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.

01/26/07

OUTSTANDING SALES REP/MICHELLE

by melaniechris

I want to congratulate the Termini family store, 8th St location on off your lovely sales reps. Even though the store was over whelmed with customers, i was glad it was Michelle Di?? she waited on me numerous times in the past. Shes thoughfull, patient with her customers and very very professional in her slaes of the delicious pastries. Michelle realy knows first hand of the marketing aspect of the Italian pastries. I will be returning soon.!! Kindley pass the information on to Michelle Di??? Thank for your many years of delicioius and fatning gooddies.HAHAHA-DELICIOUS. Thank you see you all soon!!! LC.

12/21/06

Too Expensive

by katoosh

Just returned from the Redding Terminal store paying $40.00 for 2.5 pounds of cookies! The quality is OK. I would not go so far as to say they are the best in Philly, but they may be the most expensive!

Creating Italian pastries for the masses since 1921.

by Contributor

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.

08/24/05

Awesome Carrot Cake!!

by cafecritic

Best carrot cake I have ever tasted not too sweet, nice flavor and texture and the nuts just add to the taste experience. Cookies are good but during the warm humid weather they are stale from time to time and with the top dollar they ask for them this should never happen. The cannoli is nothing great, the best come from the Bensonhurst, Brooklyn NY area.

• Pros: Parking
• Cons: Expensive

03/24/05

Owner`s

by bonnie1953

Went to the New Jersey store in wastington Township and the owner`s where very rude

12/29/04

DO NOT GO TO TERMINI'S

by nicatene

I pre-ordered from Termini's for the holidays. For a preorder they require it to be paid in full when placing the order. They had no problem taking my money, but when I went to pick up my order it was not around. There was NO apology, and I had to wait 3 hours before they would let me get other items (by this time the store was closing and there was nothing left to choose from). I was not allowed to get a refund and had to choose two cakes for two different locations, two different nights to feed 26 people. NEVER, NEVER go to Termini's!!!!!!

12/11/04

The BEST

by sophillyitalian

What can i tell you about Termini's that hasn't already been said a thousand times?Simply,this is the best bakery in the city.The absolute best cannoli you will find anywhere(yes New York this does include you!).Besides the best cannoli you can't go wrong with the other pastry either.Termini's.Enough said.