Roast Pork Sandwich ( Feb 2026) Out of towner from Jersey City. It's a Philly institution that I wanted to savor for long time. So made a trip to Reading Terminal when I was in town. 16 $ ( Roast Pork plus Broccoli Rabe) 1 $ each for sharp provolone & hot peppers. Also took side of hot peppers for 2 $ Total 20 $ Server was very friendly, it was President's day weekend and they were working so why not, tipped 2 $ Total 22 $ Loved every bite of it, juicy and spicy if you add peppers. Bread is perfect for that set up. Will do again in fall I think. read more

Tommy DiNic's - Roast Pork Sandwich with Broccoli Rabe, Sharp Provolone & Hot Peppers. - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

While having ice cream at the Reading Terminal Market, I chatted with an elderly lady sitting next to me and was told that Roast Pork is a more authentic and local Philadelphia sandwich than Cheesesteak. Coincidentally, this particular shop in the market was quite famous, so I tried it the next day for breakfast! Roast Pork Sandwich, Broccoli Rabe, Sharp Provolone, Roasted Pepper: An all-the-way meal. The pork didn't have a gamey smell, but it was on the leaner side, making it a bit dry and not very flavorful. The fragrance of provolone was rich, but somewhat too sharp; the refreshing bitterness of the broccoli rabe and the mild sweetness of the roasted pepper were more to my liking. The sandwich felt relatively simple and straightforward, with no sauce, basically just the raw flavors of the ingredients, and the integration of these flavors was relatively limited. It's understandable why it later lost out to Cheesesteak. read more

Tommy DiNic's - Roast Pork Sandwich, Broccoli Rabe, Sharp Provolone, Roasted Pepper - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

THE GOOD ---------------- + SUPERBBBBBBB Roast Pork Sandwich!!!!!!!!!! ++++ Roast Pork Sandwich ($16 as of Jan. 2026) with sharp provolone and roasted peppers was soooooooo good. The roast pork was juicy, extremely flavorful and combined with the other ingredients on the large hoagie roll made for a phenomenal sandwich. + They sell t-shirt merch here as well for $20. + The sandwich was assembled and served VERY QUICKLY after ordering. + There are 8 counter seats around DiNic's, but plenty of seating in the communal seating area (if you can beat others to them). THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Nada. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came by on a Saturday at 11:45 AM and there was no line here AT ALL. There were plenty of customers sitting around their counter seats, but ordering was lightning fast. CONCLUSION -------------------- = Honestly, I had very low expectations for the Roast Pork Sandwich. Having tried the one at John's Roast Pork, which we didn't like, we pretty much expected the same experience, but we were dead wrong!!!! The sandwich here is worth every damn penny! read more

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- Quick, friendly, and efficient service; a popular spot for sammies inside the Reading Terminal Market - Very simple menu, consisting of six sandwich options - Roast pork sammie was hot and fresh, loaded with surprisingly moist, tender, flavorful meat - Extra toppings are worth it: sharp provolone, roasted peppers, and greens ($1 each) - Casual, no-frills food court vibe--lively and crowded pretty much at all times on Saturdays - Limited bar-style seating around the corner; otherwise, you'll need to grab a food court table when one opens up read more

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Sandwich was OK but was disappointed as it tasted bland and the bread over powered the meat and cheese. Love going to the Reading Terminal Market as it is conveniently located and offers a wide selection of food. Haven't had a sandwich in a while from Dinic's but this was very disappointing. Sandwich was steep for what you got compared to other vendors at the Market as well. Can't remember what I ordered last time but the Pork Sandwich was not my cup of tea. During the lunch hour they always have a line but they move quickly through the line. read more

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A must have for your Philadelphia experience. Get the pork with broccoli rabe and sweet peppers. And get LOTS of napkins. It's juicy and tender and loaded with garlicky good flavor. The roll is outstanding, especially as it absorbs the juices. Did I mention getting lots of napkins. The whole order at the counter adds to the experience. This is one of my favorite stops whenever I'm in Philly. read more

