Martin’s Quality Meats & Sausage

This is the best place for hot dogs and sausages. The prices can’t be beat. Their hot dogs are the best I’ve found anywhere. They usually have good deals on sausages. I’ve had their kielbasa, linguica, and andouille sausages. All were delicious. The staff is a great help to picking out the meats. They also have steaks, pork, chicken, etc…
You can also get those meats from the Amish in Reading Terminal and it will be just as good. But you must get your hot dogs and sausages here! It won’t be as good anywhere else in Reading Terminal.

My most regular stop in the Terminal. A few links from here plus some broccoli or green beans from Iovines is a great weekday meal. I always go for chicken sausage to keep it healthier; I’ve gotten the chicken & apple and the buffalo chicken a million times. The prices are lower than almost anywhere and the staff is so friendly. I cook them covered in a pan with a tiny bit of water to steam through, then cut in half lengthwise and pan fry for a little on both sides to brown it up.

they have like a zillion varieties of sausage and you’ll love all of them.

Great quality sausages and meats for a decent price. They had chicken, hamburgers and such. The beef bacon is da bomb!!!
We were traveling back to Virginia and they got us an ice pack for our order. Service is top notch and we cannot wait to get track there. Great place!!!

Very friendly and personable customer service! Prices can’t be beat and neither can the selection. They have everything from center cut pork chops to any type of sausage you can imagine. My favorite is the buffalo sausage… yum!
As with any place in Reading Terminal, the best time to go is right when the market opens. Beat the crowds and tourists and have first-​pick of all the meats!

Situated in the center of Reading, Martin’s is a local favorite. I’ve been visiting the counter for the last 4 years and the quality is always superb. There’s something incredibly serendipitous to watch fresh protein being packaged in brown wax paper. You might have to wait a little while in line, especially if you go on the weekend, but it’s absolutely worth the wait. The guys behind the counter are always friendly and ready to help!
On top of selling cuts of meat, they specialize in specialty sausages. My go-​to purchases are the spicy turkey Italian sausage and the Andouille sausage. They are great on their own or as additions in soups!

Been going to Martin’s for over 15 years. My go to place for meat.
Prices are good, but more importantly the quality is great! Every time I buy meat at Trader Joes, I always wish I had just had the time to go get it fresh.
My favorite is the Sirloin and the Lamb Shoulder chops. The key with Lamb is that it is ‘domestic’ (corn fed) rather than New Zealand (grass fed and therefore gamey).
I can’t really say much else, it is a great value. You could pay more for prime, but why bother when their meat just tastes good.

I do love meat. The sandwich with broccoli rabe and provolone was awesome. I bought butcher bacon but should have bough the one without the skin. The gentleman had warned me that the skin is a preference but I took a chance.

Great butcher and the best sausage selection i’ve found in the city. I ordered around $ 30 in random sausages from sweet italian to jamaican jerk to broccoli rabe and provolone, all awesome sausages. I also picked up a killer ribeye. Great butcher in the terminal market

Despite having explored other options in the market, Martin’s remains my go-​to butcher for beef, pork, and sausages. They don’t possess the sheer quantity of beef nearby Guinta’s does, but in my experience the meat is fresher and, most importantly, cut to your desired size (within reason) upon request. Ditto for the pork, I got a beautiful 7 pound shoulder pared down to a far more manageable 4 pounds without issue or increased cost.
The sausage selection places Martin’s on an entirely different level than the other meat purveyors at Reading. The sheer variety is mesmerizing, so look to the specials board to narrow your choices. Something on sale will most likely satisfy your palette. The only variety of sausage I’ve disliked is the chorizo (not seasoned enough), all the others (particularly the many riffs on Italian pork sausage and spicy lamb merguez) satisfy immensely.
The stand’s fresh poultry leaves something to be desired, but there’s always Godshall’s for that. There’s also a substantial selection of decent quality lamb, but I prefer Border Spring’s relatively local sourcing and slightly cheaper prices for that meat. If in need of beef, pork, or meat in tube form, look no further than Martin’s for helpful service, reasonable pricing, and an appropriately vast selection.

A once a week staple.
Martins…where do I even start! The meats and sausage are fresh, the service is quick, and the friendly staff are quick to explain their favorite preparation methods.
Top sausages:
Buffalo chicken
Broccoli rabe and sharp provolone
White wine and garlic
Easily freeze and thaw for a great meal!

VERY tasty bacon!!!

I recently moved to Philadelphia and someone told me about the Reading Terminal so I went and accidentally came accross Martin’s so I decided to get some sausages. Everyone is friendly here I didn’t know what I wanted and they were super patient with me. When I got home I could believe how good the sausages were. the spices italian and garlic was awesome! Everything I ordered that day was great. My husbands and friends were pretty happy. I often have his sausages in my fridge when I know the boys are coming over because I could put then on the grill in second notice and I don’t have to worry about cleaning up.
I have been going here ever since and have not bothered to try any other meat vendors because i’m always satisfied and I even plan on ordering my turkey here for Thanksgiving.

