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Mark G.

Soooo I'm a tourist and Dinics has been on my must visit list for at least ten years! Finally I was going to have the famous roast pork sandwich with aged provolone and broccoli rhabe. There was no line at Reading Terminal Saturday morning (5/21/22) which I found surprising. Walked right up, ordered a sandwich, paid, and it was in my hand in less than 2 minutes (which somewhat concerned me). Kinda just felt like they threw it all together. The roll was fresh and sturdy but you know, not a lot of flavor to it to be honest. The roast pork was tender and moist but was barely warm and tepid, and frankly a little bland. The aged provolone was definitely present in my sandwich, loved it! But yes yes the real star of the show was the broccoli rhabe. It was cooked perfectly. It was green, had some crunch, good amount of bitterness, and nice and garlicky. All in all a very good sandwich and but not spectacular. I wish my sandwich was hotter (temperature). And I wish the pork was seasoned more. Dinics is a rite of passage for many and was for me. But with so many places opening up in Philly, I think it's ok to break from traditions if it only enhances the food and eating experience.

Howraa A.

Cute little spot in reading terminal market! Checked this place out while on holiday in Philadelphia. Heard great things about the pork sandwich. I don't eat pork so I opted for the beef rendition with spicy pepper. It was pretty darn good. Once all the juices mix together the sandwich has it going on. Service was good too! You really get a genuine vibe from the waitress. She was sweet. As a side note my lover got pepper in his eye! So be sure not to touch your face while eating lol

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Grace K.

Dinic's Pork & Beef down in the Navy Yard is unbeatable when it comes to a juicy roast pork sandwich. I crave it almost on the daily - it differs from the Reading Terminal Market location in that it also offers breakfast and has cheesesteaks on the menu as well. I have also tried their cheesesteak sandwich and it's also really incredible (I would say one of the best in Philly too when it comes to overlooked places!). The roast pork sandwich is huge, and comes with heaping portions of sliced pork that is just dripping with flavor. Definitely be prepared with a ton of napkins. Also, make sure to order it with their sharp provolone and homemade horseradish - the combination really can't be beat. The pork is tender and has a nice peppered flavor to it as well. The price for what you get is amazing, and it's perfect to takeout during the pandemic. I would say however try to eat it on the spot if possible - the bread does get soaked through pretty quickly with how juicy the pork is. If you're getting cheesesteaks, you don't have to worry as much about that. I would trek all the way down to the Navy Yard literally just to pick up their sandwiches the next time I have a craving. I hope the other location is just as good as they are, and will definitely have to try the Reading Terminal one, but I do slightly prefer this location again because of the greater variety on the menu.

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure
James P.

So it's a Dinic's Outpost. But you are at the Philadelphia Shipyard and I love what is going on down at the shipyard. The N/S Savannah is in the Shipyard Dry Dock. The N/S Savannah is floating history. She was/is a nuclear powered cargo ship. She was built in the 1950's as the center piece of then President Eisenhower's 'atoms for Peace' initiative. We got our Dinic's cheesesteak and went to Urban Cafe to eat it while looking at the John F Kennedy aircraft carrier. She is the most decorated ship in the world. As far as the Cheesesteak, my roll was bad crusty and the meat was dry. But from what I can tell Urban Outfitters is a phenomenal corporate Citizen and they are doing a great job of preserving and respecting the old Shipyard while making it a vibrant place to visit. Overall great experience. Visit the shipyard!

Angela M.

Dinic's is also in Reading Terminal. The are known for their pork. We went for an early lunch and they didn't have everything out yet, but we got a roast pork sandwich with provolone and spinach that we split. The pork itself was tender and juicy and the cheese was nicely melted. We had spinach on ours and it had a little Parmesan on it which really kicked up the flavor a notch. The bread was soft and tender which made the whole thing kind of melt in your mouth. It was outstanding. Dinic's doesn't have its own enclosed seating area so you either have to order at the counter and go sit somewhere else or if you're lucky, get a seat at the counter. I enjoyed my experience and also enjoyed that it seemed like the employees enjoy their time at work as well. It made me feel great about supporting a local business.

Roast pork sandwich
Lisa I.

If you come here, the thing to get is their roast pork and broccoli rabe sandwich, and make sure you add the provolone to it. It certainly appeared to be a popular choice as we overheard other people ordering it too. And for good reason! First off, the sandwich is huge! It easily fed the two of us. And, even better, this place is open in the morning so you can totally do what we did and get this lovely sandwich for breakfast! The roast pork is tender and juicy and the broccoli rabe, while naturally bitter, actually works really well. Forget going to Pat's or Geno's, come here!!!

Roast pork broccoli rabe provolone
lee m.

Waited to try one of these for about a decade. I finally tried one when I came into town to watch the Eagles beat the Patriots in SB 52!! This sandwich started the day off right and the Eagles finished it.. The roast pork broccoli rabe with provolone was really good. My gf didnt like but I think it was just the sour part of the rabe.. The line to get one was a deterrent but I was also there day of superbowl and the last day fot the car show a block away.. I would come here everytime im in town for a game for 2 reasons. Its obvioulsy now my "Good Luck" sandwich and 2, its delicious.. Cany wait to try different variations.

Justin Z.

Traveled to Philly and visited Dinics at the reading terminal market, which was one of the best decision yet. We got the beef brisket since they ran out the roasted pork (got to get there early apparently). Nevertheless, the beef was amazingly tender and flavorful. There were no bites that was too chewy with tendons. The added sharp provolone and the broccoli rabe added a sharp and sour taste to constrast the saltiness of the beef. So good that my friend claimed it's the "best goddamn sandwich he ever had". Strongly recommended! I also suggest trying out the hot pepper on the side to add some firery kick to the sub. Menwhile the bread was soft but not soggy, so the outter surface didn't rip a hole on the roof of your mouth. The service was very fast, though there wasn't a line when we were there.

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Roast pork with sharp provolone and roasted peppers- best sandwich on the planet. Too bad the parking is expensive or difficult.

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This place is pretty overpriced and the sandwiches are very mediocre, but service was quick though.

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