfriend ordered the chicken pot pie which was not as good as we were hoping it to be. The chicken pot pie was more like a chicken noodle soup with bits and pieces of the pie crust in a medium-sized container. It was pretty good, but definitely not the chicken pot pie you'd expecting. I've also heard a lot of good things about their apple dumplings! I'll have to give them a try the next time I make a stop here. Service here is really friendly! The guy behind the counter was really helpful in suggesting options for us and telling us customers' favorites. The food was also prepared pretty fast, we didn't have to wait too long after ordering from the take-out line. They seemed extremely busy and the sit-down area was also packed. But I think there was a decently fast turn-over rate, so you wouldn't have to wait too long to be seated. If you're in the mood for some good Amish breakfast food, I would recommend giving the Dutch Eating Place a try! You won't be disappointed.
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Kevin W.
Warning - if you eat here you'll end up smelling like food. But then again, that's not a bad thing .. and it's definitely worth your while here. The breakfast options are awesome. It's no secret why the lines get long and you'll end up waiting for quite some time if you want to grab a booth at this Amish eatery. The eggs are fab and you can never go wrong with any of the traditional breakfast options here. But the real star for me is the apple dumpling. When its served piping hot and you load up on the heavy cream (no pun intended) - it's total bliss. If you don't have the time or patience to wait for a seat, make sure to at the very least get the apple dumpling to go. You'll be glad you did. If there's one place worth eating at in Reading Market ... it's definitely this place.
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Amy M.
Omg the apple dumpling is DELICIOUS!!! AGAIN the Amish have perfected another dessert. The apple dumpling was brought out warm out of the oven with a delicious hot crust. It is served with heavy cream or whip and my friend chose heavy cream. Both of us excitedly grabbed two spoons and dug in. All I can say is can I have one more?!
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Michael D.
Wow, apple dumpling, get it. Don't think twice. I love this place. Wish they would use a cheese other than American, but everything else was fantastic. Service was fast and they were booked to the gills. I had a western omelette and an apple dumpling. The prices are incredible, order up and eat for around $8-15 with great portions. I think I will be trying their pancakes or french toast tomorrow because both looked fantastic. Thank you for the great experience!
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Von M.
What is not to love about a breakfast joint that serves farm-fresh eggs, Amish-made scrapple and great coffee in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Reading Terminal? One will not find experimental or cutting-edge cooking techniques here (no foams, no nitrogen-frozen goodies) but one will find terrific authentic, home-style food efficiently served with a smile. Legions of Yelpers have already detailed the merits of specific dishes (and even the farm-churned butter :-)), We have ordered a wide selection of their breakfast offerings and have always been pleased and left sated. In addition to the Dutch Eating Place's absolute merits, its relative merits include the fact that it is among a tiny number of quality breakfast places on the east side of Broad Street. After the closures of Marathon and Blue on Green, most of the remaining decent breakfast places are located in the Reading Terminal, as a Yelp search will disclose. Enjoy!
This place is one of the few Amish run vendors in Reading Terminal Market and is known for two things: their breakfast and the hot apple dumpling. During the weekends, or even during the week when there's an event at the convention center, expect both the takeout and seated service to have a bit of a wait, but both lines seem to move fairly quick, despite the high volume of traffic. I've had their blueberry pancake special twice and I have to say they are worth the money! It's $6.50 for two incredibly gigantic blueberry pancakes with whole blueberries inside, two stripes of turkey bacon and coffee. Don't forget the "healthy" portion of butter on the side. Unfortunately, if you want to sub out coffee for another drink, you have to pay for the drink. In my case, I got orange juice instead of coffee and ended up paying $7.99. Wasn't too thrilled about that. Then again, it's only 90 cents for great tasting OJ. The pancakes are very dense, but quite fluffy. The taste is simple, but very flavorful. Unfortunately, I have found the turkey bacon to be on the colder side than how I like it served. Their corn nuggets I would skip. I've ordered them on two separate occasions and one of the times, they were borderline burnt. They're filling, but something you can pass on. The hot apple dumpling is straight fire! Get this dessert! If you don't get this dessert, then you have failed miserably at getting probably the best item on the menu. It's like a very dense, concentrated, magnificent apple pie that you can only dream of. The best part of it is adding more fat aka heavy cream. Sometime during the winter of 2014, the store has new signage for its menu and its store name. Looks very nice! Sadly, I scanned the menu over and over and over and did not see the hot apple dumpling on it. Not to worry! You can see it in the window and it costs $3.50. It's also something that has been featured on Food Network. Back in 2012, I saw Jeff Mauro from Food Network film a segment about the hot apple dumpling... in person. He loved it, I loved it and I'm sure you would too! Still worth checking out if you're not from the area to get a taste of Lancaster County cuisine and hospitality.
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Danielle B.
5 stars for the apple dumpling, 4 stars for the entree my bf ordered. I only tried a few bites of my bf's turkey topped with gravy and a side of mashed potatoes. This is definitely comfort food as it warmed me right up, but it was also a really dense and rich meal. I definitely could not have eaten more than a quarter of this plate. I ordered the apple dumpling for a dessert. You are given the choice of whipped cream or heavy cream as a topping. Being the indecisive one that I am, the girl at the cashier suggested both. Why have one when you can have two? The apple dumpling was served warm. Again, with that comfort food thing. Oddly enough I don't like eating apples (something about the texture), but I like apple flavored things or baked apple goods. How does one explain the apple dumpling? It's like an apple pie because you have baked apple chunks and filling inside a crust. But it unduly surpasses the goodness of a pie that it gets to be called a dumpling. I didn't really understand the heavy cream, but then I started dipping large chunks of apple dumpling into the heavy cream. Think warm cookies dipped into milk. This is definitely one of those "must try" places in the reading terminal market. They are closed on Sunday and Monday, so plan accordingly! Come here so you can be transported to a fabulous Dutch diner.
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Diana M.
We were in Philly for a conference and headed over pretty early on a Saturday morning. Good thing...by the time we left at 9:25, there was a big line waiting to be seated. The hustle and bustle of the market surrounds the counter seating, adding to the Reading Terminal Market experience. I had an omelet and toast and my companion had pancakes. The food was delicious, the service was fast and friendly , the portions were huge, and it was a heck of a deal! Absolutely worth getting up a little earlier to beat the rush and have a great time!
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A S.
Scrunched on the side next to Beiler's Bakery, this place is small. Went for breakfast Sat 8/22 at about 9:30 am with a line of 7 before us. The line kept forming. The wait staff was WELL trained, speedy, and affable which helps the wait of about 15 min. We read here about the apple dumpling, and we got one to share among four--WOW, worth it. Our breakfast fare was great, not particularly a "breakfast-fusion" place, as it was not intended to be, but straight forward great breakfast food with people who can cook. Yum!
(5)
Mags M.
Never had their food but have had their apple dumplings many times - the apple dumplings are AMAZING and one of the best things I have ever eaten. Worth a trip to Philly to get these.
(5)
Stefan S.
This review is based purely off of the apple biscuit I had from there which consists of an entire cored apple wrapped in pie crust and is absolutely delicious! They are warmed up and and topped off with whipped cream or heavy cream (I went the whipped cream route. It was huge so I split it with my wife... But it was so good I could of eaten the whole thing. Get one and add some happiness to your life...
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Tim P.
Came here and ordered a Chicken Pot Pie thinking I would get a traditional Chicken Pot Pie. Instead I got a bowl of what resembled chicken noodle soup. I decided to eat it thinking I would give them a chance and maybe it would taste awesome. It did not.
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Gerard T.
Located inside of reading terminal this place was recommended by a member of hotel staff. Told me if I didn't like it they would give me my money back!! Well this place didnt disappoint. Great breakfast items and very big portions. Almost can share the breakfast with someone else. The omelets are 3/4 eggs and pretty nice in size, turkey sausage seems to be home made, and the short stack of blueberry pancakes is huge. Real butter, really nice sized blueberries and the veggies and eggs taste really fresh almost organic!! The food was delicious, service was wonderful and it didn't take long for my food to come out. The only thing is that it doesn't have many stools so I can see this place getting crowded really fast. I went on a Wednesday morning but I expect that weekends are crazy packed inside. Expect to spend between $10 - $20 for a nice hearty sized breakfast that you can share with at least two people. Credit and debit accepted. I definitely endorse this place and would go again and again.
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Abby B.
Go here for the apple dumplings!!!!! The food itself is good, definitely makes me feel like I'm in my grandmother's kitchen. Dutch Eating Place will cure your craving for comfort food, especially on a rainy day. Prices are reasonable, although somehow I can't fathom forking up $5 for a grilled cheese with tomatoes. Definitely worth the trip for a warm apple dumpling with a side of cream. If only they served them ala mode, I would be in absolute heaven.
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James S.
My favorite place in the Reading Terminal. This is a little Amish diner with some of the best home cooked meals around. It's simple, not fancy. It's a lunch counter and young Amish girls with bonnets on take your order with politeness and a real smile take your order. The food comes up quick and is hot and homemade. You can get ham loaf, pot pies, Turkey and gravy, sloppy Joes for lunch. Come here for breakfast it the best and most filling breakfast in Philadelphia. The food is always good. It's home made and hearty. I have never had a bad bite here. It may not be much to look at, but the food is some of the most honest and best tasting in the state. I am a fan and never get to eat anywhere else at Reading Terminal as the good food always draws me to this spot!
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Jeff S.
Once again, yelp leads me to an amazing experience, this time for breakfast during my recent stay in Philadelphia. The Dutch Eating Place is located inside the Reading Terminal Market. What a cool place! If I lived here I'd be in there all the time buying fresh meat, sausage, fish, produce.... but I digress. I'm here for breakfast. I arrived shortly after their 8:00 opening time, but already there was a short line for a seat at the counter. But after only a short wait I was seated with coffee and fresh grapefruit juice before me. I ordered the apple cinnamon french toast with turkey bacon. Holy tastebuds, Batman! This was amazingly delicious and I finished it in no time. I intended to try their famous apple dumpling but had no room left. All told, I was in and out in less than 30 minutes without any sense of feeling rushed and I enjoyed a great breakfast and very friendly service for about $10. This is definitely a "must do".
(5)
Ho L.
Not much to write here except that everything was so delicious! Service was friendly and fast, and the food quality was exactly what I expected. You will not be disappointed!
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Leslie K.
We arrived early and the line was not so bad. It was a little long but moved fast and the ladies behind the counter were so sweet! We ordered apple dumplings (one with heavy cream and the second with whip cream), blueberry pancake breakfast, and french toast breakfast. All of the items were delicious and I cannot wait to return and have another apple dumpling. YUM!! This was our first trip to the market and we will return. Soon. Yes. We will.
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Carol C.
More like 4.5, but i'll give it to them! Ordered the creamed beef with home fries, blueberry pancakes, turkey bacon, and everything was soooo good. Turkey bacon and home fries are some of the best i've ever had! Also got the apple dumpling simply because everyone on here was raving about it... and everyone here is SO RIGHT! I normally don't even like apple pies, but this thing is a cup of perfected crust and apples. I didn't even care that it was only 830 AM and I already ate my calories worth for the day. Beware though - they don't serve breakfast Sunday-Tuesdays
(5)
Steve K.
After finding the Coventry Deli closed on weekends (who ever heard of restaurants closed on weekends?), next sought out the Dutch Eating Place, which I think is really Americanized Deutsch. Located in the Reading Terminal Market, a farmers market of sorts with many Amish vendors. DEP's speed of breakfast puts McDonald's service to shame. Overall, a quick, good value meal...with feeling of home made. Seating is communal at a lunch counter. Love the positive waitstaff attitude. Ordered Rueben Sandwich (pic uploaded). Grip, a small one: Other meal of Blueberry pancakes could have been cooked minute or so longer for my taste. Would most recommend this place for breakfast or lunch--everything fresh. Tip: Wait for seating can appear long, but the line moved quickly.
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Angie K.
Why is this place situated between the gym and my apartment?!
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Jason T.
I've struggled with finding a place to eat breakfast in Philadelphia for a few weeks as I planned an upcoming trip, one of the hugest factors was distance from City Hall. Of course, Reading terminal market pops up first on searches for breakfast in that area. I've read a good amount of reviews and decided to try this place out. I dragged the missus out of bed as early as I could, (read that as 10:30 am) and headed to The DEP. My first reaction is almost horror, I see a long line of people, people who have no other activity than hoping and wishing that you eat your food faster, and I see a very closely situated counter/stool setup with waitresses working at breakneck speed. We wait for our turn to sit, get seated, not even letting the stool cool off from the last person sitting on it, and glanced at the menu, then I understood, this place is cheap, and the food items offered are extremely basic. I had the Blueberry pancakes special, gave the turkey bacon to the wife to put on her turkey bacon and egg sandwich, both items were okay tasting, but I think if i hadn't researched this place beforehand I might have been disappointed with the quality. Also, we left out of here with our clothes smelling like food, not such a huge problem, but maybe could be a problem if you are working, or planning something special afterwards.
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Ken R.
Bring your appetite because the portions are HUGE with a captial H, U, G, E. And, for breakfast (we're not talking gourmet dinner, here) the flavor and freshness of all the food matches the portions. That said, for the lines, I think the novelty would wear off if I were a local. But if you're in town visiting, its definitely worth a go.
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Steph Y.
I've been here twice and both times I've gotten only the apple dumpling to go. I've never had to wait and the apple dumplings are delicious!
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Kelly B.
The morning of Day 3 brings us back to the Reading Terminal Market. in Philadelphia. I checked on Yelp the night before and was guided to the Dutch Eating Place because of the great reviews. We walked up to look at their menu and a couple was leaving their barstools which would allow the four of us to sit down. They said, "It's fantastic food, but be careful what you order. Everything is huge portions!" That was no understatement. We ordered blueberry pancakes, a side of bacon, a side of sausage, a side of breakfast potatoes, milks for the kids and orange juice for the adults. Our total was $17!!! Let me say the pancakes come three to an order and are the size of hubcaps, literally. They rank up there with some of the best I have ever had. The breakfast potatoes were lightly seasoned with Lawry's season salt. They were perfectly cooked. One of the reviewers on yelp said, "I have a crush: the Amish". I could not agree more!
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Paul A.
First time at the terminal and we picked a winner. Went to yelp after to find out that this place lives up to the hype. Went with the open faced turkey and split it. Yes it is that big.
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Liz F.
This place is phenomenal for breakfast. I take all my out of town friends here for a good RTM/Philly experience. Dutch Eating Place is 1. delicious 2. fast with great service and 3. CHEAP. I've never ordered anything here that wasn't great. The turkey bacon rules. And , while you're eating you're surrounded by the absolute chaos that is reading terminal market so it makes for some good people watching. Fair warning: if you're looking for some green, healthy breakfast place, this isn't it. Dutch Eating Place is some authentic non-heart/health friendly grub. Don't get put off by the long line. It goes fast and is worth it.
(5)
Edwin P.
Wondered why the long line. decided to order the dumplings. YUMMY!! fresh, moist and finger licking good!
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Steven U.
Random trip to Philly lead me here. Ordered the pork & egg sandwich and scrapple. Port and egg sandwich seemed like the standard affair. Scrapple on the other hand seems like an east coast thing. Interesting to say the least. I thoroughly enjoyed the scrapple even though I have no idea what it is.
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Lin Z.
Absolutely one of my favorite places in the Reading Terminal Market. Best apple cinnamon french toast, with orange juice. Closed on Sundays.
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Adolfo W.
This place had pretty decent food and portions.
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Steve W.
Great place for breakfast. Had the sausage and eggs, toast, home fries, coffee, and fresh squeezed OJ. Good quality sausage. My wife had the same except she had bacon. All this for less than $10 per person. It's old fashion diner stool sitting, with more locals than tourists. Which is hard to say about most places in the Terminal. To find the place, if you're coming from Market, when you enter take the aisle to your left all the way down, then make a right. The Dutch Eating Place will be right in front of you. We got there by 8:15am on Saturday (easily the earliest I've ever been to the Terminal) and they were already starting to fill up, no line yet and we were still able to get 2 stools together. Going back to try the apple dumplings!
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John R.
If this is indeed a true rendition of Amish eating, then I'm changing my name to Ezekiel and preparing for a life without technology. The food here is both plentiful and really delicious, in a very basic, homemade way. The Beef Vegetable Soup is thick with LOTS of beef and could have been lunch all by itself. I ordered a Grilled Cheese on Rye with Bacon. There was a six-week supply of bacon on it. My waitress was so nice I thought that perhaps she was high on ecstasy. But alas...she was merely Amish. Highly recommend.
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Stella D.
hot roastbeef with mashed potatoes and gravy on the side, FOR BREAKFAST. How to be a champion in this joint: 1. order hot roast beef with mash/fries - i like my gravy on the side. 2. order 1 egg over easy on the side. 3. remove bread on top of your roast beef sandwich, save it for later. 4. slide your egg on top of your roast beef. YES. ROAST BEEF TOPPED WITH EGG. 5. add gravy to taste. 6. enjoy.
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Adam K.
Time to double up my Lipitor tonight! Visited Reading Market and decided on Amish breakfast. Delicious fresh squeezed orange juice with tiny bits of pulp first. That was healthy at least., Then came the Apple Cinnamon French Toast with scrapple. Scrapple is one to those breakfast meats you don't ask, you just eat and enjoy! The french toast was slathered with butter and with a little maple syrup, perfection! The blueberry pancakes were good. I prefer a bit more well done however the fresh blueberries made these two pancakes delectable. The market is huge and a bit overwhelming for a first time visitor. I am glad we chose the Penn Dutch Eating Place and next time I'll try lunch with the apple dumpling.
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Wil H.
Great service, huge portions and, eggs are so fresh! What a difference in their eggs! Highly recommend !
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B B.
I keep getting breakfast sandwiches here and I have been happy with all of them. The price is not bad for the quality and the ability of the sandwich to fill you up without being too much. They have a selection of hot sauces on the side, which help to make those mornings that I purchase a sandwich that much better.
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Chris P.
The blueberry pancakes were so good, and quite massive! I haven't had sausage links that good since I was a kid. It was a reminder of, "this is what sausage is supposed to taste like."
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Lisa T.
2 words...apple dumpling! Yes many people have already written about the amazing apple dumpling here, but obviously there is a reason...it's amazing :) I trusted my fellow yelpers when looking for a place to grab breakfast in Philadelphia, and I was not let down. The Dutch Eating Place is located in the Reading Terminal Market which as my friend Jin wrote, is the Pearly Gates for foodies. I came knowing I wanted to try the apple dumpling, but we also ordered the scrapple and eggs breakfast which was great. Seating can be troublesome, but we came in for a late breakfast (10:30ish) and had no trouble finding a couple of chairs. The service is good and quick...food is delish and even when you think you're too stuffed to take another bite, the amazing apple dumpling calls your name...we were definitely stuffed after sharing the scrapple breakfast and apple dumpling. :) I look forward to eating there again on my next trip to the East Coast :)
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Danan R.
Strategy for a meal here: 1. Stand in long line and wait or tiny bar stool spot. 2. Get an order of Corned beef hash with pancakes, eggs, and the required apple dumplings 3. Devour and try to move yourself from the seat. Sudden movements not recommended due to delightful fullness from delicious food. 4. Eat expediently to make room for the line. 5. Repeat again next week after you give your arteries some time to recover.
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Brianna C.
Right now I am bumming through life as a bike messenger so my hang out spot is the Reading Terminal Market. I look forward to the most delicious breakfast I will have all week on Wednesdays. I don't variate too much and stick with the apple french toast with turkey bacon. Skip the coffee, its weak get a cup from old city coffee around the corner first, and get the fresh squeezed oj. No breakfast place in the city comes close to it. The service is always prompt and polite especially on weekdays. On Saturdays there is typically a wait and they are not open on Sundays. I occasionally stop by for lunch but haven't dove too far into the menu. I try to leave room for one of the delicious apple dumplings though. You can smell them from a mile away!
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Jason M.
I recommend the ham loaf it's seasoned with love and served with a side of nostalgia.
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Sta t.
Delicious and affordable. The special was blueberry pancakes, turkey bacon, and coffee for $5.99. Pancakes were great and the turkey bacon was even better. I don't really know how to describe the turkey bacon but it's nothing like what you buy in the store. It's thicker, tastier, and I want more of it. It's difficult to get a seat, but you can just order from the counter and then take your food to one of the open seating areas in Reading Terminal Market.
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Wes N.
Ignore the uninformed rantings and misconceptions about the Amish. Health nuts won't enjoy this place (or Philadelphia for that matter) so I suggest opening your mind, ordering something you've never heard of, and letting yourself simply enjoy a heavy, hearty meal and a uniquely local cuisine and culture. The scrapple, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich is amazing, and obviously the apple dumpling is a must.
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Annie C.
Although the menu is simple, the seating is counter only, and it made my hair smell like grease, I really love this place. First thing we noticed at around 9:30 AM on a Saturday, the waiters and waitresses are super efficient! The food is fast and the line for a seat goes quickly. Our section's waitress was also super friendly and patient with answering questions about scrapple fundamentals and drink substitutions. Second, the food was fresh and well-made! My grapefruit juice tasted exactly like biting into a grapefruit, and the food was in front of us before I took a third sip. My eggs were perfectly done. It's not hard to cook eggs over easy, but much more expensive places often get it wrong - too well-done or the whites sometimes still jiggle - not very sexy. Mine here were perfectly done. And how was the scrapple? It was great. Crisp on the outside reminiscent of bacon, soft on the inside, like a heavy mashed potato. Spiced very well. The waitress told me she liked to eat it with maple syrup, and that really took it up a level! We ended our brunch with a 1/3 each of their apple dumpling with whipped cream. The warm and flaky apple pie like chunk made the whipped cream foam in delight. It might be the best apple dessert ever. This is definitely a must try for anyone in the area, and you'll definitely be rubbing elbows with the locals. (My next seat neighbor told me to get the scrapple fried hard, which I will try next time). For less than $7.50 for food and fresh juice, this place is a gem in so many ways.
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kathy t.
recommend: -hot apple dumpling w/ heavy cream (that now comes in a little pitcher and you can douse your dumpling and arteries in glorious cholesterol) -lemonade and fresh squeezed OJ note that: -the chicken pot pie is closer to chicken w/ dumplings as there is no crust, rather there are doughy bits mixed into the creamy chicken stew -there is a takeout window on the side by the aisle and the service is relatively fast -pancakes are ~8" diameter -the barbequed beef sandwich is almost like chipped beef with bbq sauce (+/- depending on what you expect. I'm not a fan and would rather go to Dinic's for a sandwich.) -only counter top seating so a little difficult for groups to chat
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Bianca L.
I think a perfect Saturday morning in Philly starts with breakfast at the Dutch Eating Place. I've been for lunch a few times, but whenever I'm craving blueberry pancakes, I find myself sitting on a bar stool here. I also usually coerce my husband into getting eggs with toast and scrapple so I can scam off of him. Add a cup of fresh squeezed OJ and I'm in heaven. I'm not a fan of turkey with gravy & biscuits or chicken pot pie, but these are definitely crowd favorites at the Dutch Eating Place. We've had lunch here too (the tuna melt is yum!) but often find ourselves elsewhere in the Market if wanting non-breakfast. The food is straightforward and wholesome and service is always terrific. I find that if you go with any more than 3 people, they'll do their best to accommodate you but you will definitely have to wait in line a little longer. Oh, and if you have room for the awesome apple dumpling afterwards, get it either with the whole cream they offer or ask if they'll mind if you run to bassett's for a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream to melt on top....yum...
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Lisa S.
The only explanation I have for how such simple food can taste so good is that it is plucked from the farm on the day that they serve it. Their simple burgers and reubens are better than most in the city. If you want something more healthy, the chicken and dumplings are perfect on a cold day. The home made lemonade is also delicious and the curved diner-counter set up makes it perfect for solo or group dining.
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bret s.
Very fun to have the "amish" making your food. I'm a bit skeptical because I did see them using a microwave in the back, and I'm not quite sure the toast I had was made on a farm. But for the experience it's worth the price, and that apple dumpling was yummy.
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Isaac H.
Quite delicious. Very reasonable prices for good fresh cooking. I ate a BBQ Pork sandwich with fries and it was very good and only about $6 and change.
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A. B.
down home Amish cooking, with very friendly service to top it. Must go on any Philly visit, especially for breakfast for a very authentic Philly experience
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Scott L.
This review is based only on the apple dumpling. I had no idea what to expect. Upon eating this dumpling I found it to be the singular, best apple dessert that I have ever eaten, perhaps the greatest dessert ever. It's unbelievably perfect in every respect. I just lowered my stars to 4 since I had lunch. A sloppy joe. It wasn't bad but nothing great. I think I would come here just for the apple dumpling.
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Tyson G.
Great spot inside the Reading Terminal Market. The people are super nice despite how busy they are and the setting makes you feel right at home. I had an omelette and it was tasty and not super oily. The people next to me had some sort of blueberry pancake or something and they were raving out it. If you are in the area and want a good b'fast for not that much money, check it out.
(5)
Francisco F.
Is this the equivalent of white soul food? I had a turkey sandwich , with mashed potatoes, which was drenched in gravy. Yes, it was delicious. My wife had the BBQ beef sandwich with french fries. Yummo. I wanted to have it all. Even though it was around 2pm they were making blueberry pancakes. I almost jumped on that bandwagon. I wanted to eat all my meals here during my stay here in Philly. A must go to if you are in Philadelphia.
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Debbie Chiou S.
the apple dumpling tastes like a cinnamon bun with apples inside. they're pre-made though, then microwaved, i think. it was ok when piled with a mound of whip cream.
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Brent S.
Breakfast counter that reminds me of old NJ diners. My roommate, Mel and I went for breakfast Saturday morning, about 10:30am I think. The line was already about 12 deep when we got there. Amazing how many folks are willing to wait for simple breakfast fare! We, like everyone else, decided it was even more work to go somewhere else so we waited it out. They hustle in and out well. It's a pretty well-oiled machine. We were seated in less than 20 minutes. The food..... -The coffee was good. Fresh. A little weak for my taste but nothing wrong with it. -The orange juice was fresh squeezed and a decent sized portion. -My roommate had blueberry pancakes, turkey sausage, 2 scrambled eggs. He said all were great. It did take a little bit to get syrup and he said his pancakes weren't very hot to begin with. -Mel had a scrapple and egg sandwich on whole wheat. It was out of this world! I could eat this every morning. -I ordered the apple french toast special. I think I got regular french toast. I didn't see or taste any apple. It came with turkey bacon. It was good but can I just have regular bacon cooked crispy somewhere? It was so thick it tasted more like ham than bacon. -We shared an order of home fried potatoes. They were typical griddle fried potatoes. They were fine. ----Breakfast for the three of us was $29.00 All in all, the food was very good but I didn't have the life changing experience i so often read about . I'd go back anytime, but I'm not making this my go to breakfast spot. It's a three star place for me but the scrapple was sooooo good it gets an extra star!
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Laur T.
After all the hype about apple dumpling, I had to come by to try it for myself. I am a fan or apple pies and the likes so had no problem with my order of apple dumpling (after I had just had a 1/2 of DiNic's roast pork). I guess I wasn't familiar with apple dumplings. I initially thought it was a nomanclature for apple pie but boy was I wrong. It was really kinda a mix between an apple pie and a cinnamon bun (the way it was created). The apple sauce was on the outside of the dumpling and was just fantastic! I did ask for a little whipped cream just for the fun of it but I think next time I will pass on it. Lesson learnt: if you don't like whipped cream, you're still not going to like it even if that's the way the locals have their dumplings (with cream!)
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Brendan S.
Amazing blueberry pancakes. Just watch out for the scrapple.
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Jeff E.
What's not to like...everything here is good. Personal favorites is the open faced turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes. Get the apple dumpling. Breakfast is to die for....loved this place the first time I went, and continue to love it now. Spend $540 for me, my wife and daughter to go here from DC on Amtrak. Perhaps they have a self help group?
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Veronica M.
Came early (8AM) on a Saturday morning, right when the market opened. The market was pretty empty, except this place, which already had every barstool filled up with patrons. I got the blueberry pancakes and turkey bacon, which came with coffee, and an apple dumpling. Pancakes were burned, but the parts that weren't were very good. Turkey bacon was fine. The apple dumpling that everyone raves about earns its praise in the smell, but the flavor wasn't so great. I had asked for it to be heated but it wasn't. Poured the heavy cream over it, and dug in.. only to find the pie crust was underbaked. I ate most of it anyway, because I'm not one to throw out a $3 apple, but I didn't think it was as divine as everyone claims.
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Terry C.
Do you like greasy breakfast? Do you love turkey sausage or bacon, eggs, and home fries? How about blueberry buckwheat pancakes? Apple dumplings? If you said yes to any or all of these questions, then the Dutch Eating Place is perfect for you! Breakfast and take home apple dumplings are amazing! Two summers ago, my partner was addicted to the apple dumplings, and it seemed like our fridge always had a 4 pack of dumplings! They're like little doughy pillows of heaven!
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Jenny G.
This place reminds me of my grandma and all the goodies she cooks for the family. It's homemade stick-to-your-ribs kind of food. An apple dumpling with heavy cream is a must have treat, especially on a cold day.
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Gina R.
I love the Dutch Eating Place. I always seem to gravitate here when the Dutch Corner is open, because of the home cooked feel of the food. The Chicken Pot Pie is wonderful along with the sweet tea that tastes just like the kind my mom used to make. By far the best part of the Dutch Eating Place is the Corn Nuggets. Go here soon and often for very yummy inexpensive food!
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Warren A.
The apple dumplings make a great lunch. Period.
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John M.
The best way to find this place in the RTM is to go where the line is...This place boasts some of the best breakfast in the area. The food is homemade, and the service is rushed, yet pleasant. Before you leave you must get the apple dumpling! Tasty and light on your wallet, not your stomach...yum! One more thing, don't forget to stop by the counter next door and get some fresh homemade baked goods to go. This place is always on my list when we go to the RTM.
(5)
Frank P.
The best breakfast you can get in the Delaware Valley. The western omelet is like no other you've had at any restaurant. Huge, fluffy eggs with fresh tomatoes, peppers and other delicious ingredients. The bacon is thick, crispy, not greasy. Unbelievably delicious hash browns. Incredible blueberry pancakes - light, fluffy and of course with real blueberries. Don't expect a fancy tablecloth dining experience. You're on plastic tables/chairs in the hustle-bustle of the Reading Terminal Market. But, that adds to the charm. I can't wait to go back, though my arteries probably can.
(5)
Nicole R.
Appalling use of child labor aside, the Amish (Mennonites?) at the Dutch Eating Place are friendly and make good streudel. A hungry Reading Terminal-goer can get a decent breakfast for $4 including eggs, bread and breakfast meat. I also enjoyed the chicken pot pie which did not come in pie form but rather a delicious mess on a plate. The juice is fresh squeezed, the eggs are farm fresh but the bread sucks. It's pretty much Wonder bread, which does absolutely nothing for me. Overall, though, it is a good place for a quick morning meal.
(3)
Mitch G.
I never leave town without returning promptly to the sensibility of a "home cooked" meal with my Mennonite friends here in the Reading Terminal Market. I find that I really miss the entire experience of having "Junior" ( one of the older gentlemen hosting the venue) sit you down and ensuring you get prompt no nonsense service. I have found that if you want to chat a bit with your hosts, it is a bit hard because the place is very busy. But the service is nonetheless polite. All ages of the Amish family are seen at various times helping out and I love it! Everyone plays a role in the delivery of the finest scrapple anywhere in town, freshes eggs, most blueberry filled pancakes, and best sweetly squeezed grapefruit juice! I do not even want to mention the apple dumplings that I seem to never have room for but always take away with me! This place is my comfort food jaunt. If I worked in town, I would be here weekly sitting at the counter for something! I actually relish having jury duty because I will be in proximate to be able to get there for lunch! Their fresh turkey sandwich is spectacular and generous even if the bread is not freshly baked ( my fellow critc observes). Honestly folks, for price, quality of food, and general unique Philly experiences...you must stop by and tell Junior, I sent you! Ask about all the work that they are doing to help out down south with post hurricane relief. They have been giving free labour to the folks in Mississippi and Louisiana! If you are looking for a more high-handed experience, this is not for you. You should instead get a secretly placed order to go to eat in the privacy of your own fabulous kitchen!
(5)
Reena H.
An excellent place for breakfast, and has not failed yet. The service is very good and the food is delicious! My favorite dish thus far is the apple french toast w/ turkey bacon. Cannot go wrong! For drinks, I must say the orange juice is one of the best Ive had...soo fresh!. Also, the pancakes are excellent. For dessert, the apple dumplings are very good. I do wish they were open on Sundays and served breakfast all day!
(5)
Vivian T.
The food is blah and prices are reasonable. Counter seating is hard to find here so make sure as soon as u show up u stand under the white square to get a spot. I had there chicken pot pie which was more like a chicken dumpling soup ... Very weird and not a pot pie. I didn't finish it bc it wasn't good. I had water too and a small soft dinner roll. With tax and tip = $10... Reasonable but will not dine here again. My friend had the sloppy joes and she raved abt it, so order that not faux chicken pot pie. Service was great here by the way. All in all, I prob won't come to their restaurant but will def visit their bakery and candy shop.
(3)
Mike T.
When it comes to breakfast at Reading Terminal this is the spot! Two giant blueberry pancakes topped with some syrup and butter that leaves you wondering how do you even make butter taste better then most places? Well leave it to the Amish cause they can! Eggs are fresh as can be, sausage is spot on, the scrapple is the best I ever had anywhere simple as that. Easily a top breakfast spot that left me saying time after time the quality of this food is so good compared to most places you can taste the difference with the Amish serving it. All day 4 stars
(4)
Michelle F.
The PANCAKES were amazing. Just order them! Can't believe how good they were. Did I mention they were gigantic and cheap. Hmm... Might need to go to Philly just for the pancakes lol.
(5)
Mrs C.
This place always has long lines for breakfast. Finally we were able to eat here on this visit. Stayed at nearby hotel and woke up early so that we could beat the crowd. We waited less than 10 min to score seat for 3. Beware, their portion was very large. We tried their specials: creamy beef on home fries - 3 stars scrapple - crispy outside, hot creamy liver texture inside, delicious - 4 stars Make a note to try their sausage next visit.
(3)
Sarah L.
I had such a hard time deciding if I wanted something savory or sweet at reading terminal market, but I had heard about all the media surrounding Dutch Eating Place's apple dumplings so I decided on dessert for lunch. Even without the cream, the apple dumpling itself was SO good. It's hearty and not overly sweet - and eating an apple day keeps the doctor away right? Psychologically, it felt like I was eating something some what healthy...although it's probably quite the opposite ;)
(5)
Ken G.
For us, a visit to Philadelphia is not complete without a visit to Reading Terminal Market and breakfast at the Dutch Eating Place. This is a small luncheonette like restaurant within the market. During busy times, there are two lines, one for carryout and one for seating. If the line for seating looks long, don't despair. People move in and out pretty quickly and someone on staff is always making sure that the empty seats are quickly filled. One our latest visit I had a special of wonderfully light and delicious blueberry pancakes, wonderful turkey bacon and tea. My wife had an egg and sausage sandwich, which she enjoyed. For dessert, we shared one of their wonderful apple dumplings with heavy cream. Yum! Highly recommended! Oh, one quirk, you can pay for your meal with a credit card, but tips must be in cash.
(5)
David G.
I'd been droning on and on to my coworkers about the awesomeness of Amish food, based on the fond, decades-old memories I had from living in Philly. Since we were all at a meeting at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and the Reading Terminal Market was located oh-so-conveniently downstairs, I suggested Dutch Eating Place as a cheap and convenient breakfast spot. Needless to say, I was shocked at how thoroughly mediocre it had become. A group of us ordered at the counter and received our food within moments, and we all took a seat in the common seating area in the middle of RTM. I ordered the apple French toast special with turkey bacon and fresh-squeezed orange juice. The French toast was somewhere between "okay" and "bad", drowning in so much egg and gobs of raw cinnamon that you couldn't taste much else. The turkey bacon was cold and rubbery and tasted like it had been pulled directly out of the deli case at the local Wawa. Honestly, the best part of the meal was the orange juice, which was sweet and refreshing and relatively subdued in terms of pulp. Another coworker had a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on an English muffin. She said it tasted like a slightly better version than the one at McDonald's -- in other words, halfway-decent, but not noteworthy in any particular way. Needless to say, I have no idea what happened to my favorite Amish spot over the years. Maybe the place legitimately deteriorated, or perhaps my taste buds have just gotten fussier. Either way, I doubt I'll be back anytime soon.
(3)
Jordan P.
Unlike what Brian S.'s deluge of photos might suggest, the Dutch Eating Place does, in fact, offer more than simply pancakes and turkey bacon. So very, very much more. Nestled in the heart of Reading Terminal Market, I couldn't think of a better option for an impromptu weekday brunch than this counter. Sure, on weekends the line can get so long you wonder if there's gold in them-there pancakes. And while my partner-in-dine went for a more sweet route featuring french toast (and bacon. so, so much bacon) I opted for eggs, buttered rye toast, and the plumpest, juiciest sausage links I've possibly ever tasted. The other thing about this joint.... wow, talk about bang for your buck. Easily an unsung hero for filling your belly on a budget. If you're able to beat (or tolerate) the lines, grab a spot at the counter and unbuckle your belt a notch or two. You're in for a treat.
(5)
Lorinda M.
We were very disappointed. Went out of our way to come here but when we got here the restaurant was closed my kids really wanted pancakes. The pictures looked amazing. We went across the street to Reading Market and guess what we found...Yelp has it on the wrong corner. It is inside reading market.
(5)
Blake H.
The breakfast menu is impressive, but might I suggest skipping "real food" and getting the apple dumpling instead. It comes with whipped cream or heavy cream, although I recommend getting both just to be safe.
(5)
Sarah P.
The first time we came here was after our horrible red-eye flight. We dropped off our luggage at the Marriott across the street and went looking for FOOD. My bf had heard there was a Dutch place that was very affordable and served a lot of good food so we went looking for it - when we found a really long line here, we figured it must be the place. We got a seat at the counter fairly quickly, and they start serving lunch at 1030 so I got the chicken pot pie. It doesn't have crust but the noodles were really good. I can't remember what my bf got. The next time we came for breakfast on a Saturday and I got bacon, egg, and cheese on a kaiser roll (YUMMMMYYYYY) and my bf got toast on gravy. Oh we did get an apple dumpling too which was very good. Everyone was so nice here and the service is fast. They give you huge portions (I can't believe how much bacon they serve) and the food is good. Think diner. We'd go back if we are in Philadelphia again.
(4)
Jessica C.
Came here with really high expectations and was severely disappointed. I ordered to go since the seats were all taken. I got the blueberry pancake special with turkey bacon and a side of scrambled eggs. First of all, the presentation of the food is awful. I eyed the food that people were getting when they were eating at the counter, and it still looked messy and unappetizing. My to-go was worse. Everything was thrown together in the box. My scrambled eggs weren't even scrambled. It was like an omelette with nothing inside, and it had some weird tint on some part of it. Also, the blueberry pancakes were so squishy. I guess moist is good, but the overload of butter in one corner was just too much for me, I couldn't eat it after two bites. I won't comment on the turkey bacon since I generally am not a turkey bacon fan, but yeah, not a fan of it. Overall I was again, severely disappointed. I wish I had spent my money on two dozen donuts instead of two meals from this place.
(1)
Rodney H.
Scrapple! I have no idea what's in it and really didn't have a clue what it was until I saw it on TV where they were holding a Scrapple Festival. But I didn't really care about the the contents of this brick of meat because I've heard that it's really good!! Dutch Eating Place is definitely the place to go if you want some of that. Located inside Reading Terminal Market, my cousin and I stopped over for breakfast and we both ordered their Scrapple. Of course yours truly wanted a little bit more with my Scrapple so had it with Eggs and French Toast -- bit.ly/142cOG0 Everything was really good and the Scrapple definitely surprised me. I never realized how dense this brick of meat was, but it had a lot of flavor. And with my cousin's recommendation, I was surprised again by how it tasted when I added maple syrup to it. Sweet and savory just how an epic breakfast should be. After my meal I was totally stuffed and very satisfied. It was a great experience and I would definitely come again for more Scrapple!!
(5)
Mark J.
Amish eatery in Reading Terminal. Come early the line gets long. I stopped by for a quick bite at 8am when they opened. No line, quick service. No frills here, just the basics, but it's good. Pancakes are tasty.
(4)
Mike C.
That Apple Dumpling really is delicious. Judging from nearly all the Yelp reviews and the big sign here proclaiming their feature on the Food Network, this insanely sweet dessert is the real reason to come here. The equally sweet Amish women working this place will welcome you to take a seat at the counter. Once you ask for an Apple Dumpling, they will ask if you want it with heavy cream or whipped cream. I don't think either is really necessary since it is so sweet already, but it is necessary to ask them to heat it up. Once you get it after those few extra minutes, it is completely worth it for the piping hot, sticky sweetness. This sugary bomb is only $3, and is tough to finish on your own given the generous size and richness of it. It's still worth it though even if you just try a few bites, which you should do, to save room for some more sweets. This is a staple of the market and a must visit at least once. I haven't tried any of the food, but the Apple Dumpling is great and the friendly Amish women make for a nice experience.
(4)
Robert G.
They're known for their breakfast but their lunch/dinner dishes are good too (if you're in to country-style home cooking. I recommend the chicken and waffles (much more waffle than chicken) (which comes with mashed potatoes and chicken gravy). A heads-up: chicken and waffles are part of a set of lunch specials that rotate depending on the day. They also have great homemade fries. Just tried their breakfast (twice) and I have to say that certain things definitely live up to Dutch Eating Place's reputation. The blueberry pancakes are fantastic and huge! Unlike so many other versions, it actually has a bounty of whole blueberries inside. The turkey bacon and turkey sausage are also great. However, don't get the french toast (at least not the apple cinnamon french toast as I got) because compared to the pancakes, it is woefully small and unsatisfying. The apple dumplings are absolutely AMAZING. For just over $3 you get a great dessert (big enough for 2) that consists of warm cinnamon-sugar sauce on a soft, baked cored apple surrounded by a flaky crust. You can also elect to cover it in whipped cream or cream.
(5)
Julie B.
On my second day in Philadelphia I decided to do a little breakfast research before heading into the Reading Terminal Market. Dutch Eating Place had overwhelming recommendations so I decided to seek it out in the maze. I found out later on that they are only open on certain days, so I was lucky to find them open and practically empty on Tuesday morning. The people working there were so nice and adorable! I really felt like I was being served by a family in their home even though I was in the middle of a big market. My coworker and I grabbed two seats at the counter and perused the breakfast menu. It was super cheap and had a decent amount of options for such a tiny kitchen. I considered going with the scrapple but decided against it knowing I was getting on a plane later in the day (and wikipedia described it as "mush"...). Instead, I went for the easy scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, and whole wheat toast. First of all, I was so excited to see turkey bacon on a menu because I pretty much never see that. Everything was cooked well and the food came out in less than two minutes. Talk about quick service! My coworker is from Georgia and decided to try out the grits along with her eggs and bacon. I wasn't sure how she would react but she loved them! She even mentioned that they did some cooking technique that people in the north don't technically do. Go Dutch Eating Place!
(4)
Cecelia K.
The Dutch Eating Place is within Reading Terminal. Once you order you will have to find seats around Reading but there is a large seating area by the Nut Store and Restrooms. We ate here because we heard good things about their food and felt that we needed to get something Amish while in Philly. I ordered the scrapple and scrambled eggs plate which also comes with your choice of white or wheat toast. For those not familiar with Scrapple, it is basically Dutch spam. I wasn't sure what to expect but it was pretty good. It has a sweetness to it. For those with issues with food texture might not like it because it is crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. But overall it exceeded my expectations and I'm glad that I tried it. My friend ordered the blueberry pancake and it is very buttery. The coffee is very hot so let it cool down before drinking it.
(5)
Kimberly T.
Good Breakfast! Located inside the Redding Terminal Marketplace. We ate here based on the positive reviews and the fact that other breakfast restaurants in the Redding Terminal had some poor comments. We arrived at 8:15 shortly after they opened and in just a few minutes there were no seats left and people were standing in the isles and getting orders to go. Nice service, good food, casual diner atmosphere. We had the blueberry pancake, cinnamon French toast and regular French toast breakfasts. They also serve decent coffee
(4)
Sara Y.
Believe the hype! If you watched Food Network, this place was on their list for their famous Apple Dumplings! Great breakfast place and cheap prices for the generous portions. I would recommend sharing an entree if you don't want to overeat. I love their Sticky Buns with dried fruit and nuts. It wasn't too sweet. I tried Scrapple for the first time ever and it was pretty good! I am in love with their butter! It was so delicious that I slathered it on everything I ate! For dessert, the Apple Dumplings were glorious! I love the freshly whipped cream. The dumplings were hot, crispy exterior, with a molten hot interior. I wish it came with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream though... Service was excellent. I love the Amish and their food! This spot is #2 when I return to Philly!
(4)
Jay L.
Dodge the crowds! Every time I came by Reading Market, there has been a long flowing line in front of Dutch Eating place. But on this particular Saturday, there was almost no wait! We swung by for lunch at 120pm. There were single seats open, with immediate seating. For a double, we waited at most 2 minutes for 2 stools next to eat other. If reviews were based just on the overall experience of dining and service, Dutch Eating Place would be an easy 5. The servers were all super friendly and even the people eating next to you at the counters gave off a happy vibe, as everyone the hearty meals being served. The fresh squeezed juices was the best part of the meal. It was exactly as advertised, fresh and refreshing, 5. Otherwise I was categorize the rest of the food as very good. We had the chicken pot pie, which is exactly like children noodle soup with egg noodles as previously described. I missed the pie crust. The blueberry pancakes were a generous size and the home fries were solid. Overall, happy to finally be able to try this place would, without waiting forever in a crowd. My recommendation, sleep in and go after the usual brunch hours.
(4)
Majlinda K.
Ok I have to admit, this place has the best hangover food in Philly. They really do! They have delicious pretty basic breakfast favorites but somehow everything tastes amazing. So for $6.50 you can get eggs, bacon, toast and home fries. The home fries were soft and delicious and they were pretty generous on the amount of bacon they gave me. In fact I couldn't finish my breakfast, I needed a second stomach. The food is very flavorful and plentiful not only in size but calories as well so don't come here if you are on a crazy diet. This place is petty popular but they are good at keeping the line moving. Next time I am going for the pancakes they looked amazing!
(4)
Brian W.
Good food and value! Always crowed but also a great spot to watch people and have some good food.
(4)
Coco G.
Definitely worth your time & money! The line to sit at the counter can be long; I recommend getting it to go & sitting at a table. The apple dumplings are great & the blueberry pancakes are amazing! Oh yeah! The french toast is definitely worth a try too! The eggs and turkey bacon were pretty standard, but good!
(5)
D G.
I don't get the great reviews for this place. If not for the great customer service, I would give it 2.5 stars. Food was bland. Apple French toast lacked apples, cinnamon taste. The scrambled eggs were more omelet style and flavorless. Best part of the meal was the fresh squeezed OJ. In the words of the great Flava Flav: "don't believe the hype!"
(3)
Frank B.
Ordered the eggs over easy with bacon and a side of scrapple... It was enough food for three people and amazingly fresh. Quick service, but small seating area.
(5)
Lyndsey M.
This place was so yummy. Tons of good, homecooked food for a very reasonable price. I ordered a short stack of pancakes, sausage and homefries. There was so much food that I only ate about a third of it. The breakfast sausage was really delicious and the pancakes were awesome. I liked the homefries, but they did taste like they had been fried near scrapple grease or something because they had a meaty taste. Service was good - very friendly! Quick, too; we were in and out in about 30 minutes. Other reviews say cash only, but they accepted our credit cards just fine.
(4)
Carrie L.
At the reading terminal, the best way to eat around was to try the best of everything. So at Dutch Eating Place, my girlfriends and I shared their famous apple dumpling. We weren't sure how to wrap our heads around the concept of it. But basically it is a soupy, round apple pie. Once you bite into it, the sweet apple filling flows out. It is warm, sweet, and soft. I would definitely recommend trying this if you come by the reading terminal!
(4)
mike v.
Very good. Very old-school and simple. Get the chicken pot pie which is really soup but absolutely delicious. Open faced sandwiches are very nice too!
(4)
Heather N.
I have a crush: the Amish. It's like going back in time at the Dutch eating place. Sweet smiles, mesh hairdo thingies, heavenly pancakes and counter seating where strangers chat like old buddies. I've never seen more butter slapped on the side of a plate. Maybe half a stick. Portions are HUGE. Perfect blueberry pancakes, get your turkey bacon well done, and try not to over order. Scrapple is weird fried meat grits, but worth trying once. I love a full belly (and wallet). Three of us left with huge smiles on our faces for the low low price of 11.26. Yay! Cheers
(4)
Kristin W.
Phenomenal fresh-squeezed orange juice, the best I've had in the city. I opted for simple and ordered two over-easy eggs (fresh!), sausage (a peppery and deliciously spiced link), with wheat toast (comes pre-buttered - get the butter on the side if you want to manage quantity or evenness of distribution). I also got a side of potatoes that were cooked to a soft perfection (not for those who require a little potato crunch). My only wish is that you felt less rushed to turn over your spot to the next patron and that there were bag hooks under the bar so you wouldn't have to choose between the floor and clutching your purse to your lap.
(4)
Lois L.
Key to happiness: Go to RTM Thu-Sat (or Wednesday morning if your week's been rough), head straight to Dutch Eating Place and order apple dumplings. I can't comment on the other food there as I'm not a huge fan of butter-and-grease coated sausages and pancakes, but the apple dumpling is literally to die for. It's like apple pie but less sticky sweet and fluffier and softer. I bring all the out-of-town guests here for dessert and I have yet to encounter a single naysayer.
(5)
Tom S.
Great Rueben, good fries. The fresh brewed iced tea was very nice too. Service was fast and friendly. My whole lunch was under $9. What else can I say? This place is well worth visiting.
(4)
Clint W.
I don't know how Amish people feel about the movie Witness, but I imagine it's something like how people in West Philly feel about the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme song. Regardless, I think of Witness when I go to the Dutch Eating Place, which not only embraces its Amish heritage but outdoes even the filmic Harrison Ford in an Amish hat images that swirl around in my brain from time to time. The only reason I'm giving the Dutch Eating Place 4 stars, as opposed to 5, is for the sake of authenticity. My gluttony has been limited to only the apple dumplings, which are phenomenal, so until I have tried a fuller selection of their breakfast and lunch options, I don't feel comfortable giving it the full 5. I do anticipate, knowing what I know of the menu and its delicious-looking pancakes, that this could be a 5-star staple, the star of Reading Terminal and the envy of other Dutch-inspired vendors in the sprawling market. Do me a favor: give it a try and tell me whether it's worth waking up early and grabbing breakfast one of these days. The reviews are strong, but mixed, and I'd love to hear a second opinion before setting my alarm for 6:45am one of these days.
(4)
Vanessa W.
I love this place. Their food is so good, tasty, and fresh. The apple dumplings are the stuff dreams are made of! Basically the best apple pie you EVER tasted. The crust is tender and flaky, the apples sweet and mellow, slightly toothsome, a strong spike of cinnamon in the caramel sauce. Oh, and topped with whipped cream. Divine.
(5)
Kathie S.
I came here for an early dinner and ordered the special (fried chicken & waffles). I was expecting to get some good fried chicken, but what i got instead was a soft waffle topped with some nasty, salty, gooey gravy with a few teeny bits of chicken mixed in. It also came with some brownish corn (tasted like canned) and underseasoned mashed potatoes with a large dollop of brown gravy, which I didn't want on it. Apparently this is the Dutch style of fried chicken and waffles, but I think they should explain that on the menu, or at least verbally warn you. I would've given this place one star but don't think that's fair based on just one dish, and the apple dumplings did look amazing. Will definitely try this place again, but next time will come for breakfast.
(2)
Anna T.
This place is amazing. I was in town for a conference and was with a friend who had lived in Philly for a few years and said this place is a must! Luckily, our hotel was right next door, so this place was almost a daily stop for us. It is run by Amish folks who are super nice and it's kind of a fun little touch I had never seen or experienced before. They have good food for super cheap! I got an omelet for breakfast, then went back and got a fantastic Reuben with fries for lunch! The place has few seats so come early! Really neat place, highly recommended for a quick, cheap, but delicious meal!
(5)
Rob B.
Remember how Down Home Diner used to be great and settled into mediocrity? I'm seeing red flags at Dutch Eating Place. Breakfast this morning, the place gets mobbed by conventioners, understandable, there aren't many breakfast spots in the area. I ordered pancakes, bacon, and coffee. The pancakes were slightly undercooked, not bad, but not the amazing pancakes I've had there before. Half of the bacon was raw. I sent it back and got new bacon, which was chewy and had almost no taste. I've bought cheap bacon at the dollar store and this was very similar. If you go, you'll be scrunched up at the counter and may or may not get good food. I'm fairly easy to please and was in a good mood, so I'm not "over-complaining". This was $9 I wish I hadn't spent.
(1)
Kathleen D.
This is a great place to go for what I like to call, "breakfast-breakfast." Homey bacon and eggs and pancakes without the newfangled nonsense. Sometimes that's just what I want. Between you and me, these Amish people know a thing or two about an apple dumpling. Dumplin'. We sit at the counter and receive very sweet service and good, good breakfast-breakfast, and it's, I'll say it again, tasty business. It's always such a struggle for indecisive me at the Reading Terminal Market cause I obviously want sixteen meals at once, but I tell you... if it's a solid dose of breakfast you want, this Dutch Eating Place is a good choice. It is an eating place!
(4)
Gerry S.
It's a diner. So, what do you expect? Combine that with some good old Amish cooking and you would think you'll get an overdose of the good stuff. At Dutch Eating Place it didn't seem to work that way. My sunny side up (basted or steamed was not an option) eggs were lightly flat top grilled with no salt and pepper and very little oil. They were cooked just fine, but needed the salt and pepper. The most remarkable part of breakfast was the sense of community. There was little seating, but it went a long way. Everyone worked together to accommodate new groups. Patrons slid down a chair when necessary making room for larger parties. This all happened as you would expect a church pot luck to work.
(3)
Cameron H.
Wow, here in Philly for four nights and four days...went to four breakfasts at this place. The pancakes are an inch thick and the size of dinner plates (come with quite the helping of butter). Bacon and turkey bacon are both top notch. Home fries are better than you can dream of at home. Egg sandwich on a kaiser...Don't question it, just give into peer pressure. Do it.
(5)
Suavecito m.
We made our way to Reading Terminal on Market Street. It was a large floor that reminded me of Seattle's downtown market with a bunch of eateries/produce/flowers etc. We quickly found the breakfast spot and made our order. We made sure to order the Apple Dumpling which is apparently what they are known for. The Dumpling did not disappoint and if you like apple pie you will be sure to enjoy this tasty sugared delight.
(3)
Kevin R.
I only have three words for this review; BEST PANCAKES EVER!
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Brad P.
WARNING! This ride is a dangerous breakfast assault! Please follow the following guidelines to insure your own safety and the safety of others: - Please keep your arms and elbows inside your designated area at all times. We pack a lot of people at this counter and can't have you ruining their breakfast because you have to gesture to make a point. - Please present a doctor's release form before eating if you have had a heart attack within the last 6 months. We can't be prosecuted again because some guy's coronary arteries couldn't handle our butter volume. - Please stay calm when you talk about how much you love the apple dumpling. It is really good. We know. Everyone knows. Why don't you just tell us, in an excited voice, that grass is green and cats are all unaffectionate pets that hate their masters, Captain Obvious? - Don't ask if our menu prices are right. They are. I know you're used to paying 14 dollars for latkes and farm fresh eggs with scallion, foie gras, and a red wine reduction during breakfast/brunch. This is not that kind of place. - Take the heavy cream with the apple dumpling, you coward. - Do not dally after your meal. You can see the line forming, right? Yeah, well they are waiting for you to leave. Show them a little courtesy and get up once the bill is paid. - Enjoy the ride!
(4)
Peggy K.
If you are in the Philly area, you need to get yourself here! After reading many helpful reviews on yelp, the MIster and I made sure to wake up super early, and come by to grab a bite. We were greeted by a bright smile and asked if we wanted coffee. We ordered a plate of hot cakes, eggs with bacon and potatoes. The Mister got himself a fresh cup of orange juice with that. This isn't a place where you will be seated in your own little table or booth! Your basically being served on the counter and YES!- strangers will be sitting with you. Just relax and enjoy your meal! It's a lot of food, fresh, and CHEAP!
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Laura S.
If there's one thing that's not to be missed at Reading Terminal Market, it's gotta be Dutch Eating Place's hot apple dumpling. There's a counter where you can order to go, or you can sit on stools and be waited on by the really nice Amish people who work there. The menu is very simple (burgers, soups, pancakes, french toast, eggs, etc.) and reasonably priced. You can order the apple dumpling either with whipped cream or vanilla cream. My boyfriend and I shared one and ordered ours with both condiments. It came topped with whipped cream, and we were given a little jar to pour however much cream we wanted. The dumpling was incredible. It was pretty big, bigger than my fist. The shell was golden brown, flaky and buttery, and the warm apple pieces inside were resting in a gooey, cinnamon sugar sauce. Together, with the whipped cream and vanilla cream, each bite conjured up pure comfort food. I mean, I don't even LIKE apple pie, but this...this I could eat every day (okay maybe once a week because I would probably become obese). I loved it. And for $2.75, I loved it even more.
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Joshua K.
I went for lunch (the line at Di'nics was too long) so apparently I missed what this place is known for, breakfast. We sat down and were handed a menu which clearly had not been wiped or cleaned in god knows how long. Ok, small strike, but as an FPP, you make mental notes and as was expected, one thing leads to another. We both ordered the turkey and mashed over stuffing. I'm thinking "yeah, thanksgiving, this should be good!". It wasn't. Cold, canned gravy over turkey and some sort of bread from last week. It wasn't expensive so I didn't put up a stink I just ate it quickly planning to wash it down with LaColombe and Termini Brothers. Then, it happened. I watched the waitress, who doubled as a busser, not washing her hands between trips already, take a tissue, blow her nose into it and throw it out. Sounds normal right? She proceeded to go to the hand sink, birdbath water onto her hands and dry them on her apron... Trying hard to keep my food down now as things like these are not isolated, I requested a check and suited up to leave. Someone who wore no gloves for the entire service through food, bussing, waste removal and such just showed me a level of cross-contamination that would have scared a prison inmate. You can keep your breakfast and it's down home appeal, my second star for this place was not calling the city health inspector. -J
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Meishka M.
The Amish are awesome...I have a soft spot for this kind of food and I try to come here every Saturday to get my fix. The hot turkey sandwich is ridiculous...the burgers are awesome and the apple dumpling is out of control! wash it all down with a fresh lemonade and you are all set. Breakfast is also good. get the Scrapple...if you dare :)
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Laurie W.
Apple dumpling. Warm. Dump some cream on it. Yes, some more. Don't feel bad about it. You can cut corners somewhere else, or not. This is the real deal. There is comfort food and then there is what my friend called "Rumspringa on a plate." Have some water or some coffee to cut it. Allow Becky, the lovely girl in the traditional dress and sneakers to charm you while you eat it. Share it with someone you love. Day = made. I wish we'd gone for a full breakfast, but I'll be back soon enough. It topped off the great fun I had visiting the market perfectly. What a gem of a place to have downtown.
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Mike P.
Do yourself a favor, grab a stack of blueberry pancakes and a side of scrapple from the Dutch Eating Place. Shut up and do it NOW!! As for beverages, the coffee is just ok, but I swear they have the best glass of milk you will EVER taste.
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Julie C.
Chicken pot pie seemed more like chicken noodle soup with super delicious egg niodles. But who cares?! It was hearty tasty dish regardless :) we are very pleased with our dining experience.
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Felicia C.
There is something for everyone at this Amish-owned-and-operated eatery. American food, at its best. They make phenomenal breakfasts. My favorite is a short stack of blueberry pancakes--with real blueberries!!--along with 2 scrambled eggs and turkey bacon. They make fresh squeezed orange juice, which cannot be beat. They have great burgers and delicious summer salads. They also sell apple dumplings. Need I say more?
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Ida C.
On one of those educational family vacations that I only appreciated in my adulthood, I was dragged unwillingly to Lancaster, PA to learn about the Amish. I was predictably bratty through the various farm and cultural tours, but when it came to the food section, I was transformed into an eager and attentive (if also gluttonous) tour participant. It was a magical day when I tried my first corn chowder, and even more importantly, my first apple dumpling. The Amish apple dumpling is a deceptively simple yet life changing dessert. I've often relived the magic of that moment at Dutch Eating Place in Reading Terminal Market. Their apple dumpling ($2.75) is quite authentic and delicious. A whole cored apple is spiced with cinnamon or nutmeg and wrapped in pastry dough with the apple intact. Then the whole thing is baked and buttery brown sugar and cinnamon syrup is drizzled on top. As a fatty complement, the apple dumpling comes with cream on the side. PARTING THOUGHT: If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, I'm pretty sure that an apple dumpling from Dutch Eating Place not only keeps the doctor away but also keeps a person healthy, wealthy and wise...
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Chirag P.
Just a simple Dutch dine-in... the food is done quickly and done right. I've only been for breakfast, but I've heard great things about their lunch time meals as well. I got the apple cinnamon french toast w/ turkey bacon, overall really good, just wish there was a little more apple on the toast. The turkey bacon were nice big slices and just the right amount of crispy edges... add a little syrup on there with the french toast and it was a perfect paring. They have fresh squeezed OJ as well, but it tasted a little weird to me, maybe it was just those specific oranges. They also have scrapple... I think it's like Philly's version of spam, but I refuse to try it... just looks weird. The staff are extremely friendly and the meal's are a good value. Check it out in the Reading Terminal when you're there.
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Steve T.
We thought we were getting true Amish breakfast...we were not getting good they would personally eat! The eggs tasted fresh farm eggs, but their bacon, bread and pancake syrup (the cheap stuff) were what you can buy at any major grocery chain. I should have known by their cheap prices since other Amish stands sold authentic foods (jam, honey, maple syrup, etc.) for more than what we paid for breakfast. They place is usually packed but probably for the cheap prices. Not impressed! They had friendly services...that was the only highlight.
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Kate M.
It's a good thing I don't live near the Dutch Eating Place, I'd have breakfast there too often. The apple dumpling was delicious, and it wasn't even warmed up, I can only imagine how much better it would be warmed up. Mmmmmmmmmm I had a scrapple and egg sandwich. It was good, big, way too much food for me, but very good. You're not going to find any fancy breakfasts here, this is your standard diner breakfast fare. And they are very good at it. There are more seats at the counter than I expected, or you can get your food "to go" and take it to one of the seating areas in Reading Terminal Market.
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Michael U.
For those who know me it should be obvious that my dining style leans toward the finer side - and for breakfast to the eclectic or kitsch. With that noted, my fourth day in Philadelphia would be something different - a trip to the Reading Terminal Market to experience the oft raved about Dutch Eating Place. Having eaten Amish food only twice (and in the distant past) I remembered it to be buttery and filling, down home and unpretentious, but overall natural and quite good. Having already seen the location on my daily walks through the Market I found the Dutch Eating place without difficulty after a healthy walk from the Italian Village. Arriving only 20 minutes after opening I found a cozy counter spot next to a couple of Pittsburgh natives already indulging on scrapple and pancakes - for those who've never been, the seating is entirely counter-facing stools with a "take out" area located to the right. Greeted almost immediately by a polite young girl dressed in traditional Amish attire I was offered coffee which I declined, water was filled, and I was presented with a menu. Throughout the meal my service would be proficient and polite despite the gathering throng of awaiting diners. Sipping my water and admittedly a little uncomfortable with being elbow to elbow with fellow diners and a line of persons waiting for a seat behind me it did not take long before my order was placed and my first dish would arrive. Never one to shy away from sweets before savories (or no savories at all) my Apple Dumpling would arrive at nearly the size of a softball and when asked whether I fancied whipped cream or heavy cream I went with tradition. Dousing the buttery cinnamon laden orb with sweet cream and taking a bite I was admittedly impressed as the buttery pie shell held up nicely to the steaming apple and cream. I always contest that I don't eat at "down home" restaurants because I can do better at home, but in this case I'm not sure that is the case. My second dish from the Amish would be a short stack of the blueberry pancakes. With fresh blueberries from Jersey already in the batter I watched the elder cooks ladle a huge scoop of batter from a large bucket onto the butter laden grill before turning my attention back to the dumpling. Moments later, almost too fast to have been expected, the plate would arrive with two large circumference but somewhat flat cakes topped with a mountain of fresh butter. While lacking fluffiness, the flavor of the cakes was everything I'd hoped and after a heavy pour of rich maple syrup the flavors all melded together nicely. Certainly not the best pancakes I've ever had - but probably the best I've ever had for less than $3. Finishing up a solid breakfast and leaving a $10 including a sizable tip I must admit that The Dutch Eating Place is a bargain to behold - quality fare, quality service, and a clever concept in such an urban environment...certainly better than New York's attempts at a similar feel (Good Enough To Eat) and, admittedly, down home food that is probably better than I've made for breakfast at home in quite some time.
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Nick D.
Want a cheap, quick, filling meal? This is the spot. In Reading Terminal, this place has counter seating only. A truly no frills establishment, they have fresh eggs, fresh bacon, fresh cheese, fresh everything. I wish the coffee was a little better, but it will do. Not the most exotic breakfast in the city, but you will definitely go home satisfied without breaking the bank.
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Carlo D.
Great food great service very clean what more to ask?
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Amanda C.
I liked the Dutch Eating Place - not my favorite, but I'll take it. They get right to the point at this place. You wait on a gigantic line that deceptively looks like it will take forever, but the orders and payment are taken as quickly as you can spit them out. I ordered a bacon egg and cheese and 4 apple dumplings. I found a corner at the back of the terminal to eat in and my boyfriend and I chowed down. The food was very rich (nothing wrong with that!) and the portions were huge! The only complaints here were that the sandwiches were too greasy, and the portions were a little too big. I'll definitely be back for another round, but perhaps I'll stick to those delicious dumplings.
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diana r.
My friend Pauline and I were in need of a nice home made breakfast. As a faithful Yelper, I quickly trusted the 4 stars given to this location. OMG, and they sure earn these stars. The place is on point! My co-worker had blueberry pancakes which were huge and very tasty, fluffy, and yummy. I ordered an omelet, being a California girl I was really expecting something similar or the same, to my surprise... the omelet was like an egg white tortilla with the ham and veggies rolled inside. The young lady who served us was very kind and sweet. This location is owned by the Dutch Amish. We liked the Amish people they were friendliest people in Philadelphia. Definitely worth a visit to the terminal market! Amazing! -Wonderful Service -Freshly squeezed juice -Cheap! -Tasty food Cons: -No ATM's or CC's -Limited Seating
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Eric T.
I went here with some friends on a Saturday morning (note, they are closed on Sundays). The line was long, but moved fairly quickly. The seating is like a zigzag bar, but they were very accommodating for our group of four. The OJ was delicious. You could tell it was actually squeezed from oranges. I ordered two eggs with scrapple and home fries on the side. This was my first time eating scrapple and it comes out looking like a fried, flat rectangle of compressed meat. It tasted pretty good and reminded me of corned beef hash a little bit. The food came out pretty quickly and the service was great overall. A great place for breakfast if your looking for a place in Reading Terminal Market.
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D K.
Pancakes were delicious but very thick. Order the full stack at your own peril. Coffee was average. Service was phenomenal. Great for kids.
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Kevin W.
This review is for the burger only and not the lemonade which I think is incredible!!!....the service was great!!! So heres the break down..... Bun---typical bun nothing special Meat--excellent the only reason I gave it 3 stars Toppings--usual toppings but I was surprised they offered mayo as an option The meat on this burger was only 6oz so that was also a problem
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Cherry Y.
We heard the reviews were good, so me and another friend decided to give this place a try. We had the chicken pot pie and turkey sandwich. There was no pie crust (or any pie) that comes with the chicken pot pike. It looks like bits and pieces of vegs and chicken were swimming in a soup of gravy. The turkey sandwich had gravy soaked over the bread. No vegs. The sandwich tasted so-so. Wouldn't return for lunch again. Maybe the breakfast menu is better.
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Aldo V.
Delicious!!! Grits and Chip Beef over Home Fries and Scrapple!!!!! Must try!!!! The entire market is a foodies dream - but breakfast the Dutch way - is the only way to go.
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Alice J.
You have to try the apple dumpling. It's really amazing. It's nice and warm with a crunchy, flaky crust. The syrup filling has a great cinnamon flavor and the inside also has an entire baked apple. It's so soft with almost a bread pudding like consistency. Make sure to get it with the cream on top it's so delicious!
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Shirley L.
BEST apple dumpling you will find. Went there based on recommendation from Yelp. I was going to have it for breakfast, but ended up eating at Tommy Dinic's first. As early snack, I bought the apple dumpling to-go (heated) and went over to Old City Coffee to eat. The dumping was simply AMAZING. When I first saw it, I thought it would be heavy like Cinnabon (well, it looks like cinnabon). I was pleasantly surprised that it was light and delicious. the crust was thin, and the apple were everywhere. The sweetness comes from the apple was just enough. If I wasn't going to NYC for a few days before coming home, I would totally buy the larger size to bring home!
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Ellen E.
Meh. Just very average. For gluten free you can't get much more than eggs and bacon. If you can eat gluten it might be a nice and cheap option.
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Katrina A.
This review is solely based on the apple dumpling. Visited Philly with my girls last weekend, and had no clue what to hit up at Reading Terminal Market. Apple dumpling showed up in many reviews, so I decided to trust the yelpers. It's kind of hard to describe, but I kind of think of it as something like a cinnamon roll that is a lot softer and more moist. Instead of a cinnamon filling, it's more of a caramel filling. Then there's a nice baked apple on top. Then you top it with whipped cream. Oh, buttery goodness. Although being stuffed from lunch, my friend and I had to try it. It was so worth it. It's only 3 bucks and is a decent size. Probably the highlight of my whole Philly trip...
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Linda T.
apple cinnamon french toast ..probably not the same as the apple dumpling people are talking about....didnt have much "apple-ness" to it. only saw a little apple sauce in between the egg soaked bread. dusted with a bunch of cinnamon on top and a slab of butter the size of 4 slices of bread.... i was peeking around and other stuff had huge servings.
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Ciara S.
They have the best food ever! The Dutch have wonderful food and quality. On Saturdays it can be a little crowded however don't let that deter you it moves fast and their service is awesome. They always have breakfast specials and their orange juice is the BEST! Their food is spectacular!
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Kathy H.
Apple dumpling was reheated when I got it - the brown sugar filling was amazing, but the dough was soggy. :(
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Roger D.
Don't believe the hype. It was pretty good, but nothing special at all. 4.5 stars, people must be smoking something.
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Don B.
Great place for a quick meal. Love their BBQ sandwich.
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Dave C.
It was ok. I tried the eggs sausage and potatoes. Meh. My friend had the blueberry pancakes and was very happy. We returned the next morning - after all other Yelpers gave some pretty solid reviews. I had the apple cinnamon french toast. Verdict...meh again. My friend had the pancakes again - and she was pretty happy with them. Verdict, there are other breakfast places in the area. I don't think I would go out of my way to eat here again.
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Juan L.
I had high hopes from reading all the reviews ranting about Dutch Eating Place. I tried the other amish establishment (Beiler's Bakery) and loved everything I tried, so I expected no less from this place. I went before lunch time so seating was not a problem and I ordered their Roast Beef Sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy. The roast beef was good but I didn't like the fact that the gravy was smothered on top of my sandwich more than on my mashed potatoes, which also made my bread soggy. The mashed potatoes were also cold and not very flavorful. I still have some hope for this place and will probably give it one more chance. I want to believe what I ordered isn't their forte and that is why I gave it three stars.
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Phillip L.
I walked in the market as soon as the doors opened and decided to view all the shops. It's been a few years since my last visit and never been for breakfast. As I walked past this shop called the Dutch Eating Place, I noticed a big crowd gathering around the bar seats and take out. I walked the entire market and nothing caught my eye for breakfast so I quickly made my way back. Not knowing what to expect, I grabbed one of the last empty seats at the bar. I was quickly greeted with friendly service and ordered the apple cinnamon french toast special with turkey bacon and orange juice for 7.99. Oh man, when I took that first sip of the orange juice I was in heaven. Best tasting orange juice ever! The french toast were 3 good sizes with pieces of apple, lots of cinnamon on the top and a huge dollop of butter. The 3 strips of turkey bacon were thick and tasty, not greasy at all. Even the patron to my left said "That looks good." I agreed and dug in. It wasn't until after I read the reviews here that I realized why my visit was so pleasant. Next time (hopefully tomorrow morning) I'll also get one of the apple dumplings that looked great. The other reviews mention to try it with the cream topping so that's what I will try.
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Scott K.
I had not planned on eating here but after a friend recommended it I figure what the heck can one breakfast do to my blood pump. To be certain not a whole lot I went with blubbery pancakes and a couple of strips of turkey bacon. The pancakes (2 of them) were some of the more tastier pancakes I can recall having decent size and the turkey bacon was tastier then expected for turkey bacon. I had some orange juice to wash it all down followed by a cup of coffee and neither left me with a craving for more but met simple expectations of OJ and coffee. The service was nice the counter one can choose to eat sat which I did was a bit tight but I guess I'm getting more wide to especially with all my recent eating. The leaving my stool at DEP is if in Philly again it will be a place I'm open to returning to if the number of meals I must devour permits as their are other breakfast places I must experience s well, but bottom line I thought it a positive
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Mari H.
The Dutch Eating Place is where the Amish party's at. I'm so loyal to this spot and I'm nowhere near Dutch or Amish. The food is handmade down to the cream and I wouldn't be surprised if they had some chickens for eggs and someone churning butter in the back. And the workers are genuinely happy to please (so rare in Philly). The lunch is okay, but the breakfast is spectacular and $5 tops. Last time, I tried the scrapple, a Philly trademark. I've never had non-store bought scrapple before (which is more like a ham cold cut) and was surprised when I found their scrapple to be crispy on the outside and truly thick and hearty. Nothing to do with the food, but I so badly want to peek under the female workers' bonnets and see what their hair looks like. Being a modern girl, my hair gets wrecked after years of dying and chopping, but their's has to be virgin hair. It must be so silky and long... But if anything, if I'm at the Dutch Eating Place, and the world is going to be destroyed in 2 minutes and I have time to order one thing, I'd get a hot apple dumpling. And then I'd drizzle, no drench, that baby in cream, and dig in.. because about now I have 1 minute left. It's closed on Sundays and worth the wait. Come on weekdays early morning to avoid waiting.
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Jenn D.
Me and my boyfriend came here for breakfast at 8:30am and it was packed. We ordered the apple cinnamon French toast with a side of home fries and bacon. Food was really really good. The apple dumpling was the best thing I've ever had. Make sure to get it with whip cream. Will definitely be getting this again before I go home.
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Kelly C.
Visited here at the end of June. We got lucky and there was a very short line, so almost no waiting! I had apple French toast special with turkey bacon & fresh squeezed OJ. My man had pancakes w/ regular bacon & OJ. The OJ is amazing & I'm glad I got it in addition to my coffee. Highly recommended and I would definitely recommend it to others and check it out the next time I visit Philly!
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John F.
No glits and glam. No hyped customer service giving you chef recommendations. No catering to a crowd, nothing trendy, spendy or cool-to-be-seen-ins. This place is none of the bad and all of what is good about breakfast - sitting on a stool at a simple bar and getting a slop plate full of delicious staples. I've had omelets here, awesome. Blueberry hubcap pancakes, awesome! Homemade Apple Dumplings, beyond awesome. Lunch is good here too, but make the trip for breakfast if you want to leave in a food coma of bliss. That's what I do.
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Pinky And The B.
I give it 5 stars because we do not have Amish food in NYC! It is rare and home made! I usually get an apple dumpling but it was too hot and I usually get pancakes but I was not in the mood and ended up getting home made chicken pot pie! My husband had Pork and Sauerkraut and a guest (who always finds something to complain about no matter what) got Philly Cheese steak. He did not like his but we liked ours! I thought maybe they were Mennonite but no they are really Amish! Service is always pleasant too!
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Dennis S.
If you visit Reading Market in Philadelphia, you must schedule time to eat at the Dutch Eating Place - if only for the apple dumpling. Everything is prepared and served by Amish families from outside Phily (therefore watch which days they're open - you won't see them on Sunday and religious holidays). It's all great. Breakfast, chicken pot pie, whatever. The main event is the apple dumpling. Nowhere else in the world will you find such a fabulous apple dumpling. It's a whole apple, baked in a pie crust in its bowl. Hot, fresh, great pie crust, all just perfect. We don't go near Philadelphia without leaving time to go to Reading Market for the Amish apple dumpling. There's no more to say. The rest of their food is good. But the apple dumpling is out-of-this-world.
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T G.
There are some days that I rethink my decision to be a Vegetarian! They are NOT veggie friendly, and I don't think they understand the concept of cholesterol, but I could care less, what I can eat there is absolutely delicious!! I stop by every week when I do my shopping, and if I'm lucky they'll have either their potato or broccoli soup. Both are thick and rich, and it's obvious they're completely homemade. They're only available once in a while though, and when they're not on the menu, I'll just have an apple dumpling and coffee. Their prices are extremely reasonable, especially considering where they're located. The dumpling is about $3, as is the soup, and the portions are huge! They're extremely friendly, no-nonsense... they just do what they do perfectly! They do get extremely packed, with a long line, but it does move fairly quickly. They have the whole process down to a science, and they never make you feel rushed. I'd advise to wait in the line, by the time you walk around and try to find something else, they'll have a seat for you!
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Emmaleigh A.
Dutch Eating Place has AMAZING scrapple. The first time I went I got a scrapple egg and cheese sandwich on toast, and I didn't love the sandwich (it was a little soggy and I wasn't a fan of the eggs). I loved the scrapple though, so the second time I ordered scrapple and one egg with toast. Ordering an over easy egg to go was probably not my smartest decision (in the two minutes it took for me to get to a table, the yolk was everywhere!) but it was still delicious. The portion of scrapple is huge and cooked perfectly -- nice and crispy on the outside! I'll be back for sure.
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Jeanny C.
Every item on their menu is homemade. I usually come here for their breakfast (from their special menu): apple cinnamon french toast, fresh squeeze OJ, & two slices of bacon. Then I add an order of their scrapple as a side. I think the thing that people love about this place is that, it is not fancy but homey, reminds them of their mom's cooking. Or if you want a home cooked meal, but can't cook, this is the place to go. (I prefer exquisite taste-savory meals, so to me I see it as what it is.) Today was the first day that I've decided to try one of their lunches (also from their special menu): cheeseburger with fresh squeezed lemonade and homemade french fries. I am definitely not a big fan of homemade fries. I love fries, but these were very dark, mushy, and almost taste like they had sand in it. However, my friends said it reminded them of the fries their mom made, so to be able to add nostalgia is a plus i guess, but did nothing to me. (We are all here for school.) The burger was ok, like a regular burger, not too dry, cooked a little over medium. Initially we all sat at the diner area, where it is design like the diner bar: stools and table around the kitchen-ish area. Now, we prefer to do the take out, which is a separate line, much faster and don't have to tip. It is pretty much the same since the reading terminal have courts of seating areas. I usually come here if I wanted a quick home-cooked breakfast.
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Lauren B.
Holy shnikes, those Amish make a mean apple dumpling. I didn't eat here, only ordered an apple dumpling with whipped cream to go, but it was amazing. The whipped cream sort of turned to liquid after a few minutes of being inside a styrofoam container but I still ate it. I think there might have been a whole apple in the middle of this dumpling with crusty dumplingy goodness all around it. I'm sure there are millions of calories in one apple dumpling, but gosh darnit, it was worth it. And it was my birthday. So that means the calories don't count anyway.
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German S.
Mmmmmmmmmm....that should say it all..mmmmmmmm...had my favorite platter for lunch time. The pulled bbq pork sandwich was like always is Amazing. Love the reading terminal market.
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Michelle Y.
Oh man, this place was great. Pretty much everything in the Reading Terminal is great but I like that there's seating at the Dutch Eating Place. And a proper line up - no mad scramble to find the next available seat. I can't believe they give you sooooo much food: we got the open face turkey sandwich smothered in gravy and the ham loaf with real mashed potatoes. With fresh orange juice. Both meals together were around $20. The breakfast options looked delicious as well - I would go back for those huge fluffy pancakes any day.
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Peter K.
The Dutch Eating place is right inside the Reading Terminal Market. It's one of the few places to eat with its own seating area, which is a curse and a blessing. I like having the nice Amish ladies serve me but when it's busy (which I'm assuming it often is on Sat mornings), you might have to wait a while in line. The wife and I had the Apple French Toast special and the Blueberry pancake special. I liked the Apple French Toast more--had a nice texture to it and the apple flavor wasn't overpowering. Each came with a few strips of turkey bacon. This might have been the best turkey bacon I've ever had--really thick meaty strips of bacon. I thought it was interesting that turkey bacon comes standard instead of regular bacon. We also had a side of eggs and scrapple. This was our first time eating scrapple. I'm not sure if I could eat it regularly since it's probably really bad for you but I'm always willing to try something once. The wife liked it more than I did. The Dutch Eating Place is only open from Wednesday to Saturday, so don't save your trip here until Sunday--you'll be very disappointed.
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james v.
The place was really crowded and finding a seat was difficult. So I opted for blueberry pancakes to go and found a place to seat somewhere else in the market. The homemade fresh blueberry pancakes were good. They tasted just like they were made from scratch. They do have counter seats which is kind of different then what I'm used to coming from California and if I had more time would consider waiting for. Prices were decent and the amount was good. Definitely worth your time for breakfast.
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Bum Soo K.
Slightly disappointed that they stopped serving breakfast..because I really love breakfast food... But I have to tell you this - GET THE APPLE DUMPLING with whip cream - the portion is decent, but the taste is awesome. no wonder yelpers are raving about it. oh yeah...the market gets a bit crowded though................
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Antonia G.
Came here not once but twice while I was visiting Philadelphia. The Dutch Eating Place is situated inside the Terminal Market near the back and located near other Dutch/Amish vendors. I love the Amish! They are so friendly and make such great food! I didnt try the scraple so I cant speak to that but the omelette, potatoes, and pancakes were all delicous. The place is small and gets packed since its only bar top service. They move you in and out pretty fast and this place only takes cash! So remember...its great to start your day the Amish Way!
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Bill M.
Holy crap does this place bring back good memories. back when I worked in Reading Terminal this was the place to go to for lunch without question! Picture and old time diner, only one that has friendly Amish people working the counter. That pretty much exactly sums up what you get with this gem. And the food is pretty smoking in it's own right. They have the best fresh cut french fries in Philadelphia, and they make a mouth watering bacon cheese burger that's loaded with fresh lettuce, tomato, and onions. but the hottest thing might just be the abundance of home cooked apple turnovers that they dish out. sooooo good!
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Terence O.
I'm a web developer and sometimes I'll be writing code all night. There is nothing more rewarding than topping off a night of hard work with an early breakfast at Dutch Eating Place... On a weekday morning right when they open, there are no lines, no crowd, and it's heaven. I'm off to bed dreaming happy dreams well before the crowd settles in.
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Melissa O.
If you're looking for breakfast in the Reading Terminal Market, the Dutch Eating Place is where to go. Just look for the crowds and you'll find a diner-like atmosphere with counter space and stools. When I went, I ordered the blueberry pancakes with a side of bacon. The blueberry pancakes were good, huge, and moist. They were like most blueberry pancakes you can get at a traditional diner. What blew me away was the bacon... Twisted and piled high on top of one my pancakes, I thought they were going to be chewy and under-cooked. Instead, they were heavenly strips of perfectly cooked meat. When I put them in my mouth, the taste was incredible and the texture was perfect. It pretty much dissolved in my mouth. Could it get any better?
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Angela K.
4.5 stars.. downgraded because of the wait/cramped barstool seating which can make enjoying these delightful items a little more awkward. I love breakfast food! yum.. The apple dumpling is AMAZING!!
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Kris K.
Absolutely fabulous. Grew up going here, and now its always a stop when I'm driving to Philly to visit family in the area. Cheap, delicious homemade food and great before doing some hardcore physical labor. Food the Amish way is a win in my book. Must-haves: Blueberry pancakes and turkey bacon Apple dumpling and cream Hot turkey open-faced sandwich Grilled sticky buns ...basically everything... My husband tried a scrapple and egg sandwich and had never seen a 1-inch thick piece of that stuff. I haven't either. Consuming that he reached his scrapple quota for the next two years.
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Christina S.
I came at 8:30am on a Thursday and the dining area was full but there were only 2 or 3 people on the take away line. I don't have to tell you how good it is because there's like a thousand reviews on here for the apple dumpling but if you're like me and you don't like crowds or waiting in line get there at 8 when they open and sit and eat it at the counter. I took mine back to my hotel room which was only a block away and it lost some of the heat. I thought I would get another one on my way out of town but l completely forgot the Amish don't work on Sunday so half of the market was shut down!
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Rad B.
Went here this morning for breakfast and holy cow! we got there at 8 am and there was already a huge crowd. Many props to the owner for keeping this place running super smoothly. We were seated in 10 minutes at their bar (which is pretty cool! you get forced to talk to people). As an out of towner I was pleasantly surprised by how friendly everyone was. We ordered scrambled eggs, sausage, and french toast. +1 for the food arriving in 5 mins. We ordered fresh orange juice which was rather yummy and the food was decent (not fantastic but fresh). Definitely want to go back here to try the apple dumplings! Bottomline: friendly people, quick service and breakfast = winner!
(4)
Kim L.
Besides the fact that I adore the Reading Terminal Market, the Dutch Eating Place is a-ok eats. Cost conscious big breakfasts, friendly service..take a seat, enjoy the diner feel and a homey meal..oh and of course, try the apple dumpling!
(4)
Alison O.
Yum! A solid brunch for $20 for two! We both ordered specials-I had the creamed chicken (essentially pot pie filling) over waffles served with mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, and coleslaw ($7.99) and he had the burger, hand cut fries and homemade lemonade ($6.99). My only complaint was that my food could have been warmer and waffle could have been crisper, but everything was tasty and HOMEMADE! My mashed still had chunks of potato and lemonade was made with lemons, sugar, and water! Also ordered the apple dumpling to eat later in the day and it was great. We only waited 15-20 minutes and it was a Saturday at 11 during the holidays. The waitress was very sweet and and I didn't mind being elbow to elbow with my neighbor- it's part of the charm. This might be my new favorite brunch spot, too bad it's closed on Sundays.
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Daniel H.
I had an omelette with rye toast and also tried the apple dumpling. It was all great. Incredibly fast service and fresh, delicious food. Now I understand that this place is essentially a breakfast counter and I am not trying to change what they are or suggest that there isn't a place for that in the food service market. After all, they probably make a killing. But I just need to mention that I felt somewhat uncomfortable eating under these circumstances literally inches from strangers. It might just be my personality. If you aren't prepared to brush knees and elbows while you eat, then you are in for some good food.
