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The Market & Shops at Comcast Center
Category: Shopping Shopping Centers Shopping Centers [Edit]
1701 John F Kennedy BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19103
Neighborhoods: Penn Center, Art Museum District, Logan Square
(215) 496-1810
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 8 am - 7 pm
Sat 10 am - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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28 reviews for The Market & Shops at Comcast Center
Review Highlights
"Termini brothers: Go for the freshly squeezed cannolis."
(in 5 reviews)
"I love SookHee's produce."
(in 2 reviews)
"The sandwiches I get at DiBruno's are $8.55 and they're..."
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28 reviews in English
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Review from Ciara S.
Philadelphia, PA
1/5/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I feel in love with the Market & Shops at the Comcast Center....
So far I only indulged in Saxby's, Under the C Seafood, and Termini Brothers.
Its a nice place to eat lunch and not as hectic as the Liberty Place can be where you have a shouting match to hear your friend talking. -
Review from Dana Z.
12/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
Termini Brother's. Enough said.
The rest is just whatever... typical shops that you would expect to see under the Comcast Center.
But tucked away in the corner of the food court is Termini Bro's...
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli. -
Review from Helen Y.
New York, NY
2/20/2011
This may be spectualar during the week, when Philadelphians abound. We
came during the weekend and lo and behold, it was a gulag! My advice, come during the week or summer., when the vendors are actually open and there aren't one or two sorry diners. -
Review from Karen T.
12/5/2010 4 Check-ins Here
A nice alternative in the city to grab a bite, rest your feet, hit the bathroom and figure out your net stop. Especially during the holiday season, you can stop upstairs and see the Comcast Holiday show, then go and get something to eat (or vice versa) right downstairs.
Since it is attached to Suburban Station, also very convenient as well. Even if you're walking from places like City Hall or elsewhere on Market St., though, it is pretty convenient.
Not a huge selection of restaurants, but there are a couple different genres to chose from, so if you're with a few different people everyone should be able to find something. -
Review from Bill M.
This is what happens when food courts go fancy pants. You won't find a McDonald's, Chick-Fil-A, or someone passing out free samples of Bourbon chicken (I love that stuff!). Instead you'll find scaled down versions of Philly staples like Dibruno Bros, LaScala's, and Termini Bros.
Unfortunately half the size equals half the satisfaction that you would get from the bigger versions. You might get the same salads and sandwiches at Dibruno's. But you won't get the same amount of full fledged cheese mongering. You might get the same pastries at Termini's, only delivered and not as fresh. And aside from Bucks County Coffee Co, I can't picture too many of these half sized spots having an everyday convenience or appeal that a food court needs. It is still cool to have another Dibruno Bros though.Listed in: I Hate Starbucks!
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Review from Lee M.
Philadelphia, PA
3/17/2009
I work not to far from the Comcast Center and like most people have said it was a welcome from other places that have become stale.
I have had the pizza and a regular entree at La Scala. While the pizza is okay.. the entrees are much better. That being said it is a high priced slice of pizza.
You can never go wrong with the overstuffed sandwiches at DiBruno Brothers and the sushi place is not bad either.
If you want something different that the normal chains - go here. -
Review from Mike M.
Philadelphia, PA
9/13/2009
What makes a good foodcourt? It's the place I could go to day after day after agonizing day and still be pleased with my options. The Comcast Center Market could not be further from away from this idyllic dream. La Scala's is the superstar of this market, but with their addicting pasta dishes priced at $10 and $12 (for meat) prepare to see a serious spike in your lunch budget. What can I say about DiBruno brothers? If you're into paying $8-$10 for cold or reheated food, be my guest. I love it as a market, I just find it obnoxious as a food court stand. What's next? Sushi? More overpriced and undersized offerings. Under the C is probably closer to what DiBruno should be but I find it hard to justify eating a seafood dinner for lunch. Jake & Max: pass. Termini brothers: Go for the freshly squeezed cannolis.
Mexican Post Express: I didn't know it was possible to do a disservice to the Mexican Post brand, but here it stands: capturing the crappiness of their food with none of the redeeming drink specials.