This place is called Martin’s Quality Meats & Sausage… not because the sausage isn’t quality but because it’s in a category of its own. If I ever become a connoisseur I’m gonna say I got my start with Martin’s…
So here’s a little breakdown of what I’ve tried… I mix and match these in my different dishes.
garlic — I consider this one to be a staple. It has a great flavor and isn’t particularly offensive to anyone. I usually fry up Martin’s sausage in batches of 3 or 5. So I’d be using ²⁄₃ garlic or ³⁄₅ garlic. I think these are better skewed towards lunch or dinner and sandwiches specifically. They add a nice punch to other meats (bacon, chicken, ground beef/​turkey).
banger — For me, this is the other staple and I think it’s a better pick for breakfast. I’m not Irish and I can’t speak to «bangers and mash» as I’ve only tried it once, but these go great with french toast and apples… or anything sweet. Also, it’s a good choice for a first timer.
red pepper and onion — Don’t be fooled by the name… the red pepper is really about the vegetable inside. If you can’t handle spice, this isn’t one to shy away from as it’s actually pretty tame. These are a great substitute (chopped) for when I don’t have actual fresh vegetables and I often mix these with the staples on my dishes that are a type more Italian.
chorizo — I didn’t care too much for these. I’m probably biased and spoiled on the Mexican restaurants along Washington Ave (w/​explosive heat and flavor). But I will say that these are about even with a couple of Latin (non-​Mexican) restaurants I’ve been to. They’re spicy, but not dangerous. If you’d like an introduction to chorizo, sure give them a try.
andouille — I have a specialty sandwich that I make and I offered one to a friend… he started coughing right away, but it was a good cough. Like… yo man this joint is SPICY! Yep, this is the one… if you’re about that spice. It’ll open your nose up. Andouille partners up well with the garlic. It has the **POW** that the chorizo is lacking… not to mention it’s my favorite. You may not want to drink coffee with these because that acidity will really magnify the spice.
sage and basil (I think) — I’m a fan of a basil so I couldn’t go wrong with these. Just like with the red pepper and onion, they’re a great substitute for actual fresh vegetables (in a dish of course). I like these with a little lime/​lemon juice and spice.
apple — This variety of apple was too tart… was it grannysmith??? …golden delicious? Either way, I was expecting a sweeter flavor and it just wasn’t there. Also, it’s a bit harder to get a good cut on these once they’re done. Other than that, they’re fine. They’d probably make cool h’orderves.
Overall, I think there are 2 types of fresh sausage… and I base this on consistency. The tighter pack vs the looser pack. Martin’s has a tighter pack which is easier to get a sharp cut and great for making sandwiches. The looser pack is like Whole Foods where the insides will spillover when you cut them or casing will pop more easily when frying. That kind is bad for sandwiches but good for… say… pasta.

Better than Giunta’s for meat. They give me the cuts I need in the amount I want. Support them. Very friendly staff, too.

Wow… great steaks. First time at the market, and happened upon this place. Their meat looked good, so I’d thought I’d try some strip steaks. Glad I did… they were tremendous. I was surprised how much better the steaks were compared to the high end supermarkets. I haven’t tried their sausage yet, but will do so soon. The guys behind the counter were friendly and very helpful… Told me where to go for the best fresh pasta in Philly. I will have to make the hour plus trek to the Martins on a regular basis… summer…grilling…steaks…Martin’s …could’nt be better…

This is my new favorite place to buy meat. So far what I’ve had has been very fresh and tasty and SO CHEAP. Recently, I bought a pound of chicken breasts and a pound of chicken sausage with spinach and feta cheese for $ 8. Said sausages were too die for. Perfect casings. Perfectly juicy and seasoned. Just amazing.

I wish this was a place that I could just drive to, and not have to worry about parking, getting in from Delco, etc.
Because if this place was around the corner from me, I’d be here every day. They’ve never let me down, the prices are reasonable, and the guys behind the counter have a sense of humor.
My go to dish here… grab some of the ground turkey, mix it with the turkey sausage of your choice (be sure to remove the casings first), and make a kick ass turkey meatloaf at home.
Bring home some meat from this place, and you won’t have to be Bobby Flay to put out a damn good meal at home.

This is one of of favorite stands in reading terminal. Delicious, gourmet sausages at reasonable prices.
Most stuff is around $ 4/​Lb. I highly recommend the Italian stuffed with provolone and broccoli rabe.

Martin’s has a wide variety of sausages (mostly pork based), and a lot of other pork cuts. I’ve been getting pork shoulder here recently, and up until the last time the guys were very good about cutting shoulders in half for me, but the last time I got upsold a pound more than I asked for.
If there’s a line, the end of the line is on the right hand side of the counter.
Also I really like the adorable old guy behind the counter.