You can find your special genre to quench your thirst in this tiny corner store. Prices suck but for center city - not bad. Lots of bottle options. Mix your 6 or find a well thought out 750ml to carry you through the night. Occasional tastings to introduce you to your new love while picking out your old faves. Found a unusual for the off season beer here (mad elf). You never know what you might find. Check the staff picks at the register. Something magical awaits you there. Check it out. read more

Great spot for a late-night beer pick-up! Haven't tried the deli, and there's probably a visual reason for that.

The Foodery on the corner of 10th and Pine is good for what it is - a crowded convenience shop / specialty beer store with some food options. The prices are a bit high, especially for the hoagies and sandwiches brought over from other locations, which are middling at best. I do love the service and it feels very friendly and familiar to me as I live a block away. Solid enough if you stick to the beer and snacks! read more

Foodery - Italian - Delis Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

They open a little later so if you're on your way to work, this isn't the place to go to grab something for breakfast. Now that my work hours changed, I was finally able to pop in a little later to take a look inside. It's named the FOODERY, so it's like a convenience store which is great if you need a quick snack, a loaf of bread etc. But there's also, surprisingly, a ton of alcoholic choices - craft specialty beers, in particular. I don't really drink, so it must be great if you live in one of the nearby apartments to run in here for something quick. read more

Great Customer Service. Drinks were great as well. I am beyond happy we stumbled on this place! read more

Huge selection of beers and ciders from all over the world. Also had some fun snacks for late night cravings. Definitely a neighborhood gem, I'll be back!! read more

Apparently the shop cat has been kicked out by the city. Sure shop cats like might not be kosher health code wise and toxoplasmosis and stuff, but did you know petting cats lowers your blood pressure and stuff? Think about it. Heart disease is the number one killer in america and this cat can save you. Sort of. Anyways, I hear it's the less fancy of the fooderys (fooderies?) but it's still got a good beer selection. read more

Now this is a beer aficionados paradise. It houses all of your favorite beer, all the beer that you have ever wanted to try, and all of the beer that you have never known about , right their waiting for you. and all the beer is grouped and organized to perfection - all the Belgian ales are together, same with the local ales, German beers, etc. so you can pin point your selection so it's right to your liking. My only complaint is how tricky picking those final two beers can be. if only you could mix a case! but it has a good staff who are capable of selecting a beer for you based on what you like. and they constantly update their selection. read more

They don't sell hoagies after six just alcohol . Wish they had more of a selection . Service was average . With not the best

I thought I would post one more review for 2014. We were visiting Philly for New Years Eve and stayed near the Foodery. My friends had a few too many to drink early on and went back to their rooms and fell asleep. I was bored and it's too crowded to go out by myself so I looked up The Foodery on Yelp as a local place to get beer or wine. It turned out they don't have wine or liquor (I'm from Maryland so the laws are different) but they have everything else. It's a great place for microbrews if you haven't figured that out yet. No wine or liquor, just beer. Lots of good beer. They have multiple brands of Duvell, Dale's and Dogfish as well as tons of others. They have a deli, nuts and chips. Also some sundries such as soap and essentials. What I really like and why I gave them 5 stars is I got a complimentary Duvell glass with my purchase! It was perfect since I staying in a hotel room and needed a nice glass to drink my expensive beer! Thanks! read more

If the Devil vomited a miscarriage, it would be the Foodery. I cannot think of any other place in Philadelphia that exploits the b.s. alcohol laws in this state and the lack of product knowledge in its customers harder than the Foodery does.... That's right, spend 20 minutes putting together a six-pack you know nothing about, wait on a line, bitch about the other customers, sweat the fact that you should already be somewhere else, and finally get to cashier and have him tell you that you owe him $55. Honestly, try to put those beers back and get new ones... your allowed... but, it's not gonna happen.... you'll buy them out of guilt or because you already wasted too much time.... It's a joke. No one but a few bartenders, alcoholics, and the staff at the Foodery know how much these things cost. Yea, there's the extremely intimidating price guide to gaze through if you have an extra 40 minutes of being-cheap-time to shuffle beer back and forth....but if they wanted you to know the prices of their products, they would tack the price of the product on the shelf thats holding it... They want you to goto the counter blind.... Flat. This isn't a bar. Its a convenience store. The Foodery participates in price gauging, and another convenience store needs to come along and undercut them to even this garbage out. Absurd. read more