Here's a tip: the true hidden gem of this food court is the fresh Belgian waffles offered up by DiBruno in the morning. Top these $5 beauties off with their brown sugar butter and you'll be smiling all day. -
Review from Autumn E.
5/24/2010
Much like Sara L, I experienced the market through Yelp's Feastival, but the event did its job- I became very well informed about these vendors, their foods, and their pricing... and I want more.
I enjoyed what they had to offer so much, from the wonderful diBruno brothers to the honey gelato to the seafood, sushi, termini brothers pastries, goat cheese, NATURAL SMOOTHIES, and those little eggroll thingies... that I already want to share this experience with by best friend. We have a date planned to come buy from all the vendors (in small doses- yikes, costs!) to re-experience all the deliciousness the market had to offer. I already went to au bon pain yesterday because I NEEDED their chocolate croissant in my life again, a mere 18 hours later. And let me tell you--- the full-sized chocolate croissant, not on a toothpick? EVEN BETTER. -
Review from Karen F.
7/16/2008
My jury is still out on the "new" Comcast Center food court. I have gotten juices twice at the new juice bar. DiBruno's is there and a fancy fish market called Under the "C".
I have had juices at Squeeze, the new juice bar (very good and fresh) and Lunch one time at La Scalla - where I got a delicious fettucine in a heavy rosa sauce which made me wish for a post-lunch nap.
I also tried the over-priced sushi from Tokyo Sushi. Not great but not bad.
I am hopeful that the quality will stay high.
The crowds at lunch are pretty large - so it's best to go before 11:50 AM or afetr 2:10 PMListed in: Around Flam's Nabe...
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Review from Lucy H.
Philadelphia, PA
8/21/2008
This market is right across the street from my work, and honestly it's a nice break from Liberty Place. I'm glad I don't have to see McDonalds, and Chick something or other.
I like the fresh seafood, the produce store - and yes you pay a bit more, but it's good stuff.
I say it's worth a walk at lunch time. -
Review from Kaitlin L.
Philadelphia, PA
2/2/2010 4 Check-ins Here
I feel sort of torn about the Comcast Center Market. It was such a good idea, but it ended up being a watered down version of Philly favorites when you can get the original just a few blocks away. I like Under the C on occasion for their crabcake sandwich, but they used to have these yummy crab fries that came with the meal that they've replaced with a less tasty version. sad.
DiBruno brothers seems like a waste to me, just walk to the original one three blocks up on Chestnut.
Termini brothers is too heavy for lunch, so I have yet to find an excuse to actually use this stand.
And the list goes on...
Great idea, just not well executed. -
Review from Sara L.
5/24/2010
I will be upfront that my only experience with the market so far is the Yelp Spring Feastival, so I know I am viewing it through rose-colored glasses. That being said, I liked what I saw and tasted. Even though I live close by, I never knew what was down there. Now that I do, I can honestly see myself altering my commute home to take advantage - especially since they are open until 7 during the week. The fish market looked particularly appealing as a place to grab a prepared entree or something to cook myself. The produce market was well-stocked (including a wide selection of Asian condiments), not crazily overpriced, and the employees were extremely sweet and helpful.
This spot would not work as far as a "cheap" food court to eat lunch every day because most of the selections are on the pricey side. However, from what I saw on the menus, they appeared in line with the higher-end quality. Let's face it - a smoked turkey, brie and pear relish sandwich from DiBruno Brothers should set you back more than a 6" Subway. -
Review from Tina M.
5/23/2010
Fanciest food court I've ever been in period. Fancier than most of the stuff at South Coast Plaza (an upscale mall in Orange County, near Los Angeles).
Pricey.
They also have a small amount of shops, wish they had more!
I've reviewed the individual restaurants here separately. -
Review from Jen L.
11/19/2008
You know what? These jerkys have been promising a DUMPLING KITCHEN since June. "Susannah Foo's Dumpling Kitchen - Opening Soon" is all I ever see and it's a big fat lie. I want me some dumplings, and it's not nice to tease me with your BS about how it's coming soon. Because you know what? It's NOVEMBER people, almost DECEMBER and STILL NO DUMPLINGS.
