The Market & Shops at Comcast Center

I have lunch periodically at the «Food Court» that’s part of Comcast Center when I’m doing business with firms that have offices in this side of Market St. The choices are not many, and the food items are actually pretty pricey, so I don’t think it’s that great a place to frequent on a daily or even weekly basis. Actually, the sushi place just outside of the Court in Suburban Station is better IMO than Tokyo Sushi in the court, although the selection is limited.
One advantage to lunching there, however, is the option of going «above ground» in Comcast’s lobby to view whatever slide presentation they are currently featuring. Most of the presentations I’ve seen have been quite good. Also, I’ve bought some items at a unique «high-​end» menswear shop just outside the Court at the foot of the steps to Comcast’s lobby, called «L’oumo». The selections are limited (and also pricey), but the owner features many jackets/​pants/​shirts/​sweaters/​overcoats that cannot be purchased at other Philadelphia-​area men’s shops.

great place for pizza and salads!

My favorites: canolis at Termini Brothers, spiderman roll at Tokyo Sushi, slices of pizza at LaScala’s Pizza, and regular cheese steak at Mike’s Steaks. Great options all in one place and plenty of seating. Can be pricey depending on what you get.

In the basement of the Comcast center, this place feels like an afterthought. Limited shopping and weak food options. The best food is at DiBrunos, but it’s a small outpost and I can easily walk to a full sized DiBrunos only a few blocks away. The food court is mostly local shops, with a couple of small chains. But that isn’t necessarily a good thing at a mall food court. You have to take a chance based on what kind of food you are in the mood for and hope for the best. That’s a hit or miss proposition. There is ample seating and security to discourage the teenagers who cut school from hanging out there. But Comcast can surely do better.

Good spot for a meeting right off the trains in suburban station. Lunch time crowd is too crazy. But morning hours are fine. Plenty of options for good fare including DiBrunos, Jake & Max’s Deli.

This place stinks most of the time with some nasty stench. Those guards stand here act like they own the building. The doors don’t automatically open and sometimes they shut on your face if you are not careful. I wonder why there has been no law suits yet!
Oh yeah… BTW, the food here is over priced like Comcast services! So, no point in buying anything here at all!

While I don’t usually endeavor into such corporate institutions, I went into their food court just because I was in a hurry to grab a bite to eat. I was surprised to find that the selection of food is so favorable. There is Mexica, Japanese, Italian and more (I was short on time)
I was also intrigued to overhear a Spanish language group at one of the tables. Apparently they meet there every tuesday from 5:30 to 7pm. I think I will join them there sometime.