Due to the fabulous beer selection at this location, I award it one star. Due to the terrible customer service, prices, and lack of knowledge I deduct 4 stars from what could be a great place to buy a great variety of brews. Went in today (having been there 4 or so other times) and bought a 6 pack with lots of great local beers, and one I had never heard of, the Wild Blue Lager. Looked up this Wild Blue online as soon as I got out the front door and saw that it was brewed by Anheuser-Busch, was a malt liquor, and included GRAPE and BLUEBERRY SODA in the ingredients. Now, it is my own fault for choosing this beer, but it was located in the LOCAL, MICRObrew cooler. Not the corporate america, factory-brewed cooler. Went back inside to nicely explain to the man the Foodery's mistake, and to request an exchange for a beer of equal or lesser value based upon their misinformation, and bc I didn't want to try a syrupy budweiser soda. The fellow at the cash register immediately began yelling at me for suggesting it wasn't a microbrew, said nothing in the store was as inexpensive as the Wild Blue (false, every beer in my case cost less than it) and suggested that I buy a BudLight instead. Then he said to never return. I exchanged the Wild Blue for a Walt Wit (less expensive...) and he begrudgingly rang me up then screamed to GET OUT and that this was the last time I ever com in there. Whaaaaa?!?! I'm sorry, but I was under the impression that the foodery was supposed to be knowledgeable about their selection and not underhandedly promote multinational corporations. Not to mention, I was extremely nice to the guy and was met with brutal verbal aggression. I will never return to the Foodery, and hope that fellow beer-lovers take note of the sly nature of their labeling. read more

If it weren't for the expansive beer selection, I might take my business elsewhere. While The Foodery boasts the best beer, their prices need to be more obvious. It's easy to run $25 bill for a 6 pack. They have a gigantic price bible, but there's got to be over 4000 different beers. Who's got that kind of time? The staff is highly opinionated when it comes to their choice brews. I've always liked Fat Tire, and thought it was okay to like Fat Tire, but then I overheard one of the employees say they'll never carry it and people need to stop thinking it's a good beer. Whatever, Foodery! While I appreciate their esoteric options, I always leave feeling robbed. So, 3 stars because I like good beer, but not high prices. read more

If there's one thing I hate about PA, it's the stupid buying beer by the case rule. When I go out to drink, I like to have different beers, not just one over and over. So why the hell would I not want to do the same thing at home? Yes, kids, your pal JT is a bit of a beer snob, loving the Belgians and tasty microbrews, so while being able to land a case of Dead Guy for relatively cheap compared to other places in the country where they charge an arm and a leg for a six pack, I just don't want 24 of the damn things. This is why I go to the Foodery. Come on in and make your own fantastic mix and match six pack from a wide selection of great imports, micros, and the usual domestic swill. They cater to everyone and the prices can't be beat. I used to live in Pittsburgh, and we had a similar joint out there, and their prices were still a dollar or so more per bottle than that of the Foodery, First time I went in, I was expecting to pay at least 50 bucks for my six pack. Imagine my delight when it came to only $32. Right, I know, if you're not a beer freak you'll think that's highway robbery, but everyone else knows you get what you pay for, and beer is no different. If you need anything else like sodas, snacks, and the rest of that shizz, the Foodery has it as well. In fact, it's kind of like a really hip quick mart selling fantastic beers. My fave experience there was the day of the Phillies parade last year and these younger drinkers came in buying 40s. I just wanted to take them aside and let them know that if they just spent four dollars more they could each get a bottle of Belzebuth at 13% ABV and have a hell of a better time. But hey, it's nice to know that you can get a four-o there if your heart is really set on one. read more

If I were really rich I'd shop here all the time. I'm not, but I've gotten pretty good at picking out beers that don't completely rob my pocket. That being said, I love this place, I really do. It's a block from my house and they carry an extensive list of beer that keep me from getting into any ruts. They carry beer from everywhere and their list updates constantly. They also have tasting events where they help you expand your beer horizons. I've never bought anything except for beer here, so I don't even realize that they have anything, but I recall noticing other items for sale. Anyway, I never feel judged when I'm here, and if you have to pay for quality, then I say we should pay...shouldn't we? A Kastel Rouge or a Unibroue Ephemere are some of the tastiest beers I've ever had and while expensive sometimes that's what I want, so I will contentedly pay for it. Especially when it's getting late in the night and the bev distributors have all closed with their cases inside. It still (generally) is cheaper than buying bottles at a bar, so it's still a win in my mind. read more