(4)
Erica M.
I cannot believe how long it has been since I went to the Dutch Eating Place...and now I realize how much I missed it! Although I have almost always gotten the pancakes in the past (they are absolutely incredible), I decided to go with an egg white and turkey bacon sandwich today. DELICIOUS! Their food is incredible, service is quick, and the price is just right. We got 2 omelets, my egg sandwich, an order of home fries, and 2 coffees for $20 + tip. Keep in mind that this place is closed on Sundays and you may have to wait for a seat, especially if you go on a Saturday. I can't wait to go back again ASAP!
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Dennis Y.
Man it is all true. Simple breakfast menu with wholesome ingredients straight from the farm. Like ham and cheese omelet with white cheese and I thought I heard an oink somewhere. Friendly and prompt. No Amish mafia shakedowns going on here, haha! Delicious, but I will have to double up on my simvastatin.
(4)
Jimmy V.
I went here with my girlfriend and were quite happy that we only waited a few minutes to be seated as others have said this place gets quite busy. Between the two of us, we split the blueberry pancakes and the eggs with scrapple and home fries. I can't tell you exactly what scrapple is made of but it kind of has the texture of stuffing with a crispy exterior. It didn't look very appetizing as it appears to be a very burnt piece of toast but it wasn't too bad. The pancakes had whole blueberries which was a plus but were a bit dry for my taste. We also got the apple dumplings and that was the highlight of the meal. Overall, it's a good place to get food given what you get for the money as its pretty cheap but saying that this place is outstanding would be a bit of a stretch.
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Bruce B.
I used to love this place more than you could imagine, in fact my butt has graced their stools more times than I dare to count Having said that, my last few dinning experience there let me feeling unfulfilled. For one thing, the prices are through the ceiling, it cost me $10 for an ordinary breakfast that was just plain ole tasteless. I ordered Egg over medium, Sausage, Home Fries with onions and toast and coffee. well the eggs came out runny with the whites not firm, the Sausage was two 2 inch pieces that looked like a Tic Tac on a Whale next to the mountain of dried out Home Fries with my barely cooked Onions lazily thrown on the top of the Potato's. The Coffee was weak and the toast was barely kissed with butter. While I was trying to force my $9.89 breakfast, a Amish kid gave me a free small calender and I asked him "where's the calender with the sexy Amish girls on it". He recovered well and replied"we're out of those' and apparently I was out of a good Breakfast.
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Felicia D.
Years before Honey's or Sabrina's ever furled their brunch-y banners, the bearded ringmaster of the Dutch Eating Place was nourishing the masses vying for a place at his double-U counter in the Reading Terminal Market. You won't find stuffed french toast or upmarket huevos rancheros here, but rather well-executed and inexpensive fundamentals of Pennsylvania homestyle food: corned beef hash, roasted turkey with gravy, handcut French fries, and warm apple dumplings gilded with heavy cream. Service by the Amish staff is soft-spoken and speedy; they have been at this for years, and it shows. For out-of-towners, this could very well be the meal they have in Philadelphia and remember for years.
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Lauren M.
We ate here twice on our trip to Philly, on a Friday morning we were able to snag a place at the counter pretty quickly, on Sat am it was pretty crowded so we got take away and were able to eat it at a nearby table. Service is fast, food is plenty and tasty and everything is cheap. I got OJ and an omelete, plus their special dumpling -- although they forgot to bring this so I had them take it off at the end as I was too full. Everything was good, although the potatoes weren't anything special. I got the same thing the next day, with the applie turnover, my husband got the breakfast sandwich and pancakes. Don't expect gourmet, they don't ask you what kind of bread you want as it's only white bread for example, and I think American cheese over the omelet, but regareless, it's tasty, filling and cheap. Highly recommended. Oh and they definitely go heavy on the cream for the apple dumpling, we could only have a few bites, but it was worth it.
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chris and rebecca k.
5 stars for the apple dumplings!!! We jut happened to pass by... And we're drawn in by the apple dumplings. SOOoooo... delicious and satisfying. Geez... We weren't even hungry. But it was that good!!
(5)
pauline l.
On nom nom nom nom. Can we eat here, like, always? Holy cow this place is good. When I got there, I was intimidated by a seemingly long line, but I was seated with my odd number party within 15 minutes and had breakfast bliss in front of me in another 10. Wow. Despite being swift and efficient, our group's server was very friendly in responding to drink substitution questions. She got fresh squeezed fruit juices out to us quickly, and our food came soon afterwards. Everything was simple, yet super fresh. My pancakes were smothered in butter (score) and the turkey bacon was super satisfying. The blueberries in the pancakes tasted like they were freshly-picked. And, the server also volunteered to split our single apple dumpling into three small bowls... needless to say, the apple dumpling itself was TASTY. So awesome! I'm so happy I ate here and I only wish they were open on Sundays too!
(5)
Jonah W.
I was visiting Philly and looking for a place for breakfast that wasn't a chain, and I found the DEP here on Yelp. It was only about half a mile from my hotel so I walked there. I was a little confused upon arriving, because I hadn't realized it was inside the Reading Terminal Market ... I had been expecting a stand-alone restaurant with an entrance from the street, but you have to go into the Market and wander around a little bit to find it. The seating arrangement is all counter-facing stools, and when I got there at 9a.m. it was about 80% full. The server was a young, shy Amish girl, behind the counter, who took my order politely and proficiently. I got a short stack of pancakes and two scrambled eggs; my order arrived within five minutes of placing it. The pancakes were good - not too heavy, and with a generous portion of soft butter for smearing both of them. That's a big plus in my world, because pancakes need saturating with butter, and hard, cold butter is not good for that purpose. Everything else was fine. The coffee is a little weak, but it's what I expect from diner fare, and not at all disappointing. The whole meal cost me less than $8, and I think it was a bargain. While I didn't talk with my neighbors, I did overhear a number of conversations and could tell the place was a good mix of regulars and not-so-regulars. It was a pleasant atmosphere, and it was fun to wander through the market afterward to walk off some of my breakfast. If you're not looking for some avant garde, free-range, gluten free "experience, I say you should check it out.
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Gene K.
Go here for breakfast and get the blueberry pancakes or French toast. Both are accompanied by a large slab of a sweet yet salty butter. Super crowded but our food came out super quick. Next time I'm in Philly I'm skipping the liberty bell and going directly here.
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Mags M.
Never had their food but have had their apple dumplings many times - the apple dumplings are AMAZING and one of the best things I have ever eaten. Worth a trip to Philly to get these.
(5)
Stefan S.
This review is based purely off of the apple biscuit I had from there which consists of an entire cored apple wrapped in pie crust and is absolutely delicious! They are warmed up and and topped off with whipped cream or heavy cream (I went the whipped cream route. It was huge so I split it with my wife... But it was so good I could of eaten the whole thing. Get one and add some happiness to your life...
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Tim P.
Came here and ordered a Chicken Pot Pie thinking I would get a traditional Chicken Pot Pie. Instead I got a bowl of what resembled chicken noodle soup. I decided to eat it thinking I would give them a chance and maybe it would taste awesome. It did not.
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Ade B.
The Amish never disappoint when it comes to food. Dutch Eating Place is my favorite spot for breakfast or brunch. They serve large portions of delicious food at low prices. Their scrapple is amazing, and I end every meal there with a warm Apple Dumpling with cream. I have dreams about their Apple Dumpling it's so good! If you are in Reading Terminal craving breakfast food, this is the place to be.
(5)
Alice L.
*This review is only for the hot apple dumpling!* Never made it for a full meal here, but I always try to save room for dessert, which is what drew me to their famous hot apple dumpling. Imagine a nice hot slice of apple pie, but better! They take a whole cored apple and then wrap it in a pastry dough to be baked. They have a bunch baked up already so they'll warm it up for you you're planning to eat it right away. You can also get whipped cream added at no extra charge. It was absolutely delicious and reasonably-priced too at $3.25. Definitely shareable since it is pretty heavy and sweet, but it is an awesome way to end any meal at the Reading Terminal Market. I highly recommend it!
(5)
Blake H.
The breakfast menu is impressive, but might I suggest skipping "real food" and getting the apple dumpling instead. It comes with whipped cream or heavy cream, although I recommend getting both just to be safe.
(5)
Sarah L.
I had such a hard time deciding if I wanted something savory or sweet at reading terminal market, but I had heard about all the media surrounding Dutch Eating Place's apple dumplings so I decided on dessert for lunch. Even without the cream, the apple dumpling itself was SO good. It's hearty and not overly sweet - and eating an apple day keeps the doctor away right? Psychologically, it felt like I was eating something some what healthy...although it's probably quite the opposite ;)
(5)
Melly M.
Love this place! I wanted to get breakfast before I leave for airport, found it on Yelp, and it ended up to be inside Reading Terminal market, which was right across the street from my hotel! I got there at 8 and there were already people got their orders in. I got a mushroom and cheese omelette, and one blueberry pancake to try. Love the pancake, and mushroom omelette! I definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting some nice breakfast/brunch in Philly! Just be aware of the long line and crowds, they open at 8 am, get there early!
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Tyler S.
This is my go to breakfast spot in Philly. Everything I've had is amazing. Blueberry pancakes 5 out of 5 Turkey bacon 4 out of 5 Fresh OJ ...6 out of 5, it's that good Blueberry pancakes were ridiculously good. And don't be fooled by the flappy looking turkey bacon that comes with it. It tastes a heck of a lot better than it looks! Also be sure to get the fresh squeezed oj. I guarantee it'll be one of the best glasses of juice you've ever had! Prices are also awesome. Everything is affordable and cheap!
(5)
Diana M.
We were in Philly for a conference and headed over pretty early on a Saturday morning. Good thing...by the time we left at 9:25, there was a big line waiting to be seated. The hustle and bustle of the market surrounds the counter seating, adding to the Reading Terminal Market experience. I had an omelet and toast and my companion had pancakes. The food was delicious, the service was fast and friendly , the portions were huge, and it was a heck of a deal! Absolutely worth getting up a little earlier to beat the rush and have a great time!
(5)
Lyndsey M.
This place was so yummy. Tons of good, homecooked food for a very reasonable price. I ordered a short stack of pancakes, sausage and homefries. There was so much food that I only ate about a third of it. The breakfast sausage was really delicious and the pancakes were awesome. I liked the homefries, but they did taste like they had been fried near scrapple grease or something because they had a meaty taste. Service was good - very friendly! Quick, too; we were in and out in about 30 minutes. Other reviews say cash only, but they accepted our credit cards just fine.
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Carrie L.
At the reading terminal, the best way to eat around was to try the best of everything. So at Dutch Eating Place, my girlfriends and I shared their famous apple dumpling. We weren't sure how to wrap our heads around the concept of it. But basically it is a soupy, round apple pie. Once you bite into it, the sweet apple filling flows out. It is warm, sweet, and soft. I would definitely recommend trying this if you come by the reading terminal!
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Julie B.
On my second day in Philadelphia I decided to do a little breakfast research before heading into the Reading Terminal Market. Dutch Eating Place had overwhelming recommendations so I decided to seek it out in the maze. I found out later on that they are only open on certain days, so I was lucky to find them open and practically empty on Tuesday morning. The people working there were so nice and adorable! I really felt like I was being served by a family in their home even though I was in the middle of a big market. My coworker and I grabbed two seats at the counter and perused the breakfast menu. It was super cheap and had a decent amount of options for such a tiny kitchen. I considered going with the scrapple but decided against it knowing I was getting on a plane later in the day (and wikipedia described it as "mush"...). Instead, I went for the easy scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, and whole wheat toast. First of all, I was so excited to see turkey bacon on a menu because I pretty much never see that. Everything was cooked well and the food came out in less than two minutes. Talk about quick service! My coworker is from Georgia and decided to try out the grits along with her eggs and bacon. I wasn't sure how she would react but she loved them! She even mentioned that they did some cooking technique that people in the north don't technically do. Go Dutch Eating Place!
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Cecelia K.
The Dutch Eating Place is within Reading Terminal. Once you order you will have to find seats around Reading but there is a large seating area by the Nut Store and Restrooms. We ate here because we heard good things about their food and felt that we needed to get something Amish while in Philly. I ordered the scrapple and scrambled eggs plate which also comes with your choice of white or wheat toast. For those not familiar with Scrapple, it is basically Dutch spam. I wasn't sure what to expect but it was pretty good. It has a sweetness to it. For those with issues with food texture might not like it because it is crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. But overall it exceeded my expectations and I'm glad that I tried it. My friend ordered the blueberry pancake and it is very buttery. The coffee is very hot so let it cool down before drinking it.
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Kimberly T.
Good Breakfast! Located inside the Redding Terminal Marketplace. We ate here based on the positive reviews and the fact that other breakfast restaurants in the Redding Terminal had some poor comments. We arrived at 8:15 shortly after they opened and in just a few minutes there were no seats left and people were standing in the isles and getting orders to go. Nice service, good food, casual diner atmosphere. We had the blueberry pancake, cinnamon French toast and regular French toast breakfasts. They also serve decent coffee
(4)
D G.
I don't get the great reviews for this place. If not for the great customer service, I would give it 2.5 stars. Food was bland. Apple French toast lacked apples, cinnamon taste. The scrambled eggs were more omelet style and flavorless. Best part of the meal was the fresh squeezed OJ. In the words of the great Flava Flav: "don't believe the hype!"
(3)
Frank B.
Ordered the eggs over easy with bacon and a side of scrapple... It was enough food for three people and amazingly fresh. Quick service, but small seating area.
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Sara Y.
Believe the hype! If you watched Food Network, this place was on their list for their famous Apple Dumplings! Great breakfast place and cheap prices for the generous portions. I would recommend sharing an entree if you don't want to overeat. I love their Sticky Buns with dried fruit and nuts. It wasn't too sweet. I tried Scrapple for the first time ever and it was pretty good! I am in love with their butter! It was so delicious that I slathered it on everything I ate! For dessert, the Apple Dumplings were glorious! I love the freshly whipped cream. The dumplings were hot, crispy exterior, with a molten hot interior. I wish it came with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream though... Service was excellent. I love the Amish and their food! This spot is #2 when I return to Philly!
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Jay L.
Dodge the crowds! Every time I came by Reading Market, there has been a long flowing line in front of Dutch Eating place. But on this particular Saturday, there was almost no wait! We swung by for lunch at 120pm. There were single seats open, with immediate seating. For a double, we waited at most 2 minutes for 2 stools next to eat other. If reviews were based just on the overall experience of dining and service, Dutch Eating Place would be an easy 5. The servers were all super friendly and even the people eating next to you at the counters gave off a happy vibe, as everyone the hearty meals being served. The fresh squeezed juices was the best part of the meal. It was exactly as advertised, fresh and refreshing, 5. Otherwise I was categorize the rest of the food as very good. We had the chicken pot pie, which is exactly like children noodle soup with egg noodles as previously described. I missed the pie crust. The blueberry pancakes were a generous size and the home fries were solid. Overall, happy to finally be able to try this place would, without waiting forever in a crowd. My recommendation, sleep in and go after the usual brunch hours.
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Majlinda K.
Ok I have to admit, this place has the best hangover food in Philly. They really do! They have delicious pretty basic breakfast favorites but somehow everything tastes amazing. So for $6.50 you can get eggs, bacon, toast and home fries. The home fries were soft and delicious and they were pretty generous on the amount of bacon they gave me. In fact I couldn't finish my breakfast, I needed a second stomach. The food is very flavorful and plentiful not only in size but calories as well so don't come here if you are on a crazy diet. This place is petty popular but they are good at keeping the line moving. Next time I am going for the pancakes they looked amazing!
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Brian W.
Good food and value! Always crowed but also a great spot to watch people and have some good food.
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Coco G.
Definitely worth your time & money! The line to sit at the counter can be long; I recommend getting it to go & sitting at a table. The apple dumplings are great & the blueberry pancakes are amazing! Oh yeah! The french toast is definitely worth a try too! The eggs and turkey bacon were pretty standard, but good!
(5)
mike v.
Very good. Very old-school and simple. Get the chicken pot pie which is really soup but absolutely delicious. Open faced sandwiches are very nice too!
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Darryl B.
I wanted to see if this place would measure up to all the positive reviews on Yelp... Verdict is, YES! Expect to stand in line for some time as it is extremely popular (I waited ~ 10 minutes for a vacant seat to present itself). The service is great and the quality of the food is excellent! I ordered eggs with turkey bacon (the best I've ever tasted) and the apple French toast. I would definitely revisit if eating by myself or with one other. Parties greater than 2 or more likely must wait much longer to be seated together.
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Meg T.
apple cin frenchtoast rocks, strawberry pancakes are delicious, turkey sausage is the best, and the turkey burgers are scrumptious.. fast service, large portions. prices have gone up a bit in the recent past, but well worth it if you ask me.. love them, mean it !!
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Christopher M.
This is a MUST Eat Place!! Sure there a lot of people and noise. But they will welcome you up to the counter and make you feel at home. You have to try the chicken pot pie. It felt like it was made just for you. It a hard place to find in the market but you should seek this place out. You will find yourself wanting to come back for more.
(5)
Shauna G.
This place is not for the faint of heart. Literally. If you have a faint heart, you should not eat here. The menu is chock FULL of scrumptious, artery-clogging goodness. Move over Paula Deen, no one does butter like the Pennsylvania Dutch. Know that if you go on Saturday, there will be a line for a seat at the counter. But there's a reason for that line. The food is yummmmmy! Don't let it stop you though. It moves super, super quick. But if you can, go during the week (but not Mondays, they're closed!). And don't be fooled by the insanely reasonable prices, the portions are HUGE. Split, split, split! Or have a heart attack. Your choice. The pancakes are insane delicious. Not because they are fancy or have creative artisan ingredients though. They are just simple, basic pancakes done right. Done really right. Dutch Eating Place is a Reading Terminal must! And while you're at it pick up some pastry from Beiler's. Mmm... mmm... mmm!
(5)
Michael G.
Headed here late morning to find it nicely packed. I came by myself, and was seated relatively quickly at the counter. Service was prompt and friendly, my chicken & corn soup came out which was incredible. The noodles in it were a bit pre aldente, but I like it that way. I ordered the Roast Pork weekly special. It was served with creamy, delicious homemade mashed patatoes, and an awesome buttered corn. The Roast Pork was a bit on the salty side, but not too bad. I added grilled onions to the potk, which really complimented the salty. Overall, good service, quality food made with love.
(3)
Jessica W.
Everything that can be said about this place has already been said. It's delicious and clean and fast. The cinnamon toast alone makes me come back again and again!
(5)
Eric C.
Great breakfast spot in Reading Terminal Market. Space is limited, so seating large parties can be a bit of a challenge. The food was great; I ordered the blueberry pancake special which was delicious. Each was about the size of my plate and fluffy, with a generous amount of blueberries. Service is very quick, and they do try to turn tables quickly, so if you're looking for a leisurely meal, look elsewhere. Great value!
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Jana C.
Perfect diner food by Amish folks.... curious how at 11:40AM, the place was sane, ordering was easy, take a seat around the counter... by 12:10PM, the same establishment was teeming with hungry workers on their lunch hour. night and day experience. I was the smart one who came at the former time. Scrapple and egg sandwich, please. Porky bits and fluffy cornmeal somehow make up this wonderfully textured slice of flavor. crispy and comforting with perfectly grilled rye bread:$4. I found the lemonade altogether toooo sweet (like the kind sold at county fairs), and I find it highly dubious that thing was freshly squeezed. Wish I could have gone for that wonderful hot apple dumpling, but I'd be in food coma for the remainder of the day. Despite what Yelp says, it is open on Tuesdays; I was there, patronizing. Breakfast served until noon, I believe.
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Julia H.
Cash Only! Always a line up here no matter what time, but the line goes pretty fast - so don't be afraid to get into the line. Food is good and homey. Got the blueberry pancake special - comes with turkey bacon and a drink. Pancake is pretty fluffy and yummy! And it comes with lots of butter! Homemade lemonade was awesome! Not too sweet or sour - perfect to go with breakfast. Also ordered eggs, with creamed beef (similar to meatloaf) and a side of bacon. The bacon was a bit salty but definitely tastier than the turkey bacon. Creamed beef was interesting. It was similar to a meatloaf - can't say I like it or dislike it. After all that, we had gotten the Apple Dumpling to go - it was really good!
(5)
Ann R.
A great diner inside Reading Market. Seating is limited but the food is worth the wait. It's simple, homemade fresh food. What else can you say? I got the short stack and turkey bacon. It was delicious. The women who work here are incredibly polite and modest. Definitely will be stopping in again for a good, affordable breakfast before I leave Philadelphia.
(5)
DARYL B.
Apple dumpling with heavy cream is amazing.
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Joe H.
Best breakfast in Philadelphia. As a lifelong resident of the city, I've been to many a diner, breakfast spot, etc, and I've yet to encounter a breakfast as fresh, hearty, and delicious as the Dutch eating place. Orange juice is fresh squeezed and chocolate milk is the best I've ever had...ever. If you go, I suggest the massive (and fire than filling) pancake platter or the delicious, fresh from the farm bacon.
(5)
Sara h.
Wow. I got a blueberry short stack, they were amazing. Large blueberries, obviously fresh--not frozen...excellent pancake batter. Tasted great! Oh, and a big slab of farm butter on top! Soooo soooo good!
(5)
Nick L.
Good old fashioned diner food. It is worth the wait for a seat. So nice at the counter it got us back into the Christmas spirit and energy to battle the crowds shopping.
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Teddy E.
3.50 apple dumpling. Easy to get it to go. Imagine an apple pie except with a crust encircling the apple. Definitely worth prioritizing among the stalls of Reading terminal market.
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Ran H.
I ordered the blueberry pancakes special and an apple dumpling. The pancakes were very big and fluffy and good for sharing for two people. It came with a side of turkey bacon and coffee. The apple dumpling was basically an apple pie with a decored whole apple in the middle (not slices). I asked for whipped cream with the apple dumpling and it made it a bit too soggy for my liking. I would do no toppings next time! This place gets busy so be ready to wait 10ish minutes for your food.
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SOBE ER D.
BEST COMFORT FOOD EVER!!! If you like traditional Pennsylvania Dutch comfort food a la Lancaster County this is your place. Wide menu of breakfast and lunch items traditional to the area prepared and served by Amish folks who travel in every day. Prices are cheap and the service is fast. I had the chicken and waffles which are completely decadent. This is NOT southern chicken as waffles. It's roasted chicken off the bone served over a waffle and slathered in chicken gravy. Pure heart attack on a plate and worth every bite. Apple turnover dessert is also killer. Every time I am in Philly is come here for a meal and then spend a week exercising it off. Worth every last second of the effort.
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Daniel Y.
Stopped by to pick up some lunch with a couple of visiting friends. The super turkey melt was good and filling, but nothing to write home about. My only complaint is that the turkey was dry...as in overcooked. Considering they douse the sandwich with Russian dressing, probably made it edible.
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Linda S.
Amazeballs. This was the very first place we ate at on our trip to Philly and three days later, my meal here was definitely one of the best (even over the cheesesteaks I tried!). Also for the convenience of special seating alone, this place is an excellent choice to avoid the mid afternoon crush and eat in relative peace. I got the grilled reuben with shoestring fries. The other corned beef hash and roast beef dishes looked amazing, so I'll be trying that the next time I'm over. Of note: we came on a weekday and the apple dumplings were already sold out by 1pm. We also didn't realize some of the most recommended dishes on yelp were weekly specials, so it wasn't the right week for the roast beef special or the chicken and waffle special, sadly.
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Tony F.
In short hot apple dumpling saved the day. We were out for late breakfast and my pregnant wife was craving breakfast and we couldn't find anything still serving breakfast. We finally found a place with breakfast sandwiches but that almost had me in more trouble than no breakfast at all. Then we found the Dutch eating place and saw the hot apple dumplings. We split one and fell in love with it. The rest of the day we planned on going back for an afternoon snack and to take some home. We went at 530 only to see they had closed at 5 and wouldn't be open on Sunday or Monday. My wife is already planning the next trip to Philly so we can grab some of these heavenly treats.
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Kristen M.
I finally understand why there is always a line here. Dining partner and I had been eying the place for a while so this past Saturday we hopped in line. There were probably 5 parties ahead of us, we were seated in less than 15 minutes. The food is good, cheap, quickly prepared and the staff is really friendly. I like to go with my gut when ordering food, so the hot turkey/mashed potato/gravy sandwich platter (~$8) at 11:15 looked like a good idea. The waitress asked if I wanted gravy on everything, without thinking I said yes and I was so glad I did. My food was so good, especially the gravy smothered on my turkey, bread, and mashed potatoes. Dining partner ordered a bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on an English muffin. When he finished his food, he did the chivalrous thing and helped me clean my plate. Down home comfort food, Y-U-M!
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Elva L.
Basically there's nothing I can tell you that has not been said. All the foods are heaven-sent. I once knew (of) a girl who would eat Country Crock Butter Spread with a spoon or her fingers like it was peanut butter. Now the mere thought makes me almost want to gag. Sometimes I think the smell of butter is too, animal-y. I'm no vegan but you get it, sometimes it's too much. That said, this place's freshly churned butter is the closest I will ever come to eating straight butter. They give you a hefty amount of butter with anything you order, and I do mean anything. I saw a lady get a single egg as a side order and it came with a slab of butter, I digress. The coffee is swill though so if you're a coffee snob grab something elsewhere beforehand or maybe just don't come here because your judgmental attitude will bring everyone down. I think the most important thing I can say about this place is that if you're in Reading Terminal Market and want breakfast food, come here, DO NOT GO TO DOWN HOME DINER. I cannot stress this enough. Especially if you're visiting, and your eating occasions in the city are physically numbered. Don't waste a dime at DHD, you will hate yourself if you do. Basically if coming to RTM and having breakfast is akin to a once in a lifetime occasion... hmm, how can I put this? If you were given the chance to sit down, and spend 30-45 minutes to speak with a magnificent historical figure (bear with me), or just someone very very important to you, and then when you get there, you decided to spend that time talking to a pile of trash outside of that person's house instead. All the while, that magnificent being is just feet away, waiting for you to appear. In case I wasn't clear, in this analogy, Dutch Eating Place is the brilliant hero admired far and wide/your very loved one, and Down Home Diner is the pile of trash. Your pick, you know?
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Carter P.
It's better than a diner - it's true Pennsylvania Dutch cooking right in Reading Terminal. A perk of this place is that they have a lot of seating within their space unlike many places that rely on customers leaving their counter to go sit in the Terminal's set of tables where it can be tough to find a spot. In any case, the wait staff also are an added perk. Our waitress was attentive to our every need and quickly gave us menus when we sat down amidst a busy morning for breakfast. We both had the blueberry pancakes with coffee special and really enjoy it. They serve a large square of butter atop two very large (almost plate-size) pancakes and I left with left overs that I enjoyed this morning (the day-after). Highly recommend this place for breakfast - don't even browse the Terminal - just go here right away.
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Vijay D.
Didn't eat here, but did get the Fresh lemonade. It was so good and fresh.
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Jamie M.
Fantastic breakfast and great prices! Fast and friendly service. Ordered a breakfast sandwich on kaiser roll, one of the best I've ever had
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Forrest F.
Hot apple dumpling is as good as it sounds... Wish I was hungrier, everyone's breakfast around me looks outstanding. Giant plates of food for a really modest price
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Justin C.
Best breakfast place in the Philadelphia area. Their pancakes are heavenly. Huge, fluffy, great taste..superb. Their specials are often really great too. I'm also a big fan of the blueberry pancakes, the flavor is really good. Again, these things are huge. You have to eat some of the pancakes before you add syrup as if you dont, the syrup will run down off the sides of the plate and onto the counter. Be prepared to wait if you have more than a couple people as its counter space only. Well worth any kind of wait however. The wait staff has always been nothing but awesome to me and my kids. No service on Sundays, got burned on that a couple years ago..lesson learned :-)
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Katrina C.
My favorite place to get breakfast in the Reading Terminal Market! They run like a well-oiled machine; they'll get you out quickly even when the line appears to be never ending. When I eat their bacon, egg and cheese on rye, I hear angels singing. It is really one of the best ways to start your day. I can't speak to lunch but I have no doubts it is equally delicious. This place lives up to the hype!
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Nancy H.
I ate breakfast here on a Saturday morning. The whole market was packed, but the line for this place was crazy. We didn't even bother trying for a seat and just ordered to go. The wait was about 15 minutes after ordering, and there isn't really anywhere out of the way to stand while you wait. The employees were friendly even though they were clearly very busy. I got the French toast which was super yummy. The turkey bacon wasn't great, but I'm not a fan of bacon in general so maybe that's just me. The OJ was good but should have been served cold instead of almost warm. I'd go back again but maybe try it on a day that isn't quite so busy.
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Adam L.
I have been here dozens of times over the years. The Dutch Eating Place is situated in the far end of the Reading Terminal by Arch street, right next to an Amish bakery. They really do have some of the best breakfast plates around and it's cheap too! The place is basically a diner with diner style bar seats. The place can get really packed on a weekend, so I would recommend getting a to go order if you don't feel like waiting and sit anywhere else in the terminal. Anyway, on to the food. In general, the food is really good and comes out piping hot. My favorite are the pancakes and apple turnover dumplings. Pancakes are always super fluffy. I'm not a scrapple person, but I do hear that they have some of the best in the city. I do have a few criticisms about the place though. I'm not sure how they do it, but I have never had coffee that hot in my life. Even when you add milk, by the time it cools down, you are pretty much done your meal. The waitstaff is also a bit pushy sometimes and don't always give you enough time to think what you want to order.
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Vivian T.
The food is blah and prices are reasonable. Counter seating is hard to find here so make sure as soon as u show up u stand under the white square to get a spot. I had there chicken pot pie which was more like a chicken dumpling soup ... Very weird and not a pot pie. I didn't finish it bc it wasn't good. I had water too and a small soft dinner roll. With tax and tip = $10... Reasonable but will not dine here again. My friend had the sloppy joes and she raved abt it, so order that not faux chicken pot pie. Service was great here by the way. All in all, I prob won't come to their restaurant but will def visit their bakery and candy shop.
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Mike T.
When it comes to breakfast at Reading Terminal this is the spot! Two giant blueberry pancakes topped with some syrup and butter that leaves you wondering how do you even make butter taste better then most places? Well leave it to the Amish cause they can! Eggs are fresh as can be, sausage is spot on, the scrapple is the best I ever had anywhere simple as that. Easily a top breakfast spot that left me saying time after time the quality of this food is so good compared to most places you can taste the difference with the Amish serving it. All day 4 stars
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Michelle F.
The PANCAKES were amazing. Just order them! Can't believe how good they were. Did I mention they were gigantic and cheap. Hmm... Might need to go to Philly just for the pancakes lol.
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Mrs C.
This place always has long lines for breakfast. Finally we were able to eat here on this visit. Stayed at nearby hotel and woke up early so that we could beat the crowd. We waited less than 10 min to score seat for 3. Beware, their portion was very large. We tried their specials: creamy beef on home fries - 3 stars scrapple - crispy outside, hot creamy liver texture inside, delicious - 4 stars Make a note to try their sausage next visit.
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David G.
I'd been droning on and on to my coworkers about the awesomeness of Amish food, based on the fond, decades-old memories I had from living in Philly. Since we were all at a meeting at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and the Reading Terminal Market was located oh-so-conveniently downstairs, I suggested Dutch Eating Place as a cheap and convenient breakfast spot. Needless to say, I was shocked at how thoroughly mediocre it had become. A group of us ordered at the counter and received our food within moments, and we all took a seat in the common seating area in the middle of RTM. I ordered the apple French toast special with turkey bacon and fresh-squeezed orange juice. The French toast was somewhere between "okay" and "bad", drowning in so much egg and gobs of raw cinnamon that you couldn't taste much else. The turkey bacon was cold and rubbery and tasted like it had been pulled directly out of the deli case at the local Wawa. Honestly, the best part of the meal was the orange juice, which was sweet and refreshing and relatively subdued in terms of pulp. Another coworker had a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on an English muffin. She said it tasted like a slightly better version than the one at McDonald's -- in other words, halfway-decent, but not noteworthy in any particular way. Needless to say, I have no idea what happened to my favorite Amish spot over the years. Maybe the place legitimately deteriorated, or perhaps my taste buds have just gotten fussier. Either way, I doubt I'll be back anytime soon.
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Jordan P.
Unlike what Brian S.'s deluge of photos might suggest, the Dutch Eating Place does, in fact, offer more than simply pancakes and turkey bacon. So very, very much more. Nestled in the heart of Reading Terminal Market, I couldn't think of a better option for an impromptu weekday brunch than this counter. Sure, on weekends the line can get so long you wonder if there's gold in them-there pancakes. And while my partner-in-dine went for a more sweet route featuring french toast (and bacon. so, so much bacon) I opted for eggs, buttered rye toast, and the plumpest, juiciest sausage links I've possibly ever tasted. The other thing about this joint.... wow, talk about bang for your buck. Easily an unsung hero for filling your belly on a budget. If you're able to beat (or tolerate) the lines, grab a spot at the counter and unbuckle your belt a notch or two. You're in for a treat.
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Lorinda M.
We were very disappointed. Went out of our way to come here but when we got here the restaurant was closed my kids really wanted pancakes. The pictures looked amazing. We went across the street to Reading Market and guess what we found...Yelp has it on the wrong corner. It is inside reading market.
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Naimah H.
best. food. ever. wait in line, it's worth it. The service is great and the food even greater!
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Derin A.
I love this place for brunch! The apple dumplings are a must have!
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Sarah P.
The first time we came here was after our horrible red-eye flight. We dropped off our luggage at the Marriott across the street and went looking for FOOD. My bf had heard there was a Dutch place that was very affordable and served a lot of good food so we went looking for it - when we found a really long line here, we figured it must be the place. We got a seat at the counter fairly quickly, and they start serving lunch at 1030 so I got the chicken pot pie. It doesn't have crust but the noodles were really good. I can't remember what my bf got. The next time we came for breakfast on a Saturday and I got bacon, egg, and cheese on a kaiser roll (YUMMMMYYYYY) and my bf got toast on gravy. Oh we did get an apple dumpling too which was very good. Everyone was so nice here and the service is fast. They give you huge portions (I can't believe how much bacon they serve) and the food is good. Think diner. We'd go back if we are in Philadelphia again.
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Jessica C.
Came here with really high expectations and was severely disappointed. I ordered to go since the seats were all taken. I got the blueberry pancake special with turkey bacon and a side of scrambled eggs. First of all, the presentation of the food is awful. I eyed the food that people were getting when they were eating at the counter, and it still looked messy and unappetizing. My to-go was worse. Everything was thrown together in the box. My scrambled eggs weren't even scrambled. It was like an omelette with nothing inside, and it had some weird tint on some part of it. Also, the blueberry pancakes were so squishy. I guess moist is good, but the overload of butter in one corner was just too much for me, I couldn't eat it after two bites. I won't comment on the turkey bacon since I generally am not a turkey bacon fan, but yeah, not a fan of it. Overall I was again, severely disappointed. I wish I had spent my money on two dozen donuts instead of two meals from this place.
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Rodney H.
Scrapple! I have no idea what's in it and really didn't have a clue what it was until I saw it on TV where they were holding a Scrapple Festival. But I didn't really care about the the contents of this brick of meat because I've heard that it's really good!! Dutch Eating Place is definitely the place to go if you want some of that. Located inside Reading Terminal Market, my cousin and I stopped over for breakfast and we both ordered their Scrapple. Of course yours truly wanted a little bit more with my Scrapple so had it with Eggs and French Toast -- bit.ly/142cOG0 Everything was really good and the Scrapple definitely surprised me. I never realized how dense this brick of meat was, but it had a lot of flavor. And with my cousin's recommendation, I was surprised again by how it tasted when I added maple syrup to it. Sweet and savory just how an epic breakfast should be. After my meal I was totally stuffed and very satisfied. It was a great experience and I would definitely come again for more Scrapple!!
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Anita S.
Great breakfast option in Reading Terminal. Our group got two breakfast sandwiches and a short stack of pancakes, generous serving sizes at reasonable prices. Refrained from getting one of their apple dumplings, but they looked and smelled like winners.
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Scott S.
After eating at Dutch Eating Place for breakfast for the third time, it seems quite bizarre that there aren't more fat Amish people walking around, or that the Amish have not yet become pinpointed as one of the most diabetes-prone people in these United States. Nevertheless, if you want pure, unadulterated American breakfast/lunch at its best, look no further than Dutch Eating Place. Vegetarians, vegans, and the health conscious should avoid this place like the plague, but if you fall outside of the umbrella of the attention-seeking and/or religious eaters (e.g. NORMAL PEOPLE), then you really can't go wrong with anything on this menu. I would say that they cook everything here "just as grandma used to make," but given my heritage that would be a blatant lie. Make sure you save room for their apple dumpling, and bring cash.
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Raven T.
This was my first visit to Reading Terminal Market and Dutch Eating Place. I got the special of the day: Apple French Toast. It came with fresh squeezed oj and turkey bacon; I bought a side of home fries. Everything was delicious from the fresh churned butter on my french toast to the thick cut bacon. I have to go back because I haven't had an apple dumpling yet!
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Peter K.
Great Amish food in the Reading Terminal Market
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Sree C.
Good Apple Dumplings.
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Christian C.
I don't know if the Amish curse but this place should just be called "Apple Fuckin' Dumplings."
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Gary G.
Ive been here quite a few times and ive now learned...GET THE CREAM CHIPPED BEEF OVER POTATOES....thats it. Thats their 5 star item. The best ive ever had and i eat it everywhere. Ive tried other things on their menu, let it go. Just follow my advice.
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Win C.
No one knows how to make breakfast better than the Amish! This is the place to go if you want big, fresh, fluffy pancakes and french toast with a side of turkey sausage and fresh squeezed orange juice. On the plus side, they also have hot apple dumplings with cream drizzled all over as a light sweet dessert. I personally loved their sausage and cheese breakfast sandwich. The real treasury was the american cheese that they used. I have never tasted such fresh cheese in my life. Definitely stop by the Reading Terminal for Dutch Eating Place.
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Stephanie G.
The hubs is a reuben connoisseur and he absolutely loved the one he had yesterday at Dutch Eating Place inside Reading Terminal. So much so that he wanted to go back today, but alas they are Amish and not open on Sunday. In addition to his spectacular reuben, we both LOVED the unique tiny french fries (can't even describe?) and I will return again and again for the mashed potatoes and gravy (exactly like my Granny makes). My tuna melt was nothing special. Service was great. Coke was flat.
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Steve S.
I keep harping on my recent disappointing visit to Down Home Diner whenever I review a breakfast place in Reading Terminal. But this time, I really can't stress this enough... Everything the Down Home Diner isn't, everything that it should be, the Dutch Eating Place is. It was so good, that my wife is currently trying to insert herself in this review. She keeps saying to me things like "Be sure to tell them how nice the waitress is" and "I want to go back tomorrow". It really was a perfect breakfast experience. Heck, all she had was a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on toast and she was impressed. I went with the Apple French Toast special that included turkey bacon and fresh squeezed orange juice for $7.99. I never had French Toast so thickly dipped in egg before. It worked so well with the apple flavor. And I'm still dreaming about that orange juice. Sweet and tangy, the way it should be. I didn't even have the hot apple dumpling yet. I was too full. But I did witness this from another patron at the counter. He started by polishing off one whole dumpling, them moved to a full stack of pancakes, topped off with a plate of eggs and sausage. I wanted to applaud that man. That's an eating performance. Needless to say this will not be my last visit. It continues to bolster the basic theory that you really can never go wrong with good Amish cooking. They may not be gourmet chefs, but they never cut corners and they take pride in serving you a good meal Which is far more than I can say for some places.
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Mark W.
I came here for breakfast one Saturday morning. There was a large line, but it moved rather quickly. There isn't much seating, and everything is at the counter, so it's hard to come here with a group of more than 2-3 people and expect to sit together. Luckily, they were very accommodating and my 3 friends and I were able to sit together. The food was very good. I had the apple french toast, which was delicious. Also amazing was the big glass of fresh orange juice. The prices were very reasonable (as is everything in reading terminal), and I found myself wanted to go back here for breakfast again.
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Michelle L.
With limited counter seating, Dutch Eating Place can get pretty packed around lunchtime, so come early if you want breakfast, or later if you want lunch! My first time here, I came for breakfast around 11am and my five friends and I managed to grab exactly six seats without a wait. I had the apple cinnamon french toast, which was delicious but not as filling as I had expected. Paired with an apple dumpling for dessert, though, made for a very satisfying meal. My second time, I came around 2pm hoping to get the same french toast, but to my dismay discovered that they had stopped serving breakfast items several hours ago. Since the counter was less than half full and I had already sat down, I decided to get a BBQ roast beef sandwich, which came with chips and pickles on the side. It came out within five minutes and was a quick and tasty meal, but again wasn't as filling as I had expected (but I also happened to be starving that day) so I got the apple dumpling for dessert yet again... and by the end of lunch, I was ready to pass out from food coma. Conclusion: Dutch Eating Place is the place to go in Reading Terminal if you're looking for a quick and inexpensive meal, especially breakfast!
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Han L.
Definitely my go-to place for brunch in Philadelphia! Tasty and giagant blueberry pancakes!
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Jason S.
I went there for breakfast based on the yelp reviews. Food was mediocre at best. Service was with a smile. Very busy, loud, and not enough room. I ordered my food to go because of this. When I got a table a hundred feet down, I opened my styrofoam container to fin
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Jessie D.
They must bring all the ingredients from their farms. There is nothing special about this place, but the food is simply very very tasty. It's got to be ingredients. And it is so cheap. most special costs about 7 bucks. Coffee is very good too.
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Lori D.
I am irrationally fond of this place. It's a diner run by Amish people in the bustling Reading Terminal Market. I've only ever had the blueberry pancakes here, and they're so perfect I see no reason to branch out and try anything else. Add turkey bacon, hand-churned butter, fresh squeezed OJ and you have the perfect breakfast. It's at the point now where I select my Philly hotels based on their proximity to this place so I can be sure to get my pancake fix. (Although one of these days I need to come by in the afternoon to try one of those tempting apple turnovers.) One note: check the specials board before you order. I ordered the short stack with a side of bacon off the menu; there was a special on the regular stack with bacon & coffee for less, and the waitress didn't alert me to it and charged me a la carte prices. Not a big deal, but I felt like a sucker afterwards.
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S C.
The apple dumpling was pretty good, but not amazing. Whipped cream made it taste much better. Service was great.
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Ceci Z.
The apple dumplings are the best!!! It looks more like a pie instead of a dumpling. We got whip cream on the top and it melted very quickly as the apple dumpling is warm. The texture is moist and full of apple flavors. YUMMY!
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Sally W.
The food here is very basic. We approached the counter and the way everyone was cramped into a tiny counter just didn't appeal to me. We opted for the apple dumpling, to-go, with cream on the side. We saw the girl pop in the apple dumpling that was sitting in a foam takeout container into the microwave. Oh, is what I said to myself. The dumpling didn't look too good. The pastry that was supposed to be around the apple filling was broken up into what seemed like a million pieces and everything was just a gloppy mess in the foam container. The presentation made me not want to look at it. We tried it and it was pretty good tasting. I just wish the dumpling didn't look like a gloppy mess in a little foam container. Unappetizing looking.
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Anne C.
We ordered the Turkey sandwich with gravy and mashed potatoes and the apple dumpling. The apple dumpling was okay, it seemed like every other kind of apple turnover that I had eaten before except this was drowned in whipped cream and caramel sauce. The turkey itself was dry but with a little help from the gravy it redeemed itself, however, it was just a simple sandwich. Two slices of white bread, small slices of turkey, and again, drowned in gravy. The gravy made the bread soggy. However, the mashed potatoes were pretty good! My expectations were rather high of the place so I was let down by their food. The service here was really good and really fast as well. So if you want a quick bite then I'd go here. Also the prices weren't insane like some other places in the reading terminal.
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Palmina S.
Food is amazing, and after a long walk from the hotel, the ac in the reading market was great.
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Candice B.
Good simple fresh food. Possibly the best burger I've eaten in Philly because it actually tastes like beef instead of 18 quirky toppings. Portions are normal, not huge, and the prices are affordable. I don't get to RTM often, but I would stop at the Dutch Eating Place anytime. Bonus: they take LevelUp.
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Buddy L.
Apple cinnamon French toast was ridiculous. Good coffee. Very friendly staff. Omelettes are gigantic too
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Brian P.
I've been coming here for years when I visit my relatives in Phili. The apple dumpling (w/heavy cream) is one of my top 3 favorite foods in the world! No joke. They are so good that I even took 24 of them back on the plane with me to Singapore! Other good things are the roasted turkey and breakfast food... but honestly, the apple dumpling is king here. Note that they have some funny hours. I think they are closed one day a week.. maybe Tuesday if I recall?
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Ben B.
The apple dumpling simultaneously gave me diabetes and an erection. Go immediately.
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Gina T.
Ordered the baked apple dessert and thought it was just awful. Had it warmed since that was supposed to be preferred, but the dough was almost raw and overall it was just to sweet and mushy. Not my thing!
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Diane C.
Walking through the market, trying to decide what to eat when we spied someone eating what not only looks like but also, we found out, TASTES like the most delicious blueberry pancakes. We also had the pulled pork, french fries--all were equallly good as well. The only problem is that they're closed on Sunday :(
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DJ M.
The Dutch Eating Place is located in the Amish section of the Reading Terminal Market, which is America's oldest farmers market. Most of the purveyor's inhabiting this famous market have outstanding local offerings and it's never easy to pick and choose which great eats you'll have on any particular day, but you can rest assure that all of the Amish delights are a treat. The Dutch Eating Place is always hopping, with quite a large circular counter which is usually full. They serve a hearty breakfast or lunch and are known for their delicious homemade food. Another thing they are well known for are their homemade apple dumplings with plenty of cinnamon and brown sugar sauce. I so enjoyed the warm dumpling loaded with awesome freshly whipped cream, that I bought a container of four to bring home. The ones that I had brought home weren't quite cooked enough, even after thoroughly heating, quite doughy actually, but an extra 10 to 15 minutes did the trick and while still hot we enjoyed them with a good vanilla bean ice cream, hello yum. They also have a nice variety of freshly baked breads, which I took advantage of. Can you even begin to imagine how wonderful this place smells? If visiting Philly, the Reading Terminal is a must, and while there do stop by the Dutch Eating Place!
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Julie S.
The most delicious home cooking you've ever eaten out! We were there on Black Friday (day after Thanksgiving) for breakfast and in spite of the crowds, were seated in about 15 minutes. In the past, I've had their blueberry pancakes which come overloaded with berries. Today I ordered a simple egg, the best turkey bacon I have ever eaten and a cup of creamy grits and *real* fresh-squeezed orange juice. My husband ordered creamed chipped beef on toast and said it was great. The woman next to me ordered french toast which I think I may get next time. The vanilla and cinnamon smell was intoxicating--not to mention it arrived slathered in powder sugar and butter. Always a *must* visit when you're in Philly. Waitstaff were friendly and attentive and again, don't get intimidated by the lines. They move quickly and it SO worth the wait!
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Ji S.
Yes! finally got a seat. It intimidating at first waiting for seat. But the service and food comes out so quick you don't have to wait any longer than 10 mins. Its a bit hard to find but just stay to the front of the market and you walk all the way to the corner. Apple DUMPLING!!! Dont forget to try it or take it to go for later if u are too full.
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Kathleen D.
This is a great place to go for what I like to call, "breakfast-breakfast." Homey bacon and eggs and pancakes without the newfangled nonsense. Sometimes that's just what I want. Between you and me, these Amish people know a thing or two about an apple dumpling. Dumplin'. We sit at the counter and receive very sweet service and good, good breakfast-breakfast, and it's, I'll say it again, tasty business. It's always such a struggle for indecisive me at the Reading Terminal Market cause I obviously want sixteen meals at once, but I tell you... if it's a solid dose of breakfast you want, this Dutch Eating Place is a good choice. It is an eating place!
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Timothy C.
Great find in Reading Terminal. This little diner has like 16 stools around a u-shaped bar (if you can find a seat; packed at 9am on a Thursday), and Amish chicks (can u call them chicks?) in full bonnets and such scurry around filling up coffee cups and whipping food onto the counter in a hurry. The signs proclaimed the apple dumplings as the star, but I was in a breakfast mood, so I got a pancake platter and a coffee, and within minutes a plate with two huge blueberry pancakes, maple syrup, two slices of turkey bacon (a first for me), and a slab of soft butter scraped onto the edge, for $6.50. It was sloppily put together, but given the nature of their establishment, I have to admit it was necessary for them, and it was kind of charming to think of an Amish lady slapping that plate into shape and not giving a crap whether it was neat. And the pancakes were delicious, the turkey was basically crispy, greasy, salty ham, the amount of butter and syrup was perfect, and the coffee was too hot, so I asked for cream, and the Amish chick pulled a plastic bottle of cream that looked like it was purchased at a gas station and sloshed... the perfect amount of cream into my paper coffee cup! It was almost like one of those Benni Hanna places where the show accompanies the food! So good.
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Dredge K.
where to go when you want to feel heart palpitations after eating american food if it weren't for the amish staff wearing bonnets, i would never go here, it's like bad diner food without bad diner ambiance, and often, there is no place to sit occasionally, i have the craving to replicate my public school school lunches like sloppy joes and eat mystery meats like scrapple. this is the place for that. somehow, i always regret these choices. also, remember that things like your pancakes don't have maple syrup on them, so make sure to add them on when picking up your order, as, if you don't get a seat nearby, you will have to go back for it.
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Kristy L.
there is so many different places to eat in Reading terminal but this one caught my sister's eyes. I didn't really mind bc at that point, I would eat McDonalds (don't do it) bc I was starving. The wait was about 10 mins because they only have a small eatting area, seating for 30 people. GO WITH 2 PEOPLE (including yourself) - you will be seated earlier than the table for 3, 4 5, 6.. etc. I ordered a turkey burger and my sister ordered corn nibbles (or something like that) and an open turkey sandwich. Both deeeelicious. Something about these Amish people but everything tasted fresh and they were really sweet and accomodating. The corn things were sweet... whcih freaked me out bc corn isn't suppose to be sweet... unless it's sweet corn, but this def was not sweet corn. It had some apple sauce or something mixed in with the corn which they batter and then lightly fry. It was just a wierd taste. Their iced tea is BOMB. they make it themselves and I think my sister and I drank too many for our own good.
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Colin P.
I headed here based on Yelp reviews for breakfast, intending to try scrapple for the first time. Unfortunately I'd just missed the breakfast menu cutoff time. If my rating was strictly limited to the turkey melt and fries I ended up with and enjoyed tremendously, I'd probably be writing a 5-star review. The portion was ample and well-prepared with quality ingredients, served up by friendly staff. I couldn't even finish it, despite my normally voracious appetite. What leads me to write a three-star review, however, was for the disappointing famous apple dumpling. While the apple was cooked perfectly, the dough was underbaked, creating an unpleasant buttery, sugary goop. You're offered a choice of heavy cream or whipped cream upon ordering - I chose whipped, though heavy cream probably would have been a better choice for the foam container in which the dumpling is served. I imagine it would have been really awesome had it been the flaky, buttery ball of glory it was intended and hyped up to be. Despite this, I'd absolutely return. The sandwiches and fries are absolutely splittable between two people and I imagine my dumpling was just a one-off.
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Shereen C.
Oh, apple dumpling! Soft tasty doughy pastry A whole apple, cored. Warm and comforting, My fragrant creamy dumpling You are home to me.
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Basil M.
To start with - I must first tell you - I did not come here to eat a full meal. I came just for desert. The famed "hot apple dumpling". The girl taking my order suggested I have it with heavy cream. It was awesome. My wife and I tore it up pretty quickly. As I sit here writing this review - I want another one. :)
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Stephanie D.
Went here for my last trip to Reading Terminal Market before moving to India! Had a simple breakfast. The portions are huge here, my plate could have fed 2. Had a slab of scrapple which was perfectly crispy on the outside, and two scrambled eggs. Yum!
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Ellen L.
Nothing beats sitting at the counter in The Terminal. This place has mostly regulars and simple homemade food and Amish service wtih a smile.
(3)
Abby B.
Go here for the apple dumplings!!!!! The food itself is good, definitely makes me feel like I'm in my grandmother's kitchen. Dutch Eating Place will cure your craving for comfort food, especially on a rainy day. Prices are reasonable, although somehow I can't fathom forking up $5 for a grilled cheese with tomatoes. Definitely worth the trip for a warm apple dumpling with a side of cream. If only they served them ala mode, I would be in absolute heaven.
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Nicole C.
I LOVE BREAKFAST. I LOVE sleeping in. I LOVE rolling out of bed. I LOVE sitting at an unpretentious breakfast counter. I LOVE stuffing my face with pancakes, french toast, eggs, homefries, and bacon. I LOVE falling victim to food coma afterwards. I LOVE rolling back into bed. I LOVE coming back to life later in the afternoon to finish my breakfast for dinner. And I LOVE Dutch Eating Place because it's the PERFECT place for all of the above. Me & mom shared: Eggs over easy, Scrapple & Toast, Blueberry Pancakes, and the oh-so-famous Apple Dumpling. Before we continue, let's talk about how much food there is in each order. The portions can't possibly be suited for normal or safe human consumption. AT MOST we finished a quarter of it before we were stuffed. Our counter-neighbors ordered omelettes and the eggs came out in a MOUNTAIN. I was scared of how much egg there was on those plates. And everything is sooo cheap. Anyway, back to my meal. The eggs over-easy were cooked perfectly, I also discovered that I really enjoy eating scrapple, the blueberry pancakes tasted legit homemade, and the apple dumpling? Ohhh the apple dumpling. Warm, cinnamony, tender apple wrapped lovingly in a buttery, flaky pastry, topped with fluffy melting whipped cream. Do yourself a favor and GET THE APPLE DUMPLING. Also, do your arteries a favor and order the pancakes & toast dry. Otherwise these will come out with a heaping mound of butter on them. On second thought... I basically just told you to eat apple pie with whipped cream for breakfast so you might as well just get the butter and go all out. This is breakfast done right. I want to "start my day the Amish way" ...EVERYDAY.
(5)
Jessie K.
This place is amazing. A few friends and I stopped in Philly for the night after camping and climbing in West Virginia for a week. By the time we made our way back to civilization, we were craving some seriously good food -- here's where Dutch Eating Place comes in! I had asked some friends on the twitterz for recmomendations and overwhelmingly was told to go here, and we did. It's located in a huge building with all sorts of things - eateries, fruit stands, fudge shoppes - you name it, it's probably there. We went on a Saturday morning and despite it being pretty darn crowded, we were seated quickly. It's counter service (and cash only!) and seats turned over pretty quickly. I ordered scrambled eggs with potatoes, toast and hot cocoa. After I was done licking my plate I finished off my friend's blueberry pancakes, which tasted like little bits of buttery heaven. My ass almost fused to the seat, that's how delicious it was. Prices are reasonable (or maybe I'm just destroyed after growing up in New York and now living in Boston), service is quick and waitresses are super nice. I can imagine that the line gets REALLY long during peak breakfast/brunch hours, but it's definitely worth the wait. Mhmm.. blueberry pancakes.
(5)
Victor C.
As part of my carb load day for the Philly marathon (I know, I'm behind on reviews), I decided to grab a rare open seat at Dutch Eating Place. "One hot apple dumpling, please," said the hungry soon-to-be-marathoner, "light on the whip". It was an amazing combination of pastry, sugar, fruit, and probably crack. The dumpling hit the spot, I paid my tab, and my seat was taken as soon as I stood up. Highly recommended dessert, snack, entree, or any meal!
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James S.
My favorite place in the Reading Terminal. This is a little Amish diner with some of the best home cooked meals around. It's simple, not fancy. It's a lunch counter and young Amish girls with bonnets on take your order with politeness and a real smile take your order. The food comes up quick and is hot and homemade. You can get ham loaf, pot pies, Turkey and gravy, sloppy Joes for lunch. Come here for breakfast it the best and most filling breakfast in Philadelphia. The food is always good. It's home made and hearty. I have never had a bad bite here. It may not be much to look at, but the food is some of the most honest and best tasting in the state. I am a fan and never get to eat anywhere else at Reading Terminal as the good food always draws me to this spot!
(5)
Jeff S.
Once again, yelp leads me to an amazing experience, this time for breakfast during my recent stay in Philadelphia. The Dutch Eating Place is located inside the Reading Terminal Market. What a cool place! If I lived here I'd be in there all the time buying fresh meat, sausage, fish, produce.... but I digress. I'm here for breakfast. I arrived shortly after their 8:00 opening time, but already there was a short line for a seat at the counter. But after only a short wait I was seated with coffee and fresh grapefruit juice before me. I ordered the apple cinnamon french toast with turkey bacon. Holy tastebuds, Batman! This was amazingly delicious and I finished it in no time. I intended to try their famous apple dumpling but had no room left. All told, I was in and out in less than 30 minutes without any sense of feeling rushed and I enjoyed a great breakfast and very friendly service for about $10. This is definitely a "must do".
(5)
Ho L.
Not much to write here except that everything was so delicious! Service was friendly and fast, and the food quality was exactly what I expected. You will not be disappointed!
(4)
Leslie K.
We arrived early and the line was not so bad. It was a little long but moved fast and the ladies behind the counter were so sweet! We ordered apple dumplings (one with heavy cream and the second with whip cream), blueberry pancake breakfast, and french toast breakfast. All of the items were delicious and I cannot wait to return and have another apple dumpling. YUM!! This was our first trip to the market and we will return. Soon. Yes. We will.
(5)
Carol C.
More like 4.5, but i'll give it to them! Ordered the creamed beef with home fries, blueberry pancakes, turkey bacon, and everything was soooo good. Turkey bacon and home fries are some of the best i've ever had! Also got the apple dumpling simply because everyone on here was raving about it... and everyone here is SO RIGHT! I normally don't even like apple pies, but this thing is a cup of perfected crust and apples. I didn't even care that it was only 830 AM and I already ate my calories worth for the day. Beware though - they don't serve breakfast Sunday-Tuesdays
(5)
Steve K.
After finding the Coventry Deli closed on weekends (who ever heard of restaurants closed on weekends?), next sought out the Dutch Eating Place, which I think is really Americanized Deutsch. Located in the Reading Terminal Market, a farmers market of sorts with many Amish vendors. DEP's speed of breakfast puts McDonald's service to shame. Overall, a quick, good value meal...with feeling of home made. Seating is communal at a lunch counter. Love the positive waitstaff attitude. Ordered Rueben Sandwich (pic uploaded). Grip, a small one: Other meal of Blueberry pancakes could have been cooked minute or so longer for my taste. Would most recommend this place for breakfast or lunch--everything fresh. Tip: Wait for seating can appear long, but the line moved quickly.
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Angie K.
Why is this place situated between the gym and my apartment?!
(5)
Jason T.
I've struggled with finding a place to eat breakfast in Philadelphia for a few weeks as I planned an upcoming trip, one of the hugest factors was distance from City Hall. Of course, Reading terminal market pops up first on searches for breakfast in that area. I've read a good amount of reviews and decided to try this place out. I dragged the missus out of bed as early as I could, (read that as 10:30 am) and headed to The DEP. My first reaction is almost horror, I see a long line of people, people who have no other activity than hoping and wishing that you eat your food faster, and I see a very closely situated counter/stool setup with waitresses working at breakneck speed. We wait for our turn to sit, get seated, not even letting the stool cool off from the last person sitting on it, and glanced at the menu, then I understood, this place is cheap, and the food items offered are extremely basic. I had the Blueberry pancakes special, gave the turkey bacon to the wife to put on her turkey bacon and egg sandwich, both items were okay tasting, but I think if i hadn't researched this place beforehand I might have been disappointed with the quality. Also, we left out of here with our clothes smelling like food, not such a huge problem, but maybe could be a problem if you are working, or planning something special afterwards.
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Ken R.
Bring your appetite because the portions are HUGE with a captial H, U, G, E. And, for breakfast (we're not talking gourmet dinner, here) the flavor and freshness of all the food matches the portions. That said, for the lines, I think the novelty would wear off if I were a local. But if you're in town visiting, its definitely worth a go.
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Steph Y.
I've been here twice and both times I've gotten only the apple dumpling to go. I've never had to wait and the apple dumplings are delicious!
(4)
Kelly B.
The morning of Day 3 brings us back to the Reading Terminal Market. in Philadelphia. I checked on Yelp the night before and was guided to the Dutch Eating Place because of the great reviews. We walked up to look at their menu and a couple was leaving their barstools which would allow the four of us to sit down. They said, "It's fantastic food, but be careful what you order. Everything is huge portions!" That was no understatement. We ordered blueberry pancakes, a side of bacon, a side of sausage, a side of breakfast potatoes, milks for the kids and orange juice for the adults. Our total was $17!!! Let me say the pancakes come three to an order and are the size of hubcaps, literally. They rank up there with some of the best I have ever had. The breakfast potatoes were lightly seasoned with Lawry's season salt. They were perfectly cooked. One of the reviewers on yelp said, "I have a crush: the Amish". I could not agree more!
(5)
Paul A.
First time at the terminal and we picked a winner. Went to yelp after to find out that this place lives up to the hype. Went with the open faced turkey and split it. Yes it is that big.
(5)
Liz F.
This place is phenomenal for breakfast. I take all my out of town friends here for a good RTM/Philly experience. Dutch Eating Place is 1. delicious 2. fast with great service and 3. CHEAP. I've never ordered anything here that wasn't great. The turkey bacon rules. And , while you're eating you're surrounded by the absolute chaos that is reading terminal market so it makes for some good people watching. Fair warning: if you're looking for some green, healthy breakfast place, this isn't it. Dutch Eating Place is some authentic non-heart/health friendly grub. Don't get put off by the long line. It goes fast and is worth it.
(5)
Edwin P.
Wondered why the long line. decided to order the dumplings. YUMMY!! fresh, moist and finger licking good!
(5)
Steven U.
Random trip to Philly lead me here. Ordered the pork & egg sandwich and scrapple. Port and egg sandwich seemed like the standard affair. Scrapple on the other hand seems like an east coast thing. Interesting to say the least. I thoroughly enjoyed the scrapple even though I have no idea what it is.
(4)
Lin Z.
Absolutely one of my favorite places in the Reading Terminal Market. Best apple cinnamon french toast, with orange juice. Closed on Sundays.
(5)
Peggy K.
If you are in the Philly area, you need to get yourself here! After reading many helpful reviews on yelp, the MIster and I made sure to wake up super early, and come by to grab a bite. We were greeted by a bright smile and asked if we wanted coffee. We ordered a plate of hot cakes, eggs with bacon and potatoes. The Mister got himself a fresh cup of orange juice with that. This isn't a place where you will be seated in your own little table or booth! Your basically being served on the counter and YES!- strangers will be sitting with you. Just relax and enjoy your meal! It's a lot of food, fresh, and CHEAP!
(4)
Steve W.
Great place for breakfast. Had the sausage and eggs, toast, home fries, coffee, and fresh squeezed OJ. Good quality sausage. My wife had the same except she had bacon. All this for less than $10 per person. It's old fashion diner stool sitting, with more locals than tourists. Which is hard to say about most places in the Terminal. To find the place, if you're coming from Market, when you enter take the aisle to your left all the way down, then make a right. The Dutch Eating Place will be right in front of you. We got there by 8:15am on Saturday (easily the earliest I've ever been to the Terminal) and they were already starting to fill up, no line yet and we were still able to get 2 stools together. Going back to try the apple dumplings!
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John R.
If this is indeed a true rendition of Amish eating, then I'm changing my name to Ezekiel and preparing for a life without technology. The food here is both plentiful and really delicious, in a very basic, homemade way. The Beef Vegetable Soup is thick with LOTS of beef and could have been lunch all by itself. I ordered a Grilled Cheese on Rye with Bacon. There was a six-week supply of bacon on it. My waitress was so nice I thought that perhaps she was high on ecstasy. But alas...she was merely Amish. Highly recommend.
(4)
Stella D.
hot roastbeef with mashed potatoes and gravy on the side, FOR BREAKFAST. How to be a champion in this joint: 1. order hot roast beef with mash/fries - i like my gravy on the side. 2. order 1 egg over easy on the side. 3. remove bread on top of your roast beef sandwich, save it for later. 4. slide your egg on top of your roast beef. YES. ROAST BEEF TOPPED WITH EGG. 5. add gravy to taste. 6. enjoy.
(5)
Adam K.
Time to double up my Lipitor tonight! Visited Reading Market and decided on Amish breakfast. Delicious fresh squeezed orange juice with tiny bits of pulp first. That was healthy at least., Then came the Apple Cinnamon French Toast with scrapple. Scrapple is one to those breakfast meats you don't ask, you just eat and enjoy! The french toast was slathered with butter and with a little maple syrup, perfection! The blueberry pancakes were good. I prefer a bit more well done however the fresh blueberries made these two pancakes delectable. The market is huge and a bit overwhelming for a first time visitor. I am glad we chose the Penn Dutch Eating Place and next time I'll try lunch with the apple dumpling.
(4)
Wil H.
Great service, huge portions and, eggs are so fresh! What a difference in their eggs! Highly recommend !
(4)
Lois L.
Key to happiness: Go to RTM Thu-Sat (or Wednesday morning if your week's been rough), head straight to Dutch Eating Place and order apple dumplings. I can't comment on the other food there as I'm not a huge fan of butter-and-grease coated sausages and pancakes, but the apple dumpling is literally to die for. It's like apple pie but less sticky sweet and fluffier and softer. I bring all the out-of-town guests here for dessert and I have yet to encounter a single naysayer.
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Lisa T.
2 words...apple dumpling! Yes many people have already written about the amazing apple dumpling here, but obviously there is a reason...it's amazing :) I trusted my fellow yelpers when looking for a place to grab breakfast in Philadelphia, and I was not let down. The Dutch Eating Place is located in the Reading Terminal Market which as my friend Jin wrote, is the Pearly Gates for foodies. I came knowing I wanted to try the apple dumpling, but we also ordered the scrapple and eggs breakfast which was great. Seating can be troublesome, but we came in for a late breakfast (10:30ish) and had no trouble finding a couple of chairs. The service is good and quick...food is delish and even when you think you're too stuffed to take another bite, the amazing apple dumpling calls your name...we were definitely stuffed after sharing the scrapple breakfast and apple dumpling. :) I look forward to eating there again on my next trip to the East Coast :)
(5)
Danan R.
Strategy for a meal here: 1. Stand in long line and wait or tiny bar stool spot. 2. Get an order of Corned beef hash with pancakes, eggs, and the required apple dumplings 3. Devour and try to move yourself from the seat. Sudden movements not recommended due to delightful fullness from delicious food. 4. Eat expediently to make room for the line. 5. Repeat again next week after you give your arteries some time to recover.
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Clint W.
I don't know how Amish people feel about the movie Witness, but I imagine it's something like how people in West Philly feel about the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme song. Regardless, I think of Witness when I go to the Dutch Eating Place, which not only embraces its Amish heritage but outdoes even the filmic Harrison Ford in an Amish hat images that swirl around in my brain from time to time. The only reason I'm giving the Dutch Eating Place 4 stars, as opposed to 5, is for the sake of authenticity. My gluttony has been limited to only the apple dumplings, which are phenomenal, so until I have tried a fuller selection of their breakfast and lunch options, I don't feel comfortable giving it the full 5. I do anticipate, knowing what I know of the menu and its delicious-looking pancakes, that this could be a 5-star staple, the star of Reading Terminal and the envy of other Dutch-inspired vendors in the sprawling market. Do me a favor: give it a try and tell me whether it's worth waking up early and grabbing breakfast one of these days. The reviews are strong, but mixed, and I'd love to hear a second opinion before setting my alarm for 6:45am one of these days.
(4)
Vanessa W.
I love this place. Their food is so good, tasty, and fresh. The apple dumplings are the stuff dreams are made of! Basically the best apple pie you EVER tasted. The crust is tender and flaky, the apples sweet and mellow, slightly toothsome, a strong spike of cinnamon in the caramel sauce. Oh, and topped with whipped cream. Divine.
(5)
Kathie S.
I came here for an early dinner and ordered the special (fried chicken & waffles). I was expecting to get some good fried chicken, but what i got instead was a soft waffle topped with some nasty, salty, gooey gravy with a few teeny bits of chicken mixed in. It also came with some brownish corn (tasted like canned) and underseasoned mashed potatoes with a large dollop of brown gravy, which I didn't want on it. Apparently this is the Dutch style of fried chicken and waffles, but I think they should explain that on the menu, or at least verbally warn you. I would've given this place one star but don't think that's fair based on just one dish, and the apple dumplings did look amazing. Will definitely try this place again, but next time will come for breakfast.
(2)
Anna T.
This place is amazing. I was in town for a conference and was with a friend who had lived in Philly for a few years and said this place is a must! Luckily, our hotel was right next door, so this place was almost a daily stop for us. It is run by Amish folks who are super nice and it's kind of a fun little touch I had never seen or experienced before. They have good food for super cheap! I got an omelet for breakfast, then went back and got a fantastic Reuben with fries for lunch! The place has few seats so come early! Really neat place, highly recommended for a quick, cheap, but delicious meal!
(5)
Heather N.
I have a crush: the Amish. It's like going back in time at the Dutch eating place. Sweet smiles, mesh hairdo thingies, heavenly pancakes and counter seating where strangers chat like old buddies. I've never seen more butter slapped on the side of a plate. Maybe half a stick. Portions are HUGE. Perfect blueberry pancakes, get your turkey bacon well done, and try not to over order. Scrapple is weird fried meat grits, but worth trying once. I love a full belly (and wallet). Three of us left with huge smiles on our faces for the low low price of 11.26. Yay! Cheers
(4)
Rob B.
Remember how Down Home Diner used to be great and settled into mediocrity? I'm seeing red flags at Dutch Eating Place. Breakfast this morning, the place gets mobbed by conventioners, understandable, there aren't many breakfast spots in the area. I ordered pancakes, bacon, and coffee. The pancakes were slightly undercooked, not bad, but not the amazing pancakes I've had there before. Half of the bacon was raw. I sent it back and got new bacon, which was chewy and had almost no taste. I've bought cheap bacon at the dollar store and this was very similar. If you go, you'll be scrunched up at the counter and may or may not get good food. I'm fairly easy to please and was in a good mood, so I'm not "over-complaining". This was $9 I wish I hadn't spent.
(1)
Gerry S.
It's a diner. So, what do you expect? Combine that with some good old Amish cooking and you would think you'll get an overdose of the good stuff. At Dutch Eating Place it didn't seem to work that way. My sunny side up (basted or steamed was not an option) eggs were lightly flat top grilled with no salt and pepper and very little oil. They were cooked just fine, but needed the salt and pepper. The most remarkable part of breakfast was the sense of community. There was little seating, but it went a long way. Everyone worked together to accommodate new groups. Patrons slid down a chair when necessary making room for larger parties. This all happened as you would expect a church pot luck to work.
(3)
Cameron H.
Wow, here in Philly for four nights and four days...went to four breakfasts at this place. The pancakes are an inch thick and the size of dinner plates (come with quite the helping of butter). Bacon and turkey bacon are both top notch. Home fries are better than you can dream of at home. Egg sandwich on a kaiser...Don't question it, just give into peer pressure. Do it.
(5)
Suavecito m.
We made our way to Reading Terminal on Market Street. It was a large floor that reminded me of Seattle's downtown market with a bunch of eateries/produce/flowers etc. We quickly found the breakfast spot and made our order. We made sure to order the Apple Dumpling which is apparently what they are known for. The Dumpling did not disappoint and if you like apple pie you will be sure to enjoy this tasty sugared delight.
(3)
Kevin R.
I only have three words for this review; BEST PANCAKES EVER!
(5)
Brad P.
WARNING! This ride is a dangerous breakfast assault! Please follow the following guidelines to insure your own safety and the safety of others: - Please keep your arms and elbows inside your designated area at all times. We pack a lot of people at this counter and can't have you ruining their breakfast because you have to gesture to make a point. - Please present a doctor's release form before eating if you have had a heart attack within the last 6 months. We can't be prosecuted again because some guy's coronary arteries couldn't handle our butter volume. - Please stay calm when you talk about how much you love the apple dumpling. It is really good. We know. Everyone knows. Why don't you just tell us, in an excited voice, that grass is green and cats are all unaffectionate pets that hate their masters, Captain Obvious? - Don't ask if our menu prices are right. They are. I know you're used to paying 14 dollars for latkes and farm fresh eggs with scallion, foie gras, and a red wine reduction during breakfast/brunch. This is not that kind of place. - Take the heavy cream with the apple dumpling, you coward. - Do not dally after your meal. You can see the line forming, right? Yeah, well they are waiting for you to leave. Show them a little courtesy and get up once the bill is paid. - Enjoy the ride!
(4)
Laura S.
If there's one thing that's not to be missed at Reading Terminal Market, it's gotta be Dutch Eating Place's hot apple dumpling. There's a counter where you can order to go, or you can sit on stools and be waited on by the really nice Amish people who work there. The menu is very simple (burgers, soups, pancakes, french toast, eggs, etc.) and reasonably priced. You can order the apple dumpling either with whipped cream or vanilla cream. My boyfriend and I shared one and ordered ours with both condiments. It came topped with whipped cream, and we were given a little jar to pour however much cream we wanted. The dumpling was incredible. It was pretty big, bigger than my fist. The shell was golden brown, flaky and buttery, and the warm apple pieces inside were resting in a gooey, cinnamon sugar sauce. Together, with the whipped cream and vanilla cream, each bite conjured up pure comfort food. I mean, I don't even LIKE apple pie, but this...this I could eat every day (okay maybe once a week because I would probably become obese). I loved it. And for $2.75, I loved it even more.
(5)
Mike P.
Do yourself a favor, grab a stack of blueberry pancakes and a side of scrapple from the Dutch Eating Place. Shut up and do it NOW!! As for beverages, the coffee is just ok, but I swear they have the best glass of milk you will EVER taste.
(5)
Julie C.
Chicken pot pie seemed more like chicken noodle soup with super delicious egg niodles. But who cares?! It was hearty tasty dish regardless :) we are very pleased with our dining experience.
(5)
Felicia C.
There is something for everyone at this Amish-owned-and-operated eatery. American food, at its best. They make phenomenal breakfasts. My favorite is a short stack of blueberry pancakes--with real blueberries!!--along with 2 scrambled eggs and turkey bacon. They make fresh squeezed orange juice, which cannot be beat. They have great burgers and delicious summer salads. They also sell apple dumplings. Need I say more?
(5)
Jason M.
Those little Apple Turnovers are like little Angels covered in Whipped Cream. I couldn't help stuffing my face.
(5)
Bradford G.
I found it. So many reviews, what can I add other than you need to get in line and wait for the round bar stool to get the full experience. Order in waves or those waiting will stare you down hard. Ignore them and keep eating. Blueberry pancakes and bacon and coffee...
(5)
Amanda C.
I liked the Dutch Eating Place - not my favorite, but I'll take it. They get right to the point at this place. You wait on a gigantic line that deceptively looks like it will take forever, but the orders and payment are taken as quickly as you can spit them out. I ordered a bacon egg and cheese and 4 apple dumplings. I found a corner at the back of the terminal to eat in and my boyfriend and I chowed down. The food was very rich (nothing wrong with that!) and the portions were huge! The only complaints here were that the sandwiches were too greasy, and the portions were a little too big. I'll definitely be back for another round, but perhaps I'll stick to those delicious dumplings.
(3)
Michael U.
For those who know me it should be obvious that my dining style leans toward the finer side - and for breakfast to the eclectic or kitsch. With that noted, my fourth day in Philadelphia would be something different - a trip to the Reading Terminal Market to experience the oft raved about Dutch Eating Place. Having eaten Amish food only twice (and in the distant past) I remembered it to be buttery and filling, down home and unpretentious, but overall natural and quite good. Having already seen the location on my daily walks through the Market I found the Dutch Eating place without difficulty after a healthy walk from the Italian Village. Arriving only 20 minutes after opening I found a cozy counter spot next to a couple of Pittsburgh natives already indulging on scrapple and pancakes - for those who've never been, the seating is entirely counter-facing stools with a "take out" area located to the right. Greeted almost immediately by a polite young girl dressed in traditional Amish attire I was offered coffee which I declined, water was filled, and I was presented with a menu. Throughout the meal my service would be proficient and polite despite the gathering throng of awaiting diners. Sipping my water and admittedly a little uncomfortable with being elbow to elbow with fellow diners and a line of persons waiting for a seat behind me it did not take long before my order was placed and my first dish would arrive. Never one to shy away from sweets before savories (or no savories at all) my Apple Dumpling would arrive at nearly the size of a softball and when asked whether I fancied whipped cream or heavy cream I went with tradition. Dousing the buttery cinnamon laden orb with sweet cream and taking a bite I was admittedly impressed as the buttery pie shell held up nicely to the steaming apple and cream. I always contest that I don't eat at "down home" restaurants because I can do better at home, but in this case I'm not sure that is the case. My second dish from the Amish would be a short stack of the blueberry pancakes. With fresh blueberries from Jersey already in the batter I watched the elder cooks ladle a huge scoop of batter from a large bucket onto the butter laden grill before turning my attention back to the dumpling. Moments later, almost too fast to have been expected, the plate would arrive with two large circumference but somewhat flat cakes topped with a mountain of fresh butter. While lacking fluffiness, the flavor of the cakes was everything I'd hoped and after a heavy pour of rich maple syrup the flavors all melded together nicely. Certainly not the best pancakes I've ever had - but probably the best I've ever had for less than $3. Finishing up a solid breakfast and leaving a $10 including a sizable tip I must admit that The Dutch Eating Place is a bargain to behold - quality fare, quality service, and a clever concept in such an urban environment...certainly better than New York's attempts at a similar feel (Good Enough To Eat) and, admittedly, down home food that is probably better than I've made for breakfast at home in quite some time.
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Nick D.
Want a cheap, quick, filling meal? This is the spot. In Reading Terminal, this place has counter seating only. A truly no frills establishment, they have fresh eggs, fresh bacon, fresh cheese, fresh everything. I wish the coffee was a little better, but it will do. Not the most exotic breakfast in the city, but you will definitely go home satisfied without breaking the bank.
(4)
Carlo D.
Great food great service very clean what more to ask?
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diana r.
My friend Pauline and I were in need of a nice home made breakfast. As a faithful Yelper, I quickly trusted the 4 stars given to this location. OMG, and they sure earn these stars. The place is on point! My co-worker had blueberry pancakes which were huge and very tasty, fluffy, and yummy. I ordered an omelet, being a California girl I was really expecting something similar or the same, to my surprise... the omelet was like an egg white tortilla with the ham and veggies rolled inside. The young lady who served us was very kind and sweet. This location is owned by the Dutch Amish. We liked the Amish people they were friendliest people in Philadelphia. Definitely worth a visit to the terminal market! Amazing! -Wonderful Service -Freshly squeezed juice -Cheap! -Tasty food Cons: -No ATM's or CC's -Limited Seating
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Eric T.
I went here with some friends on a Saturday morning (note, they are closed on Sundays). The line was long, but moved fairly quickly. The seating is like a zigzag bar, but they were very accommodating for our group of four. The OJ was delicious. You could tell it was actually squeezed from oranges. I ordered two eggs with scrapple and home fries on the side. This was my first time eating scrapple and it comes out looking like a fried, flat rectangle of compressed meat. It tasted pretty good and reminded me of corned beef hash a little bit. The food came out pretty quickly and the service was great overall. A great place for breakfast if your looking for a place in Reading Terminal Market.
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D K.
Pancakes were delicious but very thick. Order the full stack at your own peril. Coffee was average. Service was phenomenal. Great for kids.
(5)
Kevin W.
This review is for the burger only and not the lemonade which I think is incredible!!!....the service was great!!! So heres the break down..... Bun---typical bun nothing special Meat--excellent the only reason I gave it 3 stars Toppings--usual toppings but I was surprised they offered mayo as an option The meat on this burger was only 6oz so that was also a problem
(3)
Cherry Y.
We heard the reviews were good, so me and another friend decided to give this place a try. We had the chicken pot pie and turkey sandwich. There was no pie crust (or any pie) that comes with the chicken pot pike. It looks like bits and pieces of vegs and chicken were swimming in a soup of gravy. The turkey sandwich had gravy soaked over the bread. No vegs. The sandwich tasted so-so. Wouldn't return for lunch again. Maybe the breakfast menu is better.
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Stefanie K.
If you want perfection, come here. This place is heavenly in every way. Friendly staff, quick service, and food that's to die for. I ordered apple cinnamon french toast, a side of turkey bacon, and fresh squeezed orange juice. All three items were a combo special for only $7.99. If I could have it every day, I would. The french toast was loaded with apples, piled with cinnamon, and waa accompanied by a generous dollop of butter. The turkey bacon was thick, not greasy, and they gave me three pieces. The OJ (fresh squeezed) was amazing. All around, a perfect little place for breakfast or lunch.
(5)
Tom S.
Great Rueben, good fries. The fresh brewed iced tea was very nice too. Service was fast and friendly. My whole lunch was under $9. What else can I say? This place is well worth visiting.
(4)
Aldo V.
Delicious!!! Grits and Chip Beef over Home Fries and Scrapple!!!!! Must try!!!! The entire market is a foodies dream - but breakfast the Dutch way - is the only way to go.
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Alice J.
You have to try the apple dumpling. It's really amazing. It's nice and warm with a crunchy, flaky crust. The syrup filling has a great cinnamon flavor and the inside also has an entire baked apple. It's so soft with almost a bread pudding like consistency. Make sure to get it with the cream on top it's so delicious!
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Shirley L.
BEST apple dumpling you will find. Went there based on recommendation from Yelp. I was going to have it for breakfast, but ended up eating at Tommy Dinic's first. As early snack, I bought the apple dumpling to-go (heated) and went over to Old City Coffee to eat. The dumping was simply AMAZING. When I first saw it, I thought it would be heavy like Cinnabon (well, it looks like cinnabon). I was pleasantly surprised that it was light and delicious. the crust was thin, and the apple were everywhere. The sweetness comes from the apple was just enough. If I wasn't going to NYC for a few days before coming home, I would totally buy the larger size to bring home!
(5)
Ellen E.
Meh. Just very average. For gluten free you can't get much more than eggs and bacon. If you can eat gluten it might be a nice and cheap option.
(2)
Katrina A.
This review is solely based on the apple dumpling. Visited Philly with my girls last weekend, and had no clue what to hit up at Reading Terminal Market. Apple dumpling showed up in many reviews, so I decided to trust the yelpers. It's kind of hard to describe, but I kind of think of it as something like a cinnamon roll that is a lot softer and more moist. Instead of a cinnamon filling, it's more of a caramel filling. Then there's a nice baked apple on top. Then you top it with whipped cream. Oh, buttery goodness. Although being stuffed from lunch, my friend and I had to try it. It was so worth it. It's only 3 bucks and is a decent size. Probably the highlight of my whole Philly trip...
(5)
Linda T.
apple cinnamon french toast ..probably not the same as the apple dumpling people are talking about....didnt have much "apple-ness" to it. only saw a little apple sauce in between the egg soaked bread. dusted with a bunch of cinnamon on top and a slab of butter the size of 4 slices of bread.... i was peeking around and other stuff had huge servings.
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Ciara S.
They have the best food ever! The Dutch have wonderful food and quality. On Saturdays it can be a little crowded however don't let that deter you it moves fast and their service is awesome. They always have breakfast specials and their orange juice is the BEST! Their food is spectacular!
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Kathy H.
Apple dumpling was reheated when I got it - the brown sugar filling was amazing, but the dough was soggy. :(
(3)
Roger D.
Don't believe the hype. It was pretty good, but nothing special at all. 4.5 stars, people must be smoking something.
(3)
Don B.
Great place for a quick meal. Love their BBQ sandwich.
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Dave C.
It was ok. I tried the eggs sausage and potatoes. Meh. My friend had the blueberry pancakes and was very happy. We returned the next morning - after all other Yelpers gave some pretty solid reviews. I had the apple cinnamon french toast. Verdict...meh again. My friend had the pancakes again - and she was pretty happy with them. Verdict, there are other breakfast places in the area. I don't think I would go out of my way to eat here again.
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Juan L.
I had high hopes from reading all the reviews ranting about Dutch Eating Place. I tried the other amish establishment (Beiler's Bakery) and loved everything I tried, so I expected no less from this place. I went before lunch time so seating was not a problem and I ordered their Roast Beef Sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy. The roast beef was good but I didn't like the fact that the gravy was smothered on top of my sandwich more than on my mashed potatoes, which also made my bread soggy. The mashed potatoes were also cold and not very flavorful. I still have some hope for this place and will probably give it one more chance. I want to believe what I ordered isn't their forte and that is why I gave it three stars.
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Phillip L.
I walked in the market as soon as the doors opened and decided to view all the shops. It's been a few years since my last visit and never been for breakfast. As I walked past this shop called the Dutch Eating Place, I noticed a big crowd gathering around the bar seats and take out. I walked the entire market and nothing caught my eye for breakfast so I quickly made my way back. Not knowing what to expect, I grabbed one of the last empty seats at the bar. I was quickly greeted with friendly service and ordered the apple cinnamon french toast special with turkey bacon and orange juice for 7.99. Oh man, when I took that first sip of the orange juice I was in heaven. Best tasting orange juice ever! The french toast were 3 good sizes with pieces of apple, lots of cinnamon on the top and a huge dollop of butter. The 3 strips of turkey bacon were thick and tasty, not greasy at all. Even the patron to my left said "That looks good." I agreed and dug in. It wasn't until after I read the reviews here that I realized why my visit was so pleasant. Next time (hopefully tomorrow morning) I'll also get one of the apple dumplings that looked great. The other reviews mention to try it with the cream topping so that's what I will try.
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Scott K.
I had not planned on eating here but after a friend recommended it I figure what the heck can one breakfast do to my blood pump. To be certain not a whole lot I went with blubbery pancakes and a couple of strips of turkey bacon. The pancakes (2 of them) were some of the more tastier pancakes I can recall having decent size and the turkey bacon was tastier then expected for turkey bacon. I had some orange juice to wash it all down followed by a cup of coffee and neither left me with a craving for more but met simple expectations of OJ and coffee. The service was nice the counter one can choose to eat sat which I did was a bit tight but I guess I'm getting more wide to especially with all my recent eating. The leaving my stool at DEP is if in Philly again it will be a place I'm open to returning to if the number of meals I must devour permits as their are other breakfast places I must experience s well, but bottom line I thought it a positive
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Mari H.