Every week I go to check things out and my heart breaks over the lack of tasty little purses of deliciousness. Where are my dumplings?
So, always filled with disappointment, I go to DiBruno's and pay too much for soup or a piece of quiche or that Scali's pizza place (where they have the nerve to charge 4 bucks for a piece of not-great pizza that's been siting there all day) and hate my life, because once again, I have no dumplings.
DUMPLINGS please. -
Review from Catherine L.
Philadelphia, PA
6/9/2009
Sheesh. Don't forget to bring your twenties... This little food market doesn't play around. It's a nice, much cleaner alternative with slightly better food options than the rest of the Suburban Station trench warfare fried chicken/Mickey D's/pizza hut selections.
With a second DiBrunos', La Scala, Mexican Post, and a Termini Brothers outposts - along with a Jake & Max salad/soup/sandwich deli, Sookhee's produce/juice bar, Frank's Philly's sandwiches,Tokyo Sushi, Under the C seafood/prepared foods - you'd think you'd be able to eat to your heart's content.
If you're ready to drop about 15 buckaroos for a ho-hum lunch (that includes a beverage), I guess you can. Jake and Max and The Mexican Post are the most affordable of the bunch - but their offerings aren't very appetizing. The DiBruno's, is just a replica of the one on 18th with a smaller selection. Tokyo and Under the C are pretty pricey and they too, offer pretty average stuff. La Scala seems to be the better of the bunch, but only if you're prepared to spend a little more for their gourmet pizza entrées and salads.
Sook Hee's produce is fresh and the juice bar is pretty good. They've got a nice orange juicer and I like to treat myself every once in a while to a small one at $2.99. I'd still prefer to get my produce at Sue's (definitely cheaper) on 18th, though - even with the walk.
If the weather is shite and you're stranded in Suburban with nowhere to go, the Market is a good option - it gets pretty crowded during mid-day lunch rush (go before noon or after 1:30), but there are always tables available. Despite all the glitz though, I don't find it to be any better than what they offer at Liberty Place only two blocks down. -
Review from JACKIE G.
Philadelphia, PA
I love the Comcast Center. My favorite part is not the food market rather, I enjoy going upstairs and people-watching in the lobby, and posing for pictures with the strange-looking mannequin family.
That said, I do often buy lunch here. Yeah, it's pricey, but there's a big selection when you don't have a lot of time. I think LaScala's pizza is really, really good. Really good. I love SookHee's produce. The hummus/cheese/sprouts sandwich is my favorite and it's only $4.99. I can usually eat half and save half for an afternoon snack. Jake and Max's, while affordable, always gives me a stomachache. I've tried over and over again to enjoy their salads, but a co-worker and I agree, we can't shake the bellyache. It's definitely a lot of salad for your money. For a treat, Under the C serves a nice crab cake sandwich deluxe.
I give the Comcast Center four stars for convenience and ambiance. I really enjoy going there. It's easy to grab something, reasonably priced (I'd rather spend $6 here than on a Wawa Shorti) and offers a lot of options. -
Review from Drew S.
Philadelphia, PA
6/17/2008
I'll rate again to balance this one out, but two days in, the fare was pretty lame. DiBruno's was giving out pieces of hoagie and some cheese and meat; the Japanese place was good but way expensive; the pizza joint was running out of stuff because they didn't realize how many of us would be coming there for lunch within a few days of the "opening."
I'm intrigued to see what happens when everything gets running. The fish place looks like it will be interesting, and I can't wait for the produce market to turn into the most expensive convenience market possible.
Oh, yeah-- one last thing: The "people on beams" statues through the front atrium look really, really hokey. -
Review from Chris B.
Philadelphia, PA
12/14/2008 3 photos
Lots of options here for lunch, but there were some good take-home after-work stores too in this upscale food court.
Of course you've got some good sweets to take home with Termini Bros. and there's Di Bruno Bros. for everything else. I also saw a produce stand with your basics and quite a few asian ingredients.
Under the C was a seafood market (clever play on words) that sold pre-made food as well as fresh seafood.