Tommy DiNic's - Roast Pork Sandwich - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Although Philly is known for cheesesteaks, another popular hoagie is pork roast sandwiches. Tommy DiNic's was rated the #1 sandwich in America in 2013, so it's up there. Since it's located inside the popular Reading Terminal Market, it's a no brainer to try the sandwich. Even though we came on a Saturday, there was no wait at 10am --come early to avoid lines. I paid and got my sandwich right away as we got to enjoy the sandwich on the counterseats. I ordered the Pork Roast ($15) with Provolone (+$1) and Greens (+$1). The sandwich is moist, tender, and juicy which is wonderful considering it's pretty much all meat. It's not something I'd usually order, but it is a pretty damn good sandwich. read more

Tommy DiNic's - Roast Pork Sandwich with Provolone and Greens. - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Really tasty sandwich and I was pleasantly surprised by how clean it was since I was expecting something greasier. The hot sandwich has quite the kick which is also nice - pairs nicely with the pork. I suggest the sweet sandwich for the beef. read more

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Tommy DiNic's came highly recommended by my coworker, and their Italian-style pulled pork sandwich did not disappoint -- it's truly out of this world. Food: I had the Italian pulled pork with mixed peppers and provolone. The sandwich was massive, packed with outstanding flavors, and surprisingly well priced for what you get. Service: Service was insanely quick despite the nonstop crowd, and the staff was super friendly, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Aesthetic: Located right in the heart of Reading Terminal Market, the wrap-around counter gives you a clear view of them crafting these amazing sandwiches. It's lively and authentic, perfect for a quick but memorable meal. read more

Tommy DiNic's - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great pork sandwich! I got ours with the broccoli rabe, sharp cheddar, and hot peppers. I think the sharp cheddar was a little too sharp. I ordered the works because I was asked and who says no to "the works"? Now I know for next time! read more

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I been coming to Dinic's for 20 years. I nearly always get the Italian pulled pork with provolone and rabe. It remains one of my favorite sandwiches I've ever had anywhere. read more

Located in the Reading Terminal Market, this space has a ten-stool counter and a to-go space. All ten stools at the counter were occupied on this busy Friday afternoon. The woman cashier saw myself and my other half and asked if we wanted anything to go, I replied we would loiter around until a couple of seats open at the counter. So, three clowns at the counter, apparently in town for a soccer coach convention, are finished eating, but are having a conversation that seemed to last forever. You would think the cashier, to have some turnover in business, would have nudged them along to converse elsewhere, but nope. So, a solo diner next to the three clowns finished up and leaves, so I have my better half take his spot and the cashier comes over to take our order. Our sandwiches come and the three clowns are still conversing. A couple to the left of my better half finishes up and I grab the stool next to my honey and a solo diner grabs the other and the three clowns are still oblivious and conversing. Halfway through our sandwiches, the three clowns disperse, their stools immediately occupied upon departure. Not a good way to create turnover for your business. Other than that, my Italian Pulled Pork Heo with broccoli rabe and provolone was definitely a five-star sandwich. The seating/counter experience, not too much. read more

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I've been wanting to try dinics roast pork sandwich for a while now. I stopped by Reading Terminal on a Friday for lunch and there was barely a line. Service was super quick! I ordered a roast pork sandwich with broccoli rabe and hot peppers. Honestly I wasn't that impressed. I've been hearing so much about this sandwich and it was just fine. I mean the meat was tender, broccoli very garlicky, and peppers added a nice spicy kick but idk this isn't something I'd be dying to get again. I'd say try it if you haven't but I'm not interested in coming back. read more

