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Reading Terminal Market & 864 Township Line, PA
Proudly selling PA made foods & wares since 1987. If you're nearby we invite you to visit our retail locations!

Shop pageneralstore.com to order your favorite treats for National Shipping & Local Delivery! Come visit us at Reading Terminal Market in downtown Philadelphia or retail store at our warehouse in Elkins Park! Our retail locations offer fresh baked Hope's Cookies daily, as well as a wide selection of the finest local chocolates, such as Asher's, Lore's, John & Kira's, Good Good Chocolates, Neuchatel, Wilbur, and Eclat. Pennsylvania Dutch crafts and goods can also be found in our stores, including quilts, red ware, and Kitchen Kettle preserves. Metropolitan Bakery goods are sold at Reading Terminal everyday and Elkins Park sells Metropolitan Bakery bread Wednesday-Saturday, along with pastries on Fridays and Saturdays. Walk-in purchase and pre-order both available. We have been serving the Philadelphia area and beyond for over 30 years now, and are proud to support the local network of merchants. Along with our retail locations we offer an array of gift baskets filled with Pennsylvania specialties, which can be ordered online and shipped across the country, or we are happy to hand deliver in the Center City area! We also provide local delivery through Mercato, DoorDash and GrubHub. Stop in or browse our website for tasty gift and party ideas! HOURS
Reading Terminal Market Store
Monday-Sunday, 8 AM - 6 PM

Elkins Park Store
Monday-Saturday, 10 AM - 4:00 PM

Call Center
Monday-Thursday, 10 AM - 3 PM

10/10/2026

Breaking news! You can now pick up a pint of Cocco’s Gelato and Sorbetto at Pennsylvania General Store, Reading Terminal Market.

Decadent, creamy Italian gelato and refreshing fruit sorbetto, made in small batches right here in Philadelphia.

Here’s what you’ll find in our freezer:
Brownie Batter
Matcha
Stracciatella
Guava Sorbetto
Passion Fruit Mango Sorbetto

And this is just the start! Expect seasonal flavor rotations and fun new finds along the way.

Cocco’s is a husband and wife owned Philadelphia business founded by Matt and Jenica, with a family history of gelato making and a passion for the craft. We’re glad to welcome them to Pennsylvania General Store and share another small Philly business with Reading Terminal Market shoppers.

Next time you’re at Reading Terminal Market, stop by PGS, pick up a pint, and give Cocco’s a warm welcome!

Pennsylvania General Store, 1136 Arch Street inside Reading Terminal Market. Open daily from 8 AM to 6 PM.

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10/05/2026

Show the week who’s boss- dessert for the win, enjoy a slice of Night Kitchen Bakery cake from Pennsylvania General Store in historic Reading Terminal Market, you deserve it. 🍰

Night Kitchen Bakery cakes at Pennsylvania General Store:

-Chocolate Mocha (pictured)
-Strawberry (pictured)
-Lemon Curd
-Carrot

Pre-order whole cakes, whole cakes may be available for walk ins, but pre-ordering is recommended.

*occasional availability at PGS Elkins Park, contact that location to inquire.

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10/04/2026

The Hope’s Eagles Sprinkle Cookies have landed at Pennsylvania General Store! Pick up a box today - Go Birds! (Available weekends and game days while supplies last - call to pre-order!)

Shop with us at our store in historic Reading Terminal Market or stop by our Elkins Park retail store for all your game day goodies.
Not nearby or want to send some Philly love afar? We’ve got you covered! 📦💚 Shop online at pageneralstore.com for national shipping.

📍 Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Suite 455 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Monday–Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM

📍 Elkins Park Retail Outlet 864 Township Line Road Elkins Park, PA 19027 Monday–Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM

10/03/2026

A taste of France, right here in Philly. 🇫🇷🥐
Every Saturday & Sunday, L’Atelier Bakery is at Pennsylvania General Store in Reading Terminal Market, bringing handcrafted French baking to the weekend market experience.

And we have some fun news… croissants have joined the mix! 🥐✨

Flaky, buttery, golden, and made to melt in your mouth, L’Atelier’s handcrafted croissants are available in plain and chocolate.

And be sure to try the seasonal tart. Flavors change with the seasons, so there’s always something new to discover! 🍎✨

Founded by French baker and Le Cordon Bleu-trained Chef Julie Brami, L’Atelier brings French baking traditions to Philadelphia from Julie’s Manayunk bakery studio. Her philosophy, “Romance in the Details,” is reflected in every loaf and pastry.