The Dutch Eating Place is where the Amish party's at. I'm so loyal to this spot and I'm nowhere near Dutch or Amish. The food is handmade down to the cream and I wouldn't be surprised if they had some chickens for eggs and someone churning butter in the back. And the workers are genuinely happy to please (so rare in Philly). The lunch is okay, but the breakfast is spectacular and $5 tops. Last time, I tried the scrapple, a Philly trademark. I've never had non-store bought scrapple before (which is more like a ham cold cut) and was surprised when I found their scrapple to be crispy on the outside and truly thick and hearty. Nothing to do with the food, but I so badly want to peek under the female workers' bonnets and see what their hair looks like. Being a modern girl, my hair gets wrecked after years of dying and chopping, but their's has to be virgin hair. It must be so silky and long... But if anything, if I'm at the Dutch Eating Place, and the world is going to be destroyed in 2 minutes and I have time to order one thing, I'd get a hot apple dumpling. And then I'd drizzle, no drench, that baby in cream, and dig in.. because about now I have 1 minute left. It's closed on Sundays and worth the wait. Come on weekdays early morning to avoid waiting.
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Jenn D.
Me and my boyfriend came here for breakfast at 8:30am and it was packed. We ordered the apple cinnamon French toast with a side of home fries and bacon. Food was really really good. The apple dumpling was the best thing I've ever had. Make sure to get it with whip cream. Will definitely be getting this again before I go home.
(5)
Kelly C.
Visited here at the end of June. We got lucky and there was a very short line, so almost no waiting! I had apple French toast special with turkey bacon & fresh squeezed OJ. My man had pancakes w/ regular bacon & OJ. The OJ is amazing & I'm glad I got it in addition to my coffee. Highly recommended and I would definitely recommend it to others and check it out the next time I visit Philly!
(5)
John F.
No glits and glam. No hyped customer service giving you chef recommendations. No catering to a crowd, nothing trendy, spendy or cool-to-be-seen-ins. This place is none of the bad and all of what is good about breakfast - sitting on a stool at a simple bar and getting a slop plate full of delicious staples. I've had omelets here, awesome. Blueberry hubcap pancakes, awesome! Homemade Apple Dumplings, beyond awesome. Lunch is good here too, but make the trip for breakfast if you want to leave in a food coma of bliss. That's what I do.
(5)
Pinky And The B.
I give it 5 stars because we do not have Amish food in NYC! It is rare and home made! I usually get an apple dumpling but it was too hot and I usually get pancakes but I was not in the mood and ended up getting home made chicken pot pie! My husband had Pork and Sauerkraut and a guest (who always finds something to complain about no matter what) got Philly Cheese steak. He did not like his but we liked ours! I thought maybe they were Mennonite but no they are really Amish! Service is always pleasant too!
(5)
Dennis S.
If you visit Reading Market in Philadelphia, you must schedule time to eat at the Dutch Eating Place - if only for the apple dumpling. Everything is prepared and served by Amish families from outside Phily (therefore watch which days they're open - you won't see them on Sunday and religious holidays). It's all great. Breakfast, chicken pot pie, whatever. The main event is the apple dumpling. Nowhere else in the world will you find such a fabulous apple dumpling. It's a whole apple, baked in a pie crust in its bowl. Hot, fresh, great pie crust, all just perfect. We don't go near Philadelphia without leaving time to go to Reading Market for the Amish apple dumpling. There's no more to say. The rest of their food is good. But the apple dumpling is out-of-this-world.
(5)
T G.
There are some days that I rethink my decision to be a Vegetarian! They are NOT veggie friendly, and I don't think they understand the concept of cholesterol, but I could care less, what I can eat there is absolutely delicious!! I stop by every week when I do my shopping, and if I'm lucky they'll have either their potato or broccoli soup. Both are thick and rich, and it's obvious they're completely homemade. They're only available once in a while though, and when they're not on the menu, I'll just have an apple dumpling and coffee. Their prices are extremely reasonable, especially considering where they're located. The dumpling is about $3, as is the soup, and the portions are huge! They're extremely friendly, no-nonsense... they just do what they do perfectly! They do get extremely packed, with a long line, but it does move fairly quickly. They have the whole process down to a science, and they never make you feel rushed. I'd advise to wait in the line, by the time you walk around and try to find something else, they'll have a seat for you!
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Emmaleigh A.
Dutch Eating Place has AMAZING scrapple. The first time I went I got a scrapple egg and cheese sandwich on toast, and I didn't love the sandwich (it was a little soggy and I wasn't a fan of the eggs). I loved the scrapple though, so the second time I ordered scrapple and one egg with toast. Ordering an over easy egg to go was probably not my smartest decision (in the two minutes it took for me to get to a table, the yolk was everywhere!) but it was still delicious. The portion of scrapple is huge and cooked perfectly -- nice and crispy on the outside! I'll be back for sure.
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Jeanny C.
Every item on their menu is homemade. I usually come here for their breakfast (from their special menu): apple cinnamon french toast, fresh squeeze OJ, & two slices of bacon. Then I add an order of their scrapple as a side. I think the thing that people love about this place is that, it is not fancy but homey, reminds them of their mom's cooking. Or if you want a home cooked meal, but can't cook, this is the place to go. (I prefer exquisite taste-savory meals, so to me I see it as what it is.) Today was the first day that I've decided to try one of their lunches (also from their special menu): cheeseburger with fresh squeezed lemonade and homemade french fries. I am definitely not a big fan of homemade fries. I love fries, but these were very dark, mushy, and almost taste like they had sand in it. However, my friends said it reminded them of the fries their mom made, so to be able to add nostalgia is a plus i guess, but did nothing to me. (We are all here for school.) The burger was ok, like a regular burger, not too dry, cooked a little over medium. Initially we all sat at the diner area, where it is design like the diner bar: stools and table around the kitchen-ish area. Now, we prefer to do the take out, which is a separate line, much faster and don't have to tip. It is pretty much the same since the reading terminal have courts of seating areas. I usually come here if I wanted a quick home-cooked breakfast.
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Lauren B.
Holy shnikes, those Amish make a mean apple dumpling. I didn't eat here, only ordered an apple dumpling with whipped cream to go, but it was amazing. The whipped cream sort of turned to liquid after a few minutes of being inside a styrofoam container but I still ate it. I think there might have been a whole apple in the middle of this dumpling with crusty dumplingy goodness all around it. I'm sure there are millions of calories in one apple dumpling, but gosh darnit, it was worth it. And it was my birthday. So that means the calories don't count anyway.
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German S.
Mmmmmmmmmm....that should say it all..mmmmmmmm...had my favorite platter for lunch time. The pulled bbq pork sandwich was like always is Amazing. Love the reading terminal market.
(5)
Michelle Y.
Oh man, this place was great. Pretty much everything in the Reading Terminal is great but I like that there's seating at the Dutch Eating Place. And a proper line up - no mad scramble to find the next available seat. I can't believe they give you sooooo much food: we got the open face turkey sandwich smothered in gravy and the ham loaf with real mashed potatoes. With fresh orange juice. Both meals together were around $20. The breakfast options looked delicious as well - I would go back for those huge fluffy pancakes any day.
(4)
Peter K.
The Dutch Eating place is right inside the Reading Terminal Market. It's one of the few places to eat with its own seating area, which is a curse and a blessing. I like having the nice Amish ladies serve me but when it's busy (which I'm assuming it often is on Sat mornings), you might have to wait a while in line. The wife and I had the Apple French Toast special and the Blueberry pancake special. I liked the Apple French Toast more--had a nice texture to it and the apple flavor wasn't overpowering. Each came with a few strips of turkey bacon. This might have been the best turkey bacon I've ever had--really thick meaty strips of bacon. I thought it was interesting that turkey bacon comes standard instead of regular bacon. We also had a side of eggs and scrapple. This was our first time eating scrapple. I'm not sure if I could eat it regularly since it's probably really bad for you but I'm always willing to try something once. The wife liked it more than I did. The Dutch Eating Place is only open from Wednesday to Saturday, so don't save your trip here until Sunday--you'll be very disappointed.
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james v.
The place was really crowded and finding a seat was difficult. So I opted for blueberry pancakes to go and found a place to seat somewhere else in the market. The homemade fresh blueberry pancakes were good. They tasted just like they were made from scratch. They do have counter seats which is kind of different then what I'm used to coming from California and if I had more time would consider waiting for. Prices were decent and the amount was good. Definitely worth your time for breakfast.
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Bum Soo K.
Slightly disappointed that they stopped serving breakfast..because I really love breakfast food... But I have to tell you this - GET THE APPLE DUMPLING with whip cream - the portion is decent, but the taste is awesome. no wonder yelpers are raving about it. oh yeah...the market gets a bit crowded though................
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Antonia G.
Came here not once but twice while I was visiting Philadelphia. The Dutch Eating Place is situated inside the Terminal Market near the back and located near other Dutch/Amish vendors. I love the Amish! They are so friendly and make such great food! I didnt try the scraple so I cant speak to that but the omelette, potatoes, and pancakes were all delicous. The place is small and gets packed since its only bar top service. They move you in and out pretty fast and this place only takes cash! So remember...its great to start your day the Amish Way!
(5)
Bill M.
Holy crap does this place bring back good memories. back when I worked in Reading Terminal this was the place to go to for lunch without question! Picture and old time diner, only one that has friendly Amish people working the counter. That pretty much exactly sums up what you get with this gem. And the food is pretty smoking in it's own right. They have the best fresh cut french fries in Philadelphia, and they make a mouth watering bacon cheese burger that's loaded with fresh lettuce, tomato, and onions. but the hottest thing might just be the abundance of home cooked apple turnovers that they dish out. sooooo good!
(5)
Terence O.
I'm a web developer and sometimes I'll be writing code all night. There is nothing more rewarding than topping off a night of hard work with an early breakfast at Dutch Eating Place... On a weekday morning right when they open, there are no lines, no crowd, and it's heaven. I'm off to bed dreaming happy dreams well before the crowd settles in.
(5)
Melissa O.
If you're looking for breakfast in the Reading Terminal Market, the Dutch Eating Place is where to go. Just look for the crowds and you'll find a diner-like atmosphere with counter space and stools. When I went, I ordered the blueberry pancakes with a side of bacon. The blueberry pancakes were good, huge, and moist. They were like most blueberry pancakes you can get at a traditional diner. What blew me away was the bacon... Twisted and piled high on top of one my pancakes, I thought they were going to be chewy and under-cooked. Instead, they were heavenly strips of perfectly cooked meat. When I put them in my mouth, the taste was incredible and the texture was perfect. It pretty much dissolved in my mouth. Could it get any better?
(4)
Kristin W.
Phenomenal fresh-squeezed orange juice, the best I've had in the city. I opted for simple and ordered two over-easy eggs (fresh!), sausage (a peppery and deliciously spiced link), with wheat toast (comes pre-buttered - get the butter on the side if you want to manage quantity or evenness of distribution). I also got a side of potatoes that were cooked to a soft perfection (not for those who require a little potato crunch). My only wish is that you felt less rushed to turn over your spot to the next patron and that there were bag hooks under the bar so you wouldn't have to choose between the floor and clutching your purse to your lap.
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Virginia C.
Inside Reading Terminal and waiting for at least 20 minutes to get a seat, this is the best breakfast/brunch place for dutch comfort food. Nothing fancy- just people that know how to cook eggs. Get anything with eggs and their breakfast sandwiches with ham is better than most. Don't forget to finish off your meal with an apple dumpling. And, our tab for 2 came out to less than 15.00. O- the dutch do it so right!
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Wen D.
Tried the apple dumpling with whipped cream. It was heavenly! There was a long line for a seat so we got it to go. It's closed on Sundays, unfortunately.
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Mike S.
Simply put, you probably won't find food that is this good for a price this low anywhere else in the city. It's as good as Mom's home cooking... but your Mom probably didn't make food this good, no offense. Unless she's Amish. Maybe. I had the tuna club after a bowl of chicken corn soup. Absolutely delicious and decent portion size. She had the bbq pork sammy with wizzzz. Also awesome. All the folks around us were having breakfast still and it all looked amazing. I'll definitely try the blueberry pancakes or apple french toast next time we're here.
(5)
Joshua K.
I went for lunch (the line at Di'nics was too long) so apparently I missed what this place is known for, breakfast. We sat down and were handed a menu which clearly had not been wiped or cleaned in god knows how long. Ok, small strike, but as an FPP, you make mental notes and as was expected, one thing leads to another. We both ordered the turkey and mashed over stuffing. I'm thinking "yeah, thanksgiving, this should be good!". It wasn't. Cold, canned gravy over turkey and some sort of bread from last week. It wasn't expensive so I didn't put up a stink I just ate it quickly planning to wash it down with LaColombe and Termini Brothers. Then, it happened. I watched the waitress, who doubled as a busser, not washing her hands between trips already, take a tissue, blow her nose into it and throw it out. Sounds normal right? She proceeded to go to the hand sink, birdbath water onto her hands and dry them on her apron... Trying hard to keep my food down now as things like these are not isolated, I requested a check and suited up to leave. Someone who wore no gloves for the entire service through food, bussing, waste removal and such just showed me a level of cross-contamination that would have scared a prison inmate. You can keep your breakfast and it's down home appeal, my second star for this place was not calling the city health inspector. -J
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Meishka M.
The Amish are awesome...I have a soft spot for this kind of food and I try to come here every Saturday to get my fix. The hot turkey sandwich is ridiculous...the burgers are awesome and the apple dumpling is out of control! wash it all down with a fresh lemonade and you are all set. Breakfast is also good. get the Scrapple...if you dare :)
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Laurie W.
Apple dumpling. Warm. Dump some cream on it. Yes, some more. Don't feel bad about it. You can cut corners somewhere else, or not. This is the real deal. There is comfort food and then there is what my friend called "Rumspringa on a plate." Have some water or some coffee to cut it. Allow Becky, the lovely girl in the traditional dress and sneakers to charm you while you eat it. Share it with someone you love. Day = made. I wish we'd gone for a full breakfast, but I'll be back soon enough. It topped off the great fun I had visiting the market perfectly. What a gem of a place to have downtown.
(5)
Joyce L.
If you are looking for a budget friendly breakfast diner, this place is delicious! The line on a Friday at noon wasn't too bad. They tend to seat people in waves. One egg with sausage and toast (oh btw, they use margarine) is around $4 Don't forget a cup of tea to cut the grease!
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francis d.
the line moves faster than you would expect. It always looks more daunting than it actually is. Definitely try the apple dumpling.... wow just wow. As for the rest of the food, I mean it's pretty standard breakfast food (I've only had breakfast here). If you happen to be at reading terminal in the morning, I would recommend this place for the amish experience and the apple dumpling.
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Ida C.
On one of those educational family vacations that I only appreciated in my adulthood, I was dragged unwillingly to Lancaster, PA to learn about the Amish. I was predictably bratty through the various farm and cultural tours, but when it came to the food section, I was transformed into an eager and attentive (if also gluttonous) tour participant. It was a magical day when I tried my first corn chowder, and even more importantly, my first apple dumpling. The Amish apple dumpling is a deceptively simple yet life changing dessert. I've often relived the magic of that moment at Dutch Eating Place in Reading Terminal Market. Their apple dumpling ($2.75) is quite authentic and delicious. A whole cored apple is spiced with cinnamon or nutmeg and wrapped in pastry dough with the apple intact. Then the whole thing is baked and buttery brown sugar and cinnamon syrup is drizzled on top. As a fatty complement, the apple dumpling comes with cream on the side. PARTING THOUGHT: If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, I'm pretty sure that an apple dumpling from Dutch Eating Place not only keeps the doctor away but also keeps a person healthy, wealthy and wise...
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Chirag P.
Just a simple Dutch dine-in... the food is done quickly and done right. I've only been for breakfast, but I've heard great things about their lunch time meals as well. I got the apple cinnamon french toast w/ turkey bacon, overall really good, just wish there was a little more apple on the toast. The turkey bacon were nice big slices and just the right amount of crispy edges... add a little syrup on there with the french toast and it was a perfect paring. They have fresh squeezed OJ as well, but it tasted a little weird to me, maybe it was just those specific oranges. They also have scrapple... I think it's like Philly's version of spam, but I refuse to try it... just looks weird. The staff are extremely friendly and the meal's are a good value. Check it out in the Reading Terminal when you're there.
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Steve T.
We thought we were getting true Amish breakfast...we were not getting good they would personally eat! The eggs tasted fresh farm eggs, but their bacon, bread and pancake syrup (the cheap stuff) were what you can buy at any major grocery chain. I should have known by their cheap prices since other Amish stands sold authentic foods (jam, honey, maple syrup, etc.) for more than what we paid for breakfast. They place is usually packed but probably for the cheap prices. Not impressed! They had friendly services...that was the only highlight.
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Kate M.
It's a good thing I don't live near the Dutch Eating Place, I'd have breakfast there too often. The apple dumpling was delicious, and it wasn't even warmed up, I can only imagine how much better it would be warmed up. Mmmmmmmmmm I had a scrapple and egg sandwich. It was good, big, way too much food for me, but very good. You're not going to find any fancy breakfasts here, this is your standard diner breakfast fare. And they are very good at it. There are more seats at the counter than I expected, or you can get your food "to go" and take it to one of the seating areas in Reading Terminal Market.
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Bruce B.
I used to love this place more than you could imagine, in fact my butt has graced their stools more times than I dare to count Having said that, my last few dinning experience there let me feeling unfulfilled. For one thing, the prices are through the ceiling, it cost me $10 for an ordinary breakfast that was just plain ole tasteless. I ordered Egg over medium, Sausage, Home Fries with onions and toast and coffee. well the eggs came out runny with the whites not firm, the Sausage was two 2 inch pieces that looked like a Tic Tac on a Whale next to the mountain of dried out Home Fries with my barely cooked Onions lazily thrown on the top of the Potato's. The Coffee was weak and the toast was barely kissed with butter. While I was trying to force my $9.89 breakfast, a Amish kid gave me a free small calender and I asked him "where's the calender with the sexy Amish girls on it". He recovered well and replied"we're out of those' and apparently I was out of a good Breakfast.
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Felicia D.
Years before Honey's or Sabrina's ever furled their brunch-y banners, the bearded ringmaster of the Dutch Eating Place was nourishing the masses vying for a place at his double-U counter in the Reading Terminal Market. You won't find stuffed french toast or upmarket huevos rancheros here, but rather well-executed and inexpensive fundamentals of Pennsylvania homestyle food: corned beef hash, roasted turkey with gravy, handcut French fries, and warm apple dumplings gilded with heavy cream. Service by the Amish staff is soft-spoken and speedy; they have been at this for years, and it shows. For out-of-towners, this could very well be the meal they have in Philadelphia and remember for years.
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Lauren M.
We ate here twice on our trip to Philly, on a Friday morning we were able to snag a place at the counter pretty quickly, on Sat am it was pretty crowded so we got take away and were able to eat it at a nearby table. Service is fast, food is plenty and tasty and everything is cheap. I got OJ and an omelete, plus their special dumpling -- although they forgot to bring this so I had them take it off at the end as I was too full. Everything was good, although the potatoes weren't anything special. I got the same thing the next day, with the applie turnover, my husband got the breakfast sandwich and pancakes. Don't expect gourmet, they don't ask you what kind of bread you want as it's only white bread for example, and I think American cheese over the omelet, but regareless, it's tasty, filling and cheap. Highly recommended. Oh and they definitely go heavy on the cream for the apple dumpling, we could only have a few bites, but it was worth it.
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chris and rebecca k.
5 stars for the apple dumplings!!! We jut happened to pass by... And we're drawn in by the apple dumplings. SOOoooo... delicious and satisfying. Geez... We weren't even hungry. But it was that good!!
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pauline l.
On nom nom nom nom. Can we eat here, like, always? Holy cow this place is good. When I got there, I was intimidated by a seemingly long line, but I was seated with my odd number party within 15 minutes and had breakfast bliss in front of me in another 10. Wow. Despite being swift and efficient, our group's server was very friendly in responding to drink substitution questions. She got fresh squeezed fruit juices out to us quickly, and our food came soon afterwards. Everything was simple, yet super fresh. My pancakes were smothered in butter (score) and the turkey bacon was super satisfying. The blueberries in the pancakes tasted like they were freshly-picked. And, the server also volunteered to split our single apple dumpling into three small bowls... needless to say, the apple dumpling itself was TASTY. So awesome! I'm so happy I ate here and I only wish they were open on Sundays too!
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Jonah W.
I was visiting Philly and looking for a place for breakfast that wasn't a chain, and I found the DEP here on Yelp. It was only about half a mile from my hotel so I walked there. I was a little confused upon arriving, because I hadn't realized it was inside the Reading Terminal Market ... I had been expecting a stand-alone restaurant with an entrance from the street, but you have to go into the Market and wander around a little bit to find it. The seating arrangement is all counter-facing stools, and when I got there at 9a.m. it was about 80% full. The server was a young, shy Amish girl, behind the counter, who took my order politely and proficiently. I got a short stack of pancakes and two scrambled eggs; my order arrived within five minutes of placing it. The pancakes were good - not too heavy, and with a generous portion of soft butter for smearing both of them. That's a big plus in my world, because pancakes need saturating with butter, and hard, cold butter is not good for that purpose. Everything else was fine. The coffee is a little weak, but it's what I expect from diner fare, and not at all disappointing. The whole meal cost me less than $8, and I think it was a bargain. While I didn't talk with my neighbors, I did overhear a number of conversations and could tell the place was a good mix of regulars and not-so-regulars. It was a pleasant atmosphere, and it was fun to wander through the market afterward to walk off some of my breakfast. If you're not looking for some avant garde, free-range, gluten free "experience, I say you should check it out.
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Gene K.
Go here for breakfast and get the blueberry pancakes or French toast. Both are accompanied by a large slab of a sweet yet salty butter. Super crowded but our food came out super quick. Next time I'm in Philly I'm skipping the liberty bell and going directly here.
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Yen T.
Maybe I'm just used to chicken pot pie that looks like a pie. The one I got here was more like chicken noodle soup and they gave me a dinner roll with it. i was disappointed. The flavors were good - it just wasn't what I had ordered. A friend got the ruben and she said that it was one of the best rubens she has ever had. I guess if I'm ever in Philly again - I'll have to try the ruben.
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Sirinda S.
I'm a huge chicken pot pie fan and am always looking for new ones to try. The Dutch Eating Place's chicken pot pie isn't close to being a traditional pot pie with the flaky crust and all. Instead it looks more like a chicken dumpling stew, and it's so delicious that I don't even miss the crust. The "pot pie" is full of hearty chunks of chicken and tender dumplings. The soup is really flavorful. You can get it in 3 sizes ( a small cup, a medium size that comes with coleslaw and bread, and a large container). The only reason I got a small was because I wanted to save room for dessert. In addition to the good food, the people who work there are friendly and informative. I wish I wasn't allergic to apples because their apple dumplings look mouthwateringly delicious.
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Calvin H.
I have dreams about waking up to a yummy breakfast from the Dutch Eating Place. Well, maybe not, but I still think it serves up some of the best American breakfast food I've had anywhere (apple dumplings count as breakfast, right)? I took some friends who were visiting me from DC here and they absolutely loved it. The next time they came, they insisted on coming again. I happily obliged. The apple dumplings are more like mini apple pies that you can have for breakfast (if only because they're serving them at breakfast). Amazing, but you probably want to split one if you want to try the other things on the menu. The portions they serve are very generous. The second time we came, we split 2 breakfasts between the three of us (all of us big eaters) and we could barely finish. Breakfast #1: western omelet with toast and home fries. Breakfast #2: apple cinnamon French toast with turkey bacon. All very, very good. My only quibble was that the hot butter nearly melted through the styrofoam containers. Ew. :( If you're in Center City in the morning, get in the back of the long but fairly quickly moving line and get yourself some breakfast here!
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Christa N.
Affordable and tasty breakfast! I had the blueberry pancakes and bacon - both were very good. The counter staff was very friendly and checked in regularly. I would eat here again if I was in the area.
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Van H.
I like this place. Simple "sit down at a stool" small diner with pretty good food and being from the left coast has this kind of amazing "are they really Amish? and why are they here" kind of twist which I like. The food is not amazing, like many places in Philly (which has spoiled me), but it is good.
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Robyn H.
I've never had an apple dumpling before. Best believe I'll be returning to D.E.P. for more! Easily one of the best apple desserts I've ever tasted. Perfect apples... not too hard, just the perfect amount of sweetness and heated to perfection, topped off w/ a mound of whipped cream. Heavenly!
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Amanda E.
Quick (once you sit/order), affordable and damn good. Scored a seat at the bar on a busy Friday morning (looked normal). Was overjoyed to see a beautiful slab of scrapple delivered to my neighbor. Coffee served up quick; strong and piping hot. Smartly served in a to-go container. Went with the egg + scrapple platter with a small side of grits. Obviously more than necessary, but I wanted to see if they served up real, homestyle grits. And they do it right. Unlike greasy spoons in NoVa, they season the grits before serving alongside fresh butter. No salt needed. The scrapple was amazing. I would have bought an entire block if I had a cooler to store it for the drive home. Eggs perfectly cooked over medium. Franky N. attacked a ham + egg sandwich. Thin sliced ham piled on fluffy almost-scrambled egg. Wowza. Instead of cabbing to our next destination, walking was the healthy and much needed choice.
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Cha Cha W.
There were 2 things I really wanted to do after months of traveling through Asia. 1) Take a long hot shower and 2) scarf mashed potatoes and a slice of apple pie. This was so much better. My first time with an apple dumpling, the taste is to become what all apple dumplings in the future shall be compared to. Gooey crust, not too sweet sauce loaded with cinnamon wrapped around a whole baked apple, just right enough for me to devour whole with an extra helping of cream drizzled on top. Not the healthiest thing I've ever eaten, but I was assured, each morsel came with heaping helpings of love, love, and love. The mashed potatoes were yummy too...looking across the counter, I wish I saved room for that chicken pot pie. After months of no English, the friendly ladies at the register didn't think anything of it when it took them three tries and 5 minutes before I verbalized my order. So much kindly patience. I'll surely be back for more next time I'm passing through.
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Micah P.
The only thing I got at Dutch Eating Place was the Apple Dumpling, so I can't rate it at a 5 yet... but omgosh! I absolutely loved the apple dumpling! It comes fresh, hot, with some whipped cream.. and it is huge! I am the biggest fan of anything hot apple with something nice and cool, like ice cream, or whipped cream, in this case. I recommend stopping by this place to see for yourself, esp, if you are a hot apple fan like me. :)
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Genevieve B.
We ordered breakfast here. We just went a head and got take out as it was incredibly crowded and I wasn't going to wait just to sit in their tiny eating area. We got the blueberry pancakes, a side of scrapple an apple dumpling with heavy cream and the fresh squeezed O.J. The pancakes were great, with a big slab o'butter, though I believe the blueberries were from frozen. The scrapple must have been deep fried and it was delicious. The O.J. was very tasty as well. I had to eat the apple dumpling later, because I was so full! That also was pretty good, perhaps my only wish was that they used a more tart apple, and also I think it would go best with ice cream, so maybe next time I would get a tray of them (they had a couple round trays with 3-4 apple dumplings by the register, ready to go) to go and eat them that way! Service was very friendly which was a testament to the staff seeing how crazy busy it was.
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Katarina M.
Wow so good. Best breakfast I have ever had I do believe. Definitely the best breakfast in Philly. I love the Amish!!! I went for the first time a couple weeks ago with my girlfriend, and then again with my parents last weekend! So good. Take all out-of-town visitors here. With my gf: we split Cinnamon apple French toast (TO DIE FOR), blueberry pancakes (TO DIE FOR), two eggs and bacon (very good eggs and bacon!!!), and a side of homefries (they weren't our favorite...much too bland unfortunately). We also had a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice each (we're from Florida, we've had better). All in all, we were obviously stuffed, and the check? $20 plus tip. Such good prices!!! And the food is SO good. The butter...oh wow the butter. They serve their carbs with a nice big serving of farm-fresh butter and man is that butter the best butter I've EVER had. Slather it over whatever they give you, I'm telling you! Went back with my parents and it was still amazing. We had blueberry pancakes and cinnamon apple French toast again, and my dad got the omelet (I think it had tomatoes, peppers, cheese, ham, maybe one more thing, could definitely be wrong). It was a really good fresh omelet, only complaint was that the mix-ins were not at all evenly dispersed. But we polished it off just fine! Also, with my parents, got to try the ample dumpling! Split three ways, warmed up and served with whipped cream, oowee. Good stuff. It's kind of like apple pie but I don't think there's any cinnamon. Just really good, you gotta try it. Oh, and the service is great. So friendly. And the line can get pretty long, but the longest I had to wait was like 12 minutes. Ohhhh so worth it. EAT HERE. Oh, and bring CASH. Cash only.
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Britt W.
DO NOT GET THE CHICKEN POT PIE!!!! because it is not a chicken pot pie at all, its more of a chicken noodle soup. If i wanted chicken noodle soup I would of ordered that. BUT I DIDN'T! and i was very disappointed when I received my meal. And the soup wasn't even that great to even start to make up for it. I got pancakes too and those were better, but not like anything I haven't had before. The prices are kind of high and I don't see myself going back any time soon.
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Kemi A.
Am I being harsh in my rating? I dunno. Came here on a Sat for brunch. There was a line but I think I waited less than 2mins. The options are your typical breakfast options, the thing here is that it's just fresher I guess. I went with scrambled eggs, blueberry pancake, hot chocolate and scrapple. What is scrapple? beats me! I just wanted to try something new I guess. Twas okay...a tad bit salty but it complimented the sweet syrup of my pancake. I ate pretty quickly, done in line 20mins. The staff were friendly and polite. I don't think I got something here that I found SOOO out of the norm. Would I return SURE. I like the feel of it and I'm one to support a lil'buisness like this one. Next time I think I'll branch out and try other things on the menu.
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Dan T.
Great breakfast in the Reading Terminal Market. Very croweded.
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B V.
Man listen....if you love food, this is the place. They have everything! Loved the blueberry pancakes. Also had the peanut butter pudding. What??!! Delicious.
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LaShonda R.
I decided to take my kids here Saturday morning for a breakfast outing. Here's what we ordered: 2 Pancakes French Toast 2 Orders of Bacon (3 pieces each) Grits 1 Egg Over Easy w/ Toast 2 Lemonades (one size only) Total Cost $21.56 There was no way I was sitting on a bar stool with a 1 year old nor begging my 3 year old to keep still so he doesn't fall and crack his skull so we got our food to go and found a general seating section. Once we sat down and opened our Styrofoam containers here's what we found.... *The pancakes were large but epic in proportion? I think not. My 8 year old devoured them, alongside an order of bacon, with no problem. *The french toast comes with 3 pieces of bread. It wasn't too eggy and was cooked thoroughly. Once it comes off of the grill they generously douse it in cinnamon sugar. * My grits were a 6, obviously not seasoned at all prior to being given to me. That's fine though because they gave me about 2 tablespoons of butter and I doctored them up with salt/pepper packets near the counter. *My egg was however cooked perfectly. 5 stars here. * The bacon...meh. They put both orders in one container and honestly it was more like bacon bits than bacon slices. It was hard for me to share out pieces because everything was so broken up. 1 or 2 pieces were pure fat so I had to toss them. It's also LADEN with salt. I'll give D.E.P. 3 stars for the breakfast. The french toast was by far the best part of the order but they didn't serve anything that I couldn't make at my own house at equal or better quality. I'll give it a 3 because nothing really turned me off but nothing wowed me either. Service was quick and friendly.
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Lauryn Z.
When I first tried Dutch Eating Place about a year ago, it was a crazy busy day at Reading Terminal Market and there was no way we were going to get a seat anytime soon, so we chose to order breakfast to go. I ordered two eggs and toast, my boyfriend ordered the pancakes. Before long, they called our name and handed us two styrofoam boxes of food. We made our way to a cramped empty table in the market seating area and proceeded to have our breakfast. I wasn't really impressed - maybe it had something to do with the over-easy egg in the styrofoam container that just didn't sit too well with me. We returned about 7 or 8 months later and got a seat this time- what a difference this made! Dutch Eating Place is about having the complete Amish breakfast experience. The friendly service, the home-cooked food, the farm fresh ingredients...Both times I've been back, my eggs have been cooked perfectly, and the home-fries browned with just the right amount of crisp. My boyfriend most recently ordered the turkey burger with fries...the preparation was very simple, however all ingredients used were fresh and the burger was very tasty as well. Lastly, the prices are very reasonable. This is the kind of place you can rely on for a good simple breakfast. Its on my list for sure- worth the wait to get a seat.
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Helena K.
Hot damn, the Amish know how to cook up some breakfast! I breakfasted here twice on a recent business trip to Philly and will continue to dream about it long after I've gone. It's fast, delicious, and inexpensive as all get out. Day one: apple cinnamon French toast and, on the side, butter so fresh it could've been scooped right out of the churn. Maple syrup so good, I could just die. And coffee, sweet coffee. For $10 I bought the greatest t-shirt I have ever owned: "Start Your Day the Amish Way" written around a drawing of a massive stack of pancakes, a pat of butter on top, syrup cascading down. I plan to, from this day forward, live my life by this directive. Day two: the woman who took my order asked, "weren't you here yesterday?" and I sheepishly admitted that I just can't get enough. She smiled non-judgmentally, completely understood. I ordered a hot apple dumpling with heavy cream. I didn't even feel fat after I ate it. I watched a young woman slather butter all over a huge griddle of turkey bacon; the butter hissed and melted and, I tell you, that's the only time I didn't turn my head away from watching meat being cooked and I've been a vegetarian for nearly twenty years. I still haven't been here for dinner. I really want to try their mashed potatoes I hear so much about.
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Kerrie T.
I walked in just after 9am on a Thursday morning. It was crowded, but I was able to grab a seat right away. The incredibly pleasant counter woman took my order right away. I ordered some fresh squeezed OJ and a shortstack of blueberry pancakes wtih a side of bacon. HOT DAMN! The food and juice came up quickly and it was all crazy good. The best pancakes I've ever had, hands down. There was a great compliment of blueberries. The pancakes were fluffy and delicious. Bacon was good, nice big pieces. The fresh squeezed orange juice was actually freshly squeezed. It was sooooo good. I didn't order a coffee as it looked to be sort of generic and I am a coffee snob. I was able to get my fix at another place within the market. I can't wait to go back and try the apple dumplings!
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Norwin E.
One of my favorite spots at Reading. Home-made, wholesome food. the turkey sandwich smothered in gravy is just ridiculous and good. Their apple dumplings are also really good too. And this was where I had scrapple for the very first time--not bad! I like how it's a diner-esque place in the middle of a marketplace. seats are usually filled, but there's a high turnover rate. Gotta go here if you love or never had food made by Amish. Beware it's cash only and closed on Sundays
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Jared G.
Imagine a foggy walk through Reading Terminal on an early rainy Saturday afternoon. Even with dark shades the fluorescent lights are too bright. You need grease. You need coffee. You need it now. The Dutch Eating Place will hook you up. There's nothing fancy about this refreshingly simple lunch counter. They serve breakfast til 3pm. Their sticky buns are phenomenal with raisins and walnuts. A heaping pile of home fries and omelet-y goodness will arrive with lightning speed, and you will be able to hide in the openness of anonymous tourism.
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Jessica R.
Dutch Eating Place is the best of all worlds - delicious, cheap, fast and super friendly service! I had one of the breakfast specials - apple cinnamon french toast with turkey bacon and orange juice. The orange juice was fresh and just what I was craving. The french toast came covered in cinnamon and butter (note that they are very heavy handed with the butter, which makes it delicious, but probably not the best choice for the health conscious). I added maple syrup and enjoyed every bite of the fluffy sweetness. I thought the turkey bacon was fine, but I'm not a huge breakfast meat person so it wasn't the highlight for me. My two friends and I split an apple dumpling for "dessert." The waitress offered to divide it into three cups (what service!) and each portion came topped with the perfect amount of whipped cream. Personally, I feel an apple dumpling takes what is already a great dessert (apple pie) and makes it even better. An apple dumpling already has everything mixed together so there is no need to worry about getting the right crust to filling proportion on your fork (or having to worry about just having crust left at the end) - every bite is crust/filling/whipped cream perfection. The non-food parts of the experience were just as great as the food. As mentioned above, the service was wonderful. The girl helping us couldn't have been nicer and more genuine. Although the line seems visually endless, it moves quickly, largely aided by the super efficient service - you literally have food in front of you less than ten minutes after you sit down. The amazing thing was I didn't feel rushed at all, which is a very hard thing to achieve at a place where efficiency is key. The bill was placed very discreetly in front of me and the server didn't ask me if I wanted my plate cleared until it was very obvious that I was done. 5 stars all around!
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Anna M.
I've only ever had their blueberry pancakes and bacon and I am completely hooked on their pancakes! It is the fluffiest, most delicious pancake i've ever tried. Service is great as well. I'm excited to try more.
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Kaitlin L.
Breakfast (more specifically, brunch) has become quite the fancy event in the past few years: mimosas, stuffed french toast, 3-4 different specials.. When you're craving just a down right delicious breakfast without all the fuss, Dutch Eating Place is exactly what you're looking for. Chicken and Waffles, amazing Blueberry Pancakes, scrapple and breakfast sandwiches are well executed and heavy on the salt, butter, and in the words of Carla Hall, heart. There is some serious love (and cholesterol) in their dishes. So if you haven't ventured to this side of Reading Terminal, make it a point to do so. If there is a line (and there will be a line) be patient, it will be worth your time!
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Steven T.
Tried a variety of breakfast dishes including the pancakes and while the food was good is was nothing fantastic or out of this world. There was a small line, that moved quickly, service was fast and efficient, food delivered almost immediately, plain looking with no frills. Food 3 Service 4.5 Value 5+ Atmosphere (I like it ) 5 Total 4.375 Bottom Line: Go there for good value, decent food, and too say that you have been, not for some sort of food nirvana.
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Joyce T.
Best mashed potatoes EVER!!!
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Michael G.
Each time I visit Reading Terminal Market, I feel like I need a tour guide to the food choices. There is always a nice small line at this place so I decided to check it out for brunch one afternoon. Dutch Eating Place has an amazing menu of food that will rock your world. They have plenty of breakfast choices if you choose, or if you are looking for more of a lunch type meal they have that too. I had the "Thanksgiving Plate" type meal... Something about roast turkey if I remember correctly. It was essentially an open faced turkey sandwich with crandberry on the side and on two pieces of bread served next to mashed potatoes. I was a little disappointed that the cranberry was in a small plastic container and I didn't actually open it, I was looking for cranberry sauce like American Thanksgiving.... No can do. Oh well. The turkey was delicious, cooked perfectly with delish gravy. I didn't love the mashed potatoes...they were a little runney for me, but they tasted just fine. The fresh squeezed OJ also was amazing. Don't miss the chance to enjoy the freshness.... Excellent choice for lunch in Reading Terminal Market! Come back ya'll ya hear?
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Sam A.
apple dumplings with heavy cream- and the girls are nice.
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Heather B.
Delicious blueberry pancakes, and turkey bacon so scrumptous it tastes like ham. I mean that in the very best way. Also, it's fast and cheap! Even waiting to snag seats at the bar stools on a Saturday morning didn't take long. I'd eat here again, definitely. But next time I'll request the pancakes sans butter slab.
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Todd M.
Believe the hype, Dutch Eating Place is about as good as it gets for a diner. Read all the Yelp reviews and I have to say ; Bacon- awesome Eggs over medium- set whites with bright orangeish yolks, obviously fried in butter - awesome Hash browns- these could use some work, i do want crispness, but definitely about 3 x the portion size that was served to me at Down Home Diner across the Market and at Little Petes Coffee- manageable Boss's Egg/Bacon/Cheese sandwich- large large, reminding me of my own cooking Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice - very nice for a non coastal town APPLE DUMPLING- APPLE DUMPLING!!!!!! As one reviewer put it, put that heavy cream on there you wusses! Sooo good. My boss said it reminded him of meals back in Virginia, melt in your mouth crust and you definitely could taste the real butter and cream and sugar, not corn syrup. On a side note, for those of you who can eat the whole thing of that apple dumpling, you amaze me! We couldn't finish the one we had and ended up having to be rolled over to the convention center. Definitely will be re-visited if we find our back to Philly.
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John P.
Check your michelin stars at the door, This is simple and to the point comfort food at it's finest ran by some lovely Amish people. I had the apple-cinnamon french toast(omg), bacon, and eggs and was in heaven until the last crumb on my plate. 5 stars is within the context of other breakfast places.
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Karen C.
I don't know much about the Pennsylvania Dutch but they do two things absolutely great: butter and maple syrup. Located in Reading Terminal, the Dutch Eating Place in the Dutch Corner serves breakfast and lunch items. I had the blueberry pancakes, with fresh blueberries already in the batter. The chef scoops the batter from a humongous bucket onto the hot griddle and forms two large circles. The pancakes have a huge circumference, respectively but what the pancakes have in circumference, they lose in fluffiness, unfortunately. But when you smother the pancakes with butter and maple syrup, you just begin shoveling the heavenly combination into your mouth anyway. I've also had the burger on another occasion because I missed the cutoff for breakfast. It was a lot smaller than I thought it would be, especially in comparison to the bigger-than-your-face pancakes. It wasn't particularly great - it just tasted like a burger you make at home for yourself. The fries are shoestring and also not particularly special, but you can tell they are fresh. In the end, no trip to Reading would be complete without a stop at the Pennsylvania Dutch corner.
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Christine R.
Returned to Reading Terminal Market to bring my one friend who had never been to Philadelphia. He's a giant lover of food (foodie if you will) so I knew our first stop would be the market. We got into the city early, so we wanted something breakfasty. He was a bit overwhelmed when we were strolling the stalls, but I had done some reconnaissance work before hand and bookmarked Dutch Eating Place for a cheap and filling breakfast. There was a line to sit, so we decided just to do take out and go to the empty tables nearby and eat there. The counter service is really friendly and will take your order down to the word and ask you all the variations to which your order might be subject to (ex- heavy cream or whipped cream for your hot apple dumpling- more on that in a bit). We ordered two bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches , grapefruit juice, orange juice, and of course- one of their famous hot apple dumplings which was opted for with whipped cream. Our food came out really quickly and though it's crowded in the little alley/aisle way you can finagle your way to getting your food and all you need for meal without any issue. They also bag everything up for you. the breakfast sandwiches were thick and delicious, stuffed with eggs and bacon and delightfully cheesy. The apple dumpling (our whipped cream melted by the time we got to it, so if you can I would suggest eating first, then maybe sending someone over to get one with fresh whipped cream on top- if you can!) and it was amazing! the apple was so-so but the dumpling with the caramel and cream? delicious and rich. Best of all, our meal was 15.00. Be sure to get your ticket validated if you parked in the lot across the street.
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Linz J.
Pah. I guess the fact that I don't eat bread makes me miss all the hub-bub. I ate their eggs, and they tasted like when I cook eggs in Pam Olive Oil. Ate their potatoes, and, well, I make those better, too. They were just potatoes, not really seasoned. I needed a lot of ketchup. On the other hand, the sausage was really good. It was no little wimpy breakfast sausage most places are prone to serving. It was reminiscent of what those creepy, processed, box-meat wish they tasted like. Oh, and the coffee tasted like mud. To give credit, some of the pancakes and sandwhiches and other bread-heavy items looked like crowd pleasers. But nothing I'll come back to!
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David M.
It's hard for me to hang out in the Reading Terminal Market cause I get all confused and become completely indecisive cause there are like 100 places that are mad crazy radical awesome in there dude man bro, oh my gosh my head exploded 3 times last weekend, clean up in aisle 5, holy crow I love it. ANYWAY.... There is always a long line at the Dutch Eating Place and I always say "next time, next time". Well guess what? This past weekend was finally NEXT TIME. And I got your basic cheeseburger and fries. And it ruled. It had special Amish fairy dust sprinkled on it. Dear DEP, Thanks for some slam bangin' high quality food, Dave
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Art Q.
It was like one of those dreams -- the ones where you show up to a very public place or event naked, but with pancakes. Let me explain. I went to Dutch Eating Place this morning, purchased the finest pancakes ever made available to me, and then I walked away without maple syrup and back to my hotel room. By the time I realized what I had done, I was too far away in the misty rain blanketing the city and too ashamed at my oversight to go back. There I was in my hotel room, pancakes naked of their traditional covering save for a small pool of butter, and still, still they were delicious. Nevermind the egg over easy and sausage which were both also amazing; these pancakes are the real deal. Do I wish syrup was invited to the party? Sure. I believe anything can be made better with the addition of some maple syrup (except foods that already have some other sauce -- and even then you can make some cases), but I am glad that I didn't go the other route and defile these pancakes with anything but the best syrup possible, which is undoubtedly what was in those containers to my left at the register.
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Jill A.
Apparently, according to Thee Wise Ones (Yelpers!), I'm missing out on the breakfast at Dutch Eating Place. I'll be sure to put that on my to-try list, stat. But honestly, who needs breakfast when you can have the best mashed potatoes EVER?! Oh man, they are a big cupful of Amish love. The potatoes are on the smooth side, consistency-wise, and the gravy is so flavorful and delicious. If ever I'm in the mood for some down-home, hearty and inexpensive comfort food, it's really hard to resist the lure of this place. Goodness, it's just OH SO GOOD. I wish those lovely Amish ladies would tell me their deepest, darkest secrets: not whatever scandalous activities they did on Rumspringa, but their recipe(s) for perfect mashed 'taters and gravy. Yup.
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Erica S.
I am not Amish, but I am from rural PA, and this food is the stuff of my childhood. Hot sandwiches covered in gravy, mashed 'taters, delicious hearty soups, and DUMPLINGS. Just really good home cookin.' The service is fast and always super pleasant, the food just reminds me of my grandma. The customers are this place are always varied and diverse. Get a seat at the counter and fill up. You can't beat the prices, either. (FYI: These dudes even hung up a Steelers banner during the super bowl.) I love them. You can't get more unpretentious than this. I mean, come on, they're called "Dutch Eating Place."
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Christine R.
i had takeout and it was all good. i feel like to get the real experience i need to dine in.
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Jennie C.
Very very disappointed. I stood in line one weekend morning for the blueberry pancakes, they were cooked with ridiculous amount of butter, and then topped with another mound of butter. The result? A greasy, cloyingly sweet mess that should not be on anyone's brunch list. Will never return.
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Eliza M.
I love the Amish and boy do they make a great breakfast! On a Saturday morning Dutch Eating Place was busy. There were lines to sit down and lines to get food "to go." While waiting for our food, I watched the guy making the gigantic blueberry pancakes - yum! Things moved quickly because workers were busting a move (they're the Amish! They can build a house in like a day!). The Western omelette was delicious--you could really taste the fresh ingredients. Hashbrowns and toast (with real butter) were a nice compliment to the omelette. I would have loved to come here on Sunday, too, but they were closed. Located in the lovely Reading Terminal Market.
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Monti Josh W.
My Eggs were undercooked and gooey. The ham in the western omelet was lunch meet. The apple dumpling they are famous for was undercooked and gross. It wasn't even cooked by their kitchen. It was some premade crap that they poured half and half over. I am pretty sure everyone in the kitchen was 10 years old. That sh*t is illegal. It looked like someone had a million kids and mommy made them work in the kitchen and dress up in Amish peasant dresses.
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Rochelle R.
I was cruising the Reading Terminal for some good breakfast. I didn't consult Yelp, so again, I just looked for a place with the biggest crowds. That's how I found the Dutch Eating Place. It was cool to see this Amish business. I orded the blueburry short stack and over-easy egg. I took one bite of the pancake and was impressed. It was a very good pancake. Very moist and scrumptious. It was awesome to get this experience in Philly. I will definitely come back to try the scrapple when I come back to Philly.
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Mark W.
The best, the best breakfast I have ever had! Two cups of farm fresh milk, and apple and cinnamin french toast, amazing! Fresh butter, fresh maple syrup, ate at the counter next to a police officer. If you are ever in Philly, GO! P.S. Went back at lunch for the apple dumplings, just as good!
(5)
Matt E.
3.5 based on my meal I had but overall the place would have to be a 4. This is a great big counter(roughly the shape of an M from what I remember) in the Reading Terminal Market, in the corner by the Amish bakery. The portions are huge and the hospitality is great. The food is ok but nothing amazing. I got an open faced turkey sandwich and the turkey was pretty dry and the gravy was pretty gross, it was somewhat translucent, gelatinous, and lumpy. They definitely made up for it with their apple dumpling. You HAVE to come here for this apple dumpling with the fresh cream. It's absolutely the tastiest thing I ate in Philly besides the Amish pretzel a couple rows down at Miller's Twists. So I'm not sure about the Amish's cooking skills but they are magicians with their baking, absolute perfection.
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Krifka S.
Fun, local flavor. We brought some out of town visitors here and they loved it.A couple of people eating even moved around so we could get 5 bar stools together (all seats are at bar stools), but soon after we arrived, the line started forming. Everything ordered was really good and home-style (butter, butter, butter)-pancakes, hash and even the scrambled eggs were good and the prices fair. Get the apple dumpling!
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Georgie S.
Although I am not in the neighborhood too often, whenever I do find my self in Reading Terminal Market around any time that could be construed as breakfast I will ALWAYS stop and eat here. As they have your basic breakfast/lunch food items, it's not their original menu that makes them stand out. It's the amazing quality of ingredients they use that puts them on top. In my family whenever we go out for breakfast, we all order and egg dish and share an order of something sweet (pancakes, french toast, etc.). The eggs here taste like they came right from the farm and the butter you get with the pancakes is like someone is in the back churning the butter right there! Although I am not a huge fan of the bar stool style of seating, they turn every seat over so fast that the line never takes that long. It's better than being exposed to the elements waiting an hour for table at a restaurant which would cost you twice as much. Extra bonus is after you have brunch you can do some grocery shopping in the market and have some great produce for home!
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Chiara I.
My new go-to breakfast place for my outta-towner friends. I usually find myself getting their special, especially their apple french toast with bacon and fresh squeezed orange juice. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. There is something to be said about fresh, home-made meals. Their bacon is more like a sweet slab of meat smoked to goodness. I even tried my friends tuna melt thinking it would be watevs.... I don't know how they made it so scrumptious, but I redefined tuna melt for me. Thank you Amish for broadening my California horizons.
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Steve W.
The Dutch Eating place is kinda amazing. A comfy counter space, amazing food, and of course PA dutch charm. I tried the beef BBQ sandwich and corn and chicken chowder both of which were incredible. I'll be back for sure to try out the breakfast!
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Rob Z.
Took me a while to get around to eating here due to its hours and the vast array of breakfast and brunch options in Philadelphia. There are a lot of places that have better ambience, do more interesting breakfast type foods, etc. However, I think for pure straightforward breakfast food this may have been the best I have had here. Eggs were super fresh and perfectly cooked. Scrapple was delicious - crunchy on the outside and pleasantly mushy on the inside. And I had an apple dumpling with it which was super. Can't really be much worse for you than having pancakes or a waffle can it? Frou frou bruncheries are great and all, but we all just need a good uncomplicated breakfast now and then.
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Y H.
I don't really get the hype. This is a cute little spot with counter seating in the Reading Terminal Market. The breakfast food is pretty average. I got the blueberry pancakes. They were large and flat, and a bit too oily. Could have used a few more blueberries. The turkey sausage is cut and pan fried. Tasty but again pretty oily. The coffee is weak coffee. Prices are okay. I paid about $9 for breakfast.
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Timber W.
I think I may have ordered the wrong thing here, especially seeing how everyone else loves this place. I got a tuna melt, which was pretty ordinary. The fries that came with it were swimming in grease, and they tasted undercooked. The lemonade was great, though! My friend ordered the blueberry pancakes and said they were tasty. If I return to Philadelphia, I'll inevitably stop back by the Market and possibly the Dutch Eating Place. I'll just have to avert my eyes from the large slab of butter placed on the pancakes so I can bring myself to order them next time!
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Vivian V.
A delicious, fast, Philadelphia cultural experience. If you're at #Construct, sneak out and try it. I disagree with the reviewers who suggest getting the food to go: I enjoyed watching the no-nonsense staff work the lunch crowd. I had the chicken pot pie, which my server had the good sense to warn me wasn't a pie with crust, more like a stew with noodles. Came with a zingy slaw and a soft roll that was great for sopping up the gravy. The noodles were sweet and chewy, a good contrast with the slightly salty stew. At my buddy's behest, I saved room for shoo-fly pie. If you're not familiar with this dish, do try it sometime, though perhaps not at the expense of the apple dumpling everyone is raving about. It's a molasses pie with a crumbly top crust, served with either heavy cream or whipped cream. I didn't like the top part so much, but loved the molasses part, which reminds me of pecan pie without the pecans. I had the whipped cream, but I think the heavy cream would have gone better with the texture. I didn't dare try to steal my buddy's, though!
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Sarah D.
My mom makes fantastic chicken and waffles. I had been looking for a place in the city that serves the Pennsylvania dutch style of this dish - not the fried chicken and waffles most people are used to seeing. When I heard about Dutch Eating Place I knew I had to go. It took me a year to finally get there on a week they were serving their version of this dish. You pay nine bucks and get a styrofoam container with a waffle and chicken gravy, corn, and mashed potatoes. Sides first: pretty good. I'm critical about mashed potatoes, but these were smooth and creamy. The one thing they were lacking was some gravy, though I imagine you could always ask for this. The corn was corn, nothing special. The main attraction: good. Made slightly differently than the family recipe. Here you get a waffle smothered in a thick chicken gravy, which has bits of chicken and onion throughout. No slices or pieces of tender chicken breast - like I'm used to. The gravy was flavorful and creamy. It was good. Would I eat it again? Absofruitly. Is it better than my mom's? Well, is anything ever better than mom's?
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Thanh L.
You can't beat how fresh the food is here. The chicken is good, apple dumplings good, cinnamon rolls good, even the juice is good! Finding a seat is hard so just grab your food to go and sit at one of the tables set up in the middle of the market and enjoy!
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Barry L.
The apple dumpling is amazing! The breakfast is decent, but the homefries were alittle off. The potato's had no taste.
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Anthony O.
I was told this was the best no hassle breakfast in Philly and Wow is it good. You sit down at a 50's style diner bar and you order rubbing elbows with strangers. Within 10 minutes of ordering they bring out huge, wholesome portions of home style breakfast food. The coffee is pretty good as well, and its a great way to start a day on less than 7 hours of sleep. I couldn't recommend this more if you are in the area.
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Chris M.
Love this joint. Homemade, food from scratch. Prices are cheap, food is great. Its comfort food at its best. Big Turkey dinners, Huge sandwiches and great breakfasts. Gets crowded at lunchtime, so get there early. Its a giant lunch/breakfast counter, no tables. First come, first serve. Most ppl will move down a spot to help you fit your party. The more of you there are, the harder it will be to get seats together, the only downside. Its in the Dutch, Amish area of the Reading Terminal Market. Think its only open Wed-Sunday. (Check RTM website). The selection if great, their Apple Fritters are great. Go hungry.
(5)
Jayvie C.
This breakfast the way you should have it if you're spending a day in Philly on foot, sightseeing. Located in one corner of the Reading Terminal, Dutch Eating Place serves up awesome pancakes, sweet fresh butter and scrapple cooked the way it's supposed to be: with a crispy crust and not greasy at all. Make sure you leave room for the apple dumpling, which is big enough to share between two people, especially if having a full breakfast. Seating at the location itself is cramped, so get your food to go and sit yourself in one of the many dining areas in the Terminal.
(5)
Sam A.
We enjoyed every part of this breakfast. Blueberry pancakes were soooo good. French toast tasty. The bacon is the best. My turkey bacon was thick and awesome. OJ fresh but needs pulp. Pancake size humongous be aware.
(5)
Felicia K.
Located in the middle of a bustling indoor market (you won't be able to see the place from outside), it has a lively, bustling atmosphere. On a Saturday morning we waited a little while, but like everyone else said, the line moves quickly. I had the blueberry pancakes with turkey bacon special (5.99 including a cup of coffee); those were literally some of the best pancakes I have ever had in my life. Boyfriend and I split one of their apple dumplings... so incredibly good. Super friendly, fast service. Good prices, but pretty sure they're cash only.
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Matt S.
This hearty endorsement is for breakfast only.* The mega-buttered blueberry pancakes may be my favorite thing to eat in all of Philadelphia. I love the griddled taste of course, but the texture of the pancakes what really sets them apart -- they are just rapturously good. If you get the breakfast special combo, they throw in two more things that everybody loves: bacon and coffee -- all for just a few bucks. I have to say that their bacon is a little strange, but still tasty (it is still bacon, after all). Don't get discouraged by the lines; whether you want to sit at the counter or grab something from the takeout line, they keep things moving pretty quickly. They are closed on Sundays and also on some weekdays and they stop serving breakfast after a certain time (not sure exactly when). *I was a little too late for breakfast one day and so, thinking that the lunches would be of similar quality to their breakfasts, I gave them a try. Sadly, the lunches are pretty ho-hum. So I would consider Dutch Eating Place to be a "breakfast only" kind of joint, and am treating it as such for the purposes of this review.
(5)
Kellie C. M.
This menu changes very rarely. This ain't the point. Comfort food, baby, comfort food. Jon and I eat here at least once a week. Ham and bean soup, turkey dinners, sloppy Joe sandwiches. The owner holds court daily, coordinating plates and ushering tentative, clueless people into seats, which open frequently, but get snapped up fast. Its quite the crowd dance. Sloppy Joe's are our favorite here. Food comes in seconds. People watching, not only here, but at the whole Reading Terminal Market, is phenomenal. Shop afterward. Recharge for the city streets. But whatever you do, remember one simple rule if you're a tourist or visiting the Dutch Eating Place for the first time: SIT YOUR ASS DOWN! When there's a seat. Grab it. This is PHILADELPHIA. We have no time to coddle you.
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Chris S.
I ordered the pancakes and turkey bacon there one saturday morning and let me tell you, this place is amazing. You can tell everything was made from scratch. The butter that comes with the pancakes were obviously recently churned. The pancakes are the best I have had in recent memory. They were very fluffy and moist on the inside. Most of the time they come out dry or slightly dry but this place was on point! The bacon was the heartest couple slices of turkey bacon I have ever seen. It all tasted very fresh! The place is very cheap too!
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Cherie C.
A good place to bring out-of-town guests when visiting the market. I took a guest there to try shoo fly pie. Both of us realized we don't like it, but it was still a good experience. You don't find scrapple or shoo fly pie in many other farmers' markets! Breakfast is fresh and cheap!
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Krista A.
It's now open five days per week, yay! So, I give it five stars. You get everything you can dream of in a wholesome, old-fashioned diner. I'm sure they even make their own butter. The pancakes are my favorite. I dream about the apple dumplings. Everything is delicious. You definitely have to wait in line for 5-10 minutes on Saturdays mornings, fyi. This is a place I'd miss if I lived somewhere else.
(5)
Dynomutt F.
Late breakfast here on the first morning of the visit to Philly. Late because I stood in line forever. I won't say that it was worth the wait, because honestly, is any restaurant worth such a delay? But breakfast was quite tasty. Pancakes are huge. Not fluffy, but still great. My western omelet needed more butter, more cheese, more peppers and more ham, but it was still satisfying, and with a side of scrapple, all was right in the universe, if only briefly. One suggestion: "fresh-squeezed" does not mean that your OJ should be room temperature (which, for Reading Terminal market, is about 90 degrees). Wish I had tried an apple dumpling, but the Children of the Corn were rushing me to make way for others in line and it slipped my mind. Not that I really blame them, though, because if I had to deal with such rude regular customers every day, I'd probably want to move them along quickly, too. At least they get a fair number of non-locals coming through who don't belittle them to their faces and who actually leave tips, unlike all of the locals around us that morning. Overall, 6/10.
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Dennis L.
My sister in law told me their breakfast is really good, but I got there late and ate lunch at the dutch eating place. I had the chicken pot pie and it was ok, the cole slaw was pretty good. The apply dumplngs are definitely the star of this place. You can get whipped cream or heavy cream. I got the heavy cream and it was so damn good.
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Erik s.
cheap and fast and an average breakfast...honey still rules in my book but the apple/cinnamon french toast and pancakes are decent ... it is hit and miss with the lunch ..pot pie seems to be their claim to fame its K ... and the burger/fries is good but their turkey special was disgusting... first of all why would a "homestyle" eatery use canned cranberry sauce and wonder bread (also cheeze wiz on sub par chili dog too)?.... but worst of all was their white gravy- it tasted like cornstarch mixed w/ flour and water and looked like that gooey stuff that covers a newborn baby.. i also have a theory that fake amish work here...just a hunch i have no proof but you heard it here first. What gives them an extra star is their apple dumplings, which is a ball of sugary happiness.
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Rita M.
You absolutely have to come here for breakfast. Hands down best breakfast I have ever had in my life. Those pancakes are amazing, with fresh delicious butter and some damn tasty syrup. Plus, the fresh orange juice is delicious. So you get stuffed, and then buy some apple dumplings to take home. Doesn't get any better, really.The Amish know how to cook, that's for sure.
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John R.
VERY DISAPPOINTED - I have had breakfast there before and it has always been great. I had lunch there on 11/17 and it was SO disappointing. I ordered chicken pot pie - it came as chicken soup, no gravy - broth instead, no pastry crust and only THREE tiny pieces of shreded chicken. The roll tasted like it came from a pack you would get at the supermarket and the cole slaw was average. They gave me a fork and knife to eat the chicken pot pie with. The waitress was less than helpful - seemed like she was doing me a favor to acknowledge my presence.
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S P.
One of the best places to eat breakfast/lunch in Philly, under $10! I've been going here for over ten years and the food has only gotten better....this is where I come to get my scrapple fix, absolutely delicious...friendly staff...big portions...open faced sandwiches, pancakes, french toast, omlettes, all great....and don't leave without ordering a dumpling to go.
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Dallas T.
Good sit-down-at-the-bar comfort food fast. Only open W-Sat.
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Michael O.
Very friendly, reasonably priced, and very good. My first time trying scrapple!
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Jenn W.
Love , love this spot, located inside Reading Term. Market, stools, wait for seating , but OMG! Best breakfast, combos, includes beverage, for usually $5.99--$8.00. Can't beat "em!! The Amish do it right.My brother got the apple dumpling once, wow, Very tasty!! Haven't been going quite awhile, been trying other brunch spots, but meaning to go back there. So fresh-the ingredients. The best!! Service is attentive & quick , too.
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Jenny L.
I just came here with my boyfriend yesterday after trying a couple of times before. Once we came when it was closed on a sunday :( and once when breakfast was over. Other times it was way too crowded to wait. Yesterday we came when it opened, at 8am! There were people there, but a line didn't form until about 15 mins after we arrived. My bf got the breakfast special, 2 huge blueberry pancakes, 2 strips of turkey bacon, and coffee. His turkey bacon looked like slices of spam fried (of course the texture wasn't spammy). I got the Western omelette which came with toast. The omelette was a lot bigger than I thought. The ham in it was basically just shaved deli meat that they didn't chop up and just put in the middle. I didn't mind .. it also had sliced tomatoes, onions and green peppers. Definitely worth the money. I couldn't finish it so good thing my bf was there to help me! I also got chocolate milk which was really thick chocolate milk. Anyway it was definitely a good hearty, breakfast. We're planning to try the apple dumpling next time because we were too full to get it this time. the apple dumpling is really good with whipped cream. I had it once and it was amazing, the second time, no so much. probably because i got heavy cream instead.. Blueberry pancakes are always a win, and apple french toast may be my next favorite. So much more to try from this place!!!
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Oski B.
Came to RTM on a Wednesday at noon during my lunch break from jury duty. Their sign implies that they served breakfast all day (as well as patrons eating the daily special of blueberry pancakes), but was told when I sat down that breakfast service had just ended. The turkey sandwich w mashed potatoes and gravy was both fine and filling, but it was still a disappointment not to be able to eat breakfast at noon.
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John B.
Food was great. Server was extremely nice and efficient. Staff did an outstanding job of managing a crowd, and getting people in and out. Would go back this a.m. if they were open Sun..
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Brianna C.
Right now I am bumming through life as a bike messenger so my hang out spot is the Reading Terminal Market. I look forward to the most delicious breakfast I will have all week on Wednesdays. I don't variate too much and stick with the apple french toast with turkey bacon. Skip the coffee, its weak get a cup from old city coffee around the corner first, and get the fresh squeezed oj. No breakfast place in the city comes close to it. The service is always prompt and polite especially on weekdays. On Saturdays there is typically a wait and they are not open on Sundays. I occasionally stop by for lunch but haven't dove too far into the menu. I try to leave room for one of the delicious apple dumplings though. You can smell them from a mile away!
(5)
Jason M.
I recommend the ham loaf it's seasoned with love and served with a side of nostalgia.
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Sta t.
Delicious and affordable. The special was blueberry pancakes, turkey bacon, and coffee for $5.99. Pancakes were great and the turkey bacon was even better. I don't really know how to describe the turkey bacon but it's nothing like what you buy in the store. It's thicker, tastier, and I want more of it. It's difficult to get a seat, but you can just order from the counter and then take your food to one of the open seating areas in Reading Terminal Market.
(5)
Wes N.
Ignore the uninformed rantings and misconceptions about the Amish. Health nuts won't enjoy this place (or Philadelphia for that matter) so I suggest opening your mind, ordering something you've never heard of, and letting yourself simply enjoy a heavy, hearty meal and a uniquely local cuisine and culture. The scrapple, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich is amazing, and obviously the apple dumpling is a must.
(5)
Adolfo W.
This place had pretty decent food and portions.
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B B.
I keep getting breakfast sandwiches here and I have been happy with all of them. The price is not bad for the quality and the ability of the sandwich to fill you up without being too much. They have a selection of hot sauces on the side, which help to make those mornings that I purchase a sandwich that much better.
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Chris P.
The blueberry pancakes were so good, and quite massive! I haven't had sausage links that good since I was a kid. It was a reminder of, "this is what sausage is supposed to taste like."
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Lisa S.
The only explanation I have for how such simple food can taste so good is that it is plucked from the farm on the day that they serve it. Their simple burgers and reubens are better than most in the city. If you want something more healthy, the chicken and dumplings are perfect on a cold day. The home made lemonade is also delicious and the curved diner-counter set up makes it perfect for solo or group dining.
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Annie C.
Although the menu is simple, the seating is counter only, and it made my hair smell like grease, I really love this place. First thing we noticed at around 9:30 AM on a Saturday, the waiters and waitresses are super efficient! The food is fast and the line for a seat goes quickly. Our section's waitress was also super friendly and patient with answering questions about scrapple fundamentals and drink substitutions. Second, the food was fresh and well-made! My grapefruit juice tasted exactly like biting into a grapefruit, and the food was in front of us before I took a third sip. My eggs were perfectly done. It's not hard to cook eggs over easy, but much more expensive places often get it wrong - too well-done or the whites sometimes still jiggle - not very sexy. Mine here were perfectly done. And how was the scrapple? It was great. Crisp on the outside reminiscent of bacon, soft on the inside, like a heavy mashed potato. Spiced very well. The waitress told me she liked to eat it with maple syrup, and that really took it up a level! We ended our brunch with a 1/3 each of their apple dumpling with whipped cream. The warm and flaky apple pie like chunk made the whipped cream foam in delight. It might be the best apple dessert ever. This is definitely a must try for anyone in the area, and you'll definitely be rubbing elbows with the locals. (My next seat neighbor told me to get the scrapple fried hard, which I will try next time). For less than $7.50 for food and fresh juice, this place is a gem in so many ways.
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kathy t.
recommend: -hot apple dumpling w/ heavy cream (that now comes in a little pitcher and you can douse your dumpling and arteries in glorious cholesterol) -lemonade and fresh squeezed OJ note that: -the chicken pot pie is closer to chicken w/ dumplings as there is no crust, rather there are doughy bits mixed into the creamy chicken stew -there is a takeout window on the side by the aisle and the service is relatively fast -pancakes are ~8" diameter -the barbequed beef sandwich is almost like chipped beef with bbq sauce (+/- depending on what you expect. I'm not a fan and would rather go to Dinic's for a sandwich.) -only counter top seating so a little difficult for groups to chat
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Bianca L.
I think a perfect Saturday morning in Philly starts with breakfast at the Dutch Eating Place. I've been for lunch a few times, but whenever I'm craving blueberry pancakes, I find myself sitting on a bar stool here. I also usually coerce my husband into getting eggs with toast and scrapple so I can scam off of him. Add a cup of fresh squeezed OJ and I'm in heaven. I'm not a fan of turkey with gravy & biscuits or chicken pot pie, but these are definitely crowd favorites at the Dutch Eating Place. We've had lunch here too (the tuna melt is yum!) but often find ourselves elsewhere in the Market if wanting non-breakfast. The food is straightforward and wholesome and service is always terrific. I find that if you go with any more than 3 people, they'll do their best to accommodate you but you will definitely have to wait in line a little longer. Oh, and if you have room for the awesome apple dumpling afterwards, get it either with the whole cream they offer or ask if they'll mind if you run to bassett's for a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream to melt on top....yum...
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bret s.
Very fun to have the "amish" making your food. I'm a bit skeptical because I did see them using a microwave in the back, and I'm not quite sure the toast I had was made on a farm. But for the experience it's worth the price, and that apple dumpling was yummy.
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Isaac H.
Quite delicious. Very reasonable prices for good fresh cooking. I ate a BBQ Pork sandwich with fries and it was very good and only about $6 and change.
(5)
A. B.
down home Amish cooking, with very friendly service to top it. Must go on any Philly visit, especially for breakfast for a very authentic Philly experience
(5)
Scott L.
This review is based only on the apple dumpling. I had no idea what to expect. Upon eating this dumpling I found it to be the singular, best apple dessert that I have ever eaten, perhaps the greatest dessert ever. It's unbelievably perfect in every respect. I just lowered my stars to 4 since I had lunch. A sloppy joe. It wasn't bad but nothing great. I think I would come here just for the apple dumpling.
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Tyson G.
Great spot inside the Reading Terminal Market. The people are super nice despite how busy they are and the setting makes you feel right at home. I had an omelette and it was tasty and not super oily. The people next to me had some sort of blueberry pancake or something and they were raving out it. If you are in the area and want a good b'fast for not that much money, check it out.
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Francisco F.
Is this the equivalent of white soul food? I had a turkey sandwich , with mashed potatoes, which was drenched in gravy. Yes, it was delicious. My wife had the BBQ beef sandwich with french fries. Yummo. I wanted to have it all. Even though it was around 2pm they were making blueberry pancakes. I almost jumped on that bandwagon. I wanted to eat all my meals here during my stay here in Philly. A must go to if you are in Philadelphia.
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Debbie Chiou S.
the apple dumpling tastes like a cinnamon bun with apples inside. they're pre-made though, then microwaved, i think. it was ok when piled with a mound of whip cream.
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Nicole R.
Appalling use of child labor aside, the Amish (Mennonites?) at the Dutch Eating Place are friendly and make good streudel. A hungry Reading Terminal-goer can get a decent breakfast for $4 including eggs, bread and breakfast meat. I also enjoyed the chicken pot pie which did not come in pie form but rather a delicious mess on a plate. The juice is fresh squeezed, the eggs are farm fresh but the bread sucks. It's pretty much Wonder bread, which does absolutely nothing for me. Overall, though, it is a good place for a quick morning meal.
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Brent S.
Breakfast counter that reminds me of old NJ diners. My roommate, Mel and I went for breakfast Saturday morning, about 10:30am I think. The line was already about 12 deep when we got there. Amazing how many folks are willing to wait for simple breakfast fare! We, like everyone else, decided it was even more work to go somewhere else so we waited it out. They hustle in and out well. It's a pretty well-oiled machine. We were seated in less than 20 minutes. The food..... -The coffee was good. Fresh. A little weak for my taste but nothing wrong with it. -The orange juice was fresh squeezed and a decent sized portion. -My roommate had blueberry pancakes, turkey sausage, 2 scrambled eggs. He said all were great. It did take a little bit to get syrup and he said his pancakes weren't very hot to begin with. -Mel had a scrapple and egg sandwich on whole wheat. It was out of this world! I could eat this every morning. -I ordered the apple french toast special. I think I got regular french toast. I didn't see or taste any apple. It came with turkey bacon. It was good but can I just have regular bacon cooked crispy somewhere? It was so thick it tasted more like ham than bacon. -We shared an order of home fried potatoes. They were typical griddle fried potatoes. They were fine. ----Breakfast for the three of us was $29.00 All in all, the food was very good but I didn't have the life changing experience i so often read about . I'd go back anytime, but I'm not making this my go to breakfast spot. It's a three star place for me but the scrapple was sooooo good it gets an extra star!
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Laur T.
After all the hype about apple dumpling, I had to come by to try it for myself. I am a fan or apple pies and the likes so had no problem with my order of apple dumpling (after I had just had a 1/2 of DiNic's roast pork). I guess I wasn't familiar with apple dumplings. I initially thought it was a nomanclature for apple pie but boy was I wrong. It was really kinda a mix between an apple pie and a cinnamon bun (the way it was created). The apple sauce was on the outside of the dumpling and was just fantastic! I did ask for a little whipped cream just for the fun of it but I think next time I will pass on it. Lesson learnt: if you don't like whipped cream, you're still not going to like it even if that's the way the locals have their dumplings (with cream!)
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Brendan S.
Amazing blueberry pancakes. Just watch out for the scrapple.
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Jeff E.
What's not to like...everything here is good. Personal favorites is the open faced turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes. Get the apple dumpling. Breakfast is to die for....loved this place the first time I went, and continue to love it now. Spend $540 for me, my wife and daughter to go here from DC on Amtrak. Perhaps they have a self help group?
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Veronica M.
Came early (8AM) on a Saturday morning, right when the market opened. The market was pretty empty, except this place, which already had every barstool filled up with patrons. I got the blueberry pancakes and turkey bacon, which came with coffee, and an apple dumpling. Pancakes were burned, but the parts that weren't were very good. Turkey bacon was fine. The apple dumpling that everyone raves about earns its praise in the smell, but the flavor wasn't so great. I had asked for it to be heated but it wasn't. Poured the heavy cream over it, and dug in.. only to find the pie crust was underbaked. I ate most of it anyway, because I'm not one to throw out a $3 apple, but I didn't think it was as divine as everyone claims.
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Terry C.
Do you like greasy breakfast? Do you love turkey sausage or bacon, eggs, and home fries? How about blueberry buckwheat pancakes? Apple dumplings? If you said yes to any or all of these questions, then the Dutch Eating Place is perfect for you! Breakfast and take home apple dumplings are amazing! Two summers ago, my partner was addicted to the apple dumplings, and it seemed like our fridge always had a 4 pack of dumplings! They're like little doughy pillows of heaven!
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Jenny G.
This place reminds me of my grandma and all the goodies she cooks for the family. It's homemade stick-to-your-ribs kind of food. An apple dumpling with heavy cream is a must have treat, especially on a cold day.
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Gina R.
I love the Dutch Eating Place. I always seem to gravitate here when the Dutch Corner is open, because of the home cooked feel of the food. The Chicken Pot Pie is wonderful along with the sweet tea that tastes just like the kind my mom used to make. By far the best part of the Dutch Eating Place is the Corn Nuggets. Go here soon and often for very yummy inexpensive food!
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Warren A.
The apple dumplings make a great lunch. Period.
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John M.
The best way to find this place in the RTM is to go where the line is...This place boasts some of the best breakfast in the area. The food is homemade, and the service is rushed, yet pleasant. Before you leave you must get the apple dumpling! Tasty and light on your wallet, not your stomach...yum! One more thing, don't forget to stop by the counter next door and get some fresh homemade baked goods to go. This place is always on my list when we go to the RTM.
(5)
Frank P.
The best breakfast you can get in the Delaware Valley. The western omelet is like no other you've had at any restaurant. Huge, fluffy eggs with fresh tomatoes, peppers and other delicious ingredients. The bacon is thick, crispy, not greasy. Unbelievably delicious hash browns. Incredible blueberry pancakes - light, fluffy and of course with real blueberries. Don't expect a fancy tablecloth dining experience. You're on plastic tables/chairs in the hustle-bustle of the Reading Terminal Market. But, that adds to the charm. I can't wait to go back, though my arteries probably can.
(5)
Mitch G.
I never leave town without returning promptly to the sensibility of a "home cooked" meal with my Mennonite friends here in the Reading Terminal Market. I find that I really miss the entire experience of having "Junior" ( one of the older gentlemen hosting the venue) sit you down and ensuring you get prompt no nonsense service. I have found that if you want to chat a bit with your hosts, it is a bit hard because the place is very busy. But the service is nonetheless polite. All ages of the Amish family are seen at various times helping out and I love it! Everyone plays a role in the delivery of the finest scrapple anywhere in town, freshes eggs, most blueberry filled pancakes, and best sweetly squeezed grapefruit juice! I do not even want to mention the apple dumplings that I seem to never have room for but always take away with me! This place is my comfort food jaunt. If I worked in town, I would be here weekly sitting at the counter for something! I actually relish having jury duty because I will be in proximate to be able to get there for lunch! Their fresh turkey sandwich is spectacular and generous even if the bread is not freshly baked ( my fellow critc observes). Honestly folks, for price, quality of food, and general unique Philly experiences...you must stop by and tell Junior, I sent you! Ask about all the work that they are doing to help out down south with post hurricane relief. They have been giving free labour to the folks in Mississippi and Louisiana! If you are looking for a more high-handed experience, this is not for you. You should instead get a secretly placed order to go to eat in the privacy of your own fabulous kitchen!
(5)
Reena H.
An excellent place for breakfast, and has not failed yet. The service is very good and the food is delicious! My favorite dish thus far is the apple french toast w/ turkey bacon. Cannot go wrong! For drinks, I must say the orange juice is one of the best Ive had...soo fresh!. Also, the pancakes are excellent. For dessert, the apple dumplings are very good. I do wish they were open on Sundays and served breakfast all day!
(5)
Angela K.
4.5 stars.. downgraded because of the wait/cramped barstool seating which can make enjoying these delightful items a little more awkward. I love breakfast food! yum.. The apple dumpling is AMAZING!!
(4)
Kris K.
Absolutely fabulous. Grew up going here, and now its always a stop when I'm driving to Philly to visit family in the area. Cheap, delicious homemade food and great before doing some hardcore physical labor. Food the Amish way is a win in my book. Must-haves: Blueberry pancakes and turkey bacon Apple dumpling and cream Hot turkey open-faced sandwich Grilled sticky buns ...basically everything... My husband tried a scrapple and egg sandwich and had never seen a 1-inch thick piece of that stuff. I haven't either. Consuming that he reached his scrapple quota for the next two years.
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Christina S.
I came at 8:30am on a Thursday and the dining area was full but there were only 2 or 3 people on the take away line. I don't have to tell you how good it is because there's like a thousand reviews on here for the apple dumpling but if you're like me and you don't like crowds or waiting in line get there at 8 when they open and sit and eat it at the counter. I took mine back to my hotel room which was only a block away and it lost some of the heat. I thought I would get another one on my way out of town but l completely forgot the Amish don't work on Sunday so half of the market was shut down!
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Rad B.
Went here this morning for breakfast and holy cow! we got there at 8 am and there was already a huge crowd. Many props to the owner for keeping this place running super smoothly. We were seated in 10 minutes at their bar (which is pretty cool! you get forced to talk to people). As an out of towner I was pleasantly surprised by how friendly everyone was. We ordered scrambled eggs, sausage, and french toast. +1 for the food arriving in 5 mins. We ordered fresh orange juice which was rather yummy and the food was decent (not fantastic but fresh). Definitely want to go back here to try the apple dumplings! Bottomline: friendly people, quick service and breakfast = winner!
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Kim L.
Besides the fact that I adore the Reading Terminal Market, the Dutch Eating Place is a-ok eats. Cost conscious big breakfasts, friendly service..take a seat, enjoy the diner feel and a homey meal..oh and of course, try the apple dumpling!
(4)
Alison O.
Yum! A solid brunch for $20 for two! We both ordered specials-I had the creamed chicken (essentially pot pie filling) over waffles served with mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, and coleslaw ($7.99) and he had the burger, hand cut fries and homemade lemonade ($6.99). My only complaint was that my food could have been warmer and waffle could have been crisper, but everything was tasty and HOMEMADE! My mashed still had chunks of potato and lemonade was made with lemons, sugar, and water! Also ordered the apple dumpling to eat later in the day and it was great. We only waited 15-20 minutes and it was a Saturday at 11 during the holidays. The waitress was very sweet and and I didn't mind being elbow to elbow with my neighbor- it's part of the charm. This might be my new favorite brunch spot, too bad it's closed on Sundays.
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Daniel H.
I had an omelette with rye toast and also tried the apple dumpling. It was all great. Incredibly fast service and fresh, delicious food. Now I understand that this place is essentially a breakfast counter and I am not trying to change what they are or suggest that there isn't a place for that in the food service market. After all, they probably make a killing. But I just need to mention that I felt somewhat uncomfortable eating under these circumstances literally inches from strangers. It might just be my personality. If you aren't prepared to brush knees and elbows while you eat, then you are in for some good food.
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Erica M.
I cannot believe how long it has been since I went to the Dutch Eating Place...and now I realize how much I missed it! Although I have almost always gotten the pancakes in the past (they are absolutely incredible), I decided to go with an egg white and turkey bacon sandwich today. DELICIOUS! Their food is incredible, service is quick, and the price is just right. We got 2 omelets, my egg sandwich, an order of home fries, and 2 coffees for $20 + tip. Keep in mind that this place is closed on Sundays and you may have to wait for a seat, especially if you go on a Saturday. I can't wait to go back again ASAP!
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Dennis Y.
Man it is all true. Simple breakfast menu with wholesome ingredients straight from the farm. Like ham and cheese omelet with white cheese and I thought I heard an oink somewhere. Friendly and prompt. No Amish mafia shakedowns going on here, haha! Delicious, but I will have to double up on my simvastatin.
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Jimmy V.
I went here with my girlfriend and were quite happy that we only waited a few minutes to be seated as others have said this place gets quite busy. Between the two of us, we split the blueberry pancakes and the eggs with scrapple and home fries. I can't tell you exactly what scrapple is made of but it kind of has the texture of stuffing with a crispy exterior. It didn't look very appetizing as it appears to be a very burnt piece of toast but it wasn't too bad. The pancakes had whole blueberries which was a plus but were a bit dry for my taste. We also got the apple dumplings and that was the highlight of the meal. Overall, it's a good place to get food given what you get for the money as its pretty cheap but saying that this place is outstanding would be a bit of a stretch.
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A S.
Scrunched on the side next to Beiler's Bakery, this place is small. Went for breakfast Sat 8/22 at about 9:30 am with a line of 7 before us. The line kept forming. The wait staff was WELL trained, speedy, and affable which helps the wait of about 15 min. We read here about the apple dumpling, and we got one to share among four--WOW, worth it. Our breakfast fare was great, not particularly a "breakfast-fusion" place, as it was not intended to be, but straight forward great breakfast food with people who can cook. Yum!
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Andrea J.
I have to tell you, I haven't seen such large pancakes in a while! And I didn't even order pancakes!! LOL! They looked awesome, as did the apple dumplings. Unfortunately, I went the healthy route and got eggs, toast and turkey bacon. I was surprised at the amount and quality of the turkey bacon! Big, thick slices. This place is no joke.
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Sundi P.
Amazing and the lines are so long five minutes after Reading Terminal Market opens. I had the Apple Cinnamon French toast which came with bacon and my husband had the pancakes which also came with bacon. My husband said his pancakes were very fluffy. The French toast was yummy!!
(5)
Charles S.
The best breakfast with the friendliest service at a very cheap price! I ate until I was stuffed and was very happy with everything.
(5)
Neha S.
Just one word - 'wow'! If u haven't been here, u haven't actually seen Philly! The reading terminal market is a small paradise for food lovers in the heart of the city. And the Dutch eating place is the ultimate heaven in it. We went on a weekend, so the place was pretty jam packed and there was a a bit of waiting at the eatery. After 15 mins we were given a place in their open seating area which was pretty straight yet interesting. The staff at the place is mostly Amish and thus very humble. We ordered vegetable omelette, toasts, Turkey sausage and egg on kaisar roll along with a glass of fresh orange juice and a coffee. Everything was pretty delicious, simple and comforting. But the thing that blew our socks off was their warm apple dumpling. It was clearly the best apple pie I have ever had and I am so glad I had it! A must visit place...
(5)
Noelia F.
Delish homemade comfort style food. The chicken pot pie was wonderful as was the apple dumpling.
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Chris M.
Its great food here and ive eaten something 2 days in a row. Massive Rueben and fries with leminade dat 1 and blueberry pancakes day 2. The meat in the rueben was super lean à nd the kraut on it was the best. Lemonade was over the top sweet but it worked well with the sammy. Pancakes were huge and fat swimming in butter. I do mean swimming! The only let down was the syrup. Dont go expecting a seat or if you do be prepared to wait. Avoid the rushes if you can.
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Rita D.
Visited on a Saturday morning around 8:45 - my husband and I probably waited roughly 15-20 minutes to get a spot. We had the blueberry pancakes, turkey bacon, grilled sweet roll, and scrapple. Blueberry pancakes: good, but not cooked all the way through, so they were a little dough-y. Turkey bacon: the best turkey bacon I've had Grilled sweet roll with pecans: also tasty - couldn't finish the whole thing! Scrapple: I ordered this since I was in Philly and the kind waitress said it was something to try... but I took about two bites and called it a day. Not my cup of tea. I'd say if the wait is under 15 minutes, give it a try. If not, there are other options.
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Mitch E.
This place gives me a warm, weird feeling in my heart. It's not love. It's my arteries clogging up with deliciousness. Maybe some love. Came here solo on a Saturday morning around 10, and the line had already formed. Didn't wait long. It seemed waves of people would get up at once. Maybe a 15 minute wait. It's worth it. Sat down near the back corner where it's less hectic with the crowds walking by. Could be a little annoying with people walking by starring at your food while you're trying to eat. After a big week of eating, and a wedding later that day, I couldn't eat too much. So I only got a bacon egg & cheese and they beloved apple dumpling. In all seriousness though it was the right move. People's plates are huge here. I was sitting next to three people while I ate. All of which got the pancakes or one of the breakfast dishes. None of them finished. Granted, they are not me, but for all three not to finish it means the place provides serious portions. The bacon egg & cheese is the right size if you want to get something else, and you're not splitting your meal. It's not small, but rather a good sized sandwich. I got mine on their fresh made kaiser roll. It was good stuff. And now for everyone's favorite, THE APPLE DUMPLING. Is the hype real? Yes, very much so. Not a fan of cream, so I opted for it naked. I wanted to get all nasty with it. The only request I made was for it to be extra hot. Oh baby! Now I kept reading these reviews, claiming that it's really big (I swear I'm not trying to sexualize this review, it just seems that way), but I devoured this baby like it was nothing. Piece of cake. The service is wonderful. They are always smiling, despite working at 10 am on a Saturday. The manager came by and checked up on me. The people next to me started a conversation with me. Probably because they felt bad for me being all by myself, that and my hideous face. If you're visiting Philadelphia, make sure you get yourself here for some breakfast.
(5)
Susan C.
Yes yes and yes please. Inside the Reading Terminal Market, this place is a freaking gem. Came here for breakfast and they were super busy with a takeout line and full seating. Western omelet was great. Comes with toast that you can enjoy their homemade strawberry jam with. That jam... Is addictive. Perfect. Pancakes are great too. So good you barely need syrup. Bacon was so good. Real bacon. Fresh orange juice. I don't think you could go wrong with anything here.
