Small brick and mortar shop for a company that's been in business for over six years. They…read moreprimarily do wholesale and also run a buyers club, but if you happen to be around on one of their open days, step into the shop for a small scale, local business treat! They are happy to let you sample cheeses, make recommendations, suggest pairings, etc. Staff is lovely and they have a great selection of products (including Palestinian olive oil, if you're hunting for that specifically!). Highly recommend!

Third Wheel cheese has an excellent cheese selection and extraordinary service. The shop is small,…read morebut welcoming.

Di Bruno Bros on Chestnut Street in Rittenhouse has just about everything one needs. Within its…read morewalls is a butcher shop, a sushi stall, cheese market, desert and coffee counter, delicatessen, hot food bar, rotisserie chicken cabinet, appetizer refrigerator, fresh fish, vegetable aisle, wines of many colors and flavors, frozen food, as well as staples. I'm sure I left stuff out but you have to immerse yourself in it to love it as much as I do. I found that their lunch hero's and focaccia sandwiches are the best in the city for under 15USD each. Every employee is helpful and goes out of their way to make sure things go well. There are a few tables inside and outside to enjoy your meal and snacks. 5 stars!

As someone visiting from Miami, I was immediately drawn to Di Bruno Bros. -- we just don't have…read moremany places like this back home! The store is absolutely beautiful and full of character. The incredible cheese selection, the curated Italian pastas, wines, and specialty foods -- it's a food lover's dream. I felt like a kid in a candy store, completely mesmerized by all the options. The staff was friendly, and everything looked so high-quality and well-presented. I was genuinely tempted to buy an assortment of cheeses to bring back home, and I still kind of regret not doing it. That said, I did have one experience that made me pause. Later that evening, as I walked by after closing hours, I peeked through the window to show my husband the shop I had visited earlier and I happened to see a few mice moving around inside the store. It was definitely unsettling to witness, especially after seeing all the exposed cheeses and displays earlier in the day. I completely understand that older city buildings (especially in places like Philly) have their challenges, and I'm sure this isn't unique to Di Bruno Bros. Still, as a customer, it did take away from the magic of my earlier visit. Overall, Di Bruno Bros. is a gorgeous and well-curated Italian market that I'd recommend visiting for its atmosphere and specialty goods but I hope management is able to address cleanliness concerns, because the store truly deserves to shine as brightly as its reputation.

Really nice staff. Whatever fresh prepared foods they tell you that they made today- get it. It's…read morealways good. The one time I got the buffalo cauliflower and it was outstanding. The other time it was a traditional cookie - fantastic. I like to get the halva- it's the best. I forget where they get it from but thru usually have two flavors and they cut it fresh for you. The flavors range from the usual to some really interesting variations. I also love getting salmon trimmings. They have many unusual food items.

I stopped by Biederman's this morning with some friends for a snack. We ordered a 1/4 pound of…read morepastrami lox and 1/4 pound of sable. We got a couple of pickles, some salmon skin chips/crisps, and a few other items. The pastrami lox was amazing - delicious and sliced so thin you can see through it. We ate it and the sable outside on the sidewalk, and it was one of the best snacks I've enjoyed in a while. The half sour pickle didn't seem very sour at all, so I recommend going full sour if you're on the fence. The shop is a delight. They have everything wonderful: bagels (they don't assemble bagel sandwiches, but you can buy bagels, cream cheese, and smoked fish to take home to assemble the bagels yourself), caviar, tinned fish, greeting cards, pins, condiments, refrigerated items (labneh, salads, fresh horseradish). It's basically heaven. I wanted everything. Biederman's falls just short of five stars for me, because the service wasn't that friendly. A few orders were sliced before ours even though we had ordered earlier and hadn't ordered much, we kept thinking ours was next, and we weren't sure what was going on. It took a little bit to get our order, and we felt a bit in the way as we waited for our order in their pretty tiny shop. It just wasn't the most welcoming place on this visit, but I couldn't have loved our cured/smoked fish on the sidewalk snack any more than we did. A real treat. I'll definitely be back (hopefully next time with a cooler to stock up before leaving town). If I lived in Philly, I'd be here constantly.