Browsing the Aisle of Ale at the Foodery is always a great way to start an evening. I see some people complaining about beer snobbery, but I've never encountered it in my experiences there. Maybe it's because I usually buy my cheap stuff from a distributor and go to here for the more exotic, nerd approved beers... still, I've never gotten any flak for picking up my occasional "I'm broke and need something cheap and efficient" six pack. I recommend checking out the back area and the counter first, as they'll have some unique seasonals on display. You'll almost always get to the counter and see something that makes you think, "Aw man, I should have gotten that." I deduct a star simply because it's not particularly friendly to the income-impaired. If Foodery is a casino, the clerk is the croupier, and pricing your selection is like spinning the roulette wheel. Then again, if you don't want to spend the money, go to Tattooed Mom's and pound down $1 PBRs. You go to Foodery because when you drink beer, you want some real flavor. read more

Three things I loved about this visit: San Miguel. Build your own six-pack discount. Customer service. I had visited the Northern Liberties Foodery with my sister and was really disinterested because I'm not into beer. But I thought my boyfriend would love it. So when we surprise walked past this a week ago, we stopped into this smaller-scale Foodery to examine the bottles. Okay, well, we didn't build a six pack, but I just thought it would be cool that if I wanted to make a six pack, of any size bottle, I could, and it would be 10% off. Beautiful. I would buy a gift set here, definitely. It seems you cannot find San Miguel anywhere these days, but you can at Foodery, for something like 2.50. Observing their charcutrie section in the fridges, I mentioned I wanted to visit the Jose Garces Trading Co. Service chimed in that it was nearby, how to get there, and what their favorite pizza was. Furthermore, another employee told me how much non-price-listed Breckinridge was without missing a beat. Which is impressive in a bottle house. read more

Awesome place. Though it's located in a tiny place where literally the aisles are basically ~two people wide, don't underestimate the awesomeness of this place. So many beers from so many different places, I have no idea where to begin! Thankfully the staff is really friendly and willing to help you out. The mix-your-own-six pack is a great deal as well! And if you need some beer coolers, they've got that too. Also, a big collection of candy and Haribo gummies like Brendan said. Interesting. read more

This place has a really great beer selection for such a small spot. They even have a Belgian beer that is super hard to find and is my father's favorite- hello Christmas present! read more

Best beer store in Philly and then some. The selection is huge and I've yet to go to the larger store up in Northern Liberties. I enjoy the fact that I can pick up a good selection of the beers I used to drink back home (including my home town favourite Sam Smiths, the best bitter in England) as well as a lot of the beers I have discovered while doing fieldwork around the world (Coopers from Australia, to mention one great brew). Sure, you occasionally get a dud (please don't drink the Hambleton Sugar Ale, it's made from Molasses and really was horrid, I should have payed more attention to the label) but that is only to be expected with a selection like this and I guess someone out there in Philly probably thinks my dud is the best bottle of fermented hops to ever run across their lips... The selection of beer glasses from around the world (or stolen from the nearest pub with authentic glasses, who knows) are great and I always look forward to my birthday and a few more pieces of drinking paraphernalia . I hear it also sells other things apart from beer, I've never noticed them though... read more

Foodery, You bedazzle me with your diverse beer collection You bewilder me with your steep prices You befuddle me with your name I know I shalt use the Mix a 6 pack to receive the customary 10% dicount, shant want it My Credit card, dost it bleed from the poisonous passion My home, you are but too close read more

After having dinner with my sister and her husband who were visiting with us Friday night, we stopped at the Foodery to pick up a cheap six pack. My husband and brother in law selected a six pack of Miller Lite, only to be very obviously made fun of by a patron checking out and the Foodery cashier. They were vocally making fun of us for purchasing Miller Lite. I left the store because I could not believe the rudeness and confrontation. Pray tell, Foodery employees, if you want people to return, is it cool to make fun of them to their faces? And secondly, why sell the beer in the first place? Whoever the cashier was working Friday night, you should be embarassed. I am sorry we are not cool enough to enjoy pumpkin beer, but you were rude. read more

What everyone on here says is true, I believe there's no marked prices so you can be blindsided when you get to the register. Honestly though, if you buy beer often, you should know what you're getting into when you pick up bottles from certain brewers. The prices are less than going to a bar, which is the only other place you can get small quantities of beer. The space is super small, and i find myself waiting to get around people loafing and being generally indecisive. I go on weekday afternoons to avoid the crowd and get to talk to the employees about good selections. I've used the computer to check prices, but it's slow and really not worth it. If you go, go because they offer a GREAT selection of beer including many 1.6 pint bottles for a quick fix. Mix a six is rare in this state, so if you find one you really can't complain, since there aren't many other options. Premium price for a great selection that's on my way home from work isn't too bad in my book. Plus they have an awesome cat. read more