Tommy DiNic's is one of those spots that comes up on every "must-eat" list for Reading Terminal Market, so I had to give it a try. I went for the roast pork sandwich, which I later realized wasn't the move--most people rave about the pulled pork, and I can see why. The roast pork was fine: sliced thin, not dry at all, but also not particularly juicy or flavorful. It leaned on the leaner side, so it's probably great if you're looking for a lighter option. Just don't expect a flavor bomb. The bread was solid--crusty and held up well--and I added sharp provolone and broccoli rabe. The cheese gave it a nice kick, and the rabe added some bitterness, but overall the sandwich didn't hit as hard as I hoped. It felt like it was missing that extra oomph. That said, service was quick and the staff were super efficient. If I come back, I'll definitely go for the pulled pork with all the fixings. Worth trying, but choose wisely. Inside Reading Terminal Market. Come early if you want to beat the line. read more

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We got to the market at 3pm for a late lunch l. Our first stop is having this roast pork sandwich and it did not disappoint. Long lines but moves very quickly. The sandwich is moist and not salty. It was actually perfect. We order one with sweet peppers, but sadly there is no broccoli rabe in my sandwich like as pictured online. A bit disappointed , but maybe we ordered it wrong? If you want the broccoli rabe, I suggest to mention that you want them in your sandwich. This a great choice if you do not like a cheese steak. Will go back again. I will make sure get some broccoli rabe in my sandwich. read more

Tommy DiNic's - Roasted pork - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sometimes you go back to a spot due to nostalgia and this was it for me. I went here one of my first trips to Philly and was blown away. Not sure if anything has changed or I'd eaten too much on this trip and this was my last meal before heading home. But I just felt that this sandwich was ok, nothing amazing like I had remembered. It's been a long standing spot inside reading terminal for good reason. read more

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Was at RTM in the morning and there was no line for DiNics so I figure why not finally try the roast pork sandwich?! The pork itself was phenomenal and you can taste the seasoning. The greens and bun itself just became soggy even though I pretty much immediately went and ate it. Not sure if they sell the meat by the pound separately but it was great. Maybe preference, but there may be better options in RTM. Overall it's a good hoagie and definitely worth a try if there's no line. read more

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I wanted to love this sandwich more. I found the cheese to be too strong for the meat. When I got a bite with just the broccoli rabe, meat, and bread I thought it was very tasty. If given a second chance to order, I would have them leave off the cheese. Obviously, this is a personal preference. Judging from the long lines, I'm definitely in the minority. read more

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This fine establishment is inside the Reading Terminal Market. It's a bustling place for any foodie. I picked Tommy D's due to pretty much everyone I asked said to go here for the best Philly roast pork sandwich. The sandwich is beyond flavorful, super thin sliced juicy pork with melted provolone on a house baked roll. It was delicious & spectacular. The people serving are super nice & informative & will point you in the right direction depending on what you are craving. read more

Tommy DiNic's - Roast Pork Sandwich w/provolone. Big sandwich. Took it to go. It's amazing. - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

tommy dinics was a recommendation from local family! their roast pork was the winner for me! their service was good, given that it was a weekend! the ambiance was a to go stand in the reading terminal market will want to visit again soon! read more

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I heard so much about phillys famous roast pork sandwiches. I was trying to visit some of their top 10 best places to try it in town and Tommy DiNics in the reading terminal market was on that list. So this was my first time trying an authentic Philly roast pork sandwich, I figured why not try it at one of philly s top rated spots. The presentation of the outside of the sandwich looked super delicious, it also smelled amazing too. Once I took a bite I immediately realized It was missing some flavor but the texture was really great. Even though this wasn't my cup of tea, I think this is authentically how the locals eat this sandwich so I won't be harsh and I'll at least give them a 4 star. After all, I could have added some hot sauce or something to give it some flavor if I wanted to. read more

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I love there roast beef with broccoli rabe with provolone cheese & horseradish! They're quick and very organized when you place your order. It's smack in the middle of the Reading Terminal so it can get pretty busy. It's a bit pricey but it's worth it! I highly recommend it! read more