(5)
Cici H.
This place is way cool. I love markets that offer food of all sorts in one place. We were seeking breakfast surfing the abundance of options. We decided on The Dutch Eating Place and ordered 2 orders of hot cakes and a side of breakfast potatoes. Boy, that was a mistake as we could have shared one serving between the 2 of us. Those cakes were HUGE!!!! Not exaggerating the hugeness. Those pancakes were so warm, fluffy, lite and good. The potatoes were okay, nothing fancy. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the Reading Terminal Market and will definitely return during my next visit to Philly.
(5)
Shannon C.
Hands down the best blueberry pancakes I have ever eaten. Highly recommend the scrapple breakfast sandwich if you have a hearty appetite and a taste for scrapple, a salty meat sausage patty. The sandwich is served on delicious bread with melted cheese. Ridiculously huge portions that would feed a family. Loved every bite!!! Served by a cute Dutch Amish family.
(5)
Nando F.
Start your day the Amish way! This is the saying around here, plus you'll see it hanging up on a shirt. The Amish never fail, nor do they joke around when it comes to food. Portions are ginormous, the quality of the dishes always have that fresh taste to it, plus the cost is ridiculously cheap. I don't get it , the quality and quantity they serve to the customer for that price, it feels like you are robbing them. I will tell you this my fellow Yelpers, with the portions that these guys serve per plate , I now know how the Amish can build a barn in a day. As we were sitting at the counter they have these little jars of deliciousness along the counter just waiting for you. What is this you wonder? I'll tell you , this is their homemade strawberry jam with nice pieces of strawberries mixed in for you to spread on your toast or even pacakes. We ordered some coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice that they bring from back home. Simply the best orange juice I have had so far, the best I say! Lets get this party started with the all important first meal of the day! Breakfast~ Blueberry Pancakes~ 3 ginormous fluffly blueberry filled bad boys that was simply delicious. Even amounts of blueberries per pancake is what you'll enjoy, not little specks of blueberries either. I also went with scrambled eggs and a side of sasuage and a few pieces of bacon with homefries. Now mind you this was my first time ordering so I never knew of their portion size. Clearly safe to say I brought food back with me that morning, but now I know. I ask you when you order bacon or sausage you are expecting little links and some skimpy bacon. Dutch Eating Place, well they do not believe in that skimpy little stuff they will feed you. The bacon, a nice thick cut, and the sausage link they serve you is huge. It is one link basically cut in half, which you could cut in half and it still will be to big. My partner in crime went with a Western Omelet, that was busting out where the egg could no longer hold things together. His dish must have weighed about 3 lbs in total weight. The omelet stuffed with tomatoes, ham, cheese, onions, and so forth was in his masterpiece. This was a meal he could not finish also, but he did do some pretty good damage to this. These guys are always packed , with a waiting line that would scare anyone off. If you are in line, stay in line, they do a great job of getting you in fed, and on your way. Our server was Angela who is a great waitress by the way. Angela will give you her best insights on whats the top sellers that people have enjoyed. Pretty much she is on point making sure you are fully accommodated. Dutch Eating Place is a must vist for everyone to enjoy. This is another gem you'll experience at Reading Terminal Market.
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Dan W.
The food here will not disappoint! Good price and fairly big portions to always fill you up. I usually get takeout which takes only abt 5-10min to get your food. Highly recommend their turkey melt special (comes with home made French fries and home made lemonade) - all for just 8-9 dollars!!! Their apple dumplings are good but in my opinion too sweet to really enjoy it - recommend sharing it with at least 1-2 other ppl since it is some heavy stuff. Otherwise great overall homemade food with fast service and good prices!
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Nivedita B.
There are moments where I wish I could eat an Amish breakfast every day, especially when I begrudgingly "dig into" my steel cut oatmeal every morning. The vessels around my heart should definitely thank me later. Blueberry pancakes: ginormous. fluffy. loaded with fresh berries. I tried to be a good girl and get the butter on the side. But let's be real I put giant pats of the stuff all over everything. Turkey bacon: unlike any grocery store turkey bacon you will ever find. These bad boys are thick and tasty. Freshly squeezed orange juice: delightful My server was extremely friendly and attentive. I came alone and could barely get halfway through my pancakes (and I can pack it in). I wanted to try their apple dumplings so badly but the buttons on my jeans would have probably popped had I attempted the feat. Alas, next time.
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Suji K.
The apple dumpling may be one of the ultimates in casal comfort food. Yes, it really is that good. Also had some pretty good turkey bacon, here.
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Brian S.
10 Hints for Enjoying the Dutch Eating Place: 1. Go for breakfast. 2. Get there early because it WILL be crowded. Especially if there is a convention in town or even worse if it's during the Auto Show or the Flower Show. The market opens at 8 AM so you want to be in line waiting to get in. 3. Don't go on a Sunday, a Monday, on December 26th (an Amish holiday), or any other holiday when the Reading Terminal Market is closed because the Dutch Eating Place is closed and you will go hungry. 4. Sit at the counter. Is there a line? Be patient because it moves quickly. Don't do takeout because you don't want to eat on styrofoam with plastic utensils. 5. Order the pancakes. Trust me. I eat them on a weekly basis. They are generally massive and fluffy. They come in regular or blueberry but sometimes they have special ones like strawberry, chocolate chip, banana, or pumpkin ones. Just ask your pleasant Amish server. All of the pancakes are very good. Hint: you may want to order them "dry" if you are averse to having them served with a large pat of Amish butter on them. You can order the butter on the side and it will be served in a separate container. 6. Order a side dish like bacon (order it crispy) or turkey bacon (if you are feeling healthful and are trying to counteract what you will do to your body eating the pancakes. The home fries are good too and they have two types of sausage you can order. From out of town? Order the scrapple. What is it? Don't ask...just enjoy. it. You can eat it with ketchup or syrup. 7. Dig in! 8. Still hungry? No way? (see #9) 9. Did I mention that the apple dumplings are really good here too? 10. Enjoy! Just don't step on a scale for a few days!
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Brian M.
Portions are massive, the food fresh if not heavy and prices cheap. Might just be the best scrapple on earth. And the best butter. Healthy? No. Exciting? No. A great example of this sort of food. You betcha!
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Tammy L.
Breakfast is my favorite meal, and I didn't want to miss it, so on day two of my Philly trip, I headed to the Dutch Eating Place. Located inside the Reading Terminal Market, this food shop offers blueberry and choco chip pancakes, as well as chicken pot pie and other hearty meals for lunch. The shop is set up like a diner, and when I arrived, there were already lots of people chowing down on breakfast! Since I was planning on having Tommy DiNic's that same day... I was a bit weary of ordering blueberry pancakes (which they are known for), but I did anyway! It was a bit of a mistake in a way that the serving was just a bit too much for me, but they sure were delicious! As delicious as pancakes can get anyway, even though I'm not the biggest fan of pancakes in general. I guess I decided to be a little adventurous in my food choices on this trip (ie. Franklin Fountain) - eating foods that aren't my favorite and all. The blueberry pancakes were fluffy and fresh, and very (overly) filling. Not being the biggest bacon eater either, I thought the turkey bacon was actually pretty good, flavorful and not completely fatty. Overall, the food, place, and service are all decent. My suggestion for anyone looking to try more variety in the market, definitely share one order.
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Ann K.
First off- amazing staff! They really know how to juggle such a crowd. Please remember to bring cash for a tip- you can not add it onto a credit card charge. Second, the food. Not a bad thing to say! Hearty portions, fresh ingredients, fast service, ... Love! Will be back for more & more!
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Tunaidi A.
Great place for breakfast! Things to note: * There are two lines -- one for take out and one for seating. Make sure you know which line you're in. Waits can be long, but not terrible. * Seating -- don't come with more than 4 people. 2 is probably the best number. * Service -- quick and easy. They've organized themselves pretty effectively, with two bars encircling the staff space so that they can easily bring orders out to patrons. * Best things to get -- fresh squeezed orange juice, fried apple dumpling, and bacon. * Overrated, but good nonetheless -- apple french toast and blueberry pancakes.
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Bethany E.
Visiting Philadelphia for the first time. We asked the concierge where to dine for breakfast. Without hesitation he said the Dutch Eating Place! It's located in the Reading Terminal Market. Many of the places in here are run by the Amish community. With only being in town for a weekend, we were here 3 times. We loved it that much. The sticky bun with pecans... Yum. The ham and cheese omelet... Delicious. Blueberry pancakes... Delectable. Turkey BLT... Love it. Everything we devoured was great! Service here is impeccable. They are the most polite and attentive. Anything you needed was brought out so quickly. There was a constant line for take out and their seats were always filled. With wonderful food and service, you can't go wrong!
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Michelle T.
I was in Philly for a conference and Dutch Eating Place was very first meal inside the Market. I spent about 20 minutes getting lost inside the Market before finally deciding on sitting down at the "bar" area to have a sandwich at Dutch Eating Place. The service was very prompt and nice - my waitress was very polite. Everyone was either "Sir" or "Ma'am", which you don't get much in NYC. She was very quick in serving everyone - the kitchen was super fast too! I had the Super Turkey Melt, which was really tasty. If you get the meal, it comes with a drink and fries. A LOT of fries. I didn't end up finishing all my fries - it's practically impossible to eat all of it on your own. But it is a great deal for the price!
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Lindsey G.
Yum! We came here from the high reviews. Breakfast was delicious and but we came on a busy day so the wait for a seat was a little longer. This is not a great place for groups as you sit on a long table and it's hard to find many seats together. We were really disappointed with the limited hours and days they were open. We really wanted to try a Dutch apple dumpling but didn't get back when they were open :(
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Michael W.
I read about it before visiting. I went there on arrival, but the place was packed on a Sat with no space and a line waiting. So....I opted for the next best thing, grab an apple dumpling to go! I read about choice of whip cream or fresh cream. If you take fresh you get a little plastic cup of cream with lid. You can say both so you get some of each. A word of caution, whipped cream, and they use the spray can, doesn't last. So by the time you get wherever your going you wont see anything left but white liquid running around and probably running in your bag too as the container is just a fold over Styrofoam. So opt for whipped only if your lucky enough to get a seat to eat it then and there! They are also closed on SUN and MON. I think most or all of the Dutch business in the Reading Terminal Market is closed SUN and many prob MON too. I wish I can tell you more but the seating area is small and the demand is big. The dumpling was good! They have a daily chalkboard posted, and also have menus on another wall that are permanent. Photos posted. Had I been able to actually get a seat and eat there, I might have given it a 5 star but if I couldn't get the opportunity to eat more than the apple dumpling, I best leave it at 4.
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Farha A.
Apple dumpling with heavy cream was the perfection combination of sweet, tart, soft and crispy in all the right places. We devoured it within minutes. Solid PA Dutch dish. The place itself is just a stall in Reading Terminal Market, squished and not much room if it's a busy day. Perfect way to end an eating spree in the market.
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A A.
Had the French toast special in Tuesday. Then I decided to sit down and eat it, so glad I did. It was hot and warm and when I spooned some strawberry jam on there...Baaam! Awesome-sauce! But it wasn't over. I got that Dutch Apple goodness with cream and went beyond heaven. Can I just melt here?
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Kimberly S.
As the founder of the Yelp Haute Dumpling Club, it is safe to say I've had my fair share of dumplings in my lifetime. Living in the Washington, DC area most of the dumplings I have consumed are of the Asian variety so when I was in Philly I was excited to try the stuffed breads of the Pennsylvania Dutch and the Polish. I had an hour to kill at Reading Terminal so I pulled up my trusty Yelp app to lead me to the best of the best in this crowded market. Dutch Eating Place immediately popped up on my radar. While many people were waxing poetic about their scrapple breakfast, I was just one tiny Asian girl with a mission to compact as much food from as many different stands into my stomach in a limited time, so I had to narrow down my choices to one and the apple dumpling was the winning entree! Yes, I said entree. It is listed as a dessert but this "dumpling" is not the cute tiny dumplings I am used to seeing back home. This dumpling is bigger than my big, round, moon face. When I ordered, the cashier asked me if I wanted heavy cream or whipped cream on it. I had no idea why anyone would pour heavy cream on top of a pastry so I went with the whipped cream. It came out hot and steamy in a styrofoam container. I opened it up and it literally looked like one half of a whipped cream bikini...it was that big y'all. I thanked the Lord for my opportunity to join the Apple Dumpling Gang and dug in. Turns out an apple dumpling consists of one whole cinnamon apple baked into a giant crust. It was delicious! But way too much for one person to consume. I took three more bites and to the trash it went. Totally worth the $3 or so, but please for heaven's sake...BRING A FRIEND...MAYBE THREE. This dumpling is not for the faint hearted.
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Ivy C.
Pancakes were sooo gooood! So was the sausage even though I had my doubts about it at first because it's not your typical sausage links or patties but trust that it is delicious. Oh gosh and that JAM! Agh it was like crack! It was divine, sublime and oh so mine! I'm salivating just thinking about it.
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Nick S.
Good food. Made fresh. No empty seats for breakfast. I had daily special Carmel banana pancakes with turkey bacon and coffee for $7.50 it was good turkey bacon just average.
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Eddie C.
The food was delicious! The pancakes were huge and they were great. The sausage was huge but it was the best sausage ever! Fresh squeezed orange juice. Their jam was awesome! I will forever remember my meals here. The only thing that sucks is that space is limited at the counter. I wish this place existed in Los Angeles .
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Scott D.
Fantastic breakfast served by friendly people. Got here around 1030am and it was quite crowded with people waiting but as a single I was able to sit right down. I ordered the short stack(two huge pancakes), a side of bacon (excellent thick cut) and fresh squeezed OJ. Loved it all.
(4)
Josh P.
The hot apple dumpling with heavy cream is the best sweet breakfast around. Absolutely delicious. Wish I was in town longer to try more of the menu, but they get five stars for the dumpling alone.
(5)
D M.
My grandpa was Pennsylvania Dutch, so I've had my eye on this place for a while. However, to be totally honest, usually the line is very long and I'm in that part of RTM to get a decadent doughnut from Beiler's and the thought of getting any other food doesn't cross my mind. A recent trip with friends from out of town gave me a chance to finally try it out. Just as a general hint, Saturdays in January are a lot slower than other times of year. The menu included all the PA Dutch classics- scrapple, shoo fly pie, ruebens ect. I went a bit off the beaten path and tried out the chicken pot pie, which was amazing and cooked in classic homestyle fashion, but is very different than the kind you can get at most restaurants or frozen (if that's what you were expecting). Others ordered french toast and omelets- great reviews all around. The food was ready very quickly and servings were huge! My chicken pot pie came with a roll (only OK) and coleslaw, which was also just ok. The homemade strawberry jam on the counter is perfect! Of course one of the reasons the main courses seemed so big is that I was saving room for their world-famous apple dumpling with whipped cream. This is an incredible, insanely huge, delicious desert with the perfect combination of warm and light dumpling with apple and delicious spices. A special Pennsylvania treat completely worth checking out, There's a reason the dumpling is so famous- be sure to try it (ideally share it!).
(4)
Paul J.
The food here is absolutely delicious. I got the blueberry pancakes with turkey sausage, eggs and bacon. Pancakes are massive and they give half a stick of butter with it. Blueberry flavor is fresh and perfectly sweet. However the sausage is argue is a little dry. And the flavor wasn't great. 4/5 My girlfriend got the Reuben sandwich. Wow. It was amazing. Best Reuben sandwich I've ever had. She also got the lemonade. This also blew me away. I'm not typically a fan of lemonade because it's usually too sweet or too tart. This lemonade I could drink all day. Perfectly sweet and tart. Most amazing lemonade ever. 5/5
(5)
Melanie N.
The breakfast food is absolutey delicious! The waitress was sweet as pie! And the hot apple dumpling is oh so worth the pilgrimage!
(5)
Mike M.
Awesome belly up to the breakfast bar locale inside of a good market. Excellent service. Great prices for downtown.
(5)
Phil D.
Went through the to-go line and got the Apple Dumpling plus an omelet. The Apple Dumpling was indeed good, whole cored apple, fluffy pastry dough, and generous amounts of whipped cream. They heated it up and it was like having a delicious apple pie in the palm of your hand. That said really a more hardcore dessert food or snack than a meal, it was sugary to the extent that I had to share it with a friend instead of finishing it on my own. The Omelet itself was nothing spectacularly, got ham and cheese and it honestly just sort of tasted like something you could get from IHop. Of course, I'm excited to try out some of the other things on their menu, particularly the blueberry pancakes or some of the weekly specials, but otherwise I would recommend grabbing an apple dumpling as a snack and aiming for a full meal elsewhere in Reading Terminal.
(3)
Laura M.
After my eating spree in RTM on Tues., I was so enamored that I convinced my folks to stop here for brunch before I had to catch my train back to Pittsburgh today. Because of the type of food served and the limited hours, brunch seemed like the best way to tackle Dutch Eating Place, a required stop in RTM, so we allowed a couple of hours to brave the Sat. morning rush. When we arrived, the line was about ten people deep, but it moved quickly, so we were seated within half an hour. Once we were seated, we placed our orders: a blueberry pancake special (me), a pumpkin spice pancake special (my dad), and a french toast (my mom). They both had coffee, while I sprung for the fresh squeezed orange juice. Our orders took about 10 min. to prepare, and all of them came with a generous helping of butter, as well as turkey bacon for my dad's and my orders. These were some delicious pancakes--light yet substantial, and definitely a cut above those served at IHOP and Perkins, as even my mom admitted! I had a bite of both my mom's and my dad's orders, and they were both good--their version of pumpkin spice surprisingly flavorful and well-seasoned, in this age of bland pumpkin flavored foods. Even so, my favorite was the blueberry pancakes, which contained plenty of delicious, juicy, fresh blueberries. The juice tasted like a bright, sunny morning--the way orange juice *should* taste, but rarely does. The turkey bacon added a welcome savory note to the sweet pancakes, but was definitely better hot off the griddle--I saved some to cut the sweetness of the pancakes, but it wasn't nearly as good after it cooled. Once we'd finished the pancakes, we ordered the must-have item: the apple dumpling. Per the advice of other Yelpers, I ordered it with both whipped and heavy cream, and asked to have it warmed. Even though I'm not generally a fan of desserts involving apples, the dumpling was absolutely delicious! Even my mom, who often doesn't appreciate my foodie finds, raved about it. Drizzled lightly with heavy cream, the sweet but-not-saccharine flavors and light and crisp textures were pure apple dessert heaven! I definitely concur that Dutch Eating Place is a must-visit in RTM, esp. during breakfast hours. If/when I visit again, I'd love to try some of their comfort food lunch offerings, which look delectable, as well as the grilled sticky bun (drool). 4.5 stars.
(4)
Victoria L.
TIP: There are two separate lines, one for take-out and one for sit-down. WOW, I don't think I've ever eaten pancakes as fluffy as they were here! I ordered the blueberry pancakes which were so HUGE and oh so FLUFFY with a side of 2 very large bacon pieces. My boyfriend ordered the chicken pot pie which was not as good as we were hoping it to be. The chicken pot pie was more like a chicken noodle soup with bits and pieces of the pie crust in a medium-sized container. It was pretty good, but definitely not the chicken pot pie you'd expecting. I've also heard a lot of good things about their apple dumplings! I'll have to give them a try the next time I make a stop here. Service here is really friendly! The guy behind the counter was really helpful in suggesting options for us and telling us customers' favorites. The food was also prepared pretty fast, we didn't have to wait too long after ordering from the take-out line. They seemed extremely busy and the sit-down area was also packed. But I think there was a decently fast turn-over rate, so you wouldn't have to wait too long to be seated. If you're in the mood for some good Amish breakfast food, I would recommend giving the Dutch Eating Place a try! You won't be disappointed.
(4)
Kevin W.
Warning - if you eat here you'll end up smelling like food. But then again, that's not a bad thing .. and it's definitely worth your while here. The breakfast options are awesome. It's no secret why the lines get long and you'll end up waiting for quite some time if you want to grab a booth at this Amish eatery. The eggs are fab and you can never go wrong with any of the traditional breakfast options here. But the real star for me is the apple dumpling. When its served piping hot and you load up on the heavy cream (no pun intended) - it's total bliss. If you don't have the time or patience to wait for a seat, make sure to at the very least get the apple dumpling to go. You'll be glad you did. If there's one place worth eating at in Reading Market ... it's definitely this place.
(4)
Amy M.
Omg the apple dumpling is DELICIOUS!!! AGAIN the Amish have perfected another dessert. The apple dumpling was brought out warm out of the oven with a delicious hot crust. It is served with heavy cream or whip and my friend chose heavy cream. Both of us excitedly grabbed two spoons and dug in. All I can say is can I have one more?!
(5)
Michael D.
Wow, apple dumpling, get it. Don't think twice. I love this place. Wish they would use a cheese other than American, but everything else was fantastic. Service was fast and they were booked to the gills. I had a western omelette and an apple dumpling. The prices are incredible, order up and eat for around $8-15 with great portions. I think I will be trying their pancakes or french toast tomorrow because both looked fantastic. Thank you for the great experience!
(5)
Von M.
What is not to love about a breakfast joint that serves farm-fresh eggs, Amish-made scrapple and great coffee in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Reading Terminal? One will not find experimental or cutting-edge cooking techniques here (no foams, no nitrogen-frozen goodies) but one will find terrific authentic, home-style food efficiently served with a smile. Legions of Yelpers have already detailed the merits of specific dishes (and even the farm-churned butter :-)), We have ordered a wide selection of their breakfast offerings and have always been pleased and left sated. In addition to the Dutch Eating Place's absolute merits, its relative merits include the fact that it is among a tiny number of quality breakfast places on the east side of Broad Street. After the closures of Marathon and Blue on Green, most of the remaining decent breakfast places are located in the Reading Terminal, as a Yelp search will disclose. Enjoy!
This place is one of the few Amish run vendors in Reading Terminal Market and is known for two things: their breakfast and the hot apple dumpling. During the weekends, or even during the week when there's an event at the convention center, expect both the takeout and seated service to have a bit of a wait, but both lines seem to move fairly quick, despite the high volume of traffic. I've had their blueberry pancake special twice and I have to say they are worth the money! It's $6.50 for two incredibly gigantic blueberry pancakes with whole blueberries inside, two stripes of turkey bacon and coffee. Don't forget the "healthy" portion of butter on the side. Unfortunately, if you want to sub out coffee for another drink, you have to pay for the drink. In my case, I got orange juice instead of coffee and ended up paying $7.99. Wasn't too thrilled about that. Then again, it's only 90 cents for great tasting OJ. The pancakes are very dense, but quite fluffy. The taste is simple, but very flavorful. Unfortunately, I have found the turkey bacon to be on the colder side than how I like it served. Their corn nuggets I would skip. I've ordered them on two separate occasions and one of the times, they were borderline burnt. They're filling, but something you can pass on. The hot apple dumpling is straight fire! Get this dessert! If you don't get this dessert, then you have failed miserably at getting probably the best item on the menu. It's like a very dense, concentrated, magnificent apple pie that you can only dream of. The best part of it is adding more fat aka heavy cream. Sometime during the winter of 2014, the store has new signage for its menu and its store name. Looks very nice! Sadly, I scanned the menu over and over and over and did not see the hot apple dumpling on it. Not to worry! You can see it in the window and it costs $3.50. It's also something that has been featured on Food Network. Back in 2012, I saw Jeff Mauro from Food Network film a segment about the hot apple dumpling... in person. He loved it, I loved it and I'm sure you would too! Still worth checking out if you're not from the area to get a taste of Lancaster County cuisine and hospitality.
(3)
Danielle B.
5 stars for the apple dumpling, 4 stars for the entree my bf ordered. I only tried a few bites of my bf's turkey topped with gravy and a side of mashed potatoes. This is definitely comfort food as it warmed me right up, but it was also a really dense and rich meal. I definitely could not have eaten more than a quarter of this plate. I ordered the apple dumpling for a dessert. You are given the choice of whipped cream or heavy cream as a topping. Being the indecisive one that I am, the girl at the cashier suggested both. Why have one when you can have two? The apple dumpling was served warm. Again, with that comfort food thing. Oddly enough I don't like eating apples (something about the texture), but I like apple flavored things or baked apple goods. How does one explain the apple dumpling? It's like an apple pie because you have baked apple chunks and filling inside a crust. But it unduly surpasses the goodness of a pie that it gets to be called a dumpling. I didn't really understand the heavy cream, but then I started dipping large chunks of apple dumpling into the heavy cream. Think warm cookies dipped into milk. This is definitely one of those "must try" places in the reading terminal market. They are closed on Sunday and Monday, so plan accordingly! Come here so you can be transported to a fabulous Dutch diner.
(4)
Gerard T.
Located inside of reading terminal this place was recommended by a member of hotel staff. Told me if I didn't like it they would give me my money back!! Well this place didnt disappoint. Great breakfast items and very big portions. Almost can share the breakfast with someone else. The omelets are 3/4 eggs and pretty nice in size, turkey sausage seems to be home made, and the short stack of blueberry pancakes is huge. Real butter, really nice sized blueberries and the veggies and eggs taste really fresh almost organic!! The food was delicious, service was wonderful and it didn't take long for my food to come out. The only thing is that it doesn't have many stools so I can see this place getting crowded really fast. I went on a Wednesday morning but I expect that weekends are crazy packed inside. Expect to spend between $10 - $20 for a nice hearty sized breakfast that you can share with at least two people. Credit and debit accepted. I definitely endorse this place and would go again and again.
(5)
Jennifer D.
My family and I were trying to look for a breakfast/brunch place near our hotel and we found this one on Yelp. I saw that it was in Reading Terminal Market and I thought that we wouldn't get the same brunch vibe we would get from a sit-down restaurant, but this place exceeded my expectations. First off, the workers here were very heart-warming and were willing to describe any of the entrees they had. We came on a Friday around lunchtime and it was packed, but the food came out in less than 10 minutes. I got the Apple Cinnamon French Toast with the turkey bacon and it was so good and fluffy! I also got scrambled eggs as a separate order. Their orange juice is probably the best I've ever had. You can tell from the first sip that it was freshly squeezed. Everything on their menu was for a great price too, so if you're finding a place where you can get more bite for your buck, this is the place to go!
OMG! This my friends is where people who enjoy a good bite go. So- lets start with the fact that this is located inside the great reading terminal. Packed with a solid amount of choices, this is hands down the best place in the entire terminal... yup, I've made such a statement. I passed by this spot as I was exploring the terminal and noticed the "people love us on yelp", so I walked back and read their menu. Compared to places in the city and within the terminal, this spot is very reasonably priced. We came here and saw that their specials were amazingly priced. We got the Ruben special and the sloppy Joe special. Both came with pickles, fries and a drink. These specials were nothing short of our expectations. Huge portions and extremely delicious. I've only been in philly for two weeks and the Ruben was probably the best thing I've had so far. I'm stuffed, happy, and full! Thanks, Dutch Eating Place!!
(5)
Ann P.
This place is a must when in the terminal market. The servers are super friendly and the food is surprisingly delicious. They have daily specials. I ordered the breakfast patter and the Ruben. Let me say this is such a mouthwatering Ruben sandwich. The sandwich is salty but not overwhelming. The creamy sauce they add to the bread makes the sandwich that much more juicier. When I held the sandwich the oil from the meat, the sauce and juices from the veggies were running down the sandwich crust. It is also served with fries on the side and a cup of orange juice or coffee. The fries are so crunchy yet so thin you get the potato taste. I felt like I could eat here everyday if I could. The downside is that the lines are super long especially in the breakfast hour. so be prepared to head out early to secure a seat. You will definitely have to stand in line so grab a donut or an ice cream while you wait... (If those lines aren't as crazy, which is pretty rare considering every shop is crazy busy)
(5)
Bhavika P.
Big plates less cost and polite staff!! Loved raisin French toast was so yummy!!! Veggie omlette good too liked it with rye bread. The best was the butter they use...I haven't had butter that tasty. Fresh orange juice really nice again. Will go again to try their pancakes..they looked huge and good too..
(5)
Sylvia K.
I really wanted to eat breakfast at Dutch Eating Place before I left Philadelphia. Their hot apple dumpling sounded amazing. Plus I really wanted to try scrapple. Their breakfast menu sounds amazing - I really wanted to get their apple cinnamon French toast, but since I was getting the hot apple dumpling, I decided to skip it. Instead, I ordered from the egg platter section - one egg with a choice of meat (you get to pick bacon, turkey bacon, sausage, turkey sausage, scrapple, or ham). I ordered my one egg over medium and picked scrapple. The egg platters come with toast too - I can't remember if I asked for wheat or rye. And then of course, I ordered a hot apple dumpling, with whipped cream. And fresh squeezed orange juice. The one egg with scrapple and toast ended up being a lot of food. On the counter is a jar of the most amazing strawberry preserves I've ever had. The scrapple was interesting - it was a very dark brown rectangle piece. It's essentially cooked mushy pork scraps. It wasn't bad! I would eat it again. I guess it's kind of like spam, just more brown and not as dense. The hot apple dumpling was amazing. There is a whole peeled and cored apple inside the dough. It was warm and soft and cinnamony. And with the whipped cream it was amazing. One of the employees said that they bring all the food and ingredients from the farm, so that's cool that everything is fresh and homemade. The service was great - quick and very polite. This place is one of the Pennsylvania Dutch businesses in the Reading Terminal Market. It's not regularly scheduled to be open on Sundays or Mondays. You can order things to go, or eat in at the counter.
(4)
Mark J.
Amish eatery in Reading Terminal. Come early the line gets long. I stopped by for a quick bite at 8am when they opened. No line, quick service. No frills here, just the basics, but it's good. Pancakes are tasty.
(4)
Ken G.
For us, a visit to Philadelphia is not complete without a visit to Reading Terminal Market and breakfast at the Dutch Eating Place. This is a small luncheonette like restaurant within the market. During busy times, there are two lines, one for carryout and one for seating. If the line for seating looks long, don't despair. People move in and out pretty quickly and someone on staff is always making sure that the empty seats are quickly filled. One our latest visit I had a special of wonderfully light and delicious blueberry pancakes, wonderful turkey bacon and tea. My wife had an egg and sausage sandwich, which she enjoyed. For dessert, we shared one of their wonderful apple dumplings with heavy cream. Yum! Highly recommended! Oh, one quirk, you can pay for your meal with a credit card, but tips must be in cash.
(5)
Mike C.
That Apple Dumpling really is delicious. Judging from nearly all the Yelp reviews and the big sign here proclaiming their feature on the Food Network, this insanely sweet dessert is the real reason to come here. The equally sweet Amish women working this place will welcome you to take a seat at the counter. Once you ask for an Apple Dumpling, they will ask if you want it with heavy cream or whipped cream. I don't think either is really necessary since it is so sweet already, but it is necessary to ask them to heat it up. Once you get it after those few extra minutes, it is completely worth it for the piping hot, sticky sweetness. This sugary bomb is only $3, and is tough to finish on your own given the generous size and richness of it. It's still worth it though even if you just try a few bites, which you should do, to save room for some more sweets. This is a staple of the market and a must visit at least once. I haven't tried any of the food, but the Apple Dumpling is great and the friendly Amish women make for a nice experience.
(4)
Robert G.
They're known for their breakfast but their lunch/dinner dishes are good too (if you're in to country-style home cooking. I recommend the chicken and waffles (much more waffle than chicken) (which comes with mashed potatoes and chicken gravy). A heads-up: chicken and waffles are part of a set of lunch specials that rotate depending on the day. They also have great homemade fries. Just tried their breakfast (twice) and I have to say that certain things definitely live up to Dutch Eating Place's reputation. The blueberry pancakes are fantastic and huge! Unlike so many other versions, it actually has a bounty of whole blueberries inside. The turkey bacon and turkey sausage are also great. However, don't get the french toast (at least not the apple cinnamon french toast as I got) because compared to the pancakes, it is woefully small and unsatisfying. The apple dumplings are absolutely AMAZING. For just over $3 you get a great dessert (big enough for 2) that consists of warm cinnamon-sugar sauce on a soft, baked cored apple surrounded by a flaky crust. You can also elect to cover it in whipped cream or cream.
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Darryl B.
I wanted to see if this place would measure up to all the positive reviews on Yelp... Verdict is, YES! Expect to stand in line for some time as it is extremely popular (I waited ~ 10 minutes for a vacant seat to present itself). The service is great and the quality of the food is excellent! I ordered eggs with turkey bacon (the best I've ever tasted) and the apple French toast. I would definitely revisit if eating by myself or with one other. Parties greater than 2 or more likely must wait much longer to be seated together.
(4)Meg T.
apple cin frenchtoast rocks, strawberry pancakes are delicious, turkey sausage is the best, and the turkey burgers are scrumptious.. fast service, large portions. prices have gone up a bit in the recent past, but well worth it if you ask me.. love them, mean it !!
(5)Christopher M.
This is a MUST Eat Place!! Sure there a lot of people and noise. But they will welcome you up to the counter and make you feel at home. You have to try the chicken pot pie. It felt like it was made just for you. It a hard place to find in the market but you should seek this place out. You will find yourself wanting to come back for more.
(5)Shauna G.
This place is not for the faint of heart. Literally. If you have a faint heart, you should not eat here. The menu is chock FULL of scrumptious, artery-clogging goodness. Move over Paula Deen, no one does butter like the Pennsylvania Dutch. Know that if you go on Saturday, there will be a line for a seat at the counter. But there's a reason for that line. The food is yummmmmy! Don't let it stop you though. It moves super, super quick. But if you can, go during the week (but not Mondays, they're closed!). And don't be fooled by the insanely reasonable prices, the portions are HUGE. Split, split, split! Or have a heart attack. Your choice. The pancakes are insane delicious. Not because they are fancy or have creative artisan ingredients though. They are just simple, basic pancakes done right. Done really right. Dutch Eating Place is a Reading Terminal must! And while you're at it pick up some pastry from Beiler's. Mmm... mmm... mmm!
(5)Michael G.
Headed here late morning to find it nicely packed. I came by myself, and was seated relatively quickly at the counter. Service was prompt and friendly, my chicken & corn soup came out which was incredible. The noodles in it were a bit pre aldente, but I like it that way. I ordered the Roast Pork weekly special. It was served with creamy, delicious homemade mashed patatoes, and an awesome buttered corn. The Roast Pork was a bit on the salty side, but not too bad. I added grilled onions to the potk, which really complimented the salty. Overall, good service, quality food made with love.
(3)Jessica W.
Everything that can be said about this place has already been said. It's delicious and clean and fast. The cinnamon toast alone makes me come back again and again!
(5)Eric C.
Great breakfast spot in Reading Terminal Market. Space is limited, so seating large parties can be a bit of a challenge. The food was great; I ordered the blueberry pancake special which was delicious. Each was about the size of my plate and fluffy, with a generous amount of blueberries. Service is very quick, and they do try to turn tables quickly, so if you're looking for a leisurely meal, look elsewhere. Great value!
(4)Jana C.
Perfect diner food by Amish folks.... curious how at 11:40AM, the place was sane, ordering was easy, take a seat around the counter... by 12:10PM, the same establishment was teeming with hungry workers on their lunch hour. night and day experience. I was the smart one who came at the former time. Scrapple and egg sandwich, please. Porky bits and fluffy cornmeal somehow make up this wonderfully textured slice of flavor. crispy and comforting with perfectly grilled rye bread:$4. I found the lemonade altogether toooo sweet (like the kind sold at county fairs), and I find it highly dubious that thing was freshly squeezed. Wish I could have gone for that wonderful hot apple dumpling, but I'd be in food coma for the remainder of the day. Despite what Yelp says, it is open on Tuesdays; I was there, patronizing. Breakfast served until noon, I believe.
(4)Julia H.
Cash Only! Always a line up here no matter what time, but the line goes pretty fast - so don't be afraid to get into the line. Food is good and homey. Got the blueberry pancake special - comes with turkey bacon and a drink. Pancake is pretty fluffy and yummy! And it comes with lots of butter! Homemade lemonade was awesome! Not too sweet or sour - perfect to go with breakfast. Also ordered eggs, with creamed beef (similar to meatloaf) and a side of bacon. The bacon was a bit salty but definitely tastier than the turkey bacon. Creamed beef was interesting. It was similar to a meatloaf - can't say I like it or dislike it. After all that, we had gotten the Apple Dumpling to go - it was really good!
(5)Ann R.
A great diner inside Reading Market. Seating is limited but the food is worth the wait. It's simple, homemade fresh food. What else can you say? I got the short stack and turkey bacon. It was delicious. The women who work here are incredibly polite and modest. Definitely will be stopping in again for a good, affordable breakfast before I leave Philadelphia.
(5)DARYL B.
Apple dumpling with heavy cream is amazing.
(5)Joe H.
Best breakfast in Philadelphia. As a lifelong resident of the city, I've been to many a diner, breakfast spot, etc, and I've yet to encounter a breakfast as fresh, hearty, and delicious as the Dutch eating place. Orange juice is fresh squeezed and chocolate milk is the best I've ever had...ever. If you go, I suggest the massive (and fire than filling) pancake platter or the delicious, fresh from the farm bacon.
(5)Sara h.
Wow. I got a blueberry short stack, they were amazing. Large blueberries, obviously fresh--not frozen...excellent pancake batter. Tasted great! Oh, and a big slab of farm butter on top! Soooo soooo good!
(5)Nick L.
Good old fashioned diner food. It is worth the wait for a seat. So nice at the counter it got us back into the Christmas spirit and energy to battle the crowds shopping.
(4)Teddy E.
3.50 apple dumpling. Easy to get it to go. Imagine an apple pie except with a crust encircling the apple. Definitely worth prioritizing among the stalls of Reading terminal market.
(5)Ran H.
I ordered the blueberry pancakes special and an apple dumpling. The pancakes were very big and fluffy and good for sharing for two people. It came with a side of turkey bacon and coffee. The apple dumpling was basically an apple pie with a decored whole apple in the middle (not slices). I asked for whipped cream with the apple dumpling and it made it a bit too soggy for my liking. I would do no toppings next time! This place gets busy so be ready to wait 10ish minutes for your food.
(4)SOBE ER D.
BEST COMFORT FOOD EVER!!! If you like traditional Pennsylvania Dutch comfort food a la Lancaster County this is your place. Wide menu of breakfast and lunch items traditional to the area prepared and served by Amish folks who travel in every day. Prices are cheap and the service is fast. I had the chicken and waffles which are completely decadent. This is NOT southern chicken as waffles. It's roasted chicken off the bone served over a waffle and slathered in chicken gravy. Pure heart attack on a plate and worth every bite. Apple turnover dessert is also killer. Every time I am in Philly is come here for a meal and then spend a week exercising it off. Worth every last second of the effort.
(5)Daniel Y.
Stopped by to pick up some lunch with a couple of visiting friends. The super turkey melt was good and filling, but nothing to write home about. My only complaint is that the turkey was dry...as in overcooked. Considering they douse the sandwich with Russian dressing, probably made it edible.
(3)Linda S.
Amazeballs. This was the very first place we ate at on our trip to Philly and three days later, my meal here was definitely one of the best (even over the cheesesteaks I tried!). Also for the convenience of special seating alone, this place is an excellent choice to avoid the mid afternoon crush and eat in relative peace. I got the grilled reuben with shoestring fries. The other corned beef hash and roast beef dishes looked amazing, so I'll be trying that the next time I'm over. Of note: we came on a weekday and the apple dumplings were already sold out by 1pm. We also didn't realize some of the most recommended dishes on yelp were weekly specials, so it wasn't the right week for the roast beef special or the chicken and waffle special, sadly.
(4)Tony F.
In short hot apple dumpling saved the day. We were out for late breakfast and my pregnant wife was craving breakfast and we couldn't find anything still serving breakfast. We finally found a place with breakfast sandwiches but that almost had me in more trouble than no breakfast at all. Then we found the Dutch eating place and saw the hot apple dumplings. We split one and fell in love with it. The rest of the day we planned on going back for an afternoon snack and to take some home. We went at 530 only to see they had closed at 5 and wouldn't be open on Sunday or Monday. My wife is already planning the next trip to Philly so we can grab some of these heavenly treats.
(4)Kristen M.
I finally understand why there is always a line here. Dining partner and I had been eying the place for a while so this past Saturday we hopped in line. There were probably 5 parties ahead of us, we were seated in less than 15 minutes. The food is good, cheap, quickly prepared and the staff is really friendly. I like to go with my gut when ordering food, so the hot turkey/mashed potato/gravy sandwich platter (~$8) at 11:15 looked like a good idea. The waitress asked if I wanted gravy on everything, without thinking I said yes and I was so glad I did. My food was so good, especially the gravy smothered on my turkey, bread, and mashed potatoes. Dining partner ordered a bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on an English muffin. When he finished his food, he did the chivalrous thing and helped me clean my plate. Down home comfort food, Y-U-M!
(5)Elva L.
Basically there's nothing I can tell you that has not been said. All the foods are heaven-sent. I once knew (of) a girl who would eat Country Crock Butter Spread with a spoon or her fingers like it was peanut butter. Now the mere thought makes me almost want to gag. Sometimes I think the smell of butter is too, animal-y. I'm no vegan but you get it, sometimes it's too much. That said, this place's freshly churned butter is the closest I will ever come to eating straight butter. They give you a hefty amount of butter with anything you order, and I do mean anything. I saw a lady get a single egg as a side order and it came with a slab of butter, I digress. The coffee is swill though so if you're a coffee snob grab something elsewhere beforehand or maybe just don't come here because your judgmental attitude will bring everyone down. I think the most important thing I can say about this place is that if you're in Reading Terminal Market and want breakfast food, come here, DO NOT GO TO DOWN HOME DINER. I cannot stress this enough. Especially if you're visiting, and your eating occasions in the city are physically numbered. Don't waste a dime at DHD, you will hate yourself if you do. Basically if coming to RTM and having breakfast is akin to a once in a lifetime occasion... hmm, how can I put this? If you were given the chance to sit down, and spend 30-45 minutes to speak with a magnificent historical figure (bear with me), or just someone very very important to you, and then when you get there, you decided to spend that time talking to a pile of trash outside of that person's house instead. All the while, that magnificent being is just feet away, waiting for you to appear. In case I wasn't clear, in this analogy, Dutch Eating Place is the brilliant hero admired far and wide/your very loved one, and Down Home Diner is the pile of trash. Your pick, you know?
(5)Carter P.
It's better than a diner - it's true Pennsylvania Dutch cooking right in Reading Terminal. A perk of this place is that they have a lot of seating within their space unlike many places that rely on customers leaving their counter to go sit in the Terminal's set of tables where it can be tough to find a spot. In any case, the wait staff also are an added perk. Our waitress was attentive to our every need and quickly gave us menus when we sat down amidst a busy morning for breakfast. We both had the blueberry pancakes with coffee special and really enjoy it. They serve a large square of butter atop two very large (almost plate-size) pancakes and I left with left overs that I enjoyed this morning (the day-after). Highly recommend this place for breakfast - don't even browse the Terminal - just go here right away.
(4)Vijay D.
Didn't eat here, but did get the Fresh lemonade. It was so good and fresh.
(3)Jamie M.
Fantastic breakfast and great prices! Fast and friendly service. Ordered a breakfast sandwich on kaiser roll, one of the best I've ever had
(5)Forrest F.
Hot apple dumpling is as good as it sounds... Wish I was hungrier, everyone's breakfast around me looks outstanding. Giant plates of food for a really modest price
(5)Justin C.
Best breakfast place in the Philadelphia area. Their pancakes are heavenly. Huge, fluffy, great taste..superb. Their specials are often really great too. I'm also a big fan of the blueberry pancakes, the flavor is really good. Again, these things are huge. You have to eat some of the pancakes before you add syrup as if you dont, the syrup will run down off the sides of the plate and onto the counter. Be prepared to wait if you have more than a couple people as its counter space only. Well worth any kind of wait however. The wait staff has always been nothing but awesome to me and my kids. No service on Sundays, got burned on that a couple years ago..lesson learned :-)
(5)Katrina C.
My favorite place to get breakfast in the Reading Terminal Market! They run like a well-oiled machine; they'll get you out quickly even when the line appears to be never ending. When I eat their bacon, egg and cheese on rye, I hear angels singing. It is really one of the best ways to start your day. I can't speak to lunch but I have no doubts it is equally delicious. This place lives up to the hype!
(5)Gary G.
Ive been here quite a few times and ive now learned...GET THE CREAM CHIPPED BEEF OVER POTATOES....thats it. Thats their 5 star item. The best ive ever had and i eat it everywhere. Ive tried other things on their menu, let it go. Just follow my advice.
(4)Adam L.
I have been here dozens of times over the years. The Dutch Eating Place is situated in the far end of the Reading Terminal by Arch street, right next to an Amish bakery. They really do have some of the best breakfast plates around and it's cheap too! The place is basically a diner with diner style bar seats. The place can get really packed on a weekend, so I would recommend getting a to go order if you don't feel like waiting and sit anywhere else in the terminal. Anyway, on to the food. In general, the food is really good and comes out piping hot. My favorite are the pancakes and apple turnover dumplings. Pancakes are always super fluffy. I'm not a scrapple person, but I do hear that they have some of the best in the city. I do have a few criticisms about the place though. I'm not sure how they do it, but I have never had coffee that hot in my life. Even when you add milk, by the time it cools down, you are pretty much done your meal. The waitstaff is also a bit pushy sometimes and don't always give you enough time to think what you want to order.
(4)Anita S.
Great breakfast option in Reading Terminal. Our group got two breakfast sandwiches and a short stack of pancakes, generous serving sizes at reasonable prices. Refrained from getting one of their apple dumplings, but they looked and smelled like winners.
(4)Scott S.
After eating at Dutch Eating Place for breakfast for the third time, it seems quite bizarre that there aren't more fat Amish people walking around, or that the Amish have not yet become pinpointed as one of the most diabetes-prone people in these United States. Nevertheless, if you want pure, unadulterated American breakfast/lunch at its best, look no further than Dutch Eating Place. Vegetarians, vegans, and the health conscious should avoid this place like the plague, but if you fall outside of the umbrella of the attention-seeking and/or religious eaters (e.g. NORMAL PEOPLE), then you really can't go wrong with anything on this menu. I would say that they cook everything here "just as grandma used to make," but given my heritage that would be a blatant lie. Make sure you save room for their apple dumpling, and bring cash.
(4)Raven T.
This was my first visit to Reading Terminal Market and Dutch Eating Place. I got the special of the day: Apple French Toast. It came with fresh squeezed oj and turkey bacon; I bought a side of home fries. Everything was delicious from the fresh churned butter on my french toast to the thick cut bacon. I have to go back because I haven't had an apple dumpling yet!
(4)Peter K.
Great Amish food in the Reading Terminal Market
(5)Sree C.
Good Apple Dumplings.
(4)Christian C.
I don't know if the Amish curse but this place should just be called "Apple Fuckin' Dumplings."
(5)Win C.
No one knows how to make breakfast better than the Amish! This is the place to go if you want big, fresh, fluffy pancakes and french toast with a side of turkey sausage and fresh squeezed orange juice. On the plus side, they also have hot apple dumplings with cream drizzled all over as a light sweet dessert. I personally loved their sausage and cheese breakfast sandwich. The real treasury was the american cheese that they used. I have never tasted such fresh cheese in my life. Definitely stop by the Reading Terminal for Dutch Eating Place.
(4)Stephanie G.
The hubs is a reuben connoisseur and he absolutely loved the one he had yesterday at Dutch Eating Place inside Reading Terminal. So much so that he wanted to go back today, but alas they are Amish and not open on Sunday. In addition to his spectacular reuben, we both LOVED the unique tiny french fries (can't even describe?) and I will return again and again for the mashed potatoes and gravy (exactly like my Granny makes). My tuna melt was nothing special. Service was great. Coke was flat.
(4)Steve S.
I keep harping on my recent disappointing visit to Down Home Diner whenever I review a breakfast place in Reading Terminal. But this time, I really can't stress this enough... Everything the Down Home Diner isn't, everything that it should be, the Dutch Eating Place is. It was so good, that my wife is currently trying to insert herself in this review. She keeps saying to me things like "Be sure to tell them how nice the waitress is" and "I want to go back tomorrow". It really was a perfect breakfast experience. Heck, all she had was a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on toast and she was impressed. I went with the Apple French Toast special that included turkey bacon and fresh squeezed orange juice for $7.99. I never had French Toast so thickly dipped in egg before. It worked so well with the apple flavor. And I'm still dreaming about that orange juice. Sweet and tangy, the way it should be. I didn't even have the hot apple dumpling yet. I was too full. But I did witness this from another patron at the counter. He started by polishing off one whole dumpling, them moved to a full stack of pancakes, topped off with a plate of eggs and sausage. I wanted to applaud that man. That's an eating performance. Needless to say this will not be my last visit. It continues to bolster the basic theory that you really can never go wrong with good Amish cooking. They may not be gourmet chefs, but they never cut corners and they take pride in serving you a good meal Which is far more than I can say for some places.
(5)Mark W.
I came here for breakfast one Saturday morning. There was a large line, but it moved rather quickly. There isn't much seating, and everything is at the counter, so it's hard to come here with a group of more than 2-3 people and expect to sit together. Luckily, they were very accommodating and my 3 friends and I were able to sit together. The food was very good. I had the apple french toast, which was delicious. Also amazing was the big glass of fresh orange juice. The prices were very reasonable (as is everything in reading terminal), and I found myself wanted to go back here for breakfast again.
(4)Michelle L.
With limited counter seating, Dutch Eating Place can get pretty packed around lunchtime, so come early if you want breakfast, or later if you want lunch! My first time here, I came for breakfast around 11am and my five friends and I managed to grab exactly six seats without a wait. I had the apple cinnamon french toast, which was delicious but not as filling as I had expected. Paired with an apple dumpling for dessert, though, made for a very satisfying meal. My second time, I came around 2pm hoping to get the same french toast, but to my dismay discovered that they had stopped serving breakfast items several hours ago. Since the counter was less than half full and I had already sat down, I decided to get a BBQ roast beef sandwich, which came with chips and pickles on the side. It came out within five minutes and was a quick and tasty meal, but again wasn't as filling as I had expected (but I also happened to be starving that day) so I got the apple dumpling for dessert yet again... and by the end of lunch, I was ready to pass out from food coma. Conclusion: Dutch Eating Place is the place to go in Reading Terminal if you're looking for a quick and inexpensive meal, especially breakfast!
(4)Han L.
Definitely my go-to place for brunch in Philadelphia! Tasty and giagant blueberry pancakes!
(5)Naimah H.
best. food. ever. wait in line, it's worth it. The service is great and the food even greater!
(5)Derin A.
I love this place for brunch! The apple dumplings are a must have!
(5)Nancy H.
I ate breakfast here on a Saturday morning. The whole market was packed, but the line for this place was crazy. We didn't even bother trying for a seat and just ordered to go. The wait was about 15 minutes after ordering, and there isn't really anywhere out of the way to stand while you wait. The employees were friendly even though they were clearly very busy. I got the French toast which was super yummy. The turkey bacon wasn't great, but I'm not a fan of bacon in general so maybe that's just me. The OJ was good but should have been served cold instead of almost warm. I'd go back again but maybe try it on a day that isn't quite so busy.
(4)Jason S.
I went there for breakfast based on the yelp reviews. Food was mediocre at best. Service was with a smile. Very busy, loud, and not enough room. I ordered my food to go because of this. When I got a table a hundred feet down, I opened my styrofoam container to fin
(2)Jessie D.
They must bring all the ingredients from their farms. There is nothing special about this place, but the food is simply very very tasty. It's got to be ingredients. And it is so cheap. most special costs about 7 bucks. Coffee is very good too.
(5)Lori D.
I am irrationally fond of this place. It's a diner run by Amish people in the bustling Reading Terminal Market. I've only ever had the blueberry pancakes here, and they're so perfect I see no reason to branch out and try anything else. Add turkey bacon, hand-churned butter, fresh squeezed OJ and you have the perfect breakfast. It's at the point now where I select my Philly hotels based on their proximity to this place so I can be sure to get my pancake fix. (Although one of these days I need to come by in the afternoon to try one of those tempting apple turnovers.) One note: check the specials board before you order. I ordered the short stack with a side of bacon off the menu; there was a special on the regular stack with bacon & coffee for less, and the waitress didn't alert me to it and charged me a la carte prices. Not a big deal, but I felt like a sucker afterwards.
(4)S C.
The apple dumpling was pretty good, but not amazing. Whipped cream made it taste much better. Service was great.
(4)Ceci Z.
The apple dumplings are the best!!! It looks more like a pie instead of a dumpling. We got whip cream on the top and it melted very quickly as the apple dumpling is warm. The texture is moist and full of apple flavors. YUMMY!
(5)Sally W.
The food here is very basic. We approached the counter and the way everyone was cramped into a tiny counter just didn't appeal to me. We opted for the apple dumpling, to-go, with cream on the side. We saw the girl pop in the apple dumpling that was sitting in a foam takeout container into the microwave. Oh, is what I said to myself. The dumpling didn't look too good. The pastry that was supposed to be around the apple filling was broken up into what seemed like a million pieces and everything was just a gloppy mess in the foam container. The presentation made me not want to look at it. We tried it and it was pretty good tasting. I just wish the dumpling didn't look like a gloppy mess in a little foam container. Unappetizing looking.
(3)Anne C.
We ordered the Turkey sandwich with gravy and mashed potatoes and the apple dumpling. The apple dumpling was okay, it seemed like every other kind of apple turnover that I had eaten before except this was drowned in whipped cream and caramel sauce. The turkey itself was dry but with a little help from the gravy it redeemed itself, however, it was just a simple sandwich. Two slices of white bread, small slices of turkey, and again, drowned in gravy. The gravy made the bread soggy. However, the mashed potatoes were pretty good! My expectations were rather high of the place so I was let down by their food. The service here was really good and really fast as well. So if you want a quick bite then I'd go here. Also the prices weren't insane like some other places in the reading terminal.
(3)Palmina S.
Food is amazing, and after a long walk from the hotel, the ac in the reading market was great.
(4)Candice B.
Good simple fresh food. Possibly the best burger I've eaten in Philly because it actually tastes like beef instead of 18 quirky toppings. Portions are normal, not huge, and the prices are affordable. I don't get to RTM often, but I would stop at the Dutch Eating Place anytime. Bonus: they take LevelUp.
(4)Buddy L.
Apple cinnamon French toast was ridiculous. Good coffee. Very friendly staff. Omelettes are gigantic too
(5)Brian P.
I've been coming here for years when I visit my relatives in Phili. The apple dumpling (w/heavy cream) is one of my top 3 favorite foods in the world! No joke. They are so good that I even took 24 of them back on the plane with me to Singapore! Other good things are the roasted turkey and breakfast food... but honestly, the apple dumpling is king here. Note that they have some funny hours. I think they are closed one day a week.. maybe Tuesday if I recall?
(5)Ben B.
The apple dumpling simultaneously gave me diabetes and an erection. Go immediately.
(5)Sirinda S.
I'm a huge chicken pot pie fan and am always looking for new ones to try. The Dutch Eating Place's chicken pot pie isn't close to being a traditional pot pie with the flaky crust and all. Instead it looks more like a chicken dumpling stew, and it's so delicious that I don't even miss the crust. The "pot pie" is full of hearty chunks of chicken and tender dumplings. The soup is really flavorful. You can get it in 3 sizes ( a small cup, a medium size that comes with coleslaw and bread, and a large container). The only reason I got a small was because I wanted to save room for dessert. In addition to the good food, the people who work there are friendly and informative. I wish I wasn't allergic to apples because their apple dumplings look mouthwateringly delicious.
(5)Calvin H.
I have dreams about waking up to a yummy breakfast from the Dutch Eating Place. Well, maybe not, but I still think it serves up some of the best American breakfast food I've had anywhere (apple dumplings count as breakfast, right)? I took some friends who were visiting me from DC here and they absolutely loved it. The next time they came, they insisted on coming again. I happily obliged. The apple dumplings are more like mini apple pies that you can have for breakfast (if only because they're serving them at breakfast). Amazing, but you probably want to split one if you want to try the other things on the menu. The portions they serve are very generous. The second time we came, we split 2 breakfasts between the three of us (all of us big eaters) and we could barely finish. Breakfast #1: western omelet with toast and home fries. Breakfast #2: apple cinnamon French toast with turkey bacon. All very, very good. My only quibble was that the hot butter nearly melted through the styrofoam containers. Ew. :( If you're in Center City in the morning, get in the back of the long but fairly quickly moving line and get yourself some breakfast here!
(5)Christa N.
Affordable and tasty breakfast! I had the blueberry pancakes and bacon - both were very good. The counter staff was very friendly and checked in regularly. I would eat here again if I was in the area.
(4)Van H.
I like this place. Simple "sit down at a stool" small diner with pretty good food and being from the left coast has this kind of amazing "are they really Amish? and why are they here" kind of twist which I like. The food is not amazing, like many places in Philly (which has spoiled me), but it is good.
(4)Joyce L.
If you are looking for a budget friendly breakfast diner, this place is delicious! The line on a Friday at noon wasn't too bad. They tend to seat people in waves. One egg with sausage and toast (oh btw, they use margarine) is around $4 Don't forget a cup of tea to cut the grease!
(4)francis d.
the line moves faster than you would expect. It always looks more daunting than it actually is. Definitely try the apple dumpling.... wow just wow. As for the rest of the food, I mean it's pretty standard breakfast food (I've only had breakfast here). If you happen to be at reading terminal in the morning, I would recommend this place for the amish experience and the apple dumpling.
(4)Amanda E.
Quick (once you sit/order), affordable and damn good. Scored a seat at the bar on a busy Friday morning (looked normal). Was overjoyed to see a beautiful slab of scrapple delivered to my neighbor. Coffee served up quick; strong and piping hot. Smartly served in a to-go container. Went with the egg + scrapple platter with a small side of grits. Obviously more than necessary, but I wanted to see if they served up real, homestyle grits. And they do it right. Unlike greasy spoons in NoVa, they season the grits before serving alongside fresh butter. No salt needed. The scrapple was amazing. I would have bought an entire block if I had a cooler to store it for the drive home. Eggs perfectly cooked over medium. Franky N. attacked a ham + egg sandwich. Thin sliced ham piled on fluffy almost-scrambled egg. Wowza. Instead of cabbing to our next destination, walking was the healthy and much needed choice.
(4)Cha Cha W.
There were 2 things I really wanted to do after months of traveling through Asia. 1) Take a long hot shower and 2) scarf mashed potatoes and a slice of apple pie. This was so much better. My first time with an apple dumpling, the taste is to become what all apple dumplings in the future shall be compared to. Gooey crust, not too sweet sauce loaded with cinnamon wrapped around a whole baked apple, just right enough for me to devour whole with an extra helping of cream drizzled on top. Not the healthiest thing I've ever eaten, but I was assured, each morsel came with heaping helpings of love, love, and love. The mashed potatoes were yummy too...looking across the counter, I wish I saved room for that chicken pot pie. After months of no English, the friendly ladies at the register didn't think anything of it when it took them three tries and 5 minutes before I verbalized my order. So much kindly patience. I'll surely be back for more next time I'm passing through.
(4)Micah P.
The only thing I got at Dutch Eating Place was the Apple Dumpling, so I can't rate it at a 5 yet... but omgosh! I absolutely loved the apple dumpling! It comes fresh, hot, with some whipped cream.. and it is huge! I am the biggest fan of anything hot apple with something nice and cool, like ice cream, or whipped cream, in this case. I recommend stopping by this place to see for yourself, esp, if you are a hot apple fan like me. :)
(4)Genevieve B.
We ordered breakfast here. We just went a head and got take out as it was incredibly crowded and I wasn't going to wait just to sit in their tiny eating area. We got the blueberry pancakes, a side of scrapple an apple dumpling with heavy cream and the fresh squeezed O.J. The pancakes were great, with a big slab o'butter, though I believe the blueberries were from frozen. The scrapple must have been deep fried and it was delicious. The O.J. was very tasty as well. I had to eat the apple dumpling later, because I was so full! That also was pretty good, perhaps my only wish was that they used a more tart apple, and also I think it would go best with ice cream, so maybe next time I would get a tray of them (they had a couple round trays with 3-4 apple dumplings by the register, ready to go) to go and eat them that way! Service was very friendly which was a testament to the staff seeing how crazy busy it was.
(4)Katarina M.
Wow so good. Best breakfast I have ever had I do believe. Definitely the best breakfast in Philly. I love the Amish!!! I went for the first time a couple weeks ago with my girlfriend, and then again with my parents last weekend! So good. Take all out-of-town visitors here. With my gf: we split Cinnamon apple French toast (TO DIE FOR), blueberry pancakes (TO DIE FOR), two eggs and bacon (very good eggs and bacon!!!), and a side of homefries (they weren't our favorite...much too bland unfortunately). We also had a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice each (we're from Florida, we've had better). All in all, we were obviously stuffed, and the check? $20 plus tip. Such good prices!!! And the food is SO good. The butter...oh wow the butter. They serve their carbs with a nice big serving of farm-fresh butter and man is that butter the best butter I've EVER had. Slather it over whatever they give you, I'm telling you! Went back with my parents and it was still amazing. We had blueberry pancakes and cinnamon apple French toast again, and my dad got the omelet (I think it had tomatoes, peppers, cheese, ham, maybe one more thing, could definitely be wrong). It was a really good fresh omelet, only complaint was that the mix-ins were not at all evenly dispersed. But we polished it off just fine! Also, with my parents, got to try the ample dumpling! Split three ways, warmed up and served with whipped cream, oowee. Good stuff. It's kind of like apple pie but I don't think there's any cinnamon. Just really good, you gotta try it. Oh, and the service is great. So friendly. And the line can get pretty long, but the longest I had to wait was like 12 minutes. Ohhhh so worth it. EAT HERE. Oh, and bring CASH. Cash only.
(5)Britt W.
DO NOT GET THE CHICKEN POT PIE!!!! because it is not a chicken pot pie at all, its more of a chicken noodle soup. If i wanted chicken noodle soup I would of ordered that. BUT I DIDN'T! and i was very disappointed when I received my meal. And the soup wasn't even that great to even start to make up for it. I got pancakes too and those were better, but not like anything I haven't had before. The prices are kind of high and I don't see myself going back any time soon.
(3)Kemi A.
Am I being harsh in my rating? I dunno. Came here on a Sat for brunch. There was a line but I think I waited less than 2mins. The options are your typical breakfast options, the thing here is that it's just fresher I guess. I went with scrambled eggs, blueberry pancake, hot chocolate and scrapple. What is scrapple? beats me! I just wanted to try something new I guess. Twas okay...a tad bit salty but it complimented the sweet syrup of my pancake. I ate pretty quickly, done in line 20mins. The staff were friendly and polite. I don't think I got something here that I found SOOO out of the norm. Would I return SURE. I like the feel of it and I'm one to support a lil'buisness like this one. Next time I think I'll branch out and try other things on the menu.
(3)Dan T.
Great breakfast in the Reading Terminal Market. Very croweded.
(4)B V.
Man listen....if you love food, this is the place. They have everything! Loved the blueberry pancakes. Also had the peanut butter pudding. What??!! Delicious.
(5)LaShonda R.
I decided to take my kids here Saturday morning for a breakfast outing. Here's what we ordered: 2 Pancakes French Toast 2 Orders of Bacon (3 pieces each) Grits 1 Egg Over Easy w/ Toast 2 Lemonades (one size only) Total Cost $21.56 There was no way I was sitting on a bar stool with a 1 year old nor begging my 3 year old to keep still so he doesn't fall and crack his skull so we got our food to go and found a general seating section. Once we sat down and opened our Styrofoam containers here's what we found.... *The pancakes were large but epic in proportion? I think not. My 8 year old devoured them, alongside an order of bacon, with no problem. *The french toast comes with 3 pieces of bread. It wasn't too eggy and was cooked thoroughly. Once it comes off of the grill they generously douse it in cinnamon sugar. * My grits were a 6, obviously not seasoned at all prior to being given to me. That's fine though because they gave me about 2 tablespoons of butter and I doctored them up with salt/pepper packets near the counter. *My egg was however cooked perfectly. 5 stars here. * The bacon...meh. They put both orders in one container and honestly it was more like bacon bits than bacon slices. It was hard for me to share out pieces because everything was so broken up. 1 or 2 pieces were pure fat so I had to toss them. It's also LADEN with salt. I'll give D.E.P. 3 stars for the breakfast. The french toast was by far the best part of the order but they didn't serve anything that I couldn't make at my own house at equal or better quality. I'll give it a 3 because nothing really turned me off but nothing wowed me either. Service was quick and friendly.
(3)Lauryn Z.
When I first tried Dutch Eating Place about a year ago, it was a crazy busy day at Reading Terminal Market and there was no way we were going to get a seat anytime soon, so we chose to order breakfast to go. I ordered two eggs and toast, my boyfriend ordered the pancakes. Before long, they called our name and handed us two styrofoam boxes of food. We made our way to a cramped empty table in the market seating area and proceeded to have our breakfast. I wasn't really impressed - maybe it had something to do with the over-easy egg in the styrofoam container that just didn't sit too well with me. We returned about 7 or 8 months later and got a seat this time- what a difference this made! Dutch Eating Place is about having the complete Amish breakfast experience. The friendly service, the home-cooked food, the farm fresh ingredients...Both times I've been back, my eggs have been cooked perfectly, and the home-fries browned with just the right amount of crisp. My boyfriend most recently ordered the turkey burger with fries...the preparation was very simple, however all ingredients used were fresh and the burger was very tasty as well. Lastly, the prices are very reasonable. This is the kind of place you can rely on for a good simple breakfast. Its on my list for sure- worth the wait to get a seat.
(4)Helena K.
Hot damn, the Amish know how to cook up some breakfast! I breakfasted here twice on a recent business trip to Philly and will continue to dream about it long after I've gone. It's fast, delicious, and inexpensive as all get out. Day one: apple cinnamon French toast and, on the side, butter so fresh it could've been scooped right out of the churn. Maple syrup so good, I could just die. And coffee, sweet coffee. For $10 I bought the greatest t-shirt I have ever owned: "Start Your Day the Amish Way" written around a drawing of a massive stack of pancakes, a pat of butter on top, syrup cascading down. I plan to, from this day forward, live my life by this directive. Day two: the woman who took my order asked, "weren't you here yesterday?" and I sheepishly admitted that I just can't get enough. She smiled non-judgmentally, completely understood. I ordered a hot apple dumpling with heavy cream. I didn't even feel fat after I ate it. I watched a young woman slather butter all over a huge griddle of turkey bacon; the butter hissed and melted and, I tell you, that's the only time I didn't turn my head away from watching meat being cooked and I've been a vegetarian for nearly twenty years. I still haven't been here for dinner. I really want to try their mashed potatoes I hear so much about.
(5)Kerrie T.
I walked in just after 9am on a Thursday morning. It was crowded, but I was able to grab a seat right away. The incredibly pleasant counter woman took my order right away. I ordered some fresh squeezed OJ and a shortstack of blueberry pancakes wtih a side of bacon. HOT DAMN! The food and juice came up quickly and it was all crazy good. The best pancakes I've ever had, hands down. There was a great compliment of blueberries. The pancakes were fluffy and delicious. Bacon was good, nice big pieces. The fresh squeezed orange juice was actually freshly squeezed. It was sooooo good. I didn't order a coffee as it looked to be sort of generic and I am a coffee snob. I was able to get my fix at another place within the market. I can't wait to go back and try the apple dumplings!
(5)Norwin E.
One of my favorite spots at Reading. Home-made, wholesome food. the turkey sandwich smothered in gravy is just ridiculous and good. Their apple dumplings are also really good too. And this was where I had scrapple for the very first time--not bad! I like how it's a diner-esque place in the middle of a marketplace. seats are usually filled, but there's a high turnover rate. Gotta go here if you love or never had food made by Amish. Beware it's cash only and closed on Sundays
(5)Jared G.
Imagine a foggy walk through Reading Terminal on an early rainy Saturday afternoon. Even with dark shades the fluorescent lights are too bright. You need grease. You need coffee. You need it now. The Dutch Eating Place will hook you up. There's nothing fancy about this refreshingly simple lunch counter. They serve breakfast til 3pm. Their sticky buns are phenomenal with raisins and walnuts. A heaping pile of home fries and omelet-y goodness will arrive with lightning speed, and you will be able to hide in the openness of anonymous tourism.
(5)Jessica R.
Dutch Eating Place is the best of all worlds - delicious, cheap, fast and super friendly service! I had one of the breakfast specials - apple cinnamon french toast with turkey bacon and orange juice. The orange juice was fresh and just what I was craving. The french toast came covered in cinnamon and butter (note that they are very heavy handed with the butter, which makes it delicious, but probably not the best choice for the health conscious). I added maple syrup and enjoyed every bite of the fluffy sweetness. I thought the turkey bacon was fine, but I'm not a huge breakfast meat person so it wasn't the highlight for me. My two friends and I split an apple dumpling for "dessert." The waitress offered to divide it into three cups (what service!) and each portion came topped with the perfect amount of whipped cream. Personally, I feel an apple dumpling takes what is already a great dessert (apple pie) and makes it even better. An apple dumpling already has everything mixed together so there is no need to worry about getting the right crust to filling proportion on your fork (or having to worry about just having crust left at the end) - every bite is crust/filling/whipped cream perfection. The non-food parts of the experience were just as great as the food. As mentioned above, the service was wonderful. The girl helping us couldn't have been nicer and more genuine. Although the line seems visually endless, it moves quickly, largely aided by the super efficient service - you literally have food in front of you less than ten minutes after you sit down. The amazing thing was I didn't feel rushed at all, which is a very hard thing to achieve at a place where efficiency is key. The bill was placed very discreetly in front of me and the server didn't ask me if I wanted my plate cleared until it was very obvious that I was done. 5 stars all around!
(5)Anna M.
I've only ever had their blueberry pancakes and bacon and I am completely hooked on their pancakes! It is the fluffiest, most delicious pancake i've ever tried. Service is great as well. I'm excited to try more.
(4)Kaitlin L.
Breakfast (more specifically, brunch) has become quite the fancy event in the past few years: mimosas, stuffed french toast, 3-4 different specials.. When you're craving just a down right delicious breakfast without all the fuss, Dutch Eating Place is exactly what you're looking for. Chicken and Waffles, amazing Blueberry Pancakes, scrapple and breakfast sandwiches are well executed and heavy on the salt, butter, and in the words of Carla Hall, heart. There is some serious love (and cholesterol) in their dishes. So if you haven't ventured to this side of Reading Terminal, make it a point to do so. If there is a line (and there will be a line) be patient, it will be worth your time!
(5)Yen T.
Maybe I'm just used to chicken pot pie that looks like a pie. The one I got here was more like chicken noodle soup and they gave me a dinner roll with it. i was disappointed. The flavors were good - it just wasn't what I had ordered. A friend got the ruben and she said that it was one of the best rubens she has ever had. I guess if I'm ever in Philly again - I'll have to try the ruben.
(3)Michael G.
Each time I visit Reading Terminal Market, I feel like I need a tour guide to the food choices. There is always a nice small line at this place so I decided to check it out for brunch one afternoon. Dutch Eating Place has an amazing menu of food that will rock your world. They have plenty of breakfast choices if you choose, or if you are looking for more of a lunch type meal they have that too. I had the "Thanksgiving Plate" type meal... Something about roast turkey if I remember correctly. It was essentially an open faced turkey sandwich with crandberry on the side and on two pieces of bread served next to mashed potatoes. I was a little disappointed that the cranberry was in a small plastic container and I didn't actually open it, I was looking for cranberry sauce like American Thanksgiving.... No can do. Oh well. The turkey was delicious, cooked perfectly with delish gravy. I didn't love the mashed potatoes...they were a little runney for me, but they tasted just fine. The fresh squeezed OJ also was amazing. Don't miss the chance to enjoy the freshness.... Excellent choice for lunch in Reading Terminal Market! Come back ya'll ya hear?
(4)Sam A.
apple dumplings with heavy cream- and the girls are nice.
(5)Heather B.
Delicious blueberry pancakes, and turkey bacon so scrumptous it tastes like ham. I mean that in the very best way. Also, it's fast and cheap! Even waiting to snag seats at the bar stools on a Saturday morning didn't take long. I'd eat here again, definitely. But next time I'll request the pancakes sans butter slab.
(4)Todd M.
Believe the hype, Dutch Eating Place is about as good as it gets for a diner. Read all the Yelp reviews and I have to say ; Bacon- awesome Eggs over medium- set whites with bright orangeish yolks, obviously fried in butter - awesome Hash browns- these could use some work, i do want crispness, but definitely about 3 x the portion size that was served to me at Down Home Diner across the Market and at Little Petes Coffee- manageable Boss's Egg/Bacon/Cheese sandwich- large large, reminding me of my own cooking Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice - very nice for a non coastal town APPLE DUMPLING- APPLE DUMPLING!!!!!! As one reviewer put it, put that heavy cream on there you wusses! Sooo good. My boss said it reminded him of meals back in Virginia, melt in your mouth crust and you definitely could taste the real butter and cream and sugar, not corn syrup. On a side note, for those of you who can eat the whole thing of that apple dumpling, you amaze me! We couldn't finish the one we had and ended up having to be rolled over to the convention center. Definitely will be re-visited if we find our back to Philly.
(4)John P.
Check your michelin stars at the door, This is simple and to the point comfort food at it's finest ran by some lovely Amish people. I had the apple-cinnamon french toast(omg), bacon, and eggs and was in heaven until the last crumb on my plate. 5 stars is within the context of other breakfast places.
(5)Mike S.
Simply put, you probably won't find food that is this good for a price this low anywhere else in the city. It's as good as Mom's home cooking... but your Mom probably didn't make food this good, no offense. Unless she's Amish. Maybe. I had the tuna club after a bowl of chicken corn soup. Absolutely delicious and decent portion size. She had the bbq pork sammy with wizzzz. Also awesome. All the folks around us were having breakfast still and it all looked amazing. I'll definitely try the blueberry pancakes or apple french toast next time we're here.
(5)Robyn H.
I've never had an apple dumpling before. Best believe I'll be returning to D.E.P. for more! Easily one of the best apple desserts I've ever tasted. Perfect apples... not too hard, just the perfect amount of sweetness and heated to perfection, topped off w/ a mound of whipped cream. Heavenly!
(5)Karen C.
I don't know much about the Pennsylvania Dutch but they do two things absolutely great: butter and maple syrup. Located in Reading Terminal, the Dutch Eating Place in the Dutch Corner serves breakfast and lunch items. I had the blueberry pancakes, with fresh blueberries already in the batter. The chef scoops the batter from a humongous bucket onto the hot griddle and forms two large circles. The pancakes have a huge circumference, respectively but what the pancakes have in circumference, they lose in fluffiness, unfortunately. But when you smother the pancakes with butter and maple syrup, you just begin shoveling the heavenly combination into your mouth anyway. I've also had the burger on another occasion because I missed the cutoff for breakfast. It was a lot smaller than I thought it would be, especially in comparison to the bigger-than-your-face pancakes. It wasn't particularly great - it just tasted like a burger you make at home for yourself. The fries are shoestring and also not particularly special, but you can tell they are fresh. In the end, no trip to Reading would be complete without a stop at the Pennsylvania Dutch corner.
(4)David M.
It's hard for me to hang out in the Reading Terminal Market cause I get all confused and become completely indecisive cause there are like 100 places that are mad crazy radical awesome in there dude man bro, oh my gosh my head exploded 3 times last weekend, clean up in aisle 5, holy crow I love it. ANYWAY.... There is always a long line at the Dutch Eating Place and I always say "next time, next time". Well guess what? This past weekend was finally NEXT TIME. And I got your basic cheeseburger and fries. And it ruled. It had special Amish fairy dust sprinkled on it. Dear DEP, Thanks for some slam bangin' high quality food, Dave
(5)Eliza M.
I love the Amish and boy do they make a great breakfast! On a Saturday morning Dutch Eating Place was busy. There were lines to sit down and lines to get food "to go." While waiting for our food, I watched the guy making the gigantic blueberry pancakes - yum! Things moved quickly because workers were busting a move (they're the Amish! They can build a house in like a day!). The Western omelette was delicious--you could really taste the fresh ingredients. Hashbrowns and toast (with real butter) were a nice compliment to the omelette. I would have loved to come here on Sunday, too, but they were closed. Located in the lovely Reading Terminal Market.
(5)Christine R.
Returned to Reading Terminal Market to bring my one friend who had never been to Philadelphia. He's a giant lover of food (foodie if you will) so I knew our first stop would be the market. We got into the city early, so we wanted something breakfasty. He was a bit overwhelmed when we were strolling the stalls, but I had done some reconnaissance work before hand and bookmarked Dutch Eating Place for a cheap and filling breakfast. There was a line to sit, so we decided just to do take out and go to the empty tables nearby and eat there. The counter service is really friendly and will take your order down to the word and ask you all the variations to which your order might be subject to (ex- heavy cream or whipped cream for your hot apple dumpling- more on that in a bit). We ordered two bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches , grapefruit juice, orange juice, and of course- one of their famous hot apple dumplings which was opted for with whipped cream. Our food came out really quickly and though it's crowded in the little alley/aisle way you can finagle your way to getting your food and all you need for meal without any issue. They also bag everything up for you. the breakfast sandwiches were thick and delicious, stuffed with eggs and bacon and delightfully cheesy. The apple dumpling (our whipped cream melted by the time we got to it, so if you can I would suggest eating first, then maybe sending someone over to get one with fresh whipped cream on top- if you can!) and it was amazing! the apple was so-so but the dumpling with the caramel and cream? delicious and rich. Best of all, our meal was 15.00. Be sure to get your ticket validated if you parked in the lot across the street.
(4)Linz J.
Pah. I guess the fact that I don't eat bread makes me miss all the hub-bub. I ate their eggs, and they tasted like when I cook eggs in Pam Olive Oil. Ate their potatoes, and, well, I make those better, too. They were just potatoes, not really seasoned. I needed a lot of ketchup. On the other hand, the sausage was really good. It was no little wimpy breakfast sausage most places are prone to serving. It was reminiscent of what those creepy, processed, box-meat wish they tasted like. Oh, and the coffee tasted like mud. To give credit, some of the pancakes and sandwhiches and other bread-heavy items looked like crowd pleasers. But nothing I'll come back to!
(2)Steven T.
Tried a variety of breakfast dishes including the pancakes and while the food was good is was nothing fantastic or out of this world. There was a small line, that moved quickly, service was fast and efficient, food delivered almost immediately, plain looking with no frills. Food 3 Service 4.5 Value 5+ Atmosphere (I like it ) 5 Total 4.375 Bottom Line: Go there for good value, decent food, and too say that you have been, not for some sort of food nirvana.
(4)Joyce T.
Best mashed potatoes EVER!!!
(5)Art Q.
It was like one of those dreams -- the ones where you show up to a very public place or event naked, but with pancakes. Let me explain. I went to Dutch Eating Place this morning, purchased the finest pancakes ever made available to me, and then I walked away without maple syrup and back to my hotel room. By the time I realized what I had done, I was too far away in the misty rain blanketing the city and too ashamed at my oversight to go back. There I was in my hotel room, pancakes naked of their traditional covering save for a small pool of butter, and still, still they were delicious. Nevermind the egg over easy and sausage which were both also amazing; these pancakes are the real deal. Do I wish syrup was invited to the party? Sure. I believe anything can be made better with the addition of some maple syrup (except foods that already have some other sauce -- and even then you can make some cases), but I am glad that I didn't go the other route and defile these pancakes with anything but the best syrup possible, which is undoubtedly what was in those containers to my left at the register.
(5)Jill A.
Apparently, according to Thee Wise Ones (Yelpers!), I'm missing out on the breakfast at Dutch Eating Place. I'll be sure to put that on my to-try list, stat. But honestly, who needs breakfast when you can have the best mashed potatoes EVER?! Oh man, they are a big cupful of Amish love. The potatoes are on the smooth side, consistency-wise, and the gravy is so flavorful and delicious. If ever I'm in the mood for some down-home, hearty and inexpensive comfort food, it's really hard to resist the lure of this place. Goodness, it's just OH SO GOOD. I wish those lovely Amish ladies would tell me their deepest, darkest secrets: not whatever scandalous activities they did on Rumspringa, but their recipe(s) for perfect mashed 'taters and gravy. Yup.
(4)Erica S.
I am not Amish, but I am from rural PA, and this food is the stuff of my childhood. Hot sandwiches covered in gravy, mashed 'taters, delicious hearty soups, and DUMPLINGS. Just really good home cookin.' The service is fast and always super pleasant, the food just reminds me of my grandma. The customers are this place are always varied and diverse. Get a seat at the counter and fill up. You can't beat the prices, either. (FYI: These dudes even hung up a Steelers banner during the super bowl.) I love them. You can't get more unpretentious than this. I mean, come on, they're called "Dutch Eating Place."
(5)Christine R.
i had takeout and it was all good. i feel like to get the real experience i need to dine in.
(4)Jennie C.
Very very disappointed. I stood in line one weekend morning for the blueberry pancakes, they were cooked with ridiculous amount of butter, and then topped with another mound of butter. The result? A greasy, cloyingly sweet mess that should not be on anyone's brunch list. Will never return.
(1)Monti Josh W.
My Eggs were undercooked and gooey. The ham in the western omelet was lunch meet. The apple dumpling they are famous for was undercooked and gross. It wasn't even cooked by their kitchen. It was some premade crap that they poured half and half over. I am pretty sure everyone in the kitchen was 10 years old. That sh*t is illegal. It looked like someone had a million kids and mommy made them work in the kitchen and dress up in Amish peasant dresses.
(1)Rochelle R.
I was cruising the Reading Terminal for some good breakfast. I didn't consult Yelp, so again, I just looked for a place with the biggest crowds. That's how I found the Dutch Eating Place. It was cool to see this Amish business. I orded the blueburry short stack and over-easy egg. I took one bite of the pancake and was impressed. It was a very good pancake. Very moist and scrumptious. It was awesome to get this experience in Philly. I will definitely come back to try the scrapple when I come back to Philly.
(4)Mark W.
The best, the best breakfast I have ever had! Two cups of farm fresh milk, and apple and cinnamin french toast, amazing! Fresh butter, fresh maple syrup, ate at the counter next to a police officer. If you are ever in Philly, GO! P.S. Went back at lunch for the apple dumplings, just as good!
(5)Matt E.
3.5 based on my meal I had but overall the place would have to be a 4. This is a great big counter(roughly the shape of an M from what I remember) in the Reading Terminal Market, in the corner by the Amish bakery. The portions are huge and the hospitality is great. The food is ok but nothing amazing. I got an open faced turkey sandwich and the turkey was pretty dry and the gravy was pretty gross, it was somewhat translucent, gelatinous, and lumpy. They definitely made up for it with their apple dumpling. You HAVE to come here for this apple dumpling with the fresh cream. It's absolutely the tastiest thing I ate in Philly besides the Amish pretzel a couple rows down at Miller's Twists. So I'm not sure about the Amish's cooking skills but they are magicians with their baking, absolute perfection.
(4)Krifka S.
Fun, local flavor. We brought some out of town visitors here and they loved it.A couple of people eating even moved around so we could get 5 bar stools together (all seats are at bar stools), but soon after we arrived, the line started forming. Everything ordered was really good and home-style (butter, butter, butter)-pancakes, hash and even the scrambled eggs were good and the prices fair. Get the apple dumpling!
(4)Timber W.
I think I may have ordered the wrong thing here, especially seeing how everyone else loves this place. I got a tuna melt, which was pretty ordinary. The fries that came with it were swimming in grease, and they tasted undercooked. The lemonade was great, though! My friend ordered the blueberry pancakes and said they were tasty. If I return to Philadelphia, I'll inevitably stop back by the Market and possibly the Dutch Eating Place. I'll just have to avert my eyes from the large slab of butter placed on the pancakes so I can bring myself to order them next time!
(3)Georgie S.
Although I am not in the neighborhood too often, whenever I do find my self in Reading Terminal Market around any time that could be construed as breakfast I will ALWAYS stop and eat here. As they have your basic breakfast/lunch food items, it's not their original menu that makes them stand out. It's the amazing quality of ingredients they use that puts them on top. In my family whenever we go out for breakfast, we all order and egg dish and share an order of something sweet (pancakes, french toast, etc.). The eggs here taste like they came right from the farm and the butter you get with the pancakes is like someone is in the back churning the butter right there! Although I am not a huge fan of the bar stool style of seating, they turn every seat over so fast that the line never takes that long. It's better than being exposed to the elements waiting an hour for table at a restaurant which would cost you twice as much. Extra bonus is after you have brunch you can do some grocery shopping in the market and have some great produce for home!
(5)Chiara I.
My new go-to breakfast place for my outta-towner friends. I usually find myself getting their special, especially their apple french toast with bacon and fresh squeezed orange juice. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. There is something to be said about fresh, home-made meals. Their bacon is more like a sweet slab of meat smoked to goodness. I even tried my friends tuna melt thinking it would be watevs.... I don't know how they made it so scrumptious, but I redefined tuna melt for me. Thank you Amish for broadening my California horizons.
(5)Steve W.
The Dutch Eating place is kinda amazing. A comfy counter space, amazing food, and of course PA dutch charm. I tried the beef BBQ sandwich and corn and chicken chowder both of which were incredible. I'll be back for sure to try out the breakfast!
(4)Rob Z.
Took me a while to get around to eating here due to its hours and the vast array of breakfast and brunch options in Philadelphia. There are a lot of places that have better ambience, do more interesting breakfast type foods, etc. However, I think for pure straightforward breakfast food this may have been the best I have had here. Eggs were super fresh and perfectly cooked. Scrapple was delicious - crunchy on the outside and pleasantly mushy on the inside. And I had an apple dumpling with it which was super. Can't really be much worse for you than having pancakes or a waffle can it? Frou frou bruncheries are great and all, but we all just need a good uncomplicated breakfast now and then.
(4)Y H.
I don't really get the hype. This is a cute little spot with counter seating in the Reading Terminal Market. The breakfast food is pretty average. I got the blueberry pancakes. They were large and flat, and a bit too oily. Could have used a few more blueberries. The turkey sausage is cut and pan fried. Tasty but again pretty oily. The coffee is weak coffee. Prices are okay. I paid about $9 for breakfast.
(3)Vivian V.
A delicious, fast, Philadelphia cultural experience. If you're at #Construct, sneak out and try it. I disagree with the reviewers who suggest getting the food to go: I enjoyed watching the no-nonsense staff work the lunch crowd. I had the chicken pot pie, which my server had the good sense to warn me wasn't a pie with crust, more like a stew with noodles. Came with a zingy slaw and a soft roll that was great for sopping up the gravy. The noodles were sweet and chewy, a good contrast with the slightly salty stew. At my buddy's behest, I saved room for shoo-fly pie. If you're not familiar with this dish, do try it sometime, though perhaps not at the expense of the apple dumpling everyone is raving about. It's a molasses pie with a crumbly top crust, served with either heavy cream or whipped cream. I didn't like the top part so much, but loved the molasses part, which reminds me of pecan pie without the pecans. I had the whipped cream, but I think the heavy cream would have gone better with the texture. I didn't dare try to steal my buddy's, though!
