I'm a HUGE Caesar fan, so when I saw the turkey caesar wrap on the menu, I absolutely had to try!! While it's a bit weird at first, because it's not the flavor I'm used to, it was so delicious. The dressing was creamy, the lettuce was fresh, and I absolutely loved the inclusion of crutons and the grilled wrap. It could've used more parm, but I always say that! Beyond the wrap, their mashed potato's are so creamy and the turkey is so juicy and tender. Such a great stop for lunch! read more

The Original Turkey - Turkey Caesar Wrap - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I visited the Reading Terminal during the last week of the Flower Show, and made a quick stop at The Original Turkey. This is my second time trying the Turkey Salad Sandwich, both times on Rye Bread. The turkey salad is so good! Great flavor! But can we just look at this sandwich! It's big enough to have for two meals. The combo comes with a bag of chips and a drink. Service was great! Everyone was friendly, the line moved quickly, and the food was absolutely delicious. It's hard to stop at any other business when I visit because I only think about this sandwich! 10/10!!! read more

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Love going to the Reading Market and exploring all the restaurants and shops they have to offer. I have walked by this food counter more times than I care to count always saying I will stop by and check it out. On my last visit to Philly I did just that... and can I say WOW !!! Definitely a five star sandwich all the way. Got a BLT Turkey Wrap, ended up splitting it as it was large and packed with meat. Turkey was tender and juicy... not your usual processed turkey but a nice warm yummy fresh Turkey Breast. Line gets long at lunch but well worth the wait. We filled our time talking to a nice woman in line who comes each week for a sandwich. Definitely a must place to stop for lunch at the Reading Market. read more

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My favorite holiday dream come true on a May Day ! Freshly carved turkey, sides and wonderful staff. I was torn on what to order bc everything looks so yummy. Wraps, sandwiches, lunch and dinner plates. I opted for a 3 item bc I couldn't choose. Mac and cheese was very good, stuffing very tasty, mashed potatoes w/gravy - good. The star - the turkey breast so juicy and tender. In love. read more

The Original Turkey - Options - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The Original Turkey is a Thanksgiving lover's dream!! On a recent visit to Philly, I was told I just HAD to stop by and get a plate. I ordered the turkey platter with three sides (I chose stuffing, corn, and mashed potatoes) and cranberry sauce. I also opted for gravy, because you can't have Thanksgiving without gravy! The food was absolutely delicious. The turkey was very juicy and tender, the corn was seasoned well, the mashed potatoes were creamy, and the stuffing was rich and comforting. The stall was also extremely clean and orderly! I'm not sure if it's because I'm from deeper down in the south and Philly is just different, but I didn't find the staff very friendly. They weren't rude to me by any means, but I got no smiles or conversation and mostly blank stares between asking what I wanted and telling me how much my order was. I got to them in kind of a dead time, otherwise I would have chalked it up to focus. Pro tip: they give you a LOT of food, plan for leftovers! read more

The Original Turkey - Three Side Platter with mashed potatoes, corn, and stuffing - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When I thought all was lost on my quest to have the Dinner aka Thanksgiving sandwich today as they ran out of the baguettes, I changed to a wrap and I prefer it this way (less bready). I had them press it and make it like a burrito. Super good! The one spot I couldn't leave Reading Terminal Market without trying read more

The Original Turkey - Dinner Sandwich aka Thanksgiving sandwich but in a wrap - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I wished I had this place near me!! It was so delicious and I would order my Thanksgiving meal from them!! This place is inside Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia. We went there while visiting DC. The service was friendly and professional. We ordered a lunchbox, which contains two sides, hot turkey, and gravy. It was so yummy! We ordered Mac-n-cheese and buttered corn as our sides. We also got a side of their sour-dough stuffing and cranberry sauce. I enjoyed Thanksgiving in March! Definitely visiting this shop if I come back to Reading Market. Enjoy! read more

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Visited the location inside Reading Terminal Market and it was delicious! Had the Stuffin' Cranberry Sandwich and it was so so good. Bread was incredibly soft, great helping of turkey, and the stuffing and cranberry together was perfect. It comes with chips and a drink to make a great lunch meals I wish I could have tried all the sides because their mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese looked great. The service was fast and friendly Highly recommend stopping by here to try it out. read more

