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Termini Bros Bakery serves up a delicious cannoli! I've always been hesitant to try Termini Bros because of the crowd, but the freshly-filled cannoli lived up to the hype. The crispy shell tasted fresh, and the cream was light and not too sweet, even with chocolate chips inside. The optional powdered sugar atop made it just the right sweetness. There were three staff working hard to get everyone's order together. So even with the long line, we got our cannoli in maybe two minutes. read more

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I wanted to love it.... I mean, it's cake, after all. We had a birthday boy in the office and one of our staff ran over to the nearby Reading Terminal Market to pick up a cake for him as a surprise. She chose a poundcake style, chocolate chip flavor. Definitely pricy - wish they had smaller versions since we didn't need a full sized cake. Everyone enjoyed the cake, but to me, it was a little.... dry. Could have been more.... moist. It was generously sized, at least. It was packaged well and survived the walk back to the office. They kindly provided a few plates and forks. read more

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Nicole H.

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The options all looked wonderful, but I'm a sucker for an almond croissant and I was so happy to find this bakery in the Reading Terminal Market. The options of baked goods, cakes, cookies, pastries, etc all looked delicious. Customer service was lacking, they seemed bothered by customers, which was off putting. The almond croissant was one of the best I've had and I'd still come back even though it wasn't very welcoming. read more

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I think their cannoli are an excellent end to a Terminal visit! Friendly staff, convenient location. read more

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Quick and friendly service. Cannoli were fresh and piped when ordered. Great flavor and the perfect amount of filling! The ricotta was my favorite! read more

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Picked up an éclair from Reading Terminal Market and it was a delicious post-lunch snack - excellent crème, tasty dough, and great chocolate icing. read more

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Outstanding cannoli! $6 is a bit expensive but worth it. It's up there with mikes and modern in Boston! Delicious perfectly sweet cream and crunchy shell! read more

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The cannoli had the perfect filling to shell ratio. The ricotta mixture was light and so so delicious. I know why this is a Philly staple. read more

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There baked items are amazing! I ordered a box of assorted cookies, a croissant with cream and a couple of cannolis. Great service, busy but the line goes fast! I love that it's in the Reading Terminal- especially during the holidays - beautiful space! And read more

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Staff was friendly and worked with me on a misunderstanding on my part. Food is prime quality like their name. The lemon cake had a slight lemon filling and a lemon drop on top. The taralli is made with lemon oil and is a bit different than a treat I normally would have. When I overheard other customers wanting this and saw "lemon", my mind told me that this is the right time for me to feel extra "sour". Products here are Not cheap. Because the service was top notch, I still must give 5 instead of 4 stars. If I was them, I would charge the prices they charge presently. I think I avoided this place for decades because there are so many options and "everyone" comes here. Sometimes I like looking for "the next big thing." Termini Bros is already a "big thing" in Philly and if you don't know that, you are a tourist! read more

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You'll find a variety of impeccably-presented pastries conveniently located at the Reading Terminal Market. I can't resist stopping here if I take Septa Regional Rail home from work. They'll even tie the pastry box up with a beautiful blue and white string. Staff's always friendly but efficiency. Termini Bros is one of the few Philly-area bakery jawns I'll be missing once I move. read more

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Maggie Z.

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You have to grab a cannoli on your way out of the market. The staff fills them to order from giant piping bags hung from the ceiling. The ricotta isn't too sweet and the shell is crispy and fresh. Service is reasonably fast and very friendly! read more

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We came here to try the cannoli as that's what reviews said we needed to try. We ordered a chocolate chip cannoli. The cannoli is fresh and made to order. It was $6 dollars for one cannoli. The cream was smooth as silk and the shell was delicious as well. read more

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Treat yourself with some Termini bros pastries when coming by the Reading Terminal Market, they are fresh and delicious and not overly sweet. They have a large variety of selections of pastries and treats that are good for any occasions. Reasonably priced, efficient service, hard working people, well organized process system & most importantly beautiful presentation of everything they baked. Definitely recommend @WineDinenVacay read more

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Maybe it was just that "good to be home" in Philly feeling but I truly believe that the cannolis from Termini Bros were just that damn good. Hoping that more trips to Philly will bring me back to Termini Bros to try their other baked goods. $6 per cannoli is definitely worth the splurge. read more

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Steve V.