(4)Sarah D.
My mom makes fantastic chicken and waffles. I had been looking for a place in the city that serves the Pennsylvania dutch style of this dish - not the fried chicken and waffles most people are used to seeing. When I heard about Dutch Eating Place I knew I had to go. It took me a year to finally get there on a week they were serving their version of this dish. You pay nine bucks and get a styrofoam container with a waffle and chicken gravy, corn, and mashed potatoes. Sides first: pretty good. I'm critical about mashed potatoes, but these were smooth and creamy. The one thing they were lacking was some gravy, though I imagine you could always ask for this. The corn was corn, nothing special. The main attraction: good. Made slightly differently than the family recipe. Here you get a waffle smothered in a thick chicken gravy, which has bits of chicken and onion throughout. No slices or pieces of tender chicken breast - like I'm used to. The gravy was flavorful and creamy. It was good. Would I eat it again? Absofruitly. Is it better than my mom's? Well, is anything ever better than mom's?
(4)Thanh L.
You can't beat how fresh the food is here. The chicken is good, apple dumplings good, cinnamon rolls good, even the juice is good! Finding a seat is hard so just grab your food to go and sit at one of the tables set up in the middle of the market and enjoy!
(4)Barry L.
The apple dumpling is amazing! The breakfast is decent, but the homefries were alittle off. The potato's had no taste.
(4)Anthony O.
I was told this was the best no hassle breakfast in Philly and Wow is it good. You sit down at a 50's style diner bar and you order rubbing elbows with strangers. Within 10 minutes of ordering they bring out huge, wholesome portions of home style breakfast food. The coffee is pretty good as well, and its a great way to start a day on less than 7 hours of sleep. I couldn't recommend this more if you are in the area.
(5)Chris M.
Love this joint. Homemade, food from scratch. Prices are cheap, food is great. Its comfort food at its best. Big Turkey dinners, Huge sandwiches and great breakfasts. Gets crowded at lunchtime, so get there early. Its a giant lunch/breakfast counter, no tables. First come, first serve. Most ppl will move down a spot to help you fit your party. The more of you there are, the harder it will be to get seats together, the only downside. Its in the Dutch, Amish area of the Reading Terminal Market. Think its only open Wed-Sunday. (Check RTM website). The selection if great, their Apple Fritters are great. Go hungry.
(5)Jayvie C.
This breakfast the way you should have it if you're spending a day in Philly on foot, sightseeing. Located in one corner of the Reading Terminal, Dutch Eating Place serves up awesome pancakes, sweet fresh butter and scrapple cooked the way it's supposed to be: with a crispy crust and not greasy at all. Make sure you leave room for the apple dumpling, which is big enough to share between two people, especially if having a full breakfast. Seating at the location itself is cramped, so get your food to go and sit yourself in one of the many dining areas in the Terminal.
(5)Gina T.
Ordered the baked apple dessert and thought it was just awful. Had it warmed since that was supposed to be preferred, but the dough was almost raw and overall it was just to sweet and mushy. Not my thing!
(1)Diane C.
Walking through the market, trying to decide what to eat when we spied someone eating what not only looks like but also, we found out, TASTES like the most delicious blueberry pancakes. We also had the pulled pork, french fries--all were equallly good as well. The only problem is that they're closed on Sunday :(
(4)DJ M.
The Dutch Eating Place is located in the Amish section of the Reading Terminal Market, which is America's oldest farmers market. Most of the purveyor's inhabiting this famous market have outstanding local offerings and it's never easy to pick and choose which great eats you'll have on any particular day, but you can rest assure that all of the Amish delights are a treat. The Dutch Eating Place is always hopping, with quite a large circular counter which is usually full. They serve a hearty breakfast or lunch and are known for their delicious homemade food. Another thing they are well known for are their homemade apple dumplings with plenty of cinnamon and brown sugar sauce. I so enjoyed the warm dumpling loaded with awesome freshly whipped cream, that I bought a container of four to bring home. The ones that I had brought home weren't quite cooked enough, even after thoroughly heating, quite doughy actually, but an extra 10 to 15 minutes did the trick and while still hot we enjoyed them with a good vanilla bean ice cream, hello yum. They also have a nice variety of freshly baked breads, which I took advantage of. Can you even begin to imagine how wonderful this place smells? If visiting Philly, the Reading Terminal is a must, and while there do stop by the Dutch Eating Place!
(4)Julie S.
The most delicious home cooking you've ever eaten out! We were there on Black Friday (day after Thanksgiving) for breakfast and in spite of the crowds, were seated in about 15 minutes. In the past, I've had their blueberry pancakes which come overloaded with berries. Today I ordered a simple egg, the best turkey bacon I have ever eaten and a cup of creamy grits and *real* fresh-squeezed orange juice. My husband ordered creamed chipped beef on toast and said it was great. The woman next to me ordered french toast which I think I may get next time. The vanilla and cinnamon smell was intoxicating--not to mention it arrived slathered in powder sugar and butter. Always a *must* visit when you're in Philly. Waitstaff were friendly and attentive and again, don't get intimidated by the lines. They move quickly and it SO worth the wait!
(5)Ji S.
Yes! finally got a seat. It intimidating at first waiting for seat. But the service and food comes out so quick you don't have to wait any longer than 10 mins. Its a bit hard to find but just stay to the front of the market and you walk all the way to the corner. Apple DUMPLING!!! Dont forget to try it or take it to go for later if u are too full.
(4)Timothy C.
Great find in Reading Terminal. This little diner has like 16 stools around a u-shaped bar (if you can find a seat; packed at 9am on a Thursday), and Amish chicks (can u call them chicks?) in full bonnets and such scurry around filling up coffee cups and whipping food onto the counter in a hurry. The signs proclaimed the apple dumplings as the star, but I was in a breakfast mood, so I got a pancake platter and a coffee, and within minutes a plate with two huge blueberry pancakes, maple syrup, two slices of turkey bacon (a first for me), and a slab of soft butter scraped onto the edge, for $6.50. It was sloppily put together, but given the nature of their establishment, I have to admit it was necessary for them, and it was kind of charming to think of an Amish lady slapping that plate into shape and not giving a crap whether it was neat. And the pancakes were delicious, the turkey was basically crispy, greasy, salty ham, the amount of butter and syrup was perfect, and the coffee was too hot, so I asked for cream, and the Amish chick pulled a plastic bottle of cream that looked like it was purchased at a gas station and sloshed... the perfect amount of cream into my paper coffee cup! It was almost like one of those Benni Hanna places where the show accompanies the food! So good.
(4)Dredge K.
where to go when you want to feel heart palpitations after eating american food if it weren't for the amish staff wearing bonnets, i would never go here, it's like bad diner food without bad diner ambiance, and often, there is no place to sit occasionally, i have the craving to replicate my public school school lunches like sloppy joes and eat mystery meats like scrapple. this is the place for that. somehow, i always regret these choices. also, remember that things like your pancakes don't have maple syrup on them, so make sure to add them on when picking up your order, as, if you don't get a seat nearby, you will have to go back for it.
(2)Kristy L.
there is so many different places to eat in Reading terminal but this one caught my sister's eyes. I didn't really mind bc at that point, I would eat McDonalds (don't do it) bc I was starving. The wait was about 10 mins because they only have a small eatting area, seating for 30 people. GO WITH 2 PEOPLE (including yourself) - you will be seated earlier than the table for 3, 4 5, 6.. etc. I ordered a turkey burger and my sister ordered corn nibbles (or something like that) and an open turkey sandwich. Both deeeelicious. Something about these Amish people but everything tasted fresh and they were really sweet and accomodating. The corn things were sweet... whcih freaked me out bc corn isn't suppose to be sweet... unless it's sweet corn, but this def was not sweet corn. It had some apple sauce or something mixed in with the corn which they batter and then lightly fry. It was just a wierd taste. Their iced tea is BOMB. they make it themselves and I think my sister and I drank too many for our own good.
(4)Colin P.
I headed here based on Yelp reviews for breakfast, intending to try scrapple for the first time. Unfortunately I'd just missed the breakfast menu cutoff time. If my rating was strictly limited to the turkey melt and fries I ended up with and enjoyed tremendously, I'd probably be writing a 5-star review. The portion was ample and well-prepared with quality ingredients, served up by friendly staff. I couldn't even finish it, despite my normally voracious appetite. What leads me to write a three-star review, however, was for the disappointing famous apple dumpling. While the apple was cooked perfectly, the dough was underbaked, creating an unpleasant buttery, sugary goop. You're offered a choice of heavy cream or whipped cream upon ordering - I chose whipped, though heavy cream probably would have been a better choice for the foam container in which the dumpling is served. I imagine it would have been really awesome had it been the flaky, buttery ball of glory it was intended and hyped up to be. Despite this, I'd absolutely return. The sandwiches and fries are absolutely splittable between two people and I imagine my dumpling was just a one-off.
(3)Shereen C.
Oh, apple dumpling! Soft tasty doughy pastry A whole apple, cored. Warm and comforting, My fragrant creamy dumpling You are home to me.
(5)Basil M.
To start with - I must first tell you - I did not come here to eat a full meal. I came just for desert. The famed "hot apple dumpling". The girl taking my order suggested I have it with heavy cream. It was awesome. My wife and I tore it up pretty quickly. As I sit here writing this review - I want another one. :)
(4)Stephanie D.
Went here for my last trip to Reading Terminal Market before moving to India! Had a simple breakfast. The portions are huge here, my plate could have fed 2. Had a slab of scrapple which was perfectly crispy on the outside, and two scrambled eggs. Yum!
(4)Ellen L.
Nothing beats sitting at the counter in The Terminal. This place has mostly regulars and simple homemade food and Amish service wtih a smile.
(3)Nicole C.
I LOVE BREAKFAST. I LOVE sleeping in. I LOVE rolling out of bed. I LOVE sitting at an unpretentious breakfast counter. I LOVE stuffing my face with pancakes, french toast, eggs, homefries, and bacon. I LOVE falling victim to food coma afterwards. I LOVE rolling back into bed. I LOVE coming back to life later in the afternoon to finish my breakfast for dinner. And I LOVE Dutch Eating Place because it's the PERFECT place for all of the above. Me & mom shared: Eggs over easy, Scrapple & Toast, Blueberry Pancakes, and the oh-so-famous Apple Dumpling. Before we continue, let's talk about how much food there is in each order. The portions can't possibly be suited for normal or safe human consumption. AT MOST we finished a quarter of it before we were stuffed. Our counter-neighbors ordered omelettes and the eggs came out in a MOUNTAIN. I was scared of how much egg there was on those plates. And everything is sooo cheap. Anyway, back to my meal. The eggs over-easy were cooked perfectly, I also discovered that I really enjoy eating scrapple, the blueberry pancakes tasted legit homemade, and the apple dumpling? Ohhh the apple dumpling. Warm, cinnamony, tender apple wrapped lovingly in a buttery, flaky pastry, topped with fluffy melting whipped cream. Do yourself a favor and GET THE APPLE DUMPLING. Also, do your arteries a favor and order the pancakes & toast dry. Otherwise these will come out with a heaping mound of butter on them. On second thought... I basically just told you to eat apple pie with whipped cream for breakfast so you might as well just get the butter and go all out. This is breakfast done right. I want to "start my day the Amish way" ...EVERYDAY.
(5)Jessie K.
This place is amazing. A few friends and I stopped in Philly for the night after camping and climbing in West Virginia for a week. By the time we made our way back to civilization, we were craving some seriously good food -- here's where Dutch Eating Place comes in! I had asked some friends on the twitterz for recmomendations and overwhelmingly was told to go here, and we did. It's located in a huge building with all sorts of things - eateries, fruit stands, fudge shoppes - you name it, it's probably there. We went on a Saturday morning and despite it being pretty darn crowded, we were seated quickly. It's counter service (and cash only!) and seats turned over pretty quickly. I ordered scrambled eggs with potatoes, toast and hot cocoa. After I was done licking my plate I finished off my friend's blueberry pancakes, which tasted like little bits of buttery heaven. My ass almost fused to the seat, that's how delicious it was. Prices are reasonable (or maybe I'm just destroyed after growing up in New York and now living in Boston), service is quick and waitresses are super nice. I can imagine that the line gets REALLY long during peak breakfast/brunch hours, but it's definitely worth the wait. Mhmm.. blueberry pancakes.
(5)Victor C.
As part of my carb load day for the Philly marathon (I know, I'm behind on reviews), I decided to grab a rare open seat at Dutch Eating Place. "One hot apple dumpling, please," said the hungry soon-to-be-marathoner, "light on the whip". It was an amazing combination of pastry, sugar, fruit, and probably crack. The dumpling hit the spot, I paid my tab, and my seat was taken as soon as I stood up. Highly recommended dessert, snack, entree, or any meal!
(4)Sam A.
We enjoyed every part of this breakfast. Blueberry pancakes were soooo good. French toast tasty. The bacon is the best. My turkey bacon was thick and awesome. OJ fresh but needs pulp. Pancake size humongous be aware.
(5)Matt S.
This hearty endorsement is for breakfast only.* The mega-buttered blueberry pancakes may be my favorite thing to eat in all of Philadelphia. I love the griddled taste of course, but the texture of the pancakes what really sets them apart -- they are just rapturously good. If you get the breakfast special combo, they throw in two more things that everybody loves: bacon and coffee -- all for just a few bucks. I have to say that their bacon is a little strange, but still tasty (it is still bacon, after all). Don't get discouraged by the lines; whether you want to sit at the counter or grab something from the takeout line, they keep things moving pretty quickly. They are closed on Sundays and also on some weekdays and they stop serving breakfast after a certain time (not sure exactly when). *I was a little too late for breakfast one day and so, thinking that the lunches would be of similar quality to their breakfasts, I gave them a try. Sadly, the lunches are pretty ho-hum. So I would consider Dutch Eating Place to be a "breakfast only" kind of joint, and am treating it as such for the purposes of this review.
(5)Kellie C. M.
This menu changes very rarely. This ain't the point. Comfort food, baby, comfort food. Jon and I eat here at least once a week. Ham and bean soup, turkey dinners, sloppy Joe sandwiches. The owner holds court daily, coordinating plates and ushering tentative, clueless people into seats, which open frequently, but get snapped up fast. Its quite the crowd dance. Sloppy Joe's are our favorite here. Food comes in seconds. People watching, not only here, but at the whole Reading Terminal Market, is phenomenal. Shop afterward. Recharge for the city streets. But whatever you do, remember one simple rule if you're a tourist or visiting the Dutch Eating Place for the first time: SIT YOUR ASS DOWN! When there's a seat. Grab it. This is PHILADELPHIA. We have no time to coddle you.
(3)Chris S.
I ordered the pancakes and turkey bacon there one saturday morning and let me tell you, this place is amazing. You can tell everything was made from scratch. The butter that comes with the pancakes were obviously recently churned. The pancakes are the best I have had in recent memory. They were very fluffy and moist on the inside. Most of the time they come out dry or slightly dry but this place was on point! The bacon was the heartest couple slices of turkey bacon I have ever seen. It all tasted very fresh! The place is very cheap too!
(5)Dynomutt F.
Late breakfast here on the first morning of the visit to Philly. Late because I stood in line forever. I won't say that it was worth the wait, because honestly, is any restaurant worth such a delay? But breakfast was quite tasty. Pancakes are huge. Not fluffy, but still great. My western omelet needed more butter, more cheese, more peppers and more ham, but it was still satisfying, and with a side of scrapple, all was right in the universe, if only briefly. One suggestion: "fresh-squeezed" does not mean that your OJ should be room temperature (which, for Reading Terminal market, is about 90 degrees). Wish I had tried an apple dumpling, but the Children of the Corn were rushing me to make way for others in line and it slipped my mind. Not that I really blame them, though, because if I had to deal with such rude regular customers every day, I'd probably want to move them along quickly, too. At least they get a fair number of non-locals coming through who don't belittle them to their faces and who actually leave tips, unlike all of the locals around us that morning. Overall, 6/10.
(3)Dennis L.
My sister in law told me their breakfast is really good, but I got there late and ate lunch at the dutch eating place. I had the chicken pot pie and it was ok, the cole slaw was pretty good. The apply dumplngs are definitely the star of this place. You can get whipped cream or heavy cream. I got the heavy cream and it was so damn good.
(4)Erik s.
cheap and fast and an average breakfast...honey still rules in my book but the apple/cinnamon french toast and pancakes are decent ... it is hit and miss with the lunch ..pot pie seems to be their claim to fame its K ... and the burger/fries is good but their turkey special was disgusting... first of all why would a "homestyle" eatery use canned cranberry sauce and wonder bread (also cheeze wiz on sub par chili dog too)?.... but worst of all was their white gravy- it tasted like cornstarch mixed w/ flour and water and looked like that gooey stuff that covers a newborn baby.. i also have a theory that fake amish work here...just a hunch i have no proof but you heard it here first. What gives them an extra star is their apple dumplings, which is a ball of sugary happiness.
(3)Rita M.
You absolutely have to come here for breakfast. Hands down best breakfast I have ever had in my life. Those pancakes are amazing, with fresh delicious butter and some damn tasty syrup. Plus, the fresh orange juice is delicious. So you get stuffed, and then buy some apple dumplings to take home. Doesn't get any better, really.The Amish know how to cook, that's for sure.
(5)John R.
VERY DISAPPOINTED - I have had breakfast there before and it has always been great. I had lunch there on 11/17 and it was SO disappointing. I ordered chicken pot pie - it came as chicken soup, no gravy - broth instead, no pastry crust and only THREE tiny pieces of shreded chicken. The roll tasted like it came from a pack you would get at the supermarket and the cole slaw was average. They gave me a fork and knife to eat the chicken pot pie with. The waitress was less than helpful - seemed like she was doing me a favor to acknowledge my presence.
(1)Cherie C.
A good place to bring out-of-town guests when visiting the market. I took a guest there to try shoo fly pie. Both of us realized we don't like it, but it was still a good experience. You don't find scrapple or shoo fly pie in many other farmers' markets! Breakfast is fresh and cheap!
(4)Krista A.
It's now open five days per week, yay! So, I give it five stars. You get everything you can dream of in a wholesome, old-fashioned diner. I'm sure they even make their own butter. The pancakes are my favorite. I dream about the apple dumplings. Everything is delicious. You definitely have to wait in line for 5-10 minutes on Saturdays mornings, fyi. This is a place I'd miss if I lived somewhere else.
(5)Felicia K.
Located in the middle of a bustling indoor market (you won't be able to see the place from outside), it has a lively, bustling atmosphere. On a Saturday morning we waited a little while, but like everyone else said, the line moves quickly. I had the blueberry pancakes with turkey bacon special (5.99 including a cup of coffee); those were literally some of the best pancakes I have ever had in my life. Boyfriend and I split one of their apple dumplings... so incredibly good. Super friendly, fast service. Good prices, but pretty sure they're cash only.
(4)S P.
One of the best places to eat breakfast/lunch in Philly, under $10! I've been going here for over ten years and the food has only gotten better....this is where I come to get my scrapple fix, absolutely delicious...friendly staff...big portions...open faced sandwiches, pancakes, french toast, omlettes, all great....and don't leave without ordering a dumpling to go.
(5)Dallas T.
Good sit-down-at-the-bar comfort food fast. Only open W-Sat.
(4)Michael O.
Very friendly, reasonably priced, and very good. My first time trying scrapple!
(4)Jenn W.
Love , love this spot, located inside Reading Term. Market, stools, wait for seating , but OMG! Best breakfast, combos, includes beverage, for usually $5.99--$8.00. Can't beat "em!! The Amish do it right.My brother got the apple dumpling once, wow, Very tasty!! Haven't been going quite awhile, been trying other brunch spots, but meaning to go back there. So fresh-the ingredients. The best!! Service is attentive & quick , too.
(5)Jenny L.
I just came here with my boyfriend yesterday after trying a couple of times before. Once we came when it was closed on a sunday :( and once when breakfast was over. Other times it was way too crowded to wait. Yesterday we came when it opened, at 8am! There were people there, but a line didn't form until about 15 mins after we arrived. My bf got the breakfast special, 2 huge blueberry pancakes, 2 strips of turkey bacon, and coffee. His turkey bacon looked like slices of spam fried (of course the texture wasn't spammy). I got the Western omelette which came with toast. The omelette was a lot bigger than I thought. The ham in it was basically just shaved deli meat that they didn't chop up and just put in the middle. I didn't mind .. it also had sliced tomatoes, onions and green peppers. Definitely worth the money. I couldn't finish it so good thing my bf was there to help me! I also got chocolate milk which was really thick chocolate milk. Anyway it was definitely a good hearty, breakfast. We're planning to try the apple dumpling next time because we were too full to get it this time. the apple dumpling is really good with whipped cream. I had it once and it was amazing, the second time, no so much. probably because i got heavy cream instead.. Blueberry pancakes are always a win, and apple french toast may be my next favorite. So much more to try from this place!!!
(4)Oski B.
Came to RTM on a Wednesday at noon during my lunch break from jury duty. Their sign implies that they served breakfast all day (as well as patrons eating the daily special of blueberry pancakes), but was told when I sat down that breakfast service had just ended. The turkey sandwich w mashed potatoes and gravy was both fine and filling, but it was still a disappointment not to be able to eat breakfast at noon.
(3)John B.
Food was great. Server was extremely nice and efficient. Staff did an outstanding job of managing a crowd, and getting people in and out. Would go back this a.m. if they were open Sun..
(5)Amanda C.
Went here with my fiancé. My fiancé had the Apple Cinnamon French toast special and loved it! It came with turkey bacon and fresh squeezed orange juice. I had the pancakes they were delicious but huge. You only need to order two. You also can't beat the price I believe it was 5 dollars for my pancakes and 8 dollars for the French toast special. If I'm ever back in the Philly area I will defiantly go back for breakfast!
(5)Cici H.
This place is way cool. I love markets that offer food of all sorts in one place. We were seeking breakfast surfing the abundance of options. We decided on The Dutch Eating Place and ordered 2 orders of hot cakes and a side of breakfast potatoes. Boy, that was a mistake as we could have shared one serving between the 2 of us. Those cakes were HUGE!!!! Not exaggerating the hugeness. Those pancakes were so warm, fluffy, lite and good. The potatoes were okay, nothing fancy. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the Reading Terminal Market and will definitely return during my next visit to Philly.
(5)Mitch E.
This place gives me a warm, weird feeling in my heart. It's not love. It's my arteries clogging up with deliciousness. Maybe some love. Came here solo on a Saturday morning around 10, and the line had already formed. Didn't wait long. It seemed waves of people would get up at once. Maybe a 15 minute wait. It's worth it. Sat down near the back corner where it's less hectic with the crowds walking by. Could be a little annoying with people walking by starring at your food while you're trying to eat. After a big week of eating, and a wedding later that day, I couldn't eat too much. So I only got a bacon egg & cheese and they beloved apple dumpling. In all seriousness though it was the right move. People's plates are huge here. I was sitting next to three people while I ate. All of which got the pancakes or one of the breakfast dishes. None of them finished. Granted, they are not me, but for all three not to finish it means the place provides serious portions. The bacon egg & cheese is the right size if you want to get something else, and you're not splitting your meal. It's not small, but rather a good sized sandwich. I got mine on their fresh made kaiser roll. It was good stuff. And now for everyone's favorite, THE APPLE DUMPLING. Is the hype real? Yes, very much so. Not a fan of cream, so I opted for it naked. I wanted to get all nasty with it. The only request I made was for it to be extra hot. Oh baby! Now I kept reading these reviews, claiming that it's really big (I swear I'm not trying to sexualize this review, it just seems that way), but I devoured this baby like it was nothing. Piece of cake. The service is wonderful. They are always smiling, despite working at 10 am on a Saturday. The manager came by and checked up on me. The people next to me started a conversation with me. Probably because they felt bad for me being all by myself, that and my hideous face. If you're visiting Philadelphia, make sure you get yourself here for some breakfast.
(5)Susan C.
Yes yes and yes please. Inside the Reading Terminal Market, this place is a freaking gem. Came here for breakfast and they were super busy with a takeout line and full seating. Western omelet was great. Comes with toast that you can enjoy their homemade strawberry jam with. That jam... Is addictive. Perfect. Pancakes are great too. So good you barely need syrup. Bacon was so good. Real bacon. Fresh orange juice. I don't think you could go wrong with anything here.
(5)Jennifer D.
My family and I were trying to look for a breakfast/brunch place near our hotel and we found this one on Yelp. I saw that it was in Reading Terminal Market and I thought that we wouldn't get the same brunch vibe we would get from a sit-down restaurant, but this place exceeded my expectations. First off, the workers here were very heart-warming and were willing to describe any of the entrees they had. We came on a Friday around lunchtime and it was packed, but the food came out in less than 10 minutes. I got the Apple Cinnamon French Toast with the turkey bacon and it was so good and fluffy! I also got scrambled eggs as a separate order. Their orange juice is probably the best I've ever had. You can tell from the first sip that it was freshly squeezed. Everything on their menu was for a great price too, so if you're finding a place where you can get more bite for your buck, this is the place to go!
(5)Feebee A.
OMG! This my friends is where people who enjoy a good bite go. So- lets start with the fact that this is located inside the great reading terminal. Packed with a solid amount of choices, this is hands down the best place in the entire terminal... yup, I've made such a statement. I passed by this spot as I was exploring the terminal and noticed the "people love us on yelp", so I walked back and read their menu. Compared to places in the city and within the terminal, this spot is very reasonably priced. We came here and saw that their specials were amazingly priced. We got the Ruben special and the sloppy Joe special. Both came with pickles, fries and a drink. These specials were nothing short of our expectations. Huge portions and extremely delicious. I've only been in philly for two weeks and the Ruben was probably the best thing I've had so far. I'm stuffed, happy, and full! Thanks, Dutch Eating Place!!
(5)Ade B.
The Amish never disappoint when it comes to food. Dutch Eating Place is my favorite spot for breakfast or brunch. They serve large portions of delicious food at low prices. Their scrapple is amazing, and I end every meal there with a warm Apple Dumpling with cream. I have dreams about their Apple Dumpling it's so good! If you are in Reading Terminal craving breakfast food, this is the place to be.
(5)Alice L.
*This review is only for the hot apple dumpling!* Never made it for a full meal here, but I always try to save room for dessert, which is what drew me to their famous hot apple dumpling. Imagine a nice hot slice of apple pie, but better! They take a whole cored apple and then wrap it in a pastry dough to be baked. They have a bunch baked up already so they'll warm it up for you you're planning to eat it right away. You can also get whipped cream added at no extra charge. It was absolutely delicious and reasonably-priced too at $3.25. Definitely shareable since it is pretty heavy and sweet, but it is an awesome way to end any meal at the Reading Terminal Market. I highly recommend it!
(5)Melly M.
Love this place! I wanted to get breakfast before I leave for airport, found it on Yelp, and it ended up to be inside Reading Terminal market, which was right across the street from my hotel! I got there at 8 and there were already people got their orders in. I got a mushroom and cheese omelette, and one blueberry pancake to try. Love the pancake, and mushroom omelette! I definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting some nice breakfast/brunch in Philly! Just be aware of the long line and crowds, they open at 8 am, get there early!
(5)Tyler S.
This is my go to breakfast spot in Philly. Everything I've had is amazing. Blueberry pancakes 5 out of 5 Turkey bacon 4 out of 5 Fresh OJ ...6 out of 5, it's that good Blueberry pancakes were ridiculously good. And don't be fooled by the flappy looking turkey bacon that comes with it. It tastes a heck of a lot better than it looks! Also be sure to get the fresh squeezed oj. I guarantee it'll be one of the best glasses of juice you've ever had! Prices are also awesome. Everything is affordable and cheap!
(5)Ann P.
This place is a must when in the terminal market. The servers are super friendly and the food is surprisingly delicious. They have daily specials. I ordered the breakfast patter and the Ruben. Let me say this is such a mouthwatering Ruben sandwich. The sandwich is salty but not overwhelming. The creamy sauce they add to the bread makes the sandwich that much more juicier. When I held the sandwich the oil from the meat, the sauce and juices from the veggies were running down the sandwich crust. It is also served with fries on the side and a cup of orange juice or coffee. The fries are so crunchy yet so thin you get the potato taste. I felt like I could eat here everyday if I could. The downside is that the lines are super long especially in the breakfast hour. so be prepared to head out early to secure a seat. You will definitely have to stand in line so grab a donut or an ice cream while you wait... (If those lines aren't as crazy, which is pretty rare considering every shop is crazy busy)
(5)Bhavika P.
Big plates less cost and polite staff!! Loved raisin French toast was so yummy!!! Veggie omlette good too liked it with rye bread. The best was the butter they use...I haven't had butter that tasty. Fresh orange juice really nice again. Will go again to try their pancakes..they looked huge and good too..
(5)Sylvia K.
I really wanted to eat breakfast at Dutch Eating Place before I left Philadelphia. Their hot apple dumpling sounded amazing. Plus I really wanted to try scrapple. Their breakfast menu sounds amazing - I really wanted to get their apple cinnamon French toast, but since I was getting the hot apple dumpling, I decided to skip it. Instead, I ordered from the egg platter section - one egg with a choice of meat (you get to pick bacon, turkey bacon, sausage, turkey sausage, scrapple, or ham). I ordered my one egg over medium and picked scrapple. The egg platters come with toast too - I can't remember if I asked for wheat or rye. And then of course, I ordered a hot apple dumpling, with whipped cream. And fresh squeezed orange juice. The one egg with scrapple and toast ended up being a lot of food. On the counter is a jar of the most amazing strawberry preserves I've ever had. The scrapple was interesting - it was a very dark brown rectangle piece. It's essentially cooked mushy pork scraps. It wasn't bad! I would eat it again. I guess it's kind of like spam, just more brown and not as dense. The hot apple dumpling was amazing. There is a whole peeled and cored apple inside the dough. It was warm and soft and cinnamony. And with the whipped cream it was amazing. One of the employees said that they bring all the food and ingredients from the farm, so that's cool that everything is fresh and homemade. The service was great - quick and very polite. This place is one of the Pennsylvania Dutch businesses in the Reading Terminal Market. It's not regularly scheduled to be open on Sundays or Mondays. You can order things to go, or eat in at the counter.
(4)Shannon C.
Hands down the best blueberry pancakes I have ever eaten. Highly recommend the scrapple breakfast sandwich if you have a hearty appetite and a taste for scrapple, a salty meat sausage patty. The sandwich is served on delicious bread with melted cheese. Ridiculously huge portions that would feed a family. Loved every bite!!! Served by a cute Dutch Amish family.
(5)Chris M.
Its great food here and ive eaten something 2 days in a row. Massive Rueben and fries with leminade dat 1 and blueberry pancakes day 2. The meat in the rueben was super lean à nd the kraut on it was the best. Lemonade was over the top sweet but it worked well with the sammy. Pancakes were huge and fat swimming in butter. I do mean swimming! The only let down was the syrup. Dont go expecting a seat or if you do be prepared to wait. Avoid the rushes if you can.
(4)Nando F.
Start your day the Amish way! This is the saying around here, plus you'll see it hanging up on a shirt. The Amish never fail, nor do they joke around when it comes to food. Portions are ginormous, the quality of the dishes always have that fresh taste to it, plus the cost is ridiculously cheap. I don't get it , the quality and quantity they serve to the customer for that price, it feels like you are robbing them. I will tell you this my fellow Yelpers, with the portions that these guys serve per plate , I now know how the Amish can build a barn in a day. As we were sitting at the counter they have these little jars of deliciousness along the counter just waiting for you. What is this you wonder? I'll tell you , this is their homemade strawberry jam with nice pieces of strawberries mixed in for you to spread on your toast or even pacakes. We ordered some coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice that they bring from back home. Simply the best orange juice I have had so far, the best I say! Lets get this party started with the all important first meal of the day! Breakfast~ Blueberry Pancakes~ 3 ginormous fluffly blueberry filled bad boys that was simply delicious. Even amounts of blueberries per pancake is what you'll enjoy, not little specks of blueberries either. I also went with scrambled eggs and a side of sasuage and a few pieces of bacon with homefries. Now mind you this was my first time ordering so I never knew of their portion size. Clearly safe to say I brought food back with me that morning, but now I know. I ask you when you order bacon or sausage you are expecting little links and some skimpy bacon. Dutch Eating Place, well they do not believe in that skimpy little stuff they will feed you. The bacon, a nice thick cut, and the sausage link they serve you is huge. It is one link basically cut in half, which you could cut in half and it still will be to big. My partner in crime went with a Western Omelet, that was busting out where the egg could no longer hold things together. His dish must have weighed about 3 lbs in total weight. The omelet stuffed with tomatoes, ham, cheese, onions, and so forth was in his masterpiece. This was a meal he could not finish also, but he did do some pretty good damage to this. These guys are always packed , with a waiting line that would scare anyone off. If you are in line, stay in line, they do a great job of getting you in fed, and on your way. Our server was Angela who is a great waitress by the way. Angela will give you her best insights on whats the top sellers that people have enjoyed. Pretty much she is on point making sure you are fully accommodated. Dutch Eating Place is a must vist for everyone to enjoy. This is another gem you'll experience at Reading Terminal Market.
(4)Dan W.
The food here will not disappoint! Good price and fairly big portions to always fill you up. I usually get takeout which takes only abt 5-10min to get your food. Highly recommend their turkey melt special (comes with home made French fries and home made lemonade) - all for just 8-9 dollars!!! Their apple dumplings are good but in my opinion too sweet to really enjoy it - recommend sharing it with at least 1-2 other ppl since it is some heavy stuff. Otherwise great overall homemade food with fast service and good prices!
(4)Virginia C.
Inside Reading Terminal and waiting for at least 20 minutes to get a seat, this is the best breakfast/brunch place for dutch comfort food. Nothing fancy- just people that know how to cook eggs. Get anything with eggs and their breakfast sandwiches with ham is better than most. Don't forget to finish off your meal with an apple dumpling. And, our tab for 2 came out to less than 15.00. O- the dutch do it so right!
(4)Wen D.
Tried the apple dumpling with whipped cream. It was heavenly! There was a long line for a seat so we got it to go. It's closed on Sundays, unfortunately.
(4)Jason M.
Those little Apple Turnovers are like little Angels covered in Whipped Cream. I couldn't help stuffing my face.
(5)Bradford G.
I found it. So many reviews, what can I add other than you need to get in line and wait for the round bar stool to get the full experience. Order in waves or those waiting will stare you down hard. Ignore them and keep eating. Blueberry pancakes and bacon and coffee...
(5)Stefanie K.
If you want perfection, come here. This place is heavenly in every way. Friendly staff, quick service, and food that's to die for. I ordered apple cinnamon french toast, a side of turkey bacon, and fresh squeezed orange juice. All three items were a combo special for only $7.99. If I could have it every day, I would. The french toast was loaded with apples, piled with cinnamon, and waa accompanied by a generous dollop of butter. The turkey bacon was thick, not greasy, and they gave me three pieces. The OJ (fresh squeezed) was amazing. All around, a perfect little place for breakfast or lunch.
(5)Nivedita B.
There are moments where I wish I could eat an Amish breakfast every day, especially when I begrudgingly "dig into" my steel cut oatmeal every morning. The vessels around my heart should definitely thank me later. Blueberry pancakes: ginormous. fluffy. loaded with fresh berries. I tried to be a good girl and get the butter on the side. But let's be real I put giant pats of the stuff all over everything. Turkey bacon: unlike any grocery store turkey bacon you will ever find. These bad boys are thick and tasty. Freshly squeezed orange juice: delightful My server was extremely friendly and attentive. I came alone and could barely get halfway through my pancakes (and I can pack it in). I wanted to try their apple dumplings so badly but the buttons on my jeans would have probably popped had I attempted the feat. Alas, next time.
(4)Suji K.
The apple dumpling may be one of the ultimates in casal comfort food. Yes, it really is that good. Also had some pretty good turkey bacon, here.
(4)Brian S.
10 Hints for Enjoying the Dutch Eating Place: 1. Go for breakfast. 2. Get there early because it WILL be crowded. Especially if there is a convention in town or even worse if it's during the Auto Show or the Flower Show. The market opens at 8 AM so you want to be in line waiting to get in. 3. Don't go on a Sunday, a Monday, on December 26th (an Amish holiday), or any other holiday when the Reading Terminal Market is closed because the Dutch Eating Place is closed and you will go hungry. 4. Sit at the counter. Is there a line? Be patient because it moves quickly. Don't do takeout because you don't want to eat on styrofoam with plastic utensils. 5. Order the pancakes. Trust me. I eat them on a weekly basis. They are generally massive and fluffy. They come in regular or blueberry but sometimes they have special ones like strawberry, chocolate chip, banana, or pumpkin ones. Just ask your pleasant Amish server. All of the pancakes are very good. Hint: you may want to order them "dry" if you are averse to having them served with a large pat of Amish butter on them. You can order the butter on the side and it will be served in a separate container. 6. Order a side dish like bacon (order it crispy) or turkey bacon (if you are feeling healthful and are trying to counteract what you will do to your body eating the pancakes. The home fries are good too and they have two types of sausage you can order. From out of town? Order the scrapple. What is it? Don't ask...just enjoy. it. You can eat it with ketchup or syrup. 7. Dig in! 8. Still hungry? No way? (see #9) 9. Did I mention that the apple dumplings are really good here too? 10. Enjoy! Just don't step on a scale for a few days!
(5)Brian M.
Portions are massive, the food fresh if not heavy and prices cheap. Might just be the best scrapple on earth. And the best butter. Healthy? No. Exciting? No. A great example of this sort of food. You betcha!
(4)Rita D.
Visited on a Saturday morning around 8:45 - my husband and I probably waited roughly 15-20 minutes to get a spot. We had the blueberry pancakes, turkey bacon, grilled sweet roll, and scrapple. Blueberry pancakes: good, but not cooked all the way through, so they were a little dough-y. Turkey bacon: the best turkey bacon I've had Grilled sweet roll with pecans: also tasty - couldn't finish the whole thing! Scrapple: I ordered this since I was in Philly and the kind waitress said it was something to try... but I took about two bites and called it a day. Not my cup of tea. I'd say if the wait is under 15 minutes, give it a try. If not, there are other options.
(3)Sundi P.
Amazing and the lines are so long five minutes after Reading Terminal Market opens. I had the Apple Cinnamon French toast which came with bacon and my husband had the pancakes which also came with bacon. My husband said his pancakes were very fluffy. The French toast was yummy!!
(5)Charles S.
The best breakfast with the friendliest service at a very cheap price! I ate until I was stuffed and was very happy with everything.
(5)Neha S.
Just one word - 'wow'! If u haven't been here, u haven't actually seen Philly! The reading terminal market is a small paradise for food lovers in the heart of the city. And the Dutch eating place is the ultimate heaven in it. We went on a weekend, so the place was pretty jam packed and there was a a bit of waiting at the eatery. After 15 mins we were given a place in their open seating area which was pretty straight yet interesting. The staff at the place is mostly Amish and thus very humble. We ordered vegetable omelette, toasts, Turkey sausage and egg on kaisar roll along with a glass of fresh orange juice and a coffee. Everything was pretty delicious, simple and comforting. But the thing that blew our socks off was their warm apple dumpling. It was clearly the best apple pie I have ever had and I am so glad I had it! A must visit place...
(5)Noelia F.
Delish homemade comfort style food. The chicken pot pie was wonderful as was the apple dumpling.
(5)Andrea J.
I have to tell you, I haven't seen such large pancakes in a while! And I didn't even order pancakes!! LOL! They looked awesome, as did the apple dumplings. Unfortunately, I went the healthy route and got eggs, toast and turkey bacon. I was surprised at the amount and quality of the turkey bacon! Big, thick slices. This place is no joke.
(4)Tammy L.
Breakfast is my favorite meal, and I didn't want to miss it, so on day two of my Philly trip, I headed to the Dutch Eating Place. Located inside the Reading Terminal Market, this food shop offers blueberry and choco chip pancakes, as well as chicken pot pie and other hearty meals for lunch. The shop is set up like a diner, and when I arrived, there were already lots of people chowing down on breakfast! Since I was planning on having Tommy DiNic's that same day... I was a bit weary of ordering blueberry pancakes (which they are known for), but I did anyway! It was a bit of a mistake in a way that the serving was just a bit too much for me, but they sure were delicious! As delicious as pancakes can get anyway, even though I'm not the biggest fan of pancakes in general. I guess I decided to be a little adventurous in my food choices on this trip (ie. Franklin Fountain) - eating foods that aren't my favorite and all. The blueberry pancakes were fluffy and fresh, and very (overly) filling. Not being the biggest bacon eater either, I thought the turkey bacon was actually pretty good, flavorful and not completely fatty. Overall, the food, place, and service are all decent. My suggestion for anyone looking to try more variety in the market, definitely share one order.
(4)Ann K.
First off- amazing staff! They really know how to juggle such a crowd. Please remember to bring cash for a tip- you can not add it onto a credit card charge. Second, the food. Not a bad thing to say! Hearty portions, fresh ingredients, fast service, ... Love! Will be back for more & more!
(5)Tunaidi A.
Great place for breakfast! Things to note: * There are two lines -- one for take out and one for seating. Make sure you know which line you're in. Waits can be long, but not terrible. * Seating -- don't come with more than 4 people. 2 is probably the best number. * Service -- quick and easy. They've organized themselves pretty effectively, with two bars encircling the staff space so that they can easily bring orders out to patrons. * Best things to get -- fresh squeezed orange juice, fried apple dumpling, and bacon. * Overrated, but good nonetheless -- apple french toast and blueberry pancakes.
(4)Bethany E.
Visiting Philadelphia for the first time. We asked the concierge where to dine for breakfast. Without hesitation he said the Dutch Eating Place! It's located in the Reading Terminal Market. Many of the places in here are run by the Amish community. With only being in town for a weekend, we were here 3 times. We loved it that much. The sticky bun with pecans... Yum. The ham and cheese omelet... Delicious. Blueberry pancakes... Delectable. Turkey BLT... Love it. Everything we devoured was great! Service here is impeccable. They are the most polite and attentive. Anything you needed was brought out so quickly. There was a constant line for take out and their seats were always filled. With wonderful food and service, you can't go wrong!
(5)Michelle T.
I was in Philly for a conference and Dutch Eating Place was very first meal inside the Market. I spent about 20 minutes getting lost inside the Market before finally deciding on sitting down at the "bar" area to have a sandwich at Dutch Eating Place. The service was very prompt and nice - my waitress was very polite. Everyone was either "Sir" or "Ma'am", which you don't get much in NYC. She was very quick in serving everyone - the kitchen was super fast too! I had the Super Turkey Melt, which was really tasty. If you get the meal, it comes with a drink and fries. A LOT of fries. I didn't end up finishing all my fries - it's practically impossible to eat all of it on your own. But it is a great deal for the price!
(4)Lindsey G.
Yum! We came here from the high reviews. Breakfast was delicious and but we came on a busy day so the wait for a seat was a little longer. This is not a great place for groups as you sit on a long table and it's hard to find many seats together. We were really disappointed with the limited hours and days they were open. We really wanted to try a Dutch apple dumpling but didn't get back when they were open :(
(4)Michael W.
I read about it before visiting. I went there on arrival, but the place was packed on a Sat with no space and a line waiting. So....I opted for the next best thing, grab an apple dumpling to go! I read about choice of whip cream or fresh cream. If you take fresh you get a little plastic cup of cream with lid. You can say both so you get some of each. A word of caution, whipped cream, and they use the spray can, doesn't last. So by the time you get wherever your going you wont see anything left but white liquid running around and probably running in your bag too as the container is just a fold over Styrofoam. So opt for whipped only if your lucky enough to get a seat to eat it then and there! They are also closed on SUN and MON. I think most or all of the Dutch business in the Reading Terminal Market is closed SUN and many prob MON too. I wish I can tell you more but the seating area is small and the demand is big. The dumpling was good! They have a daily chalkboard posted, and also have menus on another wall that are permanent. Photos posted. Had I been able to actually get a seat and eat there, I might have given it a 5 star but if I couldn't get the opportunity to eat more than the apple dumpling, I best leave it at 4.
(4)Farha A.
Apple dumpling with heavy cream was the perfection combination of sweet, tart, soft and crispy in all the right places. We devoured it within minutes. Solid PA Dutch dish. The place itself is just a stall in Reading Terminal Market, squished and not much room if it's a busy day. Perfect way to end an eating spree in the market.
(4)A A.
Had the French toast special in Tuesday. Then I decided to sit down and eat it, so glad I did. It was hot and warm and when I spooned some strawberry jam on there...Baaam! Awesome-sauce! But it wasn't over. I got that Dutch Apple goodness with cream and went beyond heaven. Can I just melt here?
(5)Kimberly S.
As the founder of the Yelp Haute Dumpling Club, it is safe to say I've had my fair share of dumplings in my lifetime. Living in the Washington, DC area most of the dumplings I have consumed are of the Asian variety so when I was in Philly I was excited to try the stuffed breads of the Pennsylvania Dutch and the Polish. I had an hour to kill at Reading Terminal so I pulled up my trusty Yelp app to lead me to the best of the best in this crowded market. Dutch Eating Place immediately popped up on my radar. While many people were waxing poetic about their scrapple breakfast, I was just one tiny Asian girl with a mission to compact as much food from as many different stands into my stomach in a limited time, so I had to narrow down my choices to one and the apple dumpling was the winning entree! Yes, I said entree. It is listed as a dessert but this "dumpling" is not the cute tiny dumplings I am used to seeing back home. This dumpling is bigger than my big, round, moon face. When I ordered, the cashier asked me if I wanted heavy cream or whipped cream on it. I had no idea why anyone would pour heavy cream on top of a pastry so I went with the whipped cream. It came out hot and steamy in a styrofoam container. I opened it up and it literally looked like one half of a whipped cream bikini...it was that big y'all. I thanked the Lord for my opportunity to join the Apple Dumpling Gang and dug in. Turns out an apple dumpling consists of one whole cinnamon apple baked into a giant crust. It was delicious! But way too much for one person to consume. I took three more bites and to the trash it went. Totally worth the $3 or so, but please for heaven's sake...BRING A FRIEND...MAYBE THREE. This dumpling is not for the faint hearted.
(4)Ivy C.
Pancakes were sooo gooood! So was the sausage even though I had my doubts about it at first because it's not your typical sausage links or patties but trust that it is delicious. Oh gosh and that JAM! Agh it was like crack! It was divine, sublime and oh so mine! I'm salivating just thinking about it.
(5)Nick S.
Good food. Made fresh. No empty seats for breakfast. I had daily special Carmel banana pancakes with turkey bacon and coffee for $7.50 it was good turkey bacon just average.
(4)Eddie C.
The food was delicious! The pancakes were huge and they were great. The sausage was huge but it was the best sausage ever! Fresh squeezed orange juice. Their jam was awesome! I will forever remember my meals here. The only thing that sucks is that space is limited at the counter. I wish this place existed in Los Angeles .
(5)Scott D.
Fantastic breakfast served by friendly people. Got here around 1030am and it was quite crowded with people waiting but as a single I was able to sit right down. I ordered the short stack(two huge pancakes), a side of bacon (excellent thick cut) and fresh squeezed OJ. Loved it all.
(4)Josh P.
The hot apple dumpling with heavy cream is the best sweet breakfast around. Absolutely delicious. Wish I was in town longer to try more of the menu, but they get five stars for the dumpling alone.
(5)D M.
My grandpa was Pennsylvania Dutch, so I've had my eye on this place for a while. However, to be totally honest, usually the line is very long and I'm in that part of RTM to get a decadent doughnut from Beiler's and the thought of getting any other food doesn't cross my mind. A recent trip with friends from out of town gave me a chance to finally try it out. Just as a general hint, Saturdays in January are a lot slower than other times of year. The menu included all the PA Dutch classics- scrapple, shoo fly pie, ruebens ect. I went a bit off the beaten path and tried out the chicken pot pie, which was amazing and cooked in classic homestyle fashion, but is very different than the kind you can get at most restaurants or frozen (if that's what you were expecting). Others ordered french toast and omelets- great reviews all around. The food was ready very quickly and servings were huge! My chicken pot pie came with a roll (only OK) and coleslaw, which was also just ok. The homemade strawberry jam on the counter is perfect! Of course one of the reasons the main courses seemed so big is that I was saving room for their world-famous apple dumpling with whipped cream. This is an incredible, insanely huge, delicious desert with the perfect combination of warm and light dumpling with apple and delicious spices. A special Pennsylvania treat completely worth checking out, There's a reason the dumpling is so famous- be sure to try it (ideally share it!).
(4)Paul J.
The food here is absolutely delicious. I got the blueberry pancakes with turkey sausage, eggs and bacon. Pancakes are massive and they give half a stick of butter with it. Blueberry flavor is fresh and perfectly sweet. However the sausage is argue is a little dry. And the flavor wasn't great. 4/5 My girlfriend got the Reuben sandwich. Wow. It was amazing. Best Reuben sandwich I've ever had. She also got the lemonade. This also blew me away. I'm not typically a fan of lemonade because it's usually too sweet or too tart. This lemonade I could drink all day. Perfectly sweet and tart. Most amazing lemonade ever. 5/5
(5)Melanie N.
The breakfast food is absolutey delicious! The waitress was sweet as pie! And the hot apple dumpling is oh so worth the pilgrimage!
(5)Mike M.
Awesome belly up to the breakfast bar locale inside of a good market. Excellent service. Great prices for downtown.
(5)Phil D.
Went through the to-go line and got the Apple Dumpling plus an omelet. The Apple Dumpling was indeed good, whole cored apple, fluffy pastry dough, and generous amounts of whipped cream. They heated it up and it was like having a delicious apple pie in the palm of your hand. That said really a more hardcore dessert food or snack than a meal, it was sugary to the extent that I had to share it with a friend instead of finishing it on my own. The Omelet itself was nothing spectacularly, got ham and cheese and it honestly just sort of tasted like something you could get from IHop. Of course, I'm excited to try out some of the other things on their menu, particularly the blueberry pancakes or some of the weekly specials, but otherwise I would recommend grabbing an apple dumpling as a snack and aiming for a full meal elsewhere in Reading Terminal.
(3)Laura M.
After my eating spree in RTM on Tues., I was so enamored that I convinced my folks to stop here for brunch before I had to catch my train back to Pittsburgh today. Because of the type of food served and the limited hours, brunch seemed like the best way to tackle Dutch Eating Place, a required stop in RTM, so we allowed a couple of hours to brave the Sat. morning rush. When we arrived, the line was about ten people deep, but it moved quickly, so we were seated within half an hour. Once we were seated, we placed our orders: a blueberry pancake special (me), a pumpkin spice pancake special (my dad), and a french toast (my mom). They both had coffee, while I sprung for the fresh squeezed orange juice. Our orders took about 10 min. to prepare, and all of them came with a generous helping of butter, as well as turkey bacon for my dad's and my orders. These were some delicious pancakes--light yet substantial, and definitely a cut above those served at IHOP and Perkins, as even my mom admitted! I had a bite of both my mom's and my dad's orders, and they were both good--their version of pumpkin spice surprisingly flavorful and well-seasoned, in this age of bland pumpkin flavored foods. Even so, my favorite was the blueberry pancakes, which contained plenty of delicious, juicy, fresh blueberries. The juice tasted like a bright, sunny morning--the way orange juice *should* taste, but rarely does. The turkey bacon added a welcome savory note to the sweet pancakes, but was definitely better hot off the griddle--I saved some to cut the sweetness of the pancakes, but it wasn't nearly as good after it cooled. Once we'd finished the pancakes, we ordered the must-have item: the apple dumpling. Per the advice of other Yelpers, I ordered it with both whipped and heavy cream, and asked to have it warmed. Even though I'm not generally a fan of desserts involving apples, the dumpling was absolutely delicious! Even my mom, who often doesn't appreciate my foodie finds, raved about it. Drizzled lightly with heavy cream, the sweet but-not-saccharine flavors and light and crisp textures were pure apple dessert heaven! I definitely concur that Dutch Eating Place is a must-visit in RTM, esp. during breakfast hours. If/when I visit again, I'd love to try some of their comfort food lunch offerings, which look delectable, as well as the grilled sticky bun (drool). 4.5 stars.
(4)Victoria L.
TIP: There are two separate lines, one for take-out and one for sit-down. WOW, I don't think I've ever eaten pancakes as fluffy as they were here! I ordered the blueberry pancakes which were so HUGE and oh so FLUFFY with a side of 2 very large bacon pieces. My boyfriend ordered the chicken pot pie which was not as good as we were hoping it to be. The chicken pot pie was more like a chicken noodle soup with bits and pieces of the pie crust in a medium-sized container. It was pretty good, but definitely not the chicken pot pie you'd expecting. I've also heard a lot of good things about their apple dumplings! I'll have to give them a try the next time I make a stop here. Service here is really friendly! The guy behind the counter was really helpful in suggesting options for us and telling us customers' favorites. The food was also prepared pretty fast, we didn't have to wait too long after ordering from the take-out line. They seemed extremely busy and the sit-down area was also packed. But I think there was a decently fast turn-over rate, so you wouldn't have to wait too long to be seated. If you're in the mood for some good Amish breakfast food, I would recommend giving the Dutch Eating Place a try! You won't be disappointed.
(4)Kevin W.
Warning - if you eat here you'll end up smelling like food. But then again, that's not a bad thing .. and it's definitely worth your while here. The breakfast options are awesome. It's no secret why the lines get long and you'll end up waiting for quite some time if you want to grab a booth at this Amish eatery. The eggs are fab and you can never go wrong with any of the traditional breakfast options here. But the real star for me is the apple dumpling. When its served piping hot and you load up on the heavy cream (no pun intended) - it's total bliss. If you don't have the time or patience to wait for a seat, make sure to at the very least get the apple dumpling to go. You'll be glad you did. If there's one place worth eating at in Reading Market ... it's definitely this place.
(4)Amy M.
Omg the apple dumpling is DELICIOUS!!! AGAIN the Amish have perfected another dessert. The apple dumpling was brought out warm out of the oven with a delicious hot crust. It is served with heavy cream or whip and my friend chose heavy cream. Both of us excitedly grabbed two spoons and dug in. All I can say is can I have one more?!
(5)Michael D.
Wow, apple dumpling, get it. Don't think twice. I love this place. Wish they would use a cheese other than American, but everything else was fantastic. Service was fast and they were booked to the gills. I had a western omelette and an apple dumpling. The prices are incredible, order up and eat for around $8-15 with great portions. I think I will be trying their pancakes or french toast tomorrow because both looked fantastic. Thank you for the great experience!
(5)Von M.
What is not to love about a breakfast joint that serves farm-fresh eggs, Amish-made scrapple and great coffee in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Reading Terminal? One will not find experimental or cutting-edge cooking techniques here (no foams, no nitrogen-frozen goodies) but one will find terrific authentic, home-style food efficiently served with a smile. Legions of Yelpers have already detailed the merits of specific dishes (and even the farm-churned butter :-)), We have ordered a wide selection of their breakfast offerings and have always been pleased and left sated. In addition to the Dutch Eating Place's absolute merits, its relative merits include the fact that it is among a tiny number of quality breakfast places on the east side of Broad Street. After the closures of Marathon and Blue on Green, most of the remaining decent breakfast places are located in the Reading Terminal, as a Yelp search will disclose. Enjoy!
(4)Samantha M.
Delicious Amish breakfast place located in reading terminal market. We came here during a weekday morning and it was still very crowded. The sit down area was packed so we waited for a while in the take out line. However, after putting our orders in, our food didn't take very long. Service was friendly. We took our food over to a different sit down area in the market. I had the apple cinnamon french toast which was amazing. The portion wasn't anything huge but it was the perfect size for me. My fiancé had the blueberry pancakes which he also really enjoyed and the portion for his was too big to even finish. This place is great quality breakfast at a low price.
(4)Augustina G.
This place is one of the few Amish run vendors in Reading Terminal Market and is known for two things: their breakfast and the hot apple dumpling. During the weekends, or even during the week when there's an event at the convention center, expect both the takeout and seated service to have a bit of a wait, but both lines seem to move fairly quick, despite the high volume of traffic. I've had their blueberry pancake special twice and I have to say they are worth the money! It's $6.50 for two incredibly gigantic blueberry pancakes with whole blueberries inside, two stripes of turkey bacon and coffee. Don't forget the "healthy" portion of butter on the side. Unfortunately, if you want to sub out coffee for another drink, you have to pay for the drink. In my case, I got orange juice instead of coffee and ended up paying $7.99. Wasn't too thrilled about that. Then again, it's only 90 cents for great tasting OJ. The pancakes are very dense, but quite fluffy. The taste is simple, but very flavorful. Unfortunately, I have found the turkey bacon to be on the colder side than how I like it served. Their corn nuggets I would skip. I've ordered them on two separate occasions and one of the times, they were borderline burnt. They're filling, but something you can pass on. The hot apple dumpling is straight fire! Get this dessert! If you don't get this dessert, then you have failed miserably at getting probably the best item on the menu. It's like a very dense, concentrated, magnificent apple pie that you can only dream of. The best part of it is adding more fat aka heavy cream. Sometime during the winter of 2014, the store has new signage for its menu and its store name. Looks very nice! Sadly, I scanned the menu over and over and over and did not see the hot apple dumpling on it. Not to worry! You can see it in the window and it costs $3.50. It's also something that has been featured on Food Network. Back in 2012, I saw Jeff Mauro from Food Network film a segment about the hot apple dumpling... in person. He loved it, I loved it and I'm sure you would too! Still worth checking out if you're not from the area to get a taste of Lancaster County cuisine and hospitality.
(3)Danielle B.
5 stars for the apple dumpling, 4 stars for the entree my bf ordered. I only tried a few bites of my bf's turkey topped with gravy and a side of mashed potatoes. This is definitely comfort food as it warmed me right up, but it was also a really dense and rich meal. I definitely could not have eaten more than a quarter of this plate. I ordered the apple dumpling for a dessert. You are given the choice of whipped cream or heavy cream as a topping. Being the indecisive one that I am, the girl at the cashier suggested both. Why have one when you can have two? The apple dumpling was served warm. Again, with that comfort food thing. Oddly enough I don't like eating apples (something about the texture), but I like apple flavored things or baked apple goods. How does one explain the apple dumpling? It's like an apple pie because you have baked apple chunks and filling inside a crust. But it unduly surpasses the goodness of a pie that it gets to be called a dumpling. I didn't really understand the heavy cream, but then I started dipping large chunks of apple dumpling into the heavy cream. Think warm cookies dipped into milk. This is definitely one of those "must try" places in the reading terminal market. They are closed on Sunday and Monday, so plan accordingly! Come here so you can be transported to a fabulous Dutch diner.
(4)Diana M.
We were in Philly for a conference and headed over pretty early on a Saturday morning. Good thing...by the time we left at 9:25, there was a big line waiting to be seated. The hustle and bustle of the market surrounds the counter seating, adding to the Reading Terminal Market experience. I had an omelet and toast and my companion had pancakes. The food was delicious, the service was fast and friendly , the portions were huge, and it was a heck of a deal! Absolutely worth getting up a little earlier to beat the rush and have a great time!
(5)A S.
Scrunched on the side next to Beiler's Bakery, this place is small. Went for breakfast Sat 8/22 at about 9:30 am with a line of 7 before us. The line kept forming. The wait staff was WELL trained, speedy, and affable which helps the wait of about 15 min. We read here about the apple dumpling, and we got one to share among four--WOW, worth it. Our breakfast fare was great, not particularly a "breakfast-fusion" place, as it was not intended to be, but straight forward great breakfast food with people who can cook. Yum!
(5)Mags M.
Never had their food but have had their apple dumplings many times - the apple dumplings are AMAZING and one of the best things I have ever eaten. Worth a trip to Philly to get these.
(5)Stefan S.
This review is based purely off of the apple biscuit I had from there which consists of an entire cored apple wrapped in pie crust and is absolutely delicious! They are warmed up and and topped off with whipped cream or heavy cream (I went the whipped cream route. It was huge so I split it with my wife... But it was so good I could of eaten the whole thing. Get one and add some happiness to your life...
(4)Tim P.
Came here and ordered a Chicken Pot Pie thinking I would get a traditional Chicken Pot Pie. Instead I got a bowl of what resembled chicken noodle soup. I decided to eat it thinking I would give them a chance and maybe it would taste awesome. It did not.
(1)Gerard T.
Located inside of reading terminal this place was recommended by a member of hotel staff. Told me if I didn't like it they would give me my money back!! Well this place didnt disappoint. Great breakfast items and very big portions. Almost can share the breakfast with someone else. The omelets are 3/4 eggs and pretty nice in size, turkey sausage seems to be home made, and the short stack of blueberry pancakes is huge. Real butter, really nice sized blueberries and the veggies and eggs taste really fresh almost organic!! The food was delicious, service was wonderful and it didn't take long for my food to come out. The only thing is that it doesn't have many stools so I can see this place getting crowded really fast. I went on a Wednesday morning but I expect that weekends are crazy packed inside. Expect to spend between $10 - $20 for a nice hearty sized breakfast that you can share with at least two people. Credit and debit accepted. I definitely endorse this place and would go again and again.
(5)Abby B.
Go here for the apple dumplings!!!!! The food itself is good, definitely makes me feel like I'm in my grandmother's kitchen. Dutch Eating Place will cure your craving for comfort food, especially on a rainy day. Prices are reasonable, although somehow I can't fathom forking up $5 for a grilled cheese with tomatoes. Definitely worth the trip for a warm apple dumpling with a side of cream. If only they served them ala mode, I would be in absolute heaven.
(4)James S.
My favorite place in the Reading Terminal. This is a little Amish diner with some of the best home cooked meals around. It's simple, not fancy. It's a lunch counter and young Amish girls with bonnets on take your order with politeness and a real smile take your order. The food comes up quick and is hot and homemade. You can get ham loaf, pot pies, Turkey and gravy, sloppy Joes for lunch. Come here for breakfast it the best and most filling breakfast in Philadelphia. The food is always good. It's home made and hearty. I have never had a bad bite here. It may not be much to look at, but the food is some of the most honest and best tasting in the state. I am a fan and never get to eat anywhere else at Reading Terminal as the good food always draws me to this spot!
(5)Jeff S.
Once again, yelp leads me to an amazing experience, this time for breakfast during my recent stay in Philadelphia. The Dutch Eating Place is located inside the Reading Terminal Market. What a cool place! If I lived here I'd be in there all the time buying fresh meat, sausage, fish, produce.... but I digress. I'm here for breakfast. I arrived shortly after their 8:00 opening time, but already there was a short line for a seat at the counter. But after only a short wait I was seated with coffee and fresh grapefruit juice before me. I ordered the apple cinnamon french toast with turkey bacon. Holy tastebuds, Batman! This was amazingly delicious and I finished it in no time. I intended to try their famous apple dumpling but had no room left. All told, I was in and out in less than 30 minutes without any sense of feeling rushed and I enjoyed a great breakfast and very friendly service for about $10. This is definitely a "must do".
(5)Ho L.
Not much to write here except that everything was so delicious! Service was friendly and fast, and the food quality was exactly what I expected. You will not be disappointed!
(4)Leslie K.
We arrived early and the line was not so bad. It was a little long but moved fast and the ladies behind the counter were so sweet! We ordered apple dumplings (one with heavy cream and the second with whip cream), blueberry pancake breakfast, and french toast breakfast. All of the items were delicious and I cannot wait to return and have another apple dumpling. YUM!! This was our first trip to the market and we will return. Soon. Yes. We will.
(5)Carol C.
More like 4.5, but i'll give it to them! Ordered the creamed beef with home fries, blueberry pancakes, turkey bacon, and everything was soooo good. Turkey bacon and home fries are some of the best i've ever had! Also got the apple dumpling simply because everyone on here was raving about it... and everyone here is SO RIGHT! I normally don't even like apple pies, but this thing is a cup of perfected crust and apples. I didn't even care that it was only 830 AM and I already ate my calories worth for the day. Beware though - they don't serve breakfast Sunday-Tuesdays
(5)Steve K.
After finding the Coventry Deli closed on weekends (who ever heard of restaurants closed on weekends?), next sought out the Dutch Eating Place, which I think is really Americanized Deutsch. Located in the Reading Terminal Market, a farmers market of sorts with many Amish vendors. DEP's speed of breakfast puts McDonald's service to shame. Overall, a quick, good value meal...with feeling of home made. Seating is communal at a lunch counter. Love the positive waitstaff attitude. Ordered Rueben Sandwich (pic uploaded). Grip, a small one: Other meal of Blueberry pancakes could have been cooked minute or so longer for my taste. Would most recommend this place for breakfast or lunch--everything fresh. Tip: Wait for seating can appear long, but the line moved quickly.
(4)Angie K.
Why is this place situated between the gym and my apartment?!
(5)Jason T.
I've struggled with finding a place to eat breakfast in Philadelphia for a few weeks as I planned an upcoming trip, one of the hugest factors was distance from City Hall. Of course, Reading terminal market pops up first on searches for breakfast in that area. I've read a good amount of reviews and decided to try this place out. I dragged the missus out of bed as early as I could, (read that as 10:30 am) and headed to The DEP. My first reaction is almost horror, I see a long line of people, people who have no other activity than hoping and wishing that you eat your food faster, and I see a very closely situated counter/stool setup with waitresses working at breakneck speed. We wait for our turn to sit, get seated, not even letting the stool cool off from the last person sitting on it, and glanced at the menu, then I understood, this place is cheap, and the food items offered are extremely basic. I had the Blueberry pancakes special, gave the turkey bacon to the wife to put on her turkey bacon and egg sandwich, both items were okay tasting, but I think if i hadn't researched this place beforehand I might have been disappointed with the quality. Also, we left out of here with our clothes smelling like food, not such a huge problem, but maybe could be a problem if you are working, or planning something special afterwards.
(3)Ken R.
Bring your appetite because the portions are HUGE with a captial H, U, G, E. And, for breakfast (we're not talking gourmet dinner, here) the flavor and freshness of all the food matches the portions. That said, for the lines, I think the novelty would wear off if I were a local. But if you're in town visiting, its definitely worth a go.
(4)Steph Y.
I've been here twice and both times I've gotten only the apple dumpling to go. I've never had to wait and the apple dumplings are delicious!
(4)Kelly B.
The morning of Day 3 brings us back to the Reading Terminal Market. in Philadelphia. I checked on Yelp the night before and was guided to the Dutch Eating Place because of the great reviews. We walked up to look at their menu and a couple was leaving their barstools which would allow the four of us to sit down. They said, "It's fantastic food, but be careful what you order. Everything is huge portions!" That was no understatement. We ordered blueberry pancakes, a side of bacon, a side of sausage, a side of breakfast potatoes, milks for the kids and orange juice for the adults. Our total was $17!!! Let me say the pancakes come three to an order and are the size of hubcaps, literally. They rank up there with some of the best I have ever had. The breakfast potatoes were lightly seasoned with Lawry's season salt. They were perfectly cooked. One of the reviewers on yelp said, "I have a crush: the Amish". I could not agree more!
(5)Paul A.
First time at the terminal and we picked a winner. Went to yelp after to find out that this place lives up to the hype. Went with the open faced turkey and split it. Yes it is that big.
(5)Liz F.
This place is phenomenal for breakfast. I take all my out of town friends here for a good RTM/Philly experience. Dutch Eating Place is 1. delicious 2. fast with great service and 3. CHEAP. I've never ordered anything here that wasn't great. The turkey bacon rules. And , while you're eating you're surrounded by the absolute chaos that is reading terminal market so it makes for some good people watching. Fair warning: if you're looking for some green, healthy breakfast place, this isn't it. Dutch Eating Place is some authentic non-heart/health friendly grub. Don't get put off by the long line. It goes fast and is worth it.
(5)Edwin P.
Wondered why the long line. decided to order the dumplings. YUMMY!! fresh, moist and finger licking good!
(5)Steven U.
Random trip to Philly lead me here. Ordered the pork & egg sandwich and scrapple. Port and egg sandwich seemed like the standard affair. Scrapple on the other hand seems like an east coast thing. Interesting to say the least. I thoroughly enjoyed the scrapple even though I have no idea what it is.
(4)Lin Z.
Absolutely one of my favorite places in the Reading Terminal Market. Best apple cinnamon french toast, with orange juice. Closed on Sundays.
(5)Adolfo W.
This place had pretty decent food and portions.
(4)Steve W.
Great place for breakfast. Had the sausage and eggs, toast, home fries, coffee, and fresh squeezed OJ. Good quality sausage. My wife had the same except she had bacon. All this for less than $10 per person. It's old fashion diner stool sitting, with more locals than tourists. Which is hard to say about most places in the Terminal. To find the place, if you're coming from Market, when you enter take the aisle to your left all the way down, then make a right. The Dutch Eating Place will be right in front of you. We got there by 8:15am on Saturday (easily the earliest I've ever been to the Terminal) and they were already starting to fill up, no line yet and we were still able to get 2 stools together. Going back to try the apple dumplings!
(4)John R.
If this is indeed a true rendition of Amish eating, then I'm changing my name to Ezekiel and preparing for a life without technology. The food here is both plentiful and really delicious, in a very basic, homemade way. The Beef Vegetable Soup is thick with LOTS of beef and could have been lunch all by itself. I ordered a Grilled Cheese on Rye with Bacon. There was a six-week supply of bacon on it. My waitress was so nice I thought that perhaps she was high on ecstasy. But alas...she was merely Amish. Highly recommend.
(4)Stella D.
hot roastbeef with mashed potatoes and gravy on the side, FOR BREAKFAST. How to be a champion in this joint: 1. order hot roast beef with mash/fries - i like my gravy on the side. 2. order 1 egg over easy on the side. 3. remove bread on top of your roast beef sandwich, save it for later. 4. slide your egg on top of your roast beef. YES. ROAST BEEF TOPPED WITH EGG. 5. add gravy to taste. 6. enjoy.
(5)Adam K.
Time to double up my Lipitor tonight! Visited Reading Market and decided on Amish breakfast. Delicious fresh squeezed orange juice with tiny bits of pulp first. That was healthy at least., Then came the Apple Cinnamon French Toast with scrapple. Scrapple is one to those breakfast meats you don't ask, you just eat and enjoy! The french toast was slathered with butter and with a little maple syrup, perfection! The blueberry pancakes were good. I prefer a bit more well done however the fresh blueberries made these two pancakes delectable. The market is huge and a bit overwhelming for a first time visitor. I am glad we chose the Penn Dutch Eating Place and next time I'll try lunch with the apple dumpling.
(4)Wil H.
Great service, huge portions and, eggs are so fresh! What a difference in their eggs! Highly recommend !
(4)B B.
I keep getting breakfast sandwiches here and I have been happy with all of them. The price is not bad for the quality and the ability of the sandwich to fill you up without being too much. They have a selection of hot sauces on the side, which help to make those mornings that I purchase a sandwich that much better.
(4)Chris P.
The blueberry pancakes were so good, and quite massive! I haven't had sausage links that good since I was a kid. It was a reminder of, "this is what sausage is supposed to taste like."
(5)Lisa T.
2 words...apple dumpling! Yes many people have already written about the amazing apple dumpling here, but obviously there is a reason...it's amazing :) I trusted my fellow yelpers when looking for a place to grab breakfast in Philadelphia, and I was not let down. The Dutch Eating Place is located in the Reading Terminal Market which as my friend Jin wrote, is the Pearly Gates for foodies. I came knowing I wanted to try the apple dumpling, but we also ordered the scrapple and eggs breakfast which was great. Seating can be troublesome, but we came in for a late breakfast (10:30ish) and had no trouble finding a couple of chairs. The service is good and quick...food is delish and even when you think you're too stuffed to take another bite, the amazing apple dumpling calls your name...we were definitely stuffed after sharing the scrapple breakfast and apple dumpling. :) I look forward to eating there again on my next trip to the East Coast :)
(5)Danan R.
Strategy for a meal here: 1. Stand in long line and wait or tiny bar stool spot. 2. Get an order of Corned beef hash with pancakes, eggs, and the required apple dumplings 3. Devour and try to move yourself from the seat. Sudden movements not recommended due to delightful fullness from delicious food. 4. Eat expediently to make room for the line. 5. Repeat again next week after you give your arteries some time to recover.
(4)Brianna C.
Right now I am bumming through life as a bike messenger so my hang out spot is the Reading Terminal Market. I look forward to the most delicious breakfast I will have all week on Wednesdays. I don't variate too much and stick with the apple french toast with turkey bacon. Skip the coffee, its weak get a cup from old city coffee around the corner first, and get the fresh squeezed oj. No breakfast place in the city comes close to it. The service is always prompt and polite especially on weekdays. On Saturdays there is typically a wait and they are not open on Sundays. I occasionally stop by for lunch but haven't dove too far into the menu. I try to leave room for one of the delicious apple dumplings though. You can smell them from a mile away!
(5)Jason M.
I recommend the ham loaf it's seasoned with love and served with a side of nostalgia.
(4)Sta t.
Delicious and affordable. The special was blueberry pancakes, turkey bacon, and coffee for $5.99. Pancakes were great and the turkey bacon was even better. I don't really know how to describe the turkey bacon but it's nothing like what you buy in the store. It's thicker, tastier, and I want more of it. It's difficult to get a seat, but you can just order from the counter and then take your food to one of the open seating areas in Reading Terminal Market.
(5)Wes N.
Ignore the uninformed rantings and misconceptions about the Amish. Health nuts won't enjoy this place (or Philadelphia for that matter) so I suggest opening your mind, ordering something you've never heard of, and letting yourself simply enjoy a heavy, hearty meal and a uniquely local cuisine and culture. The scrapple, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich is amazing, and obviously the apple dumpling is a must.
(5)Annie C.
Although the menu is simple, the seating is counter only, and it made my hair smell like grease, I really love this place. First thing we noticed at around 9:30 AM on a Saturday, the waiters and waitresses are super efficient! The food is fast and the line for a seat goes quickly. Our section's waitress was also super friendly and patient with answering questions about scrapple fundamentals and drink substitutions. Second, the food was fresh and well-made! My grapefruit juice tasted exactly like biting into a grapefruit, and the food was in front of us before I took a third sip. My eggs were perfectly done. It's not hard to cook eggs over easy, but much more expensive places often get it wrong - too well-done or the whites sometimes still jiggle - not very sexy. Mine here were perfectly done. And how was the scrapple? It was great. Crisp on the outside reminiscent of bacon, soft on the inside, like a heavy mashed potato. Spiced very well. The waitress told me she liked to eat it with maple syrup, and that really took it up a level! We ended our brunch with a 1/3 each of their apple dumpling with whipped cream. The warm and flaky apple pie like chunk made the whipped cream foam in delight. It might be the best apple dessert ever. This is definitely a must try for anyone in the area, and you'll definitely be rubbing elbows with the locals. (My next seat neighbor told me to get the scrapple fried hard, which I will try next time). For less than $7.50 for food and fresh juice, this place is a gem in so many ways.
(5)kathy t.
recommend: -hot apple dumpling w/ heavy cream (that now comes in a little pitcher and you can douse your dumpling and arteries in glorious cholesterol) -lemonade and fresh squeezed OJ note that: -the chicken pot pie is closer to chicken w/ dumplings as there is no crust, rather there are doughy bits mixed into the creamy chicken stew -there is a takeout window on the side by the aisle and the service is relatively fast -pancakes are ~8" diameter -the barbequed beef sandwich is almost like chipped beef with bbq sauce (+/- depending on what you expect. I'm not a fan and would rather go to Dinic's for a sandwich.) -only counter top seating so a little difficult for groups to chat
(3)Bianca L.
I think a perfect Saturday morning in Philly starts with breakfast at the Dutch Eating Place. I've been for lunch a few times, but whenever I'm craving blueberry pancakes, I find myself sitting on a bar stool here. I also usually coerce my husband into getting eggs with toast and scrapple so I can scam off of him. Add a cup of fresh squeezed OJ and I'm in heaven. I'm not a fan of turkey with gravy & biscuits or chicken pot pie, but these are definitely crowd favorites at the Dutch Eating Place. We've had lunch here too (the tuna melt is yum!) but often find ourselves elsewhere in the Market if wanting non-breakfast. The food is straightforward and wholesome and service is always terrific. I find that if you go with any more than 3 people, they'll do their best to accommodate you but you will definitely have to wait in line a little longer. Oh, and if you have room for the awesome apple dumpling afterwards, get it either with the whole cream they offer or ask if they'll mind if you run to bassett's for a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream to melt on top....yum...
(5)Lisa S.
The only explanation I have for how such simple food can taste so good is that it is plucked from the farm on the day that they serve it. Their simple burgers and reubens are better than most in the city. If you want something more healthy, the chicken and dumplings are perfect on a cold day. The home made lemonade is also delicious and the curved diner-counter set up makes it perfect for solo or group dining.
(5)bret s.
Very fun to have the "amish" making your food. I'm a bit skeptical because I did see them using a microwave in the back, and I'm not quite sure the toast I had was made on a farm. But for the experience it's worth the price, and that apple dumpling was yummy.
(4)Isaac H.
Quite delicious. Very reasonable prices for good fresh cooking. I ate a BBQ Pork sandwich with fries and it was very good and only about $6 and change.
(5)A. B.
down home Amish cooking, with very friendly service to top it. Must go on any Philly visit, especially for breakfast for a very authentic Philly experience
(5)Scott L.
This review is based only on the apple dumpling. I had no idea what to expect. Upon eating this dumpling I found it to be the singular, best apple dessert that I have ever eaten, perhaps the greatest dessert ever. It's unbelievably perfect in every respect. I just lowered my stars to 4 since I had lunch. A sloppy joe. It wasn't bad but nothing great. I think I would come here just for the apple dumpling.
(4)Tyson G.
Great spot inside the Reading Terminal Market. The people are super nice despite how busy they are and the setting makes you feel right at home. I had an omelette and it was tasty and not super oily. The people next to me had some sort of blueberry pancake or something and they were raving out it. If you are in the area and want a good b'fast for not that much money, check it out.
(5)Francisco F.
Is this the equivalent of white soul food? I had a turkey sandwich , with mashed potatoes, which was drenched in gravy. Yes, it was delicious. My wife had the BBQ beef sandwich with french fries. Yummo. I wanted to have it all. Even though it was around 2pm they were making blueberry pancakes. I almost jumped on that bandwagon. I wanted to eat all my meals here during my stay here in Philly. A must go to if you are in Philadelphia.
(4)Debbie Chiou S.
the apple dumpling tastes like a cinnamon bun with apples inside. they're pre-made though, then microwaved, i think. it was ok when piled with a mound of whip cream.
(3)Brent S.
Breakfast counter that reminds me of old NJ diners. My roommate, Mel and I went for breakfast Saturday morning, about 10:30am I think. The line was already about 12 deep when we got there. Amazing how many folks are willing to wait for simple breakfast fare! We, like everyone else, decided it was even more work to go somewhere else so we waited it out. They hustle in and out well. It's a pretty well-oiled machine. We were seated in less than 20 minutes. The food..... -The coffee was good. Fresh. A little weak for my taste but nothing wrong with it. -The orange juice was fresh squeezed and a decent sized portion. -My roommate had blueberry pancakes, turkey sausage, 2 scrambled eggs. He said all were great. It did take a little bit to get syrup and he said his pancakes weren't very hot to begin with. -Mel had a scrapple and egg sandwich on whole wheat. It was out of this world! I could eat this every morning. -I ordered the apple french toast special. I think I got regular french toast. I didn't see or taste any apple. It came with turkey bacon. It was good but can I just have regular bacon cooked crispy somewhere? It was so thick it tasted more like ham than bacon. -We shared an order of home fried potatoes. They were typical griddle fried potatoes. They were fine. ----Breakfast for the three of us was $29.00 All in all, the food was very good but I didn't have the life changing experience i so often read about . I'd go back anytime, but I'm not making this my go to breakfast spot. It's a three star place for me but the scrapple was sooooo good it gets an extra star!
(4)Laur T.
After all the hype about apple dumpling, I had to come by to try it for myself. I am a fan or apple pies and the likes so had no problem with my order of apple dumpling (after I had just had a 1/2 of DiNic's roast pork). I guess I wasn't familiar with apple dumplings. I initially thought it was a nomanclature for apple pie but boy was I wrong. It was really kinda a mix between an apple pie and a cinnamon bun (the way it was created). The apple sauce was on the outside of the dumpling and was just fantastic! I did ask for a little whipped cream just for the fun of it but I think next time I will pass on it. Lesson learnt: if you don't like whipped cream, you're still not going to like it even if that's the way the locals have their dumplings (with cream!)
(4)Brendan S.
Amazing blueberry pancakes. Just watch out for the scrapple.
(5)Jeff E.
What's not to like...everything here is good. Personal favorites is the open faced turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes. Get the apple dumpling. Breakfast is to die for....loved this place the first time I went, and continue to love it now. Spend $540 for me, my wife and daughter to go here from DC on Amtrak. Perhaps they have a self help group?
(5)Veronica M.
Came early (8AM) on a Saturday morning, right when the market opened. The market was pretty empty, except this place, which already had every barstool filled up with patrons. I got the blueberry pancakes and turkey bacon, which came with coffee, and an apple dumpling. Pancakes were burned, but the parts that weren't were very good. Turkey bacon was fine. The apple dumpling that everyone raves about earns its praise in the smell, but the flavor wasn't so great. I had asked for it to be heated but it wasn't. Poured the heavy cream over it, and dug in.. only to find the pie crust was underbaked. I ate most of it anyway, because I'm not one to throw out a $3 apple, but I didn't think it was as divine as everyone claims.
(3)Terry C.
Do you like greasy breakfast? Do you love turkey sausage or bacon, eggs, and home fries? How about blueberry buckwheat pancakes? Apple dumplings? If you said yes to any or all of these questions, then the Dutch Eating Place is perfect for you! Breakfast and take home apple dumplings are amazing! Two summers ago, my partner was addicted to the apple dumplings, and it seemed like our fridge always had a 4 pack of dumplings! They're like little doughy pillows of heaven!
(5)Jenny G.
This place reminds me of my grandma and all the goodies she cooks for the family. It's homemade stick-to-your-ribs kind of food. An apple dumpling with heavy cream is a must have treat, especially on a cold day.
(4)Gina R.
I love the Dutch Eating Place. I always seem to gravitate here when the Dutch Corner is open, because of the home cooked feel of the food. The Chicken Pot Pie is wonderful along with the sweet tea that tastes just like the kind my mom used to make. By far the best part of the Dutch Eating Place is the Corn Nuggets. Go here soon and often for very yummy inexpensive food!
(5)Warren A.
The apple dumplings make a great lunch. Period.
(4)John M.
The best way to find this place in the RTM is to go where the line is...This place boasts some of the best breakfast in the area. The food is homemade, and the service is rushed, yet pleasant. Before you leave you must get the apple dumpling! Tasty and light on your wallet, not your stomach...yum! One more thing, don't forget to stop by the counter next door and get some fresh homemade baked goods to go. This place is always on my list when we go to the RTM.
(5)Frank P.
The best breakfast you can get in the Delaware Valley. The western omelet is like no other you've had at any restaurant. Huge, fluffy eggs with fresh tomatoes, peppers and other delicious ingredients. The bacon is thick, crispy, not greasy. Unbelievably delicious hash browns. Incredible blueberry pancakes - light, fluffy and of course with real blueberries. Don't expect a fancy tablecloth dining experience. You're on plastic tables/chairs in the hustle-bustle of the Reading Terminal Market. But, that adds to the charm. I can't wait to go back, though my arteries probably can.
(5)Nicole R.
Appalling use of child labor aside, the Amish (Mennonites?) at the Dutch Eating Place are friendly and make good streudel. A hungry Reading Terminal-goer can get a decent breakfast for $4 including eggs, bread and breakfast meat. I also enjoyed the chicken pot pie which did not come in pie form but rather a delicious mess on a plate. The juice is fresh squeezed, the eggs are farm fresh but the bread sucks. It's pretty much Wonder bread, which does absolutely nothing for me. Overall, though, it is a good place for a quick morning meal.
(3)Mitch G.
I never leave town without returning promptly to the sensibility of a "home cooked" meal with my Mennonite friends here in the Reading Terminal Market. I find that I really miss the entire experience of having "Junior" ( one of the older gentlemen hosting the venue) sit you down and ensuring you get prompt no nonsense service. I have found that if you want to chat a bit with your hosts, it is a bit hard because the place is very busy. But the service is nonetheless polite. All ages of the Amish family are seen at various times helping out and I love it! Everyone plays a role in the delivery of the finest scrapple anywhere in town, freshes eggs, most blueberry filled pancakes, and best sweetly squeezed grapefruit juice! I do not even want to mention the apple dumplings that I seem to never have room for but always take away with me! This place is my comfort food jaunt. If I worked in town, I would be here weekly sitting at the counter for something! I actually relish having jury duty because I will be in proximate to be able to get there for lunch! Their fresh turkey sandwich is spectacular and generous even if the bread is not freshly baked ( my fellow critc observes). Honestly folks, for price, quality of food, and general unique Philly experiences...you must stop by and tell Junior, I sent you! Ask about all the work that they are doing to help out down south with post hurricane relief. They have been giving free labour to the folks in Mississippi and Louisiana! If you are looking for a more high-handed experience, this is not for you. You should instead get a secretly placed order to go to eat in the privacy of your own fabulous kitchen!
(5)Reena H.
An excellent place for breakfast, and has not failed yet. The service is very good and the food is delicious! My favorite dish thus far is the apple french toast w/ turkey bacon. Cannot go wrong! For drinks, I must say the orange juice is one of the best Ive had...soo fresh!. Also, the pancakes are excellent. For dessert, the apple dumplings are very good. I do wish they were open on Sundays and served breakfast all day!
(5)Vivian T.
The food is blah and prices are reasonable. Counter seating is hard to find here so make sure as soon as u show up u stand under the white square to get a spot. I had there chicken pot pie which was more like a chicken dumpling soup ... Very weird and not a pot pie. I didn't finish it bc it wasn't good. I had water too and a small soft dinner roll. With tax and tip = $10... Reasonable but will not dine here again. My friend had the sloppy joes and she raved abt it, so order that not faux chicken pot pie. Service was great here by the way. All in all, I prob won't come to their restaurant but will def visit their bakery and candy shop.
(3)Mike T.
When it comes to breakfast at Reading Terminal this is the spot! Two giant blueberry pancakes topped with some syrup and butter that leaves you wondering how do you even make butter taste better then most places? Well leave it to the Amish cause they can! Eggs are fresh as can be, sausage is spot on, the scrapple is the best I ever had anywhere simple as that. Easily a top breakfast spot that left me saying time after time the quality of this food is so good compared to most places you can taste the difference with the Amish serving it. All day 4 stars
(4)Michelle F.
The PANCAKES were amazing. Just order them! Can't believe how good they were. Did I mention they were gigantic and cheap. Hmm... Might need to go to Philly just for the pancakes lol.
(5)Mrs C.
This place always has long lines for breakfast. Finally we were able to eat here on this visit. Stayed at nearby hotel and woke up early so that we could beat the crowd. We waited less than 10 min to score seat for 3. Beware, their portion was very large. We tried their specials: creamy beef on home fries - 3 stars scrapple - crispy outside, hot creamy liver texture inside, delicious - 4 stars Make a note to try their sausage next visit.