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This is a sandwich shop in Reading Terminal. When I search for places within Reading Terminal, this pops up as the most popular stall in Reading Terminal so I decided to try it out (twice). The first time we went, there was a really long line but it moved fairly quickly. The sandwich was not memorable on our first visit because I can't remember anything about it other than the line being really long. On our second visit, we lucked out and there was no line when we went on a weekday around lunchtime. I asked the lady at the counter what the most popular item is and she recommended the roast pork sandwich with cheese and broccoli rabe. It was one of the worst sandwiches I've ever had. The sandwich had no flavor to it. I ate it immediately after I got it and it was soggy. I was starving and didn't want the sandwich. Service was good but I do not appreciate the sandwiches here. For me, I'd rather try out the other sandwich shops next time I'm in Reading Terminal. read more

So we came here after everyone said the best roast pork sandwich in Philly is at Tommy dinics. So we walked there and waited in line. We then ordered and asked the dude what he recommended. The dude said sharp cheddar and greens. We got our sandwich. The sandwich was good. I wouldn't say it changed my life good. But for the price at 14 plus dollars for a sub and then waiting and walking there. Meat was good. Not dry. Overall, I'd say solid 4.4. I don't know if I'd walk that far to come back. read more

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I had a potential client tell me "Ignore the Philly Cheesesteak when you go to Philly. You need to get a Roast Pork Sandwich from Tommy DiNic's in that big market. It won Best Sandwich in America..." He closed his dissertation with "Throw out everything you thought you knew about sandwiches." ... Done. I was going to Philly that weekend to visit my gf, so I had to get the sandwich and tell him it was amazing regardless. I'm trying to win his business. We entered the bizarrely calm Reading terminal market, got in a short line, and ordered the beloved Roast Pork Sandwich. It was made up of Roasted Pork Shoulder, Broccoli Rabe, and onions. Honestly it was pretty damn good, but it wasn't an "Oh my god..." on the first few bites good. Best sandwich in America I just can not get behind. However, it was voted the champ back in 2013. A lot can change in 10 years... Regardless, I sent an email to the potential client with a picture of me CHEESIN and said "I can fully see why it was voted the best sandwich in America..." IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews read more

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Really the best sandwich I can ever recall eating. Got the pork sandwich with greens and provolone. It was amazingly delicious. I'd try it next time without the cheese mainly out of curiosity. All the elements were excellent but the cheese was so tangy I want to see how the meat and greens are on their own. read more

Apparently, they didn't make a standard roast pork sandwich when we got it at Reading Terminal market. It was a very disappointing sandwich, we got with provolone. But friends say it was supposed to have spinach and "juice" too. So the sandwich was a bit dry and boring. It was a huge sandwich though. read more

Tommy DiNic's - Roast pork sandwich - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tried their beef and their roast pork sandwich. The line moves fast and it's very efficient. They put provolone and peppers on the sandwich for extra $$ if you like, it's delicious. I wish they distributed the cheese more throughout the sandwich, it kinda just got stuck in the fold of the bread. The sandwich is huge, definitely shareable or saveable for another meal. The pork and the beef were delicious. The pork could've had a bit more moistness/ flavor. But def a good sandwich and a must try at the terminal. read more

My wife and I ate here late year about this time. I believe we got the pork sandwich, one for each of us, when we opened them we realized that we should have just gotten one and split it. The pork was delicious. This year my wife and a friend split the brisket sandwich and they both liked it and I tried a piece of the brisket and it was really tasty. I got the meatball sandwich and that left a lot to be desired. The meatballs were moist and not dried out , but they seemed to be like the meat was cooked and then scooped into balls before they were put on the roll and not made like real meatballs. I won't be getting a meatball sandwich from there again but will get the pork sandwich. read more

First off, this is a hearty place to eat a sub or whatever hearty sandwich that you desire. The guest service gentleman at the hotel highly suggested this place when visiting Reading Terminal. I need to remind myself that past experience has taught me to take suggestions from hotels with a grain of salt. I liked the brisket, which was like mammoth size and shared with my husband. It had onions, mushrooms, and peppers. There was some spicy seasoning, and that was good, but overall, something about this sandwich made it lackluster. The staff ran quickly, and we weren't sure whether or not they took out order correctly because we ordered a sweet style and not spicy style. It seemed that my taste buds tasted spice more than anything sweet. If I were to suggest, I would only recommend this over fried chicken. read more