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I am so glad this location is around as I usually go to the South Philly one, whic his more of a shop, and not a booth. You should make the trip if you can. But in this instance, I was staying near Reading Terminal without a car so grabbed some items from here on the way to the airport. I got the cannolis as mentioned and they were $6 each. A steep price, but the size is pretty big and the quality is unmatched. They fill the shells infront of you and there are 3 fillings to choose from. A chocolate, a vanilla, and the traditional riccota with chocolate chips. I got 6 of the traditional and one each of the chocolate and vanilla. The traditional was by far the best and they put it in a nice box for my travels and a baggy of powdered sugar for me to apply each time I ate one. The service was super friendly as well. read more

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Gina Marie S.

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IYKYK. Termini Brothers makes the best cannoli and sfogliatelle, hands down. There are plenty of additional Italian-style offerings to make your mouth water but, don't pass on the cannoli or sfogliatelle. Ever. Enter the market and instantly the aroma of Italian baked goods greets you. Oh, yes! Behind the long, confection-filled glass counter are several friendly workers standing ready to box up your delights. The aisle can easily become crowded. Not to worry, you won't wait long. When I'm local, I'll hit the market or the Packer Ave location. When I'm not, I have the 12-pack of cannoli shipped to me. The taste is unmistakable and the best! Hosting a special event, serve Termini's. Attending a special event, being Termini's to the host. Thank you to the Termini family who has brought smiles to so many in their 100+ years of baking tradition. Run, don't walk! Make a plan to try their delightful desserts ASAP! read more

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Termini Bros is an Italian Bakery located in Reading Terminal Market in Philly. There's a diverse variety of fresh pastries, cakes, and desserts to pick from. The freshly piped cannolis are a must try from here! The subtle cinnamon taste of the crunchy shell pairs well with the creamy mascarpone filling - it has a good ratio of chocolate chips to cream. The size is also good for price. The line moved quick and there's tables nearby to sit and eat. read more

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Excellent service and friendly staff. So many delicious options to choose from. They are known for their cannoli and it doesn't disappoint. As a Brooklyn Italian, I approve!! read more

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I love a good cannoli, but I will admit for the $6 premium for each one of these I have high expectations. Before leaving my latest visit to Philly I stopped at the Reading Terminal location for 4 traditional and 4 chocolate cannolis for my family for my return home. The woman who assisted me was very courteous and pleasant and I love that the cannolis are filled at time of purchase. She also beautifully packaged them. It's always a treat just to look at all the delicious desserts on display! I am happy to pay a bit of a premium to support local businesses especially in this uncertain economy when food prices are so high, but I don't think these cannolis lived up to their typical expectations. The shell was appropriately crunchy and savory, but the fillings lacked flavor. Most notably 5 of my other family members and I literally could note taste any chocolate/cocoa notes in the chocolate cannolis. They tasted exactly the same as the traditional ones! Admittedly I was disappointed that my nearly $50 expense was lacking. Don't get me wrong, I am not ready to write off Terminini Brothers, but I am going to be very selective in what I purchase from them moving forward... read more

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Nice selection of deserts including fresh made to order cannolis! Take a number, stand in line, order your selections. Be happy! ....and it is all fat free (ha!) read more

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Chase F.