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Best turkey meal . Definitely a must place to dine. Everything was good Md well seasoned. read more

The Original Turkey - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Luckily the line was short and moved quickly! It was after 1 pm on a Friday. I got the #6 Turkey, stuffing and cranberry on sourdough. I should've went with the hoagie roll to hold up better the sourdough was good and fresh but didn't hold the sandwich together. But omg so good still. They forgot to give me napkins. Comes with a small bag of lays potato chips and is perfect to add some crunch. Grabbed a shared table and enjoyed my meal. read more

The Original Turkey - Turkey Stuffin Cranberry Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We got the turkey family meal, which was pretty great and hit the spot for what we were craving!!! The sides were really good and overall the price is pretty good for the amount of food they give, but I thought the turkey was a little dry read more

The Original Turkey - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Getting through the Reading Terminal Market is a very specific experience and not for the faint of heart. I entered through a side door that already had a line out the door, due to a rib restaurant right inside, but after navigating through the crowd and every other line crowd within the market, finally found myself at the open seating section. There was no place to sit, so we did what many others were doing and watched those seated closely. The minute any group indicated they might be leaving, the table vultures (myself included) descended on them to see who could claim the table first. After a few foiled attempts on my part, I finally scored a table for 4, after which my party and I all agreed to tag team heading out on the floor for food. I was not in the first search and acquire mission and so had some time to plan what I was going to go for once it was my turn...and then I spotted...The Original Turkey counter RIGHT across the way. Many may not understand my love of turkey dinner. I love everything about it; the potatoes, the stuffing, the other sides, the gravy AND the cranberry sauce! Once I spotted The Original Turkey, there was no going back. As soon as the first round returned, I ran right over and ordered a turkey lunch with 2 sides (green beans and stuffing) with extra gravy and cranberry, and...it was everything I had hoped for and more! There was a generous amount of fresh turkey, the stuffing was perfect, the green beans were well seasoned and better than I had anticipated, gravy = 100% and they really did give me extra cranberry. All around fantastic! read more

I had been ordering our turkey dinner from here since 2013. They recently started vacuum wrapping (in heavy plastic) the turkey which was also cut into a few large pieces as opposed to smaller, easier to eat pieces. If you are a great Dane though, they're just the right size. This info was not disclose when I ordered. And if you are trying to ward off a vampire or have in-laws you wish would go elsewhere, be sure to converse with them after having OT's mashed potatoes, which are probably 80 percent garlic and little mashed potatoes. I'll be ordering our next holiday meal elsewhere. Soooooo disappointed. They were so outstanding and now take shortcuts that their loyal customers are paying for. read more

Alright, you're in Philly, you have had the cheesesteak, like most because of all the options probably a couple different cheesesteaks, maybe even at shops across the street from each other battling for your business, they are the trendy ones, not necessarily the best, each believe they are the best cheesesteaks, you know, wit or witout, seeded roll or non, onions, maybe mushrooms, maybe add pepperoni. Now its time to eat healthier, visit The Original Turkey, established in 1983, this place roasts turkeys by the dozens all night long so they can give you a home style meal that might bring back memories of holidays gone by. The turkey is juicy, flavorful and delicious. They have options for everyone, from inexpensive lunch box platters with fresh sliced turkey and two sides or a Full Platter dinner size, portions are generous, I get the lunch box and eat it for two meals, they have a sliced turkey sandwich, the bread options are excellent and always fresh, they have turkey salad, The sides are outstanding, stuffing, sweet corn, mashed potatoes and others made from scratch and perfectly complement the turkey or to eat alone. I want to add that the location is on a corner so more room to see everything and the menu is concise and not so many items that customers take a look time, thus...the line moves quickly. The staff is great, friendly hard working and efficient. When you compliment an item their faces show the appreciation and pride in their work. It gets busy but the meals are easily reheated in the convenient spill resistant containers they provide. They provide chips and a beverage with a lot of the options. Try them out, tell the Jerry sent you, they will take special care of you, just because you went there on a mission not just an impulse customer. (they treat everyone so well anyway) ENJOY! If my review takes you there please comment about your experience here! read more

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Fabulous turkey!!! Amazing sides which include mash potatoes with gravy, corn, green beans, Mac and cheese and other delicious goodness. Wonderful place for a sandwich or plater. read more