(3)Sarah L.
I had such a hard time deciding if I wanted something savory or sweet at reading terminal market, but I had heard about all the media surrounding Dutch Eating Place's apple dumplings so I decided on dessert for lunch. Even without the cream, the apple dumpling itself was SO good. It's hearty and not overly sweet - and eating an apple day keeps the doctor away right? Psychologically, it felt like I was eating something some what healthy...although it's probably quite the opposite ;)
(5)Ken G.
For us, a visit to Philadelphia is not complete without a visit to Reading Terminal Market and breakfast at the Dutch Eating Place. This is a small luncheonette like restaurant within the market. During busy times, there are two lines, one for carryout and one for seating. If the line for seating looks long, don't despair. People move in and out pretty quickly and someone on staff is always making sure that the empty seats are quickly filled. One our latest visit I had a special of wonderfully light and delicious blueberry pancakes, wonderful turkey bacon and tea. My wife had an egg and sausage sandwich, which she enjoyed. For dessert, we shared one of their wonderful apple dumplings with heavy cream. Yum! Highly recommended! Oh, one quirk, you can pay for your meal with a credit card, but tips must be in cash.
(5)David G.
I'd been droning on and on to my coworkers about the awesomeness of Amish food, based on the fond, decades-old memories I had from living in Philly. Since we were all at a meeting at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and the Reading Terminal Market was located oh-so-conveniently downstairs, I suggested Dutch Eating Place as a cheap and convenient breakfast spot. Needless to say, I was shocked at how thoroughly mediocre it had become. A group of us ordered at the counter and received our food within moments, and we all took a seat in the common seating area in the middle of RTM. I ordered the apple French toast special with turkey bacon and fresh-squeezed orange juice. The French toast was somewhere between "okay" and "bad", drowning in so much egg and gobs of raw cinnamon that you couldn't taste much else. The turkey bacon was cold and rubbery and tasted like it had been pulled directly out of the deli case at the local Wawa. Honestly, the best part of the meal was the orange juice, which was sweet and refreshing and relatively subdued in terms of pulp. Another coworker had a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on an English muffin. She said it tasted like a slightly better version than the one at McDonald's -- in other words, halfway-decent, but not noteworthy in any particular way. Needless to say, I have no idea what happened to my favorite Amish spot over the years. Maybe the place legitimately deteriorated, or perhaps my taste buds have just gotten fussier. Either way, I doubt I'll be back anytime soon.
(3)Jordan P.
Unlike what Brian S.'s deluge of photos might suggest, the Dutch Eating Place does, in fact, offer more than simply pancakes and turkey bacon. So very, very much more. Nestled in the heart of Reading Terminal Market, I couldn't think of a better option for an impromptu weekday brunch than this counter. Sure, on weekends the line can get so long you wonder if there's gold in them-there pancakes. And while my partner-in-dine went for a more sweet route featuring french toast (and bacon. so, so much bacon) I opted for eggs, buttered rye toast, and the plumpest, juiciest sausage links I've possibly ever tasted. The other thing about this joint.... wow, talk about bang for your buck. Easily an unsung hero for filling your belly on a budget. If you're able to beat (or tolerate) the lines, grab a spot at the counter and unbuckle your belt a notch or two. You're in for a treat.
(5)Lorinda M.
We were very disappointed. Went out of our way to come here but when we got here the restaurant was closed my kids really wanted pancakes. The pictures looked amazing. We went across the street to Reading Market and guess what we found...Yelp has it on the wrong corner. It is inside reading market.
(5)Blake H.
The breakfast menu is impressive, but might I suggest skipping "real food" and getting the apple dumpling instead. It comes with whipped cream or heavy cream, although I recommend getting both just to be safe.
(5)Sarah P.
The first time we came here was after our horrible red-eye flight. We dropped off our luggage at the Marriott across the street and went looking for FOOD. My bf had heard there was a Dutch place that was very affordable and served a lot of good food so we went looking for it - when we found a really long line here, we figured it must be the place. We got a seat at the counter fairly quickly, and they start serving lunch at 1030 so I got the chicken pot pie. It doesn't have crust but the noodles were really good. I can't remember what my bf got. The next time we came for breakfast on a Saturday and I got bacon, egg, and cheese on a kaiser roll (YUMMMMYYYYY) and my bf got toast on gravy. Oh we did get an apple dumpling too which was very good. Everyone was so nice here and the service is fast. They give you huge portions (I can't believe how much bacon they serve) and the food is good. Think diner. We'd go back if we are in Philadelphia again.
(4)Jessica C.
Came here with really high expectations and was severely disappointed. I ordered to go since the seats were all taken. I got the blueberry pancake special with turkey bacon and a side of scrambled eggs. First of all, the presentation of the food is awful. I eyed the food that people were getting when they were eating at the counter, and it still looked messy and unappetizing. My to-go was worse. Everything was thrown together in the box. My scrambled eggs weren't even scrambled. It was like an omelette with nothing inside, and it had some weird tint on some part of it. Also, the blueberry pancakes were so squishy. I guess moist is good, but the overload of butter in one corner was just too much for me, I couldn't eat it after two bites. I won't comment on the turkey bacon since I generally am not a turkey bacon fan, but yeah, not a fan of it. Overall I was again, severely disappointed. I wish I had spent my money on two dozen donuts instead of two meals from this place.
(1)Rodney H.
Scrapple! I have no idea what's in it and really didn't have a clue what it was until I saw it on TV where they were holding a Scrapple Festival. But I didn't really care about the the contents of this brick of meat because I've heard that it's really good!! Dutch Eating Place is definitely the place to go if you want some of that. Located inside Reading Terminal Market, my cousin and I stopped over for breakfast and we both ordered their Scrapple. Of course yours truly wanted a little bit more with my Scrapple so had it with Eggs and French Toast -- bit.ly/142cOG0 Everything was really good and the Scrapple definitely surprised me. I never realized how dense this brick of meat was, but it had a lot of flavor. And with my cousin's recommendation, I was surprised again by how it tasted when I added maple syrup to it. Sweet and savory just how an epic breakfast should be. After my meal I was totally stuffed and very satisfied. It was a great experience and I would definitely come again for more Scrapple!!
(5)Mark J.
Amish eatery in Reading Terminal. Come early the line gets long. I stopped by for a quick bite at 8am when they opened. No line, quick service. No frills here, just the basics, but it's good. Pancakes are tasty.
(4)Mike C.
That Apple Dumpling really is delicious. Judging from nearly all the Yelp reviews and the big sign here proclaiming their feature on the Food Network, this insanely sweet dessert is the real reason to come here. The equally sweet Amish women working this place will welcome you to take a seat at the counter. Once you ask for an Apple Dumpling, they will ask if you want it with heavy cream or whipped cream. I don't think either is really necessary since it is so sweet already, but it is necessary to ask them to heat it up. Once you get it after those few extra minutes, it is completely worth it for the piping hot, sticky sweetness. This sugary bomb is only $3, and is tough to finish on your own given the generous size and richness of it. It's still worth it though even if you just try a few bites, which you should do, to save room for some more sweets. This is a staple of the market and a must visit at least once. I haven't tried any of the food, but the Apple Dumpling is great and the friendly Amish women make for a nice experience.
(4)Robert G.
They're known for their breakfast but their lunch/dinner dishes are good too (if you're in to country-style home cooking. I recommend the chicken and waffles (much more waffle than chicken) (which comes with mashed potatoes and chicken gravy). A heads-up: chicken and waffles are part of a set of lunch specials that rotate depending on the day. They also have great homemade fries. Just tried their breakfast (twice) and I have to say that certain things definitely live up to Dutch Eating Place's reputation. The blueberry pancakes are fantastic and huge! Unlike so many other versions, it actually has a bounty of whole blueberries inside. The turkey bacon and turkey sausage are also great. However, don't get the french toast (at least not the apple cinnamon french toast as I got) because compared to the pancakes, it is woefully small and unsatisfying. The apple dumplings are absolutely AMAZING. For just over $3 you get a great dessert (big enough for 2) that consists of warm cinnamon-sugar sauce on a soft, baked cored apple surrounded by a flaky crust. You can also elect to cover it in whipped cream or cream.
(5)Julie B.
On my second day in Philadelphia I decided to do a little breakfast research before heading into the Reading Terminal Market. Dutch Eating Place had overwhelming recommendations so I decided to seek it out in the maze. I found out later on that they are only open on certain days, so I was lucky to find them open and practically empty on Tuesday morning. The people working there were so nice and adorable! I really felt like I was being served by a family in their home even though I was in the middle of a big market. My coworker and I grabbed two seats at the counter and perused the breakfast menu. It was super cheap and had a decent amount of options for such a tiny kitchen. I considered going with the scrapple but decided against it knowing I was getting on a plane later in the day (and wikipedia described it as "mush"...). Instead, I went for the easy scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, and whole wheat toast. First of all, I was so excited to see turkey bacon on a menu because I pretty much never see that. Everything was cooked well and the food came out in less than two minutes. Talk about quick service! My coworker is from Georgia and decided to try out the grits along with her eggs and bacon. I wasn't sure how she would react but she loved them! She even mentioned that they did some cooking technique that people in the north don't technically do. Go Dutch Eating Place!
(4)Cecelia K.
The Dutch Eating Place is within Reading Terminal. Once you order you will have to find seats around Reading but there is a large seating area by the Nut Store and Restrooms. We ate here because we heard good things about their food and felt that we needed to get something Amish while in Philly. I ordered the scrapple and scrambled eggs plate which also comes with your choice of white or wheat toast. For those not familiar with Scrapple, it is basically Dutch spam. I wasn't sure what to expect but it was pretty good. It has a sweetness to it. For those with issues with food texture might not like it because it is crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. But overall it exceeded my expectations and I'm glad that I tried it. My friend ordered the blueberry pancake and it is very buttery. The coffee is very hot so let it cool down before drinking it.
(5)Kimberly T.
Good Breakfast! Located inside the Redding Terminal Marketplace. We ate here based on the positive reviews and the fact that other breakfast restaurants in the Redding Terminal had some poor comments. We arrived at 8:15 shortly after they opened and in just a few minutes there were no seats left and people were standing in the isles and getting orders to go. Nice service, good food, casual diner atmosphere. We had the blueberry pancake, cinnamon French toast and regular French toast breakfasts. They also serve decent coffee
(4)Sara Y.
Believe the hype! If you watched Food Network, this place was on their list for their famous Apple Dumplings! Great breakfast place and cheap prices for the generous portions. I would recommend sharing an entree if you don't want to overeat. I love their Sticky Buns with dried fruit and nuts. It wasn't too sweet. I tried Scrapple for the first time ever and it was pretty good! I am in love with their butter! It was so delicious that I slathered it on everything I ate! For dessert, the Apple Dumplings were glorious! I love the freshly whipped cream. The dumplings were hot, crispy exterior, with a molten hot interior. I wish it came with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream though... Service was excellent. I love the Amish and their food! This spot is #2 when I return to Philly!
(4)Jay L.
Dodge the crowds! Every time I came by Reading Market, there has been a long flowing line in front of Dutch Eating place. But on this particular Saturday, there was almost no wait! We swung by for lunch at 120pm. There were single seats open, with immediate seating. For a double, we waited at most 2 minutes for 2 stools next to eat other. If reviews were based just on the overall experience of dining and service, Dutch Eating Place would be an easy 5. The servers were all super friendly and even the people eating next to you at the counters gave off a happy vibe, as everyone the hearty meals being served. The fresh squeezed juices was the best part of the meal. It was exactly as advertised, fresh and refreshing, 5. Otherwise I was categorize the rest of the food as very good. We had the chicken pot pie, which is exactly like children noodle soup with egg noodles as previously described. I missed the pie crust. The blueberry pancakes were a generous size and the home fries were solid. Overall, happy to finally be able to try this place would, without waiting forever in a crowd. My recommendation, sleep in and go after the usual brunch hours.
(4)Majlinda K.
Ok I have to admit, this place has the best hangover food in Philly. They really do! They have delicious pretty basic breakfast favorites but somehow everything tastes amazing. So for $6.50 you can get eggs, bacon, toast and home fries. The home fries were soft and delicious and they were pretty generous on the amount of bacon they gave me. In fact I couldn't finish my breakfast, I needed a second stomach. The food is very flavorful and plentiful not only in size but calories as well so don't come here if you are on a crazy diet. This place is petty popular but they are good at keeping the line moving. Next time I am going for the pancakes they looked amazing!
(4)Brian W.
Good food and value! Always crowed but also a great spot to watch people and have some good food.
(4)Coco G.
Definitely worth your time & money! The line to sit at the counter can be long; I recommend getting it to go & sitting at a table. The apple dumplings are great & the blueberry pancakes are amazing! Oh yeah! The french toast is definitely worth a try too! The eggs and turkey bacon were pretty standard, but good!
(5)D G.
I don't get the great reviews for this place. If not for the great customer service, I would give it 2.5 stars. Food was bland. Apple French toast lacked apples, cinnamon taste. The scrambled eggs were more omelet style and flavorless. Best part of the meal was the fresh squeezed OJ. In the words of the great Flava Flav: "don't believe the hype!"
(3)Frank B.
Ordered the eggs over easy with bacon and a side of scrapple... It was enough food for three people and amazingly fresh. Quick service, but small seating area.
(5)Lyndsey M.
This place was so yummy. Tons of good, homecooked food for a very reasonable price. I ordered a short stack of pancakes, sausage and homefries. There was so much food that I only ate about a third of it. The breakfast sausage was really delicious and the pancakes were awesome. I liked the homefries, but they did taste like they had been fried near scrapple grease or something because they had a meaty taste. Service was good - very friendly! Quick, too; we were in and out in about 30 minutes. Other reviews say cash only, but they accepted our credit cards just fine.
(4)Carrie L.
At the reading terminal, the best way to eat around was to try the best of everything. So at Dutch Eating Place, my girlfriends and I shared their famous apple dumpling. We weren't sure how to wrap our heads around the concept of it. But basically it is a soupy, round apple pie. Once you bite into it, the sweet apple filling flows out. It is warm, sweet, and soft. I would definitely recommend trying this if you come by the reading terminal!
(4)mike v.
Very good. Very old-school and simple. Get the chicken pot pie which is really soup but absolutely delicious. Open faced sandwiches are very nice too!
(4)Heather N.
I have a crush: the Amish. It's like going back in time at the Dutch eating place. Sweet smiles, mesh hairdo thingies, heavenly pancakes and counter seating where strangers chat like old buddies. I've never seen more butter slapped on the side of a plate. Maybe half a stick. Portions are HUGE. Perfect blueberry pancakes, get your turkey bacon well done, and try not to over order. Scrapple is weird fried meat grits, but worth trying once. I love a full belly (and wallet). Three of us left with huge smiles on our faces for the low low price of 11.26. Yay! Cheers
(4)Kristin W.
Phenomenal fresh-squeezed orange juice, the best I've had in the city. I opted for simple and ordered two over-easy eggs (fresh!), sausage (a peppery and deliciously spiced link), with wheat toast (comes pre-buttered - get the butter on the side if you want to manage quantity or evenness of distribution). I also got a side of potatoes that were cooked to a soft perfection (not for those who require a little potato crunch). My only wish is that you felt less rushed to turn over your spot to the next patron and that there were bag hooks under the bar so you wouldn't have to choose between the floor and clutching your purse to your lap.
(4)Lois L.
Key to happiness: Go to RTM Thu-Sat (or Wednesday morning if your week's been rough), head straight to Dutch Eating Place and order apple dumplings. I can't comment on the other food there as I'm not a huge fan of butter-and-grease coated sausages and pancakes, but the apple dumpling is literally to die for. It's like apple pie but less sticky sweet and fluffier and softer. I bring all the out-of-town guests here for dessert and I have yet to encounter a single naysayer.
(5)Tom S.
Great Rueben, good fries. The fresh brewed iced tea was very nice too. Service was fast and friendly. My whole lunch was under $9. What else can I say? This place is well worth visiting.
(4)Clint W.
I don't know how Amish people feel about the movie Witness, but I imagine it's something like how people in West Philly feel about the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme song. Regardless, I think of Witness when I go to the Dutch Eating Place, which not only embraces its Amish heritage but outdoes even the filmic Harrison Ford in an Amish hat images that swirl around in my brain from time to time. The only reason I'm giving the Dutch Eating Place 4 stars, as opposed to 5, is for the sake of authenticity. My gluttony has been limited to only the apple dumplings, which are phenomenal, so until I have tried a fuller selection of their breakfast and lunch options, I don't feel comfortable giving it the full 5. I do anticipate, knowing what I know of the menu and its delicious-looking pancakes, that this could be a 5-star staple, the star of Reading Terminal and the envy of other Dutch-inspired vendors in the sprawling market. Do me a favor: give it a try and tell me whether it's worth waking up early and grabbing breakfast one of these days. The reviews are strong, but mixed, and I'd love to hear a second opinion before setting my alarm for 6:45am one of these days.
(4)Vanessa W.
I love this place. Their food is so good, tasty, and fresh. The apple dumplings are the stuff dreams are made of! Basically the best apple pie you EVER tasted. The crust is tender and flaky, the apples sweet and mellow, slightly toothsome, a strong spike of cinnamon in the caramel sauce. Oh, and topped with whipped cream. Divine.
(5)Kathie S.
I came here for an early dinner and ordered the special (fried chicken & waffles). I was expecting to get some good fried chicken, but what i got instead was a soft waffle topped with some nasty, salty, gooey gravy with a few teeny bits of chicken mixed in. It also came with some brownish corn (tasted like canned) and underseasoned mashed potatoes with a large dollop of brown gravy, which I didn't want on it. Apparently this is the Dutch style of fried chicken and waffles, but I think they should explain that on the menu, or at least verbally warn you. I would've given this place one star but don't think that's fair based on just one dish, and the apple dumplings did look amazing. Will definitely try this place again, but next time will come for breakfast.
(2)Anna T.
This place is amazing. I was in town for a conference and was with a friend who had lived in Philly for a few years and said this place is a must! Luckily, our hotel was right next door, so this place was almost a daily stop for us. It is run by Amish folks who are super nice and it's kind of a fun little touch I had never seen or experienced before. They have good food for super cheap! I got an omelet for breakfast, then went back and got a fantastic Reuben with fries for lunch! The place has few seats so come early! Really neat place, highly recommended for a quick, cheap, but delicious meal!
(5)Rob B.
Remember how Down Home Diner used to be great and settled into mediocrity? I'm seeing red flags at Dutch Eating Place. Breakfast this morning, the place gets mobbed by conventioners, understandable, there aren't many breakfast spots in the area. I ordered pancakes, bacon, and coffee. The pancakes were slightly undercooked, not bad, but not the amazing pancakes I've had there before. Half of the bacon was raw. I sent it back and got new bacon, which was chewy and had almost no taste. I've bought cheap bacon at the dollar store and this was very similar. If you go, you'll be scrunched up at the counter and may or may not get good food. I'm fairly easy to please and was in a good mood, so I'm not "over-complaining". This was $9 I wish I hadn't spent.
(1)Kathleen D.
This is a great place to go for what I like to call, "breakfast-breakfast." Homey bacon and eggs and pancakes without the newfangled nonsense. Sometimes that's just what I want. Between you and me, these Amish people know a thing or two about an apple dumpling. Dumplin'. We sit at the counter and receive very sweet service and good, good breakfast-breakfast, and it's, I'll say it again, tasty business. It's always such a struggle for indecisive me at the Reading Terminal Market cause I obviously want sixteen meals at once, but I tell you... if it's a solid dose of breakfast you want, this Dutch Eating Place is a good choice. It is an eating place!
(4)Gerry S.
It's a diner. So, what do you expect? Combine that with some good old Amish cooking and you would think you'll get an overdose of the good stuff. At Dutch Eating Place it didn't seem to work that way. My sunny side up (basted or steamed was not an option) eggs were lightly flat top grilled with no salt and pepper and very little oil. They were cooked just fine, but needed the salt and pepper. The most remarkable part of breakfast was the sense of community. There was little seating, but it went a long way. Everyone worked together to accommodate new groups. Patrons slid down a chair when necessary making room for larger parties. This all happened as you would expect a church pot luck to work.
(3)Cameron H.
Wow, here in Philly for four nights and four days...went to four breakfasts at this place. The pancakes are an inch thick and the size of dinner plates (come with quite the helping of butter). Bacon and turkey bacon are both top notch. Home fries are better than you can dream of at home. Egg sandwich on a kaiser...Don't question it, just give into peer pressure. Do it.
(5)Suavecito m.
We made our way to Reading Terminal on Market Street. It was a large floor that reminded me of Seattle's downtown market with a bunch of eateries/produce/flowers etc. We quickly found the breakfast spot and made our order. We made sure to order the Apple Dumpling which is apparently what they are known for. The Dumpling did not disappoint and if you like apple pie you will be sure to enjoy this tasty sugared delight.
(3)Kevin R.
I only have three words for this review; BEST PANCAKES EVER!
(5)Brad P.
WARNING! This ride is a dangerous breakfast assault! Please follow the following guidelines to insure your own safety and the safety of others: - Please keep your arms and elbows inside your designated area at all times. We pack a lot of people at this counter and can't have you ruining their breakfast because you have to gesture to make a point. - Please present a doctor's release form before eating if you have had a heart attack within the last 6 months. We can't be prosecuted again because some guy's coronary arteries couldn't handle our butter volume. - Please stay calm when you talk about how much you love the apple dumpling. It is really good. We know. Everyone knows. Why don't you just tell us, in an excited voice, that grass is green and cats are all unaffectionate pets that hate their masters, Captain Obvious? - Don't ask if our menu prices are right. They are. I know you're used to paying 14 dollars for latkes and farm fresh eggs with scallion, foie gras, and a red wine reduction during breakfast/brunch. This is not that kind of place. - Take the heavy cream with the apple dumpling, you coward. - Do not dally after your meal. You can see the line forming, right? Yeah, well they are waiting for you to leave. Show them a little courtesy and get up once the bill is paid. - Enjoy the ride!
(4)Peggy K.
If you are in the Philly area, you need to get yourself here! After reading many helpful reviews on yelp, the MIster and I made sure to wake up super early, and come by to grab a bite. We were greeted by a bright smile and asked if we wanted coffee. We ordered a plate of hot cakes, eggs with bacon and potatoes. The Mister got himself a fresh cup of orange juice with that. This isn't a place where you will be seated in your own little table or booth! Your basically being served on the counter and YES!- strangers will be sitting with you. Just relax and enjoy your meal! It's a lot of food, fresh, and CHEAP!
(4)Laura S.
If there's one thing that's not to be missed at Reading Terminal Market, it's gotta be Dutch Eating Place's hot apple dumpling. There's a counter where you can order to go, or you can sit on stools and be waited on by the really nice Amish people who work there. The menu is very simple (burgers, soups, pancakes, french toast, eggs, etc.) and reasonably priced. You can order the apple dumpling either with whipped cream or vanilla cream. My boyfriend and I shared one and ordered ours with both condiments. It came topped with whipped cream, and we were given a little jar to pour however much cream we wanted. The dumpling was incredible. It was pretty big, bigger than my fist. The shell was golden brown, flaky and buttery, and the warm apple pieces inside were resting in a gooey, cinnamon sugar sauce. Together, with the whipped cream and vanilla cream, each bite conjured up pure comfort food. I mean, I don't even LIKE apple pie, but this...this I could eat every day (okay maybe once a week because I would probably become obese). I loved it. And for $2.75, I loved it even more.
(5)Joshua K.
I went for lunch (the line at Di'nics was too long) so apparently I missed what this place is known for, breakfast. We sat down and were handed a menu which clearly had not been wiped or cleaned in god knows how long. Ok, small strike, but as an FPP, you make mental notes and as was expected, one thing leads to another. We both ordered the turkey and mashed over stuffing. I'm thinking "yeah, thanksgiving, this should be good!". It wasn't. Cold, canned gravy over turkey and some sort of bread from last week. It wasn't expensive so I didn't put up a stink I just ate it quickly planning to wash it down with LaColombe and Termini Brothers. Then, it happened. I watched the waitress, who doubled as a busser, not washing her hands between trips already, take a tissue, blow her nose into it and throw it out. Sounds normal right? She proceeded to go to the hand sink, birdbath water onto her hands and dry them on her apron... Trying hard to keep my food down now as things like these are not isolated, I requested a check and suited up to leave. Someone who wore no gloves for the entire service through food, bussing, waste removal and such just showed me a level of cross-contamination that would have scared a prison inmate. You can keep your breakfast and it's down home appeal, my second star for this place was not calling the city health inspector. -J
(1)Meishka M.
The Amish are awesome...I have a soft spot for this kind of food and I try to come here every Saturday to get my fix. The hot turkey sandwich is ridiculous...the burgers are awesome and the apple dumpling is out of control! wash it all down with a fresh lemonade and you are all set. Breakfast is also good. get the Scrapple...if you dare :)
(5)Laurie W.
Apple dumpling. Warm. Dump some cream on it. Yes, some more. Don't feel bad about it. You can cut corners somewhere else, or not. This is the real deal. There is comfort food and then there is what my friend called "Rumspringa on a plate." Have some water or some coffee to cut it. Allow Becky, the lovely girl in the traditional dress and sneakers to charm you while you eat it. Share it with someone you love. Day = made. I wish we'd gone for a full breakfast, but I'll be back soon enough. It topped off the great fun I had visiting the market perfectly. What a gem of a place to have downtown.
(5)Mike P.
Do yourself a favor, grab a stack of blueberry pancakes and a side of scrapple from the Dutch Eating Place. Shut up and do it NOW!! As for beverages, the coffee is just ok, but I swear they have the best glass of milk you will EVER taste.
(5)Julie C.
Chicken pot pie seemed more like chicken noodle soup with super delicious egg niodles. But who cares?! It was hearty tasty dish regardless :) we are very pleased with our dining experience.
(5)Felicia C.
There is something for everyone at this Amish-owned-and-operated eatery. American food, at its best. They make phenomenal breakfasts. My favorite is a short stack of blueberry pancakes--with real blueberries!!--along with 2 scrambled eggs and turkey bacon. They make fresh squeezed orange juice, which cannot be beat. They have great burgers and delicious summer salads. They also sell apple dumplings. Need I say more?
(5)Ida C.
On one of those educational family vacations that I only appreciated in my adulthood, I was dragged unwillingly to Lancaster, PA to learn about the Amish. I was predictably bratty through the various farm and cultural tours, but when it came to the food section, I was transformed into an eager and attentive (if also gluttonous) tour participant. It was a magical day when I tried my first corn chowder, and even more importantly, my first apple dumpling. The Amish apple dumpling is a deceptively simple yet life changing dessert. I've often relived the magic of that moment at Dutch Eating Place in Reading Terminal Market. Their apple dumpling ($2.75) is quite authentic and delicious. A whole cored apple is spiced with cinnamon or nutmeg and wrapped in pastry dough with the apple intact. Then the whole thing is baked and buttery brown sugar and cinnamon syrup is drizzled on top. As a fatty complement, the apple dumpling comes with cream on the side. PARTING THOUGHT: If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, I'm pretty sure that an apple dumpling from Dutch Eating Place not only keeps the doctor away but also keeps a person healthy, wealthy and wise...
(4)Chirag P.
Just a simple Dutch dine-in... the food is done quickly and done right. I've only been for breakfast, but I've heard great things about their lunch time meals as well. I got the apple cinnamon french toast w/ turkey bacon, overall really good, just wish there was a little more apple on the toast. The turkey bacon were nice big slices and just the right amount of crispy edges... add a little syrup on there with the french toast and it was a perfect paring. They have fresh squeezed OJ as well, but it tasted a little weird to me, maybe it was just those specific oranges. They also have scrapple... I think it's like Philly's version of spam, but I refuse to try it... just looks weird. The staff are extremely friendly and the meal's are a good value. Check it out in the Reading Terminal when you're there.
(4)Steve T.
We thought we were getting true Amish breakfast...we were not getting good they would personally eat! The eggs tasted fresh farm eggs, but their bacon, bread and pancake syrup (the cheap stuff) were what you can buy at any major grocery chain. I should have known by their cheap prices since other Amish stands sold authentic foods (jam, honey, maple syrup, etc.) for more than what we paid for breakfast. They place is usually packed but probably for the cheap prices. Not impressed! They had friendly services...that was the only highlight.
(2)Kate M.
It's a good thing I don't live near the Dutch Eating Place, I'd have breakfast there too often. The apple dumpling was delicious, and it wasn't even warmed up, I can only imagine how much better it would be warmed up. Mmmmmmmmmm I had a scrapple and egg sandwich. It was good, big, way too much food for me, but very good. You're not going to find any fancy breakfasts here, this is your standard diner breakfast fare. And they are very good at it. There are more seats at the counter than I expected, or you can get your food "to go" and take it to one of the seating areas in Reading Terminal Market.
(5)Michael U.
For those who know me it should be obvious that my dining style leans toward the finer side - and for breakfast to the eclectic or kitsch. With that noted, my fourth day in Philadelphia would be something different - a trip to the Reading Terminal Market to experience the oft raved about Dutch Eating Place. Having eaten Amish food only twice (and in the distant past) I remembered it to be buttery and filling, down home and unpretentious, but overall natural and quite good. Having already seen the location on my daily walks through the Market I found the Dutch Eating place without difficulty after a healthy walk from the Italian Village. Arriving only 20 minutes after opening I found a cozy counter spot next to a couple of Pittsburgh natives already indulging on scrapple and pancakes - for those who've never been, the seating is entirely counter-facing stools with a "take out" area located to the right. Greeted almost immediately by a polite young girl dressed in traditional Amish attire I was offered coffee which I declined, water was filled, and I was presented with a menu. Throughout the meal my service would be proficient and polite despite the gathering throng of awaiting diners. Sipping my water and admittedly a little uncomfortable with being elbow to elbow with fellow diners and a line of persons waiting for a seat behind me it did not take long before my order was placed and my first dish would arrive. Never one to shy away from sweets before savories (or no savories at all) my Apple Dumpling would arrive at nearly the size of a softball and when asked whether I fancied whipped cream or heavy cream I went with tradition. Dousing the buttery cinnamon laden orb with sweet cream and taking a bite I was admittedly impressed as the buttery pie shell held up nicely to the steaming apple and cream. I always contest that I don't eat at "down home" restaurants because I can do better at home, but in this case I'm not sure that is the case. My second dish from the Amish would be a short stack of the blueberry pancakes. With fresh blueberries from Jersey already in the batter I watched the elder cooks ladle a huge scoop of batter from a large bucket onto the butter laden grill before turning my attention back to the dumpling. Moments later, almost too fast to have been expected, the plate would arrive with two large circumference but somewhat flat cakes topped with a mountain of fresh butter. While lacking fluffiness, the flavor of the cakes was everything I'd hoped and after a heavy pour of rich maple syrup the flavors all melded together nicely. Certainly not the best pancakes I've ever had - but probably the best I've ever had for less than $3. Finishing up a solid breakfast and leaving a $10 including a sizable tip I must admit that The Dutch Eating Place is a bargain to behold - quality fare, quality service, and a clever concept in such an urban environment...certainly better than New York's attempts at a similar feel (Good Enough To Eat) and, admittedly, down home food that is probably better than I've made for breakfast at home in quite some time.
(4)Nick D.
Want a cheap, quick, filling meal? This is the spot. In Reading Terminal, this place has counter seating only. A truly no frills establishment, they have fresh eggs, fresh bacon, fresh cheese, fresh everything. I wish the coffee was a little better, but it will do. Not the most exotic breakfast in the city, but you will definitely go home satisfied without breaking the bank.
(4)Carlo D.
Great food great service very clean what more to ask?
(5)Amanda C.
I liked the Dutch Eating Place - not my favorite, but I'll take it. They get right to the point at this place. You wait on a gigantic line that deceptively looks like it will take forever, but the orders and payment are taken as quickly as you can spit them out. I ordered a bacon egg and cheese and 4 apple dumplings. I found a corner at the back of the terminal to eat in and my boyfriend and I chowed down. The food was very rich (nothing wrong with that!) and the portions were huge! The only complaints here were that the sandwiches were too greasy, and the portions were a little too big. I'll definitely be back for another round, but perhaps I'll stick to those delicious dumplings.
(3)diana r.
My friend Pauline and I were in need of a nice home made breakfast. As a faithful Yelper, I quickly trusted the 4 stars given to this location. OMG, and they sure earn these stars. The place is on point! My co-worker had blueberry pancakes which were huge and very tasty, fluffy, and yummy. I ordered an omelet, being a California girl I was really expecting something similar or the same, to my surprise... the omelet was like an egg white tortilla with the ham and veggies rolled inside. The young lady who served us was very kind and sweet. This location is owned by the Dutch Amish. We liked the Amish people they were friendliest people in Philadelphia. Definitely worth a visit to the terminal market! Amazing! -Wonderful Service -Freshly squeezed juice -Cheap! -Tasty food Cons: -No ATM's or CC's -Limited Seating
(4)Eric T.
I went here with some friends on a Saturday morning (note, they are closed on Sundays). The line was long, but moved fairly quickly. The seating is like a zigzag bar, but they were very accommodating for our group of four. The OJ was delicious. You could tell it was actually squeezed from oranges. I ordered two eggs with scrapple and home fries on the side. This was my first time eating scrapple and it comes out looking like a fried, flat rectangle of compressed meat. It tasted pretty good and reminded me of corned beef hash a little bit. The food came out pretty quickly and the service was great overall. A great place for breakfast if your looking for a place in Reading Terminal Market.
(4)D K.
Pancakes were delicious but very thick. Order the full stack at your own peril. Coffee was average. Service was phenomenal. Great for kids.
(5)Kevin W.
This review is for the burger only and not the lemonade which I think is incredible!!!....the service was great!!! So heres the break down..... Bun---typical bun nothing special Meat--excellent the only reason I gave it 3 stars Toppings--usual toppings but I was surprised they offered mayo as an option The meat on this burger was only 6oz so that was also a problem
(3)Cherry Y.
We heard the reviews were good, so me and another friend decided to give this place a try. We had the chicken pot pie and turkey sandwich. There was no pie crust (or any pie) that comes with the chicken pot pike. It looks like bits and pieces of vegs and chicken were swimming in a soup of gravy. The turkey sandwich had gravy soaked over the bread. No vegs. The sandwich tasted so-so. Wouldn't return for lunch again. Maybe the breakfast menu is better.
(1)Aldo V.
Delicious!!! Grits and Chip Beef over Home Fries and Scrapple!!!!! Must try!!!! The entire market is a foodies dream - but breakfast the Dutch way - is the only way to go.
(4)Alice J.
You have to try the apple dumpling. It's really amazing. It's nice and warm with a crunchy, flaky crust. The syrup filling has a great cinnamon flavor and the inside also has an entire baked apple. It's so soft with almost a bread pudding like consistency. Make sure to get it with the cream on top it's so delicious!
(4)Shirley L.
BEST apple dumpling you will find. Went there based on recommendation from Yelp. I was going to have it for breakfast, but ended up eating at Tommy Dinic's first. As early snack, I bought the apple dumpling to-go (heated) and went over to Old City Coffee to eat. The dumping was simply AMAZING. When I first saw it, I thought it would be heavy like Cinnabon (well, it looks like cinnabon). I was pleasantly surprised that it was light and delicious. the crust was thin, and the apple were everywhere. The sweetness comes from the apple was just enough. If I wasn't going to NYC for a few days before coming home, I would totally buy the larger size to bring home!
(5)Ellen E.
Meh. Just very average. For gluten free you can't get much more than eggs and bacon. If you can eat gluten it might be a nice and cheap option.
(2)Katrina A.
This review is solely based on the apple dumpling. Visited Philly with my girls last weekend, and had no clue what to hit up at Reading Terminal Market. Apple dumpling showed up in many reviews, so I decided to trust the yelpers. It's kind of hard to describe, but I kind of think of it as something like a cinnamon roll that is a lot softer and more moist. Instead of a cinnamon filling, it's more of a caramel filling. Then there's a nice baked apple on top. Then you top it with whipped cream. Oh, buttery goodness. Although being stuffed from lunch, my friend and I had to try it. It was so worth it. It's only 3 bucks and is a decent size. Probably the highlight of my whole Philly trip...
(5)Linda T.
apple cinnamon french toast ..probably not the same as the apple dumpling people are talking about....didnt have much "apple-ness" to it. only saw a little apple sauce in between the egg soaked bread. dusted with a bunch of cinnamon on top and a slab of butter the size of 4 slices of bread.... i was peeking around and other stuff had huge servings.
(3)Ciara S.
They have the best food ever! The Dutch have wonderful food and quality. On Saturdays it can be a little crowded however don't let that deter you it moves fast and their service is awesome. They always have breakfast specials and their orange juice is the BEST! Their food is spectacular!
(5)Kathy H.
Apple dumpling was reheated when I got it - the brown sugar filling was amazing, but the dough was soggy. :(
(3)Roger D.
Don't believe the hype. It was pretty good, but nothing special at all. 4.5 stars, people must be smoking something.
(3)Don B.
Great place for a quick meal. Love their BBQ sandwich.
(5)Dave C.
It was ok. I tried the eggs sausage and potatoes. Meh. My friend had the blueberry pancakes and was very happy. We returned the next morning - after all other Yelpers gave some pretty solid reviews. I had the apple cinnamon french toast. Verdict...meh again. My friend had the pancakes again - and she was pretty happy with them. Verdict, there are other breakfast places in the area. I don't think I would go out of my way to eat here again.
(3)Juan L.
I had high hopes from reading all the reviews ranting about Dutch Eating Place. I tried the other amish establishment (Beiler's Bakery) and loved everything I tried, so I expected no less from this place. I went before lunch time so seating was not a problem and I ordered their Roast Beef Sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy. The roast beef was good but I didn't like the fact that the gravy was smothered on top of my sandwich more than on my mashed potatoes, which also made my bread soggy. The mashed potatoes were also cold and not very flavorful. I still have some hope for this place and will probably give it one more chance. I want to believe what I ordered isn't their forte and that is why I gave it three stars.
(3)Phillip L.
I walked in the market as soon as the doors opened and decided to view all the shops. It's been a few years since my last visit and never been for breakfast. As I walked past this shop called the Dutch Eating Place, I noticed a big crowd gathering around the bar seats and take out. I walked the entire market and nothing caught my eye for breakfast so I quickly made my way back. Not knowing what to expect, I grabbed one of the last empty seats at the bar. I was quickly greeted with friendly service and ordered the apple cinnamon french toast special with turkey bacon and orange juice for 7.99. Oh man, when I took that first sip of the orange juice I was in heaven. Best tasting orange juice ever! The french toast were 3 good sizes with pieces of apple, lots of cinnamon on the top and a huge dollop of butter. The 3 strips of turkey bacon were thick and tasty, not greasy at all. Even the patron to my left said "That looks good." I agreed and dug in. It wasn't until after I read the reviews here that I realized why my visit was so pleasant. Next time (hopefully tomorrow morning) I'll also get one of the apple dumplings that looked great. The other reviews mention to try it with the cream topping so that's what I will try.
(5)Scott K.
I had not planned on eating here but after a friend recommended it I figure what the heck can one breakfast do to my blood pump. To be certain not a whole lot I went with blubbery pancakes and a couple of strips of turkey bacon. The pancakes (2 of them) were some of the more tastier pancakes I can recall having decent size and the turkey bacon was tastier then expected for turkey bacon. I had some orange juice to wash it all down followed by a cup of coffee and neither left me with a craving for more but met simple expectations of OJ and coffee. The service was nice the counter one can choose to eat sat which I did was a bit tight but I guess I'm getting more wide to especially with all my recent eating. The leaving my stool at DEP is if in Philly again it will be a place I'm open to returning to if the number of meals I must devour permits as their are other breakfast places I must experience s well, but bottom line I thought it a positive
(3)Mari H.
The Dutch Eating Place is where the Amish party's at. I'm so loyal to this spot and I'm nowhere near Dutch or Amish. The food is handmade down to the cream and I wouldn't be surprised if they had some chickens for eggs and someone churning butter in the back. And the workers are genuinely happy to please (so rare in Philly). The lunch is okay, but the breakfast is spectacular and $5 tops. Last time, I tried the scrapple, a Philly trademark. I've never had non-store bought scrapple before (which is more like a ham cold cut) and was surprised when I found their scrapple to be crispy on the outside and truly thick and hearty. Nothing to do with the food, but I so badly want to peek under the female workers' bonnets and see what their hair looks like. Being a modern girl, my hair gets wrecked after years of dying and chopping, but their's has to be virgin hair. It must be so silky and long... But if anything, if I'm at the Dutch Eating Place, and the world is going to be destroyed in 2 minutes and I have time to order one thing, I'd get a hot apple dumpling. And then I'd drizzle, no drench, that baby in cream, and dig in.. because about now I have 1 minute left. It's closed on Sundays and worth the wait. Come on weekdays early morning to avoid waiting.
(5)Jenn D.
Me and my boyfriend came here for breakfast at 8:30am and it was packed. We ordered the apple cinnamon French toast with a side of home fries and bacon. Food was really really good. The apple dumpling was the best thing I've ever had. Make sure to get it with whip cream. Will definitely be getting this again before I go home.
(5)Kelly C.
Visited here at the end of June. We got lucky and there was a very short line, so almost no waiting! I had apple French toast special with turkey bacon & fresh squeezed OJ. My man had pancakes w/ regular bacon & OJ. The OJ is amazing & I'm glad I got it in addition to my coffee. Highly recommended and I would definitely recommend it to others and check it out the next time I visit Philly!
(5)John F.
No glits and glam. No hyped customer service giving you chef recommendations. No catering to a crowd, nothing trendy, spendy or cool-to-be-seen-ins. This place is none of the bad and all of what is good about breakfast - sitting on a stool at a simple bar and getting a slop plate full of delicious staples. I've had omelets here, awesome. Blueberry hubcap pancakes, awesome! Homemade Apple Dumplings, beyond awesome. Lunch is good here too, but make the trip for breakfast if you want to leave in a food coma of bliss. That's what I do.
(5)Pinky And The B.
I give it 5 stars because we do not have Amish food in NYC! It is rare and home made! I usually get an apple dumpling but it was too hot and I usually get pancakes but I was not in the mood and ended up getting home made chicken pot pie! My husband had Pork and Sauerkraut and a guest (who always finds something to complain about no matter what) got Philly Cheese steak. He did not like his but we liked ours! I thought maybe they were Mennonite but no they are really Amish! Service is always pleasant too!
(5)Dennis S.
If you visit Reading Market in Philadelphia, you must schedule time to eat at the Dutch Eating Place - if only for the apple dumpling. Everything is prepared and served by Amish families from outside Phily (therefore watch which days they're open - you won't see them on Sunday and religious holidays). It's all great. Breakfast, chicken pot pie, whatever. The main event is the apple dumpling. Nowhere else in the world will you find such a fabulous apple dumpling. It's a whole apple, baked in a pie crust in its bowl. Hot, fresh, great pie crust, all just perfect. We don't go near Philadelphia without leaving time to go to Reading Market for the Amish apple dumpling. There's no more to say. The rest of their food is good. But the apple dumpling is out-of-this-world.
(5)T G.
There are some days that I rethink my decision to be a Vegetarian! They are NOT veggie friendly, and I don't think they understand the concept of cholesterol, but I could care less, what I can eat there is absolutely delicious!! I stop by every week when I do my shopping, and if I'm lucky they'll have either their potato or broccoli soup. Both are thick and rich, and it's obvious they're completely homemade. They're only available once in a while though, and when they're not on the menu, I'll just have an apple dumpling and coffee. Their prices are extremely reasonable, especially considering where they're located. The dumpling is about $3, as is the soup, and the portions are huge! They're extremely friendly, no-nonsense... they just do what they do perfectly! They do get extremely packed, with a long line, but it does move fairly quickly. They have the whole process down to a science, and they never make you feel rushed. I'd advise to wait in the line, by the time you walk around and try to find something else, they'll have a seat for you!
(4)Emmaleigh A.
Dutch Eating Place has AMAZING scrapple. The first time I went I got a scrapple egg and cheese sandwich on toast, and I didn't love the sandwich (it was a little soggy and I wasn't a fan of the eggs). I loved the scrapple though, so the second time I ordered scrapple and one egg with toast. Ordering an over easy egg to go was probably not my smartest decision (in the two minutes it took for me to get to a table, the yolk was everywhere!) but it was still delicious. The portion of scrapple is huge and cooked perfectly -- nice and crispy on the outside! I'll be back for sure.
(4)Jeanny C.
Every item on their menu is homemade. I usually come here for their breakfast (from their special menu): apple cinnamon french toast, fresh squeeze OJ, & two slices of bacon. Then I add an order of their scrapple as a side. I think the thing that people love about this place is that, it is not fancy but homey, reminds them of their mom's cooking. Or if you want a home cooked meal, but can't cook, this is the place to go. (I prefer exquisite taste-savory meals, so to me I see it as what it is.) Today was the first day that I've decided to try one of their lunches (also from their special menu): cheeseburger with fresh squeezed lemonade and homemade french fries. I am definitely not a big fan of homemade fries. I love fries, but these were very dark, mushy, and almost taste like they had sand in it. However, my friends said it reminded them of the fries their mom made, so to be able to add nostalgia is a plus i guess, but did nothing to me. (We are all here for school.) The burger was ok, like a regular burger, not too dry, cooked a little over medium. Initially we all sat at the diner area, where it is design like the diner bar: stools and table around the kitchen-ish area. Now, we prefer to do the take out, which is a separate line, much faster and don't have to tip. It is pretty much the same since the reading terminal have courts of seating areas. I usually come here if I wanted a quick home-cooked breakfast.
(3)Lauren B.
Holy shnikes, those Amish make a mean apple dumpling. I didn't eat here, only ordered an apple dumpling with whipped cream to go, but it was amazing. The whipped cream sort of turned to liquid after a few minutes of being inside a styrofoam container but I still ate it. I think there might have been a whole apple in the middle of this dumpling with crusty dumplingy goodness all around it. I'm sure there are millions of calories in one apple dumpling, but gosh darnit, it was worth it. And it was my birthday. So that means the calories don't count anyway.
(4)German S.
Mmmmmmmmmm....that should say it all..mmmmmmmm...had my favorite platter for lunch time. The pulled bbq pork sandwich was like always is Amazing. Love the reading terminal market.
(5)Michelle Y.
Oh man, this place was great. Pretty much everything in the Reading Terminal is great but I like that there's seating at the Dutch Eating Place. And a proper line up - no mad scramble to find the next available seat. I can't believe they give you sooooo much food: we got the open face turkey sandwich smothered in gravy and the ham loaf with real mashed potatoes. With fresh orange juice. Both meals together were around $20. The breakfast options looked delicious as well - I would go back for those huge fluffy pancakes any day.
(4)Peter K.
The Dutch Eating place is right inside the Reading Terminal Market. It's one of the few places to eat with its own seating area, which is a curse and a blessing. I like having the nice Amish ladies serve me but when it's busy (which I'm assuming it often is on Sat mornings), you might have to wait a while in line. The wife and I had the Apple French Toast special and the Blueberry pancake special. I liked the Apple French Toast more--had a nice texture to it and the apple flavor wasn't overpowering. Each came with a few strips of turkey bacon. This might have been the best turkey bacon I've ever had--really thick meaty strips of bacon. I thought it was interesting that turkey bacon comes standard instead of regular bacon. We also had a side of eggs and scrapple. This was our first time eating scrapple. I'm not sure if I could eat it regularly since it's probably really bad for you but I'm always willing to try something once. The wife liked it more than I did. The Dutch Eating Place is only open from Wednesday to Saturday, so don't save your trip here until Sunday--you'll be very disappointed.
(4)james v.
The place was really crowded and finding a seat was difficult. So I opted for blueberry pancakes to go and found a place to seat somewhere else in the market. The homemade fresh blueberry pancakes were good. They tasted just like they were made from scratch. They do have counter seats which is kind of different then what I'm used to coming from California and if I had more time would consider waiting for. Prices were decent and the amount was good. Definitely worth your time for breakfast.
(4)Bum Soo K.
Slightly disappointed that they stopped serving breakfast..because I really love breakfast food... But I have to tell you this - GET THE APPLE DUMPLING with whip cream - the portion is decent, but the taste is awesome. no wonder yelpers are raving about it. oh yeah...the market gets a bit crowded though................
(4)Antonia G.
Came here not once but twice while I was visiting Philadelphia. The Dutch Eating Place is situated inside the Terminal Market near the back and located near other Dutch/Amish vendors. I love the Amish! They are so friendly and make such great food! I didnt try the scraple so I cant speak to that but the omelette, potatoes, and pancakes were all delicous. The place is small and gets packed since its only bar top service. They move you in and out pretty fast and this place only takes cash! So remember...its great to start your day the Amish Way!
(5)Bill M.
Holy crap does this place bring back good memories. back when I worked in Reading Terminal this was the place to go to for lunch without question! Picture and old time diner, only one that has friendly Amish people working the counter. That pretty much exactly sums up what you get with this gem. And the food is pretty smoking in it's own right. They have the best fresh cut french fries in Philadelphia, and they make a mouth watering bacon cheese burger that's loaded with fresh lettuce, tomato, and onions. but the hottest thing might just be the abundance of home cooked apple turnovers that they dish out. sooooo good!
(5)Terence O.
I'm a web developer and sometimes I'll be writing code all night. There is nothing more rewarding than topping off a night of hard work with an early breakfast at Dutch Eating Place... On a weekday morning right when they open, there are no lines, no crowd, and it's heaven. I'm off to bed dreaming happy dreams well before the crowd settles in.
(5)Melissa O.
If you're looking for breakfast in the Reading Terminal Market, the Dutch Eating Place is where to go. Just look for the crowds and you'll find a diner-like atmosphere with counter space and stools. When I went, I ordered the blueberry pancakes with a side of bacon. The blueberry pancakes were good, huge, and moist. They were like most blueberry pancakes you can get at a traditional diner. What blew me away was the bacon... Twisted and piled high on top of one my pancakes, I thought they were going to be chewy and under-cooked. Instead, they were heavenly strips of perfectly cooked meat. When I put them in my mouth, the taste was incredible and the texture was perfect. It pretty much dissolved in my mouth. Could it get any better?
(4)Angela K.
4.5 stars.. downgraded because of the wait/cramped barstool seating which can make enjoying these delightful items a little more awkward. I love breakfast food! yum.. The apple dumpling is AMAZING!!
(4)Kris K.
Absolutely fabulous. Grew up going here, and now its always a stop when I'm driving to Philly to visit family in the area. Cheap, delicious homemade food and great before doing some hardcore physical labor. Food the Amish way is a win in my book. Must-haves: Blueberry pancakes and turkey bacon Apple dumpling and cream Hot turkey open-faced sandwich Grilled sticky buns ...basically everything... My husband tried a scrapple and egg sandwich and had never seen a 1-inch thick piece of that stuff. I haven't either. Consuming that he reached his scrapple quota for the next two years.
(5)Christina S.
I came at 8:30am on a Thursday and the dining area was full but there were only 2 or 3 people on the take away line. I don't have to tell you how good it is because there's like a thousand reviews on here for the apple dumpling but if you're like me and you don't like crowds or waiting in line get there at 8 when they open and sit and eat it at the counter. I took mine back to my hotel room which was only a block away and it lost some of the heat. I thought I would get another one on my way out of town but l completely forgot the Amish don't work on Sunday so half of the market was shut down!
(5)Rad B.
Went here this morning for breakfast and holy cow! we got there at 8 am and there was already a huge crowd. Many props to the owner for keeping this place running super smoothly. We were seated in 10 minutes at their bar (which is pretty cool! you get forced to talk to people). As an out of towner I was pleasantly surprised by how friendly everyone was. We ordered scrambled eggs, sausage, and french toast. +1 for the food arriving in 5 mins. We ordered fresh orange juice which was rather yummy and the food was decent (not fantastic but fresh). Definitely want to go back here to try the apple dumplings! Bottomline: friendly people, quick service and breakfast = winner!
(4)Kim L.
Besides the fact that I adore the Reading Terminal Market, the Dutch Eating Place is a-ok eats. Cost conscious big breakfasts, friendly service..take a seat, enjoy the diner feel and a homey meal..oh and of course, try the apple dumpling!
(4)Alison O.
Yum! A solid brunch for $20 for two! We both ordered specials-I had the creamed chicken (essentially pot pie filling) over waffles served with mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, and coleslaw ($7.99) and he had the burger, hand cut fries and homemade lemonade ($6.99). My only complaint was that my food could have been warmer and waffle could have been crisper, but everything was tasty and HOMEMADE! My mashed still had chunks of potato and lemonade was made with lemons, sugar, and water! Also ordered the apple dumpling to eat later in the day and it was great. We only waited 15-20 minutes and it was a Saturday at 11 during the holidays. The waitress was very sweet and and I didn't mind being elbow to elbow with my neighbor- it's part of the charm. This might be my new favorite brunch spot, too bad it's closed on Sundays.
(4)Daniel H.
I had an omelette with rye toast and also tried the apple dumpling. It was all great. Incredibly fast service and fresh, delicious food. Now I understand that this place is essentially a breakfast counter and I am not trying to change what they are or suggest that there isn't a place for that in the food service market. After all, they probably make a killing. But I just need to mention that I felt somewhat uncomfortable eating under these circumstances literally inches from strangers. It might just be my personality. If you aren't prepared to brush knees and elbows while you eat, then you are in for some good food.
(4)Erica M.
I cannot believe how long it has been since I went to the Dutch Eating Place...and now I realize how much I missed it! Although I have almost always gotten the pancakes in the past (they are absolutely incredible), I decided to go with an egg white and turkey bacon sandwich today. DELICIOUS! Their food is incredible, service is quick, and the price is just right. We got 2 omelets, my egg sandwich, an order of home fries, and 2 coffees for $20 + tip. Keep in mind that this place is closed on Sundays and you may have to wait for a seat, especially if you go on a Saturday. I can't wait to go back again ASAP!
(5)Dennis Y.
Man it is all true. Simple breakfast menu with wholesome ingredients straight from the farm. Like ham and cheese omelet with white cheese and I thought I heard an oink somewhere. Friendly and prompt. No Amish mafia shakedowns going on here, haha! Delicious, but I will have to double up on my simvastatin.
(4)Jimmy V.
I went here with my girlfriend and were quite happy that we only waited a few minutes to be seated as others have said this place gets quite busy. Between the two of us, we split the blueberry pancakes and the eggs with scrapple and home fries. I can't tell you exactly what scrapple is made of but it kind of has the texture of stuffing with a crispy exterior. It didn't look very appetizing as it appears to be a very burnt piece of toast but it wasn't too bad. The pancakes had whole blueberries which was a plus but were a bit dry for my taste. We also got the apple dumplings and that was the highlight of the meal. Overall, it's a good place to get food given what you get for the money as its pretty cheap but saying that this place is outstanding would be a bit of a stretch.
(3)Bruce B.
I used to love this place more than you could imagine, in fact my butt has graced their stools more times than I dare to count Having said that, my last few dinning experience there let me feeling unfulfilled. For one thing, the prices are through the ceiling, it cost me $10 for an ordinary breakfast that was just plain ole tasteless. I ordered Egg over medium, Sausage, Home Fries with onions and toast and coffee. well the eggs came out runny with the whites not firm, the Sausage was two 2 inch pieces that looked like a Tic Tac on a Whale next to the mountain of dried out Home Fries with my barely cooked Onions lazily thrown on the top of the Potato's. The Coffee was weak and the toast was barely kissed with butter. While I was trying to force my $9.89 breakfast, a Amish kid gave me a free small calender and I asked him "where's the calender with the sexy Amish girls on it". He recovered well and replied"we're out of those' and apparently I was out of a good Breakfast.
(2)Felicia D.
Years before Honey's or Sabrina's ever furled their brunch-y banners, the bearded ringmaster of the Dutch Eating Place was nourishing the masses vying for a place at his double-U counter in the Reading Terminal Market. You won't find stuffed french toast or upmarket huevos rancheros here, but rather well-executed and inexpensive fundamentals of Pennsylvania homestyle food: corned beef hash, roasted turkey with gravy, handcut French fries, and warm apple dumplings gilded with heavy cream. Service by the Amish staff is soft-spoken and speedy; they have been at this for years, and it shows. For out-of-towners, this could very well be the meal they have in Philadelphia and remember for years.
(5)Lauren M.
We ate here twice on our trip to Philly, on a Friday morning we were able to snag a place at the counter pretty quickly, on Sat am it was pretty crowded so we got take away and were able to eat it at a nearby table. Service is fast, food is plenty and tasty and everything is cheap. I got OJ and an omelete, plus their special dumpling -- although they forgot to bring this so I had them take it off at the end as I was too full. Everything was good, although the potatoes weren't anything special. I got the same thing the next day, with the applie turnover, my husband got the breakfast sandwich and pancakes. Don't expect gourmet, they don't ask you what kind of bread you want as it's only white bread for example, and I think American cheese over the omelet, but regareless, it's tasty, filling and cheap. Highly recommended. Oh and they definitely go heavy on the cream for the apple dumpling, we could only have a few bites, but it was worth it.
(4)chris and rebecca k.
5 stars for the apple dumplings!!! We jut happened to pass by... And we're drawn in by the apple dumplings. SOOoooo... delicious and satisfying. Geez... We weren't even hungry. But it was that good!!
(5)pauline l.
On nom nom nom nom. Can we eat here, like, always? Holy cow this place is good. When I got there, I was intimidated by a seemingly long line, but I was seated with my odd number party within 15 minutes and had breakfast bliss in front of me in another 10. Wow. Despite being swift and efficient, our group's server was very friendly in responding to drink substitution questions. She got fresh squeezed fruit juices out to us quickly, and our food came soon afterwards. Everything was simple, yet super fresh. My pancakes were smothered in butter (score) and the turkey bacon was super satisfying. The blueberries in the pancakes tasted like they were freshly-picked. And, the server also volunteered to split our single apple dumpling into three small bowls... needless to say, the apple dumpling itself was TASTY. So awesome! I'm so happy I ate here and I only wish they were open on Sundays too!
(5)Jonah W.
I was visiting Philly and looking for a place for breakfast that wasn't a chain, and I found the DEP here on Yelp. It was only about half a mile from my hotel so I walked there. I was a little confused upon arriving, because I hadn't realized it was inside the Reading Terminal Market ... I had been expecting a stand-alone restaurant with an entrance from the street, but you have to go into the Market and wander around a little bit to find it. The seating arrangement is all counter-facing stools, and when I got there at 9a.m. it was about 80% full. The server was a young, shy Amish girl, behind the counter, who took my order politely and proficiently. I got a short stack of pancakes and two scrambled eggs; my order arrived within five minutes of placing it. The pancakes were good - not too heavy, and with a generous portion of soft butter for smearing both of them. That's a big plus in my world, because pancakes need saturating with butter, and hard, cold butter is not good for that purpose. Everything else was fine. The coffee is a little weak, but it's what I expect from diner fare, and not at all disappointing. The whole meal cost me less than $8, and I think it was a bargain. While I didn't talk with my neighbors, I did overhear a number of conversations and could tell the place was a good mix of regulars and not-so-regulars. It was a pleasant atmosphere, and it was fun to wander through the market afterward to walk off some of my breakfast. If you're not looking for some avant garde, free-range, gluten free "experience, I say you should check it out.
(4)Gene K.
Go here for breakfast and get the blueberry pancakes or French toast. Both are accompanied by a large slab of a sweet yet salty butter. Super crowded but our food came out super quick. Next time I'm in Philly I'm skipping the liberty bell and going directly here.
(5)Mags M.
Never had their food but have had their apple dumplings many times - the apple dumplings are AMAZING and one of the best things I have ever eaten. Worth a trip to Philly to get these.
(5)Stefan S.
This review is based purely off of the apple biscuit I had from there which consists of an entire cored apple wrapped in pie crust and is absolutely delicious! They are warmed up and and topped off with whipped cream or heavy cream (I went the whipped cream route. It was huge so I split it with my wife... But it was so good I could of eaten the whole thing. Get one and add some happiness to your life...
(4)Tim P.
Came here and ordered a Chicken Pot Pie thinking I would get a traditional Chicken Pot Pie. Instead I got a bowl of what resembled chicken noodle soup. I decided to eat it thinking I would give them a chance and maybe it would taste awesome. It did not.
(1)Ade B.
The Amish never disappoint when it comes to food. Dutch Eating Place is my favorite spot for breakfast or brunch. They serve large portions of delicious food at low prices. Their scrapple is amazing, and I end every meal there with a warm Apple Dumpling with cream. I have dreams about their Apple Dumpling it's so good! If you are in Reading Terminal craving breakfast food, this is the place to be.
(5)Alice L.
*This review is only for the hot apple dumpling!* Never made it for a full meal here, but I always try to save room for dessert, which is what drew me to their famous hot apple dumpling. Imagine a nice hot slice of apple pie, but better! They take a whole cored apple and then wrap it in a pastry dough to be baked. They have a bunch baked up already so they'll warm it up for you you're planning to eat it right away. You can also get whipped cream added at no extra charge. It was absolutely delicious and reasonably-priced too at $3.25. Definitely shareable since it is pretty heavy and sweet, but it is an awesome way to end any meal at the Reading Terminal Market. I highly recommend it!
(5)Blake H.
The breakfast menu is impressive, but might I suggest skipping "real food" and getting the apple dumpling instead. It comes with whipped cream or heavy cream, although I recommend getting both just to be safe.
(5)Sarah L.
I had such a hard time deciding if I wanted something savory or sweet at reading terminal market, but I had heard about all the media surrounding Dutch Eating Place's apple dumplings so I decided on dessert for lunch. Even without the cream, the apple dumpling itself was SO good. It's hearty and not overly sweet - and eating an apple day keeps the doctor away right? Psychologically, it felt like I was eating something some what healthy...although it's probably quite the opposite ;)
(5)Melly M.
Love this place! I wanted to get breakfast before I leave for airport, found it on Yelp, and it ended up to be inside Reading Terminal market, which was right across the street from my hotel! I got there at 8 and there were already people got their orders in. I got a mushroom and cheese omelette, and one blueberry pancake to try. Love the pancake, and mushroom omelette! I definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting some nice breakfast/brunch in Philly! Just be aware of the long line and crowds, they open at 8 am, get there early!
(5)Tyler S.
This is my go to breakfast spot in Philly. Everything I've had is amazing. Blueberry pancakes 5 out of 5 Turkey bacon 4 out of 5 Fresh OJ ...6 out of 5, it's that good Blueberry pancakes were ridiculously good. And don't be fooled by the flappy looking turkey bacon that comes with it. It tastes a heck of a lot better than it looks! Also be sure to get the fresh squeezed oj. I guarantee it'll be one of the best glasses of juice you've ever had! Prices are also awesome. Everything is affordable and cheap!
(5)Diana M.
We were in Philly for a conference and headed over pretty early on a Saturday morning. Good thing...by the time we left at 9:25, there was a big line waiting to be seated. The hustle and bustle of the market surrounds the counter seating, adding to the Reading Terminal Market experience. I had an omelet and toast and my companion had pancakes. The food was delicious, the service was fast and friendly , the portions were huge, and it was a heck of a deal! Absolutely worth getting up a little earlier to beat the rush and have a great time!
(5)Lyndsey M.
This place was so yummy. Tons of good, homecooked food for a very reasonable price. I ordered a short stack of pancakes, sausage and homefries. There was so much food that I only ate about a third of it. The breakfast sausage was really delicious and the pancakes were awesome. I liked the homefries, but they did taste like they had been fried near scrapple grease or something because they had a meaty taste. Service was good - very friendly! Quick, too; we were in and out in about 30 minutes. Other reviews say cash only, but they accepted our credit cards just fine.
(4)Carrie L.
At the reading terminal, the best way to eat around was to try the best of everything. So at Dutch Eating Place, my girlfriends and I shared their famous apple dumpling. We weren't sure how to wrap our heads around the concept of it. But basically it is a soupy, round apple pie. Once you bite into it, the sweet apple filling flows out. It is warm, sweet, and soft. I would definitely recommend trying this if you come by the reading terminal!
(4)Julie B.
On my second day in Philadelphia I decided to do a little breakfast research before heading into the Reading Terminal Market. Dutch Eating Place had overwhelming recommendations so I decided to seek it out in the maze. I found out later on that they are only open on certain days, so I was lucky to find them open and practically empty on Tuesday morning. The people working there were so nice and adorable! I really felt like I was being served by a family in their home even though I was in the middle of a big market. My coworker and I grabbed two seats at the counter and perused the breakfast menu. It was super cheap and had a decent amount of options for such a tiny kitchen. I considered going with the scrapple but decided against it knowing I was getting on a plane later in the day (and wikipedia described it as "mush"...). Instead, I went for the easy scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, and whole wheat toast. First of all, I was so excited to see turkey bacon on a menu because I pretty much never see that. Everything was cooked well and the food came out in less than two minutes. Talk about quick service! My coworker is from Georgia and decided to try out the grits along with her eggs and bacon. I wasn't sure how she would react but she loved them! She even mentioned that they did some cooking technique that people in the north don't technically do. Go Dutch Eating Place!
(4)Cecelia K.
The Dutch Eating Place is within Reading Terminal. Once you order you will have to find seats around Reading but there is a large seating area by the Nut Store and Restrooms. We ate here because we heard good things about their food and felt that we needed to get something Amish while in Philly. I ordered the scrapple and scrambled eggs plate which also comes with your choice of white or wheat toast. For those not familiar with Scrapple, it is basically Dutch spam. I wasn't sure what to expect but it was pretty good. It has a sweetness to it. For those with issues with food texture might not like it because it is crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. But overall it exceeded my expectations and I'm glad that I tried it. My friend ordered the blueberry pancake and it is very buttery. The coffee is very hot so let it cool down before drinking it.
(5)Kimberly T.
Good Breakfast! Located inside the Redding Terminal Marketplace. We ate here based on the positive reviews and the fact that other breakfast restaurants in the Redding Terminal had some poor comments. We arrived at 8:15 shortly after they opened and in just a few minutes there were no seats left and people were standing in the isles and getting orders to go. Nice service, good food, casual diner atmosphere. We had the blueberry pancake, cinnamon French toast and regular French toast breakfasts. They also serve decent coffee
(4)D G.
I don't get the great reviews for this place. If not for the great customer service, I would give it 2.5 stars. Food was bland. Apple French toast lacked apples, cinnamon taste. The scrambled eggs were more omelet style and flavorless. Best part of the meal was the fresh squeezed OJ. In the words of the great Flava Flav: "don't believe the hype!"
(3)Frank B.
Ordered the eggs over easy with bacon and a side of scrapple... It was enough food for three people and amazingly fresh. Quick service, but small seating area.
(5)Sara Y.
Believe the hype! If you watched Food Network, this place was on their list for their famous Apple Dumplings! Great breakfast place and cheap prices for the generous portions. I would recommend sharing an entree if you don't want to overeat. I love their Sticky Buns with dried fruit and nuts. It wasn't too sweet. I tried Scrapple for the first time ever and it was pretty good! I am in love with their butter! It was so delicious that I slathered it on everything I ate! For dessert, the Apple Dumplings were glorious! I love the freshly whipped cream. The dumplings were hot, crispy exterior, with a molten hot interior. I wish it came with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream though... Service was excellent. I love the Amish and their food! This spot is #2 when I return to Philly!
(4)Jay L.
Dodge the crowds! Every time I came by Reading Market, there has been a long flowing line in front of Dutch Eating place. But on this particular Saturday, there was almost no wait! We swung by for lunch at 120pm. There were single seats open, with immediate seating. For a double, we waited at most 2 minutes for 2 stools next to eat other. If reviews were based just on the overall experience of dining and service, Dutch Eating Place would be an easy 5. The servers were all super friendly and even the people eating next to you at the counters gave off a happy vibe, as everyone the hearty meals being served. The fresh squeezed juices was the best part of the meal. It was exactly as advertised, fresh and refreshing, 5. Otherwise I was categorize the rest of the food as very good. We had the chicken pot pie, which is exactly like children noodle soup with egg noodles as previously described. I missed the pie crust. The blueberry pancakes were a generous size and the home fries were solid. Overall, happy to finally be able to try this place would, without waiting forever in a crowd. My recommendation, sleep in and go after the usual brunch hours.
(4)Majlinda K.
Ok I have to admit, this place has the best hangover food in Philly. They really do! They have delicious pretty basic breakfast favorites but somehow everything tastes amazing. So for $6.50 you can get eggs, bacon, toast and home fries. The home fries were soft and delicious and they were pretty generous on the amount of bacon they gave me. In fact I couldn't finish my breakfast, I needed a second stomach. The food is very flavorful and plentiful not only in size but calories as well so don't come here if you are on a crazy diet. This place is petty popular but they are good at keeping the line moving. Next time I am going for the pancakes they looked amazing!
(4)Brian W.
Good food and value! Always crowed but also a great spot to watch people and have some good food.
(4)Coco G.
Definitely worth your time & money! The line to sit at the counter can be long; I recommend getting it to go & sitting at a table. The apple dumplings are great & the blueberry pancakes are amazing! Oh yeah! The french toast is definitely worth a try too! The eggs and turkey bacon were pretty standard, but good!
(5)mike v.
Very good. Very old-school and simple. Get the chicken pot pie which is really soup but absolutely delicious. Open faced sandwiches are very nice too!
(4)Darryl B.
I wanted to see if this place would measure up to all the positive reviews on Yelp... Verdict is, YES! Expect to stand in line for some time as it is extremely popular (I waited ~ 10 minutes for a vacant seat to present itself). The service is great and the quality of the food is excellent! I ordered eggs with turkey bacon (the best I've ever tasted) and the apple French toast. I would definitely revisit if eating by myself or with one other. Parties greater than 2 or more likely must wait much longer to be seated together.
(4)Meg T.
apple cin frenchtoast rocks, strawberry pancakes are delicious, turkey sausage is the best, and the turkey burgers are scrumptious.. fast service, large portions. prices have gone up a bit in the recent past, but well worth it if you ask me.. love them, mean it !!
(5)Christopher M.
This is a MUST Eat Place!! Sure there a lot of people and noise. But they will welcome you up to the counter and make you feel at home. You have to try the chicken pot pie. It felt like it was made just for you. It a hard place to find in the market but you should seek this place out. You will find yourself wanting to come back for more.
(5)Shauna G.
This place is not for the faint of heart. Literally. If you have a faint heart, you should not eat here. The menu is chock FULL of scrumptious, artery-clogging goodness. Move over Paula Deen, no one does butter like the Pennsylvania Dutch. Know that if you go on Saturday, there will be a line for a seat at the counter. But there's a reason for that line. The food is yummmmmy! Don't let it stop you though. It moves super, super quick. But if you can, go during the week (but not Mondays, they're closed!). And don't be fooled by the insanely reasonable prices, the portions are HUGE. Split, split, split! Or have a heart attack. Your choice. The pancakes are insane delicious. Not because they are fancy or have creative artisan ingredients though. They are just simple, basic pancakes done right. Done really right. Dutch Eating Place is a Reading Terminal must! And while you're at it pick up some pastry from Beiler's. Mmm... mmm... mmm!
(5)Michael G.
Headed here late morning to find it nicely packed. I came by myself, and was seated relatively quickly at the counter. Service was prompt and friendly, my chicken & corn soup came out which was incredible. The noodles in it were a bit pre aldente, but I like it that way. I ordered the Roast Pork weekly special. It was served with creamy, delicious homemade mashed patatoes, and an awesome buttered corn. The Roast Pork was a bit on the salty side, but not too bad. I added grilled onions to the potk, which really complimented the salty. Overall, good service, quality food made with love.
(3)Jessica W.
Everything that can be said about this place has already been said. It's delicious and clean and fast. The cinnamon toast alone makes me come back again and again!
(5)Eric C.
Great breakfast spot in Reading Terminal Market. Space is limited, so seating large parties can be a bit of a challenge. The food was great; I ordered the blueberry pancake special which was delicious. Each was about the size of my plate and fluffy, with a generous amount of blueberries. Service is very quick, and they do try to turn tables quickly, so if you're looking for a leisurely meal, look elsewhere. Great value!
(4)Jana C.
Perfect diner food by Amish folks.... curious how at 11:40AM, the place was sane, ordering was easy, take a seat around the counter... by 12:10PM, the same establishment was teeming with hungry workers on their lunch hour. night and day experience. I was the smart one who came at the former time. Scrapple and egg sandwich, please. Porky bits and fluffy cornmeal somehow make up this wonderfully textured slice of flavor. crispy and comforting with perfectly grilled rye bread:$4. I found the lemonade altogether toooo sweet (like the kind sold at county fairs), and I find it highly dubious that thing was freshly squeezed. Wish I could have gone for that wonderful hot apple dumpling, but I'd be in food coma for the remainder of the day. Despite what Yelp says, it is open on Tuesdays; I was there, patronizing. Breakfast served until noon, I believe.
(4)Julia H.
Cash Only! Always a line up here no matter what time, but the line goes pretty fast - so don't be afraid to get into the line. Food is good and homey. Got the blueberry pancake special - comes with turkey bacon and a drink. Pancake is pretty fluffy and yummy! And it comes with lots of butter! Homemade lemonade was awesome! Not too sweet or sour - perfect to go with breakfast. Also ordered eggs, with creamed beef (similar to meatloaf) and a side of bacon. The bacon was a bit salty but definitely tastier than the turkey bacon. Creamed beef was interesting. It was similar to a meatloaf - can't say I like it or dislike it. After all that, we had gotten the Apple Dumpling to go - it was really good!
(5)Ann R.
A great diner inside Reading Market. Seating is limited but the food is worth the wait. It's simple, homemade fresh food. What else can you say? I got the short stack and turkey bacon. It was delicious. The women who work here are incredibly polite and modest. Definitely will be stopping in again for a good, affordable breakfast before I leave Philadelphia.
(5)DARYL B.
Apple dumpling with heavy cream is amazing.
(5)Joe H.
Best breakfast in Philadelphia. As a lifelong resident of the city, I've been to many a diner, breakfast spot, etc, and I've yet to encounter a breakfast as fresh, hearty, and delicious as the Dutch eating place. Orange juice is fresh squeezed and chocolate milk is the best I've ever had...ever. If you go, I suggest the massive (and fire than filling) pancake platter or the delicious, fresh from the farm bacon.
(5)Sara h.
Wow. I got a blueberry short stack, they were amazing. Large blueberries, obviously fresh--not frozen...excellent pancake batter. Tasted great! Oh, and a big slab of farm butter on top! Soooo soooo good!
(5)Nick L.
Good old fashioned diner food. It is worth the wait for a seat. So nice at the counter it got us back into the Christmas spirit and energy to battle the crowds shopping.
(4)Teddy E.
3.50 apple dumpling. Easy to get it to go. Imagine an apple pie except with a crust encircling the apple. Definitely worth prioritizing among the stalls of Reading terminal market.
(5)Ran H.
I ordered the blueberry pancakes special and an apple dumpling. The pancakes were very big and fluffy and good for sharing for two people. It came with a side of turkey bacon and coffee. The apple dumpling was basically an apple pie with a decored whole apple in the middle (not slices). I asked for whipped cream with the apple dumpling and it made it a bit too soggy for my liking. I would do no toppings next time! This place gets busy so be ready to wait 10ish minutes for your food.
(4)SOBE ER D.
BEST COMFORT FOOD EVER!!! If you like traditional Pennsylvania Dutch comfort food a la Lancaster County this is your place. Wide menu of breakfast and lunch items traditional to the area prepared and served by Amish folks who travel in every day. Prices are cheap and the service is fast. I had the chicken and waffles which are completely decadent. This is NOT southern chicken as waffles. It's roasted chicken off the bone served over a waffle and slathered in chicken gravy. Pure heart attack on a plate and worth every bite. Apple turnover dessert is also killer. Every time I am in Philly is come here for a meal and then spend a week exercising it off. Worth every last second of the effort.
(5)Daniel Y.
Stopped by to pick up some lunch with a couple of visiting friends. The super turkey melt was good and filling, but nothing to write home about. My only complaint is that the turkey was dry...as in overcooked. Considering they douse the sandwich with Russian dressing, probably made it edible.
(3)Linda S.
Amazeballs. This was the very first place we ate at on our trip to Philly and three days later, my meal here was definitely one of the best (even over the cheesesteaks I tried!). Also for the convenience of special seating alone, this place is an excellent choice to avoid the mid afternoon crush and eat in relative peace. I got the grilled reuben with shoestring fries. The other corned beef hash and roast beef dishes looked amazing, so I'll be trying that the next time I'm over. Of note: we came on a weekday and the apple dumplings were already sold out by 1pm. We also didn't realize some of the most recommended dishes on yelp were weekly specials, so it wasn't the right week for the roast beef special or the chicken and waffle special, sadly.
(4)Tony F.
In short hot apple dumpling saved the day. We were out for late breakfast and my pregnant wife was craving breakfast and we couldn't find anything still serving breakfast. We finally found a place with breakfast sandwiches but that almost had me in more trouble than no breakfast at all. Then we found the Dutch eating place and saw the hot apple dumplings. We split one and fell in love with it. The rest of the day we planned on going back for an afternoon snack and to take some home. We went at 530 only to see they had closed at 5 and wouldn't be open on Sunday or Monday. My wife is already planning the next trip to Philly so we can grab some of these heavenly treats.
(4)Kristen M.
I finally understand why there is always a line here. Dining partner and I had been eying the place for a while so this past Saturday we hopped in line. There were probably 5 parties ahead of us, we were seated in less than 15 minutes. The food is good, cheap, quickly prepared and the staff is really friendly. I like to go with my gut when ordering food, so the hot turkey/mashed potato/gravy sandwich platter (~$8) at 11:15 looked like a good idea. The waitress asked if I wanted gravy on everything, without thinking I said yes and I was so glad I did. My food was so good, especially the gravy smothered on my turkey, bread, and mashed potatoes. Dining partner ordered a bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on an English muffin. When he finished his food, he did the chivalrous thing and helped me clean my plate. Down home comfort food, Y-U-M!
(5)Elva L.
Basically there's nothing I can tell you that has not been said. All the foods are heaven-sent. I once knew (of) a girl who would eat Country Crock Butter Spread with a spoon or her fingers like it was peanut butter. Now the mere thought makes me almost want to gag. Sometimes I think the smell of butter is too, animal-y. I'm no vegan but you get it, sometimes it's too much. That said, this place's freshly churned butter is the closest I will ever come to eating straight butter. They give you a hefty amount of butter with anything you order, and I do mean anything. I saw a lady get a single egg as a side order and it came with a slab of butter, I digress. The coffee is swill though so if you're a coffee snob grab something elsewhere beforehand or maybe just don't come here because your judgmental attitude will bring everyone down. I think the most important thing I can say about this place is that if you're in Reading Terminal Market and want breakfast food, come here, DO NOT GO TO DOWN HOME DINER. I cannot stress this enough. Especially if you're visiting, and your eating occasions in the city are physically numbered. Don't waste a dime at DHD, you will hate yourself if you do. Basically if coming to RTM and having breakfast is akin to a once in a lifetime occasion... hmm, how can I put this? If you were given the chance to sit down, and spend 30-45 minutes to speak with a magnificent historical figure (bear with me), or just someone very very important to you, and then when you get there, you decided to spend that time talking to a pile of trash outside of that person's house instead. All the while, that magnificent being is just feet away, waiting for you to appear. In case I wasn't clear, in this analogy, Dutch Eating Place is the brilliant hero admired far and wide/your very loved one, and Down Home Diner is the pile of trash. Your pick, you know?
(5)Carter P.
It's better than a diner - it's true Pennsylvania Dutch cooking right in Reading Terminal. A perk of this place is that they have a lot of seating within their space unlike many places that rely on customers leaving their counter to go sit in the Terminal's set of tables where it can be tough to find a spot. In any case, the wait staff also are an added perk. Our waitress was attentive to our every need and quickly gave us menus when we sat down amidst a busy morning for breakfast. We both had the blueberry pancakes with coffee special and really enjoy it. They serve a large square of butter atop two very large (almost plate-size) pancakes and I left with left overs that I enjoyed this morning (the day-after). Highly recommend this place for breakfast - don't even browse the Terminal - just go here right away.
(4)Vijay D.
Didn't eat here, but did get the Fresh lemonade. It was so good and fresh.
(3)Jamie M.
Fantastic breakfast and great prices! Fast and friendly service. Ordered a breakfast sandwich on kaiser roll, one of the best I've ever had
(5)Forrest F.
Hot apple dumpling is as good as it sounds... Wish I was hungrier, everyone's breakfast around me looks outstanding. Giant plates of food for a really modest price
(5)Justin C.
Best breakfast place in the Philadelphia area. Their pancakes are heavenly. Huge, fluffy, great taste..superb. Their specials are often really great too. I'm also a big fan of the blueberry pancakes, the flavor is really good. Again, these things are huge. You have to eat some of the pancakes before you add syrup as if you dont, the syrup will run down off the sides of the plate and onto the counter. Be prepared to wait if you have more than a couple people as its counter space only. Well worth any kind of wait however. The wait staff has always been nothing but awesome to me and my kids. No service on Sundays, got burned on that a couple years ago..lesson learned :-)
(5)Katrina C.
My favorite place to get breakfast in the Reading Terminal Market! They run like a well-oiled machine; they'll get you out quickly even when the line appears to be never ending. When I eat their bacon, egg and cheese on rye, I hear angels singing. It is really one of the best ways to start your day. I can't speak to lunch but I have no doubts it is equally delicious. This place lives up to the hype!
(5)Nancy H.
I ate breakfast here on a Saturday morning. The whole market was packed, but the line for this place was crazy. We didn't even bother trying for a seat and just ordered to go. The wait was about 15 minutes after ordering, and there isn't really anywhere out of the way to stand while you wait. The employees were friendly even though they were clearly very busy. I got the French toast which was super yummy. The turkey bacon wasn't great, but I'm not a fan of bacon in general so maybe that's just me. The OJ was good but should have been served cold instead of almost warm. I'd go back again but maybe try it on a day that isn't quite so busy.
(4)Adam L.
I have been here dozens of times over the years. The Dutch Eating Place is situated in the far end of the Reading Terminal by Arch street, right next to an Amish bakery. They really do have some of the best breakfast plates around and it's cheap too! The place is basically a diner with diner style bar seats. The place can get really packed on a weekend, so I would recommend getting a to go order if you don't feel like waiting and sit anywhere else in the terminal. Anyway, on to the food. In general, the food is really good and comes out piping hot. My favorite are the pancakes and apple turnover dumplings. Pancakes are always super fluffy. I'm not a scrapple person, but I do hear that they have some of the best in the city. I do have a few criticisms about the place though. I'm not sure how they do it, but I have never had coffee that hot in my life. Even when you add milk, by the time it cools down, you are pretty much done your meal. The waitstaff is also a bit pushy sometimes and don't always give you enough time to think what you want to order.
(4)Vivian T.
The food is blah and prices are reasonable. Counter seating is hard to find here so make sure as soon as u show up u stand under the white square to get a spot. I had there chicken pot pie which was more like a chicken dumpling soup ... Very weird and not a pot pie. I didn't finish it bc it wasn't good. I had water too and a small soft dinner roll. With tax and tip = $10... Reasonable but will not dine here again. My friend had the sloppy joes and she raved abt it, so order that not faux chicken pot pie. Service was great here by the way. All in all, I prob won't come to their restaurant but will def visit their bakery and candy shop.
(3)Mike T.
When it comes to breakfast at Reading Terminal this is the spot! Two giant blueberry pancakes topped with some syrup and butter that leaves you wondering how do you even make butter taste better then most places? Well leave it to the Amish cause they can! Eggs are fresh as can be, sausage is spot on, the scrapple is the best I ever had anywhere simple as that. Easily a top breakfast spot that left me saying time after time the quality of this food is so good compared to most places you can taste the difference with the Amish serving it. All day 4 stars
(4)Michelle F.
The PANCAKES were amazing. Just order them! Can't believe how good they were. Did I mention they were gigantic and cheap. Hmm... Might need to go to Philly just for the pancakes lol.
(5)Mrs C.
This place always has long lines for breakfast. Finally we were able to eat here on this visit. Stayed at nearby hotel and woke up early so that we could beat the crowd. We waited less than 10 min to score seat for 3. Beware, their portion was very large. We tried their specials: creamy beef on home fries - 3 stars scrapple - crispy outside, hot creamy liver texture inside, delicious - 4 stars Make a note to try their sausage next visit.
(3)David G.
I'd been droning on and on to my coworkers about the awesomeness of Amish food, based on the fond, decades-old memories I had from living in Philly. Since we were all at a meeting at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and the Reading Terminal Market was located oh-so-conveniently downstairs, I suggested Dutch Eating Place as a cheap and convenient breakfast spot. Needless to say, I was shocked at how thoroughly mediocre it had become. A group of us ordered at the counter and received our food within moments, and we all took a seat in the common seating area in the middle of RTM. I ordered the apple French toast special with turkey bacon and fresh-squeezed orange juice. The French toast was somewhere between "okay" and "bad", drowning in so much egg and gobs of raw cinnamon that you couldn't taste much else. The turkey bacon was cold and rubbery and tasted like it had been pulled directly out of the deli case at the local Wawa. Honestly, the best part of the meal was the orange juice, which was sweet and refreshing and relatively subdued in terms of pulp. Another coworker had a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on an English muffin. She said it tasted like a slightly better version than the one at McDonald's -- in other words, halfway-decent, but not noteworthy in any particular way. Needless to say, I have no idea what happened to my favorite Amish spot over the years. Maybe the place legitimately deteriorated, or perhaps my taste buds have just gotten fussier. Either way, I doubt I'll be back anytime soon.
(3)Jordan P.
Unlike what Brian S.'s deluge of photos might suggest, the Dutch Eating Place does, in fact, offer more than simply pancakes and turkey bacon. So very, very much more. Nestled in the heart of Reading Terminal Market, I couldn't think of a better option for an impromptu weekday brunch than this counter. Sure, on weekends the line can get so long you wonder if there's gold in them-there pancakes. And while my partner-in-dine went for a more sweet route featuring french toast (and bacon. so, so much bacon) I opted for eggs, buttered rye toast, and the plumpest, juiciest sausage links I've possibly ever tasted. The other thing about this joint.... wow, talk about bang for your buck. Easily an unsung hero for filling your belly on a budget. If you're able to beat (or tolerate) the lines, grab a spot at the counter and unbuckle your belt a notch or two. You're in for a treat.
(5)Lorinda M.
We were very disappointed. Went out of our way to come here but when we got here the restaurant was closed my kids really wanted pancakes. The pictures looked amazing. We went across the street to Reading Market and guess what we found...Yelp has it on the wrong corner. It is inside reading market.
(5)Naimah H.
best. food. ever. wait in line, it's worth it. The service is great and the food even greater!
(5)Derin A.
I love this place for brunch! The apple dumplings are a must have!
(5)Sarah P.
