(215) 334-1816
1523 S 8th St
Philadelphia,
PA
19147
39.9297
-75.1581
Neighborhoods: South Philadelphia, Bella Vista/ Southwark
What People Are Saying About Termini Brothers Bakery
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short – The portrait of Giuseppi Termini with his son and grandsons hangs over the pastry cases in the original South Philly location. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Vincent Termini followed in his grandfather's footsteps and opened a bakery. The third-generation baker's reign is a mixture of old and new. Trays of cannoli sit next to meringue cookies layered with chocolate ganache and cream; Cointreau- and cognac-laced truffles sit next to Italian fig bars.
07/24/09
Not like it used to be
by StephanieMc
Some of my fondest childhood memories include pastry and cannoli from Termini's, especially during the holiday season. However, the quality of their products have decreased over time as their prices have increased. On my most recent visit to the main bakery, I was shocked when one of the sweet sales girls emerged from the back of the bakery teary- eyed. Shortly thereafter, a man that I recognized as one of the owners came out from the back looking furious (coincidence?). One of my friend's daughters used to be employed at the bakery and she said her time there was unpleasant due to the constant wrath of the owners there. Because of the price changes and their awful treatment of their employees, I think I will now spend my $3 and $4 for cannoli at a bakery that values its staff.
- Pros: excellent customer service
- Cons: overpriced, unfriendly owners
08/24/08
To answer Absurd's question...
by aliciaandluigi
Old time employees long gone, mexicans running the bakery basically, and the junior brothers executive weasels ruining the business. Everything overpriced to keep balance between families expenses.
- Pros: Parking, Cleanliness
- Cons: Service, Prices, Attitude, Freshness, dumb photos of history
08/13/08
Absurd
by IRAMITLA
I am not going to review the quality because its universally understood that its superb. My complaint is the prices of some items, specifically the cookies. I have no word to describe the price per pound other than "absurd". At $20 a pound, I defy anyone at Terminis to justify that price. I mean really...isnt there a price ceiling on "really good". What is causing this price to be so high? Is it because they pay their employees so much? Exhorbitant rent for their retail space? Ingredients that cost twice as much EVERY OTHER BAKERY? Its positively insulting to say the least. Here is an open challenge. I want someone at Terminis to offer a rebuttal to this review and give me a logical and tangible reason that their cookies cost TWICE as much as every other bakery in the city. The time is yours.
The Details on Termini Brothers Bakery
The Extras:
Visit the other locations at 2125 Oregon Ave., the Reading Terminal Market or 59 Lancaster Ave. in Ardmore.
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Smoking Permitted:
No
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