The service was nice, the restaurant was huge wrapped around with table tops and amazing lights. The service was good and making sure my food was hot, boxed and correct. Let's get to the food. Blackened catfish platter ($17 with tax) Catfish melts in your mouth, seasoned amazing throughout the catfish, flaky, delicious and spicy. 10/10 The sauce that came with it omg it makes the catfish 10 times better giving it a more kick and flavor. Sauce 10/10 Fries- Fries well seasoned and delicious with a kick with the onion and peppers makes them even better. Wish they were a little bit crunch on them but overall amazing fries- 9/10 Cornbread- This corn bread is soft, flaky, sweet, soft on the inside and moist. The seasoning on the cornbread is good it's a different take on cornbread and I like it. 9/10 Definitely recommend for anyone wanting any fish, chicken, breakfast or more. read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Sauce - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Talk about a slice of the south here in Philly! Becks is mmmm mmmm. Mmmm!!! Folks stop what you're doing and pull up a plate! So if you haven't been by in a while, they have expanded their seating/counter space but still are packed! But it is worth the wait! Food is slammin!!! I have eaten probably everything on their menu and have not once had a bad meal!!!! Heck their new crab fries are amazing!!! Staff are always friendly and on point. I always love this place!!! Two big thumbs up!!! read more

Great service...5 stars Portion size for price point...1 star Taste...3 stars Overall 3 stars read more

While in the city for the PA Flower Show, we made a stop at Reading Terminal Market and stumbled upon Beck's Cajun Café. Honestly, the smell alone made it impossible to walk past. Lucky for us, two seats opened up at the counter just as we got there. The service was quick and friendly, and the food was just as delicious as it smelled while walking by. Everything came out fast, hot, and full of flavor. It was the perfect little taste of Cajun in the heart of the city. It ended up being the ideal lunch spot before heading over to the Flower Show festivities. If you're walking through Reading Terminal Market and catch that amazing aroma, do yourself a favor and stop, you won't regret it. read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A Vegetarian po boy and chicken/shrimp gumbo, along with corn bread, satisfied our stomachs and taste buds on a break from the Flower Show at the convention center. Service wasn't terribly fast but that was ok - don't go if you need immediate service (or tell the waiter you need to get going I bet she would accommodate bc she was very nice). We were fortunate to get stools at the counter. A good memory for our Philadelphia Flower Show adventure. read more

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Tried the beignets and they were delicious. Hot and fresh, I can tell they are made to order. Nice and pillowy with lots of powdered sugar. Service was quick and friendly but you can only sit down at the counter if you are "dining in" and not for takeout. read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I picked up dinner to go here to take back to my hotel room and I wish I had more time to come back and try some of their other dishes! The staff was very polite but the real star of the show was the food! The Shrimp and Crawfish Etouffee was perfectly cooked and just outstanding and flavorful. I will be back on my next trip to Philadelphia! read more

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Took a chance and ordered from here. I've been to New Orleans so I know what the food should taste like and hunny this ain't it. That so called shrimp and crawfish etouffee was a miserable sad excuse for an etouffee. I also ordered a shrimp po boy. The shrimp looked as if they had been fried in oil left over from hurricane katrina. Here was so much breading on them I had to pull some off to make sure there were shrimp inside. I could never bring my friends from New Orleans there for them to try the food. They would never let me live it down. I didn't take a picture of the etouffee. A waste of $30. read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Fried Shrimp Po' Boy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Beck's is a must try! Located inside of the Reading Terminal, we ordered the gator gumbo, alligator sausage po'boy and the Mac and cheese balls. The alligator po'boy and Mac and cheese balls were so delicious! The alligator sausage had a good snap to it and the bread that came with it was the right texture, soft but not too soft like a hot dog bun. All of the flavors of the po'boy blended well together. The Mac and cheese balls were so yummy and cheesy. It's a must order! The gator gumbo was okay, I think it had too much of a smoky flavor for my liking. Service was excellent! They have seats around their counter and if you want to dine in, you would need to let them know that you're dining in instead of ordering the food for takeout. They don't allow customers who order takeout to sit at their counter, unfortunately. Would recommend! read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Alligator Sausage Po'Boy & 4 Cheese Fried Mac n' Cheese Balls - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I'm no expert on Cajun food, but this place really impressed me. The gumbo was comforting, filling, and had a good balance of flavors. My friend had the po boy which he really enjoyed. If you can't decide where to eat in Reading Market, give this place a try read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Gator Gumbo with White Rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The beignets/small pieces & crab fries/salty from cheese sauce, are both good. Young, knowledgeable staff. read more