To my beloved Foodery, You have been a beacon in the night on so many evening walks home from a rough day at work. I know that I can always pop in to grab my favorite alcoholic beverages. You sure do know what a girl likes, Foodery. Sea Dog, Rogue Dead Guy, Rodenbach, Lambic, you have it all. Marry me? I take it all back. It might be weird to be married to a building... Let's just stay friends. :) read more

The beer selection here is unparalleled in the area, but the prices are OUTRAGEOUS (and, even though I typed that in all caps, it's not like the used car dealer's "THESE PRICES ARE OUTRAGEOUS!!"; it's said more like an exclamation by an older person purchasing a gallon of milk at modern prices). I once came here because I wanted to surprise a friend at work with Southern Tier's Krampus (their imperial winter brew). So I hopped on the subway at lunch, came over, and grabbed two bottles off the shelf. I brought it up and they said, "$32, please"! Because I was set on getting her a bottle, I left one and paid the $16 for the other. I called my local uber bottle shop, Capone's, later and asked how much the Krampus was going for: $8. So the Foodery was literally double. I'll go with three stars because I think that they should be commended for having just about any beer you could think of, but if you happen to be way out in the burbs, Capone's is way better. read more

I went to the foodery looking to purchase some beer and cider to bring to a byob I was meeting a friend at nearby. The sales associate who helped was incredibly sweet and was able to help me find what I was looking for instantly. The prices are super reasonable. This is hands down the best foodery location in the city in my opinion. They have a great craft beer selection. read more

The fact that they have almost an entire shelf dedicated to Scottish beer brings a tartan-colored tear to my eye (try Kelpie...no, wait...you didn't hear that...save it for me.) yeah it's pricey, but it's convenient and they stock stuff you can't get on foot in the city...I have to truck out the burbs to find a selection that'll stack up to it. read more

I've gone here a few times for the excellent beer selection, but I'm always disappointed at the price when I make it to the register. This place is good for making your own 6 pack, but other places are cheaper. It is the closet spot to Jamaican Jerk Hut, so stop here first before heading there to sit outside. read more

I'm the first person to review the Foodery? You have GOT to be kidding me. No self-respecting beer snob has been able to live in Philly without dropping serious money at this beer-specializing corner store. They have an extensive selection of domestic microbrews, craft beers and imports. Their Belgian selection is excellent and they also have killer Scotch Ales (Traquair Jacobite...$9 a bottle but SOOO worth it). Don't think you're going to get off lightly in the cash department. While they do offer a 10% discount on their mix-a-six, these beers can add up. I'm not saying it's a rip off (read my review on Philadeli) but it ain't going to be cheap either. Also, they've recently hired some staff beer-geeks to walk the novice through the daunting prospect of choosing six beers. read more

When I moved to Philly 4 years ago, this was the first place I bought beer (being just a block from our place). I actually used to refer to it as the "oodery" because their old sign had the funny "F" symbol that I thought was a bird or something until someone corrected me. Anyway, I guess I never realized either that there was a computer system or a price list till mentioned here -- I just knew I better have a couple of $20 bills on me when I brought up my SixMix or I'd be doing that embarrassing walk back to the coolers to put something back. Beer and the Ritter Sport biscuits are really all I ever buy there. The latter is what makes it the "Food"ery, right? I still love the Oodery. read more

I love Pulp Fiction, I love the music, I love the text, I love the flashbacks...so what's the link with the Foodery, I hear you say...well, "this is a robbery!" Now you get it? Am sorry but the selection might be as obscure as it gets, I am not paying such money again for 2 bottles...the Dame Blanche was not even that tasty. The staff was just plain rude, no greetings, no thanks, just my cash...thanks but no thanks! My only spot now is Bella Vista Beer, and I am telling you, their choice is just as good as the Robbery, I beg your pardon, the Foodery. read more