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This place is amazing and has something for everyone who has a sweet tooth. This place is in the Reading Terminal and if anyone who has been there, you have many choices. I had the Cannoli, you could choose between 3 different kinds. Their original that is a ricotta base with chocolate chips in it, you can get a chocolate one and another kind that I didn't notice. The cannoli shells are made that day and are empty until you order so they don't get soggy with the filling. When you order they go and fill up the shell with filling that is in pastry bags hanging from the ceiling. I got the original one. It was sweet and rich. You can taste the ricotta and it had bits of chocolate chips in it. The shell itself was crisp and you could tell it was made that day fresh. This cost $6 and it was worth it. It paired well with an espresso over ice that I got from another close by vendor. This is an nice treat to get after you demolish a big cheesesteak! read more

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My hubby has a sweet tooth so we had to make a stop at Termini Bros Bakery before heading back to NY. Although the baked goods look mouth watering tasty the looks deceived us. I didn't care for desserts here. read more

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Michelle G.

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They have a great spot in the terminal and high foot traffic. This was my second time stopping. Everything looks lovely. Everything I've gotten from here is completely lack luster. Today I got a lemon pound cake and a lemonchello pastry cake. The pound cake was dry and not the wonderful buttery texture or taste. The lemon icing had a good taste but it was hard. I got the cannoli last time. Meh. I appreciate the nostalgia of a place like this. But I can't recommend their goodies- especially when so many other options exist. read more

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Loved that they pipe the cannolis to order. The pastry cream could've been less grainy. I wanted it smoother and creamier. I enjoyed the slight citrus of the cream. The shell could've been crunchier. It was a little stiff. I appreciated that it wasn't too sweet. There is cinnamon that is in the dough of the shell. It's not an overwhelming amount. Could've used more chocolate chips. read more

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So worth coming back to Philly for. We spotted this bakery our last visit but didn't get a chance to grab any goodies. But our trip last weekend for Mother's day, there was no way I was not going to leave without something. So I decided on 2 Red velvet, 1 tiramisu, 1 lemoncello, and 1 chocolate mousse cake. We gave one of the red velvet cakes to my godson's mother. She called me to say that was the best cake ever, and she even shared some with the baby. But those makez your mouth shout Hallejuah! I cannot wait to come back to Philly!! read more

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Tried this little gem in the Reading Terminal Market! It was so difficult to decide what to get, but I ended up getting this little chocolate mousse pastry and it was absolutely delicious. The mousse was SO creamy- it felt like I was eating a cloud!!- and it was sweet without being over powering. The cake was super moist. I just felt like everything in this was in a perfect ratio. I wish I could have tried more! read more

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Passed by Termini Bros in Reading Terminal and everything looked yummy. Tried their small, cute, layered cake with mousse, sweat cream, and sprinkles. This little treat was scrumptious! It tastes like a classic birthday cake! Would love to try some of their other treats too. read more

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I've heard a lot about Termini Bros, and so was very excited to try it. Unfortunately, my high hopes were not met. Service was fast and efficient, but the cakes were hit-or-miss. Pina colada cake - this was great, and saved my opinion of the place! The cake had pleasant little coconut shavings in the sponge, which added a fun texture to the moist cake. The cake tasted almost lemony, which I really enjoyed, and it was so cute to look at! Tiramisu cake - this was disappointing. To start, I was looking forward to a classic tiramisu cake. However, about 90% of the cake was a mousse, which I initially thought was icing covering more cake. Unfortunately, the two very thin layers of sponge were overshadowed by the mousse, which didn't have any distinguishable flavor. There was none of the coffee or chocolate flavor we all associate with tiramisu, or anything like a lady finger / sponge layer. read more

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Jane A.

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So so so so so disgusting. I hated the cannolis sadly :((((((( and also my friend didn't like it either

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5 star for their bomb a**, creamy, cannolis!!! Their ricotta cheese filling was rich and not too creamy. The chocolate chips and I believe I tasted pistachio were the perfect combination! Not too many pieces so you weren't overwhelmed with each bite. I found this place watching an episode of PHANTOM GOURMET (the Philly travel episode)... This recommendation did not disappoint! read more

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12th St & Filbert St
Reading Terminal Market
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Market East
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(215) 629-1790
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http://www.termini.com

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Hours

What time does Termini Bros Bakery open?