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The roast pork sandwich is super tasty! The pork is shaved thin and super tasty, and the bread is excellent. Even with a line, the service is prompt and it's definitely worth stopping by. It's not too far from where the seating is in reading terminal market either, although it can be hard to get one since it's generally quite slammed. Definitely a worthy stop at Reading. read more

I was told that I have to get the roast pork with broccoli rabe and that sandwich will change my life. I am not sure what I was expecting but my life didn't feel changed and it was an alright sandwich. I will give it that it was jam packed with roast pork and broccoli rabe and you are getting bang for your buck. I'm sure tourists hit this place up and is the rage for its size and history but I don't think I will crave this sandwich like I do others. Very quick and friendly service - I went really early in the morning and didn't have to wait in the lines that I have seen before around lunch time. Yes, they open early and have food ready for you first thing. Be sure you know what you want by the time you get to the counter coz, Philly yall. read more

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My friends and I went in the morning and got our sandwich right away! I heard this place gets super busy so we went during the best time. The bread was right amount of soft, chewy and crunch. The pork was super tender. Overall, it was a very good sandwich. I don't know if it's sacrilege to say but a part of me wished there was mustard. Please don't hurt me! read more

Had not been to Reading Terminal in over a year. Love the roast beef and my friend loves the pork at Dinic's, but they changed the roll and it is not as good. It's doughier And not a classic hoagie roll. Philly is the city of excellent rolls so not sure what happened, but we were disappointed. read more

Food was good not amazing. I had the Italian pulled pork with everything and sweat peppers. There was no sweetness to the peppers they were soggy the sandwich overall was soggy but this a quickly made sandwich in Reading Terminal Market. So you shouldn't expect a ton. Overall good quick meal. read more

Came here for the roast pork sandwich, it was very tasty and a nice change from the cheese steak. I will def be back for some of their other offerings! read more

Great Philly cheesesteak in the heart of the Reading Terminal Market. We tried the beef with peppers and it melted in our mouths! This is the real deal. Great menu and food is cooked to perfection in Philly style. Service was fast and the lunch counter crowded with enthusiasm. This place came highly recommended and we were very pleased. The atmosphere is lively! read more

Their roasted pork with provolone and broccoli rabe is superb. It's a must try! They kindly made it deconstructed for me since I bought it at lunch time, but wasn't going to eat it until dinner time. read more

I ordered what I was told to order by everyone who "raved" about this place and after my first few bites into the roasted pork + provolone + broccoli rabe, I wondered about how often the Emperor's New Clothes get translated into food opinions, i.e. if it's declared "the best sandwich in America" and was featured on a TV show, it must be good, right? A friend and I vented our disappointment elsewhere in the market and was told, "Yeah, they have a bunch of leftovers at night and offer them to fellow vendors for free and we're like, 'nah man, we're good.'" Tells you everything you need to know about the hype. Skip this place there are so many better places around. Alas, I think many will read my review and say they have to "find out themselves" and pay to get disappointed, but maybe I can save the odd person here or there about $12. :-) PS: To add insult to injury, they have an awesome counter which you're not allowed to sit at. Gee, thanks. read more

I heard this was one of the more popular spots for sandwiches so I had to try. Located right in the middle of the Reading Terminal, there's always a long line. It moves faster than you think since they have several credit card machines that you can pay under while in line. There's no place to sit and it's rather chaotic, so prepare to eat outside the building. My first time here, I tried the roast pork sandwich. It was very bland and in dire need of sauces. The second sandwich I tried was the pulled pork sandwich, which was better with a wine-based red sauce. It was salty but was more moist. Overall though the experience was disappointing. If you don't like bland sandwiches, avoid this one. You're much better off getting a turkey stuffing and cranberry sandwich from The Original Turkey nearby. read more

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