Sarcone's Bakery ★ 4.8
Sarcone's Bakery in Philadelphia is the 1918 brick-oven Italian Market bakery on South 9th, fifth-generation Sicilian-American with tomato pie and seeded.
Long sandwich on a sesame-seeded Philly roll layered with prosciutto, capicola, salami, sharp provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, oil, vinegar and oregano. The Italian Market's defining sandwich.
The Italian hoagie originated in early-20th-century Philadelphia among Italian immigrants working in the Hog Island shipyards (hence 'hoagie'). The sandwich pulls together the deli traditions of South Philly's 9th Street Italian Market. Di Bruno Bros., Sarcone's Bakery (for the roll) and Cosmi's Deli have defined the canonical Philly Italian hoagie. The bread is the make-or-break ingredient: a long roll, dense crumb, crackling crust, traditionally from Sarcone's, Liscio's or Cacia's.
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Reading Terminal Market ★ 4.8
Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia is the 1893 enclosed public market under the old Reading Railroad train shed at 12th and Arch, with 80 vendors.
South 9th Street Italian Market ★ 4.7
South 9th Street Italian Market in Philadelphia is the open-air immigrant produce-and-deli strip on 9th from Fitzwater to Wharton, the oldest working outdoor.
Di Bruno Bros. (Italian Market) ★ 4.6
Di Bruno Bros. in Philadelphia is the 1939 Italian Market cheese cave on South 9th, a 300-square-foot House of Cheese with 300-plus imported and domestic.
Learn to cook it, or eat it with a guide
Philly Italian hoagie makes more sense with someone from Philadelphia explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.
Taste Philly Italian hoagie with a local in Philadelphia
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Guided tour · 2h 30m
Journalist's Food Tour of Italian Market & More
Explore South Philly's culinary scene with local chefs and journalists. Enjoy six bites, including sweet treats, tacos, and more.
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Guided tour · 2h 30m
Philadelphia: Flavors of Philly Guided Foodie Tour
Discover Philly's most popular food favorites on a guided foodie walking tour. Get a taste of the city's history and culture as you chow down on favorite local dishes.
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Guided tour · 2.5 hours
Philadelphia: Best of Philly Food Tour
Philadelphia is a city rich in culture and cuisine. Join us on this walking tour where you’ll indulge in both the classic eats and undiscovered delights of Center City...
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