The Original Turkey - Turkey with two sides and a side of Mac and cheese. - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Not closed. Open and serving great food - 04/26/2025 A-freaking-mazing. I don't care if you don't like cranberry sauce. You MUST get #6. Turkey, stuffing and cranberry. Thanksgiving on bread. Mind blowing taste, flavors. I could eat this every couple days if we lived here read more

Ordered the lunch meal which includes turkey with 2 sides. I got turkey with macaroni and and cheese, string beans and an small container of Cranberry sauce with was extra. The turkey was absolutely delicious, nice, juicy turkey breast, mac and cheese was cheesey and gooey the greens beans were fresh and had a little bit of snap. The meal was worth the price and hit the Thanksgiving spot in the middle of summer. read more

The Original Turkey - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Amazing Cheese Original sandwich and Spring Garden wraps! Definitely will go back, excellent customer service. Located within Reading Terminal market. read more

The Original Turkey - Deli - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Their food was fine, but I think I may have had too high of expectations. The turkey just needs some sort of seasoning. This was a lot like a plate you might get at Boston Market. Adequate, but could be better. The key may be to get one of the sandwiches from here instead. It looked like those had more flavor to them. The service was fairly quick since they basically just had to scoop stuff onto a plate. There are better options in this food hall, but if you are set on eating turkey, it's okay. read more

The Original Turkey - Turkey with potatoes and Mac and cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I don't eat beef anymore, but I fondly recall Reubens. So I was intrigued by a turkey option. It was disappointing. First, it was cold. As in I hope the meat had not been sitting out too long. Next very little seasoning in the meat and the rye bread lacked rye flavor. Overall, there is no comparison to a real hot Reuben. If the turkey had been hot, I think it might have faired better. read more

The Original Turkey - Turkey Reuben - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You can't really say something in Redding Terminal is Philly's best kept secret, but in a sense this place genuinely is. And I'm basing that off an experience I had this past Saturday while the market was packed with people. There were massive lines for Dinic's and all the cheesesteak places, which aren't even among the best in the city for cheesesteaks. But nobody was in line for Original Turkey. Having been eating here since I was a little kid, I knew of its excellence and dropped in for a meal. Just imagine if the best tasting Thanksgiving dinner you've ever had was available every day for around $12-$15. It's simply amazing. And the high quality hasn't wavered in 30 years. If you want to save a couple bucks, get the lunchbox. It's still a very generous portion and runs around $12. Truly one of the GOATs of Philly and Redding Terminal. If you know you know! read more

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Forgot all the other philly cheesesteak and hoagies in the the area. The original turkey cooks up a far better sandwich than other shops around. I came here on a busy Saturday and while most people are getting orders form DiNic's, I was recommended to try The Original Turkey. They are known for their cranberry turkey sandwich. I ordered this and it did NOT disappoint. It was basically thanksgiving in a sandwich. It contained soft, tender, and most cuts of thick turkey meat, as well as a generous portion of gravy and cranberry sauce. The bread choice I went with was sourdough white, though there were other options like wheat. It was pretty big too, so I was only able to eat half, but saved the other half for dinner. I would totally come back to order it again, and it helps that the line is much shorter than DiNic's. read more

Run don't walk to this turkey joint. Nicely brined, well cooked, and very moist turkey breast. Get some gravy and all the fixins. It's like Thanksgiving in the middle of June. Hershel's next door is fantastic too, but do not overlook this spot. The lunch box is a good value, and you cannot go wrong with the turkey sandwiches. read more

DISCLAIMER: I wasn't able to get what I wanted so I didn't eat here. This review isn't for their food but for their policies. I decided to get their turkey platter with three sides for $17.00. Upon ordering, I asked for extra bread and was told by an employee that I could only get one slice of bread. I then asked if I can pay for additional slices of bread and was told by the same employee that they cannot sell me any extra bread. I was taken back that I just said to forget my entire order and found my lunch at an adjacent stand in the market. read more

This turkey is so tender and juicy! We ordered a lunchbox (turkey with 2 sides) to share and had PLENTY of food for the both of us. The turkey doesn't need a knife to get it and falls apart. We also tried the mashed potatoes with gravy and Mac & cheese. Both of those items were good as well. We did season the Mac and potatoes with salt and pepper, but other than that we loved it! Would definitely try the other items on the menu - next time the turkey steak sandwich...the peppers and onions they had grilled for it looked amazing! So much seasoning and minced garlic on them. read more