(see pics above of the shrimp offerings)
We sampled their shrimp toast (layered in cheese, the shrimp nuggets were good...they nearly sold out while we were waiting), shrimp dumplings & coconut shrimp.
Because it was the end of the day we got 50% the prepared food...the seafood looked fresh...they had a good deal on skate wing when I was there but I can't say if the fish was overpriced. -
Review from Alicia O.
Philadelphia, PA
5/13/2009
Jake and Max has salads that are reasonably priced but unfortunately today they ran out of cheese. So low and behold im eating an incomplete salad that i paid full price for. And it wouldnt be so bad if i wasnt convinced her lazy ass just didnt want to go in the back to get more. So needless to say I won't be back any time soon. I really love cheese!
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Review from Christina W.
Philadelphia, PA
Updated - 1/11/2010 2 photos
I arrived to work today feeling a little under the weather, AKA I drank my weight in wine last night and felt like death warmed over. I decided to drink OJ for breakfast and load up on calories for lunch. Pizza? That's a no brainer.
I walked to the Comcast Center with a friend and chose a slice of La Scala's Pizza of the Day which was pepperoni and sausage, and also asked for a plain slice. To top it off I ordered a root beer soda. My total was close to $9. I haven't had any of their entree's but they all looked delicious, sitting pretty behind the display glass. My name was called a few minutes after I ordered and I loaded up my pizza slices with crushed red pepper and garlic from the tray located a few feet in front of the setup.
The pizza was a little too greasy, but nothing a few napkins couldn't take care of. Each bite was delicious and the crust was fantastic. If I win the lottery or am lucky enough to get an annual raise this year, I'll be sure to make La Scala's a favorite eatery. Until then, I might have to stick with $5 foot long sandwiches.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/11/2009
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Review from Brendan O.
Philadelphia, PA
6/9/2009
I like the variety of options (mainly DiBruno's and the Mexican Post) but some of the other places are so mediocre.
Mainly Jake and Max's - that place sucks. I got a sandwich from there the other day. Plain deli sandwich - $8.55 - and it wasn't even good. The sandwiches I get at DiBruno's are $8.55 and they're awesome and they're hot. And the people prepping them at DiBruno's are actually understandable and pleasant. -
Review from Gloria C.
9/22/2010
It's a pretty nice and clean market, some pretty nice stores in here. I especially loved the Sony store with all there flashy electronic goods. It's a bit small but not too crowded and just immaculately clean. I think I came here by accident though since I was expecting something much more... interesting.
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Review from J P.
Philadelphia, PA
7/16/2008
Great food and drink options here. Its like they took a little bit of everything and crammed it into a secksy new building. Only problem? People flow. How the F**k did they not think this was going to be a hit? It is a freaking disaster trying to maneuver the crowds. Paying for your food shouldn't be this difficult. They need to sort this out soon. We all know that the crowds are going to be huger for lunch, but find a way to control it so its not a giant clusterf**k when I want to get out of there.
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Review from Helen M.
Conshohocken, PA
10/17/2010
La Scala at the food court is great! They have such great lunch deals and the food is yummy. The chicken Parm sandwich was to die for!!! It was on a garlic bread! Very different but really good and it was only 7.00!!! Can't beat that.
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Review from Chrissy R.
Philadelphia, PA
7/16/2008
I love me the Comcast Center Food Court. It's a bit expensive, but it's close to my work and gives another quick food option in a neighborhood that's kind of lacking them.
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Review from Jed S.
Philadelphia, PA
6/24/2008 4 photos
Place seems really nice, but I don't spend much on lunch. Lots of "name" places, like DiBruno Bros, and Mexican Post is opening up a spot there...even though their main place is block or so away. The huge TV in the lobby is really cool though; worth a look. http://youtube.com/wat...
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Review from Jackie D.
Ogontz Campus, PA
9/24/2010
Only get the cannoli and cheesecake.
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Review from bobby d.
Philadelphia, PA
12/15/2009
I have really enjoyed the Comcast food court but what's up with the addition of Au Bon Pain?? The best part of this food court was that it offered uniquely Philly products but now they've added ABP? They have decent food but nothing unique or all that high quality. There goes the neighborhood!
