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Bustling counter serve dishing up Cajun & Creole comfort food to the farmer’s-market crowd.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 592-0505
Website: http://www.beckscajuncafe.com/
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Reviews
Justine Stratton
This was delicious. My husband loves Cajun southern food so we walked all around reading terminal market and settled here when they offered us a free sample of gumbo and two seats opened at the bar to sit. We got the chicken and sausage gumbo over jambalaya and my husband got the blackened catfish Poboy sandwich. We also got lemonade and sweet tea. Everything was excellent. People next to us were raving about their food choices as well. We will be back to try the shrimp jalapeño hushpuppies.
… moreKevin McFarland
While in the city for the PA Flower Show, we made a stop at Reading Terminal Market and stumbled upon Beck’s Cajun Café. Honestly, the smell alone made it impossible to walk past. Lucky for us, two seats opened up at the counter just as we got there.
The service was quick and friendly, and the food was just as delicious as it smelled while walking by. Everything came out fast, hot, and full of flavor. It was the perfect little taste of Cajun in the heart of the city.
It ended up being the ideal lunch spot before heading over to the Flower Show festivities. If you’re walking through Reading Terminal Market and catch that amazing aroma, do yourself a favor and stop, you won’t regret it.
… moreThe service was quick and friendly, and the food was just as delicious as it smelled while walking by. Everything came out fast, hot, and full of flavor. It was the perfect little taste of Cajun in the heart of the city.
It ended up being the ideal lunch spot before heading over to the Flower Show festivities. If you’re walking through Reading Terminal Market and catch that amazing aroma, do yourself a favor and stop, you won’t regret it.
Tannis Bilger
Found two seats here on a Saturday afternoon (during the auto show) and enjoyed the pleasant staff and delicious food. Could there have been more shrimp on my po boy? Yes. But it was delicious and definitely worth it!
… moreNicole Juzefyk
Came here for breakfast. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was amazing I had the shrimp and jalapeno hush puppies and the gator omelette. One of the best omelettes I’ve ever had!
… moreJonathan Over
Pros: large quantities. They make the gumbo.
My favorite part on the platter picture was the parboiled white rice. The red beans were lacking. The blackened chicken was dry and rubbery. The black and coating didn’t feel creole or fresh. And then it appears that they sprinkle more seasoning after cutting it into slices. The waitress was kind enough to give me a little bit of gumbo to reconstitute the dryness of the blackened chicken after she informed me that blackened chicken tends to be dry. The cornbread is prepackaged and I saw them open the box and pull out each cornbread from wrappers. The gumbo did have a great thick consistency. It was on the medium light brown spectrum. It was overly seasoned with heat. But the consistency was great. Shrimp and mac and cheese balls we’re being prepared fresh and fried there. Don’t know how fresh the seafood would be.
… moreMy favorite part on the platter picture was the parboiled white rice. The red beans were lacking. The blackened chicken was dry and rubbery. The black and coating didn’t feel creole or fresh. And then it appears that they sprinkle more seasoning after cutting it into slices. The waitress was kind enough to give me a little bit of gumbo to reconstitute the dryness of the blackened chicken after she informed me that blackened chicken tends to be dry. The cornbread is prepackaged and I saw them open the box and pull out each cornbread from wrappers. The gumbo did have a great thick consistency. It was on the medium light brown spectrum. It was overly seasoned with heat. But the consistency was great. Shrimp and mac and cheese balls we’re being prepared fresh and fried there. Don’t know how fresh the seafood would be.
Lance Wood
Suppose you’re looking for a true Southern food in the heart of downtown Philadelphia. This is the spot! Excellent service in an awesome atmosphere, amidst a busy market. We went there for our lunch, I had a trainwreck sandwich, and my fiancée had chicken shrimp gumbo. The sandwich was on point with delicious sauce. The gumbo was perfectly seasoned. The prices were reasonable, with a satisfactory experience
… moreKiah J
We ordered gator gumbo and some pasta w fried Mac and cheese balls. Food was very filling and tasted great. Only critique is Mac n cheese in the balls needed more seasoning but they were creamy and crunchy perfect texture. Service was fast as well. Atmosphere was off because two of the workers in the back kept staring at me and my wife pointing at their phone then us even after I waved at them so we went ahead and left.
… moreChi Ling
Had the chicken and sausage gumbo over rice…..on a freezing cold day, it hit the right spot. This is the best thing I’ve had in the US all trip. Just hit the spot.
… moreErin Kelley
This spot in the heart of Reading Terminal Market stands out as one of the few places offering a sit-down dining experience in addition to take-out.
The food, while not quite reaching the level of New Orleans cuisine, was solid and enjoyable. We found that most dishes could use a little extra kick, but our server’s recommendation to use their house hot sauce was a workable fix.
A key highlight was the fish, which was cooked to flaky perfection. Be sure to note that the portions are generous, so we recommend planning to share!
… moreThe food, while not quite reaching the level of New Orleans cuisine, was solid and enjoyable. We found that most dishes could use a little extra kick, but our server’s recommendation to use their house hot sauce was a workable fix.
A key highlight was the fish, which was cooked to flaky perfection. Be sure to note that the portions are generous, so we recommend planning to share!
Jemlnlx
This place is located within the Reading Terminal Market.
They offer some great options…I decided on the chicken/shrimp gumbo over jambalaya and a gator sausage. Most items are readily available in buffet-style containers behind the counter so my food was ready very quickly. With a drink this was just about $20…reasonable given the tourist-heavy market.
The food was very good in my opinion. I really enjoyed the gumbo and jambalaya. Also, the gator sausage, was good…better than I expected.
I would love to return to try some other items when I am in the area again.
There are seated tables throughout the Market. Though i visited on a mid-Sunday afternoon, I was able to find some tables off to the side…not in the central area.
… moreThey offer some great options…I decided on the chicken/shrimp gumbo over jambalaya and a gator sausage. Most items are readily available in buffet-style containers behind the counter so my food was ready very quickly. With a drink this was just about $20…reasonable given the tourist-heavy market.
The food was very good in my opinion. I really enjoyed the gumbo and jambalaya. Also, the gator sausage, was good…better than I expected.
I would love to return to try some other items when I am in the area again.
There are seated tables throughout the Market. Though i visited on a mid-Sunday afternoon, I was able to find some tables off to the side…not in the central area.