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Found Beck's Cajun Cafe while searching for lunch at the market and also hearing wonderful reviews about it. It's situated close to the entrance so thankfully it wasn't hard to locate. I would give this place another try in the fact that maybe what I ordered wasn't the best dish for me. I ordered the chicken and shrimp gumbo with Jambalaya rice. My dish lacked flavor and also lacked chicken. The cornbread was great though! The staff were wonderful though and explained the options on the menu. They tried to move as quickly as they could with the lunch rush. It's super busy due to it being located in the market and they seem to get an influx of people. read more

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Oh my. With so many choices in the Reading Terminal Market make this one of your stops, especially if you have ever visited Nawlins. Food and service good and good price for the amount of food. What did it for me was the gator gumbo and sausage. Gumbo comes over your choice of white rice or jambalaya rice. I also got a sweet tea. The gumbo has a nice little bite to it and the hot sauce they have is also good. I will say it was a little salty, but good none the less. I went back a second time for beignets and cafe du monde coffe and also got some jalapenos shrimp hushpuppies. Beignets OK. But you can't beat the Real ones from Cafe Du Monde. Hushpuppies good with the romolaude. read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Alligator gumbo and sweet tea. That cornbread looked so devine but I just couldn't eat anymore. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place sits inside Reading Market in Philadelphia. They have a handful of counter seating. Seats are hard to find in the market house.They have a nice selection of Cajun offerings. Today I found on their menu. Red Snapper Turtle soup. This a rare find. I have not had it many years. It is a little bit of an acquired taste. The flavor of it was very very good. I was disappointed i didn't order a larger order. I highly recommend this. Service was very friendly and attentive. I recommend this place for the unique flavors they offer. I will be definitely being looking this place up next time I visit.. read more

No complaints. Restaurants in the Resding Terminal are always great but I wasn't expecting much because I've had Creole food in Louisianna which I figured nothing could compare. Boy was I wrong. Everything was flavorful and tasted like it was cooked with care and authentic. The Shrimp Corn Fritters were moist, the Jambalaya was filling but not heavy, and the Red Beans and Rice had a great spicy kick to them. The green onions were very fresh as well. Nice spot to sit and we didnt feel rushed. Service was attentive and friendly. Will come again and I recommend. read more

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They were offering samples of their gumbo that immediately drew us here. Got their fried shrimp poboy with fries that were very good. They were generous with the protein. read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Must try!!! This place is great. Sat up at the counter and ordered a catfish plate for lunch. The catfish is perfectly seasoned and cooked just right. I can't decide what my second favorite part of this dish was- buttery cornbread or red beans and rice. The found was amazingly delicious. The customer service was on point and the food came out so quickly which was perfect because I had to head back to a meeting. Definitely recommend stopping by this place. read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Catfish plate - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Anytime I'm out and I see crawfish étouffée I'm running to order. Then the gator gumbo sounded interesting to try. Crawfish could have used more meat. Had a lot of gravy and corn. Very 6/10 Gator gumbo was my first time trying it and it tasted like sausage. Great depth in the broth. read more