Excellent staff Excellent cookware…read moreBulk tea and coffee Knives Cookbooks Coffee makers Must see!

Fante's is a kitchenwares shop, so it's the place to go if you need a new pot, a paring knife, an…read moreespresso maker, a rolling pin, a garlic peeler, etc. I stopped in with some friends today while we were exploring the Italian Market and found something I've been needing for my kitchen for a while. It's a nice store with friendly staff. Worth stopping by if you're exploring the neighborhood or if you need something for your kitchen.

This corner store was a sandwich shop. Now, this candy store is conveniently located next's to 1900…read moreice cream to satisfy your sugar cravings. So many choices of gummies to choose from. You can mix and match and put them in a clear bag or paper bag. All of them are fresh. Staff is very friendly and welcoming.

I think this place is so so cute! It's right next to the popular 1-900-ice-cream, at the corner of…read morethe street. They have a large variety of candies, ranging from sweet to sour, including some BUBs. They are constantly replenishing the stock and they have some packaged candies when you first step in as well. I spend a good amount of time just browsing, and debating which candies I want, they have bags to the left of the candy boxes. Each box of candy has its own scoop to decrease cross contamination and the staff is super sweet!

Walked up to the who is staying and luckily someone canceled and we were able to snag a…read morereservation. Intimate space to dine with outdoor heated seating. They have barstool seating which overlooks the stove/chef area and a 220-pound, solid-brass cash register. They have an extensive wine bottle list and a few cocktails. Duck galentine had a good amount of liver and it wasn't overbearing Riggatoni had a perfect mix of sausage and sauce Tonnarelli was a creamy and peppery and their pasta was cooked al dente

The rumps seasonal pasta was great and would come back for that!…read more Maybe because I had higher expectations this was a 4 for me! The antipasti we chose the crudo was not my style of sashimi pairing. They added a fish with something even more oily/heavy so it just made everything heavy and not light and fresh which I prefer. The rigatoni honestly was way too salty for my taste. With the focaccia that's mid...it was less salty. The rumps seasonal pasta was delicious and fresh tasting! The service however is amazing and the server gave the great rec of the seasonal rumps pasta!

Don't come if you're in a hurry, as there is almost always going to be a crowd (with good reason)…read morebut they will get to you quickly enough. Stopped by the other day for some mortadella and gorgonzola but also picked up some pepperoncino and turnip tops while there.

I stopped in at Claudio's with some friends today when we were exploring the Italian Market. It's a…read morelittle bit larger than some of the shops in the neighborhood: with tons of cheeses, cured meats, olive oils, pastas, and lots of other pantry items and Italian foods! It's a charming shop, with lots of great products. A great place to stop by if you're planning on cooking some Italian for dinner.

I've always had a great experience purchasing the super frozen tuna at Fishtown Seafood but my most…read morerecent purchase was quite disappointing. The frozen tuna saku here makes amazing poke, however, they were out at my recent visit so I purchased the frozen tuna steaks. I was informed by the staff member that although the tuna steak could be eaten raw it is not ideal due to the sinew. Since the difference in texture didn't sound like something I would mind too much, I figured I would purchase the steaks and see how it pans out. I could always give it a quick sear if it doesn't work out. I prepared the tuna shortly after it defrosted in the fridge and noticed that the tuna smelled awfully fishy! I did try a small (raw) piece marinated in soy sauce and sesame oil and it was inedible due to the intense fishiness. So I gave the tuna a quick sear after encrusting the steaks with sesame seeds. Again, waay too fishy. I had to put the tuna back in the pan to cook until they were well done and even then there was still a hint of fishiness. I've gotten tuna steaks at other markets before and they were never fishy, let alone be at this intense level. This is so disappointing because I expected better quality from here.