*sigh* The Foodery would receive a higher review IF I wasn't already spoiled by NY State AND my love, Half Time. However, since I'm in Philly alot and I really only drink US microbrews and other imported beer, I needed to find a place that can accommodate my needs. The Foodery is able to do that - they stock (or can stock according to their price list) all the breweries and beer styles that I love, and buy it by the bottle instead of massive amounts of one type. Its nice because it allows me to try new beers without the worry of disliking and then having to get rid of the rest, a total waste of money. The nice thing is that although all the beers on display are refrigerated, they have the same bottles in the back room that they can fetch for you so you don't need to immediately refrigerate your purchases. My only grumbling comes from the fact that their space is small so they don't stock as many different breweries/styles at once as I would like, and goddamn are those prices high! Stupid PA laws. And I agree, they should really post the prices RIGHT IN FRONT OF the beer in question instead of having that ONE huge price list which you have to search through endlessly. They really seem to want you to overspend. read more

I have frequented the foodery for specialty beers over the past 5 years. Their beer selection is exceptional though can be pricey. I have always found this spot convenient and nice that they let me bring me dog inside so I can swing by on my evening stroll after work for a six pack. They must have a new employee though because when I stopped by today (May 4, 2019 around 1:30p) for some beer to go with my dog I was rather rudely told by someone I have never seen before (middle age black male) to leave because "some people are scared of dogs." I'll be shopping elsewhere from here on out for my specialty beers, not necessarily because of the fact my dog is no longer welcome (despite how inconvenient this makes things for me), but because of the lack of friendly service and treatment I was afforded this afternoon. read more

Some nights, like last night for instance, I'm all about the cheap beer and old movies ($11 case of Lions Head Light bottles at Springfield). But there are those other times... the "break out the good china" nights, where you're entertaining some folks to impress, or you've just had a long week, and say, "Jake, treat yourself to the best." The Foodery isn't the best. But for selections on beer and mixer-sixers, they make booze shopping fun. The prices, while they aren't anything you'll want to write home about, do beat those times when you grab a nice 6-pack from a pizza place and pay 15 bucks for it. Plus, the store sits on good ground, and in a nice area. It becomes more of an experience... which only adds to the pleasure of drinking away the treasure later on. read more

I have lived nearby for over two years, and I like the Foodery. As for the prices, it depends what you choose. You can typically grab a Victory, Troegs, Yards, Sierra Nevada, and the like for about $3 a piece. If you want something like Kasteel, De Ranke, or Hitachino, you might end up paying around $7 for those. To me, that isn't too bad considering I wouldn't have the opportunity to drink some of these beers if the Foodery didn't stock them. You can always page through their binder to check prices if you aren't sure. They almost always have something I want to drink. I don't buy six packs here, just one or two bottles from time to time - special or not. Bonus: Nabi the cat. Also, they sell Choco Tacos here! read more

3.5 stars is more accurate, but I'm two drinks in and feeling generous. As other Yelpers have said, this place can get expensive. "Foodery" isn't even the right name for this place given that they sell very little food. The food they do have is more along the lines of Klondike bars and potato chips. "Beerery" would be more appropriate.. Anyway, it's a nice place to have in the neighborhood when you just want to relax and have a beer in the comfort of your own home. I'm not exactly a beer afficionado, but they have a lot of fruity options that suit me just fine (Lindeman's, Doc's, Scrumpy's, etc) The way I look at it, I'd spend about the same going to a bar but the bonus is that I don't have to change out of my pjs to enjoy some of the same brews. Oh, and they have a cat. read more

It's hard for me to even remember what else they carry besides beer. I have to say, that they have a great selection for Philly. Being a newcomer, I was quite surprised that they sell by the bottle as well as the six-pack. The prices are a bit high, but then, what are your options? read more

My only complaint about the Foodery is that it's too far away from where I live. I end up mixing a six before catching a train at Market East all the time. read more

In order of importance: One of the best beer selections in Philadelphia. Good prices (and 10% off if you mix a 6-pack, which I recommend) Nice customer service/atmosphere read more

Finally thought I would write the outcome of the infected beer. Brendan from B United International was a champion for me. He cares about craft beer drinkers. Sadly the crew of The Foodery does not. It is more about the money for them, then they craft! Don't believe me? The attitude needs to change! Beer was made from humble beginnings, and NOT on the passion of hipsters. (Hipsters disdain culture) Sadly, never again will I be a patron (I came from Italy to buy Italian craft beer at the Foodery, and THIS is the shameful attitude?! Wow!) I will campaign that this place receives an owner that CARES about his product AND his customers. Totally unacceptable! As a craft lover, and having been in the food hospitality business, this is deplorable! AVOID AT ALL COSTS! As a side note again: the Wine Works in Marlton NJ has a GREAT Italian craft section and mix and six, and the staff is AWESOME! read more