Julie also offers hands-on French baking classes from her Manayunk studio, sharing the techniques behind artisan breads, pastries and more. Get the gang together and join a class!

Next time you’re at Reading Terminal Market on the weekend, stop by Pennsylvania General Store and pick up something delicious from L’Atelier! ❤️

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10/02/2026

Enjoy a FREE Philly Soft Pretzel with purchase of 2 mustards! This Saturday, Oct 3 - in store only Reading Terminal Market & 864 Township Line Rd. Elkins Park, PA + sample local specialty mustards and pretzels!

Our Reading Terminal Market location will be serving up Center City Pretzel Co. soft pretzels and our Elkins Park shop will be serving Philly Pretzel Factory

*Offer is valid Sat, Oct. 3, at retail only, while supplies last.

Not nearby? Not to worry, we ship nationally! Order on pageneralstore.com

10/01/2026

🍺🥨 Get your lederhosen ready! Oktoberfest is this Saturday, October 3rd at Pennsylvania General Store!

🥨 Philly Soft Pretzels + specialty mustards from , Betsy Lanz & ! & more! 🎉 FREE soft pretzel with purchase of 2 mustards, while supplies last! (Sat. Oct. 3 only) + shop local merch, grab and go pretzel bags & more!

📍 Reading Terminal Market 
📍 864 Township Line Rd

🚚 We ship soft pretzels nationally!
 Center City Pretzel Co. Philly Pretzel Factory

Too much fun with the photo and clip art collages! Share if you like our DIY design!

09/29/2026

Batter up! Red October is upon us! ⚾️⚾️➡️swipe for the Red theme!

Stop by our retail stores for local merch, Phillies swag, game-day treats and more! And don’t miss our Phillies sprinkle cookies on game days! 🍪⚾️

We ship nationally! Check out our Phillies fan tins and get your game-day goodies delivered straight to your door. 📦

📍 Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Suite 455 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Open daily, 8 AM–6 PM

📍 Elkins Park 864 Township Line Rd. Elkins Park, PA 19027 Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM
Products may vary by location.

Shop online: pageneralstore.com

09/26/2026

Hope's Cookies Pumpkin and Ginger Cookies are BACK at Pennsylvania General Store! Savor these fall flavors and scoop your cookies today! Available at Reading Terminal Market and Elkins Park retail store! + National shipping and local delivery is available on pageneralstore.com

*Subject to availability. Elkins Park retail is closed on Sundays.

09/24/2026

Happy fall, y’all! 🍂
NEW SEASONAL PRODUCT ALERT
Starting Friday, 9/25, Merzbacher’s Bakery Roasted Butternut Squash Sourdough will be available at both Pennsylvania General Store locations! This special seasonal bread uses leavened with flour from Snavely’s Mill in Lititz, PA

Toasted lightly with some good butter 🤤… we can’t even. You’ve got to try it.

Reading Terminal Market
Reading Terminal Market  1136 Arch Street, Suite 455 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Open daily, 8 AM–6 PM

Elkins Park 864 Township Line Rd. Elkins Park, PA 19027 Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM
Come grab a loaf while it’s here!

Img cred: Stills from Merzbacher’s reel

09/18/2026

THE NEWS IS IN:🥟 THE PIEROGIE KITCHEN PIEROGIES ARE HERE! Your favorite handcrafted pierogies are now at Pennsylvania General Store in Reading Terminal Market + Elkins Park.

❄️ Frozen. Ready to cook at home.
🤫 Insider secret: These are the same famous pierogis from Famous Frank’s A Lot in the market.You know the ones. 😉

🥔 Potato Cheddar 🌶️ Jalapeño Potato Cheddar 🍄 Mushroom Potato Horseradish 🎃 Savory Pumpkin 🥬 Sauerkraut 🥔 Potato Kraut

Stock your freezer. Shop small. Eat local.

🎶Shout out to the legendary Cunga Man, Mr. Jeremiah Thomas, who’s been making music outside the market for decades pictured in the opening of this reel❤️

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Philadelphia, PA

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 6pm
Sunday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+12155929772

Website

https://linktr.ee/pageneralstore, https://www.facebook.com/PAGENSTORE?mibextid=LQQJ4d, http://www.pageneralstore.com/

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