The Original Turkey - Lunchbox - comes with turkey and 2 sides. We had mashed potatoes and Mac & cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Thanksgiving in July can be a thing at this place inside Reading Terminal Market. I was very surprised by the tastiness from this place. Potatoes had some which I don't usually like but these were buttery and rich. Dressing and gravy were handmade. And turkey was most and portions were large. read more

Got the last turkey leg! They rang me up really quickly, when I sat down to eat my turkey legs, I got funny looks from people around me, like "Is that tiny girl going to eat that whole turkey leg?" You bet I did! I devoured the whole thing in 15 minutes. It was delicious and I was very hungry. read more

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While turkey sandwiches aren't typically something I go out of my way to get, I was intrigued by the sole focus of this establishment. The Original Turkey lives up to its name. I enjoyed my cheese original sandwich, where the sourdough, cheddar, lettuce, and tomato were all fresh, and there was a generous portion of high-quality turkey and mayo--the latter being essential for a good traditional turkey sandwich. The customer service was friendly as well. I'd recommend this place if you're craving something simple but well-made. read more

"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world [I decided to get 3/4 lb of turkey from The Original Turkey at Reading Terminal Market]" Reading Terminal Market is a foodie haven. There's all sorts of everything to choose from. There's pretzels, there's Peking Duck, there's donuts, and churros... all the Philly staples you could imagine from Roxbourough to Bridesburg. BUT... there's not a TON of food for someone who is on a strict diet haha. I'll just say that. So I went around the market Yelping the crap out of all of the stalls. And I'm about in the middle when I come across the Original Turkey and it's one of the first ones to come up with 4.5 stars and a solid number of reviews. So I made a mental note and moved along, yelp yelp yelping. Come to find out that the Original Turkey is one of the highest rated businesses in Reading Terminal Market. And I found out exactly why. I asked the gentlemen behind the counter if they sold just the turkey by the pound, as their menu is made up of turkey sandwiches, bowls, salads, etc - and he gave me a resounding yes. So I order a 1/2 a pound of turkey... no wait... I stop him... 3/4 of a pound. He expertly carves up 3/4 lb of a turkey, put it in a little black tray and passes it onto the cashier. I think I paid something like 8-10 dollars for it. It was D-FREAKIN-LICIOUS. I can imagine this turkey on anyone of their sandwiches is just awesome. But me... I just ate it with a fork. I went to my car... ate about half. Then I went over and parked under the Love Park where there was an xmas market... and polished off the other half. Totally happy, totally satiated. I mean... I know. Out of all of the epic things you could get out of Reading Terminal... I got this. But ya know what... I'm not apologizing to noone. Cause that turkey was unapologetically delicious, and I would get it again in a heartbeat. Happy Thanksgiving lol. read more

The Original Turkey - 3/4 lb turkey - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It's like being able to have Thanksgiving all year long. If you love turkey, this is the place to come. I got the platter and it was a massive portion of turkey with stuffing, mashed potato with gravy, and corn. Everything was seasoned well and tasty. I also got extra cranberry sauce ($1 extra), because why not. I easily could have made two meals out of this or at least shared it, but yes I ate it all in one sitting and felt miserable for being so full. This is hands down one of the best places to eat at Reading Terminal. read more

The Original Turkey - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Turkey Steak is an impressive alternative to the Philly Cheesesteak. This sandwich is not anything like a cheesesteak. But it is excellent. The bread is soft and chewy. The peppers and onions are cooked in a savoury sauce. The turkey is plentiful and perfectly juicy and tender. And lying deep beneath all these bits is a layer of cheese and chipotle mayo. It all comes together very nicely. And while you get a very heavy hoagie experience, you don't get quite the one-dimensionaly gut bomb that is a Philly Cheesesteak. read more