Termini Bros Bakery opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Termini Bros Bakery close?

Termini Bros Bakery closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Termini Bros Bakery take credit cards?

Yes, Termini Bros Bakery takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Termini Bros Bakery have catering options?

Yes, Termini Bros Bakery does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Termini Bros Bakery allow dogs?

Yes, Termini Bros Bakery allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Termini Bros Bakery have bike parking?

Yes, Termini Bros Bakery has bike parking.

Does Termini Bros Bakery have parking?

Yes, Termini Bros Bakery has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking

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Specialties

Termini Brothers Bakery specializes in Italian confections, from Torrone to Cannoli, Biscotti to Sfogliatelle. All items are made using original recipes from founder Giuseppe Termini, who brought them to America from Enna, Sicily in 1921. Cannoli is our most beloved and renowned recipe. Each cannoli is made from scratch and created with original tools used by the founders. These treats require a 10-step process to create and involve at least 10 different bakers. When the cannoli are ordered, we hand-fill them for you in the store and dust them with confectioner's sugar. Termini's products are all made without the use of preservatives in our Flagship 8th St store kitchen. Stop in soon for a tour!

History

Established in 1921.

Open since 1921, our family business represents a step into the past, where technology and automation take a back seat to artistry and old world craftsmanship. Termini Brothers Bakery has been handed down from father to son for three generations. The legacy of hard work, commitment to product quality and exceptional customer service continues to be the foundation of our business. In Philadelphia and across the United States, a Termini Brothers dessert has become a distinctive way to embrace family, friends and colleagues. Whether delivered for a holiday dinner, board meeting, as a way to say "Congratulations!" or to express sympathy, the Termini dedication to quality is evident in every bite. Today, with four retail locations and our online storefront, everyone has the opportunity to take a step into the past and savor the sweetness of a bygone era.

Meet the Business Owner: Joseph and Vincent Jr. T.

Joseph and Vincent Jr. are the third generation of Termini's to run the family business. Both brothers work in the kitchen as well as act as co-General Managers of two of the stores. Joseph is a graduate of St. Joseph's University with a degree in Food Marketing, and Vincent Jr. is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Termini, are both still active in the business as well.

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This is a small gem in Chinatown. It's one of those 'if you know, you know' kind of spots…read more Unassuming, small in size, and easy to walk past. BUT! this little gem serves such a variety of pastries, it's super easy to get overwhelmed by the choices. My absolute favorite here is this braided bread situation that has raisins, a few coconut flakes, and small spots of pineapple or apricot dashed throughout the braid. It has a buttery coating, and I love it warmed up with a cup of tea or straight out of the packaging. I also love their cream buns (like a huge bun, sliced down the middle and filled to the brim with light fluffy cream). They also serve moon cakes and other things, but I'm a creature of habit and usually get the same braided bread situation I just gushed about. My sons usually get a slice of cake. The service is quick and friendly. There are usually two women who bag your order and take your cash or card.

I stopped by this hole in the wall, little gem of a bakery, a handful of times to pick up some…read morepastries for snacks. The owners are always there, super friendly, family owned bakery. Their pastries are also top quality! So fluffy and soft, good flavor. Love stopping by here when I get the chance.

0.3 mi•Washington Square West

My absolute favorite.

