Hershel's East Side Deli

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Hershel's East Side Deli

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Hershel's East Side Deli is a classic New York style Jewish deli counter inside the historic Reading Terminal Market, drawing locals and visitors with its hand-carved pastrami, piled-high sandwiches, and old-school atmosphere. Because it sits in the heart of Center City and within a busy indoor market that shares space with the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the surrounding streets are often crowded with cars, pedestrians, and delivery vehicles, especially around meal times and weekends. This high demand makes it important to think ahead, compare nearby options, and reserve parking in advance so you can spend more time enjoying the market and less time circling the block.

Street parking in this part of downtown is limited and typically metered, with time limits enforced by the Philadelphia Parking Authority, so drivers should read all signs carefully to avoid tickets or towing and keep an eye on time restrictions, loading zones, and residential permit areas. Many visitors choose nearby off-street facilities instead, since on-street spaces can fill quickly during peak hours, and having a pre-booked spot close by makes visiting Hershel’s and the rest of Reading Terminal Market much less stressful; searching for parking near Hershel's East Side Deli at the last minute can easily add delays to your trip. For the smoothest experience, plan your route, budget for paid parking, and always confirm current rules and rates with official and up-to-date sources before you drive into Center City.

Parking near Hershel's East Side Deli
Arrive University City Garage
Arrive University City Garage
from $5

Arrive University City Garage

0 min walk
24 / 7
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Lot K
Lot K

Lot K

2 min walk
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3400 Market St. Lot
3400 Market St. Lot

3400 Market St. Lot

5 min walk
24 / 7
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One uCity Square Garage
One uCity Square Garage

One uCity Square Garage

5 min walk
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225 N. 38th St. Lot
225 N. 38th St. Lot
from $14

225 N. 38th St. Lot

8 min walk
24 / 7
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University Square Lot
University Square Lot
from $10

University Square Lot

9 min walk
24 / 7
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How to park near Hershel's East Side Deli

Typical visit duration at Hershel's East Side Deli 1-2 hours

Street parking around Hershel's East Side Deli in the Reading Terminal Market area is very limited, with most curbside spaces metered, time-restricted, or reserved for loading during business hours. Visitors typically rely on nearby public garages and lots and should watch for bus lanes and no‑parking zones on major streets like Arch and Market.

Overnight parking Available at Arrive University City Garage, 3400 Market St. Lot, and other locations (marked with 24/7 hours).

Onsite parking Not available. The closest parking is at Arrive University City Garage (3630 Filbert St.), a 0 minute walk away.

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