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This place is located within the Reading Terminal Market. They offer some great options...I decided on the chicken/shrimp gumbo over jambalaya and a gator sausage. Most items are readily available in buffet-style containers behind the counter so my food was ready very quickly. With a drink this was just about $20...reasonable given the tourist-heavy market. The food was very good in my opinion. I really enjoyed the gumbo and jambalaya. Also, the gator sausage, was good...better than I expected. I would love to return to try some other items when I am in the area again. There are seated tables throughout the Market. Though i visited on a mid-Sunday afternoon, I was able to find some tables off to the side...not in the central area. read more

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This is one of our go-to spots in reading terminal!! Sadly, it seemed they were having an "off" day today. The jambalaya and corn bread weren't great, and we've been here enough times to know the difference. Our waitress also forgot about our drinks until we reminded her. The crab fries made up for everything else, though. They were absolutely amazing! It's nice to be able to sit here and dine in reading terminal but if I come back I would definitely try the gumbo or one of the other signature dishes and avoid the jambalaya. read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Jambalaya - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Just wow. What started out as trying a free sample turned into one of the best meals I've had in a while! Beck's Cajun Cafe is situated in the middle of Reading Terminal Market. There is not a lot of seating so you either have to go when it's not busy, hover until a spot opens up, or just have really good luck. We ordered the Chicken and Shrimp Gumbalaya and Gumbo. The dishes are served over white rice and the portions are generous! The flavors are so savory and there was a small spicy kick to it that wasn't overwhelming. We will definitely be back! read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Had the Chicken & Shrimp Gumbo. I have to admit, the best gumbo outside of New Orleans! It was so good, we went back and ordered Beignets to complete the experience read more

This Cajun cafe has flavor-packed dishes like gumbo and jambalaya, which are also light in the stomach and packed with nutrition: vegetables, fiber, and spices. The deep fried goodies also hit the mark-- see po boys and fries. Servers have been courteous and prompt. This is worth the trip for your Cajun fix. read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Chicken & Shrimp Gumbo w/ White Rice was perfectly balanced in flavor. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Who said this place was good? Maybe I didn't get the right thing but this food was not good. The fried shrimp tasted like they were frozen and no seasoning. The red beans and rice are gross. They give you beans with little to no sausage. The corn bread tasted old. What a waste of my time and money read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Fried shrimp platter - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Cute little spot in the market, the service was awesome. Our waiter was attentive and gave us good conversation. The food was stellar, we got the gumbo over white rice. The lemonade and iced tea were banging as well. We will be back next time we're in the city! read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Quick service, but great food. They have a counter to sit so you don't need to search for a seat. The staff was helpful and nice. We easily decided and didn't have to wait long read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Chicken and shrimp with white rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Beck's is located in the Reading Terminal Market. They have many delicious options for breakfast and lunch. They have Coke products. We split the Mac & Cheese balls (3 in the order) and the Alligator Sausage Po Boy which had onions, peppers, and homemade mustard on a soft delicious roll. Everything was great. We had parked in the garage across the street at 12th and Filbert. They offer reduced rates when you get your parking pass validated by buying more than $10 at the Reading Terminal Market. I prefer knowing where I will be able to sit while I am eating which is one of the reasons we chose Beck's because we could sit at the counter rather than wandering around the market looking for a table. It was great and I would definitely recommend! read more

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If you've ever been to Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, you know how difficult it is to pick a place to eat at because there's so many great choices to choose from! This visit, I treated myself to Beck's Cajun Cafe because the newspaper write up on the Trainwreck sandwich, described as a Cajun cheesesteak, really called to me and it did not disappoint! My first time visiting Reading and ordering a Philly Cheesesteak was a major disappointment, so it was good to replace that negative experience with a positive one! The fries were delicious as well. Employees here are super welcoming and personable and in my opinion, the counter setup surrounding this Reading vendor is the most inviting out of every eatery there. It should be noted that I ordered a Muffaleta to eat later and it was ok, nothing to write home about. read more

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Phenomenal Cajun gumbo! The stool seated counter in the Reading terminal is a cozy spot to enjoy Cajun food. All staff are friendly, but it's quite a wait for the food. Worth the wait! read more