The first time we came here was after our horrible red-eye flight. We dropped off our luggage at the Marriott across the street and went looking for FOOD. My bf had heard there was a Dutch place that was very affordable and served a lot of good food so we went looking for it - when we found a really long line here, we figured it must be the place. We got a seat at the counter fairly quickly, and they start serving lunch at 1030 so I got the chicken pot pie. It doesn't have crust but the noodles were really good. I can't remember what my bf got. The next time we came for breakfast on a Saturday and I got bacon, egg, and cheese on a kaiser roll (YUMMMMYYYYY) and my bf got toast on gravy. Oh we did get an apple dumpling too which was very good. Everyone was so nice here and the service is fast. They give you huge portions (I can't believe how much bacon they serve) and the food is good. Think diner. We'd go back if we are in Philadelphia again.
(4)Jessica C.
Came here with really high expectations and was severely disappointed. I ordered to go since the seats were all taken. I got the blueberry pancake special with turkey bacon and a side of scrambled eggs. First of all, the presentation of the food is awful. I eyed the food that people were getting when they were eating at the counter, and it still looked messy and unappetizing. My to-go was worse. Everything was thrown together in the box. My scrambled eggs weren't even scrambled. It was like an omelette with nothing inside, and it had some weird tint on some part of it. Also, the blueberry pancakes were so squishy. I guess moist is good, but the overload of butter in one corner was just too much for me, I couldn't eat it after two bites. I won't comment on the turkey bacon since I generally am not a turkey bacon fan, but yeah, not a fan of it. Overall I was again, severely disappointed. I wish I had spent my money on two dozen donuts instead of two meals from this place.
(1)Rodney H.
Scrapple! I have no idea what's in it and really didn't have a clue what it was until I saw it on TV where they were holding a Scrapple Festival. But I didn't really care about the the contents of this brick of meat because I've heard that it's really good!! Dutch Eating Place is definitely the place to go if you want some of that. Located inside Reading Terminal Market, my cousin and I stopped over for breakfast and we both ordered their Scrapple. Of course yours truly wanted a little bit more with my Scrapple so had it with Eggs and French Toast -- bit.ly/142cOG0 Everything was really good and the Scrapple definitely surprised me. I never realized how dense this brick of meat was, but it had a lot of flavor. And with my cousin's recommendation, I was surprised again by how it tasted when I added maple syrup to it. Sweet and savory just how an epic breakfast should be. After my meal I was totally stuffed and very satisfied. It was a great experience and I would definitely come again for more Scrapple!!
(5)Anita S.
Great breakfast option in Reading Terminal. Our group got two breakfast sandwiches and a short stack of pancakes, generous serving sizes at reasonable prices. Refrained from getting one of their apple dumplings, but they looked and smelled like winners.
(4)Scott S.
After eating at Dutch Eating Place for breakfast for the third time, it seems quite bizarre that there aren't more fat Amish people walking around, or that the Amish have not yet become pinpointed as one of the most diabetes-prone people in these United States. Nevertheless, if you want pure, unadulterated American breakfast/lunch at its best, look no further than Dutch Eating Place. Vegetarians, vegans, and the health conscious should avoid this place like the plague, but if you fall outside of the umbrella of the attention-seeking and/or religious eaters (e.g. NORMAL PEOPLE), then you really can't go wrong with anything on this menu. I would say that they cook everything here "just as grandma used to make," but given my heritage that would be a blatant lie. Make sure you save room for their apple dumpling, and bring cash.
(4)Raven T.
This was my first visit to Reading Terminal Market and Dutch Eating Place. I got the special of the day: Apple French Toast. It came with fresh squeezed oj and turkey bacon; I bought a side of home fries. Everything was delicious from the fresh churned butter on my french toast to the thick cut bacon. I have to go back because I haven't had an apple dumpling yet!
(4)Peter K.
Great Amish food in the Reading Terminal Market
(5)Sree C.
Good Apple Dumplings.
(4)Christian C.
I don't know if the Amish curse but this place should just be called "Apple Fuckin' Dumplings."
(5)Gary G.
Ive been here quite a few times and ive now learned...GET THE CREAM CHIPPED BEEF OVER POTATOES....thats it. Thats their 5 star item. The best ive ever had and i eat it everywhere. Ive tried other things on their menu, let it go. Just follow my advice.
(4)Win C.
No one knows how to make breakfast better than the Amish! This is the place to go if you want big, fresh, fluffy pancakes and french toast with a side of turkey sausage and fresh squeezed orange juice. On the plus side, they also have hot apple dumplings with cream drizzled all over as a light sweet dessert. I personally loved their sausage and cheese breakfast sandwich. The real treasury was the american cheese that they used. I have never tasted such fresh cheese in my life. Definitely stop by the Reading Terminal for Dutch Eating Place.
(4)Stephanie G.
The hubs is a reuben connoisseur and he absolutely loved the one he had yesterday at Dutch Eating Place inside Reading Terminal. So much so that he wanted to go back today, but alas they are Amish and not open on Sunday. In addition to his spectacular reuben, we both LOVED the unique tiny french fries (can't even describe?) and I will return again and again for the mashed potatoes and gravy (exactly like my Granny makes). My tuna melt was nothing special. Service was great. Coke was flat.
(4)Steve S.
I keep harping on my recent disappointing visit to Down Home Diner whenever I review a breakfast place in Reading Terminal. But this time, I really can't stress this enough... Everything the Down Home Diner isn't, everything that it should be, the Dutch Eating Place is. It was so good, that my wife is currently trying to insert herself in this review. She keeps saying to me things like "Be sure to tell them how nice the waitress is" and "I want to go back tomorrow". It really was a perfect breakfast experience. Heck, all she had was a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on toast and she was impressed. I went with the Apple French Toast special that included turkey bacon and fresh squeezed orange juice for $7.99. I never had French Toast so thickly dipped in egg before. It worked so well with the apple flavor. And I'm still dreaming about that orange juice. Sweet and tangy, the way it should be. I didn't even have the hot apple dumpling yet. I was too full. But I did witness this from another patron at the counter. He started by polishing off one whole dumpling, them moved to a full stack of pancakes, topped off with a plate of eggs and sausage. I wanted to applaud that man. That's an eating performance. Needless to say this will not be my last visit. It continues to bolster the basic theory that you really can never go wrong with good Amish cooking. They may not be gourmet chefs, but they never cut corners and they take pride in serving you a good meal Which is far more than I can say for some places.
(5)Mark W.
I came here for breakfast one Saturday morning. There was a large line, but it moved rather quickly. There isn't much seating, and everything is at the counter, so it's hard to come here with a group of more than 2-3 people and expect to sit together. Luckily, they were very accommodating and my 3 friends and I were able to sit together. The food was very good. I had the apple french toast, which was delicious. Also amazing was the big glass of fresh orange juice. The prices were very reasonable (as is everything in reading terminal), and I found myself wanted to go back here for breakfast again.
(4)Michelle L.
With limited counter seating, Dutch Eating Place can get pretty packed around lunchtime, so come early if you want breakfast, or later if you want lunch! My first time here, I came for breakfast around 11am and my five friends and I managed to grab exactly six seats without a wait. I had the apple cinnamon french toast, which was delicious but not as filling as I had expected. Paired with an apple dumpling for dessert, though, made for a very satisfying meal. My second time, I came around 2pm hoping to get the same french toast, but to my dismay discovered that they had stopped serving breakfast items several hours ago. Since the counter was less than half full and I had already sat down, I decided to get a BBQ roast beef sandwich, which came with chips and pickles on the side. It came out within five minutes and was a quick and tasty meal, but again wasn't as filling as I had expected (but I also happened to be starving that day) so I got the apple dumpling for dessert yet again... and by the end of lunch, I was ready to pass out from food coma. Conclusion: Dutch Eating Place is the place to go in Reading Terminal if you're looking for a quick and inexpensive meal, especially breakfast!
(4)Han L.
Definitely my go-to place for brunch in Philadelphia! Tasty and giagant blueberry pancakes!
(5)Jason S.
I went there for breakfast based on the yelp reviews. Food was mediocre at best. Service was with a smile. Very busy, loud, and not enough room. I ordered my food to go because of this. When I got a table a hundred feet down, I opened my styrofoam container to fin
(2)Jessie D.
They must bring all the ingredients from their farms. There is nothing special about this place, but the food is simply very very tasty. It's got to be ingredients. And it is so cheap. most special costs about 7 bucks. Coffee is very good too.
(5)Lori D.
I am irrationally fond of this place. It's a diner run by Amish people in the bustling Reading Terminal Market. I've only ever had the blueberry pancakes here, and they're so perfect I see no reason to branch out and try anything else. Add turkey bacon, hand-churned butter, fresh squeezed OJ and you have the perfect breakfast. It's at the point now where I select my Philly hotels based on their proximity to this place so I can be sure to get my pancake fix. (Although one of these days I need to come by in the afternoon to try one of those tempting apple turnovers.) One note: check the specials board before you order. I ordered the short stack with a side of bacon off the menu; there was a special on the regular stack with bacon & coffee for less, and the waitress didn't alert me to it and charged me a la carte prices. Not a big deal, but I felt like a sucker afterwards.
(4)S C.
The apple dumpling was pretty good, but not amazing. Whipped cream made it taste much better. Service was great.
(4)Ceci Z.
The apple dumplings are the best!!! It looks more like a pie instead of a dumpling. We got whip cream on the top and it melted very quickly as the apple dumpling is warm. The texture is moist and full of apple flavors. YUMMY!
(5)Sally W.
The food here is very basic. We approached the counter and the way everyone was cramped into a tiny counter just didn't appeal to me. We opted for the apple dumpling, to-go, with cream on the side. We saw the girl pop in the apple dumpling that was sitting in a foam takeout container into the microwave. Oh, is what I said to myself. The dumpling didn't look too good. The pastry that was supposed to be around the apple filling was broken up into what seemed like a million pieces and everything was just a gloppy mess in the foam container. The presentation made me not want to look at it. We tried it and it was pretty good tasting. I just wish the dumpling didn't look like a gloppy mess in a little foam container. Unappetizing looking.
(3)Anne C.
We ordered the Turkey sandwich with gravy and mashed potatoes and the apple dumpling. The apple dumpling was okay, it seemed like every other kind of apple turnover that I had eaten before except this was drowned in whipped cream and caramel sauce. The turkey itself was dry but with a little help from the gravy it redeemed itself, however, it was just a simple sandwich. Two slices of white bread, small slices of turkey, and again, drowned in gravy. The gravy made the bread soggy. However, the mashed potatoes were pretty good! My expectations were rather high of the place so I was let down by their food. The service here was really good and really fast as well. So if you want a quick bite then I'd go here. Also the prices weren't insane like some other places in the reading terminal.
(3)Palmina S.
Food is amazing, and after a long walk from the hotel, the ac in the reading market was great.
(4)Candice B.
Good simple fresh food. Possibly the best burger I've eaten in Philly because it actually tastes like beef instead of 18 quirky toppings. Portions are normal, not huge, and the prices are affordable. I don't get to RTM often, but I would stop at the Dutch Eating Place anytime. Bonus: they take LevelUp.
(4)Buddy L.
Apple cinnamon French toast was ridiculous. Good coffee. Very friendly staff. Omelettes are gigantic too
(5)Brian P.
I've been coming here for years when I visit my relatives in Phili. The apple dumpling (w/heavy cream) is one of my top 3 favorite foods in the world! No joke. They are so good that I even took 24 of them back on the plane with me to Singapore! Other good things are the roasted turkey and breakfast food... but honestly, the apple dumpling is king here. Note that they have some funny hours. I think they are closed one day a week.. maybe Tuesday if I recall?
(5)Ben B.
The apple dumpling simultaneously gave me diabetes and an erection. Go immediately.
(5)Gina T.
Ordered the baked apple dessert and thought it was just awful. Had it warmed since that was supposed to be preferred, but the dough was almost raw and overall it was just to sweet and mushy. Not my thing!
(1)Diane C.
Walking through the market, trying to decide what to eat when we spied someone eating what not only looks like but also, we found out, TASTES like the most delicious blueberry pancakes. We also had the pulled pork, french fries--all were equallly good as well. The only problem is that they're closed on Sunday :(
(4)DJ M.
The Dutch Eating Place is located in the Amish section of the Reading Terminal Market, which is America's oldest farmers market. Most of the purveyor's inhabiting this famous market have outstanding local offerings and it's never easy to pick and choose which great eats you'll have on any particular day, but you can rest assure that all of the Amish delights are a treat. The Dutch Eating Place is always hopping, with quite a large circular counter which is usually full. They serve a hearty breakfast or lunch and are known for their delicious homemade food. Another thing they are well known for are their homemade apple dumplings with plenty of cinnamon and brown sugar sauce. I so enjoyed the warm dumpling loaded with awesome freshly whipped cream, that I bought a container of four to bring home. The ones that I had brought home weren't quite cooked enough, even after thoroughly heating, quite doughy actually, but an extra 10 to 15 minutes did the trick and while still hot we enjoyed them with a good vanilla bean ice cream, hello yum. They also have a nice variety of freshly baked breads, which I took advantage of. Can you even begin to imagine how wonderful this place smells? If visiting Philly, the Reading Terminal is a must, and while there do stop by the Dutch Eating Place!
(4)Julie S.
The most delicious home cooking you've ever eaten out! We were there on Black Friday (day after Thanksgiving) for breakfast and in spite of the crowds, were seated in about 15 minutes. In the past, I've had their blueberry pancakes which come overloaded with berries. Today I ordered a simple egg, the best turkey bacon I have ever eaten and a cup of creamy grits and *real* fresh-squeezed orange juice. My husband ordered creamed chipped beef on toast and said it was great. The woman next to me ordered french toast which I think I may get next time. The vanilla and cinnamon smell was intoxicating--not to mention it arrived slathered in powder sugar and butter. Always a *must* visit when you're in Philly. Waitstaff were friendly and attentive and again, don't get intimidated by the lines. They move quickly and it SO worth the wait!
(5)Ji S.
Yes! finally got a seat. It intimidating at first waiting for seat. But the service and food comes out so quick you don't have to wait any longer than 10 mins. Its a bit hard to find but just stay to the front of the market and you walk all the way to the corner. Apple DUMPLING!!! Dont forget to try it or take it to go for later if u are too full.
(4)Kathleen D.
This is a great place to go for what I like to call, "breakfast-breakfast." Homey bacon and eggs and pancakes without the newfangled nonsense. Sometimes that's just what I want. Between you and me, these Amish people know a thing or two about an apple dumpling. Dumplin'. We sit at the counter and receive very sweet service and good, good breakfast-breakfast, and it's, I'll say it again, tasty business. It's always such a struggle for indecisive me at the Reading Terminal Market cause I obviously want sixteen meals at once, but I tell you... if it's a solid dose of breakfast you want, this Dutch Eating Place is a good choice. It is an eating place!
(4)Timothy C.
Great find in Reading Terminal. This little diner has like 16 stools around a u-shaped bar (if you can find a seat; packed at 9am on a Thursday), and Amish chicks (can u call them chicks?) in full bonnets and such scurry around filling up coffee cups and whipping food onto the counter in a hurry. The signs proclaimed the apple dumplings as the star, but I was in a breakfast mood, so I got a pancake platter and a coffee, and within minutes a plate with two huge blueberry pancakes, maple syrup, two slices of turkey bacon (a first for me), and a slab of soft butter scraped onto the edge, for $6.50. It was sloppily put together, but given the nature of their establishment, I have to admit it was necessary for them, and it was kind of charming to think of an Amish lady slapping that plate into shape and not giving a crap whether it was neat. And the pancakes were delicious, the turkey was basically crispy, greasy, salty ham, the amount of butter and syrup was perfect, and the coffee was too hot, so I asked for cream, and the Amish chick pulled a plastic bottle of cream that looked like it was purchased at a gas station and sloshed... the perfect amount of cream into my paper coffee cup! It was almost like one of those Benni Hanna places where the show accompanies the food! So good.
(4)Dredge K.
where to go when you want to feel heart palpitations after eating american food if it weren't for the amish staff wearing bonnets, i would never go here, it's like bad diner food without bad diner ambiance, and often, there is no place to sit occasionally, i have the craving to replicate my public school school lunches like sloppy joes and eat mystery meats like scrapple. this is the place for that. somehow, i always regret these choices. also, remember that things like your pancakes don't have maple syrup on them, so make sure to add them on when picking up your order, as, if you don't get a seat nearby, you will have to go back for it.
(2)Kristy L.
there is so many different places to eat in Reading terminal but this one caught my sister's eyes. I didn't really mind bc at that point, I would eat McDonalds (don't do it) bc I was starving. The wait was about 10 mins because they only have a small eatting area, seating for 30 people. GO WITH 2 PEOPLE (including yourself) - you will be seated earlier than the table for 3, 4 5, 6.. etc. I ordered a turkey burger and my sister ordered corn nibbles (or something like that) and an open turkey sandwich. Both deeeelicious. Something about these Amish people but everything tasted fresh and they were really sweet and accomodating. The corn things were sweet... whcih freaked me out bc corn isn't suppose to be sweet... unless it's sweet corn, but this def was not sweet corn. It had some apple sauce or something mixed in with the corn which they batter and then lightly fry. It was just a wierd taste. Their iced tea is BOMB. they make it themselves and I think my sister and I drank too many for our own good.
(4)Colin P.
I headed here based on Yelp reviews for breakfast, intending to try scrapple for the first time. Unfortunately I'd just missed the breakfast menu cutoff time. If my rating was strictly limited to the turkey melt and fries I ended up with and enjoyed tremendously, I'd probably be writing a 5-star review. The portion was ample and well-prepared with quality ingredients, served up by friendly staff. I couldn't even finish it, despite my normally voracious appetite. What leads me to write a three-star review, however, was for the disappointing famous apple dumpling. While the apple was cooked perfectly, the dough was underbaked, creating an unpleasant buttery, sugary goop. You're offered a choice of heavy cream or whipped cream upon ordering - I chose whipped, though heavy cream probably would have been a better choice for the foam container in which the dumpling is served. I imagine it would have been really awesome had it been the flaky, buttery ball of glory it was intended and hyped up to be. Despite this, I'd absolutely return. The sandwiches and fries are absolutely splittable between two people and I imagine my dumpling was just a one-off.
(3)Shereen C.
Oh, apple dumpling! Soft tasty doughy pastry A whole apple, cored. Warm and comforting, My fragrant creamy dumpling You are home to me.
(5)Basil M.
To start with - I must first tell you - I did not come here to eat a full meal. I came just for desert. The famed "hot apple dumpling". The girl taking my order suggested I have it with heavy cream. It was awesome. My wife and I tore it up pretty quickly. As I sit here writing this review - I want another one. :)
(4)Stephanie D.
Went here for my last trip to Reading Terminal Market before moving to India! Had a simple breakfast. The portions are huge here, my plate could have fed 2. Had a slab of scrapple which was perfectly crispy on the outside, and two scrambled eggs. Yum!
(4)Ellen L.
Nothing beats sitting at the counter in The Terminal. This place has mostly regulars and simple homemade food and Amish service wtih a smile.
(3)Abby B.
Go here for the apple dumplings!!!!! The food itself is good, definitely makes me feel like I'm in my grandmother's kitchen. Dutch Eating Place will cure your craving for comfort food, especially on a rainy day. Prices are reasonable, although somehow I can't fathom forking up $5 for a grilled cheese with tomatoes. Definitely worth the trip for a warm apple dumpling with a side of cream. If only they served them ala mode, I would be in absolute heaven.
(4)Nicole C.
I LOVE BREAKFAST. I LOVE sleeping in. I LOVE rolling out of bed. I LOVE sitting at an unpretentious breakfast counter. I LOVE stuffing my face with pancakes, french toast, eggs, homefries, and bacon. I LOVE falling victim to food coma afterwards. I LOVE rolling back into bed. I LOVE coming back to life later in the afternoon to finish my breakfast for dinner. And I LOVE Dutch Eating Place because it's the PERFECT place for all of the above. Me & mom shared: Eggs over easy, Scrapple & Toast, Blueberry Pancakes, and the oh-so-famous Apple Dumpling. Before we continue, let's talk about how much food there is in each order. The portions can't possibly be suited for normal or safe human consumption. AT MOST we finished a quarter of it before we were stuffed. Our counter-neighbors ordered omelettes and the eggs came out in a MOUNTAIN. I was scared of how much egg there was on those plates. And everything is sooo cheap. Anyway, back to my meal. The eggs over-easy were cooked perfectly, I also discovered that I really enjoy eating scrapple, the blueberry pancakes tasted legit homemade, and the apple dumpling? Ohhh the apple dumpling. Warm, cinnamony, tender apple wrapped lovingly in a buttery, flaky pastry, topped with fluffy melting whipped cream. Do yourself a favor and GET THE APPLE DUMPLING. Also, do your arteries a favor and order the pancakes & toast dry. Otherwise these will come out with a heaping mound of butter on them. On second thought... I basically just told you to eat apple pie with whipped cream for breakfast so you might as well just get the butter and go all out. This is breakfast done right. I want to "start my day the Amish way" ...EVERYDAY.
(5)Jessie K.
This place is amazing. A few friends and I stopped in Philly for the night after camping and climbing in West Virginia for a week. By the time we made our way back to civilization, we were craving some seriously good food -- here's where Dutch Eating Place comes in! I had asked some friends on the twitterz for recmomendations and overwhelmingly was told to go here, and we did. It's located in a huge building with all sorts of things - eateries, fruit stands, fudge shoppes - you name it, it's probably there. We went on a Saturday morning and despite it being pretty darn crowded, we were seated quickly. It's counter service (and cash only!) and seats turned over pretty quickly. I ordered scrambled eggs with potatoes, toast and hot cocoa. After I was done licking my plate I finished off my friend's blueberry pancakes, which tasted like little bits of buttery heaven. My ass almost fused to the seat, that's how delicious it was. Prices are reasonable (or maybe I'm just destroyed after growing up in New York and now living in Boston), service is quick and waitresses are super nice. I can imagine that the line gets REALLY long during peak breakfast/brunch hours, but it's definitely worth the wait. Mhmm.. blueberry pancakes.
(5)Victor C.
As part of my carb load day for the Philly marathon (I know, I'm behind on reviews), I decided to grab a rare open seat at Dutch Eating Place. "One hot apple dumpling, please," said the hungry soon-to-be-marathoner, "light on the whip". It was an amazing combination of pastry, sugar, fruit, and probably crack. The dumpling hit the spot, I paid my tab, and my seat was taken as soon as I stood up. Highly recommended dessert, snack, entree, or any meal!
(4)James S.
My favorite place in the Reading Terminal. This is a little Amish diner with some of the best home cooked meals around. It's simple, not fancy. It's a lunch counter and young Amish girls with bonnets on take your order with politeness and a real smile take your order. The food comes up quick and is hot and homemade. You can get ham loaf, pot pies, Turkey and gravy, sloppy Joes for lunch. Come here for breakfast it the best and most filling breakfast in Philadelphia. The food is always good. It's home made and hearty. I have never had a bad bite here. It may not be much to look at, but the food is some of the most honest and best tasting in the state. I am a fan and never get to eat anywhere else at Reading Terminal as the good food always draws me to this spot!
(5)Jeff S.
Once again, yelp leads me to an amazing experience, this time for breakfast during my recent stay in Philadelphia. The Dutch Eating Place is located inside the Reading Terminal Market. What a cool place! If I lived here I'd be in there all the time buying fresh meat, sausage, fish, produce.... but I digress. I'm here for breakfast. I arrived shortly after their 8:00 opening time, but already there was a short line for a seat at the counter. But after only a short wait I was seated with coffee and fresh grapefruit juice before me. I ordered the apple cinnamon french toast with turkey bacon. Holy tastebuds, Batman! This was amazingly delicious and I finished it in no time. I intended to try their famous apple dumpling but had no room left. All told, I was in and out in less than 30 minutes without any sense of feeling rushed and I enjoyed a great breakfast and very friendly service for about $10. This is definitely a "must do".
(5)Ho L.
Not much to write here except that everything was so delicious! Service was friendly and fast, and the food quality was exactly what I expected. You will not be disappointed!
(4)Leslie K.
We arrived early and the line was not so bad. It was a little long but moved fast and the ladies behind the counter were so sweet! We ordered apple dumplings (one with heavy cream and the second with whip cream), blueberry pancake breakfast, and french toast breakfast. All of the items were delicious and I cannot wait to return and have another apple dumpling. YUM!! This was our first trip to the market and we will return. Soon. Yes. We will.
(5)Carol C.
More like 4.5, but i'll give it to them! Ordered the creamed beef with home fries, blueberry pancakes, turkey bacon, and everything was soooo good. Turkey bacon and home fries are some of the best i've ever had! Also got the apple dumpling simply because everyone on here was raving about it... and everyone here is SO RIGHT! I normally don't even like apple pies, but this thing is a cup of perfected crust and apples. I didn't even care that it was only 830 AM and I already ate my calories worth for the day. Beware though - they don't serve breakfast Sunday-Tuesdays
(5)Steve K.
After finding the Coventry Deli closed on weekends (who ever heard of restaurants closed on weekends?), next sought out the Dutch Eating Place, which I think is really Americanized Deutsch. Located in the Reading Terminal Market, a farmers market of sorts with many Amish vendors. DEP's speed of breakfast puts McDonald's service to shame. Overall, a quick, good value meal...with feeling of home made. Seating is communal at a lunch counter. Love the positive waitstaff attitude. Ordered Rueben Sandwich (pic uploaded). Grip, a small one: Other meal of Blueberry pancakes could have been cooked minute or so longer for my taste. Would most recommend this place for breakfast or lunch--everything fresh. Tip: Wait for seating can appear long, but the line moved quickly.
(4)Angie K.
Why is this place situated between the gym and my apartment?!
(5)Jason T.
I've struggled with finding a place to eat breakfast in Philadelphia for a few weeks as I planned an upcoming trip, one of the hugest factors was distance from City Hall. Of course, Reading terminal market pops up first on searches for breakfast in that area. I've read a good amount of reviews and decided to try this place out. I dragged the missus out of bed as early as I could, (read that as 10:30 am) and headed to The DEP. My first reaction is almost horror, I see a long line of people, people who have no other activity than hoping and wishing that you eat your food faster, and I see a very closely situated counter/stool setup with waitresses working at breakneck speed. We wait for our turn to sit, get seated, not even letting the stool cool off from the last person sitting on it, and glanced at the menu, then I understood, this place is cheap, and the food items offered are extremely basic. I had the Blueberry pancakes special, gave the turkey bacon to the wife to put on her turkey bacon and egg sandwich, both items were okay tasting, but I think if i hadn't researched this place beforehand I might have been disappointed with the quality. Also, we left out of here with our clothes smelling like food, not such a huge problem, but maybe could be a problem if you are working, or planning something special afterwards.
(3)Ken R.
Bring your appetite because the portions are HUGE with a captial H, U, G, E. And, for breakfast (we're not talking gourmet dinner, here) the flavor and freshness of all the food matches the portions. That said, for the lines, I think the novelty would wear off if I were a local. But if you're in town visiting, its definitely worth a go.
(4)Steph Y.
I've been here twice and both times I've gotten only the apple dumpling to go. I've never had to wait and the apple dumplings are delicious!
(4)Kelly B.
The morning of Day 3 brings us back to the Reading Terminal Market. in Philadelphia. I checked on Yelp the night before and was guided to the Dutch Eating Place because of the great reviews. We walked up to look at their menu and a couple was leaving their barstools which would allow the four of us to sit down. They said, "It's fantastic food, but be careful what you order. Everything is huge portions!" That was no understatement. We ordered blueberry pancakes, a side of bacon, a side of sausage, a side of breakfast potatoes, milks for the kids and orange juice for the adults. Our total was $17!!! Let me say the pancakes come three to an order and are the size of hubcaps, literally. They rank up there with some of the best I have ever had. The breakfast potatoes were lightly seasoned with Lawry's season salt. They were perfectly cooked. One of the reviewers on yelp said, "I have a crush: the Amish". I could not agree more!
(5)Paul A.
First time at the terminal and we picked a winner. Went to yelp after to find out that this place lives up to the hype. Went with the open faced turkey and split it. Yes it is that big.
(5)Liz F.
This place is phenomenal for breakfast. I take all my out of town friends here for a good RTM/Philly experience. Dutch Eating Place is 1. delicious 2. fast with great service and 3. CHEAP. I've never ordered anything here that wasn't great. The turkey bacon rules. And , while you're eating you're surrounded by the absolute chaos that is reading terminal market so it makes for some good people watching. Fair warning: if you're looking for some green, healthy breakfast place, this isn't it. Dutch Eating Place is some authentic non-heart/health friendly grub. Don't get put off by the long line. It goes fast and is worth it.
(5)Edwin P.
Wondered why the long line. decided to order the dumplings. YUMMY!! fresh, moist and finger licking good!
(5)Steven U.
Random trip to Philly lead me here. Ordered the pork & egg sandwich and scrapple. Port and egg sandwich seemed like the standard affair. Scrapple on the other hand seems like an east coast thing. Interesting to say the least. I thoroughly enjoyed the scrapple even though I have no idea what it is.
(4)Lin Z.
Absolutely one of my favorite places in the Reading Terminal Market. Best apple cinnamon french toast, with orange juice. Closed on Sundays.
(5)Peggy K.
If you are in the Philly area, you need to get yourself here! After reading many helpful reviews on yelp, the MIster and I made sure to wake up super early, and come by to grab a bite. We were greeted by a bright smile and asked if we wanted coffee. We ordered a plate of hot cakes, eggs with bacon and potatoes. The Mister got himself a fresh cup of orange juice with that. This isn't a place where you will be seated in your own little table or booth! Your basically being served on the counter and YES!- strangers will be sitting with you. Just relax and enjoy your meal! It's a lot of food, fresh, and CHEAP!
(4)Steve W.
Great place for breakfast. Had the sausage and eggs, toast, home fries, coffee, and fresh squeezed OJ. Good quality sausage. My wife had the same except she had bacon. All this for less than $10 per person. It's old fashion diner stool sitting, with more locals than tourists. Which is hard to say about most places in the Terminal. To find the place, if you're coming from Market, when you enter take the aisle to your left all the way down, then make a right. The Dutch Eating Place will be right in front of you. We got there by 8:15am on Saturday (easily the earliest I've ever been to the Terminal) and they were already starting to fill up, no line yet and we were still able to get 2 stools together. Going back to try the apple dumplings!
(4)John R.
If this is indeed a true rendition of Amish eating, then I'm changing my name to Ezekiel and preparing for a life without technology. The food here is both plentiful and really delicious, in a very basic, homemade way. The Beef Vegetable Soup is thick with LOTS of beef and could have been lunch all by itself. I ordered a Grilled Cheese on Rye with Bacon. There was a six-week supply of bacon on it. My waitress was so nice I thought that perhaps she was high on ecstasy. But alas...she was merely Amish. Highly recommend.
(4)Stella D.
hot roastbeef with mashed potatoes and gravy on the side, FOR BREAKFAST. How to be a champion in this joint: 1. order hot roast beef with mash/fries - i like my gravy on the side. 2. order 1 egg over easy on the side. 3. remove bread on top of your roast beef sandwich, save it for later. 4. slide your egg on top of your roast beef. YES. ROAST BEEF TOPPED WITH EGG. 5. add gravy to taste. 6. enjoy.
(5)Adam K.
Time to double up my Lipitor tonight! Visited Reading Market and decided on Amish breakfast. Delicious fresh squeezed orange juice with tiny bits of pulp first. That was healthy at least., Then came the Apple Cinnamon French Toast with scrapple. Scrapple is one to those breakfast meats you don't ask, you just eat and enjoy! The french toast was slathered with butter and with a little maple syrup, perfection! The blueberry pancakes were good. I prefer a bit more well done however the fresh blueberries made these two pancakes delectable. The market is huge and a bit overwhelming for a first time visitor. I am glad we chose the Penn Dutch Eating Place and next time I'll try lunch with the apple dumpling.
(4)Wil H.
Great service, huge portions and, eggs are so fresh! What a difference in their eggs! Highly recommend !
(4)Lois L.
Key to happiness: Go to RTM Thu-Sat (or Wednesday morning if your week's been rough), head straight to Dutch Eating Place and order apple dumplings. I can't comment on the other food there as I'm not a huge fan of butter-and-grease coated sausages and pancakes, but the apple dumpling is literally to die for. It's like apple pie but less sticky sweet and fluffier and softer. I bring all the out-of-town guests here for dessert and I have yet to encounter a single naysayer.
(5)Lisa T.
2 words...apple dumpling! Yes many people have already written about the amazing apple dumpling here, but obviously there is a reason...it's amazing :) I trusted my fellow yelpers when looking for a place to grab breakfast in Philadelphia, and I was not let down. The Dutch Eating Place is located in the Reading Terminal Market which as my friend Jin wrote, is the Pearly Gates for foodies. I came knowing I wanted to try the apple dumpling, but we also ordered the scrapple and eggs breakfast which was great. Seating can be troublesome, but we came in for a late breakfast (10:30ish) and had no trouble finding a couple of chairs. The service is good and quick...food is delish and even when you think you're too stuffed to take another bite, the amazing apple dumpling calls your name...we were definitely stuffed after sharing the scrapple breakfast and apple dumpling. :) I look forward to eating there again on my next trip to the East Coast :)
(5)Danan R.
Strategy for a meal here: 1. Stand in long line and wait or tiny bar stool spot. 2. Get an order of Corned beef hash with pancakes, eggs, and the required apple dumplings 3. Devour and try to move yourself from the seat. Sudden movements not recommended due to delightful fullness from delicious food. 4. Eat expediently to make room for the line. 5. Repeat again next week after you give your arteries some time to recover.
(4)Clint W.
I don't know how Amish people feel about the movie Witness, but I imagine it's something like how people in West Philly feel about the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme song. Regardless, I think of Witness when I go to the Dutch Eating Place, which not only embraces its Amish heritage but outdoes even the filmic Harrison Ford in an Amish hat images that swirl around in my brain from time to time. The only reason I'm giving the Dutch Eating Place 4 stars, as opposed to 5, is for the sake of authenticity. My gluttony has been limited to only the apple dumplings, which are phenomenal, so until I have tried a fuller selection of their breakfast and lunch options, I don't feel comfortable giving it the full 5. I do anticipate, knowing what I know of the menu and its delicious-looking pancakes, that this could be a 5-star staple, the star of Reading Terminal and the envy of other Dutch-inspired vendors in the sprawling market. Do me a favor: give it a try and tell me whether it's worth waking up early and grabbing breakfast one of these days. The reviews are strong, but mixed, and I'd love to hear a second opinion before setting my alarm for 6:45am one of these days.
(4)Vanessa W.
I love this place. Their food is so good, tasty, and fresh. The apple dumplings are the stuff dreams are made of! Basically the best apple pie you EVER tasted. The crust is tender and flaky, the apples sweet and mellow, slightly toothsome, a strong spike of cinnamon in the caramel sauce. Oh, and topped with whipped cream. Divine.
(5)Kathie S.
I came here for an early dinner and ordered the special (fried chicken & waffles). I was expecting to get some good fried chicken, but what i got instead was a soft waffle topped with some nasty, salty, gooey gravy with a few teeny bits of chicken mixed in. It also came with some brownish corn (tasted like canned) and underseasoned mashed potatoes with a large dollop of brown gravy, which I didn't want on it. Apparently this is the Dutch style of fried chicken and waffles, but I think they should explain that on the menu, or at least verbally warn you. I would've given this place one star but don't think that's fair based on just one dish, and the apple dumplings did look amazing. Will definitely try this place again, but next time will come for breakfast.
(2)Anna T.
This place is amazing. I was in town for a conference and was with a friend who had lived in Philly for a few years and said this place is a must! Luckily, our hotel was right next door, so this place was almost a daily stop for us. It is run by Amish folks who are super nice and it's kind of a fun little touch I had never seen or experienced before. They have good food for super cheap! I got an omelet for breakfast, then went back and got a fantastic Reuben with fries for lunch! The place has few seats so come early! Really neat place, highly recommended for a quick, cheap, but delicious meal!
(5)Heather N.
I have a crush: the Amish. It's like going back in time at the Dutch eating place. Sweet smiles, mesh hairdo thingies, heavenly pancakes and counter seating where strangers chat like old buddies. I've never seen more butter slapped on the side of a plate. Maybe half a stick. Portions are HUGE. Perfect blueberry pancakes, get your turkey bacon well done, and try not to over order. Scrapple is weird fried meat grits, but worth trying once. I love a full belly (and wallet). Three of us left with huge smiles on our faces for the low low price of 11.26. Yay! Cheers
(4)Rob B.
Remember how Down Home Diner used to be great and settled into mediocrity? I'm seeing red flags at Dutch Eating Place. Breakfast this morning, the place gets mobbed by conventioners, understandable, there aren't many breakfast spots in the area. I ordered pancakes, bacon, and coffee. The pancakes were slightly undercooked, not bad, but not the amazing pancakes I've had there before. Half of the bacon was raw. I sent it back and got new bacon, which was chewy and had almost no taste. I've bought cheap bacon at the dollar store and this was very similar. If you go, you'll be scrunched up at the counter and may or may not get good food. I'm fairly easy to please and was in a good mood, so I'm not "over-complaining". This was $9 I wish I hadn't spent.
(1)Gerry S.
It's a diner. So, what do you expect? Combine that with some good old Amish cooking and you would think you'll get an overdose of the good stuff. At Dutch Eating Place it didn't seem to work that way. My sunny side up (basted or steamed was not an option) eggs were lightly flat top grilled with no salt and pepper and very little oil. They were cooked just fine, but needed the salt and pepper. The most remarkable part of breakfast was the sense of community. There was little seating, but it went a long way. Everyone worked together to accommodate new groups. Patrons slid down a chair when necessary making room for larger parties. This all happened as you would expect a church pot luck to work.
(3)Cameron H.
Wow, here in Philly for four nights and four days...went to four breakfasts at this place. The pancakes are an inch thick and the size of dinner plates (come with quite the helping of butter). Bacon and turkey bacon are both top notch. Home fries are better than you can dream of at home. Egg sandwich on a kaiser...Don't question it, just give into peer pressure. Do it.
(5)Suavecito m.
We made our way to Reading Terminal on Market Street. It was a large floor that reminded me of Seattle's downtown market with a bunch of eateries/produce/flowers etc. We quickly found the breakfast spot and made our order. We made sure to order the Apple Dumpling which is apparently what they are known for. The Dumpling did not disappoint and if you like apple pie you will be sure to enjoy this tasty sugared delight.
(3)Kevin R.
I only have three words for this review; BEST PANCAKES EVER!
(5)Brad P.
WARNING! This ride is a dangerous breakfast assault! Please follow the following guidelines to insure your own safety and the safety of others: - Please keep your arms and elbows inside your designated area at all times. We pack a lot of people at this counter and can't have you ruining their breakfast because you have to gesture to make a point. - Please present a doctor's release form before eating if you have had a heart attack within the last 6 months. We can't be prosecuted again because some guy's coronary arteries couldn't handle our butter volume. - Please stay calm when you talk about how much you love the apple dumpling. It is really good. We know. Everyone knows. Why don't you just tell us, in an excited voice, that grass is green and cats are all unaffectionate pets that hate their masters, Captain Obvious? - Don't ask if our menu prices are right. They are. I know you're used to paying 14 dollars for latkes and farm fresh eggs with scallion, foie gras, and a red wine reduction during breakfast/brunch. This is not that kind of place. - Take the heavy cream with the apple dumpling, you coward. - Do not dally after your meal. You can see the line forming, right? Yeah, well they are waiting for you to leave. Show them a little courtesy and get up once the bill is paid. - Enjoy the ride!
(4)Laura S.
If there's one thing that's not to be missed at Reading Terminal Market, it's gotta be Dutch Eating Place's hot apple dumpling. There's a counter where you can order to go, or you can sit on stools and be waited on by the really nice Amish people who work there. The menu is very simple (burgers, soups, pancakes, french toast, eggs, etc.) and reasonably priced. You can order the apple dumpling either with whipped cream or vanilla cream. My boyfriend and I shared one and ordered ours with both condiments. It came topped with whipped cream, and we were given a little jar to pour however much cream we wanted. The dumpling was incredible. It was pretty big, bigger than my fist. The shell was golden brown, flaky and buttery, and the warm apple pieces inside were resting in a gooey, cinnamon sugar sauce. Together, with the whipped cream and vanilla cream, each bite conjured up pure comfort food. I mean, I don't even LIKE apple pie, but this...this I could eat every day (okay maybe once a week because I would probably become obese). I loved it. And for $2.75, I loved it even more.
(5)Mike P.
Do yourself a favor, grab a stack of blueberry pancakes and a side of scrapple from the Dutch Eating Place. Shut up and do it NOW!! As for beverages, the coffee is just ok, but I swear they have the best glass of milk you will EVER taste.
(5)Julie C.
Chicken pot pie seemed more like chicken noodle soup with super delicious egg niodles. But who cares?! It was hearty tasty dish regardless :) we are very pleased with our dining experience.
(5)Felicia C.
There is something for everyone at this Amish-owned-and-operated eatery. American food, at its best. They make phenomenal breakfasts. My favorite is a short stack of blueberry pancakes--with real blueberries!!--along with 2 scrambled eggs and turkey bacon. They make fresh squeezed orange juice, which cannot be beat. They have great burgers and delicious summer salads. They also sell apple dumplings. Need I say more?
(5)Jason M.
Those little Apple Turnovers are like little Angels covered in Whipped Cream. I couldn't help stuffing my face.
(5)Bradford G.
I found it. So many reviews, what can I add other than you need to get in line and wait for the round bar stool to get the full experience. Order in waves or those waiting will stare you down hard. Ignore them and keep eating. Blueberry pancakes and bacon and coffee...
(5)Amanda C.
I liked the Dutch Eating Place - not my favorite, but I'll take it. They get right to the point at this place. You wait on a gigantic line that deceptively looks like it will take forever, but the orders and payment are taken as quickly as you can spit them out. I ordered a bacon egg and cheese and 4 apple dumplings. I found a corner at the back of the terminal to eat in and my boyfriend and I chowed down. The food was very rich (nothing wrong with that!) and the portions were huge! The only complaints here were that the sandwiches were too greasy, and the portions were a little too big. I'll definitely be back for another round, but perhaps I'll stick to those delicious dumplings.
(3)Michael U.
For those who know me it should be obvious that my dining style leans toward the finer side - and for breakfast to the eclectic or kitsch. With that noted, my fourth day in Philadelphia would be something different - a trip to the Reading Terminal Market to experience the oft raved about Dutch Eating Place. Having eaten Amish food only twice (and in the distant past) I remembered it to be buttery and filling, down home and unpretentious, but overall natural and quite good. Having already seen the location on my daily walks through the Market I found the Dutch Eating place without difficulty after a healthy walk from the Italian Village. Arriving only 20 minutes after opening I found a cozy counter spot next to a couple of Pittsburgh natives already indulging on scrapple and pancakes - for those who've never been, the seating is entirely counter-facing stools with a "take out" area located to the right. Greeted almost immediately by a polite young girl dressed in traditional Amish attire I was offered coffee which I declined, water was filled, and I was presented with a menu. Throughout the meal my service would be proficient and polite despite the gathering throng of awaiting diners. Sipping my water and admittedly a little uncomfortable with being elbow to elbow with fellow diners and a line of persons waiting for a seat behind me it did not take long before my order was placed and my first dish would arrive. Never one to shy away from sweets before savories (or no savories at all) my Apple Dumpling would arrive at nearly the size of a softball and when asked whether I fancied whipped cream or heavy cream I went with tradition. Dousing the buttery cinnamon laden orb with sweet cream and taking a bite I was admittedly impressed as the buttery pie shell held up nicely to the steaming apple and cream. I always contest that I don't eat at "down home" restaurants because I can do better at home, but in this case I'm not sure that is the case. My second dish from the Amish would be a short stack of the blueberry pancakes. With fresh blueberries from Jersey already in the batter I watched the elder cooks ladle a huge scoop of batter from a large bucket onto the butter laden grill before turning my attention back to the dumpling. Moments later, almost too fast to have been expected, the plate would arrive with two large circumference but somewhat flat cakes topped with a mountain of fresh butter. While lacking fluffiness, the flavor of the cakes was everything I'd hoped and after a heavy pour of rich maple syrup the flavors all melded together nicely. Certainly not the best pancakes I've ever had - but probably the best I've ever had for less than $3. Finishing up a solid breakfast and leaving a $10 including a sizable tip I must admit that The Dutch Eating Place is a bargain to behold - quality fare, quality service, and a clever concept in such an urban environment...certainly better than New York's attempts at a similar feel (Good Enough To Eat) and, admittedly, down home food that is probably better than I've made for breakfast at home in quite some time.
(4)Nick D.
Want a cheap, quick, filling meal? This is the spot. In Reading Terminal, this place has counter seating only. A truly no frills establishment, they have fresh eggs, fresh bacon, fresh cheese, fresh everything. I wish the coffee was a little better, but it will do. Not the most exotic breakfast in the city, but you will definitely go home satisfied without breaking the bank.
(4)Carlo D.
Great food great service very clean what more to ask?
(5)diana r.
My friend Pauline and I were in need of a nice home made breakfast. As a faithful Yelper, I quickly trusted the 4 stars given to this location. OMG, and they sure earn these stars. The place is on point! My co-worker had blueberry pancakes which were huge and very tasty, fluffy, and yummy. I ordered an omelet, being a California girl I was really expecting something similar or the same, to my surprise... the omelet was like an egg white tortilla with the ham and veggies rolled inside. The young lady who served us was very kind and sweet. This location is owned by the Dutch Amish. We liked the Amish people they were friendliest people in Philadelphia. Definitely worth a visit to the terminal market! Amazing! -Wonderful Service -Freshly squeezed juice -Cheap! -Tasty food Cons: -No ATM's or CC's -Limited Seating
(4)Eric T.
I went here with some friends on a Saturday morning (note, they are closed on Sundays). The line was long, but moved fairly quickly. The seating is like a zigzag bar, but they were very accommodating for our group of four. The OJ was delicious. You could tell it was actually squeezed from oranges. I ordered two eggs with scrapple and home fries on the side. This was my first time eating scrapple and it comes out looking like a fried, flat rectangle of compressed meat. It tasted pretty good and reminded me of corned beef hash a little bit. The food came out pretty quickly and the service was great overall. A great place for breakfast if your looking for a place in Reading Terminal Market.
(4)D K.
Pancakes were delicious but very thick. Order the full stack at your own peril. Coffee was average. Service was phenomenal. Great for kids.
(5)Kevin W.
This review is for the burger only and not the lemonade which I think is incredible!!!....the service was great!!! So heres the break down..... Bun---typical bun nothing special Meat--excellent the only reason I gave it 3 stars Toppings--usual toppings but I was surprised they offered mayo as an option The meat on this burger was only 6oz so that was also a problem
(3)Cherry Y.
We heard the reviews were good, so me and another friend decided to give this place a try. We had the chicken pot pie and turkey sandwich. There was no pie crust (or any pie) that comes with the chicken pot pike. It looks like bits and pieces of vegs and chicken were swimming in a soup of gravy. The turkey sandwich had gravy soaked over the bread. No vegs. The sandwich tasted so-so. Wouldn't return for lunch again. Maybe the breakfast menu is better.
(1)Stefanie K.
If you want perfection, come here. This place is heavenly in every way. Friendly staff, quick service, and food that's to die for. I ordered apple cinnamon french toast, a side of turkey bacon, and fresh squeezed orange juice. All three items were a combo special for only $7.99. If I could have it every day, I would. The french toast was loaded with apples, piled with cinnamon, and waa accompanied by a generous dollop of butter. The turkey bacon was thick, not greasy, and they gave me three pieces. The OJ (fresh squeezed) was amazing. All around, a perfect little place for breakfast or lunch.
(5)Tom S.
Great Rueben, good fries. The fresh brewed iced tea was very nice too. Service was fast and friendly. My whole lunch was under $9. What else can I say? This place is well worth visiting.
(4)Aldo V.
Delicious!!! Grits and Chip Beef over Home Fries and Scrapple!!!!! Must try!!!! The entire market is a foodies dream - but breakfast the Dutch way - is the only way to go.
(4)Alice J.
You have to try the apple dumpling. It's really amazing. It's nice and warm with a crunchy, flaky crust. The syrup filling has a great cinnamon flavor and the inside also has an entire baked apple. It's so soft with almost a bread pudding like consistency. Make sure to get it with the cream on top it's so delicious!
(4)Shirley L.
BEST apple dumpling you will find. Went there based on recommendation from Yelp. I was going to have it for breakfast, but ended up eating at Tommy Dinic's first. As early snack, I bought the apple dumpling to-go (heated) and went over to Old City Coffee to eat. The dumping was simply AMAZING. When I first saw it, I thought it would be heavy like Cinnabon (well, it looks like cinnabon). I was pleasantly surprised that it was light and delicious. the crust was thin, and the apple were everywhere. The sweetness comes from the apple was just enough. If I wasn't going to NYC for a few days before coming home, I would totally buy the larger size to bring home!
(5)Ellen E.
Meh. Just very average. For gluten free you can't get much more than eggs and bacon. If you can eat gluten it might be a nice and cheap option.
(2)Katrina A.
This review is solely based on the apple dumpling. Visited Philly with my girls last weekend, and had no clue what to hit up at Reading Terminal Market. Apple dumpling showed up in many reviews, so I decided to trust the yelpers. It's kind of hard to describe, but I kind of think of it as something like a cinnamon roll that is a lot softer and more moist. Instead of a cinnamon filling, it's more of a caramel filling. Then there's a nice baked apple on top. Then you top it with whipped cream. Oh, buttery goodness. Although being stuffed from lunch, my friend and I had to try it. It was so worth it. It's only 3 bucks and is a decent size. Probably the highlight of my whole Philly trip...
(5)Linda T.
apple cinnamon french toast ..probably not the same as the apple dumpling people are talking about....didnt have much "apple-ness" to it. only saw a little apple sauce in between the egg soaked bread. dusted with a bunch of cinnamon on top and a slab of butter the size of 4 slices of bread.... i was peeking around and other stuff had huge servings.
(3)Ciara S.
They have the best food ever! The Dutch have wonderful food and quality. On Saturdays it can be a little crowded however don't let that deter you it moves fast and their service is awesome. They always have breakfast specials and their orange juice is the BEST! Their food is spectacular!
(5)Kathy H.
Apple dumpling was reheated when I got it - the brown sugar filling was amazing, but the dough was soggy. :(
(3)Roger D.
Don't believe the hype. It was pretty good, but nothing special at all. 4.5 stars, people must be smoking something.
(3)Don B.
Great place for a quick meal. Love their BBQ sandwich.
(5)Dave C.
It was ok. I tried the eggs sausage and potatoes. Meh. My friend had the blueberry pancakes and was very happy. We returned the next morning - after all other Yelpers gave some pretty solid reviews. I had the apple cinnamon french toast. Verdict...meh again. My friend had the pancakes again - and she was pretty happy with them. Verdict, there are other breakfast places in the area. I don't think I would go out of my way to eat here again.
(3)Juan L.
I had high hopes from reading all the reviews ranting about Dutch Eating Place. I tried the other amish establishment (Beiler's Bakery) and loved everything I tried, so I expected no less from this place. I went before lunch time so seating was not a problem and I ordered their Roast Beef Sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy. The roast beef was good but I didn't like the fact that the gravy was smothered on top of my sandwich more than on my mashed potatoes, which also made my bread soggy. The mashed potatoes were also cold and not very flavorful. I still have some hope for this place and will probably give it one more chance. I want to believe what I ordered isn't their forte and that is why I gave it three stars.
(3)Phillip L.
I walked in the market as soon as the doors opened and decided to view all the shops. It's been a few years since my last visit and never been for breakfast. As I walked past this shop called the Dutch Eating Place, I noticed a big crowd gathering around the bar seats and take out. I walked the entire market and nothing caught my eye for breakfast so I quickly made my way back. Not knowing what to expect, I grabbed one of the last empty seats at the bar. I was quickly greeted with friendly service and ordered the apple cinnamon french toast special with turkey bacon and orange juice for 7.99. Oh man, when I took that first sip of the orange juice I was in heaven. Best tasting orange juice ever! The french toast were 3 good sizes with pieces of apple, lots of cinnamon on the top and a huge dollop of butter. The 3 strips of turkey bacon were thick and tasty, not greasy at all. Even the patron to my left said "That looks good." I agreed and dug in. It wasn't until after I read the reviews here that I realized why my visit was so pleasant. Next time (hopefully tomorrow morning) I'll also get one of the apple dumplings that looked great. The other reviews mention to try it with the cream topping so that's what I will try.
(5)Scott K.
I had not planned on eating here but after a friend recommended it I figure what the heck can one breakfast do to my blood pump. To be certain not a whole lot I went with blubbery pancakes and a couple of strips of turkey bacon. The pancakes (2 of them) were some of the more tastier pancakes I can recall having decent size and the turkey bacon was tastier then expected for turkey bacon. I had some orange juice to wash it all down followed by a cup of coffee and neither left me with a craving for more but met simple expectations of OJ and coffee. The service was nice the counter one can choose to eat sat which I did was a bit tight but I guess I'm getting more wide to especially with all my recent eating. The leaving my stool at DEP is if in Philly again it will be a place I'm open to returning to if the number of meals I must devour permits as their are other breakfast places I must experience s well, but bottom line I thought it a positive
(3)Mari H.
The Dutch Eating Place is where the Amish party's at. I'm so loyal to this spot and I'm nowhere near Dutch or Amish. The food is handmade down to the cream and I wouldn't be surprised if they had some chickens for eggs and someone churning butter in the back. And the workers are genuinely happy to please (so rare in Philly). The lunch is okay, but the breakfast is spectacular and $5 tops. Last time, I tried the scrapple, a Philly trademark. I've never had non-store bought scrapple before (which is more like a ham cold cut) and was surprised when I found their scrapple to be crispy on the outside and truly thick and hearty. Nothing to do with the food, but I so badly want to peek under the female workers' bonnets and see what their hair looks like. Being a modern girl, my hair gets wrecked after years of dying and chopping, but their's has to be virgin hair. It must be so silky and long... But if anything, if I'm at the Dutch Eating Place, and the world is going to be destroyed in 2 minutes and I have time to order one thing, I'd get a hot apple dumpling. And then I'd drizzle, no drench, that baby in cream, and dig in.. because about now I have 1 minute left. It's closed on Sundays and worth the wait. Come on weekdays early morning to avoid waiting.
(5)Jenn D.
Me and my boyfriend came here for breakfast at 8:30am and it was packed. We ordered the apple cinnamon French toast with a side of home fries and bacon. Food was really really good. The apple dumpling was the best thing I've ever had. Make sure to get it with whip cream. Will definitely be getting this again before I go home.
(5)Kelly C.
Visited here at the end of June. We got lucky and there was a very short line, so almost no waiting! I had apple French toast special with turkey bacon & fresh squeezed OJ. My man had pancakes w/ regular bacon & OJ. The OJ is amazing & I'm glad I got it in addition to my coffee. Highly recommended and I would definitely recommend it to others and check it out the next time I visit Philly!
(5)John F.
No glits and glam. No hyped customer service giving you chef recommendations. No catering to a crowd, nothing trendy, spendy or cool-to-be-seen-ins. This place is none of the bad and all of what is good about breakfast - sitting on a stool at a simple bar and getting a slop plate full of delicious staples. I've had omelets here, awesome. Blueberry hubcap pancakes, awesome! Homemade Apple Dumplings, beyond awesome. Lunch is good here too, but make the trip for breakfast if you want to leave in a food coma of bliss. That's what I do.
(5)Pinky And The B.
I give it 5 stars because we do not have Amish food in NYC! It is rare and home made! I usually get an apple dumpling but it was too hot and I usually get pancakes but I was not in the mood and ended up getting home made chicken pot pie! My husband had Pork and Sauerkraut and a guest (who always finds something to complain about no matter what) got Philly Cheese steak. He did not like his but we liked ours! I thought maybe they were Mennonite but no they are really Amish! Service is always pleasant too!
(5)Dennis S.
If you visit Reading Market in Philadelphia, you must schedule time to eat at the Dutch Eating Place - if only for the apple dumpling. Everything is prepared and served by Amish families from outside Phily (therefore watch which days they're open - you won't see them on Sunday and religious holidays). It's all great. Breakfast, chicken pot pie, whatever. The main event is the apple dumpling. Nowhere else in the world will you find such a fabulous apple dumpling. It's a whole apple, baked in a pie crust in its bowl. Hot, fresh, great pie crust, all just perfect. We don't go near Philadelphia without leaving time to go to Reading Market for the Amish apple dumpling. There's no more to say. The rest of their food is good. But the apple dumpling is out-of-this-world.
(5)T G.
There are some days that I rethink my decision to be a Vegetarian! They are NOT veggie friendly, and I don't think they understand the concept of cholesterol, but I could care less, what I can eat there is absolutely delicious!! I stop by every week when I do my shopping, and if I'm lucky they'll have either their potato or broccoli soup. Both are thick and rich, and it's obvious they're completely homemade. They're only available once in a while though, and when they're not on the menu, I'll just have an apple dumpling and coffee. Their prices are extremely reasonable, especially considering where they're located. The dumpling is about $3, as is the soup, and the portions are huge! They're extremely friendly, no-nonsense... they just do what they do perfectly! They do get extremely packed, with a long line, but it does move fairly quickly. They have the whole process down to a science, and they never make you feel rushed. I'd advise to wait in the line, by the time you walk around and try to find something else, they'll have a seat for you!
(4)Emmaleigh A.
Dutch Eating Place has AMAZING scrapple. The first time I went I got a scrapple egg and cheese sandwich on toast, and I didn't love the sandwich (it was a little soggy and I wasn't a fan of the eggs). I loved the scrapple though, so the second time I ordered scrapple and one egg with toast. Ordering an over easy egg to go was probably not my smartest decision (in the two minutes it took for me to get to a table, the yolk was everywhere!) but it was still delicious. The portion of scrapple is huge and cooked perfectly -- nice and crispy on the outside! I'll be back for sure.
(4)Jeanny C.
Every item on their menu is homemade. I usually come here for their breakfast (from their special menu): apple cinnamon french toast, fresh squeeze OJ, & two slices of bacon. Then I add an order of their scrapple as a side. I think the thing that people love about this place is that, it is not fancy but homey, reminds them of their mom's cooking. Or if you want a home cooked meal, but can't cook, this is the place to go. (I prefer exquisite taste-savory meals, so to me I see it as what it is.) Today was the first day that I've decided to try one of their lunches (also from their special menu): cheeseburger with fresh squeezed lemonade and homemade french fries. I am definitely not a big fan of homemade fries. I love fries, but these were very dark, mushy, and almost taste like they had sand in it. However, my friends said it reminded them of the fries their mom made, so to be able to add nostalgia is a plus i guess, but did nothing to me. (We are all here for school.) The burger was ok, like a regular burger, not too dry, cooked a little over medium. Initially we all sat at the diner area, where it is design like the diner bar: stools and table around the kitchen-ish area. Now, we prefer to do the take out, which is a separate line, much faster and don't have to tip. It is pretty much the same since the reading terminal have courts of seating areas. I usually come here if I wanted a quick home-cooked breakfast.
(3)Lauren B.
Holy shnikes, those Amish make a mean apple dumpling. I didn't eat here, only ordered an apple dumpling with whipped cream to go, but it was amazing. The whipped cream sort of turned to liquid after a few minutes of being inside a styrofoam container but I still ate it. I think there might have been a whole apple in the middle of this dumpling with crusty dumplingy goodness all around it. I'm sure there are millions of calories in one apple dumpling, but gosh darnit, it was worth it. And it was my birthday. So that means the calories don't count anyway.
(4)German S.
Mmmmmmmmmm....that should say it all..mmmmmmmm...had my favorite platter for lunch time. The pulled bbq pork sandwich was like always is Amazing. Love the reading terminal market.
(5)Michelle Y.
Oh man, this place was great. Pretty much everything in the Reading Terminal is great but I like that there's seating at the Dutch Eating Place. And a proper line up - no mad scramble to find the next available seat. I can't believe they give you sooooo much food: we got the open face turkey sandwich smothered in gravy and the ham loaf with real mashed potatoes. With fresh orange juice. Both meals together were around $20. The breakfast options looked delicious as well - I would go back for those huge fluffy pancakes any day.
(4)Peter K.
The Dutch Eating place is right inside the Reading Terminal Market. It's one of the few places to eat with its own seating area, which is a curse and a blessing. I like having the nice Amish ladies serve me but when it's busy (which I'm assuming it often is on Sat mornings), you might have to wait a while in line. The wife and I had the Apple French Toast special and the Blueberry pancake special. I liked the Apple French Toast more--had a nice texture to it and the apple flavor wasn't overpowering. Each came with a few strips of turkey bacon. This might have been the best turkey bacon I've ever had--really thick meaty strips of bacon. I thought it was interesting that turkey bacon comes standard instead of regular bacon. We also had a side of eggs and scrapple. This was our first time eating scrapple. I'm not sure if I could eat it regularly since it's probably really bad for you but I'm always willing to try something once. The wife liked it more than I did. The Dutch Eating Place is only open from Wednesday to Saturday, so don't save your trip here until Sunday--you'll be very disappointed.
(4)james v.
The place was really crowded and finding a seat was difficult. So I opted for blueberry pancakes to go and found a place to seat somewhere else in the market. The homemade fresh blueberry pancakes were good. They tasted just like they were made from scratch. They do have counter seats which is kind of different then what I'm used to coming from California and if I had more time would consider waiting for. Prices were decent and the amount was good. Definitely worth your time for breakfast.
(4)Bum Soo K.
Slightly disappointed that they stopped serving breakfast..because I really love breakfast food... But I have to tell you this - GET THE APPLE DUMPLING with whip cream - the portion is decent, but the taste is awesome. no wonder yelpers are raving about it. oh yeah...the market gets a bit crowded though................
(4)Antonia G.
Came here not once but twice while I was visiting Philadelphia. The Dutch Eating Place is situated inside the Terminal Market near the back and located near other Dutch/Amish vendors. I love the Amish! They are so friendly and make such great food! I didnt try the scraple so I cant speak to that but the omelette, potatoes, and pancakes were all delicous. The place is small and gets packed since its only bar top service. They move you in and out pretty fast and this place only takes cash! So remember...its great to start your day the Amish Way!
(5)Bill M.
Holy crap does this place bring back good memories. back when I worked in Reading Terminal this was the place to go to for lunch without question! Picture and old time diner, only one that has friendly Amish people working the counter. That pretty much exactly sums up what you get with this gem. And the food is pretty smoking in it's own right. They have the best fresh cut french fries in Philadelphia, and they make a mouth watering bacon cheese burger that's loaded with fresh lettuce, tomato, and onions. but the hottest thing might just be the abundance of home cooked apple turnovers that they dish out. sooooo good!
(5)Terence O.
I'm a web developer and sometimes I'll be writing code all night. There is nothing more rewarding than topping off a night of hard work with an early breakfast at Dutch Eating Place... On a weekday morning right when they open, there are no lines, no crowd, and it's heaven. I'm off to bed dreaming happy dreams well before the crowd settles in.
(5)Melissa O.
If you're looking for breakfast in the Reading Terminal Market, the Dutch Eating Place is where to go. Just look for the crowds and you'll find a diner-like atmosphere with counter space and stools. When I went, I ordered the blueberry pancakes with a side of bacon. The blueberry pancakes were good, huge, and moist. They were like most blueberry pancakes you can get at a traditional diner. What blew me away was the bacon... Twisted and piled high on top of one my pancakes, I thought they were going to be chewy and under-cooked. Instead, they were heavenly strips of perfectly cooked meat. When I put them in my mouth, the taste was incredible and the texture was perfect. It pretty much dissolved in my mouth. Could it get any better?
(4)Kristin W.
Phenomenal fresh-squeezed orange juice, the best I've had in the city. I opted for simple and ordered two over-easy eggs (fresh!), sausage (a peppery and deliciously spiced link), with wheat toast (comes pre-buttered - get the butter on the side if you want to manage quantity or evenness of distribution). I also got a side of potatoes that were cooked to a soft perfection (not for those who require a little potato crunch). My only wish is that you felt less rushed to turn over your spot to the next patron and that there were bag hooks under the bar so you wouldn't have to choose between the floor and clutching your purse to your lap.
(4)Virginia C.
Inside Reading Terminal and waiting for at least 20 minutes to get a seat, this is the best breakfast/brunch place for dutch comfort food. Nothing fancy- just people that know how to cook eggs. Get anything with eggs and their breakfast sandwiches with ham is better than most. Don't forget to finish off your meal with an apple dumpling. And, our tab for 2 came out to less than 15.00. O- the dutch do it so right!
(4)Wen D.
Tried the apple dumpling with whipped cream. It was heavenly! There was a long line for a seat so we got it to go. It's closed on Sundays, unfortunately.
(4)Mike S.
Simply put, you probably won't find food that is this good for a price this low anywhere else in the city. It's as good as Mom's home cooking... but your Mom probably didn't make food this good, no offense. Unless she's Amish. Maybe. I had the tuna club after a bowl of chicken corn soup. Absolutely delicious and decent portion size. She had the bbq pork sammy with wizzzz. Also awesome. All the folks around us were having breakfast still and it all looked amazing. I'll definitely try the blueberry pancakes or apple french toast next time we're here.
(5)Joshua K.
I went for lunch (the line at Di'nics was too long) so apparently I missed what this place is known for, breakfast. We sat down and were handed a menu which clearly had not been wiped or cleaned in god knows how long. Ok, small strike, but as an FPP, you make mental notes and as was expected, one thing leads to another. We both ordered the turkey and mashed over stuffing. I'm thinking "yeah, thanksgiving, this should be good!". It wasn't. Cold, canned gravy over turkey and some sort of bread from last week. It wasn't expensive so I didn't put up a stink I just ate it quickly planning to wash it down with LaColombe and Termini Brothers. Then, it happened. I watched the waitress, who doubled as a busser, not washing her hands between trips already, take a tissue, blow her nose into it and throw it out. Sounds normal right? She proceeded to go to the hand sink, birdbath water onto her hands and dry them on her apron... Trying hard to keep my food down now as things like these are not isolated, I requested a check and suited up to leave. Someone who wore no gloves for the entire service through food, bussing, waste removal and such just showed me a level of cross-contamination that would have scared a prison inmate. You can keep your breakfast and it's down home appeal, my second star for this place was not calling the city health inspector. -J
(1)Meishka M.
The Amish are awesome...I have a soft spot for this kind of food and I try to come here every Saturday to get my fix. The hot turkey sandwich is ridiculous...the burgers are awesome and the apple dumpling is out of control! wash it all down with a fresh lemonade and you are all set. Breakfast is also good. get the Scrapple...if you dare :)
(5)Laurie W.
Apple dumpling. Warm. Dump some cream on it. Yes, some more. Don't feel bad about it. You can cut corners somewhere else, or not. This is the real deal. There is comfort food and then there is what my friend called "Rumspringa on a plate." Have some water or some coffee to cut it. Allow Becky, the lovely girl in the traditional dress and sneakers to charm you while you eat it. Share it with someone you love. Day = made. I wish we'd gone for a full breakfast, but I'll be back soon enough. It topped off the great fun I had visiting the market perfectly. What a gem of a place to have downtown.
(5)Joyce L.
If you are looking for a budget friendly breakfast diner, this place is delicious! The line on a Friday at noon wasn't too bad. They tend to seat people in waves. One egg with sausage and toast (oh btw, they use margarine) is around $4 Don't forget a cup of tea to cut the grease!
(4)francis d.
the line moves faster than you would expect. It always looks more daunting than it actually is. Definitely try the apple dumpling.... wow just wow. As for the rest of the food, I mean it's pretty standard breakfast food (I've only had breakfast here). If you happen to be at reading terminal in the morning, I would recommend this place for the amish experience and the apple dumpling.
(4)Ida C.
On one of those educational family vacations that I only appreciated in my adulthood, I was dragged unwillingly to Lancaster, PA to learn about the Amish. I was predictably bratty through the various farm and cultural tours, but when it came to the food section, I was transformed into an eager and attentive (if also gluttonous) tour participant. It was a magical day when I tried my first corn chowder, and even more importantly, my first apple dumpling. The Amish apple dumpling is a deceptively simple yet life changing dessert. I've often relived the magic of that moment at Dutch Eating Place in Reading Terminal Market. Their apple dumpling ($2.75) is quite authentic and delicious. A whole cored apple is spiced with cinnamon or nutmeg and wrapped in pastry dough with the apple intact. Then the whole thing is baked and buttery brown sugar and cinnamon syrup is drizzled on top. As a fatty complement, the apple dumpling comes with cream on the side. PARTING THOUGHT: If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, I'm pretty sure that an apple dumpling from Dutch Eating Place not only keeps the doctor away but also keeps a person healthy, wealthy and wise...
(4)Chirag P.
Just a simple Dutch dine-in... the food is done quickly and done right. I've only been for breakfast, but I've heard great things about their lunch time meals as well. I got the apple cinnamon french toast w/ turkey bacon, overall really good, just wish there was a little more apple on the toast. The turkey bacon were nice big slices and just the right amount of crispy edges... add a little syrup on there with the french toast and it was a perfect paring. They have fresh squeezed OJ as well, but it tasted a little weird to me, maybe it was just those specific oranges. They also have scrapple... I think it's like Philly's version of spam, but I refuse to try it... just looks weird. The staff are extremely friendly and the meal's are a good value. Check it out in the Reading Terminal when you're there.
(4)Steve T.
We thought we were getting true Amish breakfast...we were not getting good they would personally eat! The eggs tasted fresh farm eggs, but their bacon, bread and pancake syrup (the cheap stuff) were what you can buy at any major grocery chain. I should have known by their cheap prices since other Amish stands sold authentic foods (jam, honey, maple syrup, etc.) for more than what we paid for breakfast. They place is usually packed but probably for the cheap prices. Not impressed! They had friendly services...that was the only highlight.
(2)Kate M.
It's a good thing I don't live near the Dutch Eating Place, I'd have breakfast there too often. The apple dumpling was delicious, and it wasn't even warmed up, I can only imagine how much better it would be warmed up. Mmmmmmmmmm I had a scrapple and egg sandwich. It was good, big, way too much food for me, but very good. You're not going to find any fancy breakfasts here, this is your standard diner breakfast fare. And they are very good at it. There are more seats at the counter than I expected, or you can get your food "to go" and take it to one of the seating areas in Reading Terminal Market.
(5)Bruce B.
I used to love this place more than you could imagine, in fact my butt has graced their stools more times than I dare to count Having said that, my last few dinning experience there let me feeling unfulfilled. For one thing, the prices are through the ceiling, it cost me $10 for an ordinary breakfast that was just plain ole tasteless. I ordered Egg over medium, Sausage, Home Fries with onions and toast and coffee. well the eggs came out runny with the whites not firm, the Sausage was two 2 inch pieces that looked like a Tic Tac on a Whale next to the mountain of dried out Home Fries with my barely cooked Onions lazily thrown on the top of the Potato's. The Coffee was weak and the toast was barely kissed with butter. While I was trying to force my $9.89 breakfast, a Amish kid gave me a free small calender and I asked him "where's the calender with the sexy Amish girls on it". He recovered well and replied"we're out of those' and apparently I was out of a good Breakfast.
(2)Felicia D.
Years before Honey's or Sabrina's ever furled their brunch-y banners, the bearded ringmaster of the Dutch Eating Place was nourishing the masses vying for a place at his double-U counter in the Reading Terminal Market. You won't find stuffed french toast or upmarket huevos rancheros here, but rather well-executed and inexpensive fundamentals of Pennsylvania homestyle food: corned beef hash, roasted turkey with gravy, handcut French fries, and warm apple dumplings gilded with heavy cream. Service by the Amish staff is soft-spoken and speedy; they have been at this for years, and it shows. For out-of-towners, this could very well be the meal they have in Philadelphia and remember for years.
(5)Lauren M.
We ate here twice on our trip to Philly, on a Friday morning we were able to snag a place at the counter pretty quickly, on Sat am it was pretty crowded so we got take away and were able to eat it at a nearby table. Service is fast, food is plenty and tasty and everything is cheap. I got OJ and an omelete, plus their special dumpling -- although they forgot to bring this so I had them take it off at the end as I was too full. Everything was good, although the potatoes weren't anything special. I got the same thing the next day, with the applie turnover, my husband got the breakfast sandwich and pancakes. Don't expect gourmet, they don't ask you what kind of bread you want as it's only white bread for example, and I think American cheese over the omelet, but regareless, it's tasty, filling and cheap. Highly recommended. Oh and they definitely go heavy on the cream for the apple dumpling, we could only have a few bites, but it was worth it.
(4)chris and rebecca k.
5 stars for the apple dumplings!!! We jut happened to pass by... And we're drawn in by the apple dumplings. SOOoooo... delicious and satisfying. Geez... We weren't even hungry. But it was that good!!
(5)pauline l.
On nom nom nom nom. Can we eat here, like, always? Holy cow this place is good. When I got there, I was intimidated by a seemingly long line, but I was seated with my odd number party within 15 minutes and had breakfast bliss in front of me in another 10. Wow. Despite being swift and efficient, our group's server was very friendly in responding to drink substitution questions. She got fresh squeezed fruit juices out to us quickly, and our food came soon afterwards. Everything was simple, yet super fresh. My pancakes were smothered in butter (score) and the turkey bacon was super satisfying. The blueberries in the pancakes tasted like they were freshly-picked. And, the server also volunteered to split our single apple dumpling into three small bowls... needless to say, the apple dumpling itself was TASTY. So awesome! I'm so happy I ate here and I only wish they were open on Sundays too!
(5)Jonah W.
I was visiting Philly and looking for a place for breakfast that wasn't a chain, and I found the DEP here on Yelp. It was only about half a mile from my hotel so I walked there. I was a little confused upon arriving, because I hadn't realized it was inside the Reading Terminal Market ... I had been expecting a stand-alone restaurant with an entrance from the street, but you have to go into the Market and wander around a little bit to find it. The seating arrangement is all counter-facing stools, and when I got there at 9a.m. it was about 80% full. The server was a young, shy Amish girl, behind the counter, who took my order politely and proficiently. I got a short stack of pancakes and two scrambled eggs; my order arrived within five minutes of placing it. The pancakes were good - not too heavy, and with a generous portion of soft butter for smearing both of them. That's a big plus in my world, because pancakes need saturating with butter, and hard, cold butter is not good for that purpose. Everything else was fine. The coffee is a little weak, but it's what I expect from diner fare, and not at all disappointing. The whole meal cost me less than $8, and I think it was a bargain. While I didn't talk with my neighbors, I did overhear a number of conversations and could tell the place was a good mix of regulars and not-so-regulars. It was a pleasant atmosphere, and it was fun to wander through the market afterward to walk off some of my breakfast. If you're not looking for some avant garde, free-range, gluten free "experience, I say you should check it out.
(4)Gene K.
Go here for breakfast and get the blueberry pancakes or French toast. Both are accompanied by a large slab of a sweet yet salty butter. Super crowded but our food came out super quick. Next time I'm in Philly I'm skipping the liberty bell and going directly here.
(5)Yen T.
Maybe I'm just used to chicken pot pie that looks like a pie. The one I got here was more like chicken noodle soup and they gave me a dinner roll with it. i was disappointed. The flavors were good - it just wasn't what I had ordered. A friend got the ruben and she said that it was one of the best rubens she has ever had. I guess if I'm ever in Philly again - I'll have to try the ruben.
(3)Sirinda S.
I'm a huge chicken pot pie fan and am always looking for new ones to try. The Dutch Eating Place's chicken pot pie isn't close to being a traditional pot pie with the flaky crust and all. Instead it looks more like a chicken dumpling stew, and it's so delicious that I don't even miss the crust. The "pot pie" is full of hearty chunks of chicken and tender dumplings. The soup is really flavorful. You can get it in 3 sizes ( a small cup, a medium size that comes with coleslaw and bread, and a large container). The only reason I got a small was because I wanted to save room for dessert. In addition to the good food, the people who work there are friendly and informative. I wish I wasn't allergic to apples because their apple dumplings look mouthwateringly delicious.
(5)Calvin H.
I have dreams about waking up to a yummy breakfast from the Dutch Eating Place. Well, maybe not, but I still think it serves up some of the best American breakfast food I've had anywhere (apple dumplings count as breakfast, right)? I took some friends who were visiting me from DC here and they absolutely loved it. The next time they came, they insisted on coming again. I happily obliged. The apple dumplings are more like mini apple pies that you can have for breakfast (if only because they're serving them at breakfast). Amazing, but you probably want to split one if you want to try the other things on the menu. The portions they serve are very generous. The second time we came, we split 2 breakfasts between the three of us (all of us big eaters) and we could barely finish. Breakfast #1: western omelet with toast and home fries. Breakfast #2: apple cinnamon French toast with turkey bacon. All very, very good. My only quibble was that the hot butter nearly melted through the styrofoam containers. Ew. :( If you're in Center City in the morning, get in the back of the long but fairly quickly moving line and get yourself some breakfast here!
(5)Christa N.
Affordable and tasty breakfast! I had the blueberry pancakes and bacon - both were very good. The counter staff was very friendly and checked in regularly. I would eat here again if I was in the area.
(4)Van H.
I like this place. Simple "sit down at a stool" small diner with pretty good food and being from the left coast has this kind of amazing "are they really Amish? and why are they here" kind of twist which I like. The food is not amazing, like many places in Philly (which has spoiled me), but it is good.
(4)Robyn H.
I've never had an apple dumpling before. Best believe I'll be returning to D.E.P. for more! Easily one of the best apple desserts I've ever tasted. Perfect apples... not too hard, just the perfect amount of sweetness and heated to perfection, topped off w/ a mound of whipped cream. Heavenly!
(5)Amanda E.
Quick (once you sit/order), affordable and damn good. Scored a seat at the bar on a busy Friday morning (looked normal). Was overjoyed to see a beautiful slab of scrapple delivered to my neighbor. Coffee served up quick; strong and piping hot. Smartly served in a to-go container. Went with the egg + scrapple platter with a small side of grits. Obviously more than necessary, but I wanted to see if they served up real, homestyle grits. And they do it right. Unlike greasy spoons in NoVa, they season the grits before serving alongside fresh butter. No salt needed. The scrapple was amazing. I would have bought an entire block if I had a cooler to store it for the drive home. Eggs perfectly cooked over medium. Franky N. attacked a ham + egg sandwich. Thin sliced ham piled on fluffy almost-scrambled egg. Wowza. Instead of cabbing to our next destination, walking was the healthy and much needed choice.
(4)Cha Cha W.
There were 2 things I really wanted to do after months of traveling through Asia. 1) Take a long hot shower and 2) scarf mashed potatoes and a slice of apple pie. This was so much better. My first time with an apple dumpling, the taste is to become what all apple dumplings in the future shall be compared to. Gooey crust, not too sweet sauce loaded with cinnamon wrapped around a whole baked apple, just right enough for me to devour whole with an extra helping of cream drizzled on top. Not the healthiest thing I've ever eaten, but I was assured, each morsel came with heaping helpings of love, love, and love. The mashed potatoes were yummy too...looking across the counter, I wish I saved room for that chicken pot pie. After months of no English, the friendly ladies at the register didn't think anything of it when it took them three tries and 5 minutes before I verbalized my order. So much kindly patience. I'll surely be back for more next time I'm passing through.
(4)Micah P.
The only thing I got at Dutch Eating Place was the Apple Dumpling, so I can't rate it at a 5 yet... but omgosh! I absolutely loved the apple dumpling! It comes fresh, hot, with some whipped cream.. and it is huge! I am the biggest fan of anything hot apple with something nice and cool, like ice cream, or whipped cream, in this case. I recommend stopping by this place to see for yourself, esp, if you are a hot apple fan like me. :)
(4)Genevieve B.
We ordered breakfast here. We just went a head and got take out as it was incredibly crowded and I wasn't going to wait just to sit in their tiny eating area. We got the blueberry pancakes, a side of scrapple an apple dumpling with heavy cream and the fresh squeezed O.J. The pancakes were great, with a big slab o'butter, though I believe the blueberries were from frozen. The scrapple must have been deep fried and it was delicious. The O.J. was very tasty as well. I had to eat the apple dumpling later, because I was so full! That also was pretty good, perhaps my only wish was that they used a more tart apple, and also I think it would go best with ice cream, so maybe next time I would get a tray of them (they had a couple round trays with 3-4 apple dumplings by the register, ready to go) to go and eat them that way! Service was very friendly which was a testament to the staff seeing how crazy busy it was.
(4)Katarina M.
Wow so good. Best breakfast I have ever had I do believe. Definitely the best breakfast in Philly. I love the Amish!!! I went for the first time a couple weeks ago with my girlfriend, and then again with my parents last weekend! So good. Take all out-of-town visitors here. With my gf: we split Cinnamon apple French toast (TO DIE FOR), blueberry pancakes (TO DIE FOR), two eggs and bacon (very good eggs and bacon!!!), and a side of homefries (they weren't our favorite...much too bland unfortunately). We also had a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice each (we're from Florida, we've had better). All in all, we were obviously stuffed, and the check? $20 plus tip. Such good prices!!! And the food is SO good. The butter...oh wow the butter. They serve their carbs with a nice big serving of farm-fresh butter and man is that butter the best butter I've EVER had. Slather it over whatever they give you, I'm telling you! Went back with my parents and it was still amazing. We had blueberry pancakes and cinnamon apple French toast again, and my dad got the omelet (I think it had tomatoes, peppers, cheese, ham, maybe one more thing, could definitely be wrong). It was a really good fresh omelet, only complaint was that the mix-ins were not at all evenly dispersed. But we polished it off just fine! Also, with my parents, got to try the ample dumpling! Split three ways, warmed up and served with whipped cream, oowee. Good stuff. It's kind of like apple pie but I don't think there's any cinnamon. Just really good, you gotta try it. Oh, and the service is great. So friendly. And the line can get pretty long, but the longest I had to wait was like 12 minutes. Ohhhh so worth it. EAT HERE. Oh, and bring CASH. Cash only.
(5)Britt W.
DO NOT GET THE CHICKEN POT PIE!!!! because it is not a chicken pot pie at all, its more of a chicken noodle soup. If i wanted chicken noodle soup I would of ordered that. BUT I DIDN'T! and i was very disappointed when I received my meal. And the soup wasn't even that great to even start to make up for it. I got pancakes too and those were better, but not like anything I haven't had before. The prices are kind of high and I don't see myself going back any time soon.
(3)Kemi A.
Am I being harsh in my rating? I dunno. Came here on a Sat for brunch. There was a line but I think I waited less than 2mins. The options are your typical breakfast options, the thing here is that it's just fresher I guess. I went with scrambled eggs, blueberry pancake, hot chocolate and scrapple. What is scrapple? beats me! I just wanted to try something new I guess. Twas okay...a tad bit salty but it complimented the sweet syrup of my pancake. I ate pretty quickly, done in line 20mins. The staff were friendly and polite. I don't think I got something here that I found SOOO out of the norm. Would I return SURE. I like the feel of it and I'm one to support a lil'buisness like this one. Next time I think I'll branch out and try other things on the menu.
(3)Dan T.
Great breakfast in the Reading Terminal Market. Very croweded.
(4)B V.
Man listen....if you love food, this is the place. They have everything! Loved the blueberry pancakes. Also had the peanut butter pudding. What??!! Delicious.
(5)LaShonda R.
I decided to take my kids here Saturday morning for a breakfast outing. Here's what we ordered: 2 Pancakes French Toast 2 Orders of Bacon (3 pieces each) Grits 1 Egg Over Easy w/ Toast 2 Lemonades (one size only) Total Cost $21.56 There was no way I was sitting on a bar stool with a 1 year old nor begging my 3 year old to keep still so he doesn't fall and crack his skull so we got our food to go and found a general seating section. Once we sat down and opened our Styrofoam containers here's what we found.... *The pancakes were large but epic in proportion? I think not. My 8 year old devoured them, alongside an order of bacon, with no problem. *The french toast comes with 3 pieces of bread. It wasn't too eggy and was cooked thoroughly. Once it comes off of the grill they generously douse it in cinnamon sugar. * My grits were a 6, obviously not seasoned at all prior to being given to me. That's fine though because they gave me about 2 tablespoons of butter and I doctored them up with salt/pepper packets near the counter. *My egg was however cooked perfectly. 5 stars here. * The bacon...meh. They put both orders in one container and honestly it was more like bacon bits than bacon slices. It was hard for me to share out pieces because everything was so broken up. 1 or 2 pieces were pure fat so I had to toss them. It's also LADEN with salt. I'll give D.E.P. 3 stars for the breakfast. The french toast was by far the best part of the order but they didn't serve anything that I couldn't make at my own house at equal or better quality. I'll give it a 3 because nothing really turned me off but nothing wowed me either. Service was quick and friendly.
(3)Lauryn Z.
When I first tried Dutch Eating Place about a year ago, it was a crazy busy day at Reading Terminal Market and there was no way we were going to get a seat anytime soon, so we chose to order breakfast to go. I ordered two eggs and toast, my boyfriend ordered the pancakes. Before long, they called our name and handed us two styrofoam boxes of food. We made our way to a cramped empty table in the market seating area and proceeded to have our breakfast. I wasn't really impressed - maybe it had something to do with the over-easy egg in the styrofoam container that just didn't sit too well with me. We returned about 7 or 8 months later and got a seat this time- what a difference this made! Dutch Eating Place is about having the complete Amish breakfast experience. The friendly service, the home-cooked food, the farm fresh ingredients...Both times I've been back, my eggs have been cooked perfectly, and the home-fries browned with just the right amount of crisp. My boyfriend most recently ordered the turkey burger with fries...the preparation was very simple, however all ingredients used were fresh and the burger was very tasty as well. Lastly, the prices are very reasonable. This is the kind of place you can rely on for a good simple breakfast. Its on my list for sure- worth the wait to get a seat.
(4)Helena K.
Hot damn, the Amish know how to cook up some breakfast! I breakfasted here twice on a recent business trip to Philly and will continue to dream about it long after I've gone. It's fast, delicious, and inexpensive as all get out. Day one: apple cinnamon French toast and, on the side, butter so fresh it could've been scooped right out of the churn. Maple syrup so good, I could just die. And coffee, sweet coffee. For $10 I bought the greatest t-shirt I have ever owned: "Start Your Day the Amish Way" written around a drawing of a massive stack of pancakes, a pat of butter on top, syrup cascading down. I plan to, from this day forward, live my life by this directive. Day two: the woman who took my order asked, "weren't you here yesterday?" and I sheepishly admitted that I just can't get enough. She smiled non-judgmentally, completely understood. I ordered a hot apple dumpling with heavy cream. I didn't even feel fat after I ate it. I watched a young woman slather butter all over a huge griddle of turkey bacon; the butter hissed and melted and, I tell you, that's the only time I didn't turn my head away from watching meat being cooked and I've been a vegetarian for nearly twenty years. I still haven't been here for dinner. I really want to try their mashed potatoes I hear so much about.
(5)Kerrie T.