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J'aime French Bakery

4.6(473 reviews)

I'm glad I stopped by here. Came here for a weekend trip. I decided to take a pause on my strict…read moreketo diet for this trip so I wanted to make sure I had some fine pastries in my tummy. Place was nice and bright. Plenty of seating. So many things looked tasty but I got two pain aux raisins, an eclair, a merveilleux, and 4 mini choux pastries (2 for $1). The total came to $24. Pain aux raisin was good but not the best I've ever had. Would have liked them to be slightly thicker and crispier. Plenty of raisins though. Crème pâtissière was fantastic. Eclair was thin and dainty. I got this for my son as a safe bet. I tried a piece and I was so delighted to find it was filled with a chocolate pudding type of filling. The mini choux pastries were an impulse buy. I got enough for everyone in the car ride home to try. Delicious and delicate one bite treat. The merveilleux was a blind buy. Read a review that raved about it so I gave it a try. I didn't even know what to expect. It's crispy meringue covered in cream and crushed speculoos cookies. It's so heavenly! 2/3 of us liked the merveilleux the best and one of us liked the pain aux raisin the best. Come here if you're looking for something really special

I was craving, deeply craving, a Jambon Beurre. And I needed a really good French baguette to pull…read moreit off. This bakery is way too close to a convenient PATCO stop en route to work. I stopped in around 8 AM and their pastries were FRESH. The baguette was still warm to the touch. Swoon. That night, we sliced the baguette open, slathered it generously with European salted butter and slabs of imported ham as well as good quality cheese. It hit the spot. I do take my carbs seriously.

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Apple tart in the foreground, but the highlight is the merveilleux!

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La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe

5.0(1 review)

0.0 mi•Market East

New place I was…read morepassing by one day and they were handing out samples, the sample was so delicious that today I decided to give it a try I ordered a Turkey sandwich with goat cheese and other ingredients and it was delicious and also the customer service was outstanding. The lady that was helping me her name was Angelique and she asked me if I had a septa key card and with that card she was able to give me a discount and with that I will definitely be back.

Paris Baguette

4.1(182 reviews)

Hard-working and friendly staff. Beautiful cakes. Creative donuts for Halloween! favorite spot to…read moregrab coffee and enjoy the outdoor space.

Easy to find in Chinatown. They provide a tray, and you walk down several display cases and pick…read morewhich you'd like using provided individual tongs. Choose from an array of pastries, desserts and sandwiches and cold, bottled drinks. I treated myself to a chocolate croissant, which was fat and chocolatey and went straight to my hips without a detour, thank you very much. Continue on to the cash register to pay for your goods. Take a look at your receipt to get the bathroom code. Wifi is available if you are hanging out for a bit.

Pastries

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Prince Tea House

4.4(327 reviews)

0.3 mi•Chinatown

I also had my baby shower here. The tea is delicious and the servers are non verbal and Asian. The…read moreambience is very beautiful I would Die here

Nicely decorated tea house inside with a menu full of various beverages and assorted bites…read more Ordering is done only electronically on their site, so you can customize as you wish. The tea itself was hot and tasty. Tried the tropical oolong. A nice pot to share, and you are given a small sugar bowl as well if needed. Good flavor and stayed hot with the burner stand. Cup, saucer, and spoon all showing signs of heavy wear. The food and service was not as nice and far more average than expected. Was deciding between salmon or turkey sandwich, ended up ordering the salmon. However, the Turkey club sandwich was what I got and unfortunately nobody came back to check on us either way. It was still okay not a huge issue, though the sandwich itself was a bit of a letdown. Average quality bread and lunch meat, and the salad was browning. Felt like it's a bit downhill than expected.

Lounging area

Hot jasmine tea

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Geisha green tea, Goddess of Mercy oolong

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Mary C.