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While there are many places to try in Redding Terminal, if you are looking for Cajun food, this is the place to go. They have Po' Boys, Gumbo and Jambalaya. If you have a sweet tooth they also have Beignets. Given that it is Redding Terminal and everything will have a wait, the food that came out was delicious as it is freshly made. While the place can feel hectic as there are people everywhere trying to figure out what they want, this place is a must. read more

Stopped in on the last day of my trip to the convention next-door. Seats looked full, and people were friendly across the counter. I got the sausage Poboy and beignets. The wait time was a bit dramatic and it seemed like they had many people, but slow service. The Poboy was very flavorful with the sausage melting into your mouth, but it did not seem like it had enough sausage within it for what you would expect. Bonus points for slicing the links the way they did though because it created a great flavor. The donuts were classic style, just with powdered sugar . A bit doughy but good overall. I think this is a great place to stop when they are not as busy as they were when I came with the flavors on point like they were read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Sausage Po' Boy and beignets donuts - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The jambalaya was so flavorful and yummy. I also got the cornbread alongside and it was a nice quick lunch to just grab. read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Jambalaya - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

So to be fair I'm from the south a few hours from Louisiana. I have high high food expectations. While I love Reading Terminal this food is not good to me although they are always busy. If you didn't grow up with Cajun food it's probably excellent for the area. Also service was good. read more

I love everything about this place. Friendly service, great food, room at the counter to sit. Try their gumbo fries. Thank me later. PS which gumbo? I'm an alligator man, always. read more

I seriously wanted to love this place but, no. We had just gotten into Reading terminal market and were walking by. The nice young lady summed us to come try a free sample of their chick gumbo. I didn't understand the offering so I said no. However, my husband said yes. After tasting it, he was like you NEED to try this. So I did. Wow. Really seriously tasty. But, we declined on making an order because there's an endless food selection at the market. So we ended up at the Amish diner for lunch and we were very happy. Figuring we wouldn't want to cook dinner after finishing seeing the flower show, we decided to go back to Becks for a carry home take out dinner. We both ordered the Jambalaya. I got the chicken, he got the seafood. They were both almost tasty but, lacking meat or seafood taste and extremely salty. I suppose the small sample didn't reveal how salty it would be. Also, I love salt so I'm surprised I had an issue but, no, too salty. I also ordered a side of collard greens for myself. They were extremely salty to the point where I couldn't eat more than 5 mouth fulls. I kept trying but, the salt content was ridiculous. I was kinda shocked because I love salt. We both also ordered the alligator on a stick. Again, too salty but , then again, maybe we just don't like alligator. So, we're both mad. For $60 we could have had a nice meal. Sorry but, somebody needs to fix their recipes. I'm giving it 2 stars only because the jambalaya was ALMOST delicious and the staff were really nice. read more

Love the gumbo here! Absolutely flavorful, bold and rich with the right amount of spices. I wasn't a fan of the jambalaya but the red beans and rice were nice. Definitely retuning for their gumbo! read more

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Decided to stop by Beck's for some food. It was very few vegetarian options. Wish it was more . I really enjoyed the vegetarian po'boy & fries ~ it was seasoned good. The service & atmosphere was chill. I would definitely recommend & would come again. read more

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Had a breakfast gumbo at the counter on Sunday morning. It was nice and buttery, not too spicy, and the amount of protein was just about right. I chose white rice because the jambalaya rice has shrimp in it. There was plenty of room, as many stalls in RTM are closed on Sundays. Service was mellow and friendly, and the oldies on the radio made for a relaxing breakfast. read more

Beck's Cajun Cafe - Chicken andouille gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is so underrated when it comes to reading terminal market!! I HIGHLY recommend this place, their food is amazing

I said I wanted to try the alligator they quickly grabbed me a sample. I ordered the gator po'boy and jambalaya and it was delicious. The market space is wonderful just nowhere to sit. read more

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