I walked in just after 9am on a Thursday morning. It was crowded, but I was able to grab a seat right away. The incredibly pleasant counter woman took my order right away. I ordered some fresh squeezed OJ and a shortstack of blueberry pancakes wtih a side of bacon. HOT DAMN! The food and juice came up quickly and it was all crazy good. The best pancakes I've ever had, hands down. There was a great compliment of blueberries. The pancakes were fluffy and delicious. Bacon was good, nice big pieces. The fresh squeezed orange juice was actually freshly squeezed. It was sooooo good. I didn't order a coffee as it looked to be sort of generic and I am a coffee snob. I was able to get my fix at another place within the market. I can't wait to go back and try the apple dumplings!
(5)Norwin E.
One of my favorite spots at Reading. Home-made, wholesome food. the turkey sandwich smothered in gravy is just ridiculous and good. Their apple dumplings are also really good too. And this was where I had scrapple for the very first time--not bad! I like how it's a diner-esque place in the middle of a marketplace. seats are usually filled, but there's a high turnover rate. Gotta go here if you love or never had food made by Amish. Beware it's cash only and closed on Sundays
(5)Jared G.
Imagine a foggy walk through Reading Terminal on an early rainy Saturday afternoon. Even with dark shades the fluorescent lights are too bright. You need grease. You need coffee. You need it now. The Dutch Eating Place will hook you up. There's nothing fancy about this refreshingly simple lunch counter. They serve breakfast til 3pm. Their sticky buns are phenomenal with raisins and walnuts. A heaping pile of home fries and omelet-y goodness will arrive with lightning speed, and you will be able to hide in the openness of anonymous tourism.
(5)Jessica R.
Dutch Eating Place is the best of all worlds - delicious, cheap, fast and super friendly service! I had one of the breakfast specials - apple cinnamon french toast with turkey bacon and orange juice. The orange juice was fresh and just what I was craving. The french toast came covered in cinnamon and butter (note that they are very heavy handed with the butter, which makes it delicious, but probably not the best choice for the health conscious). I added maple syrup and enjoyed every bite of the fluffy sweetness. I thought the turkey bacon was fine, but I'm not a huge breakfast meat person so it wasn't the highlight for me. My two friends and I split an apple dumpling for "dessert." The waitress offered to divide it into three cups (what service!) and each portion came topped with the perfect amount of whipped cream. Personally, I feel an apple dumpling takes what is already a great dessert (apple pie) and makes it even better. An apple dumpling already has everything mixed together so there is no need to worry about getting the right crust to filling proportion on your fork (or having to worry about just having crust left at the end) - every bite is crust/filling/whipped cream perfection. The non-food parts of the experience were just as great as the food. As mentioned above, the service was wonderful. The girl helping us couldn't have been nicer and more genuine. Although the line seems visually endless, it moves quickly, largely aided by the super efficient service - you literally have food in front of you less than ten minutes after you sit down. The amazing thing was I didn't feel rushed at all, which is a very hard thing to achieve at a place where efficiency is key. The bill was placed very discreetly in front of me and the server didn't ask me if I wanted my plate cleared until it was very obvious that I was done. 5 stars all around!
(5)Anna M.
I've only ever had their blueberry pancakes and bacon and I am completely hooked on their pancakes! It is the fluffiest, most delicious pancake i've ever tried. Service is great as well. I'm excited to try more.
(4)Kaitlin L.
Breakfast (more specifically, brunch) has become quite the fancy event in the past few years: mimosas, stuffed french toast, 3-4 different specials.. When you're craving just a down right delicious breakfast without all the fuss, Dutch Eating Place is exactly what you're looking for. Chicken and Waffles, amazing Blueberry Pancakes, scrapple and breakfast sandwiches are well executed and heavy on the salt, butter, and in the words of Carla Hall, heart. There is some serious love (and cholesterol) in their dishes. So if you haven't ventured to this side of Reading Terminal, make it a point to do so. If there is a line (and there will be a line) be patient, it will be worth your time!
(5)Steven T.
Tried a variety of breakfast dishes including the pancakes and while the food was good is was nothing fantastic or out of this world. There was a small line, that moved quickly, service was fast and efficient, food delivered almost immediately, plain looking with no frills. Food 3 Service 4.5 Value 5+ Atmosphere (I like it ) 5 Total 4.375 Bottom Line: Go there for good value, decent food, and too say that you have been, not for some sort of food nirvana.
(4)Joyce T.
Best mashed potatoes EVER!!!
(5)Michael G.
Each time I visit Reading Terminal Market, I feel like I need a tour guide to the food choices. There is always a nice small line at this place so I decided to check it out for brunch one afternoon. Dutch Eating Place has an amazing menu of food that will rock your world. They have plenty of breakfast choices if you choose, or if you are looking for more of a lunch type meal they have that too. I had the "Thanksgiving Plate" type meal... Something about roast turkey if I remember correctly. It was essentially an open faced turkey sandwich with crandberry on the side and on two pieces of bread served next to mashed potatoes. I was a little disappointed that the cranberry was in a small plastic container and I didn't actually open it, I was looking for cranberry sauce like American Thanksgiving.... No can do. Oh well. The turkey was delicious, cooked perfectly with delish gravy. I didn't love the mashed potatoes...they were a little runney for me, but they tasted just fine. The fresh squeezed OJ also was amazing. Don't miss the chance to enjoy the freshness.... Excellent choice for lunch in Reading Terminal Market! Come back ya'll ya hear?
(4)Sam A.
apple dumplings with heavy cream- and the girls are nice.
(5)Heather B.
Delicious blueberry pancakes, and turkey bacon so scrumptous it tastes like ham. I mean that in the very best way. Also, it's fast and cheap! Even waiting to snag seats at the bar stools on a Saturday morning didn't take long. I'd eat here again, definitely. But next time I'll request the pancakes sans butter slab.
(4)Todd M.
Believe the hype, Dutch Eating Place is about as good as it gets for a diner. Read all the Yelp reviews and I have to say ; Bacon- awesome Eggs over medium- set whites with bright orangeish yolks, obviously fried in butter - awesome Hash browns- these could use some work, i do want crispness, but definitely about 3 x the portion size that was served to me at Down Home Diner across the Market and at Little Petes Coffee- manageable Boss's Egg/Bacon/Cheese sandwich- large large, reminding me of my own cooking Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice - very nice for a non coastal town APPLE DUMPLING- APPLE DUMPLING!!!!!! As one reviewer put it, put that heavy cream on there you wusses! Sooo good. My boss said it reminded him of meals back in Virginia, melt in your mouth crust and you definitely could taste the real butter and cream and sugar, not corn syrup. On a side note, for those of you who can eat the whole thing of that apple dumpling, you amaze me! We couldn't finish the one we had and ended up having to be rolled over to the convention center. Definitely will be re-visited if we find our back to Philly.
(4)John P.
Check your michelin stars at the door, This is simple and to the point comfort food at it's finest ran by some lovely Amish people. I had the apple-cinnamon french toast(omg), bacon, and eggs and was in heaven until the last crumb on my plate. 5 stars is within the context of other breakfast places.
(5)Karen C.
I don't know much about the Pennsylvania Dutch but they do two things absolutely great: butter and maple syrup. Located in Reading Terminal, the Dutch Eating Place in the Dutch Corner serves breakfast and lunch items. I had the blueberry pancakes, with fresh blueberries already in the batter. The chef scoops the batter from a humongous bucket onto the hot griddle and forms two large circles. The pancakes have a huge circumference, respectively but what the pancakes have in circumference, they lose in fluffiness, unfortunately. But when you smother the pancakes with butter and maple syrup, you just begin shoveling the heavenly combination into your mouth anyway. I've also had the burger on another occasion because I missed the cutoff for breakfast. It was a lot smaller than I thought it would be, especially in comparison to the bigger-than-your-face pancakes. It wasn't particularly great - it just tasted like a burger you make at home for yourself. The fries are shoestring and also not particularly special, but you can tell they are fresh. In the end, no trip to Reading would be complete without a stop at the Pennsylvania Dutch corner.
(4)Christine R.
Returned to Reading Terminal Market to bring my one friend who had never been to Philadelphia. He's a giant lover of food (foodie if you will) so I knew our first stop would be the market. We got into the city early, so we wanted something breakfasty. He was a bit overwhelmed when we were strolling the stalls, but I had done some reconnaissance work before hand and bookmarked Dutch Eating Place for a cheap and filling breakfast. There was a line to sit, so we decided just to do take out and go to the empty tables nearby and eat there. The counter service is really friendly and will take your order down to the word and ask you all the variations to which your order might be subject to (ex- heavy cream or whipped cream for your hot apple dumpling- more on that in a bit). We ordered two bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches , grapefruit juice, orange juice, and of course- one of their famous hot apple dumplings which was opted for with whipped cream. Our food came out really quickly and though it's crowded in the little alley/aisle way you can finagle your way to getting your food and all you need for meal without any issue. They also bag everything up for you. the breakfast sandwiches were thick and delicious, stuffed with eggs and bacon and delightfully cheesy. The apple dumpling (our whipped cream melted by the time we got to it, so if you can I would suggest eating first, then maybe sending someone over to get one with fresh whipped cream on top- if you can!) and it was amazing! the apple was so-so but the dumpling with the caramel and cream? delicious and rich. Best of all, our meal was 15.00. Be sure to get your ticket validated if you parked in the lot across the street.
(4)Linz J.
Pah. I guess the fact that I don't eat bread makes me miss all the hub-bub. I ate their eggs, and they tasted like when I cook eggs in Pam Olive Oil. Ate their potatoes, and, well, I make those better, too. They were just potatoes, not really seasoned. I needed a lot of ketchup. On the other hand, the sausage was really good. It was no little wimpy breakfast sausage most places are prone to serving. It was reminiscent of what those creepy, processed, box-meat wish they tasted like. Oh, and the coffee tasted like mud. To give credit, some of the pancakes and sandwhiches and other bread-heavy items looked like crowd pleasers. But nothing I'll come back to!
(2)David M.
It's hard for me to hang out in the Reading Terminal Market cause I get all confused and become completely indecisive cause there are like 100 places that are mad crazy radical awesome in there dude man bro, oh my gosh my head exploded 3 times last weekend, clean up in aisle 5, holy crow I love it. ANYWAY.... There is always a long line at the Dutch Eating Place and I always say "next time, next time". Well guess what? This past weekend was finally NEXT TIME. And I got your basic cheeseburger and fries. And it ruled. It had special Amish fairy dust sprinkled on it. Dear DEP, Thanks for some slam bangin' high quality food, Dave
(5)Art Q.
It was like one of those dreams -- the ones where you show up to a very public place or event naked, but with pancakes. Let me explain. I went to Dutch Eating Place this morning, purchased the finest pancakes ever made available to me, and then I walked away without maple syrup and back to my hotel room. By the time I realized what I had done, I was too far away in the misty rain blanketing the city and too ashamed at my oversight to go back. There I was in my hotel room, pancakes naked of their traditional covering save for a small pool of butter, and still, still they were delicious. Nevermind the egg over easy and sausage which were both also amazing; these pancakes are the real deal. Do I wish syrup was invited to the party? Sure. I believe anything can be made better with the addition of some maple syrup (except foods that already have some other sauce -- and even then you can make some cases), but I am glad that I didn't go the other route and defile these pancakes with anything but the best syrup possible, which is undoubtedly what was in those containers to my left at the register.
(5)Jill A.
Apparently, according to Thee Wise Ones (Yelpers!), I'm missing out on the breakfast at Dutch Eating Place. I'll be sure to put that on my to-try list, stat. But honestly, who needs breakfast when you can have the best mashed potatoes EVER?! Oh man, they are a big cupful of Amish love. The potatoes are on the smooth side, consistency-wise, and the gravy is so flavorful and delicious. If ever I'm in the mood for some down-home, hearty and inexpensive comfort food, it's really hard to resist the lure of this place. Goodness, it's just OH SO GOOD. I wish those lovely Amish ladies would tell me their deepest, darkest secrets: not whatever scandalous activities they did on Rumspringa, but their recipe(s) for perfect mashed 'taters and gravy. Yup.
(4)Erica S.
I am not Amish, but I am from rural PA, and this food is the stuff of my childhood. Hot sandwiches covered in gravy, mashed 'taters, delicious hearty soups, and DUMPLINGS. Just really good home cookin.' The service is fast and always super pleasant, the food just reminds me of my grandma. The customers are this place are always varied and diverse. Get a seat at the counter and fill up. You can't beat the prices, either. (FYI: These dudes even hung up a Steelers banner during the super bowl.) I love them. You can't get more unpretentious than this. I mean, come on, they're called "Dutch Eating Place."
(5)Christine R.
i had takeout and it was all good. i feel like to get the real experience i need to dine in.
(4)Jennie C.
Very very disappointed. I stood in line one weekend morning for the blueberry pancakes, they were cooked with ridiculous amount of butter, and then topped with another mound of butter. The result? A greasy, cloyingly sweet mess that should not be on anyone's brunch list. Will never return.
(1)Eliza M.
I love the Amish and boy do they make a great breakfast! On a Saturday morning Dutch Eating Place was busy. There were lines to sit down and lines to get food "to go." While waiting for our food, I watched the guy making the gigantic blueberry pancakes - yum! Things moved quickly because workers were busting a move (they're the Amish! They can build a house in like a day!). The Western omelette was delicious--you could really taste the fresh ingredients. Hashbrowns and toast (with real butter) were a nice compliment to the omelette. I would have loved to come here on Sunday, too, but they were closed. Located in the lovely Reading Terminal Market.
(5)Monti Josh W.
My Eggs were undercooked and gooey. The ham in the western omelet was lunch meet. The apple dumpling they are famous for was undercooked and gross. It wasn't even cooked by their kitchen. It was some premade crap that they poured half and half over. I am pretty sure everyone in the kitchen was 10 years old. That sh*t is illegal. It looked like someone had a million kids and mommy made them work in the kitchen and dress up in Amish peasant dresses.
(1)Rochelle R.
I was cruising the Reading Terminal for some good breakfast. I didn't consult Yelp, so again, I just looked for a place with the biggest crowds. That's how I found the Dutch Eating Place. It was cool to see this Amish business. I orded the blueburry short stack and over-easy egg. I took one bite of the pancake and was impressed. It was a very good pancake. Very moist and scrumptious. It was awesome to get this experience in Philly. I will definitely come back to try the scrapple when I come back to Philly.
(4)Mark W.
The best, the best breakfast I have ever had! Two cups of farm fresh milk, and apple and cinnamin french toast, amazing! Fresh butter, fresh maple syrup, ate at the counter next to a police officer. If you are ever in Philly, GO! P.S. Went back at lunch for the apple dumplings, just as good!
(5)Matt E.
3.5 based on my meal I had but overall the place would have to be a 4. This is a great big counter(roughly the shape of an M from what I remember) in the Reading Terminal Market, in the corner by the Amish bakery. The portions are huge and the hospitality is great. The food is ok but nothing amazing. I got an open faced turkey sandwich and the turkey was pretty dry and the gravy was pretty gross, it was somewhat translucent, gelatinous, and lumpy. They definitely made up for it with their apple dumpling. You HAVE to come here for this apple dumpling with the fresh cream. It's absolutely the tastiest thing I ate in Philly besides the Amish pretzel a couple rows down at Miller's Twists. So I'm not sure about the Amish's cooking skills but they are magicians with their baking, absolute perfection.
(4)Krifka S.
Fun, local flavor. We brought some out of town visitors here and they loved it.A couple of people eating even moved around so we could get 5 bar stools together (all seats are at bar stools), but soon after we arrived, the line started forming. Everything ordered was really good and home-style (butter, butter, butter)-pancakes, hash and even the scrambled eggs were good and the prices fair. Get the apple dumpling!
(4)Georgie S.
Although I am not in the neighborhood too often, whenever I do find my self in Reading Terminal Market around any time that could be construed as breakfast I will ALWAYS stop and eat here. As they have your basic breakfast/lunch food items, it's not their original menu that makes them stand out. It's the amazing quality of ingredients they use that puts them on top. In my family whenever we go out for breakfast, we all order and egg dish and share an order of something sweet (pancakes, french toast, etc.). The eggs here taste like they came right from the farm and the butter you get with the pancakes is like someone is in the back churning the butter right there! Although I am not a huge fan of the bar stool style of seating, they turn every seat over so fast that the line never takes that long. It's better than being exposed to the elements waiting an hour for table at a restaurant which would cost you twice as much. Extra bonus is after you have brunch you can do some grocery shopping in the market and have some great produce for home!
(5)Chiara I.
My new go-to breakfast place for my outta-towner friends. I usually find myself getting their special, especially their apple french toast with bacon and fresh squeezed orange juice. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. There is something to be said about fresh, home-made meals. Their bacon is more like a sweet slab of meat smoked to goodness. I even tried my friends tuna melt thinking it would be watevs.... I don't know how they made it so scrumptious, but I redefined tuna melt for me. Thank you Amish for broadening my California horizons.
(5)Steve W.
The Dutch Eating place is kinda amazing. A comfy counter space, amazing food, and of course PA dutch charm. I tried the beef BBQ sandwich and corn and chicken chowder both of which were incredible. I'll be back for sure to try out the breakfast!
(4)Rob Z.
Took me a while to get around to eating here due to its hours and the vast array of breakfast and brunch options in Philadelphia. There are a lot of places that have better ambience, do more interesting breakfast type foods, etc. However, I think for pure straightforward breakfast food this may have been the best I have had here. Eggs were super fresh and perfectly cooked. Scrapple was delicious - crunchy on the outside and pleasantly mushy on the inside. And I had an apple dumpling with it which was super. Can't really be much worse for you than having pancakes or a waffle can it? Frou frou bruncheries are great and all, but we all just need a good uncomplicated breakfast now and then.
(4)Y H.
I don't really get the hype. This is a cute little spot with counter seating in the Reading Terminal Market. The breakfast food is pretty average. I got the blueberry pancakes. They were large and flat, and a bit too oily. Could have used a few more blueberries. The turkey sausage is cut and pan fried. Tasty but again pretty oily. The coffee is weak coffee. Prices are okay. I paid about $9 for breakfast.
(3)Timber W.
I think I may have ordered the wrong thing here, especially seeing how everyone else loves this place. I got a tuna melt, which was pretty ordinary. The fries that came with it were swimming in grease, and they tasted undercooked. The lemonade was great, though! My friend ordered the blueberry pancakes and said they were tasty. If I return to Philadelphia, I'll inevitably stop back by the Market and possibly the Dutch Eating Place. I'll just have to avert my eyes from the large slab of butter placed on the pancakes so I can bring myself to order them next time!
(3)Vivian V.
A delicious, fast, Philadelphia cultural experience. If you're at #Construct, sneak out and try it. I disagree with the reviewers who suggest getting the food to go: I enjoyed watching the no-nonsense staff work the lunch crowd. I had the chicken pot pie, which my server had the good sense to warn me wasn't a pie with crust, more like a stew with noodles. Came with a zingy slaw and a soft roll that was great for sopping up the gravy. The noodles were sweet and chewy, a good contrast with the slightly salty stew. At my buddy's behest, I saved room for shoo-fly pie. If you're not familiar with this dish, do try it sometime, though perhaps not at the expense of the apple dumpling everyone is raving about. It's a molasses pie with a crumbly top crust, served with either heavy cream or whipped cream. I didn't like the top part so much, but loved the molasses part, which reminds me of pecan pie without the pecans. I had the whipped cream, but I think the heavy cream would have gone better with the texture. I didn't dare try to steal my buddy's, though!
(4)Sarah D.
My mom makes fantastic chicken and waffles. I had been looking for a place in the city that serves the Pennsylvania dutch style of this dish - not the fried chicken and waffles most people are used to seeing. When I heard about Dutch Eating Place I knew I had to go. It took me a year to finally get there on a week they were serving their version of this dish. You pay nine bucks and get a styrofoam container with a waffle and chicken gravy, corn, and mashed potatoes. Sides first: pretty good. I'm critical about mashed potatoes, but these were smooth and creamy. The one thing they were lacking was some gravy, though I imagine you could always ask for this. The corn was corn, nothing special. The main attraction: good. Made slightly differently than the family recipe. Here you get a waffle smothered in a thick chicken gravy, which has bits of chicken and onion throughout. No slices or pieces of tender chicken breast - like I'm used to. The gravy was flavorful and creamy. It was good. Would I eat it again? Absofruitly. Is it better than my mom's? Well, is anything ever better than mom's?
(4)Thanh L.
You can't beat how fresh the food is here. The chicken is good, apple dumplings good, cinnamon rolls good, even the juice is good! Finding a seat is hard so just grab your food to go and sit at one of the tables set up in the middle of the market and enjoy!
(4)Barry L.
The apple dumpling is amazing! The breakfast is decent, but the homefries were alittle off. The potato's had no taste.
(4)Anthony O.
I was told this was the best no hassle breakfast in Philly and Wow is it good. You sit down at a 50's style diner bar and you order rubbing elbows with strangers. Within 10 minutes of ordering they bring out huge, wholesome portions of home style breakfast food. The coffee is pretty good as well, and its a great way to start a day on less than 7 hours of sleep. I couldn't recommend this more if you are in the area.
(5)Chris M.
Love this joint. Homemade, food from scratch. Prices are cheap, food is great. Its comfort food at its best. Big Turkey dinners, Huge sandwiches and great breakfasts. Gets crowded at lunchtime, so get there early. Its a giant lunch/breakfast counter, no tables. First come, first serve. Most ppl will move down a spot to help you fit your party. The more of you there are, the harder it will be to get seats together, the only downside. Its in the Dutch, Amish area of the Reading Terminal Market. Think its only open Wed-Sunday. (Check RTM website). The selection if great, their Apple Fritters are great. Go hungry.
(5)Jayvie C.
This breakfast the way you should have it if you're spending a day in Philly on foot, sightseeing. Located in one corner of the Reading Terminal, Dutch Eating Place serves up awesome pancakes, sweet fresh butter and scrapple cooked the way it's supposed to be: with a crispy crust and not greasy at all. Make sure you leave room for the apple dumpling, which is big enough to share between two people, especially if having a full breakfast. Seating at the location itself is cramped, so get your food to go and sit yourself in one of the many dining areas in the Terminal.
(5)Sam A.
We enjoyed every part of this breakfast. Blueberry pancakes were soooo good. French toast tasty. The bacon is the best. My turkey bacon was thick and awesome. OJ fresh but needs pulp. Pancake size humongous be aware.
(5)Felicia K.
Located in the middle of a bustling indoor market (you won't be able to see the place from outside), it has a lively, bustling atmosphere. On a Saturday morning we waited a little while, but like everyone else said, the line moves quickly. I had the blueberry pancakes with turkey bacon special (5.99 including a cup of coffee); those were literally some of the best pancakes I have ever had in my life. Boyfriend and I split one of their apple dumplings... so incredibly good. Super friendly, fast service. Good prices, but pretty sure they're cash only.
(4)Matt S.
This hearty endorsement is for breakfast only.* The mega-buttered blueberry pancakes may be my favorite thing to eat in all of Philadelphia. I love the griddled taste of course, but the texture of the pancakes what really sets them apart -- they are just rapturously good. If you get the breakfast special combo, they throw in two more things that everybody loves: bacon and coffee -- all for just a few bucks. I have to say that their bacon is a little strange, but still tasty (it is still bacon, after all). Don't get discouraged by the lines; whether you want to sit at the counter or grab something from the takeout line, they keep things moving pretty quickly. They are closed on Sundays and also on some weekdays and they stop serving breakfast after a certain time (not sure exactly when). *I was a little too late for breakfast one day and so, thinking that the lunches would be of similar quality to their breakfasts, I gave them a try. Sadly, the lunches are pretty ho-hum. So I would consider Dutch Eating Place to be a "breakfast only" kind of joint, and am treating it as such for the purposes of this review.
(5)Kellie C. M.
This menu changes very rarely. This ain't the point. Comfort food, baby, comfort food. Jon and I eat here at least once a week. Ham and bean soup, turkey dinners, sloppy Joe sandwiches. The owner holds court daily, coordinating plates and ushering tentative, clueless people into seats, which open frequently, but get snapped up fast. Its quite the crowd dance. Sloppy Joe's are our favorite here. Food comes in seconds. People watching, not only here, but at the whole Reading Terminal Market, is phenomenal. Shop afterward. Recharge for the city streets. But whatever you do, remember one simple rule if you're a tourist or visiting the Dutch Eating Place for the first time: SIT YOUR ASS DOWN! When there's a seat. Grab it. This is PHILADELPHIA. We have no time to coddle you.
(3)Chris S.
I ordered the pancakes and turkey bacon there one saturday morning and let me tell you, this place is amazing. You can tell everything was made from scratch. The butter that comes with the pancakes were obviously recently churned. The pancakes are the best I have had in recent memory. They were very fluffy and moist on the inside. Most of the time they come out dry or slightly dry but this place was on point! The bacon was the heartest couple slices of turkey bacon I have ever seen. It all tasted very fresh! The place is very cheap too!
(5)Cherie C.
A good place to bring out-of-town guests when visiting the market. I took a guest there to try shoo fly pie. Both of us realized we don't like it, but it was still a good experience. You don't find scrapple or shoo fly pie in many other farmers' markets! Breakfast is fresh and cheap!
(4)Krista A.
It's now open five days per week, yay! So, I give it five stars. You get everything you can dream of in a wholesome, old-fashioned diner. I'm sure they even make their own butter. The pancakes are my favorite. I dream about the apple dumplings. Everything is delicious. You definitely have to wait in line for 5-10 minutes on Saturdays mornings, fyi. This is a place I'd miss if I lived somewhere else.
(5)Dynomutt F.
Late breakfast here on the first morning of the visit to Philly. Late because I stood in line forever. I won't say that it was worth the wait, because honestly, is any restaurant worth such a delay? But breakfast was quite tasty. Pancakes are huge. Not fluffy, but still great. My western omelet needed more butter, more cheese, more peppers and more ham, but it was still satisfying, and with a side of scrapple, all was right in the universe, if only briefly. One suggestion: "fresh-squeezed" does not mean that your OJ should be room temperature (which, for Reading Terminal market, is about 90 degrees). Wish I had tried an apple dumpling, but the Children of the Corn were rushing me to make way for others in line and it slipped my mind. Not that I really blame them, though, because if I had to deal with such rude regular customers every day, I'd probably want to move them along quickly, too. At least they get a fair number of non-locals coming through who don't belittle them to their faces and who actually leave tips, unlike all of the locals around us that morning. Overall, 6/10.
(3)Dennis L.
My sister in law told me their breakfast is really good, but I got there late and ate lunch at the dutch eating place. I had the chicken pot pie and it was ok, the cole slaw was pretty good. The apply dumplngs are definitely the star of this place. You can get whipped cream or heavy cream. I got the heavy cream and it was so damn good.
(4)Erik s.
cheap and fast and an average breakfast...honey still rules in my book but the apple/cinnamon french toast and pancakes are decent ... it is hit and miss with the lunch ..pot pie seems to be their claim to fame its K ... and the burger/fries is good but their turkey special was disgusting... first of all why would a "homestyle" eatery use canned cranberry sauce and wonder bread (also cheeze wiz on sub par chili dog too)?.... but worst of all was their white gravy- it tasted like cornstarch mixed w/ flour and water and looked like that gooey stuff that covers a newborn baby.. i also have a theory that fake amish work here...just a hunch i have no proof but you heard it here first. What gives them an extra star is their apple dumplings, which is a ball of sugary happiness.
(3)Rita M.
You absolutely have to come here for breakfast. Hands down best breakfast I have ever had in my life. Those pancakes are amazing, with fresh delicious butter and some damn tasty syrup. Plus, the fresh orange juice is delicious. So you get stuffed, and then buy some apple dumplings to take home. Doesn't get any better, really.The Amish know how to cook, that's for sure.
(5)John R.
VERY DISAPPOINTED - I have had breakfast there before and it has always been great. I had lunch there on 11/17 and it was SO disappointing. I ordered chicken pot pie - it came as chicken soup, no gravy - broth instead, no pastry crust and only THREE tiny pieces of shreded chicken. The roll tasted like it came from a pack you would get at the supermarket and the cole slaw was average. They gave me a fork and knife to eat the chicken pot pie with. The waitress was less than helpful - seemed like she was doing me a favor to acknowledge my presence.
(1)S P.
One of the best places to eat breakfast/lunch in Philly, under $10! I've been going here for over ten years and the food has only gotten better....this is where I come to get my scrapple fix, absolutely delicious...friendly staff...big portions...open faced sandwiches, pancakes, french toast, omlettes, all great....and don't leave without ordering a dumpling to go.
(5)Dallas T.
Good sit-down-at-the-bar comfort food fast. Only open W-Sat.
(4)Michael O.
Very friendly, reasonably priced, and very good. My first time trying scrapple!
(4)Jenn W.
Love , love this spot, located inside Reading Term. Market, stools, wait for seating , but OMG! Best breakfast, combos, includes beverage, for usually $5.99--$8.00. Can't beat "em!! The Amish do it right.My brother got the apple dumpling once, wow, Very tasty!! Haven't been going quite awhile, been trying other brunch spots, but meaning to go back there. So fresh-the ingredients. The best!! Service is attentive & quick , too.
(5)Jenny L.
I just came here with my boyfriend yesterday after trying a couple of times before. Once we came when it was closed on a sunday :( and once when breakfast was over. Other times it was way too crowded to wait. Yesterday we came when it opened, at 8am! There were people there, but a line didn't form until about 15 mins after we arrived. My bf got the breakfast special, 2 huge blueberry pancakes, 2 strips of turkey bacon, and coffee. His turkey bacon looked like slices of spam fried (of course the texture wasn't spammy). I got the Western omelette which came with toast. The omelette was a lot bigger than I thought. The ham in it was basically just shaved deli meat that they didn't chop up and just put in the middle. I didn't mind .. it also had sliced tomatoes, onions and green peppers. Definitely worth the money. I couldn't finish it so good thing my bf was there to help me! I also got chocolate milk which was really thick chocolate milk. Anyway it was definitely a good hearty, breakfast. We're planning to try the apple dumpling next time because we were too full to get it this time. the apple dumpling is really good with whipped cream. I had it once and it was amazing, the second time, no so much. probably because i got heavy cream instead.. Blueberry pancakes are always a win, and apple french toast may be my next favorite. So much more to try from this place!!!
(4)Oski B.
Came to RTM on a Wednesday at noon during my lunch break from jury duty. Their sign implies that they served breakfast all day (as well as patrons eating the daily special of blueberry pancakes), but was told when I sat down that breakfast service had just ended. The turkey sandwich w mashed potatoes and gravy was both fine and filling, but it was still a disappointment not to be able to eat breakfast at noon.
(3)John B.
Food was great. Server was extremely nice and efficient. Staff did an outstanding job of managing a crowd, and getting people in and out. Would go back this a.m. if they were open Sun..
(5)Brianna C.
Right now I am bumming through life as a bike messenger so my hang out spot is the Reading Terminal Market. I look forward to the most delicious breakfast I will have all week on Wednesdays. I don't variate too much and stick with the apple french toast with turkey bacon. Skip the coffee, its weak get a cup from old city coffee around the corner first, and get the fresh squeezed oj. No breakfast place in the city comes close to it. The service is always prompt and polite especially on weekdays. On Saturdays there is typically a wait and they are not open on Sundays. I occasionally stop by for lunch but haven't dove too far into the menu. I try to leave room for one of the delicious apple dumplings though. You can smell them from a mile away!
(5)Jason M.
I recommend the ham loaf it's seasoned with love and served with a side of nostalgia.
(4)Sta t.
Delicious and affordable. The special was blueberry pancakes, turkey bacon, and coffee for $5.99. Pancakes were great and the turkey bacon was even better. I don't really know how to describe the turkey bacon but it's nothing like what you buy in the store. It's thicker, tastier, and I want more of it. It's difficult to get a seat, but you can just order from the counter and then take your food to one of the open seating areas in Reading Terminal Market.
(5)Wes N.
Ignore the uninformed rantings and misconceptions about the Amish. Health nuts won't enjoy this place (or Philadelphia for that matter) so I suggest opening your mind, ordering something you've never heard of, and letting yourself simply enjoy a heavy, hearty meal and a uniquely local cuisine and culture. The scrapple, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich is amazing, and obviously the apple dumpling is a must.
(5)Adolfo W.
This place had pretty decent food and portions.
(4)B B.
I keep getting breakfast sandwiches here and I have been happy with all of them. The price is not bad for the quality and the ability of the sandwich to fill you up without being too much. They have a selection of hot sauces on the side, which help to make those mornings that I purchase a sandwich that much better.
(4)Chris P.
The blueberry pancakes were so good, and quite massive! I haven't had sausage links that good since I was a kid. It was a reminder of, "this is what sausage is supposed to taste like."
(5)Lisa S.
The only explanation I have for how such simple food can taste so good is that it is plucked from the farm on the day that they serve it. Their simple burgers and reubens are better than most in the city. If you want something more healthy, the chicken and dumplings are perfect on a cold day. The home made lemonade is also delicious and the curved diner-counter set up makes it perfect for solo or group dining.
(5)Annie C.
Although the menu is simple, the seating is counter only, and it made my hair smell like grease, I really love this place. First thing we noticed at around 9:30 AM on a Saturday, the waiters and waitresses are super efficient! The food is fast and the line for a seat goes quickly. Our section's waitress was also super friendly and patient with answering questions about scrapple fundamentals and drink substitutions. Second, the food was fresh and well-made! My grapefruit juice tasted exactly like biting into a grapefruit, and the food was in front of us before I took a third sip. My eggs were perfectly done. It's not hard to cook eggs over easy, but much more expensive places often get it wrong - too well-done or the whites sometimes still jiggle - not very sexy. Mine here were perfectly done. And how was the scrapple? It was great. Crisp on the outside reminiscent of bacon, soft on the inside, like a heavy mashed potato. Spiced very well. The waitress told me she liked to eat it with maple syrup, and that really took it up a level! We ended our brunch with a 1/3 each of their apple dumpling with whipped cream. The warm and flaky apple pie like chunk made the whipped cream foam in delight. It might be the best apple dessert ever. This is definitely a must try for anyone in the area, and you'll definitely be rubbing elbows with the locals. (My next seat neighbor told me to get the scrapple fried hard, which I will try next time). For less than $7.50 for food and fresh juice, this place is a gem in so many ways.
(5)kathy t.
recommend: -hot apple dumpling w/ heavy cream (that now comes in a little pitcher and you can douse your dumpling and arteries in glorious cholesterol) -lemonade and fresh squeezed OJ note that: -the chicken pot pie is closer to chicken w/ dumplings as there is no crust, rather there are doughy bits mixed into the creamy chicken stew -there is a takeout window on the side by the aisle and the service is relatively fast -pancakes are ~8" diameter -the barbequed beef sandwich is almost like chipped beef with bbq sauce (+/- depending on what you expect. I'm not a fan and would rather go to Dinic's for a sandwich.) -only counter top seating so a little difficult for groups to chat
(3)Bianca L.
I think a perfect Saturday morning in Philly starts with breakfast at the Dutch Eating Place. I've been for lunch a few times, but whenever I'm craving blueberry pancakes, I find myself sitting on a bar stool here. I also usually coerce my husband into getting eggs with toast and scrapple so I can scam off of him. Add a cup of fresh squeezed OJ and I'm in heaven. I'm not a fan of turkey with gravy & biscuits or chicken pot pie, but these are definitely crowd favorites at the Dutch Eating Place. We've had lunch here too (the tuna melt is yum!) but often find ourselves elsewhere in the Market if wanting non-breakfast. The food is straightforward and wholesome and service is always terrific. I find that if you go with any more than 3 people, they'll do their best to accommodate you but you will definitely have to wait in line a little longer. Oh, and if you have room for the awesome apple dumpling afterwards, get it either with the whole cream they offer or ask if they'll mind if you run to bassett's for a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream to melt on top....yum...
(5)bret s.
Very fun to have the "amish" making your food. I'm a bit skeptical because I did see them using a microwave in the back, and I'm not quite sure the toast I had was made on a farm. But for the experience it's worth the price, and that apple dumpling was yummy.
(4)Isaac H.
Quite delicious. Very reasonable prices for good fresh cooking. I ate a BBQ Pork sandwich with fries and it was very good and only about $6 and change.
(5)A. B.
down home Amish cooking, with very friendly service to top it. Must go on any Philly visit, especially for breakfast for a very authentic Philly experience
(5)Scott L.
This review is based only on the apple dumpling. I had no idea what to expect. Upon eating this dumpling I found it to be the singular, best apple dessert that I have ever eaten, perhaps the greatest dessert ever. It's unbelievably perfect in every respect. I just lowered my stars to 4 since I had lunch. A sloppy joe. It wasn't bad but nothing great. I think I would come here just for the apple dumpling.
(4)Tyson G.
Great spot inside the Reading Terminal Market. The people are super nice despite how busy they are and the setting makes you feel right at home. I had an omelette and it was tasty and not super oily. The people next to me had some sort of blueberry pancake or something and they were raving out it. If you are in the area and want a good b'fast for not that much money, check it out.
(5)Francisco F.
Is this the equivalent of white soul food? I had a turkey sandwich , with mashed potatoes, which was drenched in gravy. Yes, it was delicious. My wife had the BBQ beef sandwich with french fries. Yummo. I wanted to have it all. Even though it was around 2pm they were making blueberry pancakes. I almost jumped on that bandwagon. I wanted to eat all my meals here during my stay here in Philly. A must go to if you are in Philadelphia.
(4)Debbie Chiou S.
the apple dumpling tastes like a cinnamon bun with apples inside. they're pre-made though, then microwaved, i think. it was ok when piled with a mound of whip cream.
(3)Nicole R.
Appalling use of child labor aside, the Amish (Mennonites?) at the Dutch Eating Place are friendly and make good streudel. A hungry Reading Terminal-goer can get a decent breakfast for $4 including eggs, bread and breakfast meat. I also enjoyed the chicken pot pie which did not come in pie form but rather a delicious mess on a plate. The juice is fresh squeezed, the eggs are farm fresh but the bread sucks. It's pretty much Wonder bread, which does absolutely nothing for me. Overall, though, it is a good place for a quick morning meal.
(3)Brent S.
Breakfast counter that reminds me of old NJ diners. My roommate, Mel and I went for breakfast Saturday morning, about 10:30am I think. The line was already about 12 deep when we got there. Amazing how many folks are willing to wait for simple breakfast fare! We, like everyone else, decided it was even more work to go somewhere else so we waited it out. They hustle in and out well. It's a pretty well-oiled machine. We were seated in less than 20 minutes. The food..... -The coffee was good. Fresh. A little weak for my taste but nothing wrong with it. -The orange juice was fresh squeezed and a decent sized portion. -My roommate had blueberry pancakes, turkey sausage, 2 scrambled eggs. He said all were great. It did take a little bit to get syrup and he said his pancakes weren't very hot to begin with. -Mel had a scrapple and egg sandwich on whole wheat. It was out of this world! I could eat this every morning. -I ordered the apple french toast special. I think I got regular french toast. I didn't see or taste any apple. It came with turkey bacon. It was good but can I just have regular bacon cooked crispy somewhere? It was so thick it tasted more like ham than bacon. -We shared an order of home fried potatoes. They were typical griddle fried potatoes. They were fine. ----Breakfast for the three of us was $29.00 All in all, the food was very good but I didn't have the life changing experience i so often read about . I'd go back anytime, but I'm not making this my go to breakfast spot. It's a three star place for me but the scrapple was sooooo good it gets an extra star!
(4)Laur T.
After all the hype about apple dumpling, I had to come by to try it for myself. I am a fan or apple pies and the likes so had no problem with my order of apple dumpling (after I had just had a 1/2 of DiNic's roast pork). I guess I wasn't familiar with apple dumplings. I initially thought it was a nomanclature for apple pie but boy was I wrong. It was really kinda a mix between an apple pie and a cinnamon bun (the way it was created). The apple sauce was on the outside of the dumpling and was just fantastic! I did ask for a little whipped cream just for the fun of it but I think next time I will pass on it. Lesson learnt: if you don't like whipped cream, you're still not going to like it even if that's the way the locals have their dumplings (with cream!)
(4)Brendan S.
Amazing blueberry pancakes. Just watch out for the scrapple.
(5)Jeff E.
What's not to like...everything here is good. Personal favorites is the open faced turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes. Get the apple dumpling. Breakfast is to die for....loved this place the first time I went, and continue to love it now. Spend $540 for me, my wife and daughter to go here from DC on Amtrak. Perhaps they have a self help group?
(5)Veronica M.
Came early (8AM) on a Saturday morning, right when the market opened. The market was pretty empty, except this place, which already had every barstool filled up with patrons. I got the blueberry pancakes and turkey bacon, which came with coffee, and an apple dumpling. Pancakes were burned, but the parts that weren't were very good. Turkey bacon was fine. The apple dumpling that everyone raves about earns its praise in the smell, but the flavor wasn't so great. I had asked for it to be heated but it wasn't. Poured the heavy cream over it, and dug in.. only to find the pie crust was underbaked. I ate most of it anyway, because I'm not one to throw out a $3 apple, but I didn't think it was as divine as everyone claims.
(3)Terry C.
Do you like greasy breakfast? Do you love turkey sausage or bacon, eggs, and home fries? How about blueberry buckwheat pancakes? Apple dumplings? If you said yes to any or all of these questions, then the Dutch Eating Place is perfect for you! Breakfast and take home apple dumplings are amazing! Two summers ago, my partner was addicted to the apple dumplings, and it seemed like our fridge always had a 4 pack of dumplings! They're like little doughy pillows of heaven!
(5)Jenny G.
This place reminds me of my grandma and all the goodies she cooks for the family. It's homemade stick-to-your-ribs kind of food. An apple dumpling with heavy cream is a must have treat, especially on a cold day.
(4)Gina R.
I love the Dutch Eating Place. I always seem to gravitate here when the Dutch Corner is open, because of the home cooked feel of the food. The Chicken Pot Pie is wonderful along with the sweet tea that tastes just like the kind my mom used to make. By far the best part of the Dutch Eating Place is the Corn Nuggets. Go here soon and often for very yummy inexpensive food!
(5)Warren A.
The apple dumplings make a great lunch. Period.
(4)John M.
The best way to find this place in the RTM is to go where the line is...This place boasts some of the best breakfast in the area. The food is homemade, and the service is rushed, yet pleasant. Before you leave you must get the apple dumpling! Tasty and light on your wallet, not your stomach...yum! One more thing, don't forget to stop by the counter next door and get some fresh homemade baked goods to go. This place is always on my list when we go to the RTM.
(5)Frank P.
The best breakfast you can get in the Delaware Valley. The western omelet is like no other you've had at any restaurant. Huge, fluffy eggs with fresh tomatoes, peppers and other delicious ingredients. The bacon is thick, crispy, not greasy. Unbelievably delicious hash browns. Incredible blueberry pancakes - light, fluffy and of course with real blueberries. Don't expect a fancy tablecloth dining experience. You're on plastic tables/chairs in the hustle-bustle of the Reading Terminal Market. But, that adds to the charm. I can't wait to go back, though my arteries probably can.
(5)Mitch G.
I never leave town without returning promptly to the sensibility of a "home cooked" meal with my Mennonite friends here in the Reading Terminal Market. I find that I really miss the entire experience of having "Junior" ( one of the older gentlemen hosting the venue) sit you down and ensuring you get prompt no nonsense service. I have found that if you want to chat a bit with your hosts, it is a bit hard because the place is very busy. But the service is nonetheless polite. All ages of the Amish family are seen at various times helping out and I love it! Everyone plays a role in the delivery of the finest scrapple anywhere in town, freshes eggs, most blueberry filled pancakes, and best sweetly squeezed grapefruit juice! I do not even want to mention the apple dumplings that I seem to never have room for but always take away with me! This place is my comfort food jaunt. If I worked in town, I would be here weekly sitting at the counter for something! I actually relish having jury duty because I will be in proximate to be able to get there for lunch! Their fresh turkey sandwich is spectacular and generous even if the bread is not freshly baked ( my fellow critc observes). Honestly folks, for price, quality of food, and general unique Philly experiences...you must stop by and tell Junior, I sent you! Ask about all the work that they are doing to help out down south with post hurricane relief. They have been giving free labour to the folks in Mississippi and Louisiana! If you are looking for a more high-handed experience, this is not for you. You should instead get a secretly placed order to go to eat in the privacy of your own fabulous kitchen!
(5)Reena H.
An excellent place for breakfast, and has not failed yet. The service is very good and the food is delicious! My favorite dish thus far is the apple french toast w/ turkey bacon. Cannot go wrong! For drinks, I must say the orange juice is one of the best Ive had...soo fresh!. Also, the pancakes are excellent. For dessert, the apple dumplings are very good. I do wish they were open on Sundays and served breakfast all day!
(5)Angela K.
4.5 stars.. downgraded because of the wait/cramped barstool seating which can make enjoying these delightful items a little more awkward. I love breakfast food! yum.. The apple dumpling is AMAZING!!
(4)Kris K.
Absolutely fabulous. Grew up going here, and now its always a stop when I'm driving to Philly to visit family in the area. Cheap, delicious homemade food and great before doing some hardcore physical labor. Food the Amish way is a win in my book. Must-haves: Blueberry pancakes and turkey bacon Apple dumpling and cream Hot turkey open-faced sandwich Grilled sticky buns ...basically everything... My husband tried a scrapple and egg sandwich and had never seen a 1-inch thick piece of that stuff. I haven't either. Consuming that he reached his scrapple quota for the next two years.
(5)Christina S.
I came at 8:30am on a Thursday and the dining area was full but there were only 2 or 3 people on the take away line. I don't have to tell you how good it is because there's like a thousand reviews on here for the apple dumpling but if you're like me and you don't like crowds or waiting in line get there at 8 when they open and sit and eat it at the counter. I took mine back to my hotel room which was only a block away and it lost some of the heat. I thought I would get another one on my way out of town but l completely forgot the Amish don't work on Sunday so half of the market was shut down!
(5)Rad B.
Went here this morning for breakfast and holy cow! we got there at 8 am and there was already a huge crowd. Many props to the owner for keeping this place running super smoothly. We were seated in 10 minutes at their bar (which is pretty cool! you get forced to talk to people). As an out of towner I was pleasantly surprised by how friendly everyone was. We ordered scrambled eggs, sausage, and french toast. +1 for the food arriving in 5 mins. We ordered fresh orange juice which was rather yummy and the food was decent (not fantastic but fresh). Definitely want to go back here to try the apple dumplings! Bottomline: friendly people, quick service and breakfast = winner!
(4)Kim L.
Besides the fact that I adore the Reading Terminal Market, the Dutch Eating Place is a-ok eats. Cost conscious big breakfasts, friendly service..take a seat, enjoy the diner feel and a homey meal..oh and of course, try the apple dumpling!
(4)Alison O.
Yum! A solid brunch for $20 for two! We both ordered specials-I had the creamed chicken (essentially pot pie filling) over waffles served with mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, and coleslaw ($7.99) and he had the burger, hand cut fries and homemade lemonade ($6.99). My only complaint was that my food could have been warmer and waffle could have been crisper, but everything was tasty and HOMEMADE! My mashed still had chunks of potato and lemonade was made with lemons, sugar, and water! Also ordered the apple dumpling to eat later in the day and it was great. We only waited 15-20 minutes and it was a Saturday at 11 during the holidays. The waitress was very sweet and and I didn't mind being elbow to elbow with my neighbor- it's part of the charm. This might be my new favorite brunch spot, too bad it's closed on Sundays.
(4)Daniel H.
I had an omelette with rye toast and also tried the apple dumpling. It was all great. Incredibly fast service and fresh, delicious food. Now I understand that this place is essentially a breakfast counter and I am not trying to change what they are or suggest that there isn't a place for that in the food service market. After all, they probably make a killing. But I just need to mention that I felt somewhat uncomfortable eating under these circumstances literally inches from strangers. It might just be my personality. If you aren't prepared to brush knees and elbows while you eat, then you are in for some good food.
(4)Erica M.
I cannot believe how long it has been since I went to the Dutch Eating Place...and now I realize how much I missed it! Although I have almost always gotten the pancakes in the past (they are absolutely incredible), I decided to go with an egg white and turkey bacon sandwich today. DELICIOUS! Their food is incredible, service is quick, and the price is just right. We got 2 omelets, my egg sandwich, an order of home fries, and 2 coffees for $20 + tip. Keep in mind that this place is closed on Sundays and you may have to wait for a seat, especially if you go on a Saturday. I can't wait to go back again ASAP!
(5)Dennis Y.
Man it is all true. Simple breakfast menu with wholesome ingredients straight from the farm. Like ham and cheese omelet with white cheese and I thought I heard an oink somewhere. Friendly and prompt. No Amish mafia shakedowns going on here, haha! Delicious, but I will have to double up on my simvastatin.
(4)Jimmy V.
I went here with my girlfriend and were quite happy that we only waited a few minutes to be seated as others have said this place gets quite busy. Between the two of us, we split the blueberry pancakes and the eggs with scrapple and home fries. I can't tell you exactly what scrapple is made of but it kind of has the texture of stuffing with a crispy exterior. It didn't look very appetizing as it appears to be a very burnt piece of toast but it wasn't too bad. The pancakes had whole blueberries which was a plus but were a bit dry for my taste. We also got the apple dumplings and that was the highlight of the meal. Overall, it's a good place to get food given what you get for the money as its pretty cheap but saying that this place is outstanding would be a bit of a stretch.
(3)A S.
Scrunched on the side next to Beiler's Bakery, this place is small. Went for breakfast Sat 8/22 at about 9:30 am with a line of 7 before us. The line kept forming. The wait staff was WELL trained, speedy, and affable which helps the wait of about 15 min. We read here about the apple dumpling, and we got one to share among four--WOW, worth it. Our breakfast fare was great, not particularly a "breakfast-fusion" place, as it was not intended to be, but straight forward great breakfast food with people who can cook. Yum!
(5)Andrea J.
I have to tell you, I haven't seen such large pancakes in a while! And I didn't even order pancakes!! LOL! They looked awesome, as did the apple dumplings. Unfortunately, I went the healthy route and got eggs, toast and turkey bacon. I was surprised at the amount and quality of the turkey bacon! Big, thick slices. This place is no joke.
(4)Sundi P.
Amazing and the lines are so long five minutes after Reading Terminal Market opens. I had the Apple Cinnamon French toast which came with bacon and my husband had the pancakes which also came with bacon. My husband said his pancakes were very fluffy. The French toast was yummy!!
(5)Charles S.
The best breakfast with the friendliest service at a very cheap price! I ate until I was stuffed and was very happy with everything.
(5)Neha S.
Just one word - 'wow'! If u haven't been here, u haven't actually seen Philly! The reading terminal market is a small paradise for food lovers in the heart of the city. And the Dutch eating place is the ultimate heaven in it. We went on a weekend, so the place was pretty jam packed and there was a a bit of waiting at the eatery. After 15 mins we were given a place in their open seating area which was pretty straight yet interesting. The staff at the place is mostly Amish and thus very humble. We ordered vegetable omelette, toasts, Turkey sausage and egg on kaisar roll along with a glass of fresh orange juice and a coffee. Everything was pretty delicious, simple and comforting. But the thing that blew our socks off was their warm apple dumpling. It was clearly the best apple pie I have ever had and I am so glad I had it! A must visit place...
(5)Noelia F.
Delish homemade comfort style food. The chicken pot pie was wonderful as was the apple dumpling.
(5)Chris M.
Its great food here and ive eaten something 2 days in a row. Massive Rueben and fries with leminade dat 1 and blueberry pancakes day 2. The meat in the rueben was super lean à nd the kraut on it was the best. Lemonade was over the top sweet but it worked well with the sammy. Pancakes were huge and fat swimming in butter. I do mean swimming! The only let down was the syrup. Dont go expecting a seat or if you do be prepared to wait. Avoid the rushes if you can.
(4)Rita D.
Visited on a Saturday morning around 8:45 - my husband and I probably waited roughly 15-20 minutes to get a spot. We had the blueberry pancakes, turkey bacon, grilled sweet roll, and scrapple. Blueberry pancakes: good, but not cooked all the way through, so they were a little dough-y. Turkey bacon: the best turkey bacon I've had Grilled sweet roll with pecans: also tasty - couldn't finish the whole thing! Scrapple: I ordered this since I was in Philly and the kind waitress said it was something to try... but I took about two bites and called it a day. Not my cup of tea. I'd say if the wait is under 15 minutes, give it a try. If not, there are other options.
(3)Mitch E.
This place gives me a warm, weird feeling in my heart. It's not love. It's my arteries clogging up with deliciousness. Maybe some love. Came here solo on a Saturday morning around 10, and the line had already formed. Didn't wait long. It seemed waves of people would get up at once. Maybe a 15 minute wait. It's worth it. Sat down near the back corner where it's less hectic with the crowds walking by. Could be a little annoying with people walking by starring at your food while you're trying to eat. After a big week of eating, and a wedding later that day, I couldn't eat too much. So I only got a bacon egg & cheese and they beloved apple dumpling. In all seriousness though it was the right move. People's plates are huge here. I was sitting next to three people while I ate. All of which got the pancakes or one of the breakfast dishes. None of them finished. Granted, they are not me, but for all three not to finish it means the place provides serious portions. The bacon egg & cheese is the right size if you want to get something else, and you're not splitting your meal. It's not small, but rather a good sized sandwich. I got mine on their fresh made kaiser roll. It was good stuff. And now for everyone's favorite, THE APPLE DUMPLING. Is the hype real? Yes, very much so. Not a fan of cream, so I opted for it naked. I wanted to get all nasty with it. The only request I made was for it to be extra hot. Oh baby! Now I kept reading these reviews, claiming that it's really big (I swear I'm not trying to sexualize this review, it just seems that way), but I devoured this baby like it was nothing. Piece of cake. The service is wonderful. They are always smiling, despite working at 10 am on a Saturday. The manager came by and checked up on me. The people next to me started a conversation with me. Probably because they felt bad for me being all by myself, that and my hideous face. If you're visiting Philadelphia, make sure you get yourself here for some breakfast.
(5)Susan C.
Yes yes and yes please. Inside the Reading Terminal Market, this place is a freaking gem. Came here for breakfast and they were super busy with a takeout line and full seating. Western omelet was great. Comes with toast that you can enjoy their homemade strawberry jam with. That jam... Is addictive. Perfect. Pancakes are great too. So good you barely need syrup. Bacon was so good. Real bacon. Fresh orange juice. I don't think you could go wrong with anything here.
(5)Cici H.
This place is way cool. I love markets that offer food of all sorts in one place. We were seeking breakfast surfing the abundance of options. We decided on The Dutch Eating Place and ordered 2 orders of hot cakes and a side of breakfast potatoes. Boy, that was a mistake as we could have shared one serving between the 2 of us. Those cakes were HUGE!!!! Not exaggerating the hugeness. Those pancakes were so warm, fluffy, lite and good. The potatoes were okay, nothing fancy. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the Reading Terminal Market and will definitely return during my next visit to Philly.
(5)Shannon C.
Hands down the best blueberry pancakes I have ever eaten. Highly recommend the scrapple breakfast sandwich if you have a hearty appetite and a taste for scrapple, a salty meat sausage patty. The sandwich is served on delicious bread with melted cheese. Ridiculously huge portions that would feed a family. Loved every bite!!! Served by a cute Dutch Amish family.
(5)Nando F.
Start your day the Amish way! This is the saying around here, plus you'll see it hanging up on a shirt. The Amish never fail, nor do they joke around when it comes to food. Portions are ginormous, the quality of the dishes always have that fresh taste to it, plus the cost is ridiculously cheap. I don't get it , the quality and quantity they serve to the customer for that price, it feels like you are robbing them. I will tell you this my fellow Yelpers, with the portions that these guys serve per plate , I now know how the Amish can build a barn in a day. As we were sitting at the counter they have these little jars of deliciousness along the counter just waiting for you. What is this you wonder? I'll tell you , this is their homemade strawberry jam with nice pieces of strawberries mixed in for you to spread on your toast or even pacakes. We ordered some coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice that they bring from back home. Simply the best orange juice I have had so far, the best I say! Lets get this party started with the all important first meal of the day! Breakfast~ Blueberry Pancakes~ 3 ginormous fluffly blueberry filled bad boys that was simply delicious. Even amounts of blueberries per pancake is what you'll enjoy, not little specks of blueberries either. I also went with scrambled eggs and a side of sasuage and a few pieces of bacon with homefries. Now mind you this was my first time ordering so I never knew of their portion size. Clearly safe to say I brought food back with me that morning, but now I know. I ask you when you order bacon or sausage you are expecting little links and some skimpy bacon. Dutch Eating Place, well they do not believe in that skimpy little stuff they will feed you. The bacon, a nice thick cut, and the sausage link they serve you is huge. It is one link basically cut in half, which you could cut in half and it still will be to big. My partner in crime went with a Western Omelet, that was busting out where the egg could no longer hold things together. His dish must have weighed about 3 lbs in total weight. The omelet stuffed with tomatoes, ham, cheese, onions, and so forth was in his masterpiece. This was a meal he could not finish also, but he did do some pretty good damage to this. These guys are always packed , with a waiting line that would scare anyone off. If you are in line, stay in line, they do a great job of getting you in fed, and on your way. Our server was Angela who is a great waitress by the way. Angela will give you her best insights on whats the top sellers that people have enjoyed. Pretty much she is on point making sure you are fully accommodated. Dutch Eating Place is a must vist for everyone to enjoy. This is another gem you'll experience at Reading Terminal Market.
(4)Dan W.
The food here will not disappoint! Good price and fairly big portions to always fill you up. I usually get takeout which takes only abt 5-10min to get your food. Highly recommend their turkey melt special (comes with home made French fries and home made lemonade) - all for just 8-9 dollars!!! Their apple dumplings are good but in my opinion too sweet to really enjoy it - recommend sharing it with at least 1-2 other ppl since it is some heavy stuff. Otherwise great overall homemade food with fast service and good prices!
(4)Nivedita B.
There are moments where I wish I could eat an Amish breakfast every day, especially when I begrudgingly "dig into" my steel cut oatmeal every morning. The vessels around my heart should definitely thank me later. Blueberry pancakes: ginormous. fluffy. loaded with fresh berries. I tried to be a good girl and get the butter on the side. But let's be real I put giant pats of the stuff all over everything. Turkey bacon: unlike any grocery store turkey bacon you will ever find. These bad boys are thick and tasty. Freshly squeezed orange juice: delightful My server was extremely friendly and attentive. I came alone and could barely get halfway through my pancakes (and I can pack it in). I wanted to try their apple dumplings so badly but the buttons on my jeans would have probably popped had I attempted the feat. Alas, next time.
(4)Suji K.
The apple dumpling may be one of the ultimates in casal comfort food. Yes, it really is that good. Also had some pretty good turkey bacon, here.
(4)Brian S.
10 Hints for Enjoying the Dutch Eating Place: 1. Go for breakfast. 2. Get there early because it WILL be crowded. Especially if there is a convention in town or even worse if it's during the Auto Show or the Flower Show. The market opens at 8 AM so you want to be in line waiting to get in. 3. Don't go on a Sunday, a Monday, on December 26th (an Amish holiday), or any other holiday when the Reading Terminal Market is closed because the Dutch Eating Place is closed and you will go hungry. 4. Sit at the counter. Is there a line? Be patient because it moves quickly. Don't do takeout because you don't want to eat on styrofoam with plastic utensils. 5. Order the pancakes. Trust me. I eat them on a weekly basis. They are generally massive and fluffy. They come in regular or blueberry but sometimes they have special ones like strawberry, chocolate chip, banana, or pumpkin ones. Just ask your pleasant Amish server. All of the pancakes are very good. Hint: you may want to order them "dry" if you are averse to having them served with a large pat of Amish butter on them. You can order the butter on the side and it will be served in a separate container. 6. Order a side dish like bacon (order it crispy) or turkey bacon (if you are feeling healthful and are trying to counteract what you will do to your body eating the pancakes. The home fries are good too and they have two types of sausage you can order. From out of town? Order the scrapple. What is it? Don't ask...just enjoy. it. You can eat it with ketchup or syrup. 7. Dig in! 8. Still hungry? No way? (see #9) 9. Did I mention that the apple dumplings are really good here too? 10. Enjoy! Just don't step on a scale for a few days!
(5)Brian M.
Portions are massive, the food fresh if not heavy and prices cheap. Might just be the best scrapple on earth. And the best butter. Healthy? No. Exciting? No. A great example of this sort of food. You betcha!
(4)Tammy L.
Breakfast is my favorite meal, and I didn't want to miss it, so on day two of my Philly trip, I headed to the Dutch Eating Place. Located inside the Reading Terminal Market, this food shop offers blueberry and choco chip pancakes, as well as chicken pot pie and other hearty meals for lunch. The shop is set up like a diner, and when I arrived, there were already lots of people chowing down on breakfast! Since I was planning on having Tommy DiNic's that same day... I was a bit weary of ordering blueberry pancakes (which they are known for), but I did anyway! It was a bit of a mistake in a way that the serving was just a bit too much for me, but they sure were delicious! As delicious as pancakes can get anyway, even though I'm not the biggest fan of pancakes in general. I guess I decided to be a little adventurous in my food choices on this trip (ie. Franklin Fountain) - eating foods that aren't my favorite and all. The blueberry pancakes were fluffy and fresh, and very (overly) filling. Not being the biggest bacon eater either, I thought the turkey bacon was actually pretty good, flavorful and not completely fatty. Overall, the food, place, and service are all decent. My suggestion for anyone looking to try more variety in the market, definitely share one order.
(4)Ann K.
First off- amazing staff! They really know how to juggle such a crowd. Please remember to bring cash for a tip- you can not add it onto a credit card charge. Second, the food. Not a bad thing to say! Hearty portions, fresh ingredients, fast service, ... Love! Will be back for more & more!
(5)Tunaidi A.
Great place for breakfast! Things to note: * There are two lines -- one for take out and one for seating. Make sure you know which line you're in. Waits can be long, but not terrible. * Seating -- don't come with more than 4 people. 2 is probably the best number. * Service -- quick and easy. They've organized themselves pretty effectively, with two bars encircling the staff space so that they can easily bring orders out to patrons. * Best things to get -- fresh squeezed orange juice, fried apple dumpling, and bacon. * Overrated, but good nonetheless -- apple french toast and blueberry pancakes.
(4)Bethany E.
Visiting Philadelphia for the first time. We asked the concierge where to dine for breakfast. Without hesitation he said the Dutch Eating Place! It's located in the Reading Terminal Market. Many of the places in here are run by the Amish community. With only being in town for a weekend, we were here 3 times. We loved it that much. The sticky bun with pecans... Yum. The ham and cheese omelet... Delicious. Blueberry pancakes... Delectable. Turkey BLT... Love it. Everything we devoured was great! Service here is impeccable. They are the most polite and attentive. Anything you needed was brought out so quickly. There was a constant line for take out and their seats were always filled. With wonderful food and service, you can't go wrong!
(5)Michelle T.
I was in Philly for a conference and Dutch Eating Place was very first meal inside the Market. I spent about 20 minutes getting lost inside the Market before finally deciding on sitting down at the "bar" area to have a sandwich at Dutch Eating Place. The service was very prompt and nice - my waitress was very polite. Everyone was either "Sir" or "Ma'am", which you don't get much in NYC. She was very quick in serving everyone - the kitchen was super fast too! I had the Super Turkey Melt, which was really tasty. If you get the meal, it comes with a drink and fries. A LOT of fries. I didn't end up finishing all my fries - it's practically impossible to eat all of it on your own. But it is a great deal for the price!
(4)Lindsey G.
Yum! We came here from the high reviews. Breakfast was delicious and but we came on a busy day so the wait for a seat was a little longer. This is not a great place for groups as you sit on a long table and it's hard to find many seats together. We were really disappointed with the limited hours and days they were open. We really wanted to try a Dutch apple dumpling but didn't get back when they were open :(
(4)Michael W.
I read about it before visiting. I went there on arrival, but the place was packed on a Sat with no space and a line waiting. So....I opted for the next best thing, grab an apple dumpling to go! I read about choice of whip cream or fresh cream. If you take fresh you get a little plastic cup of cream with lid. You can say both so you get some of each. A word of caution, whipped cream, and they use the spray can, doesn't last. So by the time you get wherever your going you wont see anything left but white liquid running around and probably running in your bag too as the container is just a fold over Styrofoam. So opt for whipped only if your lucky enough to get a seat to eat it then and there! They are also closed on SUN and MON. I think most or all of the Dutch business in the Reading Terminal Market is closed SUN and many prob MON too. I wish I can tell you more but the seating area is small and the demand is big. The dumpling was good! They have a daily chalkboard posted, and also have menus on another wall that are permanent. Photos posted. Had I been able to actually get a seat and eat there, I might have given it a 5 star but if I couldn't get the opportunity to eat more than the apple dumpling, I best leave it at 4.
(4)Farha A.
Apple dumpling with heavy cream was the perfection combination of sweet, tart, soft and crispy in all the right places. We devoured it within minutes. Solid PA Dutch dish. The place itself is just a stall in Reading Terminal Market, squished and not much room if it's a busy day. Perfect way to end an eating spree in the market.
(4)A A.
Had the French toast special in Tuesday. Then I decided to sit down and eat it, so glad I did. It was hot and warm and when I spooned some strawberry jam on there...Baaam! Awesome-sauce! But it wasn't over. I got that Dutch Apple goodness with cream and went beyond heaven. Can I just melt here?
(5)Kimberly S.
As the founder of the Yelp Haute Dumpling Club, it is safe to say I've had my fair share of dumplings in my lifetime. Living in the Washington, DC area most of the dumplings I have consumed are of the Asian variety so when I was in Philly I was excited to try the stuffed breads of the Pennsylvania Dutch and the Polish. I had an hour to kill at Reading Terminal so I pulled up my trusty Yelp app to lead me to the best of the best in this crowded market. Dutch Eating Place immediately popped up on my radar. While many people were waxing poetic about their scrapple breakfast, I was just one tiny Asian girl with a mission to compact as much food from as many different stands into my stomach in a limited time, so I had to narrow down my choices to one and the apple dumpling was the winning entree! Yes, I said entree. It is listed as a dessert but this "dumpling" is not the cute tiny dumplings I am used to seeing back home. This dumpling is bigger than my big, round, moon face. When I ordered, the cashier asked me if I wanted heavy cream or whipped cream on it. I had no idea why anyone would pour heavy cream on top of a pastry so I went with the whipped cream. It came out hot and steamy in a styrofoam container. I opened it up and it literally looked like one half of a whipped cream bikini...it was that big y'all. I thanked the Lord for my opportunity to join the Apple Dumpling Gang and dug in. Turns out an apple dumpling consists of one whole cinnamon apple baked into a giant crust. It was delicious! But way too much for one person to consume. I took three more bites and to the trash it went. Totally worth the $3 or so, but please for heaven's sake...BRING A FRIEND...MAYBE THREE. This dumpling is not for the faint hearted.
(4)Ivy C.
Pancakes were sooo gooood! So was the sausage even though I had my doubts about it at first because it's not your typical sausage links or patties but trust that it is delicious. Oh gosh and that JAM! Agh it was like crack! It was divine, sublime and oh so mine! I'm salivating just thinking about it.
(5)Nick S.
Good food. Made fresh. No empty seats for breakfast. I had daily special Carmel banana pancakes with turkey bacon and coffee for $7.50 it was good turkey bacon just average.
(4)Eddie C.
The food was delicious! The pancakes were huge and they were great. The sausage was huge but it was the best sausage ever! Fresh squeezed orange juice. Their jam was awesome! I will forever remember my meals here. The only thing that sucks is that space is limited at the counter. I wish this place existed in Los Angeles .
(5)Scott D.
Fantastic breakfast served by friendly people. Got here around 1030am and it was quite crowded with people waiting but as a single I was able to sit right down. I ordered the short stack(two huge pancakes), a side of bacon (excellent thick cut) and fresh squeezed OJ. Loved it all.
(4)Josh P.
The hot apple dumpling with heavy cream is the best sweet breakfast around. Absolutely delicious. Wish I was in town longer to try more of the menu, but they get five stars for the dumpling alone.
(5)D M.
My grandpa was Pennsylvania Dutch, so I've had my eye on this place for a while. However, to be totally honest, usually the line is very long and I'm in that part of RTM to get a decadent doughnut from Beiler's and the thought of getting any other food doesn't cross my mind. A recent trip with friends from out of town gave me a chance to finally try it out. Just as a general hint, Saturdays in January are a lot slower than other times of year. The menu included all the PA Dutch classics- scrapple, shoo fly pie, ruebens ect. I went a bit off the beaten path and tried out the chicken pot pie, which was amazing and cooked in classic homestyle fashion, but is very different than the kind you can get at most restaurants or frozen (if that's what you were expecting). Others ordered french toast and omelets- great reviews all around. The food was ready very quickly and servings were huge! My chicken pot pie came with a roll (only OK) and coleslaw, which was also just ok. The homemade strawberry jam on the counter is perfect! Of course one of the reasons the main courses seemed so big is that I was saving room for their world-famous apple dumpling with whipped cream. This is an incredible, insanely huge, delicious desert with the perfect combination of warm and light dumpling with apple and delicious spices. A special Pennsylvania treat completely worth checking out, There's a reason the dumpling is so famous- be sure to try it (ideally share it!).
(4)Paul J.
The food here is absolutely delicious. I got the blueberry pancakes with turkey sausage, eggs and bacon. Pancakes are massive and they give half a stick of butter with it. Blueberry flavor is fresh and perfectly sweet. However the sausage is argue is a little dry. And the flavor wasn't great. 4/5 My girlfriend got the Reuben sandwich. Wow. It was amazing. Best Reuben sandwich I've ever had. She also got the lemonade. This also blew me away. I'm not typically a fan of lemonade because it's usually too sweet or too tart. This lemonade I could drink all day. Perfectly sweet and tart. Most amazing lemonade ever. 5/5
(5)Melanie N.
The breakfast food is absolutey delicious! The waitress was sweet as pie! And the hot apple dumpling is oh so worth the pilgrimage!
(5)Mike M.
Awesome belly up to the breakfast bar locale inside of a good market. Excellent service. Great prices for downtown.
(5)Phil D.
Went through the to-go line and got the Apple Dumpling plus an omelet. The Apple Dumpling was indeed good, whole cored apple, fluffy pastry dough, and generous amounts of whipped cream. They heated it up and it was like having a delicious apple pie in the palm of your hand. That said really a more hardcore dessert food or snack than a meal, it was sugary to the extent that I had to share it with a friend instead of finishing it on my own. The Omelet itself was nothing spectacularly, got ham and cheese and it honestly just sort of tasted like something you could get from IHop. Of course, I'm excited to try out some of the other things on their menu, particularly the blueberry pancakes or some of the weekly specials, but otherwise I would recommend grabbing an apple dumpling as a snack and aiming for a full meal elsewhere in Reading Terminal.
(3)Laura M.
After my eating spree in RTM on Tues., I was so enamored that I convinced my folks to stop here for brunch before I had to catch my train back to Pittsburgh today. Because of the type of food served and the limited hours, brunch seemed like the best way to tackle Dutch Eating Place, a required stop in RTM, so we allowed a couple of hours to brave the Sat. morning rush. When we arrived, the line was about ten people deep, but it moved quickly, so we were seated within half an hour. Once we were seated, we placed our orders: a blueberry pancake special (me), a pumpkin spice pancake special (my dad), and a french toast (my mom). They both had coffee, while I sprung for the fresh squeezed orange juice. Our orders took about 10 min. to prepare, and all of them came with a generous helping of butter, as well as turkey bacon for my dad's and my orders. These were some delicious pancakes--light yet substantial, and definitely a cut above those served at IHOP and Perkins, as even my mom admitted! I had a bite of both my mom's and my dad's orders, and they were both good--their version of pumpkin spice surprisingly flavorful and well-seasoned, in this age of bland pumpkin flavored foods. Even so, my favorite was the blueberry pancakes, which contained plenty of delicious, juicy, fresh blueberries. The juice tasted like a bright, sunny morning--the way orange juice *should* taste, but rarely does. The turkey bacon added a welcome savory note to the sweet pancakes, but was definitely better hot off the griddle--I saved some to cut the sweetness of the pancakes, but it wasn't nearly as good after it cooled. Once we'd finished the pancakes, we ordered the must-have item: the apple dumpling. Per the advice of other Yelpers, I ordered it with both whipped and heavy cream, and asked to have it warmed. Even though I'm not generally a fan of desserts involving apples, the dumpling was absolutely delicious! Even my mom, who often doesn't appreciate my foodie finds, raved about it. Drizzled lightly with heavy cream, the sweet but-not-saccharine flavors and light and crisp textures were pure apple dessert heaven! I definitely concur that Dutch Eating Place is a must-visit in RTM, esp. during breakfast hours. If/when I visit again, I'd love to try some of their comfort food lunch offerings, which look delectable, as well as the grilled sticky bun (drool). 4.5 stars.
(4)Victoria L.
TIP: There are two separate lines, one for take-out and one for sit-down. WOW, I don't think I've ever eaten pancakes as fluffy as they were here! I ordered the blueberry pancakes which were so HUGE and oh so FLUFFY with a side of 2 very large bacon pieces. My boyfriend ordered the chicken pot pie which was not as good as we were hoping it to be. The chicken pot pie was more like a chicken noodle soup with bits and pieces of the pie crust in a medium-sized container. It was pretty good, but definitely not the chicken pot pie you'd expecting. I've also heard a lot of good things about their apple dumplings! I'll have to give them a try the next time I make a stop here. Service here is really friendly! The guy behind the counter was really helpful in suggesting options for us and telling us customers' favorites. The food was also prepared pretty fast, we didn't have to wait too long after ordering from the take-out line. They seemed extremely busy and the sit-down area was also packed. But I think there was a decently fast turn-over rate, so you wouldn't have to wait too long to be seated. If you're in the mood for some good Amish breakfast food, I would recommend giving the Dutch Eating Place a try! You won't be disappointed.
(4)Kevin W.
Warning - if you eat here you'll end up smelling like food. But then again, that's not a bad thing .. and it's definitely worth your while here. The breakfast options are awesome. It's no secret why the lines get long and you'll end up waiting for quite some time if you want to grab a booth at this Amish eatery. The eggs are fab and you can never go wrong with any of the traditional breakfast options here. But the real star for me is the apple dumpling. When its served piping hot and you load up on the heavy cream (no pun intended) - it's total bliss. If you don't have the time or patience to wait for a seat, make sure to at the very least get the apple dumpling to go. You'll be glad you did. If there's one place worth eating at in Reading Market ... it's definitely this place.
(4)Amy M.
Omg the apple dumpling is DELICIOUS!!! AGAIN the Amish have perfected another dessert. The apple dumpling was brought out warm out of the oven with a delicious hot crust. It is served with heavy cream or whip and my friend chose heavy cream. Both of us excitedly grabbed two spoons and dug in. All I can say is can I have one more?!
(5)Michael D.
Wow, apple dumpling, get it. Don't think twice. I love this place. Wish they would use a cheese other than American, but everything else was fantastic. Service was fast and they were booked to the gills. I had a western omelette and an apple dumpling. The prices are incredible, order up and eat for around $8-15 with great portions. I think I will be trying their pancakes or french toast tomorrow because both looked fantastic. Thank you for the great experience!
(5)Von M.
What is not to love about a breakfast joint that serves farm-fresh eggs, Amish-made scrapple and great coffee in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Reading Terminal? One will not find experimental or cutting-edge cooking techniques here (no foams, no nitrogen-frozen goodies) but one will find terrific authentic, home-style food efficiently served with a smile. Legions of Yelpers have already detailed the merits of specific dishes (and even the farm-churned butter :-)), We have ordered a wide selection of their breakfast offerings and have always been pleased and left sated. In addition to the Dutch Eating Place's absolute merits, its relative merits include the fact that it is among a tiny number of quality breakfast places on the east side of Broad Street. After the closures of Marathon and Blue on Green, most of the remaining decent breakfast places are located in the Reading Terminal, as a Yelp search will disclose. Enjoy!
(4)Samantha M.
Delicious Amish breakfast place located in reading terminal market. We came here during a weekday morning and it was still very crowded. The sit down area was packed so we waited for a while in the take out line. However, after putting our orders in, our food didn't take very long. Service was friendly. We took our food over to a different sit down area in the market. I had the apple cinnamon french toast which was amazing. The portion wasn't anything huge but it was the perfect size for me. My fiancé had the blueberry pancakes which he also really enjoyed and the portion for his was too big to even finish. This place is great quality breakfast at a low price.
(4)Augustina G.
This place is one of the few Amish run vendors in Reading Terminal Market and is known for two things: their breakfast and the hot apple dumpling. During the weekends, or even during the week when there's an event at the convention center, expect both the takeout and seated service to have a bit of a wait, but both lines seem to move fairly quick, despite the high volume of traffic. I've had their blueberry pancake special twice and I have to say they are worth the money! It's $6.50 for two incredibly gigantic blueberry pancakes with whole blueberries inside, two stripes of turkey bacon and coffee. Don't forget the "healthy" portion of butter on the side. Unfortunately, if you want to sub out coffee for another drink, you have to pay for the drink. In my case, I got orange juice instead of coffee and ended up paying $7.99. Wasn't too thrilled about that. Then again, it's only 90 cents for great tasting OJ. The pancakes are very dense, but quite fluffy. The taste is simple, but very flavorful. Unfortunately, I have found the turkey bacon to be on the colder side than how I like it served. Their corn nuggets I would skip. I've ordered them on two separate occasions and one of the times, they were borderline burnt. They're filling, but something you can pass on. The hot apple dumpling is straight fire! Get this dessert! If you don't get this dessert, then you have failed miserably at getting probably the best item on the menu. It's like a very dense, concentrated, magnificent apple pie that you can only dream of. The best part of it is adding more fat aka heavy cream. Sometime during the winter of 2014, the store has new signage for its menu and its store name. Looks very nice! Sadly, I scanned the menu over and over and over and did not see the hot apple dumpling on it. Not to worry! You can see it in the window and it costs $3.50. It's also something that has been featured on Food Network. Back in 2012, I saw Jeff Mauro from Food Network film a segment about the hot apple dumpling... in person. He loved it, I loved it and I'm sure you would too! Still worth checking out if you're not from the area to get a taste of Lancaster County cuisine and hospitality.
(3)Danielle B.
5 stars for the apple dumpling, 4 stars for the entree my bf ordered. I only tried a few bites of my bf's turkey topped with gravy and a side of mashed potatoes. This is definitely comfort food as it warmed me right up, but it was also a really dense and rich meal. I definitely could not have eaten more than a quarter of this plate. I ordered the apple dumpling for a dessert. You are given the choice of whipped cream or heavy cream as a topping. Being the indecisive one that I am, the girl at the cashier suggested both. Why have one when you can have two? The apple dumpling was served warm. Again, with that comfort food thing. Oddly enough I don't like eating apples (something about the texture), but I like apple flavored things or baked apple goods. How does one explain the apple dumpling? It's like an apple pie because you have baked apple chunks and filling inside a crust. But it unduly surpasses the goodness of a pie that it gets to be called a dumpling. I didn't really understand the heavy cream, but then I started dipping large chunks of apple dumpling into the heavy cream. Think warm cookies dipped into milk. This is definitely one of those "must try" places in the reading terminal market. They are closed on Sunday and Monday, so plan accordingly! Come here so you can be transported to a fabulous Dutch diner.
(4)Gerard T.
Located inside of reading terminal this place was recommended by a member of hotel staff. Told me if I didn't like it they would give me my money back!! Well this place didnt disappoint. Great breakfast items and very big portions. Almost can share the breakfast with someone else. The omelets are 3/4 eggs and pretty nice in size, turkey sausage seems to be home made, and the short stack of blueberry pancakes is huge. Real butter, really nice sized blueberries and the veggies and eggs taste really fresh almost organic!! The food was delicious, service was wonderful and it didn't take long for my food to come out. The only thing is that it doesn't have many stools so I can see this place getting crowded really fast. I went on a Wednesday morning but I expect that weekends are crazy packed inside. Expect to spend between $10 - $20 for a nice hearty sized breakfast that you can share with at least two people. Credit and debit accepted. I definitely endorse this place and would go again and again.
(5)Jennifer D.
My family and I were trying to look for a breakfast/brunch place near our hotel and we found this one on Yelp. I saw that it was in Reading Terminal Market and I thought that we wouldn't get the same brunch vibe we would get from a sit-down restaurant, but this place exceeded my expectations. First off, the workers here were very heart-warming and were willing to describe any of the entrees they had. We came on a Friday around lunchtime and it was packed, but the food came out in less than 10 minutes. I got the Apple Cinnamon French Toast with the turkey bacon and it was so good and fluffy! I also got scrambled eggs as a separate order. Their orange juice is probably the best I've ever had. You can tell from the first sip that it was freshly squeezed. Everything on their menu was for a great price too, so if you're finding a place where you can get more bite for your buck, this is the place to go!
(5)Amanda C.
Went here with my fiancé. My fiancé had the Apple Cinnamon French toast special and loved it! It came with turkey bacon and fresh squeezed orange juice. I had the pancakes they were delicious but huge. You only need to order two. You also can't beat the price I believe it was 5 dollars for my pancakes and 8 dollars for the French toast special. If I'm ever back in the Philly area I will defiantly go back for breakfast!
(5)Feebee A.
OMG! This my friends is where people who enjoy a good bite go. So- lets start with the fact that this is located inside the great reading terminal. Packed with a solid amount of choices, this is hands down the best place in the entire terminal... yup, I've made such a statement. I passed by this spot as I was exploring the terminal and noticed the "people love us on yelp", so I walked back and read their menu. Compared to places in the city and within the terminal, this spot is very reasonably priced. We came here and saw that their specials were amazingly priced. We got the Ruben special and the sloppy Joe special. Both came with pickles, fries and a drink. These specials were nothing short of our expectations. Huge portions and extremely delicious. I've only been in philly for two weeks and the Ruben was probably the best thing I've had so far. I'm stuffed, happy, and full! Thanks, Dutch Eating Place!!
(5)Ann P.
This place is a must when in the terminal market. The servers are super friendly and the food is surprisingly delicious. They have daily specials. I ordered the breakfast patter and the Ruben. Let me say this is such a mouthwatering Ruben sandwich. The sandwich is salty but not overwhelming. The creamy sauce they add to the bread makes the sandwich that much more juicier. When I held the sandwich the oil from the meat, the sauce and juices from the veggies were running down the sandwich crust. It is also served with fries on the side and a cup of orange juice or coffee. The fries are so crunchy yet so thin you get the potato taste. I felt like I could eat here everyday if I could. The downside is that the lines are super long especially in the breakfast hour. so be prepared to head out early to secure a seat. You will definitely have to stand in line so grab a donut or an ice cream while you wait... (If those lines aren't as crazy, which is pretty rare considering every shop is crazy busy)
(5)Bhavika P.
Big plates less cost and polite staff!! Loved raisin French toast was so yummy!!! Veggie omlette good too liked it with rye bread. The best was the butter they use...I haven't had butter that tasty. Fresh orange juice really nice again. Will go again to try their pancakes..they looked huge and good too..
(5)Sylvia K.
I really wanted to eat breakfast at Dutch Eating Place before I left Philadelphia. Their hot apple dumpling sounded amazing. Plus I really wanted to try scrapple. Their breakfast menu sounds amazing - I really wanted to get their apple cinnamon French toast, but since I was getting the hot apple dumpling, I decided to skip it. Instead, I ordered from the egg platter section - one egg with a choice of meat (you get to pick bacon, turkey bacon, sausage, turkey sausage, scrapple, or ham). I ordered my one egg over medium and picked scrapple. The egg platters come with toast too - I can't remember if I asked for wheat or rye. And then of course, I ordered a hot apple dumpling, with whipped cream. And fresh squeezed orange juice. The one egg with scrapple and toast ended up being a lot of food. On the counter is a jar of the most amazing strawberry preserves I've ever had. The scrapple was interesting - it was a very dark brown rectangle piece. It's essentially cooked mushy pork scraps. It wasn't bad! I would eat it again. I guess it's kind of like spam, just more brown and not as dense. The hot apple dumpling was amazing. There is a whole peeled and cored apple inside the dough. It was warm and soft and cinnamony. And with the whipped cream it was amazing. One of the employees said that they bring all the food and ingredients from the farm, so that's cool that everything is fresh and homemade. The service was great - quick and very polite. This place is one of the Pennsylvania Dutch businesses in the Reading Terminal Market. It's not regularly scheduled to be open on Sundays or Mondays. You can order things to go, or eat in at the counter.
(4)Mark J.
Amish eatery in Reading Terminal. Come early the line gets long. I stopped by for a quick bite at 8am when they opened. No line, quick service. No frills here, just the basics, but it's good. Pancakes are tasty.
(4)Ken G.
For us, a visit to Philadelphia is not complete without a visit to Reading Terminal Market and breakfast at the Dutch Eating Place. This is a small luncheonette like restaurant within the market. During busy times, there are two lines, one for carryout and one for seating. If the line for seating looks long, don't despair. People move in and out pretty quickly and someone on staff is always making sure that the empty seats are quickly filled. One our latest visit I had a special of wonderfully light and delicious blueberry pancakes, wonderful turkey bacon and tea. My wife had an egg and sausage sandwich, which she enjoyed. For dessert, we shared one of their wonderful apple dumplings with heavy cream. Yum! Highly recommended! Oh, one quirk, you can pay for your meal with a credit card, but tips must be in cash.
(5)Mike C.
That Apple Dumpling really is delicious. Judging from nearly all the Yelp reviews and the big sign here proclaiming their feature on the Food Network, this insanely sweet dessert is the real reason to come here. The equally sweet Amish women working this place will welcome you to take a seat at the counter. Once you ask for an Apple Dumpling, they will ask if you want it with heavy cream or whipped cream. I don't think either is really necessary since it is so sweet already, but it is necessary to ask them to heat it up. Once you get it after those few extra minutes, it is completely worth it for the piping hot, sticky sweetness. This sugary bomb is only $3, and is tough to finish on your own given the generous size and richness of it. It's still worth it though even if you just try a few bites, which you should do, to save room for some more sweets. This is a staple of the market and a must visit at least once. I haven't tried any of the food, but the Apple Dumpling is great and the friendly Amish women make for a nice experience.
(4)Robert G.
They're known for their breakfast but their lunch/dinner dishes are good too (if you're in to country-style home cooking. I recommend the chicken and waffles (much more waffle than chicken) (which comes with mashed potatoes and chicken gravy). A heads-up: chicken and waffles are part of a set of lunch specials that rotate depending on the day. They also have great homemade fries. Just tried their breakfast (twice) and I have to say that certain things definitely live up to Dutch Eating Place's reputation. The blueberry pancakes are fantastic and huge! Unlike so many other versions, it actually has a bounty of whole blueberries inside. The turkey bacon and turkey sausage are also great. However, don't get the french toast (at least not the apple cinnamon french toast as I got) because compared to the pancakes, it is woefully small and unsatisfying. The apple dumplings are absolutely AMAZING. For just over $3 you get a great dessert (big enough for 2) that consists of warm cinnamon-sugar sauce on a soft, baked cored apple surrounded by a flaky crust. You can also elect to cover it in whipped cream or cream.
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