4 years ago

After being able to talk extensively with someone who now currently works at this location there are many things about Terminis that would discourage anyone, even those who work there, from eating the food. Apparently everything that is baked is not fresh. That would be bearable if it were not for the fact that these baked goods are made anywhere from a half a year to a year in advance. If they aren't sold they are thrown into a huge freezer so they don't have to waste the product and then they just bring it back out again when they can, specifically holiday items. Everything is baked out of the original location, where many underpaid, illegally paid immigrants work as one of many of their jobs. They get treated wrongly by management for speaking their native language which is generally Spanish and are told to "speak English because (they're) not in Mexico". And "don't talk like that while you're working here". I was told that there are only about 3 or 4 male workers for the establishment as a whole, and they are all bakers. The bakers stay in the back and they make the mixes for the doughs and like with the original Terminis recipes. What's not in those recipes is the fact that they very rarely wear gloves even though they are very clearly provided to them. There have been instances where workers will find used bandaids in the mixtures and STILL use them to bake. The line of power is as follows. Worker, manager, slightly more important manager, owners of the company. There is no higher power that workers can talk to when they're being sexually harassed and treated badly. That's another thing. At the original location, sexual harassment is extremely common. Any male that does work there currently has been accused of many different types of sexual assault in many different instances and have still not been fired. Now here's the end all be all. I've never made a yelp review, and I even used my spam email account because if I use my regular one the person who told me all of this will get fired and she'll get fired immediately. Not sure why I care all that much but that's besides the point. All of this information came from someone who works there currently, which means this is all happening as I write this review. People are going to keep eating here and that's expected, but hopefully this review reaches a person or two to save them the chance of getting sick or worse. P.S. None of the workers can ever or will ever say anything about this being when they're hired they are contractually bound to not talk about any of this and by the time they quit or get fired they don't care or forget. Well I'm not legally bound lol. read more

Eva W.

8 years ago

Every person has their own special story about this institution. My personal favorite is when a baker sexually assaulted a sales girl in the basement. When word got back to thenowners, they tried to ship her off to another location so they could keep the baker because he was a good worker. When she said she didn't want to be transferred, they put the decision on whether or not to let him go on HER (probably hoping she'd say no). When they fired him, they victim-shamed her and forbade her from speaking to any male employee. She moved away a few months later and when she did, they IMMEDIATELY rehired the pervert who assaulted her in her workplace. If you want the best cannolis you'll ever have made by the worst people you'll ever meet, Termini Bros is your spot! read more

Kyle P.

11 years ago

Termini bros is the place to get cannoli. I found this termini bros is better than their "flagship" bakery at 8th St. 8th St place sucks and always rip customers off without acknowledging their prices. The lady in their flagship store gave us the impression of what their "luxury bakery" should be like, lacking of customer service, busy chatting with her co-workers while customer was standing at their front waiting for prolonged period and then even computed my bill wrong for an additional $14!!! (Although I got refunded later). My family love their cannoli but I would only get them from this branch at reading terminal rather than their flagship. read more

Hao C.

3 years ago

Was there yesterday and had a Blond RUDE employee yelling at my kids and I as we were waiting for my wife to order bakery...

Kate H.

8 years ago

3 stars for the cookies but 1 star for the service. So 2 stars...May or May not come back next time.

Lauren T.

16 years ago

The Canoli's are delicious and the lemon squares (maybe called lemon tarts) are the best.

Delia N.

1 year ago

Delicious goods ...a pleasant surprise before headed to a concert. I will be back again

Laura S.

Elite 14

312

347

16 years ago

The service is terrible. The cannoli are delicious. Everything else is fair-to-middling.

Matt M.

Elite 16

224

12 years ago

Amazing. Couldn't agree more. Best Cannoli Ever. Hands down.

Phuong P.

138

13 years ago

Best cheesecake I've ever had! Perfect balance and texture!

Mary T.

Elite 10

235

18 years ago

eh..i'd rather go on down to the main location, thanks.

Rachit S.

18 years ago

The best cheesecake that I've had in Philly.

Ken C.

1385

8 years ago

Cannoli cannoli cannoli... (nothing else).

D J.

11 years ago

I tried the cannoli and it was good.

Laith S.

155

267

15 years ago

Carrot cake Was out of this world!

Michael F.

1288

1356

20968

15 years ago

Leave the gun, take the cannoli...

Time O.

Elite 12

218

16 years ago

great place for sugar fixes.

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