Beck's Cajun Cafe

Was strolling around reading terminal to look for interesting foods when i passed by becks. The lady at the front was very engaging and outward marketing the food, and the smell of the food really caught my attention. I ordered the shrimp and crawfish etouffee and the chicken and shrimp gumbo (half of each in one platter), mixed them together with the rice and i got a perfect creamy and spicy seafood and chicken meal.I also really appreciated that they list whether or not a dish has pork in it so people are aware. Very thoughtful.

This was an experience that we were not expecting! IT WAS FANTASTIC!! My husband grew up in the deep south and I lived there for 5 years and this is authentic as if you were in New Orleans!The staff was friendly, welcoming, and treated everyone as if they were family.The restaurant gave New Orleans Creole comfort vibes. It was a laid back and relaxing environment. The food brought us to New Orleans with every flavorful and seasoned bite. All of the flavors were deep and well developed. To start, I had to have a cup of the Alligator Gumbo! Each bite brought on the food happy dance! I could have ate this all day! TIP: get some cornbread (grilled of course) to dip in it. For my main, I did the special Benedict's of the day (Hot Honey Fried Chicken Benedict and Salmon Benedict). The eggs on both were poached perfectly. My favorite was the Hot Honey Fried Chicken Benedict. IT WAS OFF THE CHARTS DELICIOUS!!!! I am not a chicken fan, and I couldn't get enough of this one! It was moist and crispy with the perfect balance of spice and sweetness. My husband had the Trainwreck omelette. This was their signature sandwich turned breakfast omelette. The omelette eggs were light and fluffy and the omelette was full of flavor. To finish the meal, we had the bread pudding with vanilla whiskey sauce and beignets. The bread pudding was richly spiced and the vanilla sauce complemented it nicely. I do wish the sauce would have been a bit warmer, but we ordered it right as they were making it so it might not have been to their preferred temperature when it was served. The beignets were as good as Café Du Monde! This place found its way into my heart and stomach. This place was so good, I am looking for ways to get back for another bite-ASAP!

If you've ever been to Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, you know how difficult it is to pick a place to eat at because there's so many great choices to choose from! This visit, I treated myself to Beck's Cajun Cafe because the newspaper write up on the Trainwreck sandwich, described as a Cajun cheesesteak, really called to me and it did not disappoint! My first time visiting Reading and ordering a Philly Cheesesteak was a major disappointment, so it was good to replace that negative experience with a positive one! The fries were delicious as well. Employees here are super welcoming and personable and in my opinion, the counter setup surrounding this Reading vendor is the most inviting out of every eatery there. It should be noted that I ordered a Muffaleta to eat later and it was ok, nothing to write home about.

Quick service, but great food. They have a counter to sit so you don't need to search for a seat. The staff was helpful and nice. We easily decided and didn't have to wait long

For being inside the market place this place knows what they're doing. The service was pleasant. The line was a bit confusing though. Food was one of the best meals I've had. The perfect amount of spice. The flavors were on point. A definite go to must have if you're ever in the area.

Color me impressed by Beck's. I'm not normally a fan of gumbo, but I had some and was glad I visited. The chicken and shrimp gumbo had a balanced flavor profile, which is difficult to achieve. Usually gumbo may have overpowering ingredients, but this bowl was just right. I also enjoyed deep fried Mac and cheese balls, which complemented the gumbo. I can't wait to try to po boy sandwiches next time.

Beck's is a must every time I visit Reading Terminal Market. One of the best places to get authentic Cajun food. I enjoy the chicken and shrimp gumbo with white rice, crawfish and shrimp étouffée, corn bread, and jambalaya. This last visit, I also tried the beignets, which are made to order. They had powered sugar on them and were nice and warm. They also have dishes with unique things like gumbo gator and turtle soup. They do have stools and tables where you can sit and/or stand to eat, as most of the other food places in RTM do. They also have breakfast options but I usually visit for lunch or dinner so I haven't tried any of those yet.

I had a conference at the Convention Center next to Reading Terminal Market in mid-April. I had lunch at Beck's Cajun Cafe on one of the days. I ordered a blackened chicken sandwich. They prepared it reasonably quickly. It was a little more than $10 and was large. It was quite tasty---very flavorful. Overall, I was quite happy with the sandwich.

Decided to pop into the impressive Readington Market and seen Becks. Destiny was our server and she took great care of us. The food reminded me of New Orleans

I sat at this counter, anticipating an oyster Poboy, and was quite disappointed that they were out of oysters. Our server was so pleasant that we decided to stay in order something else on the menu. Great decision!My partner in fun ordered blackened catfish platter, and I ordered the shrimp and crawfish etouffee. We had really good grilled cornbread, which accompanied our plates. The flavors were spot on and the spice was definitely there. we had an enjoyable lunch overall.