Fishtown Seafood is the only place I buy seafood now in Philadelphia. Their commitment to…read moresustainability and supporting women-owned and local businesses is truly commendable. And, all of the seafood I've bought there has been fresh and absolutely delicious. They just celebrated 1 year of opening this month () and I cannot say enough great things about Fishtown Seafood! --- First introduced to Fishtown Seafood after an oyster shucking course at their Fishtown location, I've become a regular at the Fitler Square location. The fish is a bit on the pricier side due to their commitment towards sustainability and ethical supplier transparency, but the taste is unmatched, so I am always OK to splurge. The staff is always friendly and full of recommendations if you're not sure what seafood you'd need for your dish. I'm a huge fan of their Fish Club monthly seafood boxes. The weekly pickup is some combination of 2-3 seafood items- either being two portions/filets of fish, mussels, clams, oysters, lobster tails, crab, octopus, etc. The pickups are during their store hours, whenever is convenient for your schedule. I splurged on the monthly box instead of going out to eat and it's really great value! I highly recommend it! It let me sample seafoods I'd typically never buy. I can't wait to do the seafood boxes again when they come back. On the shelves, there are sauces for seafood (wasabi, mignonette, yuzu soy sauces, etc.), tools for oyster shucking, and canned seafood (sardines, anchovies, etc.). Their sushi (although on the pricier side as a student) felt fresh and well-portioned. I've yet to try their meal kits, and I'm confident their quality and taste will be just as exceptional as everything else I've had. The oysters are very fresh, but vary in size based on the variety. There is also an oyster shell reclaiming program where they take the shells and use them to help rebuild eroding local beaches! Overall, really great, fresh seafood! I would highly recommend Fishtown Seafood.

I've been here several times to pick up basic items, trying to support local places instead of CVS…read more Sometimes they have what I want in stock and sometimes they are out. It's hit or miss. I last stopped by to get chicken stock cubes. They had small boxes of cubes. I asked how much. I could tell he was making up a number, and he said $1. Walking out I noticed on the display box the price was really 2 for $1. Don't know why he either (1) lied or, (2) didn't bother to find the correct price. Seems like a bad idea to run a business like this. I will not be back. Just as easy to go to CVS for basic items.

they will be closed soon.they not making money like that. they purposely close early and people…read morecan't get their ups packages when they really need it.people could be ordering medications.they can get sued for false advertising hours.i talked to lawyer about that especially when people need their medications.they will probably get robbed again cause they make bad karma for themselves.

I am so happy that Condiment opened! Fair Food stopped selling my ketchup and I needed a new…read moresubstitute. If you want fresh ingredients and condiments that don't contain any hard-to-pronounce-bad-for-you chemicals, then please come to Condiment. Friendly owner Elizabeth explained to me how everything is freshly made and you can get daily "mix-ins" with the different condiments available. Mustard, ketchup, mayo, jellies/jams, and they also have pastries and fresh made butter! You can sample anything and the three things I did were great. The ketchup is meant to rival a super large ketchup producer and the taste is spot on to that brand. The strawberry and raspberry jams were outstanding from the small tastes I had. Elizabeth said they purchase a lot of their ingredients from the RTM including the Fair Food Farmstand. She also mentioned when I asked that the products will last for some time in the refrigerator. I'm certain they will be gone very soon at my house! You can purchase 8 or 16oz portions, and for a little more you can get a squeeze bottle. I got those and if I bring them back, they'll refill them (still have to pay, though)! I believe it is $6.99 for the 16oz size and another buck and change for the squeeze bottles. I'm so glad I work nearby. Hope they start a frequent buyer program...come to think of it, I wish the Valley Shepherd Creamery did, too. I'll be back. Definitely!

A really great place in Reading Terminal to come for some gourmet sauces, butters, and Condiments,…read moreetc! I love to come here after I have picked up steaks at a butcher and either get a butter that has herbs and other cool things in it or have them marinate my meat while I shop around. Yes, that is right, they will marinate your meat while you shop! Just buy your meat, bring it to Condiment, and they will put together a delicious marinade for you while you shop! Just pick it up before you leave and you are all set! I also really like their pot pies, roasted eggplant, and other pre-made items to grab for an easy meal. Their sauces, condiments, dips, and butters are so good, it is hard not to buy everything in sight! They are a little pricey, but it honestly is so worth it! Everything is so fresh and yummy. You can find almost any condiment here, and if you don't see it, the staff is so friendly and helpful, I feel like they would see what they could do to help. Absolutely a place to check out if you are in the area!