The Original Turkey - The Turkey Steak - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was in town for a conference and stopped in at the Reading Terminal Market. Wow what a busy place. I walked around multiple times to figure out what I wanted to eat. On the first pass I saw this place and thought oh that's a good option. I went around a second time and still came back to this. On the third time around, I decided this is the only thing that would hit the spot. I got the 2 side platter. It comes with Turkey and Cranberry sauce and I picked corn and potatoes as my two sides. This platter was big enough to feed two people. It's so good! There was no line so I was able to get my food quickly. Wow. It's so delicious. It was a little pricey at $15 BUT there's a lot of food. The whole market is super busy and worth a stop by if you are in the area. read more

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Nice moist and tender turkey, buttery smooth mash potatoes, yummy corn, and tart yet sweet cranberry sauce. Their portion size is also super generous; enough for 2 to share. What's not to like? read more

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We were in Philly on Christmas Eve for the Christmas Village. We wandered over to the Reading Terminal Market to grab a bite to eat. I had been craving a turkey gobbler sandwich (I know, Thanksgiving is over, but it is such a comforting meal). We were walking up and down the aisles looking for a place to grab a bite, when we came across the The Original Turkey. The line was LONG as was all the other lines to the eateries. We took one more lap and decided to commit to getting the turkey stuffing and cranberry sandwich, as it looked good! The line went quick. All sandwiches are made to order. Despite being busy and Christmas Eve, the staff was super friendly and cheery. We found a place to eat in the bustling market and thoroughly enjoyed our turkey sandwich. The perfect amount of turkey, cranberry and stuffing. It did come with bacon, which I didn't think was necessary. It also came with cheese, that wasn't melted. It was a good sandwich, but my recommendation would be to omit the bacon, lettuce and cheese, and add a little mayo and a side of gravy. Overall a good sandwich and would definitely try some other things on the menu. read more

The Original Turkey - Turkey stuffing and cranberry - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I decided to go for this on my last trip here. The boy was getting a burger next door. I looked over and suddenly was overcome with a turkey craving. This isn't usually a place I frequent when I come to the market so I figured, why not? The good part is that they give you a ton of food for your money. I don't eat a lot due to my surgery so this will make good leftovers. It was turkey, stuffing, corn, and cranberry sauce for me. The corn was really sweet and wonderful. And I liked the cranberry sauce so much that I considered getting more to take home for Thanksgiving. The turkey and the stuffing were good enough. But honestly, it didn't feel to me like it was better than anything I could have gotten at Boston Market. Maybe the turkey is a little higher quality and it's a great amount of it. But the stuffing didn't have as much flavor as I would have liked. I get why many are fans. Maybe I just am too hard to impress. read more

The Original Turkey - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was in town for a conference, and I decided to stop at this place. First, this place is like Thanksgiving year-round. It is a favorite at RTM, and I see why. I ordered the Cheese Original, which was so good that I returned and ordered three more to share with friends. The service is excellent. The staff is amiable and courteous. The sandwich is nicely made. My conference lasted for four days, and I had a Cheese Original each day. I want to try the platters and the wraps. Most people visiting Philly always talk about Cheesesteaks but don't sleep in this place. It is incredible! read more

Absolute best turkey sandwiches on this planet. I've been going here since I was a kid and each time I go, the sandwiches seem to get better and better. Warm fresh turkey, soft warm bread, and any toppings you'd like. I was only planning on eating half of my sandwich because I wasn't too hungry, but it was just so good I ended up eating it all so quickly. came with chips and a drink. Cannot recommend this place enough!!! Go get a turkey sandwich, you will not regret it. read more

Always a great spot..yes kind of pricey but it's a full meal. Good quality n big serving of real roasted turkey. Wish food could be served a bit hotter n not a fan of there scoop dressing by a gloves hand ..why not use a big ice cream scoop ..? Whatever germs is on the glove is now in the food .. as Robert S. said only one slice of bread no option to buy another .quirky but hardly worth a lowly one star review when he didn't even eat there .. read more

A really good wrap - plain and simple. Can't speak to the Turkey + two sides meals since I've never tried them, but can confirm that the wraps (and likely the sandwiches) are great. Affordable prices and centrally located within reading terminal. Will be back! read more

The Original Turkey - Spring Garden wrap - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I really enjoyed my first time trying "the original turkey". Probably one of my favorite restaurants in the Reading terminal. I would compare this to a Boston market meal, but a much higher quality. Everything I tried was excellent. Staff was very friendly and got my order out quick. I would definitely go back in the future. read more

The Original Turkey - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania