Hershel's East Side Deli
Terminal Market, 1136 Arch Street, Reading, Philadelphia
(215) 922-6220
Customers' Favorites
Pastrami Reuben on Pumpernickel
Pastrami Reuben on Rye Grilled
Hershel's Corned Beef Sandwich
Hershel's Pastrami Sandwich
Grilled Brisket Special
Cold Roast Beef Sandwich
Pastrami Rachel on Rye
Hershel's Brisket
Jewish Apple Cake
Matzo Ball Soup
Recent Reviews
Just wondering if there was an ownership change approximately 2 years ago? The pastrami Reuben has been “A+” quality from when I first tried it in 2015 until about 2023. It was so good I would rave about it to strangers down in NC who pride themselves on good quality meat. However, the last 5 consecutive pastrami Reubens Ive gotten in the last two years have been remarkably disappointing and, most certainly, of less quality than it’s consistently been many years prior. The...
I only gave 3 stars because our pastrami specials were really blah. However, the service staff is excellent - the pleasant young man who takes your order, the calm sandwich makers, and the very friendly, very sweet young woman at the cash register. Try something other than the pastrami. I hear the brisket is good!
Disappointing for sure. Got the brisket, and it was not super flavorful. It was okay; not particularly well spiced. The bread was also just okay. I felt like it was a perfectly fine sandwich that I probably could have made slightly better at home.