I chose this location in Philadelphia because according to Google it is the corporate location.
The biggest issue with Comcast is its customer service. The Comcast Customer Service reps lack knowledge about the product and services; they lack customer service integrity and loyalty to the brand. They are reckless regarding the customer experience and potential liabilities resulting from their lack of knowledge and proper response to client issues.
When a customer is paying outrageous charges just to watch TV and they call Comcast regarding an issue; a question; or some other need for education or guidance, the customer is calling a Comcast Representative, because they truly believe that representative will be able to help them, and as a representative the Comcast Rep should be knowledgeable enough to give the customer right and true answers and/​or guidance.
If the Comcast Rep cannot do that, who should the customer call? Unfortunately, if a Comcast customer service rep gives you the WRONG information and you believe them because they are a COMCAST Customer service «REPRESENTATIVE», that you called for help, you are Doomed. Even if, in one situation you have a copy of the CHAT with the rep giving you WRONG information in the CHAT, you are still liable.
Also be aware that since Comcast uses contractors for installations and sales if some of your personal equipment goes missing, you may get some free channels. If you call Comcast customer service and get a rep who happens to be a contractor, they may offer you better services with another cable company, instead of focusing on your issue with Comcast. The clincher is, make sure that the rep who is trying to sell you another service company at least addresses your issue with Comcast before you hang up. If you call Comcast to complain about the Comcast customer service rep who offered you services with ATT Uverse; who kept your phone number and calls you regularly to see if you will consider letting them set you up with another Cable company; and the Comcast rep that you get to make this complaint says; «that happens sometimes because the rep was a contractor», you are again on your own
I was with Comcast as a new customer for only 4 months. It is remarkable how they tell you that the conversation may be recorded, but they just so happen NOT to have a copy of the recording where you are disputing the contents of a conversation with a rep.
The end of my Comcast is NOT over I still receive phone calls regarding retention, from reps who are not aware that I have not been a cable or internet customer for 2 months now. This is another example of poor organization and administrative protocol. I am still being billed for the security service I requested be cancelled 4 months ago and the equipment picked up 2 weeks ago.
The end; I received another call today from a Comcast Service rep asking me about retention for keeping the cable and internet services that were cancelled and equipment returned on 1÷22÷2014. At this time I was also notified that I would be receiving a final bill which includes a $ 1000 early termination fee for the security service I called within the grace period to terminate 4 months ago. What is so ironic about that call on 11/​29/​2013 is that when the Xfinity home person could not tell me how to stop the touch pad from beeping and I said «I don’t think this is the system for us; how do I cancel?» The rep said, «I can go ahead an get that started… you are within your 30 day period. I said «Really!!! I didn’t even know I had a 30 day period». It is convenient how Comcast has a record of most of my calls regarding my complaints and issues, but absolutely no record of the call I made 11÷29÷13 the day after Thanks Giving, to request cancellation of the Xfinity security services.
In Closing:
It’s like imagining a Mafia experience from its portrayal on TV or in Movies. I can now imagine what that might feel like from the perspective of someone unknowingly getting involved with a group, person or company that is willing to benefit from them at any cost and in some way regardless of the injury as long as they prevail.
Consider the recurring issues in the reviews, i.e., Customer Service Reps. Consider the cost of doing business with Comcast in general or if there is an issue. Consider how they got so big even with such a high rate of complaints. AND… Consider how vulnerable you are if Comcast is the only provider in your area, then hope you get lucky like some on this review site. In any case be careful. Best Wishes

i like this Comcast center. its pretty cool
plus the food: P

It’s like a ghost town here on Saturdays!

If you like the feel of an overcrowded dungeon where they serve over-​priced quick-​service food… go to the Comcast Market.
There are few redeeming qualities about the space even if they have a few reputable brands (not enough); too many negatives to make this a lunch-​worthy spot.
Steer clear.

Its hard to describe my love for this place being that I work here too, and how can I enjoy what I bemoan. But against all odds, I do love it and thoroughly enjoy this place. The entrance is either through a side entrance west of the Comcast Center main entrance, through the Comcast Center itself through the main stairwell, and through the Suburban station to the east.
I love the variety of fast food available here, plus the produce and seafood thats great for anyone who doesn’t want to walk outside if they can access the Suburban station trains, or work in the Comcast Center.
DiBrunos Bros also pitched their tent here too, so you have the full array of goodness that exists. Just get there before lunch crowd, or else there is no seats available.

Gorgeous business center. Catches the eye architecturally. Godiva boutique on the ground floor. An Italian steakhouse hangs off its east side. And a very well-​equipped WaWa market on the north side, across the street. Lovely

Since I work a few blocks from here — it’s an ideal place to grab lunch. It’s clean — not crammed — and they have seating in the middle of all the vendors.
Percy St BBQ? DiBruno Brothers? Cheesesteaks? Pizza? Mexican? Panda (I can’t really say Chinese because Panda is … Panda)? Pretty much anything you want … you can get.

Being in the Market & Shops at Comcast Center reminds me all too much of my former life in the corporate world. Shudder.
That said, if I did work in the Comcast Center, I’d be pleased with the options for lunch that I’d be able to take advantage of without even leaving the building. Percy Street Barbecue and DiBruno Bros., most notably.
The «Shops» would leave me wanting. There isn’t much to get excited about. A lady who wants to flex some plastic on her lunch break is better off at Liberty Place or Walnut Street.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 18^th 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 18^th, 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.

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.